(Kaieteur News) – Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has called on regional leaders to strengthen collaboration on long-term energy planning, warning that rising electricity demand, climate-related risks and technological advances will require countries across Latin America and the Caribbean to rethink how they produce and distribute energy.

Phillips made the call on Thursday, during a ministerial dialogue at the 11th Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) Energy Week in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he highlighted the need for more diversified, resilient and environmentally sustainable energy systems.

He said economic growth, industrialisation, urbanisation and digitalisation would significantly increase the region’s energy requirements in the coming years, making it necessary for governments to look beyond immediate electricity generation needs and plan for the decades ahead.

“The energy system of the next decade must be more diversified, more resilient, more efficient, more digital and increasingly low carbon,” Phillips said, stressing that regional energy planning must take into account the economies and societies countries expect to have 20 or 50 years from now.

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and other officials at the OLACDE Energy Week in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The prime minister highlighted Guyana’s energy strategy as an example of efforts to balance economic development with environmental sustainability, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030.

The strategy guides the development of a diversified energy supply incorporating natural gas, hydropower, solar, wind and other technologies.

Phillips said Guyana’s position as an emerging oil and gas producer did not conflict with its environmental commitments, noting that approximately 85 per cent of the country remains covered by forests.

“Guyana is an emerging oil and gas producer and, simultaneously, a country with approximately 85 per cent forest cover and a longstanding commitment to low-carbon development. We do not regard these realities as contradictory,” he said.

He added that the country’s responsibility was to manage its natural resources strategically and sustainably while using them to accelerate national development and transform its energy system.

Renewable energy capacity expands

Phillips reported that renewable energy projects and programmes implemented or committed between 2020 and 2026 represent investments totalling G$37.717 billion.

These initiatives, he said, have contributed to a 623 per cent increase in Guyana’s installed renewable energy capacity, from 5.35 megawatts (MW) in 2019 to 38.72 MW in 2026.

The projects include 13 utility-scale solar photovoltaic farms, 57 solar mini-grids and three hydropower plants. They also include the distribution of 37,730 solar home energy systems and the installation of 239 rooftop solar photovoltaic systems on public and community buildings.

Based on projects committed through 2031, Guyana’s installed renewable energy capacity is expected to reach 77.14 MW, almost doubling the 2026 level.

The prime minister also highlighted the role of natural gas in the country’s energy transition, explaining that it would help replace more carbon-intensive imported fuels used in electricity generation, strengthen energy security and support lower electricity costs.

He said renewable energy development and battery storage would also continue to expand as Guyana works towards a more diversified energy supply.

Digital technology and energy transition

Phillips further underscored the importance of modernising electricity grids and incorporating digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) into energy planning.

He said these technologies could improve demand forecasting, predictive maintenance and the overall reliability of electricity systems.

However, he cautioned that the growing use of AI and the expansion of data centres would increase electricity demand, requiring greater investment in cybersecurity, data governance and technical expertise.

On the transition to cleaner energy, Phillips stressed that expanding access must translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives, particularly in hinterland, riverine and Indigenous communities.

“We must ensure that hinterland, riverine and Indigenous communities, vulnerable households, workers and businesses are not left behind,” he said.

He called for greater access to reliable and affordable electricity, alongside investments in local employment, enterprise development, skills training and technical capacity.

Phillips also emphasised the importance of meaningful community participation in energy projects, noting that decentralised renewable energy systems were already helping to improve education, healthcare, communications, entrepreneurship and economic activity in communities.

Regional cooperation critical

Turning to regional integration, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for continued collaboration through OLACDE to address common energy challenges and develop solutions that benefit countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.

He pointed to innovative financing, climate-resilient infrastructure and the expansion of energy interconnection, where feasible, as important areas for cooperation.

Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to working with regional partners to advance a shared energy agenda that supports economic transformation while protecting the environment and improving livelihoods.

His remarks underscored the importance of long-term planning and regional partnerships as countries seek to meet growing energy needs while building systems capable of withstanding climate risks and adapting to technological change.

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(Kaieteur News) – The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has accused the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government of paying lip service to democracy, noting that its public celebration of free elections, an independent judiciary and a free press does not reflect the state of the country’s democratic institutions.

In a statement on Friday, APNU said the democratic rhetoric touted by the party clashes with its record in government.

The party said President Irfaan Ali and PPP/C General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo used the occasion of October 5 to praise free elections, a strong parliament, an independent judiciary and a free press. However, APNU said these pronouncements do not reflect the reality as the government continues to act in a dictatorial manner, undermining any semblance of democracy.

“Democracy cannot be speeches about 1992 while all the democratic institutions are being weakened or destroyed by the government,” the party said.

APNU pointed to irregular sittings of parliament since the September 2025 general and regional elections. It said democracy must be demonstrated through the effective functioning of institutions rather than public pronouncements.

It said the country’s democratic framework is being undermined by a weakened system of local government, a media environment tilted towards the incumbent, unresolved questions about the executive’s respect for judicial authority, and resistance or delays in adopting additional electoral safeguards. It argued that each of those failings undermines democratic accountability and that, collectively, they expose the gap between the PPP/C’s anniversary rhetoric and the standards expected of a genuinely democratic government.

The coalition called for a time-bound, inclusive programme of democratic reform, including the reconstitution and resourcing of the Local Government Commission and protection for municipalities and neighbourhood democratic councils against partisan interference. It also called for immediate amendments to electoral law to permit independently tested biometric voter verification, with firm safeguards against disenfranchisement.

APNU further called for stronger accountability and public reporting by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), as well as the timely publication of polling-station results and audits. It also advocated enforceable campaign-finance and state-resource rules, fair access to state media, and government compliance with court orders. The party said these reforms must be developed through genuine consultation rather than presented as decisions already made.

“The people of Guyana must also change the manner in which they defend democracy. Private concern, occasional outrage and social-media complaints are not enough. Citizens, professional associations, workers, faith communities, young people, businesses, and civil society organisations must insist persistently on answers, legislative action, public hearings, independent monitoring and accountability between elections. They must defend the rights of political opponents as firmly as their own.

“The tenure of the Local Government Commission expired in April 2024. This body exists to provide independent oversight of staffing and related matters in local democratic organs. Its prolonged absence, together with longstanding complaints of central-government intrusion into the affairs of local government organs, represent the very opposite of empowering communities to govern themselves.”

“Local councils must not be treated as administrative branches of the governing party or punished because voters chose representatives from another party. The government must support their statutory authority, adequate financing and freedom to serve residents without political interference and discrimination,” the party added.

Observers from the European Union and the Commonwealth who examined the September 2025 elections reportedly found disproportionate coverage favouring the incumbent, bias in state media coverage, unequal access to campaign resources and insufficient campaign-finance safeguards. APNU said these factors contributed to an uneven playing field. In light of these findings, the party condemned what it described as the PPP/C’s effective dominance of state-funded political messaging and called for genuinely independent public media, fair access for competing parties, transparent allocation of government advertising and enforceable rules against the partisan use of public resources.

“When the high court ruled in the Guyana Teachers’ Union dispute in 2024, the government publicly attacked the judgment and pursued an appeal, which is its right. In 2025, the Guyana Teachers Union alerted that the Ministry of Education had failed to resume deductions and remittances of union dues following the court ruling. That situation calls for a clear public accounting of the orders in force and the government’s compliance. An appeal is a lawful right; ignoring a binding order is not. A government that praises judicial independence must show respect for it, particularly when judges rule against the executive,” APNU said.

The party reiterated its support for properly legislated biometric verification at polling stations as a safeguard against voter impersonation and a means of strengthening public trust. It said that implementing biometric verification alongside a clean voters’ list would go a long way towards promoting democracy in Guyana. However, the administration has resisted the proposed introduction of these measures, citing the risk of excluding eligible voters, even while expressing support in principle for improved biometric systems.

“The solution lies in implementing legislation, ensuring reliable equipment, accessible and acceptable procedures. This collection of solutions is not unique to Guyana and the unwillingness by the PPPC to implement them shows a persistent desire to continue their rigging of elections. The Commonwealth observers recommended addressing biometric registration and verification early in the next electoral cycle.

International partners may observe, advise, and lend support. But no foreign government, mission or organisation will rescue our democracy on our behalf. The lasting solution will come only from Guyanese who organise, advocate, vote, scrutinise public power and refuse to accept democratic decline as normal,” APNU added.

The party said the vote belongs to the people, the Constitution binds those in power, and democracy is a daily obligation. APNU called on all Guyanese to move from concern to consistent advocacy, urging them to “Demand democracy in practice, not merely in proclamation.”

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(Kaieteur News) – Some eight matches were played last Sunday when the Marcus Bisram Foundation (MBBF) T20 cricket competition continued with the second round matches.

Results of the matches played were: – At the No 64 Ground, Lime Path Raptors batted first and reached 123-9 in their 20 overs. In reply, No 64 Fighting Marines eased to 124-3 in 12 overs to win by 7 wickets.

The game between No 72 All Stars and No 69 Red Rose, which was played at the NO 69 Ground, was reduced to a 16-over affair.

No 69 Red Rose batted first and made 59-9 in 16 overs. In reply, No 72 All Stars raced to 60-1 in 8.2 over to win by 9 wickets.

In a 10-over affair between No 72 Hong Kong and No 68 Turn Team which was played at the No 48 ground, the latter won by 44 runs. Batting first they posted 111-4 in their allotment of overs. No 72 Hong Kong, in reply, were dismissed for 67 in 9.1 overs.

Grillmaster Avengers hammered No 43 Scorpion by a massive 177 runs in their game at the No 43 Ground. Batting first, Grillmasters Avengers made 217- 6 in 20 overs as Trevon Sukhu (77), Julius King (25), Charran Singh (23) and Mahendra Bhola (19) made notable contributions. In reply, No 43 Scorpions were skittled out for 40 in 10 overs as Narendra Tamasar and Salim khan took 3 wickets each for Avengers.

At the Crabwood Creek Ground, the home team won by five wickets.  No 48 Challengers made 120 in 16.2 overs as the host reached 121-5 in 16.3 overs.

Skeldon Jaguars destroyed No 73 Young Warriors in their encounter at the No 73 Ground. Skeldon Jaguars made 151-5 in 12 overs as No 73 Young Warriors were held to 81-5 in 12 overs to give Jaguars a 71-run win.

The MBBF T20 competition is sponsored by United States based Guyanese businessman, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Marcus Brian Bisram.

Bisram is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization.

The winning team is set to receive $1M and other amenities including medals and the beautiful MBBF trophy.

The runner-up team will receive $500,000 and other incentives while the teams finishing third and fourth will also receive significant cash and other rewards.

Other lucrative incentives will be presented to outstanding individual players.

The final will be a live broadcast and live streamed by the ever reliable Pixel Perfect Productions Group.

The competition is set to continue on Sunday with a number of matches.

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(Kaieteur News) – Residents of Meadowbrook Gardens are calling for the immediate suspension of transmission line works in their community, citing what they say are broken commitments and unanswered safety concerns.

In a statement to the media on Friday, the Meadowbrook Gardens Community Group expressed outrage and “profound disappointment and serious concern over the resumption of works involving the installation of major electricity transmission lines through our residential community, despite commitments made during a recent meeting with project representatives that works along the disputed section would be halted.”

The group said the latest development was particularly troubling because residents had been seeking meaningful consultation since February this year. They have raised concerns about the proposed transmission route, its proximity to residential properties, potential safety and health implications, and the availability of alternative alignments. However, despite several requests over the months, the group said these fundamental questions remain unanswered while construction activities have resumed.

Unanswered Concerns

In February 2026, residents formally requested consultation after raising concerns that the proposed transmission line alignment would affect Meadowbrook Gardens. They questioned why the transmission lines, which had reportedly been proposed for another community before objections were raised, were subsequently rerouted towards their neighbourhood.

“Why was our residential community selected following objections from another community? What technical, environmental or safety considerations justified this decision?” they asked.

Residents also questioned why existing reserves bordering the community had not been considered as an alternative route, rather than directing major transmission infrastructure through established residential areas. The group said these were important and reasonable questions for which no satisfactory explanations, technical justifications or supporting documentation had been provided.

As a result, the community remains concerned that it has not received adequate consideration and that decisions affecting residents’ homes and daily lives are being implemented without sufficient transparency.

GPL has already started driving piles for a new electrification in Meadow Brook

The statement further emphasised that Meadowbrook Gardens is an established residential community where children regularly play outdoors, families gather on their lawns and residents host community activities and events. These are not unused spaces, the group said, but essential parts of residents’ homes, neighbourhood and daily lives. Information received by the group suggests that the transmission lines could pass within a few feet of homes and areas used by road users.

“Residents remain deeply concerned about potential electrical safety hazards, the proximity of transmission infrastructure to residential properties, possible restrictions on the use and enjoyment of their homes, and the implications of long-term exposure to electromagnetic fields. These concerns are not without scientific foundation. The World Health Organization (WHO), through its specialised cancer research agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has classified extremely low-frequency magnetic fields, including those associated with electricity transmission systems, as Group 2B — “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” they added.

The group further stated, “This classification was based primarily on epidemiological studies identifying an association between prolonged residential exposure to elevated magnetic fields and childhood leukaemia. We believe that where reasonable alternatives may exist, potential risks and unnecessary proximity to homes should be properly evaluated rather than dismissed.”

At a recent meeting convened to address residents’ concerns, project representatives reportedly communicated that work along the disputed section would be halted. Residents interpreted this as an opportunity for further engagement and consideration of the issues they had raised.

However, the group said the subsequent resumption of construction, without satisfactory responses to residents’ concerns or a clear explanation, had seriously undermined public confidence in the consultation process.

“What is the purpose of consultation if legitimate questions remain unanswered, commitments are disregarded, and construction proceeds regardless of residents’ objections? Meaningful consultation cannot simply be an exercise in informing residents of decisions already made. It must involve genuine engagement, access to relevant information, consideration of alternatives and accountability for commitments communicated to affected communities,” the statement said.

While recognising the importance of modern electricity infrastructure and a strengthened national grid, the community said it supported development only when it was pursued responsibly. It added that national development must respect established communities, prioritise public safety and ensure that affected residents are properly consulted.

“Our position has remained consistent: we are not opposed to electricity infrastructure development. We object to the disputed alignment through our residential community and the apparent failure to adequately consider safer or less intrusive alternatives. It is particularly concerning that, despite the availability of bordering reserves identified by residents, no satisfactory explanation has been provided as to why the proposed alignment must pass so close to homes and frequently used community spaces,” it added.

The Meadowbrook Gardens Community Group is therefore calling on Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), other project authorities and relevant government agencies to take the following actions:

1. Immediately suspend all construction activities along the disputed section of the transmission route pending meaningful consultation, disclosure of relevant assessments and proper consideration of residents’ concerns.
2. Provide a written explanation for the resumption of works despite the commitment communicated to residents during the recent community meeting.
3. Disclose the justification for the change in alignment, including why the transmission route was redirected towards Meadowbrook Gardens following objections to the previously proposed route through another community.
4. Provide a detailed technical explanation of why the existing reserves bordering Meadowbrook Gardens have not been utilised, including an assessment of their feasibility as alternative transmission corridors.
5. Release the relevant environmental, health, engineering and safety assessments, including proposed clearances from homes, roadways and public spaces, applicable safety standards, electromagnetic-field exposure assessments and any required environmental authorisations.
6. Commission an independent technical and environmental review of the disputed alignment, including an objective comparison of alternative routes that could minimise potential impacts on residential properties and community spaces.
7. Request urgent intervention by the Environmental Protection Agency and other relevant oversight authorities to examine whether the proposed alignment and associated works have undergone appropriate environmental review, regulatory authorisation and public consultation.
8. Convene a further meeting involving community representatives, project decision-makers and qualified technical personnel, with all outstanding questions addressed before construction resumes along the disputed route.

The group lamented that residents had spent months attempting to engage constructively and responsibly with the relevant authorities by asking questions, requesting consultation, identifying potential alternatives and expressing concerns about their homes, families and community. It stressed that these concerns should not be set aside while construction continues.

The community deserves to know why its residential streets were selected, “why available alternative corridors have not been adequately considered, and what measures have been taken to ensure that the proposed infrastructure does not unnecessarily compromise public safety or residential wellbeing. A commitment made to a community must carry meaning and accountability.”

The Meadowbrook Gardens Community Group is therefore insisting that work along the disputed section be suspended immediately until these outstanding matters are properly addressed. While remaining committed to constructive engagement and a responsible resolution, the group said it would continue advocating for the protection of the community, residents’ interests and the principle that national development must proceed with transparency, accountability and meaningful public participation.

It added that residents’ homes are not merely points on an engineer’s drawing, but places where their families live, their children grow and their community thrives.

Efforts to contact team lead of the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL), Kesh Nandlall for a response were unsuccessful.

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(Kaieteur News) – After the fourth beer my friend’s tongue loosened. “Boy, Guyana is a beautiful place. Folks back home just do not know how good they have it. Look at us here in this freezing place. I would give anything to be outside Petboy Shop sipping a cold one on a Friday afternoon.”

“You miss home?”  I asked.

“If I miss home? If I miss home? I love Guyana. I love Guyana!” he replied

“Are you willing to help out the people of Guyana?” I queried.

“I am always up to help out. Just name it and you will have it. I love my country, he said, pointing to his car parked outside.” he said.

There was a Guyana flag hanging on a thin slender pole attached to his front fender; a miniature flagpole flying the Golden Arrowhead, the symbol of patriotism for so many immigrants. The flag hung wet and wilted from the weather. It was faded but still much visible for all to see.

“See that flag,” he said, “it goes wherever I go.”

That was obvious since wherever he went, he did so in his car.

The conversation switched to other topics. But that was only a temporary reprieve. After the fifth beer, the love relationship with Guyana resurfaced again. My friend began again about how much he loved his homeland. I decided to question whether it was love or nostalgia.

So, I asked him, “You love Guyana? Why do you love Guyana?”

He paused for a very long time. He took a sip. Looked at me, took another sip, but did not answer.

I asked him again, “Why do you love Guyana?”

He looked at me and then said, “Guyana is my homeland. I love Guyana because I just love Guyana. It is where I was born. It was where I grew up.  Why would I not like Guyana?”

I interjected, “I was not disputing that you love Guyana. I was just asking why. If you love something or somewhere, there has to be a reason why you love it. Is that not so?”

“Sure bro, but I love Guyana and I know that you love Guyana. Do you not love Guyana?” he asked turning the question back on me.

I had to remind him that he was the one who said that he loved Guyana and I was really trying to find out just what it is that he loved about Guyana.

He continued. “Guyana is my country. I don’t care what nobody says; Guyana will always be my country. I am not going to sit here and deny that I come from Guyana. I love Guyana because I come from Guyana. It is my country.”

“You had a dog which you gave away last week,” I reminded.

Sure, he said, “I gave the dog away.”

“It was your dog?”

“Sure. It was my dog.”

“You loved that dog, did you not?” I asked

“Yes, I loved it.”

“If you loved it why then did you give it away?”

“I gave it away because I had to.”

“Just like how you had to leave Guyana,” I reminded.

He was finally seeing my point.

“Look he said, I know where you are coming from. If I love my country so much, if it belongs to me, why then did I leave it. We all had to leave it for our own good. Sometimes you have to leave what you love.”

“But you still love Guyana?” I asked.

“Yes, most definitely.”

“How deep is your love for your country?”

He said, “I love my country and I will go back there because I love Guyana.”

“Would you give up your job and go back and live in Guyana?” I asked.

He looked at me, pushed his glass away, stood up, and strode away from the table.

“I have to go now,” he said.

He went out to his car and drove off. The flag on his car still hung limply, refusing to be revived by the draft caused by his sudden acceleration.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)

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Dear Editor,

The Commissioner of Police appears to have more influence over the current scandal involving the Deputy Commissioner than the Minister with responsibility over the GPF. It is the Minister’s decision as to whether the Deputy Commissioner goes on leave while the investigation continues. The Commissioner has a seat at the table, but the final decision must sit within the President’s Cabinet if there is a gap in the leadership structure as there currently is. If the Minister cannot handle the influence of the Commissioner in this matter, then the Minister must seek guidance and assistance from the President and the Attorney General.

It is also clear that when a mistake is made that the person making that mistake must own up to it and self-correct. There is no shame in adjusting one’s position quickly after a mistake is discovered. Trying to cover it up only makes the situation worse and conveys the message that there is something being hidden. Thus, resulting in the public losing confidence in that person’s integrity, honesty, and ability to deal effectively with important matters. It is very disappointing to see that someone who does have in depth knowledge of the law appearing to be persuaded by a third party who would prefer to diminish the importance and gravity of the current allegations against a fellow officer.

The current handling of the scandal is less than adequate and swift changes must occur if the Minister and the Ali Administration are to save face. The voters, and especially the female voters, will not forget nor forgive any further mishandling of this serious matter. It may also be time for a new Commissioner to be appointed. The number of serious scandals involving the GPF has been one too many. The GPF needs stronger leadership.

With concern,

Mr. Jamil Changlee

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(Kaieteur News) – The National Junior Indoor Hockey Tournament exploded into life on Thursday, with several teams moving through day two with unblemished records at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

SHC Sigmas continued their strong form with a commanding 4-0 win over Multi Warriors. Oswald Fraser led the way, striking a double in the second and sixth minutes.

The tournament is set to crown its champions today

In the Girls U21 division, Saints built an early 2-0 cushion against GCC Spartans through goals from Makaylah Poole and Carenza Copeland. Rebecca Ferreira pulled one back late for GCC, but the Spartans could not find the equalizer, and Saints held on for a 2-1 win.

OFHC Bomb Squad kept Hikers off the scoreboard during their Girls U17 division clash which ended 3-0, goals came from Keitanna Percival and Tinesha Henry. Percival eventually completed her brace with the winner in the 20th minute.

Part of the action on Thursday evening.

Vladimir Woodroffe smashed an important hat-trick as GCC Cowboys routed Hikers 6-2 in the Boys U17 clash. Lucas Sargeant added two more to seal the result.

GCC Her-ricanes claimed a 2-1 win over Hikers Junior Jets, with Hannah Percival and Mariel Yenkana on target.

Meanwhile, SHC S’Team toppled OFHC Vipers 3-0, SJHS Blue Bloods played out a draw with Multi Stars, while Hiker Hatchets battled to a 1-1 stalemate with OFHC Predators.

The tournament is set to crown its champions today (Saturday).

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(Kaieteur News) – Dem boys beginning to believe dat Guyana need more ear doctors than traffic police. Because between de horns, de minibuses and de cars driving pon de road with music blasting, people hearing getting worse by de day.

Some drivers believe a car is not properly equipped unless it can shake windows, rattle zinc fences and make people teeth dance to de music. Dem got speakers powerful enough to wake up de dead, and bass loud enough to make a sleeping baby apply fuh migration.

Dem boys see one car passing de other day, music blasting so loud dat a man standing on de pavement nearly confess to a crime he never commit. De driver looking proud, as though he just win a national award for disturbing de peace.

And de funny thing is, dem drivers does behave as though everybody on de road buy a ticket to de concert. Nobody ask dem to provide entertainment, but dem insist on making de whole neighbourhood listen to every song, whether dem like it or not.

Imagine somebody trying to study, a baby trying to sleep, an old lady trying to hear de evening news, or a sick person trying to rest. Suddenly, here come Mr. Big Speaker, turning de public road into a nightclub without permission from anybody.

Then yuh got de horn blowers. Dem blow horn when dem see a pretty girl, when de light turn green, when de light turn red, and sometimes when dem see a pothole. Dem blow horn so much dat if a traffic light ever develop feelings, it would commit suicide.

De minibus drivers contributing too. Some play music so loud dat passengers have to read lips to know where dem going. By de time yuh reach yuh destination, yuh lose yuh hearing, yuh train of thought and sometimes yuh will to live.

Dem boys want know when blasting music in public become a national duty. Nobody should have to endure somebody else’s musical taste at a volume suitable for launching a spacecraft.

Noise pollution is not entertainment. It is inconsideration with a sound system.

If dem continue like dis, soon people gan need earplugs to walk pon de road and hearing aids to attend a wedding.

And de next time somebody ask yuh why yuh hard of hearing, tell dem: “Is not age. Is Guyana.”

Talk half. Leff half.

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…Jaguars to battle on Nov 12 & 16

(Kaieteur News) – Concacaf has confirmed the November match schedule, host venues and kickoff times for the League A Quarterfinals, League B Group Stage, and League A and C Play-In of the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League.

Guyana’s National Men’s Team, the Golden Jaguars, currently competing in League B, will be looking to close out the Group stage unscathed after commencing their campaign with four consecutive wins.

So far, Jaguars have defeated Puerto Rico (1 – 0), Cayman Islands (2-0) and Dominica twice (5 – 1 & 8 – 1).

Golden Jaguars have been on a impressive run since the competition began.

Guyana will now turn their focus to the two home matches billed for the Leonora Track and Field Facility, where they will host Cayman Islands on November 12 and Puerto Rico on November 16, both at 15:00hrs.

The undefeated Guyanese currently lead Group A with 12 points while Puerto Rico is second on 9 points and Cayman Islands and Dominica both have a point each. Each team has two matches left to play in the upcoming window to conclude Group stage play.

Once Group Stage play is complete, the four group winners will advance to the League B Championship, to be played in March 2027, and secure a berth in next summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup. The two best second-place finishers will also remain in contention for Gold Cup qualification by advancing to the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims.

Meanwhile, the November FIFA Match Window will feature 32 matches across three competition phases and will mark the final window of play before the fifth edition of the competition concludes in March 2027 with the League A Finals and, for the first time, centralized Championships for Leagues B and C.

The November matches will also play an important role in qualification for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup. Eight teams – the four League A Quarterfinal winners and the four League B group winners – will secure a berth in next summer’s tournament, while the four League A and C Play-In winners, together with the two best second-place finishers from League B, will complete the 14-team field for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims.

With League C Group Stage play now complete, four teams have advanced to the League C Championship.

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Dear Editor,

The President response on the debt burden Guyana is currently saddled with reminds me of my boyhood days when we would shake the carbon in a can and then apply some fire for it to explode. We were all excited when it made that deafening sound. Everyone cheers. However, sometimes it does not explode, we became sad and says it was a “SUS”. Simply put, it was a failure.

This is exactly what happened with the President speech on the debt burden – it was a SUS.

Mr. President, we all learnt that when undertaking analytical work, one must be cognizant of the facts, but more specifically the comparative numbers must reflect the same base. In other works, as the saying goes “you cannot compare apples with oranges”. Ms. Surujdai Juglall, in reviewing the Ministry of Finance Mid-Year Report 2026 nails the base of the argument. She posits that when comparing pre-oil GDP with post-oil GDP, one must be mindful to use the same base. In this case, the only qualifying base is the pre-oil GDP.

As Ms. Juglall correctly surmise, the current debt to GDP without oil production is over 150%. Let me repeat this, the current debt to non-oil GDP is more than 150%. Are we moving back to the dark ages you alluded to in your “SUS” remarks?

Sincerely,

Charles Sugrim

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