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PM to appoint special - To address rep. in Berbice county’s

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concerns in a timely manner ‘We are

elected to serve you, to attend to your problems, to attend to your needs.’

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo interacts with Berbicians at Whim, yesterday. (Delano Williams photo)

Search of Kaieteur gorge 2 completed Page

-no sign of missing tourist - Park remains closed

Tiny Birds, Big Drama:

Inside the World of the Guyanese Birdmen of Queens Page

Ramjattan warns illegal firearm holders of no sympathy come 2 October Page

- Gun Amnesty likely to be extended

Elderly woman found at Vreed-en-Hoop jetty with part 13 of tongue missing

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Ramjattan warns illegal firearm holders of no sympathy come October - Gun Amnesty likely to be extended

By Ariana Gordon MINISTER of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan on Saturday said there is a possibility that the gun amnesty granted by his ministry may be extended. “If you don’t bring in your guns then we start the crackdown in October month and people start begging you to please do back an amnesty, I may very well do it back for December month.” The minister was at the time speaking with reporters at the Whim Cricket Ground, Berbice, where a Community Outreach Meeting was held. He noted that after the first day of the gun amnesty, the response was not as great. He could not provide figures to date of the number of guns and ammunition surrendered. “I haven’t gotten todays and yesterday’s figures. But

after the very big first day, it was rather disappointing the following days.” Despite that, the minister said he is pleased with the progress of the amnesty so far. “The first day was wonderful, to get a thousand round of ammunition is worth the whole month. We must be proud of the fact that at least that happened.” He encouraged those gathered to surrender all guns and ammunition that were illegal. “As I come to these meetings, I am telling people get your close friends and families and persuade them to bring them in. It is one of the options, one of the tools in the tool box.” Should persons fail to surrender all illicit guns and ammunition they will be penalised according to law. “I am promising, if you don’t bring them in in this month,

Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan speaks with Police ranks at Whim, yesterday (Delano Williams photo) and we catch you, we are government can get as many Meanwhile, Ramjattan week was just four serious going to ensure you don’t get illegal guns and ammunition noted that there has been a crimes. We are catching the bail. And we are getting a lot off the street. dramatic decline in the crime criminals." of tip- offs as to who and who “I will be a bad man, situation. With the gun amnesty got the guns.” I will come down on I t h a d g o t t e n b a d , in place during the month It is not government’s everybody… at the end of the but we have a number of of September, the minister intention to make the gun month they are going to go mechanisms in place," the is optimistic that serious amnesty annual, but the to jail,” he told the residents minister said. “There has crimes will be reduced even minister is hopeful that of Whim. been a dramatic decline...last further.

Search of Kaieteur gorge completed

THE team from the S p e c i a l F o rc e s o f t h e Guyana Defence Force (GDF) yesterday continued the search to

locate Laleta Sivanand, the visitor who was reported missing at Kaieteur National Park (KNP) on Tuesday. The Ministry of the Presidency reported yesterday that as of 15:00 hrs yesterday the search of the gorge ended, and no sighting was reported. The search was slow, due to the dangerous and extremely rugged terrain in the gorge below Kaieteur Falls, the ministry reported. The Department of Natural Resources and E n v i ro n m e n t ( D N R E )

-no sign of missing tourist - Park remains closed

has advised the general public that the Kaieteur National Park remains closed until further notice, as the investigation that is being led by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), with assistance from other agencies continues. A re v i e w o f t h e P a r k ’s operation protocols is ongoing to ensure the continued safety of visitors to this magnificent site.

Missing: Laleta Sivanand

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PM to appoint special rep in Berbice - To address county’s concerns in a timely manner By Ariana Gordon PRIME Minister Moses Nagamootoo on Saturday announced that he will be appointing a representative to be stationed in Berbice to listen and channel all complaints of residents there to the respective government offices. The Prime Minister made this announcement at his first community outreach programme held at the Whim Cricket Ground. “Soon I will appoint someone in Berbice to be the Prime Minister ’s representative of Berbice and we will open an office, where this representative of the Prime Minister will receive all the complaints and channel them to the nearest ministers and officials for attention, so that you know that we are your servants. “ We a r e e l e c t e d t o serve you, to attend to your problems, to attend to your needs,” he told those gathered. The Prime Minister ’s announcement came amidst complaints from residents of Region 6 that their grievances are not being addressed in a timely fashion. Meanwhile, the Prime Minster addressed the a p p o i n t m e n t o f o f D r. Veerasammy Ramayya as Regional Executive Officer of Region 6. Nagamootoo noted that it was his intention to name Ramayya the Prime

Minister’s representative in Berbice but he later realised that he would “limit him” and “so he is now identified as the REO and for the next four months of this year Dr Ramayya has $260M to spend along with the Regional Chairman. “And we hope that you would put pressure on this region to deliver all $260M to you. You need better roads, better streets, better drainage, bridges, burial grounds and therefore I believe that he is put in a position to deliver and we will ensure that he delivers, because our government is committed to action the time for words are behind us,” he added. The Prime Minister said the time has come for there to be a change in the way politicians act, stating that there is no place for “cuss down politics.” "This is not the time for picketing, but building. We have bigger problems; we have a country to defend." Nagamootoo who grew up in Whim, Corentyne, said inclusive governance is the key to a successful country. "We want to welcome them. We may have political differences but we love Guyana dearly. Anything we do now must be in the best interest of Guyana and we must send a message to Venezuela that we are united." ‘Discrimination’ The Prime Minister

denied the opposition’s claims that persons of a particular ethnic group were being dismissed from the public service, saying that the opposition is attempting to paint the government in a bad light. “I do not know of widespread discrimination." He added that the

Promised made in 100Day Action Plan Meanwhile, The Prime Minister said the APNU+AFC government has lived up to the many promises it made on the campaign trail, while pointing out that those that have not yet been fulfilled are in progress. “We fulfilled most of

“We are elected to serve you, to attend to your problems, to attend to your needs.” government does not have a battle against the PPP, noting that the party secured a "large chunk of votes at the May 11 elections and is a "credible opposition." In light of efforts to attain social cohesion, the Prime Minister said: “We want them to enter into talks with us, where we can cooperate on many of the things we can do for Guyana. “Doors”, he said have been opened, “We cannot avoid the PPP.”

the promises we made to you," he said, while listing many of the government's accomplishments, namely, the promised reduction of the Berbice River Bridge toll, increase in salary for government workers, increase in old age pension, reduction of the Presidents’ Pension benefits, and the many conferences held since the government took office. The community meeting saw several hundred

residents who were all eager to listen to the plans of the Prime Minister and his team. Residents were able to interact and discuss their many issues with representatives of the Guyana Water Incorporated, Guyana Power and Light Corporation, and the National Insurance Scheme. Many of the residents lauded the government for the initiative, noting that they are pleased government is showing an interest in their well-being. Stacy Charransingh told the Guyana Chronicle that for months she and her husband have been trying to meet with senior officials of the National Insurance Scheme but to no avail. On Saturday she said she spoke with the representative who indicated that the couple’s issue would be addressed within a few days. “I am pleased. I spoke

with the people here and they have promised to deal with my matter. I hope I can get a response soon,” the woman said. Michael Singh, a pensioner, said he has been having electricity problems for months but every time he visited the power company, he was promised a visit but no representative visits his home. Singh said a commitment was made by the GPL official present to investigate his matter. “The man I met said he will have the technicians visit my home. I tired going to GPL but after I hear the ministers coming I decided to try my luck.” Also present at the Community Outreach was Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan, Javon Stephens, Director Health Services Region 6, and Charandas Persaud , Member of Parliament.

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Austria, Germany open borders to migrants offloaded by Hungary (Reuters) AUSTRIA and Germany threw open their borders to thousands of exhausted migrants on Saturday, bussed to the frontier by a right-wing Hungarian government that tried to stop them but was overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people. Left to walk the last yards into Austria, rainsoaked migrants, many of them refugees from Syria’s civil war, were whisked by train and shuttle bus to Vienna, where authorities promptly arranged for thousands to travel on to Germany. The German state of Bavaria said 2,000 of up to 7,000 Syrian refugees expected in the country on Saturday had arrived on

special trains in Munich. Queues snaked toward tents where the new arrivals were being registered. Austrian police said more than 6,000 people had entered the country by midday with more expected in what has become Europe’s most acute refugee crisis since the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s. In Salzburg, the last city before the German border, teams from aid organisations and spontaneous volunteers rushed to pass warm clothes, shoes and cigarettes through the doors of trains stopped at platforms. Munich police said Arabic-speaking interpreters were helping refugees with procedures at the emergency registration centres. The

seemingly efficient Austrian and German reception contrasted with the disorder prevalent in Hungary. “It was just such a horrible situation in Hungary,” said Omar, arriving in Vienna with his family. German Interior Ministry spokesman Harald Neymanns said Berlin’s decision to open its borders to Syrians was an exceptional case for humanitarian reasons. He said Europe’s socalled Dublin rules, which require people to apply for asylum when they arrive in a first EU country, had not been suspended. “The Dublin rules are still valid and we expect other European Union member states to stick to them,” he said. In Budapest, almost emptied of migrants the night before, the main railway station was again filling up with new arrivals, a seemingly unrelenting human surge northwards through the Balkan peninsula from Turkey and Greece. At the station, people handed out clothes, shoes and blankets while children laughed and played football.

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Austria threw open its borders Saturday to thousands of migrants But with trains to western Europe cancelled, hundreds set off by foot, saying they would walk to the Austrian border, 170 km (110 miles) away, like others had tried on Friday. After days of confrontation and chaos, Hungary’s government deployed more than 100 buses overnight to take thousands of people to the Austrian frontier. Austria said it had agreed with Germany to allow the migrants access, waiving the asylum rules. Wr a p p e d i n b l a n kets and sleeping bags, long lines of weary people, many carrying small, sleeping children, got off buses on the Hungarian side of the boundary and

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walked through the rain into Austria, receiving fruit and water from aid workers. Waiting Austrians held signs that read “Refugees welcome”. “We’re happy. We’ll go to Germany,” said a Syrian man who gave his name as Mohammed, naming Europe’s biggest and most affluent economy that is the favored destination of many. Another, who declined to be named, said: “Hungary should be fired from the European Union. Such bad treatment.” Hungary insisted the bus rides were a one-off even as hundreds more migrants gathered in Budapest. By contrast, the Austri-

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an state railway company OeBB said it had added 4,600 seats for migrants by extending trains and laying on special, non-scheduled services. Hungary, the main entry point into Europe’s borderless Schengen zone for migrants, has taken a hard line, vowing to seal its southern frontier with a new, high fence by Sept. 15. Hungarian officials have portrayed the crisis as a defense of Europe’s prosperity, identity and “Christian values” against an influx of mainly Muslim migrants. Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday Hungary would deploy police forces along its border with Serbia after Sept. 15 and the army too if parliament approves a government proposal.

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Jailed Guatemala ex-leader denies corruption charges GUATEMALA’S former president has appeared in court after spending his first night in prison. Otto Perez Molina, 64, rejected allegations that he was the mastermind of a customs corruption scheme dubbed La Linea, or The Line. At least 100 people are being investigated over the scheme. A judge in Guatemala City ordered his detention on Thursday while hearings over the corruption allegations took place. After Friday’s second day of hearings, Mr Perez Molina was again taken from court to a military prison in the capital. Mr Perez Molina addressed the court on Friday. “The first thing I want to deny: I don’t belong to La Linea,” he said. He denied taking any bribes and promised to co-operate with the investi-

gation. “Your honour, I am not going to risk my dignity, my work, nor all the effort I have made for Guatemala in return for $800,000,’’ he said, in reference to the amount prosecutors say he received illegally. Investigators say the scheme involved businesses paying bribes to government officials and customs officers in return for being allowed to evade import duties. Mr Perez Molina reminded the court that he had rejected much higher bribe offers from the fugitive Mexican drug lord, Joaquin “Shorty” Guzman in 1993. Mr Perez Molina led the operation that led to his arrest in Guatemala. “After his capture, I was offered 10, 15 times more than that amount in bribes [to let him go]. I didn’t do it because that goes against my principles,” he said. Guzman, who is the lead-

er of the Sinaloa Cartel, was extradited to Mexico, but escaped from a high security jail for a second time earlier this year. Guatemala’s Congress stripped Mr Perez Molina of his immunity from prosecution on Tuesday. That opened the way for criminal charges to be brought against him. The vice-president was sworn in as interim head of state ahead of elections this Sunday after Mr Perez Molina resigned on Thursday. Alejandro Maldonado is expected to govern until the new president is sworn in on 14 January. Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Perez Molina was taken to the Matamoros military prison after his first court hearing Guatemalans go to the polls on Sunday to take part in scheduled general elections. Mr Perez Molina is con-

CoP: 6,500 officers on the beat for Monday

(Trinidad Guardian) ACTING Police Commissioner Stephen Williams says there will be an adequate number of police officers on duty during the general election on Monday. Williams said this during the distribution of textbooks and school supplies to underprivileged children at the Beetham Joint Community Centre yesterday. Seventeen students from primary and secondary schools were assisted with their textbooks and supplies for the new school term. The items cost $25,000 and were funded by the Inter-Agency Task Force’s Heart and Mind Foundation. “The Police Service under the law has a responsibility to have a police presence at all polling stations and we will have full coverage. “All polling stations will be covered by a police presence and across all communities and there will be mobile patrols running throughout election day,” he said. Williams said Commonwealth and CARICOM observers were briefed and updated on the policing plan and how the Police Service was going to ensure a safe and secure election.

Mr Perez Molina resigned on Thursday stitutionally barred from seeking re-election. Mr Maldonado had only been in the post of vice-president since mid-May, when his predecessor Roxana Baldetti resigned. Ms Baldetti is accused of involvement in the same corruption scheme that Mr Perez Molina is said to have masterminded. She is also being held in prison. Mr Perez Molina’s resignation on Thursday and arrest are a huge victory for an unprecedented anti-corruption protest movement that had swelled in recent months, with regular marches in Guatemala’s major cities.

Guyana

EDITORIAL

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Tiny Birds, Big Drama: Inside the World of the Birdmen of Queens

(NEW York Times) RAY Harinarain cut the lusty Hellcat engine of his Dodge Challenger and gently lifted his birdcage from the front seat. Mr. Harinarain, a heat-

line grassy roadsides and town squares, vying for trophies, cash prizes and prestige at tournaments or impromptu matches. Owning a champion, which can be worth as much as a car,

the hobby has attracted unwanted attention from federal law enforcement. Although it is much gentler than cockfighting, the sport has a seedy side. Customs agents at John

Cheaper Transportation for Berbice River Users

OUR editorial in last Tuesday’s edition called on the government to ensure that when it comes to vital social services such as transportation, the people are not held to ransom by the logic of the market. While we believe that the private sector is a critical partner in the process of national development, we feel that it is the people who are the primary factor. We are, therefore, heartened that the government has moved very swiftly to protect the people who frequently use the Berbice River Bridge. The announcement that the government has decided to make available cheaper transportation for the people via the introduction of water taxis should be commended by all who stand on the side of fairness. In this the age of private capital, it is not often that a government confronts a private company in defence of ordinary people. If this is a signal of things to come, then we may well see a Guyana where there is a more even balance between the rights and interests of private capital and the citizens. The refusal of Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) to so far honour the request of the government for a reduction of the toll is the height of disrespect for the government. But more than that, it represents an insensitivity to the concerns of the poor. It is not that the bridge company will be refunded the money it would have otherwise lost from the reduction of the toll. In fact, Finance Minister Winston Jordan has said the company will be given a lump sum in advance based on projected revenue shortfalls as a result of the toll reduction. If there is a shortfall, the company will be paid the outstanding amount, and if the lump sum is greater, the additional funds would be rolled over to the next month. Far too often, private companies have taken advantage of the vulnerability of governments in the Caribbean when it comes to attracting investments. They have bullied governments into accepting agreements that are injurious to the interests of the people. Governments end up ensuring that which is good for the investor rather than what is good for the people and the country. We are not unaware that investors must realise benefits from their investments; that is the primary objective of their investment. But there must be a balance between the quest for profits and the affordability of the service. We are a relatively poor country. The cost of the toll could determine whether children go to school or not, or whether pensioners travel to visit relatives or to attend to other necessary matters. Or it could determine how much the taxi driver or operator earns on a given day. These are bread and butter issues that have far reaching consequences. We now hear that the operation of the water taxis is a violation of the agreement between BBCI and the government. But the government has correctly pointed to the fact that the agreement speaks to protection against competition in the transportation of vehicles, but not people. It is our hope that the government and the BBCI could eventually come to some agreement. We believe that the bridge is a critical aspect of the transportation network in the Berbice area. In the meantime, relief to the people must not be stalled.

Sanjay Lalman, who calls himself the “Bird King of the Bronx,” with Legend, one of about 30 finches he owns. (Brian Harkin/The New York Times) ing and air-conditioner repairman from Brooklyn, joined a procession of middle-aged men in fedoras and flat caps, cradling wood poles and cages the size of large shoe boxes, streaming into a pocket-size park in Richmond Hill, Queens, on a recent Sunday morning. The cages were blanketed in white coverlets, some trimmed with lace. Inside each one was a delicate songbird: a chestnut-bellied seed finch native to the northern parts of South America and the Caribbean. Sundays are race days, though the events are not really races but speed-singing contests. Two cages each containing a male finch, whose fierce calls are triggered by an instinctive desire to woo females and defend turf, are hung on a pole about an inch apart. The birds are judged on the number of songs they sing. The first to reach 50 wins. Ostensibly, it’s a battle of the birds. But there is just as much grandstanding by their male handlers. Many hail from Guyana, with others from Trinidad, Suriname and Brazil, places where amateurs and professionals

Wildlife Service’s Office of Law Enforcement to start what would become an eight-year investigation, nicknamed Operation G-Bird, that focused on the illegal smuggling of these prized competitors. The chestnut-bellied seed finch (Oryzoborus angolensis) is not considered an endangered species. But transporting the birds without proper paperwork and under inhumane conditions violates, among other laws, the Lacey Act, which combats illegal trafficking in fauna and flora. The Guyanese Government began issuing permits for the legal export of birds in recent years, but importing birds on the books to the United States is an expensive and time-consuming process that requires approval from multiple federal agencies, hiring licensed bird brokers and paying government fees. A mandatory 30-day quarantine is also stressful on birds and can undermine their training.

Ray Harinarain has been involved in finch singing competitions since emigrating from Guyana in the 1980s. Today, the sport is flourishing in pockets of New York City (Bryan Thomas/The New York Times) also has cachet. Even wellknown soccer players have acquired them as status symbols. But as the finches migrated with their human wards to North American cities, where it is more common to see someone walking a cat than a bird,

F. Kennedy International Airport began uncovering birds zipped into suitcase linings, sometimes stuffed in toilet paper rolls, or tucked inside socks, pantyhose, or specially tailored pants. The discoveries prompted agents at the United States Fish and

For decades, the epicenter of New York’s racing scene has been Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park, which the men still refer to by its old name, Smokey Oval. In between the handball court and the baseball diamond, See page 7

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Tiny Birds, Big Drama: Inside the World ... From page 6

the men erect a patchwork of wood and metal cages perched on car tops, benches, hanging on telephone poles or wooden stakes planted in the ground. In recent years, the mood there has become tense with a pervasive fear that undercover agents and informants lurk with binoculars and hidden cameras. Mr Harinarain, known as “Bush,” wears a gold, flat-braided chain with a bird charm. He presides as an unofficial spokesman for the birdmen, at times to the chagrin of his peers who are reluctant to expose their passion to criticism. After emigrating

the finches, called “towa towa” in Guyana. But it was a tedious and difficult process, so now he imports them from Brazil, which has an organised industry of breeders. From a filing cabinet, he pulled out the birth certificate of one of the birds, a blue sheet of paper with a diagram resembling a family tree. Like racehorses, the male songbirds are bred for their pedigrees, he explained. “Most of the guys don’t want to talk because they have illegal birds,” he said. “Mine are legit.” Mr. Harinarain said he understood that the agents were “just trying to do their

redacted the names of the birds, said that the suspect was “breathing heavily” and that his “eyes nearly popped out” of his head when his bag went through an X-ray machine. One of his three finches tried to escape when the agent opened it; another was dead. In Guyana, the finches are trapped with sticks coated with a glue-like gum, nets or cages, and are sold at markets or pet stores for as little as $5. But their value skyrockets in the United States, where a male finch might sell for from $500 to $10,000, depending on its pedigree and track record, according to the report.

Preparing for a race at Phil (Scooter) Rizzuto Park (Brian Harkin/The New York Times) from Berbice, Guyana, in 1987, he began tending to the birds belonging to the elder statesmen in the park. When he could afford his own finches, he began organising competitions, eventually succeeding the older generation. “I control the birds now,” he said. Federal agents have visited Mr. Harinarain’s home in Cypress Hills, where he lives with his wife and 43 birds that chirp from almost every corner, including the bathroom. The more valuable ones are monitored with webcams streamed to his iPhone. And each week, he spends about $100 and about an hour every other day inspecting their feathers and toes, scooping 10 varieties of seed into their trays, dropping liquid vitamins into feeding tubes and filling plastic cups with water so they can “take a shower.” His garage is crammed with bird trophies and dozens of dangling empty cages. He was among the first in New York City to breed

job,” especially to catch men “doing illegal stuff.” But he said, “I hope they’re not trying to prosecute all of us who are trying to do the right thing.” During Operation G-Bird, agents monitored online finch forums and talked to informants in Subway restaurants and McDonald’s parking lots. The investigation, which concluded last year, resulted in a 230-page dossier, which was obtained by The New York Times under the Freedom of Information Act. The agents reported that smugglers sometimes sedated the finches with rum or kept them awake with spotlights before they were lowered, wings pressed in a straitjacket position, into enclosure devices. These were often improvised from cardboard tubes or plastic hair curlers that would not trigger airport metal detectors. One smuggler camouflaged his avian cargo inside boxes labelled “sugar cakes.” The report, which

While some people are smuggling the birds for themselves, others are bird mules hired for the job. They can sometimes make almost $15,000 for a single flight, transporting as many as 90 birds at a time, depending on how many birds survive the trip, according to the report. Operation G-Bird resulted in multiple arrests and in jail time for at least one of the traffickers. In all, about 150 songbirds were confiscated. It is not known how many eluded the dragnet.

with a tidy mustache who was not comfortable giving his last name for reasons he did not specify, described the race days as a balm for his life. “All the job stress and all the things you go through, you come here, you talk to the guys,” he said. “You don’t talk nothing about the jobs.” Their wives complain that they spend more time and attention on their birds than on their families. One man said he didn’t have room in his life for both a girlfriend and 31 birds.

Men gathered in a park in Richmond Hill to watch finches race (Brian Harkin/ The New York Times)

Depending on the country, chestnut-bellied seed finches are called towa towa, bullfinches, picolet or curio (Bryan Thomas/The New York Times) Money is also made on flipping birds after they have been trained. Females, which are used only for breeding, are worth considerably less.

year. Smuggling, however, is not the only illegal activity among some of the birdmen. “I liken it to horse racing in our culture,” Special Agent Bessey said. “A lot of money is made both in the sale of the animal and bets and side bets.” When asked if private wagers were part of the thrill, a few men at the park reluctantly said yes. Most insisted that they competed only for bragging rights and the adrenaline rush. The

Even after Operation G-Bird, Ryan Bessey, a square-jawed special agent with the Fish and Wildlife Service, said his office still handled several cases a

winner might buy butter rolls and coffee or a case of beer, or might collect a trophy topped with a golden bird. What keeps them coming back, they all said, are the fraternity, tradition and the chance to transcend their workaday lives. In the winter, the men rent space indoors. But as soon as the weather warms, the company of regulars heads to Smokey Oval. “It’s a macho thing,” Mr. Harinarain said. “Our wives hate this, that we’ve got to wake up early in the morning and leave them.” At the park, the men swap training tips, vitamins, antibiotics and even birds. They pass along job leads or trade services. The perimeter has become a de facto market. A coconut seller hawks fresh juice from a van, and the men open up their S.U.V.s to sell specially designed splash guards for cages and bird seed imported from Guyana, or plucked from the side of the Van Wyck Expressway. Suresh, a Guyanese man

Suresh, who said he kept a finch above the bed, said his wife thought he was a “fanatic,” which he denied. When they married, he said, “she knew the deal.” “It takes a lot to get the birds to do what they do,” he said. “You’ve got to be with the birds to understand them.” Coaching is a craft. Some men acclimate their tropical pets to the rumble and flash of the city by taking them for evening drives or on their subway commutes. They bring them to the park to breathe fresh air and socialise with other birds. This also inures them to crowds, which can be intimidating or distracting to the high-strung creatures. The men hold warm-up matches, called “ramping,” to see which birds are ready to compete. And they play YouTube clips and Bollywood songs from their phones to inspire the short, “jabbing” songs that the Guyanese men prefer.

Distribute the NyQuil

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- Food for the Poor urges health centres

EALTH centres and hospitals in receipt of generous donations of Vicks Nyquil Cold and Flu medication from Food for the Poor, for distribution to deserving patients at their facilities, are urged to fast track distribution of the drugs, so as not to get caught up with the expiry date. Food for the Poor is reported to have distributed the supplies about four months ago, immediately after receiving them off the wharf. The health centres were given the medication with the hope that they would have been distributed to deserving patients and households on demand. The first batch which was given to the institutions around May-June, 2015 has an expiry date of September month- end, while the second batch handed over in July has an expiry date of January 2016. It is expected that the first batch of medication would have been issued to patients over the last three to four months, paving way for the distribution of the second batch. It is the view expressed by concerned officials, that the distribution process for the first batch would have been completed by now. NyQuil is an ‘over the counter’ drug and

not a prescription drug. This gift from Food For the Poor is most timely, particularly now that we are experiencing severe hot and dry weather conditions when people (and children in particular) are susceptible to colds and flu. Parents who ‘know the value’ and are ‘faced with the need’ would know that the combo (two bottle) package being offered free of charge to citizens, would otherwise come at a cost in excess of $1,000, were they to be purchased on the local market. Vicks NyQuil Severe ‘Cold and Flu’, as the label reads, brings relief from a number of conditions. Those listed include: * * * *

Headache, Fever, Sore throat, Minor aches and pains Nasal/Sinus Congestion and Sinus Pressure Sneezing, Runny nose Cough

Those patients who would have already received supplies wish to express gratitude to Food For the Poor. The NyQuil Cold & Flu donated by Food for the Poor

Local artist puts local spin to fridge magnets M.D. & S. – One of a Kind, specialising in refrigerator magnets, and hand painting is bringing colour and glitz to the wide array of attractively designed items of art and craft, currently on show at the Indigenous Exhibition at the Sophia Exhibition Site. Combining natural Amerindian-made starch with other ingredients, Artist, Michael De Souza has been able to come up with novel creations that serve to bring added attraction to your interior décor. For the dining room, there’s an amazing variety of refrigerator and memo magnets in cute designs in the likes of fruit, vegetables and more. Designs include watermelon, pineapple, carambola, banana, papaw, mangoes, carrots, ochre, karila, boulanger, eschallot, pepper, soursop and seafoods. De Souza said the undertaking is a family business, the art of which has been passed on from his grandparents. He has been involved in it for more about 12 years. In addition to being on exhibition and for sale at the Indigenous Exhibition, ‘M. D. & S. – One of a Kind products are available at Guyana Stores; City Mall; and the GPO Mall, North Road.

Refrigerator and Memo magnets on display by M.D.&S. – One of a Kind at the Indigenous People’s Exhibition at the Sophia Exhibition Site

Volunteer experience inspires Canadian woman to write Book of essays explores time spent helping disabled kids in Guyana AFTER decades of volunteerism and harbouring a dream close to her heart, Penetanguishene’s Nicolette Smith finally made it to Guyana. The retired physiotherapist has now turned her experiences volunteering with disabled children in the South American country into a book of essays. “I think I was born to be a volunteer,” she said. “When a door opens, I go find out what’s behind it.” Smith had dreamed of helping people in Guyana since her early 20s. Growing up in England, she and her husband, Martin Smith, immigrated to Canada in the 1970s and lived in different parts of Ontario while raising three children. The couple moved to Penetanguishene in 2009. As a physiotherapist, Smith spent most of her career working in geriatric and palliative care, but later switched to pediatrics.

“Switching in my 50s to pediatrics was like a whole new career for me. Just amazing stuff,” she said. After retiring, she signed up with British-based Voluntary Service Overseas for a two-year stint working for Hopeful Steps, a community-based rehabilitation programme in Guyana. Smith’s book of essays, “Hopeful Steps,” is named after the group for which she gave lectures on topics such as the importance of parents playing with their children. One mother, she said, thanked her for helping her feel less guilty for playing with her child when she could have been doing chores. Changing the attitude of even a few mothers made the whole experience worth it, said Smith, who also trained nurses to identify and implement treatment for disabled children. “Accessibility for children with

disabilities is a huge problem (in Guyana),” she said, noting there are few main roads and not all people who need special mobility equipment have what they need to get around. Smith’s husband, who accompanied her just for the experience, wound up helping with this. An aeronautics engineer by trade, he helped fix equipment at the children’s rehabilitation hospital and built specialised furniture for those who needed it. Her book, the beginnings of which she developed in Askennonia Seniors Centre’s “Let’s Write” class, also explores being a minority in Guyana as a Caucasian woman, the pleasures and pitfalls of riding a bicycle through a country plagued by thefts, and some of the inspiring people she met along the way. “It’s far more rewarding to volunteer than to not volunteer. You get so much out of it,” she said.

Nicollete Smith wrote “Hopeful Steps” about her experiences volunteering in Guyana

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CDB HELPS BOOST AQUACULTURE SECTOR IN GUYANA THE Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is supporting the advancement of the a q u a c u l t u re s e c t o r i n Guyana, as the Ministry of Agriculture seeks to diversify the country’s agriculture industry. From August 17 to 21, 2015, CDB conducted a workshop on aquaculture farm management techniques for ministry employees—a training initiative that aims to revitalise the sector and improve the livelihoods of aquaculture entrepreneurs. Fifteen Extension Officers assigned to the aquaculture sector participated in the Aquaculture Farm Management Techniques Training Workshop, which CDB presented through

its Technical Cooperation Division and Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CTCS) Network, in collaboration with the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture. “With transfer of learning to the work environment, this project is expected to contribute to increases in the number of aquaculture farms, employment, exports, and micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSME) business performance. This will ultimately improve the livelihoods of small entrepreneurs within the Aquaculture industry, and increase the industry’s overall contribution to agriculture and Guyana’s GDP,” said Edward Greene, Division Chief of CDB’s Technical

Cooperation Division. Aquaculture production occupies about 3,000 hectares of space across Guyana, with approximately 52 farms currently operating within the sector throughout eight of the 10 administrative Regions of Guyana. Despite cases in which the production of fingerlings has more than quadrupled over a fiveyear period, the number of aquaculture farms is dwindling. “As a Government, we are looking to further promote this industry by looking at ways to promote the production of commercial species such as tambaqui and tilapia rearing. Training is important- because for us to be successful we need our fish farmers not be not only

Participants during the workshop on aquaculture farm management techniques in Guyana

well organised but to also be well trained. There is an ever growing market regionally and internationally and for us to tap into that market we have to be well organised,” said Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. George Jervis. The sector continues to face challenges surrounding the supply of feed; exportreadiness of farmed products; the production of fingerlings for new or emerging species of fish; and the lack of human resource capacity. Combined, these issues contributed to a 47 percent decrease in production in 2011 and a further 15 percent decrease in production in 2012. In addition, the number of farms operating within the sector between 2008 and 2013

declined by 73 percent— from 196 to 52. Of the 52 farms in operation, women manage six of them. This data presents the opportunity for CDB to identify the possible gender-related issues within the aquaculture sector and determine how these can be addressed to exploit the full potential of productive resources in Guyana and, ensure that women benefit from the growth potential of the sector. “As a result of this Project, an analysis of the gender-related issues in the sector is being conducted and recommendations for addressing these issues and constraints will be presented. The information harvested from this exercise

will better position CDB and other development agencies, government agencies, and nongovernmental organisations to design technical assistance interventions that will seek to address the issues and challenges related to gender within the sector,” said Mr. Greene. The workshop aligns w i t h C D B ’s s t r a t e g i c objective of supporting i n c l u s i v e g ro w t h a n d sustainable development, and the Bank’s corporate priorities of promoting private sector development leading to the enhanced viability of MSMEs, and supporting agriculture and rural development. (Caribbean Development Bank)

Fifteen Extension Officers assigned to the aquaculture sector participated in the Aquaculture Farm Management Techniques Training Workshop

Barbados and St Vincent and the Grenadines settle maritime boundary

ARBADOS and St Vincent and the G re n a d i n e s h a v e reached a landmark agreement that settles the maritime boundary between their two territories. The treaty, which was brokered with the support of the Commonwealth, was signed on Monday 31 August in Bridgeton by Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart and Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves. Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Deodat Maharaj said: “By resolving years of legal uncertainty surrounding their maritime boundary, Barbados and St Vincent and the Grenadines are now in a better position to sustainably manage their ocean resources, including commercial fish stocks and subsea minerals. “The treaty provides a range of commercial, tourism and shipping industries with the clarity they require and sets the framework for more

integrated ocean governance. It not only gives authorities the certainty they require to protect fishing rights, it also means that there is agreement over the ownership of any resources that may be found beneath the sea in years to come.” The agreement between the two countries is the outcome of a five-year programme of legal and technical support to the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines, which culminated in negotiations for a boundary agreement in May 2015. The Commonwealth Secretariat has provided legal, technical and capacity building support to St Vincent and the Grenadines. Describing the agreement as a “truly historic moment”, Prime Minister Stuart said: “The definition of the extent of a state’s jurisdiction over its land and maritime space is not a small matter. In fact, the ability of a state to exercise this jurisdiction

unimpeded is one of the very defining characteristics of sovereignty. To agree with one’s neighbours exactly where their jurisdiction begins and yours ends is thus a matter of the highest import to the proper conduct of the business of the state,” the

consequences, as his country looks to explore opportunities f o r g e o t h e r m a l e n e rg y exploration and development. “We have more than one geothermal resource and we are currently engaged in the development of one geothermal area which has 60

The Commonwealth S e c r e t a r i a t ’s M a r i t i m e Boundary, Ocean Governance and Natural Resources Programme has provided assistance to member countries on the delimitation of maritime boundaries, ocean governance and issues

Prime Minister said. Prime Minister Gonsalves said the treaty “speaks to the excellent relations between our people”, and added that it could have several practical

megawatts of power...so just think of it, if at some point we can sell energy to Barbados, we would have to traverse not only our exclusive zone but that of Barbados.”

related to the law of the sea, as well as the management of natural resources for over 25 years. Support to member countries across the Pacific,

Caribbean and Africa has resulted in successful submissions to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, allowing governments to exercise sovereign rights over living and non-living natural resources on the seabed. Deputy SecretaryGeneral Deodat Maharaj continued: “We continue to assist Commonwealth member countries to further strengthen their economic and environmental resilience by helping them to secure their maritime rights and improve ocean governance and marine biodiversity conservation. For many of our member states, their future may reside in the ability to sustainably tap into the ocean economy. As a Commonwealth, we are committed to supporting member states look at the Blue Economy as a viable policy option.” (The Commonwealth Secretariat)

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HINDS’SIGHT

Dr. David Hinds

Putting the aggressive charges of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Context

By Dr. David Hinds

few days ago, President David Granger spoke out on the issue of ethnic witch-hunting or what the PPP and its talking heads have called ethnic cleansing. The President, as was expected, rubbished all that foolish talk by pointing to the partisan functions that were being carried out by people disguised as state functionaries. But even as I refer to it as foolish, the charges of ethnic cleansing are not accidental. They are meant to partly excite the ethnic insecurities of PPP supporters and partly invoke the Indian Guyanese narrative of suffering which gets louder when the government is led by the representatives of the opposite ethnic group. But they are meant to achieve another goal that is the subject of today’s column. Make no mistake, navigating ethnicity is difficult. Governing an ethnically divided society is quite a challenge; the government is constantly under the ethnic microscope. It has to find ways to survive the persistent ethnic onslaught. This onslaught by the PPP is driven by something more than normal ethnic reflexes. It is driven by the need to bully the government into halting the inevitable unravelling of the political and economic architecture of privilege and dominance of the country’s political economy enjoyed by the PPP elite and their friends. For 23 years, the PPP employed its own model of ethnic survival. It reached for an extreme form of ethnopolitical domination that in the end transformed important sections of the state and government into creatures of

the ruling party. In the process, it neutralised portions of the African Guyanese leadership and masses through a combination of bribery and State force. The model worked for 23 years, but the price was very high. The State merged with political gangsters and was transformed into a criminal enterprise, or what Professor Clive Thomas labelled the “criminalised state.” Political assassinations and extra-judicial killings of mostly African Guyanese men became normative and the leadership of the government and state was put in the hands of PPP members and supporters, most of whom were of one ethnic group. In the end the legitimate representatives of African Guyanese were shut out of the power structures of the country. A very powerful Indian Guyanese elite, which included a small number of African Guyanese and elites of other ethnic groups, emerged, and most of the State assets were transferred into private hands. As I argued in a previous column, one outcome was that African Guyanese resistance was subdued. The other related outcome was that the PPP was able to govern without much political challenge. Were the PPP’s actions tantamount to ethnic cleansing? No. Ethnic cleansing involves the physical removal of an ethnic group and that did not occur. But African Guyanese were in effect disenfranchised--although they had the vote, it did not lead to political and socio-economic empowerment for the group. While the Indian Guyanese masses were locked out of privileges on account of their social class, in our ethnic environment, they were wittingly and unwittingly compensated by the fact that power was wielded by the elite of their group. But the accumulation of power and wealth by the

representatives of one ethno-political group was bound to have consequences if the PPP were to lose power. In 2011, the signals became clear that the end was near, but the PPP, blinded by the politics of domination, could not see it. By 2015 it was all over. The PPP tried everything to hold on to power because political power was critical to the protection of the privileges it had acquired for itself. No multi-ethnic state could function properly with the ethno-political imbalance in wealth and in the leadership of the power centres. The logic of a change in government must lead in the direction of correcting that imbalance. One has to see the removal of PPP functionaries from some crucial State posts in this context. To expect the new government to govern with a state that is the creature of the PPP is wishful thinking. The Indian Guyanese working poor, most of whom are PPP supporters, have not been removed from their jobs. In fact the new government has bent over backwards to ensure that sugar workers remain employed. So the removal of the PPP boys and girls from some positions in the state is not about cleansing East Indians. It’s about restoring fairness and integrity to the centre of power. (Dr. David Hinds, a political activist and commentator, is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Caribbean and African Diaspora Studies at Arizona State University. More of his writings and commentaries can be found on his YouTube Channel Hinds’ Sight: Dr. David Hinds’ Guyana-Caribbean Politics and on his website www.guyanacaribbeanpolitics.com. Send comments to dhinds6106@aol.com

Gov’t confident in REO appointments

“We believe that as a government, we have the right to ensure that we have the right people in the right places to deliver the quality of service that we expect of them.” - Harmon

OVERNMENT has defended its appointment of Regional Executive Officers (REOs) countrywide, saying that these appointments are “quasi political.” This announcement was as a result of criticisms by the Opposition P e o p l e ’s P r o g r e s s i v e

Party (PPP), which has claimed that REOs who were considered political appointees were removed and replaced by political activists of the governing coalition. Most notable in this case was the removal of the REO in Region 6 and the appointment of former Parliamentarian Dr Veerasammy Ramayya, who was on the APNU/AFC coalition list of candidates for this year ’s general elections. Minister of State Joseph Harmon, at a press conference Friday at the Ministry of the Presidency, said the appointments made thus far will bring

higher standards to regional governance. “We believe that, as a government, we have the right to ensure that we have the right people in the right places to deliver the quality of service that we expect of them,” he said. He explained the position of an REO is based on a contractual agreement and they are not public servants. “The appointment of an REO is not one which requires public service approval. “It is important that government’ programme not be stymied, that there be no blockages in the way to providing the quality of

service as a government, which we have committed to giving the people of this country.” Mr Harmon explained.

Minister Joseph Harmon

He added: “We believe that, as a government, we have the right to ensure that we have the right people in the right places to deliver the quality of service that we expect of them.” Underscoring a major humbug with the previous Region 6 REO, Harmon said the government received several reports as it related to the unfair distribution of contracts in the area. As such, Mr Harmon said that “it was our view, because of the sums of money that we’re going to be spending in that region… we did not want anybody in a position to affect the flow

of resources that will go to the people.” Reacting to criticisms against the appointment of Dr Ramayya, the minister said Ramayya suits the position as he has a passion for community work. “He prefers to work in an area where he is best suited; he prefers to work in an area where his talents can be best used and where he is most challenged. He feels if he works in Region 6, that he can bring a greater quality of service to the people of that region.” Ramayya will be taking up the post as REO tomorrow, replacing Paul Ramrattan.

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State Media – its landscape (Part 1)

By Lincoln Lewis

HE continuous discussion about the role of the state media is worthy of attention through public discourse that is open, honest and frank. It is for this reason this column shall add its voice, even more so that the government has made known its intention to develop a media policy. The state media is owned by the people and administered by the government in the interest of the people. In a democracy, government, through its three branches (legislature, executive, and judiciary), is elected to serve the people and remain in power at the will of the people. From time to time, this understanding of media ownership and control appears to be either lacking or deliberately blurred, in effect, undermining freedoms and rights to public information. Guyana, being a typical example, has over the years experienced state media being used by the executive to promote the views of the governing political elite, and in so doing, has established a sustained programme to deny others, who express alternative opinions, less opportunity to be heard. The Government of Guyana, prior to 1985, operated state media in an environment that was consistent with

socialist and less open societies. Between 1985 and 1992, with an evolving openness impacted by worldwide trends in governance, Guyana began to witness transformation in its media environment. A change in government came in 1992, and with it the word "democracy" became the popular political slogan. It is against this backdrop of democracy that state media, its role and function in a democracy is evaluated. A state that claims to be democratic and suppressing public information, dominating state media, does not gain points by comparing itself to a state that was openly pursuing socialism. It must be compared with, and evaluated against similar kind democracies. Under these post 1992 regimes, there has been virtually little if any impacting change in state media consistent with democratic claims and endeavours. State media have not evolved positively between 1992 to 2015, even though the media landscape showed signs of evolution (more significantly in numbers) since 1985. In this so-called era of democratic governance, where one expects a more progressive media environment and state media behaviour consistent with democratic principles, Guyana has witnessed great suppression, denial of public information, and total dominance. This is manifested by those who misleadingly present democracy in its most limited context, determined only by election

DON’T DO DRUGS It is felt useful to emphasise these points at this particular period of the nation’s crime-ridden life. There are many obvious and moral reasons why no decent law-abiding person – especially the young – should get involved in the dangerous and insidious drug trade. As seen in foreign movies, as reported in local newspapers and as played out when local deals turn sour, here are reasons to avoid drugs and business:

3) You never feel safe or secure even when earning money from the business, because others become jealous and the bossman watches every aspect of your life. 4) You can never become a good respected parent once in the business 5) If you are a distributor you are a slave to the dealer

1) Like any addiction, the drug habit causes you to commit crime, injures your health and messes up your life 2) “Coke-Heads” are outcasts – embarrassments to mother, father and family

6) Informers and crooked police know you! You can be set-up at any time on the street corner, in your home or at the airport.

to office. Even in this limited interpretation, the concept of democracy has been further manipulated to suggest applicability only when they are elected, not when others are elected; suggesting a sense of entitlement and prescriptive rights to governance. It is this sense of prescriptive rights to governance and state media that has informed our society and more specifically our media environment over the last years, under the regime of Bharrat Jagdeo and Donald Ramotar. Though these men were busily touting and claiming democracy labels, state media remain far from espousing the various tenets of a democratic institution respectful of the role and function of the people in a democracy, the power distribution and the rights of people to information and access. We have witnessed, under these two regimes, state media transformed from just monopolised to being used as a vicious propaganda and suppressive arm of the government. Both regimes have used the state media as a wedge in society to demonise dissenters and criminalise the opposition and its supporters. To dissent was to be labelled and become a fringe element in the society, opening citizens to ridicule and other possible dangers. (…to be continued)

7) It is said that even some police stations aren’t safe. Allegedly, as soon as you try to change and tip-off the cops, it is told to your drug bosses. 8) There are all types of drugs wars. Guns and bombs are used to get correct pay, or to win back territory (turf), or to settle grievances. 9) The people you love - your brothers, wives, husbands, sisters or your own children – sometimes become addicted to the drugs and/or the business you are in. 10) When drug wars break out, your own innocent family members are attacked and punished for what you do or didn’t do. So Stay Away From Drugs, The Cartel And The Runnings

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President salutes humanitarian work of CIOG PRESIDENT David Granger has saluted the humanitarian work of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana’s (CIOG). The President yesterday joined in the annual fun day for children hosted by the organisation. The event is meant to bring cheer to orphans and vulnerable children; it catered for attendees from all of the counties of Guyana, including nonMuslims. The fun day was held at the CIOG Headquarters on Woolford Avenue. President Granger

applauded the work of the CIOG, which he said has engaged in programmes over the years to end p o v e r t y, f o r g e s o c i a l cohesion and increase access to education. The President said the event reflects the true teachings of Islam when it comes to reaching out to vulnerable groups and children. These kinds of initiatives, the President added, will all aid the g o v e r n m e n t ’s e ff o r t i n alleviating extreme poverty and creating a more cohesive society. Also present at the event was the United States Chargé President David Granger and CIOG President Fazeel Feroze pose for a photo with some of those who attended the CIOG Fun Day, yesterday (Kawise Wishart/ GINA photo) d'Affaires Bryan Hunt. He also applauded the CIOG for its humanitarian work being done throughout the country. Hunt said that over the years the CIOG has stuck to the core principles of Islam, which is to promote

peace and offer help to the vulnerable. The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) came into being in 1979 after the Jamaats, Masjids and Organisations supported

its formation. Since then, the CIOG has been working in cooperation with other Islamic bodies to provide necessary services to the Muslim community and Guyana as a whole.

President David Granger interacts with children at the Fun Day hosted by the CIOG, yesterday (Kawise Wishart/GINA photo)

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Aishalton man still hospitalised from poisonous cassava meal - Wife to be buried tomorrow

F O RT Y – s e v e n - y e a rold Pauline Thomas o f A i s h a l t o n Vi l l a g e , Region 9, who died at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) last Saturday after eating an under-cooked Amerindian dish is to be buried on Monday. Her husband Cosmo Thomas yesterday told the Sunday Chronicle that his wife will be buried at Parika, Region 3, since it will be very costly to have her body prepared for burial in the city, then flown back to Aishalton for burial. But parting is hard and his one big fear at this time is that he might not get a chance to see his wife who is soon to be buried. He said arrangements are being made for his discharge from hospital and he is hoping that this does not fall through. Still pensive and appearing in a state of shock, Cosmo lamented: “I never get to see she again since we came to Georgetown Hospital that night….. I really want to see my wife; this will be the last.” And in fact it was the last meal she served him as well.

were air-dashed to the city for referral to the GPH. There, they were admitted to the High Dependency Unit (HDU) where they remained under treatment and doctors’ close medical watch. While Cosmo responded favourably to treatment, h i s w i f e ’s c o n d i t i o n deteriorated and on Saturday she breathed her last. The deeply distraught farmer recalled that his wife had cooked the meal of tapioca, but they later came to realise that the cassava starch content was under-cooked. As a

Cosmo Thomas, hospitalised after eating an undercooked Amerindian meal The grieving widower said that in view of the fact that their eldest son Prestley Thomas lives at Parika, it will be more cost effective to have his mother buried

on the coastland. Cosmo, who partook of the meal on August 21, also fell ill and both were rushed to the Aishalton Hospital from whence they

Elderly woman found at Vreed-en-Hoop jetty with part of tongue missing - thought to have been murdered

Dead :Megon Jones Cox called “Jean Bernard”

POLICE yesterday suggested that a woman found with part of her tongue missing some two months ago may have been murdered. Megon Jones Cox, 60, was found around the Vreeden-Hoop jetty area on July 22 last. Police recovered her battered body and she was admitted to the hospital where she died three days later. Popularly known as Jean Bernard, she was identified only last Friday when her daughter visited the hospital to make enquiries. Once she had been identified, a post-mortem was conducted and Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh on Friday revealed that the woman died from blunt trauma to the head along with multiple injuries about the body. The sexagenarian of Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara, was popular and known throughout the village according to residents who attended her funeral yesterday at the Stanleytown Church Betezha, West Bank Demerara. A man has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigation.

result, the meal retained traces of cyanide which proved fatal. “About half an hour after eating, we began to get headache, bad feelings and vomiting, and later our condition get worse, so we had to hurry to the hospital. We reached the hospital about 8:30 p.m. and they admitted us,” Cosmo related. He said even though their two daughters - aged 14 and 11 had also eaten the meal, and two nephews – 5 and 6, they took down with vomiting and nausea alone. But they (the couple) had eaten the bulk of the

food and so, bore the brunt of the effects. Asked how he was feeling yesterday, Cosmo replied, “The treatment I received in the hospital is working. I feeling good now and I can walk and go to the toilet and bathroom.” H o w e v e r, the widower’s main concern is about being released from hospital on time to be able to see his wife’s face before she is buried. Meanwhile, their two daughters Donna and Sharon were expected to arrive in Georgetown from Aishalton yesterday for the funeral.

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Carl Bowen (left), Commercial and Marketing Manager, and Celia Steele (right), representative of Courtleigh Group of Hotels, pose with the winner of the weekend trip for two to Jamaica

Jamaican hotel chain, Fly Jamaica offer Guyanese special packages

N aid of building relations between the two regional countries, Courtleigh Group of Hotels and Fly Jamaica Airways have partnered to offer Guyanese, who would wish to visit Jamaica, a special all-inclusive package. Celia Steele, a representative of the Courtleigh Group of Hotels visited Guyana last week and met with travel agents to market the idea. Speaking with this publication two nights ago, Steele explained that the package is not just to market Jamaica or the company which she represents. She said the initiative aims to build and strengthen further, the relations between Guyana and Jamaica – two countries which she noted share a similar cultural heritage. According to her, the price of the package is still being prepared and finalised. However, she assured this newspaper that it will be at a relatively cheap price when compared to other competitors. But those who are interested in the deal, Steele said, would be required to stay at either Courtleigh Hotel, Knutsford Court, Jamaica Pegasus or Holiday Inn Resort, which is an all-inclusive offer in Montego Bay. She reasoned that this gives Guyanese the opportunity to explore Jamaica, where they can visit the famous Bob Marley Museum and Devon House which was rated the fourth best place in the world by National Geographic to have ice-cream. Numerous art galleries, museums, monuments and other cultural elements which the country has to offer, will be presented to Guyanese who seize this opportunity, the representative said, adding that after this, the tourists will be bussed down to Montego Bay where they can enjoy the sun, sand and sea which is often dreamt of. Steele said her trip to Guyana was an amazing experience, as was the response from the Guyanese people. “It was an exciting trip and I got to learn a lot about Guyana and its culture” she said, adding that, “We [Guyana and Jamaica] are very similar in many ways.” Additionally, she related that a presentation was done at the CARICOM Secretariat, where major players from Guyana who do business with Jamaica were facilitated. Forming part of this session too, was a fun activity where a lucky person won a weekend trip for two to Kingston, with their tickets being sponsored by Fly Jamaica. “These sessions and interactions were great. I enjoyed the hospitality of the Guyanese people; it is similar to that of Jamaica,” Steele said. The contributions of Fly Jamaica too in this regard were underscored. Being the only Airline which offers flights directly to Kingston, Jamaica, Fly Jamaica has aided in business and cultural development between the two CARICOM countries. A traditional 10-15 hour flight was replaced by 3 ½ hours since the airline began offering services to Guyana. Just recently, Fly Jamaica flew down a Jamaican athletic team to be part of the Boyce and Jefford Classic championships in Linden. Additionally, the airline facilitated the Guyanese contingent which represented the country in Haiti at the recently concluded Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA), which was held in Haiti. Meanwhile, the airline continues to offer direct flights to and from Canada and the USA. (Ravin Singh)

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Indigenous Art Exhibition honours creator of Arawak-English dictionary By Rebecca Ganesh

THE indigenous peoples will this Thursday pay homage to Father John Peter Bennett by displaying some of his work alongside those of other indigenous artists at the National Art Gallery, Castellani House. Celebrated artist George Simon identifies Father Bennett as not only a priest, but a linguist, and obviously, an artist. He says Father Bennett identified with the Arawak language since some of the words were adopted from his native Spanish; for example, the Lokono (Arawak) name for horse, Kawaio, is clearly inherited from the Spanish Caballo.

This Desmond Ali piece will be included in the exhibition “So suddenly I had the idea to identify words with a Spanish origin in Father Bennett’s Arawak-English dictionary. The words would provide us with a sort of picture of the specific universe of what was new and didn’t exist in the Lokono world before colonisation, an imprint and vivid testimony to the Spanish Inquisition.” It was after reading Father Bennett’s works that Simon said, “Immediately, it dawned on me that it would be an ideal occasion to pay homage to Father John P. Bennett and his conscientious and thorough work on such a wonderful dictionary.”

Simon credits the dictionary as being one of the great contributions to preserve the Lokono culture. Whereas, in the past, the exhibition was dedicated to the works of painters and sculptors, on this occasion the exhibition will also feature the work of craftsmen and women. Some of the craftsmen and women are expected to be at the exhibition showing patrons how they make specific items.

“Craft work is integral to indigenous people’s lives. The fine arts emerged from the making of utility objects; and sculptures in wood developed from the fashioning of items like canoes, mortar and pestle, walking sticks, paddles, “hesso” (a wooden spatula used for spreading cassava flour on the baking pan See page 16

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Indigenous Art Exhibition... From page 15

when making cassava bread) gauge-pins (which are inserted in holes drilled into the canoe to gauge the even thickness of the vessel), arrow points and bows, flutes, stools, and a wooden tool to smooth fibre for weaving fans.” On show will be craft work of two women from St. Cuthbert’s Mission. They will demonstrate the technique of “tibisiri” craft making. The Master “Balata” craftsman George Tancredo and his assistant Guy Fredericks, both from

the Macushi village of Nappi in North Rupununi, will exhibit their “Balata” sculptures. Traditionally the Moving Circle of Lokono artists from the St. Cuthbert’s school takes the opportunity to introduce the work of an indigenous artist. This year there will be on display the wooden sculpture of a Lokono artist, Shirland Patoir. Shirland is from Maraicobai village in the Mahaicony River. The exhibition will feature the works of famous artists Oswald Hussein,

Winslow Craig, Desmond Ali, Foster Simon, and George Simon. Simon is not satisfied with the recognition given to arts and craft done by the indigenous peoples, and he was averse to the idea of the exhibition being held at the Amerindian Village in Sophia, where he says the atmosphere “allows for more mileage to be given to the indigenous food and drink and little or no attention given to arts and craft.” (Rebecca Ganesh)

George Simon explaining one of his pieces that will be on show

Artist George Simon displays a portrait of Father John Peter Bennett (Adrian Narine photos)

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13 students get GNNL Bursary Awards

GNNL General Manager Michael Gordon flanked by Editor-in-Chief, Nigel Williams and Finance Controller Mrs Moshamie Ramotar. Standing from left: Kande Gordon, Rudolph Holigan, Giovanni Williams and Rhea Ramotar

H I RT E E N s e c o n d a r y school students who are children of staff of the Guyana National Newspapers Ltd (GNNL) were Friday presented with awards when the company held its Annual Bursary Awards ceremony. The ceremony was held at the company’s Production Department, Lama Avenue. Joining the awardees and parents in celebration were GNNL’s General Manager Michael Gordon, Editor-in-Chief Nigel Williams; Advertising Manager (Ag) Hazel Hall, and work study students who had been on attachment with the company during the August holidays. This year’s batch, awarded for their stellar academic performance, comprised three students transitioning to secondary school having been successful at the 2015 National Grade Six Assessment Examinations.

The lucky students were Rhea Ramotar, daughter of Mrs. Moshamie Ramotar, Finance Controller; Rudolph Holigan, son of Linda Williams, Confidential Secretary to the General Manager; and Giovanni Williams, son of Delano Williams, Photographer. Rhea Ramotar was awarded a place at Queen’s College; Rudolph Holigan – North Georgetown Secondary School and Giovanni Williams – Tutorial High. The 10 others, who are continuing students of secondary schools in the city, were GNNL awardees for the years 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively. They too, for the remainder of their secondary school life, will each be given a cash incentive to offset their school expenses. Awardees for the year 2014 were Kande Gordon, daughter of General Manager, Michael Gordon; Veronica Leach, daughter of James Leach; and Nekeisa Gibbons, daughter of Kinsel

Mrs. Ramotar presents a cheque to Kande Gordan

Mr. Nigel Williams presents a cheque to Aba Crawford Gibbons For 2013: Anarese J. Walls, daughter of Andre Walls. For 2012: Okeisha R. Murle, daughter of Sharon Gill; Ahkeel I. Butts, son of Jermaine Butts. The 2011 awardees were: Aba Crawford, son of Paulette Williams; Joseph Gibbons, son of Kinsel Gibbons; Bevon Murle, daughter of Sharon Gill; and Andre Walls Jr., son of Andre Walls. The awards were presented by: Mr. Gordon; Mr. Williams; Mrs. Ramotar, and Assistant Admin Manager, Mr. Colin Alfred, who also chaired the programme, Mr. Gordon joined the Administrative Manager in congratulating the students on their performance. He urged them to continue to strive for excellence and to show appreciation and gratitude to their parents and others who were supportive of them along the way “It is also important not to remain at one spot on the track, but continue to

strive for excellence,” Gordon said. He noted that the GNNL considers itself a partner in the education system, alluding to the newspapers mandate to inform, educate and entertain the nation. He said within the company’s mandate, the GNNL feels compelled to make a significant contribution to the students whose parents are hardworking and dedicated employees. He said that provided the students continue to show appreciation for what is given them, be supportive of their parents and apply themselves diligently, the company will continue to find it necessary to invest in their future.. The general manager also gave a commitment that the GNNL will find a way of interacting with the parents, so as to be kept abreast of the performance and challenges of the students, and help them rise above whatever challenges they may face.

Mr. Michael Gordon presents a cheque to Rudolph Holigan

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Public fund touted for domestic violence victims - as part of 10-point plan

A section of the audience at yesterday’s symposium

HE establishment of a public fund for victims of domestic violence and a range of o t h e r m e a s u re s h a v e been recommended by a Caribbean NonGovernmental Organisation (NGO) looking to advise governments on how to tackle domestic violence. The recommendations are part of the so-called “Cascadia protocol” developed by the Caribbean Development Foundation (CDF) as part of its violence against women campaign. The protocol is the result of an extensive consultation process with NGOs and other stakeholders across the Caribbean. The recommendations in the protocol are based on feedback from the consultative forums held in each CARICOM country. Thus, a petition was created which summarises the key recommendations. The aim of the recommendations in the protocol is to provide regional governments with broadbased policy guidelines for the implementation of programmes and procedures that will directly and indirectly provide women experiencing violence in the home with a greater level of support and protection. Apart from a fund to maintain shelters

for victims, the recommendations call for justice and protection of victims of domestic violence. These include the setting up of domestic violence units at every police station in Guyana and for the police to provide security for shelters such as camera monitoring and periodic drive-by checks. In addition, it has been recommended that it be made mandatory for health professionals to report suspected cases of domestic violence. The implementation of a data-collection system on domestic violence in the health sector, police service and judicial sectors has also been recommended together with the creation of a Caribbean Regional Witness Protection programme for victims of domestic violence assessed as being at risk of being murdered by their spouse/ partner. For years, Guyana has been battling with the plague of violence against women, but it continues to be a serious problem. Vi o l e n c e a g a i n s t women and girls is a grave violation of human rights and its impact ranges from immediate to long-term multiple physical, sexual and mental consequences for women and girls, including death. The recommendations

were shared yesterday at a symposium on violence against women hosted at the Pegasus Hotel. The event was hosted by the CDF. Speakers at the forum included President and Founder of the CDF Carol Daniel, UG lecturer from the Women’s Study Unit Audrey Benn, Karen DeSouza of Red Thread and Health and Shelter official Vanda Radzik. Benn revealed that only three per cent of domestic violence victims report to the police within 24 hours. “Regionally and internationally the picture is dismal. Fewer than one in eight rape victims report the crime to the police. Studies have also found that only three percent of allegations are false, no higher than any other crime,” Benn said. She explained that domestic violence negatively affects women’s general well-being and prevents women from fully participating in society. Violence not only has negative consequences for women, but also their families, the community and the country at large. “We cannot bury our heads in the sand and appear as if we do not have a problem,” she said, noting that men also are victims of domestic violence. (Rabinda Rooplall)

Audrey Benn

Protection for students and shoppers

HE new school year has just begun and most children tend to buy their lunches, though some may bring their own packed lunches. Members of the Guyana Consumers Association (GCA) recently visited several schools in the city and the University of Guyana and looked at the lunch arrangements for students. Most students prefer to buy "junk food," such as aerated sweet drinks or fried chips or fried chicken or fried "sweet bakes." Though some schools may have in their vicinity, sellers vending home-cooked local snacks such as channa and potato balls, most students still show a preference for the junk food. It is the duty and responsibility of parents to ensure the health and well-being of their children and an important part of the care of children is to ensure that they eat healthy and nutritious food. And if the student is allowed to buy his lunch, he would very likely go for junk food. We would therefore suggest that children be given their own packed lunches prepared at home. Such could include sandwiches of various kinds such as cheese and fish, boiled eggs and so on. And for drink, they could be given home-made fruit juices such as lime-drink or other fruit juices. They could also be given flasks of tea and, of course, bottles of water. The same applies to UG students. Home-prepared snacks/lunches have many advantages over children being allowed to be tempted to buy junk food: Firstly, home-prepared foods are healthier and more nutritious. Junk foods have an excess of salt and sugar and taste-enhancing chemicals, and are usually fried in cheap oils

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CONSUMER CONCERNS:

event of a complaint. The problem of return of goods purchased and refunds is a recurring one. No bill could have inserted in it words to the effect that no refunds would be made or goods purchased cannot be returned. And in no store, in any part of it, could there be written any sign to the effect: "No refunds or No return which are saturated. Accordingly, a regular diet of junk food of goods." It is an infringement of the Consumers Affairs Act will gradually impair a child's health and adversely affect his for any supplier or seller to attempt to impose on the consumer academic performance. a "no- refund or no- return Home-prepared food is generally more hygienic and costs of goods" policy. And the far less than junk foods. Parents are therefore urged, in their purchaser would do well to children's and their own interest, to have their children take remind the seller or supplier their lunches to school. of the Consumer Affairs From time to time we will be bringing to the attention of Act. In future articles, we consumers things which they should know and always keep in will remind the consumer or mind to protect themselves when they go shopping. purchaser of other safeguards Whenever you, as a consumer, make a purchase, you must he has against being exploited ensure that your bill has the name of the shop. The date must by suppliers. be clearly written and the description of the item purchased Before we end th is should be clearly written. Lastly, the price of the item or items offering, we would like to purchased should be clearly stated. remind consumers that if Pat Dial Most of the East Asian businesses which have recently you make a call to a cell established themselves here tend not to give purchasers bills; phone and did not get through to anyone, and voice mail you must demand your bill no matter how busy the cashier comes on before eight rings are made, they have no right to counter may appear to be. charge you for a minute. And if you hang up before eight A bill protects the purchaser in many ways. A bill is rings are made, you should not be charged for a minute. sufficient proof of purchase and establishes your ownership The telephone companies have been contravening this of the item or items. If the police, for example, were to be ruling of the Public Utilities Commission. Indeed, one involved in the investigation of theft, your bill will always company whose cell telephone we rang during working prove your ownership. Without a bill, you cannot return hours on Friday last, had their voice mail come on at the an item, defective or otherwise, to the seller and demand first ring! Consumers should demand a refund for any a refund or new item. And without a bill, the Guyana such wrongful charges. Consumers Association or the Consumer Protection Commission would be unable to take up your case, in the GCA's email: patdial26@gmail. com

Victim of attempted murder testifies at Dem. Assizes By George Barclay LAST Friday, Safraz Ganni , the star witness in an attempted murder trial told Madame Justice JoAnn Barlow the trial judge and a mixed jury about the night he was attacked by Deon Braithwaite, the accused. Braithwaite is facing a two-count indictment for attempted murder and felonious wounding of Safraz Ganni on October, 29 2012, at Durban Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown. He is accused of using a pitch-fork to carry out the attack on Ganni. Lawyers for the prosecution, Mr. Michael Shahoud and Miss Narissa Leander told the jury that the prosecution’s case is based on an old feud between the parties. The state hopes to call witnesses to prove that the accused on 29th October, 2012, wounded Safraz Ganni with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm, and to maim, disfigure or disable him. Dr. Fareez Khan of the Georgetown Hospital, who had examined the injured Safraz testified about the injuries he observed, some of which he opined would lead to disfigurement. Witnesses testified that on the night of the incident, the injured man became unconscious and had to be taken to hospital. The accused, it is said, was arrested on the scene by a police patrol. The trial is continuing.

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Trinidad oil deal to ensure steady supply THE government believes that its responsibility and obligation are to ensure that there will be no shortage of fuel in Guyana and so must do everything possible to keep the wheels of industry turning. This is according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who stated that it is against this background that the agreement to purchase fuel from Trinidad and Tobago was made. “It is the Government’s commitment to ensure that there is a reliable and regular supply of fuel to drive industry in this country, and we as a government will do what Minister is necessary in the public Joseph Harmon interest, to ensure that the wheels of industry continue to turn,” Minister Harmon said this week. According to Harmon, Cabinet was briefed on this matter by the Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson. Guyana has been purchasing fuel from Venezuela under the PetroCaribe arrangement, but there have been occasions when shipments arrived late.

New NICIL Chairman installed for transparency MINISTER of State Joseph Harmon, at a recent postCabinet press briefing has indicated that the move to have Dr. Maurice Odle as Chairman of NICIL was done in the best interest of transparency. “The Finance Minister requested to be removed because he felt that he could not be exercising ministerial supervisory control over entities, and still be sitting on a board that was expected to be independent and give advice,” Minister Harmon said. Harmon explained Dr Maurice Odle that the new approach the government is taking will see a review of the existing system, and the implementation of recommendations that are aimed at making the activities of government more transparent. “We have become more open. These are the things that the Guyanese public in the past might not have heard about. We are making it known to everyone that this is what we’re doing. We are happy for the criticisms and the recommendations, we accept them in good faith,” the Minister of State said. (GINA)

“A few weeks ago, the vessels that had gone to Venezuela to collect fuel, they were not provided with the fuel on time, and this type of “on and off” arrangement, we have to ensure that we have an alternative arrangement put in place, to ensure that this will not lead to a shortage of fuel in Guyana,” Harmon said. According to Harmon, fuel was already purchased from Trinidad and Tobago. “We have both arrangements in place, a standby arrangement, which we will utilise from Trinidad and Tobago, and the PetroCaribe arrangement, which is in place by contract,” he explained. Questioned on the feasibility of the new arrangement,

Harmon said, “We do not see or feel that this arrangement will put in jeopardy any of the users of petrol/fuel in the country, in fact, it is feasible, the terms are very favourable for us and I believe that we have a commitment from that country for the supply of petrol. The financial arrangement is no less favourable than that which we receive under the PetroCaribe agreement.” Trinidad and Tobago is aware of Guyana’s arrangement with Venezuela through the PetroCaribe agreement. In the event there is a shortfall or a problem with that agreement, the Trinidad facility will be there to cushion the effect. (GINA)

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     a car. A & E Rental - affordable reliable. Tel: 614-5315, 627-5079.

SERVICES

service

 custom brokerage & break bulk cargo to USA, Canada & UK etc. 223-6056, 231-7185.  repairs as low as $3 000. Call 227-3091, 6610515, 622-7036.    United States & UK - permanent/visitors. Contact Esther at 654-2420 for reliable service. , Management Accounts. Contact Ben Heeralall, 33 Owen Street, Kitty. Mobile 673-7572 Email: berrue123@yahoo.com .  minutes for new or existing internet café with web billing from as low as G$1 per minute. Try us out today. Contact 677-2610.  Jewellery and Pawnshop, Lot 1 D'Urban Street, Werk-en-Rust between Camp and George Streets. Call 223-6331, 227-2307.  efficient repairs, refrigerators, dryers, washing machines, blenders, etc. Tel: 2270060, 694-1778, 609-8550 Freezezone Enterprises.  Chowkai Construction: Building of homes, building, renovations, carpentry, masonry, tiling, lacquering, painting. Call: 682-4533  provide professional and industrial welders for mining operations, excavators, bulldozers & more. 611-7223, 604-2207, 223-1443.  drops from Diamond to Timehri $2 000 also delivery service available for 20lb cooking gas etc., (EBD only). Tel: 216-3326, 683-9910.  to LCD, Plasma, LED TVs, DVDs, CD player, amplifiers, home theatre systems, other electronic items etc. Abdul Electronics - 225-0391.    all general cons t r u c t i on, contact Mohamed. Specialised carpentry, masonry, plumbing, power-wash, painting, troweltex, varnishing. Call : 667-6644, (o ffice), 216-3120 . information on any device hard drive flash drive, memory card and even ipad,C omputer repairs phone unlocking ink refilling. Website building, email setup, facebook, twitter, instagram ,whatsapp magic jack etc. Call 615-8734.  furniture sale ever! Closing down sale, All items must go. Morgan's Furniture Store, 167 Charlotte Street, Lacytown, 7 doors west of Camp,. Monday to Friday. Tel: 226-4129.

SERVICES  Visa Service. Professional Visa applications to the US and Canada. Fees USA VISA $5000, Canada $6000, UK $10,000, Plaza Computer Service, 245 Sher i f f Street, C/ville. 2257390, 618-0128, 688-1874. Open Monday to Saturday 09:00hrs 21:00hrs  Signs & Vehicles Designs 58 Robb & Oronoque Streets - Tel: 225-4968, 621-3345 - shirt & bag printing, banner printing, lighted & flat signs, shop fronts, logo, stickers, printed vinyl, In Memoriam plaques, vehicle rapping, number plates etc. all your bills with SUREPAY at INTERNET WORLD. Get all GT&T fees for free, at the following 3 locations only: 16B Duncan & Vlissengen Road, Newtown Tel: 227-6837 or Stelling Road Vreed-en-Hoop, Tel: 264-1003 or 75 De William North Road 277-0712.  Printery & Rubber Stamp any shape and design 58 Robb & Oronoque Streets Tel: 225-4968, 621-3345 - Full colour printing, self --inking stamps, calendars, carbonless receipt books, flyers, tickets, brochure, NDC ledgers, shirt & bag printing - Free delivery.   Building Contractor: Carpentry, masonry, tiling, plumbing, painting, drawing of plans, etc, free estimates, general home maintenance, prompt, affordable and dependable. Tel. 2160671, 622-0267, 692-8464, Email klakeram.construction@gmail.com

SPIRITUALITY

Spirituality

 Spiritualist: resolving all problems, blockage, love, and money, etc - Tele: 223-6834, 600-7719. help: You suspect something is wrong but you are not sure, I will seek God's divine leading to help you. Whatever is wrong, God has an answer for every problem. Call Mother 661-2456, 219-1141. , a high science spiritual healer solves all purpose problems such as reuniting lovers, husband/wife, marriage, blockage, prosperity, pregnancy, overseas, court, land, removal of evil, enemies, jobs, money, bad luck, visa, sickness, clearing of and dredge operation, etc. Tel: 671-3204.

PEN PAL

PENPAL

 a Friend! Get educated! Get Married! Migrate!..through the CFI. Telephone Friendship Link. Call 592-261-5079, 654-3670, 6888293, 261-6833 twenty-four hours.

TOURS  Eid-Ul-Azha Weekend Tour: September 2427 sightseeing, shopping etc. 665-5171, 639-2663, 697-4419.

VACANCY VACANCY Gardener to work on the ECD. Tel: 220-2695. : Apply in person at SuperBet with written application, 21-22 Hinck Street, Georgetown.  driver, porters, fillers, girls to work in factory. Tel: 226-5473.  person for domestic & baby-sitting in Campbellville. 624-0055.

VACANCY  experienced cashier to work at Sanjay's Variety Store, 16 America Street. Contact 226-6137.       /Salesman, lorry licence and clean record required, Sales/Marketing assistant 676-6700.  for salesperson, young and brilliant, computer savvy, and creative. email tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com  dispatchers for new taxi service. Please contact 223-8294, 223-8925 for more details.  firm needs plumbers, masons, carpenter, engineers, architects Call Chromium Investments 225-8061, 672-4090.  porters. Apply with valid ID & application to May's Shopping Centre 98E Regent Street Georgetown.  cleaners & janitors (cleaners) Shakoor's Seafood, Eccles. Tel: 233-2546, 600-6292.  salesman with excellent computer skills and great customer service, gift and speaking skills e m a i l t o n y r e i d s r e a l t y @ h o t m a i l . com for fast food Restaurant. Must have Experience Send application to 16 Mudlot Kingston or rtilak@adamantiumholdings.com  domestic maid, must be able to prepare vegetarian meals. Apply to Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling.  for pre-school, nursery, primary and secondary departments - 223-7226, 227-3338 Email monar_gy@yahoo.com.  driver, between ages 35 and 55 years, must be experienced in driving high and low gears with a minimum of five years experience. Must have a valid driver's licence, 223-8156.  the following positions: Waitress, bill clerk, kitchen assistant and cleaner. Apply to Kamboat Restaurant, Lot 51 Sheriff Street, Campbellville, Georgetown.  CSR to full position. Qualifications English & Maths, POA Grades 1-3. Apply @ Jend's Pharmacy between D'Urban & Hadfield Street. Tel: 227-5935.  Manager to work at an out-of-town hotel/club. Must have experience in said field. Attractive salary, accommodation offered. Contact Tel: 226-9768.  Representative (male) to work in computer store. Experience necessary. Send application to the Manager at 105 Regent Road, Bourda, Georgetown.  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  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.  to work as Sales Representative in Computer Store between 18-25 years old. Send Application to The Manager at 105 Regent Road, Bourda, Georgetown.  driver with licences for car, van, bus and lorry. Apply with valid ID & application to May's Shopping Centre 98E Regent Street, Georgetown.

VACANCY  assistant, computer-literate English, Maths, preferably resident Georgetown, East Bank. Apply PO Box 10602 or tel: 233-2143, 233-2734.  and experienced teachers at IPE, Mon Repos, ECD and Grove EBD at Nursery, Primary and Secondary Levels 25 years & older. Tel: 2200538, 265-3996, 629-5300.   One English Language/Literature, trained, experienced teacher. Apply in person to Apex Education, 22 Atlantic Gardens, ECD. Tel: 626-2080.  male salesclerk at our Robb & Alexander Street location. Please apply in person (with written application) to Mike's Pharmacy, Lot 1 Blygezight, Bel Air (Conversation Tree & Embankment Road).  Employment: Waiters, waitresses, bellboys, housekeepers, kitchen assistants, cooks, carpenters, electricians. Contact 231-6296, 650-9880 www.plzrecruitme.com.  with work experience, between the ages 19 and 24 years with computer skills. Must be able to sell Real Estate for commission. Free training access to database. Email your application to ca r l o s b u d r a m @ y a h o o . c o m.  Inventory Clerk Highly motivated and energetic person with 5 subjects CXC including Math and English. Working knowledge of MS Office, plus 1 year experience is needed. Send application to: Lens Décor, 8 Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Email: sasha_lensdecor@hotmail.com. Tel#: 227-0176  Accounts Clerk, Sales Clerk and Bond Clerk. Interested persons m u s t h a v e at least three (3) subjects at CXC. Please send application a n d C u r r i c u l u m Vitae along with a p a ssportsize photograph to Roy's Pharm a c y S t a ll #32-33 & #64-65 Bourda Market, Georgetown. Also Packing Clerk/Cleaner, age 35-50 years. Please call 223-6072.  position: Sales & Telemarketing Representative at a fast growing company. Applicants must possess five (5) subjects at CXC, must be computer-literate. Microsoft & Excel experience will be an asset. Two years working experience in the relevant field is required. Please send your application and curriculum vitae (CV) to e-mail admin@netsurftelecom.com Contact 225-4091, 231-6446. : Must be at least 18 years old. Qualifications: 4 CXC subjects Grades 1-3 inclusive of English & Mathematics and/or Principles of Business and Accounts, computer-literate, At least one year's work experience. Sales Representative minimum 3 CXC passes, computer-literate, at least one year's work experience. Applications should be addressed t o : T h e M a n a g e r, Z i n t e c Printing, 6th Street, Industry & UG Road, Turkeyen or 19 Prince William Street, Plaisance and can be submitted via email at zincopycentre@yahoo.com or in person at the above address.

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LAND FOR SALE

 exist for the following: RK's: Visiting Inspectors with bicycle plus motorcycle or licence for motor cycles. Excellent wages, annual leave, periodic bonuses or allowances. Non-alcohol and professional applicants requested. Male/Female can apply. Please contact RK's Security at 172 Light and Charlotte St, Bourda.

  ft, Earl's Court LBI, ECD. Cont a c t 6 7 6 - 8 8 2 7 , 629-6584, 697-4800, 645-6828.

LOST LOST

TO LET

 , 3 minutes drive from circuit situated at Red Water Road area behind the CJIA, ideal for sandpit or farming $30M 626-7684. Ask for Ally 621-7208.  Westerbeck, Mazarunni & Cuyuni River for living & farming, cleared land, Mahaica 100 acres $10M, $7M 231-2199, 6187483.  for bond or housing scheme, in Georgetown - $45M, $60M per acre. Contact MK's Realty, 676-3405, 649-1206.  plot of land located at Golden Fleece Estate, Essequibo Coast. Interested buyers please contact Jean, 6098017.  Park $60M, Eccles $13M, LBI $18M, Ogle $55M, Dennis Street $25M, Turkeyen Public Road $40M. Contact MK's Realty 676-3405, 649-1206.

LAND FOR SALE Land For Sale  area. land 0.080 of an acre - 641-8824.

  transported riverside land at Eastern Hogg Island, good for cattle rearing, farming, coconut etc. Priced to go Contact 227-0575, 227-0613.

  

ACRE land, Garden of Eden, EBD 603-5290, 645-9891

 Street Lodge 50x217. Price $50M neg. Tel: 639-2835, 223-5460.  KURU, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, land size 200'x100' Price neg. Call 677-1177.  and property previously Enmore Ice Factory, almost 2 acres. Call 231-7839, 231-4172 also for rent.  Gardens residential lots 50'x100'. Interested persons can contact 225-1787, 231-5359.  , Parika Market Area, 150x50 Tel: 223-0816, 644-9520 Negotiable.  high-income house lot at Second Street, Diamond Scheme $5.5M neg. Tel: 629-5300.          , 1 5 acres - 6 acres cultivated, 6 chicken pens. Call 220-8596, 643-9196, 636-1091.  of Canaan, EBD: Transported, eight lots 100'x200' also one, five, ten, acres, 2182319, 641-4864.  house lot at 221 D'Andrade Street, Newtown Kitty. Rice neg. Please call Ganesh Mipal 603-8111, Rohan Gheer 1347-233-6215.

  transported land 4½ miles from Bartica, 2½ miles river front, rock, quarry, sand, forestry. Contact Mark 625-4788, 603-1266.  Park, LBI, 55 x150, either for bond or residence $30M neg. Good Hope, ECD commercial 60x200 - $60M, Land of Canaan $4.5M per acre, transported. Tel: 610-3666, 684-1893.  Lot seaside next to Demerara River at Samaroo Scheme, La Grange. Ideal for any activities relating to sea, or prime for relaxation. Asking $3.5M. Contact Khan 613-4327.     at B Field Sophia. Well developed and ready to build. Electricity and water available. YOU CAN BUILD A HOUSE ON IT AND ALSO HAVE A SMALL BUSINESS. Please call 683-6200.

TO LET to

let

     3-room bottom flat. Call: 664-9062, 670-1738.  at Good Hope, ECD. Tel: 256-3921.  for a single, decent, working person Tel: 227-0485.   $100 000. Keyhomes, 698-3617.  .Tel: 223-1765/641-2664.

 furnished one-bedroom apartment in Prashad Nagar, ideal for short stay. For further details, call 611-8584.

 upper flat, parking Shell Road & Lamaha Street, Kitty - $75 000. Call: 6996548.

 floor space daycare, classes, storage, office, salon or others. Call 227-3064, 628-7589.

 flat one-bedroom apartment in the vicinity of Georgetown hospital. Call 2265392, 645-0652.

 3-bedroom upper flat in Eccles. Parking available. Price $90 000. Contact 639-2728.

 houses/apartments and commercial spaces and Building to rent. Call: 216-3120, 667-6644.

 bottom flat, 238 Forshaw Street, Queenstown. Tel: 223-8533, 694-8598 - $75 000.  one-bedroom self-contained top flat with parking. Price US$400. Tel: 225-0545.

 top flat in Georgetown. Tel: 226-8234, 694-4550.

 constructed shortterm apartment/rooms in Herstelling, EBD. Contact Handel on 621-6862, 6553065, 514-430-7764.

 apartment for long- or short-term guest. Call Ms Dee 661-7354.  bottom flat, 238 Forshaw Street, Queenstown. Tel: 223-8533, 694-8598 - $75 000.   Twobedroom house, $25 000. 6254118, 663-6921.

 single working female to share an apartment(semi furnished)648-2072, 676-2110.

 Furnished onebedroom apartment, AC, single/ students - $75 000 Tel: 623-4646.  two-bedroom house (by itself) located at Success, ECD. Contact 612-2276.  two-bedroom bottom flat at Block CC, Mon Repos West. Contact 692-1471. -bedroom bottom flat in Dowding Street, Kitty. 643-2181, 616-7914. space, furnished and unfurnished apartments. 6215282.  bottom flat, 238 Forshaw Street, Queenstown. Tel: 223-8533, 694-8598 - $75 000.  furnished apartment, AC, hot & cold water, internet US$25 daily & also monthly. Call 621-1524, 231-6061.  two-bedroom apartment at West Ruimveldt. Call between 08:30hrs and 19:00 hrs. 226-0920.  apartment with kitchen, bath, secure yard newly built. Tel: 687-6111.  for a property to buy or let? Contact us at Golden Homes. Tel: 226-0012, 604-0439.  2-bedroom bottom flat, unfurnished Barr Street, Kitty. Contact 616-0924.  top flat AC and parking situated in Lamaha Gardens. Tel: 226-7380, 647-5635.  rooms for single, working males and females in Kitty area - Tel: 600-5269.  space at Jend's Pharmacy between D''Urban & Hadfield Street. Tel: 227-5935.  3-bedroom top flat back house. No parking D'Andrade Street, Newtown. Call 225-2640.

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 top flat, 2bedroom apartment situated in Hugh Ghanie Park, C/Lodge. Contact 225-9775, 627-7164.

 space in downtown Georgetown, Croal Street. Contact 649-9818.

 one-bedroom apartment, South Ruimveldt. Price $35 000. Call 675-8383.

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 Gardens: 3-bedroom 3 ½ baths unfurnished or semi-furnished. Tel: 686-3504, 602-6287.

 commercial property in Regent Road, Bourda. Call 665-6453.

 and 1 top flat at Sixth Avenue, Diamond. Tel: 227-6004, 688-0447.

 Gardens, WCD commercial & residential double & single lots, also Vreeden-Hoop, Public Road, 48'xx90'. Financing available. Tel: 2690020.

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upper flat at Vryheid's Lust Public Road $65 000 monthly. 220-4243.

 apartment at Lamaha Springs. Oversaes visitors only. Contact 644-8009.

 Gardens: Residential lots 50'x100'. Interested persons can contact 225-1787, 231-5359.

 plot of land at La Grange, WBD. Size 1200ft x 40ft. Price $7.5M Amar 621-6037.

 4-bedroom house in Grove, EBD. Tel: 643-6049.

    b u i l t 2 - b e d room apartment. Call 6986496.

 house lot at Block 8 Mon Repos ECD. Price $6.5 neg. Tel: 629-5300.

 at Better Hope S o u t h . P r i c e $ 7 M n e g . Te l : 220-4541.

 property to rent at Tuschen, EBE. Call 675-3438.

 building on Robb Street, US$2 000 monthly. Call 227-2454.

 in gated community - Republic Gardens. Contact 6891618, 617-8636.

 lot commercial area property on Regent & Albert Streets 81x113 - 223-8479, 647-3768.

      - $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 . T e l : 2 2 3 - 1 7 6 5 /641-2664.

    

  TRANSPORTED LAND. Tel: 616-9402, 676-6630.

 at Parfaite Harmonie, size 45x80. Price $3M neg. Contact 693-3317, 660-0171, 216-0094.

       

contained rooms for students in Georgetown. Call 6223039, 06:00hrs - 18:00hrs.

 of Canaan, EBD land Tel: 266-0014, 669-8139.

 empty land lots, Prashad Nagar & Queenstown. Prime location.- 223-8479, 647-3768.

 2-bedroom house at Lot 4205 Westminster, La Parfaite Harmonie. Tel: 614-8104, 619-3258. -bedroom apartment for working single person. No kids. Call 622-3039, 06:00hrs - 18:00hrs.  for foreign visitors, self-contained apartments US$75 daily. Call 692-6595, 226-5336. /Training space, Church Street, bottom flat. Tel: 226-0012, 600-0762, 613-8115.  City house, US$1000 4 bedrooms, alarm system, pressure system, generator Tel: 226-0012, 600-0762.  space up to 1 200 sq. ft, Duncan Street, Newtown. Contact 677-2610.  Gardens: 3-bedroom, AC all amenities, garage parking. Tel: 226-0012, 6000762, 613-8115.  upper flat, AC, hot & cold, parking etc. Section K Campbellville. Price US$600. Tel: 628-1023.  term rental only, furnished two-bedroom bottom flat, 44 Duncan Street, Campbellville, US$40 daily. Tel: 623-8081, 227-2136.  unfurnished 3 bedrooms house located in Diamond with parking space in yard contact 616, 685-5318, $90 000 monthly neg.  1- and 2-bedroom furnished upper flat US$25 up per day, short term rental. 6790757, 681-2499.  a p a r t m e n t s from US $900, US $1000, US $1200 and upwards . Tel:6461712, 693-8532.  bottom flat Alberttown $38 000. No parking space in yard. Pre-paid meter. Contact 683-4026.  Street, Kitty: Fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartment from U S $ 2 0 daily. 227-5852, 638-4404.  spacious bedroom apartment fully secured for single or couple only - $45 000 monthly. Tel: 641-3595. : 2-bedroom upper flat $70 000, 2-bedroom lower flat $45 000. Naresh Persaud 2259882, 681-2499.  studio apartment $25 000, electricity & water included. Apartment at 50 Norton Street, Bagotstown Tel: 627-5079.             F u r nished executive top flat with generator. Mr Bobby Khan 2627 Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park.     r e n o v a t e d : 2 houses in Bel Air Park (semifurnished). Call 231-7839, 2314172, M-S, 08:00hrd- 16:00hrs.

 furnished Bel Air Park, parking, AC, internet US$700. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.  furnished David Street $100 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.  furnished, Sandy Babb Street, Kitty, upper flat, parking, AC $100 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.

 (Vlissengen/ D'Urban): Professional, office/ business (no food retailing) space. 677-9638, 629-1093.

 upper flat unfurnished Atlantic Gardens, carpet, self-contained room AC, US$500. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.

 semi-furnished threebedroom upper flat situated at 62 Atlantic Ville $100 000 monthly. Tel: 220-7454, 697-8116.

  unfurnished, Agriculture Road, $40 000. Contact Eric 6165914, 652-4514.

 Margot, ECD: Furnished and unfurnished two-bedroom with toilets and baths. No agents. No private calls. 660-0943.

 semi-furnished Atlantic Gardens $120 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.

 furnished apartments, secure and comfortable, in Georgetown from $65 000 monthly. Students welcome 6272981, 604-0054.

 Eccles $65 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.

 apartment includes AC, cable, TV internet etc. Short term available, overseas visitors, others. Call 233-2770.  Junction: Storage bond, office, lessons place, games shop, others. Call 680-9905.  spacious fully grilled 2bedroom apartment situated at Lot 6 Alexander Village, Ruimveldt $45 000 Tel: 648-3374. built modern 2-bedroom apartment, including kitchen & washroom at Block 8 Mon Repos, ECD. Contact 652-5668.  threebedroom top flat with all conveniences. Lot 130 Garnett Street, Newtown, Georgrtown.  2-bedroom unfurnished upper flat apartment, 6th Street, Cummings Lodge (UG area) . Tel: 222-4913.  NAGAR: New 4bedroom house with hot water, AC, generator, security cameras etc. 638-9116, 669-4713.  rentals on Regent Street, South and North Road, D'Urban Street. Many others suitable for various businesses - 638-9116, 669-4713. -bedroom furnished apartments $4 000 and $3 500 per day. Call 226-3309, 604-8914 (218-1033) after 18:00hrs and weekend only).  North, ECD: Three bedrooms upper, two bedrooms bottom, telephone, light & water, from September 1. Call 658-1523.  (Vlissengen/ D'Urban): Professional/office/ business (no food retailing) space. 677-9638.  Acres, East Coast Demerara: 2-storey concrete house, parking for 4 vehicles & offices. Call 220-2539, 669-5710.  vulcanizing shop located in Soesdyke (Public Road) contact 616-6844, 614-0104, 261-5314.  3-bedroom upstairs, grilled, toilet and bath inside, telephone, parking, spacious living quarters at EBD. 668-5384, 648-3342.  furnished upper flats and three unfurnished lower flat 2-bedroom apartments. Call 6585454, 680-7714.

 fully furnished, Station Street Kitty, AC, internet, fully grilled $100 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 6524514. , semi-furnished upper flat, Sheriff Street $80 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514. , furnished lower flat, William Street, Campbellville $80 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.  furnished lower flat Liliendaal AC ,self-contained rooms US$600. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514  Forshaw Street, Queenstown $75 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514. , Success, ECD, house by itself $45 000. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.  D'Andrade Street, Newtown, furnished $75 000, unfurnished $60 000 AC included. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.  Barr Street, Kitty $60 000. Contact Eric 6165914, 652-4514.  upper flat, Campbellville, US$600 AC, hot & cold & parking. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.  place, ground floor $95 000. Contact Eric 6165914, 652-4514.  fully furnished $65 000/ 2-bedroom fully furnished $75 000 Campbellville Avenue. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.  house by itself, Providence $70 000 contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.  fully furnished, Pike Street, Kitty self-contained rooms, AC, internet cable, US$700. Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514.   unfurnished Mon Repos Railway, fully tiled $80 000 - Contact Eric 616-5914, 652-4514. -bedroom, grilled and fully furnished apartment. Parking for one vehicle. 115 Thomas Street, Kitty, Georgetown 2250071, 600-5473.  fully furnished house Dowding Street, Kitty US$500. Only foreigners, no local. 625-4118, 663-6921.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

: 2-bedroom furnished apartment for short-term rental AC, hot & cold, internet. Tel: 227-1871, 646-2939.

 you looking for diplomatic rentals? Then we have the clients & places for you. Call 220-8596, 643-9196, 610-7998, 686-1091.    2-storey concrete house, 3-bedroom furnished US$2350. Call 220-8596, 643-9196, 610-7998, 686-1091.

       3 - b e d r o o m house in Republic Park. 1Master bedroom, spacious living, and dining rooms, library, kitchen on ground floor.Fenced yard with car parking space for more than one vehicle.Asking US$2,000 monthly. Contact 619-2141.

 small wooden house with zinc top 16ft by 12ft. For sale and removal Call 621-1573.

 Acres, ECD: 2-storey 4-bedroom concrete house. Contact 624-2765, 600-2765.

 flat, Bel Air Park, 2 airconditioned bedrooms, fully furnished, grilled, internet. Single person/couple only US$800. Contact 227-2252, 603-4253.

 two/threebedroom apartments with internet access, generator and parking. Tel: 642-0636.  apartments: 2 bedrooms, one bedroom. Call 227-4792, 656-9894. Green House Apartments, Campbellville.  Acres US$1500, Republic Gardens US$1000, Campbellville $80 000. Kitty $100 000, Call 658-2667, 692-3258.  from US$500, two-bedroom furnished with AC, pool US$1200. Call 226-1064, 2276949, 669-3350, 623-2591.  bottom flat apartment, one-bedroom at Samaroo Scheme, La Grange. Outside washroom - $15 000 monthly. Contact Khan 613-4327.  upper flat house situated at 200 Barr Street, Kitty, available from September 1, 2015. Contact 688-6228, 226-5503.  three-bedroom, semi-furnished upper flat in Campbellville. Contact 2239162, 643-9775.  place in central Georgetown capable of housing 3 or 4 mini businesses. Contact 6184576, Monday-Friday + Sunday.  Apartments: Wonderfully appointed two-bedroom apartments, fully furnished, fully air-conditioned. Call or text 600-2913, 600-9315.  12 Fairfield Mahaicony space 50ft x 22 ft, ideal for restaurant or hardware. Price neg. Contact 258-0599, 602-5942.   modern 1-, 2- & 3- bedroom, starting from US$400, fully grilled, semifurnished, air-conditioned & 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. -bedroom apartment, Middle Road, La Penitence. Couple or single person. Price $31 000 monthly. Tel: 653-5763, 227-6678, 225-9759.  apartment at Lot 198 Charlotte Street, Bourda. Tel: 6501319. -bedroom apartment located at Mon Repos Public Road $35 000 monthly, lights included, two months' security deposit required. Tel: 220-6530, 616-3902.  (furnished) US$1100, East Bank (furnished) US$1000, Meadow Bank US$1500. Have properties to let or sell? Call Diana 227-2256, 626-9382. , office space and roof gardens, Republic Park and Charlotte Streets. Tel: 6281203, 651-3402, 227-4263.  bedroom, concrete, unfurnished house with water light, fully grilled and dual parking and parking. Price $70,000. Contact: 638-6005.  : New apartment, 2 bedrooms, preferably mature couple. No small children. 656-7274.  $75 000, Bourda (house) $100 000, Kitty US$500, US$600, Meadow Brook US$1500, East Bank US$1300, many more. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.  bottom flat at Section 'A' Diamond, EBD (near the public road). Tel: 624-0109. Call between 13:00hrs and 17:00hrs.  one-room apartment $80 000 monthly, unfurnished two-room $70 000 monthly, both at Seaforth Street, Campbellville. Tel: 621-3094.

 apartment at River View Ruimveldt, very nice. Working couple no children, no parking. Price $50 000 2265125, 617-7730, 666-4266.  Republic Park, 4 bedrooms, modern design US$2000. Tel: 226-0012, 6000762, 613-8115.  K: Fully furnished executive apartment US$1200, US$1000 and US$1200, close proximity to Sheriff Street. Tel: 226-0012, 600-0762, 613-8115.  flat unfurnished, 3 bedrooms, toilet & bath, kitchen located 200 Barr Street, Kitty, Georgetown $90 000. Contact 638-5894, 688-6228.  and three-bedroom apartments with AC, hot and cold water and Jacuzzi in front view Bougainvillea Park, EBD. Call 616-7635.  furnished three-bedroom house in Subryanville, fully meshed and grilled, with master room and office space at the bottom. 610-8351, 699-5492. lower flat building situated at ZZ Bent & Hardina streets, Wortmanville, Georgetown. Can be used as a bar, internet café etc. Serious enquiries only. Call 610-5991 for tour.  house, Republic Gardens gated community, 3 bedrooms, 2 self-contained, Jacuzzi, hot and cold. Price US$1200. Tel: 226-0012, 600-0762, 613-8115.  Fully furnished executive 1-bedroom, 2bedroom, all amenities, including parking and security. Tel: 226-0012, 600-0762, 613-8115.    (Area G)- Well kept 2 apartment property 3 bedrooms each. Parking-$35M/ Rental US$900. JEWANRAM: 623-6431/ 2208356/ 657-8887   Formerly Lawyers's Office, Spacious, well kept, etc - $80,000. JEWANRAM: 623-6431/ 220-8356/ 657-8887   Spacious 3 bedrooms property with office space.Flood free, secure, etcUS$1100 .JEWANRAM: 623-6431/ 2208356/ 657-8887  Well kept 2 & 3 bedrooms 2 apartments property. US$900/ US$600. JEWANRAM: 6236431/ 220-8356/ 657-8887  Upscale 3 bedroom furnished property. Ideal for Office & Residence. US$1500.JEWANRAM: 2315244/ 623-6431/ 657-8887  two-bedroom top flat apartment, AC, toilet, baths, kitchen, parking space, at Lot 8 Shell Road, Kitty, Georgetown. Price $80 000 including water bill. Tel: 638-5894, 688-6228.  for office space at Carmichael Street opposite Bishops' High School. large three-storey historic building at Crown and Albert Street, Queenstown. Contact 676-8827, 645-6828, 629-6584, 697-4800,     A pa r t m e n t s (Vlissengen/D'Urban): Unfurnished $40 000 - $90 000, furnished US$500 monthly, parking, close to facilities and transportation. 677-9638.  house US$1000, Kitty US$500, Regent Street US$600, East Bank US$1300, Bel Air US$2000, Many more. Have properties to let or sell? Diana 227-2256, 6269382.

 Lust: 2-bedroom apartment grilled, breezy, quiet with indoor parking, garage disposal and water included $52 000 monthly. One month's security deposit. No pets. No agents. Call 699-5849, 220-0698.  two-bedroom apartment located at Mon Repos Public Road $45 000 monthly also daily or weekly rental available, two months' security plus first month's rent required. Tel: 2206530, 616-3902.  upper flat apartment situated at 360 Section 'C', Block 'Y' Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara. Fully grilled, spacious and secure parking - $60 000 monthly. Only serious enquiries. Call 600-5342.  renovated, spacious 2bedroom cottage. concrete trestle, telephone line. "C" Field, Public Road, Turkeyen, 15 minutes walk to UG. Working couple preferred $45 000 monthly neg Tel: 643-2955.  Apartments (Vlissengen/D'Urban): Unfurnished $40 000 - $90 000 monthly, furnished (for visitors) US$500 monthly, parking close to facilities and transportation 677-9638, 629-1093.        : brand new unit suited for a pharmacy, printery, salon etc., size 10 feet x 22 feet (and expandable), on the West Demerara in the middle of business community. Call 6972867 for more details. 2-storey concrete house by itself with all modern amenities including AC, master room, security system, etc., $130 000. Contact 660-7672, 225-1230, 626-4487.  flat, Bel Air Park, 2 airconditioned bedrooms, fully furnished, grilled, internet. Single person/couple only US$800. Contact 227-2252, 603-4283.  Fully furnished 1- & 3- bedroom apartments, hot & cold, AC, cable TV internet, parking etc, suitable for overseas visitors short-term. 226-5137, 227-1843. , spacious 2-bedroom apartment, bottom flat, location in Prashad Nagar. No flooding. Call to view and more information, 08:00hrs - 20:00hrs, Nanda Dennis, 223-5934, 648-9226.  $80 000, Bel Air US$800 - US$2000, North Road US$1200, Campbellville US$1000, Republic Gardens US$1200, Atlantic Gardens US$1000, US$2000, US$3500. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.  newly built two-storey executive-style house in Eccles with 3-4 bedrooms, 2-5 bathrooms, open plan kitchen, office, garage, private balconies, patios and yard space. Call 662-3999 between 09:00hrs and 19:00hrs.  semi-furnished bottom flat at Lot 4 Norton Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown. Tel: 668-7896, Monday-Friday after 16:30hrs, Saturday-Sunday all day.     b u i l t e x e c u t i v e apartment in Georgetown, fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, both self0contained. Price US$1500. Contact 641-5844.  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.     Atlantic Gardens split level two-storey, 4 bedrooms, all self-contained. Meadow Brook Gardens two-storey, 3 bedrooms. Both with all modern conveniences .               

 Flat Apartments, 48 Main Road & Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice: Fully furnished 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments available for shortand long-term rental, amenities - AC, hot and cold water and internet access, rates as low as U S $ 2 5 / G $ 5 0 0 0 . Te l : 5 92660-4296, 592-626-9006.  building $40 000, located in Kitty, one 2-bedroom bottom flat $40 000 located Mon Repos, one 3-bedroom top flat situated at East Coast Demerara, one 3-bedroom in Eccles, top flat $100 000, one 2-bedroom house in La Parfaite Harmonie with bathtub, house by itself $50 000, one 3-bedroom in Garnett Street $100 000 top flat, one 2-bedroom in Campbellville $40 000, also property Management Service. We buy sell and rent. Contact 687-3147, 696-9289 or office Fala Khan, First Federation Building 6 Croal Street, Georgetown.   "Have Faith in Christ, Today" 6236431/657-8887/231-5244/2208356 jewanalrealty@gmail.com  -apartment $120,000; BEL AIR VILLAGE-semi furnished water & electricity included $120,000; DIAMOND- semi furnished $90,000/ unfurnished $70,000; REPUBLIC GARDENS-one bedroom $65,000; KINGSTON-3 bedrooms upper, no parking $75,000;CAMPBELLVILLEfurnished 3 bedrooms $150,000; BETTER HOPE-upper $100,000/ lower $80,000; LA PENITENCE-3 bedrooms upper $150,000; MON REPOS $90,000/ $80,000;LUSIGNAN/GOOD HOPE $40,000; L.B.I- 3 &2 bedrooms with A/C $80,000/$60,000; CUMMINGS STREET-business $100,000  Spiritualist: resolving all problems, blockage, love, and money, etc - Tele: 223-6834, 600-7719.  apartment $120,000; BEL AIR VILLAG E semi furnished water & electricity included $120,000; DIAMOND- semi furnished $90,000/ unfurnished $70,000; REPUBLIC GARDENS-one bedroom $65,000; KINGSTON-3 bedrooms upper, no parking $75,000;CAMPBELLVILLEfurnished 3 bedrooms $150,000; BETTER HOPE-upper $100,000/ lower $80,000; LA PENITENCE-3 bedrooms upper $150,000; MON REPOS $90,000/ $80,000;LUSIGNAN/GOOD HOPE $40,000; L.B.I- 3 &2 bedrooms with A/C $80,000/$60,000; CUMMINGS STREET-business $100,000; CARICOM GARDENS,TURKENYEN (1 bedroom semi furnished)-$70,000.

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 -last week on the market. Price $30M. Tel:223-1765/641-2664.  Realty, We value, buy, sell or rent your property. Tel: 694-3875, 654-6198, 649-0353.    t the corner of Hunter street & Independence Bpoulevard. Contact 650-5112.  Bank:$40M-50M Have properties to let or sell? Call Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.     . Tel: 223-1765/641-2664.  Public Road, 2-storey house. Contact 650-5112. -cum-residence, over 7500 sq. ft. call Hamid Mohamed 688-1694, 227-2127.  Park, LBI $12.5M & $16M, Diamond $33M neg. Tel: 684-1893, 610-3666.

-storey wooden building situated at Lot 9 Seaforth Street, Campbellville. Contact 657-7226, 678-4579.  on Duncan St r e e t , B e l A i r P a r k , n e w , lowered price. 100x300 -2238479, 647-3768.

PROPERTY FOR SALE  3-bedroom, 3½-bath house in Republic Gardens with or without extra lot. Serious Enquiries phone 6863504.  , corner lot overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, also property at Parika. Call 2690020.

 flat concrete house, Diamond Housing Scheme. Contact 619-1105.  new office building in Kingston, move in, ready - 223-8479, 647-3768. , corner lot, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, also property at Parika. Call 269-0020.  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.  property on East Bank Demerara. Contact 615-2515.  & land, Public Road, Grove 130x40 - $42M, neg. 223-8479, 647-3768.  profile roofing sheets, 13ft in length brick red 26gauge and plain pieces. Tel: 6240492.  2-storey, 3bedroom concrete house with garage space for 3 vehicles. Tel: 628-0532.  house/land at Doctor Dam, La Grange, WBD. Asking $14M. Contact 613-4327.

 Hope: 3-storey concrete building. Can use for 2 families. Bottom flat can do business. Call 220-2539, 669-5710.  well built 1,995 sf concrete building on 58x165 lot. Many uses, formerly used as meeting hall - $13.5M. Tel: 649-1670.

 house and land $7M, Tuschen Housing Scheme, EBE 264-1050, 6837045, 669-3553.  and land at 211 Yubani Avenue, Eccles, East Bank Demerara. Contact Randy Tel: 233-2400, 624-7808.  four-bedroom house in Guysuco Housing Scheme, move in, ready. 223-8479, 647-3768. -unit apartment complex in Georgetown, currently grossing millions monthly. 223-8479, 647-3768.  house & land, wood & concrete, 18th Street Foulis ECD - $6.8M neg. Call 691-0869.  property located at Second Avenue Diamond, EBD, 2bedroom wooden flat house. Contact 655-8647, 691-2372.   Large concrete building with three self-contained apartments Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  Street: Newly constructed two-storey executive concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.   Road, river app 750ft x 50ft wooden building - $18M neg. Enmore $17M, $8M neg. Tel: 671-4046.  -storey concrete houses $16M & $22M, 1 newly constructed, 3 minutes drive to stadium. Contact 642-7711, 6281079, 233-5292.  Park, 4 bedrooms $48M, Prashad Nagar 4 bedrooms $49M. 609-2302, 609-6516, 233-5711. email defreitasassociates@gmail.com  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 -2238479, 647-3768, www. s p a c e s e e k . g y. -bedroom house in Oleander Avenue, Bel Air Park 223-8479, 647-3768, w w w. s p a c e s e e k . g y

 wooden and concrete house, 3 bedrooms up and 3 down, in Kitty - $39M neg. 648-5010.  wooden & concrete five-bedroom house & land with shop in Diamond. Contact 2160140, 645-4190.  Ida, WCD, shop in front, 3-bedroom house and rental quarters at the back. 610-5830, 276-1826.  4-bedroom house on double lot (1755 sq.ft land) in Kitty, suitable for lumberyard, supermarket etc. Tel: 623-0732.  $15M, Good Hope Phase $3M - $14M, Republic Park $50M, Good Hope $14.5M. Contact MK's Realty 649-1206, 676-3405.  two-flat property with modern conveniences, 3 bedrooms including master bedroom located at Lot 263 Republic Park, EBD Price neg. Contact Liz Realty 628-7589. commercial building inclusive of a complete bottling plant with 68 000 sq. ft floor space in central Georgetown. Serious enquiries only 592-231-6694.   Street, Alberttown, Georgetown" Large 4-storey concrete building 6,617 sq. ft business, storage, residential, vacant. Contact 226-7968.

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 concrete, 2storey house, 2 self-contained rooms, at Block 8 Mon Repos; yard fully fenced and tiled; concrete drains, Tel: 623-9713, 638-0689.

 $55M, Good Hope $13M, Lusignan $10M, Cummings Lodge $40M, Diamond $55M, Bel Air Park $60M, Sandy Babb Street $35M, Garnett Street Georgetown $38M. Contact MK's Realty 6491206, 676-3405.

 and land, length 560x33 ft,. one-storey, 3-bedroom wooden house at Triumph Agriculture Road, ECD - $ 1 4 M o r d o u b l e l a n d for $19.5M. Tel: 642-7370, 602-9415.

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    Meadow Brook Gardens two-storey, 3 bedrooms, modern conveniences. Atlantic Gardens split level two-storey, 4 bedrooms, all self-contained, fully airconditioned, water reservoir. La Bonne Intention ground floor business, first floor 3 bedrooms, lots of land space.

  "Have Faith in Christ, Today" 2315244/623-6431/657-8887/6680238 jewanalrealty@gmail.com  -$400M; BLYGEZIGHT-$70M; NANDY PARK-$58M/$45M; SECTION 'K' CAMBELLVILLE/ "AA" ECCLES$60M; VERSAILLES Gated Community, Furnished -$50M;HAPPY ACRES furnished-$45M; ATLANTIC GARDENS furnished- $95M/ $75M/ $55M/ $45M;GARNETT STREET close to Royal Castle- $48M; ENMORE near Polly Clinic,10,000 ft ideal for school, supermarket, church, mechanic workshop, bond, etc -$45M; BETTER HOPE (tenanted)- $32M/ $70M (3 storied); GROVE 3 storied$70M; LUSIGNAN Furnished - $40M; BEL AIR PARK-$40M; DA SILVA STREET- $20M; MON REPOS Agriculture Road -$28M/$19M; BLOCK 8 -$28M; IMAX /ENTERPRISE GARDENS-$35M/$20M;SECTION 'C' ENTERPRISE -$17M; PROVIDENCE -$25M; LEONORA (unfinished) $16M/ $12M; PARFAITE HARMONY-$15M; UITVLUGT- $9.5M

 old black Labrador, female, excellent dogs, must be sold - $100 000 for both. Sheriff Street, 225-6356/7.

 40-foot banga boat complete, 3 000 lb. ice box, 350 lb banga net, 40 Yamaha, one Beta Star 1500 watt, used gasolene generator. Tel: 2209191 Nal, 638-2271 Baby.

       properties for rent/sale property A - 8 9 6 a c r e s o f gold and diamond land in Kurupukari located in 'Frenchman' area. Property 'B' - 167 acres located in Northwest bordering Imot a i R i v e r. For more information, contact 231-7537, 672-7910. Serious enquiries only.

     , Beach Road on 3 plots of land. Lot sizes 36.1x139.0, 54.0x139.0, 36.1x139.0 - $45M neg. Contact 231-2052, 615-5893, 673-9892.   the land and property you want at the following locations: Ocean Front Enterprise Gardens, ECD, Rahaman's Park, Greater Georgetown, EBD, Property at Bankks DIH area EBD, Bush Lot Village W.C. Berbice and large double lot ocean front Springlands, Corentyne River Berbice, Property at Liliendaal Ocean Front ECD, Tuschen EB Essequibo and Providence EBD. All going cheap, don't delay. Call today at 673-0826. Barter agreements accepted. Financing available.

 Street two-storey 4apartment building $125M, Robb Street two-storey commercial building ask, Main Street land for commercial building ask, Thomas Street two-storey wooden/concrete building $15M, South Ruimveldt Park two-storey wooden/concrete building $30M, Triumph ECD twostorey wooden/concrete building $23M, Mon Repos ECD two storey concrete building $40M, Diamond EBD two-storey concrete building $35M, $45M & $65M, Diamond EBD house lot (110' by 62') $10M, Craig EBD, two-storey concrete building $12M, Mocha Arcadia EBD house lot $2.5M, Land of Canaan EBD double lot with 2-flat concrete building $40M, Cornelia Ida WCD flat concrete building $8M, Tuschen EBE house lot (40'x80') $2.5M, Bess H/S WBD two-storey concrete building $16M, Meten-Meer-Zorg WCD two-storey 308 acres land ask, Call 225-4158, 686-1853, 609-1595 for details. .

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FOR SALE nose Pitbull, vaccinated and dewormed. Contact 653-6191.  manure in large quantities. Call 625-7057.  train boiler, one food cart. 604-9229.    FREEZER $75 000. Contact 226-7968.

  Commercial property formerly "ANDERCAR Pharmacy". -$30 M neg. JEWANRAM: 231-5244/ 220-8356/ 623-6431/ 657-8887.. - Over Embankment. Spacious 6 Bedrooms 2 apartment building.15 vehicles parking, flood free, grilled. Rental $180,00/ Sale Price $35M neg.JEWANRAM: 2271988/ 623-6431/ 657-887  STREET, CAMPBELLVILLE 4- bedroom unfurnished executive concrete house. Price $75M neg. Prestige Realty and Consultancy, 614-0166, 601-6639.  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.  concrete, 2storey house, 2 self-contained rooms, at Block 8 Mon Repos; yard fully fenced and tiled; concrete drains, Tel: 623-9713, 638-0689  executive hous e o n 1 0 2 8 5 s q . f t o f land situated in a gated c o m m u n i t y i n Ve r s a i l l e s , West Bank Demerara Call 592-624-8704 for further details.  concrete property Block '8' Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, top flat, 2 bedrooms, bottom flat 2 bedrooms, $18M. Tel: 625-1514, office hours 231-7255.

     A t l a n t i c G a r d e n s large 4-bedroom concrete building on double lot. Price $65M, Eccles two-storey concrete building $35M, Providence two concrete houses on l a n d $ 3 0 M . Te l : 2 2 5 - 3 7 3 7 , 651-7078.

 and dogs. Contact 6250345.

 and land: 2storey bu i l d i n g 4 0 x 2 4 w o o d and concrete with 3 toilets & b a t h s , l a n d 6 0 x 11 0 , s u i t a b l e f o r s u permarket or restaurant, situated at Parika koker. Price $18M. Tel: 2202363, 653-6479.

 Coca Cola cooler, 110 volts. Excellent condition, 30" x 80". Tel: 673-3166.

 large 3-storey building with going busin e s s a n d l o t s o f room for expansion or another business on the East Bank Demerara. Tel: 684-3718, 610-0575, 6864899, 684-3718, 677-9260.  your properties w i t h Great Homes and Destinations Realty Investment, Royal Castle building, Vreeden-Hoop, WBD. Call 663-1728. We can solve your real estate problems. Executive houses in residential areas starting from $35M and low income houses from $5M.      & S on Real Estate, Lot 185 Charlotte & King St r e e ts , M a r a j B u i l d i n g Te l : 227-0265, 227-1881, 627-805., Croal Street, Robb Street, D'Urban Street, Non Pareil, Norton Street. Land: F r i e n d s h i p , D i a m ond, Plaisance, Truimph, Queenstown.

 & two GE dryers, excellent condition. Call 2255360, 682-5494, 626-2990.  young bull in the Kitty area. Contact 231-7706.

 chicken wholesale, any quantity .Serious enquiries only. 692-9939.  2-storey house located 4th Avenue, 2nd corner, Diamond Housing Scheme with 2 self-contained and 3 standard bedrooms, library, 2 sitting rooms, 2 kitchens, dining room, laundry room, solar water heater, fully air conditioned, double garage with paved driveways etc. in excess of 3 000 sq. ft. Can be subdivided in 2 apartments, converted into teaching facilities, offices, guest house etc. Selling price $35M neg. Call 617-2311.  new concrete flat house situated at Republic Gardens, EBD (2500 sq. ft) 80x30 three bedrooms 3 bathrooms, each room contains 2 built-in closet, large family room, large kitchen with breakfast counter, island, pantry, all natural wood, cabinets, granite counter large laundry room, tile throughout house, large parking space for several vehicles (Price $27M). Price neg. Call Ali 6398182, 660-7320, 233-5117.

 65 KVA Perkins with 4236 engine. Price $1.5M. Tel: 623-9761  Tweeters, 1000 watts $28,000 per pair, Super scoop bass box $40,000 per pair. 613-0103.  5kw generator, super silent, brand new $700 000. 6130103.    W red line amp, excellent condition - $300 000. 613-0103.  clothing and footwear, new and second hand. Must go. Call 658-5454, 6807714.  six-inch dredge, inclusive of pickup and ATV. Price $6M. Tel: 660-0422.  brand new Cannondale bicycle. Miss B. Mangal 226-6824, 623-8940.  water pans feed can for chicken, freezer. 6037290.

 desktop computers, CPU only, 4GB memory, dual core CPU etc., Windows 7 - $50 000. Tel: 613-0502, 681-6613. Terriers, up to date vaccine, 9 weeks old, healthy, adorable fun-loving puppies 641-7743, 617-9476, 264-2210.  two-function home-used h o s p i t a l b e d . E x cellent condition. Please call 683-6200.

     Fiat 110-90& Ford 77100 tractors, jumping Jack, hose crimper, milling machine. Contact 667-3611, 699-2563.  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.  used Jacuzzi, in excellent condition $85 000, one used bathroom vanity with double sink made by Fibre Tech with faucets, three drawers, 2 cupboards, $145 000. Call 624-6069.  with winch, twin axle, light 4W g in excellent condition, Cummins diesel engine 6BT 140 HP, Land Rover TDI engine 300 & 200, Lister diesel generator welder. Contact 692-2521.    machine $240 000, Volvo Penta 2-cylinder engine/gear box (marine) $350 000, Hunter 8611 alignment machine $600 000, heavy large drill press $200 000 - 6196863, 601-8276.

 330 & 500 engine, complete working condition, springs front & back differential gear box, 4&5 speed starter. Contact 339-2007, 339-3608.  323DL, Caterpillar excavator, Cummins engines and pumps. Reasonably priced as packaged deal. Contact 649-9818.  25 KVA industrial single phase 480/240/120V USA. Price $370 000 Tel: 623-9761. , pool cue, balls, amp, meters, multimeters, 14" TV, tools, cordless drills, computers monitors. 2202968, 629-9920. , excavators, dump trucks and hauler trucks, compactor roller in good condition. 4423749, 613-9791, 611-2113.  machine parts timers, spin tubs, impellers, seals, motors, water pumps etc. - Tel: 694-1778, 609-8550.  580C Hymac, D5 CAT dozer, MF 235, MF 175, 6HP Lister, small Dundee. Tel: 6169402, 676-6630.  60'x120' clear span, 7 metal thrusts with greenheart - 4 178 bm, complete with zinc sheets 102 pcs - 30' Price $3M. Tel: 623-9761.  engines - Perkins 6354 with irrigation pump 6 in 6 out, Perkins 4108 completely bedded for mining Call 6961439, 602-3906, 689-0092.  equipment - total gym 1500c $35 000, Ab circle pro $35 000. Excellent condition, owner migrating. Contact 690-6565.      year 2000, 15KVA German generator, both used and in excellent condition. 642-2289, 660-7486.  lumber, rough sawn, ideal for heavy construction, bridges etc. 3"x6", 3"x8", 4"x6", 6"x6". Price range - $180$220/bm. Tel: 623-9761, 684-1328. , ladies, just arrived! Latest in UK shoes. Check us, 144 Regent, Bourda. Tel: 226-0012, 604-0459. -hand freezer (good condition) $60 000, locally made plucking machine $25 000. Contact 613-3992, 609-9136.  machines, table top/ portable, floor model. More information, call 612-7360, 6681769, 643-5838.

 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.  - Twin screw, size 155'x40'x9', GRT 355.04, year 1972, engines 2 CAT 3406, BHP 650, vehicles capacity - 26, passengers - 150, draw - 6 feet water. Tel: 665-3729, 617-9463.    : Tw i n s c r e w y e a r 1971, BHP 2250, GRT 340, NRT 102, Eng CAT D 399TA, can operate in 5-6 ft of water, deck 111M2 - depth, L0A/beam 118'x36'x9'. 665-3729, 617-9463.  Fully Automated and Turn Key water purification systems supplied and installed. Call us now for a quotation and start selling drinking water on 623-7212.  sale: Gemini music box, fridges, washing machine, clothing, portable air conditioner, computer items, grille gates, cosmetics, bed frame and dividers. 610-5830, 276-1826.    Bedford TL dump truck $1.5M each neg., one Isuzu two-ton dump canter. Price $2.7M. One Super Custom diesel $1.9M. Price neg. One Fielder Wagon black $2M, one Toyota 192 $450 000. 601-2153, 6507196, 333-2644.  box, Milwaukee chop saw, 40 Yamaha outboard engine, 25hp Yamaha outboard engine, 40hp Tohatsu outboard engine, 60hp Evinrude outboard engine, 80hp Mercury outboard engine, Outdoor music system. Contact 261-6634, 672-9272.  3-disc plough $500 000, 1 pair Toyota Dyna rear spring $30 000, Toyota Vigo Hilux accessories, 2 I.P.F off road driving lights, sports roll over bar, thule roof rack (2-bar set), bull nose with fog lamp for front bumper $155 000. Tel: 614-8400, 254-1591.      heavy duty drill press $240 000, Coats 40/40 A tyre machine $240 000, Marine type Volvo Penra 2-cyl. Diesel engine with gearbox (forward/reverse) $350 000, American lacquer $4 000 gal, Hunter P611 wheel alignment $600 000. Tel: 619-6863, 601-8276.  6354, 4236, 1100 and 1004 engines, model M with winch/320 BL and L Caterpillar excavator, Toyota, TCM forklift, pallet jacks, complete 6" land dredge, 4" and 6" fire hose, 4" flex hose, 416 Caterpillar backhoe and Air brush equipment . Tel: 691-2921.

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  TVs with grille box $20 000 each, 5 double beds with mattress $15 000 each, 5 small fridges $30 000 each, 22" TV with grille box $30 000, 600 DVD movies in English and Portuguese $40 000, 225-0110,699-2322, 6782814.

 Toyota Spacio, black, mags, fully powered, PTT series. $1.45M neg., Tel: 642-6159.

 TOYOTA Raum HID, alarm, sound system $1.7M neg. Tel: 659-6932, 667-3630.

 AT 212 Carina, fully powered, mags etc., clean condition. Tel: 642-6159.

Mitsubishi 2-ton canter, GTT series, excellent condition. Call 629-9861.   $2.9M, Honda CRV $1.6M. Tel: 6162733, 220-3935.

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLE FOR SALE

 PJJ 6618. Tel: 628-0619, 269-0273.

                  

 Toyota Raum, PNN series. Contact 665-8317, 669-8885.

 series $550 000 Tel: 616-5914, 652-4514.

 Mercedes Benz C180, PPP series, excellent condition. Call 629-1559.  truck 500 engine, ready to go. Owner re-migrating. Call 675-4287, Eve 233-5454.

 2-storey concrete 4-bedroom, newly built $2.8M.  TOYOTA 4Runner, price neg. Call 600-2765, 624-2765

 Leyland DAF LF with 6 ton 2002 GTT series. HIAB Price $5M. Call 622-6746 very new.  Fuso Canter truck with 3-ton crane, GTT series, new. Price $4M. Call 622-6746.

 SURF, PHH SERIES $2.2M - 698-4200.

, PNN, good condition. Must see. $1.6M. Tel: 2705117, 619-6087.

 RX8 PSS series, excellent condition. Contact 6173262.

 Nissan Almera, good condition female owner, PMM series. Tel: 693-5331, 692-4302.

 Hilux Vigo GPP 1920 and one RAV 4 PKK 4041. Contact 650-0491, 229-6811.

 wagon recently refurbished. No reasonable offer refused. 623-7207.

 RX8, immaculate condition. Tel: 618-0626.

 MF 290, FD 35 Nissan engine, 236 Perkins, 10ton winch, double axle truck - Tel: 641-8885.

 Avensis 2006 year model neg. rims, HID, TV $2.5M. 698-7793. PMM series,, good condition, mag rims, $1.1M. Contact 643-8383. , PJJ series $750 000 neg. Contact 6952679, 621-9837.  new model, mag rims, auto start, alarm - $1.45M. Tel: 623-4441.  dark grey, good working condition, woman driven $550 000 - Tel: 662-5052.  Model M bush truck with winch, GSS series. $5.8M 220-5946.  F150 4x4, good condition $1.2M Tel: 626-7684, 6217208, ask for Ally.

 Toyota Carina 192 motor car, immaculate condition. Price neg. Contact 337-4544, 626-1525.  IPSUM and 2 land 60ft x 242 ft each in East Canje. Owner leaving country. Tel: 685-3832, 332-0205.  Surf, very good condition, AC, magrims, stereo, RZ Super Custom, GRR series. 604-0054, 627-2981.

 Honda Civic (EK3) (engine required) n o t i n w o r k i n g c ondition. Contact 648-5542.  , HC, yellow, good condition $950 000 neg. Tel:. 652-1237.  silver Honda CRV, PNN series, woman-driven. Price neg. Contact 626-0641.  : One G Touring Wagon. No reasonable offer refused. Contact Cell Number 691-7167.       Bluebird, PEE series, very good condition. Asking $1M neg. Contact 619-2141.  wagon, alarm, flair kit. Excellent c o n d i t i o n . Te l : 2 2 2 - 4 7 6 3 .

        R a u m HID, alarm, sound system $ 1 . 7 M n e g . Te l : 6 5 9 - 6 9 3 2 , 667-3630.

  , model 2005 Toyota Allion, PRR series, $1.9M and 2000 model 212, PMM series $1.2M neg. Tel: 668-3145.

 manual, VVTI buses, Super GL automatic buses, Hilux and Premio - 6167635.

  fully loaded roller bars, chrome mirrors, sun roof, music system - Tel: 626-9500, 6445054.

  170 - one in working condition & one as scrap. Asking price $500 000 neg. Tel: 6883258, 255-0522.

 minibus (Pitbull) 2008 model, AC, DVD, navigator, excellent condition, BSS series $2.7M neg. Serious enquiries only. Tel: 690-4373, 639-4165.

   gear and modify, To y o ta C e r e s , F o r d F150 and Mazda RX8. Contact 611-7639, 220-4922.  Dingo, 2000 model lady-driven, PKK series, in good condition at $1.2M neg. Tel: 600-9981.

 road vehicle (Pajero Jeep) with another as spare new BF Goodrich tyres and very good fuel consumption. Terms available. Tel: 641-8647.

   Sprinter - automatic, fully powered, immaculate condition. Price $950,000. Tel:621-5902.

 DEALS: Unregi s t ered Premio $2.2M, 05 Allion $2.4M, 07 Allion $3.1M, 06 Bluebird $2.6M, Fielder (Sunroof), Axela Sports - 616-3413. : T/Carina AT 170 $350 000, T/Sera $700 000, Universal 4x4 chrome wheels 305x40x22 six holes, large glass case with shelves 696-3156, 223-1885.

 Fielder NZE wagon, PNN 8657, year 2002, mags, AC, fully powered $1.3M neg. Tel: 6 1 5 - 1111 , 266-2779.  Custom RZ minibus, BSS 6673, in excellent condition, hardly worked - $2M. Call 690-7323, 226-0244, 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs daily.  Ford pickup truck, double axle, diesel, ideal for bush, never registered. Contact 643-5306, 226-7855.  Alteeza 2001 model, immaculate condition, 1st owner, female-driven. Serious enquiries only.$2.6M neg. Call 642-0068.

 in s t o c k : Allion, Premio, headlamp $24 000, RZ minibuses park light & trafficator $4 000, Pitbull headlamps, bumpers, grilled etc. Kitty Public Road Call 680-3154.

 Mark II Wagon, 2y engine, 1-323 Mazda Sedan, T/ RZ bus, private, Nissan Atlas 3ton truck. 619-4560, 676-8551, 259-0039.

 Fortuner 2012, 16 000 km, automatic, gas, 7-seater, 2700cc, PPP series, fully loaded. $16.5M. 688-5554, 600-0979.

 Raum, fully powered A/C, alarm. .Price $1.250,000. Call Rocky 6215902, 225-1400.

 (2204) late PRR series, in excellent condition, never worked hire. $1.6M neg. Call 679-9383.

 Surf with 1KZ diesel engine, automatic, Bedford model M truck - $1.5M. Call 626-0069.

 Tundra in very clean and excellent condition, unregistered, 4-wheel drive, going cheap. Tel: 645-5306, 2267855.

 new model Toyota Allion, PTT series, mint condition, mags, AC, press button start etc. Price $2.9M neg. Tel: 629-5300.

 Land Cruiser Prado, PMM series. 223-7500. Monday to Friday 08:15hrs16:15hrs, Saturday 08:15hrs13:15hrs.

 G-Touring wagon. No reasonable offer refused. Contact cell 691-7167.

 Ferguson tractor, in immaculate condition. Call 671-7450., 626-5306.

 (open back) canter (diesel), manual, excellent condition, double wheel. Price $1.2M Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.

 hard-to-get spare p a r t s f o r To y o t a , N i s s a n , M a z d a , Mitsubishi, Honda, BMW, etc - Call 645-7800.

 wagon, excellent condition, PRR series. Call 684-6996.

 150 Carina, AE 81 Sprinter. Call 6838013.

 mag rims, alarm, excellent condition. Tel: 222-4763.

  special antique car, everything factory original, low mileage, hardly used. Tel: 226-9931, 643-6565.

 BMW, PPP series, excellent condition. Tel: 643-8131, 259-3157.

  king cab and others starting at $1.5M. 6655776.

  Surf 4x4, PFF series, good working condition. Price $1.6M neg. Contact 691-0553, 222-7872.

  Pajero 7 seats, 5 doors, automatic, fully loaded, immaculate condition. Tel:621-5902.

  192 Toyota, good condition. Price $650 000. Call 647-0271, 6842539.

 Toyota RAV 4, excellent condition, lady-driven/ Tel: 6691375.

 Spacio, fully accessorised 610-5830, 276-1826

 CAB TOYOTA PICKUP with 3Y engine, chrome bars, fog lights etc. Excellent condition. $3.5M. 6246069.

       minibus BRR series, in excellent condition. $2.8M. Phone 678-6720.

  2004 m o d e l , To y o ta Ta c o m a . C a l l 233-2488

minibus, stick shift gear, BPP series Tel: 234-0706, 6932174.

 RZ van, stick, good condition $650 000, T/192 $450 000, CAT D4E bulldozer. Owner leaving 642-2542, 6507196.

  SPRINTER silver automatic. Private Price neg. 264-1521, 648-1332.

 Civic - rims, CD, auto and black $600 000 6228109.

      TIDA, PPP SERIES. C ONTACT 689-1618, 6178636.

 Tacoma, 4x4, stick shift, AC, bull bar, tool kit, high lift, in immaculate condition. Call 671-7450, 626-5306.

 Carina (private) automatic, fully powered, AC, mag rims. Price $850,000. Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.

  Discovery, 2006 model, manual, fully powered (Diesel). 2700CC, 7 seats, right hand drive. $6.5M. Tel: 225-1400, 621-5902.

 black Titan, fully loaded $2.5M. Must go. Urgent. Call 699-2322, 678-2814.  EP91 Turbo, 16" mags, spoiler, AC, excellent condition. 225-6356/7.

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 Pinic, automatic, fully loaded A/C, alarm. 7 seats. $2.3M. Tel: 225-1400, 6215902.

 buy and sell vehicles for cash. We also do trade-in of vehicles Tacoma, AE 100 6803154.

 Tacoma X-Runner, GTT series. $3.5M neg. 227-2454.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

 RZ, 15 seater, crash bar,immaculate condition, manual. $950,000. Tel: 2251400, 621-5902.

 Juke (2010) equipped with camera, TV, DVD, wifi/phone. 638-9116, 669-4713.

 Toyota Picnic, 7 seats, PLL series. Tel: 684-6938.

 cab Tacoma - $5.8M Tel: 623-9761.

  CARINA, good condition, AC, mags, music, leather interior. Price $900 000 neg. Tel: 675-6061, 621-2520.

 new model 212 Carina, PMM series, one NZE Corolla. Call 677-1177.

 Nighthawk 250cc US$2500 neg. Call 227-2454.

, immaculate condition. Call 623-1300.

 Auto Sale, September specials: 2004 Toyota Premio $2.35M. Pre-order. Special prices on IST $1.9M. 624-5617.

 Mitsubishi Canter GFF series, in very good condition. Price neg. Tel: 655-8647, 6912372.

 RVR Sports gear, good condition $850 000 neg Tel: 628-1480.

 AS IS $550 000. Contact Lance 691-4830.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

 M truck with winch, big tyre, bush-ready. Contact 692-9577, 619-2406.

 Suzuki Samurai 4WD. Call 227-1689.

 BMW, C 200 Benz, Premio 110, Runx, IST, Spacio, Ducati cycle, Belta, NZE 621-6037.

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 Allion, sports/body, kit, mag rims, music, a/c, alarm immaculate condition. Price: $1,950,000. Call: 626-1032.  Raum (new model) automatic, fully powered, AC, mag rims, alarm. Price $1.7M Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.  Ranger (extra cab) pickup, automatic, fully powered, AC, alarm, CD, 4x4. Price $1.8M. Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.  Pajero (Junior) (1100cc) automatic, fully powered, AC, mags, CD, 4x4. Price $1.2M. Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.  CRV,fully powered, AC, mag rims $1. 9M. Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400

 Honda CRV, rims 2007 model, lady-driven, excellent condition, PNN series. Tel: 226-0753, ext. 1130, 09:00hrs 17:00hrs.  Toyota RAV4, fully loaded $1.3M neg., one GX 90 Mark II, $800 000 neg. Tel: 6426159.  35, 6-speed manual. fully powered, mags, excellent condition. Sheriff Street, 225-6356/7.  cars, AE86 Turbo, Nissan GT 1-R, Turbo Celica Turbo. All excellent condition. Sheriff Street. 225-6356/7.  Carina AT 212 fully loaded with CD, rims, AC very excellent condition. Must see, going cheap. Contact 6435306, 685-0299, 226-7855.  model 'M' truck with winch, 1 - 3645 Massey Ferguson double drive tractor contact 683-0632.AE 100 SPRINTER $400 000 negotiable contact 619-8283.  New model Allion $3.2M, loaded Belta $2.5M, Bluebird Sylphy $2.5M. We beat or match any price 6214190, 639-7101.

 music set (qsc amps, drive rack, bass boxes, jugglers etc.) also Yamaha 6000 watt generator, Generac 15000 watt generator, 15" monitors JBL & PEAVEY (powered and non-powered) amp rack Tel: 623-2923.  Land Cruiser TZ2982cc, 7-seater, automatic, diesel engine ((1KZ), colour, silver grey, PHH series, sunroof, sound system, alarm, backup camera & more. Price $4.5M. Tel: 233-2546, 688-5554.  Mazda Axela, excellent condition. Asking $1.6 neg. One Audi A4, excellent condition. Asking $2.75M neg. One Nissan Tit an 2011 model, excellent condition. Asking $2.5M neg. Contact 226-4356, 665-3038.  Auto Sales & Motor Spares, 66 Public Road, Eccles, East bank Demerara - Tel: 624-7808 (Randy), 233-2400, 233-2681. Available degreaser in spray bottle, 1-gallon & 45-gallon drums, also available for Pitbull buses front windscreen trunk glasses & sliding glasses.  the best deals on vehicles - stick gear and automatic Pitbulls and RZ buses/ vans, Sienta, Noah with body kits, Blue Bird, Premio, 2001 Toyota Prado, 7-seater Pajero and 2003 RX 8. Very clean vehicles, terms available duty-free available. Pre order and save big. 641-8647.  your vehicle online: goods for your store online, household items online, building materials etc., C o n t a c t F e r g u s o n Business and Consultancy. Office Suite 312 Sharon's Building, Lot 154 Charlotte & King Streets, Guyana, S.A - 592680 - 2 1 9 8 , 592-625-4282. Guaranteed fast delivery.

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Stag Elite League officially launched ––Lucrative league to kick off on September 18

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AFTER months of planning, the highly anticipated Stag Elite League was officially launched last evening at the 704 Sky Lounge in Georgetown. Eight of Guyana’s top clubs – Fruta Conquerors, Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Georgetown Football Club (GFC), Buxton United, Pele, Monedderlust, Alpha United and Slingerz FC – will do battle in what is described as the most lucrative football tournament ever held in the Land of Many Waters.

Football’s top officials, participating clubs, media and sponsors all gathered at the Lamaha Street venue last evening where the grand launching was held, to hear how the league will transform the sport in Guyana. The tournament will kick off on Friday September 18 at the Leonora Track & Field and Football Facility with a double header. In the first game from 18:00 hrs, Pele will match cleats with GFC, after which the grand opening ceremony

will take place. Following the speeches and display of participating clubs, pre-tournament favourites Slingerz FC and Alpha United are set to collide in the night’s second encounter. Ansa McAl under their Stag Beer brand, E-Networks, Courts Guyana Inc. and Hits and Jams Radio (94.1Fm) are listed as the League’s sponsors. More details about last night’s launch and the league will be published in tomorrow’s edition.

Four teams to face the axe tonight ... From back page Sparta Boss, take centre stage against Kitty Weavers. Weavers will have their work cut out, as they go against one of the three teams which won all three matches in the Group stage, West Back Road, Festival City, and Sparta were the The night culminates with the final battle for a fourth place between Albouystown and the impressive Festival City line-up. Albouystown’s only defeat was to Sparta Boss in Group B while Festival City defeated Kitty Weavers, Queen Street Tiger Bay and Agricola on their way to topping Group A. These Futsal units are competing for the top prize of $500,000 and the GT Beer Futsal Trophy, while the second, third and fourth place finishers will have to settle

for $250, 000, $125, 000 and $75, 000, respectively. Meanwhile, support continued for the event as Trophy Stall presented the trophies for the top teams during a simple ceremony that was conducted at its Bourda Market location on Friday. Making the presentation on behalf of the entity was Devi Sunich, wife of Trophy Stall proprietor Ramesh Sunich, who handed over the trophies to Petra Co-Director, Troy Mendonca. Mendonca in his response thanked Sunich for his support, adding that the relationship between the two parties dates back to years ago and remains strong to this day. National Milling Company (NAMILCO) and Trophy Stall are the other sponsors on board.

Swiss seal ‘crazy’ win with remarkable late rally BASEL, (Reuters)-Switzerland, having looked as if they could play all night without scoring, struck three times in a remarkable last 14 minutes to come from 2-0 down and beat Slovenia 3-2 in a Euro 2016 qualifier yesterday. Milivoje Novakovic and Bostjan Cesar netted either side of halftime as Slovenia took control of the Group E game against the error-prone hosts who were jeered off at halftime. But two goals from Josip Drmic, including the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and one by fellow substitute Valentin Stocker gave the Swiss a memorable victory. Breel Embolo, 18, the other Swiss substitute, also played a key role in the first goal as coach Vladimir Petkovic’s second-half changes paid off handsomely. “It was a crazy game where we had the bit of luck that we didn’t have in Slovenia,” Petkovic told SRF television, referring to Switzerland’s 2-0 defeat in Maribor in

October. The win left the Swiss second in the group and clear favourites to follow England through while Slovenia must now battle for third spot, and a place in a two-legged playoff, alongside Estonia and Lithuania. Petkovic’s men have 15 points from seven games while Slovenia are fourth on nine points, below Estonia (10) who beat Lithuania (six) by a 1-0 margin. England (21) qualified after crushing San Marino 6-0 earlier on Saturday. The Swiss dominated the first half but struggled to create openings and were then caught on the break as Novakovic dinked the ball over Yann Sommer on the stroke of halftime. Cesar headed in from a corner three minutes after the restart to leave the Swiss floundering and Sommer prevented a third with a superb stop denying Josip Ilicic. Swiss frustration showed as Ricardo Rodriguez and Xherdan Shaqiri wasted good attacks with poor crosses.

Nadal falls in marathon U.S. Open match to Fognini By Larry Fine NEW YORK, (Reuters)-`Rafa Nadal ended a sub-par grand slam season on a heartbreaking note when he fell 3-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the third round of the U.S. Open to an inspired Fabio Fognini after winning the first two sets on Friday. Clay court specialist Fognini, who was 0-7 on hard courts coming into the U.S. Open, played magnificently from the third set on, picking Nadal apart with groundstroke angles and deft play at the net, where the Italian won 39 of 54 advances. The final set produced spectacular rallies and winners that had the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd on their feet up to the 1:26 AM finish as the combatants traded seven service breaks in a row from the third game of the fifth set before Fognini held to end the three hour 46-minute tilt. “Something incredible that I did today,” said the 32nd-ranked Fognini, who won two out of three clay court matches against Nadal this year. “A very special win.” The loss ended eighth-seeded Nadal’s record streak of 10 years in a row with at least one grand slam singles title after the Spaniard fell in the quarters at the Australian and French Opens, and was ousted in the second round at RAFA NADAL Wimbledon. It was Nadal’s first grand slam loss after winning the first two sets of a match. The only previous such defeat in his career came 10 years ago in the Miami finals to Roger Federer. “He played great,” said 14-times grand slam winner Nadal. “I’m not happy he played better than me, but that’s what happened.” Nadal, 29, played his best tennis of the tournament in the first two sets and looked poised to register a straight sets win after breaking the Italian in the third game and taking a 3-1 lead. But Fognini, 28, broke back in the sixth game and again in the 10th to extend the match. Fognini, ripping outrageous winners from unexpected angles against the frustrated Spaniard, was down an early break again in the fourth set but broke Nadal in the fourth and eighth games to force a fifth set. Like two fighters summoning all their energy for a late round knockout, they pounded away at each other, producing an electric finish that enthralled the crowd. Fognini finished with 70 winners to 30 for Nadal, but the go-for-broke Italian also registered 57 unforced errors, more than triple of Nadal’s 18. The titanic struggle ended with Fognini having won 154 points to 152 for Nadal. Fognini advanced to a fourth-round match against Spain’s Feliciano Lopez, a 6-2 7-6 6-3 upset winner against 10th seeded Milos Raonic of Canada.

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Australia beat England as Ben Stokes is out obstructing the field ENGLAND slipped 2-0 behind in the one-day international series yesterday as Australia won at Lord’s in a game overshadowed by an obstructing the field dismissal. Midway into England’s reply, Ben Stokes was given out for 10 after the ball hit his hand as he took evasive action. Steve Smith struck 70 and Mitchell Marsh 64 from 31 balls as Australia made 309-7 from their 49 overs. Skipper Eoin Morgan fired four sixes in a defiant 85 but England were all out for 245 to lose by 64 runs. It was only the sixth dismissal for obstructing the field in the 3,861-match history of one-day internationals and the first for an England player. The third of the five matches takes place at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The controversy In the 26th over, with England on 141-3, Stokes pushed a defensive shot back at bowler Mitchell Starc, who hurled the ball back as he saw the batsman leave his crease and sensed the chance of a run-out. Stokes turned away as the throw arrowed towards both him and the stumps and dived back in an attempt to regain his ground, but the ball hit his outstretched hand. On-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Tim Robinson consulted third umpire Joel Wilson who applied Law 37, deeming that Stokes had “wilfully” obstructed the field. REACTION Australia captain Steven Smith: “It was blatantly out. The ball wasn’t going to hit him, Stokes was out of his crease, he put his arm out and got in the way of the ball.

Controversy abounded at Lord’s as Ben Stokes was given out obstructing the field in the second ODI. “I thought it was the right decision at the time and I still think it’s the right decision.” England skipper Eoin Morgan: “I think it would have been very different if we were fielding.” Asked if that meant he would have withdrawn the appeal, Morgan replied: “Yep.” In addition to the assured Smith, who finished with 486 international runs in four innings in London this summer, there was a 16th ODI fifty from former skipper George Bailey (54), while Glenn Maxwell (49) and Shane Watson (39) scored at well above a runa-ball. The much-maligned Watson struck successive mighty sixes into the top tier of the Lord’s pavilion and 115 were added from the final 11 overs. In the England innings the crowd, incensed by the Stokes decision, cheered a thrilling late rearguard as Morgan and Liam Plunkett hit nine fours between them and recorded a fifty partnership in just 19 balls. They shared a ninth-wicket stand of 65 - a record for England

against Australia - but Plunkett had his stumps shattered by pantomime villain Starc, before Mor-

gan was last out, caught in the deep to give paceman Pat Cummins a fourth wicket. (BBC Sport)

SCOREBOARD ENGLAND Australia Innings J. Burns b Finn 22 D. Warner retired hurt 1 S. Smith c Taylor b Rashid 70 G. Bailey b Ali 54 G. Maxwell lbw b Finn 49 S. Watson c Plunkett b Stokes 39 M. Marsh c Buttler b Stokes 64 M. Wade c&b Stokes 1 N. Coulter-Nile not out 0 Extras (lb-3 nb-1 w-5) 9 Total (for 7 wickets, 49 overs) 309 Fall of wickets: 1-42 J. Burns,2-141 G. Bailey,3-171 S. Smith,4-218 G. Maxwell,5-281 S. Watson,6-295 M. Wade,7-309 M. Marsh Did not bat: M. Starc, P. Cummins Bowling:- S. Finn 9 - 0 - 55 - 2(w-2), C. Woakes 8 - 1 - 37 - 0(w-1), L. Plunkett 8 - 0 - 42 – 0, B. Stokes 9 - 0 - 60 - 3(nb-1 w-2), A. Rashid 7 - 0 - 44 – 1, M. Ali 8 - 1 - 68 – 1. ENGLAND Innings J. Roy c Wade b Cummins 31 A. Hales c Smith b Coulter-Nile 18 J. Taylor c Wade b M. Marsh 43 E. Morgan c Maxwell b Cummins 85 B. Stokes out obstructing field 10 J. Buttler lbw b Maxwell 0 M. Ali c M. Marsh b Maxwell 8 C. Woakes c Wade b Cummins 6 A. Rashid c Coulter-Nile b Cummins 2 L. Plunkett b Starc 24 S. Finn not out 1 Extras (lb-9 nb-2 w-6) 17 Total (all out, 42.3 overs) 245 Fall of wickets: 1-37 A. Hales,2-68 J. Roy,3-119 J. Taylor,4-141 B. Stokes,5-142 J. Buttler,6-171 M. Ali,7-183 C. Woakes,8-187 A. Rashid,9-242 L. Plunkett,10-245 E. Morgan Bowling:- M. Starc 7 - 0 - 35 - 1(nb-2 w-3),N. Coulter-Nile 8 - 1 - 50 – 1, M. Marsh 9 - 0 - 51 – 1, P. Cummins 8.3 - 0 - 56 - 4(w-3), G. Maxwel 10 - 0 - 44 - 2

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Mayweather ready to retire unbeaten LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Floyd Mayweather Jr plans to go out unbeaten and on his own terms, as ‘The Best Ever’, when he ends his boxing career in Las Vegas this week with his welterweight title defence against fellow American Andre Berto. Should Mayweather win, as is widely expected, he would match the 49-0 record of former heavyweight great Rocky Marciano but says he would not be tempted to come out of retirement for a 50th fight. “Forty-nine is my last fight,” the five-division world champion, aged 38, told reporters on a conference call last Wednesday before saying that self-preservation in the ring had always been a top priority. “My health is more important. Anything can happen (in boxing). I am not really worried about losing. You can make a lot of money but you still won’t be able to talk, walk and have a sharp mind. “Of course, it’s always about self-preservation. I come first but I appreciate

the fans. I do. The only thing I can do is believe in myself. I’m going to be TBE (The Best Ever) until the day I die.” Many pundits have

“Like I have said and Floyd has said a number of times, this will be his last fight,” Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, said on Wednes-

At left: Floyd Mayweather doubted Mayweather’s claim that he will end his career after the September 12 bout, pointing to the American’s U-turn when he came back from a 21-month retirement to fight Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in September 2009.

day’s conference call. “Why can’t a man go out when he has had an illustrious career, accomplished everything that he needed to accomplish and be done? And he has done it his way. “Over the last week, I have received three major

movie offers. We fully expect Floyd to be heavily, heavily involved in the entertainment industry because this is what he does right now ... that is going to occupy a lot of his time.” Mayweather, whose 48-0 record includes 26 knockouts, is renowned for his brilliant defence in the ring though he has often been criticised for selecting easy opponents while building his impressive resume. Asked what he regarded as the greatest achievement of his career, he replied: “Every fight played a major key ... and number 49 is going to be important also. But my career’s not over yet.” Berto, a twice former welterweight world champion, will step into the ring as a heavy underdog after losing three of his last six fights but Mayweather is wary of underestimating his opponent. “When you’ve got a guy that’s put in a situation with nothing to lose, it makes him work that much harder,” said Mayweather. “He has a chance to be one of the top guys in the sport when I am through. You never overlook anyone.”

Warner’s tour ends with fractured thumb …Aussie vice-captain faces four to six weeks on the sidelines

DAVID Warner’s presence in the first Test against Bangladesh next month is in some doubt after the opening batsman suffered a fracture in his left thumb in Australia’s second ODI against England. Facing his first ball and the second of the match, Warner copped the blow from a rearing Steven Finn delivery which ballooned over the slip cordon for a single. Warner immediately called for the Australian medical staff and after a short consultation left the field, with skipper Steve Smith replacing his deputy. Cricket Australia later revealed Warner had a fracture

in the thumb, and is now expected to be sideline for 4-6 weeks, ending his tour of the British Isles and also placing him in doubt for the opening Test against Bangladesh, which begins on October 9. Australia will take every precaution with the vice-captain ahead of a jam-packed schedule which includes the two-Test tour to Bangladesh next month, followed by a home Test series against New Zealand and West Indies. Warner was struck on the same thumb in the second innings of the Brisbane Test last summer from India quick Umesh Yadav. The dynamic left-hander batted on, but more harm

- source By Brian Homewood BERNE, (Reuters)-FIFA presidential candidate Zico wants to hold a debate with his rivals in Zurich later this month, a source close to the former Brazilian international told Reuters yesterday. Zico made the suggestion in an email to rival candidate Chung Mongjoon and also said the BBC was willing to organise the debate. He suggested it take place between Sept. 23 and 25, the same week the executive committee of soccer’s scandal-hit governing body is meeting in Zurich. Chung had previously written to Zico, saying he agreed with the Brazilian’s call made earlier this week, for an early debate among the candidates. Zico has admitted he faces a tough battle to get the written backing of five national FAs required by FIFA’s electoral rules to officially enter the race. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) have promised to support him once he has the backing of four other FAs. The deadline for candidates to register is Oct. 26 and Zico launched his campaign website (www. zicofifa.com) on Friday.

Former Brazil soccer player Zico The website announced a 10-point plan that proposed allowing representatives of players, coaches, the media and supporters to vote in future presidential elections. “The most important thing is to make this election a huge debate about the future of FIFA and football,” it read on the homepage. “We have to open FIFA’s black box.” Michel Platini, president of European soccer’s ruling body UEFA, is considered the frontrunner to win the election to replace the outgoing Sepp Blatter on Feb. 26. World soccer’s governing body was thrown into turmoil in May when 14 sports marketing executives and soccer officials, including several from FIFA, were indicted in the United States on bribery, money laundering and wire fraud charges.

KNTC Emancipation meet to be replaced with new programme planned for next month

It was prognosis negative for the Australia opener David Warner would follow a Test later in on the forearm by fast bowlMelbourne when he was hit er Peter Siddle in the MCG nets on the morning of day two and was unable to take the field that day. The injury ends Warner’s proud record of never having missed an interVENUE/DATE national through injury Karachi, 1987 has not missed a match Ahmedabad, 1989 through injury in his sixPeshawar, 2006 year career, with Aaron Durban, 2013 Finch confirmed as his Port Elizabeth, 2013 replacement for the reLord’s, 2015 mainder of the series.(CA)

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Zico wants September debate with FIFA rivals

THE Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club’s (KMTC) Emancipation horse race meet which was originally slated for August at the club’s facility, will now be replaced with another meet next month. This information was made available by the KMTC’s secretary Nikita Ross who told Chronicle Sport that the Emancipation meet had to be abandoned due to the high tides during late July that topped the seawall and flooded the race facility. Ross informed that the Bush Lot Farm venue is still under water and the Regional Democratic Council (Region 6) promised to remedy the situation. According to local horse race followers, the meet was rescheduled for this month, but Ross said it was and still is impossible to stage a race meet at the venue this month because of the condition of the race course. According to Ross, she was informed that there will be more high tides this month and this might affect the staging of a race meet at the venue for some time. Ross informed that Justice Cecil Kennard is currently on leave and it would not be until his return that a final decision will be made. The abandoned Emancipation meet was expected to attract over 65 of Guyana’s top race horses and with the postponement one will have to wait and see what plays out.

Two-day GVF workshop concludes today THE Guyana Volleyball Federation’s two-day workshop which began yesterday will conclude today at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. According to a press release, more than 30 players are participating in the workshop which is being facilitated by Julio Morales from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). The workshop is aimed at providing instruction, practice and developing the player for the sport. Morales said consideration is being given to the theoretical aspect of the sport as well as practical work especially with the younger age group of participants. “They need to know and get the experience in order to develop,” Morales mentioned. According to the international instructor, the participants are ambassadors for the game of volleyball both in the practical and support way, “we want them to not only develop as players but also to be able to help and be a part of the efforts of the national federation to develop the sport. Morales said the programme which is being sponsored by the FIVB and hosted by the GVF is geared for young players in order to build their understanding of the game and its rules. According to the release, Morales added that he has been in talks with the GVF to help build its organisational capacity. “We have already talked about some of the things as regards how volleyball is organised and we have talked about how it happens on the world stage and what the role of the federation with the world organisation and the continental organisation,” Morales said, adding “I’m impressed by the work of the local federation and the workshop is testimony to the thrust to improve and that is the line with how the international body operates.”

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Haiti shoot down Grenada as Antigua, SVG also win BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda upset Guatemala 1-0 to make a positive start to their third round tie in the CONCACAF zone of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers here Friday. Playing at the Vivian Richards Stadium in St John’s, a Myles Weston penalty in the 72nd minute was enough to settle the contest, and give the Antiguans an important advantage heading into the second leg in Guatemala City next Tuesday. Guatemala, ranked 98th in the FIFA rankings, entered the game as favourites but failed to break down the organised Antiguans who are ranked

116th.

Duckens Nazon ... scored for Haiti during their win over Grenada

At the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines also drew first blood as they beat Aruba 2-0. The game was scoreless at half-time but burst to life when Tevin Slater gave the hosts the lead in the 51 st minutes. SVG then maintained their 1-0 lead well until the dying seconds of the game when Oalex Anderson scored to double their advantage. There was no such luck for Grenada at the National Stadium in St George’s as the hosts stumbled to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Haiti. Jean Eudes Maurice opened the scoring in the

Federer wins third-round match in straight sets By Larry Fine NEW YORK, (Reuters) Five-times U.S. Open winner Roger Federer took another straight-sets step at the 2015 championships with a 6-3 6-4 6-4 thirdround victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber at Flushing Meadows yesterday. Federer lost his serve for the first time in the tour-

nament as Kohlschreiber broke him twice in the 93-minute match, but the 34-year-old Swiss stayed in command with five service breaks of his own to improve his career record to 10-0 against the German. “I think I won the big points today,” said Federer, who cashed in five of eight break point chances. “I served well when I had

to at the end.” Next up for Federer in the Round of 16 is big-serving John Isner, who advanced when Czech Jiri Vesely retired due to a neck injury when trailing 6-3 6-4.

England first to qualify as Rooney equals record SERRAVALLE, (Reuters)-England became the first team to join hosts France at Euro 2016 after crushing San Marino 6-0 yesterday, with Wayne Rooney equalling Bobby Charlton’s all-time scoring record of 49 goals for his country. The visitors outclassed San Marino’s part-timers as they chalked up a seventh successive Group E qualifying win to seal a place in France next year with three matches to spare. Rooney, who scored his first goal for England 12 years ago this weekend, equalled Charlton’s 45-year-old record when he scored with a 13th-minute penalty, sending goalkeeper Aldo Simoncini the wrong way. Both players scored their 49 goals in 106 appearances. The England skipper never had another clearcut chance to break the record and manager Roy Hodgson replaced Rooney after 57 minutes with Harry Kane who also got among the scorers with a well-taken chip in the 75th. “It’s a proud moment for me to equal Bobby’s record and my aim is to push on and help the team beat Switzerland on Tuesday,” Rooney told ITV Sport. “Since I joined Manchester United, Bobby gives me advice after games and I am sure if anyone will

27th minute but an Anthony Straker penalty in the 33rd minute brought Grenada level. However, Mechack Jerome restored Haiti’s lead when he finished well in the 38th minute, to ensure the French Caribbean side led 2-1 at half-time. Haiti confirmed the points in the 56 th minute through a Duckens Nazon strike. At the Ergilio Hato Stadium in Willemstad, hosts Curacao perished 1-0 to El Salvador through an Alexander Larin 12th minute goal while at the BMO Field in Toronto, Tosaint Ricketts scored in either half and Atiba Hutchinson added another, as Canada breezed past Belize 3-0.

be happy for me to break his record it will be him.” Hodgson said he had always planned to take Rooney off. DIFFICULT PITCH “It was in our thoughts to keep Wayne on for 45 to 60 minutes because other players needed to play,” the manager explained. “We played well today and players like Jonjo Shelvey had a good game on a very difficult pitch.” San Marino, who have only avoided defeat in a competitive match once in 10 years, played some neat football but there was never any doubt about the outcome even before Cristian Brolli headed a cross into his own net after 30 minutes to double England’s lead. Ross Barkley made it 3-0 seconds after halftime when he nodded his first goal for his country and the second half turned into little more than a training match as Hodgson’s men retained possession for long periods. Substitute Theo Walcott, who had just replaced Arsenal team mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, tapped in the fourth goal at the far post in the 68th minute. Kane, without a goal for Tottenham Hotspur this season, ended his drought with a perfectly-flighted effort over Simoncini before Walcott slid in the sixth goal in the 76th minute.

ROGER FEDERER The 13th-seeded American hammered 21 aces and 46 winners past Vesely in the abbreviated match. The evergreen Federer, the grand slam king with 17 titles but none since the 2012 Wimbledon, has been brutally efficient with his own serve during a strong season and an impressive build up to the U.S. Open. He was a finalist at Wimbledon in July and has captured five ATP

titles this year, including last month’s Cincinnati Masters, where he defeated world number one Novak Djokovic in the final. Federer dropped serve for the first time since Wimbledon, when Kohlschreiber broke in the fourth game of the second set. Federer had held in 78 consecutive service games in Cincinnati and the U.S. Open combined. The second seed said Isner presented a new challenge. “He’s got the power. He’s so tall, he finds the impossible angles for us,” Federer said of the American’s serve. “And has a great second serve as well. “I need to make sure I protect my own serve. Part of trying to beat him is just to stay with him.” For Federer, service success includes a cerebral component. “It’s focusing point by point,” he said. “Understand the percentages, what has and hasn’t worked so well throughout the match. “In the beginning you try to find the rhythm. Then once you found it, how much do you mix up speeds and slices and big serves to keep him off balance. “I tend to like the body serve as well,” added the Swiss tactician. “Sometimes against John maybe that’s not a bad play just because he’s very long.”

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Jeffrey’s priming for supercar battle By Stephan Sookram WITH exactly seven days before the start of the third leg of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championships in Barbados, the father/son team of Kevin and Kristian Jeffrey has braced themselves for a battle of the top cars in the region. The duo, built and tuned by Top Power racing out of Mon Repos have both confirmed confidence in their machines come next week, Kevin saying “I am very confident that we are going to do well. My car had some issues that we got to resolve before we left for Barbados.” He continued, “When we go over there, we have some little things to do so

we hope that we get the car a day before to iron out the kinks. Generally the car left in a healthy state and

I’m fairly confident that we are going to be competitive.” Meanwhile, Kristian,

Kristian Jeffery leads his father Kevin at the recent GMR&SC Race of Champions at South Dakota circuit.(photo by Samuel Maughn)

the 2014 Group 4 champion and current point leader in 2015 says, “If we are going against competition like the ‘Focus’ and those guys, we have to bring our A game.” The younger Jeffrey added, “We know that we were a bit down on power the last race meet and we had limited time to fix that, but we did a few upgrades and if we have time (in Barbados) we will put them on the car. We had a brake problem but we bought new brakes that should take about a couple hours to put on.” “We’ve been going data like crazy to see where we are lacking power,” Kristian added. The Jeffrey family will

Ramdin supporting Holder in new role PORT-of-Spain, Trinidad - Outgoing West Indies skipper Denesh Ramdin hopes the selectors give new Test captain Jason Holder better resources during his captaincy tenure starting with next month’s twoTest series against host Sri Lanka. Ramdin becomes the second Trinidadian to be removed as captain in spurious circumstances and reasons by the Clive Lloyd, Courtney Walsh and Eldine Baptiste selection panel,- following Dwayne Bravo’s change as oneday international captain after last year’s abandoned India tour. After the controversial three-year reign of Darren Sammy as Test team leader, which had the side arguably unbalanced in its playing XI, the 30-year-old Ramdin was chosen as captain for the 2014 home series versus New Zealand.

This was the last act by former Guyanese chairman of selector Clyde Butts on the strength of Ramdin’s leadership qualities at the youth and senior level for TT and with the Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Fifteen months and 13 Tests later, he has been axed but Ramdin noted yesterday that Holder will have his full support. “Firstly I would just want to congratulate Holder on getting the captaincy,” said Ramdin. He continued: “Obviously it’s never easy to lead the West Indies especially in these troubling times but I will give my full support. I am very happy with where I am in life personally, so I will continue working on improving my batting and ‘keeping going forward in order to make my best contribution to the team. I’m

not stressing about losing the captaincy.” Ramdin explained that in conversations with selectors he was told the statistical fact of him scoring 472 runs in 13 Tests at an average of 22 in charge, was the main reason behind his removal and that they wanted him to concentrate more on scoring runs. Before attainting captaincy, Ramdin was excellent with the bat from the 2012 England tour to the 2013 New Zealand tour, scoring 587 runs in 10 Tests at an average of 45.87, including three of his four Test hundreds. Ramdin countered that argument, stating he could have had better resources at his disposal. “From day one it was always pressure leading (the) team, not all (the) best players were available due to various reasons and teams that selectors gave me.

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Reggae Boyz stunned by Nicaragua to make nightmare start KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz made a nightmare start to their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign when they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to lowly-rated Nicaragua at Independence Park here Friday night. Stunningly, the highly-fancied Jamaicans found themselves trailing 0-3 early in the second half and not even goals from the overseas-based pair of Darren Mattocks and Adrian Mariappa could turn

things around. The result was a shocking one especially considering the massive gulf in experience between the two sides. Jamaica are the highest ranked Caribbean side in the FIFA World rankings at 52nd while the Central Americans are ranked 139th. And having played superbly to reach the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup last July, Jamaica entered the contest as heavy favourites but saw all their confidence zapped by a

busy Nicaraguan side. The night started badly for the hosts when they conceded a penalty in the fifth minute which Manuel Rosas promptly blasted past goalkeeper Andre Blake. Three minutes later, things went from bad to worse for Jamaica as Nicaragua hit on the counter for Carlos Chavarria to produce a clinical finish. Wobbling from Nicaragua’s dream start, Jamaica took some time to recover before growing in confi-

So yeah, I think I could had gotten better resources. Hopefully they give that to Jason,” Ramdin explained. Notably in Ramdin 13 Tests in charge, due to a combination of injuries, clashes with IPL and Champions League as well as questionable selection choices, Ramdin never got to properly utilise the skills of Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Ravi Rampaul, Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons in Test cricket. This handicap was best highlighted when the selectors decided not to select Narine for the 2014 home Tests versus New Zealand because he didn’t return from the IPL where his team was playing in the final. (First Published In The Trinidad & Tobago Newsday). dence and creating a couple half-chances, but went to the half still without a goal. Following the break, Nicaragua picked up momentum again and silenced the partisan crowd when Luis Galeano added a third in the 48th minute. Left with little alternative, Jamaica laid siege to the Nicaraguan goal and this paid dividends in the 69th minute when Mattocks, the Vancouver Whitecaps striker, pulled one back. Nine minutes later, Crystal Palace’s Mariappa finished well to cut the deficit to one goal but Nicaragua did enough to hold on and seal an important first leg win. The two teams will meet in the return leg next week in Managua.

headline the CMRC cars team to Barbados which also includes the firepower of Mark Vieira and Danny Persaud in Group four. Persaud will also race in the group three (3) class, while Nazim Gafoor is the

group two representative. The superbike will see the Vieira’s (Matthew, Elliot and Stephen) as well as Joel Neblette and Kevin Persaud at the September 13 event at the Bushy Park Raceway in St Philips.

Pan Am powerlifting team in jeopardy GUYANA’S powerlifting contingent to the Pan American Games in Brazil is in jeopardy due to the financial constraints of the Guyana Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), according to President Peter Greene. The GAPLF had initially planned to send a seven member team to the Championships in Brazil which included Andrea Smith, Brittany Mack, Vijay Rahim, Osman Mack, Randolph Blackman, Marano Jeffrey and Winston Stoby. However, the team was reduced to Brittany, Rahim and Stoby. President Greene said, “the fact remains that Winston Stoby and Vijay Rahim, decorated power lifters, may not be able to make the trip through lack of funds.” “I had requested at least $900,000 for three lifters which included Stoby, Rahim, and a very sensational young lady by the name of Brittany Mack, for exposure; I’m hoping at least two of the three can go,” Greene added. He stated that they have approached the government through the Ministry of Education, Department of Sport - National Sport Commission, but has not received word as yet and is hopeful for a favourable response as early as possible. The championships are carded for September 1619 in Brazil.

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Jeffrey’s priming for supercar battle See story on page 31

Stag Elite League officially launched ––Lucrative league to kick off on September 18 See story on page 27

At last night’s official launch of the Stag Elite League at the 704 Sky Lounge. (Adrian Narine photo)

Four teams to face the axe tonight in GT Beer Futsal action WITH just two days remaining before the crowning of the inaugural GT Beer Futsal Champions, the final eight teams in the tournament spring into action to secure a semi-final spot and move one step closer to the crown. The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall will host the Petra organised event which has a 19:00 hrs kick-off time as the undefeated Sophia side tackle Bent Street in the first quarter-final match. Following that, West Front Road

‘Gold is Money’ will try shooting for gold against West Back Road from 19:45 hrs. This is billed to be an intriguing encounter since both these teams played undefeated throughout the preliminary rounds. West Back Road topped Group D ahead of Bent Street while West Front Road finished as the runner up in Group C behind Sophia who had a superior goal difference. At 19:00 hrs, tournament favourites, See page 27

Trophy Stall’s Devi Sunich (right) presents one of the trophies to Petra Organisation Co-Director, Troy Mendonca, on Friday.

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