(Kaieteur News) – Guyana and the Caribbean region should be scaling up their tourism investment and infrastructure President Irfaan Ali told the State of Tourism Industry Conference 2026 (SOTIC) which opened on Wednesday in Georgetown.

He believes investment and infrastructure are at a very important point in the region’s tourism sector, and for the first time a strong connection between investment, investors, and governments must be present, otherwise they will fail the challenges of the future.

“I believe that it is at this point that we need to very clearly articulate that for tourism to succeed, compete, and stay alive in this region, we have to scale up our thinking, scale up our infrastructure, scale up our commitment and for people within the region, we need to scale up our approach,” Ali said.

President Irfaan Ali during his address to SOTIC. (DPI Photo)

Justifying his statement, he explained that if one looks around the world today, tourism can be defined by investment, especially primary investment into what is termed as transport linkages. The region’s most challenging disadvantage is exactly this and countries are beginning to realise that infrastructure that is led by transport investment is not just a key factor for survival, it is critical, the Guyanese leader said.

“It is very important for our populations to understand that we need also to scale up the investments we are making, thinking in a larger, more dynamic way. The projects that we contemplate for the future must be fundamentally different from our traditional approach to investment in tourism. When we conceptualise a project today, we must be building for resilience, building for market, building for experience, building for expectation, building for storytelling. An airport today is not an airport of yesterday. It’s not an airport for persons to come in and go out,” he said.

“The airport itself must be able to tell a story and present a picture, and this is one of the reasons there is a huge investment being made in airports and air hubs, to allow an experience to be had,” President Ali said. In Guyana, he said this change is being embraced, and this is the reason the government has decided to invest into Terminal 2, which will not be seen only as a new terminal, but as a terminal that will tell the story of Guyana and where Guyana aspires to be. “It is important for us to understand what the important elements are both in the private sector and the public sectors, and this must be the shaper for investment decisions, and policy making.”

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…company revenue reached US$334M by mid-2026

(Kaieteur News) – Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., a Chinese state-owned mining giant operating in Guyana through its subsidiary AGM Inc., has been featured in Inside Mining as “The Next Generation of Guyanese Gold Mining.”

Only recently, Zijin reported that revenue for the first half of 2026 from its Guyana project reached US$334 million.

The mining giant’s foothold in Guyana’s mining landscape was solidified in August 2020 when it acquired the Aurora Gold Mine, the country’s largest gold mining operation, from Canadian-owned Guyana Goldfields Inc. for US$238 million.

Aurora Gold Mine – 2023 photo

The mine is located in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and holds estimated reserves of close to 184 tonnes of gold, or approximately six million ounces of gold.

Commenting on the feature, AGM Inc. said, “This feature reflects something larger than the evolution of a single mine. It captures how responsible resource development, disciplined investment and national development can converge within one operating model.”

Inside Mining is an agency based in the United Kingdom (UK) that produces business-to-business publications covering innovations, organisations and ideas shaping the global market.

AGM outlined that the gold mine is advancing through a major transition towards underground mining while integrating renewable energy, strengthening environmental and social performance, developing Guyanese talent, expanding opportunities for local businesses and building the infrastructure required for long-term operational resilience.

AGM said that each element serves a common objective, to convert Guyana’s mineral endowment into enduring economic and social value.

“Our measure of progress therefore extends beyond ounces produced. We look equally at the capability transferred to our workforce, opportunities created across the domestic supply chain, environmental performance achieved, communities supported and institutional partnerships strengthened. These outcomes define the quality of growth as much as production itself,” AGM noted.

Further, the company explained that as Guyana enters a new phase of economic development, its responsibility is clear.  AGM stressed that it is committed to operating to high standards, investing with a long-term horizon and ensuring the value generated from mining extends beyond the mine.

“We thank Inside Mining for documenting this chapter of our journey, and our employees, contractors, communities, government agencies and partners whose work continues to shape the next generation of Guyanese gold mining,” it added.

Moreover, this publication recently reported that AGM Inc., Zijin’s figure for gold production at the Aurora Gold Mine in the first half of 2026 is slightly higher than the gold declaration figure published by the Ministry of Finance in its mid-year report.

Zijin reported that gold production at the Aurora Gold Mine for the first half of the year was 2.2 tonnes, equivalent to 70,731 troy ounces. Meanwhile, government reported that AGM Inc., Guyana’s lone large-scale gold producer declarations fell from 71,316 troy ounces in the first half of 2025 to 70,105 troy ounces in the same period of 2026.

The difference of 626 troy ounces between Zijin’s reported gold production figure and the government’s gold declaration figure is valued at approximately US$2.57 million, based on a gold price of US$4,100 per troy ounce.

During the reporting period, Zijin said geological exploration activities completed 11,000 metres of drilling at the Aurora Gold Mines. It further disclosed that production exploration activities at the Guyana project is focused on open-pit mining, processing and refining operations and continued efforts to strengthen grade control and ore blending management with 10,000 metres of in-pit drilling completed.

The company had five underground drilling rigs operating during the reporting period.

Moreover¸ as it relates to project operation and production Zijin stated, “The mine reduced costs and improved recovery rate through measures such as pit backfilling, underground waste-rock backfilling, optimisation of blasting materials, gravity separation and carbon fines recovery.”

In April, Zijin published its 2025 Annual Report on its global operation which revealed that its operating income from the Aurora Gold Mine last year was 3.68651 RMB billion (US$ 549.1 million). That report also stated that the Guyana mine produced approximately 4.5 tonnes of gold, representing an 11% increase from 4.1 tonnes in 2024.

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(Kaieteur News) – The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) will host a National Consultation on Constitutional Reform and the ERC’s Draft Glossary of Ethnically Sensitive Terms on Tuesday, 13^th October, 2026, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal.

The event will get underway from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The consultation forms part of the Commission’s commitment to promoting harmony and good relations among Guyana’s diverse ethnic communities and will provide an opportunity for citizens and stakeholders to contribute their views on matters relevant to the ERC’s constitutional mandate.

According to a press release, ERC said the principal focus of the consultation will be constitutional reform, particularly matters relating to ethnic relations, equality, inclusion, protection from discrimination, ethnic security, and the role and effectiveness of institutions established to support those objectives.

Participants will engage in structured discussions through 11 groups, comprising 10 constituency groups and one public participation group. These discussions are intended to garner recommendations on constitutional matters relevant to the remit and mandate of the ERC. The recommendations emerging from the consultation will be consolidated by the ERC into a report for submission to the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) before its 31^st December, 2026 deadline.

The consultation will also include a brief introduction to the ERC’s Draft Glossary of Ethnically Sensitive Terms, a public education resource intended to promote greater understanding of language and terminology relating to ethnicity and its potential impact on social relations. Participants will have an opportunity to provide feedback, at a later date, on the Draft Glossary as part of the broader consultation process.

Citizens are encouraged to participate based on their experiences, perspectives and ideas for strengthening equality, inclusion and harmonious relations in Guyana. The consultation is open to the public, and the ERC encourages all community organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders to participate in this important consultation. Persons interested in attending can currently register by visiting the ERC Guyana social media pages, @ERCGuyana, where the registration link and further information are available.

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(Kaieteur News) – Dem Boys seh Guyana got a new national sport. It ain’t cricket. It ain’t football. It is going to a meeting you don’t trust, then complaining that you don’t trust the meeting.

This is what got Dem Boys scratching dem head over the meeting between the Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the M.V. Barima and the families of those who died.

If you genuinely believe the Commission cannot be trusted, that it is a charade, or that the people sitting on it cannot possibly find the truth, Dem Boys got one simple question: Why you deh there?

This was not a political rally. It was not a press conference. And it certainly was not a meeting designed to give somebody another stage to announce how much they distrust the Commission. It was a meeting with families who lost loved ones. People went there because somebody they love never came home. They went because they want answers. They want to know what happened, who was responsible and what can be done to prevent another tragedy?

So if somebody already decided that the Commission is worthless, what exactly they doing sitting down with the Commission and those grieving families?

Maybe they believe in the new Guyanese principle: “I don’t trust you, but I still want to attend your meeting.” That is like going to church every Sunday to tell everybody you don’t believe in God. If you have no confidence in the Commission, there are plenty things you can do. Hold a press conference. Issue a statement. Write a letter. Go on Facebook and tell the whole country.

But why turn up to a meeting involving grieving families?

Dem Boys seh the families deserve better.

You can distrust the Commission. You can criticise it. You can challenge its work. But if you have already decided that nothing it does can produce a credible answer, Dem Boys got only one thing left to say:

Then why you deh there? This meeting was for the families. Not for you.

Talk half. Leff half.

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…Wildlife sanctuary, aquarium, SkyTrail and amphitheatre among new attractions

(Kaieteur News) – Guyanese and visitors to Georgetown could be walking through a vastly transformed Botanical Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary within the next three years, as Government pushes ahead with a major redevelopment of the historic facility.

The project, being undertaken through the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), is expected to turn the Gardens into a modern destination combining wildlife conservation, education, recreation and nature-based tourism while retaining much of its historic character.

Foreign Secretary and Chairman of the Protected Areas Commission, Robert Persaud, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the project is being advanced to deliver a facility that preserves the Gardens’ character while introducing experiences designed for future generations. “The vision is for the gardens to continue to be a place of connection, with new ways to experience nature in Georgetown.”

Work in progress at the Guyana Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

Central to the transformation is converting the existing zoo into a Wildlife Sanctuary, featuring larger, more natural habitats, improved animal care facilities, and spaces that give animals more opportunities to express natural behaviours. The redevelopment will also introduce a new entrance along Homestretch Avenue, a Discovery Centre featuring an aquarium, themed gardens, improved waterways and walkways over the ponds.

A SkyTrail through the treetops will connect five observation towers, while other planned attractions include a Roraima inspired waterfall, canoe facilities, internal shuttle services and a nature inspired children’s play area. An amphitheatre is also taking shape along Homestretch Avenue near the corner opposite the National Cultural Centre, creating another venue for performances, storytelling, exhibitions and community gatherings.

The plans retain the mature trees and familiar landmarks that have long formed part of the gardens’ identity, while introducing new infrastructure that will broaden how visitors interact with the space. For families, the redevelopment is expected to offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and discovery, with themed gardens, wildlife encounters, bird watching, canoeing, shaded seating and accessible pathways.

Foreign Secretary and Chairman of the PAC, Robert Persaud.

The Discovery Centre will provide an important educational component, allowing students and visitors to learn about Guyana’s biodiversity through interactive experiences involving the aquarium, gardens and wildlife habitats.

The project is also expected to strengthen the Gardens’ role within Georgetown’s wider tourism offering, with opportunities being explored for local guides, entrepreneurs, businesses and community partners to participate in the visitor experience.

Animal welfare remains a key consideration throughout construction.

The animals currently remain on site under the daily supervision of the facility’s veterinarian and animal care personnel. Officials say retaining them at the Gardens avoids the risks associated with transportation and unfamiliar surroundings while construction continues around them.

As new habitats are completed and certified as safe, animals will gradually be moved into their permanent environments. The redevelopment also provides scope for specialised conservation initiatives, including breeding and rehabilitation programmes for species such as macaws and sun parakeets. Where appropriate, release into the wild will be considered.

The facility is also expected to play a greater role in responding to wildlife that cannot safely return to nature. This includes animals surrendered by individuals who are no longer able to care for them or wildlife encountered as human interactions with animals increase.

Potential exchanges with other zoological institutions could eventually broaden the range of species available for educational purposes, subject to strict animal health, veterinary and welfare requirements. The gardens will also continue to provide habitat for free living species within Georgetown. Areas will retain a more natural character, providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

The redevelopment programme is targeting the completion of foundations and internal roads, alongside the removal of most old enclosures, by the end of 2026. CNQC is the main contractor, supported by SRKN in engineering advice and supervision. CNQC’s previous work on the Guyana China Friendship Park at Joe Vieira Park is also informing confidence in the contractor’s capacity to deliver the project.

Construction is being accelerated during the extended dry period, while the temporary closure of the facility allows work to proceed safely and limits public activity around construction zones and animals. Engineering assessments are being undertaken to address soil conditions, drainage and the requirements of larger structures, while attention is also being given to the long term maintenance of the upgraded facility. Staff training, recruitment planning, plant propagation and preparations for future partnerships with botanical gardens are also being undertaken ahead of the reopening.

“As we attempt something at this scale here for the first time, we are doing our best to minimise disturbance while taking the time to learn and adjust where needed,” he said. With construction progressing and the foundation for the new experience taking shape, the historic gardens are being repositioned not simply as a restored facility, but as a modern national destination that brings nature closer to the people of Guyana.

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…MSC General Secretary Joe Chapman questions ownership, calls for transparency

By Rawle Toney

(Kaieteur News) – With the remodeled Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) preparing to reopen its doors for the return of the acclaimed Kashif and Shanghai Football Tournament, questions surrounding the ownership, management and development of the historic Linden facility have resurfaced.

General Secretary of the Mackenzie Sports Club, Joseph Chapman, has publicly chronicled the long-running issues involving the club, its membership and executive, while calling for greater transparency over the legal ownership of the property.

The plaque which stipulates the handing over of the new Pavilion and Club House on December 8, 1956.

The facility, located at 464 Greenheart Street, Mackenzie, Linden, is scheduled to open on December 13, when it will host the opening ceremony and first match-day of the Kashif and Shanghai tournament.

The occasion will carry particular significance, as the competition returns to the venue where it was first staged in 1992.

The remodeled facility, which has increasingly been referred to in some quarters as the “Mackenzie Stadium,” is also approaching its 70th anniversary, adding further historical weight to its reopening.

Chapman’s concerns date back to August 2020, when the MSC Executive, led by President Avery Trim, held an informal meeting with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. to discuss the Government’s plans to improve the facility.

MSC Ground General Secretary, Joseph Chapman

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Kashif Muhammad, was also part of the ministerial team.

According to Chapman, Ramson presented the proposed development as a collaborative undertaking between the Government and the MSC.

“I am happy to have the support from the MSC, the executive. We would like to do some work here, and it is important for me to do work in a collaborative way, where we get the support and cooperation from management and the members of the MSC,” Ramson stated at the time.

The minister also sought to reassure the club that the Government did not intend to displace its authority.

“I don’t intend to supersede anybody. I want a working relationship and intend to involve you in every step of the way as far as the projects [we] intend to proceed.”

Chapman said those assurances created an expectation within the MSC Executive that the proposed redevelopment would be carried out through consultation with the club and its membership.

However, he contends that the situation changed significantly by October 2022, when Ramson returned to Linden and announced that the MSC had become the property of the Government and that construction was expected to commence shortly.

The new MSC Ground, now MSC Stadium

That position, Chapman said, immediately raised questions within the Committee of Management, particularly because the minister had previously indicated that the Government was not seeking to take over the facility and that the MSC belonged to the people of Linden.

There was also an understanding, according to Chapman, that the MSC Executive would be shown concept drawings for the proposed redevelopment before construction began. He maintains that this did not happen.

The MSC subsequently wrote to the Government and the minister on several occasions seeking meetings and clarification on the development plans and the future status of the facility.

Chapman said the Committee’s position was that there had not been meaningful engagement with the MSC or relevant local authorities concerning the project.

At the heart of the dispute, however, is the question of ownership.

Following Ramson’s October 2022 announcement that the Government was the new owner of the MSC, the Committee of Management wrote requesting documentation to establish how ownership of the property had been acquired or transferred.

Chapman said the Committee has yet to receive the documentation it requested.

He also pointed to a 2019 meeting during which the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) sought information concerning ownership of the MSC facility.

According to Chapman, when Ramson met with MSC representatives in October 2022, he indicated that ownership had subsequently been transferred from NICIL to the Government in April of that year.

The ownership issue is further complicated by the facility’s history. Chapman recalled that more than 25 years ago, a previous PPP/C Government had also sought to have the MSC’s land and assets transferred to the ministry responsible for sport.

That proposal, according to the MSC Committee of Management, was rejected. Chapman said representatives of the ministry at the time were directed to a plaque displayed in the MSC Lounge, which the Committee considered relevant to the history and status of the facility.

The Committee has also maintained that several important documents concerning the Club’s ownership were destroyed during a 2012 fire at the Linmine Secretariat. The fire occurred amid protests on the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge over proposed increases in electricity tariffs in Linden.

For Chapman, the history underscores the need for clarity rather than continued uncertainty.

He is therefore calling for the relevant ownership documentation to be made public or provided to the MSC so that the legal status of the facility can be established conclusively.

The issue takes on added significance as the Government-funded redevelopment prepares to give the historic venue a new lease on sporting life.

The MSC has been central to Linden’s sporting and social landscape for generations, and its ground has hosted football, cricket, athletics and other major activities. Its return to the national sporting calendar through the Kashif and Shanghai tournament is expected to attract significant attention from Lindeners at home and abroad.

The December 13 reopening will consequently represent more than the return of a football tournament. It will also mark another chapter in the story of a facility that has been deeply woven into Linden’s sporting identity.

As the Kashif and Shanghai tournament prepares to bring the spotlight back to the MSC, Chapman believes the occasion should also provide an opportunity to settle the outstanding questions surrounding its ownership and future management.

For the MSC General Secretary, transparency is central to that process. If ownership was lawfully transferred to the Government, he argues, the documentation should establish when, how and under what authority that transfer occurred.

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(Kaieteur News) – Prime Minister, Mark Phillips, will represent Guyana at the 56th Meeting of Ministers of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), scheduled for 8^th-9^th October, 2026, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

He will be accompanied by Dr. Mahender Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Agency. The meeting, convened as part of the 11th Energy Week, which will bring together regional energy leaders, development partners and international organisations to discuss energy security, investment, technological innovation and cooperation across Latin America and the Caribbean, the Office of the Prime said in a release.

Prime Minister, Mark Phillips

Prime Minister Phillips is expected to outline Guyana’s priorities for developing a diversified, affordable and reliable energy system in keeping with the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030. These include the development of natural gas and renewable energy, electricity grid modernisation, battery storage, energy efficiency and electric mobility.

Guyana’s participation will also highlight efforts to expand electricity access in hinterland, riverine and Indigenous communities, supporting education, healthcare, local enterprise and improved living standards.

The Ministerial Dialogue, themed “The strategic role of Latin America and the Caribbean in the new global energy order,” will examine how the region can use its energy resources to attract investment, strengthen competitiveness and advance sustainable development. Discussions will address resilient infrastructure, regional integration and the implications of artificial intelligence and digitalisation for electricity demand and energy planning.

Ministers are also scheduled to consider draft decisions on artificial intelligence and energy, electrification of energy demand, circular economy practices in the energy sector, and the establishment of a Regional Council of Youth in Energy.

Through its participation, Guyana will reaffirm its commitment to regional cooperation and an inclusive energy transition that strengthens energy security and delivers tangible benefits to households, businesses and communities.

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Dear Editor,

Sharma Solomon MP has re-opened questions about the economic viability of the Jagdeo-era proposed Amaila Falls hydropower dam on the Kuribrong River in Region 7 (‘Solomon seeks disclosure of Amaila Falls costs’, Kiskadee Watch, 2^nd October,2026). In addition to doubts about the viability of this small generator (165 megawatts), the government also needs to revisit the data about the amount of water.

Amaila Falls was mentioned in Monenco’s survey of national hydropower potential in 1976.  The pooja-shop owner Fip Motilall acquired an interim licence to construct in 2002 and sold out the licence to Sithe Global in October 2009.  Sithe signed an engineering and construction agreement with China Railway First Group in September 2012 but the State-owned Chinese company was not willing to take a BOOT contract (build, own, operate, transfer).  The APNU-AFC coalition did not support the PPP government in carrying the financial risk under a different arrangement, so the deal collapsed and the licence expired in December 2013, after Kaieteur News had published a photograph in October of the almost dry river.

Norway was still supporting the first four versions of the Low Carbon Development Strategy and through NORAD funded a project review of the Amaila Falls proposal by the consultancy Norconsult which reported in December 2016.  Chapter 5 covers Hydrology and mentions the direct river flow measurements in June-July 1975 and June-August 2011.  Sithe Global restarted flow measurements in 2011 but stopped in 2013 when the scheme was ended.  Norconsult wrote (page17, section 4.1.3) ‘The live storage capacity in the AFHP reservoir is limited. The operation of AFHP will therefore follow a next to run-of-river pattern. The inflow estimate to the AFHP reservoir in the dry months is uncertain. It is clear, however, that the low season inflow will not be sufficient for continuous full capacity generation’. And on page 21, chapter 5: ‘We recommend that the programme for continuous water flow measurement is resumed as soon as possible and before a new main sponsor would be ready to take the front seat. 2-3 additional years of continuous flow data would provide a more reliable basis for an updated energy production simulation and thereby reduce the risks for both parties…’  Since the Norconsult report was made public, the hinterland of Guyana has begun to experience the effects of global climate heating, with longer dry-season droughts as well as more severe storms, and overall a decline in rainfall.  I have not found any report by Hydromet to show that the recommended continuous water flow measurements in the Kuribrong River have been restarted, so the dam project again looks like another infrastructural white elephant.

Moreover, Amaila Falls was under discussion before Exxon announced the discovery of the Liza-1 offshore oilfield in May 2015, and long before the proposals for gas-to-energy facilities at Wales and now in Berbice.  I am sure that we understand the attachment of Vice President Jagdeo to projects like the bagasse generator at Skeldon (which he was personally going to ‘fix’), and to the tilting concrete slab at Wales, but do we really need an intermittently functioning generator at Amaila in his portfolio?

Yours truly,

Janette Bulkan

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(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat was on  October 6, formally appointed to represent Guyana, Latin America and the Caribbean on the Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) for the 2026–2029 term.

Bharrat’s appointment was first announced on  June 30, when he was named Principal Member of the EITI Implementing Country Constituency on the international board.

The natural resources minister is currently in Brussels, Belgium, where he participated in the 68th EITI board meeting held at the Centre Albert Borschette as part of the programme for the 2026 EITI Global Conference.

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat

The global conference, scheduled for October 8 and 9 in Brussels, will bring together representatives from governments, the extractive industries, civil society and international organisations to discuss transparency and governance in the natural resources sector.

Bharrat is expected to contribute to discussions on natural resource governance and will participate in a panel titled “Golden opportunities: Securing shared benefits from artisanal and small-scale gold mining.”

The panel will examine ways in which artisanal and small-scale gold mining can deliver more equitable benefits while supporting livelihoods and promoting responsible mining practices.

Minister Bharrat said the conference provides an opportunity for the region to share its experiences in natural resource governance while contributing to international efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in the extractive sector.

“Our countries have different experiences, but we share a common responsibility to manage our natural resources transparently and ensure that their benefits reach our people and communities,” he said.

“As members, we must continue to focus on practical ways to support livelihoods and strengthen accountability across the extractive sector.”

The EITI is an international initiative focused on improving transparency and accountability in countries where natural resources play a significant role in the economy.

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(Kaieteur News) – The 4R Lioness cricket team emerged as the 2026 Prime Minister’s Softball Cup female champions after defeating Bacchus X1 in the 15-over final on Sunday at the Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary, Georgetown.

The champions produced a composed run chase to secure the title, reaching their target of 76 with 23 balls to spare after losing three wickets.

Sherry-Ann Frazer anchored the successful pursuit with a well-made 35, earning the Player-of-the-Match award for her decisive contribution with the bat.

The victory also earned 4R Lioness $400,000 and the championship trophy, while Bacchus X1 received $200,000 and a trophy for their efforts.

The victorious 4R Lioness team strikes a pose with their trophy

The prizes were presented by Prime Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who is also the tournament’s patron.

In his remarks, Phillips congratulated 4R Lioness on their triumph while encouraging Bacchus X1 to return stronger in the next edition.

The Prime Minister also promised an expanded tournament in 2027, which will mark the 10th anniversary of the softball cricket extravaganza staged under the auspices of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc. in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister.

The female competition featured six teams, which entered the knockout phase last Thursday, setting the stage for a tightly contested battle for the championship.

Defending champions Supreme Stars were among the teams chasing another title but saw their campaign end at the semi-final stage, where they were eliminated by eventual champions 4R Lioness.

With their decisive final victory, 4R Lioness capped a strong run through the knockout competition and added their name to the growing list of champions in the Prime Minister’s Softball Cup.

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