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President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Friday afternoon that former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, is proceeding on pre-retirement leave.

Resultantly, the President said, Justice Roxane George will remain acting Chancellor and Justice Navindra, acting Chief Justice.

The Head of State, in a live broadcast, said Justice Cummings-Edwards requested to proceed on pre-retirement leave, and he accepted. In his short statement, he thanked the former Chancellor for her years of service to the Judiciary and to Guyana.

Meanwhile, the President also said Justice Singh was Friday sworn in as a member of the Judicial Service Committee.

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Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton has criticised the bombing of suspected narco-traffickers in the Caribbean Sea, a move that has been led by the United States as part of a counter-drug campaign.

“The rule of law should prevail both at the local level and the international level.

“I do not think anybody should be bombed just because they are labelled as narco-traffickers. In fact, I believe the US has the capacity to capture them and bring them to trial but I cannot ever support a situation where a sovereign state bombs people in another sovereign state over so-called drug trafficking,” Norton said at a press conference on Friday.

The U.S. military has been increasing its presence in the Caribbean, including deployments of guided-missile destroyers, F-35 fighter jets, a nuclear submarine, and thousands of troops. US officials — including President Donald Trump —claimed that the vessels are being targeted because they are used to traffic cocaine from Venezuela into the United States.

Norton emphasised that he is against drug trafficking but said he is against unilateral actions.

“We want to see drug trafficking reduced and ultimately gotten rid of but it has to be done within the confines of the law,” Norton said.

In a statement earlier this month, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states, except Trinidad and Tobago, reaffirmed the principle of maintaining the region as a zone of peace.

“CARICOM Heads of Government reiterated their continued commitment to fighting narcotrafficking and the illegal trade in small arms and light weapons, which adversely affect the Region.  They underscored that efforts to overcome these challenges should be through ongoing international cooperation and within international law,” the statement read.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced the official fixtures for the 2025 CG United Super50 Cup, with Guyana Harpy Eagles opening their campaign against Jamaica Scorpions on November 19.

Guyana last won the Super50 title in 2005.

The 50-over rivalry returns with six regional squads squaring off from November 19-29, with matches taking place at three venues across Trinidad- Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA), Queen’s Park Oval (QPO) and Sir Frank Worrell Cricket Ground (UWI SPEC).

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, Barbados Pride, Guyana Harpy Eagles, Jamaica Scorpions, Leeward Islands Hurricanes and Windward Islands Volcanoes will all do battle for the top prize of US$100,000, with US$50,000 being awarded to the runner-up, while the third and fourth placed teams will each take home US$25,000.

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Five men were arrested after Police Officers found about 22 pounds of suspected cannabis and 1.25 pounds of suspected cocaine on a vessel at the Port Kaituma Waterfront in Region One.

Police Headquarters reported that the men were taken into custody as the investigations continue.

Additionally, the suspected narcotics were weighed, sealed, and lodged at the Port Kaituma Police Station in the presence of the suspects.

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Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure and housing development across Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), highlighting Moleson Creek as one of the most significant upcoming schemes in the region.

During a visit to several ongoing housing development sites on Friday, Croal disclosed that more than $20 billion is being invested to develop several new housing areas in the region, including Moleson Creek, Glasgow, Overwinning, Providence, and Hogstye.

Moleson Creek, in particular, is poised to become one of the largest housing and economic hubs in the region.

Phase One of infrastructure works in the area, valued at $3.5 billion, has already been awarded to 22 contractors. However, progress has slowed due to limited access.

“Debushing has started. The access road has posed a challenge, and that’s currently being done by the Ministry of Public Works. They have to build a bridge so they can create a shortcut, then work can resume in about a month,” Croal explained.

In the meantime, he is appealing to persons who have already received land allocations in Moleson Creek to remain patient.

“We started allocations in 2024 and continued into 2025. I know many have been asking when they’ll be able to access their lots, but we are working steadily to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place,” he said.

The government’s broader developmental plan for Moleson Creek is ambitious. With the ongoing construction of a bridge linking Guyana and Suriname, the area is expected to emerge as a major hub for housing and economic activity.

Meanwhile, work in other areas is progressing steadily.

Land preparation has begun in Glasgow, Overwinning, and Providence, while an access bridge at Hostye is slated for completion within a month.

The first phase of infrastructure works at Hogstye is expected to be completed by mid-November, allowing more than 300 allottees to begin accessing their lands.

Croal emphasised that the combined housing developments across Region Six will significantly reduce the current backlog of over 6,000 pending applicants.

“With the lands we have here, we believe we have enough lots to address the outstanding applications in Region Six,” he said.

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Christina Jagernauth is pleading for the public’s assistance to save her three-month-old daughter, baby Alia, who has been diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare and life-threatening liver condition.

Biliary atresia affects babies and occurs when bile ducts that carry bile from the liver to the intestine are blocked. Bile is a yellow-green fluid made by the liver, it helps the body digest fats in food and get rid of waste products from the liver.

According to Jagernauth, baby Alia was born on June 28, 2025, and appeared healthy at birth. However, later that night, the newborn began vomiting and weeks later she was diagnosed with liver failure.

Currently, liver transplant surgeries are not done in Guyana and so Jagernauth is seeking assistance for the procedure to be done overseas in Jamaica.

Alia spent the first 15 days of her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

After she was discharged, her mother said doctors told them to follow up in two months. At the two-month visit, doctors conducted more tests and Alia was again admitted to the hospital.

“After they did the blood tests and MRI, the doctors told me that my baby’s liver was damaged and that her gallbladder was missing. They said she would need a liver transplant as soon as possible,” Jagernauth told the News Room.

According to an official document from the hospital, surgical intervention is most effective within 70 to 90 days after birth through a procedure known as hepatic portoenterostomy (Kasai procedure).

However, Alia’s diagnosis came after that critical window, leaving a liver transplant as her only viable option.

A visibly emotional Jagernauth said the infant cries a lot because she is in pain.

“I am begging the public for help. My baby needs a liver transplant as soon as possible,” she pleaded.

Those willing to assist the family, kindly contact Christina Jagernauth on +592 658 4942.

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Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will on Sunday (October 26) host the final warm-up event before the prestigious 2025 Brava Guyana Open Golf Championship at the Lusignan Golf Course.

The tournament will tee off at 08:00h sharp and is expected to feature a strong line-up of both local and international golfers eager to test their form ahead of the country’s most anticipated golfing event.

Serving as the final competitive tune-up before the two-day Guyana Open, scheduled for November 1-2, this weekend’s tournament is expected to deliver an engaging and high-level display of skill and sportsmanship.

Director of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Guyana, Paton George

The format will be medal play over 18 holes, allowing players to challenge themselves under conditions similar to those they will face at the championship.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three Best Net, Overall Best Gross, Nearest to the Flag (Hole #19) and Longest Drive (Hole #19). These categories are designed to recognise outstanding performances across various levels of play, encouraging golfers of all skill ranges to compete at their best.

Director of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Guyana, Paton George, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the sport and fostering youth involvement.

“We are proud of our partnership with the Lusignan Golf Club, now in its fifth uninterrupted year,” George said.

“As one of the main sponsors of the Easter Weekend tournaments and the children’s Drive, Chip and Putt competitions, Bruster’s has been and will continue to support the growth of golf in Guyana. Our commitment is to help grow the game through youth participation.”

He further emphasised that Bruster’s sponsorship reflects the company’s broader approach to corporate social responsibility.

“We look forward to hosting this weekend’s final warm-up tournament and continuing to support the sport through our Easter events and kids’ programs in the years ahead,” he added.

As anticipation builds for the 2025 Brava Guyana Open, this Sunday’s tournament promises a day of competitive play, camaraderie and preparation, highlighting Bruster’s enduring role in advancing the development of golf in Guyana.

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Press Release from Nexgen Golf Academy/Guyana Golf Association

In a historic milestone for women’s sports in Guyana, Nexgen Golf Academy has been officially designated as the country’s first and only Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)/United States Golf Association (USGA) Girls Site.

This prestigious recognition marks a major step forward in the development of golf for young women, empowering them to use the sport as a platform to build courage, integrity, leadership, and lifelong opportunities, including pathways to college scholarships and even careers on the LPGA Tour.

Assistant Director of Sport Melissa Dow-Richardson (right) praised the rapid progress of the initiative

Assistant Director of Sport Melissa Dow-Richardson praised the rapid progress of the initiative, stating: “It pleases me to see the growth of this golf programme in such a short time, especially given that there was virtually no foundation to start with.

“To see the expansion across regions in Guyana- and more importantly, that over 60% of our 20,000+ new players are female- is astounding. I am proud to recognise the efforts of everyone involved and must give special credit to Mr. (Aleem) Hussain for his exceptional dedication and contributions.”

Since 2023, the Guyana Golf Association (GGA) and Nexgen Golf Academy have collaborated with several international organisations to expand and promote the sport locally, making golf one of the fastest-growing activities among youth in Guyana.

The launch featured students from Westminster Secondary School, Diamond Secondary and Westside High School along with fashion designer Sonia Noel and One Communications Andrea King.

According to GGA President, Aleem Hussain, “A chance conversation with Assistant Director of Sports, Melissa Dow-Richardson, in 2019 when she informed me that golf was an elective for PE in schools was the catalyst for this amazing programme we’ve developed to date.”

Hussain expressed gratitude to the LPGA for welcoming Nexgen Golf Academy into its global family, Regional Director Cherise Irving’s Academy and local Site Director Philip Haynes.

He also acknowledged the several women who helped make the achievement possiblem including Dow-Richardson, the late Shafura Bagh Khan-Hussain, Aleena Knight, Saleema Jack and Azeema Budhram.

He also extended appreciation to the sponsors and supporters whose continued partnership made this accomplishment possible, including: Guyana Tourism Authority; Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport; Ministry of Education; Sterling Products Ltd.; Shangri-La Gardens; GNIC; Toolsie Persaud Ltd; Trophy Stall; Guyana Beverages Inc.; Praetorian Executive Security Services; Comfort Sleep; Fixit Hardware Depot; Regal Stationery and Computer Centre Centre; Monnaf Arjune Construction; ER Small Engines; Pegasus Hotel and Suites; TriStone Auto; Sunshine Snacks; Darthan Investment Investments; ExxonMobil Guyana; Puran Bros; Roger Jiwanram; Steve Mohitram; Kevon Jawahir; Bill Knight; and Al Junior Wilson.

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