Venezuelan woman on human trafficking charges
- released on $1M bail
should be
Petroleum Commission immediately Car dealer granted $20.4 million bail on 68 fraud charges
...Guyana’soilnotJagdeo orPPPproperty-WPAsays
3 bus routes open for direct travel between Guyana and Brazil
-another$25billionforWalesgasproject for $84.5 billion more World banking on
ClareGardner,Hess VicePresidentfor Guyana&Suriname, GlobalExploration
Clare Gardner, H e s s V i c e President for
Clare Gardner, Hess Vice President for Guyana & Suriname, Global Exploration
G u y a n a & S u r i n a m e , G l o b a l Exploration, has emphasised the importance of Guyana’s light-sweet crude for the future of global energy markets. Recently, it was announced that the Stabroek Block partners have hit the target of 500 million barrels of oil produced from the block since production started back in December 2019. Hess, an American company holds 30% interest the Stabroek Block for the revenues and royalties have production capacity to more Outlook” it was stated, “The in that oil block that is benefit of the people of been paid into the Guyana than 1.3 million bpd by the lowestcostsuppliesarefrom estimatedtohold11.6billion development of this world Guyana and all other Natural Resource Fund end of 2027, when they the Middle East, Guyana, barrelsofoil. class oil resource at an stakeholders. The world will (NRF).ExxonMobilGuyana anticipate having all six andWestAfrica.Theaverage
In a press release on the industry leading pace, cost need these low-cost oil Limited (EMGL) is the projects up and running weighted Middle East announcement of Guyana’s a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l resources to meet future operatoroftheblockholding offshore. This will include breakeven price is about rapidly expanding oil performance.” energy demand and help 45% interest and the third the add
n of the US$30/bbl Brent, whereas industry achieving a She added, “we look ensureanaffordable,justand p a r t n e r i s C N O O C Yellowtail, Uaru and GuyanaisUS$36/bblandthe significant milestone less forward to continuing to secureenergytransition.”
Petroleum Guyana Limited, Whiptailprojects. average new well in the US than five years, Gardner work with our partners and From the 500 million holds 25% interest. The 500 Kaieteur News had requires about US$57/bbl. said: “we are proud to be a the Government of Guyana barrelsofoilproduced,more million barrels of oil was reportedthataccordingtothe The highest end of the cost partner in the successful to realize the full potential of than US$5.4 billion in oil produced from the first three International Energy Forum curve includes heavy crudes projects – Liza Phase 1, Liza (IEF) and S&P Commodity inCanadaandVenezuela.” Phase 2 and Payara are Insights–thecosttoproduce Last month, Hess averaging more than a barrel of oil in Guyana is revealed that Guyana’s oil 650,000 barrels per day among the lowest in the has been its top seller over (bpd) in production. The world. In the June 2024 thefirstninemonthsof2024, ExxonMobil-led consortium report titled, “Upstream Oil fetchinganaveragepriceof has plans in place to grow and Gas Investment (Continued on page 3)
...as Exxon hires same consultant for a 9th time accused of ‘cut and paste’ EIAs
Prior to approving Permits for any planned
d e v e l o p m e n t , t h e Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must ensure that environmental studies submitted by the contractor meetstherequiredstandard.
Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo
This was signaled by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday during hisweeklypressengagement at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown. The VP wasatthetimerespondingto a question by this newspaper on the approval process for consultants to conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for we have an EPA...they have giving to local companies ExxonMobil’s oil projects. to ensure that the quality is who don’t have experience, The question came on the good enough before they so that’s the dilemma. You heels of a revelation that the issuethatPermit.” can’t win with Kaieteur oil company hired its long- The Vice President News becausewetrytobuild t i m e C o n s u l t a n t , confirmed that these studies capacity with locals, you run Environmental Resources are paid for by Guyana down the locals, so if you Management (ERM) for a throughcostoil.Hehowever don’thaveanyexpertise,you ninth time to undertake an reminded that the country are useless etcetera and then EIA. does not have a say in you want the foreigners to
Its most recent contract approving the contract, come and do this now and with Exxon will see the however, it has now enacted now you are saying the Consultant conducting an the Local Content Law foreigners doing all of this; EIA for the seventh project- which requires a local we should get more local Hammerhead- even as company to complete a companiestodoit-wewould stakeholders accuse the portionofthework. lovethattohappen.”Further, groupofcompleting‘cutand He added, “I didn’t want the Vice President said that paste’ studies. Jagdeo was to tell tales but it is our whiletheLocalContentLaw therefore asked whether intention even on the presently makes provision g o v e r n m e n t w a s environmental work to for the utilization of comfortable with the quality increase that percentage so Guyanese for environmental of work being paid for To that more local companies studies, there may be a need this end, the former Head of can benefit ” The Vice to increase Guyanese State explained, “That’s President pointed out that participation. where the EPA has to be while government is willing At the same time, he vigilantsowhentheEIAsare to increase the work load of noted, “And some of these presented to the EPA, then local companies, there companies, trust me, I the EPA has to be vigilant to would still be concerns over wouldn’t put it past them to see that all of the questions the expertise of those have local partners already that should be answered are companies. He said, “but so they would qualify under answered and to their then we do it for audit y’all theLocalContentLawtooso satisfaction too that’s why complain that oh you are wehavetotightenupthere.”
US$82.18perbarrel.This
From page 2 Meanwhile, Malaysia and the Joint figure,reportedin Development Area (JDA) averaged Hess’s Q3 estimates highlights Guyana’s US$81.35perbarrel. product as the company’s most valuable, It should be noted that despite slight outperforming other regions in Hess’s fluctuations, Hess’s portfolio saw an overall portfolio. increase in average selling prices from the Crude from Guyana’s prolific Stabroek previousyear Block showed steady gains, selling at For crude oil, the worldwide average US$80.41 per barrel on average in 2023, up price rose from US$75.72 per barrel in 2023 toUS$82.18thisyear toUS$79.14in2024. The third-quarter report highlights the Excluding hedging, which provides a global variance in crude oil prices, less buffered view of market dynamics, the emphasizing Guyana’s significance in average selling prices remained similar Hess’s international lineup. Crude oil from Guyana’s crude maintained a robust North Dakota in the United States averaged US$82.18 per barrel, while Hess’s U.S. asellingpriceofUS$73.47perbarrel,while crude fetched an average of US$74.13, and offshore U.S. production sold at US$76.77. MalaysiaandJDAoilsoldatUS$81.35.
By Davina Bagot
Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh
This follows an $80B in the National Assembly on M i n i s t e r w i t h allocation in this year’s Wednesday Itisimportantto Responsibility for Finance National Budget to the note that the Financial and the Public Service, Dr Office of the Prime Minister Papers do not cater for the Ashni Singh on Monday (OPM)fortheproject. $100,000 cash grant per tabled two financial papers It was explained that the adult Guyanese, previously in the National Assembly, provision of the additional a n n o u n c e d b y t h e seekinganadditional$84.5B resources is required to GovernmentofGuyana. fromthenationalTreasury facilitate payments as a The tabling of the two Financial Paper Number result of accelerated financial papers come only Three relates to advances implementation. three months and 16 days from the contingency fund Additionally, OPM has following the approval of for the period 2024-11-07 to requested an additional Financial Papers Number 2024-11-22 and totals $422.8M for small hydro One and Two in the National $456,851,845 for current projects. The Ministry of Assembling on August 9. estimates. Agriculture has requested a The two papers totaling
Meanwhile, Financial total of $2,971,767,888 for $40B were approved Paper Number Three seeks a the work programme of the following a nine-hour long supplementary provision of National Drainage and debateintheHouse. $84,074,229,401 for the IrrigationAuthority(NDIA). Financial Paper One, for periodending2024-12-31. To support the Oil and Current Estimates, totaled It should be noted that Gas Sector Development $8,566,812,000 while most of the advances made Programme, the Ministry of Financial Paper Two for from the Contingency Fund, NaturalResourcesisseeking Capital estimates totaled according to Financial Paper $125M, while the Ministry $32,182,604,021. It should Number Three relates to ofPublicWorksisseekingan be noted that this year’s chargesforsecurityservices. additional223.8M. National Budget, the largest
In the meantime, a According to the to date was approved in the whopping $25.3B of the Supplementary Paper, the National Assembly on $84B requested in Financial Ministry of Health, Ministry February 2, 2024 to the tune Paper Number Four is for of Education and Ministry of of$1.146trillion. paymentstothecontractorof Home Affairs want $4.5B, O n c e c l e a r e d b y the Natural Gas Liquids and $ 1 1 B a n d $ 1 4 B , Parliament, this year’s Power Plant, being respectively Minister Singh Budget will be increased to constructed at Wales, West has requested that the two $1.270trillion.
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YesterdaygloballyitwasobservedasInternationalDay fortheeliminationofviolenceagainstwomen.TheUnited Nationshasstatedthatevery10minutes,awomaniskilled and that violence against women and girls remains one of themostprevalentandpervasivehumanrightsviolationsin theworld.AccordingtotheUNglobally,almostoneinthree women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both,atleastonceintheirlife.
Foratleast51,100womenin2023,thecycleofgenderbased violence ended with one final and brutal act—their murder by partners and family members. That means a woman was killed every 10 minutes, the UN has said. According to the UN, this scourge has intensified in different settings, including the workplace and online spaces,andhasbeenexacerbatedbyconflicts,andclimate change.Thesolution,theUNsaidliesinrobustresponses, holding perpetrators accountable, and accelerating action through well-resourced national strategies and increased fundingtowomen’srightsmovements.
In Guyana, crimes of passion are being committed againstwomen,theyoungandthenotsoyoungbyvicious menwheneveralovetrianglegoeswrong.Notonlyshould webeoutragedabouttheabuseandmurderofwomen,but we should end the vicious cycle of violence perpetrated against them. The government should do everything in its power to ensure that crimes of passion are reduced in the countrybyimplementingstricterpunishmentonthosewho commit such brutal acts There is no justification whatsoeverforcrimesagainstwomen,andmentoo,forthat matter Theyaredespicableactsandcannotbejustifiedno matterhowhardtheculpritstrytodefendtheiractionsand behaviour
The truth is the government cannot prevent crimes of passion but it can in some way implement community programmeshelpmenwhotendtoexplodeinajealousrageto overcometheiremotions Weknowthattheproblemexistsand wemustacttoprotectthosewhohavejiltedtheirpartnersfrom beingmurdered Someclaimedthatthemurderofwomenby men can be traced back to the school system, where female students are outclassing males in almost every field of education The situation is so perplexing that some, mostly Christians, have called for divine intervention to curb these murders Thescripturepositsthatfaithwithoutworksisdead, whichmeansthatbothactionanddivineinspirationareneeded to help reduce these horrific killings The people, the government, NGOs, women’s groups, the opposition and the media must mobilize and act to save women We cannot surrendertoanyhelplessnessofwonderingwhowillbenext.
Perhapsoneofthemorepressingissues,givenwhathas beenhappeningtowomenishowdoweidentifyandstem the toxic relationships in the short term and uplift the mindsetofouryoungmen?Itissaidthatmenwhokilltheir partnersdosooutofjealousyandpossessiveness.
While some have labeled such murders as crimes of passion, studies have shown that men who murder their female partners are intentional killers. They often had problematic childhoods and adult-hoods, alcohol or drug problems,brokenhomes,failureatschoolorwerejobless. Even though some men who killed women had none of theseproblems,they,however,hadthetendencytomurder their partners.Asreportedonseveraloccasions,mentendto becomeveryviolentiftheirspousesorpartnersdecidetoend theirrelationship Manyhaveharbouredthebeliefthatwomen aretheirpropertyandiftheycannothavethem,thennooneelse will Itisestimatedthatone-thirdofthemurdersinthecountry aredomestic-violencerelatedandmostarecommittedbymen Theonlypersonwhoistoblameforamurderisthemurderer We must not under any circumstances condone murders but instead, society should devote more resources to stem the physical abuse and murder of women and at the same time improvethestateandthemindsetofmen
DEAREDITOR
The PPP Government hasdonemuchworktostem runaway inflation in Guyana.
It was in October 2024 thattheGeneralSecretaryof the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo,tookituponhimself to remind us of his Government’s dedication to alleviate the financial burdens faced by Guyanese citizens amid rising living costs.
Rising prices are not a PPP thing or a Guyanese thing, it was a global situation and to blame the rising prices on the PPP is most prejudicial and irrational The empirical evidence, even from China proves that the post-COVID global trend was indeed one of rising prices This phenomenon, often referred to as “post-pandemic inflation,” was driven by a combination of factors, including:
S u p p l y C h a i n Disruptions:Lockdownsand restrictionsonmovementled to severe disruptions in global supply chains, causing shortages of goods and increased transportation costs. InOctober2024,the Drewry World Shipping Index shows that the cost to
ship a 40-foot was up more than 250% compared to a year ago. That increase in shipping is being passed on to the consumers by the private sector and unfortunately, the Governmentispowerlesson this matter To ease the burdenthePPPhasremoved all taxes on fuel so that the private businesses can use these gains to ease the burdenonthesmallman.
· Increased Demand: As the Guyanese economy continues to expand at a rapid pace, this is driving a massive surge in consumer demand. Guyana is not a communist country where the Government tells the consumer what to buy and what not to buy Plus because of the smallness of our ports, there is an increased competition for shippingvesselstolandhere. So while Clive Thomas and the lot are asking for $100,000 and $200,000 for the Guyanese people, what they are not telling the people is that these government stimulus packages are further fueling demandfortoofewgoodsin Guyana. That is the classic reason for price increases when too many dollars are chasingtoofewgoods.
Commodity Price
Increases: The prices of commodities like food increased significantly over the last 12 months due to supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and increased cost of wages and demand from the Global South Unfortunately, because of Guyana’s production inefficiency in agriculture, we have been increasingmorefoodintothe country and this is driving prices up since it is contributing to the importation of foreign inflation into Guyana. The solution, the Ministry of Agriculture has to get its act together and grow our food production by as much as 30% every year in all food categories. Guyana is in urgent need for an active National Development Strategy for the Agriculture Portfolio.
Labour Shortages: Labour shortages in Guyana have led to wage increases, whichwerethenpassedonto consumers in the form of higher prices. Guyana has now found itself importing truck drivers, plumbers, carpentersandsomanyother skilled persons for overseas and this is driving up the pass-through for the final food product. People with higher wages are willing to
pay more for food as compared to most pensioners who are on a fixed income and cannot afford to pay more. The impact is real and more has tobedoneforthepensioners andthoseonfixedincome.
W h i l e t h e P P P Government is doing everything within its power todealwiththeimpactofthe increased cost-of-living, thereisalimittohowmuchit cando. Iamappealingtothe MinistryofAgriculturetogo on a GROW MORE FOOD campaign by distributing seeds to every householder and also offering them free fertilizer and seedlings so that more people can grow their foods and mind their chicken(evenifitisadozen at a time) to stem this crisis aroundfoodprices. Further the Ministry of Social Security must offer the pensioners, the disabled and those on social assistance hampers to ease the pain for those at the bottom of the barrel. What the PPP has done wonderfully is to remove taxes from various food products to help stabilise prices. Maybe some more taxes on food items can be removedinBudget2015.
Regards
LisaAlly
In October 1963, one of the most gruesome murders duringthedecadetookplace intheCorentyneRiver
Motie Singh, Dindyal and Kawall Persaud called Heera were mutilated by Deokinananwhiletheywere all members of a launch (boat) crew purchasing logs about 90 miles of the CorentyneRiver
Motie Singh was the captain of the vessel Miss Carol,ownedbyDowlatram
Raghubar, a sawmill proprietor of Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, and he was entrusted with the money by Raghubar to purchase timber from loggers.
Dindyal,KawallPersaud and Deokinanan were hired by Raghubar as members of the crew While in the river, Deokinanan who had desire
for riches, planned to steal the money Raghubar had in his possession before he couldpurchasethelogs.
Herevealedaplantohis partnerDindyal,whoagreed to share the $4,720 local currencyand$1,000guilders (Dutchcurrency).
Deokinaran committed themurderandsanktheboat. Hehidthemoneyattheroot ofamoratreesomedistance awayandlaterfoundhisway to Springlands where he reported the boat sunk, and hewastheonlysurvivor
The police became suspicious, and suspected murder, when the bodies were found floating at different point of the river, withmarksofviolence.
Deokinananwascharged with murder only on circumstantial evidence, but whileincustodyheconfided in Balchand, a friend who
was placed in custody to speakwithhim.Deokinanan confessed to his friend what happened and where he hid the money, and this strengthened the police’s caseagainsthim.
T h e p r i n c i p a l investigatorofthecasefrom the outset was Detective Constable 5353 Nawbatt Ramjattanwholaterbecame InspectorofPolice. At trial, a jury found Deokinanan guilty of the gruesome murders on 23rd July1964.Hewassentenced to death by Justice Akbar Khan, but he appealed the sentenceonthegroundsthat Admiralty Jurisdiction was notproved.Thematterwent to the British Guiana Court of Appeal and on the 5th April 1965, the conviction wassquashedandsetaside.
Afew days later, he was rearrested and after another
preliminary hearing stood trial at the October session 1965. This time the crown was able to prove ADMIRALTY (Maritime law) jurisdiction, the main aspectofwhichwastheship great tonnage plied on the Corentyne River, any point higher than that where the murdertookplace,andagain Deokinanan was sentenced to death. An appeal was madetotheCourtofAppeal of Guyana on grounds that the trial judge admitted inadmissible evidence by Deokinanan’s friend Balchand, who the defence allegedly held out an inducement to solicit a confessionfromtheaccused. The Court of Appeal comprising Sir Kenneth Stoby, and Justices J A Luckhoo and P A Cummingson20th (Continuedonpage06)
, Whilethereismuchtalk nowadays,andjustifiableso, about issues of national, regional and even hemispheric importance, a much bigger danger fraught with ominous, and disastrous consequences is looming menacingly over mankind’sexistence.
It is a spectre of death anddestruction.ItisaThird WorldWarinwhichnuclear missilesmaybeintroduced.
Not since the Cuban missile crisis, has such a strong possibility emerged for the outbreak of a third worldwar Butthissituation isfarmoredangerousatthis time.ThefiringofAmerican and British manufactured long-range missiles deep into Russian territory in defense of Ukraine, and the immediate missile response by Russia on Ukraine signaled an inescapable reality that humanity is edgingcloserandclosertoa situation nobody in their propersenseswants.
This development in military terms, marks a significantescalationofawarin our world that is drifting steadily, but hopefully not, towards a nuclear conflagration The next three months, characterized by the transitionofoneadministration toanotherintheUnitedStates willdeterminewhetherthefate ofallhumankindhangsinthe balance
IftheUS,UKandNATO’s combined war against Russia escalates further, and with Russia’s announcement of its readiness by lowering its nucleardeterrencedoctrinein ordertorespondappropriately, asitlookslikeitwill,thatwar may,hopefullynot,seetheuse of nuclear weapons that potentially, will plunge the worldunavoidablyintoawar never experienced before in mankind’shistory
Suchawarwillwipeout all that humanity has achieved over decades or seeking to achieve futuristically in the fight against climate change, for the eradication of poverty, improvements in public health and education All of humanity’sscientific,literary and cultural achievements will be shattered; while electoral politics and territorial integrity and national sovereignty issues disputes will potentially take a back seat because of the unspeakable human and material devastation the
world would have experienced The United Nationscouldbecomearelic of the past since its ‘PACT FORTHEFUTURE’would
havefailedtoanticipatethis dangerous phase of the Russian-Ukrainewar
A third world war with use of nuclear weapons will putpaidtoworkingpeoples’ daily struggles by for bread andsocialjustice.Allofthat would have ended and the televised destruction of life and death that we currently witness in Gaza and Beirut would be multiplied a hundredfold, only this time, itwillbeonaglobalscale.
It is necessary to emphasize that the use of highly sophisticated, and possibly, nuclear missiles in war, puts the whole of humanity’sexistenceatrisk It is not a matter that should be ignoredasitseemstobefrom reading the local daily newspapers and listening to thelocalregularpodcasters
From all indications, an escalation of the combined NATO, US and UK missile attacks on Russia and the loomingdangerofanoutright waroffrighteningproportions is either intentionally overlooked or ignored by political parties, non-state actorsandtoalargeextentby mainstream media as ‘a Europeanphenomenon’onthe groundthatithasnothingtodo with us and that we have our ownpriorities
I disagree with this conclusion and remain convinced that with the further escalation of the Russian-Ukraine war we willdriftinexorablytowards aworldcrisisandpotentially towards a nuclear war Hopefully, better sense will prevail that we will not, and diplomacy aimed at a peaceful settlement of the disputewillbeinthedriver’s seat.
Sadly, the thinking that wewholiveinthispartofthe world will not be affected should a nuclear war break out between Russia and westernpowersisasifliving inafool’sparadise.Howcan we not be concerned when
the US and UK chose to become directly involved by attacking Russia for the first time with long range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and UK manufacturedStormShadow longrangemissilestodefend Ukraine and when Russia responds with its attack on Ukraine using for the first time, long range hypersonic conventionalmissiles?
The good news is, the missilefiredbyRussiawasnot a nuclear weapon as was anticipated by those who had calculated that Russia would make a nuclear first strike, instead, the Russians respondedwithaconventional non-nuclearmissilethefirstof its kind ever to be launched
The objective was to keep missile strikes by one against the other at the conventional level It is left to be seen whether it will be kept that waywhilethewaronthebattle field continues inexorably in Russia’sfavour
Yoursfaithfully,
ClementJ.Rohee
Former Minister of MinisterofForeignAffairs
should give money to our poor children also and not finance vacations
EvenasGuyanesedigest our reality that the PPP is really giving Exxon billions of our oil revenues, they sought to save face by a n n o u n c i n g t h e G$200,000/householdgrant, approximate US$1,000 to every household, now reducedtoUS$500foradult Guyanese,inclusiveofthose livingabroad.
In deciding to share this money out to Guyanese abroad, they completely skipped th
ens of thousands of children at home very much in need of financial assistance also They seem to be under the mistaken impression that Guyana comprises only Pradoville and those other areas home to the various ministers.
The administration should re-engineer the policyfocusoftheupcoming disbursements so that it
responds more to poverty considerations where we all know that between 280,000 and 420,000 Guyanese (roughly 40%-60% estimate of the population) are either in poverty or financial insufficiency.
If we estimate that Guyana has about 14,000 children (based on annual student enrollment) from ages 1 through 17, then 50%ofthetotalnumberof 238,000 children across this age group would be 119,000 children, a proxy for the number of poor childreninthecountry
government can really help its image by paying
school or not
The PPP administrationshouldalso postpone its vote-buying scheme until next year instead of sharing money out to Guyanese abroad who would most likely be given a reason to come back home for a vacation and collect the 200,000 to 500,000, or $100,000 for every adult returning Guyanese as spending money, when our poor children are more in need ofit
Sincethisisjustaone-off payment, $50,000 would go a far way to ease financial stressthisChristmasSeason and help with preparing for schoolinthenewyear
Sincerely
CraigSylvester
DEAREDITOR
The recent non-payment of prize monies to clubs in theGFF/KFCEliteFootball League is another indictment against the credibility of the leadership of the Guyana Football Federation.
Clubs were forced into wearing KFC logos on the frontandbackoftheirmatch uniforms, which negatively affected these teams from getting sponsorship from
otherentities.
So you would think that income generated from the GFF/KFCdealwouldreach theclubsassoonasthefinal match of the KFC Elite League was finished, or some announcement would follow pertaining to prize distribution.
Instead, Wayne Forde ably supported by his Vice Presidents Dion Inniss and Rawlston Adams remained silent leaving clubs, players
andfansinthedark.
Had Forde and his VPs been a truly transparent group, they would have communicated with KFC as sponsorsandtheirclubsthat theywouldpayattheendof November
But it took an act of investigative journalism to sniffoutthattheGFFhadnot paidforFordeandcompany, to make a h
d announcement that they would pay at the end of
November
We saw this move alreadyinhowWayneForde dealt with players and staff payments for all national teams. The senior national players sent the media a letter a couple months ago highlightingthesameissues as the cur
fiasco.
GiventhefactthatForde is a businessman, Dion Innissisaseniorexecutivein
the airline industry and Rawlston Adams, a former senior executive of the Harbour Bridge, one would
m and efficiencyindealingwiththe interests of a major sponsor andhisloyalclubs.
TypicalWayneForde,he respondswithapressrelease that lacks substance, taking no responsibility but trying to twist the issues with a set ofjargonaboutFIFAthisand that,etc.etc.
The other issue is how Elite League clubs like Guyana Defence Force, Slingerz FC, Police and
WesternTigers could accept such a thing? And what about the Sub Associations, the forever owed Referees Body and other affiliates of the GFF, is this the level of governance they want for football? And how long would companies like KFC and Blue Water Shipping of corporate Guyana put up with these slipshod arrangements? There is an old saying that people who electfoolsastheirgovernors get the leadership that they deserve.
Regards
Concerned football enthusiast
Schools must have sufficient windows for fire safety
DEAREDITOR, The Ministry of Education recently commissioned a new block at St. Ignatius Primary. Congratulations to the community on the expansionoftheschool. There is however an opportunity to improve the new block by ensuring that therearesufficientwindows attheschool.Cementblocks are being used for light and windowsaremissingfroma large section of the new block. It is important that sufficient windows are in place as this also provides a means of escape in the
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December 1966, dismissed the appeal on a majority vote, and confirmed the convictionandsentence.On request, Special Leave was granted by the Judicial Committee toAppeal to the Privy Council, on the 1st February,1968.
unfortunateeventofafire. CRG recommends that theFireInspectorreviewthe new block of St. Ignatius to ensure that it meets all fire safety standards. The Fire Inspectors should also review the safety standards and safety requirements in place for all schools, and ensure that Fire Inspectors are required to sign off on the schools before they are allowed to be used. This should be a part of the annual process for the reopeningofeachschoolfor thenewschoolyear
Withconcern, Mr JamilChanglee
On learning the results, Deokinanan became delirious but later settled downtohisfate.
Hewasexecutedshortly after at the Georgetown Prisons.
The Lords of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council dismissed the appealwhichwasarguedby an English Barrister Mr Kellock. Members of the Committee were, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Hobson and Lord Upjohn in their regard bytheappellant,asaperson inauthority
Sincerely, FrankDeAbreu
...Guyana’s oil not Jagdeo or PPP property - WPA says
The Working People’s a dangerous path Dr Hinds
Guyana Forestry Commission the last few years. ”Haven’t we Alliance (WPA) has reasoned that completely shutting office, Kingston Georgetown managed the sector well over the e x p r e s s e d i t s out the political opposition from Bharrat told reporters during the last few years, building out the
dissatisfaction in the decision making is unpatriotic and media briefing that while it sounds framework, putting the legislative way the oil and gas sector is being undemocratic as the opposition nice to say “put the petroleum framework in place too, having a managedinGuyana,sayingitisnot constitutionally is a part of commission in place” the new Petroleum Activities Act, a the property of Vice President nor government and therefore should advantagesanddisadvantagesmust LocalContentLegislation,havinga thePeople’sProgressiveParty havesomesortofinputasthesector beconsidered. new PSA in place, having Co-leaderofthepartyDr David is a very important area of the
He was responding to a improvements in production Hinds told reporters on Monday at politicaleconomy question from Kaieteur News on licencesandenvironmentalpermits theparty’sweeklypressconference
Co-Leader of the Working People’s Alliance, Dr. David Hinds
The co-leader of the party is of the subject when he explained, and putting all of the monitoring that the apparent management of the view that, while the executive “The Petroleum Commission will capabilities in place, I don’t see a the sector by one person and one arm of the government is basically be doing what we are commission doing anything p a r t y i s u n a c c e p t a b l e responsible for the day-to-day doing at the Petroleum Unit at the different from what the petroleum “Management of the sector is management when it comes to Ministry of Natural Resources. I unit is doing at the Ministry of legally largely in the hands of the policy formation that should not be don’t think we will be doing Natural Resources,” the minister Natural Resources Minister left solely up to them. “WPA anythingdifferentfromwhatweare reasoned. [Vickram Bharrat] but clearly the therefore calls for a bipartisan doingnow.” Although the government may Vice President is the czar Whether approachtothemanagementofand
In fact, the minister believes not be looking to establish the number of international oil experts in the hands of the minister or the governance of the oil and gas thatthecommissionmayevenslow PetroleumCommissionatthistime, to have a Petroleum Commission Vice President, this governance sector. This should begin with the down the rapid developments Bharrat said the body is likely to put in place to have proper model is inappropriate. The immediate setting up of the taking place in the industry. “A materialise in the future. As such, transparent management of the oil country’s oil and gas are not the proposed national Petroleum commission like that might be he made it clear that the same andgassector property of Vice President Jagdeo Commission.Suchacommissionis slower in decision-making than the individuals hired to work in the Despite all of this advice, the or the PPP. The authoritarian a vital necessity in an environment policymakersmakingdecisionwith ministry’s Petroleum Unit will be GovernmentofGuyanahasrefused approach is fraught with danger It ofhyperpartisanship.” regards to how we advance this appointed to the Commission. “It’s to have this crucial aspect of the feeds corruption and incompetence Dr Hinds lamented that, “The sectortakingintoconsiderationthat these same gentlemen and ladies sectorinplace. which are already taking their toll oil and gas sector is crying out for we have a limited timeframe and a whoyouseeheremanagingtheunit th On August 15 this year, this onthesector,”Dr Hindsstressed. independent non- partisan closing window so we have to look will be on the Petroleum publication reported that, the He highlighted that in spite of oversight and profession expert
a t t h e a d v a n t a g e s a n d Commission because we can’t Guyana Government, among other examples of the negative policy advice. We must not go to disadvantages of everything,” he throw them away and bring a set of things, that the establishment of a consequences of the kind of another election without this noted. new staff and say you go, we will Petroleum Commission here now approach to the governance of oil commission being in place. There Bharrat however went on to staff a commission with these will slow down the oil and gas and gas sectors worldwide and must be guarantees of continuity
question the role of the Petroleum people,” Bharrat noted. He said sector This was the view of warning by both regional and local whentheelectionsareover.” Commission, highlighting the those individuals that have been Minister Bharrat during his half- experts the government appears to There have been calls by civil
“efficient” functions carried out by hired are already experienced and yearpressconference,hostedatthe behellbentontakingGuyanadown society, the opposition and a the Ministry’s Petroleum Unit over qualified.
Omeca Primo, a 35-year-old woman accused of operating a fake car dealership, was granted bail in the sum of $20.4 million on Monday after facing 68 fraud charges totalling$51.5million.
Thechargesstemfromaschemeinwhich Primo is alleged to have deceived customers into paying for vehicles that were never delivered. At her previous court appearance on November 11, 2024, Primo was slapped with 68 charges, totalling $51,573,000 in alleged fraudulent activities. Initially, she was accused of defrauding customers out of $11.3 million. Following that appearance, magistratesetbailat$20,400,000. Primowasfurtherremandedtoprison. Primo is scheduled to return to court on The case was heard at the Georgetown December 30, 2024, for the disclosure of Magistrates’ Court, where Acting Chief evidence. Upon hearing the magistrate’s Magistrate Faith McGusty presided. On ruling, alleged victims of Primo’s scheme Monday, during a hearing for updates and were visibly distressed.As one victim exited further reports, Primo’s lawyer, Everton the courtroom, they were heard muttering, “I Singh-Lammy, made an application for bail. now gotta look for more money to get a car, I He argued that his client had a constitutional don’t know where I’m getting that money rightnottobekeptincustodyforchargesshe from.” had not yet pleaded to. Singh-Lammy also In a prior hearing, Magistrate McGusty pointed out that the prosecution had not yet expressed concern about the potential disclosed the full details of the case, expiration of the trial, noting that the case preventinghisclientfromenteringaplea. could not move forward until the defendant
The prosecution objected to bail, arguing enteredaplea.Shegavetheprosecutionuntil that the charges against Primo were November 25, 2024, to seek legal advice on indictable and that further reports had been whether the charges should be considered filed against her However, Magistrate indictable or if they could proceed with a McGusty ruled in favour of granting bail, summary disposal application The citing that Primo had already been in custody magistrate further warned that if no decision for an extended period without being able to was made, bail could be reconsidered at the plead to the charges. As a result, the nextcourtappearance.
The Local Content Secretariat is examining the procurement guidelines being used by companies operating in the oil and gas sector as several inconsistencies and a lackofstandardisationhaveraisedsignificant concerns. This was recently noted by the DirectoroftheSecretariat,Dr MartinPertab. During a recently aired interview on the Energy Perspectives Podcast, Dr Pertab said that the current variations in procurement systems across companies undermine transparencyandfairness.
Dr. Pertab highlighted that some intends to conduct random assessments of companieshaveattemptedtoawardcontracts evaluation reports to ensure compliance. prematurely at the Request for Information “Because in order for us to ensure there is (RFI) stage. “At an RFI stage where the confidence in the industry, and when we say information is basically more or less on a to our locals to invest…We must have a company profile… how can you decide at system that is fair and transparent, that could yourleveltosaythatthiscompanyistheright withstand scrutiny, not for any company to fit based on a company profile? So, what come and just say, this is our company, this is about pricing?What about experience?What our procurement process, and this is how we about finance? What about technical dothingshere,”Dr Pertabstated. capabilities?”hequestioned. Moreover,DrPertabemphasisedtheneed
Unlike government processes, which are for procurement systems to adhere to governed by a Procurement Act, he said the established guidelines, including criteria for oilandgasindustryoperateswithdiverseand pricing, technical capabilities, and local often opaque procurement systems Dr content plans. He noted that while the Pertab explained that a proper process Secretariat has yet to enforce any penalties typically involves public tendering, under the Local Content Act, it remains shortlisting companies, requesting committed to addressing these procurement quotations, evaluating bids, and then challenges to create a more equitable awarding contracts He stressed that environment for local businesses in the oil bypassing these steps undermines the and gas sector. He affirmed, “We’re going to principles of fairness outlined in the Local change it, and they must have a system in Content Act. To address this, the Secretariat placethatcouldwithstandscrutiny.” (DPI)
Burnham’s decision to d i v e r t t h e I n d i a n Immigration Fund towards constructing the National Cultural Centre (NCC) in Georgetown remains one of the most contentious decisions in Guyana’s history At the heart of the controversywasnottheidea of building a national cultural landmark but the questionable use of funds that were historically earmarked for the benefit of Indian indentured immigrants.
The outrage was never about opposing cultural development but about the injustice of taking resources meant for a specific community without their consent and repurposing them in a way that offered them little direct benefit. Critics at the time proposed alternatives, including building smaller regional culturalcentres Theirvoices, however, were drowned out in the cacophony of Burnham’sauthoritarianrule
Yet,thiscolumnbelieves that while it is essential to acknowledge the past, we must now look forward Withoilmoneynowflowing through the veins of our economy, the government has the resources to rectify thishistoricaloversight.And in doing so, address the longstandingneglectofrural areas. It’s time to rekindle the idea of rural cultural centres and invest in spaces that can nurture and celebrate the diverse talents scattered across Guyana’s villagesandtowns.
Rural Guyana is a treasure trove of cultural
talent. From the rhythmic beats of tassa drums to the mesmerizing steps of folk dancesandthedramaticflair of amateur theatre, the villages brim with potential. Unfortunately, this talent often fades into obscurity duetoalackofopportunities and venues to showcase it. While the NCC stands as a monument to national culture, it is largely inaccessible to the majority of the population living outsideofGeorgetown.
The government has an opportunity no, a responsibility to change this. It’s time to give rural communities the facilities necessary to harness their culturaltalents.Anetworkof rural cultural centres could provideplatformsformusic, dance, drama, and art, fosteringasenseofprideand unity while preserving Guyana’s rich cultural heritage.
During the era of cinemas, many villages had bustling theatres that were the heart of community entertainment Cinema theatres were spread across the coastland since it was thenthemainformofpublic entertainment. As cinemas became obsolete, these buildings were left abandoned, standing as ghostly reminders of a bygoneera.Insteadofletting them rot, the government could have purchased them from their private owners and transformed these spaces into vibrant cultural hubs. This column has long advocatedfortheacquisition and repurposing of these buildings.ButthePPP/Chas lon
e to suggestions that originate outside of its leadership. Imagineruraltownsboasting centres where young and old alike could come together to learn traditional dances, participate in theatre workshops, attend music classesandhostdramaticand other cultural performances Thesecentrescoulddoubleas venues for art exhibitions, and community events, breathing new life into areas thataretoooftenignored
Theideaisn’tnew Itwas suggested decades ago as an alternative to the centralized NCC But back then, there was no money Today, the situationisvastlydifferent
Guyana’s oil boom has ushered in unprecedented economic possibilities The government is flush with funds and has the means to m
investments Thequestionis,
opportunitytorighthistorical wrongs and invest in the culturalandsocialupliftment of rural communities? Allocatingresourcesforrural cultural centres isn’t just about rectifying Burnham’s misstep with the Indian Immigration Fund It’s about recognizing that culture doesn’t belong to one city or one group It belongs to the entire nation, and every cornerofGuyanashouldhave theinfrastructuretocelebrate it
The benefits of rural cultural centres would extend far beyond the arts. These spaces could become focal points for community gatherings. They could inspire young people to stay
Demboyssehsomepeoplegottwokind of brains—one for overseas and one for Guyana.Yuhevernoticehowdesameman who does fling he empty food box or or empty beverage bottle through de car windowinGuyanadoessuddenlyturnecofriendly when he land in America or Canada? Not a sweetie paper does drop fromhehand!
In dem fancy countries, he know exactlywheredebindeh.Hedoeswalkfive blocks, climb three stairs, and pass two dogs just to find a garbage can. But in Guyana, he see one bin and seh, “Nah, de roadmoreconvenient.”
Demanathomedoestreatdecarlikehe palace.Dewholefamilydoeseatcurryand roti in de back seat, and when dem done, everything does go flying through de window Plastic cup, napkin, even de leftover roti skin. But he yard clean, eh?
in their communities rather than migrating to urban areas, helping to curb rural depopulation Moreover, cultural centres could serve as tourist attractions, drawingvisitorsinterestedin authentic local experiences. This would create economic opportunities, from employmentatthecentresto increased demand for local goods and services. History cannot be undone, but it can be corrected The government has a unique chancetoaddresstheneglect of rural culture and give
every Guyanese community a stake in the nation’s cultural narrative The government must act now Use the oil wealth to establish rural cultural centres and empower communitiestopreserveand celebrate their heritage Let’s ensure that the talents ofruralGuyanaarenolonger hidden in the shadows but shinebrightlyforalltosee.
Notevenonedryleafoutside.Islikehegot two personalities: “Mr Clean Yard” at homeand“PublicLitterBug”onderoad.
Dem boys seh is like some people believepublicspacesisabiggarbagecan. De same people who vex when de market floodandstinkwaterreachdemankle.But askdemhowdedrainblock.Plasticbottle andbagdemthrowindetrenchlikeisfish demfeeding.
Funnything,whendemflyouttoNew York or Toronto, dem suddenly turn angelic.Demanwhousetotosshechipbag outheminibusinGuyananowdoesholdit inhepockettillhefindabin.Hedoeseven recycle!Imaginedat!
Dem boys seh Guyanese need to stop behavinglikeJekyllandHyde.Ifyuhcould keep America clean, try a ting fuh keep Guyanacleantoo. Talkhalf.Leffhalf.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the autho
t necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
The oil boom won’t last forever, but the cultural legacy we build today will endure for generations Instead of bemoaning the past,let’scorrectitandbuild a future that honours the diversetapestryofGuyanese culture.
RichardIIIwaswillingto Guyanese give up, (whether way to the highest seem to have a special sweepstakes, but remains time for the benefit of the surrender his kingdom for a the profound for the ministerial height. Stunted attraction for a few in bankrupt in his soul? Men people. horse. Hedidn’tgethissteed perverse,orthesacredforthe andshuntedupstairs,thebest Guyana who will barter lose any claim to an In this tried and true, inhislastdesperatehour scandalous) so that they can of sinecures. He became a everything for the big push, honourable and dignified tr
So, he lost his kingdom, get what they desire with a political nonentity, enjoying the bigger jump to the top. life, but with a difference. political formula, the people and lost his life on the dark passion? Ambition is a his reward: a pot of soup. One Guyanese detested his They lose those while they are made poorer On the battlefield. Amanofvillainy passion that brings elevation What value the prize, when political adversaries with areliving. other side of this bitterest of went down in ignominy, as (first). Inseparablefromthat much is gained, but so much unparalleled vehemence, a Though men dominate, brews, those who were Shakespeare relayed to us in elevation is condemnation had to be given up. Some particular leader was so women also joined for their fightingtomaketheordinary such sublime prose. They anddesolation. Historydoes may call that political despised, only for the man share of political self- people richer are the only still gleam with a special not forget, sleep does not betrayal. I content myself who couldn’t stand the sight enrichment. It is what the ones getting rich. As a radiance centuries later allowforgetting. withpoliticalopportunismor and smell of his foe(s) to crude and the rude dripping reminder: prime minister, Today, I look across the In the throes of the political ambition. Or both. succumb to the compulsion with contempt call political
political landscape that is Burnham era, there were Ramotar, Rohee, and of ambition Lust for betrayal. I am comfortable minister One special Guyana, and contemplate those who formed a most Ramkarran held for decades; position,lustforrecognition, with expectations coming to character was so lacking in some core features of life, vibrant and pivotal social but not Lalbachan nor hasitsupside. pass In this, there is confidence that he traveled manyaspectsofit. interest group. For a time, it Vincent, and most of all Thereisthatlongdecline something to be said. There to that farthest of fatal What do men who set had muscle and teeth; the Ranji. The first trio held for also. Thespeakershiphasits is a magnetism about being destinations: a place called themselves apart stand for in challenge was on, then the loyalty and had nothing; the 30 pieces of eight. For there closetothatspeakershiptitle No Confidence. It took him this country? What do men battle was done. Perversity latter moved for personal were and are those sons and in Guyana that make some all the way to where the sun who hold themselves out as overtook principle, a snake prosperity daughters in the political childrenofthissoilforgetthe rises, until a dog bit him and different are really about replaced the soul. One man Ambassadorship and the worldofGuyana,whoswore oaths they had taken, brought him down to the deep inside? What will maneuvered, bargained his speakership of the house to the deepest recesses of commitments made. They ground. Then it was back to heavens that they would sell party, family, and the jail that he had nevertakeasinglestepinthe country for their own constructed for himself, direction of the PPPor PNC. ascendancy, political which now stands as the four Thatis,untiltheydid. Callit prosperity and its extended grey barbed wire walls in what pleases. Carrots rewards. If the political which Macbeth trapped dangled. Moths drawn to a realmwasakintothejudicial himself. Thereoughttohave flame. Or something craven one, Guyana’s jails would been a place reserved for taking hold and kicking all overflowwithperjurers. Itis such an envoy to reminisce principle out of a man and how Guyanese men and about better times with last into the gutter When the womenhavebetrayedtrust. week’s illustrious visitor, gutterrejects,thereisalways By my loose, unofficial Mr DemocracyModi. the sewer that never turns count, a trio of immortals Some make public away anyone. All that have crossed that floor, after speeches to justify their remindofwhatsomewereso recoiling in horror from the calumny The smarter ones loud about before was only mere idea of doing so. What settle for the trance of posturing Who wasn’t price self-defeating silence. Richard III fell by made a director, was forced ambition, for a place in the the hand of his foes on the to be propagandiser or sun? Some place a premium field of battle. In Guyana, apologiser They reduced onshortcuts,onlyforthemto the scheming and skulking themselves to squatting over die by a thousand cuts of fall by their own hand, the the latrines that represent their own making. Like weightoftheirdouble-cross. their character, their death and taxes, there is (The views expressed in reputations. Thetruthofthat another constant refrain: this article are those of the text proves its infallibility nothing is self-serving, a u t h o r a n d d o n o t once again: what profit is it nothing is a violation of necessarily reflect the foramantowinthegrandest principle. It is all and all the opinions of this newspaper.)
A pensioner is now dead after he was Harbour Bridge, there were police ranks crushed by a truck at the Demerara Harbour engageddirectingtraffic.Theycalledonthe BridgeonMondaymorning. north bound traffic to proceed and the
Dead is Sheik Hassan 78-year-old of pedestrian crossed the road, west to east in HerstellingEastBankDemerara.According front of the lorry, which resulted in a to police, the accident occurred around collision.
06:19hrs on the Western Carriageway of As a result, Hassan fell onto the surface Peter’s Hall Public Road East Bank of the road and the lorry ‘rolled’ over the Demerara, in the vicinity of the Harbour man crushing his head. The ambulance Bridge. Involved in the accident was motor services were summoned to the scene and lorryGAC6742whichwasatthetimebeing they arrived in a short space of time with a drivenbyArifHussain. team of Emergency Medical Technicians
ThelorrywasheadednorthalongPeter’s headed by K. Boyce. Hassan was examined HallPublicRoadandwhenitgotclosetothe andpronounceddeadonthescene.
ThePresidentIrfaanAliandVicePresident, Bharrat Jagdeo frequently misuse the press with their media conferences (engagement, encounters, whatever) are characterized by well broadcasted bluster and bravado when dealingwithlocals.
However,whenthetwoleadersshouldbeat their strongest and frankest, i.e., with foreign investors and partners, their operation is in secrecy, surrendering on their knees, and speaking in respectful tones. They very quicklyandefficientlyfindmannersandmind theirmannerswhenforeignersareintheroom.
The media is not engaged then, but blocked out. When the media dares to ask pertinent questions on vital issues, bothAli and Jagdeo retreat behind walls of silence, or bash independent media professionals with verbal broadsides.BothAliandJagdeopreferthesoft questions, the sweet subjects, that are not among the most concerning issues in the minds of Guyanese. Guyanese taxpayers millions are misused to make friendly media menandwomenintospectaclesofthemselves.
A section of the Guinea grass that is being cultivated
D(From left) DDL Chairman Komal Samaroo, DDL Deputy CEO and DDI Finance Director Vasudeo Singh and DDL Projects Executive Loris Nathoo on Sunday
projected to produce five being run from the town to disclosed. millionlitersannually,witha Moblissa Village, residents The farm is planned to daily production between 20 will have the option to span across 500 acres, and and35litres. engage the utility company will include seven buildings,
e m e r a r a initialherdwillformpartofa Finance Director Vasudeo DDL Projects Executive tobecomeaconsumer including pens, milking
D i s t i l l e r s replenishment cycle to Singh in his remarks Loris Nathoo revealed, “We M
Limited (DDL) sustainmilkproduction. underscored the project’s are aiming to have the first Manickchand, Project facilities DDL has also is looking to transform The Chairman stated that transformative potential not milk by the beginning of the M a
L’s startedcultivatingfeedstock, Guyana’s agricultural the dairy farm will build off only for Guyana but for the third quarter of 2025.” He administration division, such as Guinea grass, to landscapeandpotentiallytap of the DDL’s Savannah milk entire Caribbean. “This will said that the cows should explained the self-sustaining prepare silage to ensure a about 20% of the region’s brand,whichisreconstituted be a very technologically arrive by the first week of design of the 80,000 square sustainable food supply for milk market, with its US$20 importedpowderedmilk.He advanced farm…thus far we June 2025, and commercial feet pens. He also disclosed the non-grazing cows million dairy farm that is explained, “That was the have expended just about production is expected some that DDL will be growing Furthermore, DDL Project underconstruction. first stage of a market led US$9 million already on this threeweeksafter their own crops for the cows Manager Wesley Kirton The dairy farm which is growth strategy to build a project. The overall cost of “I think we are well on toconsume. disclosed, “We are working located in Moblissa Village, brand, create a market and this will be somewhere track we are making “These are not grazing closely with all the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, then work on the backward around US$20 million, this arrangements for the water cows, they will be in the government agencies in is a project by DDL’s integration as we seek to is a massive investment…” and we’re looking to finalize shed, well fed, less terms of permits and subsidiary Demerara Dairies build a domestic supply hesaid. maybe drilling three to four movements for them so collaboration with the Inc. (DDI). Media workers chain that flows into our Singh underscored that wells,” he said Nathoo more of their energy goes regional system in both touredthefarmonSundayto manufacturing. This project with the Savannah milk addedthatwhiletheyalready towards milk production,” regionsfourandten…” witness the progress being is a very strategic part of that brand already in St Kitts, drilled a well for water for he said Manickchand According to Kirton, made, alongside DDL’s overallplan.” Barbados and Antigua, the the animals, they will need added that the farm will be DDL has engaged with the Chairman Komal Samaroo, DDL’s Chairman said company is working on large quantity of water for equipped with its own Environmental Protection with senior executives, and that the product will be building out that brand using irrigation. veterinaryfacility Agency (EPA), the National technical staff providing developed to ensure quality, the new dairy farm. “We Nathoo added that the “The farm itself is Drainage and Irrigation detailsontheventure. affordable milk and forms have already started to company is making basically self-sustaining. All Authority (NDIA) and The farm, designed to part of regional food export milk to the region. arrangements for the electric of the cow manure that is others. “Thisisaneffortthat meetinternationalstandards, security Heunderscoredthat Our intention is to replace transmission line to be set up produced in the cowsheds isverycloselycoordinatedto willkickstartoperationsnext with a huge regional milk thatwiththemilkthatwillbe and connected to the farm by will be scraped off, diluted ensure the project has no yearwith500importedcows market, when production produced here (dairy farm) February 2025. Notably, the and then pumped into the negative impact on the from the United States, commences,DDLdairyfarm and that will go throughout Linden Utility Services cow manure lagoon as we community,” he added. He whichwereselectedfortheir is looking to tap about 20% the entire region,” Singh CooperativeSocietyLimited call it from there now, they also spoke about lobbying productivity and adaptation ofthatmarket. said. will be supplying the DDL’s will be pumped back into the the government to get the to local climatic conditions. DDL’s Deputy Chief According to him, the dairy farm with electricity field as a natural source of road into the village According to Samaroo, this Executive Officer and DDI’s Moblissa dairy farm is With a transmission line fertilizer,” Manickchand upgraded.
One of the 80,000 square feet cow pens that is under construction
The Ministry of for each person on board, Home Affairs on there must be washroom Monday advised facilities, there should be
t h a t t h r e e facilities catering to the identified bus routes have physically disabled and also been established to facilitate b u s e s m u s t h a v e a travel between Guyana and tachographwhichisadevice Brazil. that auto records a vehicles
The Ministry of Home Affairs
These routes were put in speedanddistancecovered. place in keeping with the Buses are required to Guyana/Brazil International u n d e r g o Te c h n i c a l Road Transport Agreement Inspections by the Ministry (IRTA),theministrysaidina of Public Works after which publicadvisory they will be issued with According to the certificates of vehicular advisory: “these routes are inspectiononayearlybasis. fixedasfollowsandshallnot The advisory also stated be changed; Route 1: that persons who are Lethem, Guyana to Boa interested in transporting Vista, Brazil (return), which passengers on any of the registration; and public Transportation in Brazil in represent the firm in all legal be determined by the will operate twice daily; routes mentioned must proxy instrument granting a order to ply the above and administrative acts,” the Ministry of Home Affairs in Route 2: Lethem, Guyana to submit their application to legal representative in Brazil international routes. Within Ministry said. All buses will conjunction with the Public Manaus, Brazil (return), theMinistryofHomeAffairs full powers to represent the one hundred and twenty besubjectedtothenecessary Works ministry and the which will operate once to be registered as a firm in all legal and (120) days from issuance of Immigration & Customs T
daily; and Route 3: Transporting Firm with the administrative acts. The text the original permission by Procedures in effect at the Businesses with an interest
Georgetown, Guyana to Boa Commissioner of Customs must be in English and the Ministry of Home designated border points toprovidebusservicesalong Vista, Brazil (return), which & Trade Administration Portuguese. Affairs,thetransportingfirm between Guyana and Brazil, these routes under the IRTA, willoperateoncedaily.” (Commissioner General, It was highlighted that, hastopresenttotheNational also in addition to their
There are technical GRA).
“Only the buses registered A g e n c y f o r R o a d Guyanese driver’s licence, proposals to the Permanent requirements in place that A l o n g w i t h t h e will be issues permission to Transportation in Brazil, a drivers of the buses must Secretary of the Ministry of b u s e s t h a t w i l l b e a p p l i c a t i o n a Ta x ply the above international certification of the original possess an International Home Affairs located at 06 frequenting these routes IdentificationNumber(TIN) routes.” permission by the Ministry Driving Permit as issued by Brickdam Georgetown, on have to meet before the of both the transporting firm “A Transporting Firm ofHomeAffairsandapublic the Licence Revenue before December 02, 2024 drivers are allowed to ply andownerofthefirmmutbe shall secure appropriate proxy instrument granting a Office, Guyana Revenue and also indicate which line theirtrade. presented, along with authorisation from the legal representative in Authority of service they are willing to The vehicles must be no certificate of motor vehicle National Agency for Road Guyana full powers to Fare structures are yet to operatewithin. older than eight years from registration, motor vehicle their date of manufacture. licence, certificate of fitness, Additionally,theymusthave road service licence, air conditioning, capacity to internationally valid third seat no less than 32 persons, party insurance policy seatbelts should be in place certificate, company
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Venezuelan national, Andreina Jimenez was released on $1M bail on Monday after being charged with three counts of trafficking in person, including a 14-year-old girl, and one count of unlawfully withholding identification document.
It is alleged that Jimenez of Lot 91 Robb Street Georgetown,betweenMay1 and August 1, 2024 at the Red Dragon Night Club, Robb Street, received a 14year-old girl for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation. Additionally, she was charged with receiving two Venezuelan women for the same reason between August 1 and 21, Senior Magistrate Fabayo 2024 The fourth charge Azore, at the Georgetown accuses Jimenez of Magistrates’ Court, where unlawfully withholding she pleaded not guilty to all identification documents charges with the assistance from one of the victims for ofatranslator the purpose of trafficking in Her Attorney, Siand persons. Dhurjonmadean Jimenez appeared before (Continued on page 15)
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approximately 300 students, the Amerindian
Village of Nappi in Region Nine, will soon get for the first time a secondary school which willbebuiltfor$215,802,200.
This is according to the MinistryofEducation.
The ministry said that the project will be completed within nine months and the construction will be done by Beerdat Harrinandan who was awarded the contract through the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office.
Marking the commencement of the works was Subject Minister, PriyaManickchandwhoalongwith her team visited the site on late Toshao George Tancredo village could access quality timely delivery and high-quality
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand (in white) visiting the site where the $215M George Tancredo Nappi Secondary School will be built.
y Saturday. whose desire was to have a education close to home,” the work.“Foryou,thisisaproject,but empowerment.
In a statement on Sunday, the secondary school constructed in ministrysaid. for us, this is changing lives for the According to the ministry, the ministry said the school will be Nappi. “Tancredo tirelessly Speaking at the sod turning children of Nappi, Hiawa, and school will cater to 300 students named the George Tancredo Nappi championed the cause, envisioning ceremony,theMinisteremphasised Parishara. We want to see good from the villages of Nappi, Hiawa, Secondary School, in honour of the a future where children in his to the contractor the importance of work, which is what you’re being and Parishara, offering Grades 7 to paid to do, and why you signed a 11 and eliminating the need for contract. We want to see it on time children to travel to St. Ignatius for and at cost. Don’t overrun your secondary education. “The George time, don’t overrun your cost, and Tancredo Nappi Secondary School giveussolidwork,”shesaid. will stand as a symbol of the
The contractor had informed community’s determination to the minister that he has enough provide better opportunities for material on the ground to have him their children,” the ministry continue the works at a pace that disclosed. would see him finishing as per As reported on numerous contractualdate. occasions,projectsliketheseforms
The construction of the school part of a larger initiative of the will also be providing employment ministry to achieve Universal opportunities for the village, as SecondaryEducationinGuyana.In labour is being sourced exclusively Region Nine alone, seven from within the community This secondary schools are currently approach ensures that the project under construction, including benefits local families beyond Karasabai, Maruranau, Tabatinga, education, fostering economic Massara,Yupukari,andKatoka.
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Krishna Dindial, a 41-year-old man with a historyofstealingwassentencedto24monthsin prison after pleading guilty to stealing a student’siPhoneandlaptop.
The items, an Apple iPhone valued at $300,000 and a Lenovo laptop worth $270,000, were taken from Guynarine Sookdeo on November20,2024,atCampStreetandThomas Lands, Georgetown. Dindial, of Lot 222 Goed Fortuin,WestCoastDemerara(WCD),appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where the chargewasreadtohim.Afterpleadingguilty,he wassentencedtotwoyearsinprison.
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(TRINIDAD GUARDIAN) Although Opposition Leader Kamla PersadBissessar and her MPs stand to benefit from the Salaries Review Commission (SRC)’s proposed salary increases for politicians, the United National Congress is rejecting the pay hike.
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Two Opposition MPs are demanding Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and Finance Minister Colm Imbert break their silence on the Government’s stance on the SRC report. Making their positions clear yesterday, Princes Town MP Barry Padarath and Couva South MP Rudranath Indarsingh shunned the proposed pay hike, especially for Dr Rowley.
The SRC has recommended that the Prime Minister’s salary be increased by $28,167 over what it currently is.
The prime minister’s salary is currently $59,680, which was set in 2013 and would rise in two layers, increasing from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023, to $80,000, and then from October 1, 2023, onward to $87,847. The report laid in Parliament on November 15 also recommended increases for the President, the Chief Justice, the Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly, the Opposition Leader, MPs, members of the Judiciary, the Police Commissioner, and other senior public servants.
Padarath told Guardian Media, “We hold on to the
it’s not the right time
view that the leader of the Opposition expressed a few months ago that politicians shouldn’t benefit from any SRC recommendations for increases. For politicians, we reject it! “Why is the Government so silent on the SRC report? What is your position? Are you going to accept or are you going to reject the Salaries Review Commission report?”
Going a step further to explain why it has been rejected by the Opposition, Indarsingh said now was not the right time.
During an Opposition media briefing at UNC’s headquarters in Chaguanas yesterday, Indarsingh said, “Given the hardship, given what is currently prevailing in the public domain and so on,
this is not the time.” Today marks ten days since the report was laid in Parliament, but the Government’s stance remains unknown.
Dr Rowley and Imbert are yet to respond to questions sent by Guardian Media yesterday. Efforts to contact Acting Prime Minister Stuart Young and Leader of Government Business Camille Robinson-Regis on the matter were also unsuccessful up to late yesterday. But according to Padarath, their silence speaks volumes. Padarath added, “The reason why they continue to remain so silent is that they know their polling is showing them, and their public relations handlers are telling them that their deceit and their corruption is fuelling their greed for back pay
and higher salary rates in this country, while you are telling public servants to hold strain until 2027.”
The SRC report comes amid an outcry among several unions for public servants to receive wage increases as well. Indarsingh told Guardian Media, Rowley must answer to these workers.
He said, “It is the duty of the PM and the cabinet to tell the citizens and workers what is their position on the report. We made it clear today that the PM must tell the workers at NIB, Port, T&TEC, WASA, NP, and public servants whether they should want their money to sleep out. Whether they will accept the report and pay the back pay before Christmas or the general election ... The working and middle classes alone cannot hold strain and ban their bellies and tighten their belts.”
The proposed increases coming out of the SRC report could cost taxpayers over $150 million in back pay. If the report is implemented, the PM will be entitled to receive $1.1 million in back pay. Not too far behind, PersadBissessar will be entitled to $960,700 in back pay.
Guardian Media also reached out to PersadBissessar for comment but received no response up to late yesterday. But the MPs said the ball is in the Government’s court to say whether the report will move forward.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says it has received only 19 per cent of the requested US$28 million in international aid to deal with the gender-based violence in Haiti.
UNFPA director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Susana Sottoli, says in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country, 94 per cent of women are at risk of gender-based violence and their bodies have become “weapons of terror” for armed gangs. “Ninety-four per cent of women in Haiti are exposed to some form of gender-based violence, and of all the reports received, nearly 80 per cent concern sexual violence,” said Sottoli.
Haiti is going through a serious political and social situation due to gangs, which control more than 80 per cent of the capital Port-au-Prince. “Currently, there is no free and safe place in Haiti for women and especially for adolescent
girls. For women, any activity has become an adventure with a very high risk that their lives, and especially their bodies, will go wrong..,” said Sottoli. The UNFPA said that this “war” is taking place on “a battlefield that is women’s bodies,” gender violence, and especially sexual violence, is currently the weapon most used by these armed gangs. It said gangs use women as “negotiating
chips” and rape becomes a method of extortion to control territories or obtain funds.
The UN said that between January and March 2024, cases of sexual violence increased fivefold. Currently, about 1,500 cases are reported each month, but this figure could be much higher, most raped women suffer their trauma in silence and do not report it. Some even commit suicide.
Haiti’s political and socioeconomic crisis heightened following the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise at his private residence overlooking the capital. No one has appeared in court here in connection with his death, although some people have appeared before a United States court on charges linked to the killing. —WASHINGTON D.C. (CMC)
(CDB) The equitable
transition to energy efficiency and renewable energyisslowlyprogressing in the Caribbean but greater buy in and investment from the private sector, more
large-scale projects attractive to investors and increasing the technical capacity of the practitioners especially among women and girls is necessary if the region is to improve the uptick of green energy initiatives.
This was the joint position of representatives
o f t h e C a r i b b e a n Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), the Caribbean Centre for Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)duringdiscussionsat the 29th United Nations ClimateChangeConference (COP 29), in Baku, Azerbaijan.
According to CDB’s Acting Vice President (Operations)ThereseTurner Jones, “This is about what the energy transition should look like across the region not just focusing on decarbonization but looking
at what kind of energy mix we envisage whether geothermal,photovoltaicor solar
All of those are… areas where this transition can happenfasterbutitcanonly happen faster when we createtheawarenessofwhat itisthatweneedtobedoing in the region and have the capabilitytodoit.”
WhileCDBislayingthe groundwork to scale up its climate-related support, including pursuing new and innovative approaches to address key bottlenecks that are otherwise inhibiting investment, much more outlay from the Caribbean’s
community is necessary
Sustained partnerships theref
w
th all stakeholders,frominception is necessary to increase the success and circumvent hurdles related to investment, legislation, policy and capacity TurnerJonesaffirmed.
TheBankisadvancinga geothermal project in Dominica and solar power plant and energy storage projectinGrenadathrougha sizeable investment by the Government of Canada, called Supporting Resilient Green Energy (SuRGE) in the Caribbean.According to
the Vice President, through this new programme, CDB will help finance muchneeded sustainable energy projects in its Borrowing Member Countries while simultaneously supporting policy development, capacity strengthening and other technical assistance activities that will aid the transition toward more sustainable, resilient and inclusiveenergysector
A c c o r d i n g t o Mohammad Rafik Nagdee, Executive Director, CCREEE support for the Caribbean’s energy shift e x i s t s a m o n g t h e Multilateral Development
Banks (MDBs). However, theremustbeadeepeningof partnerships to further accelerateresults.
This includes a standardised approach to how related investments come into the region since entry into the Caribbean market can be challenging.
“We can work together to generate a detailed pipeline of projects for aggregationandinvestment that’s something that CCREEE is well positioned todowithCDB’ssupport…. we also need greater scalability to access the technology and in so doing attracttheinvestment.”
He further emphasised that any pipeline of projects formulated should result from and reflect an intimate understanding of what the region and each country is seeking to achieve
Meanwhile Andrew Hurst, Executive Director, Climate Finance, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) endorsed the idea of sustained collaboration to make the system work
b e t t e r a n d m o r e cohesively Articulating
that current work addressing the accessibility of finance should continue and highlighting that innovation and solutionorientedpartnershipssimilar to what is currently underway under the SuRGE projectworks.
Beyond this, he indicated that knowledge sharing and working, through complex changes to legislation and public policy requirements to identify meaningful entry points can assist with successful implementation andconceptualisation
This can only improve the success of the much needed and highly complex green energy projects required by the Caribbean toward the required energy transition.
T h e a g e n c y representatives were speaking at a COP29 side event hosted by CDB entitled “SuRGE and the Caribbean Energy Transition” where they explored opportunities to expand the pool of concessional resources to support the regional energy transition.
B R I D G E TO W N , Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Monday said regional countries stand to benefit significantly from early warning systems (EWS) that are tailored to the unique geographic, d e m o g r a p h i c a n d infrastructural factors of eachisland.
It said that by designing and customising these systems to address the specific challenges and needs of individual nations, disaster risk management and resilience can be enhancedensuringthateach countryisbetterpreparedto respond effectively to naturalhazards.
The CDB said that a high-level panel of experts explored the ideas in a d i s c u s s i o n o n “Strengthening Hydrometeorological & Early Warning Systems in the Caribbean” at the just
concluded United Nations ConferenceofParties(COP 29)inAzerbaijan.
It said the panel emphasised the critical role of early warning systems in mitigating the impacts of climate change, particularly the increasing intensity of hurricanes and other extreme weather events
Theexpertsalsohighlighted the need for a long-term, sustainablestrategyfocused on building resilience at both national and regional levels.
In 2022, the United Nations launched Early Warnings for All, an initiativedesignedtoensure that everyone is protected from hazardous weather, water, or climate events through life-saving early warning systems by the end of2027.
TheCDBsaidthatithas been working with regional andinternationalpartnersto strengthen the region’s disaster risk management
capacity, providing technical assistance and financial support for the developmentofrobustearly warningsystems.
Acting CDB’s Vice President of Operations, ThereseTurner-Jones,noted the importance of incorporating the unique characteristics of each island into the design of EWSintheregiontoreduce lossoflifeandpropertyand enhance preparedness for climate-relateddisasters.
“Early warning systems arejustlikehavingasmoke alarm in your home when something bad is about to happen.
It is important for countries to recognise that thesystemmustbecountryspecific because the islands of the Caribbean, while sharingcommonalities,also havedistinctfeatures.
“While there is a lot of homogeneity, there are also manyidiosyncraticfeatures. For example, Grenada with
the Grenadines, the Bahamas with family islands, and Guyana with indigenous communities thatareremote.
We need to design systems that can reach everyone,” said TurnerJones.
The Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management
Agency (CDEMA), ElizabethRiley,highlighted the significance of standardised tools, deeper understanding of risk and the need for strong national and regional policy frameworks that take into a c c o u n t g e n d e r considerations.
“Early warning systems are people centred and are about keeping people safe. These systems must be grounded in strong governance and require coordination among multiple actors at both the nationalandregionallevels.
“We have worked
extensively on developing policies and legislative frameworks for early warning systems in the region,”saidRiley
Other panellists in the discussion underscored the needforasustainable,longterm approach that goes
beyond addressing immediate hazards and emphasised the importance of stronger partnerships, improved financing mechanisms, better data systems, and more integrated approaches to disaster risk management andclimateadaptation.
TheheadoftheClimate Risk and Early Warning
“We need better financing solutions to ensure these systems are not just reactive but proactive in addressing the growingclimaterisks
T e c h n o l o g i c a l advances such as mobile alerts are making these systems more effective and accessible but we need continuedsupporttobridge the financing gap,” said Harding
The Chief Climate Change Officer at Ministry o f S u s t a i n a b l e Development and Climate Change in Belize, Edalmi Pinelo shared insights into the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness through its participation in the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Sheemphasisedthe importance of improving disaster knowledge and ensuringpublicoutreach
System Secretariat (CREWS) of the World M e t e o r o l o g i c a l Organization(WMO),John Harding pointed to the responsibility of national governments for issuing warnings and stressed the need for long-term financing solutions while noting that current funding mechanisms often rely on short-term, project-based approaches.
(BBCNEWS)Israeland Lebanon appear to be close to a ceasefire deal, with the Israelicabinetsettomeeton Tuesdaytodiscussit,Israeli andUSofficialssay
A 60-day truce is being proposed to end fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah. It is said toincludethewithdrawalof Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and an end to the Hezbollah presence in the area.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller saidsignificantprogresshad been made, but added: “We’renotdoneyet.”
It is often said that the darkest hour is before the dawn. There has been an intensification in the exchange of fire between IsraelandHezbollah,justas thetwosideshaggleoverthe finaldetailsofthedeal.
Sunday saw around 250 projectiles fired into Israel from Lebanon, with most intercepted,whiletheIsraeli Air Force has continued to carry out air strikes on suspected Hezbollah positions and weapons
stores in Beirut and elsewhere. The deal would include an increase in the presence of the Lebanese
army in the area vacated by Israel and Hezbollah, according to a Western diplomat who spoke on conditionofanonymity
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said tohaveagreedtothedeal“in principle” and Lebanese deputy parliament speaker
Elias Bou Saab said, quoted by Reuters, that there were now “no serious obstacles” to a ceasefire. One major sticking point - who would monitorthetruce-hadbeen resolved,hesaid,withafivecountry committee set up
including France as a member and chaired by the US.Alsoholdingupthedeal has been Israel’s insistence on its right to go back into Lebanon and take whatever military action it decides is necessary if it believes Hezbollah is moving back intosouthernLebanonsouth of the Litani River or preparingtolaunchanattack onIsrael.
This freedom of movement was unpalatable to both Hezbollah and the Lebanese government but Amos Hochstein, the US
envoy, is believed to have made it clear, as he shuttled between the two countries, thattherewasatimelimiton thisceasefiredeal.
Concerns over how a ceasefirewouldbeenforced, given the comparative weakness of both the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) and the Lebanese Army, appear to have been allayed.
But then there is the domesticIsraelifactor
The hard right National Security Minister, Itamar BenGvir,hastakentosocial
media to voice his opposition to a ceasefire deal, calling it “a grave mistake”. He said that now, with Hezbollah on the back foot militarily, was “a historic opportunity” to destroy it. The hostilities beganon8Octoberlastyear, asHezbollahfiredrocketsat IsraelinsupportofHamasin Gaza. Israel’s stated goal in its war against Hezbollahwhich intensified in September - is to allow the return of about 60,000 residents who have been displacedfromcommunities innorthernIsraelbecauseof thegroup’sattacks.
It was then that it launched a major offensive against the militia, destroying much of its infrastructure and weapons, andkillingitsleaderHassan Nasrallah and other senior figures.
Lebanese authorities have said any ceasefire deal should be limited to the terms of United Nations SecurityCouncilResolution 1701,whichendedthe2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel.
The resolution includes the withdrawal of Hezbollah’s fighters and weapons in areas between theBlueLine-theunofficial
frontier between Lebanon and Israel - and the Litani river,about30km(20miles) from the boundary with Israel.
Israelsaysthatwasnever fully respected, while Lebanon says Israeli violations included military flights over Lebanese territory
In Lebanon, more than 3,750 people have been killed and at least 15,600 injured since October 2023, according to Lebanese authorities, with more than onemillionforcedfromtheir homes.
Several people were injured and buildings damaged in Hezbollah’s Sunday attacks on northern and central Israel, some of them near Tel Aviv, Israel’s policesaid.
The attacks followed an Israeli air strike on central BeirutonSaturday,inwhich theLebanesehealthministry said29peoplewerekilled.
Hostilities continued on Monday, with Lebanon’s health ministry saying Israeli air strikes killed at least 12 people in the south. Israel also carried out multiple attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, saying it was targeting buildings linkedtoHezbollah.
(BBC NEWS) The special prosecutor who brought two key criminal casesagainstDonaldTrump has asked judges to drop bothofthemafterhisvictory in the 2024 presidential election.
Special counsel Jack Smith was overseeing cases accusingTrump of trying to overturn the 2020 election results and improperly storingclassifieddocuments after he left office. Trump had pleaded not guilty in bothcases.
In new documents filed on Monday, Mr Smith said the cases should be closed because of a Justice Departmentpolicythatbans the prosecution of a sitting president. “Ithaslongbeen the position of the Department of Justice that the United States Constitution forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting President,”Smithwroteina
filingintheelectioncase.
“This outcome is not based on the merits or strength of the case against thedefendant,”Smithadded in the six-page filing. A judge must sign off on both decisions for them to be officially dismissed. Smith requested both cases be dismissed “without prejudice”, meaning the chargescouldberefiledafter Trump finishes his second term. Trump posted on his social media site Truth Social that the federal cases were “empty and lawless, and should never have been brought”. “It was a political hijacking,andalowpointin the History of our Country that such a thing could have happened, and yet, I persevered, against all odds,” he wrote. VicePresident-elect JD Vance said the prosecutions were “always political” “If DonaldJ.Trumphadlostan election, he may very well havespenttherestofhislife
inprison,”hewroteonsocial media. Trump had pledged togetridofSmithassoonas he took office Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith in 2022 to take over the two federal investigations into Trump’s conduct Smith has reportedly said he plans to stepdownnextyear
The request to dismiss Trump’selectionsubversion case marks an end to a lengthy legal saga. Smith had to refile charges against thepresidentbasedonaJuly Supreme Court ruling that Trump was immune from prosecution over “official acts” that took place while he was in the White House.
Smith had argued in a revised indictment that Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results wererelatedtohiscampaign and therefore not official acts.
TheCourtofAppealsfor the 11th Circuit was also weighing an appeal from Smith to carry on with the classified documents case, inwhichTrumpwasaccused of storing dozens of sensitive files in his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them Trump-appointee Judge Aileen Cannon initially dismissed it because she ruled Smith was improperly appointedtoleadthecase.
When Trump won the 2024 election this month, Smithbegantotakestepsto wind down both cases, though Smith said in the Monday filing that the documents appeal would continue for two other defendants in the case,
Trump employees Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira.
Trump’s return to the White House left several state-level criminal cases against him in limbo, too. His sentencing for his criminal conviction in the state of New York has been indefinitelydelayed. Trump also faces state charges in Georgia for his attempts to overturn election results there, but that case faces delaysaswell.
An appeals court is considering whether to overturn a previous ruling allowing Fulton County DistrictAttorneyFaniWillis to stay on the case despite a relationship she had with a prosecutor she hired. Since Trump won the 2024 presidency, “his criminal problems go away”, said former federal prosecutor NeamaRahmani. “It’s well established that a sitting president can’t be prosecuted,”hesaid.
SportsMax - Kemar
Roach and Jayden Seales shared six wickets between them as the West Indies moved within three wickets ofvictoryonthepenultimate day of the first Test against BangladeshattheSirVivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
Bangladesh, set a target of 334, ended Monday on 109 for 7, still needing 225 runs for an unlikely win.
Roach and Seales spearheadedtheWestIndies bowling effort, exposing Bangladesh’s frail batting lineup and leaving the visitorsstaringatdefeat.
The West Indies had earlier struggled in their second innings, managing only 152 after Taskin Ahmed’scareer-best6for64 tore through their lineup. While the home side retained a significant lead,
their inability to build on their commanding firstinningstotalof450for9left the door slightly ajar for Bangladesh.
Alick Athanaze topscoredfortheWestIndiesin their second innings with a fighting 42, while captain Kraig
ite contributed 23. Joshua Da Silva(22)andAlzarriJoseph (17) also chipped in with small but valuable runs in a
disappointingbattingeffort. Bangladesh’s response got off to a disastrous start, with both openers falling cheaply ZakirHasaninsideedged Roach onto his stumps, while Mahmudul Hasan Joy edged Seales to third slip Roach then delivered a superb setup to Shahadat Hossain, getting several deliveries to seam away before unleashing a vicious inswinger that grazed the glove and was caughtbyJoshuaDaSilva.
ARIES(Mar.21–Apr.19)
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.
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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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VIRGO(Aug.23–Sept.22)
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LIBRA(Sept.23–Oct.22)
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.
SCORPIO(Oct.23–Nov 21)
You'llfindthatyoursparkcan easily turn potential energy into kinetic energy, Scorpio. Don'tunderestimatethepower of your words. Realize the profound impact they have on othersandtakeresponsibility
SAGIT(Nov 22–Dec.21)
Don't dwell on your fluctuating moods today, Sagittarius. Look at the larger trends and how positive elements are coming together inyourfavor
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19)
Thisisyourdaytoshineinall your glory, Capricorn. There's noneedtoholdanythingback. You'll find that you have a great deal of love to share. Your heart is likely to go to extremes today in order to proveitslove.
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.
PISCES(Feb.19–Mar.20)
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,
Final for 2024 Big Man Cricket O50s tournament on at Enmore on Saturday
inaugural O50 Masters’ tournament. Officiating umpires will be Abena ParkerandTrevorWharton.
attracted six teams from across the country North Soesdyke Masters knocked out East Coast Aash Décor
Masterswillfaceoffagainst NorthSoesdykeMastersfor
Shamar Joseph endured a frustrating spell, with Mominul Haque dropped twice in one over—first by Da Silva down the leg side andthenbyMikyleLouisat gully. However, Roach struck again to remove Mominul, taking a sharp return catch off a mistimed drive.
Joseph’s bad luck continued when Alick Athanaze dropped Mehidy Hasan Miraz at second slip, and Seales couldn’t hold onto a chance offered by Litton Das Joseph eventually found success whenLittonmistimedapull andwascaughtatfinelegfor 22, reducing Bangladesh to 59for5.
Scores: Bangladesh 269 for 9 dec and 109 for 7 (Mehidy 45, Litton 22, Roach 3-20, Seales 3-31) need another 225 runs to beat West Indies 450 for 9 dec and 152 (Athanaze 42, Brathwaite 23, Taskin 6-64, Mehidy2-31).
encounter and Jai hind Jaguars took out Everest O50sMasters.
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gearingupforanall-outbattle.TheRoyalsboastanexplosive offense led by Adams, while the Ravens bring a balanced attackanddefensiveintensity
WillAdamsandtheRoyalslightupthescoreboardagain, orwillSmithandtheRavensfindawaytogroundLinden’s high-flyingsquad?TheanswerswillunfoldonNovember30 inwhatisshapinguptobethe“must-watch”basketballevent oftheyear
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S c h o o l ’ s Tapeball Knockout Cricket Competition wrapped up in thrillingfashiononSaturday at the Culture Centre Tarmac, with St. Rose’s High School emerging as championsafteranail-biting victory over St. Joseph’s High.
Seventeen school teams
participated in the fiercely contested tournament, all vying for Tapeball supremacy Thegrandfinale, however, turned out to be a low-scoringaffair.
Battingfirst,St.Joseph’s Highmanagedameager284 from their allotted four overs. St. Rose’s High, tasked with chasing just 29 runs, achieved the target with two balls to spare,
finishing at 30-1. Joshua Sharma stood out with a composed knock, earning the Man of the Match (MOTM) award for his allroundperformance. His consistent bowling throughout the tournament also saw him claim the Player of the Tournament accolade.
Immanuel Gill was the top scorer for St. Joseph’s Highwith11runs.
Yarrowkabra Knights
s h i n e i n S p o r t s Ambassador’sTrophy On the same day, in
another exciting Tapeball spectacle, Yarrowkabra Knights defeated Diamond Strikers to clinch the Sports Ambassador’s Trophy in a nine-a-side,four-over-a-side Cricket competition held at Durban Park Tarmac where twelve teams participated in thiselectrifyingtournament.
B a t t i n g f i r s t , Diamond Strikers posted a competitive 38-5, led by Shane Hamid’s 19 runs Yarrowkabra’s Leon James delivered with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 13 runs, including a hat-
reached 40-5, with James once again shining, this time with the bat, as his match-winning 17 runs securedthevictory
Despite the loss, Anthony Ragunandan of Diamond Second
extraordinary bowling performance, claiming 4 wickets for just 6 runs, including a hat-trick His efforts earned him the M VP
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Guyanese swimmer
Delroy Tyrrell has once again made waves in the NCAA Division III swimming scene, earning SUNYAC Men’s Swimmer of the Week honours for the secondtimethisseason.
Competing for Oneonta State University, the junior
continue
underscore his growing reputationasatopcollegiate athlete.
Tyrrell was instrumental in Oneonta’s success at the recent Electric City Invitational, dominating in both individual and team events He claimed first
place in three individual races, clocking 21 87 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle, an impressive 52 67 in the 100-yard backstroke, and 1:59.31 in the200-yardbackstroke. In relay action, Tyrrell’s impact was equally profound He powered Oneonta to victories in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:28.11) and the 200-yard medleyrelay(1:37.14).
The team also secured second-place finishes in the 400-yard freestyle relay (3:18.99) and the 400-yard medleyrelay(3:37.24),with Tyrrell playing a key role in each Oneonta State University will next
compete at the Cortland Snow Flurries Invitational on December 6, where Tyrrell is expected to once againleadthechargeforthe RedDragons.
While Tyrrell’s accomplishmentsinthepool have brought pride to his school and admirers in Guyana, his relationship with the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) remains fraught withcontroversy
Despite being the country’s second-highest ranked swimmer based on World Aquatics points, behind Raekwon Noel, Tyrrell was overlooked for selection to represent
Guyana at the World Aquatics Championships in Hungarynextmonth.
The snub adds to a growing list of grievances Tyrrell has with GASA, whichhasbeencriticizedfor its lack of transparency and failure to fully support athletes competing at the internationallevel.
Tyrrell, who has been cleared to represent Guyana by World Aquatics, has faced years of hurdles from GASA regarding his eligibility to compete under thenationalflag.
Tyrrell’s battle with GASA is not new Despite his undeniable talent and consistentperformances,the
- Named SUNYAC Men’s Swimmer -of-the-Week for second time
association has often exclud
om representing Guyana at m
competitions.
Critics of GASA have pointed to alleged favouritism and poor management as factors in thesedecisions,whichmany
showcaseitsbestathleteson theglobalstage.
Thedecisiontooverlook Tyrrell for the World Championships comes as a bitter pill for the swimmer andhissupporters.
As a junior at Oneonta, Tyrrell has proven his prowess, not just with his
determination to elevate G
swimming.
Tyrrell’s focus remains on his collegiate season, wherehecontinuestoexcel. His performances this seasonhavenotonlyearned him accolades but have also strengthenedhiscaseasone ofGuyana’smostpromising swimmingtalents.
As he prepares for the Cortland Snow Flurries Invitational, Tyrrell will be determined to keep proving hisworthinthepool,evenas questions linger about his future representation of Guyana on the international stage.(RawleToney)
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Vidya Niketan ( S V N ) o n
November19,2024,proudly launched Arjuna’s Archery
Club on its school compound, marking a momentous step in the promotion of archery as a sport in Guyana. Named after the legendary archer
A r j u n a f r o m t h e Mahabharata, the club embodies the values of focus, determination, discipline,andprecision.
The idea for the club gained momentum followingafruitfulcoaching session, facilitated by Archery Guyana’s Head Coach and SecretaryGeneral, Nicholas Hing, alongside Coach Kenrick Cheeks and the club’s committee members. This collaboration inspired the formal inauguration of the club during a small ceremony held in the
school’sauditorium. Thelaunchwasattended bykeyfiguresinthearchery community, including
Archery Guyana’s Secretary-General and Head Coach Nicholas Hing, SVN’s Physical Education Teacher and Archery Coach
Kenric
Ch
eks, and members of the club’s executivecommittee.
In his address, delivered on behalf of Archery Guyana President Mrs Vidushi PersaudMcKinnon, Mr Hing expressed the Federation’s pride in this significant milestone: “The decision to namethisclubArjunaisboth meaningfulandinspiring.
Arjuna represents virtues that are essential notonlyinarcherybutalso
precision.
T h i s
Officials from Archery Guyana and the school at the launching of the club.
s SVN’s
commitment to holistic
extracurricular activities that foster character, c o n f i d
, a n d teamwork.”
Mrs.Persaud-McKinnon
further emphasised Archery Guyana’s commitment to s
w club formations and nurturing talent that will represent Guyana with pride on the internationalstage. During the event, Mr
Hing also spoke about
y, highlighting its appeal to all ages and abilities and encouraged other school clubs to also become affiliated to the National Federation.
concluded with
group photo to commemorate the occasion, capturing the
students, teachers, and coaches
On a sun-soaked
d a y , t h e Ramdass Royals faced off against the Sadeo Warriors at the Pickwick Four Square Oval, opting to havetheWarriorsbatfirst.A briefdelayof90minutesdue to moisture on the pitch pushed back the start. The Warriors’inningsbeganwith openers Vishan Lall and
Randy Thomas, who managed to score 41 runs in just6.3oversbeforeLallwas dismissed for a quickfire 25 off 23 balls, featuring three impressive boundaries Wilbur Bruce, father of Dwayne Smith, had a short stay,asdidskipperRajendra Sadeo, who sustained an injury while at the nonstriker’s end and required
medical attention This disruption caused a lull in theirscoring.
Larry Babb, known for his powerful hitting, attempted to stabilize the innings alongside Thomas but fell victim at 92, contributing 28 runs off 22 balls, including three sixes.
Following Randy’s dismissal at 140 in the 25th
over, the innings collapsed, finishing at 146 runs from the shortened 27 overs Randy Thomas top-scored with a solid 50 off 67 balls, which included two fours and a six The standout bowlers for the Royals were Alcindo Holder and Ryan Nurse, each claiming three wickets for 18 and 20 runs, respectively
In response, the Royals began their chase with Anthony Sahadeo and their injured captain, Ryan Ramdass Sahadeo was dismissed early for 16, and soon after, both Ramdass and Layne fell, leaving the teamstrugglingat50for3by the 10th over However, Lonsdale Blake and Julian Boyce formed a crucial partnership of 65 runs, revivingtheRoyals’innings. Blake was dismissed for a commendable 34 at 115, while Boyce scored a brisk 46 before being out at 133. Vishan Lall was the chief destroyer for the Warriors, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs inhissixovers.
ScoresatPickwick:
- Warriors: 146/8 in 27
overs (Randy Thomas 50, Larry Babb 28, Vishan Lall 25). Alcindo Holder 3/18, RyanNurse3/20.
- Royals: 147/5 in 24.2
In the third and fourth place playoff at the BNOC ground, the Red
secured a narrow victory to claim third place against the Strikers, who finished at the bottomofthestandings.
ScoresatBNOC:
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The conclusion of the 2024 KFC Elite League
should have been a celebration of football in Guyana, with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) crowned champions and earningthetopprizeof$2M during their unbeaten run lastseasoninthetournament whichwrappeduponAugust 24.
Slingerz FC finished second, claiming G$1.2M, while third and fourth-place finishers are set to receive $800,000 and $500,000, respectively
However, the festive spirit surrounding these achievements has been
o v e r s h a d o w e d b y controversy, as prize money remains undisbursed and clubsareleftwaitingwithno clear timeline for payment, four months after the league’scompletion.
Title sponsor KFC Guyana has since issued a statement distancing itself from the delays, stressing that the management and distribution of prizes fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the tournament organisers, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Responding to a Stabroek News report dated November 22, 2024, KFC Guyana expressed concern over the GFF’s failure to
distribute the promised prizes, adding, “KFC Guyana, as a sponsor, plays noroleinthemanagementor distributionofprizes.”
The fast-food giant reaffirmed its commitment to the development of local football but acknowledged that the situation could tarnish both the league’s reputationanditsownbrand image.
“Asasponsor,weexpect all commitments and obligationstoparticipantsto be honoured in a timely and professional manner,” the statement continued, urging
GDF celebrating winning this season’s KFC Elite League.
theGFFtoaddresstheissue promptlyandtransparently
The GFF, already facing criticism over its t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d accountability, has come underfireforitshandlingof the Elite League’s prize money Clubs have expressed frustration over the lack of communication from the federation, with no officialtimelineprovidedfor when the funds will be issued.
For league champions GDF, the $2M prize representsnotonlyareward for their efforts but also a
testamenttotheirdominance on the field Similarly, Slingerz FC’s second-place finishandthecorresponding $1.2M prize highlight their resilience and quality throughoutthecompetition.
The controversy surroundingtheprizemoney hasraisedconcernsaboutthe potential long-term effects on the league and local football.
Clubs and players, who dedicate time and resources tothecompetition,maylose trust in the system, while sponsors could reconsider their involvement if such
issuespersist.
KFC’s statement underscored the importance of maintaining trust and professionalism in football administration.
“We remain steadfast in our support for football in Guyana and reaffirm our dedication to advancing the sport through ethical and constructive partnerships,” thecompanysaid.
As Guyana’s football community awaits a resolution, the GFF faces mountingpressuretohonour itscommitmentsandrestore confidenceinitsleadership.
For now, the spotlight remains on the federation to ensure that the hard work and dedication of GDF, Slingerz FC, and other participating teams are rightfullyrewarded.
The KFC Elite League, designed to foster competition and showcase localtalent,hasthepotential to be a cornerstone of Guyana’s football ecosystem. But its future success depends on addressing the current c h a l l e n g e s w i t h t r a n s p a r e n c y a
accountability
Demerara Bank has announced
t h e S u p e r Catcher prize for the 2024 ExxonMobilGuyanaGlobal Super League which gets underway on 26 November at the Guyana National Stadium,Providence. Any fan who takes a clean one handed catch at a GSL match will win the Demerara Bank Super Catcher award of G Y $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 The Global Super League will see teams from Australia, Bangladesh, England, Guyana and Pakistan compete for the GSLtitleandaUS$1million prizefund.
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Warriors and the Lahore Qalandars
Sir Clive Lloyd, GSL Chairman, said: “It is great to see a local Guyanese Bank coming u p w i t h s u c
innovative way to engage fans and the chance to win GY$100,000 gives people evenmoreofanincentiveto attend GSL matches at the wonderful Providence stadium.
We are looking forward to seeing great catches from the crowd
and from the cricketers on the field of play ” Demerara Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Dowlat Parbhu,said:“Cricketunites usall,andatDemeraraBank Ltd,we’reproudtocelebrate with our fans that make the gameextraordinary
The Super Catcher Award is our way of r e c o g n i z i n g t h e incredible skill and excitement fans will bring to the Global Super League.
We look forward to seeing the stadium come alive and can’t wait to see who steps up to make that spectacular one-handed catch ”
SportsMax - Guyanese hard-hitting left hander Sherfane Rutherford will get the opportunity to shine on T20 franchise cricket’s biggest stage once again afterbeingpickedupbythe GujaratGiantsonMonday’s second day of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction in Jeddah, SaudiArabia.
Rutherford,whoentered theauctionwithabaseprice of US$182,000, was the subject of an intense bidding war between the Mumbai Indians and GujaratTitans.
The Indians started the bidding at US$243,000 before the Titans countered
withabidofUS$268,000. Mumbairespondedwith abidofUS$292,000before the Titans returned with a w i n n i n g b i d o f US$317,000.
Rutherford h
0 appearances in the IPL, seven for the Delhi capitals in 2019 and three for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022, scoring 106 runs in nine innings at anaverageof15.14. Hehasalsopreviously been part of the Mumbai
Hyderabad and Kolkata KnightRiders.
Other West Indians
selected on day two
snapped up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for US$182,000 and West I
Rovman Powell who went to the Kolkata Knight Ridersforthesameprice. The Lucknow Super Giants exercised their
Mumbai Indians bid of US$91,000 for pacer ShamarJoseph.
Hosein, Shai Hope, Kyle MayersandRostonChase allwentunsold
Georgetown stormed to an emphatic 9-wicket win over West Demerara on Sunday, to capture the 2024 Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Inter-Association
5 0 o v e r s U - 1 5 Championships.
Following a number of intense rounds over the past few weeks, the final showdownsawthetwosides square off at the Queen’s College Ground with Georgetown getting the better of their opponents despite some interruptions from the rain earlier in the match.
In a game reduced to 27 overs-per-sideandchasinga meager total of 84, GeorgetownbatsmanLomar Seecharranledthewaywith 44 (5x4 1x6) to guide his team to 86-1, minus any resistance from the West Demerara bowlers who sufferedduringtheirspells.
Earlier, West Demerara collapsed in the end for 84 runs after a solid start and were given 30-odd extra
runs, courtesy of some sloppy Georgetown bowling.The pair of Patrice
France (16) and Ishan Harricharran (15) led the batting amidst a dismal
snared 5-14, alongside Geo
BrandonHenrywhospunhis
ByRawleToney
Basketball fans get your popcorn ready! The stage is set for a spectacle as the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Elite 16 Championship finals bring back the classic Linden versusGeorgetownrivalry
On November 30, the Victory Valley Royals and Georgetown’s Ravens will battle for the crown in what promises to be a thriller for theages.
The Victory Valley Royals punched their ticket to the finals with a highoctane 102-90 win over the Kwakwani Untouchables, while the Ravens clawed past the Eagles in a nailbiter,edgingthemout84-81.
With both teams in redhotform,theirshowdownis shapinguptobeabasketball purist’sdream.
Harold Adams was nothingshortofunstoppable in the Royals’ semi-final victory Dropping48points,
Adams delivered a masterclass, proving why he’s a front-runner for tournamentMVP
Whether in the paint or from downtown, Adams couldn’t miss, carrying his teamthroughaseesawbattle that had fans on the edge of theirseats.
Royals came out firing, edging Kwakwani 23-20 in the first quarter before opening up a 50-40 lead at halftime behind a combined offensive blitz from Adams
and Orlan Glasgow, who chippedin22points.
But the Untouchables weren’tgoingdownwithout afight.
Damir Gladstone’s 33point performance, backed byKelonPhillips(19points) and Kadeem Dover (16 points), brought Kwakwani roaring back in the third quarter, outscoring the Royals 28-18 and tying the gameat68.
When the fourth quarter rolled around, though, the Royals shifted gears Yonnick Tappin (17 points) joinedforceswithAdamsto drop a crushing 34-point offensive run, sealing the deal and cementing the Royalsastheteamtobeatin the finals.The second semifinal was a game for the history books. Eagles came outofthegateshot,flyingto a 21-10 lead after the first quarter and holding a 36-26 advantage at halftime. But theRavenswerejustgetting
wayto2-18astheyexpertly setup the match for their takingintheend.
warmed up. Led by national point guard Nikkoloi Smith, who poured in 21 points, Ravens mounted a furious comeback in the third quarter Dominic Vincente (19 points) and Shemar Huntley (16 points) added key buckets as the Ravens explodedfor32pointsinthe period while their defence, anchored by Jude Corlette, locked down the Eagles, holding them to just 13 points.
Eagles launched a valiant fourth-quarter rally, withZianGrayleadingtheir charge,netting22points.
Supported by Michael Turner (20 points), Travis Belgrave (14 points), and DenzilRoss(14points),they outscored the Ravens 32-26 in the final period. But the damage from the third quarter proved too much to overcome. Meanwhile, with the finalslooming,fansare (Continuedonpage19)
- Named SUNYAC Men’s Swimmer-of-the-Week for second time
Sherfane Rutherford will get the opportunity to shine on T20 franchise cricket’s biggest stage once again after being picked up by the Gujarat Giants.
Rutherford gets big payday from Gujarat Titans at IPL 2025 Mega Auction; Shepherd, Powell snapped up by RCB and KKR, respectively
