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The body of 56-year-old Julian Mohabir being loaded into the hearse in front of the house he shared with his brother
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Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo signing the book of condolences for Dr. Abdul Kalam
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Gov’t to go after human traffickers - Minister Broomes By Derwayne Wills GUYANA has found its way on the tier 2 watch list by the State Department of the United States for the “complicit” responses of dealing with the scourge of Trafficking in Persons, and Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes, is confident that there will be a change in Guyana’s status under the new Administration. Being on the Tier 2 watch list means, according to the 2015 U.S. State Department Trafficking In Persons (TIP) report, that the government of any country on the list is not fully compliant with the minimum standards of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of the U.S., but “is making significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance with those standards.” The report said TIP victims in Guyana are forced to work in the mining, agriculture, and forestry sectors, and in domestic service and shops. The report cited “limited Government presence in the interior” as the reason why trafficking crimes go unnoticed. The report also noted the complicit response of police officers in dealing with the crimes due to what the report called “corruption”. The report did however acknowledge the role of then People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government in its efforts to dealing with TIP. Although the previous Government had implemented an action plan on TIP in 2014, the report said the Government did not aggressively ensure the implementation of that action plan. “Government efforts to investigate, prosecute, and convict traffickers and identify and assist victims remained limited.
Minister Simona Broomes
The Government provided insufficient support to NGOs that identified and assisted a significant number of victims,” the 2015 TIP report said. Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes, while acting as a senior official in the Guyana
Women Miners Organisation (GWMO), had led a number of operations into mining camps in Guyana’s remote Essequibo region. Since her appointment as a Government Minister, Broomes led yet another operation in Bartica, Region 7 (Cuyuni Mazaruni) where she and a team of law enforcement officers disbanded a smuggling ring and took a number of TIP victims into custody, including some Caribbean and Latin American nationals. While Guyana was previously criticised for its failure in prosecuting perpetrators of TIP, Minister Broomes is convinced that the new Administration, which came into power following the defeat of the PPP/C at the May 11 elections, will be working to ensure the readiness of national institutions in dealing effectively with the issue. Broomes lauded the implementation of Guyana’s 2005 Combating the Trafficking of Persons Act which ensured the protection of the TIP victims from incarceration at police stations or detention centres. Guyana’s recommendation from the U.S. Government on TIP is to “vigorously investigate and prosecute” persons found guilty of sex and labour trafficking offenses. The report also called for the Guyana Government to lend assistance to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working in the area of combatting trafficking in persons “in a way that does not further endanger victims.” The report also urged the partnership of the police, health, immigration, labour, mining, and forestry personnel in eradicating the instances of human trafficking.
Guyana and Barbados strengthen bilateral cooperation…
Tourism operatives sent to Barbados for hospitality training
By Shivanie Sugrim
FOLLOWING an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Guyana and Barbados, six tourism operatives from renowned hotels in Guyana are to benefit from a hospitality training programme in Barbados come mid-August. This three-month programme is being funded by the Government of Barbados
in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guyana and will commence on August 17th at the Crane Hotel in Barbados. The Crane Hotel is the Caribbean’s first resort hotel and was established over 120 years ago. It is located at the famous Crane beach which was named this year as the “Caribbean’s best beach.” The majority of its customers are dignitaries who are
in constant demand of its services. The participating hotels and institutions are: Pegasus Hotel, Herdmanston Lodge, Roraima Group of Companies and the Carnegie School of Home Economics. The tourism operatives selected will be exposed to rigorous training for twelve weeks as they will be trained on how to deliver world class hospitality to customers. This will aid in the growth of Guyana’s tourism sector by building ca-
pacity as the participants will impart their knowledge gained to other tourism operatives in their respective companies. President of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Shaun Mc Grath, during a press briefing yesterday, said this is a “major investment” in the hospitality workforce as the industry is preparing for Guyana’s first Tourism and Hospitality Institute in the near future. Currently, two interns from the South Rupununi
are positioned at the GTA to aid in capacity building as Government is looking to establish a stronger tourism sector. Minister of Tourism Cathy Hughes met with the private sector last week to afford some twelve persons from Kato, Paramakatoi and Monkey Mountain hospitality training at the Iwokrama and Surama Eco Lodge. This was done with the aim of upgrading the standards offered by hotels and companies in those villages.
Guyana and Barbados signed an agreement in July 2002 to establish a commission to examine ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The inaugural session of the Guyana/Barbados Joint Commission was held in October 2007. Both countries also agreed on assisting each other in the areas of education, tourism and hospitality, transport, immigration, security and legal services, and investments and export. (Shivanie Sugrim)
In photo from left are three of the tourism operatives along with Director of Guyana Tourism Authority, Harold Singh; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Derrick Cummings; General Manager of the Crane Hotel, Sean Alleyne; President of the GTA, Shaun Mc Grath; and Senior Immigration Officer in Barbados, Carlisle Murray at the press briefing yesterday. (Photo by Adrian Narine )
GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday August 4, 2015
Three found dead on ECD
By Derwayne Wills
POLICE investigators were summoned yesterday afternoon to the East Coast of Demerara after three bodies were found in Better Hope, Lusignan East, and the Buxton Railway Embankment. Charles Wilson, 82, also known as ‘President’, from Buxton, East Coast Demerara, was discovered dead on the corner of a side street opposite the Guinness Bar on the Buxton Railway Embankment. No marks of violence were found on the body except for an injury he sustained when a motor vehicle ran over his foot while he was resting on the corner of the side street. Residents said the driver of the vehicle then went to summon the police. Wilson was reportedly alive when the driver went to summon the police, but some minutes after the police arrived, Wilson was declared dead. According to residents, Wilson was sleeping under the roadside shed located at the corner of the side street until about 3:00 pm yesterday. Wilson was reportedly removed from the shed by a resident identified as a “Rasta man” and was placed on the corner of the side street at the request of a female resident who routinely sold plantain chips under the shed.
Wilson was reportedly sleeping under the shed since Saturday last. Relatives at the scene said he refused to stay at Senior Citizens’ homes, and was well-known in the community as “an insane man.” The body was removed at about 6:30 pm last evening with residents baffled as to the cause of his death. At Lusignan East, along the ECD corridor, 56-year-old Julian Mohabir was found dead on the grass-covered wooden bridge of his Lot 106 Lusignan East home that he shared with his 57-year-old brother, Sydney Mohabir. The dead man’s brother said he was a regular imbiber who would regularly fall asleep on the bridge of the yard. Mohabir said he found his brother sleeping on the bridge when he woke up at 9:00 am yesterday, and he could have been there since the night before. The dead man’s brother also said it was routine behaviour for the deceased to fall asleep on the bridge, after which he would get up and go inside of the house. The brother said he crossed over his brother’s body on the bridge when he left the house mid-morning, and returned at 3:30 pm. It was then he realised his brother was dead. No marks of violence were found on the body, according to police.
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The brother was escorted to the Vigilance Police Station for an apparent failure to render assistance to his brother as he lay on the bridge. And the body of an unidentified East-Indian man, in his late 20s, was found under a shed on the seawall in the vicinity of Better Hope, East Bank Demerara, some spitting distance from the Sparendaam Police Station. One resident, who requested anonymity, said she peaked out of her window and noticed the man running north along the seawall while he appeared to be choking and panting for breath. The man reportedly rested under the shed where a group of males were gambling. The resident said the men objected to the presence of the now-deceased male after he tried to induce vomiting. The man reportedly collapsed and died under the shed. He was unknown to residents in the community where his body was found. Police are yet to rule out an apparent suicide since the man was found with an empty one-litre “Clear Waters” bottle. The body was reportedly found with foam at the mouth, and with hands clutched towards the chest in a contorted position. No marks of violence were found on the body.
The body of 56-year-old Julian Mohabir being loaded into the hearse in front of the house he shared with his brother The covered body of the unidentified male found in Better Hope, ECD
Mohabir’s brother, Sydney, on his way to the Vigilance Police Station
The covered body of 82-year-old, Charles Wilson, known as ‘President’, laid on the side-street diagonal to the Buxton railway embankment
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U.S. to defend Syrian rebels with airpower, including from Assad sad, U.S. officials said on Sunday. The decision by President Barack Obama, which could deepen the U.S. role in Syria’s conflict, aims to shield a still-fledging group of Syrian fighters armed and trained by the United States to battle Islamic State militants -- not forces loyal to Assad. But in Syria’s messy civil war, Islamic State is only one of the threats to the U.S. recruits. The first batch of U.S.-trained forces deployed to northern Syria came under fire on Friday from other militants, triggering the first known U.S. airstrikes to support them. U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to confirm details of the decision, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, said the United States would provide offensive strikes to support advances against Islamic State targets. The United States would also provide defensive support to repel any attackers. U.S. officials have long
A fighter from the Free Syrian Army’s Al Rahman legion fires his weapon on the frontline against the forces of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad in Jobar, a suburb of Damascus, Syria July 27, 2015. Reuters/Bassam Khabieh
(Reuters) THE United States has decided to allow airstrikes to defend Syrian rebels trained by the U.S. military from any attackers, even if the enemies hail from forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-As-
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played down the idea that Assad’s forces - which have not fired on U.S.-led coalition aircraft bombing Islamic State targets in Syria - would turn their sights on the U.S.-backed Syrian rebels. But they cannot rule out the possibility, perhaps in an unintentional clash. The Pentagon and the White House declined to discuss the decision on rules of engagement or confirm comments by the unnamed U.S. officials. White House National Security Council spokesman Alistair Baskey said only the U.S.-trained forces were being provided a wide range of support, including “defensive fires support to protect them” and pointed to Friday’s U.S. airstrikes as proof. “We won’t get into the specifics of our rules of engagement, but have said all along that we would take the steps necessary to ensure that these forces could successfully carry out their mission,” Baskey said.
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Pentagon spokeswoman Commander Elissa Smith also declined comment on the rules of engagement, saying only that the U.S. military’s program focuses “first and foremost” on combating Islamic State militants. “We recognize, though, that many of these groups now fight on multiple fronts, including against the Assad regime, (Islamic State) and other terrorists,” Smith said. The U.S. military launched its program in May to train up to 5,400 fighters a year in what was seen as a test of Obama’s strategy of getting local partners to combat extremists and keep U.S. troops off the front lines. The training program has been challenged from the start, with many candidates being declared ineligible and some even dropping out. Obama’s requirement that they target militants from Islamic State has sidelined huge segments of the Syrian opposition focused instead on battling Syrian government forces. The United States has sought to avoid a direct confrontation with Assad.
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US-Mexico border drug tunnel found near Tijuana
(BBC News) SECURITY forces in Mexico have discovered an underground tunnel aimed at crossing into the United States. The unfinished tunnel, in the border city of Tijuana, is believed to have been built by the Sinaloa cartel with the aim of smuggling drugs into the U.S. Last month Joaquin "Shorty" Guzman, the leader of the Sinaloa cartel, escaped from a maximum security jail through a 1.5km-long (1 mile) tunnel. Guzman, one of the world's most wanted drug dealers, is still on the run. Officials from the federal prosecutor's office said the tunnel was 123m (404ft) long, but came just short of crossing the border. The Mexican authorities uncovered the tunnel on 30 July, but they only allowed members of the media to access it on Sunday. Members of the security forces said they had received an anonymous tip-off about a warehouse in Tijuana. There, they found the unfinished tunnel, which had rails, lighting and ventilation. It is the third such tunnel found in and around Tijuana this year. No arrests were made. The gang believed to be behind its construction, the Sinaloa cartel, are considered experts in the building of sophisticated tunnels. Drug lord Joaquin Guzman, whose arrest in 2014 was seen as a major coup for President Enrique Pena The tunnel entrance was hidden inside a warehouse Nieto, escaped through near Tijuana's airport such a tunnel on 11 July. It led from the shower of his cell in a maximum security jail to a building outside the prison's perimeter. Despite a massive manhunt, Guzman's whereabouts remain unknown. A number of prison staff, including the jail's director, have been arrested in connection with his escape.
10 charges for prison escapee ( Tr i n i d a d G u a r d i a n ) FORMER prison escapee, Christopher “Monster” Selby appeared in the Port-ofSpain Magistrates’ Court today on 10 charges, including the murder of PC Sherman Maynard. Selby, 30, is the only surviving member of a trio of prison escapees who broke out of the Port-of-Spain Prison on July 24. He appeared before Magistrate Marcia Ayers Caesar in the 8th Magistrate’s Court. The ten charges are: murder, escaping lawful custody, possession of a firearm, committing common assault on Kerron Prime, Jean-Marc Hernandez, and Nicholas Singh, all of whom are prison officers. He was charged individually for each assault. A person can be charged with common law assault if
they are threatening another person with a gun. Selby was also charged with shooting at police officers, Leon Grouse and Tishon Francis, with intent to cause grievous bodily harm armed with a firearm. The prison escapee was also charged for robbing Javid Ramcharitar of a Nissan Navara valued at $200,000. Together with two other prisoners, armed with a firearm, he is also accused of stealing two keys for prison gates valued at $140. He was not called upon to plead to the charges. According to his lawyer Criston J Williams, Selby wanted to plead guilty to escaping lawful custody, but the police prosecutor, Inspector Winston Dillon denied his request because the Director of Public Prosecutions had
to assign a state prosecutor to the case. Selby’s case was adjourned until September 1. Selby, along with fellow prisoners Allan “Scanny” Martin, 42, and Hassan Atwell, 41, shot their way out of the Port-of-Spain prison on July 24, killing Maynard as they did so and throwing the city into chaos. Maynard was shot in the front seat passenger seat of a police vehicle as he and two other colleagues were on sentry duty outside the prison. He died of his injuries while undergoing emergency surgery. Martin was killed in a shootout with police moments later at the Port-ofSpain General Hospital while Atwell was found murdered at East Dry River, Port-ofSpain a day later. Selby surrendered on July 26.
Schools placing too much focus on extra-curricular activities - educational expert
(Jamaica Gleaner) EDUCATIONAL leadership expert, Dr Renee Rattray, says many of Jamaica’s schools are placing too much emphasis on extra-curricular activities at the expense of students’ learning. Rattray, who is a former principal and school inspector, heads the private sector’s iLead programme developed by the Jamaica National Foundation. At an education ministry function recently, she argued that many school leaders point to mainly successes in extra-curricular activities when asked about the performance of their schools. She says extracurricular activities are not true indicators of the quality of learning taking place in schools and principals must redirect their focus. Rattray is also criticising the manner in which school leaders and teachers are recognised, suggesting that principals and teachers here are awarded more for their years of service than results.
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EDITORIAL
Guyana
CLOSURE OF RODNEY COMMISSION WE note criticisms regarding the closure of the Commission that has been inquiring into the death of Dr. Walter Rodney, the renowned historian and political activist who was killed in a bomb-blast 35 years ago. The Commission of Inquiry now has until November 30 to complete its work. It cannot be interpreted that the writers’ opinions were a condemnation of the Government, though a columnist such as Rickey Singh would be the first to admit that his association of arrogant behaviour with this new Government for making the decision as it did, could invite a response that that criticism was far from fair. It would be disingenuous for anyone to deny not knowing how much the work of this Commission has cost the Guyanese people. Figures have been provided and could be easily
accessed. With the wrapping up sessions, the amount spent on the Rodney Commission could surpass $400 million. One can argue that it is worth any sum of money to be spent in order to establish the circumstances in which Dr. Rodney met his death. Columnist Lincoln Lewis, while arguing for a measured closure of the inquiry, seems to be of the view that at least one member of the Commission would already have come to a conclusion, based on his association with the deceased and an earlier conjecture as to how he had met his death. But the issue here is not only costs. It has to do with the sloth of the proceedings, the timing of the sittings, the scope of the Commission’s terms of reference that has led the Commission on a safari almost to nowhere. Also, it is a notorious fact that the then PPP Government was exploiting induced testimony for cheap and vul-
gar pre-election, political propaganda. The PPP makes no denial of the fact that one of those propaganda zealots was paid over $16 million to spread, repeat and regurgitate every word, even admittedly hearsay, that could support the PPP’s hypothesis that Rodney was assassinated by the Burnham State. But not only has the PPP been unmasked, it was rejected at the polls on account of its discredited tactics, which included the mis-use of disclosures before the Commission, racist appeals and fear-mongering. We agree that Rodney’s death could not be detached from the prevailing political climate during the 1979-80 period, when he was in the midst of heightened struggles to unseat the Burnham Government. As Caribbean novelist George Lamming was to pronounce: “Guyana was a dangerous land, at a dangerous time”. Whole volumes of evidence have been led to
suggest that that was so, but most of what is before the Commission is hearsay. No one has testified that he or she saw who pressed the button that detonated the bomb that killed Rodney. The evidence at most, as lawyers would say, is circumstantial. It would, however, been an entirely different narrative had either the PNC or PPP Government initiated an Inquiry whilst the prime suspect Gregory Smith was alive. The PNC had appeared not interested in getting Smith in the box on the ground that an inquest in the Magistrate’s Court had found that Rodney’s death was due to “misadventure”. The ex-army officer Smith had escaped to French Guiana, and it appeared that the French Government was prepared to extradite him to Guyana to stand trial for murder once certain commitments were made by the then PPP Government. Successive PPP
Governments did nothing to bring closure to the Rodney family over an unbroken 20year period of rule. It had given no credible reason for its default and obstinacy. It waited until it lost its majority of seats in the National Assembly and became a minority Government, to launch its counter offensive, primarily to discredit its opponents and demonise its leader, David Granger, who had served in the army at the time of Rodney’s death. The PPP would conveniently ignore all explanations by Granger that he was in Yugoslavia at the time of the incident in which Rodney was killed. The Commission of Inquiry has had two extensions of its costly life and, for all practical purposes, its mandate had come to an end. It is a Presidential Commission, and it was
left to the discretion of President Granger to decide whether there ought to be a further extension. President Granger did in fact allow this extension, but only for the Commission to have an orderly closure of its work by November. Even the Chairman of the Commission seemed to think that this is not an unusual course of action, though he would have preferred to have more time to conclude open testimony and cross-examination of several witnesses who have been in the queue to testify. Whether that is a reasonable request for a defined and limited engagement to bring definitive closure to this sordid chapter of our history, is a matter of Presidential discretion.
SWAT Unit members distance themselves from false Guyana Times report SWAT Unit ranks have all denied ever speaking with the Guyana Times and expressed concerns over claims in its Monday edition attributing certain comments to its members. The police ranks distanced themselves from the article during a meeting with Assistant Commissioner Operations, Da-
vid Ramnarine and Second in Command of the Police Force Operations Department, Senior Superintendent Kurleigh Simon. In a statement to the media yesterday afternoon, the Guyana Police Force said that the meeting between the two senior officers and the SWAT Unit ranks followed the claims
made in the Guyana Times article. “All the ranks denied speaking to the Guyana Times about the matters mentioned in the article,” a police press release noted. The administration of the force also made it clear that besides its senior ranks who would have met with
the SWAT Unit members in the past, there is no evidence that anyone from the previous Administration met with the ranks and made promises or had any engagements with them as the false article sought to portray. The release reminded that much emphasis has been placed on the proper
training and equipping of the ranks of the SWAT Unit in order to ensure the effective performance of their duties and that approach continues. The Guyana Times has in recent weeks been accused of fabricating stories which fit into a broad opposition agenda to create an impression that the
present Administration has been doing little to address the issues of crime and security. The newspaper would usually play up their purportedly false articles as lead stories on the front page of the newspaper and this is repeated over at the sister news outlet, Evening News.
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Venezuela’s ‘9-Dash-Line’ in the Caribbean By Evan Ellis IN recent years, the People’s Republic of China has alarmed its neighbours by aggressively asserting sovereignty over vast portions of the South China Sea, a claim demarcated through what is commonly called the “9-dash-line.” While the United States has abstained from taking a position on China’s claims, it has expressed strong reservations over the manner in which it has pushed to impose its position on its neighbours, rather than seeking to resolve the matter through negotiation and arbitration. Much closer to the U.S., the “Bolivarian Socialist” Republic of Venezuela is similarly using a historical claim to assert its own “nine-dash-line” in the Caribbean, in a gambit with significant strategic implications for the U.S. and in security in the Region. Venezuela is staking a claim to the vast Essequibo Region, approximately twothirds of the current territory of its neighbour Guyana, along with the waters defined by the continental shelf of the claimed area. This is where an international consortium led by Exxon Mobil, operating under a license with the Guyanese Government, discovered a large oil deposit with a market value—estimated by outside sources—of $40 billion. The area in question had been awarded to Guyana,
then under British control, in an 1899 arbitration ruling. In 1962, Venezuela formally declared its desire to challenge the long-standing ruling, and, in 1983, declared that it would no longer defer settlement of the matter. The dispute was given relatively little attention until October 2013, when Venezuelan military detained the oil exploration vessel Teknik Perdana for conducting exploratory operations in the area without a permit from Venezuela. Technically, the 2013 incident involved a different Venezuelan claim, based on a maritime line drawn from the current, internationally accepted land border— but the seizure suddenly heightened tensions between the two countries. It was also, arguably, the technical confirmation of significant commercially-recoverable quantities of oil in the offshore portion of the disputed area that led Venezuela to press its claim in a far more aggressive fashion. On May 25, 2015, Venezuela issued presidential decree 1787, reaffirming its claim and linking it to a new “Integrated Defense Maritime Zone” to be defended by the Venezuelan armed forces. The decree eerily paralleled China’s declaration of an “Air Defense Identification Zone” over disputed territories in the South China Sea in November 2013. Indeed, the action was so aggressive that Colombia, whose own maritime limits with Venezuela in the Carib-
bean were also threatened, protested the zone. In the weeks following the assertion of the new military zone, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared that his country would begin registering the people who live in the territory of Essequibo (under Guyanese administration even before the 1899 arbitration formally awarded Guyana control), with Venezuelan identity cards. How it would do so, though, remains unclear— whether Venezuelan military or government officials would physically enter Guyanese territory to register Venezuela’s new citizens. The Venezuelan Government is also using economic pressure. In July, it announced that it was suspending its purchases of Guyanese rice, a significant blow given that Venezuela has traditionally bought 40 percent of the nation’s rice export. As with China’s small neighbours sharing the South China Sea, Guyana lacks the military capabilities to prevail over Venezuela. Guyana’s newly elected President David Granger has repeatedly affirmed his interest in settling the dispute through diplomatic and legal channels, yet has also vowed to defend Guyana’s sovereign territory if necessary, and has reportedly convened Guyana’s Defense Board. SHOULD THE UNITED STATES ACT? As in the East Chi-
na Sea, the United States should avoid taking a position on the merits of Venezuela’s legal claim. Yet the U.S. arguably has an interest in making a strong stand in support of the integrity of national borders, and in this case Guyana’s security against Venezuelan attempts at intimidation. This should include reinforcing the right of Guyana to manage Stabroek (the offshore oil block under dispute) and the country’s other offshore oil blocks, as well as its maritime territories and land. Through this effort, the U.S. must also emphasise that any change to the internationally-recognised status quo can only be re-negotiated through international legal and diplomatic means. If not strongly condemned by the international community, Venezuela’s aggressive rhetoric and actions will have troublesome implications for the stability of the Region. Would the states of theregion be equally silent if Colombia began to threaten Nicaraguan fishermen operating near San Andres Island, based on its discontent with the 2013 International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision? Should Chile have a similar right to declare a maritime defense zone in parts of its maritime frontier with Peru, awarded to the latter by the ICJ in 2014, if Chile were to decide that the award was unjust?
If there was ever a dispute in which the Organization of American States (OAS) should play a role in resolving, it is this one. Venezuela has sought mediation from virtually every organization except for the OAS in the matter, including the United Nations and CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States). Yet the OAS is the only one of these organisations that is both representative of the Region’s political and legal traditions, has the bureaucratic structures to resolve disputes of this nature, and includes the United States, which was a key party to the 1899 arbitration decision at the heart of the present dispute (ironically, the U.S. argued for Venezuela’s claim, at the time). Standing by Guyana against Venezuela’s present pre-emptive actions and attempts at intimidation also advances the U.S. agenda of democracy and rule of law in the Region. On May 11, 2015, Guyana held elections that were broadly characterised as free and fair by international monitors from at least 10 nations. In those elections, the multi-ethnic “A Partnership for National Unity” (APNU)—“Alliance For Change” (AFC) coalition successfully defeated the indo-Guyanese People’s Progressive Party (PPP) that had ruled the country for 23 years. While it is too early to
really assess the new APNU-AFC Government in Guyana, to date President Granger has shown himself to be a statesman and a democrat, responding with dignity and restraint to the accusations and insults of President Maduro. This is welcome in a Region undergoing a dramatic transition, including the re-integration of Cuba into its economic and political structures, the unfolding collapse of Venezuela, and the expansion of China’s presence throughout the Region. As with China’s heavy-handed attempt to impose its territorial claims, embodied by the “nine dash line,” in the South China Sea, Venezuela’s assertion of rights over two-thirds of Guyana’s territory and associated waters must be resolved by diplomacy and international legal mechanisms—not by military, diplomatic and economic intimidation. In standing u p f o r G u y a n a ’s f r e e dom from coercion, the United States and other regional neighbours will be defending democracy, rule of law, the international normative order and those who share those values.
(Editor’s note: Guyana has always regarded the issue as a controversy and not a dispute, and that it be resolved by a judicial mechanism)
GNNL, NCN Boards to have qualified persons with journalistic roots By Navendra Seoraj
PRIME Minister Moses Nagamootoo, who is also Minister of Information, is assuring members of the state media that qualified persons with roots in broadcasting, information, journalism and technical training will be appointed on the Boards of Directors of the Guyana National Newspapers
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Limited (GNNL) and the National Communications Network (NCN). In an interview with the Guyana Chronicle yesterday, the PM disclosed: “I am not going to be a minister in charge of information and put party hats into these boards to draw stipends for not
working and doing party propaganda.” Ghost writers and ghost producers, he declared, are features of the past, as the new boards would be professional and are going to be bringing to Guyana a new approach to information and communication.
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He also said the boards must be “people-driven” to serve the needs of the Guyanese people and address the social and developmental agenda of the country. He said the partisan political agenda must be abolished. In an earlier address to the National Assembly, the Prime Minister had pledged the new Administration’s support for true press freedom.
He had said that while the new Administration would make no attempt to curb the constitutional right of freedom of any media, including those belonging to the state, it would not turn a blind eye to irresponsible partisan information, a feature that had characterised the operations of these media under the previous Administration.
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Cargo vessel sinks but crew members rescued THREE men were rescued on Sunday and a fourth on Monday after the cargo vessel they were travelling in sank off the coast of Guyana when it capsized. According to a release from the Maritime Administration Department of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, the vessel “Captain Safie” only had four crewmen onboard at the time of the tragedy. Sometime between Saturday and Sunday the vessel sank in the Waini River and the first three crewmembers were rescued while the fourth one who was reportedly thought to have drowned was found alive on Monday, according to Director of Maritime Safety, Steven Thomas. The police had put out a statement identifying the fourth crewmember as 54-year- old Kitty resident, Guy Roach, who was still missing and feared drowned. However, Roach was rescued by fishing boats which were nearby at the time. The Guyana Chronicle has not been able to secure the names of the other three crewmembers nor information on whether the vessel was properly certified and insured.
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Police release image of man caught on camera murdering Montrose granny THE police yesterday afternoon released an image of a man who is wanted for the gruesome murder of 76-year-old Carmen Ganesh in a house at Lot 121 Montrose, East Coast Demerara where she was the caretaker for several years. According to a police press release, the man is a suspect in the murder of the woman, whose body was found sprawled on her kitchen floor on Saturday after persons reported that they had not seen her for most of the morning, which was very unusual. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the man is asked to telephone the police on numbers 225-6411, 225-8196, 225-2227, 229-2557, 2292702, 911 or the nearest
police station. Police assured that all information will be treated with strict confidentiality. Meanwhile another man who is in custody was iden-
tified as the neighbour of the woman’s daughter. The man is apparently cooperating with the ranks but police sources have disclosed that he has denied any knowl-
edge of the woman’s death. The man and the murdered woman had a court case where he was ordered to compensate her for the damage to her fence.
Safety is number one priority on waterways - MARAD THE Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure is continuing to execute its mandate in ensuring that safety is adhered to on the nation’s waterways. And towards that objective, 32 boat operators from the Parika-Bartica service were trained in first aid at a session held in Bartica, Region 7 on July 25. At the exercise, Regional Chairman Gordon Bradford explained that with the training received by boat operators, they are more equipped to help save lives should an emergency occur while traversing the waterways. Director General of the Maritime Administration, Ms.
Claudette Rogers, in an invited comment, indicated that safety on the waterways is the number one priority of MARAD and the agency will continue its enforcement programme. The training which started in February 2015 saw more than 500 boat operators being trained so far and earlier this year 160 operators from the Georgetown/Vreed-en-Hoop service received training, along with 128 operators from the Parika/ Supenaam service. This initiative is a collaborative effort between MARAD and the Reliance Healthcare Group Inc. which aims to equip all boat operators in Guyana with the requisite first aid training.
Boat operators from the Parika/Supenaam service learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A boat operator from Parika/Supenaam service learns how to band aid wounds
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Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo signing the book of condolences for Dr. Abdul Kalam
Former President Donald Ramotar paying respects to the late Indian President, Dr. Abdul Kalam
Prime Minister, former president pay respects to late Indian President
PRIME Minister Moses Nagamootoo yesterday in paying his respects to the late President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, declared that “India has lost a great person and great scientist; a person who had brought India to a state of respect, as a country that is pursuing development on the basis of a knowledge-driven
economy.” Prime Minister Nagamootoo, speaking at the Indian High Commission, n o t e d t h a t D r. K a l a m took a scientific approach towards development, adapting to many innovations. Meanwhile, in expressing condolences on the passing of Dr. Kalam, the 11th President
of India from 2002 to 2007, former President Donald Ramotar noted that India has made a major contribution towards the development of Guyana. In addition, Ramotar said that India is one of the countries that appreciate the conditions which Guyanese work under and therefore stronger relations
ought to be built with that country. The Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Venkatachalam Mahalingam in brief remarks also emphasised the fact that Dr. Kalam was one of the greatest and noblest persons known to Indians. Dr. Kalam was born and raised in Ra-
meswaram, Tamil Nadu, India and later he studied physics and aerospace engineering. Born on October 15, 1931, he was one of the most eminent scientists of his country and took the lead in the conduct of India’s nuclear tests in 1998. Dr. Kalam led many pioneering programmes such
as the Indian Space Research Organisation’s Satellite Launch Programme and the country’s guided missile programme. Apart from that he was the scientific advisor to the Prime Minister of India from July 1992 to July 1997 and was widely acclaimed as the “People’s President”. (Navendra Seoraj)
Possible stipend increase for RDCs - Minister Bulkan
REGIONAL Democratic Councillors (RDCs) could possibly be in for a stipend increase as the Administration sets the stage for reforming Guyana’s local government system. Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan thinks that adequate and meaningful compensation for local government councillors must be considered in the Administration’s drive to develop strong regions. Addressing the regional elected representatives at a leadership forum at the Arthur Chung International Convention Centre on July 31, the Minister pledged that the increases would be something that Central Government would address meaningfully. He stated that this is a step in the right direction, if at the end of the day the RDCs are expected to step up to the entrusted task of leading, managing and developing their regions. At present the RDC councillors are in receipt of a monthly stipend which amounts to $10,000. The leadership forum, facilitated by the Ministry of Communities, was to inform the RDC chairmen and councillors about the new vision of the Administration as it relates to the relationship between Central Government and the Regional Administration. Going forward, the regional representatives were informed that they are expected to see themselves differently and were tasked to begin taking more ownership of their regions. The regional representatives heard that Central Government is concerned with a move towards the empowerment of the Regions, to autonomously deliver on local government services. They also heard that in this task, they will receive unequivocal support from Central Government.
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo interacting yesterday with Indian High Commissioner Venkatachalam Mahalingam
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Ministers need to be paid a respectable salary - PM Nagamootoo - confirms salary increase in pipeline for public service workers By Navendra Seoraj IN responding to recent reports in sections of the media about a pending salary increase for Ministers and other top level Government officials, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo said that there has been mention of an increase in salaries, that is “an increase for sure for persons in the public service,” as Government officials need to be paid a respectable salary. Speaking yesterday during an interview with media operatives, the Prime Minister made it clear that he is unware of any 100% increase for Ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), Presidential Advisors and Vice Presidents, noting that he has not seen those reports but knows for sure that no such declarations were made by the Government.
those things because once reasonable stipends and salaries are being paid, it would necessarily be an indictment for them to
REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF MINISTRIES However, he said that there would be an increase because of the fact that “there has been a reduction in the number of ministries, and also it would be used as a method of preventing Ministers from putting their hands into the cookie jars.” Additionally, “they need to be paid respectable salaries, same as the police ranks and other persons so as to avoid the temptation of stealing, accepting bribes and indulging in corrupt practices.” The Prime Minister further mentioned that the Government has decided that the salary increases will help to avoid
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo
Former President Donald Ramotar
do something bad. “We are moving away from the past, you see in the audits how many people have been helping themselves to vehicles and state funds, so I believe that Ministers deserve to be paid,” said Mr. Nagamootoo. Apart from avoiding the illegalities, the Prime Minister
noted that there are many qualified Ministers who didn’t come into office because of political loyalties and affiliation, but because they want to make a commitment to their country for which they are qualified. “Look at the number of persons who have left their legal practices and other highly qualified callings to give service to the Guyanese people… do we pay them enough?” Meanwhile when asked to share his views on the reports about pending salary increases for Ministers and other senior Government Officials, former President Donald Ramotar stated that it would be “callous” on the Government’s behalf to give themselves huge increases. “Taking into consideration increases in the number of ministries and also the increasing bureaucracy… and it is callous and insensitive what is taking place in this country,” said Mr. Ramotar. Reports of pending salary increases first appeared in the Saturday August 1, 2015 edition of Guyana Times, which said that, “Finance Minister Winston Jordan confirmed the assertion that had been swirling of social media to the Guyana Times.” The article also stated that, “He said the matter is currently under consideration by the Administration and the increase also extends to Members of Parliament (MPs) and basically all individuals who have a role in the House of Assembly. The increase in Ministers’ salary is under consideration. All people that concern the House of Assembly, so that will include Chief Whip, the Opposition, Ministers, and Vice Presidents and so on.”
GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday August 4, 2015
Direct Relief fine tunes provision of medical resources and supplies to locals
By Clifford Stanley LOCAL health care institutions are targeted to benefit from more assistance from Direct Relief (DR), the international non-profit organisation which specialises in improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergency situations, by providing essential medical resources needed for their care. This development was hinted at following a visit by two officers of the U.S. based nonpartisan organisation last week on what has been described as a familiarisation tour. Ms Genevieve Bitters and Ms Heather Bennett had been hosted by Sharir Chan, Chief Operating Officer of Guyana Medical Relief Inc. (GMR), which has been collaborating with DR for the past 30 years in getting free medical supplies, equipment and facilities from them to institutions in Guyana. The two representatives from the DR, based at Santa Barbara, California, visited health care institutions in four of the ten Administrative Regions with a view to assessing their needs and determining how best DR can assist, through GMR . The officials arrived on Monday of last week and departed on Thursday. Chan said that their familiarisation tour took them to health care institutions and charitable
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(left to right) Sharir Chan , GMR; Genevieve Bitters, DR; Dr Harripersaud Chand, Skeldon Hospital; Heather Bennett, DR; Dr Hazratalli, Orealla Health Centre; and Paul Ramrattan, Regional Executive Officer, Region 6
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Top Cop urges young people to develop life skills
COMMISSIONER of Police Seelall Persaud last Saturday highlighted the need for young people to be fully engaged in activities that develop their life skills and broaden their knowledge on a variety of fronts. The Top Cop was at the time delivering the closing remarks at the ‘A’ Division second annual youth camp held at Madewini, Timehri. It was organised by Commander Clifton Hicken with assistance from ranks in the division as well as partners of the Police Social Crime Prevention initiatives. Persaud noted that the issues of life skills devel-
opment and knowledge lend support to the true meaning of independence since life could become very hard for persons without skills. BECOMING INDEPENDENT Being equipped with life skills and knowledge is a part of the process of becoming independent, the police commissioner told the children, caregivers and other facilitators who worked with the children during the five-day camp. It was against that backdrop that Persaud highlighted the ongoing social crime prevention programmes by the Guy-
The ‘A’ Division best camper receives a trophy from one of the camp partners
Top Cop Persaud, Commander Hicken and Camp Mother Fowler in the foreground as the children sit in the background during the cultural presentation at the closing of the camp (Photos by Delano Williams) ana Police Force in all Facilitators bring down the curtain on their police divisions, where segment of the camp with a “truth” skit they engage mostly young people and in some cases single parents and other unemployed persons from communities that have been considered as ‘high risk’. The Top Cop reiterated that the move was adopted after evidence proved that crimes are social issues and must be tackled from a social vantage point and not just through law enforcement which can-
Director of Sport Christopher Jones and Senior Superintendent Maxine Graham join Police Commissioner Persaud, Hicken and Fowler on a tour of one of the camp dorms at Madewini, Timehri where the children stayed
not tackle the issues of crime comprehensively as is sometimes widely perceived. The issue of conflict resolution was also raised during Persaud’s presentation as he pointed out that it remains very important for training to be done, especially among young people, as it helps the process. He stressed that once persons are aware of how conflicts can be handled without violence, then those measures will be executed by those who are equipped. Also addressing the closing ceremony were Commander Hicken and
Camp Mother Superintendent of Police Desiree Fowler. According to Mrs. Fowler the camp covered a wide range of topics which were dealt with by the facilitators, both in-house as well as partners of the police force. The sessions included motivational talks, conflict resolution, hygiene, health and safety, substance abuse and law enforcement, etc. Meanwhile, Hicken encouraged the children to share their newly-acquired knowledge and skills with others in their respective communities, including adults.
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Museum of African Heritage launches annual exhibition -as Emancipation activities continue By Shivanie Sugrim
One of the many pieces depicting the African Village Movement in Guyana post-Emancipation
Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry at the exhibition along with colleagues
A cultural item at the launch of the Emancipation Exhibition (Photos by Samuel Maughn)
UNDER patronage of the Department of Culture, Youth & Sport of the Ministry of Education, the Museum of African Heritage launched its annual Emancipation exhibition under the theme “Recognition, Justice and Development”, at the National Museum yesterday. The theme examines the artifacts of the village movement period (1838 to 1856) and the movements in the twentieth century, while acknowledging the status and role of the village fathers who contributed to the creation of a sovereign state called Guyana. Plastered on the walls of the National Museum were detailed posters highlighting the establishment of communal villages and legislation passed as a result of the African Village Movement, which paved the way for Local Government Elections in Guyana. The village movement in British Guiana and throughout the Caribbean can be described as a continuation and extension of the struggle and resistance against domination and exploitation of the planters. The aim of these planters was to bind the Africans to the plantations by implementing laws that would compel them to work. Prior to the end of Apprenticeship in 1838, a Vagrancy Act and a Police and Poor Law Act were passed to restrict the freedom of movement of the soon-to-be ex-apprentices. However, economic circumstances forced the planters to change their position, since plantations, specifically cotton, became unprofitable. Time progressed and the economy was still dwindling, and this circumstance ultimately paved the way for the Village Movement. The exhibition, which will last throughout the month of August, aims to target academics to enlighten them on the developments during the Village Movement era. At launch of the exhibition, Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry told those gathered that economic independence, for which our forefathers fought, cannot be established unless education is made the primary mechanism for development in Guyana. In furtherance of this objective, Henry said, the Ministry of Education is currently crafting policies that would correct the ‘creaking’ in the education system. That aside, the Minister took to the podium reflections of Emancipation, wherein she pointed out that Emancipation is not just about the abolition of slavery, but also about the rise of Indentureship, which contributed to the birth of our nation. In order to carry out Emancipation activities this year, the Ministry of Education, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport, donated cheques totalling $11.9M to African groups to facilitate their Emancipation Day celebrations. This exhibition is one of the many activities to commemorate Emancipation Day, which was celebrated on August 1st. Patrons gathered in the National Park on Emancipation Day to celebrate the liberation of enslaved Africans who had lived in Guyana and other Caribbean territories. Emancipation activities will continue until the end of August.
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Direct Relief fine tunes provision of medical ... From page 11
organisations in Region 4 (Demerara/Mahaica) Region 6 (East Berbice / C o re n t y n e ) R e g i o n 7 (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) and Region 10. (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice). Their visits in Region 4 took them to the Georgetown Hospital and the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana on Monday last. They visited health care institutions in Bartica, Region 7, and conducted needs assessments on Tuesday .
They visited health care institutions at Orealla and Siparuta in the Upper Corentyne, as well as the Port Mourant Hospital on Wednesday. At the Port Mourant Hospital, the two women saw the formal handing over of a defibrillator (heart machine) and a portable ultrasound machine to the staffers, sent to them by DR . They visited the Linden Hospital in Region 10 and carried out similar needs
Chan, second right, hands over a defibrillator (heart machine) to Junior Departmental Sister Leah Clarke. Genevieve Bitters of DR (left), REO Paul Ramrattan (right) and other staffers look on
DR Representative Genevieve Bitters discusses needs of Orealla Health Centre with Resident Doctor, Dr Hazratalli assessments on Thursday before leaving for home, Chan said. The GMR Inc., also based in California, benefits from its collaboration with DR which has experience in providing worldwide hu-
manitarian medical assistance since 1948. Chan disclosed that, armed with on the ground knowledge of the needs of some of the local health care institutions, as well as the geographical char-
acteristics of Guyana, the DR representatives were certainly in a better position to advise on more precise forms of assistance from their organisation for the benefit of locals.
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Region 10 IMC Chairman says needs increased taxes to carry out statutory functions in Linden THE current rates and taxes receivable in the mining town of Linden cannot suffice for the work of the Linden Town Council, which has a burgeoning housing programme currently ongoing. Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman Orrin Gordon has highlighted the need for rates and taxes to be increased in Linden. In an interview with this newspaper, Gordon disclosed, “We have said before that the rates and taxes that had been charged in the community are definitely too low; and because it is that low, it means it is having an impact on the (IMC’s) ability to carry out those functions for the municipality, those statutory functions. In addition to that, the community has grown in size; and because it has grown in size, it means that the amount of work that is required has increased.” Making a pitch on the functions of the council in light of this proposed increase in the town, Gordon indicated: “Therefore patching of roads and all of that -- we have added, along with Central Amelia’s Ward, Block 22 and Blueberry Hill and all those places -- which is nearly 100 km of road had been added in Linden, there is need for constant attention. This is because the quality of work that had been done from the inception, that quality of work had not been to the best. So, because
it had not been to the best, what has happened is that you have a situation whereby you might repair today or do some patchwork this year, next year you have got to come back again and do some more patchwork, because of the quality of work that has been done.” What if this situation is not addressed? The IMC Chairman feels, “We have that situation confronting us, and we have had to deal with it, and will continue to do so. So we said valuation and continued valuation -- that is one thing we have to do. That stage with the valuation process is where we have gone in the direction whereby we have gone to find a valuator. We decided we are going to pay the valuator, because we know when we get back those taxes it will compensate our efforts.” Gordon remarked: “But the previous minister rejected that step taken, and then we went in a direction that took over seven to eight months to happen. So we have a problem, a serious problem, and the Valuation Division needs to go under the Minister of Communities rather than stay under the Ministry of Finance, because it really relates more to the Minister of Communities. This is because all the buildings and infrastructure that they will have to do valuation for basically would have been under Ministry of Communities, which also
takes care of rates and taxes and so on, not the Valuation Department. “So I think that the Valuation Department really should be under the Ministry of Communities, and not the Ministry of Finance. Then we also had a scenario whereby you are having an arrangement which has been taken over by the Minister of Local Government, whereby the Municipal Act says that the Minister of Local Government supports the activities of the municipality, but not dictates and controls. What happened is that the Ministry, from 2007, had been deciding who is going to sign our accounts; and we can’t do that, because that is what they want -- a way to decide who will sign on the account. It even got so ridiculous whereby the Minister decides only the Town Clerk and the acting Treasurer can deposit monies for the council.” The IMC Chairman maintained: “I know anybody can deposit, but it is only by cheque you can withdraw money, and there are systems that are in place for that. So why would you do that? It is because we had threatened to go and open the Toll Booth. When the question was asked what to do with the money, we said they were micro-managing the operations of the municipality; and we said move that thing, because it is killing local governance.”
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Education Minister re-examining NGSA processes
THE Education Ministry has embarked on a number of outreach programmes aimed at developing a sound education policy that will cut across all regions, communities, and socio-economic standings. The policy is expected to bring about the eradication of illiteracy and allow students to realise their full potential. Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, in ensuring that such a policy is properly designed, has embarked upon a series of community meetings where residents, parents and teachers can sit and discuss the issues affecting the current education system, and together formalise the way forward. At one such meeting held recently at Buxton, East Coast Demerara, Minister Roopnaraine indicated that his intention was to do away with parts of the National Grade Six Assessment process. SCORES AS A GUIDE “The accumulation of points at Grades Two and Four, I’m looking to eliminate…it shouldn’t be,” the minister said. He explained that the scores earned at those exams are there to serve only as a guide to teachers, so they have a fair idea of the areas they need to focus on with the students. ‘ACCUMULATION SYSTEM’ The previous Administration had, a few years ago, implemented the ‘accumulation system’ which saw the results of National Grades Two and Four Assessments being included in the computation of the final National Grade Six results.
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/Kitchen Assistant. Contact 667-0355, 629-7016. babysitter, age 3550. Contact 660-5926, 697-5831. Research assistants, transcriptionist. Information, contact pdc-research.org. person to prepare cutters at R&V Sports Bar, Coverden, EBD. 684-2119. preferably from Diamond/East Bank area. Contact 216-1996, 668-7146. : Apply in person at SuperBet with written application, 21-22 Hinck Street, Georgetown. for salesperson, young and brilliant, computer savvy, and creative. email tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com . Representative, own transport would be an asset, experience would be an asset. Tel: 226-5473. dispatchers for new taxi service. Please contact 223-8294, 223-8925 for more details. , waitress, dishwasher, security guard, handyman with driver's licence. Apply in person to 176 Middle Street, Georgetown. person determined for success and prosperity or freelancer/ real estate. email tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com . salesman with excellent computer skills and great customer service, gift and speaking skills email tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com . for fast food Restaurant. Must have Experience Send application to 16 Mudlot Kingston or rtilak@adamantiumholdings.com Pharmacy Assistant to work at a reputable pharmacy in Georgetown. Interested persons, please call 6811901.
Services Representatives for fast food Restaurant. Must have a pleasant personality and excellent communication skills. Send application to 16 Mudlot Kingston or rtilak@adamantiumholdings.com evening cashier, porter/bond attendant, delivery clerk. Apply with written application & passport-size picture. Survival, 173 Sheriff Street, Campbellville. 227-5286/9. /Customer Service Representative: Requirements - 5 subjects CXC, passport-size photo. Experience would be an asset, Apply in person. 79 Albert & Laluni Streets, Queenstown. Tel: 231-7023, 231-7002. /BAKER for interior location. Must know to cook and bake a wide variety of items, strict nonsmoker. Applicants must be experienced with verifiable references. Others need not apply. Call 618-2020. Junior Clerk. Applicant must be computer-literate with CXC passes in English and Mathematics. Please bring written application to Mike's Pharmacy, 56 Sheriff Street, Georgetown. vacancy exist for the positions of waiter, waitress, bill clerk, kitchen assistant and cleaner. Send applications with passport-size to Kamboat Restaurant, 51 Sheriff Street, Campbellville, Georgetown. Employment - Waitresses, waiters, housekeepers, bellboys, bar attendants, cooks, carpenters, and receptionists. Contact Professional Recruitment Agency, 231-6296, 650-9880 www.plzrecruitme.com . Grill & Burgers! Now hiring supervisors, sales clerk, kitchen staff, cashiers. Applicants must have 3 years experience in similar industry, Apply within City Mall, Regent & Camp Streets ground floor. For more information, please contact 592-645-4267. Land For Sale
LAND FOR SALE
1 Republic Park. Contact 648-1037. at Parfaite Harmonie, size 45x80. Price $3M neg. Contact 6933317, 660-0171, 216-0094. , Parika Market Area, 150x50 Tel: 223-0816, 6449520 Negotiable. , ECD Public Road 190x131. $25M neg., Call 644-2099. in gated community Republic Gardens. Contact 6891618, 617-8636. lots $50M, Enmore Estate Road next to Bibi Khan. Call 231-4172. Creek, 30 acres for farming etc. $6.3M neg. Call 220-8596, 643-9196, 686-1091. Gardens residential lots 50'x100'. Interested persons can contact 225-1787, 231-5359. Gardens, WCD: Commercial & residential, double & single lots. Fin a n c i n g available. Tel: 2690020. Hall Main Road, Mahaicony 1 - 33, A.C. Serious enquiries only. Contact Olin 125-327-8892.
: Schoon Ord, WBD, gated community, house lots available for $6M, Leonora $3M, Parika $12M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078. lot strategically located in East Berbice close to Berbice Bridge. Asking price $23M. Call our sales agent, 663-1728. transported land 4½ miles from Bartica, 2½ miles river front, rock, quarry, sand, forestry. Contact Mark 625-4788 , West Coast Berbice, five adjacent house lots along the public road. One building (workshop) on two of the lots 689-5858. Cane View Avenue South $13.5M, 102'x140' house lots $38M, Regent Street $148M. Real Deal Realty 227-3551, 6470856, 668-4781. Westerbeck, Mazarunni & Cuyuni River for living & farming, cleared land, Mahaica 100 acres $10M, $7M 231-2199, 618-7483. Annandale ECD Courbane Park, large two-storey concrete building on double lot, concrete fence, tiled yard enclosed parking benab at back. Price $35M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078. Coldingen ECD $3M, Non Pareil $4M, Grove EBD $6M, $5M, Diamond $9M, Canaan Gardens EBD double lot $10M, just off Eccles public road, 50x200, nice for bond $36M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078. invite you to purchase the followinge land for bond , Chandra & Gange 125x120 corner lot $65M, William Street, 120x45 foefr bond, Gange 125x62 in Prashad Nagar for bond. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-, 226-1064, 225-3068, 225-2626, 225-5198, 225-2709. away land East and Quamina Streets corner 120x100 US$1.7M neg., Hadfield Street opposite new expected GGMC $115M, South Road close to Wellington Street 30x112 $65M, Newtown 75x32 $14.9M, William Street 114x45 $28M, Prashad Nagar $26M, 125x62 Blygezight box 80x75 $ 3 2 M , P h o n e M r Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 225-3068, 226-1064. Backlands 40x50 - $20M neg., Bel Air 50x100 $25M, Diamond (front) $6M, Providence $5M, 20 house lots at Republic Gardens $8.5M per lot, Yarrowkabra 100x100 $1.5M neg., Lamaha Gardens $25M neg., Blygezight 70x40 $20M, Eccles $8M, Ogle road front $55M neg. Call Zinctop Homes Realty on 2314041, 226-3595, 639-9693, 6611952, 627-4273, 684-2244, 6549464. for business 100 yards from main road $12M, Republic Gardens $9.5M, Section M Campbellville $14.9M, Newtown close to Duncan Street $15.9M neg. 90x35 South Road $45M, Earl's Court double lot with reserve $17M. Atlantic Gardens $20M, Duncan Street $30M, Da Silva Street 1 ½ acres $60M, Dennis Street 120x60 $42M. Queenstown 160x60 $58M neg. Kingston 160x60 - US$450 000, Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park $30M 85x41 Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831,2261064, 227-6949, 225-2626.
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-bedroom apartment in Cam p b e l l v i l l e a r e a , a v a i l able immediately. No parking & no pets. Contact 610-2251.
Three-bedroom unfurnished bottom flat, fully grilled with parking. $70 000. Tel: 616-0537.
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$100 000. Keyhomes, 698-3617. property built for restaurant, Stewartville, WCD. 677-4666. : Success & Kingston business spots. Contact 621-5282. property in Subryanville. Contact 225-9967, 623-3443. furnished house with all conveniences. Tel: 612-5078, 226-0689. upper flat at Vryheid's Lust Public Road $65 000 monthly. 220-4243. flat apartment, Cornelia Ida, WCD, $40 000. Tel: 687-1628 commercial property in Regent Road, Bourda. Call 665-6453. furnished 2- & 3-bedroom apartments. Contact 6039671. flat, 3 bedrooms at Lot 13 Supply, EBD. Tel: 261-6460, 619-8298, 682-8595. Albert Street, East Street, Kitty. space 2500 square feet Lamaha & Carmichael Street. Call 225-8915 (office). apartment for long- or short-term guest. Call Ms Dee 661-7354. and unfurnished apartments located on the East Coast. Tel: 624-6772. spacious fully grilled 2bedroom apartment situated at Lot 6 Alexander Village, Ruimveldt $45 000 Tel: 648-3374. -bedroom apartment, at 1916 La Parfaite Harmonie. Tel: 666-8585. -bedroom apartment, grilled, telephone, internet & parking - Tel: 660-5999.
Junction: Storage bond, office, lessons place, games shop, others. Call 680-9905. one-bedroom apartment in Thomas Street, Kitty. Price $40 000. Contact 6392728. built modern 2-bedroom apartment, including kitchen & washroom at Block 8 Mon Repos, ECD. Contact 652-5668. Enmore Ice Factory, Enmore Estate Road. Call 231-4172, 231-7839. Serious enquiries only. three-bedroom top flat with all conveniences. Lot 130 Garnett Street, Newtown, Georgrtown. furnished apartment, AC, hot & cold water, internet US$25 daily & also monthly. Call 621-1524, 231-6061. bottom flat at Lot 174 Triumph Village, East Coast Demerara for one person. Tel: 220-7987. studio apartment, UG road, available from August. Single person, Call 623-3404. 3-bedroom house in Grove, fully grilled, telephone, parking space etc. Price $70 000. Contact 697-6591, 266-0580. : 2 bedrooms, toilet and bath, top and bottom at Better Hope, ECD, parking space. Brand new concrete building. Contact 220-0131, 693-4832. bond space located at Ketley Street, Charlestown. electricity, water, telephone included.. Tel: 649-1874. for rental - sitting room, bedroom, inside toilet and bathroom etc., Grove, EBD. Contact Savitree 266-0453, 660-8371. top flat in D'Andrade Street $85 000. 6923831, 225-2626, 225-3068, 2255199, 626-4180.
home in Non Pareil, ECD. Spacious parking, fully grilled upstairs and downstairs, toilet and bath. Tel: 679-9844. Bond space 5000 sq. ft, Price neg. Covent Garden EBD, large two-storey concrete building on public road. Tel: 2253737, 651-7078. 2-bedroom apartment, grilled, walking distance to UG and CARICOM, AC, 2 toilets & baths, parking. Call 623-3404, Available from September 1. and unfurnished executive apartments with AC, generator, hot water etc US$700 monthly. 638-9116, 669-4713. upper flat $65 000 monthly, Tucville. Contact 223-1313 between 09:00hrs and 16:00hrs, Monday - Friday. in central Georgetown 28ft. x 50.5ft., alarm system, air-conditioned, generator. Tel: 226-7380, 647-5635. properties suitable for any business on Regent Street, D'Urban Street, McDoom Public Road. Many other areas in Georgetown. 638-9116, 669-4713. modern 1-, 2- & 3- bedroom, starting from US$400, fully grilled, semi-furnished, airconditioned & secure parking. Contact 623-4861. semi-furnished APARTMENTS. Price 1 bedroom - US$500, 2 bedroom US$900. Contact 610-7558, 2258382, 638-6883, 225-0018. (furnished) US$1100, East Bank (furnished) US$1000, Meadow Bank US$1500. Have properties to let or sell? Call Diana 227-2256, 626-9382. Avenue, 3-bedroom semi-furnished upper flat, with parking US$650. Kitty 3, 2- & 1-bedroom furnished apartments. Call 220-8596, 643-9196.
business space at the corner of Albert & Fifth Streets 690-0213.
two-bedroom house $40 000 monthly, located at 9th Avenue, Diamond H/S, EBD Contact Tracy, 216-1924, 676-9885.
upper flat, AC, hot & cold, parking etc. Section K Campbellville. Price US$600. Tel: 628-1023.
constructed house and apartment in a safe and healthy environment, Vreed-enHoop. Call 698-6496.
apartments from US $900, US $1000, US $1200 and upwards . Tel:6461712, 693-8532.
house on the West Coast, 1-bedroom apartment in Georgetown. Tel: 226-5125, 617-7730.
bottom flat Alberttown $38 000. No parking space in yard. Pre-paid meter. Contact 683-4026.
-bedroom furnished apartment grilled, AC units, selfcontained, car parking. Price $120 000. Tel: 651-7078, 225-3737.
3 BEDROOM top flat, $90 000. Call 226-1064, 2276949, 669-3350.
two-bedroom apartment with AC, fully grilled, car parking. Price $110 000. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.
flat, Bel Air Park, 2 airconditioned bedrooms, fully furnished, grilled, internet. Single person/couple only US$800. Contact 227-2252, 603-4283.
-bedroom apartment, Sandy Babb Street., available in August. Price $35 000. Contact 621-9489.
: 2-bedroom furnished apartment, AC, hot and cold and internet. Tel: 227-1871, 646-2939.
3-bedroom upstairs, grilled, toilet and bath inside, telephone, parking, spacious living quarters at EBD. 668-5384, 648-3342.
apartments with hot and cold, AC, etc. Price $80 000 & $60 000, location Mon Repos ECD. Tel: 618-0626.
two-bedroom apartment, at 11 Thomas Street, Kitty. Contact Miss Khan Tel: 2267948, 688-8860. Street, Kitty: Fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartment from U S $ 2 0 daily. 227-5852, 638-4404. Margot, ECD: Unfurnished two-bedrooms with toilets and bathrooms. 660-0943 D three-bedroom top flat with all conveniences and parking. Tel: 225-0545. Furnished executive top flat with generator. Mr Bobby Khan 26-27 Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park. constructed short-term apartment/rooms in Herstelling, EBD. Contact Handel on 621-6862, 655-3065, 514-430-7764.
newly built apartment, own bath, toilet, kitchen, sitting area on high road, Greenwich Park, Parika. Tel: 6496202, 664-3508. flat ideal for any business - restaurant, boutique, salon, daycare etc. Contact 602-3814. top flat, fully furnished with AC five minutes away from everything. Contact 602-3814.
bottom flat furnished at 226 Good Hope ECD. Contact 661-9193, 234-0641.
room for single working male in Georgetown. Contact 231-6842, after 16:00hrs.
apartment includes AC, cable, TV internet etc. Short term available, overseas visitors, others. Call 233-2770.
bottom flat apartment situated at 68 Section 'M' Campbellville. Price $85 000. Contact 222-2070, 650-6515.
top flat at 55 Canary Street, La Penitence. Short term bottom flat for overseas visitors. For more information, call 627-3953. furnished and unfurnished apartments $85 000 to $160 000. Business space. $75 000, Bourda (house) $100 000, Kitty US$500, US$600, Meadow Brook US$1500, East Bank US$1300, many more. Diana 2272256, 626-9382.
room in Georgetown for single working male or student, available now! $18 000 monthly, with bills included. Call 231-6842. Air Park top flat, unfurnished US$500 226-1064, 669-3350, 6677812, 692-3831, 225-2709, 2252626, 227-6869, 225-3068. 3-bedroom top flat on East Bank near Harbour Bridge, 1 minute from M&M snackette, $55 000 monthly 642-8436. space at 125 Light Street, Alberttown. Front spot with good parking $50 000 m o n t h l y. C o n ta c t 6 5 4 - 3 3 4 6 , 628-8416.
TO LET stations & hair stations. Only professionals with the customers are welcome. Cocoa Stix Spa & Salon, 251 South Road Bourda. Call 225-2303, 665-4565. bedrooms apartment, Industry ECD, parking, Furnished;19" television, beds, stove, suite, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, $65,000 monthly, Call 628-2866." NGOs, International Organisations are welcome to rent classic home at (gated) Greenfield Housing Park, fully furnished, three bedrooms, with lawn. Call our sales agent on 663-1728. 1 master room, semi-furnished house, spacious, 2 living rooms, office fridge, stove, microwave, suite, dinette set at US$1700 neg. Others furnished and unfurnished, higher prices. All residential. Call 664-5105. -bedroom furnished apartment $50 000 Georgetown, one three-bedroom top flat with parking Eccles, one-bedroom bottom flat, parking $140 000. Ms Yahya, 662-8969, 644-5128. Public Road: 2-storey commercial property (next to Ray's Auto) 3 500sq. ft. Ideal for retail or wholesale outlet, bond, restaurant. Call 2335859, 233-2546. 2-storey concrete house by itself with all modern amenities including AC, master room, security system, etc., $130 000. Contact 660-7672, 2251230, 626-4487. flat, Bel Air Park, 2 airconditioned bedrooms, fully furnished, grilled, internet. Single person/couple only US$800. Contact 227-2252, 603-4283. furnished apartment $200 000, Queenstown semi-furnished apartment $180 000. Prashad Nagar furnished apartment. Real Deal Realty 227-3551, 647-0856, 668-4781. Khan Real Estate office at First Federation Life Building, Croal Street. If you want to buy, rent, sell, we do background check before we give your keys. Also property management service. Tel: 6969289, 687-3147. Khan Real Estate, First Federation Life Building: Brand new two-bedroom bottom flat $40 000. 3-bedroom house $6 0 000, one-bedroom $35 000. Phone 687-3147, 6969289. bedroom front building, furnished bottom flat apartment, fully grilled, internet, AC, parking place. US $600 monthly US$40 daily .Lot 1 Station Street, Kitty, 2276046, 621-7519. bottom flat apartment at '2' Land of Canaan, EBD, 2-bedroom bottom flat apartment at 60 Costello Housing Scheme. Tel: 652-6720, 6657670. built unfurnished, 1bedroom flats (kitchenette) Diamond Housing Scheme between 9th & 10th Avenues, AC, hot & cold, parking. From $55 0 00. Contact 612-9061, 6737589. Twobedroom upstairs, fully furnished, self-contained, with grille, AC, MMC, generator, overhead tank with pump and water filter and solar system. Very close to seawall and all main roads. U S $1200 monthly. Call 2269929. in gated compound fully furnished with fridge, stove, washer, dryer, microwave etc, air condition and hot & cold water. Move in with your suitcase & groceries email oceanicvillas@yahoo.ca for further details or visit Block 'Y' Liliendaal, ECD (opposite the seawall). Call: 678-6881.
TO LET income Diamond, spacious, 2-storey, 3-bedroom semi-furnished house, one master bedroom with AC, study room, secure parking, modern kitchen with granite counter top. Price $120 000. Call 661-7640, 225-9527 or whatsapp (868)357-9886. room in clean and quiet two-bedroom flat for single working male or student, only 3 minutes walk from public transportation, furnished house with kitchen, fridge, TV, toilet, bath, electricity, water and unlimited internet access, $23 000 monthly available in Georgetown. Call 231-6842.
PROPERTYFOR SALE business property at Quamina Street $32M, neg. Must go. 638-3622, 658-1523. Street big land 65x130 prime spot US$1.5M neg. - 672-7390, 616-3200. Park, LBI $11.5M. Contact 664-1865, 6985713, 627-1250. and land at Hope Low Land. $3M neg. Tel: 2205516, 643-3822. WBD, business spot, land 45x220 $42M - 672-7390, 616-3200. flat house, 3 bedrooms, newly built $16M. 672-7390, 616-3200.
semi-furnished professional office in commercial area of Georgetown overlooking the beautiful St George's Cathedral, fully equipped with air-conditioning units, standby generator and water pump.. For more information, contact 226-7090, 2257338, 226-7074.
in yard, Ketley Street, Charlestown $16M. 6727390, 616-3200.
: One three-bedroom house in Sophia with barbed wire security fence, semi-furnished, great home space $65 000. 1-, 2-, 3-bedroom apartments Sophia $30 000, $45 000, $50 000 Alexander Village, 1bedroom fully furnished, 2-bedroom fully furnished South. Norton Street commercial spaces for nice restaurant. W o r l d # 1 R e a l t o r M i s ter Terry Redford Reid 66778 1 2 , 2 25 - 6 8 58 , 22 5-7164, 226- 1 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 26 2 6 , 2 3 1 2068, 619-7945. Have t h e exe c ut i v e r e n t a l r e d u c e d by 35%, Prashad Nagar US$1000, J a c a r an da Ave. Bel Air Park US$2000, Barima Ave Bel Air Park US$18 0 0 , B e l Ai r S p r i ngs U S $ 1 0 0 0 , la r g e b o n d for r e n t a l office s m a l l f o rm U S $ 3 75 , 10 000 sq ft o f f i c e sp a c e for t e c h n o l o g y b u s i n e s s . 22 5 - 2626, 225-5198, 22 6- 106 4 , 6 2 3 - 2 5 9 1 , 6 6 9 3350.
Ruimveldt: 4-bedroom concrete house, super condition $35M neg. 672-7390, 616-3200.
top flat at Eccles US$700, furnished house at South Ruimveldt US$800 neg., 3-bedroom at Prashad Nagar US$650 neg., Diamond 2-bedroom $80 000, brand new 6 - 1bedroom furnished apartment complex for company US$6000, furnished top flat 3-bedroom US$1000 neg., 2-bedroom at Kitty $50 000. Call Zinctop Homes Realty on 231-4041, 226-3595, 639-9693, 661-1952, 627-4273, 684-2244, 654-9464. is a country that will shock the world with the untapped national resources that the Spirit of God is releasing to all the people on the earth (7.2 billion people) and technology. 10 000 sq. ft. office space, 4 000 sq ft. office space apartments with AC, for long- and short-term (executive). Several apartments for students and 10 000 sq. ft., 5 000 sq. ft. for school. Prophesy until you prosper Tony Reid's Realty Mr Budram 692-3831, 669-3350, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-0943, 2261064, 227-6863, 225-5184, 2252702, 225-2626, 225-3068, 6677812.
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BB, FIRST STREET - $25M. Call 226-9929. AT ANNANDALE, ECD - $15M. Tel: 646-6044. Realty, We value, buy, sell or rent your property. Tel: 694-3875, 654-6198, 649-0353. Public Road, 2-storey house. Contact 650-5112. $10.5M & $16.5M neg., Triumph, ECD. Tel: 610-3666, 684-1893. concrete 3-bedroom upper flat, 14th Street, Diamond $18M. Contact 609-3215.
3-BEDROOM CONCRETE $17M. 672-7390, 616-3200. Street land 65x65, fence, tarmac, prime spot, $155M - 672-7390, 616-3200.
Road business premises 1 ½ lot large land, space for parking. US$1.5M neg. 6727390, 616-3200. Park: 2storey 3-bedroom concrete house. $34M. 672-7390, 616-3200. , WBD: 4bedroom concrete 2-storey house. $16M - 672-7390, 616-3200. Bank:$40M-50M Have properties to let or sell? Call Diana 227-2256, 626-9382. -cum-residence, over 7500 sq. ft. call Hamid Mohamed 688-1694, 227-2127. Park (gated): 2-storey, 4-bedroom concrete house - $25M. Call 220-8596, 643-9196, 686-1091. . Serio u s e n q u i r i e s o n l y. N o a g e n ts . on Duncan Street, Bel Air Park, new, lowered price. 100x300 -223-8479, 647-3768. new office building in Kingston, move in, ready - 2238479, 647-3768. on Duke Street between Cowan & Barrack - $40M neg. 223-8479, 647-3768. -bedroom flat concrete house, Block 8 Mon Repos, ECD. Contact 697-1269, 684-3375. empty land lots, Prashad Nagar & Queenstown. Prime location.- 223-8479, 647-3768. lot commercial area property on Regent & Albert Streets 81x113 - 223-8479, 6473768. & land, Public Road, Grove 130x40 - $42M, neg. 223-8479, 647-3768. 2-storey, 3-bedroom concrete house with garage space for 3 vehicles. Tel: 628-0532. -storey wooden house and land at 47 Seafield, Leonora, WCD. Tel: 689-3881. concrete house, 3 bedrooms, 1 self-contained, laundry room, located at Mon Repos, ECD - $32.5M. Tel: 642-2116. apartment for rent, Mocha, E.B.D $40 000 601-0772. t the corner of Hunter street & Independence Bpoulevard. Contact 650-5112. -storey wooden building situated at Lot 9 Seaforth Street, Campbellville. Contact 657-7226, 678-4579. $35M, Alberttown $30M, Mandela Avenue $20M, Charlotte Street $20M. Tel: 225-0545.
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house & land, wood & concrete, 18th Street Foulis ECD - $6.8M neg. Call 691-0869.
Housing Scheme ECD, 3 bedrooms up and down. Price $21M neg. Samaroo Dam $8.5M, Republic Gardens ECD, $45M, Call 644-2099.
: Martyrsville Mon Repos (wooden building on land) $6M, North Sophia two-storey concrete and wooden building $10M, D'Urban Street two-storey concrete building $30M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.
Street prime spot 65x120 between Camp and Alexander Streets US$3.9M 672-7390, 616-3200. WCD: Corner lot overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, also property at Parika and Ruimzeight Gardens. Call 269-0020. four-bedroom house in Guysuco Housing Scheme, move in, ready. 2238479, 647-3768. -unit apartment complex in Georgetown, currently grossing millions monthly. 223-8479, 647-3768. ACRES land plus property located No.19 Berbice, comes with machinery 223-8479, 647-3768, www.spaceseek.gy. located Lamaha Gardens, roof garden, three bedrooms, garage -223-8479, 6473768, www.spaceseek.gy. -bedroom house in Oleander Avenue, Bel Air Park 223-8479, 647-3768, www.spaceseek.gy . -storey house, Eccles, East Bank Demerara $27M neg., Tel: 233-2450, 624-8745. place: Light Street transported front building, vacant possession. Price $30M. Tel: 225-0545. price offer for incomplete building in 3rd Avenue Diamond. Asking $24M. Call Lese 660-8775. and Winter Place home lot (northwestern) $75M. GME Realty 231-2199, 618-7483 - Shawn. deal!! Diamond 21st Street land 60x60, over 10 years $2.5M. 231-2199, 618-7483 Shawn. property Golden Grove (EBD), property Leguan also property Wakenaam property Bonasika Essequibo 2252319, 688-7224. 3-bedroom, 3½-bath house in Republic Gardens with or without extra lot. Serious Enquiries phone 686-3504. 2-bedroom $6M, 3-bedroom with master $8M, 3-bedroom $7.5M, 4bedroom with master 413M. HOUSE and land at Lot 240 Non Pareil. Contact: 2205155. Call between 15:00hrs and 18:00hrs. concrete, 2storey house, 2 self-contained rooms, at Block 8 Mon Repos; yard fully fenced and tiled; concrete drains, Tel: 623-9713, 638-0689. require repairs in Brickdam, land size 120x38 - $44M was $60M. Phone Alysious Periera 623-2591,225-2626, 225-2709,2253068, 669-0943 Mr. Pereira. and land, length 560x33 ft,. one-storey, 3-bedroom wooden house at Triumph Agriculture Road, ECD - $14M or double land for $19.5M. Tel: 642-7370, 602-9415. , Beach Road on 3 plots of land. Lot sizes 36.1x139.0, 54.0x139.0, 36.1x139.0 - $45M neg. Contact 2312052, 615-5893, 673-9892. STREET, CAMPBELLVILLE 4- bedroom unfurnished executive concrete house. Price $75M neg. Prestige Realty and Consultancy, 614-0166, 601-6639. -bedroom concrete house on 748ft of land at Canal No. 2 plus 12 ½ acres farm land at Parika, as a package or individually, No reasonable offer refused. Owner 223-6941, 6859590. newly built 2-storey house at Success ECD, two master bedrooms, hot & cold shower, bathtub, Jacuzzi, fully AC rooms, garage for 3 vehicles & plenty of yard space. Contact 649-0755.
$3M, $4M, $5.5M, $6.5M, Grove $3.5M, $4M, $5M, $7M, La Parfaite Harmonie $1.5M, $1.7M, $1.9M, $2M, $2.5M, Farm $4M, $3.5M, $4.5M. 6727390, 616-3200. Street $26.5M neg., D'Urban Street $17M neg., Section 'K' $75M, South Ruimveldt Park $24.5M neg., Ms Yahya 6628969, 644-5128. Street Alberttown $32M, $60M, Thomas Street Kitty $45M, Bel Air Park $95M. Real Deal Realty 2273551, 647-0856, 668-4781. house at Zeelugt Housing Scheme, house size 32x60, land size 51x100. Interested persons only. Contact 680-0401. - For sale located on East Bank Demerara for person interested please make contact Tel: 672-7189. three-bedroom wooden house (greenheart) for immediate removal. Location Georgetown. Call 624-2465, 220-6354 for enquiries. fully concrete, executive building in Bel Air Park, requires minimum improvement, reduced from $56M to $39M. Owner leaving the country. MrBoodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 667-7812, 2252709, 227-6949, 225-2626, 2253068. top and bottom flat house with five bedrooms including self-contained room at 111 Collingswood Nandy Park. Contact 655-8669, 679-8288, 6018058. executive house on 10 285 sq. ft of land situated in a gated community in Versailles, West Bank Demerara Call 592-624-8704 for further details. concrete, 2storey house, 2 self-contained rooms, at Block 8 Mon Repos; yard fully fenced and tiled; concrete drains, Tel: 623-9713, 6380689 is a giveaway of a lifetime Phase 1 Republic Park concrete 3-bedroom, requires repairs, in an excellent neighbourhood $15.9M phone Mr. Boodram 692-3831, Mr Harold Reid 225-3068, 6677812, 225-2626, 225-2709, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 226-1064, 669-0943. the land and property you want at the following locations: Ocean Front Enterprise Gardens, ECD, Rahaman's Park, Greater Georgetown, EBD, Bush Lot Village W.C. Berbice Large double lot Ocean front Springlands, Tuschen EBE, Corentyne River Berbice and Providence EBD. All going cheap, don't delay. Call today at 690-8962. Barter agreement accepted. Financing available. properties for rent/ sale property A - 896 acres of gold and diamond land in Kurupukari located in 'Frenchman' area. Property 'B' - 167 acres located in Northwest bordering Imotai River. For more information, contact 231-7537, 672-7910. Serious enquiries only. residential homes on single plot. Sale by owner in Newtown, Georgetown. consisting of two over two bedrooms and three over two bedrooms. Excellent condition, concrete and timber, fully grilled package $75M. Contact Marcia Tel: 6437061, 673-8721.
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nished, swimming pool US$4000 monthly, 5th Avenue Diamond 3-bedroom $90 000 monthly, Newtown Kitty US$1000 unfurnished, Coldingen Bond $150 000 monthly, New one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in Georgetown US$800, US$1200 & US$1500 monthly, New Amsterdam US$5,500 & US$6,500 Charlotte Street 3-storey building US$4000, South Road 2-bedroom apartment $65 000 monthly. All prices are negotiable.
Sophia Gardens, close to Lamaha Gardens - fully concrete, 6-bedroom giveaway. Price $14.5M. Phone Mr Pereira 623-2591, 2261064,225-3068, 669-3350, Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-2626, 6677812, 669-0943... Atlantic Gardens large 4-bedroom concrete building on double lot. Price $65M, Eccles two-storey concrete building $35M, Providence two concrete houses on land $30M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078. this business & residential complex: Fully concreted with room for expansion over 10 000 sq ft, suitable for insurance complex gold complex located in Bel Air Park US$599,000 Agents are welcome. Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-3350, 669-0943, 225-2709, 227-6863, 2252626, 225-3068. , Grace, be unto you. These are just a few bargains from Tony Reid, Blygezigt concrete 2storey requires repairs $28M, New Haven property $75M, Prashad Nagar 4 -bedroom $36M, Lamaha Gardens $38M, one lot in Lamaha Avenue, Bel Air $29M, Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 669-0943, 623-2591, 2261064, 227-6949, 225-2626, 6677812, 231-2064. New 2 storey house located in residential neighborhood, Fully grilled with 4 bedrooms and 4 car parking, Pressured hot & cold shower s y s t e m , L o cated in Bel Air Park, $90m For more information call Eyon at 226-053 1 or 649-0494. E-mail regencyhomesguyana@gmail.co
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in July, 2storey Punt Trench Dam $9.5M with large land reserve for any type of business. Business & Residence Bent Street $16.5M, 2-stor ey Guyhoc Gardens $14M, Guyhoc 2storey concrete $14.5M, Lodge 2storey $14M, Meadow Brook concrete ranch $13.5M. Land 130x50 Middle Roa d , La P e n i t e n c e , new c onc rete Middle Road, La Penitence, Da Silva Street 85x35 Land $15.9M, Campbellville Scheme 8 0 x 5 0 p l u s reserve $15M, Hadfield Street east of Cuffy 120 x50 $18M , R epublic Pa r k $14M, Continental Park 104x54 plus 3000 sq. ft reserve all land to build dream house $22M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre 280 000 sq. ft, Lamaha Gardens $58M, Prashad Nagar $34M, South Ruimveldt Gardens off Aubrey Barker Street. Phone Mr Boodram 6923 8 3 1 , 225-5198, Mr Pereira 6232591, 226-1064, 669-0943, 2252709, 225-3068,227-6863, 225-2626
are the August month giveaways, business and residence: Bent Street $14.8M, Norton Street 2-storey $14M. Land Newtown $13.9M, land Sandy Babb Street 75x60 - $26M, La Penitence concrete 2-storey with extra land $8.5, East La Penitence well repaired flat $9.5M, South Ruimveldt $16M, Stone Avenue & Craig Street $41M Lamaha Gardens neg. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3833, 225-5198, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 669-0944, 6232591, Ms Rodney 227-6863, 2252709, 225-2626, 225-3068, 6677802. new houses for sale at Bush Lot Village/Armadale - West Coast Berbice Prices set at 9.6m, 13.6m, 14.6m Vacant lots available for 2.6m .Down payments and payment terms negotiable .Located in a growing community, with nearby access to Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools, health center, gas station, supermarkets, as well as auto and machinery stores.For more information call Eyon at 226-0531 / 649-0494, or visit our office at 98 Hadfield St. Werk-En-Rust, Georgetown Guyana.E-mail regencyhomesguyana@gmail.com
table, excellent condition - $175 000. 613-0103. scoop bass boxes $80 000, 613-0103. EX 4000 amplifier, excellent condition $300 000. 613-0103. breed Rottweiler pups, 8 weeks old. Call 671-7450, 626-5306. FIAT 110-90 TRACTOR. Contact 684-4548. nose Pitbull, vaccinated and dewormed. Contact 653-6191. new Playstation 4 System. 680-1722. Etrex 10 GPS, new. 603-1266, 625-4788. pups, excellent lineage Call or whatsapp 6769101. washer, two GE dryers. Excellent condition. Call 6825494, 626-2990. Coca Cola cooler, 110 volts. Excellent condition, 30" x 80". Tel: 673-3166. brand new Cannondale bicycle. Miss B. Mangal 2266824, 623-8940. local thoroughbred mare in training, 2 years old, Sire American Dam, Trinidad. Tel: 655-3600.
building $42M, a p a r t m e n t c o m p l e x $26M, Diamond newly built $55M neg., South Ruimveldt $15M, $17M, $18M, $22M, $30M, $35M, Mon Repos $13M, Non Pareil $8M, Grove $13M, Bel Air Park $50M neg., Meadow Brook $50M neg., Enterprise 4 bedrooms $24M neg., incomplete house $8M neg. Call Zinctop Homes Realty on 231-4041, 2263595, 639-9693, 661-1952, 6274273, 684-2244, 654-9464. discount ply 2 % commission on selling commission: Concrete two-storey 4000 sq. ft, 80% complete on double lot in Delph Avenue $36M. Joint Services new 4-bedroom concrete $21M was $28M, New Haven on 7 000 sq.. ft land $52M, Bel Air Park two-storey $52M, Bel Air Park. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 623-2591, 225-2626, 669-0943, 2253068, 627-0288, 667-7812.
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breed Rottweiler pups, 8 weeks old. Call 671-7450, 626-5306. furniture. Contact Marcelle. Phone 6294448, 682-0385. G3 32GB Smart phone, new/inbox 5.5 QHD display, 3 GB ram, Android 5.0 lollipop $90 000. o.b.o. 623-5492. SECOND-HAND chairs and two 20x20 tents, table, two XT 44 horns, two built tweeters Tel: 229-6533, 613-2798. u : Executive Ogle $115M, Diamond $28M, $35M, Queenstown $65M, $75M, $90M, $150M, $70M, Plaisance (2-storey concrete) $23M, M/Cony $22M, $45M, Light Street Alberttown $30M, Prospect 412M, Mon Repos $15M, $35M, Enterprise $10M, $14M, La Parfaite Harmonie $6M, $10M, Callender Street $12M, New Amsterdam US$1.2M, Soesdyke $4M, Tuschen $50M, $13M, $16M, Lamaha Gardens $80M, North Ruimveldt $40M, George Street $20M, Norton Street $9M, $28M, Chateau Margot $95M, Sophia $4M, $12M, $15M, Mahaica $9M, Glasgow H/S $6M, Edinburgh Public Road $1.8M, Essequibo Hotel $116M, Bartica $12M, $9M, Fyrish $500 000, $7.5M, North E/La Penitence $20M, North Road $40M, Meadow Brook Gardens 418M, Eccles $34M, Cornelia Ida $16M, Continental Park $50M, Leonora $6M, Lima Sands Essequibo $25M, Nismes $5.2M, Albouystown $35M, Lamaha Park $15M, D'Urban Street $35M, Yeovil (WCB) $4M, 157 acres river to highway, Linden Highway $30M, Garden of Eden $3M, Bel Air Park $60M, Eccles 416M, Pourderoyen ½ acre $5M, Parika $95M, Queenstown $40M, South Ruimveldt $8M, Paradise WCD $18M, Robb Street Bourda $75M, Grove $1.2M, D'Urban Street $16M,La Parfaite Harmonie $1.5M. Ogle 5-bedroom fur-
desktop computers, CPU only, 4GB memory, dual core CPU etc., Windows 7 - $50 000. Tel: 613-0502, 681-6613. , pool cue, balls, amp, meters, multi-meters, 14" TV, tools, cordless drills, computers monitors. 220-2968, 629-9920. DAF wheel bolt and nut (stud) in wholesale quantities. Price $2 300 neg., Call 6579200, 675-1553. washer 2700 PSI (Craftsman), vacuum 12 gals, buffer machine, brand new. Contact 622-8229. cheap, brand new 295/ 80 and 22.5 11R truck tyre, brand Drive Master, good quality. Call 6579200, 675-1553. Price neg. engines - Perkins 6354 with irrigation pump 6 in 6 out, Perkins 4108 completely bedded for mining Call 696-1439, 602-3906, 689-0092. dump canter $1.8M, 1 double-axle boggy $350 000. Prices are neg. Contact 612-1893. machine spare parts (new), timers, motors, capacitors, gear boxes, springs, impellers etc. Tel: 227-0060, 694-1778. outboard crankshafts for 150, 175, 200 and 225 HP engines and 115 HP Yamaha outboard. 660-5271.
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FOR SALE (1) ice cream freezer Fogel brand double door new price $160 000 - Tel: 676-2023, 218-3160. 330 & 500 engine, complete working condition, springs front & back differential gear box, 4&5 speed starter. Contact 339-2007, 339-3608. laptops & desktop computers from $55 000, free educational software & games, cell phones at low prices. FutureTech. 231-2206. Dell desktop computers, HP Laserjet 100 colour MFP M175A printer, Blu Dash JR 4.0K phone, paper trimmer, letter size coloured cardboards. Please contact 616-8570. Shepherd dogs: Large, mature male and female, ideal for guarding or breeding, two pairs available, Ruimzeight Gardens, WCD. 269-0671, 688-1656. bed with spring mattress $20 000, air conditioner 12 000 BTUs, 110v $60 000, large wardrobe with colour graphite and black $55 000, fan $5 000, Phone 654-5336. Perkins engines 4- &6cylinder also engines on bed, portable diesel welders & ListerPetter engines & spares. Contact Baksh Auto Spares 649-0755. Jialing motorcycle CEE 4844, used airplane tyres 600x16 - 30-ply rating, used Drykilns (Nyle), 10 000 BM lumber capacity. Contact 600-5872. music set (qsc amps, drive rack, bass boxes etc.) also Yamaha 6000 watt generator, Generac 15 000 watt generator, 15" monitors JBL & Peavey (powered and non-powered), amp rack - Tel: 623-2923. 4236 on bed, fully overhauled, new rings, sleeve bearings, serviced injector pump & injectors $850 000, Perkins 4236 off bed fully overhauled $600 000, Perkins 4203 on bed $650 000 - 604-0396. equipment 3 used 324DL Caterpillar excavator about 2500 HRS, good condition $25M neg., Bedford Model M truck with winch, GRR series, LED bar light, good condition $3.6M, XGMA 5-ton wheel loader $10M. Call 645-9888. bulldozer, frontend loader, all types of engines, Hymac and others, tanker and storage tanks, wide range of spare parts and lots more. Must go. Call 626-2884, for further information. Ferguson tractor parts, working condition, complete 248 engine, gear box 4&3 speed complete tractor front and complete square legs, oil breaks and many more. 339-2007, 339-3608. German Shepherd pups, 3 months old, dewormed & vaccinated, all black, work dog characteristics from fierce lineage $200 000, neutered or spayed. Contact 683-7189, 657-3976. acres at Tower Road Yarrowkabra, six acres cultivated, with house and chicken pen. Contact Richard, five-head moulder, 1 band resaw 36 inches, slatted knives, used Groveton cutter, round and square block. Tel: 256-4131, 604-9202.
VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLE FOR SALE minibus, BRR series. 229-6533, 613-2798. VVTI Toyota Hiace minibus. 664-5593. series contact 690-6385, 628-2918. Fit car (manual). $850 000 neg. Call 600-7223.
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14-year-old ... From Backpage financially with everything, but my mother also shows a lot of support. One day, It’s my dream to represent Guyana. You know, wearing the colours and doing the country proud is something I look forward to and will be working hard to achieve.” Brewley, only 14 years old, is seen as his team’s most potent player and has found the net in crucial times for his school. But the striker believes that though playing a pivotal role, there was no pressure at all to produce. “No, man, I wasn’t pressured,” the player said, while laughing. “I just went out and played my football and did what the coach said. I went into the final well prepared and confident of winning because this is what I dream of;
playing football and going far and I know that this is a start for me” The Christianburg/Wismar Secondary player said “Collie Hercules, I look up to. My father used to take me to watch him play and I always want to score like him. But, I want to go far in football – do well in school and become the best player.” His father, Marvin Brewley said while investing in his son’s football career is important, insuring that he stays in school, remains disciplined and have a good education is equally or more important. The older Brewley pointed out that as a parent, he intends to give his son the support needed while keeping him grounded to achieve a good education and being a respectable young man in the community.
GTTA to stage Summer Tournament
TABLE tennis players who have been participating in the August vacation camp will be offered the chance to show their skills, as the Guyana Table Tennis Association has announced its ‘Summer Tournament’. The tournament, which will be held at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) and the National Gymnasium, is scheduled for August 21 and 23, 2015. The tournament will feature 8 categories - the Men’s Singles, B Class Open, C Class Open, 13 Years and Under Boys, 13 Years and Under Girls, 11 Years and Under Boys, 11 Years and Under Girls and Novices Open. Students of the current vacation programmes will compete in the Novices category. Participants are expected from Linden, Georgetown and Berbice. Meanwhile the GTTA has indicated that the 11 years and under Boys and Girls categories will be used as a litmus test for possible participation in the Caribbean Pre-Cadet Championships, scheduled for September 2 to 9, 2015 in the Dominican Republic Registration for the competition can be done through the General Secretary Linden (621-7630) or any executive member of the GTTA. It closes on Friday.
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Persaud banking on reliability GROUPS 3 and 4 driver Danny Persaud has backed his modified Mazda Miata’s recent reliable run as his edge over the rest of the competition in the upcoming Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) Race of Champions. Speaking to Chronicle Sport, the driver indicated that the car ran very dependably in Trinidad at the second leg of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) and he is hoping that run of form continues. “The car ran great in Trinidad, we did some work before we left and we saw that it paid off when we got there. Of course there were one and two fine problems that every racer knows about, but all in all we feel that it was a good outing and I feel that reliability will be a
Danny Persaud battles the weather. (Photo compliments of Kasey Ramoutar) factor on August 9.” With just under a week to go and the competition at the Group 3 level heating up, Persaud, who is also the club
captain, noted that the Group 3 pack will definitely be tough this time around with drivers already signalling podium intentions.
“Yeah, Group 3 is going to be a tough group. We know there are cars on the grid that are capable of wins but I have confidence in my car. My
mechanic Anil Persaud and the rest of the team have been doing a wonderful job and I know that they are going to want podium finishes.”
Persaud, who had a tooth and nail battle with overseas-based Guyanese and Trinidad’s representative Paul Vieira at the second leg, still sits third in the CMRC Group 3 standings behind Jamaica’s Natasha Chang and Cayman Islands’ Gary Barrett. The Race of Champions of the GMR&SC will feature 21 events on the day, inclusive of Groups 1 through 4 and super-stock motor cycles. Admission is $1 000 for adults and children under 12, $500. Race time is set at 09:00hrs. Among the day’s sponsors are South Land International through the Carlsberg brand, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T), Fly Jamaica, Rent-a-Tent and Ganesh Parts.
Albion player benefits from gear donation NATIONAL junior wicketkeeper/batsman Ritesh Omrao was presented a batting helmet to assist in his further development as a cricketer. The Albion and Berbice player was promised the helmet by Dave Sookrah, formerly from Reliance Settlement, East Canje, Berbice and who
now resides in the USA. Speaking on behalf of Sookrah, former national all-rounder Hubern Evans, said that Omrao’s talent was recognised by the sponsor since he was an Under-15 player and his progress was closely followed over the years. Evans said that the spon-
Ricketts joins LA Galaxy (CMC) - Jamaican goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts will line up alongside England superstar Steven Gerrard at LA Galaxy after being snapped up in the 2016 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The 38-year-old journeyman, who started his professional career in England, will join the star-studded west coast outfit after just a year at Orlando City where he was selected during the 2015 MLS Expansion Draft. Ricketts will be returning to Galaxy for his second spell there after representing them between 2009 and 2011, before going on to feature for several other MLS clubs. “Donovan is one of the most experienced and successful goalkeepers in MLS,” said head coach and general manager Bruce Arena. “He is familiar with our team and has proved to be a player capable of winning championships. We are happy that he is once again a member of the LA Galaxy and look forward to his contributions to our club.” Ricketts spent much of his early pro career at Bradford City in England before heading to the United States where he signed for Galaxy in 2009. He was MLS Goalkeeper-of-the-Year in 2010 and earned the title again in 2013 when he played for Portland Timbers between 2012 and 2014. Rickets also featured for Montreal Impact in 2012. He spent 13 years at international level before retiring in 2013 after gaining exactly 100 caps.
sor watched Omrao’s growth as a cricketer and is impressed with his work ethics and attitude. As a result, he thought it fitting to give him this token. Sookrah will continue to help the young cricketer as the need arises, added Evans. In response, Omrao thanked Sookrah and promised to make full use of the helmet. He also promised to stay focused, work hard and strive for more success.
Hubern Evans (left) hands over helmet to Ritesh Omrao on behalf of Dave Sookrah.
Derrick believes Caribbean region will bounce back (CMC) – Caribbean Football Union president Gordon Derrick believes the Caribbean can rebound from the latest scandal that shook the region. Last May, the Caribbean was plunged into turmoil when CONCACAF president and FIFA vice-president, Caymanian Jeff Webb, was arrested and indicted by the United States on corruption charges. Former CONCACAF president Trinidadian Jack Warner, who was also a FIFA vice-president, was also indicted by the U.S. on similar charges, and is currently fighting extradition. Derrick said despite this, Caribbean leaders still had a role to play in football governance. “I don’t think there is a black eye on the Caribbean per se, or that because these two (cases) happened back-to-back, therefore no-one else can do it (lead). I think that would be unfair,” Derrick told an international news agency. “Yes the confidence (in the Caribbean) will be down, but we are a proud people from a proud area, who have ability; who can govern and who are intelligent. So if
someone from the Caribbean steps up, they will step up and do well.” Warner was at the centre of the first CONCACAF cashfor-votes scandal in 2011 and was forced to resign amidst corruption allegations. However, the U.S. Department of Justice said it had continued to investigate Warner and subsequently named him – and Webb – as part of a 47-count indictment related to racketeering, wire-fraud and money-laundering conspiracies. Twelve other football officials were named in the indictment and Derrick was careful to stress that the scandals did not only centre on regional figures. “Not everybody in the Caribbean is tainted. If you look at this scandal, you look at who the big player is and what country did he come from?” the Antiguan reminded. “It is not just the Caribbean, it is throughout. Regardless of where you are … there are people who are not on the straight and narrow. That doesn’t mean everybody in that country is the same way.”
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National Men’s U-21 suffer mixed fortunes on opening day GUYANA’S national junior men’s hockey team got off to a slow start in their opening match of the Trinidad and Tobago’s Player Tournament hockey championships which got under way on Saturday in the Twin Island Republic. According to reports emanating out of Trinidad, Guyana suffered a 3-5 loss to Malvern in their opening game then rebounded to defeat Queen’s Park 2-1 later that evening. Playing against Malvern Sports Club, the Guyanese struggled to adjust to the fast pace of the artificial turf and were given a masterclass in free flowing, high tempo hockey by a Malvern side which boasted five senior national players. By the end of the first half the Guyanese found themselves down 0-3. After making some tactical adjustments at halftime Guyana firmed up their
Guyana’s junior national hockey team
defence and scored one goal in the third quarter through a Keon McKenzie tomahawk shot. The lead was then cut to one when Aroydy Branford latched onto a pass from
captain Mark Sargeant and sent a diving reverse shot under the advancing goalkeeper. Now within sight of tying up the score, Guyana employed a high press, but
WICB Women’s Regional Super50 …
Guyana Women depart for Trinidad GUYANA women’s team departed yesterday for Trinidad and Tobago to participate in the West Indies Cricket Board Regional Super50 tournament which begins on Thursday, August 13. Guyana finished as runners-up to Jamaica in the tournament last year in Dominica. President of Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Drubahadur, at a meeting with the ladies on Sunday, pointed out that they are not short on talent and he is looking forward to see them bring home the title this year. He added that the Women did an excellent job in the last two years reaching the semi-finals and final
and further noted that despite the feeling of being pressured, the Guyanese should approach the tournament match by match, and be focused while trying to have fun. Drubahadur wished the players a safe and successful tournament, noting that they should feel happy and privileged to represent Guyana. He assured the players that GCB is confident that they will come back a victorious team. Chairman of the Senior Selection Panel, Rayon Griffith, wished the ladies a successful tournament while urging them to play competitive and professional cricket. Guyana will be competing against Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad & To-
bago, North Windward Islands and South Windward Islands. Each of the teams will play the other once in a round-robin format where the top two teams on the points table after this round will contest the final on Sunday, August 16. Guyana squad reads: Tremayne Smartt (captain), Erva Giddings, Subrina Munroe, Melanie Henry, Shamaine Campbelle (vice-captain), Katana Mentore, Mandy Mangru, Hasena Mohamed, Kavita Yadram, Akaze Thompson, Lashuna Toussaint, Heema Singh, Sheneta Grimmond, and Plaffiana Millington. The manager is Carol Nurse and the coach is Andre Percival.
this tactic also left them vulnerable to counterattacks. Malvern went ahead 4-2 when a misdirected clearance from goalkeeper Medroy Scotland rebounded favourably to a Malvern
forward who made no mistake with the finish. Senior national Shaquille Daniels then put the Trinidadian side up 5-2, with a brilliant individual run which he finished powerfully past Scotland’s left post. The Guyanese didn’t flinch and scored less than a minute later with a Paramanand Dindial tap in on the last post off a Branford shot that was going wide of the upright. Although Guyana continued to press, the Malvern defence held strong and maintained the advantage to end 5-3 victors. In their second match of the day against Queen’s Park, Guyana found themselves down early in the first quarter once again. Despite creating several goal-scoring opportunities over the next two quarters the Guyanese forwards failed to convert. It was not until late in the fourth
quarter that captain Mark Sargeant drew his side level with a spectacular dive to finish a Hilton Chester through pass. The goal seemed to breathe new energy into the Guyana attack. Playmaker Branford weaved his way through three defenders then sent a powerful tomahawk shot towards the last post which was put in by Ato Greene. Guyana then dropped to half-court and played solid defence to preserve their lead for the final five minutes. On day two (Sunday), Guyana rested their captain Sargeant and midfielder Leon Bacchus for their match against the Under-21 training squad side. Although completely dominating the match, Guyana continued their poor finishing but managed to keep a clean sheet and end up 2-0 victors compliments of a Branford double.
Ryan Rahaman prepares for Group 2 showdown on Sunday AS COMPETITORS continue to confirm their participation, Group 2 driver Ryan Rahaman added his name to the list of drivers who will compete in the Group 2 category at the August 9 Guyana Motor Racing 7 Sports Club ‘National Race of Champions’ Meet, at the South Dakota Circuit. The young Rahaman, who hails from a family of racing drivers including his father Jad and his uncle Ray, spoke with this newspaper yesterday at the team’s garage on Sandy Babb Street, Kitty. He said that the car’s preparation is in full swing and he expects to be competition-ready, come race day.
“As you know we went to Trinidad and did not fare that good and that was because our speed in the straightaways was not on par with the other cars, so our chances of doing well were handicapped by our inability to generate the speed of the other cars in the race,” Rahaman He, however, revealed that the racers are doing the necessary modifications to enable the cars to perform at optimum levels so as to increase their chances of doing well at the upcoming meet. Rahaman, who has also competed in the Group 3 and 4 categories, said that the change in rules, while he is not going to question its legality, has placed him in an awkward position, where he cannot compete in the Group 3 division; but at the same
time he does not have the speed to challenge the likes of the Jeffreys (Kevin and Kristian), Andrew King and many others, whose machines clearly possess far more horsepower than his, referring to his Ford Cosworth car. The young Rahaman, however, did indicate that he will be formidable in the Group 2 division and issued a warning to all other competitors that take to the grid that they will have to pull out all the stops to prevent him from dominating the day’s events. Rahaman said that he will be piloting a Ford Escort and when this newspaper visited the team’s location extensive work was being done to get it ready for Sunday’s showdown.
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Scenes from the Digicel Schools Football Final CHRONICLE Sport’s Samuel Maughn was on hand at the 5th Digicel Schools Football Tournament Final to capture the historic moments. Telecommunications
giant Digicel hosts its 5th Schools Football tournament final at the Guyana National Stadium, between Christianburg/Wismar Secondary School and Chase Academy, last Sunday.
The Linden school defeat Chase Academy 2-1 to win their fourth consecutive title, losing only once, in the inaugural championship when they lost to the Georgetown Technical Institute.
Job Caesar goes down
Christianburg/Wismar Secondary’s Amaniki Buntin and Duquan Hercules pay close attention to Chase Academy’s Job Caesar (#10)
Christianburg/Wismar Secondary’s Kendolph Lewis easily makes his way around several defenders during the final.
(L-R) Director of Sport Christopher Jones, GFF Normalisation Committee Member Eric Phillips, Minister of Sport Nicolette Henry, Digicel’s Marketing Manager Jacqueline James, Digicel Guyana CEO Kevin Kelly and Digicel’s Head of Customer Care Sherwin Osborne.
Captain of the Christianburg/Wismar Secondary Tevin Crawford collects his Golden Gloves award from Digicel’s Head of Customer Care Sherwin Osborne
Minister of Sport Nicolette Henry meets the two teams
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14-year-old Omar Brewley
National Men’s U-21 suffer mixed fortunes on opening day See story on page 22
– a Golden Jaguar in the making
THANKS to the Digicel Schools Football Tournament, every year a star is born. Meet fourteen-yearold Omar Brewley, the Christianburg/Wismar Secondary School striker who has made a name for himself in the sport locally, with the aspiration of being a ‘Golden Jaguar’ one day. “This is my first time playing in the Digicel schools football tournament and it certainly wouldn’t be my last,” said the Third Form student from the country’s most decorated football-playing high school. Last Sunday at the Guyana National Stadium, Brewley scored in the 58th minute goal to help his school to a 2-1 victory over Chase Academy and also to earn their fourth consecutive title. It was a joyous moment
for the boys from the mining town while for one player; it was an event that will forever be remembered. Brewley, a well-built 14-year-old, only recently returned from living in the USA and it was the joy of playing in the Digicel football tournament that brought him back to these shores. Crediting his parents for the support given, the soft-spoken football player attributed his success in the tournament to his head coach Anthony Stephens, who he said has given him the confidence to score a total of ten goals in this year’s tournament. “The coach is the person responsible for me doing well in the tournament. He always tells me to go out and play my football and to play what he
has taught us in training and I try to do everything he tells me to,” said the young Brewley. Naming Cristiano Ronaldo as his icon, Brewley said that former National midfield player Kayode McKinnon was the first one to teach him the basics of the game and also encouraged him to stick to the game and be disciplined. “Well, since I was younger, I attended Kayode’s summer camp and he used to teach me the game. I learn the game by just playing in the afternoons with my friends but he (Kayode) was the one who said that I will be a good player if I remain disciplined and stay focused,” Brewley said in an exclusive interview with Chronicle Sport. Despite bring 14 years young, Brewley is no stranger to senior football - being a member of the Eagles Football Club in Linden.
14-year-old Omar Brewley celebrates after scoring his goal at the Guyana National Stadium. (Samuel Maughn photo) According to the charismatic striker, “Honestly, my father is there for me and always supporting me
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WICB Women’s Regional Super50 …
Guyana Women depart for Trinidad
Ryan Rahaman prepares for Group 2 showdown on Sunday See story on page 22
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Ryan Rahaman checks work done on his machine, ahead of Sunday’s big event at the South Dakota Circuit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015