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See below the full statement from the Government of Guyana: 

The Government of Guyana joins the international community in condemning the unilateral bombing by the Israel Defence Force in Doha, Qatar, approximately one mile from the Guyana Embassy. This violent act is a flagrant violation of international law and a direct assault on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar.

Guyana strongly believes that the unilateral military strike in Qatar does not help the cause in ending the war in Gaza nor of achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.

The State of Qatar has been a consistent ally in fighting terrorism and has been instrumental in working closely with the United States and Egypt to bring about a diplomatic solution to the war in Gaza. We therefore stand in full solidarity with the Amir and people of the State of Qatar.

Guyana urges full respect for international law and support for allies working to end thewar in Gaza and combatting global terrorism.

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President of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, Poonia Bhigroop, expressed confidence that President Irfaan Ali’s new government will continue to promote development in Region Six and other areas of Guyana.

President Ali was sworn in for a second term in office on Sunday.

Bhigroop, a seasoned businessman, stated that President Ali’s re-election is a testament to the qualities he displayed as a leader during his first term. He said the President’s vision has led to the development of many necessary projects.

“Recently, we have had extremely developments in the country; we have had new hospitals, we will be having a new Berbice River Bridge soon, very soon will be having the commissioning of the Demerara Harbour Bridge soon, we have massive investment going on at Palmyra, and the national stadium is very visible, and I hope by next we can have some cricket there,” he told the News Room.

President of the Central Chamber of Commerce, Poonia Bhigroop

He also opined that many investments have been made in the private and public sectors and expects many more transformative projects to unfold in the years ahead.

Bhigroop urged Berbicians to prepare themselves to take advantage of the expected developments over the next five years.

“I know with the ability of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) and the government as a whole, there are going to be getting people who are very hard working and who are very deserving ministers to see the future of this country,” he stated.

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Abdil Ramjan Khan, a 69-year-old pensioner of Wakenaam, was found dead in the Supenaam Creek, Essequibo Coast, on Monday.

A call was made at about 07:10 hrs on Monday, informing Police that the man’s body was floating at the Supenaam Waterfront area, in the vicinity of the Farmers’ Wharf.

The scene was subsequently visited by a senior officer and detectives. The man’s body was later taken out of the water, examined by detectives and blood was observed oozing from the ear. However, no marks of violence were seen on his body.

The body was later identified by Navindra Thomas, a 34-year-old minibus driver of Wakenaam, who is Khan’s son-in-law.

The body was also taken to the Suddie Public Hospital, where it was examined by a doctor on duty and pronounced dead. The man’s body is in the hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Meanwhile, Thomas told investigators that his father-in-law left Wakenaan alone on Sunday with his wooden boat powered by a 40 HP outboard engine to go to Supenaam to purchase engine parts, but he never returned.

Thomas further told investigators that on Sunday at about 19:40 hours, he travelled to Supenaam in search of his father-in-law and upon his arrival, he saw his father-in-law’s boat moored at the Supenaam waterfront and his clothes were on the ground next to the stelling area leading to where the boat was moored.

As a result, Thomas went to the Aurora Police Station and made a missing person report.

The scene was further scrutinised and canvassed for CCTV cameras, and these were identified on a house opposite where the boat was moored.

The CCTV camera footage was reviewed, which captured Khan falling into the water. Investigation in progress.

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Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Gavin Major, a 48-year-old driver, who died last Thursday at East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

The main suspect, 30-year-old Nevin Eversley, is being sought for the crime.

The News Room understands that Eversley and Major are known to each other. On Thursday, at about 23:15 hrs, Major was reportedly driving his motor car #PWW 1025 home. His cousin, Marlon Hinds, was in the motor car and told investigators that as they drove past Eversley’s house, three loud explosions suspected to be gunshots were heard. Eversley was standing in front of his gate east.

Major reportedly stopped his vehicle, reversed, and went in front of Eversley’s house. He then exited the car and inquired about the gunshots discharged.

An argument ensued between the two men, and Eversley, who was armed with a handgun, discharged two rounds at Major before fleeing the scene.

Hinds and others in the area tried to provide some assistance to Major and took him to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The man’s body was examined, and it was observed that he received two gunshot wounds: one to his lower abdomen and one to his left hand.

Later, the scene was processed by officers. Two 9mm spent shells were found at the scene. Blood stains were also seen, and samples were taken.

The shells were marked and taken to the ballistic section for examination.

The News Room understands that efforts are being made to locate the suspect.

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Joel Harding, a 28-year-old construction worker and resident of Coomacka Mines, Upper Demerara River, was remanded to prison after being charged with the murder of US-based Guyanese Courtney Evans.

Harding was arrested on 1 September 2025, a day after the crime was committed.

On Monday, he appeared at the Linden Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Ruschell Liverpool. The charge was read to him and he was not required to plead. The matter was adjourned until 20 October 2025 for disclosure.

On 31 August, 49-year-old Courtney Evans, a businessman of New York and Coomacka Mines, was fatally wounded and three others were injured during an altercation.

Police Headquarters said the incident occurred at Coomacka Mines Beach, where Evans was socialising with his brother, Tyrone Evans, and a friend.

Three others were also injured in the clash – Tyrone Evans, 47, a truck driver, who suffered a wound to his forehead; Harding, who received injuries to his left arm and right elbow; and Evan Herman, 28, who sustained two head wounds and underwent surgery.

Reports indicate that the group encountered four men and a woman, unknown to them, who were also drinking at the location.

According to the police, a confrontation began when the woman allegedly directed a derogatory remark towards Tyrone. The exchange escalated into a physical altercation between the two groups. Shortly after, the woman and her companions reportedly left the scene in a white minibus.

Courtney sustained multiple injuries, including wounds to his lower back, head, and elbow. He was rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex but succumbed while receiving treatment.

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Employers should take action to protect outdoor workers from mounting heat stress, a local environmental health officer has urged, as rising temperatures and longer heatwaves put agriculture, fisheries and construction labourers at growing risk.

Guyana’s tropical location places it among the hottest zones in the world, and its construction boom is exposing more workers to extreme conditions for longer hours. The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have both cautioned that such exposure threatens not only health but also national economies.

Nayan Persaud, an environmental health officer, told the News Room that the impact goes beyond the physical strain of high temperatures.

“Those who work outdoors and are exposed to heat are not only feeling the effects of rising temperature, but persons with chronic conditions should take more precautions,” Persaud said. “These are people with cardiovascular or respiratory issues. The heat will allow these health effects to exacerbate.”

Nayan Persaud, local environmental health officer.

He said global temperatures have risen by about 1.2 degrees Celsius above normal over the past century in Guyana, leading to longer and more frequent heatwaves. Mental health is also at risk, with prolonged exposure linked to anxiety, depression and heightened stress.

Persaud stressed that managers must ensure their staff have access to shade, hydration and regular rest breaks.

“I believe managers and persons in charge of big construction sites, with a lot of workers, should ensure that their workers are staying hydrated and taking breaks when needed,” he said.

Heat exhaustion symptoms include dizziness, nausea and fatigue, while heat stroke can present with dry skin, confusion and loss of consciousness. Persaud advised regular breaks at least once an hour, hydration with water or coconut water as a natural electrolyte source, and the use of loose, light-coloured clothing.

His comments come as UN agencies press employers and health authorities to adopt occupational heat action plans, warning that without urgent measures, both workers’ lives and economies will suffer as the planet continues to warm.

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Seven Guyanese doctors have been awarded scholarships to pursue clinical and technical training in China, as part of an exchange Health Personnel Training Programme designed to strengthen Guyana’s healthcare system.

The doctors will spend three months at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, in Jiangsu Province, one of the country’s leading medical institutions, where they will be exposed to advanced surgical techniques and new approaches to patient care.

Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital in Jiangsu, China (Photo: Arch Daily)

The initiative is supported by CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, in collaboration with the China Medical Team and the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

Lian Jihong, President of CPGL, said the company remained committed to supporting both education and healthcare in Guyana.

“We are very pleased that this is the second year we are sponsoring doctors to China,” he told attendees at a send-off ceremony at CPGL’s Georgetown headquarters on Monday. The first batch of five doctors completed training in China in 2024. “When you return, I hope you will remember your original aspiration, to make a meaningful contribution to your local community.”

Robbie Rambarran, Chief Executive Officer of GPHC, described the programme as an important step in building capacity.

“New hospitals and state-of-the-art equipment will all be useless if we don’t train our staff to use them,” he said. “Exposure in China will open horizons, new thinking and new cultures, and help us serve the people of this country better.”

Head of the 20th China Medical Team, Dr. Du Boxiang, also extended congratulations, calling the scholarships “a bridge of friendship” between the two nations.

Among those travelling is Dr Bibi Hussain, a general surgeon at GPHC, who hopes to advance her expertise in bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgery.

“Our programme is in the early stages of development,” she explained. “With the skills I gain, I hope to expand our services and eventually establish a dedicated department of bariatric and Upper GI surgery in Guyana.”

Another recipient, obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Hardeo Ramdeholl, who is also the Head of the GPHC Residency Programme, said he would focus on laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique.

“Laparoscopic is the way to go for all surgeries in the world,” he said. “By improving our skills, we can reduce the need for open surgeries in Guyana and train residents in these modern techniques.”

The doctors are set to depart later this week, following the launch of this year’s exchange programme in May at GPHC.

Seven local doctors to undergo medical training in China

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KATHMANDU, Sept 9 (BBC News) – Protesters set fire to Nepal’s parliament building as anti-corruption protests escalate.

BBC News Live reporting by Charlotte Scarr from Kathmandu shared that protesters are dancing and chanting around fires, as all the windows have been smashed inside the building.

It comes after the country’s prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, resigned

Young people took to the streets, fuelled by anger over corruption and “nepo kids”.

In the absence of leadership, what will happen in Nepal is anyone’s guess – the priority now is to restore order, writes the BBC News’ South Asia regional editor.

 

Nepali Army calls for restraint

The Nepali Army is urging the country’s young people to demonstrate restraint and will deliver an address to the nation later tonight.

In an earlier statement, the Nepali Army said the institution is committed to safeguarding the interest of Nepal and Nepali people.

The Army says it is closely analysing the situation and has urged protesters to not continue activities.

Earlier, President Ram Chandra Poudel appealed to the protestors – who are mostly Gen Z – to communicate and find a solution peacefully.

 

Death toll in Nepal protests rises to 22

One more person has been killed during ongoing protests in Nepal, bringing the total to 22 including 19 killed on Monday.

The director of the Civil Service Hospital tells the BBC 209 people were admitted during Tuesday’s protest.

Of these, 186 have been discharged, Dipak Poudel adds.

The head of the National Trauma Centre, Dr Badri Rijal, says nearly 40 people with injuries were brought for treatment at the hospital.

 

Protests grip Nepal’s capital – what you need to know

In Kathmandu, anti-government protests continue to grip Nepal’s capital city.

Protesters have stormed Nepal’s federal parliament building in Kathmandu in the last few hours, with images showing fires and smoke rising from the building.

This comes after the country’s prime minister, KP Sharma Oli resigned earlier today in response to the protests across the country
Oli had little choice than to step down following widening protests and no sign of public anger abating, BBC News’ South Asia regional editor Anbarasan Ethirajan writes.

The protests began over a social media ban, which has since been reversed by the government, but people in Nepal are still in shock after 19 people were killed on Monday and another two killed during today’s protests.

Meanwhile, Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport is entirely closed as protests continue to escalate.

Source: BBC News Live Reporting

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[Trinidad Express] – Schools are sacred spaces for learning, not battlegrounds for fighting and bullying, says Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

The Prime Minister also noted criticisms about armed police officers in schools as she reminded that this move is in keeping with the law and in the best interest of the country.

“No matter what some commentators say, the law remains the law and TTPS officers are free to carry their firearms inside or outside of schools if it is deemed necessary. Police officers report to their TTPS seniors and not the school principals. Therefore acts of violence will be reported according to TTPS protocol and dealt with according to the law,” Persad-Bissessar told the Express via telephone yesterday.

“I am committed to providing a safe school environment for students who want to learn and teachers who want to teach. We have great teachers who are passionate and willing to give the best possible education to our nation’s children,” she added.

Noting that teachers have been victims of the violence, Persad-Bissessar said:

“Unfortunately, our teachers have become victims of assault and abuse by some students and parents. That will not continue. Any student or parent who abuses or assaults a member of the teaching staff will be removed from school by the TTPS. Too many students are bullied, robbed and beaten at schools. To some children it is a terror to attend school. We have children failing because they are too afraid to attend school as they are bullied every day. It’s a daily torture for them.”

Persad-Bissessar said that parents must understand that they have to raise their children responsibly and correct their conduct.

“Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) officers are there to protect the innocent and will do so with the full support of my Government,”she said.

Election promise fulfilled 

The Prime Minister noted that during the election campaign, she pledged that her Government would confront the scourge of school violence head-on.

“For too long, we have witnessed the decay of our society—our beloved nation awash in blood, plagued by record murder rates, and our schools tainted by violence, drugs, and fear. That is why my Government acted decisively. We made it clear that anyone who engages in violence, threats, intimidation, drug dealing, extortion, or bullying will face the full force of the law,” she said.

“I promised that we would purge our schools of this destructive behaviour by every legal means available. The people of this country have had enough—enough of school brawls, enough of wickedness in our classrooms, enough of fear in our communities. Law and order is being restored,” she added.

Persad-Bissessar thanked Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro and assured that the work continues on restoring safety.

“I extend my gratitude to the Commissioner of Police for ensuring that the first day of this school term began with police presence in some schools, protecting teachers, students, and every member of that environment,” she said.

The Prime Minister concluded: “This is part of a holistic, integrated approach to tackling violence across the country. We know the damage caused by the decade of destruction under the former administration cannot be repaired overnight. But we are rebuilding. We are fixing. And we are transforming. Step by step, justice, discipline, and hope are returning to our nation.”

 

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DOHA, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Israel launched an audacious attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday, expanding its military actions that have ranged across the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base.

Qatar, which has acted as a mediator alongside Egypt in talks on a ceasefire in the almost two-year-old war in Gaza, condemned the action as “cowardly” and called it a flagrant violation of international law.

Two Hamas sources told Reuters that Hamas officials in the ceasefire negotiating team survived the attack.

Israeli officials told Reuters the strike was aimed at top Hamas leaders including Khalil al-Hayya, its exiled Gaza chief and top negotiator.

Several blasts were heard in Qatar’s Doha, Reuters witnesses said. Plumes of black smoke were billowing from the city’s Legtifya petrol station. Next door to the petrol station is a small residential compound that has been guarded by Qatar’s emiri guard 24 hours a day since the beginning of the Gaza conflict.

Ambulances and at least 15 police and unmarked government cars thronged the streets around the blast site an hour after the strike.

Israel has killed several top Hamas leaders since the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel in October 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostage, according to Israeli tallies.

Israel has also launched airstrikes and other military action in Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen in the course of the Gaza conflict.

In Lebanon, it attacked the heavily armed Iran-backed group Hezbollah and in Yemen it launched air strikes on the Iran-aligned Houthi group. Both groups have launched strikes on Israel during the Gaza conflict.

An Israeli official confirmed to Reuters that Israel had carried out an attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Qatar’s Al Jazeera television, citing a Hamas source, said the attack was aimed at Hamas Gaza ceasefire negotiators.

The assault is likely to deal a serious, if not fatal blow to efforts to reach a ceasefire, especially since it took place in the Gulf Arab country Qatar, which has hosted several rounds of talks.

Reporting by Andrew Mills in Doha, Jana Choukeir in Dubai and Steven Scheer and Maayan Lubell in Jerusalem, Writing by Michael Georgy, Editing by William Maclean

Source: Reuters

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