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  • Mayor Wagner Calls on Residents to Help Rewrite Liquor Rules

    Mayor Wagner Calls on Residents to Help Rewrite Liquor Rules

    A nationwide push to update outdated liquor licensing regulations is stopping in Belize City next week, with local leaders urging every resident, business owner and events organizer to bring their concerns and ideas to the table.

    The reform initiative, led by the Ministry of Local Government, targets longstanding community complaints that have gone unaddressed for years, including persistent late-night noise from nearby drinking establishments, unregulated open-air bar operations, unclear operating hour frameworks, and perceived inconsistencies in how license applications are reviewed and approved.

    Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner confirmed that the public consultation session will be held next Tuesday at the House of Culture, starting at 6:00 p.m. He emphasized that the entire reform process is rooted in the principle of community-led governance, designed to give ordinary people a direct stake in crafting rules that directly impact their daily lives.

    “Liquor license reform is a local government-driven initiative being rolled out across the entire country, and Belize City is a key stop on this national tour,” Wagner explained in a public address. “This session is an open invitation for residents to show up, engage in the conversation, and act as active stakeholders in shaping this critical reform.”

    The consultation forms part of a broader national outreach effort that will visit communities across Belize to collect diverse input before the revised regulations are finalized. This original news item is a transcribed excerpt from an evening television news broadcast, with Kriol language statements standardized into conventional spelling for accessibility.

  • Health officials mull colorectal cancer screening rollout – PM

    Health officials mull colorectal cancer screening rollout – PM

    During a public policy forum held Monday night at St Philip’s Princess Margaret Secondary School, Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the island nation’s Ministry of Health is currently conducting feasibility assessments for a national colorectal cancer screening program, a long-missing public health initiative that local medical leaders have repeatedly called for. The discussion was sparked by Dr. Marek Stobinski, a recently relocated gastroenterologist who practices at Bayview Hospital and a local private clinic, who used the forum platform to push for urgent investment in early detection infrastructure for colorectal cancer.

    After moving to Barbados, Dr. Stobinski told attendees he conducted a search to identify existing preventive public health programs where he could contribute his expertise, only to find no national colorectal screening framework currently exists. “I started looking for prophylactic programmes, and I cannot find any in Barbados, so I’ll be the biggest advocate for a colorectal cancer screening programme in Barbados,” he stated.

    The gastroenterologist emphasized that colorectal cancer is no longer an illness confined to older populations, sharing a recent case of an otherwise healthy 40-year-old patient he diagnosed with the disease to illustrate the gap in preventive care. “I had my concerns that we need to do something before the cancer spread, and it will be too late for treatment,” he added.

    Public health data confirms that early detection drastically improves outcomes for colorectal cancer patients: precancerous growths called polyps can be removed quickly before they develop into malignant tumors. Dr. Stobinski noted that removing early-stage polyps takes as little as 15 minutes in most cases, a simple outpatient procedure that prevents cancer from developing and spreading to other parts of the body.

    Prime Minister Mottley echoed the physician’s call for urgent action, sharing a personal and cultural touchstone to underscore the need for widespread screening. She pointed to the 1999 death of beloved Barbadian and West Indies cricket legend Malcolm Marshall, who passed away from colorectal cancer at just 41 years old. “How old was Malcolm Marshall when he died? You think he would’ve died if he had the screening and they did the surgery?” she asked attendees.

    Mottley also shared that she undergoes routine colonoscopies herself, explaining that timely polyp removal cuts the risk of developing colorectal cancer dramatically. “If you find the polyps and remove them, you do what? Minimise. Doctors tell me don’t ever use the word extinguish, but you minimise the chance of cancer to almost zero,” she said.

    Dr. Sonia Browne, the Member of Parliament for St Philip North and a practicing general practitioner, added another key consideration to the discussion: while launching a screening program is critical, ensuring consistent follow-up care for patients identified as high-risk remains a major systemic challenge. “The headache seems to be the follow-up when you do have, you found the patient,” she noted. Even so, she stressed that investing in upfront screening and early intervention is far more cost-effective than covering treatment for late-stage, advanced cancer that could have been prevented.

    Alongside the announcement about colorectal screening, Mottley revealed that the Barbadian government is also evaluating the potential introduction of GLP-1 receptor agonists, the widely used class of anti-obesity medications that includes semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide. The government is currently weighing whether the long-term public health benefits of expanding access to these drugs outweigh their higher initial costs, the prime minister explained.

    Mottley argued that the government must avoid short-sighted cost-cutting that leads to higher health spending down the line, noting that obesity is linked to a range of serious, costly complications including amputations and kidney failure that require ongoing dialysis. “We’re not going to end up being penny wise and pound foolish, but we will be strategic in our deployment of resources to be able to help people help themselves and to save lives,” she said.

    The World Health Organization recently issued landmark clinical guidelines that conditionally recommend GLP-1 receptor agonists for long-term weight management in adults living with obesity. The global health body stresses that these medications must always be paired with lifestyle interventions including balanced diets and regular physical activity to deliver sustained benefits. Clinical trials confirm GLP-1 drugs help most patients lose 10 to 20 percent of their starting body weight by reducing appetite and persistent food cravings. However, the medications are associated with common mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects, and most patients regain significant weight if they stop taking the drug.

    At the close of the forum, Mottley reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding preventive screening for three of the most common high-burden cancers: breast, prostate, and colorectal. “Because if you get in early, you do what? Give yourself a credible chance of recovery and full life again,” she said.

  • Belize City’s Electric Bus Revolution Gains Momentum

    Belize City’s Electric Bus Revolution Gains Momentum

    On July 22, 2026, Belize City celebrates the second anniversary of its pioneering e-Ride electric bus program, a initiative that launched amid widespread public doubt to become one of the municipal government’s most successful public transit projects in modern history.

    When the program debuted on July 22, 2024, it operated with just two pilot electric buses. Two years on, official data from the Belize City Council shows the service has delivered nearly 384,000 passenger trips, with more than 100,000 of those rides taken by senior citizens who access the service through a heavily subsidized $1 fare. Ridership has continued a steady upward climb, hitting record daily volumes as more residents embrace the clean transit option, while the program has already cut hundreds of tons of carbon emissions and slashed long-term operating costs compared to traditional fossil fuel-powered buses.

    Mayor Bernard Wagner shared that the program has outperformed every initial projection, delivering tangible benefits to both daily commuters and the local environment. “When we launched this, many people questioned if it would work for our city. Today, it’s clear this project has been a total game-changer,” Wagner said in an interview, updating earlier published figures that undercounted total ridership through the end of June.

    The program’s tiered fare structure – $3 for general adult riders, $2 for students, and $1 for seniors – is designed to cross-subsidize discounted rates for vulnerable groups, with full-fare payments covering the reduced costs for students and elderly residents. A independent feasibility study conducted by Dr. Curtis Voodoo, an e-mobility expert contracted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), compared the performance of electric buses against traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The analysis confirmed that electric bus operations cut overall costs by 41% compared to running fossil fuel-powered transit. The study also found that the two electric buses currently in service deliver carbon savings equivalent to removing 90 gas-powered passenger vehicles from Belize City’s roads every year.

    Public reception to the e-Ride program has been overwhelmingly positive, with particularly strong support from students, women, and senior residents. The program has even captured the imagination of local young people: 11-year-old student Emory loved the e-buses so much that he wrote a full children’s book about the service, a testament to its widespread cultural impact.

    Buoyed by the program’s early success and consistent profitability, the Belize City Council has already begun moving forward with plans to expand the e-bus network. The municipal government is currently in the process of acquiring three additional electric buses, which will be used to extend service to underserved neighborhoods including Central American Boulevard, Jane Ussher, Yabra, Pen Road, Fabers Road, and Belama Phases 4 and 5.

    Wagner noted that sourcing and delivering electric buses can take extended lead times, but expressed hope that the new vehicles will enter service before the end of his current mayoral term. The original two pilot buses were provided through a grant-funded program supported by the European Union, and the expansion will be fully funded by revenue generated from the e-Ride service itself, demonstrating the program’s long-term financial sustainability.

    This report is adapted from a transcript of a televised evening news broadcast.

  • Aviation Comes Alive for Twenty-Five Belizean Students

    Aviation Comes Alive for Twenty-Five Belizean Students

    On July 22, 2026, Belize made a landmark move to bridge the gap between classroom STEM learning and real-world industry careers, launching its first-ever STEM Aviation Camp hosted at Tropic Air’s Belize City hangar. Twenty-five students from across the country – coming from Belmopan, Corozal, and Orange Walk – gathered to get an exclusive, hands-on look at the diverse range of careers that keep the civil aviation industry operational, far beyond the well-known role of pilots.

    The week-long initiative is a collaborative effort between the STEMU Foundation and Deep Blue Avionics, designed to turn abstract STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) concepts into tangible, engaging experiences for young learners. Jamie Usher, Vice-Principal of Student Affairs at Saint Catherine Academy, noted that the camp has already shifted students’ perspectives on aviation as a career field. “One of the best comments so far has been, ‘Wow, so I don’t only have to be a pilot,’” Usher shared. To date, the program has introduced participants to at least eight distinct aviation career pathways, including aircraft engineering, aviation maintenance, air traffic control, aviation firefighting, and even aviation-focused welding, a hands-on module facilitated by STEMU.

    The camp structure balances foundational classroom learning with immersive on-site experience. The program opened with two days of classroom instruction, where students mastered core aviation concepts, from the four fundamental forces of flight to the industry-standard phonetic alphabet used in all air communications. Now, students are applying that knowledge in real-world settings: they have already toured the municipal airport, with upcoming visits scheduled to the Belize Defence Force Air Wing and the national Civil Aviation Department to deepen their exposure.

    For many participants, the camp has already broken down long-held stereotypes about aviation careers. Damariel Aguilar, one of the student attendees, highlighted the impact of representation at the camp: “I learned that there are boys and girls who are pilots, and Ms. Terry from Deep Blue Avionics taught me that not only boys, but also women, can be pilots and engineers like her.” Other students shared key takeaways that reflect the camp’s broad curriculum: Skye Williams learned the core physics of flight, Abigail Rivero emphasized how the camp helps students make informed career choices, and Yuvaan Lalwani walked away with mastery of aviation’s phonetic communication system.

    Jarrus Mitchell, founder of STEMU, explained that the organization’s mission centers on expanding access to vocational and professional exploration in high-demand fields, including engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and information technology. “For the STEM aviation, the curriculum is really around the basic principles of aviation and what a career in aviation would look like, whether it’s an aviation firefighter, whether it’s a pilot, whether it’s an air traffic controller. Showing the kids these jobs and giving them something to aspire to,” Mitchell said. He added that while Belizean students are eager to explore these growing fields, hands-on learning opportunities have historically been limited. Many of STEMU’s programs in Belize are adapted from successful models in the United States, but adapted to address the unique gap in accessible industry exposure for young Belizeans.

    Organizers report that the inaugural camp has already exceeded early expectations, with strong cross-sector support from local aviation partners making the one-of-a-kind initiative possible. The camp’s leadership plans to build on this year’s success, expanding the program annually to reach more young learners across Belize and cultivate a new generation of talent for the country’s growing aviation industry.

  • Team Belize Gets $50,000 Boost Ahead of Regional Games

    Team Belize Gets $50,000 Boost Ahead of Regional Games

    As the countdown to the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games (CAC Games) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic enters its final stretch, Team Belize has secured critical financial backing from the national government to support its athletes’ journey to the regional competition.

    On Sunday, Belize’s Minister of Sports Anthony Mahler formally transferred a $50,000 contribution to the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association, the governing body that oversees the country’s participation in international multi-sport tournaments. The government funding is earmarked explicitly to cover travel, accommodation, equipment and competition-related costs that have been a growing burden for Belize’s small athletic program as it prepares to send competitors to one of the Caribbean and Central America’s most high-profile sporting events.

    Over the weekend, athletes and team officials gathered for a final pre-departure briefing to review logistics, competition schedules and safety protocols ahead of their trip to Santo Domingo. This summer marks a busy season of international competition for Belizean athletes, who will compete in two top-tier global and regional multi-sport events over the coming months. Following the CAC Games, five Belizean athletes will travel onward to Glasgow, Scotland to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

    For the 2026 CAC Games, Belize will field competitors across four key disciplines: cycling, basketball, beach volleyball and sailing. The funding injection comes at a critical time for the small Central American nation, which has been working to expand access to international competition opportunities for its emerging athletic talent and raise the profile of sport across the country. Team officials noted that the government’s support eliminates a significant financial barrier that would have otherwise threatened athletes’ ability to compete at full preparation at the regional games.

  • GST-Free School Shopping Returns in August

    GST-Free School Shopping Returns in August

    As the 2026 back-to-school season approaches, the Government of Belize has confirmed the return of its popular GST-free school supply shopping initiative, a targeted tax relief program designed to ease financial pressure on households preparing for the new academic year. Now entering its second consecutive year of implementation, the program brings cost-saving opportunities for families, though it comes with a notable adjustment to its schedule that will change how shoppers plan their purchases.

    In the 2025 iteration of the policy, tax-free shopping spanned two full three-day weekends, running from Friday through Sunday each weekend to give parents a total of six full days to stock up on qualifying goods without paying the standard 12.5% General Sales Tax. This extended window allowed families to shop around for the best prices and fit purchases around their work and personal schedules, but for 2026, the government has reduced the tax exemption period to just two standalone Saturdays: August 15 and August 29.

    The core eligibility rules for the program remain consistent with last year’s framework. The GST exemption only applies to pre-approved school-related products, including basic stationery, textbooks, workbooks, and other essential educational materials. Retailers participating in the initiative are required to clearly mark all qualifying items to help shoppers easily identify which products qualify for the tax break, preventing confusion at checkout.

    For many low- and middle-income families across Belize, the annual program offers meaningful financial relief at a time of year that often puts unexpected strain on household budgets. Even with the reduced number of shopping days, government officials note the initiative still delivers tangible savings that can help families redirect limited funds to other back-to-school needs, such as uniforms, textbooks, or extracurricular fees. This announcement comes as households across the country begin planning for the start of the new academic year, which kicks off shortly after the second GST-free shopping date in late August.

  • Hatramij vraagt opheldering over inbeslagname container met insecticiden

    Hatramij vraagt opheldering over inbeslagname container met insecticiden

    A Surinamese consumer goods importer Hatramij N.V. is calling on national regulatory authorities to deliver urgent clarity on the seizure of a shipping container filled with household insecticide aerosol cans, which has been held by customs for nearly a month without a formal ruling. The shipment, which arrived at the country’s ports in late June, was detained by Surinamese Customs over alleged non-compliance with a newly implemented state decree governing the import of pesticide-containing aerosol products. However, more than three weeks after the seizure took place on June 27, the company has yet to receive an official, formal decision on the case.

    In a public statement released this week, Hatramij N.V. explained that immediately following the seizure, it submitted a formal request to authorities to allow the company to take custody of the detained container. The goal of this request, the firm noted, was to mitigate the rapidly accumulating extra costs including port storage fees, vessel demurrage charges and third-party holding expenses that continue to rise as the impasse drags on. As of the company’s latest update, that request has not been answered, and no formal ruling on the seizure has been issued.

    The ongoing lack of resolution is creating mounting financial pressure for the firm, Hatramij emphasized, warning that the prolonged uncertainty could disrupt core business operations, compromise the company’s ability to maintain consistent supply chains, and leave retail and consumer customers facing shortages of the popular household product.

    Notably, the company stressed that it does not oppose the new regulatory framework governing pesticide imports. In its statement, Hatramij acknowledged that targeted rules to protect public health and consumer safety are a necessary and legitimate requirement for any import market. The firm’s objection centers not on the regulation itself, but on the opaque and unstructured rollout of the new rules.

    Hatramij called for new trade regulations to be implemented through a transparent, predictable and equitable process that treats all market participants equally. The company also pushed for timely, proactive information sharing with importers and the implementation of reasonable transition periods to give businesses time to adjust their supply chains and import procedures to align with new requirements.

    In closing, the company reiterated its urgent appeal to competent authorities to prioritize the processing of its case and bring clear resolution to the seizure dispute, adding that Hatramij remains fully committed to working constructively with regulators to reach a solution that aligns with both regulatory requirements and the company’s operational needs.

  • A Second Chance for Buddy After Viral Abuse Video

    A Second Chance for Buddy After Viral Abuse Video

    It has been one of the most viral and distressing animal welfare stories to emerge from Belize in recent months: a graphic video showing a small dog named Buddy being brutally abused spread rapidly across social media, triggering a wave of public anger, heartbreak, and widespread demands for accountability for his attackers. Now, nearly two weeks after the footage first circulated online, Buddy has been pulled out of harm’s way and given a new chance at life in the care of a local animal rescuer.

    Jessica Schreiber, the foster caregiver who stepped forward to take Buddy in, recalled how the video first captured her attention in an interview. She saw the original Facebook post within hours of it going live, and the horrific details of the abuse – which included pouring gasoline into the dog’s eyes and beating him with a wooden stick – left her distraught and unable to sleep that night. “I could not stop thinking about how the dog felt, how much fear he must have been in,” Schreiber explained. By sunrise, she had made her decision: she would bring Buddy to her home, and talked the plan over with her husband before finalizing the arrangement.

    Weeks into his foster placement, Schreiber says Buddy is making steady, encouraging progress as he adjusts to a life of consistent kindness and care that he never received before. While the abuse left deep emotional scars – he still flinches at sudden loud noises, fast movements, and when doors open unexpectedly, and pulls back when people first reach to pet him – he has quickly begun to trust his new caregivers. “I can tell he feels safe now,” Schreiber shared. “In all the photos my daughter and I have taken of him, he smiles now – even his eyes look happy. He still has his whole wonderful personality, it just needed space to come back out as he learns to trust us.”

    Buddy received a full veterinary examination shortly after arriving at his foster home, and while he carries lasting physical reminders of his abuse, vets say his overall condition is stable enough for rehabilitation. Schreiber added that Buddy has already surprised his care team with how quickly he is adapting to kindness: he is not aggressive at all, and his willingness to accept care suggests he will heal far faster than initial predictions.

    In the wake of Buddy’s abuse, the viral attention surrounding his case has spurred local animal activists into action to push for long-term systemic change. Activists have launched a public online petition calling on Belize’s government to overhaul the country’s animal protection laws, calling for harsher criminal penalties for animal abusers and stricter enforcement of existing animal welfare regulations to prevent similar cases of abuse in the future.

    This report is adapted from a transcript of an evening television newscast; any comments originally delivered in Kriol were transcribed using a standardized spelling system for clarity.

  • KTV The Remix Brings Disco Night to Life at the Bliss Center

    KTV The Remix Brings Disco Night to Life at the Bliss Center

    On a nostalgic Tuesday night dated July 22, 2026, the Bliss Center transformed into a 1970s disco wonderland, as the eighth season of popular singing competition KTV The Remix centered its third live episode around a retro Disco Night theme. From the moment the first dazzling disco ball light spun across the venue, attendees were immersed in a bygone musical era, surrounded by the signature sight of platform shoes on contestants and nonstop chart-topping hits that defined disco’s golden age.

    Unlike ordinary competition rounds, this themed night pushed participating singers to lean into the larger-than-life energy that made disco a global cultural phenomenon. Each competitor pulled out their most dynamic performances to date, channeling the charisma and stage presence of disco’s most legendary artists to win over both judges and the live audience. The stage crackled with unfiltered energy, distinct personal style, and infectious rhythm that had crowd members dancing in their seats throughout the night.

    The evening delivered no shortage of standout moments: from contestants earning perfect score ratings from the judging panel to crowd-pleasing collaborations and unforgettable solo sets that left audiences cheering for encores. As the competition progresses through its seasonal run, the stakes continue to climb, with every remaining vocalist fighting aggressively to secure a top placement and advance closer to the season’s grand finale.

    This report is adapted from a transcribed evening television broadcast, with Kriol-language dialogue reproduced using a standardized spelling system for accuracy. Readers can access the full unedited broadcast via the link included in the original publication.

  • Parris powers Barbados to back-to-back U-19 titles

    Parris powers Barbados to back-to-back U-19 titles

    The CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Men’s 50-over Championship concluded on Wednesday with a historic display of all-round cricket that saw Barbados retain their title, led by a match-winning performance from Justin Parris that capped an undefeated run through the tournament. In the tournament-deciding final held at Liberta Sports Club, Parris turned in a once-in-a-generation double performance: a brilliant, pace-setting century with the bat followed by a devastating five-wicket haul with his off-spin, steering Barbados to a dominant 116-run victory over Jamaica.

    Barbados’ batting got off to a rocky start after Jamaica won the toss and put the defending champions in to bat. Jamaica seamer Jahdae Moore removed opening batter Gadson Bowens for just eight early on, but a 74-run second-wicket stand between Kelani Clarke (49 off 44 balls) and Jordan Graham (21) steadied the innings, moving Barbados to 95 for one by the 16th over. A quick flurry of wickets from Jamaican bowler Alixandre Elliot turned the tide back in Jamaica’s favor: Elliot removed Clarke, snared Graham for 21, and Demarco Scott bowled Seth Smith for three to drop Barbados to 101 for four midway through their innings.

    It was here that Parris stepped up to rescue his side. Partnering with Kemar Dixon, the all-rounder steered Barbados back into control with a 108-run fifth-wicket stand. After Elliot dismissed Dixon for 48 and Jahidi Hinds for one, Parris combined with R’Jai Gittens (37 off 19 balls) for an aggressive 80-run eighth-wicket partnership off just eight overs, pushing Barbados to 291 for seven after 48 overs. Parris brought up his century in the penultimate over of the innings, finishing with 100 runs off 98 balls, including 12 fours and one six, before being dismissed shortly after. Rajeev Parsooram closed out the innings with a quick 14 off five balls, leaving Barbados on a competitive total of 320 for nine after 50 overs. Elliot finished as Jamaica’s leading bowler with 4 for 40, while Moore took 3 for 58.

    Chasing 321 for the title, Jamaica never recovered from a disastrous start. Barbados pace bowler Asher Branford trapped opener Odane Binns lbw for seven, had Joel Williams caught for a duck and removed Demarco Scott also via lbw, leaving Jamaica reeling at 46 for three. After Tyson Gordon Jr was dismissed for 28 by Hinds, Demario Hall and captain Pajay Nelson put on a 58-run fifth-wicket stand to bring Jamaica back into the contest at 131 for four. But Parris, who had already won the game with his bat, closed out the contest with his spin: he removed Hall for 47 to break the partnership, and went on to take the wickets of Ryan Lyttleton, Geovanni Grey, Elliot and Moore to finish with five wickets for just 35 runs. Parsooram took the key wicket of Nelson for 36, leaving Jamaica all out for 204 in 43.5 overs. Branford finished with 3 for 19 to support Parris’ match-winning spell.

    The victory marked Barbados’ sixth consecutive win of the tournament, securing their second straight title and cementing their place as one of the most dominant teams in the recent history of the competition.

    In the third-place playoff at Bethesda Sports Ground, Trinidad and Tobago cruised to a comfortable seven-wicket win over the Leeward Islands to claim third place in the tournament. The Leeward Islands, who chose to bat first, produced their poorest batting performance of the entire tournament, bowled out for just 88 runs in 26.5 overs. Renaldo Fournillier led the collapse, taking three of the first four wickets to fall, and finished with 4 for 26, while Daron Dhanraj took 2 for 14. Only Tanez Francis (22), Eirette Richards (19) and Lyhte Brown (13) reached double figures for the Leewards, who lost their last six wickets for just 40 runs. In response, Trinidad and Tobago lost three early wickets for just 20 runs, but captain Brendan Boodoo remained unbeaten on 49 off 46 balls, combining with Tariq Richards for an unbroken 41-run fourth-wicket stand to see the side home at 89 for three in just 15.1 overs.

    At the fifth-place playoff held at Pigotts Sports Ground, Guyana earned revenge over the Windward Islands, beating them by 53 runs just days after losing to the side in the final round of group matches. Guyana’s batters struggled for the second match running, with only Dhanesh Persaud (53 off 73 balls) and Emmanuel Lewis (43) offering significant resistance. The pair put on a 92-run partnership after Guyana slumped to 72 for five in the 22nd over, but after Lewis was dismissed, Guyana lost their last five wickets for just 20 runs, all out for 184 in 49.2 overs. Theo Edwards was the Windward Islands’ leading bowler with 3 for 12.

    In their chase, the Windward Islands lost captain and opener Theodore Edward to the second ball of the innings, but Derwin Lewis and Earshino Fontaine put on 46 runs to keep the contest alive. After Lewis was trapped lbw by Adrian Hetmyer, wickets fell at regular intervals, leaving the Windwards at 76 for five. A 37-run stand between Tyler Venner (24) and Khavaughn Bartholomew (27) briefly revived their hopes, but Gilbert Griffith dismissed both to end the comeback. Griffith finished with 4 for 19, while Romario Ramdehol took 2 for 13 and Hetmyer took 2 for 38, bowling the Windward Islands out for 131 to secure a 53-run win for Guyana.