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Exciting girls’ football action took over Region 10 over the weekend as the Blue Water Shipping Girls’ Under-15 tournament headed to the mining town.
Among the standouts over the weekend were President’s College and New Central High, which have both found places in the final eight of the national schools’ tournament, coordinated by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF).
For New Central High, the team’s journey has been driven by consistent performances, with Amanda Saunders finding the back of the net at every stage of the competition. At the other end of the field, goalkeeper Latifa Ramsey has been a standout performer, producing a series of crucial saves during the Region 10 competition on Saturday, June 27, as Mackenzie High relentlessly pressed the team.

Saunders converted a penalty opportunity in a crucial 1-1 draw against Mackenzie High School. Mackenzie’s Ashti Balgobin had netted earlier in that contest. Meanwhile, Atavia Drakes found the back of the net for New Central in their 1-0 victory over Dora Secondary.
On the other hand, President College, no stranger to the competition, cruised past their competitors, picking up three wins from as many matches, for a perfect record at the weekend.
A solitary strike from Semel Blake saw PC edging Mackenzie High 1-0 while goals off the boots of Selena Williams, Nalini LaRose, and Dilma Edwards led the team to a comfortable 3-0 drubbing of New Central High.

Other results in last weekend’s competition saw Mackenzie High and Dora Secondary playing to a nil-all stalemate.
As such, with the competition’s Round of 16 now competed, both President’s College and New Central High have officially advanced to the final eight.
Meanwhile, in Region Nine, inclement weather has forced the postponement of the Region’s championship determination. According to the Federation, the final qualifier will not be determined tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Wauna Primary, Waramuri Secondary, Mahdia Secondary, President’s College, The New Central High, Barricade Secondary, and Marian Academy are the teams already advanced to the final eight and they will not be awaiting the Region Nine champion to complete the roster.

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Over the last year, the Eugene F. Correia International Airport transported 267,503 domestic passengers, the strongest annual performance in its history, representing a 14.6 per cent increase over the previous year. The airport also handled 73,119 international passengers, a 10.7 per cent decline compared to the previous year. The passenger figures were disclosed during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ogle Airport Inc (OAI), held on Friday, where shareholders also elected a new Board of Directors. The newly elected board comprises Michael O. Correia Jnr., Anthony Mekdeci, Nicole Correia, Ronald Reece, Marcel Gaskin, Timothy Jonas and Captain Gerald Gouveia. Chairman Michael O. Correia Jnr said the airport’s performance reflected the continued expansion of domestic aviation and underscored the need for continued investment to support Guyana’s economic growth. “The year demonstrated two important realities. First, domestic aviation demand in Guyana is expanding rapidly and sustainably. Second, the airport must continue investing aggressively to keep pace with the country’s broader economic transformation,” he said. Correia noted that domestic operations delivered record performances in 2025, with passenger movements, aircraft activity and cargo volumes all exceeding pre-pandemic levels. He added that domestic aircraft landings recorded the largest single-year increase in the airport’s history, highlighting the airport’s growing role in supporting commerce, tourism, healthcare access, hinterland connectivity and national development. He also pointed to the growing contribution of non-aeronautical revenue to the airport’s long-term sustainability, citing increases in land development revenue, commercial leases, concession activity and other fixed-income streams. According to Correia, the airport’s commercial corridor strategy has become a key component of its development, noting that modern airports cannot depend solely on aviation-related revenue to finance infrastructure expansion and maintain international operational standards. Looking ahead, the company plans to undertake 11 new capital projects valued at approximately $204 million, a release from OAI on Monday stated. The projects will focus on strengthening perimeter security, expanding apron space for corporate jets and further developing the airport’s commercial corridor infrastructure.
Ogle Airport Inc said it remains committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance while continuing to strengthen the Eugene F. Correia International Airport’s role as a key gateway for domestic and regional air travel in Guyana. Established in December 2001 under a long-term lease agreement between the Government of Guyana and a consortium of local aviation operators, the Eugene F. Correia International Airport has evolved from a small airstrip used primarily for sugarcane crop dusting into a commercial domestic and international airport.

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Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr is making a strong appeal to start developing cricket at the community level once again, lamenting that the sport is slowly losing its fire at that level.
The Minister made those remarks at the recent launch of the Lotto/Let’s Bet T10 Tapeball Blast, where cricket at the community level was a major topic.
The Sport Minister divulged, “When we sat down and discussed how we’re going to organise the tournament, the format, the community-based aspect was critical. The success of the West Indies in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, their success – there was an inextricable link to the fact that they used to play their games in the community. They played all the regional tournaments at the community level.”
Referencing venues such as Enmore, Albion, Hampton Court, Lusignan, Port Mourant, Skeldon and Blairmont, the Minister lamented that major tournaments are no longer contested at such venues.

“All of these places were known homes, at the community level, where people from all walks of life, excited about the game,” Ramson Jr explained, “The passion that we have for the sport, that they would come with their families, with their kids and watched the sport.”
“What did that do? Let me tell you what it did, it unlocked an ignition of talent. It put the key into the ignition, that is the process upon which talent commences, because when they see the players and they admire them, and they’re imagining themselves becoming those great players, it starts there, at the very basic, youth level.”
“We’ve lost that,” Ramson Jr rued.
The Minister went on to detail how international regulations have contributed to the current state.
He disclosed, “The international regulations that have come for us hosting regional tournaments have hurt us in the West Indies, it has hurt us. Our willingness to say that we want to match, meet and surpass ICC [International Cricket Council] standards to host regional tournaments, as though we can proceed with blinders on, has hurt the love for the sport at the community level.”
“And that is why I’m insisting that this tournament and all of the tournaments that we play, including the youth regional tournaments, that it must remain a community-level sport that is played,” Ramson Jr remarked, offering a solution to the issue.
This led the Sport Minister to discuss his Ministry’s efforts to ensure community grounds are up to standard and ready for use.
“We’re investing in community grounds across this country. Yes, we’re hurt because there’s a lot of rain in the last five months that makes it impossible to have games at those community grounds, but there’re 450 community grounds across this country that we’re investing in, leaving aside the hinterland (around 700 including hinterland grounds). What brings those community grounds to life is the activity, the tournaments,” Ramson Jr added.

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A family of four is counting their losses after a devastating early morning fire tore through their wooden home at Lot 36 Hadfield Street, Lodge, Georgetown, forcing a dramatic escape that saw an 11-year-old boy thrown through a window to safety.
The blaze, which is suspected to have been electrical in origin, began at about 03:30h on Monday, quickly engulfing the upper floor of the 75-year-old wooden family home owned by the mother of Angelo Luke, who currently resides in the United States (US). Speaking with Guyana Times on Monday, Luke recounted being awakened by his girlfriend, who first noticed flames coming from the upper section of the house. His sister, Madonna Luke, was occupying the upper flat of the building with her 11-year-old son, Kevon De Freitas. According to Luke, she attempted to wake the child as thick smoke and flames spread through the house, but he remained fast asleep. “I was awoken by my girlfriend this morning [Monday] about 3:30h. She told me it looked like there was a fire coming from upstairs because I lived downstairs. When I rushed out, the only thing that was in my head was my sister and my nephew, who I knew were upstairs alone. I started banging on the wall and shouting for my sister, Madonna,” Luke recalled.

He explained that by the time he reached the front of the building, flames had already engulfed much of the upper section. As he made his way around the house, his sister informed him that she had been unable to wake her son. With the fire rapidly closing in, Madonna made the split-second decision to throw the child through a window to safety. “The only alternative she had was to throw him through the window while he was asleep. When I got around the house, I saw him there and I felt relieved. But then I started worrying about my sister. I looked to my left and saw her hanging from the window before she fell to the ground. Thankfully, we all managed to get out safely and could only stand and watch the house burn,” Luke said. Luke credited his girlfriend, Leah Cadogan, with saving the family’s lives by alerting him to the fire before it was too late. He also praised public-spirited citizens and neighbours who were the first to respond after the blaze erupted. According to him, attempts were initially made to contact the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) by telephone, but after receiving no response, someone went directly to the nearby Central Fire Station to alert firefighters. He estimated that emergency responders arrived approximately 10 to 12 minutes later. Luke noted that the 75-year-old wooden house had been in his family for generations, explaining that his mother was born and raised there. He said the age and wooden construction of the building allowed the flames to spread rapidly throughout the structure. Following the fire, firefighters informed the family that preliminary investigations suggested the blaze was electrical in origin. The fire destroyed the family’s furniture and other household belongings, leaving all four occupants homeless. “Currently I have nowhere to stay. I’m just here processing the next move and trying to figure out where to go from here, but things will be better,” Luke said with optimism despite the devastating loss.

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The Guyana Open, Guyana’s premier golfing championship, is set to make an emphatic return to the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC), on October 31 and November 1, 2026, a recent communication has informed.
The highly-anticipated tournament is expected to attract the country’s top golfers, along with regional and international competitor

s, for two days of exciting championship golf.
Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s tournament promises an even greater display of skill, sportsmanship, and camaraderie as players compete across several divisions for coveted championship honours. The Guyana Open has established itself as one of the Caribbean’s premier golf tournaments, providing a platform for local golfers to compete against high-calibre international talent while promoting the continued growth of the sport in Guyana.
Preparations are already underway at the LGC, where the grounds team is working diligently to ensure the course is presented in championship condition. Players can expect a true test of accuracy, strategy, and consistency on one of the Region’s finest golf courses.
The event will officially commence with the traditional Cocktail Reception on the evening of October 31, bringing together sponsors, players, club members, officials, and invited guests before competitive play begins.
LGC Public Relations Officer, Dr Joaan Deo, expressed enthusiasm ahead of the tournament.
“The Guyana Open continues to be the flagship event on our golfing calendar, and we are delighted to once again welcome golfers from Guyana and overseas to the Lusignan Golf Club. Every year this tournament continues to grow in stature, and we remain committed to providing a first-class experience both on and off the course.”
Dr Deo added that the club’s members, volunteers, and organising committee have already begun preparations to ensure another successful staging of the tournament.
“Our team is working tirelessly to prepare the course and ensure every aspect of the event reflects the high standards that players have come to expect. We are grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, members, and supporters whose continued commitment makes this tournament possible. Their partnership continues to play a significant role in the development of golf in Guyana.”
Beyond the competition, the Guyana Open continues to promote sports tourism, strengthen regional and international sporting relationships, and inspire the next generation of golfers by showcasing the values of integrity, discipline, and excellence.
Lusignan Golf Club invites golf enthusiasts, sponsors, supporters, and the wider public to be part of another memorable edition of the Guyana Open as Guyana’s best golfers compete alongside international visitors for one of the country’s most prestigious golfing titles.

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The Agriculture Ministry on Monday announced that $3 billion allocated for cash subsidies for rice farmers will be distributed from next week. This initiative is in keeping with a commitment made by President Dr Irfaan Ali in April following consultations with farmers across the country. From those consultations, it was agreed that rice farmers cultivating 50 acres or less will receive $15,000 per acre, while those cultivating more than 50 acres will receive $10,000 per acre. The Agriculture Ministry, through the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), has since completed the registration process for eligible farmers and, following the conclusion of the harvest, undertook the necessary verification of claims to ensure transparency and accountability. In the statement on Monday, the Ministry noted that the verification process has now been completed, paving the way for the commencement of payments next week. “Approximately $3 billion has been allocated by the PPP/C (People’s Progressive Party/Civic) Government for this initiative, reflecting the Government’s unwavering commitment to supporting rice farmers, safeguarding livelihoods and strengthening Guyana’s rice industry. The Government remains committed to working closely with our farmers to ensure that the rice sector continues to grow, remains competitive and contributes to national food security, economic growth and rural development,” the Ministry noted in the statement. While Monday’s statement did not disclose how many farmers stand to benefit, the Government previously disclosed that last week that some 2,271 farmers from Regions Five and Six have been verified. The decision to distribute this cash subsidy to farmers was made in light of challenges impacting the industry. A major issue is declining international rice prices, driven by oversupply and high global production. This directly reduces what farmers earn locally, even when production is strong. Farmers are also faced with rising production costs, including fuel and fertiliser, which has already doubled in price from $6000 to some $12,000. This is exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In addition to this subsidy, the Government is working with rice farmers on reducing the cost of production, improving productivity and supporting diversification by maximising opportunities to earn from their lands.
For instance, President Ali had explained to the rice farmers that “if you have ten acres of land, how can we convert one acre in those ten acres into a high-value crop or some high-value initiative that allows you to earn more, allows you a diversification of income with rice and some other crop or some other additional income”. In fact, the Head of State noted that the Government is even prepared to co-invest with rice farmers to support this initiative. “We are not only doing the research; we are preparing ourselves to work with you in a co-investment way so that, for example, we can support the infrastructure build-out and the capital costs to allow you to have this additional ability to earn from your land and to supplement the income from rice farming and also to withstand some of the shocks that you undergo in the rice industry,” he had explained during the consultation in April.
Moreover, to address the issue of oversupply, the Government has announced its intention to construct a massive drying floor and storage facility along the Essequibo Coast over the next five years. In fact, some $1 billion has been budgeted this year for the construction of these climate-controlled silos, which would have the capacity to store some three million bags of paddy. The rice sector continues to receive massive investments and support from the Government. Over the years, more than $3.1 billion in fertiliser support has been provided, over $96 million in seed paddy distributed and additional resources deployed to combat paddy-bug infestations. When prices fell during the first crop of 2025, the Government intervened decisively with a $300 per bag subsidy, ensuring farmers received no less than $4000 per bag. This amounted to approximately $1.9 billion in direct support. President Ali had also secured a crop insurance product for Guyana, and according to the Ministry of Agriculture, this mechanism is in place and functioning, with 4433 rice farmers registered to date. The crop insurance programme, which was launched in July 2025, is a result of a unique partnership between the Government of Guyana, UPL Costa Rica, and Philip Morris International (PMI).
Guyana has also extended its policy allowing importers to use pre-pandemic freight costs to calculate customs duties, VAT and excise taxes, rather than higher actual rates. This relief, designed to lower consumer costs, is valid until December 31, 2026. The Government also maintains zero excise tax on fuel. These measures also bring relief to the industry sector.

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The 19th KFC National School Basketball Festival tipped off on Sunday at the National Gymnasium, with Hururu Secondary of Aroaima producing strong wins in both the girls’ and Under-16 divisions on the opening day.
The tournament will continue throughout the week with matches in the various categories at the National Gymnasium, while the finals are expected to be staged at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), pending the completion of ongoing works at the venue.
In the girls’ division, President’s College opened their campaign with a 10-4 win over JC Chandisingh Secondary. Sarah Williams led President’s College with five points, three rebounds, and four steals while Gedia Hastings added three points and Paulene Flatts pulled down six rebounds.

For JC Chandisingh, Mayan Wahab had two points and three rebounds while Jada Minty finished with two points, two rebounds, and two steals.
Hururu Secondary also made a strong statement in the girls’ category, defeating Queen’s College 33-4. Kelcia Phillips and Nashanna Vaderburg scored eight points each for Hururu while Jenniah Archer added seven points and five rebounds. Ricielle Fowler scored all four points for Queen’s College and also collected five rebounds.
In the Under-16 division, Skeldon Line Path Secondary recorded a 36-17 win over School of the Nations. Daniel Duke led the winners with 13 points and five rebounds while Chris Promes added six points and 12 rebounds. Aron Joseph also contributed six points and five rebounds. Hong Yong scored nine points for School of the Nations.
Queen’s College also got off to a winning start in the Under-16 category, beating JC Chandisingh 42-20. Liam Bart led Queen’s College with 18 points while Antoine Liverpool added 10 points and four steals. Demitri Singh finished with seven points and five rebounds. Denardo Henry was the main contributor for JC Chandisingh with eight points and three rebounds.
Berbice High secured a comfortable 39-11 win over The Bishops’ High. Avion Kesney scored 13 points for Berbice High while Justin Benjamin added nine points and six steals. Cordes Mikal scored six points for Bishops’.
Hururu continued their impressive opening day with a 30-5 win over Mackenzie High in the Under-16 division. Timothy Williams led the way with 12 points and four rebounds while Peter Roger added eight points.
St Stanislaus College also started positively, defeating Plaisance Secondary 32-11. Quasie Newton had eight points, three rebounds, and three steals for Saints while Marcus Fernandes added six points, five rebounds, and four steals. Nathaniel Archer also scored six points. Prince Mars led Plaisance with six points and eight rebounds.
Marian Academy defeated President’s College 38-19, with Nyle George recording eight points, four rebounds, and five steals. Nehemiah Francois and Joshua John also scored eight points each for Marian Academy. Lorenzo Thornhill led President’s College with seven points.
In another Under-16 fixture, St Rose’s High defeated Tutorial High 24-9. Nathan Williams led St Rose’s with eight points and five rebounds while Tuyen Paul added six points and four steals. Keion Lynch scored all nine points for Tutorial.
The Festival is sponsored by KFC; Edward B Beharry Ltd; G-Boats Inc; the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport; and the Ministry of Education.

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…“we matter and they listen” – parents welcome rollout

The nationwide distribution of the Government’s $85,000 ‘Because We Care’ cash grant package officially commenced on Monday, with thousands of parents across Guyana collecting financial assistance aimed at helping them prepare their children for the upcoming school term. The ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, a Government initiative that provides financial support to schoolchildren across Guyana, has been increased to $60,000, while a new $20,000 transportation support grant has also been introduced. These budgetary measures were announced by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh during the presentation of the 2026 National Budget. Dr Singh said the $60,000 ‘Because We Care’ cash grant will benefit approximately 206,000 children attending public and private schools, delivering more than $12 billion to households across the country. Combined with the new $20,000 transportation grant and the existing $5,000 uniform allowance, each eligible schoolchild will receive $85,000 this year. Education Minister Sonia Parag on Monday expressed satisfaction with the rollout of the nationwide distribution, noting that the process had been progressing smoothly across the country. “Today [Monday] we officially began the distribution of the Government of Guyana’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant throughout the country. I myself am in Region Five and, for each distribution that I have seen, almost the entire list has been completed for most of the classrooms, which means that parents came very early, even before 9:00h. We were able to see parents coming in with their children to collect the cash grant.”

She said the initiative will assist parents while helping students begin the new school term in a stronger position. From an administrative perspective, she said preparations have been progressing smoothly, with teachers across the country working diligently to facilitate the distribution process. “I was happy to see so many parents turning out at various schools this morning. I know in Georgetown, on the East Coast, East Bank, Region Six, Region Two, Region 10 and the hinterland the distribution is happening right now.

As a matter of fact, Region Eight began as early as yesterday. Across the entire country we’re seeing the distribution taking place. Our officers from the Ministry of Education, the Regional Education Officers and teachers worked very hard to put this entire process together, and it has been going well so far, so I’m really happy about that.” The Education Minister added that she had been visiting schools across the region to monitor the process and thanked Ministry staff, teachers and other officials who worked for months to ensure the distribution was carried out efficiently. Zoning in specifically on Cummings Lodge Secondary School, Parag said the collection rate was encouraging. “When I got here, I was looking at the different stations and checking the list. We already had 536 signatures collected out of 658 students, meaning 536 grants had already been uplifted within the first four hours.”

“…we matter and that they listen”
Meanwhile, parents Tatianna Moore and Collette Francis, both of whom have more than one child, said the cash grant will provide significant relief for families preparing for the new school term. “I find that it benefits a lot and it will help a lot of parents out there so they will have a more comfortable school term. I feel like we matter and that they listen,” Moore stated. “I am very thankful to everyone in the Government who is working every day to make this happen because it will be a great help to me and my children. I can put it towards whatever they need for school, and I am very thankful,” Francis stated. Meanwhile, parents in Essequibo also spoke positively about the initiative, highlighting how beneficial the cash grant would be to their families. One single mother said that, with her son entering his final year of secondary school before sitting his examinations, the grant comes at the perfect time. “I am so happy I got these funds because this will help him in his last two terms. As a single mother, this will be very beneficial,” a single parent stated. As parents and guardians flocked the hallways of several schools, some fathers also collected the grants for their children and shared their appreciation for the Government’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant initiative. Reon Feria said the increase in the cash grant was a welcome move by the Government and expressed appreciation for the initiative. “The cash grant process was very smooth today [Monday]. I came here and collected my son’s report card as well. Thanks to the Government, and cheers to the increase. It is very nice and it will help my child very much. I will be able to take better care of him.” The ‘‘Because We Care’’ cash grant programme was first introduced in 2014 by the then People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration as a $10,000 grant aimed at helping parents meet back-to-school expenses. The initiative was discontinued by the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Coalition following the change in Government in 2015, before being reinstated after the PPP/C returned to office in 2020. Since its reintroduction, the programme has been significantly expanded. Last year, eligible parents received $55,000 per child, comprising a $50,000 ‘‘Because We Care’’ grant and a $5,000 uniform grant. This year’s package represents the largest investment in the programme since its inception, with the introduction of a $20,000 transportation grant increasing the total benefit to $85,000 per child.
The Government has said approximately 206,000 children enrolled in public and private schools across Guyana are expected to benefit from this year’s programme, representing billions of dollars in direct support to households.
The initiative is part of the Government’s efforts to improve access to education by helping families offset expenses associated with uniforms, transportation, books, stationery and other school-related needs ahead of the new school term.

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No…your Eyewitness ain’t talking about pizza crust – as to whether you like it thick or thin – on which his favourite toppings are to be spread!! Incidentally, have you noticed that even though pizza’s supposed to be Italian, every country plops on toppings that tickles THEIR local tastebuds?? Yes, dear reader, Koreans serve pizza with kimchi on top and Indians with curry!! But the crust stays the same – thick or thin!!
Now you may be wondering how pizza – pronounced “peet-za” thank you!! – got into your Eyewitness this morning!! Well, it’s as good a place to start as we try to digest the news that southern Trinidad was raised TWENTY FEET higher in the wake (wave?) of the earthquakes that brought down all those buildings across the waters in Venezuela. As he tried to make sense, it’s a good thing he liked Geography back during his High School days – as opposed to Algebra and its quadratic equations, thank you!! – and that it included a bit of geology involving earthquakes!!
It seems that while we talk about walking on “solid earth”, the latter is actually made up of a crust – yes, that’s the name – that’s floating on an interior core of molten lava after it cooled eons and eons ago!! Which is about how long his pizza crusts takes to cool before he can plunge his slice into his (watering) mouth!! Anyhow in the beginning, the crust was one huge supercontinent called Pangea – surrounded by water. But it then broke up and started to float apart assisted by the spinning of the earth. Africa floated westward away from South America and India floated westward away from Africa and crashed into Asia!! Right now the entire East Africa is splitting apart along the aptly named, “Rift Valley”!!
And the parts of the crust that move – dubbed tectonic plates – have continued to do so!! So the Venezuelan earthquakes are due to a South American plate moving northwards- which then bumped into the Caribbean plate on which T&T rises!! And which was then bumped up TWENTY FEET!! Over time, it’s gonna continue rising and who knows, might become mountains!! After all after India collided into Asia, the section that hit rose to form the HIMALAYAS!! With Mt Everest 29,031feet eight inches – and growing one-eight of an inch annually!!
Lucky for us in Guyana, we’re on a section of the crust – Amazonia – that’s pretty stable and at worse we might get some slight tremors from nearby earthquakes – like the latest Venezuelan’s. We’re thus doubly lucky in that by also not being in the hurricane belt, we’re spared both disasters. The Caribbean snickers at our squalls!!
But then, unlike them, we suffered through twenty-eight years under Burnham and the PNC!!

…to protect
Your Eyewitness notes some voices raising concerns over that Canadian company – having taking over ownership from a Singaporean one that had done the same with the original (different!) Canadian one- starting production. Now there’s nothing we can do about the mining now – since they have a valid license – unless we ban all uranium mining in toto!! Which mightn’t send the right signal to investors who we’re wooing right now!!
What we CAN do, however, is insist the company complies with all the rules and regulations that were built into the contract to protect the workers from the well-known unique dangers of uranium mining – due to the radioactive nature of the element!! When the ore is in proximity to workers at any stages of extraction they must wear proper protective clothing. There’s also the radioactive radon gas that’s emitted from uranium breaking down.
The bigest challenge will be to sequester the area mined and tailings dropped in perpetuity – since even trace amounts of uranium are carcinogenic!!

…from runnings
The AG’s warning that traffic cops must not haul errant – but ticketed – drivers to the police station removes the biggest weapon that is brandished from the latter’s arsenal to extract booty for fried rice and other top-ups!!

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