With global prices for paddy on the decline, the President of the Guyana Rice Producers Association Lekha Rambrich, urged farmers to scale back their investments in order to boost their earnings despite the challenging market conditions.
In an interview with reporters, he noted that India has produced a staggering 154 million tons of rice, with over 20 million tons entering the international market, which is driving prices down as rice cultivation expands worldwide.
“We can’t say when rice will go back up, but for protection, farmers need to stop renting lands at those high costs. Try your best to bring down your cost of production, which is important,’’ he explained.
As a rice farmer himself, he encouraged fellow farmers to make a concerted effort towards mechanizing their operations.
He also addressed millers, emphasizing the importance of their continued support by purchasing paddy from farmers.
Currently, with assistance from the Government of Guyana, millers are buying paddy at a rate of $3000 per bag.
“Based on what is happening globally, we have to accept the price,’’ he said.
Port-au-Prince, 30 septembre 2025 — Le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies a adopté ce mardi la résolution 2793, donnant son aval à la création d’une nouvelle force internationale de lutte contre les gangs en Haïti. Ce vote marque la fin annoncée de la Mission multinationale d’appui à la sécurité (MMAS), jugée inefficace après un an d’opérations sur le terrain.
Placée sous le leadership du Kenya, la MMAS avait pour mission d’appuyer la Police nationale haïtienne dans sa bataille contre les gangs armés qui contrôlent de vastes portions du territoire. Mais le bilan est sévère : incapacité à contenir la violence, multiplication des zones de non-droit et aggravation de la crise humanitaire.
Face à cet échec, les États-Unis et le Panama ont porté devant l’ONU une nouvelle initiative, qualifiée de « plus complète et plus robuste ». Leur proposition a recueilli 12 voix favorables. Trois pays se sont abstenus : la Chine, la Russie et le Pakistan.
La nouvelle mission, baptisée Force de répression des gangs (FRG), prévoit le déploiement de 5.500 soldats et policiers pour une durée initiale d’un an. Elle bénéficiera d’un appui logistique et opérationnel via un nouveau bureau onusien spécialement créé à cet effet.
Le Conseil présidentiel de transition (CPT) a salué cette décision, y voyant une lueur d’espoir pour un pays plongé dans le chaos depuis plus de quatre ans.
Sur le terrain, la situation demeure dramatique : des millions de déplacés contraints de vivre dans des camps précaires, des femmes et des enfants exposés à toutes les formes de violences, des quartiers entiers désertés sous la pression des groupes armés. L’incapacité des autorités nationales à endiguer cette spirale de terreur accentue l’urgence d’une solution internationale.
Reste à savoir si cette nouvelle mission onusienne, la énième en Haïti depuis quatre décennies, saura enfin inverser la tendance.
Workers of the BOSAI Bauxite Mining Company in Linden will benefit from wage and salary increases of 7.5% in 2025 and 8% in 2026, following an agreement reached on Monday between the company’s management, the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE), and the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning.
Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith confirmed the deal when contacted Monday afternoon. The agreement also includes other benefits that will be finalised in writing, according to officials familiar with the process.
Monday’s settlement follows weeks of tensions that boiled over into strike action by BOSAI workers last week. The dispute had its roots in disagreements over wage proposals: management had initially offered 7% for 2025, while the union pressed for 8.5%. After nine rounds of talks, several breakdowns, and the intervention of the Ministry of Labour, the parties finally converged on the compromise of 7.5% for 2025 and 8% for 2026.
A union representative, speaking after Monday’s session, said the outcome marked progress compared to recent years:
“For the last eight years, we didn’t move beyond 7%. So to achieve 7.5% this year and 8% next year is a job well done from the union’s perspective.”
On Friday last BOSAI workers staged a strike over unresolved wage and benefit issues. The Ministry of Labour swiftly intervened, with Chief Labour Officer Dhaneshwar Deonarine chairing an emergency meeting that produced a Terms of Resumption agreement. Workers returned to the job the following day, with both sides committing to conciliation.
That conciliation process culminated in Monday’s agreement, which the ministry described as “an important step in restoring industrial harmony in Linden’s bauxite sector.”
The Ministry of Labour has assured that it will continue to monitor the implementation of the agreement to ensure both sides honour their commitments.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is sounding a firm warning: offering bribes to police officers is not just unethical — it is a criminal offence punishable under the law. With bribery cases rising, the Force stresses that such acts erode public trust, weaken the rule of law, and undermine the foundation of justice in Guyana.
In recent months, the Guyana Police Force has observed a troubling increase in attempts by some members of the public to influence police actions through bribes or so‑called “tokens of appreciation.” These acts are not harmless gestures — they are serious offences that jeopardise fairness, accountability, and the integrity of law enforcement.
The GPF emphasises that both the giver and the receiver of a bribe are culpable under the law and will face the full weight of justice. In keeping with its commitment to professionalism and zero tolerance for corruption, the Force has robust internal mechanisms to investigate and take decisive action against any officer found to be engaged in corrupt practices.
The Force also calls on the public to actively participate in the fight against corruption. Citizens are urged to refuse to offer bribes under any circumstances and to report instances of bribery or attempted bribery to the Commissioner of Police Secretariat via the hotline numbers: (227‑1611 ext. 4001, 225‑6411, 225‑2700, 600‑3019).
From recruitment to active duty, every police officer is trained to serve with professionalism, integrity, impartiality, and dedication. The acceptance of bribes by officers undermines these core principles and damages public confidence in law enforcement. Equally, members of the public who engage in bribery face prosecution.
The Government of Guyana has bolstered transparency by mandating the use of body cameras for all law enforcement ranks at ports of entry. This initiative enhances accountability and protects the rights of every traveller while strengthening the integrity of police work.
The Guyana Police Force reiterates its call for integrity and accountability from all citizens. Corruption has no place in Guyana’s society. Together — police and public — we can build a nation grounded in justice, transparency, and honour.
The inaugural One Guyana Unification Softball T20 Cup reached its thrilling conclusion on Sunday at the storied Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground, Bourda, with four teams crowned champions across the unified format.
The tournament successfully merged the President’s, Prime Minister’s, and Vice President’s Cups and delivered high-stakes, high-scoring cricket.
The day saw Regal Legends, Ariel Masters, Ariel Guyana Knight Riders (Open), and Rising Stars (Women) emerge victorious in their respective categories.
The three men’s champions secured the top cash prize of G$1 million, while the Rising Stars ladies collected G$400,000.
The tournament’s lucrative individual prizes were spread across the champions.
Uniss Yusuf won the spectacular award for the Legends MVP, driving away with a new motor car.
In the younger categories, CPL star Quentin Sampson (Ariel Guyana Knight Riders, Open) and Richard Latif (Ariel Masters) each won a motorcycle for their MVP performances. Linda Stephen (Rising Stars) was awarded a three-piece living room set for the Women’s MVP prize.
In the Masters final, Ariel Masters XI delivered a comprehensive 10-wicket thrashing of Regal. After restricting Regal to 157 for 7 off their 20 overs—largely curtailed by Richard Latif’s stellar spell of 4 for 21—Ariel made light work of the chase.
Opener Keith Fraser blasted a masterful 125 not out, ably supported by Chien Gittens (33)*, to steer Ariel home in just 11.2 overs.
MASTERS FINAL SUMMARY: Ariel Masters 160-0 from 11.2 overs (Keith Fraser 125*, Chien Gittens 33*) beat Regal 157-7 from 20 overs (Lakeram Roopnarine 33*, Lennox Mark 31, Patrick Rooplall 16, Randolph Ketwaroo 15*; Richard Latif 4-21) by 10 wickets
The Open/All-Stars final saw the Ariel Guyana Knight Riders successfully chase down Speedboat’s total of 147 for 9. Speedboat, despite a top score of 62 from Avinash Mohabir, fell short after an excellent four-wicket haul from Johnathan Fernandes (4 for 23).
The chase was built around a destructive 47 from MVP Quentin Sampson, securing the six-wicket victory for Ariel in the 13th over.
OPEN FINAL SUMMARY: Ariel Guyana Knight Riders 152-4 from 12.3 overs (Quentin Sampson 47, Troy Drakes 25, Rickey Sargeant 21*; Wazir Hussain 2-22, Devendra Mohan 1-22) beat Speedboat 147-9 from 20 overs (Avinash Mohabir 62, Navin Singh 24; Johnathan Fernandes 4-23, Keyon Sinclair 2-19) by six wickets
Ariel also won the Open title (PHOTO: News Room/Jeremy Jagroop)
Regal Legends maintained dominance over the Over-50 category by crushing Fisherman XI by 114 runs.
Batting first, Regal amassed a mammoth 232 for 6, anchored by a brilliant 111 from MVP Uniss Yusuf, supported by Eion Abel (82).
In response, Fisherman were bowled out for a meager 118 in 20 overs, with Yusuf capping his superb all-round performance with two wickets for 30 runs.
LEGENDS FINAL SUMMARY: Regal 232-6 from 20 overs (Uniss Yusuf 111, Eion Abel 82, Roy Persaud 46*, Lloyd Rooplall 35; Andrew Chattergoon 3-49) beat Fisherman 118 all out in 20 overs (Dennis Mangroo 20, Andrew Chattergoon 19*; Stanley Mohabir 2-15, Richard Driffield 2-23, Unis Yusuf 2-30) by 114 runs
Regal once again dominated the Legends category (PHOTO: News Room/Jeremy Jagroop)
The Women’s Final saw Rising Stars post a challenging 193 for 3 in their 15 overs, thanks to unbeaten half-centuries from Ackeela Stephen (67*) and Vena Garraway (57*).
In reply, No.64 Knight Riders fell short, managing 152 for 3, losing by 41 runs.
WOMEN’S FINAL SUMMARY: Rising Stars 193-3 from 15 overs (Ackeela Stephen 67*, Vena Garraway 57*, Linda Stephen 22, Mona Dundas 21) beat No.64 Knight Riders 152-3 from 15 overs (Tina Gaine 57*, Jenefa Kewley 48) by 41 runs
Rising Stars were the female champions (PHOTO: News Room/Jeremy Jagroop)
Treveir Sinclair, also known as “Tratts,” a 20-year-old Orthopedic Technician at the Georgetown Public Hospital and resident of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was remanded to prison on Monday after being charged with transmitting private images without consent.
Police reported that Sinclair was arrested on 10 September 2025 by a rank from Alberttown Police Station in connection with an offence under the Cybercrime Act 2018. The charge alleges that Sinclair transmitted images of a private area of a person, contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of the Cybercrime Act, involving the complainant, identified as Lolita Callender, also known as “Lola Doll.”
Sinclair appeared at Georgetown Magistrates’ Court #3 before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, where the charge was read to him. He pleaded not guilty to the offence and was remanded to prison. The case was adjourned to 6 October 2025 for statements.
Omari James, a 26-year-old labourer and former police officer from the Farm Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was remanded to prison on Monday after being charged with multiple counts of forgery and fraud.
Police reported that on 25 September 2025, at approximately 12:15 pm, James entered the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Diamond branch, presenting himself to a teller with a National Identification card and a driver’s licence in the name of Shameer Ali. Both documents bore James’ photograph but contained a different date of birth — 25 August 1989 — and information inconsistent with the bank’s records.
Along with the identification, James presented a GBTI withdrawal slip in the name of Shameer Ali, requesting $35,000,000. The teller referred the documents to her supervisor, who discovered discrepancies between the presented identification and the bank’s database. Notably, the date of birth and photographs did not match the genuine records for Shameer Ali.
James was arrested and charged with:
Two counts of Uttering a Forged Document, contrary to Section 245(b) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 08:01
One count of Uttering a Forged Document, contrary to Section 277 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act
One count of Demanding Money upon a Forged Instrument, contrary to Section 278(b) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act.
At his first appearance before Magistrate Wanda Fortune at the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrate’s Court today, James pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was remanded to prison, with the matter adjourned to 31 October 2025 for further hearing.
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) announced Visa as the newest sponsor of the Reggae Boyz last week as the team continues its World Cup qualification campaign.
The partnership, valued at US$500,000 (approximately J$80m) over two years, positions Visa as the federation’s official payment technology partner.
To celebrate, Visa cardholders will receive an exclusive 40 per cent discount on tickets for the Jamaica vs Bermuda match on October 14, valid on Jff.quapid.com from September 26–28.
JFF President Michael Ricketts welcomed the sponsorship, noting: “Supporting our Reggae Boyz goes beyond funding the team’s preparation. Visa has extended savings directly to our fans, and we are confident this will inspire even greater support in the stands.”
Interim JFF General Secretary Roy Simpson emphasised the significance of the partnership: “Visa’s commitment is not only financial; it demonstrates belief in the Reggae Boyz and in the power of football to unite Jamaicans at home and abroad. Their support will help strengthen our preparations and create unforgettable experiences for our fans.”
JFF ambassador with responsibility for sponsorships, Tanya Lee Perkins, added: “After months of negotiating, this is a solid partnership that gives us great pride because of how many plans Visa has tabled to support both the fans and the Boyz. We cannot thank Visa enough for throwing their weight behind the Boyz and our supporters.”
The Reggae Boyz continue their final-round qualification campaign with four matches remaining. They face Curaçao away on October 10, followed by a crucial home game against Bermuda on October 14 at the National Stadium. Jamaica currently top the group with six points from two matches, six goals scored and none conceded, which strongly positions them as they push toward World Cup qualification. (Jamaica Observer)
The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has formally withdrew and discontinued its application for warrants of committal and contempt proceedings against several central and local government officials, ending a legal dispute that had been under way since August.
The contempt proceedings were filed by the GTU on 26 August 2025, alleging non-compliance with the judgement and orders of His Honour Justice Sandil Kissoon dated 19 April 2024. The application sought committal warrants against the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC MP, Minister of Finance Ashni Singh, and other senior government officials, including Regional Executive Officers and Permanent Secretaries.
In response, on 12 September 2025, the Attorney General filed a Notice of Application to strike out the proceedings, citing several technical grounds. These included the failure to serve the contempt applications personally on the alleged contemnors, statutory time-bar issues under section 16 of the Contempt of Court Act, and non-compliance with provisions of the State Liability and Proceedings Act, which governs contempt actions against the State.
During the hearing, an oral request was made for Justice Kissoon to recuse himself, given that he had delivered the original judgement referenced in the proceedings. Justice Kissoon granted the request and adjourned the matter pending reassignment by the Chief Justice.
Shortly thereafter, the GTU served notice formally withdrawing and discontinuing the contempt proceedings.
The Attorney General appeared in court in person, supported by Darshan Ramdhani KC, Deputy Solicitor General Shoshanna V. Lall, Principal Legal Advisor Ronetta Prince, and State Counsels Omar Hoppie and Ron Austin.
The Attorney General’s Chambers confirmed that this development closes the matter, pending any further action by the GTU.
As fans clad in red and blue danced in the Sharjah aisles, the result was a foregone conclusion: Zishan Morata was the last man out, caught in the deep by Karan KC, and West Indies had been bundled out for 83.
Three days ago, Nepal had never played a T20I series against a Full Member nation. Now, they had sealed it 2-0, with one match to spare.
West Indies struggled to move beyond single-digits in the Powerplay. Only thanks to a boundary in the sixth over did they reach 16-2. By then, Dipendra Singh Airee had scalped the first wicket when he bowled Jewel Andrew (2), while Kushal Bhurtel had taken a stunning catch at cover to send back Keacy Carty (1).
Nepal’s vice grip over the scoring rate was the result of their slower balls and full deliveries in the blockhole, with their quicks often marrying the two to great effect.
An inexperienced West Indies unit kept mistiming their shots on a pitch where none of their batters, barring Jason Holder’s 15-ball 21, played with any degree of comfort. Eight-three all out represents the former T20 World Champions’ sixth-lowest total. The 90-run defeat is their joint fourth-biggest by runs.
Medium pacer Mohammad Aadil Alam – who ended with figures of 4 for 24 – was the next bowler to get on the scorecard, thanks to the biggest point of difference between the two sides: Nepal’s fielding.
Nineteen-year-old Gulsan Jha’s diving catch at sweeper cover in the eighth over bettered their previous effort, and sent Kyle Mayers back after a sluggish six off 16 balls.
The going never got better for West Indies, as they kept losing wickets in the middle overs and found gaps in the field plugged by a Nepal team who threw themselves at the ball. Alam sent back Ackeem Auguste (17) and Amir Jangoo (16) in back-to-back overs. By then, West Indies had slipped to 63-5 and the required rate had leaped to above 13.
Bhurtel added to his contributions in the field with a three-for that swept up the tail. Holder – the last nominal hope for West Indies – fell to Lalit Rajbanshi in the 17th over, when Jha took his second screamer of the day.
Soon after, Bhurtel came back to toss up a legbreak and fount it caught on the outfield once again. This was a day when West Indies kept finding fielders at the rope instead of clearing them. (ESPNcricinfo)
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Rising Stars were the female champions (PHOTO: News Room/Jeremy Jagroop)
