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Hours after commuters started using the new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge in their numbers, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said several measures are being implemented to guarantee the smooth flow of traffic.

Minister Edghill acknowledged there was significant congestion on Monday at the western approach of the bridge but said this issue was resolved the same day with two lanes.

Given the work still needed on the western approach of the bridge, the minister said persons will be working around the clock to complete it.

“We’re asking for responsible behavior. The approach road to the old Demerara River Bridge, at the northern carriageway, will be improved to connect to the new bridge as a result over the next several days, the Chinese contractor will be working day and night to complete that lane,” the minister said.

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and Traffic Chief, Mahendra Singh.

He said it will be 1.5 meters higher than the old road was, therefore persons must follow the guidance of the roundabout, get onto the bridge and discharge while using the roundabout in a ‘safe way’.

Safety was emphasised by the minister as he noted that persons are not following the international standardised signage. He pleaded with motorists to abide by this and practice safe driving.

Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh spoke on road management efforts also pleading with commuters to do the right thing. Importantly, he said traffic ranks will be present and prepared to enforce the laws.

“The traffic ranks will be positioned directly to deal with offence commission.

“The motorist population [must] understand that every action of yours that is not contextualised to be lawful, you can will be charged or ticketed and placed before a court of law,” the Traffic Chief said.

He said the offenders will be reported, charged and follow up will be conducted to ensure that the laws are enforced.

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Jose Alberto Quinonez Sanguino, a Venezuelan man, was chopped on his left thigh during a bar fight at Best Village, West Coast Demerara, has succumbed to his injuries.

Police Headquarters reported that Sanguino was injured after the fight unfolded on Saturday. However, a post-mortem examination report was later issued.

It was noted that post-mortem examination with dissection was performed on Sanguino’s body at the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour located at Best Village, West Coast Demerara, by Government Pathologist Doctor Nehaul Singh. Upon completion of the examination, the cause of death was determined to be “hemorrhage and shock due to stab wound to the thigh.”

Venezuelan man injured during bar fight

Police Headquarters had reported that Alianda Martin, a 20-year-old Venezuelan, and her husband, Osmel Figuera, were drinking at the bar with other family members when an argument ensued. Several other male Venezuelan nationals began fighting, and one of them was armed with a cutlass, dealt one chop to Sanguino, who was at the bar too.

He was rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital. Several people were questioned but Police said no useful information was received due to the language barrier. Checks were made for the suspect, but he was not contacted or seen in the area.

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An autopsy has confirmed that Sudesh Singh, a 15-year-old resident of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, died from a chop wound.

Government Pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh conducted the post-mortem examination with dissection at the Ezekiel Funeral Home on the body of Singh on Monday morning. On completion, Dr. Singh gave the cause of death as an “incised wound.”

The teenager was reportedly chopped by his 50-year-old stepfather on Friday. Police had reported that

The teen and his stepfather had a misunderstanding over the man’s bicycle, which the teen had used, and caused the chain to slip. As a result, an argument ensued between them, and the stepfather reportedly ran into his kitchen, picked up a cutlass, rushed towards Singh, and chopped him. This caused the teen to receive injuries to his neck, and he fell to the ground.

The stepfather then walked out of the yard and went to the Leonora Police Station, where he reported the matter. He was arrested and placed into custody pending further investigation.

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Police have issued a wanted bulletin for 30-year-old Kevin Eversley, also known as ‘Chino’, in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old driver Gavin Major during last month.

In the wanted bulletin, Police Headquarters on Monday said Eversley is wanted for questioning in relation to the murder which occurred on September 4 at California Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

Eversley’s last known address is 49 Front Road, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

Major, a driver, succumbed to his injuries two days after the shooting. Police investigations revealed that he and Eversley were known to each other.

According to reports, at about 23:15 hrs on the night of the incident, Major was driving home in his motor car, PWW 1025, with his cousin, Marlon Hinds, when they passed Eversley’s residence.

Hinds told investigators that they heard three loud explosions suspected to be gunshots.

Major reportedly stopped, reversed, and parked in front of Eversley’s house. He exited the vehicle and confronted Eversley about the gunshots. An argument ensued, during which Eversley, who was armed with a handgun, allegedly discharged two rounds at Major before fleeing the scene.

Hinds and others in the area rushed Major to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. A post-examination revealed that Major sustained two gunshot wounds; one to his lower abdomen and another to his left hand.

Investigators who processed the scene recovered two 9mm spent shells at the scene.

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A 33-year-old Bartica resident, was on Monday fined a total of $595,000 after pleading guilty to multiple traffic-related offences including drunk driving.

Lorenzo Singh appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.

He was first charged with driving a motor vehicle whilst his breath alcohol level exceeded the prescribed limit. Singh pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined $400,000, with an alternative of three months imprisonment if the fine is not paid.

He was also charged with breach of insurance which he admitted to and was fined $25,000.

In addition, Singh faced two further charges; obscured identification mark on motor vehicle, for which he was fined $130,000 and unlicensed Driver, which carried a $40,000 penalty.

The total fines amounted to $595,000.

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Fifteen-year-old Jasmine Billingy was crowned the new women’s open champion after defeating her doubles partner, Samara Sukhai, 3-0 in the final of the Senior National Table-Tennis Championship on Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

The final saw the two teenagers and Women’s Doubles champions face off following commanding victories in the earlier rounds.

Billingy, however, proved superior in the key moments of the singles final. She secured the 1-0 advantage after taking the first set 11-9.

The second stanza proved to be a critical seesaw battle, with both players trading blows before Billingy edged out her opponent with a tight 17-15 scoreline, establishing a 2-0 lead.

She sealed the title with a dominant performance in the third set, winning 11-4.

In the singles semi-final stage, Billingy had bested Neveah Clarkston in four sets (8-11, 11-6, 11-9 and 11-5), while Sukhai earned her place in the final by downing Akira Watson in straight sets (11-4, 11-3 and 11-9).

In the supporting divisions, Malachi Moore bested Colin Wong 3-1 to win the B Class title (11-7, 11-13, 11-6 and 11-5), while Alex Garraway secured the C Class division, triumphing over Clarkston in a tense five-set affair (5-11, 11-6, 12-10, 9-11 and 11-8).

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The Lusignan Golf Course came alive on Sunday (October 5) as golfers took to the course for the highly anticipated Trophy Stall Golf Tournament. The event once again showcased skill, sportsmanship, and strong camaraderie among the club’s members.

Emerging as the overall winner was Dr. Joaan Deo, who delivered an impressive performance with a gross score of 82 and a net of 68, edging out the second place winner by countback with 39 gross on the back nine.

This win marks a remarkable achievement for Dr. Deo, who expressed both joy and gratitude following her victory.

“It feels really good to win this tournament, especially being my first tournament for 2025 and also four months post-partum,” said Dr. Deo.

“The competition was much needed in preparation for the Guyana Open in November, and being the winner among the men makes it even more special.”

Top performers of the tournament

In a close second was Fazil Haniff, who matched Deo’s net 68 with a gross of 89 and handicap of 21, while Anand Persaud and Parmanand Persaud tied for third and fourth respectively with net scores of 71.

Troy Cadogan rounded off the top five with a gross of 97, handicap of 24, and net of 73.

Additional prizes were awarded to standout performers:

• Longest Drive: Troy Cadogan
• Nearest to the Pin: Ian Gouveia
• Most Net Pars: Parmanand Persaud (11)
• Best Gross: Avinash Persaud (76)

The Lusignan Golf Club has extended heartfelt appreciation to Ramesh Sunich and Trophy Stall for their continued partnership and generous support of the club and its events.

“Trophy Stall remains one of LGC’s longest-standing sponsors, consistently contributing to the development of golf in Guyana. With the Suriname Invitational on the horizon on October 11-12, 2025, this tournament served as the perfect warm-up for local players seeking to fine-tune their game and test their competitive edge,” the Club highlighted in a release.

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On Sunday, the Dave West Indian 50-Over First-Division tournament produced two contrasting high-scoring encounters, with victories for Everest Cricket Club and Police Sports Club.

However, the day’s standout performance came in a losing cause, courtesy of a brilliant century from Garfield Benjamin for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).

FULL SCORECARD: https://cricclubs.com/GeorgetownCricketAssociation/viewScorecard.do?matchId=426&clubId=21478

At the core of Everest Cricket Club’s victory was a near-faultless knock by Guyana Harpy Eagles all-rounder Richie Looknauth.

Though he fell just two runs short of a deserved century, his performance was the engine behind Everest’s successful chase against the Transport Sports Club (TSC).

TSC had posted a competitive target of 255 all out in 46 overs, built around half-centuries from Romeo Deonaraine (65), Riyad Latif (64), and Jadon Campbell (55).

The Everest bowling attack, spearheaded by the experienced Assad Fudadin (3 for 46) and Chris Harry (3 for 47), ensured TSC were contained.

In response, Everest made light work of the chase, reaching 256 for 5 with 6.2 overs remaining.

Looknauth anchored the innings with 98 off 93 balls, featuring 12 fours and three sixes.

He was ably supported by Harpy Eagles teammate Matthew Nandu (67).

Despite the best efforts of TSC spinners Myhiem Khan (2-54) and Riyad Latif (2-58), the damage done by Looknauth’s innings meant Everest clinched a comfortable five-wicket victory.

FULL SCORECARD: https://cricclubs.com/GeorgetownCricketAssociation/viewScorecard.do?matchId=425&clubId=21478

The match between the two armed forces, Police Sports Club and Guyana Defence Force, delivered high drama and a magnificent individual display that ultimately proved insufficient.

Police, batting first, put up a formidable total of 345 all out in their 50 overs.

The innings saw consistent contributions throughout the order, led by a solid half-century from Kemol Savory (69) and a fifty from Kanaiya Ramkarran (53).

GDF’s bowling was led by Leon Andrews (4 for 76), who managed to chip away at the Police middle order.

The GDF chase was almost entirely a one-man show, led by former national youth player Garfield Benjamin, who produced a phenomenal, unbeaten innings of 155 off 117 balls, decorated with 17 fours and five sixes.

Benjamin carried the GDF innings almost single-handedly, with his second-highest contributor being Nigel Deodat (68).

However, the sustained pressure from the Police attack, which saw Antony Adams (2 for 47) and Dwain Dick (2 for 53) amongst the wickets, proved too much.

Despite Benjamin’s heroics, GDF were eventually bowled out for 282 in 39 overs, handing Police a 63-run victory.

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The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Monday convened a Special Sitting to commemorate the elevation of Justice Winston Anderson to the office of President of the region’s highest court.

The ceremony, held at the start of the CCJ’s 2025/2026 court year, marked Justice Anderson’s formal assumption as the Court’s fourth President, succeeding Justice Adrian Saunders.

Warm tributes poured in from judicial leaders from across the region who were present at the special sitting, celebrating his scholarly brilliance, humility, and lifelong dedication to Caribbean jurisprudence.

In her remarks, Guyana’s acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George, reflected on justice Anderson’s instrumental role in developing the LLM Programme in International Business and Law at the University of Guyana, and praised his ability to make complex legal ideas accessible.

“By his example, he encourages one to give generously of one’s time, knowledge and experience.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Monday convened a Special Sitting to commemorate the elevation of Justice Winston Anderson to the office of President of the region’s highest court.

“On behalf of the judiciary of Guyana, we wish you God’s richest blessings during your tenure as President of the Caribbean Court of Justice. We look forward to your leadership as our regional justice project continues to grow from strength to strength,” Justice George said.

Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago, Ivor Archie, lauded Justice Anderson’s “remarkable story of talent, perseverance and purpose,” assuring the region that its justice system “is well led and more than adequately served.”

“In you, we have the quintessential Caribbean jurist.

“You now inherit a mantle once borne by giants. We are especially encouraged by your vision to make justice more accessible to the people of this region and to deepen collaboration with national judiciaries,” Justice Archie said.

Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee described Justice Anderson as a jurist whose “life reflects a devotion to the rule of law, the protection of human rights and the delivery of accessible justice.”

“Your respectful engagement with differing perspectives and your steadfast commitment to collaborative problem-solving have enriched the work of the court and inspired each of us.

“Under your stewardship, we are certain that the CCJ will continue to serve as a beacon of hope, a pillar of integrity, and a steadfast guardian of the rights and dignity of our people,” she said.

Justice Anderson’s distinguished career spans academia and regional service. A graduate of the University of the West Indies and Cambridge University, he has served as General Counsel to the CARICOM Secretariat, a senior law lecturer, and a policy advisor. In 2010, he became both the first Jamaican and the youngest judge ever appointed to the CCJ.

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Local business, Silvie’s Industrial Solutions, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) agent into its operations, becoming another Guyanese company that uses such technology to enhance customer service and improve internal processes.

During an interview with the News Room, Chief Operating Officer Shanti Persaud said the AI agent provides solutions for practical challenges, with their system aiding the management of the inventory of thousands of items and helping staff quickly learn product details.

“Having a team member that is new coming on to learn all those items, it is going to be difficult. Part of helping the team serve better to have more knowledge of the items faster was that we wanted something that could help them,” she said.

The AI system assists both employees and customers, and people can interact directly with the agent—even outside of business hours. It was developed in partnership with local tech firms V75 Inc. and Evolve, which the company praised for professionalism and timely delivery.

Bramanand Persaud, the CEO of Silvie’s and Co-Chief Executive Office, Shanti Persaud, during the interview.

These local developers are responding to a global challenge – making work faster, more efficient, and reliable. Importantly, it proves that Guyanese companies can attain international technology implementations with all local partners. The Silvie AI agent marks just the beginning of how technology will shape the future of service delivery here.

As technology advances online shopping and services, though not easily adaptable in Guyana, local companies have to create a more service-efficient system.

Shanti said inspiration came partly from international exposure, including trade expos in Japan, but also as the company strives to meet global trends.

“This is where the world is going, and whether we want it or not, if we don’t adapt, we are going to keep doing things the old way and it’s going to cost us more,” Shanti said.

This technology reduces wait times on the switchboard, directs customers to Silvie’s website to place orders, and supports online shopping and delivery in Georgetown, the CEO, Bramanand Persaud, said.

“Something that is going to come on board is that a customer can flash the image of the product and the AI agent is going to recognise that product and match it to our inventory,” Bramanand said.

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