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Some 5,000 employment opportunities were created in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) between November 2024 and March 2025, propelled by the Ministry of Public Works’ massive infrastructural programme.

In a singular year (2024), some 612 road contracts were awarded across the region, with many of the projects executed by hundreds of local contractors.

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the disclosure during a community engagement at the Albion Sports Complex on Saturday. He was among four ministers, including President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who addressed residents.

According to the minister, each road project had a cause and effect, as each contractor hired at least five workers directly. Others were indirectly employed, including truckers, sand suppliers, concrete mixers, and hardware providers.

“While that is being done and infrastructure is being taken care of, the circulation of money in the community is what is making a difference in improving the lives of people,” the minister explained.

In the coming days, an additional 409 road contracts will be issued to local contractors, further injecting resources into the region’s economy. In his closing remarks, he urged citizens to consciously consider their political choices, noting that the current development progress should not be placed at risk. (Republished from DPI)

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The One Guyana Digital School will be launched in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) before May, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has revealed.

This innovative initiative, conceptualised by President Ali, seeks to integrate technology into the education system to enhance learning opportunities for students across the country.

“The Guyana Digital School will allow every single child to learn on a digital platform because every child must be able to function in a digital environment …. Every single child will be in a learning environment 24-7, and you will have before the end of May, the Digital School will be launched right here in Berbice,” the President stated.

President Dr Irfaan Ali addressed residents at Albion, Region Six (DPI photo)

He made the announcement while unveiling a transformative vision for Region Six at a public engagement at the  Albion Sports Complex on Saturday.

Region Six is one of three areas selected for the establishment of the One Guyana Digital School. The other locations are Region Two and Region Three.

The initiative aims to provide interactive, high-quality education that is accessible to students not only across Guyana but also throughout the Caribbean.

This digital school will complement physical schools, ensuring students in even the most remote areas, have equal access to learning materials.

President Ali noted that this initiative forms part of a comprehensive development plan for Region Six, which includes the establishment of a new nursing and medical school in the region.

Significant investments are also being made in digital learning solutions through the Ministry of Education to equip the younger generation for the digital economy the government is building.

As part of this broader effort, the government plans to launch a national digital payment platform that will allow Guyanese to make payments directly from their mobile devices.

Furthermore, self-service kiosks for services like driver’s license renewal will be created, reducing bureaucracy, human bias and enhancing efficiency.

These investments, the president previously stated, are designed to prepare the country for future crises, including potential pandemics like the COVID-19

President Ali is currently on a two-day outreach in Region Six, where he is engaging and listening to concerns shared by members of several communities. On Sunday, this outreach will continue.

Only last week, the head of state travelled to communities in Region Three, where he also outlined his government’s bold vision for the region. (Republished from DPI)

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Guyana Harpy Eagles have once again asserted their dominance in West Indies cricket, clinching the regional Championship title after their final-round encounter against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force ended in a draw at Queen’s Park Oval on Saturday.

It is the third on the trot for the Eagles and an eighth in ten seasons of the Professional Cricket League.

While the top-of-the-table clash didn’t produce a winner, the stalemate was enough for the defending champions to finish the season with an unassailable 126.6 points.

This comfortably placed them ahead of the Red Force, who provisionally finished second with 111 points.

Barbados Pride eventually finished second.

It marks another successful chapter for Guyanese cricket, with the Harpy Eagles winning four of their seven matches and displaying consistent, title-winning form throughout the campaign.

Resuming on 101-2 in their second innings, Trinidad and Tobago Red Force mounted a spirited fightback, led by a magnificent century from Jason Mohammed. He struck a masterful 125 off 186 balls, including 14 boundaries – his 17th first-class hundred and fourth of a prolific season.

Despite losing Cephas Cooper early for 28, Mohammed found a valuable partner in Bryan Charles (38), who added a crucial 69-run stand before being dismissed by Ashmead Nedd.

The Red Force rallied around Mohammed, and his 140-run partnership with captain Joshua Da Silva reignited hopes of a dramatic final-day twist.

Guyana Harpy Eagles captain, Tevin Imach

Da Silva played a lively innings, scoring 77 off just 79 balls, including seven fours and three sixes. However, his aggressive intent led to his downfall when he skied a shot off Veerasammy Permaul and was caught by Nial Smith.

Mohammed continued his impressive knock before the hosts eventually declared, setting Guyana a target of 147.

Guyana’s spin duo proved pivotal once again. Ashmead Nedd claimed an impressive 4-105, while veteran Veerasammy Permaul chipped in with 3-138.

With limited time remaining in the day, the Harpy Eagles opted for a cautious approach.

Raymond Perez (26 not out) and Matthew Nandu (7 not out) calmly guided their side to 33 without loss, securing the draw and, more importantly, the West Indies Championship title.

FULL SCORECARD: https://matchcentre.windiescricket.com/match/66c1bb30-4a4b-4bdc-8be6-b0202f8aa5ca/4

Below are the summarised scores of the other three matches:

At Warner Park, St. Kitts: Barbados Pride 315 all out from 73.2 overs (Matthew Forde 120, Kevin Wickham 74, Kyle Mayers 33; Justin Greaves 3-36, Rahkeem Cornwall 2-35, Oshane Thomas 2-86) & 223-7 from 76.5 overs (Kyle Mayers 45, Jonathan Drakes 42, Kraigg Brathwaite 40; Rahkeem Cornwall 3-32, Karima Gore 2-63) beat Leeward Islands Hurricanes 444-9 dec. from 133.4 overs (Justin Greaves 124*, Jahmar Hamilton 84, Jewel Andrew 66, Keacy Carty 55; Jomel Warrican 7-111, Matthew Forde 1-47) & 99 all out in 43.4 overs (Keacy Carty 37, Hayden Walsh Jr. 18*; Ramon Simmonds 6-27, Shaquille Cumberbatch 3-17) by three wickets

At Coolidge Cricket Ground: Windward Islands Volcanoes 106 all out from 25 overs (Noelle Leo 22, Kimani Melius 20; Nathan Edward 2-15, Kelvin Pitman 2-22, McKenny Clarke 2-34) and 181 all out from 46.1 overs (Alick Athanaze 41, Kimani Melius 40; Johanna Layne 6-30) lost to West Indies Academy 253 all out from 66 overs (Teddy Bishop 56, Carlon Bowen-Tuckett 45, Justin Jagessar 42; Kenneth Dember 6-45) and 35-0 from 3.3 overs (Ackeem Auguste 33*) by 10 wickets

At Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground: Combined Campuses and Colleges 327 all out from 86.3 overs (Shaqkere Parris 112, Johann Jeremiah 69, Larry Edward 44; Abhijai Mansingh 5-91) & 153-5 from 38.3 overs (Shaqkere Parris 85*, Romario Greaves 19*; Marquino Mindley 2-30, Peat Salmon 2-255) beat Jamaica Scorpions 133 all out from 36.2 overs (Kirk McKenzie 31; Jaden Edmund 5-59, Larry Edward 3-6) and 206-5 from 46 overs ( John Campbell 104, Javelle Glenn 86, Peat Salmon 35, Brad Barnes 30; Larry Edward 5-86, Chemar Holder 3-79) by five wickets

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Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has again rejected claims of political victimisation by businessman Azruddin Mohamed, saying the billionaire and his associates are trying to cast themselves as victims only because they are no longer able to act with impunity.

“You (the Mohameds) are not law enforcement,” Jagdeo said, as he referenced a recent case in which a drone operator claimed he was accosted by individuals linked to Mohamed’s operations while filming near a property on the East Bank Demerara.

Azruddin Mohamed, in a Facebook video responding to Jagdeo, said he did call the Police but did not deny that he and his employees went after the drone operator, accusing him of breaking the law.

“It’s their way of operating, bullying people, because they believe they have money,” Jagdeo stated.

Azrudin Mohamed also objected to Jagdeo calling his workers “thugs” but history has shown the dealings of the Mohameds.

Nazar Mohamed

Back in 2010, three security guards who worked for the family gave chilling details of being tortured when they were accused of stealing a quantity of items from Mohamed Enterprises on Lombard Street where they worked.

“Security supervisor, 63-year-old Bansgopaul Sookhraj of Lot 10 Camp Street along with Imtiaz Bacchus of Albouys Street, Albouystown and Ousman Boodhoo Sahadeo, age 59, of Middle Road said they were repeatedly struck with a baseball bat, had soapy water poured into their mouths and were gagged and bound with scotch tape before being threatened not to report the matter. The men alleged that they were brutalized by four or five persons, one after the other,” the Stabroek News had reported on November 24, 2010.

Back in 2010, three security guards who worked for the family gave chilling details of being tortured when they were accused of stealing a quantity of items from Mohamed Enterprises on Lombard Street where they worked.

Stabroek News quoted Azrudin,  Nazar Mohamed’s son, as saying the men were “drunkards” and were fired after it was discovered that fire extinguishers, a trolley, 15 gallon of diesel, gas bottles and other items were stolen.  The senior Mohamed, Nazar, had admitted the beating and torturing of three security guards did occur. He also apologized publicly for the incident.

Jagdeo stated that because the PPP government is not defending the illegality of the Mohameds they are claiming victimisation.

“It’s the inability to act with impunity that hurts them a lot,” Jagdeo declared.

The Mohameds have been sanctioned by the United States.

“We have no obligation to defend his illegality,” Jagdeo stated of Azrudin Mohamed.

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Days after fatal Police shootings in Linden, a team of investigators from the Regional Security System (RSS) have arrived in Guyana to assist local authorities with the investigation into the incidents.

They are investigating the killings of Ronaldo Peters and Keon Fogenay.

The RSS team visited Linden as part of the investigations (Photo: GPF/ April 12, 2025)

The team’s arrival is in keeping with an assurance made by President Dr Irfaan Ali.

Police Headquarters on Saturday said the RSS team visited Linden as part of the investigations. They were accompanied by a team of investigators from the Police Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).

A team from the Regional Security System (RSS) is in Guyana to investigate the Police shootings of Keon Fogenay and Ronaldo Peters (Photo: GPF/April 12, 2025)

The RSS team met and interacted with the victims families and the scenes of the shootings.

Peters, 21, was shot and killed by a Police Sergeant around 17:30hrs on April 7 in Linden.

Police, acting on information received went to Shabba bar in One Mile, Linden in search for Peters, who they said was wanted for rape.

Jagdeo says ‘no cover up’ in Linden shootings, promises actions will be taken after probe

The shooting was captured on CCTV footage which shows that Peters was standing by the roadside in the company of a group of men, who were sitting. A heavily-tinted minibus then approached and men in white t-shirt and black pants emerged. Peters is seen fleeing from the scene and the policemen from the minibus chased after him. Seconds later, a policeman is seen dragging Peters by the neck and taking him to the vehicle.

Police Headquarters claimed that Peters was wanted for a rape that occurred sometime between 1st December 2024 and 31st January 2025. Peter’s aunt whom he lived with, identified as Mary Benjamin, confirmed that the Police had contacted her seeking Peter’s whereabouts for questioning, but she didn’t turn him in to the Police and neither did he surrender to Police.

The RSS team met and interacted with the victims families and the scenes of the shootings (Photo: GPF/April 12, 2024)

The ranks went to the location armed with service weapons. Police headquarters claimed the ranks “were fully dressed in uniform,” but the CCTV footage shows they were not.

Meanwhile, Fogenay, was killed when protests erupted in the town on Tuesday, April 8.

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President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Bissoondyal Singh, met with the national Under-15 team during their encampment this week, offering words of encouragement as the young cricketers prepare to represent Guyana at the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Under-15 Tournament.

The team will depart Guyana on Sunday (April 13), with the tournament bowling off on April 15.

GCB President Bissoondyal Singh (seated left) with members of the national Under-15 team

Singh urged the players to uphold discipline, demonstrate sportsmanship, and carry the national pride as they compete against the region’s best.

“As part of his visit, Singh also made a donation of cricket gear to several members of the team, further demonstrating the GCB’s commitment to supporting youth development and ensuring the players are properly equipped for the regional challenge,” the Guyana Cricket Board said in a press release.

The squad features Richard Ramdeholl as captain and Brandon Henry as vice-captain.

The full team includes: Justin Dowlin, Lomar Seecharran, Luke Amsterdam, Shahid Ramzan, Arif Bacchus, Richard Ramdeholl, Nathaniel Ramsammy, Jathniel Nurse, Usain Fredericks, Brandon Henry, Reyaz Latif, Patrice Fraser, Rafeal McKenzie and Prosper Jacobus.

The reserves are: Khush Seegobin, Joshua Thomas, Bomesh Lall, Nathan Bishop, Tameshwar Deonandan abd Tyrese McPherson. Terry Newton will serve as the team’s manager, while Yeuraj Khemraj takes on duties as coach.

The CWI Rising Stars tournament plays a critical role in the development of the region’s young cricketing talent and offers a vital platform for players to showcase their skills.

Team Guyana will be looking to make a strong impact on the regional stage.

Fixtures

Five rounds of 50-over matches will be played from April 15 to 23 at four venues in Antigua, with all games starting 09:30h.

Guyana’s first match is against Trinidad and Tobago on April 15 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, followed by a round two clash against Jamaica at the Antigua Recreation Ground on April 17.

On April 19, Guyana will face Windward Islands at the Antigua Recreation Ground, while on April 21, the Guyanese will be up against Leeward Islands at the same venue.

In the final round, on April 23, Guyana will play against Barbados at the Coolidge Cricket Ground.

See below full tournament fixtures (as posted on Windies Cricket):

Round One: April 15

• Guyana vs Trinidad and Tobago at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
• Leeward Islands vs Windward Islands at Coolidge Cricket Ground
• Barbados vs Jamaica at Liberta Sports Club

Round Two: April 17

• Guyana vs Jamaica at Antigua Recreation Ground
• Barbados vs Leeward Islands at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
• Trinidad and Tobago vs Windward Islands at Liberta Sports Club

Round Three: April 19

• Guyana vs Windward Islands at Antigua Recreation Ground
• Jamaica vs Leeward Islands at Liberta Sports Club
• Barbados vs Trinidad and Tobago at Coolidge Cricket Ground

Round Four: April 21

• Guyana vs Leeward Islands at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
• Barbados vs Windward Islands at Antigua Recreation Ground
• Jamaica vs Trinidad and Tobago at Coolidge Cricket Ground

Round Five: April 23

• Guyana vs Barbados at Coolidge Cricket Ground
• Jamaica vs Windward Islands at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
• Leeward Islands vs Trinidad and Tobago at Antigua Recreation Ground

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Statement by CPL Opco Inc.

CPL Opco Inc., the owners of the Guyana Amazon Warriors who take part in the Caribbean Premier League T20 cricket competition notes with concern the unauthorised use of the name and related brand identity of the Guyana Amazon Warriors team in various social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram and the creation of Groups which gives the impression of a relationship between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the administrators of these Groups.

CPL Opco Inc. takes it intellectual property rights seriously and is committed to the protection of its team’s name, logo and associated marks.

This unauthorised use of the team’s name and identity is not only misleading to the wide fan base, but can also undermine the team’s efforts to build and maintain its brand image.

CPL Opco Inc. is taking the necessary legal actions to protect its rights and would like to advise the fan base and the general public that these unauthorised Groups are in no way associated with the company or the Guyana Amazon Warriors team.

Persons who are currently engaged in or promoting the unauthorised acts described above are asked to immediately cease such actions.

CPL Opco Inc. and the Guyana Amazon Warriors team wish to assure the fan base that they are committed to protecting the team’s brand and maintaining its integrity and to sharing relevant information through authorised channels.

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Statement by Cricket West Indies

Guyana Harpy Eagles players Veerasammy Permaul, Kevlon Anderson, and Ronaldo Alimohamed have been found guilty of breaching the Cricket West Indies Code of Conduct in the seventh and final round of the West Indies Championship match against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force at Queen’s Park Oval.

Permaul was fined 75 per cent of his match fee for a Level 2 breach of the Cricket West Indies Code of Conduct on day one of the contest.

The spinner breached Article 2.1–2.5; Paragraph 3.8 of the CWI Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3. of the Laws of Cricket.”

The charge was laid by on-field umpires Christopher Taylor and Kashif Sandy after the end of the first day.

Permaul admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Michael Ragoonath, and as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

Additionally, Kevlon Anderson was fined 90 per cent of his match fee for a similar offence on the third day, during the second innings of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force.

Anderson accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee, and as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

In each instance the ball was changed, with the batting team given the option to choose.

Meanwhile, Alimohamed was fined 65 per cent of his match fee for also a Level 2 breach of the Cricket West Indies Code of Conduct.

The medium pacer breached Article 2.1–2.5; Paragraph 3.6 of the Code of Conduct – “Throw the ball (or any other item of cricket equipment such as a water bottle) at or near player or official in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner.”

Alimohamed initially denied the charge, which carried a fine of 60 per cent, but following a hearing with match referee Ragoonath at the end of the opening day, was found guilty and subsequently received a 65 per cent fine of his match fee.

All Level 2 breaches carry a minimum penalty of a fine of between 50–100 per cent of the applicable match fee and/or a ban of one match and/or two one-day matches.

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Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a superb 141 as Sunrisers Hyderabad completed the second-highest chase in Indian Premier League history, making 247-2 to beat Punjab Kings by eight wickets.

In a 55-ball innings, Abhishek hit 14 fours and 10 sixes to make the third-highest individual score in the history of the competition.

The 24-year-old was finally caught at deep mid-wicket off Arshdeep Singh’s 17th over, having put the league’s bottom side in sight of a famous victory.

Kings would have been confident of victory having scored a daunting 245-6, with captain Shreyas Iyer striking 82 from 36 balls.

Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya got their side off to a strong start with an opening partnership of 66, before Iyer added 71 with Nehal Wadhera.

Iyer was the last of four wickets to fall to Harshal Patel (4-42), while Marcus Stoinis muscled an unbeaten 34 from 11 to close the innings.

But Abhishek and Travis Head got Sunrisers off to a flying start in their reply, passing 100 in the eighth over.

Head was finally caught at long-on by Glenn Maxwell off Yuzvendra Chahal for a 37-ball 66, by which time Sunrisers were 171-1 in the 13th over.

Abhishek reached a 40-ball hundred from the final ball of the same over, raising a piece of paper saying “This is for the Orange Army” in acknowledgement of his side’s supporters.

When Abhishek was finally dismissed, his side were 222-2, and Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan guided them home with nine balls to spare.

Sunrisers rise two places from the bottom of the table to sit eighth with two wins and four defeats, while Kings remain in sixth. (BBC)

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Lucknow Super Giants beat Indian Premier League leaders Gujarat Titans by six wickets with a 34-ball 61 from tournament leading run-scorer Nicholas Pooran.

Chasing a challenging 181, the West Indies batter struck one four and seven sixes to drive his side towards victory.

By the time he was dismissed, caught by Shahrukh Khan off Rashid Khan, Lucknow were 155-3 and Ayush Badoni finished the match in style with a consecutive four and six in the final over.

Having been put into bat, Sai Sudharsan (56 from 37) and Shubman Gill (60 from 38) got the Titans off to a flying start, striking a 120-run opening partnership.

The pair fell in consecutive overs, Gill caught superbly by Aiden Markram at long-on in the 13th and Sudharasan mishitting Ravi Bishnoi’s delivery to Pooran at cover six balls later.

From that point the visitors’ innings slowed, with Washington Sundar bowled for two to become Bishnoi’s second dismissal of the over, and Jos Buttler caught by a diving Shardul Thakur for 16.

Thakur then removed Sherfane Rutherford and Rahul Tewatia with consecutive deliveries in the final over as the Titans finished on 180-6.

Lucknow lost Rishabh Pant, caught by Sundar off the bowling of Prasidh Krishna, just after the powerplay, but Pooran arrived to put on a 58-run partnership with Aiden Markram.

Markram (58 from 31) became Krishna’s second victim, finding Shubman Gill at long-off, but Pooran powered on until he was finally dismissed in the 16th over.

Titans enjoyed a parsimonious spell after his departure, taking the match to the final over, but Badoni steeled himself to close out the match with successive boundaries.

The result sees the Titans slip from the top of table, with their net run-rate falling below that of Delhi Capitals, while Lucknow move up three places to third, level on points with the two sides above them. (BBC)

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