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GUYANA No. 104029 TUESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2014

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– Dr Luncheon

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- thanks expressed for Duck Curry Competition proceeds Centre

Seated from left at the RNCF Dinner: Treasurer, Ms. Doris Lewis; Minister Jennifer Webster (centre) and RNCF Chair, Mrs. Molly Hassan.

At the podium is emcee and veteran broadcaster Ron Robinson

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PPP stresses need for stronger public awareness campaign - GECOM assures that efforts are underway

General Secretary, Clement Rohee

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PPP stresses need for stronger public awareness campaign - GECOM assures that efforts are underway

THE 7th cycle of continuous registration started yesterday and the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has called on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to step up its public awareness campaign to ensure every eligible vote is registered.

“Our Party supports the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in ensuring the enfranchisement of every eligible citizen. The Party urges GECOM to step up its public relations efforts with regards to the commencement of the 7th cycle of continuous registration,” General Secretary of the party, Clement Rohee said.

His remarks were made during the party’s weekly press conference held at Freedom General Secretary, House, Robb Street.

Clement Rohee Additionally, GECOM’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Richard François yesterday told the Guyana Chronicle that the Commission’s public awareness campaign will follow similar campaigns rolled out in previous registration cycles.

“Based on the kind of areas, we will use the appropriate methods in our public awareness campaign. The campaign will follow the same trend it has during previous registration cycles,” he said.

François added that the public awareness campaign will include the use of radio, television, newspapers and mobile public address systems.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED GECOM advises that persons wishing to make use of the continuous registration process must be in possession of the relevant source documents as might be necessary to support their applications for registration. These are original birth certificate issued by the General Register Office or a valid Guyana Passport; original marriage certificate (and original birth certificate) – in the case of a name change by way of marriage; original deed poll and original birth certificate – in the case of any change of name by deed poll; and original naturalisation certificate issued by the Home Affairs Ministry and original birth certificate/valid passport – in the case of naturalisation.

Evidence (photocopy/duplicate) of an application having been made for naturalisation will not be accepted.

DOCUMENTS NOT ACCEPTED Baptismal certificates, expired passports, photocopies of relevant documents or letters from priests, elders, headmas-

ters, village captains/toshaos and Justices of the Peace or existing ID cards will not be acceptable as source documents for registration.

Persons who were already registered could, if necessary, apply for a name change in the case of the change of name(s) by marriage or deed poll, since they were registered; or apply for correction(s) if there is incorrect information on their National ID cards; or apply for a transfer if they have changed their addresses since they were last registered.

Additionally, persons who are already registered could request that their photographs be retaken if the quality of the photograph on their ID cards is unacceptable, or collect their new ID cards if they have not done so as yet.

GECOM has 28 permanent registration offices located in the 10 administrative regions. Persons are required to visit the registration office that is responsible for the registration of persons in their area of residence to apply for registration or uplift their National Identification Card if they were previously registered and have not done so as yet.

At the end of the sixth cycle of continuous registration, in the latter part of June, there were registrations of some 14,981 new persons, 14,942 of whom have already been verified. There were also 2,004 transfers, owing to issues related to change of address, and 2,747 changes/corrections to existing registration information.

World AIDS Day 2014 observance…

Together we must close this gap - CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General

T H E A s s i s t a n t S e c re tary-General for Human and Social Development of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Douglas Slater, stressed that collaborative efforts must be advanced to ‘close the gap’

that represents inequality and inhumanity.

His remarks were made during a brief ceremony, at the CARICOM Secretariat held to hand over more than G$150,000 worth of food items to the Food Bank of

the Guyana National HIV & tice for All Programme, aims ed the coordination under major reduction in AIDS-reAIDS Programme (NAP). to close the gap from inequali- which many opportunities lated deaths; 90% of pregnant Initiated and organised by ty to equality and humanity for have been garnered, and women living with HIV rethe PANCAP Coordinating each and every person.” many gaps have already been ceiving treatment, resulting Unit (PCU) in collaboration Dr. Douglas Slater also closed,” he said. in a 52% decline in HIV with the CARICOM Sec- drew attention to the strides His address highlighted infections among children. retariat Staff Association, that have been made by the Pan several achievements, includThe brief function, which the ceremony, chaired by Caribbean Partnership against ing: a 40 % decline in new included poetry reading by PANCAP CoordinatPCU staffer Karen ing Unit Director Mr. Cumberbatch, and Dereck Springer, was a skit by Merundoi, held to observe World was one of many obAIDS Day 2014. servances organised CARICOM Assisto mark the day. tant Secretary-General, Wo r l d A I D S Dr Douglas Slater, told Day commemorathe gathering, which tions are held around included CARICOM’s the world each year Secretary-General and on the first of DeDeputy Secretary-Gencember to rememeral, “There is a global ber the lives lost to recognition that even AIDS, recognise the with the best treatment people currently livdelivery options, withing with, and affectout the complemened by, HIV; and to tary programmes for recommit ourselves prevention and for the to the effort of endelimination of HIV-re- CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General, Dr. Douglas Slater, handing ing AIDS. lated stigma and dis- over one of several gifts to Mr. Amar Ramesar, Manager of the National PANCAP is a crimination, ending AIDS Programme Food Bank. sixty-two-member AIDS will remain a partnership that dream…. Together we was established must close the gap”.

HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), to HIV infections, and a reduc- by CARICOM Heads of He added, “PANCAP is accelerate the pace for achiev- tion in the prevalence of HIV Government in 2001 to dedicated to ensuring human ing the goal of ending the AIDS to one percent; anti retroviral respond to the HIV and rights of all people throughout epidemic by 2030. treatment being available for AIDS epidemic in the Cathe region, and through its Jus“PANCAP has provid- 70% of those eligible for it; ribbean.

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Wages and salary increase …

Gov’t pays special attention to those at lower level

THE decision by Government to retroactively pay public servants an increase for 2014 follows remarks made by several stakeholders and instructions by President Donald Ramotar to cater for workers, particularly those at the lower levels of the wage scale.

Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon, appearing on the National Communications Network’s ‘Political Scope’ programme on Sunday, said what was sought this time around was weighing the modest start in trying to focus the available funds for salary increases in 2014, to give a heightened percentage to those at the lower end of the scale.

“That allowed us to work with a number of different scenarios, as we were assessing what would be an ideal configuration, and we ended up, essentially with what was

will receive 5%; those at less than $50,000 per month, will advance by 8% retroactive to January 1, 2014; and teachers will receive an additional 3%, apart from a 5% increase already paid, in accordance with a multi-year agreement that Government would have agreed with the Guyana Teachers Union.

Dr Luncheon was joined

by Agriculture Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy. The minister reiterated that since the PPP/C took office in 1992, yearly salary increases proffered by Government have been the norm, hence this recent announcement was not unexpected. He noted that the only “surprise” is that soldiers, police, fire service and teachers will benefit from an 8% increase.

It was also noted that 41% of the contracted workers who earn less than $50,000 monthly will also

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The recent increase has flowed from the previous increases put in place by Government, in June of this year, to raise the minimum wage and should be viewed in this context, Dr Luncheon explained.

“It illustrated what the Administration was investing in, both politically and at a humanitarian level, about workers, its policies”. He added that it flows from the sentiment by Government, “because we care about workers, but we have a special attention that we pay safety net wise, to those at the very bottom”.

SUSTAINABILITY For Dr. Luncheon, the issue of sustainability is one

Head of the Presidential Secretariat and Cabinet Secretary, Dr Roger Luncheon and Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy on the television programme “Political Scope” announced”.

Public servants earning under $50,000 will receive an 8% increase, with those above, receiving 5%. The new wages and salary scale is retroactive to January 2014.

These across the board increases are to be made as follows: those public servants and disciplinary forces members whose wages and salaries are above $50,000, as at December 31, 2014,

benefit from an 8% increase.

Dr Ramsammy pointed out that this is inconsistent with arguments put forward by the political Opposition that contracted workers are as a result of government’s “wickedness” and their desire to “pay people more”. He pointed out that many of the contracted workers resulted from increased development and the resultant jobs that arose which are not normally catered for in the public service.

which must be considered, and the only way in which salary increases can be maintained is to grow the economy. He cited the failure of the political Opposition to approve the transformational Amaila Falls Hydro Project, as the most disappointing moves by decision makers.

He explained, “We had the crème de la crème, we had one of the most advanced American firms. They came here with assets of over

$200B in their portfolio, and these representatives of the people, they threw that Amaila out”.

The $9B spent annually to subsidise electricity, he stressed, would have gone towards not boosting social programmes, but also to wages and salaries and even pensions. He further added that all of the major transformational projects “have been visited with a curious anti-developmental stance by the political Opposition, and they had the gall to turn around at the end of 2013 to say to this Administration, to say to the workers, to say we are not giving you enough, we must give you more money”.

This will always be the main challenge to sustaining the wage increase, Dr. Luncheon noted, unless the political Opposition “changes their ways and start seeing

the overall benefit for Guyana”.

Echoing the aforementioned sentiments, Dr Ramsammy said that the votes against Amaila and the Marriott, which has seen over 3,000 persons applying for jobs, are votes against the people and Guyana’s development. “What is even worse yet is that some of these people voted for APNU, voted for AFC”.

CREDIT TO GOV’T

Looking back on history and giving a perspective, Dr Luncheon said that in the 1970s, Guyana and Singapore were at the same level economically, but under the guidance of the People’s National Congress (PNC), which forms the A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) base, the local economy fell far behind that of its Asian counterpart.

He acknowledged that there must be an opposition, but when it comes to decisions

that benefit all of Guyana, they must do what is right.

He said that with the savings alone, “Workers wouldn’t need (David) Granger to tell them that they could get more money”.

Credit, he said, must be given to the Government along with its planners, who despite all that was done by the Opposition, has still sustained wage increases.

Asked about the present $50,000 base or non taxable wage, it was explained that this was arrived at, after careful consideration, as to what Government could achieve and sustain, given all of the macro and micro economic realities. Dr Luncheon said that the journey that resulted in the decision to implement the new minimum wage and tax threshold must be appreciated.

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Republican aide resigns over Ebola crisis: WHO upbeat on targets Obama daughters row

A REPUBLICAN Congressional staff member has resigned after accusing US President Barack Obama’s daughters of lacking class.

Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for congressman Stephen Fincher, gave up her post on Monday.

Ms Lauten earlier criticised Sasha and Malia Obama on Facebook following their appearance in short skirts at a Thanksgiving ceremony.

She later took down the post and apologised for her “hurtful words”.

Ms Lauten had also accused the two teenagers of looking bored when they stood with their father at a traditional turkey pardoning event at the White House.

While most commentators reported humorously on what they saw as the uninterested expressions of

she added.

In her subsequent apology, Ms Lauten wrote: “After many hours of prayer, talking to my parents, and re-reading my words online I can see more clearly just how hurtful my words were.

“I’d like to apologise to all of those who I have hurt and offended with my words, and I pledge to learn and grow (and I assure you I have) from this experience.”

She pointed out that she “had judged the two young ladies in a way that I would never have wanted to be judged myself as a teenager”.

Sasha and Malia are among the youngest presidential children at the White House for years.

Their parents have strived to protect them from media attention as they go to school, play sports and socialise.

Sasha and Malia Obama were criticised for their outfits at the annual turkey pardoning event at the White House Malia, 16, and Sasha, 13, throughout the ceremony, Ms Lauten was notably more outspoken.

Her deleted post reads: “Dear Sasha and Malia: I get you’re both in those awful teen years, but you’re a part of the First Family, try showing a little class. At least respect the part you play.

“Then again, your moth-

er and father don’t respect their positions very much, or the nation for that matter. So I’m guessing you’re coming up a little short in the ‘good role model’ department.”

The post goes on to advise the girls to “rise to the occasion and act like being in the White House matters to you”.

“Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar,”

(BBC News) THE World Health Organization (WHO) says the 60-day goals it set itself for tackling the Ebola outbreak in West Africa have largely been met.

The WHO set a target of isolating and treating 70% of patients and of safely burying 70% of victims in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea by 1 December.

The WHO’s Dr Bruce Aylward said only the treatment figure in Sierra Leone had fallen below the mark.

He warned much work was still needed to get to “zero cases”.

The WHO’s latest report had put the death toll from the Ebola outbreak at 6,928 in the three hardest-hit West African

countries.

However, Dr Aylward said hundreds of deaths reported at the weekend from Liberia were “actually non-Ebola deaths... and we will be taking them off”.

The WHO later published revised figures showing 5,689 deaths worldwide, all but 15 of them in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.

‘Strong leadership’ Dr Aylward, the assistant director general in charge of Ebola response for the WHO, said the “yawning gap” between disease levels and the capacity to cope had narrowed significantly.

This was a “very very different place than 60 days ago”, he said.

Rouble suffers biggest one-day fall since 1998 as oil slides (BBC News) THE rouble suffered its biggest one-day decline since 1998 as oil prices continued to fall on Monday, escalating fears about the Russian economy.

The currency slid almost 9% against the dollar before

rallying after suspected central bank intervention.

Russia is heavily dependent on revenues from oil exports, making its currency vulnerable to falling prices.

Brent crude hit $67.53 a barrel, the lowest it has been

since October 2009, before regaining some ground.

It was just above $70 in late trading on Monday, while US crude was at $66.34 a barrel, having hit an intraday low of $63.72 - the lowest since July 2009.

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The economy has also been hit by western sanctions imposed on Russia in retaliation for its annexation of parts of eastern Ukraine.

The currency regained some ground to be at 52 roubles against the dollar and 65 against the euro, still down some 4% for the day at the end of the main trading session in Moscow.

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comment. The central bank has not intervened in the foreign exchange market since 10 November, saying it would do so only if it considered the rouble’s fall a threat to financial stability.

Ksenia Yudayeva, deputy chairman of the central bank, tried to reassure traders by saying there was sufficient liquidity in currency markets and that the bank had prepared new economic forecasts based on a price of $60 a barrel.

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Brazil mass wedding: Low-income couples marry in Rio (BBC News) NEARLY 2,000 Brazilian couples have got married at an indoors sports venue in Rio de Janeiro, in the biggest mass wedding in the city’s history.

The annual event, promoted by the local authorities, is aimed at helping low-income couples who cannot afford to pay for a wedding.

The authorities in Rio booked special commuter trains for the couples and their guests.

An estimated 12,000 people attended the ceremony at the Maracanazinho arena.

Couples with a monthly family income of up to $1,000 (£640) were allowed to take part.

Volunteer civil judges

Some brides had waited for many years to finally tie the knot presided over the ceremony.

Couples were also blessed by a Roman Catholic bishop and a Christian evangelical pastor.

The event has been named “Dia do Sim”, or “I Do Day”.

Many of the couples had been living together for many years.

“We got up at 06:00.

There are so many people and I think we will be here for a while, but I’m very happy,” Emerson Moraes,

34, told O Globo newspaper.

Mr Moraes has been with Ana Rosangela Azevedo, 31, since 2010 and earlier this year they decided to formalise their relationship.

Ja curbing HIV spread, says Harvey (Jamaica Gleaner) AS PEOPLE around the world commemorate the 26th World AIDS Day , Dr Kevin Harvey, acting permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health, said Jamaica is on the right track as the nation seeks to curb the virus’ spread.

“Every year, the world celebrates World AIDS Day, and this one is particularly important because, over the last decade, we have made significant strides in managing and controlling the epidemic.

We have seen significant improvements in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission,” he said.

“We have put most of the persons with AIDS on treatment with antiretroviral drugs. We have seen where treatment has moved from several tablets a day to one tablet per day, and we see now that a person diagnosed with HIV has the same life expectancy as someone who is not affected if they can receive adequate medication and the necessary prevention intervention,” Harvey, a former executive director of the National HIV/STI Programme, added.

He, however, stated that some demographics were still affected by discrimination.

“We still remain chal-

lenged by the fact that stigma and discrimination, particularly among the vulnerable groups such as commercial sex workers, men who have sex with men, and others, remain very high in this country, and this is what is the remaining challenge in fully overcoming the HIV epidemic,” Harvey said.

“We need to work together to resolve some of these issues, to move towards tolerance and respecting each other’s rights in order to have a

full mitigation of the HIV epidemic,” he told The Gleaner.

The World Health Organisation said that today’s commemoration of World AIDS Day was an opportunity to harness the power of social change.

“Ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 is possible, but only by closing the gap between people who have access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services and people who are being left behind. Closing the gap

means empowering enabling all people, erywhere, to access services they need,” WHO said.

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PM: Citizens find Cabinet ministers ‘arrogant’ (Trinidad Guardian) BE less “arrogant.” That’s the word from Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to her Cabinet ministers, as she moves to cut down the trappings that keep them distanced from the public. The Sunday Three-year-old Sealana Samaroo Guardian yesterday kisses Prime Minister Kamla Perdetailed a confiden- sad-Bissessar after receiving her gift tial Cabinet meeting during the PM’s Christmas treat at last Wednesday at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar which Persad-Bis- yesterday. PHOTO: JEFF MAYERS sessar clamped down on Ministerial use of blue flashing lights, shortcuts through South Quay bus terminus, private use of the State helicopter and heavy dark tint their vehicles.

Responding on questions from the media at her annual Toy Drive at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Arima yesterday, Persad-Bissessar said the decision was triggered by conversations with the public. She said in those talks with citizens, she found that people perceived them as arrogant.

“Sometimes, some say our ministers have been away from them, some use the word “arrogant” and say they’ve been shut down. I shared this with the ministers and I indicated to them we need to get back close to the people. That’s why people put us here,” she said. “I do not have tint on my own vehicle, believe it or not,” Persad-Bissessar said.

While not speaking directly to the issue of the blue flashing lights, Persad-Bissessar said her ministers must feel what the citizens feel on a daily basis, especially the daily traffic congestion. Blue flashing lights can be used to bypass traffic that most citizens are forced to face.

“There are a lot of issues there. They agreed that we would deal with these issues, because traffic is an issue we have been trying to deal with. Ordinary citizens every day face that traffic congestion and they want to feel that their MPs and ministers are also part of that feeling,” Persad-Bissessar said.

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EDITORIAL This dangerous game of Russian roulette One could hope, but in actuality, the leopard never changes its spots, and it was only a matter of time before the Joint Opposition exposed their feral fangs.

But this dangerous game of Russian roulette that the Joint Opposition is playing has only one target: The Guyanese nation.

Governments not only comprise a President and ministers of the Cabinet, but integral to the processes of governance in every ministry governing the various sectors are the Heads of Department and the core workers.

This was amply demonstrated when, during the consideration of successive budgetary estimates, Ministers were accompanied by their aides and Heads of Department in conciliatory efforts to compromise with the Opposition and

simultaneously demonstrate to the nation that the breakdown in the Budget would indicate that all the transactions projected for implementation are above board, and can be explained in open and explicable ways.

With full media coverage, everyone was privileged to get a glimpse of the major players that support each minister, all of whom play a major part, and are integral to the processes of governance in real ways, because they ensure the daily functionality of the ministries in which they work. And it was apparent to even those who are myopically prejudiced that those key figures that each minister depended on to provide answers to questions posed by the Opposition are primarily Opposition supporters, who are merely executing their profes-

sional duties as employees of the State; and each of them performed superlatively well in providing the relevant information to the satisfaction of even the most jaundiced and jaded members of the House.

Yet these are the very persons, among thousands more, that the Joint Opposition proposed to deprive of their jobs by making them redundant due to budgetary cuts with which they are blackmailing the Government in moves to impress their supporters.

And it is to their credit that the government, rather than take the easy route of calling snap elections, was always prepared to compromise, majorly, to placate the egos of the Opposition collective; because it is a fact that only this government has stabilised the country’s economy, and has the

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expertise to juggle figures to come up with workable solutions in sync with the Opposition’s demands, as with the pension scheme.

It is easy to make demands; children do that with their parents every day, but it is not easy for parents to stretch the budget of the home with a salary that has no elasticity.

The hearts of Guyanese that had been buoyed with the hope of ameliorative measures to bring peace and stability, as well as a sense

of security to a community and a private sector that lives in abject fear of Opposition-led “slo’ fiah, mo’ fiah” strategies were once more plunged into gloom when Opposition Leader David Granger went back on his word that he had given to a governmental delegation headed by President Donald Ramotar.

Again, they are issuing threats that will destabilise the peace of the nation.

And one wonders: When will they stop?

IACHR should be made to answer for its flawed position

I WOULD firstly like to commend attorney-at-law Mr. Murseline Bacchus for his excellent exposition of the law as it relates to “threats” in respect of the impugned recording that is attributed to the Attorney-General (Ag).

Mr. Bacchus identified, legally and objectively, what I have been saying all along, that no threats were made by the AG on the impugned recording. It is my hope that the great work that he did in his letter “Kaieteur News report not factual” dated November 26, 2014, would satisfy the public that the AG did not commit any offence.

I must also make mention of letter writer Faruk Mohammed who, like myself, has observed that the conclusions made by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights(IACHR) about the AG were made in violation of the rules of natural justice.

How could an international body issue a precautionary measure, using only information that the complainant (Mr. Christopher Ram, legal counsel for Kaieteur News) provided without hearing the other side, or even using information which is in the public domain, such as the AG’s official statement on the impugned recording.

Mr. Bacchus’s legally informed factual position also flies in the face of what was conveyed by the IACHR, which highlighted, among other things, that “the Com-

mission considers that the requirement of seriousness is met, in light of the alleged threat expressed against the lives and personal integrity of the Kaieteur News personnel, within the framework of their right to freedom of expression.”

One would have thought that out of the seven commissioners sitting on the IACHR, at least the two, Ms. Tracy Robinson of Jamaica and Ms. Rose-Marie Belle Antoine of Trinidad & Tobago, both being distinguished attorneys with knowledge of the Caribbean legal system and the legal prescription of due process and natural justice, would know that “threats” were never conveyed by the AG to the staff of Kaieteur News.

Mr. Mohamed, in his letter in Chronicle dated November the 28 under the caption, “The IACHR should state what criteria and principles guide them when dealing with a complaint”, made a very important point when he spoke of the seriousness placed on the privacy of one’s communication, and the fact that IACHR didn’t find it necessary to address that important issue, even though it was the Kaieteur News that taped, manipulated and made public a private conversation without the consent or permission of the AG. I am reminded of the Edward Snowden of WikiLeaks who, because of his actions, has become an international criminal seeking asylum in

Russia to hide form his crimes of invasion of privacy in the US. Again, the two Caribbean Commissioners of the IACHR, Ms. Belle and Ms. Antoine, who presumably are familiar with the Caribbean domestic laws, in addition to foreign laws, should have addressed this crucial infringement of one’s privacy, seeing how it is also enshrined in the US constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights; and indeed, the OAS charter on Human Rights to which IACHR comes under.

I would also like to ask, which country of law, principle of law, or system of law did the IACHR use to make its findings and issue its precautionary measures?

And incidentally, are they now prepared to make a similar pronouncement on the invasion of privacy by Mr. Leonard Gildarie and Kaieteur news?

Unless they do so, Guyanese and the reading public at large would be forced to lump them in the category of international organizations that simply issue statements to fabricate the grounds for their existence, following in footsteps of organizations like Transparency International, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA)and others whose agenda are simply driven by perception indices and whose conclusions are based without any reference, empirical data; or indeed, by any scientific methodologies. In other words

they are part of a family of international organizations that derive their sustenance and demonstrate their usefulness by the parasitic exploitation of issues without any regard to principle or objectivity.

It is important at this juncture to note the imperative point made by Mr. Mohamed in his letter when he outlined that the IACHR made an egregious statement prior to the one it is now making about the AG. He was referring to the 2012 Linden shooting when he said “it was the same IACHR that came out with a similar, impulsive and capricious statement holding the Guyana Police Force responsible for the shooting. This premature finding of theirs, which was obviously made without hearing the other side, contrary to the rules of natural Justice, was later debunked by an International Commission of Inquiry that could not connect the shooting to the police after hearing the facts of the case objectively.” History it seems is repeating itself.

These highly-decorated academics, including Ms. Robinson and Ms. Antoine of the IACHR, should answer for the travesty committed against the Attorney General of Guyana and, by extension, the Government. It is my contention that the Government of Guyana should petition CARICOM in this matter.

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Such hypocricy!

JUST a while ago, the Opposition media and its acolytes were up in arms, calling for the head of the Attorney-General for what he said or was deemed to have said during a private conversation with a reporter who ran to his Boss, and who, in turn, wasted no time in using that tape to add to his arsenal in trying to bring down the PPP/C Government.

However, it is very ironical when I read about the magistrate who was suspended for sexual harassment and use of indecent language in open court; yet that incident was only not reported in the Opposition media, but no comments are forthcoming from certain legal circles, and the women’s organisations which were so vocifer-

ous in the AG’s matter. They have not come forward and made any statement in support of the woman who was so vilified by the Magistrate.

My only conclusion is that, after being so clamorous about the Attorney-General, they are completely spent! But they are so selective, since they have their own sinister agendas.

Their reticence is echoing loud and clear!

Moreover, some time ago, the Leader of the Opposition pronounced that Guyana is a ‘narco-state’; and even before then, it has always been the mantra of the Opposition that none of the big drug dealers has ever been prosecuted in the Courts.

Here is the irony! A man who

has admitted to having 76kg of cocaine in his possession and being in unlawful possession of ammunitions was actually freed by the same Magistrate. Is it a coincident that this same man was represented by Attorney-at-Law, James Bond, who is an APNU Member of Parliament? Who is promoting and protecting the ‘narco-state’? In addition, just look back at who freed the ‘Lusignan killers’ and how they were freed. Who represented them? The same man who wants to be the Prime Minister of Guyana. Yet these same people in the opposition are clamoring about rising crime levels and that ‘Rohee must go’! Who do you think must go? Such hypocrisy!

Black Friday in Guyana is February 16, 1962 SOMETIMES I agree with some of the things the Peeper of the local tabloid writes, such as “The thing I will never even attempt to understand is the Black Friday thing in Guyana, and the Summer Classes thing in Guyana and the Halloween thing in Guyana.”

It is like the PNC trying to run as far as possible from the PNC, so we have PNC/R then, when that didn’t work out we had PNC/RIG and that made matters worse for the PNC, so now we have APNU; and to this day not even PNC members know what is APNU, and this is why the majority of Guyanese call it CRAPNU. Black Friday for Guyanese living in Guyana is Friday, February 16, 1962, when PNC rioters and arsonists took to

the streets of Georgetown in collusion with the UF to loot and burn mostly East Indian businesses, and remove an elected PPP Premier, Dr. Cheddi Jagan and his Government, with the blessing of UK and US. I heard one lady talking about how her son attended Summer Classes in Guyana. I had to ask when it is winter in Guyana, and when is summer. The poor lady did not know how to answer that, so all she said was, “Is people calling it Summer Class.”

In all my life living in Guyana, I never heard of it until my friend told me she got sick and could not attend the Halloween Party she was invited to.

Well, what I love most about Guyanese is that Guyanese are not foreign-minded people, but Guyanese are foreign

currency-minded people.

You go to the market and look at the price of even a mango, and wonder how these vendors worked out their prices; if it was according to U.S. currency exchange.

You try to rent a room and see the prices they calling for, and if you ask why it is so expensive to rent a little room, the owner asks you how much you think you would have to pay for a room that size in the U.S. Well, you dare not tell a Guyanese that this is Guyana and not the US, because, right away they will tell you God bless the US; but you will never hear a Guyanese saying God Bless Guyana.

T. KING

David deGroot

Time to be true to thine own self

By David deGroot TO say that the current political situation in the country is in a state of chaos is an understatement.

And neither can you ascribe same to any one political entity nor the Government; that will be unrealistic.

Politics in Guyana’s history must be associated with constant toil, initiated by racial aspirations which surface ever so often and escalate into violence of national proportions.

Most of us who have lived through the constant political upheavals should not be surprised at the outcome of what is confronting the nation at the present time, because we believe that ultimate equilibrium will be achieved.

The electorate is sufficiently awakend to the undesirable ramifications which have come about by their own respective voting patterns; they are certainly now more experienced to appreciate that there is no alternative but to be truthful to themselves and support development towards achieving that imperative of life in a state-of-the-art country.

The beginning of this development has unmistakably become obvious, as much money is being spent every year on providing better and better social services. For example, new and better roads; better water reaching homes which have become routine expectations. And the slightest disruption creates immediate rebellion.

Yes! We ARE enjoying improved facilities and services, which every true Guyanese will acknowledge.

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AG appeals Chief Justice’s ruling that rape-accused’s rights were violated CHIEF Justice, Ian Chang on November 14 ruled that Magistrate Sherdell Isaacs-Marcus acted in violation of the constitutional rights, as stated in Article 144 (2) and (e), of Ray Bacchus who was charged for rape in January.

And Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has appealed the decision.

FIRST APPEARANCE Ray Bacchus, 38, in early January was placed on $150,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Isaacs-Marcus at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on a rape charge.

Bacchus was accused of committing the offence on August 28, 2013 at New Amsterdam. The court was told that he had sexual intercourse with a girl under age 15. The accused denied committing the crime during the police investigations.

On June 2, Magistrate Isaacs-Marcus ruled that Ray Bacchus stand trial in the High Court on the amended Sexual Offences Act. However, in July, Bacchus’ attorney Murseline Bacchus challenged Magistrate Isaacs-Marcus’ ruling.

The attorney-at-Law moved to the court for an order directed to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), the Commissioner of Police and Magistrate Isaacs-Marcus to show why the Magistrate’s decision handed down on June 2, committing Ray Bacchus to stand trial for rape should not be quashed.

The client, Ray Bacchus, in his affidavit stated that his attorney, Murseline Bacchus was not permitted to cross-examine the witness whose statement was filed by the prosecution; nor was he permitted to give evidence or call any witness before he was committed.

As a result, the client contends that his committal is null, void and of no legal effect.

After hearing the affidavit submitted by his attorney, Chief Justice Chang instructed that an Order be issued directing the DPP, the Commissioner of Police and Magistrate Isaacs-Marcus to show cause why the decision of the said Magistrate should not be quashed.

IN FAVOUR OF BACCHUS After considering the responses, Chang on November 14 stated that constitutional violation occurred when Magistrate Isaacs-Marcus disallowed cross-examination of the makers of prosecution witness statements tendered against the applicant in the preliminary inquiry.

In so far as paragraph 5 of the First Schedule to the Sexual Offences Act purports to disallow cross-examination of the makers of prosecution witness statements, it is inconsistent with Articles 144 (2) (d) and (e) of Guyana’s Constitution.

Article 144 of the Constitution provides: (1) If a person is charged with a criminal offence, then, unless the charge is withdrawn, the case shall be afforded a fair hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial court established by law.

(2) It shall be the duty of a court to ascertain the truth in every case and every person who is charged with a criminal offence a. Shall be presumed to be innocent until he or she is proved or has pleaded guilty; b. Shall be informed as soon as reasonably practicable in a language that he understands and in detail, of the nature of the offence charged; c. Shall be given adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence; d. Shall be permitted to defend himself or herself before the court in person or by a legal representative of his or her own choice. e. Shall be afforded facilities to examine in person or by his or her legal representative the witnesses called by the prosecution before the court and to obtain the attendance and carry out the examination of witnesses to testify on his behalf before the court on the same conditions as those applying to witnesses called by the prosecution.

The AG subsequently filed an appeal of Chang’s ruling.

Chief Justice Ian Chang

Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall

GROUNDS FOR APPEAL The appeal filed by the AG cited several grounds, including that: * The learned Judge erred and misdirected himself in law when he ruled that, in so far as paragraph (5) of the First Schedule of the Sexual Offences Act Cap 8:03 purports to dis-

allow cross-examination of the makers of prosecution witness statements, it is inconsistent with Articles 144 (2) (d) and (e) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. * The learned Judge erred and misdirected himself in law when he ruled that while it does appear that the amended paragraph (5) to the First Schedule to the Sexual Offences Act does afford the person charged, the opportunity of tendering witness statements on the same conditions as are applicable to the witness statements tendered by the prosecution, Article 144 (2) (e) clearly imposes a positive duty on the court to facilitate the examination of prosecution witnesses by the person charged either in person or by his or her legal representative. * The learned hearing Judge erred and misdirected himself in law when he ruled that the learned Magistrate Sherdel Issacs-Marcus acted in violation of the Respondent/Applicant’s rights under Article 144 (2)(d) and (e) when she disallowed cross-examination of the makers of prosecution witness statements tendered against the applicant in the paper committal proceedings. * The learned hearing Judge erred and misdirected himself in law when he failed to consider that the specific requirements of Articles 144 (2) (d) and (e) are satisfied by the Sexual Offences Act, Cap 8:03, in particular, the accused is entitled at his trial to cross-examine the prosecution witnesses and give oral evidence. * The learned hearing Judge erred and misdirected himself in law when he failed to consider that the Applicant’s Constitutional Rights as guaranteed by the specific requirements of Articles 144 (2) (e) are satisfied by the Sexual Offences Act, Cap 8:03 which clearly sets out that the accused shall be afforded the same conditions as those applied to the prosecution. * The learned judge erred and misdirected himself in law when he failed to take into consideration that the Respondent/Applicant, who was legally represented by Counsel, was given every opportunity to provide evidence and failed or declined to exercise his rights during the paper committal proceedings. * The learned judged erred and misdirected himself when he failed to consider that a paper committal proceeding is a judicial process to determine whether in the magistrate’s opinion, there is sufficient evidence to commit the accused for trial or to discharge the accused if the magistrate is of the opinion that there is insufficient evidence. * The learned Judge erred and misdirected himself in law when he failed to consider that the court was by way of Prerogative Writ not appropriately procedurally moved to make a finding of unconstitutionality.

The Attorney General has also since filed a Summons for a Stay of Execution of the judgment of the Chief Justice, which was made on November 14, and is currently awaiting a date for fixture for hearing of the Summons by the Court of Appeal.

Trashing APNU’s criticisms…

Rohee: Increases offered based on ‘affordability’ “YOU cannot spend what you do not have” – this was the “logical” response from General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Clement Rohee to A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) criticism of the five to eight per cent increase of the wages and salaries of public servants.

According to Rohee, during the party’s weekly news conference held at Freedom House yesterday, the primary consideration in offering the increase was affordability.

“Everything has to do with affordability. If Government could afford more they would have given more…don’t believe there are just a few people that sit in a smoke-filled backroom that plot that no we not going to give 10 per cent, we will give 8 per cent,” he said.

The General Secretary added that the PPP/C Administration has consistently over the years offered an increase in wages and salaries, as the country’s economic performance improves.

“Once it is an increase by the Government the PPP supports it,” Rohee concluded.

The announcement of the increase came at the end of November via a statement from the Office of the President.

Over 20,000 public servants and members of the Disciplined Forces have been granted increases in wages and salaries for 2014, ranging from five to eight per cent as of December 31, 2013, retroactive to January 1, 2014.

Public servants and members of the Disciplined Forces

earning above $50,000 monthly wages and salaries as of December 31, 2014 are being granted an across the board increase of five per cent, while those earning less than $50,000 monthly as at December 31, 2013 would be receiving eight per cent across the board increase, retroactive to January 1, 2014.

In addition, teachers earning less than $50,000 monthly as at December 31, 2013 are being granted an additional three per cent across the board increase, on top of the five per cent increase already paid to them in keeping with the multi-year agreement concluded with their Union, bringing their total increase to eight per cent retroactive to January 1, 2014.

Circulars have already been issued to effect the payment of these increases on the wages and salaries for 2014.

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Following President’s promise of announcement soon…

Rohee: ‘Direction of the winds’ indicates early general elections

THE possibility of a move to early general and regional elections in Guyana is increasing, according to General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Clement Rohee.

“With how the winds are blowing, it looks like we are headed for another general election,” he said yesterday at the party’s weekly press conference held at Freedom House, Robb Street.

His comments follow Sunday’s disclosure by President Donald Ramotar that an announcement on the way forward, following the muchtalked-about November 10 prorogation of Parliament, can be expected shortly. “I do not intend to recall the Parliament and prorogue it again. Very soon, I will be making an announcement on the way forward,” Mr. Ramotar said.

The PPP General Secretary acknowledged the President’s comments and told

members of the media yesterday that on matters like these, Mr. Ramotar, a member of the Executive Committee of the Party, would share

“…on these matters Office of the President is better informed than we are at a political level. So on a matter like that we would be taking the cue, so to speak, from the Government on how they have opted to pursue an agenda on this matter.”

FEEL ON THE GROUND

President Donald Ramotar his perspective and engage other party members in discussions.

Rohee said, “It (the issue) would have certain political inputs from the party, but in the final analysis the take is with the Government.

He added that the “feel on the ground” is that there is a desire to move to an early general election.

“Our supporters on the ground are of the view that we should go to early general elections…all indications show that the preferred option is to go to general and regional elections,” the PPP General Secretary said.

FOCUS SHIFTED Asked about local government elections, which President Donald Ramotar in early November announced

will be held by the second quarter of 2015, Rohee said the focus seems to have shifted from local government elections to general elections.

Evidence of the focus being shifted, the PPP General Secretary said, is seen in the weekly protests mounted by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), ongoing for more than two months now. The protests initially were aimed at demanding that the Government set a date for Local Government Elections (LGE).

However, APNU’s protests have taken on a new dimension, now including a call for early general elections.

Rohee was emphatic in stressing that despite the positions being taken by the Opposition, the PPP has not taken a “policy position” as it relates to a preference between local government and general elections.

The last general elections in Guyana were held in November 2011.

PPP condemns AFC over “threatening language” against party and leaders THE ruling People’s Progressive Party yesterday at their weekly press conference condemned the Alliance For Change (AFC) action in using “threatening and inflammatory language” against the party and its leaders, more particularly former President Bharrat Jagdeo and Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh.

According to the PPP, the statements made by the AFC come on the heels of similar threats by the main Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), thereby lending credence to a popular perception that the AFC is taking its cue from its senior partner in the Opposition alliance, against the PPP and its Civic component.

“The threats emanating from the Opposition camp are reminiscent of the days of PNC dictatorship when there was political persecution against anyone who dared to stand in the way of the administration,” the PPP said.

Such “ominous threats”, they lamented, cannot be dismissed as hot air emanating from a “desperate and power hungry” Opposition. “Under the PNC regime any indication of Opposition, real or imagined, would have resulted in victimisation or dismissal or in the case of Dr. Walter Rodney, death,” the ruling party noted.

However, the PPP said that their achievement of advocating and promoting an environment of free speech and independent thinking is sadly, to them, now “under threat”. To this extent, the party disclosed that it is now clear that the Opposition parties having failed in their efforts to bring down the PPP/C administration are now resorting to all manner of threats and subterfuge to intimidate and drive fear and insecurity among the populace.

“The PPP wishes to reassure the Guyanese people that it will not sit idly by and allow the social and economic gains scored by the current administration to be undermined by an uncaring and power hungry Opposition. The PPP will fight tooth and nail to preserve the integrity and honour of the Party and its leaders from Opposition threats,” the ruling Party assured.

Gov’t pays special attention to those .. and talked about $50,000 in 1992 …this figure would have been far removed from reality at the time,” he said, “but in a well managed economy, we have been able to transition your wages bill incrementally from $3 billion to $ 42 billion”.

It was not a magical sum, he explained but “a reflection of great studies of what is sustainable, what is achievable and affordable”. He added that, “As we evolve, we improve, as we improve, we increase and that relationship must remain”.

Government’s ability to control the inflation rates has also helped to boost the real value of the dollar earned by Guyanese, according to Dr. Luncheon, and this must be understood. He said, “We have controlled inflation, we have controlled the value of the earnings of the average worker and that is equally important, perhaps it is even more important than ensuring that wages and salaries increases exceed the inflation rate annually”.

OTHER MEASURES The fact that other measures have been put in place to cushion the economic hardships faced by earners at the lower end of the wage scale must be also catered for, according to Dr. Ramsammy. These include the recent Education Grant disbursement programme, which saw parents receiving $10,000 for each child in the public school system, the electricity and water rate subsidies, mortgage relief tax incentives and others. There have also been other benefits, the minister said, such as the raising of the tax threshold, from $6,000 in 1992 to $50,000 at present, and the slight increase of National Insurance Scheme payments which only apply to those earning over $50,000.

Government, he said is always considering ways in

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which to ease the financial burdens of those who earn less and it would be helpful if perhaps the Opposition, instead of merely opposing initiatives and cutting them from the National Budget in a “cruel” manner, could propose innovative ideas of its own to assist in this regard.

In closing, Dr Luncheon said that once economic circumstances prevail, some of the issues can be revisited and interventions can be “matured”, in terms of offering workers even more increases.

When the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) ascended to office in 1992, public servants were in receipt of $3,137 as minimum wage which rose to $23,204 by 2005.

For 2013, a 5% increase was granted that elevated wages to $35,000. In 2012, a similar percentage increase was granted to public servants, in 2011, it was 8%, in 2010, 5% and in 2009, it was 6%. (GINA)

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Tourism Ministry, GTA disappointed at public reaction to Guyana Homecoming 2015 video

THE Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) have expressed disappointment at the way the citizens of Guyana have belittled and negatively criticised the Guyana Homecoming 2015 video.

An official press statement on behalf of the entities reads as follows: “It is with grave concern that we have noticed, over the last few hours, the outpouring of negative comments and reviews in relation to a video production for Guyana Homecoming 2015.

“While we remain tolerant and respectful of everyone’s opinion, the recent comments/posts on the Visit Guyana Facebook page are shocking and point to a troubling trend: as a society, not only are we encouraging unpatriotic thinking, but we are descending into an abyss

of negativity that will have lasting effects.

“As a nation, we need to be more responsible in our actions, and we need to recognise that negative publicity about Guyana is eroding the strides made in marketing and promoting the country as a premier tourist destination.

“Moreover, we need to open our eyes to the fact that once negative comments and stories are written, we cannot retract them, and they are available for the world to see.

“Over the last decade, we have witnessed unprecedented levels of investment (locally and internationally) in the tourism sector; we have seen record-breaking arrival figures (Guyana has been leading the 34 Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO)member countries in tourist arrivals); more reputable international airlines are flying to Guyana; more

international companies are selling Guyana as a birding destination; more filming and documentary crews are interested in Guyana, and Guyana is being featured in publications internationally more than (at) any other time.

“These are just a few tangible results of an industry under transformation; and renewed thrust and energy is being placed on the promotion, marketing, and development of Tourism in Guyana. The Private Sector continues to work overtime, together with Tourism Ministry officials and stakeholders in the tourism industry, to help reposition Guyana; and, quite recently, we have undergone a rebranding of the destination.

“Time and energy have been invested into the growth of this fragile sector, and along the way, we have

continued to encourage all Guyanese -- irrespective of political affiliation, religion or creed -- to recognise the role they play as individuals, not only in promoting their country, but in PROTECT-

ING the image of Guyana, as Guyanese citizens, and to become better salesmen/ women for Guyana.

“In recognition of the destination’s potential of becoming a leading Sustainable Tourism Destination, the Ambassador Programme was recently launched. The programme aims to widen Guyana’s tourism reach through the designated ‘celebrity’, so that potential travellers (from) around the world can identify with them and increase travel interest.

“Prominent, accomplished, world renowned Guyanese sportsmen/wom-

en, singers and media personalities have agreed to be a part of this programme, and have taken on a patriotic role of telling the rest of the world what they believe to be true -- that Guyana should be the destination of choice, with its diverse tourism product.

“Again, the perpetrators of these dastardly acts cannot fathom the gravity of this situation, and do not understand the irreparable damage they are causing. The very same individuals/groups who are quick to denounce do not offer any solutions to the problems that exist.

“What is more troubling is that these persons/ groups, who openly condemn efforts to highlight the country’s positive attributes and strengths, are aware of the hurdles that we have overcome to gain our current positioning.

“Why then try to relegate the country’s image? Are you not Guyanese? Have you no pride in who you are?

“A week ago, the Tourism Minister from Barbados and Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) , the Hon. Richard Sealey, delivering the feature address at the Tourism Awards Ceremony, acknowledged that even war-torn countries and

destinations marred by civil unrest are promoting their countries at World Travel Market and popular trade shows.

“Though locked in turmoil, their belief in their country’s potential is unwavering, and they try not to hide the facts, but to highlight that their destination is more than just the sum of the exiting problems.

“We have come so far from the days when a potential visitor would Google Guyana and see a story about the tragedy at Jonestown, and yet there are still those among us who are intent on destroying any opportunity that we have (to) uplift our image as a country. They are intent on hiding behind their diatribe on social media and their biased personal attacks.

“At the Ministry of Tourism, we will continue, with unfailing commitment, to work with the Private Sector, stakeholders and investors, in the interest of national development, to ensure that Guyana’s Tourism Brand is associated with positive messages, images and attributes that define the destination.

Let us all remember that we are Guyanese and ambassadors, and it is our role to protect the image of our country; it is not our right to tear it down”.

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Dwindling support at APNU’s weekly protests speaks volumes – Rohee

GUYANESE are tired of the “Opposition’s politics of protest and the destruction” it brings, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Clement Rohee said yesterday.

He was speaking at the party’s weekly press conference at Freedom House, Robb Street.

According to PPP General Secretary Rohee, the Guyanese people’s refusal to support the ongoing weekly protests by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) outside the Office of the President is a clear indication of their desire for stability and their rejection of the Opposition.

PEACE, PROGRESS, PROSPERITY “They want peace, progress and prosperity and the continuation of the efforts to create a brighter future for all. They are aware that the Opposition's protest actions will not put bread on their table nor will it improve their daily livelihood,” Rohee said.

He added, “Their refusal to support destructive protest is an indication that they would not be easily hoodwinked and are much smarter than the Opposition thinks.”

The PPP General Secretary assured that the party, and by extension the current Administration, remains committed to ensuring stability in the country.

Additionally, Rohee, in responding to comments from the APNU Leader that the pressure will be kept on the PPP, made it clear that the party will respond accordingly.

Granger has publicly said that the important area of focus for APNU is to keep pressure on the PPP and not the Guyanese people.

Rohee, in turn, stressed that responding to political pressures is not a new phenomenon for the ruling party. “I could understand that (Granger’s statements) from a political perspective because he will not want to pressure his supporters to come out and protest in the middle of Christmas season, they are not likely to come out,” he said.

TWO MONTHS OF PROTESTS For more than two months now, APNU’s leaders and supporters have been engaged in protest actions, which initially started in different parts of the country, demanding that the Government set a date for Local Government Elections (LGE).

The protests followed the expiration of an ultimatum given to President Donald Ramotar

by APNU Leader, Brigadier (rtd), David Granger. He had called on the Head of State to set a date for local government elections before September 15 or face the “mobilisation of national and international” support by the party to ensure the elections are hosted.

The deadline passed but President Donald Ramotar subsequently announced that local government elections will be held by the second quarter of 2015.

However, since Mr. Ramotar’s decision to prorogue Parliament on November 10, APNU’s protests have taken on a new dimension, now including a call for early

general elections.

The President contends that paving the way for greater dialogue among political parties would have kept the 10th Parliament alive to address the critically important issues currently before the National Assembly.

Since the President’s move to prorogue Parlia-

ment there have been varying sentiments from different sections of society, many being in support of the prorogation, which would facilitate dialogue in face of the current political impasse.

Both APNU and the Alliance For Change (AFC) have made it clear that they will not engage the President in

talks unless the prorogation is lifted and parliamentary work resumes.

Notably, Leader of the Opposition David Granger has not officially responded to a letter from President Donald Ramotar, dated November 18, inviting him for talks, following the prorogation of Parliament.

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Gov’t accepts Doha Amendment - exemplifies commitment to to Kyoto Protocol fight climate change

A RECENT decision was made by the Government of Guyana to accept the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol which was adopted

by States Parties to the Protocol on December 8, 2012.

Considered a valuable part of the momentum for global climate action leading up to 2020 for reduced emission of greenhouse gases, the Doha Amendment includes

new commitments for Parties to the Kyoto Protocol. These include those who agreed to take on commitments in a second commitment period from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2020, and a revised list of greenhouse gases (GHG) to be reported on by Parties in the second commitment period.

The decision of Guyana to accept the Doha Amend-

ment, will not legally bind the country to take any action relating to reduced emissions since the Amendment commits Annex 1 states, of which Guyana is not a member, to further reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 18 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020.

However, the country’s acceptance will exemplify

the commitment of the Government to fighting climate change by adding to the number of acceptances needed to bring the Amendment into force.

To date, nineteen states have accepted the Doha Amendment, but Instruments of Acceptance must be received by the United Nations (UN) Secretary General from at least three-fourths of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, that is, 144 acceptances must be received before the Doha Amendment can come into force.

FURTHER ACCESS TO FUNDS

Accepting the protocol will also pave the way for further access by Guyana to funds under the Clean Development Mechanism and the Adaptation Fund under the Kyoto Protocol.

Under the Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) benefited from funds provided for the Skeldon Bagasse Cogeneration Project. It was to this extent that Guyana had participated in

the first period of commitment of the Kyoto Protocol which ran from 2008 to 2012.

The Government’s decision comes on the eve of the 20th Meeting of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP 20) which begins in Lima, Peru on December 1, 2014 where the status of the Doha Amendment will be announced.

The international political response to climate change began with the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1992, which laid out a framework for action aimed at stabilising atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to avoid “dangerous anthropogenic interference” with the climate system. The Convention, which entered into force on 21 March 1994, now has 195 parties.

In December 1997, delegates to the Conference of Parties III (COP 3) in Kyoto, Japan, agreed to a Protocol to the UNFCCC that commits industrialised countries and

countries in transition to a market economy to achieve emission reduction targets.

These countries, known as Annex I parties under the UNFCCC, agreed to reduce their overall emissions of six greenhouse gases by an average of 5% below 1990 levels between 2008-2012 (first commitment period), with specific targets varying from country to country. The Kyoto Protocol entered into force on 16 February 2005 and now has 192 parties.

A second commitment period was proposed in 2012, known as the Doha Amendment, which would commit only Europe to further CO2 reductions until 2020 but has yet to be ratified. Negotiations are currently underway to agree on a post-Kyoto legal framework that would obligate all major polluters to pay for CO2 emissions.

China, India, and the United States have all signaled that they will not ratify any treaty that will commit them legally to reduce CO2 emissions.

The new framework will be negotiated at the December 2015 meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC in Paris, France.

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Ambassador LaRocque...

Investment in hydroelectricity will yield returns, create opportunities GUYANA’s hydro-electricty potential was once again underscored last Friday evening by Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, who was clear on the many returns on an investment in this area.

“Investment in renewables will reduce the cost of energy to consumers. It will also free up much needed foreign exchange, and create opportunities for export of electricity,” he said, while making remarks at the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association’s (GMSA) annual awards dinner.

According to him, energy costs as well as transportation costs can account for as much as 40 per cent of the cost price of a product exported by CARICOM member states, a factor that constrains regional trade.

“Analysis done by the IDB (Inter-American Development Bank) suggests that if we could address those and other constraining factors,

intra-regional trade could almost double in the long run,” the CARICOM Secretary-General said.

He added that, “…the high cost of energy adversely affects competitiveness (in the private sector). The average cost of electricity across the Region, is more than 30 US cents per kilowatt hour.

The bench mark is 10 cents.

This is among the highest in the world, according to an Inter-American Development Bank study. The cost is driven by the heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, which is estimated at 10-15 per cent of total regional GDP.” LaRocque stressed that in addressing energy costs, economic integration will also be strengthened, in the interests of developing the Community.

CARICOM’s role in supporting this effort, LaRocque noted, is outlined in its energy policy.

“The Community has developed an Energy Policy that emphasises energy efficiency, and development

of renewable energy alternatives, for both domestic use and export. There is significant potential for this in our Community – as you in Guyana would know, given this country’s hydro-electric power potential,” LaRocque said.

PARLIAMENTARY FIGHT The CARICOM Secretary-General’s comments on sustainable energy sources come at a time when the current Administration is involved in its own fight to advance the much touted Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP).

Slated to be this nation’s most ambitious undertaking, the Amaila Falls Hydro Project (AFHP) is expected to be able to provide Guyanese with a cheaper, reliable and sustainable electricity supply.

It involves the construction of a hydropower plant in the area of West-Central Guyana, where the Amaila and Kuribrong Rivers meet.

Electricity produced there would be delivered to Georgetown and Guyana’s second largest town, Linden.

The AFHP is anticipated to result in substantial savings to the nation’s coffers, particularly in terms of foreign exchange and the purchase of heavy fuel oil.

The allocation of $1.3B for the provision of the Amaila access road and related structures was effectively given the green light from the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, in its review of the Ministry of Public Works’ 2014 budgetary allocation in April this year.

When the vote was put to the Members of Parliament, the Government voted in support of the Ministry’s capital expenditures, which included the Amaila project, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) voted no and the Alliance for Change (AFC) abstained. It was this abstention that allowed the project to go through.

On July 18, 2013, the combined Opposition in Par-

liament defeated the Hydroelectric Power (Amendment) Bill in the National Assembly, and in August the Government took the legislation back to the House and received the backing of the AFC but APNU voted down the bill and motion.

COMMITTED President Donald Ramotar’s consistent position on the matter is that economies must serve the people, not vice versa, and with an expected saving of $9B in electricity subsidies, as well as savings on the $40B fuel bill, enormous contributions can be made to the infrastructural development, which is particularly needed in Guyana’s hinterland to aid and accelerate economic progress.

At one of his press conferences, the Head of State disclosed that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is “still on board” for the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP).

“We are working very hard to bring this back on stream,” he said.

Mr. Ramotar stressed that the project is not dead, despite the challenges in the National Assembly relative to securing support for funding for the project. “We are very close to taking a decision on what direction to go to put Amaila back on stream,” the President said.

SIMILAR CALLS In July, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, at the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) 35th meeting of the Region’s Heads, underscored the renewable energy potential of Guyana.

Also, the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Warren Smith, at the Bank’s 44th annual meeting in the latter part of May this year, noted the possibility of Guyana being able to export surplus hydropower to the Caribbean, as well as the potential benefits for the local economy.

Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Ramesh Persaud has also been vocal on the issue and recently called for the development of Guyana’s hydropower capacity, particularly given that cheap energy supply can increase Guyana’s competitiveness in the several emerging sectors, since it is more economical to establish “energy farms” as compared to paying “significant costs” for fossil fuels.

Additionally, the potential benefits of a more stable and reliable source of energy through the advancement of hydroelectricity was also targeted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last December as an area for continued focus.

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Radio Needy Children’s Fund marks Anniversary with gala fund-raising d

- thanks expressed for Duck Curry Competition proceed

RADIO Needy Children’s Fund (RNCF) last Friday celebrated its Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary) with a gala fund-raising dinner at the Guyana Pegasus Hotel.

There were many expressions of gratitude to members of the organisation (past and present) who have shown commitment and dedication and continue to do voluntary work in service to the nation’s children.

And in her welcome address, Chair of the RNCF, Mrs. Molly Hassan, also expressed gratitude to all partners and friends for their continued support towards the organisation.

“Reflecting on this our Diamond Jubilee, the board of RNCF is proud of its achievement - none of which could have happened without your

support,” Mrs. Hassan said.

She continued: “We at RNCF wish to express our profound gratitude to all our partners and friends who would have contributed towards the execution of our programmes, and look forward to your continued support for the years to come.”

She also thanked their supporters for sharing in this landmark achievement of 60 years of service to the less fortunate, noting that RNCF stands committed towards serving those in need, through its social responsibility programmes throughout the year.

Special mention was made of the organisation’s longest standing members: Treasurer Doris Lewis; Secretary Holly Greaves and Leila Ramson for their long and dedicated

service over 18 years, and who continue to be pillars of strength to Radio Needy’s Children’s Fund Programme.

DUCK CURRY COMPETITION PROCEEDS The dinner, Hassan said, is one of RNCF’s main fund raising activities; the other is an annual raffle. And this time around, the organisers of King’s Annual Duck Curry Competition have graciously donated all proceeds of the competition held on Sunday to the organisation on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

For this kind and humanitarian gesture, Mrs. Hassan also expressed thanks.

The organisation, having come on stream in 1954, with an appeal by the late Dame

Olga Lopes-Seale to obtain clothing for five boys to attend a Christmas party, received an overwhelming response, leading ‘Aunty Olga’, by then a household name, to extend a hand for other needy children to come forward to benefit from the collection.

The legendary broadcaster and philanthropist Olga Lopes-Seale through her appeal continued to “put a smile on the faces of the underprivileged children,” Hassan fondly reflected.

Meanwhile, twelve years into the programme, Lopes-Seales migrated to Barbados and was succeeded by Ms. Bernice Mansell who continued to execute it with the same passion. Using her radio programme aired at the Guyana Broadcasting Corporation’s High

Street studios, she was able to attract phenomenal support. In 1998 Mansell retired and started her own foundation.

In time, the party outgrew GBC High Street and moved to Thirst Park and then the compound of NCN. Without doubt, the organisation has withstood the test of time and today, 60 years from the date of commencement, it has scored measurable success, as it continues to be of service to the less fortunate. It has also played a vital role in education through scholarship programmes, health, welfare and social programmes, according to Ms. Hassan.

EXPANDED PROGRAMME Reflecting on the work of

the organisation, Ms. Hassan said RNCF has evolved over the years, moving from merely hosting a Christmas party for children to hosting parties in each administrative region. It also conducts a feeding programme; scholarship programme; monthly care-giving packages and based on request - assistance for medical expenses, education, health, social and welfare services.

Among the distinguished gathering were Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Jennifer Webster; Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Elizabeth Harper; and Programme Manager of the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS), Dr. Shanti Singh.

Minister Webster deliv-

Police fete almost 400 Tiger Bay children CLOSE to four hundred children were on Saturday last feted by the Guyana Police Force as the ‘A’ Division under Divisional Commander Clifton Hicken continues to roll out Christmas parties to various communities in the city and outskirts.

On Saturday the young ones in Tiger Bay performed dances, poems, songs, acrostics and other cultural displays for police ranks and other special invitees.

The day’s planned event in Tiger Bay was carried on despite incessant rain as the celebration for the children became a grand party.

Senior police from ‘A’ Division, parents of the children and some members of the Brickdam Police Station Management Committee

were thrilled at the children’s spectacular show.

The party last Saturday followed a number of others which were held by the ‘A’ Division for children in Grove, Samantha Point and Mocha on the East Bank of Demerara.

The police have been balancing their busy schedule of Christmas policing and ensuring that they bring cheer to the children in the many communities.

Meanwhile, the ‘A’ Division police are also looking to have parties for the children within the environs of the Brickdam Police Station, Agricola, Albouystown and the other communities they have been fostering relationships with over the past few months.

On Saturday children

were able to receive meals and gifts provided by the Guyana Police Force and members of the business community.

Commander Hicken who addressed the children spoke of the intention of the police to work more closely with the community on building a better partnership. However, he pointed out that the approach would have to be adopted after the January 15, 2015 period when the police wrap up their present Christmas security policing posture.

He said that the talents displayed by the children bring into focus the duty of the Guyana Police Force as part of its outreach programmes to nurture such abilities.

For 2015 Hicken said

that development of the children in the areas of craft training, skills training and general empowerment in the Tiger Bay community would be one of the priorities.

Commander Hicken and his deputy De Hearte (extreme right) are all smiles as junio the children’s party

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Radio Needy Children’s Fund, fund-raising dinner at the Guyana Pegasus on Friday evening

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ered brief remarks in which she, on behalf of President Donald Ramotar, and on her own behalf, congratulated RNCF on its great humanitarian work. She also called on all present to continue to support the initiative in whatever way they can.

“This evening I would like to encourage all of you here in whatever way you can, since children must be given access to education, social and all other social services, which is what Government is doing,” Minister Webster said.

The programme was spiced with a rich musical interlude, with Ras Camo, Artist/Steel Pan Player on the pans and a solo by Jovinski Thorne, Singer/Musician. There was also the drawing of door prizes.

Commander Hicken is called by a youngster to join in the singing of a Christmas carol

or dancers perform during the cultural presentation at

Children who showed up for the Christmas party in Tiger Bay

Women police ranks prepare meals for distribution to the children

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Jialing opens new Robb Street branch - with discount promotion

AUTO Power Products (APP), popularly known as Jialing, last Friday officially opened their Robb Street branch, with a small ceremony at the new location.

Speaking at the ceremony, APP Marketing Manager Rose Gunraj said that they were very excited to have this new branch at Robb Street because it was initially where Jialing started their operations many years ago.

Gunraj stated that the new branch will house Eagle models and Haojue motorcycles, as well as BMX and Oscar Cronus bicycles and Gree air conditioning units.

In addition, she said that the new location will also stock all the spare parts and accessories needed for these products, with its own workshop to carry out servicing and repairs for various cycles.

SPECIAL OFFER Gunraj stated that to celebrate the opening of the Jialing branch they have launched a discount promotion where all the motorcycles at Robb Street will be available at a reduced cost. The promotion will include $10,000-$15,000 off on all motorcycles.

She urged customers to hurry and shop because the offers only last until December 31, 2014 and they should also check out the newly-opened Robb Street branch and save some cash for the Christmas Season.

Jialing opening: APP General Manager Anand Kalladeen cuts the ribbon to declare the new Jialing branch on Robb Street open last Friday.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving…

Key Club takes community service project to Children’s Convalescent Home IN the spirit of Thanksgiving, a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November, more than 20 members of the Key Club of Georgetown International Academy visited the Red Cross Children’s Convalescent Home, where they shared a variety of food items, toiletries and clothing.

This community service project was undertaken in the hope of helping to make a difference in the lives of young children, while at the same time building character and developing leadership skills, a press release from the Key Club stated.

“Key Club is about service,” said Daniel Razick, Club President, “and today, we have the chance to not only share that service, but to help make a difference that matters. The elbow grease we invest today will pay off in dividends for our communities, their children and their future.”

Key Club International is a service leadership pro-

gramme of Kiwanis International, and is the oldest and largest service programme for high school students.

It started in California, U.S.A., in the 1920s, and today Key Club thrives on more than 5,000 high school campuses, primarily in the United States and Canada, though growth has enabled the experience to spread internationally to Caribbean nations, Central and South America, and most recently to Asia and Australia.

The Key Club of Georgetown International Academy, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Barbados South is still a Key Club in formation whose charter is still being processed because it is the first Key Club to be formed in Guyana.

Over the past few months, members of the club have volunteered their time and talents in a number of ways, as they have participated in activities such as the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, coastal clean-ups, preparing their school’s hydroponics

and organic vegetable garden, among other smaller projects.

“We’re more than students in this community,” said Razick. “We’re also residents and we have a sense

of duty to help make things better. We can do that best through service.”

Key Club International, a service leadership programme of Kiwanis International, is the oldest and

largest service programme for high school students, and gives its members opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership skills.

Key Club attributes its

success to the fact that it is a student-led organisation that teaches leadership through serving others, the release concluded. For more information, please visit www.keyclub.org.

Members of the club along with club advisors Ms. Niocie Browne (far left) and Ms. Joanna Trim (far right), in the presence of Mrs. Stacy Welcome (fourth from left), who received the gifts on behalf of the Red Cross Children’s Convalescent Home Administrator, Mr. Ewin Enmore.

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Saga at Leonora Police Station…

Detainee who died after police detention had been beaten by another prisoner – Police report ASIF Rahim, also known as “Khartoo”, of Ocean Garden, Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, was beaten while in the custody of the police, but the blows he had received had not been inflected on him by the police, but by another prisoner.

The Guyana Police Force, in a press release issued to the media on Thursday following reports in the local press about the incident -- and subsequent demise of Khartoo after his release from the hospital -- made the foregoing statement in their defence and said that Khartoo had been arrested and detained after he

had reportedly assaulted his wife, Sursattie Chandrapaul.

The release said he had indicated to ranks that he had been beaten by another prisoner to whom he had been handcuffed while on the detention bench.

The father of four had first been picked up on Saturday at 00:25 hrs after the police had received a report alleging that he had abused his wife. The police have said that during attempts by ranks to arrest him, he had resisted but was subsequently subdued and taken to the Leonora Police Station; and while there, he had made no complaint that he had been

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beaten or had received any other mistreatment by the arresting ranks.

After Rahim had been placed on the bench with the cuffs attached to another prisoner, and after he had claimed that he had been assaulted, the police took a decision to move him to the Parika Police Station, two Saturday nights ago, and he was kept in the lock-ups before being charged with assault and being brought back to the Leonora Police Station on Monday last, from where he was expected to attend court.

While at the Leonora Police Station the man’s wife showed up and reported that her husband had been beaten by the police, and, as a consequence, Rahim had been taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, from where he was immediately transferred to the West Demerara Regional Hospital.

He was later released from hospital and had been scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

The police in the division then launched an investigation into the report that Rahim had been assaulted by a police rank, and after reports began to surface that the father of four had passed away, knowing that the man was in the police custody and there were claims that he had been assaulted by the police, the matter was shifted to Force Headquarters at Eve Leary for attention of the Police Office for Professional Responsibly (OPR), which had taken over the investigation.

Aries One quick phone call to a friend may turn into a long discussion about the meaning of life. Be conscious of the fact that there’s a great deal of momentum building in your mind now. Once the dam breaks, you may soon have a giant flood on your hands. Be careful about releasing all this energy at once, even though you may not seem to have a choice.

Taurus It could be that you feel a bit of pressure today to start or create something that you aren’t quite ready for. There is hesitation on your part that indicates you should take it slowly and learn more of the facts before you jump into the fray. Position yourself in such a way that you take control of the situation rather than become a victim of it.

Gemini Move forward with your plan of attack today. There’s an anxious rumble within you that’s urging you to get going with a current plan. You have all the facts you need, so don’t hesitate any longer. The power of the word is with you. You will be smooth, collected, and confident even in the most nerve-wracking situations. Words will flow off your tongue with ease.

Cancer Add spark to your life today. It could be that things are getting stale and boring. If so, consider the possibility that you simply aren’t challenging yourself enough. Remember that you’re responsible for lighting your own fire. You have the perfect opportunity to get something started today, so go for it. Feel free to get other people to help.

Leo People are apt to try to hit you square on the head with their ideas and thoughts today, so be ready for the onslaught of information that may come your way. There’s a distinct advantage to listening to the whole spiel before you react with your own facts and emotions. The problem is that you’re going to be tempted to argue instead of calmly resolve the matter.

Virgo Anchor yourself in practical matters before you try to prove your point to others. There’s a great deal of primal energy rising within you today and searching for some sort of outlet.

Be aware of overextending yourself when it comes to issues of the mind. You may be so anxious to prove your point that you end up losing sight of the reality of the situation.

Libra Don’t take no for an answer today. Know what you believe in and stick with it. There’s a distinct advantage to holding true to your inner nature. Don’t let others throw you off course with their views on how things should be done. Be confident and don’t worry about taking things over the top. There’s no such thing as excess today. “The more the merrier” should be your motto.

Scorpio Don’t take no for an answer today. Know what you believe in and stick with it. There’s a distinct advantage to holding true to your inner nature. Don’t let others throw you off course with their views on how things should be done. Be confident and don’t worry about taking things over the top. There’s no such thing as excess today. “The more the merrier” should be your motto.

Sagittarius Be aggressive and forceful when it comes to exerting your will. Let others know that you won’t be a pushover. Your opinions are extremely important, and they need to be heard by the people who matter the most. Have faith that whatever you say has the power to come true, especially when you enlist the help of those around you. Opportunity lies in joining hands with others.

Capricorn Today may be one of those days in which you come to a four-way stop and no one knows whose turn it is. Don’t sit and wait for everyone else to go first. If you know it’s your turn, be bold and make your move. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to signal others that you’re going ahead. People might not be used to you taking such an aggressive role.

Aquarius People would be foolish to challenge your thinking now. The power behind your words is volatile, and you may find yourself going to extremes in order to get your point across. Be careful about making promises you can’t fulfill. It could be that you’re so adamant about your point of view that you make up hyperbolic situations just to get your ideas across.

Pisces Your old ways of thinking have carried you quite far, but you may now find that it’s time to seek a new platform for your ideas. Look for more adventurous ways to express yourself. Break out of the old mould and try something new. Once you start in a brand new direction, there will be a great deal of support encouraging you to continue along that way.

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2 2 5 - 7 3 90, 618 - 0 1 2 8, 6881 874. Open Monday to Sunday 09:00hrs 21:00hrs                                                                  

 male sales clerk and one male night security guard. Contact 225-8205.  experienced driver with knowledge of Marketing and Sales - Contact: 227-3341, 699-1212..

         h e aling: Removal for blockage, reunite lovers, sickness, skin diseases, p r e g n a n c y, n a t u r e p r o b l em, business problem. Tel: 674-5317.  reading, other works done. For fast results - reuniting lovers, removing evil and all blockages, etc. Call 696-8873, 673-1166.  Spiritualist: resolving all problems, blockage, love, and money, etc - Tele: 223-6834, 600-7719.  spiritual help in removing evil spirit, bad lucks, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosperity to businesses etc.

Tel: 612-6417, 220-0708, 687-5653.  works done to bring peace, finance, success, enhance prosperity, remove evil, blockage, reunite families, lovers, etc. 610-7234, 644-0058.  work done in Suriname! Love, marriage, sickness, pregnancy, remove evil, prosperity, business, readings.

Call 674-8603, 597-851-9876.

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TAXI SERVICE

' Taxi Service, 6 Vlissengen Road - 225-1513, 226-0606. Runnings Taxi Service & Auto Rental 46 Sheriff Street Campbellville - Tel: 225-6926, 231-5805 - Call us today and enjoy our Christmas treat: with every 4 short drops the next short drop is absolutely free, and only pay half-fare return on all long distance drops (Airport, Parika, Mahaica)..

 Assistants/Porter between the ages of 20-30 - Applications must be addressed to: KENNAV HDL LIMITED, 309 East and Quamina Streets, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana.  Education: vacancy exist for an able-bodied handyman and for female cleaners; send written application to 22 Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara - 626-2080.  female Accounts clerk: must have passes in Maths and English, must have 3 years in experience - apply in person with a hand written application at Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling.

 Indian male, age 44 years seeks female between ages 30-44 years for a serious relationship. Must be living in Georgetown.. Call 686-5886.

SPIRITUALITY

 designing and sewing: for more information contact: 673-9704.

 domestic between ages of 20 - 30 years - Contact: 2273341, 699-1212.

PEN PAL

Spirituality

service SERVICES

 girl wanted at Parika -Hydronie on Sundays - contact 675-7030.

PENPAL

a Friend! Get educated!

Get Married! Migrate!..through the CFI. Telephone Friendship Link.

Call 592-261-5079, 654-3670, 688-8293,261-6833 twenty-four hours

  Singh's massa g e , r e f l e x o l o g y, d e e p t i s s u e a n d r e l a x a t i o n . Te l : 6 1 5 - 6 6 6 5 .

 5 - g a l b o t t l e $ 1 2 5 - 62 Sheriff Street, opposite Survival - Aquarius drinking w a t e r.

                                                                                                                                     

 Assistant Manager/ Supervisor for Xenon Hotel in Charity - Contact 223-5273/4 . Licence must have lorry, between ages 25 and 45. Apply May's Shopping Centre, 98 Regent Street.  merchandiser (male/female) between ages of 18-30 years Contact: 227-3341, 699-1212  ages 20-35, security guard ages 25-50 - apply to Tropical View Hotel 33 Delph Street, Campbell Avenue - Contact: 2272217/6.  -aged male individual with secondary education to manage small business - Call 226-9810.  you have experience in sales and looking to earn $80 000 to $150 000 and more on your own flexible hours -Contact us now!! 592-669-7758 or 592-6016726.  exists for SECURITY GUARD - apply in person with written application and one passport-size picture - The Manager Regency Suites/Hotel 98 Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown.  Technician to install outdoor antenna, must have driver's license. Send application to jobs@awngy.com.  Stock Clerk: Apply in person with written application to: The Manager, Regency Suites/ Hotel, 98 Hadfield Street, Werken-Rust, Georgetown.  Cruise Lines - Pursers, waitresses, receptionists, cooks, storekeepers, cleaners, electricians, carpenters, plumbers. Contact 2316296, 650-9880.  exist for the following positions:- One hotel Supervisor, Security Guard for Le Grand hotel Penthouse , apply to Super Hardware Depot, BHAICHANDEEN, 6 America Street, Georgetown.  Villa, Lot 95 Fifth Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown, Guyana: One hotel receptionist to work 6 days a week, shift system. One housekeeper to work 6 days a week. 227-2199, 2272186.

 Assistant farm manager to work on a poultry farm at Soesdyke, must work at Farm at Soesdyke, must have car/van and canter licence; live-in accommodation available with free medical benefits - Age 30-50 years, wages $4500 per day with flexible hours - Tel: 225-9304, 2260772.           A c c ounts Clerk, Sales Clerk and Bond Clerk. Interested persons must have at least three (3) subjects at CXC. P l e a se send application and Curriculum Vitae along with a passport-size photograph to Roy's Pharmacy Stall #32-33 & #64-65 Bourda Market, Georgetown. Also Packing C l e r k / C l e a n e r, a g e 3 5 - 5 0 years. Please call 2236072. highly motivated and energetic person with secondary education, 2 years min. experience in retail sales.    Re q u i r e m e n t s : 5 s u b j e c t s CXC including Maths and English, Working knowledge of MS Office, Daceasy plus 2 years working experience.

Management skills is a plus.    Requirements: 5 subjects CXC incl u d i n g M a t h s a n d E n g l i s h p l u s 2 y e a r s e x perience Must have a valid driver's licence. Police clearance required. Between 25-35 years.  :Must be 18 years and older. Police clearance required. Apply at LENS 8 Sheriff Street, Georgetown Tel#: 227-0176, 226-5842

LAND FOR SALE Land For Sale  No.2, 138ft. x 1722 ft. - $15M. Phone 227-7734.  land at Agriculture Road - Tel: 220-0430.    $14M. Call 227-2913, 6893033.  lot of land off seawall at Liliendaal, ECD. Call 678-6887 - Shiv.  Railway Embankment, 180x80, $50M. Tel: 611-0315, 690-8625.  land in Forshaw Street, Queenstown. Enquiries, call 694-9262.  business spot corner lot Main Road (110ft x 51 ft) $2.8M - 652-2018, 218-5591.

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 house lot: Belle West Plantation, $1.6M - 618-2317 Must sell.

 at Soesdyke, Farm Land at Laluni 80 acres surrounded by creek, 3 fish pond, 1 dwelling & 2 Farm Houses, Coconut, Citrus & Fruit trees. 1 Discrovery Range Rover-Contact 261-5027, 670-8282,6751711.

 flat suitable for school, church, salon, etc. in Cummings Street - Tel: 233-2692.

flat concrete house Montrose Public Road $50 000 monthly - 220-7724, 675-1299.

-bedroom unfurnished bottom flat apartment with toilet and bath - Contact: 223-3067.

 place and living quarters, 5 Garnett Street, Newtown, Georgetown. Call 2276519 .

 (1) semi-furnished apartment at Lot 4 Norton Street, Wortmanville - Contact: 6687896, preferably mature single person or couple - $80 000.

   - Well-appointed and spacious 3 bedrooms propertyUS$750.    

 Real Estate, executive f/f houses and apartments in highly residential areas from US$650 - US$5000 - contact: 6768995, 611-8438.

 - Spacious 3 bedrooms property with parking and grilled$100,000.   

-bedroom apartment couple or single person, Middle Road, La Penitence - $32 000 monthly. Tel: 225-9759, 653-5763, 227-6678.

  Section 'B' 2 storyed semi-furnished property$120,000.    

 place: central location, newly constructed twostorey concrete building - K. Raghubir - Tel: 642-0636.

 - 4 bedrooms furnished property with fruit trees, etc   

 unfurnished three-bedroom top lat with all conveniences - Contact: K. Raghubir - Tel: 642-0636.

 three & four-bedroom houses & apartments in Georgetown and EBD & ECD Contact: 223-8479, 647-3768 www.spaceseek.gy.

 Land$3.8M neg.     - Double lot -$35M.     lot for sale 6 093 sq. ft at Roraima compound, Versailles, West Bank, Lot 107.

Phone 226-0351, 685-4321.  $4.5M, Mon Repos $5.8M, Lusignan $4.5M, Annandale $5.3M - Troy 6262243, 694-3652.  of farm land at Long Creek, no reasonable offer refused Contact Michelle Harrynaraine at 261-6119, 686-3794.  PARK, 125x100 $80M. Tel: 611-0315, 690-8625.  only remaining land 120x100 plus reserve for 40 cars, East & Quamina Streets US$1.2M. Phone Harold Anthony Reid, 627-0288. - 4th AvenueBuilt up 9M; 21st Avenue- $3.8M; Main Road into Diamond (commercial)- $14M .      - 40 Acres- $9M per acre. Ideal for Resort/ Housing/ Recreation Park/ Golf Course.     183 William Street, K i t t y 11 3 ' x 3 8 ' s u i t a b l e f o r bond, apartment building, etc., reasonably priced - Tel: 664-0829.  plot of land 0.756 acres located at Plantation L'Oratoire Canal No. 1 West Bank Demerara. Asking price $4.5M, neg. Contact 6850806, 691-0442.    Ro a d La Peniten c e l a n d s i z e 1 4 0 x 6 0 $ 1 7 M , Phone Vice President 231-2064, 225-3068, 227-6863, 226-1064, 227-6949, 225-2626.  blocks in Potaro, 1200 acres $35M & 483 acres - $26.5M. Prec i o u s m i n e rals, gold & diamond. Contact owners 6767405, 688-6946.  Gardens 6000 sq. ft. $26M, Prashad Nagar for Bond 120x60 $24M, 692-3831, 669-3330, 623-2591, 2261064, 225-5198, 227-6949, 231-2064, 225-2626.  New Scheme with centre fence $9.5M, $4.5M, Herstelling $4.5M Riverside, Pearl EBD Tel: 688-3873.  Cummings Lodge, Sophia $6M close to UG. Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, Mr Hercules 6611952, Mr Pereira 669-, 623259 1, 2 2 5 - 2 6 26, 227-6863, 225-3068.  with 2-storey column structure at 3rd bridge, Diamond/Grove Housing Scheme. Price $4.3M neg.

Contact 610-1410, 6002032.  - PROVIDENCE $3M, Diamond $8M, Annandale ECD $5M, 30 acres sandpit on Linden Highway $15M, 140 acres with mining permit $40M, Eccles $50M. Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.   farm land in Craig, Buzz-a-Bee ideal for housing and gated community.

Housing being developed back of Grove/Diamond across trench.

Asking $10M. Call 664-4131, 601-1867.  Street well-developed, fully fenced land measuring 100 feet x 62 feet next to Scotia Bank - $150M. Serious enquiries only - Call 2275407, 658-2686.

  Harmonie $1.2M, $1.4M & $3.5M (100ft x 50ft), Eccles $4.5M, Providence $4.5M, Herstelling $4.5M, Cornelia Ida $3M, Uitvlugt $3M, New Zeelugt Scheme $2.5M (100ft.x50ft.).

Call 677-7095.  Providence land 50'x100' prime $3M, Annandale ECD $5M, Diamond $8M, $10M, Mon repos ECD $10M, Linden Highway $15M, Eccles nice for bond 60'x210' $50M - Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.        o f l a n d s i t u ated at Plantation Sarah on the East Coast of Demerara suitable for housing and agricultur al purposes, 10 acres laid out in lots for housing. Price neg.

P h o n e 6 2 9 - 5 2 9 3 , 227-1322 for further details.  4.6 acres $10.2M, Blygezight Gardens $28M, Sheriff Street corner $165M, Diamond High Income on Main Road $15M, Berbice Christmas Fall 15 000 acres of mining land $50M, Queenstown 90ft.x90ft. corner $95M, Kingston 170 x 55 ft. $100M, others -Mentore/Singh Realty 225-1017, 623-6136.  invite you to purchase the following land for bond , Chandra & Gange 125x120 corner lot $65M, William Street, Kitty 120x45 for bond, Gange 125x62 in Prashad Nagar for bond. Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 6690943, 226-1064, Lady Hercules 661-1952, 225-2626, 225-5198, 225-2709.   in the New Providence Avenue, some others as low as $9M per house lot.

Sugrim Singh Road, Ogle 130x94 $50M, Phone Tony Reid's Realty Ltd, Harold Anthony Reid BSC 627-0288, Mr. Carlos Boodram 692-3831, Mr. Pereira 623-2591, 669-0943, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 225-2626, 2253068, 667-7812.       5 0 a c r e s , 6 0 0 river side for international resort/hotel for boating, yachting, golf course and water sports US$700 000. 200 house lots by stadium. You can form a group of 200 and buy one. (that is creativity and flexibility), Da Silva Street 75x33 - $14.9M, Phone Tony Reid, Harold 627-0288, 6923831, 225-2709, 227-6863, 225-5198, 225-2626, 227-6949, 231-2064, 2261064.  away land East and Quamina Streets corner 120x100 - US$1.2M neg., Hadfield Street opposite new e x p e c t e d G G M C $ 11 5 M , South Road close to Wellington Street 30x112 $65M, Newtown 75x32 $14.9M, William Street 114x45 $28M, Prashad Nagar $26M, 125x62 Blygezight box 80x75 $32M, Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, 225-2626, Mr Pereira 6611952, 225-3068, 226-1062.

 2-bedroom bottom flat - Call 624-0777 after 5 pm.   apartments Mon Repos - Tel: 669-9017.  apartments: self- contained - Tel: 226-5778.  for a bar and restaurant. Call 684-5976, 6843371.  two-bedroom apartments, business space. 6215282. -bedroom apartment furnished in Newtown, Kitty $60 000 - call: 622-8109.  business place, Sheriff Street, 2 and 3 floor for offices.

Contact 627-6740.  bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms in Charlestown.

Contact 600-6364.  in Diamond New Scheme, one bedroom. Contact 619-4835.          upper flat and two-bedroom bottom flat in Atlantic Gardens - Tel: 6671310. : 1-bedroom apartment, furnished, secure. No agents - 226-3160.  house at Mon Repos Housing Scheme, Block 8.

Call 220-7937, 625-5257, 6705257  2-bedroom apartment fully grilled and tiled, Peter's Hall $60 000 monthly - contact: 6216037.  2-bedroom apartment, Eccles Public Road, EBD, $40 000 monthly -Contact: 641-3595.  flat suitable for school, church, salon, etc. in Cummings Street - Tel: 2332692.  two-bedroom bottom flat in Kitty - contact: 644-2099.  2-bedroom unfurnished, foreign style in Kitty $90 000 - 616-5914, 615-5734.         located space ideal for salon/nails/barber/insurance/customs, printery, or other - Call 227-3064, 628-7589.  Street, Kitty: Fully furnished one- and twobedroom apartment from US$20 daily. 227-5852, 638-4404.  complete house in Queenstown, semi-furnished US$1800 - Contact: 616-5914, 615-5734.  properties in the heart of Georgetown Contact: 223-8479, 647-3768 www.spaceseek.gy.   (self-contained) bungalow in Courida Park, swimming pool, generator, semi-furnished. Call 6000181.

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 Park - unfurnished 2 bedroom bottom flat. $55,000. Contact 614-0166, 601-6639

 New twobedroom apartment - call 652-2490.

 3 Bedroom apartment, Eccles, E.B.D. Contact: 672-7756 or 694-3421

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  , 2 BEDROOMS Tel: 226-8234, 694-4550.  Street, Kingston US$3000 neg. Tel: 611-0315, 690-8625.  bottom flat business spot on South Road. Call 2271845.

 place Unity Mahaica Contact Bevan: 2593027, 615-3548.  new semi-furnished flat, Greater Georgetown. Call Lisa 650-6696.

 New Scheme: 3bedroom apartment. Contact: 638-4231

  3-bedroom available in South, Kitty and Industry, fully furnished $160 000 and $80 000 - 6846266.

 furnished, air-conditioned one-bedroom apartment, Tel: 623-2923.

      Regent Street top flat, business/office space.

Tel: 618-3635.

 2-bedroom house with AC and washing machine in Kitty area - Contact: 6448074.   property in Eccles, high income area, with all mondern amenities. Contact 677-3350/603-4751.  apartment to rent in Eccles Housing Scheme, EBD - 655-2873, 2 3 3 - 2 11 7 .  3-bedroom upstairs with inside toilet and bath at Mon Repos, ECD - Price $50 000 monthly - Tel: 629-5300.  & two-bedroom unf u r nished apartments at Seaforth Street, Campbellville $75 000 - Tel: 227-8073.  apartment, reasonable price, water, light, etc., New Market Street, Georgetown - Tel: 227-4422, 683-7410.   2-bedroom concrete flat apartment with toilet, bath, water, parking - $35 000 monthly - Tel: 2205219, 616-6554.         located space ideal for salon/nails/barber/insurance/customs, printery, or other - Call 227-3064, 6287589.  2-bedroom apartments at Grove, EBD, just off the Public Road safe and secure - 621-2215, 677-8074, 647-9438.       houses/apartments and commercial spaces and 3 storey Building to rent.

Call: 216-3120, 667-6644.  unfurnished or semi-furnished 3-bedroom 3 ½ baths in Republic Gardens - Phone 6807055, 602-6287, 222-2314.  bottom flat, 3 bedrooms, car parking space, and telephone - Tel: 616-0427, 220-8770, 689-3612.  flat store, Berbice car park also first front floor, ideal for salon, boutique, office Call: 688-7224, 225-2319.  property in the interior with attached business, priced to go at $18, 000 000 call 675-3384.  place: Vlissengen Road, large two-storey concrete building, vacant possession - Tel: 642-0636.  Babb Street business place: newly constructed concrete front building, vacant possession - Tel: 642-0636.  newly constructed four-bedroom executive concrete building, vacant possession - Tel: 225-0545.  Avenue: large twostorey concrete building with four bedrooms; vacant possession Tel: 642-0636.  Front: large concrete building with three self-contained apartments; vacant possession - Tel: 642-0636.  Lodge: transport, concrete front building with three bedrooms, no repair - Tel: 642-0636.  Street 3-storey concrete business property, near Camp Street also Charlotte street business property Call: 688-7224, 225-2319.  two-bedroom bottom flat - C/ville $50 000 per month, one three-bedroom top flat, Ogle, ECD, $60 000 per month - Phone: 621-3532.  bottom flat apartment at La Grange, W.B.Dem., ideal for single person or working couple - $25 000 monthly - Call Tel: 6589619.

 self-contained apartments (studios), situated at A/Ville $35 000 and $40 000 (month) Contact 220-7454, 697-8116.    furnished and unfurnished apartments $85 000 to $160 000. Business space.    2-bedroom apartment $45 000 neg. Preferably working couple. Call:694-9942. No parking space.  apartment to rent at Mon Repos, ECD - Price $55 000 - Tel: 692-9275.  place $100 000, internet café, beauty salon, bond space - Tel: 642-0636.  furnished apartment, fully tiled, AC, hot and cold water, internet access & security ,US$25 daily. 231-6061, 621-1524. No private calls.   Street, North Cummingsburg between Middle and New Market - Contact; 2250568 / 225-5684.  upstairs in Prashad Nagar near Police Outpost - Phone 664-7905, 6411852. -bedroom apartment, bottom flat at 42 Agriculture Road, Triumph, ECD - Tel: 629-4844.  -bedroom apartment, upper flat, in Norton Street, five buildings from Camp Street Call: 628-0972 - $55 000 per month.  building: 2-bedroom bottom flat, furnished apartment fully grilled - US$500 - Lot 1 Station Street, Kitty - 227-6046, 6217519.  for rent newly renovated (2) two-bedroom apartment situated at 136 Fifth Street, Alberttown - Tel: 664-0829.  visitors, Subryanville, short & long term rental fully-furnished two-bedroom apartment - Tel: 226-5369, 696-5271.  painted large 2-bedroom apartment located at Anaida Avenue, Eccleston Garden, Eccles EBD - Price $40 000 monthly - contact 648-5092, 6699390.   building in New Herstelling Housing Scheme, EBD, 4th bridge on the right, Call 222-4933, 644-1712. , office space and roof gardens, Republic Park and Charlotte Streets. Tel: 628-1203, 651-3402, 227-4263.  Road: two-bedroom furnished bottom flat apartment, no agents - please contact; 611-6361, between 7am - 5 pm.  apartment in Parafaite Harmony West Bank Demearara. $18,000 monthly. Call: 694-7817/668-0306      - Spa cious 3 bedrooms upper apartment with parking-$85,000.   

 2-bedroom & Winter Place, ideal for pharmacy or office & more places - Tel: 2208596, 643-9196, 610-7998, 6861091.  two/threebedroom apartments with internet access, generator and parking - Contact: K. Raghubir Tel: 642-0636.  rooms in Grove, EBD, students only - $19 000 monthly plus one month's security, available December 15 - 628-8720.  space, two-flat, Ketley Street, between Broad & Drydale streets, well secured - phone, toilets, grilled, light, water - contact: Desiree 643-3675.  rentals US700,US$800, $US900, $US1000 , $US1200. Call 6461712/693-8532.  1-bedroom bottom flat, back apartment, at Lot 8 Shell Road, Kitty; water included - $43 000 month - Tel: 638-5894.  (1) three-bedroom flat apartment to rent at CI, WCD, inclusive pre-paid meter and water - Price $55 000 per month - Call 687-1628  two-bedroom apartment with self-contained AC, hot and cold, etc., location Mon repos, ECD - price $80 000 - Tel: 6180626.  Street store, free from flooding, 600 sq. ft., fully secured, telephone, lights - Serious enquires only - US$2000 neg.; Mr. Paul 6844450, 626-1150.  1-bedroom apartment - $30 000 monthly; 2-bedroom top flat apartment, $60 000 monthly, Middle Road, La Penitence - Mr. Paul- 231-9181, 6261150.  2-bedroom apartments at Grove, EBD, just off the Public Road safe and secure - 621-2215, 677-8074, 647-9438.  1-bedroom bottom flat, back apartment, at Lot 8 Shell Road, Kitty; water included - $43 000 month - Tel: 638-5894.  two-bedroom apartment fully grilled, AC, selfcontained rooms, new furnishing, price $120 000; unfurnished apartment $50 000 - Tel: 651-7078, 2254398.  vacant spaces, suitable for offices, storage or any other business, located in Alexander Street, Kitty. Contact Ms Persaud on 227-5637, 672-4104, 08:00hrs - 18:00hrs.  Realty, 17 Brickdam and Sendall Place, Stabroek. Coverden, EBD land (rent), Coldingen ECD warehousing facility to rent. Call 2231217, 686-1853, 693-5085 & 6136386.  two-storey building, 3 bedrooms with all modern conveniences, furnished/ unfurnished, Meadow Brook Gardens, Mr Narine, 696-8230.

20 20 TO TOLET LET  Street, Alberttown: Prime business location, 4storey concrete building suitable for business, storage, office, dwelling etc. Price neg.

Contact: 226-7968.  place: Suitable for boutique/barber shop/ office etc. in D'Urban Street just off pavement $50 000 & $60 000. Tel: 226-0673, 6854694.  3-bedroom upstairs and 3-bedroom downstairs, concrete, EBD, toilet and bath inside, spacious living quarters, telephone, grille, parking. Working couple preferred. Contact 668-5384, 648-3342.  Road WCD $50 000, Queenstown office space 3 rooms $60 000, Bel Air Park top off 3 bedrooms US$500 monthly rental US$1000, phone 2261064, 227-6863, 225-2709, 2255198, 227-6949, 623-2591, 6693350.  one-bedroom apartment to rent: location Bagotstown East Bank Demerara - cost $25 000 per month which includes light and water, contact numbers 2335868, 679-7644, 627-5079.  4-bedroom 2-bath furnished with AC, hot & cold, complete house in Atlantic gardens (nice) - $160 000 -Contact: 6165914, 615-5734 - (quiet area).  two-bedroom apartment, West Ruimveldt, preference working persons - Call between 18:00 to 20:00 hrs on Tel: 227-7500.   - Studio one bedroom semi- furnished apartment with parking, internet and ac- $55,000 neg.       premises situated at Robb and Oronoque Streets, suitable for hairdressing salon, pharmacy, boutique or general business, approximately 720 sq. ft. - Telephone: 639-9488, 227-8867.  Commercial spots: Robb S t r e e t , t h r e e - s t o r e y building other business/office spots in Garnett Street, Regent Street - please call 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.      t h r e e - b e d r o o m top flat with business front, comes with 24-hr security camera and water system, fully grilled, e-networks, land line and GT&T internet, 121 Thomas Street - 650-1471.  Road WCD $50 000, Queenstown office space 3 rooms $60 000, Bel Air Park t o p o f f 3 bedrooms US$500 monthly rental US$1000, phone 226-1064, 227-6863, 225-2709, 225-5198, 227-6949, 623-2591, 669-3350. Well-appointed 5 bedrooms f u l l y f u r n i shed palatial residence lovely floral, kitchen garden, fruit trees, etc suitable for Ambassador, Diplomats, Business Executives- US$6000.                $60 000 (2 bedrooms) in gated area, Duncan Street, 3 bedrooms $100 000, Sandy Babb fully furnished 2-bedroom $120 000, Prashad Nagar furn i s h e d a p a r t m e n t $ 1 20 000, Lamaha Gardens & Prashad Nagar US$1500. Foundation Realty, 618-0000, 615-0069. -bedroom fully furnished apartment at Sixth Avenue, Diamond, EBD, telephone, internet, parking, etc, available for long term and short term rental. - $75 000 per month (negotiable). Short term rental for overseas visitors US$25 per day. For inquiries call 658-1523, 638-3622, 2318567.

TO LET  2-flat house for rent at Lot 6 Section 'D' NonPariel, ECD (roadside) with 3 bedrooms included one master room, 2 washrooms, granite top kitchen cupboard, dining and living room area, hot and cold water system, landscaping, AC units, enclosed garage etc. Interested person please call 642-3478, 6759107, 662-1893.      spaces now available.

Don't miss this opportunity for a place at Georgetown's premium retail location. Limited mall spots available. With 2 elevators, AC, CCTV - security and lots more. Sharon's Building 154 King & Charlotte Streets, Georgetown - Call 2254413, 614-0949 or visit us online at www.sharonsbuilding.com.   W o r l d # 1 R e a ltor Mister Terry Redford Reid 667 7 8 1 2 , 225-6 858, 225-7164, 226- 1 0 6 4 , 225-2626, 2 3 1 - 2 0 6 8 , 6 1 9-7945. Have the executive rental reduced by 35%, Prashad Nagar US$1000, J a c a r anda Ave. Bel Air P ar k U S $ 2 0 0 0 , Barima Ave Bel Air Park US$ 1 8 0 0 , B e l A i r S p r ing s US$1000, large bond for rental office small form US $ 3 75, 10 000 sq ft office space for techn o l o g y business.

22 5 - 2626, 225-51 98, 2261064, 623-2591, 669-3350  one fourbedroom fully furnished house with master room suite, and fully air-conditioned Meadow Brook Square US$2500. One two-bedroom flat newly constructed, tiled, above normal ground level, Guyhoc Park $55 000. Bel Air Springs: three-bedroom, fully furnished with master, generator, maid and gardener. Married couple or single person preferred US$3000. Three-bedroom fully furnished with master r o o m U S$3000 - Wills Realty 2272612, 627-8314  3-storey 9 600 sq. ft. state-of-the-art complex in 92 Middle Street opposite Hibiscus Restaurant suitable for internal 24-hour nightly look atmosphere, block two restaurant in same atmosphere, top floor conference room for rental o n a weekly basic for international invest o r s , gold and diamond trading, 24 hours security bulletp r o o f g l a s s , f r o nt parking f o r 1 2 v e hicles in the compound. Call the World #1 Real Estate Tycoon from Tony Reid's Realty, Harold Anthony Reid BSC Financial and Investment Consultant. Phone 667-7812, Mr Carlos Boodram 692-3831, Mr Aloysious Pereira 623-2591, 6 6 9 - 0 9 4 3 , L a d y A b u n d a n ce 661-1952, Mr Terrence Reid 667-7812, 2252626 , 225-3968, 227-6863 15%.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE  on Albert Street Bourda - for Sale Contact # 604-5585   11 5 S e c t i o n ' C ' Turkeyen - contact: 688-6316.   Erven, New Amsterdam. Contact: 6481037, 624-3126.  1 & 28 Soesdyke, EBD (road to river). Call: 648-1037, 684-4831.  near Regent Street, existing parts store. 6411800, 220 3452.  Railway Embankment, 180x80, $50M. Tel: 611-0315, 690-8625. -storey concrete building Chateau Margot , $28.5M. 661-9431, 663-3531.  house and land in Vergenoegen, EBE. Tel: 6641277, 669-0824.

PROPERTY FOR SALE  for sale, Lot 48 Light Street, Alberttown - Contact 220-2723, 619-4483.  place Robb Street - 223-6524, 628-0747 - Success Realty.  properties in Georgetown - Contact: 223-8479, 647-3768 - www.spaceseek.gy.  ¼ acre plot - 61 Section "C" Nabaclis, E.C. Dem - Contact: 648-1037.  LOCATION, GROVE, EBD - $39M, neg. 613-5645. No agents. ¼ acre plot - 61 Section "C" Nabaclis, E.C. Dem - Contact: 6481037.  2-storey concrete house with 3 large bedrooms, 2-½ bath, condition $25M. Call 669-1028.  house at Mon Repos Housing Scheme, Block 8. Call 220-7937, 625-5257, 670-5257.  Street, Kitty, 12-bedroom 3-storey concrete bottom, wooden top Contact: 694-7210, 680-3771.  houses: located EBD & ECD and Georgetown Contact: 223-8479, 647-3768 www.spaceseek.gy.  Park LBI: 2-storey house with existing business $17M neg. 225-9882, 681-2499, 6642916.  6 bedroom transported property at Good Hope, E.C. Dem. - going cheap - contact: 657-9200, 220-2366.  Property in the interior with attached business priced to go at $18,000.000.00 Call 675-3384  two-storey concrete house, Eccles New Scheme, land space at back corner lot, need repair - Call 698-8993, 609-1765.  two-flat 6-bedroom concrete building in Stratspey, yard space to hold 30 cars - $18M neg689-5103; no agent.  Avenue: Large concrete building with three self-contained apartments. Vacant possession. Tel: 225-0545. Avenue: large concrete building with three self-contained apartments, vacant possession Tel: 642-0636. round-bottom boat: 40ft. x 7ft. width along 164 000 buildin ice box - Tel: 671-8603, 6014585.  Public Road, large concrete building with four bedrooms, no repair, vacant possession - Tel: 642-0636.  house on land for commercial/residential purposes at 20 North Road, Bourda, Georgetown, $55M - Contact: owner 225-5727.  concrete house Grove (EBD) also land Enmore roadside 160x200 also land Parika stelling -225-2319, 688-7224.  Street 3-storey concrete property near Camp Street also Charlotte Street 4-storey concrete property Call: 225-2319, 6887224.  3-BEDROOM flat house at Stone Avenue, Campbellville, serious enquiries only - Call 2232053, 347-357-1698.  Prime business spot: supermarket and liquor restaurant, 160x60 square feet, location: Windsor Forest - Contact: 609-0686.  concrete house, 3 bedrooms, 1 self-contained with AC, 1 laundry room, located at Mon Repos E.C.D $32M neg. Tel: 642-2116.    Fully furnished 3 bedroom property/ Palatial unfurnished property- $50M.    Road front 4 bedroom property commercial and residence- $35M.    

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 - Furnished 4 bedroo m w e l l - m a i n t a i n e d p r o p e r t y.

-$42M.   

 concrete building bordered by 3 Main Streets in central Georgetown. Ideal for offices, school, bond, etc., 4 flats 130ft x 35 ft each, land 250ft x 50 ft. 227-0190, 693-5610.

 - Wellappointed 4 self -contained bedroom property with office, filtration, alarm system, hot & cold, A/ C, etc. -$80M.        B.V- Upscale 4 bedroom furnished property in gated community -$40M.          Corner double-lot property -$75M/ 3 bedrooms property -$95M / $26M.     - 3 bedroom corner property with two rental apartment. Repair needed- $52M.     - 3 bedrooms, 2 apartment well maintained property. Parking- $36M.    - 4 bedroom property with annex for elderly plus studio apartment Corner location - $60M.      - Upscale property with generator. Beautiful landscaping in highly residential area- $35M.      Well-appointed concrete property $30M.     Section A 274 Great Diamond, EBD, 56' by 40' building (75% completed) on 111' by 60' land. Transferable. Price $17.5M. Tel: 233-2546, 2335859.  have land from $1.5M, property from $9M; let us know where and what you need, we will endeavour to find - Please call us - Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 6517078.  two-storey three-bedroom wooden and concrete house situated at Good Hope, ECD, very spacious, big yard space - Phone 612-5022, 6151774.  in ready three-bedroom furnished house, located Somerset Court - Contact: 223-8479, 647-3768 - www.spaceseek.gy.  Springs: Transported property,, 4 fully furnished bedrooms (one self-contained), 3 toilets/baths, lots of land space, parking for vehicles. Price neg. Call 6251684, 226-0891, 651-7538.   3-bedroom property in Prashad Nagar reduced from $42M to $34M , P e r e S t r e e t $34M. Phone 623-2591 , 6923631, 669-3350, Mr Alex 6 6 9 0 9 4 3 , 2 2 5 - 2 6 26, 225-3068, 623-2591.  newly build property at Success, ECD with two master rooms, AC, hot/cold showers, fully grilled, garage for three vehicles and plenty of yard space - 649-0755, 624-3187.  Lust main road $18M, Diamond $7 - $35M, Eccles $16 - $28M, Herstelling $15 - $25M - contact: 616 - 5914, 615-5734. large 2-storey business andresidence: $1.5M fix up for valuation of $20M only $11M, Phone Mr. Budram 692-3831, 623-2591, 225-5198, 226-1064, 231-2064, 225-2626.  property at Good Hope, ECD, property at Anna Catherina, WCD, property at Diamond/Grove, EBD, proeprty at Ogle ECD. Contact 622-6448, 673-5546, 682-7257, 222-3066.

 sale rich farm land approximately 2 miles by 80ft. in Canal No. 1 West Bank Demerara, good for pineapple, cane, coffee and cassava, etc. asking $80M neg., house included - contact: Navin 691-2347.  Ruimveldt $14M, neg., income commercial property located in Thomas Street and lands for bonds, Kitty Public Road double lot $85M, Back road business $85M - Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069.  Vacant possession, owner leaving, Diamond New Scheme, 20th Avenue, complete 3-bedroom flat concrete house. Price $9.5M neg. Contact 623-3348, 612-5631          two-storey building, 3 bedrooms with all modern conveniences, furnished/unfurnished, Meadow Brook Gardens, Mr N a r i n e , 696-8230.  Forest 2-storey concrete building $27M, Phoenix Park (90ft. x 47ft.) land $3.5M, La Parfaite Harmonie (100ft. x 50 ft.), High Income area $2.6M. 6757292, 218-5591.     i n v e s t m e n t s : 2 commercial properties at Light Street & New Market Street. Residential: Chateau Margot, Lamaha Gardens; Happy Acres; Agriculture Road, Eccles; etc. - all priced to sell and agents welcome Te l : 2 2 0 - 8 5 9 6 , 6 4 3 - 9 1 9 6 , 6 1 0 - 7 9 9 8 , 6 8 6 - 1 0 9 1.  Road $15M, Craig Street $28M, Prashad Nagar $40M, Republic Park $35M, Bel Air Park $50M, Lamaha Gardens $50M, Queenstown land $65M, (65x90) - Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069.  2 - s t o r e y b u i l d i n g s i t u a t e d a t L o t 4 9 Parker Street Providence. Each flat contains 3 bedrooms, one selfc o n t a i ned, equipped with airconditioned living ro o m , water, light and fully secured with grille. Parkin g a l s o a vailable.

Call 625-6227.  Non Pariel ECD: two-storey concrete building $14M, Little Diamond, EBD two-storey concrete building $14M, Grove Scheme flat concrete building $14M, Good Hope ECD with concrete structure $7M - Tel: 225-3737, 2254398, 651-7078.        - Te l : 2 2 7 - 0 2 6 5 , 627-8057.

Queenstown, P r a s h a d N a g a r, H e r s t e l l i n g , D'Urban Street business spot, Lamaha Gardens, South Ruimveldt, Robb Street, Thomas Street, Charlestown, Alberttown. LAND: Hadfield St. South, Non-Parriel, Friendship land size 115 x 450 (wharf side)  Nagar 3-bedroom $29M; South Ruimveldt Gardens $18M neg.; fully concrete, Meadow Brook G a r d e n R a n c h $ 11 M ; B B E c c l e s $ 1 5 M , P h o n e M r.

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Pereira 226-1064, 623-2541, 669-0943, Lady Hercules 6611952, 227-6863, 225-2709, 225-2626.   flat concrete house with 1 selfcontained room, 1 room AC, tiled floors, built in wardrobes, very spacious, concrete yard with 2 patios back and front, trestle with 2 over head tanks, kitchen garden, garage, pre-paid GPL, etc., located at S a matha Point, EBD - Call 643-4096.

PROPERTY FOR SALE  single storey, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with bungalow-style roof.

Republic Park 2-storey 3bedroom with self-contained master room, 2 baths, pantry, laundry room, hot and cold. No agent.

C a l l 6 1 4 - 7 9 2 9 , M o n day-Friday, 10:00hrs-16:00hrs  massive 2-storey concrete house on huge land, can be used for business or residence at New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop Public Road, 2 minutes from junction; must be sold, no agents, serious enquires 626-2237, 602-3294.        $ 11 M n e g . , Bu d d y ' s 2 - $ 3 5 M & 3 2 M neg., Herstelling $23.5M neg., Enterprise Gardens $12.5M neg., Sophia $10M neg., La Parfaite Harmonie 6 bedrooms $ 2 3 M n e g . , - Te l : 6 8 8 3873.  new flat house 85x30 in Republic Gardens, East Bank Demerara, 3 bedrooms, self-contained, 2 built-in closet each, kitchen, all natural wood and granite, 4 carports, 10ft. high ceiling with PVC, crown moulding, base b o a r d , c h a i r r a i l , entire house and verandah, tiled, 2 black tanks with water pump $29M. Firm - 639-8182.  Realty 17 Brickdam and Sendall Place, Stabroek.

Call 223-1217, 686-1853, 693-5085, 613-6386 Eccles, EBD house and land, Bel Air, ECD land, LBI - ECD house and land, Stone Avenue/Ville h o u s e and l a n d , M e l a n i e , ECD house and land, Alberttown land, Queenstown land, Shell Road Kitty house and lan d , Dennis Street, Kitty house and land, Fariah Dreams Garden of Eden, EBD house lot  Street, commercial/ residential $66M, Lamaha Gardens $52 M , P r a s h a d Nagar on one and a half lots new $86M, Queenstown excellent income properties US$6000 per month ($170M), Republic Park furnished $5 6 M , S e c t i o n K $ 4 1 M , Kitty $ 3 6 , A A E c c l e s $65M, Non Pariel three-storey concrete suitable for bond, s t o r e , e t c. $30M, others M e n t o r e / S i n g h realty 2251017, 623-6136.  give away: one massive four-bedroom self-conta i n e d c o n c r e t e e x ecutive property close to t h e s e a , B e l A i r Sp r i n g s area reduced from $110M to $72M, Oh my it's a double lot and the last rental was U S $ 4 0 0 0 - P h o n e M r.

B o o d r a m 6 9 8 - 3 8 3 1 , M r.

Pereira 669-3350, 6690943, 623-2591, 225-2626, 225-5198, 231-2064, 2252709, 225-3068, 227-6949, 627-4273.       Subryanville $53M CAMPBELL Ave, $ 50M , G u y s u c o G a r d e n s $ 75 M , Good Hope $15.5M, $12M, William St, C/ville $30M, $40M. C/ville $45M, Atlantic Ville $26M,Granville Park $31M, Cummingslodge $ 13M , $19M, Sec. K C/ville $ 58M Tel: 2194399, 610-8332.    h o u s e on land for commercial/residential purposes at 20 North Road, Bourda, Georgetown, $55M - Contact: owner 2255727.         G a r d e n s , E BD, new 2-storey concrete 4-bedroom, 2 toilets, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living r o o m , l a u n d r y, r o o f g a r den, gated community $ 2 6.5M . 6 5 2 - 9 1 7 3 , 6 4 4 3275.

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  in October, 2-storey Punt Trench Dam $9.5M  wi t h large land reserve for any type of business.

B u s i ness & Residence Bent Str e e t $16.5M, 2-storey Guyhoc Gardens $14M, G u y h o c 2 - s t o r e y concrete $14.5M, Lodge 2-storey $14M, Meadow Brook concrete ranch $13.5M. Land 130x50 Middle Road, La P e n i t e n c e , n e w concrete Middle Road, La Penitence, Da Silva Street 85x35 La n d $15.9M, C a mpbellville Scheme 80x50 p l u s reserve $15M, Hadfi e l d St reet east of Cuffy 1 2 0 x 5 0 $18M, Republic Park $14M, Continental Park 104x54 p l u s 3 0 0 0 s q . f t r e s e r ve all land to build dream house $22M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre 2 8 0 0 0 0 sq. ft, Lamaha Gardens $58M, Prashad Naga r $ 3 4 M, South Ruimveldt Gardens o ff A u b r e y B a r k e r St r e e t .

P h one Mr B o o d r a m 6 9 2 3 8 3 1 , Mr D'Ag u iar 225-5198, Mr P e r e i r a 6 2 3 - 2 59 1 , 2261064, 669-0944, Mr Hercu l e s 2 2 5 - 2709, 225-3068, Lady Jones 227-6863, 225-2626.

and used clothing - 2226805, 658-7776, 660-7790.

 used cooler - 19 cubic feet (240 volts); one used upright freezer - 7 cubic feet (110 volts) call 233-0608 Monday - Friday (8am to 5pm).

 property in Section K, top flat, has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms; bottom flat has two bedrooms and one bath r o o m ; a l s o t h e r e is a studio apartment on this flat; there is parking for five cars - Asking price G$63M - Great Homes and d e s t i n a t i o n R e a l t y, 5 9 2 663-1728. Ruimveldt Gardens concrete $16M, Duncan Street Bel Air Park $40M neg., Blghezit Gardens $45M, Republic Gardens $31M, Meadow Brook concrete new $13M - Phone Boodram 6923831, Mr. Pereira 623-2591, 669-0904, 226-1064, Lady H e r c u l e s 6 6 1 - 1 9 5 2 , 2 252626, 225-2709, 227-6863.  Winsor Forest WCD: solid two-storey concrete building $20M, Republic Park 5-bedroom concrete building $55M, Gas Station with supermarket, Robb Street 4-storey concrete building, Charlotte Street 4-storey concrete buildi n g - P l e a s e c a l l Te l : 2 2 5 3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.                          HOPE $ 1 7. 5 M , $ 12M, $15M, C H A T E A U M a r g o t - $ 28M , $ 19M & $26M, Vlissegen Rd. $120, David St., $20, Diamond $38M, Alberttown $45M, L / G a r d e n s $65 M , A t l a ntic Gardens $45M, Thomas St, C/Burg $ 68M, Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332.                      G a r dens $65M, $85M, K i t t y $30M, $ 4 4 M , Pike St. C/Ville $45M, David St, $55M. S h a m r o c k G a r d e n s $ 65M . Duncan St. $ 26M , Mon Repos $35M, D i a m o n d $1 2M, $14M, $ 19M , E c c l e s $ 30M , Thriumph ECD $28M, Sh e r i f f S t . $ 1 5 0 M , Tel. 2194399, 610-8332      Burnham Gardens $12.7M, Meadow Brook Gardens $8M, Punt T r e n c h D a m $ 11 M , S o u t h Gardens $ 1 6 . 5 M , G u y h o c Park $14M, Guyhoc Gardens $ 1 2 M , F e s t i val City $12M, $9. 5 M , S uccess $ 1 5 M , M o n R e p o s $ 11 M , P l a i s a n c e $ 11 M , L o d g e $14M, Diamond $16M, West Ruimveldt $6M, Bent Street business $16M, 6923 8 3 1 , Mr Budram 225-2626, 225-3068, 225-5198, 2261064, 225-2709, 623-0288, 231-2064, 2 2 7 - 6 8 6 3 .     new 3 and 4bedroom houses, Water Side Park (close to beach), Bush Lot Village, West Coast Berbice, price starting from $9M, also vacant lots from $2.6M, access to Hindu, Muslim, Catholic and Arsamaj churches, n u r s e r y, p r i m a r y a n d s e c ondary schools, health c e n t e r, g a s s ta t i o n , c a r and machinery sales, horse racing turf, rice factories, hardwarew a r e a n d s u p e r m arkets Call Danesh on 627-4381, 226-0575.  is a give-away in 1 0 4 'J ' L a m a h a G a r d e n s 5 bedrooms, enclosed roof garden and 4000 sq. bond that can be converted into a 3-apartment room for 6 m o r e a p a r t ments, 3-storey c o n crete reduced for $110M to US$399 999 vacant - Phone M r. Boodram 692-3831, Mr. Pereira 623-2591, Lady Abund a n c e 6 6 1 - 1 9 5 2 , 2 2 5 -2626, 669-0943, 226-1064, 227-6863, 225-2709, 627-0288.

  - 204 Charlotte St. Bourda - tele # 225-8241, 227-4950, after hrs 226-7829, Fax 227-1537 - Executive O g l e - $ 11 5 M , D i a m o n d $35M, Queenstown - $65M, $75M, $90M, $150M, Versailles - $25M, Continental Park (exquisitely furnished) $70M, Pliasance (2 storey concrete) $23M, John S t r e e t , C/Ville $55M, Water Street, Agricola - $18M, M/cony - $65M, Light St. Alberttown $40M, Prospect $20M, Mon Repos - $35M, Enterprise $12M, $15M, LBI $80M, South Ruimveldt - $30M, Hadfield Street $8M, $140M, p a r f a i t $15M, Callender St. $12M, New Amsterdam $1.2M US, Soesdyke $4M, Tuschen $50M, $15M, lamaha gardens $80M, North Ruimveldt $40M.   :       r i v e r to highway, linden Highway $30M, garden of Eden - $3M, Bel Air Park $60M, Diamond $5.5M, Church St. WBD 5 acres $25M, Vigilance $1.8M, Eccles $16M, Pourderoyen ½ acre $5M, Parika $95M, Queenstown $40M, Hadfield St. $8M. :     5 bedroom fu r n i s h e d , swimming pool US$4000 per month, new one and two bedroom apartments in Georgetown - US$800, US$1200 & US$1500 monthly, New Amsterdam US$5500, U S $ 6 5 0 0, Charlotte St. 3 storey bldg. US$4000 - all prices are negotiable.  invite you to buy these bargains Craig Street 2-storey $45M new $34M, Dowding Street was $42M n o w $ 3 2 M , Pere St r e e t K i t t y $ 3 4 M , S e c t i o n M ranch-type was $60M now $48M, Prashad Nagar $30M, South Ruimveldt $10M, Roxanne Burnham Gardens $12M, D'Urban Backlands $23M, Camp Street & D'Urban South half $30M Phone Mr Budhram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 669-0943, 623-2591, 226-1064, Lady Abundance 661-11952, 2252626, 225-3068.=

HEAVY DUTY EQUIP.    175, 275 Tractor, Ford 7700, 4WD Tractors, 416 Caterpillar, 4x4 L/backhoe, Cummings L-10 engine with gear box. Tel: 667-3611, 6992563, 671-1809.

FOR SALE FOR SALE  roof tiles, $100 each call 226-2228, 600-8012.  Rottweiler pups - Contact: 220-6879.  

    Caterpillar generator set - Call 253-3150, 6188996. : Japanese Shyzu mixed with poodle. Tel. 275-1122, 668-1396.  tissues $6500 per bail (only selected size) - Tel: 6756723.  Coca Cola cooler and upright glass case - Contact 6218055, 218-3105.\ : Japanese Shyzu mixed with poodle. Tel. 275-1122, 668-1396.   solar water heater, $150 000 - Contact: 2319073, 675-0813.  Marine 3412 Caterpillar engine with 527 gear box. Call 6270231.  gas: 407C-25 lbs. Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.  & back wind screen and doors for AA60 car - Call 6519083, 222-3635.   writing desk, 1used filing cabinet, contact 682 1822/ 216 0916  paint, oil paint, 1-gal. & 5 gals Pails, many colours, also 250 gallons Tote water tank Phone 220-1014.  freezer $110 000 neg., desk - $10 000 neg. - contact: 664-5105.   plucked chicken, 50 lbs and over free delivery - Tel: 219-2187, 225-9304.  craft TX 400 used electric treadmill, 1 York Exercise Machine like new. Please call 600-8588 or 623-8588  garden earth from the backdam delivery to spot also road earth for sale -call 641-6248.  trucks 8 000 2" water pumps, sold as is not working, Genset exhaust box - Tel: 627-7835.  MF 290, MF 1755, 580c Hymac, 115-90 Fiat, 3-disc plough, 32 disc harrow - 616-9402.   swimming pool tablets - Phone 233-0608 (8am4pm) Mon - Fri.  new 4-cylinder Kubota engine on bed, 19HPS never used - Contact: 623-1387.  plucked chicken, 50 lbs and over free delivery - Tel: 219-2187, 225-9304.  coloured Tshirts, dress pants size 40 - contact: 223-4649.  bred German shepherd pups: 8 weeks old - Contact: 6527408.  household items must go - owner leaving - sofa sets, hutch, dining sets and much more - Contact: 644-7152.   clothes and foot wear for men, women & children - 121 Thomas Street, Kitty.  large pool table. Price neg. Size 8x4, immaculate condition. Contact 694-3186, 2207691, 682-7685.  set, pillow back suite 3-2-1, available in 2 colours brown and cream - Contact 6551296.  louvre doors Canadian made, from $8 000 up, 25% off regular price - call 233-0608, Mon - Fri (8am to 5pm).  4X4 Ford 550 backhoe in working condition, reasonably priced, one Gates hydraulic hose crimping machine - 220-1543.  Shepherd pups, 7 weeks old - J.E Kennels, Ruimzeight Gardens, WCD. 2690671, 688-1656.  glass doors (5000w) power-inverter, China cabinet & dining set, Hotpoint washing machine Call-688-7224, 225-2319.

 gas: 22, 410, 134A & 404A, also Argon gas and helium gas for balloons - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.  soda, 55 lbs; soda ash, 50 lbs; sulphuric acid, 45 & 5 gals; granular chlorine, 100 lbs; alum, 55lbs - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri. w/3 games, $99 000; PS3 w/5 games $69 000; XBOX 360 4/ 5 games, $59 000; 1.7 cu. ft. office refrigerator, $19 000 - Contact: 6397114, 219-1225. 80 Mercury outboard engine, one 45 Johnson outboard engine, one 40 Tohatsu outboard engine, one 60 Evinrude outboard engine, one music system, 110 industrial fan. Contact 672-9272.  engines used and rebuild on bed or with bed 4/6 cylinders, all engines are UK made and imported form England - 6490755, 624-3187.   48" Smart TV $240 000, 1 TCL 46" LED TV $200 000, one Jialing 150cc Scrambler $80 000. All prices neg. Owner migrating 675-4066  test books (Secondary & primary) Accounts & Business; blinds, safe, cabinet, Cheste r drawers, microwave, bed, Singer All Purpose machine - 638-3203.    all your icicles and beverage needs. Flavour emulsions in wholesale and retail quantities in a wide variety of flavours. Contact: 676-6963, 218-1611.  size wooden Italian antique bedroom set and other furniture for sale, interested persons can call 622-3587.  complete sawmill operation with lots of equipment, large land space, customers and suppliers. Contact: Swamee 614-1466, 672-4438.  Jetski (600cc) with trailer, Yamaha (25HP) 4 stroke outboard engine and Yamaha Chappy (80cc) - 688-7224, 2252319.

DE WALT nail gun & comp r e s s o r, Makit a ( 2 2 0 v ) j a c k hammer, De Walt reciprocating saw, electric guitar, De Walt sawzall - 225-2319, 688-7224.  and acetylene gases, fast and efficient service, 1011 McDoom, Public Road, EBD Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.  plant pots from $1000, Shimano rear derailleur $7 000, Shimano hyper glide 8-speed cassette/spline (11-32 teeth), $8 000 - Contact: Tel: 642-9901.  360S, 250GB harddrive, comes with one controller, six games including GTA5, Forza Horizon and Assassin's Creed 3, and Nyko intercooler, in excellent condition - Price $65 000 - Contact: Tel: 642-9901.    cab, chassis, spare parts, hydraulic truck winch, caterpillar skidder spare parts, TK Bedford truck parts, and Ford tractor parts - 6729272.

ONE all welded 19-ft tracker boat with trailer and one 90 4-5stroke Honda outboard engine with steering control. Tel: 227-4856, 685-8153, 652-1875.  overseas - zinc ridging, 4-burner stove, refrigerator, shoe racks, book shelf, doors, grills, car visor, car mount, car shocks, freezer, generator, and lots more - 121 Thomas Street, Kitty.  gas stove, excellent bargain $45 000 neg.

Microwave oven, Magic Chef brand, excellent working condition $15 000, Hitachi brand wrecking hammer 110v - $40 000 neg. - 6864999, 276-3028.

FOR SALE

VEHICLES VEHICLESFOR FORSALE SALE

 on Xmas trees, palms (foxtail, red palm manilla), hybrid hibiscus, crotons, ficus, ixoras, etc. hybrid papaw, sweet tamarind, etc. Evergreen Plant Shop, Diamond Housing Scheme - 2162199, 687-5631.

 SV41 Toyota Camry in very good condition. Tel: 6445931. Price $875 000 neg.

 engines 1000, 1100 and 4236 and six-cylinder complete with bed, 2320 excavators BL $14M, Lincon generator welder $850 000, pallet jacks, forklift, model M truck $4M. Tel: 691-2921.  plastic barrels, 12"x15" , laminating pouches, Sony mini DVD camera, UPS back-up power supply, 10ftx10ft, complete tent, motion security lights, 10mm RGB LED chasing lights with remote - Tel: 231-1332, 625-1701.  Serato boxes, 2 Denon 3500 CD players, 2 Gemini model XGA 3000 watts, 2 Gemini model XGA 4000 watts, 1 technical Pro 3250 Amp, 1 CD burner (burn with any blank CD), 1 Briggs & Stratton 5000 watts generator - Tel: 6220503, 689-9932.   For all Authentic Truck Parts and Accessories new and used for Leyland DAF, ERF, Bedford Model M and TM Etc from the UKAlso F o r e i g n Used Cummins, DAF and Perkins Engine TM Transfer and Gear Boxes Please CallDave Rameshwar Tel: 592-660-9152, 592-610-2873  skidsteer loader, GM 90hp 3-cylinder diesel, Murphy diesel arc welder, Honda gas arc welder with stand-by power, 4 Vale diesel engines 15 hp each, router, wood lathe, mortise .3 drill press, Lincoln gas welder, Universal gas welder, electrical heavy duty Lincoln welder, compressor tank, snatch block (Yates), one Kawasaki 650 Ninja motorcycle must be seen, one 186 cc Yamaha  8" complete river dredge already working in the river, all equipment in good working order, 6-cylinder john Deere engine, air compressor, diving suit, 45ft flex pipe, wash box complete with 24ft pontoon & complete camp $4M neg.

Please call 661-9431, 682-3632 - Malchan, 653-5179 - leave a message.

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLE FOR SALE

 2RZ MINIBUS, BPP SERIES, $1.4M call 654-1382   minibus excellent condition - Contact: 699-8632.

ONE 210 Premio, Mitsubishi Lancer - Contact: 638-3636.  6, PPP series, year 2003 - call 623-4157.  NZE, lady-driven $1.6M. Call 226-1122, 624-3404.  Mark 2 GX 90 - $700 000. Contact 626-7983.   $1M, 225-9882, 6812499, 664-2916.  for sale BSS 6135 - contact: 688-6316.  Toyota Marino, one Mitsubishi lancer - call 231-6623, 662-5802.   Spacio in excellent condition - contact: 6441712.  for sale BSS 6135 - contact: 6886316.  AT 192 (automatic) v e h i c l e i n y e l l o w. C a l l 6 4 5 0025.

  must be sold!!!

Owner leaving country - $1.1M 642-9496.   Honda Car $150 000 - Call 675-0813, 2319073.  626 car 1995 model, 1800cc - $480 000.

624-6069.  Runx: unregistered, 2005 model, $2.1M - Contact 6192431.  Civic: immaculate condition, CD plus rims $600 000 - call 622-8109.  the best 2nd-hand vehicles, 2002 Honda CRV, etc., stocks limited - 663-0241.  Toyota AT 212, HC 4072; one Toyota Premio, PNN 9833 - Telephone 629-5299.  Fielder, 2003, dark interior, rear spoiler, roof rack rims - Contact: 617-5536.  Suzuki Swift in immaculate condition - Price negotiable Tel: 629-9127.  Toyota Rav, 4 PMM, 7257, excellent condition - Contact: 628-0060. , BNN series EFI, excellent condition, price $1,550,000 Phone 268-3953, 665-8517.  Corona AT 170, excellent condition. $450 000. Call Basdeo, 663-0782.  Toyota Alex. Tel. 6257416.  212 Carina car, PKK 8277 - $900 000 neg. Call 6275079.  Toyota Alteeza: fully powered - $2M neg. - Tel: 6426159.  GX110 Toyota Mark II: excellent condition - Price $2.1M neg. - Tel: 629-5300.  Toyota Cami: fully loaded, flair kit, etc. - $1.5M - Tel: 642-6159.  Honda Civic EK3, in excellent condition, AC, mags - Price $1M - Call: 609-0686.  Ferguson 590 4x4 tractor. Immaculate condition. Call 671-7450, 626-5306.  RX 8 and Ford F150, Priced to go. Owner leaving country. Tel: 617-2891. Cami late PLL series, good condition, lady driven $1,350,000 neg. - 699-9912, 6172311.  Mitsubishi Lancer PKK series in excellent working condition - Contact: 678-5040.  Toyota Raum PMM 5361, excellent condition. Asking $1.1M neg.

Call 226-4356 665-3038.   minibus price $500 000, 1 Nissan Sony price $200 000 - Contact: 698-1425.  Raum: 2003 model, never registered, in excellent condition - Tel; 628-3940.  axle Toyota Hilux pickup, off road mud terrain tyres, steel rims, unregistered, excellent condition - Tel: 691-2077.                ONE 4X4 Ford 550 backhoe in working condition, reasonably priced, one Gates hydraulic hose crimping machine - 220-1543.

 Mazda wagon $200 000. -Contact: 6754066.

 Toyota Alteeza, PPP series, in excellent condition, colour pearl white - $2.9M neg. - Tel: 6808343.

 Toyota Hlix Surf, PHH series, black, owner migrating, $735,000. Call: 664-3999.

 Toyota Ipsun, one Toyota 212 excellent condition, inspection by appointment - call 644-3279.

 Super Custom (2RZ), BPP series. Contact 625-7283.

Terms available.

 2002 model Toyota RAV 4: excellent condition, female driven Price $2.8M neg. - Tel: 629-5300.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 02, 2014

Scoreboard Guyana Jaguars 1st innings 261 Barbados Pride 1st Innings 101 Barbados Pride 2nd Innings (O/night 214 for 7) K Corbin c Hetmyer b Permaul 35 O Philips lbw b Barnwell 11 S Hope c&b Bishoo 09 J Carter lbw b Bishoo 06 D Smith lbw b Bishoo 10 R Hinds c Beaton b Barnwell 68 S Dowrich c Chandrika b Bishoo 50 C Brathwaite lbw b Permaul 14 A Nurse c Singh b Permaul 12 J Warrican lbw b Permaul 00 M Cummins not out 00 Extras (w-1, nb-5, b-7) 13 Total: (all out off 74.5

overs) 228 Fall of wickets: 1-30 (Philips, 8.5), 2-58 (Corbin, 17.2), 3-58 (Hope (18.3), 4-69 (Carter, 20.4), 5-76 (22.3), 6-171 (Dowrich, 56.4), 7-196 (Brathwaite, 63.2), 8-228 (Nurse, 73.4), 9-228 (Warrican, 73.5), 10-228 (Hinds, 74.5) Bowling: Beaton 8-1-21-0 (w-1, nb-1) Permaul 26-4-754, Barnwell 9.5-221-2, Reifer 8-1-30, Bishoo20-3-65-4 (nb4), Deonarine 2-0-9-0 Griffith 1-1-0-0

Guyana Jaguars 2nd Innings R Chandrika c Warrican b Carter 30 T Griffith c Philips b Smith 01 S Hetmyer c Carter b Hinds 00 N Deonarine lbw b Hinds 00 V Singh b Smith 00 R Reifer c Carter b Brathwaite 11 C Barnwell c&b Carter 12 A Bramble c Nurse b Smith 03 V Permaul lbw Smith 06 D Bishoo c wkpr Dowrich b Smith 03 R Beaton not out 00 Extras (lb-1) Total (all out off 29.1) 66 Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Griffith, 1.5), 2-3 (Hetmyer, 2.4), 3-9 (Deonarine, 4.5), 4-10 (Singh, 5.4), 5-34 (Reifer13.2), 6-50 (Chandrika, 20.2), 7-57 (Barnwell, 22.5), 8-58 (Bramble, 23.4), 9-65 (27.5), 10-66 (Bishoo, 29.1) Bowling: Hinds 7-221-2, Smith 10.1-317-5, Brathwaite 4-32-1, Warrican 2-0-120, Carter 6-1-13-2 Points: Barbados 15, Guyana 5.

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Australia, India first Test to start in Adelaide from Dec 9

(REUTERS) - The first cricket Test between Australia and India will now take place in Adelaide as part of a major reshuffling of the series following the death last week of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.

The first Test was supposed to start in Brisbane on Thursday but has been delayed until next week and switched to Adelaide to give grief-stricken players more time to recover with Hughes’ funeral taking place tomorrow.

“Nobody should underestimate just what these players are going through right now,” Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive James Sutherland said in a statement yesterday.

“These are difficult days and we need to support them in dealing with their grief.

“It’s very clear that playing a Test right now is just too soon and we are reacting accordingly.”

The Australian and Indian cricket boards met with the players’ union (ACA) and other key stakeholders, including broadcasters and commercial partners, before agreeing on a new schedule for the lucrative Border-Gavaskar series.

The dates for three of the four Tests were changed and the entire series squeezed into 33 days, despite fears of player burnout before the World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand early next year.

“Based on our discussions with the players and with support of health experts, we believed the first test in Brisbane was still too early for them to return to the

James Sutherland field, and that the Adelaide test presents more time for them to grieve and mentally prepare,” ACA chief executive Alistair Nicholson said.

Adelaide Oval, which was due to host the second Test from Dec. 12-16, will now host the series opener

from Dec. 9-13, in what is sure to be a highly emotional occasion.

Brisbane will now host the second Test from Dec. 17-21 while the third test will proceed as planned from Dec. 26-30 in Melbourne.

The fourth and final Test will still take place in Sydney in the New Year, but will start on Jan. 6, three days later than originally scheduled.

Some changes were expected after CA postponed the start of the first Test and the Indian team, currently in Adelaide, cancelled their flight to Brisbane yesterday.

Hughes died in a Sydney hospital last Thursday, two days after he was struck in the head by a short-pitched delivery during a domestic first-class match.

His death has triggered an outpouring of emotion, sympathy and support from inside and outside the cricketing world.

The funeral for the lefthander, who would have turned 26 on Sunday, will be held in his hometown of Macksville in northern New South Wales.

Hughes was a popular member of the Australian cricket community and several members of the Australian team were playing in the match when he was struck by the ball.

Taijul takes debut hat-trick Taijul Islam became the first bowler to take a hattrick on his one-day international debut as Bangladesh went in search of a series whitewash against Zimbabwe at Mirpur.

The 22-year-old, who only made his Test debut in September, began his second spell with Zimbabwe on 120 for five and removed Solomon Mire with his first ball back - but the greater drama was yet to come.

Taijul removed Tinashe Panyangara with the last ball of the over and when he returned he accounted for John Nyumbu and Tendai Chatara to complete his hat-trick.

That saw Zimbabwe slump to 124 for nine with Taijul claiming four for 11 in a spectacular collapse as the tourists went from 95 for one to 128 all out.

Zimbabwe had chased in all four of the previous matches in this series, twice after winning the toss, but decided to bat yesterday and Hamilton Masakadza led the way as they reached 60 for one after 10 overs.

Sikandar Raza was the man to go for nine, chasing a wide one from Mashrafe

Germany’s Manuel Neuer

Neuer joins Ronaldo, Messi on Ballon D’Or shortlist

Taijul Islam is mobbed by team-mates after his hat-trick against Zimbabwe.

The Zimbabwe hun- lbw but the best was yet to Mortaza and edging to Mushfiqur Rahim behind the dred came up in the 20th come after he bowled Panover but Brendan Taylor yangara for a duck with the stumps.

Vusi Sibanda survived fell for nine in the next, final ball of the over. a drop but the tourists had Shakib Al Hasan getting Nyumbu (three) was lbw good momentum and Ma- one to clip off stump. with the first ball of the 29th Shakib soon had another over to leave Taijul on his sakadza brought up his bighitting half-century off 48 victim when Sibanda (37) hat-trick and when Chatara balls with three sixes and pulled him to midwicket completely misjudged a where Mortaza held a smart sweep first ball, the delivery five fours.

The 31-year-old would diving catch and when Jubair hit his off-stump to spark the add just two more, though, bowled Timycen Maruma celebrations. as he attempted to drive at a for just one, Zimbabwe had Tafadzwa Kamungozi Jubair Hossain delivery and gone from 95 for one to 112 exited for two to end the was clean-bowled to end a for five. innings and Zimbabwe had Taijul had his first wicket lost nine wickets for just 33 partnership of 79 and start as he removed Mire (nine) runs. (PA Sport) the collapse.

ZURICH, (Reuters) - Manuel Neuer became the first goalkeeper since 2002 to make the final short list for the FIFA world player of the year award yesterday when he was included alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the final three.

Argentina and Barcelona forward Messi, winner on four occasions, made the shortlist for the eighth time in a row and Portugal’s Ronaldo, winner in 2008 and last year, for the fourth time running.

Germany coach Joachim Loew, Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti and Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone were selected for the Coach of the Year award.

The final ceremony will take place in Zurich on Jan. 12.

The FIFA award was founded in 1991 and merged with France Football’s Ballon D’Or in 2010.

Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer helped his country win this year’s World Cup and often doubled up as a sweeper, rushing out of his penalty area to intercept opponents’ attacks.

He is the first goalkeeper to make the final three since compatriot Oliver Kahn was included on the shortlist in 2002.

Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon was nominated for the old France Football award in 2006, although at the time that was restricted only to players based with European clubs.

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Under-19s, CCC to play in NAGICO Super50 Former MP and General Secretary of PNC/R Aubrey Norton (right) presents the trophy to captain of the victorious Regal XI team Mohamed Ayube, in the presence of other members, who strikes a pose with a portrait of the late Winston Murray.

Regal XI defeat Speedboat to take Winston Murray title

-Dutchin hits unbeaten half century REIGNING 10/10 softball champions Regal XI last Sunday underlined their status as one of the most decorated teams locally, when they defeated defending champions Speed Boat XI by 61 runs to capture the fourth annual Winston Murray Memorial softball title which was hosted at the Everest Cricket Club.

Martin Dutchin led the eventual champions charge to the title, with an unbeaten 74 which was decorated with nine sixes and four fours that took them to an imposing 152 for 5 off their 10 overs in hazy conditions, before they bowled out their opponents for 91.

Dutchin and Fazal Rafiek added 48 for the third wicket after their team were 18-2, with Rafiek hitting two fours in his 20 before he was dismissed for 20, following which Dutchin continued to take the attack to the opposition bowling, sharing a 67 runs fourth wicket partnership with Richard Latiff (13).

So aggressive was Dutchin’s batting, that he struck Wazir Hussain for five sixes in one over, even as Delroy Pereira chipped in with 16

for Regal XI against Wazim Sunder’s bowling in which he took 2 for 23 for his team.

In reply, Speed Boat XI lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out in 9.3 overs, with Greg Singh who scored 21 (3x6) and Rajendra Singh with 17 being the only batsmen that showed fight to Safraz Esau who grabbed 3-10, Mohamed Ayube (3-11) and Sachin Singh’s 3-19.

In their semifinal matchup, Regal XI thumped Legaun XI by seven wickets, bowling out their opponents for 53, with Sunil Ricksenh making 18, while Ayube and Pereira took two wickets each for Regal XI, who in reply scored 57 for 3 from 3.3 overs, thanks to Sachin Singh’s 26.

In the other semifinal, Speed Boat XI who defeated Farm in last year’s final, maintained their supremacy over the same opponents by emulating Regal XI with a seven wicket victory of their own.

Farm batted first and were bowled out for 81 in 9.2 overs, led by 21 from Patrick Khan who overcame the bowling of Imran Hamid (3 for 5) and Shazim Hussain (2 for 15) for

Speed Boat XI, who reached 82 for 3 from 6.5 overs in reply, thanks to 35 from Omesh Narine and 25 from Greg Singh, while Sheldon Perch captured 2-15 for Farm, who were guilty of dropping several catches.

Dutchin was given the man of the match and best batsman in the final awards while Ayube collected the most outstanding bowler prize and Wazir Hussain the best fielder accolade.

Speed Boat received $60,000 and a trophy for their second place spoils, while Regal XI received $100,000 and the winner’s trophy as their spoils, with each member of their team also receiving a medal.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, former Member of Parliament and General Secretary of the People’s National Congress/ Reform Aubrey Norton thanked the teams for participating and said he does look forward to more teams taking part in future competitions, adding that the late Winston Murray played cricket in Legaun before furthering his studies.

(Calvin Roberts)

Webber has ‘no recollection’ of high-speed crash

(REUTERS) - Former Formula One driver Mark Webber has “no recollection” of the high-speed crash that left him “bruised and concussed” at the World Endurance series race in Brazil.

The 38-year-old Australian’s Porsche 911 made contact with Matteo Cressoni’s Ferrari on the final corner of the sixhour race in Sao Paulo and slammed into a track barrier.

A statement on the Australian’s official website (www. markwebber.com) said he suffered “bruising and concussion.”

Webber added: “I’ve got no recollection of the accident or how it happened -- the team is looking into the details to find out more.

“I’m quite sore this morning and am pretty bruised and have got a stinking headache.

“Thanks to the medical team at the track and here at the hospital who did a great job and are looking after me very well.

“On a positive note it’s great that the boys in car no. 14 managed to bring home the victory which is a fantastic way to finish off the season.

I’m already looking forward to getting out

there again next year.”

Webber was taken to hospital in Sao Paulo where he will undergo further checks before returning to the United Kingdom later this week.

The 2009 Formula One world champion and current McLaren Mercedes driver, Jenson Button, tweeted: “Glad to see @AussieGrit is OK after his shunt at Interlagos @FIAWEC, that was a big one matey.”

After a 12-year career in Formula 1, former Red Bull driver Webber joined the Porsche team in the Endurance series where he finished ninth overall.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies Under-19s and Combined Campuses & Colleges will form part of an eight-team NAGICO Super50 Tournament, starting on Thursday, January 15 next year in Trinidad and Tobago.

The tournament is being used by the Windies Under19s as part of a long-term build-up for the next ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2016.

The Windies Under-19s have been drawn in Group “A” along with reigning champions Barbados Pride, as well as Guyana Jaguars and Windward Islands Volcanoes.

The CCC have been an integral part of the regional scene for the last seven seasons – but they are not a part of the ongoing WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, following a shift to franchise-based teams.

They have been drawn in Group “B” next to the Jamaica Franchise, Leeward Islands Hurricanes and hosts Trinidad & Tobago Red Force.

The preliminary competition will be played on a non-elimination format with each side playing the others in their group once and two matches being contested each day at either the Queen’s Park Oval, the T&T Cricket Board’s National Cricket Centre in the central Trinidad community of Couva or Shaw Park in Scarborough, the capital of Trinidad’s sister island Tobago.

The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals at the Oval, where the group winners play the runners-up from the opposite group in a oneoff match for a place in the Grand Final on Sunday, January 25 at the same venue.

The Pride kick off the tournament against their national rivals CCC at the NCC on Thursday, January 15.

SCHEDULE OF MATCHES GROUP “A” – Barbados Pride, Combined Campuses & Colleges, Guyana Jaguars, Windward Islands Volcanoes GROUP “B” – Jamaica Franchise, Leeward Islands Hurricanes, Trinidad & Tobago Red Force, West Indies Under-19s Thursday, January 15 Pride vs CCC – National Cricket Centre Volcanoes vs Jaguars – Queen’s Park Oval Friday, January 16 Red Force vs Windies Under-19s – Shaw Park Jamaica Franchise vs Hurricanes – Queen’s Park Oval Saturday, January 17 Jaguars vs Pride – Queen’s Park Oval Volcanoes vs CCC –National Cricket Centre Sunday, January 18 Red Force vs Jamaica Franchise – Queen’s Park Oval Hurricanes vs Windies National Cricket Centre

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Monday, January 19 Volcanoes vs Pride – Shaw Park Jaguars vs CCC – Queen’s Park Oval Tuesday, January 20 Red Force vs Hurricanes – Queen’s Park Oval Jamaica Franchise vs Windies Under-19s – National Cricket Centre Thursday, January 22 1st semi-final: Winner Zone A vs Runnerup Zone B – Queen’s Park Oval Friday, January 23 2nd semi-final: Winner Zone B vs Runnerup Zone A – Queen’s Park Oval Sunday, January 24 Grand Final: Winner Semi-final 1 vs Winner Semi-final 2 – Queen’s Park Oval Monday, January 25 Reserve day for Grand Final

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SBA president due next week President of the Suriname Boxing Association Remie Burke will be travelling to Guyana next week for a special meeting with members of the Guyana Boxing Association executive.

Burke is scheduled to spend two days here and will meet to discuss a wide range of matters pertaining to the fistic sport.

The GBA president Steve Ninvalle disclosed that Burke is expected here Wednesday and would be pushing for closer ties with Guyana. In the last year Suriname has been seeking collaboration with this country.

However, the GBA was forced to write to AIBA seeking clarification on the way forward as a split devel-

oped in the SBA with both factions claiming to be legitimate and sending correspondence to GBA. AIBA has since ruled that Burke is the rightful president.

Ninvalle said that his association stands ready to give whatever assistance it can to Suriname. “We are in the process of awaking sleeping associations within CARICOM. Boxing has been dormant in Suriname for some time. The GBA stands ready to provide whatever we can at this moment,” Ninvalle said.

He added that GBA Technical and Tournament Director Terrence Poole and national coach Wincell Thomas would be part of the delegation to meet with Burke.

GBA president Steve Ninvalle

ICC announces schedule for World Cup warm-ups SYDNEY, (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday announced the schedule for warmup matches before next year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Each of the 14 teams that have qualified for the World Cup will play two matches between Feb. 8-13.

The World Cup schedule had already been announced.

Tne event gets underway on Feb. 14 when New Zealand host Sri Lanka in Christchurch and Australia play England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which will also be the venue for the final on March 29.

Schedule of warm-up matches: Feb. 8 - India v Australia, Adelaide Feb. 9 - South Africa v Sri Lanka, Christchurch; New Zealand v Zimbabwe, Christchurch; England v West Indies, Sydney; Pakistan v Bangladesh, Sydney Feb. 10 - Ireland v Scotland, Sydney; India v Afghanistan, Adelaide Feb. 11 - New Zealand v South Africa, Christchurch; Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Christchurch; Australia v United Arab Emirates, Melbourne; England v Pakistan, Sydney Feb. 12 - West Indies v Scotland, Sydney; Ireland v Bangladesh, Sydney Feb. 13 - Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates, Melbourne.

Highlights of Sunday’s NBA games (The Sports Xchange) Highlights of Sunday’s games in the National Basketball Association: Spurs 111, Celtics 89 The San Antonio Spurs got their coach back on the bench and celebrated by rolling to their seventh straight win, a 111-89 victory over the floundering Boston Celtics on Sunday.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who missed two games for a minor medical procedure, saw his team blow a nine-point first-quarter lead and then recover from a ninepoint second-quarter deficit to improve to 12-4.

The loss was the fourth in a row overall and sixth straight at home for the Celtics (4-10).

Forward Danny Green led five San Antonio players in double figures with 18 points.

Warriors 104, Pistons 93 Golden State won their ninth straight game and completed a sweep of a five-game road trip for the first time since 1978.

Forward Draymond Green scored 20 points, including a career-high five 3-pointers, and point guard Stephen Curry supplied 16 points and 10 assists before exiting with 8:38 remaining with a left ankle sprain.

Shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a season-high 23 points for the

last seven games with a hamstring injury. Without the allstar guard in the lineup, Miami (8-8) were 3-4.

Forward Carmelo Anthony returned to the Knicks (414) after missing the last two games with back spasms. He scored 31 points and forward Amar’e Stoudemire added 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Trail Blazers 107, Timberwolves 93 Forward LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers’

107-93 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night at the Moda Center.

Guard Wesley Matthews added 23 points -- sinking 6 of 10 shots from 3-point range -- as the Trail Blazers (13-4) rebounded from a 112-99 loss to Memphis on Friday.

Forward Shabazz Muhammad came off the bench to lead Minnesota (4-11) with a career-high 28 points while guard Mo Williams contributed 21 points and 11 assists.

Notable Dates Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) brings the ball up court in front of New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire (1) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports Pistons, who lost their eighth straight and sixth in a row at home.

Bulls 102, Nets 84 Bulls guard Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 26 points, 16 of which came in the first half, as the Bulls manhandled Brooklyn. The win came in the final game of the Bulls’ seven-game road trip, a stretch where Chicago went 4-3.

The Bulls also received 25 points and 13 rebounds from forward Pau Gasol.

Guard Derrick Rose added 14 points.

Grizzlies 97, Kings 85

Forward Zach Randolph had 22 points and 12 rebounds and center Marc Gasol added 18 points to help Memphis win their fifth straight game and improve their NBA-best record to 15-2.

The Kings (9-8) lost their third straight game despite 17 points and 20 rebounds by forward Reggie Evans off the bench.

Magic 93, Suns 90 Forward Tobias Harris led a balanced Orlando Magic attack with 21 points, helping his team to their fifth road win of the season, 93-90, over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Center Nikola Vucevic added 18 points and the biggest basket of the night on a six-footer with 42.9 seconds left for the Magic, who were 4-37 on the road last season but improved to 5-7 away from Amway Center this season by surprising a Suns team that had won five of their last seven.

Heat 86, Knicks 79 Dwyane Wade scored a season-best 27 points in his return to the Miami Heat in a 86-79 win over the New York Knicks Sunday at Madison Square Garden.

Wade missed the Heat’s

Light welterweight Kid Carrington had his last of 10 professional fights on December 2, 1983.

Carrington lost the six rounds fight against Trinidadian Ashton Wilson by a unanimous decision.

The fight was held at the Jean Pierre Sports Complex in Trinidad. Carrington made his debut in January 1974 but was defeated by Lennox Blackmoore in four rounds.

On December 2, 1995 in Miami, Florida middleweight Steve Frank needed half of the six rounds allotted to the fight to knock out James Mason.

One month later, Frank was on the receiving end when he challenged then IBF middleweight champion Bernard `The Executioner’ Hopkins for the title.

Hopkins took only 24 seconds to dispatch the Guyanese. On the same night that Steve Frank defeated Mason, younger brother Raul, a welterweight won (on points) against Harold Bennett in another six rounder.

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Miller quells Red Force fightback as Jamaica win PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – Left-arm spinner Nikita Miller’s seven-wicket haul broke Trinidad and Tobago Red Force’s spirit, and lifted Jamaica Franchise to a 38-run victory on the final day of their third round match here yesterday.

Chasing 239 for victory, T&T buckled under the weight of Miller’s seven for 63 and were all out for 201 at Queen’s Park Oval.

The win was Jamaica’s second in the new WICB Professional Cricket League while T&T suffered their first defeat.

Wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran top-scored with 55, Akeal Hosein struck 35 not out and captain Rayad Emrit, 30, while opener Lendl Simmons chipped in with 27.

Resuming the day on 24 for one, T&T slumped to 84 for six just after lunch and seemed headed for an early defeat until the lower order put a fight.

Nightwatchman Marlon Richards failed to score, popping a catch off to Shacaya Thomas at

Man-of-the-Match Nikita Miller raises the match ball in acknowledgement after his seven-wicket haul on Monday.

(Photo courtesy WICB) short leg off left-arm seamer Sheldon Cottrell at 29 for two in the second over of the day.

Jamaica’s bowlers then tested Lendl Simmons’ patience with tight bowling, trying down the right-hander before Miller had him stumped in the same over in which he cleared the ropes for the only six of his 56-ball innings.

In his very next over,

Narine takes full responsibility for his bowling action-WICB ST JOHN’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board ( W I C B ) yesterday advised that Sunil Narine had requested that he be permitted to take full responsibility for the rehabilitation of his bowling action.

Sunil Narine The WICB respects and agreed to Narine’s decision and looks forward to his return to international cricket at the earliest opportunity. Narine is currently engaged in remedial work in his native Trinidad and Tobago.

The WICB asks that Narine’s privacy be respected during this period of rehabilitation.

Narine was withdrawn from the West Indies tour of India after his bowling action was reported during the last edition of the Champions League.

The 26 year old off spinner is currently ranked Number 2 in the ICC bowling rankings for both One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals.

Miller had Jason Mohammed caught at slip without scoring by Jon-Ross Campbell off the second ball he faced, as T&T limped to 53 for four.

Pooran and Yannick Ottley (7) posted 31 for the fifth wicket to guide the visitors to 81 for four, when rain forced an early lunch.

However, Miller claimed Ottley and Steven Katwaroo (0) almost immediately

on resumption but Pooran and Emrit stalled Jamaica’s progress with a defiant 65run stand for the seventh wicket.

Pooran was his usual positive self, facing 86 balls and striking five fours and three sixes while Emrit was equally assured with four fours and a six off 48 deliveries.

The left-handed Pooran, who deposited Cottrell over long on for six in the lead up to his half-century, eventually holed out in the deep off Miller to end the stand and Emrit followed two overs later to leave T&T on 155 for eight.

Rain delays, coupled with successive stands of 25 between Hosein and Imran Khan (9) and 21 between Hosein and Daniel St Clair (5), threatened to derail Jamaica’s victory bid.

Hosein was the anchor, hammering four fours and a six off 57 balls.

But captain Tamar Lambert brought himself on and with his fifth delivery, had St Clair caught at the wicket.

Scoreboard

Racing Tips

JAMAICA 1st Innings 173 T&T 1st Innings 131 Jamaica 2nd Innings 196 T&T 2nd Innings (Target: 239) L Simmons st Baugh b Miller 27 E Lewis c Thomas b Miller 10 M Richards c Thomas b Cottrell 0 Y Ottley c Campbell b Miller 16 J Mohammed c Campbell b Miller 0 N Pooran c Cottrell b Miller 55 +S Katwaroo c wkp Baugh Jr b Miller 0 *R Emrit c Bernard Jr b Miller 30 A Hosein not out 35 Imran Khan c Bernard Jr b Jacobs 9 D St Clair c wkp Baugh Jr b Lambert 5 Extras (b8, lb3, nb3) 14 TOTAL (all out, 66.5 overs) 201 Fall of wicket: 1-23, 2-29, 3-49, 4-53, 5-84, 6-84, 7-149, 8-155, 9-180, 10-201.

Bowling: Cottrell 13-3-46-1, Mindley 6-1-20-0, Miller 2911-63-7, Jacobs 18-4-60-1, Lambert 0.5-0-1-1.

Result: Jamaica won by 38 runs.

Points: Jamaica 15, T&T 3.

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Theophile, Charles help Windwards break losing skid

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, (CMC) – Tyrone Theophile struck an unbeaten half-century as Windward Islands Volcanoes broke their losing slump to beat Leeward Islands Hurricanes by nine wickets here yesterday.

Chasing a modest 136 on the final day of their WICB Professional Cricket League third round contest, the Windwards reached their target about 45 minutes after lunch at the National Stadium here.

Theophile, a 25-yearold right-hander, topscored with 62 while West Indies limited overs batsman Johnson Charles, finished unbeaten on 46.

The duo put on 90 for the second wicket to ensure the points, after the prolific Devon Smith perished for 25 in the morning session.

Theophile faced 123 balls in just under 2-1/2

hours at the crease and hit six fours and six while Charles hammered three fours and a six off 96 deliveries.

Smith and Theophile added 48 for the first wicket, giving the Windwards a solid start in their run chase.

The left-handed Smith, called up on Monday to replace the injured Chris Gayle in the Test squad bound for South Africa, faced 38 balls in just over an hour at the crease and counted three fours.

On 25 at the first drinks break, he failed to add on resumption, caught at short leg by Lyndell Richardson off left-arm spinner Yannick Leonard.

It was the last taste of success for the Leewards, however, as Theophile and Charles carried the hosts safely to lunch at 92 for one, before competently sealing the game afterward.

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Scoreboard

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LEEWARDS 1st Innings 109 Windwards 1st Innings 308-5 decl.

Leewards 2nd Innings 334 Windwards 2nd Innings (target: 136) D Smith c Richardson b Leonard 25 T Theophile not out 62 J Charles not out 46 Extras (b1, lb3, nb1) 5 TOTAL (1 wkt, 42.4 overs) 138 Fall of wickets: 1-48.

Bowling: Louis 5-0-10-0, Joseph 5.4-0-36-0, Taylor 8-1-340, Peters 2-0-6-0, Martin 13-427-0, Leonard 9-1-21-1.

Result: Windwards won by nine wickets.

Points: Windwards 18, Leewards 1.

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One overseas team to play in Diamond Mineral Water Hockey Festival

By Leeron Brumell THE lone local international hockey tournament – the Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Festival is set to start on Thursday, December 4that the National Gymnasium, with only one overseas-based team for this the 11th edition.

Trinidad and Tobago team Carib Hockey Club are fielding a Veterans’ team for the event and will also travel with a few extra players who will fit in the Renegades team.

The Renegades will comprise a few foreign players and locals who do not make the cut for their respective teams.

President of the Hockey Board Philip Fernandes said this year’s event clashed with the International Hockey Calendar and over the weekend, teams from Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago pulled out. Both countries fielded male and female teams to the just concluded Central American and Caribbean games in Mexico.

The clash is no fault of the GHB. The CAC organisers had shifted the dates of the Games from earlier this year to November 14-30. Fernandes said it’s an unfortunate situation.

Fernandes said he’s not worried by the lack of international teams this year. He expects the 2015 edition to feature all the teams.

Pan Am Coach Anthony Marcano Canada had earlier indicated their unavailability to attend this year’s Festival, since a number of their players are part of the country’s national programme and will be in Europe this month in preparation for the Indoor World Cup next February.

The defending male champs were Revamp Hockey Club out of Canada. They defeated Trinidad and Tobago side – Queen’s Park 4-Nil. With Revamp out of this year, four-time champions and current GT&T Indoor Champions Hikers will be the team to beat. They

Pan Am Umpire Constantine ‘Gus’ Soteriades will come against GCC, Old Fort, St. Stanislaus College, the National U-19s and Renegades.

The defending Women’s Champion – GCC Tigers will field possibly their strongest team, hoping to add a fifth title to their collection. Last year they defeated T&T team Malvern 7-4 in the final.

GCC Spice, losing finalists at this year’s GT&T Indoor tournament, Hikers and Old Fort are the other female teams.

The Over-35-years/Veterans defending Carib champions are the HiCkers. They’re

Round of 16 action kicks off tomorrow night at NCC

In-form Smith replaces injured Gayle for Proteas Tests

-Cross Street and South Sophia given lifeline

By Calvin Roberts AFTER six nights of exciting preliminary round action, the round of 16 action in this year’s sixth annual Banks DIH’s Guinness ‘Greatest of De Streets’ Georgetown leg Futsal Football tournament, will kick off tomorrow night at the National Cultural Centre tarmac.

Several teams such as Sparta Boss, West Front Road ‘Gold is Money’, Leopold Street, North Ruimveldt, ‘Giant Killers’ West Back Road and Albouystown ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams, booked their place for the round of 16, but South Sophia and Cross Street can smile broadly as they were handed a Christmas gift in November.

Two teams who had already qualified in Broad Street Bullies and North East La Penitence, found it hard to contain their emotions during the fifth night of matches and a squabble ensued, resulting in both teams being shown the red card out of the tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct.

With this being done, the organisers decided to offer a

lifeline to the two teams with the best third place record, hence South Sophia and Cross Street will now have another chance at staking a claim for the $600,000 first place prize and a spot in next year’s national playoffs.

Meanwhile, in last Sunday night’s action at the Demerara Car Park, North Sophia lost to Island all-Stars 2-1, with Orson McCurdy (15th) and Devon Hyman (17th) scoring for the victors, after Andrew Smartt scored the opening goal of the contest for North Sophia in the 8th minute.

Kareem Knights (6th) and Akeem ‘Too Cute’ Fitzpatrick (16th) were the respective goal scorers for Tucville and West Back Road respectively, as their game ended 1-1, before Tucville came out victorious 3-2 on Sudden death penalty kicks.

Laing Avenue blanked Durban Street 3-0, with goals from Rayon October (16th), Raphael Charles (20th) and Osapho Angel (24th), followed by Hope Street- Tiger Bay’s 1-0 win over Albouystown’A’, thanks to Rawle Adams’ 4th minute goal.

Festival City Street Warriors handed East Front Road their second defeat, when they came away with a 5-0 win, with goals being scored by Dwayne Lawrence (2nd), Eon Alleyne (6th), Daniel Favorite (13th), Shaquille Duncan (18th) and an own goal in the 17th minute.

After Globe Yard defeated California Square 2-0 on penalty kicks, Back Circle saved their chances by defeating Adelaide Street Charlestown 3-1, with Phillip Rowley scoring in the (5th and 19th) and Vincent Thomas the other goal in the 14th, while Sherwin Smith scored Adelaide Street’s lone goal in the 20th.

The final game of the night resulted in a victory for Alexander Village, who defeated West Front Road ‘Gold is Money’ 1-0, thanks to Jamal Nicholas’ 23rd minute goal.

Apart from the top place prize of $600,000 and a trophy, the second to fourth placed teams will receive $300 000, $200 000 and $100 000 respectively along with trophies, while the two top teams will represent Georgetown in the national playoffs.

the old Hikers players who’ve added a ‘C’ to their name to mimic the sound one makes when he/she is highly intoxicated.

Current GT&T Veterans Champions GCC and Old-Old Fort are the other Vet. Teams.

Last year, in the all local Carib Final, Hikers outclassed GCC 7-4.

The top Men’s and Women’s team will each pocket US 1,000., with the runner up taking home US $500.

The triumphant Vets team gets US $500.

To run simultaneously with this year’s festival – the GHB has secured the services of a Pan Am Umpire as well as a Pan Am Coach to conduct two courses.

Today, Trinidad and Tobago coach Anthony Marcano will begin a Coaches’ Course at Brandsville. It runs until Saturday.

Tomorrow – US Umpire Constantine ‘Gus’ Soteriades will conduct an Umpires’ course. The theoretical part of both courses will be at Brandsville, with the practical aspects set for the National Gymnasium.

Fernandes said Marcano and Soteriades will provide match analysis of the coaches, umpires and players during the games.

‘This will enhance the skills of our local people, umpires and coaches and also add a new dimension to the tournament that wasn’t there in the past,’ said Fernandes.

Devon Smith last played a Test in 2011 ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – Injury has forced veteran opener Chris Gayle out of the Test series against South Africa starting later this month.

The West Indies Cricket Board announced in a release Monday that Gayle, currently playing in the South African Ram Slam Twenty20 League, would be unavailable for the three-match rubber because of injury.

He will be replaced by inform Windward Islands opener Devon Smith, who played

the last of his 33 Tests three years ago.

The 33-year-old Smith stroked his 24th first class hundred over the weekend when he hit 145 against Leeward Islands in the third round of the WICB Professional Cricket League in his hometown of St George’s.

Smith has made one century and five half-centuries and averages just under 25 in Tests.

However, he has been in superb form already this season, already amassing 334 runs at an average of 55.

He will fly out to this week to join the West Indies squad which left the Caribbean on Sunday and are assembling in London yesterday.

They are scheduled to leave London at 9 pm for Johannesburg.

Gayle has strug-

gled with injury in recent years and missed the recent ill-fated one-day tour of India as a result. The lefthander is the region’s most successful contemporary opener, with over 7 000 runs in 103 Tests at an average of 42.

Smith, meanwhile, will be joined by leftarm seamer Sheldon Cottrell who leaves the region on Friday for South Africa.

Cottrell was asked to stay behind by selectors and contest the third round of matches, in order to prove his match fitness.

He subsequently blew away Trinidad and Tobago Red Force for 131 in their first innings with a spell of five for 42 at Queen’s Park Oval last weekend.

West Indies open their tour with a three-day practice game in Benoni starting December 10th.

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Smith Man-of-the Match as Barbados saves pride and record -trap Jaguars by 2 runs

Yes we did it! An ecstatic Dwayne Smith (hands in air) bellows for a successful appeal against a bewildered looking Devendra Bishoo yesterday to seal the come from behind win for Barbados Pride, as wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich (left) and Ashley Nurse (partly hidden rushes in to start the celebrations). Photo by Adrian Narine)

By Calvin Roberts DWAYNE Smith’s inspirational bowling yesterday saved Barbados Pride as they recorded a sensational come from behind 2 runs victory over the Guyana Jaguars in their third round West Indies Cricket Board/Professional Cricket League regional four day match at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

After seeing Ryan Hinds offer Ronsford Beaton a catch at mid-off, off the bowling of Christopher Barnwell, whose 2 for 21 was in support to Devendra Bishoo (4 for 65) and Veerasammy Permaul 4 for 75 (12 for 101), Hinds and Smith went to work, making the Jaguars target of 69 runs a difficult one.

In the blink of an eye, they lost Trevon

Griffith (01) along with Shimron Hetmyer, Narsingh Deonarine and skipper Vishaul Singh without scoring, to be 10 for 4 as Hinds and Smith caged the four Jaguars easily and evenly.

Rajendra Chandrika who topscored with 30 and Raymon Reifer whose 11 included two fours in three balls off Hinds, fought back for their team with a 24 runs fifth wicket partnership, pushing the score to 34 for 4, before disaster struck again.

Reifer picked out Jonathan Carter at mid-off, off Carlos Brathwaite, before Carter removed both Chandrika and Barnwell 12 (1x6) within the space of seven runs, leaving the Jaguars in a wounded state at 57 for 7.

Permaul and Bishoo hung around, with Permaul throwing his bat as if he is warding off prey from the Jaguars’ den,

but the re-introduction of Smith saw the capture of the remaining wickets, with Anthony Bramble (03) picking out Nurse off a short ball, Permaul (06) going via the lbw route and Bishoo edging one through to Shane Dowrich.

Smith ended with 5 for 17 and got support from Carter who took 2 for 13, including a return offer low to his left on the follow-through off Barnwell and Hinds 2 for 21, as Barbados Pride ensured their 30 year old record of never losing to Guyana on their home soil, was kept intact.

The Barbadians had earlier commenced the day on 214 for 7, with Hinds and Ashley Nurse unbeaten on 60 and 6 respectively, as their team led the points leading Guyana Jaguars by 54 runs, after being asked to follow-on the previous day.

The 33 year old Hinds who scored his

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35th first class half century the previous day, during his match saving 95 runs sixth wicket partnership with Dowrich, hit Permaul through mid-on for his fourth four, before the left hand orthodox spinner sent back Nurse and Jomel Warrican off successive deliveries.

Barnwell wrapped up the innings shortly after, when Hinds offered Beaton the catch for a topscore of 68 (143balls, 4x4, 1x6), leaving Miguel Cummins unbeaten on 00, but the Jaguars who used 5.5 overs to devour their opponents, struggled to finish off the meal and became the prey.

This is the second narrowest margin of runs victory for the Barbados Pride and narrowest margin of runs defeat for the Jaguars in the history of the modern Regional 4Day cricket, dating back to 1966.

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