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All smiles! These young ladies enjoy light conversation with President Donald Ramotar at the Housing Ministry’s One Stop Shop at the Uitvlugt Community Centre (GINA/ Anil Seelall photo)

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday, February 05, 2015

Jagdeo not interested in Third Term

– ‘I ain’t involved, I ain’t interested, I don’t know where it is coming from’

By Vanessa Narine FORMER President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has no interest in pursuing a third term and even if this were the case, revising the constitutional provisions that limit presidential term limits, will require a consensual approach.

Head of the Presidential

Secretariat (HPS), Dr. Roger Luncheon, made this declaration yesterday, during his weekly post Cabinet press briefing, which was held at Office of the President as he weighed in on the recent approach to the court challenging the existing presidential term limits.

A t t o r n e y - A t - L a w, Shawn Allicock, on Mon-

day, approached the High Court on behalf of Cedric Richardson, a 56-year-old West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, resident, challenging the constitutionality of the presidential two-term limit.

According to Dr. Luncheon, the former President has basically said: “I ain’t involved. I ain’t interested and I don’t know where it is coming from.”

Since the filing of the writ, speculations about the former President’s future endeavours, relative to holding Constitutional office, have been bandied around – speculations that Dr. Luncheon termed “deliberate acts” to create uncertainty ahead of the May 11 General and Regional elections.

However, he said, “He (Dr Jagdeo) remains committed to not pursuing any

Dr. Roger Luncheon

Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

further appointment to an elected constitutional office or post in Guyana.”

The Head of the Presidential Secretariat also in-

dicated that this position is consistent with the former President’s earlier comments on holding office again.

“He insists that it is a position of principle, consistent with earlier declarations to the public,” Dr. Luncheon said.

CONSENSUAL APPROACH The HPS also hinted that, moving forward on the matter, a consensual approach may be the better option.

“The Constitutional amendment that included the term limits arose at a historic time in the evolution of the return to democracy in Guyana…if the argument is that we have matured and that amendment needs to be

dispensed with, then one would have to have a similar such process,” he said.

Considering that the matter is before the courts, the HPS declined to comment further on the matter, citing the sub-judice principle.

“The Constitutional motion that has been filed, indeed, precludes not only myself, but others, from adopting public positions,” Dr Luncheon said.

When asked about Cabinet’s specific position on the matter, Dr. Luncheon said the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has abided by the provisions of the reformed Constitution.

WITHDRAW AND REFILED Meanwhile, the legal challenge, initially filed on Monday, was withdrawn and replaced on Tuesday with a new Constitutional Motion.

The contentious Constitutional provision, Article 90 (2) states that: “A person elected as President after 2000 is eligible for re-election only once.”

Richardson contends that the Constitutional provision “curtails” or “delimits” the electorate’s choice of a presidential candidate, such as Dr. Jagdeo, by imposing a term limit.

“I believe that the illegal effect and consequence of the purported alteration is not only to curtail and restrict the democratic rights of the electorate in choosing a person as President, but to purport to amend the Articles 1 and 9 of the 1980 Constitution, which allowed the electorate to elect as president a person who had been re-elected,” he said.

According to him, such a change to the Constitution, which impacted on the freedoms of the electorate, should have been done via a referendum.

In other words, Richardson contends that the provision of the constitution, which imposes a term limit on the presidency, is unconstitutional; and that the procedure and process by which that provision was placed in the constitution is unlawful.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Raphael Trotman, and Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, have been named as the respondents in the matter.

No date has been set as yet for a hearing of the matter in the High Court.

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Homeownership enables a better quality of life – President underscores – promises to satisfy housing demands PRESIDEN Donald Ramotar yesterday told new house-lot beneficiaries that one of the most important things a human being needs in order to improve and add to the quality of his or her life is the security of home ownership.

Addressing beneficiaries at the Housing Ministry’s ‘One stop shop’ at the Uitvlugt Community Centre, West Coast Demerara, the President underscored the gains made in the housing sector under the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) Government. “I think that that is one of the most important things (housing) that contribute to a good quality of life”.

Two hundred and sixty-four people benefitted from the house-lot distribution process for the DeWillem/Zeeburg area on the West Coast Demerara.

The President recalled that decades ago in this country, only those who were fortunate enough were able to own a home when they were an average years old . He revealed, “I slightly beat that.

I won my own home when I was 48 years…and what is

important to note is that this Government has been trying to underpin its social policy to really improve quality in our country in every area and to redistribute income in this era that we are in”.

He added that Government reduced the housing demand tremendously over the years and will continue to try to do so. Under the tenure of the PP/C Administration, over 100,000 house-lots have been distributed to Guyanese in low, middle and high income schemes.

“The Ministry of Housing is now engaging in another loan in order to acquire other lands so that they can try to satisfy completely the needs of our people in housing,” the President stated.

Speaking of the gains in education, the Head of State noted that more than a 1000 schools since Government came to office, have been built or rehabilitated, part of Government’s plan to ensure that Guyanese have a high level of education.

“Very soon our country’s minimum educational standard will be a secondary education. To do that, we have spent billions of dollars in or-

der to ensure that our people have quality education in this country”. The fact that text books are provided was also noted. This, he reminded, was a marked change from what obtained years ago.

He stated that those who are old enough will remember the scramble for text book;, but now, “Government provides text books, exercise books for children in school and assists too with school uniforms…last year when we thought that we had some more money to help parents to try to keep their children in school, we gave parents for every child that they had in school, from kindergarten to secondary, $10,000...”

He said the redistribution of wealth is an investment, “because life has shown us that when we have feelings of strong security among our people, it raises their production and productivity”.

The President emphasised that his Government is investing heavily in people, as “the most important factor of development is not how much gold we have, and how much diamonds, and bauxite and timber that we have. The

President Donald Ramotar gets an explanation from Housing Ministry staff on the ‘One stop shop’ process

most important factor of development is you, the people of this country, and therefore the investment that we are putting is really an investment in our future”.

The planned health sector improvements were also mentioned by President Ramotar. He said, “We also want to build a specialty hospital so that many of the diseases that people died from in the past and still do, because of their economic circumstances, can be prevented.” Government is keen to offer more affordable medical care, he added.

“At the Georgetown hospital we are doing some of these things, but in a small way,

like bypass operations. We have a cancer ward, a burns unit, we have kidney and dialysis services, but we want to build it in a bigger scale and try to make it affordable so that everyone can have access to these services.”

Medical technology, he explained, is advancing rapidly, and “If this is the genius of mankind, then it important that it not remain and benefit only a small minority of people, but it must spread out and go to the masses of people. That is one of the reasons that we want to build the specialty hospital that you have heard so much about and the controversy around it”.

In closing, President Ra-

Cocaine trafficking suspect surrenders to police discussions with his attorney James Bond, walked into CID Headquarters, Eve Leary, just after 16.30hrs, so that he could be questioned in connection with the 20

Kenroy Anthony Augustus Joseph

A FORMER Government employee, 29 –year- old Kenroy Anthony Joseph, wanted by the police Narcotics Branch for facilitating the passage of cocaine through the VIP lounge of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, yesterday surrendered to the Criminal Investigation Department(CID).

The man, after extensive

grams of cocaine with which a couple was busted after they had successfully bypassed security checks by Customs.

It was reported that the

couple had been facilitated into the VIP Lounge by Joseph; but when they boarded the flight, the flight attendant who was perusing the list of Turn to page 8 ►

motar said it gives him great satisfaction to see people making this first step forward in acquiring their land, to erect their own homes.

The PPP/C, the President said, is looking forward to the continuation of this housing programme.

“We are looking forward to your individual and collective support and understanding, so that we can ensure that the upward trajectory that our country is on and the higher quality of life that our people are enjoying will not now or ever be reversed. (GINA)

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Downed ASL aircraft...

Missing pilot’s parents to spearhead independent ground search --search party departs G’town tomorrow

By Telesha Ramnarine THE launch of a massive, independent ground search to find missing Air Services Limited (ASL) pilot Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Persaud, and baggage loader David Bisnauth was announced yesterday.

Persaud, 27, and Bisnauth, 51, were operating a flight between Mahdia and Karisparu, Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) when the Cessna Britten Nor- Dad, Mr. Cecil Persaud, man Islander aircraft suddenly is alive lost all communication with can, and have reached the Control Tower.

The announcement was max,” Singh, also veteran made by Persaud’s father, Mr tourism operator in Guyana, Cecil Persaud, and his father- told reporters yesterday.

Eleven persons in all, inin-law, Mr Frank Singh at the latter’s Rainforest Tours’ office cluding Nicholas’ dad and on Avenue of the Republic, in father-in-law, make up the team, the formation of which Georgetown.

The search is projected to included help from other picost some $6M and last about lots, including Roraima Aira month. The new search party ways’ Captain Gerald Gouveia. “They have proven very will depart the city tomorrow.

Persaud and Bisnauth have resourceful in giving us inbeen missing for over a month formation; what to do on the now, and earlier search efforts ground…,” Singh said. “We by the relevant agencies all have a pattern in which we will proved futile. “Air Services conduct the search; we will do (ASL), the military, and other it into four grids; four parts. officials have done what they The first part we are going to

lour of the aircraft, it means it was low. So, a low impact is a 65-70 per cent possibility they are alive. Some of the areas are mining areas, but people haven’t gone on the ridge of the mountain; they are more in

the basin. The disappearance of the aircraft was during the Christmas-time, and at that time, all of the dredges are closed for the Season. So basically, no one was there to see, except caretakers and camp

is confident his son do is ‘Taffy’,” he added.

Gouveia has provided aerial shots he took of the area in question, which are what the team would be working with. Singh said Gouveia will also be on hand to provide aircraft assistance should this become necessary.

According to him, several sightings of the plane have been reported by miners and others who were in the vicinity of where the plane disappeared. These individuals have also managed to identify the colour of the aircraft.

As Singh reasoned, “If Missing ASL pilot, Nicky Persaud, and his someone can identify the co- three-year-old son

security. Those are the persons that we discussed with.”

Continuing with his appraisal of the situation, Mr. Singh said, “It was spotted again, turning back, going over the mountain; that was the last official sighting of the aircraft. He (the pilot) was trying to get back to the closest airstrip, which is called ‘Taffy’.

“We calculate possible engine failure; we don’t know.

The weather was also very bad. We are going from ‘Taffy’ airstrip to the mountain. These are high areas. If this doesn’t work, we will go to the White Water/Black Water area. If this doesn’t work, we will go back into the Basin.

“We are doing it in sections, because we are doing a thorough ground search.

The elevation in these areas is about 1200 to 3000 feet high, so we have to take our time and search.”

Singh said the public is largely providing support on this initiative, and many companies are donating food, equipment and other needed items.

Meanwhile, the pilot’s father is thankful to friends, family, and all who are supportive of this search. “In my mind, he is still alive.

He is a strong fighter, and I believe he will survive in a situation like this. I’ve heard of people who survived longer than this,” he said.

COTED confab on energy praises PetroCaribe deal

By Tajeram Mohabir JAMAICA’s Science, Technology, Mining and Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell has praised the Government of Venezuela for the support the Region has been receiving through the PetroCaribe deal.

Paulwell noted his gratitude during yesterday’s opening of the Fifth Special Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) Meeting on Energy at the Caricom Secretariat at Liliendaal, Greater George-

town.

He told the gathering of diplomats and regional Energy Ministers that the deal has been of tremendous benefit to the Region.

In 2005, the world witnessed the birth of PetroCaribe as an Energy Cooperation Agreement signed by 14 countries that were already concerned about global economy trends and, particularly, about policies and practices prevailing in industrialised countries that could lead to more exclusion of the Third World smaller countries with

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developments.

Presidents from the Caribbean Region have envisaged that this situation entailed the need of having secure energy supply channels.

Today, the concern of the 14 signatory countries has not only been confirmed, but has consolidated a cooperation mechanism that goes beyond energy security: the political will of the 14 Presidents has forged a shield to defend millions of human beings against misery.

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solidarity, social justice and common will to develop, this regional integration initiative is still the only true alternative that developing countries have to get secure and reliable access to energy sources.

Most Presidents in the Region have clearly understood the situation. As a consequence of this, 18 countries are now part of this initiative.

The signatories to the agreement are Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Honduras, the Bahamas, Belize, Nicaragua, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Dominica, St Kitts and Nev-

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is, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Guatemala, Saint Lucia, Guyana, Suriname, Haiti, and Venezuela All of them are representatives of the so-called Third World, that part of the planet where, according the World Bank’s figures, 70 per cent of the consumption basket of one poor inhabitant is spent in food and energy.

“We are forever indebted and grateful to the Government and People of Venezuela,” the Jamaican Science, Technology, Mining and Energy Minister said.

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Cabinet dismayed at escalation of UG industrial unrest – Dr. Luncheon

By Raymon Cummings

CABINET Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday said that Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday expressed dismay at the escalation of the industrial unrest at the University of Guyana, which seems to be

supported by persons with vested interests.

“Cabinet has viewed with considerable dismay the fact that the industrial unrest has continued and greater dismay that its escalation into actions supported by persons with vested interests.”

He said that the actions

are preventing persons from focusing on addressing the challenges facing the institution.

“The sad reality is that the strike is preventing the necessary focus; the commitment of all stakeholders to addressing the necessary challenges that all and sun-

In case of alleged remigrant duty-free scam…

Glenn Lall, others in settlement talks

Narootandeo Brijnanan REPRESENTATIVES of the defence, as well as the prosecution, in the case of the alleged remigrant duty-free scam, appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman yesterday to request that the matter be resolved.

However, the magistrate declined the request. She pointed out that the case has attracted much public interest and, in the interest of fairness and justice, the next hearing in the matter will be on the date initially scheduled – February 6.

SETTLEMENT TALKS The Guyana Chronicle was reliably informed that the request was made in light of the fact that the parties are involved in a settlement.

At this time, the details of what that settlement contains are sketchy.

Publisher of the Kaieteur News, Mohan “Glenn” Lall, his wife, Bhena Lall, and the Brijnanans were all fingered in an alleged remigrant duty-free scam. The four were slapped with six charges altogether, to which they pleaded not guilty.

The Lalls were arraigned last October, while Narootandeo Brijnanan and his wife, Gharbassi Brijnanan, were charged last month. All four were released on their own recognisance The Brijnanans were represented by Attorney-at-Law Robin Hunte. He is part of the legal team representing Lall and his wife.The defence was represented by other high- profile lawyers, some of whom are also prominent politicians.

Gharbassi Brijnanan

In addition to Hunte, the list of lawyers includes Khemraj Ramjattan, Senior Counsel Rex McKay, Nigel Hughes, Christopher Ram, Joseph Harmon, Brendan Glassford and Bettina Glassford.

Representing the prosecution are attorneys-at-law Sandil Kissoon and Mahendra Satram.

REASON FOR CHARGES The filing of the charges followed the disclosure of details of the alleged duty-free scam which were made public by the Guyana Chronicle after a close examination of the Government of Guyana’s review of the Remigrant Scheme.

Under the remigrant programme, Guyanese who have resided overseas for more than five years and are returning home to reside are entitled to a number of benefits, among which are import duty waivers for vehicles, and tax exemptions for household items, once the items at reference were owned for six months or more in the country where the remigrant was living.

In this case, the Brijnanans were entitled to concessions as two separate individuals, although a joint application was submitted.

The couple, having decided to return to Guyana to live permanently, were entitled to certain tax breaks, so they imported two luxury vehicles.

But the address they gave on the registration forms for both vehicles, Lot 8 Continental Park, East Bank Demerara, was that of their son, Navin

Glenn Lall Sankar, even though the Lalls are the primary users of the vehicles.

The vehicle, PRR 8398, for instance, was usually parked in front of the Kaieteur News head office on Saffon Street, Charlestown, while PRR 8399 is often seen on Regent Street, in the heart of the city, near Bhena’s Footwear, the shoe business operated by Lall’s wife.

The Brijnanans successfully obtained import-duty concessions in the sum of $4,222,223.55 for each vehicle, totalling in excess of $8M. Meanwhile, this newspaper’s research into the source price for a Lexus L570 is about US$80,000. Import duty for such a vehicle would be a total of US$94,500, bringing the total value of the vehicle to US$174,500, or more than G$36M for each of the vehicles imported by the Brijnanans.

If the alleged violations are upheld, it would mean that the Government was cheated out of a total of US$189,000, or almost $40M in import duty for the two vehicles.

At the end of August, after an hours- long standoff between GRA officials and the Brijnanans’ son, Sankar, a high-ranking GRA employee, the vehicles were handed over to the GRA and impounded at the authority’s warehouse.

An investigation was then launched to ensure that procedures and policy, as well as the provisions of the law, were adhered to. The criminal charges stemmed from that investigation.

dry are aware of.”

He said that Government is continually working to improve the conditions at the University and there seems to be “vested interests who feel threatened by what is being done and the implication of the successes that can be garnered by these interventions.”

SANER HEADS Cabinet, he said, is hopeful that the University being an academic com-

munity with no shortage of intellect would in a very short time recognise the steps being taken and their worth in contributing to a healing in relationships that are being damaged by the present action and would allow saner heads to prevail.

The university’s academic staff and student body have engaged in protest action against what they claim to be the poor environmental

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conditions at the Turkeyen Campus which directly affects students.

Moreover, following an imposed workload policy on academic staff and the refusal to increase their salaries, the collective decision was made by both the student body and the staff yesterday to “completely shut down the University,” until their concerns are addressed by Vice Chancellor, Professor Jacob Opadeyi.

‘Plait Hair’ freed of Mahaica robbery/murder A MIXED jury at the Demerara Assizes yesterday found 29-year-old Orin David, called ‘Plait Hair’, not guilty of the robbery/ murder at Hope, Mahaica, against businessman Lakhram Bishundial in 2010.

‘Plait Hair’ who was r e p r e s e n t e d b y a t t o rney-at-law, Mr. George Thomas was discharged

by Presiding Judge, Mr. James Bovell- Drakes.

The freed man was the number 2 accused in the Mahaica Robbery/Murder at which Shawn Anthony Thom, the No. 1 accused was freed last week by Justice Bovell-Drakes on a no-case submission by lawyer Mr. Trenton Lake.

This matter was a retrial. The jury a year ago had failed to reach agreement before another judge, resulting in the retrial.

On the morning of 21st August, 2010, Lakhram’s father and his brother had been returning home from the city after withdrawing $500,000 from a Bank to purchase items for a broth-

er who was getting married.

But at Hope the brothers stopped at the request of another brother in a lorry.

Two men, it is said, rode up on a motorcycle and effected the robbery/murder and then made good their escape.

The man who was charged as the alleged rider of the motorcycle, Shawn Thom, was freed recently on the no-case submission while the judge overruled the submission as it related to the No. 2 accused.

During his summing up yesterday, the judge among other things, notified the jury that the identification parade was not what it should have

been be and declared that the lone eye witness was not helpful to the identification since under cross-examination, he said that he could not remember if he had told the police that the accused was the man he saw shoot Lakhram.

And, according to the judge the matter worsened, when the accused led an alibi defence- saying that he was at Linden at the time of the robbery and that the State did nothing to destroy that alibi by evidence.

The jury took about one hour to reach their unanimous verdict of not guilty.

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EDITORIAL Defying gravity EVEN though the prices for gasoline, diesel and kerosene have dropped, the prices charged by providers of public transportation to commuters seem to defy gravity, or in other words, appear not to go down.

More than two weeks ago, and on the heels of a prolonged slump in fuel prices globally, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh announced that the prices for gasoline and diesel have each been reduced by 30 per cent and kerosene by 42 per cent.

The good news was most heartily welcomed by all vehicle operators, including those in the minibus and hire car service as it simply means that the amount of gas-

oline they will get from a purchase of $5000, will increase by 30 per cent more than what they would have previously received.

It provides an opportunity for operators, many of whom work more than 10 hours per day, to earn a little more, thus enabling them a better chance to save, or save more as well as provide more for their families.

Many players in this sector are ordinary Guyanese, with commitments to their families, the bank or businesses. They would have purchased items that would allow them to live more comfortable lives.

So in a sense, concomitant with the reduction of fuel prices are various social and economic benefits, and

in a developing country like ours, these could not have come at a more opportune time.

But there is a flip side to the matter, and that is, while private operators are smiling at the handsome slashing of fuel prices, the vast majority especially those in the taxi and minibus services have not adjusted their fares, thereby preventing a trickle down in benefits to commuters.

Under normal circumstances, a minibus fare of $100 to transport a passenger to full journey should be adjusted to at least $80 to reflect government’s intention when it made the decision to reduce the prices.

On the face of it, a $20 reduction though a negligible sum, is still handy

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for minimum wage public servants with rent to pay and families to maintain, especially if they have several children, who, because of distance, have to utilise the services of a minibus to get to school.

The case of minibus operators is just one example; taxi operators have also not adjusted their prices and so too other providers of public transport, despite private gas stations have already come on board, lowering their prices for diesel and gasoline in light of the reduction announced by Government.

Traditionally, minibus operators and taxi drivers have never shown any propensity to lower their fares, and the current situation is not too surprising.

But when there is an increase in prices, they are at the forefront, clamouring for a hike in fares to make their operations viable. And who should blame them, after all, they provide a vital service and their livelihoods are important as anyone else’s.

However, they should not forget that their livelihoods are dependent on the commuters and while the Government has been supportive in their time of need, it is imperative that they have the travelling public at heart.

A drop in the prices for gasoline and diesel should be accompanied by a drop in fares by providers of

transportation services so that all can benefit.

The Government by its kind gesture has reached out to the providers of this vital service and the ball is now in their court for them to act fairly. They can do this by stop pretending that nothing has happened, and pass on the benefits to the commuters by reducing their fares.

And given that we are in an elections season, and commuters far outnumber transportation operators, it would not be a bad thing for political leaders to put some pressure on the latter to trim their bill since it is the former who essentially keep them in business.

The Guyana Prize seems to be shifting standards downwards IN his reply to my letter, Ruel Johnson says there are no publishers in Guyana. This is untrue. Publishing, like so many other businesses and services, is no longer confined to any fixed location. Because of the internet, there are publishers everywhere.

Te n y e a r s a g o , I Googled literary agents in London, picked a bunch and sent them the typescript of my second novel. I got one positive response and that’s all it takes. After some rewriting and editing, my work was submitted to publishers. It took years to find a publisher but my agent persevered because she believed in

the merit of my work.

All this cost me nothing be yond t he cos t o f my computer and internet

connection which I already had. I believe most writers have access to both so there is no excuse for not finding a publisher.

There are publishers who will work with un-agented writers.

The work is demanding.

The minimum length for a novel is 80,000 words and it can take up to four years for a work to be completed and ready for publication.

If there are writers here with talent and the will to work there is no reason why they cannot get published. For the record, I have never attended a writer’s workshop.

Writers learn their craft by reading.

The lessons are all there because so much good writing has already been done.

By reading you learn how plots, characters and themes are developed. Every writer does it in his own way and it is up to each

writer to find his voice, style and point of view.

These cannot be taught.

I work with my agent, publishers and their respective editors from my home right here via email and Skype. I am the only non-European writer for both my agent and publishers and they signed me up based solely on the merit of my work.

This is most refreshing since here in Guyana the prevailing pettiness means that you are ignored unless you belong to a certain clique and are prepared to kiss the nether end of certain people.

My first two novels are being used in Caribbean Literature programmes

at universities abroad – again, they are not part of the local pettiness - and I am hoping that my most recently published third novel will be added to their curriculum.

My books have been reviewed by Bernadette Persaud, Pat Dial, Prof.

Frank Birbalsingh, Prof.

Mariam Pirbhai and by a number of UK bloggers.

On the Guyana Prize, I find it wanting in so many ways. Slim volumes of work win and it makes you wonder what number of words is considered a full length book. The last judges’ report stated that most, if not all, the works submitted needed editing to make them publishable.

Yet they were awarded prizes.

The Guyana Prize seems to be shifting standards downwards to accommodate the pervasive mediocrity that is Guyana.

Who wants to win such a prize?

I see the Guyana Prize as part of the rot and corruption that Johnson likes to talk about.

I am with the Kaieteur News Peeping Tom on this (February 3, 2015) and support the call to scrap the prize.

RYHAAN SHAH

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‘Secret talks’ or power struggle?

THE talk of a coalition between the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) to challenge the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming polls had generated much interest even before the ‘talks’ began.

From reports and letters appearing in certain sections of the media, the sentiments conveyed seem to indicate that more were favourably disposed to the idea than those who held a different view.

What came out of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) first General Council meeting for the year held recently was quite interesting, moreso in light of the ongoing ‘secret talks’ between the AFC and APNU to form an alliance with the hope of defeating the PPP/C at the May 11 polls.

In light of the ongoing discussions, it was surprising that the PNCR wasted no time in making its position

known of who it wants to lead, by going ahead and reappointing David Granger to head the party into the elections.

It is clear that by virtue of the appointment, unless there is a dramatic shift in tradition, the retired Brigadier automatically becomes the leader of APNU. Undoubtedly, there is no second guessing of APNU’s position on who should lead an AFC/APNU coalition if the ‘secret talks’ happen to produce one, but this is just part of the issue at hand.

The timing of the announcement is an inauspicious sign for those who are hoping and praying for the talks to fructify into a marriage since from all indications, it spells the death of the discussions even before the four weeks of exploring expires.

The move to hold the talks was bewildering in first place as before it began, both parties strongly maintained that their leaders, Khemraj

Ramjattan of AFC and David Granger of APNU, should lead the coalition if they succeed in forging an alliance.

The fight for the leadership post is understandable

An unvarnished fact is that the core supporters of the AFC are persons who are disenchanted with the PNCR and the PPP/C. As such, a coalition with APNU

since at the end of the day, Granger’s interest is to build and expand the support base of the coalition, while Ramjattan has a similar vision for the AFC, but a different

Undoubtedly, there is no second guessing of APNU’s position on who should lead an AFC/APNU coalition if the ‘secret talks’ happen to produce one, but this is just part of the issue at hand. The timing of the announcement is an inauspicious sign for those who are hoping and praying for the talks to fructify into a marriage since from all indications, it spells the death of the discussions even before the four weeks of exploring expires. given that it can allow for the party that holds it to gobble-up traditional supporters of members of the coalition as well as decimating their political identity and core values while in pursuit of a common goal.

And this is something both APNU and AFC secretly want to do to each other,

strategy, that is, promoting the party as an alternative for APNU and the PPP/C. This aside, it would be extremely poor analysis to assume that the AFC and APNU, which combined secured 52 per cent of the votes at the 2011 General and Regional Elections, would be able to repeat the feat in 2015.

by common sense is a step that will do more harm than good.

Any AFC/APNU coalition is likely to result in a huge chunk of AFC supporters withdrawing their support for the party since APNU is still seen as a shelter for the PNCR to hide from its sordid past, punc-

tuated with misrule, human rights abuses, elections rigging and widespread poverty.

In addition, there is no guarantee that both parties will receive more support or maintain the support they receive in the 2011 General and Regional Elections in light of their abysmal performance in the 10th Parliament, notably the voting down of key legislations and projects. The latter by taking a scalpel approach to the National Budgets.

These obvious vindictive actions, allowing might to prevail over right, would have hurt their own supporters as much as it has hurt the country as a whole.

Taking these and other factors into consideration, it would not be surprising to learn that the announcement by the PNCR General Council on Granger was made deliberately during the ‘secret talks’ since it sees the ‘discussions’ as nothing more than an outmaneuvering exercise.

Guyana fully subscribes to UN human rights system MINISTER of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett yesterday reported that Guyana has accepted 75 of the 143 recommendations made at the United Nations (UN) Universal Periodic Review meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 27.

During a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Road, the Minister, joined by Presidential Adviser Gail Teixeira, informed the media of the outcome of the meeting, which saw the second review of the human rights records of all 193-member states of the United Nations. The forum was held in Geneva, Switzerland, and was attended by Minister Rodrigues-Birkett.

This was Guyana’s second review since the first was done in 2010, and as such, the 2015 reports dealt with measures taken since the last review.

In 2010, most of the recommendations focused on abolishing corporal punishment from schools, abolishing the death penalty, decriminalising adult same sex relations, and removing those sections in the laws that discriminate against, lesbians, gays, bisexual, and transgender persons.

According to Minister Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana reported to the working group that a Parliamentary Special Select Committee has been established to address those issues, but at the time, it was reported that the work of the committee has not been completed.

The group has also been informed that it is Guyana’s intention to take these matters back to the Parliament following general election.

“We also reported that while the death penalty has been retained, several legislative measures have been taken, including certain sentenced persons now being commuted to life imprisonment and imprisonment with the possibility for parole.”

Further, at this year’s event, 54 countries spoke during the session and together they made 143 recommendations. As all states, Guyana had the option of responding to the recommendations, to some or all, not to respond to any, or provide

-accepts 75 proposals put forward at UPR group meeting

From left, Presidential Adviser Gail Teixeira, Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Ambassador Elizabeth Harper * Adopting measures that will promote and prevent a report at a later date, but no later than the session of the discrimination against women Human Right Council in June. * Shared parental caring, between men, and women The Minister of Foreign Affairs reported that of the * Addressing patriarchal attitudes towards men and 143 recommendations, Guyana accepted 75, along with an women additional four, on the basis that those recommendations were * Strengthening the presence of women in various already in implementation stage. institutions and political life Further, she explained that the Guyana Government * Implementing fully the Sexual Offences Act. has committed to considering another 64 recommendations, * Adopting additional measures to prevent domestic but will be reporting to the Human Rights Council in June violence of this year. * Adopting measures to prevent discrimination against

lesbians, gays bisexuals and transgender persons Human rights recommendations accepted by Guyana * Investigating promptly hate crimes based on sexual The 75 recommendations that Guyana has accepted See Page 19 include

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Father, two sons held for questioning – into Mahaica Creek bloodbath

By Shirley Thomas THREE men are in police custody assisting with investigations into the death o f 2 6 - y e a r- o l d S u re s h Nandkishore, called ‘Ravo’, of Handsome Tree, Mahaica, following an altercation with neighbours over land.

Also under investigation is the wounding of Suresh’s father, 52-year-old Gopaul Nandkishore, called ‘Jai; and his brother, 31-year-old Parmanand Nandkishore, called ‘Davo’, all of the same Handsome Tree, Mahaica.

Police yesterday confirmed that the incident occurred around 13.00 hrs on Tuesday, at Handsome Tree, and stemmed from an age-old dispute over land between two neighbouring families.

But where exactly in Handsome Tree, whether in the backdam as is suggested in some quarters or in the village itself, they did not say.

According to the police, Suresh, who was severely beaten about the body, was pronounced dead on arrival (DOA) at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation

‘Davo’ (centre) as he was coming out of the X-Ray Department. He is flanked by an aunt (left) and his mother-in-law, Sandra Singh, at right

(GPHC). His father, they say, was also beaten about the body and hospitalised, while his brother and only sibling, ‘Davo’, was chopped on his left hand. He too, the police said yesterday, has been admitted to hospital.

Reports are that the suspects, said to be a father and two sons, are currently in detention, one at the Cove and John Police Station, and the other two at the Mahaica Police Station.

Ironically, it was the said ‘Davo’ who reportedly saved

the trio from certain death three years ago by rushing them to hospital after a 14-year-old relative of theirs fed them poison-laced hassar curry.

So, the big question now is: Did ‘Davo’ Nandkishsore save the family whose lives were at stake three years ago, just so they could subsequently kill his younger brother, and seriously threaten the lives of him and his father?

As for ‘Davo’, the latest is that he was treated at the

Mahaicony Cottage Hospital and sent home late Tuesday, only to suffer a relapse and had to be rushed to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of the GPHC, where he remained warded up until yesterday.

And contrary to what the police reported, ‘Davo’ was not only chopped on the hand, but also to the head, face, back, and chest. A relative who witnessed the state he was in when he was taken out of Mahaica Creek, said the men brutally chopped him about the body, and beat him with a heavy piece of wood. “They took the wood and punched him in every cut they made on his body,” the relative said, adding: “They ain’t got a part of he body where blood was not flowing.”

The relative said that when ‘Davo’ found he could not take any more blows, he threw himself to the ground and pretended to be dead. It was then that they redirected their energies and attention to his father.

According to doctors at the GPHC, the dad has a

Dead: Suresh Nandkishore, also called ‘Ravo’

50/50 chance of recovery, as he has not since admittance regained consciousness, and is being monitored roundthe-clock at the A&E Unit. A computed tomography (CAT – Scan) done on him has determined that he suffered severe brain injury.

‘Davo’ said from where he was, he could hear the father telling his sons, “We gon wipe dem out.” The men allegedly beat ‘Jai’ mercilessly with a plank until he jumped into a trench to escape the beating.

And Suresh, who was much easier to overpower by the seemingly bloodthirsty trio, was callously chopped until he dropped dead. A Chartered Accountant by profession, he pursued his studies in the US. Meanwhile, their mother, Mrs. Sabo Nandkishore was inconsolable on learning of the death of her son, and the near death of her other son and husband. Fortunately, she did not accompany them to the backdam, or else she too, might have been killed. She has taken the incident badly.

Davo’s wife, Dolly, is in shock and at times hysterical. Davo and Dolly just last week welcomed a new arrival to the home, and yesterday marked his seventh day, but they were unable to celebrate the happy occasion.

Relatives of the Nandkishores said that Jai and his sons had gone to the backdam to fence the land under dispute. The matter had been resolved in the courts, and in their favour, but the neighbours apparently were bent on getting it and so created a fracas.

Five-Star Marriott engages 95 per cent Guyanese workforce

By Gary Eleazar WITHOUT basis in fact and absolutely without merit, was the retort by Chairman of Atlantic Hotels Inc (AHI), Winston Brassington, in reaction to a recent Alliance For Change (AFC) salvo against the US$58 million Marriott Hotel Project nearing completion in the vicinity of the Kingston seawalls in Georgetown.

The AFC in a recent public missive against the project claimed that there were no jobs being created for Guyanese as was intended, but according to Brassington, more than 95 per cent of the staff engaged was Guyanese.

Brassington yesterday sought to clear the air when he provided the employment data thus far as it relates to the operations of the Marriott Hotel when it opens its doors.

According to Brassington, a total of 239 people had been engaged to operate the Hotel. This batch of personnel according to Brassington, was recruited from an application pool of 3,500 persons.

It was made clear that of

Winston Brassington, Chairman of Atlantic Hotels Inc (AHI)

the 239 persons engaged as staff for the Marriott, 228 are Guyanese. This, according to Brassington’s statement, reveals that 95.3 per cent of the persons engaged to be staff at the Marriott Hotel are in fact Guyanese.

“Less than five per cent of the total staff engaged are (sic) from overseas,” according to the missive released

by AHI and attributed to its Chairman, Brassington.

Of the persons engaged thus far, 90 of these staff are in training and 60 more

will start next week to be followed by the remainder.

According to AHI, of a total complement of 29 management staff engaged, from 922 applications, 20 are Guyanese, five of whom were recruited from overseas and have returned home.

Brassington said too that, of the nine non-Guyanese management staff engaged from overseas, four are food and beverage specialists not available in Guyana.

The AFC in its recent public statement had threatened to “revisit, review and if necessary impose sanctions concerning the Georgetown Marriott Hotel Agreement with the Government of Guyana and Atlantic Hotels if it forms the next Government.”

The Opposition party which controls just seven of the 65 seats in the National Assembly had accused the hotel of reneging on its agreement to create new jobs for Guyanese and was in fact now “poaching employees from other hotels offering more than 50 per cent hike in salary.”

The AHI Chairman however, in responding to the

AFC, drew reference to the recruitment statistics which revealed that 691 applications were received for supervisory staff, from whom 30 have been engaged.

All, he said, are Guyanese and only five of whom previously worked at another hotel in Guyana.

“1,862 applications were received for non-management positions and, of the 180 staff engaged, 23 were from other hotels in Guyana,” according to AHI. With its recruitment programme all but complete, the nation’s first ever Marriott Branded Hotel is now another step closer to its gala opening in a matter of weeks.

With its sod turning ceremony held in the last quarter of 2011, the Marriott Hotel which is in its final stages of construction at the Kingston, Georgetown site has been the subject of numerous criticisms over the years, some of whom have questioned its viability.

AHI has on more than one occasion however, defended the project as sound and refers to the Feasibility Study which was undertaken by a reputable US Based Evaluation/Consultancy Firm, of which an extract was made publicly avail-

able.

The Georgetown Marriott Hotel Project entails the construction of 197-rooms that will meet the Marriott International Standard for a five star hotel. The hotel will be managed and operated by the Marriott Worldwide chain of affiliates.

A second component of the project entails the construction of a 29,000 square feet entertainment complex that will house a casino, restaurant and nightclub all of which will be privately operated, separate and distinct from the hotel and its operator.

Cocaine trafficking suspect...

From page 3

VIP passengers realised that the couple were not on the original list and as such they were ordered off the plane and instructed to go through the normal channel and layers of security checks before boarding the flight.

It was during that check that they were found to be acting in a suspicious manner and were pulled over by ranks from the Narcotics Branch of the Police Force who, upon examining their luggage and persons, discovered the cocaine.

When asked about their access to the VIP Lounge, the two indicated that they were facilitated in that process by Joseph, who by that time had fled the airport after realising that his buddies had been

busted.

The police earlier this week issued a wanted bulletin for Joseph after checks at his home and other places to bring him in for questioning in relation to the matter were unsuccessful.

Prior to working at the airport, Joseph was employed as an assistant to Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Minister Ali Baksh.

After the news about the bust broke and Joseph’s link to the cocaine and the couple were made, the Ministry of Agriculture quickly made it clear that the man was no longer in the employ of the minister, nor was he performing any duties on behalf of the minister or Ministry of Agriculture.

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Forestry earnings skyrocket, deforestation rates decline …as GFC reports $3.5B investment in 2014, 23,000 employed

By Gary Eleazar DESPITE a significant increase in forestry exports and earnings last year, Guyana’s deforestation rate actually went down, as the country only utilised just over a quarter of its ‘maximum allowable annual cut’ for 2014.

This was reported to industry stakeholders yesterday

by Commissioner of Forests, James Singh, when he participated in the now annual sector review of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE).

At Herdmanston Lodge in Queenstown, Georgetown, Singh told the packed ‘Ogle Room,’ that the Forestry sector during the past year saw more than $3.5B being invested, lending to the employment of some 23,000 persons.

Singh, in providing the review for the Forestry Sector, reported that Guyana earned an estimated US$54M last year from exports, a 37 per cent increase in export earnings over the previous year.

REBUTTED NEGATIVE COVERAGE During 2014, there was

Stakeholders in the ‘Ogle Room’ of the Herdmanston Lodge during the Natural Resources Ministry’s sector review (Photo by Delano Williams)

in excess of 500,000 cubic meters of logs harvested which represents an increase from just over 400,000 cubic meters the previous year.

He also used the opportunity to rebut what he called the biased, negative coverage pointing to the adverse impact this has had on international markets for Guyana’s forestry exports.

GFC has come in for intense criticism over the volume of logs exported in containers during the past

years, but according to Singh, there could have been a lot more exported, had there been containers available.

According to Singh, “We could have done much more exports in 2014,” adding that the requisite containers were not available to satisfy the level of commodity available for export.

VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION One of the bug-bears that have plagued the Com-

mission is the failure on the part of concessionaires to accelerate processing for Value- Added production.

“We have a long way to go,” said Singh, in relation to the pursuit of the export of value-added forest products.

Singh also announced that GFC will be looking to press operators in the industry to pursue, with greater fervour, lesser used species.

In his review of the sector’s performance in the past year, Singh told the stake-

holders that there has been an increased focus on assisting those in the industry in sorting out issues, such as access to low cost financing and working through exporting bottle necks.

He said too that in the past year, there has been a greater tolerance on the part of the GFC, when it comes to rentals.

According to the Commissioner, there are persons/ companies with access to land, but because of financial constraints, are unable to adequately harvest. Local companies are particularly affected in this regard, according to Singh.

This, he said, has lent to the GFC allowing for more rental agreements to be entered into by stakeholders in the industry.

According to the Forestry Commissioner, GFC has also been very flexible when it comes to the inventories required to be submitted by companies or operators operating in Guyana’s Forests.

It was explained that inventories are required to be submitted within a particular time-frame (November of the preceding year), but in the past year, GFC has been waiving the stringent requirements to accommodate operators.

He added too that based

on requests, GFC would in fact undertake inventories for companies unable to undertake this task on their own.

Of the 26 large concessionaires operating in Guyana, Singh reported that 25 have already completed their Annual Operating Plans, while Forest Management Plans are in place for all.

There are currently 72 Community Forestry Associations with access to some 470,000 hectares of land.

Looking ahead to the operations of GFC in the immediate future, Singh announced that the entity, which falls under the MNRE, will be looking to review its Log Export Policy to be implemented for the coming year.

Many of the thematic goals developed for the sector in 2014 will roll over to this year, according to Singh, and listed areas such as “improved production, processing, manufacturing and export of forest produce; increase and enhance local forest products value added activities; tribulation of greater foreign and local investment”; and to encourage and monitor investments from existing stakeholders, among other activities.

Over 232 truckloads of debris removed from Linden alone – as ‘Clean-Up’ campaign moves to Region 10 WORK on the Linden leg of the ‘Clean-Up-MyCountry’ campaign began in earnest Wednesday, and has already seen remarkable success, in that it was able to remove as much as 232 truck-loads of debris from the township alone.

And this is in spite of a resolution passed by the Linden Town Council to curtail the programme, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, which has oversight responsibility for the programme, reported yesterday.

According to the Ministry, the programme, via its

Community Clean-Up and Bulk Waste Removal team, was able to fulfill its objective of removing residential bulk-waste free of cost, and clearing the roadsides of the numerous garbage piles and illegal dumpsites.

This was achieved by recruiting 26 persons from various communities within the Linden Municipality as Community Enhancement workers, and an additional four as truck drivers to execute the programme with the aim of improving the sanitation and the aesthetics of the township.

And from feedback received, Lindeners are more than happy that the pro-

gramme was implemented in the township, since it gave them the opportunity to get rid of unwanted bulky items which were stored on their premises.

C o n v e r s e l y, s e v e r a l residents have expressed serious concern about the garbage crises plaguing the township, to the extent that they are blaming the Council for not adequately addressing the issue.

Having begun on We d n e s d a y, t h e p r o gramme will continue until Friday so as to facilitate the removal of illegal garbage piles in parts of Amelia’s Ward and other surrounding areas.

The ‘Clean-Up-My-Country’ campaign in action in the township of Linden Wednesday

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Monies to fund operations of MMU to be released ‘shortly’ – Dr Surujbally

By Vanessa Narine FUNDING for the resuscitated Media Monitoring Unit (MMU) has been secured, according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr. Roger Luncheon, in a response to queries by the Guyana Chronicle.

Dr. Luncheon, who is also head of GECOM, as it relates to the Commission being a budget agency, yesterday said, “My understanding is that the monies have been secured.”

Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr. Steve Surujbally, also confirmed this yesterday, during a telephone interview with this newspaper.

He disclosed too that some US$100,000 has been sourced from international donors and is expected to be released to the Commission shortly.

“The international donors may construct a pool and hand the resources over to GECOM from that pool, or they may deal with GECOM bilaterally.

The manner in which this is to be done is still to be decided,”

Dr. Roger Luncheon

Dr. Steve Surujbally

Dr. Surujbally said.

The primary donors, he added, are the European Union (EU) and Canada, via the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

Progress with the sourcing of funding for the MMU, initially established in 2001, followed GECOM’s submission of a completed budget to Dr. Luncheon.

sion’s 2015 project proposal, which details the operations of the MMU, over a five-month period.

The Unit’s activities, according to the document, will include: ● Daily monitoring of Guyana’s mainstream print and broadcast media for conformity to best practices associated with professional journalism; ● Informing media practitioners in a timely manner of instances of breaches; ● The production of period reports on the Unit’s findings

EXCLUSIVE LOOK Also, the Guyana Chronicle was able to secure an exclusive look at the Commis-

on media practitioners’ compliance; ● Compiling archival information on local media purposes for referencing purposes; and ● Providing informational and other support to GECOM’s Public Relations Department.

These are in addition to other undertakings which are outlined in a work plan for the Unit.

“The MMU intends to serve as a bulwark against the purveying of any form of extremism in the media that threatens to derail the electoral processes,” the project proposal said.

Additionally, the document underscored the objectives of the above stated activities of the Unit, once it is fully back into operation, including to: promote the maintenance of the highest professional standards in the media during the upcoming General and Regional Elections; nurture a responsible media environment that is supportive of the country’s democratic processes; facilitate the building of harmonious relationships

between and among GECOM, the media, the Government, political parties and civil society – a relationship that results in peaceful elections; and to positively influence the process of self-regulation by local media practitioners. “(The goal of the MMU) is to contribute to the creation and maintenance of a media environment that is conducive to, and supportive of, the democratic processes in Guyana,” the project proposal said.

IMPORTANT The document also points out that a vital aspect of GECOM’s preparations for the smooth running-off of the upcoming May 11 General and Regional Elections is the timely resuscitation of the MMU, considering that the Unit encourages and influences responsible and democratic media behaviour in the leadup to the polls.

“The MMU’s value to GECOM and the nation is that it is a necessary tool during election periods to keep partisan reporting of election-re-

lated issues to a minimum; rein in those elements of the media fraternity inclined towards irresponsibility and recklessness; promote equality, fairness and balance in news reporting; and to discourage the publication of media content that is racially inciting, socially and politically divisive, inflammatory, unsubstantiated, and generally against the national good,” the document said.

Given the MMU’s role, the project document also detailed the expected outcomes of the MMU’s undertakings.

Measurable qualitative improvement in media reporting of social, political, electoral and governance issued during the 2015 election period topped the list of the six primary expected outcomes of the Unit’s operations.

The Media Monitoring Unit was revitalised in 2006 and since has come to be “accepted as an objective and credible arbiter” – as the document highlighted – of media practices.

Region urged to diversify resources – at opening of Fifth Special COTED Meeting on Energy

By Tajeram Mohabir WHILE the drop in oil prices has brought some respite, CARICOM states heavily dependent on imported energy must remain resolute to diversify, conserve and exploit their abundant supply of clean, renewable and environmentally-friendly resources.

This was the charge of Jamaica’s Science, Technology, Mining and Energy Minister, Phillip Paulwell at the opening of the Fifth Special Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) Meeting on Energy at the CARICOM Secretariat, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown.

Addressing fellow CARICOM Energy Ministers, Heads of Delegation and senior CARICOM officials, Paulwell urged the Region to strategise and seek common ground to address challenges to its energy security, with focus on less dependence on oil.

“The plans that we conceive and the actions we take are in our enlightened interest, and in support of the achievement of sustainable

development going forward.

Indeed, any analysis of the numerous sustainable development activities already underway in CARICOM will reveal that we have much to commend in our efforts,” he said.

A number of energy projects have been implemented in member states, with some developing national energy policies comprising detailed programmes and ambitious implementation schedules.

In 2004, the Caribbean Renewable Energy Development Programme (CREDP) was established, and today, it has become a key source for sustainable energy initiatives.

Paulwall said the implementation of the CREDP has served as an important catalyst for harnessing renewable energy in CARICOM. However, he pointed out that though sustainable energy solutions have been making great strides in the Region, there have been gaps and barriers.

On this note, the Jamaican Minister said in the coming decades, these barriers to renewable energy and energy efficiency must be overcome, noting that it can be done

CARICOM Deputy Secretary General Manorma Soeknandan

through a cohesive effort.

“We share the view that if implemented, the policies, projects and initiatives that we are developing will result in effective, sustainable development, making our Region a global leader in the production and use of clean, renewable and sustainable energy. We must translate our ambitious commitments into tangible actions at the regional and international level,” he urged.

Meanwhile, CARICOM Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Manorma

Soeknandan, said while there is broad consensus that the regional energy system has been making progress, there is need for additional changes in order to meet the demands of a modern, secure and efficient system.

Globally, oil prices have plummeted sharply, falling from US$106 per barrel in June 2014, to around US$42 per barrel in January 2015.

The price has since increased to around $50.

Ambassador Soeknandan said the rise in prices must not be a distraction, but should serve to strengthen the Region’s resolve in preserving indigenous energy resources.

“This most recent global oil trend is an indication of the increasing oil price volatility and increasing uncertainty of the forecasting environment within which oil-fuelled economies like ours operate,” she noted.

VULNERABLE The Region depends heavily on imported oil and this makes it extremely vulnerable to the vagaries of the international oil market,

Jamaica’s Science, Technology, Mining and Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell

which at times can cause a setback to important development priorities such as health, education and adaptation to climate change.

CARICOM States, over the years, have acknowledged the need to also focus more on renewable energy and energy efficiency.

This aside, climate change has been highlighted as the greatest threat to sustainable development of Caribbean States, and efforts will be made to address some of the issues common to energy and the private sector at the Fifth Special COTED Meeting on Energy and the

Environment today.

Yesterday’s meeting provides an opportunity to continue moving forward along the sustainable energy path, but the Deputy CARICOM Secretary General said an unfortunate reality is that as population levels in the Region increase, so too does the demand for electricity and other energy programmes.

With this in mind, Ambassador Soeknandan said greater attention needs to be placed on clean and sustainable energy, pointing out that this will allow CARICOM States to meet the basic needs of their growing populations, further sustainable development and help in poverty reduction.

“Also, our respective urban economy will unlock economic opportunities in rural and remote areas. We must also minimise existing energy resources and use these in a more effective and efficient way,” the senior CARICOM official said.

She noted that energy is about sustainable livelihood, and job creation alignment, adding that it has been identified as a cross-cutting area of the Caribbean Community to grow and sustain economic resilience.

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Post-mortem confirms Philadelphia four died by drowning

By Leroy Smith A POST-MORTEM performed on the bodies of the four family members who perished on Monday evening in the river at Philadelphia on the East Bank of Essequibo confirmed that they all died by drowning.

Initially, however, some relatives were a bit apprehensive about what may have happened on Monday that could have caused the deaths of Billy Narine, 12, Annapina Persaud, 9, of lot 2404 Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, and their aunt and cousin Radika Persaud, 53, and Ravin Persaud, 15, of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo.

Family members up to late yesterday could not con-

Dead: Radika Persaud

Dead: Ravin Persaud

Dead: Annapina Persaud

Dead: Billy Narine

firm the funeral arrangements. This publication was informed that the two younger children who perished on Monday were regular visitors of a Christian church, and would accompany their aunt to the riverside whenever she was going to perform the

Hindu religious function.

On Monday, the family was plunged into grief when the bodies of the four were fished out of the Atlantic Ocean hours after Radika and her son went to make offerings as part of a oneyear ceremony for the death

of another relative.

Other relatives became suspicious and went in search of them after they seemed to be spending an unusually long time at the riverside. However, they were no where in sight and only their clothing and a bucket were

found about one mile away.

“We keep calling for them and get no answer and we want to know if anyone hit them or do them anything and suddenly I see the mother and grandmother coming, saying that they found the bucket till back that side go-

ing closer to Parika and I said you know what happen there, somebody drowned,” Dularie Bhigman, a sister-in-law of the dead woman recounted on Tuesday to the Guyana Chronicle.

This newspaper was also informed that the search for the missing persons commenced at approximately 18.30hrs and the fourth body was pulled from the river at approximately 22.30hrs, even as persons lamented the lengthy period they were forced to await the arrival of the hearse from the funeral parlor to take the bodies away.

Relatives explained that the tragedy has been a massive blow as there are now six persons who have perished in the family within one year.

Ahead of General and Regional Elections…

Observer Missions to be officially invited – Dr Luncheon

By Vanessa Narine

AS part of efforts to ensure a free and fair process, international and local observer missions will be officially invited to field delegations to Guyana for the May 11 General and Regional Elections.

This was according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr Roger Luncheon, when posed with the query from the Guyana Chronicle yesterday.

He explained that the “regular groups” were notified following President Donald Ramotar ’s indication that there will be a move to elections, more than a year earlier than due.

“The official invitations will now have to be made,”

he said.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr Steve Surujbally, told this newspaper that the Commission has been in touch with some of the organisations that normally field Observer Missions to Guyana.

He disclosed that these include the Organization of American States (OAS), the Commonwealth, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).

Dr Surujbally noted too that there is a possibility that the Carter Centre may also have a team of observers in Guyana.

“It is a possibility, but

I am still to speak to the officials from the Carter Centre,” he said.

GPSU ACCREDITED Locally, the GECOM Chairman added that the Guyana Public Service U n i o n ( G P S U ) h a s a pproached the Commission for accreditation and has received it.

“There is a chance that the Electoral Assistance Bureau (EAB) will be resuscitated,” he said, adding to the complement of local elections observers.

Dr Surujbally stressed that before any of these groups are accredited as observers of the May 11 General and Regional Elections, they have to sign on to “certain” protocols.

He was emphatic in stressing that breach of these protocols would result in the offending group being disaccredited.

The move to early elections resulted from the fact that the objectives of prorogation – in face of a no-confidence motion against the Government and the consequent dissolution of Parliament – failed in the opinion of the current Administration.

Given the posture of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC), President Ramotar has always maintained that the need for dialogue was uppermost in his mind when he made his decision to prorogue Parliament on November 10.

Paving the way for

greater dialogue among political parties, he contended, would have kept the 10th Parliament alive to address critically important issues currently before the House.

The effect of ending the first session of the 10th Parliament by way of prorogation is the suspension of the business of the National Assembly. As a result of that move, AFC-sponsored ‘No-Confidence’ motion was not considered. Also, APNU had, prior to November 10, signalled its intention to support the motion.

Had it not been for the proclamation to prorogue Parliament, if the no-confidence motion had been approved by the political Opposition, Guyana would have been headed to early general elections within three months. However,

President Ramotar had made it clear that if these efforts proved futile, there would be a move to early general elections.

Since the prorogation, APNU and the AFC have made it clear that they will not engage the President in talks unless the prorogation is lifted and Parliamentary work resumes. The rejection of talks was also formally communicated

by APNU Leader Brigadier (rtd) David Granger in a December 2 letter responding to the President’s November 18 invitation for talks.

As a result, the Head of State early last December indicated that Guyana will head to early General and Regional Elections, just over three years since the November 2011 polls.

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VISHNU Singh, 24, of Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, was yesterday morning placed on $400,000 bail when he appeared at the Spare n d a a m M a g i s t r a t e ’s Court charged with rape, allegedly committed on a 14-year-old schoolgirl.

The appearance of the man came hours after the Director of Public Prosecutions instructed the police to institute the rape charge against him, less than 24 hours after the police had sent the file to the DPP’s Chambers seeking advice.

The expeditious procedures kicked in after Human Services and Social Security Minister, Jennifer Webster wrote Police Commissioner, Seelall Persaud expressing her disgust over this recent

that would have personally benefitted her to the tune of $300,000.

The magistrate yesterday instructed the young man, who is the son of General Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board, Jagnarine Singh, to lodge his passport with the police station. In addition, the accused is expected to report to the police station every Friday until the matter is concluded, or as otherwise instructed by the court.

Following the court appearance, the rape accused sat in the prisoners’ waiting area until his bail was posted. He then covered his face with his shirt and made his way down the stairs of the courthouse into a waiting Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) being driven by his

Better Hope man granted $400,000 bail over rape of 14-year-old

Rape accused Vishnu Singh (inset) can been seen covering his face as he makes his way to his father’s vehicle yesterday morning

case of rape, and moreover, the involvement of a police-

woman who was attempting to pervert the course

of justice by arranging a settlement in the matter,

father who was waiting for him in the police station parking lot.

Yesterday, repeated efforts to confirm if the female police rank had been placed on close arrest were not successful. This publication, however, received unconfirmed reports that the woman might have been transferred from the Cove and John Police Station where she was stationed at the time of the investigation when she purportedly attempted to pervert the course of justice.

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Child Care and Protection Agency are paying very close attention to this case which they said is “very disgusting”.

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10th Parliament was a major disappointment

– when compared to achievements of prior two – Dr. Luncheon

AS Guyana prepares to go into the 11th Parliament with elections slated for May 11, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon said that for most Guyanese, the 10th Parliament was a disappointment given the achievements made over the last two terms under the Bharrat Jagdeo Government.

During an appearance on NCN’s ‘Political Scope’ programme on Sunday, Dr. Luncheon said it was disappointing for the PPP/C Administration, as well as all Guyanese.

“It was kind of a disappointment in retrospect. One might ask the question, did

we expect too much in the context of the novelty of the 10th Parliament? You would recall that in the 10th Parliament, for the first time in the legislative history in the postindependent Guyana, we had a governing party without a plurality in Parliament.”

Dr. Luncheon pointed out that the hybrid Westminster model Guyana inherited has been continuing. It has been something new to Guyana, and impacting on the country’s development.

“The PPP/C Government did not have a plurality in Parliament, and that novelty was so impactful on the developments in the 10th Parliament that I would not hes-

itate in saying more than any other factor it has contributed to what seems practically unalterable, the early demise of the 10th Parliament.”

He added that under this new one-seat majority, the Opposition somehow did not have a clear understanding of the separation of powers.

“Fundamental to Parliamentary democracies, the Constitution, whether written or unwritten and some clear understanding about separation of powers, somewhere along the line the Opposition in the 10th Parliament totally misconstrued and this is notwithstanding effort at all conceivable level to correct this misconception, but

they held fast to this misconception about separation of powers and they acted,” Dr. Luncheon said.

As a result, Dr. Luncheon said the Opposition’s entire thesis was that the Parliamentary one-seat majority essentially replaced the Executive Government.

He added that though they themselves recognised the inherent fallacy of that argument, they found irresistible the lure that they imagine that they had where power was concerned and inevitably parliamentary gridlock arose, and along the way, the goodwill, the ambitions and expectation of citizens were frittered away.

“…And President (Donald) Ramotar had no option but at the penultimate moment to make that decision that sees us ultimately going into May 11 General and Regional elections.”

Nonetheless, in going forward, the Cabinet Secretary said the experiences of the 10th Parliament cannot be totally rejected, abandoned and discounted.

“I want to believe that inherent in those experiences are the chords of what is needed to take this country on its new trajectory,” he posited.

In essence, Dr. Luncheon said he sees the 11th Parliament and the definitive

approach to the resolution to those issues that languished in the 10th Parliament and will turn up in the 11th Parliamentary agenda to be dealt with by the representatives of the people who are elected, to be one of the foremost objectives of the 11th Parliament. “…moving forward we have to embrace additional resources, human resources, technology, in propelling Guyana forward, and to the extent that there are elements and segments in our society that are not maximally involved in this effort in the development of Guyana, they have to be brought onboard,” he added. (GINA)

Dookhoo calls on parties to focus on PSC to apply for issues, not personal attacks -Observer Status

By Tajeram Mohabir FORMER Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman, Ramesh Dookhoo is calling on the three political parties to conduct their elections campaign in a mature manner, focusing on issues that affect the people and not on personal attacks.

Speaking to the Guyana Chronicle on Tuesday, Dookhoo, who serves as Secretary to the Commission, said that focusing on issues would be enough, pointing out that politicians must be fair in their presentations to the electorate.

He said the past two elections have indicated that Guyana has come a long way in terms of political maturity and the onus is on all the political leaders to ensure this continues.

Guyanese, he said, want peaceful elections, and for this to happen, every Guyanese must have his country at heart, and the winner, when announced by the Guy-

ana Elections Commission (GECOM), must be accepted and respected by all.

Irrespective of which party wins, he said the leaders of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) must work together to ensure peace and the continuation of social and economic development of Guyana.

The Amaila Falls Project, he said, is one of the key transformational projects that should come on stream during the tenure of the next Government, pointing out that electricity costs have been a major bugbear to the business community.

The project, which was voted down by the Opposition during the 10th Parliament, has been touted as an initiative that would result in the lowering of costs for electricity, thereby facilitating a take-off in the manufacturing sector, providing jobs for thousands.

According to Dookhoo,

lessons should be learnt from past experiences, including the 10th Parliament, and on this point he emphasised that the way forward for the PPP, APNU and the AFC to break the political stalemate is finding a way to trust each other.

GREATER INCLUSIVITY This, he said, is vital to take the country forward, as it will allow for greater inclusivity, which is important for good governance. However, he stressed that the political Opposition has to be responsible in its actions.

The former PSC Chairman also noted that the media have an important role to play in the maintenance of peace and stability by being responsible in their reporting on the elections.

MEDIA CODE OF CONDUCT On this note, he called for the resuscitation of the Media Monitoring Unit and for all media houses to abide

by the Media Code of Conduct that has already been developed, and used during the past two elections.

MEDIA ACCESS Dookhoo also pointed out that it would be important for the State media to give some access to the Opposition, contending that it will in some way address the frequent complaints of unequal access by Opposition politicians and supporters.

The PSC will be applying for Observer Status for the May 11 elections. The Commission has served in this capacity at previous elections.

Meanwhile, the three major political parties contesting the elections have already hit the campaign trail, and their work will intensify as May 11 gets closer.

On Monday, PPP/C General Secretary, Clement Rohee said the various arms of the party have been mobilised as it seeks to regain a majority at the upcoming polls.

He also told reporters that

the PPP is working to build and expand its alliance.

And on that point, he disclosed that the party has already met with a number of groups and individuals, but pointed out that there is no need to broadcast these meetings or “go on the roof and shout about them.”

The General Secretary reported that the feedback from these engagements has been positive and many of the

ideas and suggestions will be incorporated into the party’s strategy for the future.

Both the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), the largest partner in the coalition APNU, and the AFC, despite being locked in ‘secret talks’ for a coalition to challenge the PPP, have so far held several public meetings as they seek to rally their supporters for the upcoming polls.

Venezuelan fined for illegal entry into Guyana VENEZUELA national, Manuel Media was Tuesday fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to an illegal entry charge before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The 49-year-old Venezuelan, unrepresented by legal counsel, admitted that on December 22 at

Charity, Essequibo, he entered Guyana by sea and disembarked without the consent of an immigration officer. Media told the court that he merely intended to visit Guyana.

Should Media fail to pay the ordered fine, he would have to serve six months in prison.

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Region 2 Chairman urges Essequibians to keep environment clean

The beautiful Pomeroon River that has great potential for tourism

Region 2 Chairman, Mr. Parmanand Persaud

CHAIRMAN of Region 2, Mr. Parmanand Persaud is calling on Essequibians to keep their environment clean and healthy.

The Chairman, in a recent appeal, said when the environment is clean and healthy, visitors will speak well about the region, which is considered to be the cleanest among the ten administration regions in

the country.

Mr. Persaud is also calling on Essequibo Coast residents to make maximum use of the Puran’s Brothers garbage service. He said persons must not dump garbage in drainage trenches and along the road and street shoulders.

He noted that the Government recently spent millions of dollars under the ‘Clean-up My Country’ exer-

cise to remove tons of solid waste from across the region to make the environment healthy.

Meanwhile, the Chairman called attention to the practice of some persons who throw plastic drink bottles, paper bags and fruit skins unto the public road as they travel along in their vehicles.

He condemned the practice and called on all Esse-

Farmers’ representative in the Pomeroon, Mrs. Vilma Da Silva

Workers loading solid waste onto a truck on the Essequibo Coast during the ‘Clean-up My Country’ exercise

quibians as well as visitors to desist from this bad practice.

Persaud is also calling on persons, especially in Anna Regina, to stop dumping garbage along the shoulders of the road leading to the Mainstay holiday resort and to Tapakuma, Lima Sands and McNabb.

He noted that the Charity area had been cleaned up under the ‘Clean-up My

Country’ campaign, but a recent visit to the area had revealed that business operators, vendors and residents have again started to dump garbage in a very careless manner along the road shoulders, drainage trenches and in the Pomeroon River.

Meanwhile, RDC Councillor who represents the Pomeroon, Ms. Vilma Da Silva, has called several times at meetings of

the Regional Democratic Council for the shabby stalls along the public road at Charity to be removed and for a triple-decker market to be constructed so vendors can have a decent and healthy environment to vend.

She maintained that if this is done, the Charity area which has potential for great tourism will have a clean and healthy environment. (Rajendra Prabhulall)

A mini excavator desilting a drainage trench on the Essequibo Coast recently

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Induction course for 31 new CID ranks commences they need to show commitment to the teaching and to prove that they are worth their salt in becoming members of the CID. “The bar is very high and from now on, today, all of you must endeavour to put your best foot forward, to engage your mind, to articulate, to read, to understand all that you were taught because if you fail to reproduce what you were taught, then you will face the required sanctions, that is, you will fail to go forward.”

The senior police officer told the ranks that in today’s world there are lots of opportunities and those The facilitators in discussion before the formal commencement of the first session of the CID course involved in the course THE Criminal Investi- the Tactical Services Unit, ought to take advantage of The induction course Commissioner, Seelall Pergation Department of Immigration Department will be facilitated by the saud. them since they are at the the Guyana Police Force and CID Headquarters. Force Training Officer, crossroads of their career.

In his address, the Crime formally opened a six- The session was declared Crime Chief, a representa- Chief made it clear to the He also noted that week induction course on open by Crime Chief, As- tive from the DPP’s Cham- participants that they were Guyana will soon be Monday for thirty-one sistant Commissioner of bers, senior CID ranks and carefully selected by their having national elections ranks who are likely to Police, Leslie James, while other facilitators as seen immediate supervisors and and the very ranks who join the CID if success- Force Training Officer, Se- fit by the coordinator. The commanders to be part of are part of this induction ful. nior Superintendent, Paul course is also fully spon- the course after their abilcourse will be called upon The participants were Williams also addressed sored and coordinated by ities and credentials were to play very important drawn from all the police the gathering of men and the Guyana Police Force looked at. roles as part of their duty divisions as well as from women. to serve the state and the with the support of Police He told them that now

citizenry.

Meanwhile Force Training Officer Senior Superintendent, Paul Williams reminded the young policemen and women that the CID is one of the pillars of the Guyana Police Force and as such serving in that arm is very critical to the organisation and the country.

“I want to see which one of you would be so bold to chalk up the first charge sheet that will show that you are not serious and should not be on the course,” Williams challenged.

He also cautioned the ranks about their punctuality while pointing out that they need to ensure that they are present for every session and reporting sick or making silly excuses to stay away from the course will not help them since they are required to have a certain number of contact hours to acquire the recognition needed to be part of the CID. “This is not a vacation,” he added.

The participants with their superiors. Seated from left are: Crime Chief, Leslie James; Force Training Officer, Paul Williams; and Deputy Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum

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Confidence trickster receives two years’ imprisonment for false pretence

FORTY-FOUR-YEAROLD Paul Gittens (no address given) was Tuesday sentenced to a total of two years' imprisonment on two counts of false pretense when he appeared without legal representation before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and pleaded guilty to both charges levied against him.

One of the charges detailed that on January 20, at Alberttown, Georgetown, he obtained from Tandika Watson the sum of $100,000 with intent to defraud by pretending that

he was in a position to sell her a flat screen television.

The other offence detailed that on January 28 at Georgetown, with intent to defraud, he obtained the sum of $800,000 from Harriet Hackette-Nials by pretending that he was in a position to sell her a BMW motor car.

Police Prosecutor Michael Grant told the court that the facts are as stated in the charge, and that no money was recovered.

Gittens was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment on each offence, but the sentences will run concurrently.

Young gun-toting bandit remanded on robberyunder-arms charges – facing similar offence in another court when present offences committed T W E N T Y- T H R E E YEAR-OLD Rafael Hiuntenzen (no address given) was Tuesday refused bail on two counts of robbery-under-arms when he appeared before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and pleaded not guilty to both charges.

One charge detailed that on January 25 at South Ruimveldt Park, Georgetown, being armed with a gun, he robbed Sedel Hector of $200,000 cash and a Samsung cellular phone valued at $4,000.

The other charge detailed that on the same day at South Ruimveldt Park, being armed with a gun, he robbed Riburn Fraser of a quantity of foreign currency totalling $855,540.

Police Prosecutor Michael Grant told the court that on the day in question, at about 00:05 hrs, both victims were seated in a

parked motor car, and Fraser was about to enter his residence when Hiuntenzen, allegedly armed with a gun, shot Fraser and took away a quantity of foreign currency from him.

Police Prosecutor, Michael Grant opposed bail on grounds of the nature, gravity and prevalence of this type of offence, and the fact that a firearm had allegedly been used in commission of the crimes.

Grant also said that extreme violence had been used on the victims and that Hiuntenzen, meanwhile, was on bail for a similar offence before another court when he allegedly committed these offences.

The prosecutor’s objection was upheld and bail was refused the defendant. The matter has been adjourned to February 25.

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Mash coordinator appeals for less spectator encroachment on float parade large picnicking groups, so as to give way to the costume and float parade. “We want to give the revellers and the companies who come out to showcase their creativity to do so and for the spectators to enjoy the floats also,” he said.

People, he related, travel from miles out of the city to be a part of the celebrations, which have developed into a Flashback: Mashramani parade, 2014

ACCORDING to Mash Coordinator at the Mash Secretariat, Lennox Canterbury, registration for the Road March and the Float Parade competitions remains open as many persons have shown interest in participating in these competitions.

Canterbury, in a recent interview with this newspaper, disclosed that many businesses are now trying to come on board, so the secretariat has decided to keep the registration open for a little while longer. “Presently, we have about 30 groups for the float parade and about 20 groups for the road march,” he said.

Explaining, he said the song which wins the Road March competition is one that is the most played on the day of the float parade. “Everything is running smoothly so far but it’s not without its hindrances; but we have since had very good responses,

[and] not only from our sponsors,” the coordinator said.

The coordinator added that each year, thousands of spectators gather alongside the annual Mashramani Float Parade route in Georgetown, but segments of the frollicking crowds have been encroaching on the parade, greatly slowing its pace towards the National Park. And as the Republic Day Mash celebrations keep getting larger in terms of revellers, floats and picnicking spectators, it is a growing challenge to work out the logistics to deal with the congestion of persons traversing the route, and slowing the parade to a drag.

Canterbury said that permission is usually given to persons who wish to operate food and beverage stalls on that day on Merriman Mall or on Vlissingen Road. However, it is important that Irving Street and Thomas Lands be kept clear of businesses and

huge fun and frolic spectacle with a large turnout of spectators, including families and a growing number of tourists, besides scores of food and beverage vendors.

The Mash coordinator said further, that the committee will be viewing the proceedings with an eye to determine whether a route change might be necessary in

the future. He, however, noted that the committee is pleading with the public that they follow the procedures set out by the secretariat as well as by the Guyana Police Force.

In the meantime, the Mash committee is imploring the public to be mindful of keeping the roads free of congestion to give way to the parade.

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Secondary school students present ‘A’ game for Mash spectacular at NCC A section of the students at NCC enjoying the performances

Christ Church Secondary, in the 14-17 Individual Category, performed ‘Fiery Festivity’

By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally SECONDARY school students yesterday presented their ‘A’ game during the Mash competition at the National Cultural Centre with performances depicting current issues faced by them in Guyana.

Over 86 private and pub-

lic schools were registered for entry in the competition where only secondary school students took part under the theme: “One People, One Culture, One Celebration”.

The NCC was packed to capacity as scores of children were still waiting to enter the venue to view the proceedings. The students,

through their performances, depicted their creativity and brought to light current issues such as drugs being used in schools and child prostitution, as well as students who go along the straight path.

Many schools chose to use songs by local artistes to accompany their dance numbers and commendably some students used actual drummers to take part in their pieces.

Many were heard cheering the talents that young Guyanese students possess.

Speaking briefly with Sharon King-Harris, Coordinator for the Children’s Mash Competitions, she explained

that the registration of the schools is somewhat beyond what they normally expect.

“But we are happy that so many students are stepping forward to participate.” She noted too that they have a ‘fair’ amount of entries from the private schools, but more can be done to have them come on board.

The activities for the day, because of the number of entries, ended a bit later than was expected. The competitions continue today at the NCC with costume competitions starting promptly at 10:00hrs.

Queen’s College brought their ‘A’ game as they performed a Hip Hop piece

South Ruimveldt Secondary left the crowd in ‘wow’ mode with ‘African Pride’ ‘Broken wan’ done

by Richard Ishmael Secondary

This Queen’s College student mesmerised the audience with ‘Arabian Exquisite”

A St Joseph’s High student performing ‘Cultural Vybz’

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Unlicensed teen driver killed in Corentyne smash-up

By Jeune Bailey-Vankeric A FIFTEEN-year-old unlicensed driver was killed on Wednesday morning after the ‘four-runner’ vehicle he was driving slammed into a parked vehicle on the Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Road, before catapulting into a nearby trench.. His lone passenger, who, incidentally, is his sixteen-yearold friend, is at the New Amsterdan Hospital in a critical condition .

Dead is Akash Mohan of Number 72 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, who is alleged to have taken the vehicle without the owner’s permission moments before the accident, reportedly around 03:30h.

Eyewitnesses are of the opinion that the teenage driver lost control of the vehicle, after he hit a heap of stones on the roadway, in an attempt to escape from what he believed to be a police vehicle.

A lengthy skid mark left on the roadway gave the impression that after driving over the stones, the lad applied brakes, but the vehicle skidded across the road and slammed into the Ford ‘pick-up’ parked there, the impact pushing it about fifteen feet as the ‘four- runner’ continued on, with both driver and passenger still on board.

Thereafter, the ill-fated vehicle reportedly collided with a bridge about 25 to 30

Dead: Akash Mohan feet away, resulting in heavy damage to the front tyre and wheel of the vehicle.

Still on the move, the ‘four-runner’ catapulted over a trench, uprooting a signpost, and shattering a utility post , before turning turtle and throwing its occupants out before colliding with, and damaging a concrete fence, where it halted.

The teenagers, who were by this time unconscious, were subsequently picked up and taken to the Skeldon Hospital, where Mohan was pronounced dead on arrival.

His friend, however, was transferred to the New Amsterdam Hospital, where he remains institutionalized, having sustained a fractured arm and severe head injuries.

Meanwhile, Rickey Singh, owner of the Ford ‘pick-up’, said just after 03:00h, he was awakened by a loud sound, and rushing to his verandah, realised that his vehicle was hit.

He said: “I look up the road and I did not see anything, so I went downstairs and ventured outside… Moments later, I saw a Berbice Anti-Smuggling Squad (BASS) vehicle approaching.

“They told me that it had to be a gold vehicle which had passed them about four times. A man then ran from the dam saying a vehicle turn over by the Temple fence. When I got there, two boys were lying on the dam; they were breathing...”

Another resident told reporters that after hearing the impact, her water tank fell off the trestle, but she did not venture outside as she was unsure of what she may have witnessed.

Reports are that since last November, Mohan had been staying with some friends at Baichan Sawmill at Crabwood Creek, having moved out of his Number 71

Village home after his father died and his mother moved on with her life.

Joshua Imanmo, who also lives at Baichan Sawmill, said a group of friends were with them chatting, before they retired on Tuesday night.

He said no one knew when Mohan picked up the vehicle and went to Kingston, Corriverton to collect his friend.

“It is the doctor at the hospital who called,” he said. “That’s how we knew something happened around 04:00h.”

Efforts to contact Sooknandan were futile.

orientation.

Recommendations which were accepted for consideration include:

* Abolishing the death penalty and or establishing a formal moratorium * Investigating all allegations relating to extra judicial killings and excess of the police. * Establishment of a Human Rights Institution in accordance with the Paris Principles and one that would be accredited by the Human Rights Council. * Strengthening the National Child Protection Mechanism and strengthening children’s rights * Trafficking in Persons, effective implementation of laws * Expanding legal aid services * Increasing the capacity of the Police Complaints Authority. * Continuing the implementation of poverty reduction

However, word is that his parents were unaware that

he’d gone out during the wee hours of the morning.

The state of the ill-fated vehicle after the accident

Guyana fully subscribes to UN human ...

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Andrew Sooknandan

programme and water and sanitation and housing schemes * Measures to improve the lot of persons with disabilities and guaranteeing the rights of indigenous peoples

Meanwhile, Minister Rodrigues-Birkett explained that the 64 recommendations which were accepted for consideration will be examined and a report to be submitted no later than the 29th session of the Human Rights Council to be held in June.

However, the Minister pointed out that many of the recommendations have deep cultural and societal considerations and will require wide-spread consultations before reaching a conclusion that will find favour with the majority of persons in society.

More importantly, she said these recommendations will have to find favour with the majority of parliamentarians, since ultimately the Parliament is where the laws will have to be amended.

Pointing to the fact that some of these recommendations have financial considerations, and that the Government has been increasing the budget to the social sector, it was necessary to point this to the UPR group.

“We found it necessary to indicate to the UPR group

and the member states present that we believe that the means of implementation for the sustainable development goals which are being finalised right now must be very clear to assist small states like Guyana.”

Nonetheless, she stated that the improvement of the lives of citizens, their human rights and their overall wel-being will continue to be the focus of the Government of Guyana. She added that it is for this reason that Guyana has accepted the majority of the recommendations since they represent what the administration is doing, and will continue to do as the UPR process will therefore continue to be a very important aspect of the human rights mechanism to which Guyana subscribes fully.

The UPR was created through the UN General Assembly on March 15, 2006, by a resolution which established the Human Rights Council itself. It is a cooperative process which, by October 2011, has reviewed the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States. Currently, no other universal mechanism of this kind exists.

The UPR is one of the key elements of the Council which reminds states of their responsibility to fully respect and implement all human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The ultimate aim of this mechanism is to improve the human rights situation in all countries and address human rights violations wherever they occur.(GINA)

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AFC not ready for any coalition – only Granger can do it, says Hamilton Green

By Raymon Cummings FORMER Prime Minister in the People’s National Congress Government and serving Mayor of Georgetown, Hamilton Green is of the opinion that the Alliance For Change (AFC) is not prepared for a coalition or an alliance of any kind.

He also claimed that he has put a proposal to the AFC that may be more workable than their proposal being negotiated with the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). Speaking on the weekend programme Hard Talk hosted by Christopher Chapwanya, Green said: “I don’t know that the AFC leadership is quite

ready to make that leap. I have talked to some of them and I have proposed to them in writing another modus which I wouldn’t want to reveal at this time and it may be that the proposal I made at the end of the day will have to be used.”

Green while acknowledging that a collation of the Opposition parties may

be necessary to defeat the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming elections said that the APNU may still be able to win the Government on its own. He opined that Granger is the only person who should lead any collation as he attracts young people to the party and has been elected to lead the party in

Hamilton Green

a democratic process. This is in total contrast to reports following both internal elections of the PNC which saw Granger emerge as leader. Both the PNC internal elections held since former Party Leader Robert Corbin resigned have been marked by allegations of impropriety and disenfranchisement by members.

INT’L ENVIRONMENT Chapwanya engaged Green on a number of issues which included the allegations of rigged elections during the 28 years reign of the Burnham- dominated PNC Government.

The former Prime Minister defended the actions of the then Government claiming that “the international environment determined their action at that time” and that they should not be judged by today’s standards.

Dismissing the development over the last two decades as cosmetic Green said that while material things are important, it is not everything as there is widespread moral degradation and people are not safe - “so people have cars - there are a lot of secondhand cars so what” was his reply.

He stated that many of the people are depending on illegal activities to survive and the educational and health systems have collapsed. He pointed to Carifesta as one of the great examples of the success of the PNC administration that cannot be sustained today.

Green was a Minister in the PNC Government and was the serving Prime Minister in 1992 when the PNC lost what was touted to be the first free and fair election in a number of years.

CONTRABAND GOODS A check of the daily

Chronicle newspapers in 1980 to get an idea of what obtained in the country during the time Green was referring to under the then PNC shows the Guyana Chronicle (GC) on December 1, 1980 reported “Police seize more contraband goods”, these “goods” included corned beef, sardines, onions and potatoes.

The occupants of the house were reported to have abandoned the house and fled at the sight of the police. On December 3, 1980 the same paper reported that “hopes for improved electricity for Christmas with the arrival of fuel was setback because of the breakdown of one of the main generating sets at Kingston.”

And a letter by an A. Mc Allister captioned: “Do we really need television?” states “Sixty percent of the country does not have electricity and the other forty percent ensure they are never out of candles.” That month also saw widespread flooding on the coast and in the city of Georgetown.

Green during the programme assured that he will not quit as he lambasted Town Clerk, Carol Sooba, claiming that she suffered from a psychological disorder and was forced on the council by the Local Government Minister. Green who turned 80 years recently served as a Minister in the Burnham Government and was appointed Prime Minister in 1985 in the Desmond Hoyte Government on the death of Burnham.

EXPELLED Green was expelled from the PNC in 1993 by then party leader Desmond Hoyte. He formed his own party (Good and Green Guyana) and contested the 1994 Local Government election, winning in Georgetown and being elected mayor.

He has, since the death of Hoyte, been reintegrated into the party and is expected to be a candidate on the 2015 list.

The PNC happens to be the major entity but not the only one and that must be emphasised during the elections.

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Bartica contractor owes Essequibo Coast carpenters

– but refuses to pay up

Four of the six Essequibo carpenters who are owed more than $500,000 by a Bartica contractor

A B A RT I C A c o n t r a c tor who owes more than $500,000 to six carpenters on the Essequibo Coast is refusing to pay up.

According to reports, the six carpenters visited the Labour Ministry’s office at Anna Regina and lodged a complaint against the contractor who is living at Fifth Avenue, Mongrippa Hill, Bartica.

Reports said one of the carpenters, Deodat Krishna, who worked as a supervisor with the contractor on the project at Iteringbang, Region 7, said the contractor has some $150,000 for him. He said the other workers Terry Persaud is owed $72,000, Eon Nohar $72,000, Munaf Bacchus $72,000, Ramlall $120,000, and Rasheed Ally $150,000.

According to Deodat, they started to work on the project which was to construct a building for the gold mining sector in September 2013. He said they spent one year working on the building and after completing construction work on 14th December, 2014 they came out of the interior looking forward to uplifting the rest of money owed to them for their hard labour.

However, the contractor failed to pay them for the Christmas holiday season.

The carpenters who depended on their hard earned money said they are disappointed with the contractor’s attitude towards them and are calling

on the Ministry of Labour to intervene in the matter.

Deodat said that while working on the project they did not have food for many days and had to ask police officers who are stationed in the area for help.

One carpenter said the police officers were so kind that they also loaned them money to buy foodstuff to cook. He added that they still owe the officers.

The workers said they had to find food for themselves in the remote area despite the contractor’s promise to send in foodstuff regularly.

According to Deodat he has a book in which he has recorded the workers’ time, days they worked and the payments received from the contractor.

According to Deodat, the contractor had promised to pay them by January month-end after failing to honour the December date.

He said when he called via phone on the last day of January, the contractor denied that he has money for them and bluntly said they can do what they feel like.

Deodat said when he called on Saturday the contractor allegedly threatened to shoot him if he should bother him for the money again.

The carpenters who are in their early twenties said this is “advantage” and are also calling on the police to intervene. (Rajendra Prabhulall)

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Theft of brush cutters elicits different responses from M&CC officials

--not first incident, says Deputy Mayor; incident surprising, says Town Clerk SEVEN brush cutters have disappeared from the storeroom of the Mayor and City Council’s (M&CC’s) Princes Street operation, and Deputy Mayor Patricia Chase-Green disclosed that this is not the first time things have disappeared from that storeroom.

Chase-Green noted at a recent press conference that this is the second time in two years that the M&CC’s equipment have disappeared.

“All the assets of the M&CC are kept by junior staff, which in the council’s view is unacceptable,” she said. She noted that the area is guarded by two women, who are not even armed with anything to protect themselves or the assets; and that “in the area there are no street lights, toilets and much more.

Therefore, this is an issue which needs to be looked at immediately in order to avoid this mishap from happening again,” the Deputy Mayor said.

She opined that this matter should be addressed immediately, because the safety of the guards and the equipment

is at risk.

Acting Town Clerk, Carol Sooba had a different story to tell. She noted that the break-in comes as a

major surprise, given the fact that ranks of the City Constabulary are stationed a short distance away from the storage facility.

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Discussions of every subject imaginable could take place around you, and you might have trouble deciding which ones you want to join. Your mind may be going the speed of light by the time the gathering ends. Walk home if time and weather permit. That should clear your head enough to let you sleep well.

Taurus Your writing, speaking, and communicating skills are enhanced today. Therefore, you can expect to impress a lot of people around you who will change their opinion about you. People will express their sympathy openly, and you will feel integrated and accepted throughout the day. Tonight, find a bookstore that’s sponsoring a lecture and go.

Gemini Correspondence with someone who lives far away could appear to lead to something more than friendship. This person seems to be in total accord with you about nearly everything, and warm feelings could flow between you. However, if you haven’t met in person, you should, at least before you get your hopes up for a relationship. It may be just what you’ve wanted - or it may not. Be careful Cancer A quick survey of the financial news might reveal that your investments, particularly those involving property, might be worth far more than you thought.

This might make you wonder if you should sit back and let it all mount up or actively put it to work for you. Consult a professional before taking any immediate action. You will want to be sure you’re doing the right thing.

For Thursday February 5, 2015: 05:00hrs For Friday February 6, 2015: 05:00hrs

Leo A message could come today from a business or romantic partner that brings some welcome news. Action on an enterprise of some kind, perhaps involving writing or speaking, could put one or both of you in the limelight. Make the most of the opportunity. It could lead to future advancement and exposure, perhaps even more promising than this. You’ve worked hard and now you’re reaping the rewards.

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The person you will be talking to is going to provide you with a ton of information that will open a whole new world of knowledge. Excitement and happiness will be with you all day. This conversation will have an impact on your future.

Libra Your physical and mental energy are exceptionally strong right now. If you’re creative, you will want to put that energy into a project that means a lot to you.

If you’re athletic, you will probably want to get outside and play a game or go for a jog or cardio class. Bear in mind that much of this energy is nervous energy that burns out quickly. Pace yourself.

Scorpio A delivery could come to your house that you find very emotionally moving.

Perhaps you’ve received a gift that represents a big sacrifice to the giver, and was all the more sincere for that. This could be on your mind for most of the day even though you have a lot to do. When thanking the giver, be warm and sincere but not too effusive. You don’t want to embarrass your friend.

Sagittarius A friend might drop by and want you to keep them company while they run errands. This might be a good idea, not only for the diversion from routine but also because something might happen in the course of these short journeys that points you in a new and very positive direction. Your mind could suddenly be flooded with ideas. Make the most of it.

Capricorn Paperwork regarding money might take up a lot of your time today. This can be tedious, but it’s something that can make a very positive difference to you, and therefore needs to be handled as soon as possible. Try to stay focused, and don’t forget to ask for clarification when you need it. In the evening, celebrate by going out on the town with a group of friends.

Aquarius A subject that fascinates you could occupy much of your time today. Questions may arise about this subject that you want answered now. Therefore, you could get into some in-depth research. This might have you trapped in the library or glued to the Internet until you either find what you want or pick up a few leads to places where you might find it.

Pisces Emotions, impressions, and memories could come up from your subconscious today. This may preoccupy you and keep you from other matters. This is a positive development. Pleasant memories bring joy. Disturbing ones offer a release from past trauma. Write down your thoughts and then distract yourself by doing something you love. The significance of this process should come later.

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VACANCY VACANCY  man to work in body work shop, 617-8757, 227-8659.  to work at Good Luck Chinese Restaurant on night shift. 31 Providence EBD.  live-in maid, from country. Must know to cook Indian dishes.

Tel: 662-1124.  office clerk, must be computer-literate. Contact 223-5093, 600-5872.  for painters to work at Providence. Apply in person to Alabama Trading, Ferry Stelling Stabroek. /clipper, straightstitch /over-edge machine operators. Cleaner. 222-2541. 08:00hrs - 16:00hrs, Monday- Friday..  experienced cashier.

Please bring written application to Mike's Pharmacy, 56 Sheriff Street, Campbellville.  watchman to work in Coverden, EBD. Apply in person to Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling.  Sincere, hardworking, honest. Able to work flexible hours. Handsome salary & incentives. Apply Aagman Restaurant. Tel: 219-0161.  18-25 years old, to work in computer store,. Persons with experience preferred. Send application to the Manager, 105 Regent Road Bourda, Georgetown.  Gas Station - Pump Attendants required. Send applications to: The Manager, Vlissengen Road, Georgetown.  salesman or woman above 21 years below 26, 28 with experience to sell real estate for commission. email tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com .  and experienced teachers. Please send written applications to: Director, Xenon Academy, 276 Tank Street, Grove, East Bank Demerara. Tel: 266-2551. , upholsterers, sewing machine operators, woodworking machine operators for East Coast furniture factory. Piece work/ job work available. Call 623-8732, 227-7995.  to work in computer store, between ages 18 and 25 years. Experience in the use of computers would be an asset. Send application to the Manager, 105 Regent Road, Bourda, Georgetown.  cooks: Candidates with formal Carnegie training in fine pastry-making and exceptional culinary skills are encouraged to immediately apply. Bartenders & waitresses for ANNABEL BISTRO, La Grange, West Bank Demerara. Tel: 678-3400.  operator for excavator, tractor and skid steer equipment.

Must have basic mechanical knowledge and experience in servicing and maintaining equipment. Valid driver licence required. Apply in person with written application to May's Shopping Centre, 98 Regent Street, Georgetown.

 Accounts Clerk, Sales Clerk and Bond Clerk. Interested persons must have at least three (3) subjects at CXC. Please 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 Clerk/Cleaner, age 35-50 years.

Please call 223-6072.

Land For FOR Sale SALE LAND                          lot at Bon-Fin Brazil. Call 616-2626.  No.2, 138ft. x 1722 ft. - $15M. Phone 227-7734.  commercial area in town, 125x130 - $10M - 684-6266.  house lot: Belle West Plantation, $1.6M - 618-2317 - Must sell.  125x100 - $55 M. Call 611-0315, 6908625.  for sale in Essequibo Coast. Contact 648-0677, 687-9140.  Commercial lots at Eccles, EBD. Tel: 227-2913, 683-3033.  , Success Line Top. Lusignan ECD. Contact 638-3636. house lot at Herstelling (Plot 'B') $5.5M. Tel: 661-0618, 601-3469. Street land, double in length, already fenced, $20M front lots 600-4343. with 2-storey columns structure, location Grove Housing Scheme. Price $4.3M neg., - Contact 600-2032, 610-1410.  in Republic Gardens, Peter's Hall, EBD. Interested persons contact 231-5359, 672-7189.  60 x 90 ft Boodhoo Housing Scheme $9.8M Contact 624-0058.  Delight Public Road, WCD - 1½ acre, suitable for businesses. Call 683-0846, 677-6363.  $4.5M neg., Pearl riverside 9 acres at $45M neg., per acre and Timehri farmlands. Tel: 688-3873.  3rd Avenue land with concrete fence, land filled to road height, lot size 110x60.

624-7684. ¼-acre water front land at Kamarang Landing, Region 7. Ideal for business. Contact 626-9810.   of gold mining land in Ekereku, Mazaruni mining district 3. Call 686-1029, 667-4387 for more details. Price neg.  Housing Scheme $1.2M, Mon Repos $5.6M, Annandale Courbane Park $8M neg. Troy 626-2243.  2 lots $25M, Ogle public road $28M, 2 lots Diamond 3rd Street $8M. Troy 626-2243.

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, ECD, 50'x100' $1.2M, Diamond 7th Avenue $4M, La Grange WCD $6.5M, Raul 655-8361, 699-6811.

 Diamond 2nd Street $8M, $10M, Herstelling $6M, $7M, Linden Highway 45 acres $15M, gold claims Sherima 1200 acres $20M, Mazaruni 1200 acres $20M, Winiperu 800 acres $20M. Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 6517078.

 Public Road. Tel: 604-0334, 687-5455.

 shop or salon space in Diamond 7th Avenue 655-1829.

 place, Robb Street: Large and fully secured ground floor, no renovation needed. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636.

 front, bottom flat, suitable for business and residence, 198 Thomas St Kitty Call 226-6071, 628-1342.

 Gardens, EBD (gated community): Size 5000 sq. ft - $9M, $11M and $13M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street: Double lot, prime business spot. (Size 12 500 sq. ft) US$1.3M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665 -7400.   Bourda: Corner lot $42M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Land with concrete fence. Size 110x64 $7.5M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  : Land size 55x110 (gated community).

Price $13.5M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Land with foundation and columns. Size 110x64 - .$9M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street, Newtown: Size 135x 31. Price $31M. Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street, Newtown: Land with concrete fence, size 135x31. Price $23M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.    SQ. FT. in Republic Park (front section) prime location. Interested persons, kindly contact 676-8827, 629 - 6 5 8 4 , 645-6828, 697-4800.  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: 664-0 8 2 9 .   of land (former Speed-way Hotel) at Land of Canaan (road - riverside) Contact R. Alladin: 263-5300, 628-0200, 6152346.  Coast Success $10.5M, East Bank Eccles $50x100 - $9M, Green Acres 50x100 - $18M and others. Tel: 639-2835, 223-5460.  of Eden, EBD $3M, Diamond $8M, $10M, Herstelling $6M, $7M, Eccles $5M, Albouystown land with small house $4M - Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.  120 acres fenced for sheep large creek, access by car from highway 5 minutes. Many more. Call 444-6589, 694-1888.   Harmonie $1.4M, $1.5M, $4M, Tuschen $2.2M, Eccles $4M. All legal fees paid. 675-7292, 652-2018, 2185591.   on the Saganang creek in Kurupung area, with good accessibility & feasibility study. Contact 6571414 Monday - Friday, 08:00hrs - 16:00hrs.  will you buy one house lot in the heart of Meadow Brook Gardens , the executive area $12.5M neg., size 4,538 sq. ft. Lord and Reid Realty 2252626, 227-6863, 225-3068, 2261064, 669-3350.  Gardens semigated 42x80 $3.6M neg., 54x90 $4.3 neg., Charity Housing Scheme $2.8M neg., Kuru Kuru residential 100x200 - $2.6M, 623-4790, 222-5116, 624-4790.  of Canaan 27.5 acres at $4.5M per acre, Friendship EBD $25M neg., B e l A i r $ 2 5 M n e g . , Wa t e r Street $65M, William Street Kitty $30M neg. Ampac Real Estate 610-3666, 684-1893.   House lots in one of Guyana's top luxury, gated communities, conveniently located at Eccles, EBD, 60x100, lots at $7.5M. Special pre-construction prices for a l i m i t e d t i m e o n l y. Te l : 2 2 7 2913, 683-3033.

 $55M neg., Diamond $5.5M neg., Eccles $9M neg., Republic Garden $13M neg., Greenfield $18M neg., Windsor Estate $35M neg., rice land at Mahaica $100 000 per acre neg. Contact Theresa 648-6033.  Street we l l - d e v e l o p e d , fully fenced land measuring 100 feet x 62 feet next to Scotia Bank - $150M. Serious enquiries only - C all 227-5407, 658-2686.  land 52x165 in Kingston US$499 000 (four hundred and ninety-nine thousand US dollars). Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 6693350,623-2591, 669-0943, 2252626, 225-2709, 225-3068, 2261064, 231-2064.  business land 125x50 neg., in S m y t h S t r e e t o p p o site Jumbo Jet. Valuation $85M Asking price $75M, 3% refund on agent commission earned. Call Lord and Harold Anthony Reid's Realty 627-0288, 667-7812, 2253068, 225-2626, 231-2864, 2255198, 225-2709, 669-3350, 2261064, 227-6949, 646-1712.  invite you to purc h a s e t h e f o l l o w ing land for bond , Chandra & Gange 125x120 corner lot $65M, William Street, Kitty 120x45 for bond, Gange 125x62 in Prashad Nagar for b o n d . Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 6690943, 226 - 1 0 6 4 , L a d y Hercules 225-3068, 225-2626, 2255198, 225-2709.  this B Field land in Sophia 120x60 to do whatever you choose to do and how high. Be aware that all lands were made by God, do not let Guyanese who think that they are God and say land by the stadium is better than Sophia, please know that land was made by God for you in Genesis - Let it be. Phone God's Realty. Mr Patrick Pereira 669-3350, 669-0943, Mr Boodram 692-3831, Lady Hercules 225-3068, 227-6863, 623-2591, 225-2709, 225-2626, 667-7812.  away land East and Quamina Streets corner 120x100 US$1.7M neg., Hadfield Street opposite new expected GGMC $115M, South Road close to Wellington Street 30x112 $65M, Newtown 75x32 $14.9M, William Street 114x45 $28M, Prashad Nagar $26M, 125x62 Blygezight box 80x75 $32M, Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-2626, Mr Pereira 225-3068, 226-1062.  you are buying this land that God has ordained for you to build the 4-storey apartment complex that will pay your mortgage and give you surplus monthly income of $400 000, 21% 21% 21% discount, Newtown Kitty 75x33 - $12.9M, Meadow Gardens $12.9M neg. 5 000 sq. ft., Middle Road La Penitence,\ 130x50 $11.5M, Sophia close to Cummings Lodge 120x60 - $4.2M, Da Silva Street 140x33 $19M close to Bel Air Park, Lamaha Gardens 120x60 - $32M, Blygezigt Gardens 60x100 $28M, Prashad Nagar 125x65 $28M, William Street Kitty 120x60 - $27M. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Lady Hercules 225-3068, Mr Pereira 6693350, 623-2591, 669-0943, 2276863, 225-2709, 225-2626, 6677812, 226-1064.

TO LET TO LET  3-bedroom house in Diamond. 621-6037 Amar.  transportation service. Call 645-0025  Restaurant Coldingen Road, ECD. Call 697-2501.

 apartment business space to rent. Call 621-5282.  Grocery & Off Licence. Phone 256-3173, 622-2349.  2-bedroom apartment on UG Road, Third Street.

621-3707.  house situated at Lusignan with all amenities. Contact Cheryl 220-6302.  upper flat at Lot 36 Bagotstown. Contact 2563869, 654-2083.  spaces in Kitty, Campbellville and ECD. 6846266.  self-contained room, bachelor/UG students. Call 2274792.  business place on Sheriff Street, only for offices.

Contact: 627-6740.  building on ECD, can be used for call centre, school, store. 684-6266.       

 2-bedroom apartment in Campbellville $60 000 monthly. Tel: 655-1717.  space, Peter Rose Street: Executive office space 50ft by 60ft. Contact K. Raghubir - Tel: 642-0636, 677-8176.

 place, Sandy Babb Street: Large two-storey concrete building, strictly no flooding. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 6420636, 677-8176.

 space, Bel Air Park, Barima Avenue: Large two-storey concrete building. No renovation needed. Tel: 642-0636, 6778176.

 two-bedroom bottom flat $90 000 monthly or two rooms renting $3 500 daily per person. Call 682-3813, 2274910, 616-0388.

 place, Robb Street: Large and fully secured ground floor. Contact: K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636.

 apartments with hot & cold, AC, selfcontained etc. Location Mon Repos ECD. Price $80 000 & $65 000 Contact 618-0626.

 and unfurnished 2-bedroom apartment on East Coast Demerara. Call 6246772.   5-bedroom, unfurnished US$1 000, Kitty 4-bedroom furnished US$800. 6846266.  apartment plus room, at Lot 1 Shell Road, Kitty. Tel: 2270485.

 built snackette located at Cummings and Regent.

Contact 618-9092.

 2-bedroom apartment in Triumph Agriculture Road. Call 698-3854, 220-7937. floor business $160 000 neg. Camp Street between Church and Quamina Street.  bottom flat, 2-bedroom apartment at Triumph, ECD. Call 609-9232. -secured business place, centrally located. Phone 665-6453. -bedroom fully furnished with AC in Campbellville. Tel: 6480303.  two-bedroom house located at Mon Repos, ECD. Serious enquiries only. Call 662-0361.  2-bedroom and 3bedroom in Diamond, $55 000 & $65 000. 684-6266.                     apartment at farm EBD. Call 685-5306, 6435220.  1-bedroom apartment furnished, phone, grille, mesh $60 000. 622-8109.  house with self-contained room, adequate parking at Block X, Diamond. Call 658-7880, 688-2150.  apartment at Craig, East Bank Demerara (bottom flat). Call 654-9151, 2663132.  for rent/ for sale newly built three-storey. Lot 3940 Broad Street. Call: 623-4706, 226-3810.  business space in Light Street between First & Lamaha Streets. Tel: 6228529.  New 3bedroom top flat unfurnished $60 000. 646-1712, 693-8532.  three-bedroom top flat with internet access, generator and parking. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636, 6778176.  place $80 000, office space $60 000, internet café, beauty salon. Tel: 642-0636.

 3-bedroom upper flat furnished, fully grilled, 24 hours water supply, parking. US$700 at 57 Austin St, Campbellville. Call 618-3706. : 3-storey concrete building suitable for school. Building size 10,250 sq. ft. US$5000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street: New executive offices. Size per unit 1650 sq. ft. US$2200. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.

        for rent 3 large bedrooms US$ 1500 neg. Conatct: 684-1634.

 Street one-bedroom $45 000, Diamond 2-bedroom $50 000, Kitty 4-bedroom $90 000.

Troy 626-2243, 694-3652.

 3-bedroom house, 2 rooms/semi-furnished, parking for 4 vehicles. $360 000 646-3293. , 2-bedroom apartment, spacious and grilled, in Wortmanville. Tel: 6023387.  bottom flat 2-bedroom apartment, situated at Better Hope. Call 609-3311, 621-9787.  furnished room on Sheriff Street, Georgetown, for single working female - $20 000 monthly.

Contact 621-7707. -room apartment, single person, Middle Road, La Penitence. Price $6 000 weekly - Tel: 225-9759, 227-6675, 653-5763. -contained rooms and apartment, daily $3 500 to $8 000, rooms weekly $18 000.

Julian's Guest House 226-3552, 638-4505.  houses/apartments and commercial spaces and 3 storey Building to rent. Call: 216-3120, 6676644. -bedroom apartment situated at Lot 319 East Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown $30 000 monthly. Call 226-3387.   3-bedroom available in South, Kitty and Industry, fully furnished $160 000 and $80 000 - 684-6266.  fully furnished apartment, 115 Thomas Street, Kitty. 225-0071, 674-7420, 6005473.  Street, Kitty: Fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartment from U S $ 2 0 daily.

227-5852, 638-4404.  property in Eccles, high income area, with all mondern amenities. Contact 677-3350/6034751.  Bar, 160 Public Road ECD, for bar or any other type of business. 220-4372, 6839904  completed shortterm apartment and rooms in Herstelling, EBD. Contact Handel 621-6862.  three-bedroom top flat, with parking. Contact Krishnadat Raghubir Tel: 6420636, 677-8176.  unfurnished 1-bedroom apartment (one person or couple preferred,, no children) Tel: 6845733.

 Road: New 3-storey 10-room hotel, restaurant and bar.

US$4000, Royal Real Estate 2257276, 665-7400.  EBD: 2-bedroom semi-furnished bottom flat US$$700. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 614-0166. Ruimveldt Park: Unfurnished 3-bedroom top flat. $85 000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 614-0166.  Gardens, ECD: Unfurnished 2-bedroom bottom flat. $45 000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 614-0166.  Street, Alberttown: Secure concrete bond $270 000 neg. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Furnished 4-bedroom executive house with modern amenities. US$2300 neg.

Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 6657400.  Air Park: Furnished 4bedroom executive house with modern amenities. US$2500 neg.

Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 6657400.

ECCLESS EBD: Fully furnished 3-bedroom executive house. US$2300 neg. Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400.  semi-furnished bottom flat (back house) at Lot 4 Norton Street, Wortmanville. Preferably single or mature couple. Contact 668-7896, 227-8479.  new apartment, two bedrooms, AC, selfcontained, fully grilled, car parking. Price $120 000. Tel: 2253737, 651-7078.  location, Robb Street, whole 3-storey concrete building 2 800 sq. ft. per floor. Price US$10000. Call: 2253737, 651-7078.   2-bedroom semi-furnished bottom flat US$$700. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 614-0166.  Ruimveldt Park: Unfurnished 3-bedroom top flat. $85 000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 614-0166..

 complex Queenstown newly constructed concrete building 50ft. by 60 ft. with generator. Tel: 642-0636, 677-8176.  Avenue: Furnished executive concrete with six bedrooms and generator. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636, 6778176.  furnished, large 1bedroom apartment in Alberttown, AC, grilled, parking.

Available. Suitable for overseas guests. For details 231-9086.  restaurant and bar, central location, large threestorey concrete building. No renovations needed. Tel: 642-0636, 677-8176.  bedrooms apartment, Industry ECD, parking, Furnished;19” television, beds, stove, suite, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, $60,000 monthly, Call 628-2866   APARTMENT IN EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL AREA WITH ALL MODERN AMENITIES, INCLUDING PARKING. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT TELE: 653-2920  furnished apartment, secure, AC, internet hot and cold shower US$25 daily (neg.). 2316061, 621-1524.  Springs house $140 000, D'Urban Backlands $110 000, Kitty 3-bedroom $75 000..Troy 626-2243, 6943652.   & Texila, fully furnished apartment, internet ready, includes electricity and water - $70 000, US$350. 6004343.  Gardens ECE: Unfurnished 2-bedroom bottom flat. $45 000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 614-0166.  3-bedroom upstairs $100 000, 3-bedroom downstairs $70 000, one bedroom furnished, AC $80 000 (neg. unfurnished).

Tel: 603-4646.  furnished 2-bedroom bottom flat located at Lot 529 10th Street, Cummings Lodge, ECD. Preferably UG students. Tel: 679-6031.  Springs: Fully furnished, modern 4- bedroom house, parking and all amenities, ideal for foreign visitors.

US$1500. Call 218-3827, 6101273. -bedroom bottom flat with toilet and bath inside, one mile from Harbour Bridge WBD. Call 253-3089, 622-6504.  Vish Realty for rental of properties, apartments, large offices & business premises. Tel: 225-9780, 6127377. -bedroom flat concrete house with inside toilet and bath, telephone and light, fully grilled, parking, at E Field Sophia. Tel: 686-4066.  Street 3-bedroom $70 000, Diamond 2-bedroom $50 000, Kitty 4-bedroom US$1000, business front Kitty public road US$1000 neg. Tel: 626-2243. , spacious 3-bedroom upstairs in residential area $120 000, also more apartments for rental and houses for sale. Call 222-7986, 638-7232.

 Gardens, ECD: Unfurnished 2-bedroom bottom flat. $45 000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 6140166.

 Air US$750, Campbellville (house) US$1 000, East Street (business) $140 000 Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.

 Unfurnished and fully secured one-bedroom self-contained apartment with parking. Contact K. Raghubir.

Tel: 642-0636, 677-8176.

 apartments (Vlissengen/D'Urban) unfurnished $50 000 - $60 000 monthly, furnished (for visitors) US$500 monthly. 677-9638.

28 28 TO LET  2-bedroom apartment, Diamond Section A, fully grilled, separate gate, driveway & parking $55 000 neg. Call 616-1598.  located spaces, suitable for office, seamstress, tailor, mash camp, salon or other. Call: 628-7589, 2273064.  one- and twobedroom apartment in Alberttown, Queenstown, Kitty and Campbellville US$600 monthly.

Prices for long-term rentals are neg. Call 223-1440, 626-4487, 660-7672.  spacious bottom flat, 2-bedroom apartment, vacant from last month end or March 1. Call 225-5934 for more information. Tel: 223-5836, 648-9226 Nanda between 08:00hrs and 20:00hrs.  Storey house: threebedroom upstairs and 3-bedroom 3 bedroom downstairs renting separately, spacious living r oom, toilet and bath inside, telephone, grille. Parking. EBD. Contact 668-5384, 648-3342  house, Lamaha Gardens US$1100, furnished 2-bedroom apartment US$900 neg. AC, Wifi, swimming pool. Contact Mr Pereira 6690943, 623-2591.  Public Road: 3storey building, ground floor can be used as restaurant, fast food or supermarket etc.

Price US$3000 neg. Tel: 220-8596, 643-9196, 610-7998, 686-1091.      2-bedroom, self-contained bottom flat apartment, fully grilled, large sitting & dining areas, parking, separate gate & driveway. Section 'A' Diamond, EBD - $55 000. Call 616-1598.  for residential or business purpose at Carmichael Street, opposite Bishops' High School, thr ee-storey building at Albert and Crown Streets, Queenstown. Contact 676-8827, 629-6584, 645-6825, 697-4800.  Road WCD $50 000, Queens t o w n o f f i c e s p a c e 3 rooms $60 000, Bel Air Park top off 3 bedrooms US$500 monthly rental US$1000, phone 226-1064, 227-6863, 225-2709, 225-5198, 227-6 9 4 9 , 6 2 3 2591, 669-3350.  Gardens: Onebedroom apartment, fully furnished with all amenities, including electricity, water, AC, telephone, well secured with own driveway and parking. Available long- or short-term basis. Tel: 624-5857, 621-4622, 226-9162.  apartments in gated compound, 3-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 1-bedroom, all self-contained, AC, hot/cold water with fridge, stove, washer, dryer, microwave, living room set, dining room chairs, etc. Call: 678-6887.  Building, King and Charlotte Streets. Prime location in the business district, office space available, mall & bond available, limited spots.

From $65,000 - $275,000. Call 614-0949, 225-4413, e-mail sharonsbuilding@aol.com.  Gardens US$2000 furnished, Eccles (furnished) US$2500, Continental Park US$1500, executive apartment in Bel Air Park, Lamaha Gardens, Prashad Nagar from US$600 to US$1500. Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069, 677-5513. -bedroom fully furnished apartment Sixth Avenue, Diamond, EBD, telephone, internet, parking, etc, available for long term ,short term rental. $60,000 per month (negotiable).

Short term rental for overseas v i s i t o r s U S $ 2 5 p e r d a y.

Tel:658-1523, 638-3622, 2318567.

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 three-bedroom fully furnished house, air conditioned rooms, garage parking, hot and cold water system, residential area, one-bedroom apartment furnished. Call 225-4413, 614-0949.

 ready business place, 2 storey, new 48x90, back road and land at C/ville 48x80. Tel: 6845868.

 Babb Street, Kitty: Prime business location, twostorey building with big yard space, grille and two shops to rent, parking for customers, ideal for wholesale or retail business.

Call Natashia on 692-4223 for more information.

 place, North Road, building 100ft. x 30ft.. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.

 unfurnished 2-bedroom bottom flat in Kitty, clean and quiet surroundings, ideal for single working persons, university or college students, prepaid meter, water tank, pressure pimps, kitchen fixtures. No children, no pets $60 000 monthly, plus 2 months' security deposit.

Call 664-5296. /unfurnished 2-flat house with 3 bedrooms included, one master room, 2 washrooms area, AC units, pressure system with hot and cold filtered water, granite top kitchen cupboards, garage, landscaping at Lot 6 Section 'D' Non Pareil ECD, US1900/$900 monthly. 2204804, 662-1893 .  609-8233: Commercial spaces in Atlantic Gardens 5-bedroom US$2500, Crane shop, barber shop $75 000, Norton & Louisa Row, Diamond 2-bedroom apartment $50 000, South fully furnished US$60 daily, 3-bedroom new apartment Diamond $75 000, Diamond whole house US$800.   W o r l d # 1 R e altor Miste r Terry Redford Reid 6677 8 1 2 , 2 25-6858, 225-7164, 226-1064, 225-2626, 231-2068, 619-7945. Have the executive r e ntal reduc e d by 35%, Prashad Nagar U S$1000, J a c a r a n d a Ave. Bel Air Park US$2000, Barima Ave Bel Air Park US$ 1 8 0 0 , Bel Ai r S p r ings US$1000, large bond for rental office small form U S$ 3 75 , 10 0 0 0 s q f t o f f i c e sp a c e for techn o l o g y b u s i n e s s . 22 5 2626, 225-5198, 226- 1 0 6 4 , 6 2 3 - 2 5 9 1 , 6 6 9 - 3350        Tel: 227-0265 2271881, 629-5178, 627-8057 - Bel Air semi-furnished US$1800 Charlotte Street.

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 Grocery Off Licence - phone 256-3173, 6222349.  house for sale and removal in Kitty - $600 000. Tel: 227-1979.  Village, East Coast Demerara, one acre land and house - 689-7424. -storey concrete building Chateau Margot , $28.5M. 661-9431, 663-3531.  concrete property Somerset Court, Herstelling $36M - Tel: 625-1359.  , Subryanville 4th Avenue, Stewartville WCD, Diamond EBD. Contact 693-6295.         n e a r R egent Street, existing parts store. 641-1800, 220 3452.     148 Leonora Seafield, WCD. 689-3881.  or residential property, Friendship public road, EBD - 661-8802.  & South: Concrete and wooden buildings, need repairs $16M & $14.5 M. 654-6266  Road, Vreed-enHoop, 7 080 sq. ft. $40M neg.

Tel: 226-9788. Owner migrating.

 and land at Lot 30 Ketley Street, Charlestown. Call 625-1031.

 place, Kitty: Large two-storey wooden building.

Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  $35M, Cummings Lodge $30M, Kitty $40M, Queenstown $60M. Tel: 225-0545.  Avenue: Large twostorey executive concrete building.

Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  Street: Newly constructed four-bedroom executive concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  $3.1M, La Grange Old Road 53x223 land, house 30x60ft. with attic $50M. Call Shawn 231-7805, 618-7483.  Avenue: Furnished two-storey executive concrete building, with parking space. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636, 677-8176.  sale and removal: 2bedroom greenheart house 20x30, 2000 BM, located at Craig Buzzbee Dam, EBD. Contact 673-2727.  wooden building with concrete downstairs, furnished upstairs $16M. Call 337-1875.  & land at Cemetery Road, Helena No. 1 Mahaica, ECD. Land 65ft x 150ft. Tel: 6890820, 674-3902.  furnished upstairs, wooden & concrete house, located at Corentyne Berbice. Price $60M. Contact 337-1875.  place, Sandy Babb Street, newly constructed twostorey concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  Road, business place: Newly constructed two-storey concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  Mobile $900 000, Third Street Diamond EBD, residential land and building $60M. Contact 622-8912.  Houses and house lots in one of Guyana's top luxury, gated communities, conveniently located at Eccles, EBD. Tel: 2272913, 683-3033.    -storey properties (commercial/domestic) in Eccles (wooden/concrete) Agricola, Alberttown, Sheriff Street etc. Tel: 216-3120, 667-6644.  3-storey building 26x65 on land 40x161ft business,school or bond. Land at Campellville 48x80.

Tel: 684-5868.  location - 20 North Road, Bourda. House and land.

US$250 000 or G$55M. Owner 225-5727.  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. 2270190, 693-5610.  Street land $30M, Eccles $20M property, Continental Park $56M, Agriculture Road $20M, Queenstown $28M, Enmore $10M. Foundation Realty, 618-0000, 615-0069.  and land at Success Railway Line. Contact Narine 347701-0244, Rakesh 610-1305, Home 220-4832, 220-3349.  incomplete commercial building, suitable for school, offices, apartments or bond.

Price neg. Call 220-1806, 6248195.  property and prime business location John Street $75M neg. Contact 6905047.

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 on 10 acres cultivated farmland with creek bisecting land at Long Creek L/H. No reasonable offer refused. Contact T. Drepaul, 261-5547, 686-3794.

 Street: Newly constructed three-storey concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.

 Road double lot, huge house. Priced for quick sale. 2232153, 231-0861.  EBD: Executive concrete house, 3 bedrooms up and 2 apartments downstairs - $53M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Road, Kitty: Commercial/residential property $45M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  Modern 4-bedroom concrete property $32M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  Road: New 3-storey concrete building with roof garden. Can be rented as hotel and bar.$110M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street, Kitty: Commercial/residential property on corner $65M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400 Hope EBD (gated community): Executive four-bedroom concrete house with swimming pool $33M neg. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.   2-family house, 4 bedrooms upstairs, twobedroom apartments downstairs.

Repairs needed. $13.8M neg. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Gardens: Executive 5-bedroom house with swimming pool $150M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.   investment property, 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 two-bedroom apartments downstairs $34M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street, Bourda: Fully furnished 20-room hotel, restaurant and bar US$1.2M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.   6-bedroom executive concrete house $36M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  Backlands: 3bedroom concrete house, repairs needed. $13M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  3-storey Investment Property. Currently renting as apartments and offices. $85M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  Backlands: 2-family concrete house. $33M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  4-bedroom concrete house $28M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street, Bourda - investment property, suitable for business. US$1.2M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Avenue, Diamond, EBD: Incomplete house on corner lot. $25M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Gardens: 3-bedroom wooden and concrete house. $50M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  5bedroom furnished executive concrete house. $48M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Gardens: Brand new executive 5-bedroom concrete house $120M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Gardens: Executive 3-bedroom concrete house currently renting for US$2500 per month. Price $85M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.   Harmonie concrete 2-bedroom unfinished house. Needs doors/windows.

223-2153.231-0861.  Street, Kitty transported front building with four bedrooms. Vacant possession.

Tel: 642-0636.

 place, Light Street: Transported concrete and wooden building. Repairs needed. Price $30M. Tel: 642-0636.  Amsterdam: 3-bedroom split level house on double lot, master room self-contained, furnished, switch over generator, AC, study, laundry, store room. Price neg. Tel: 226-9452, 333-3293.  Earl's Court 2-storey concrete property, 4-bedrooms (all self-contained) & furnished.

Residential area Price $48.5M neg Tel: 220-8596, 643-9196, 610-7998, 686-1091.  $28M, Prashad Nagar $40M, Section K $41M, Lamaha Gardens $45M, Agriculture Road $20M, Craig Street $28M. Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069, 677-5513, 652-0956.  property in Ogle, one 3-bedroom in 3rd Street, Anna Catherina, WCD, Tel: 222-3066, 622-6448.  Springs: Transported property,,fully furnished 4 bedrooms (one self-contained), 3 toilets/baths, lots of land space, parking for vehicles. Price neg.

Call 625-1684, 226-0891, 6517538, 218-3827 & 610-1273.  newly built two-storey house in Success, two master rooms with hot/cold, fully AC and grille, house size 45x30, garage for three with plenty of yard space. Contact.

649-0755, 624-3187.  Gardens, Bel Air Park, Alberttown, 3 beautiful properties, WBD, Diamond front $16M, Gordon Street Kitty $30M, Broad Street $90M - GME Realty 2312199, 618-7483, 231-7805.         require repairs in Bric k d a m , l a n d s i z e 1 2 0 x38 - $ 4 4 M w a s $ 6 0 M .

P h one Alysious Periera 6232591, Lady Khan 225-2626, 2252709, Lady A b u n d a n c e 2 2 5 3068, 669-0 943 Mr. Pereira.   Vacant possession, owner leaving, Diamond New Scheme, 20th Avenue, complete 3-bedroom flat concrete house. Price $9.5M neg. Contact 623-3348, 6125631  with concrete bungalow, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern amenities and features, in gated community at Hutsonville, EBD G$16M neg.

Call: 697-4131.  Park Georgetown $6.5M, Georgetown business & dwelling $50M, La Parfaite Harmonie $45M, Georgetown $16M, La Grange $53M, Hadfield Street Lodge $23M. Contact 6455938.  new property (3 months old), by owners. Republic Park $58M neg., 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 1 master room, large backyard space, fully AC, grilled, landscaped, water pressurised. Contact 6272432.  $11M, neg., Lusignan $17M neg., Agriculture Road $14.5M neg., Mon Repos $35M neg., Good Hope Kissoon Scheme property with land size 100x100 - $37M neg. Contact Theresa 648-6033.        $ 11 M n e g . , Hers t e l l i n g $ 2 3 . 5 M n e g . , Imax Enterprise Gardens $14.5M neg., La Parfaite Harmonie 6 bedrooms $23M neg., Kitty Thomas Street $40M neg., Gar n e t t Street $55M neg., Tel: 688-3873.  Cecilia, Essequibo Coast: New 1-flat concrete building with foundation for 3-storey, 150ft x 80ft, with additional land space, ideal for big company or any large investor $140M neg., Ogle land 100x50ft, good area for business $33M neg.

Naresh Persaud, 225-9882, 6812499.

PROPERTY FOR SALE  for sale in gated compound opposite seawall, ½ mile from Sheriff Street. Description as follows: Approximately 3 000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 washrooms with all modern conveniences, too numerous to mention. Call Shiv, 600-6681.  at Third Avenue, Diamond EBD,: four bedrooms, master room, fully self contained room, two semi-selfcontained room, along with a dining room, kitchen, laundry room, pantry, family room, open garage, sentry hut, game room and an attic. Tel: 649-1206.  Garden (UG) $48M, Section K Campbellville $40M, Republic Park $45M, Sheriff Street land $1.2M, Robb Street land (110-40) - $60M, Kitty $25M, Lamaha Garden $60 M, 5 lots of land together behind stadium $55M - Call Vish Realty - 225-9780, 612-7377.  $55M neg., $70M neg., Bel Air Park $160M neg., & $120M neg., David Street Kitty $60M & $85M neg., Robb Street $100M neg., Eccles $65M & $27M neg., Block 'X' $35M neg., North South $13M neg., Lamaha Gardens $95M neg.

Ampac Real Estate 610-3666, 684-1893. , ECD: Beautiful 2-storey concrete property with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, master and all modern amenities.

Large land size. Price $65M neg. furnished, $60M neg. unfurnished. Tel: Tel: 220-8596, 6439196, 610-7998, 686-1091. Sophia Gardens, close to Lamaha Gardens - fully concrete, 6-bedroom giveaway, vacant for Christmas.Price $14.5M. Phone Mr Pereira 623-2591, 2261064, Mrs Abundance 225-3068, 669-3350, Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-2626, 667-7812, 669-0943.  Coast Coldingen, Dr Carter Road, five-bedroom concrete $36M, $12M. Enterprise $18M, $14M, Agri Road $15M, $16M, LBI $15M, $20M, Lusignan $45M, Good Hope concrete house, land size 100x100 $$36M, Happy Acres concrete house three bedroom fully furnished $45M prices neg. tel: 6392835, 223-5460.  Section K, Camp b e l lville a three-family property $50M, La Jalousie, WCD three-bedroom property $18M, Canal #1 WBD, flat concrete property $14M, South Ruimveldt Park threebedroom house $12M, Ogle ECD four-bedroom property on double lot $50M, Vreeden-Hoop WBD $25M. Call Ms Jordan 592-663-1728, for an appointment.        Tel: 227-0265 2271881, 629-5178, 627-8057 Main Street, Republic Park, McDoom Public Road, Robb Street, D'Urban Street business spot, Charlestown, Queenstown, Diamond, Thomas Street, South Ruimveldt, LAND - Croal Street, Non Pareil, George Street, Hadfield Street - South, Friendship land size 115x450 (wharf side), Diamond.  invite you to buy these barga i n s C r a i g S t r e e t 2 storey $45M new $34M, D o w d i n g S t r e e t was $42M now $32M, Pere Street Kitty $34M, Section M r a n c h - t y p e was $60M now $48M, Prashad Nagar $30M, South Ruimveldt $10M, Roxanne Burnham G a r d e n s $12M, D'Urban Backlands $23M, Camp Street & D'Urban South half $30M Phone Mr Budhram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 669 - 0 9 4 3 , 6 23-2591, 2 2 6 1064, Lady A b u n d a n c e 22530

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  2015 14% + 20% discount ply 2 % commission on selling commission: Concrete two-storey 4000 sq. ft, 80% complete on double l o t i n D e l p h Av e n u e $ 3 6 M .

Joint Services new 4-bedroom concrete $21M was $28M, New Haven on 7 000 sq.. f t l a n d $52M, Bel Air Park two-storey $52M, Bel Air Park. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 623-2591, 225-2626, 669-0943, 2253068, 627-0288, 667-7812.

gallon water bottles, caps $25 per piece - Call 614-8957.

 Park 4-bedroom concrete $49M, Brickdam 4-bedroom requires repairs $45M, Bent Street business and residence reduced $19M to $16.5M, Punt Trench 2-storey big house with 140x80 reserve for church, computer centre to transform young leader 6 years to 26 years old, adult lives $9.6M, concrete Meadow Brook Gardens requires repairs $11.5M, North Ruimveldt $14M, New Guyhoc Gardens $11.8M, Joint Service Scheme almost new $16M, Prashad Nagar 4 self-contained $40M, Lamaha Gardens $48M, Section M Land $16M, Blygezigt Garden $40M by Big G, phone Mr Terrence Redford Reid, BSC 667-7812, 225-6858, 225-7164 for great discount and refund the new methodology of the international world/new currency live KFC with love only.

 nose pit bull, vaccinated and de-wormed. Contact 2229077, 653-6191.

 in January, 2storey Punt Trench Dam $9.5M with large l a n d r e s e r v e f o r any type of business. Business & Residence Bent S t r e e t $ 1 6 . 5 M , 2 - s t o r e y G uyhoc G a r d e n s $ 1 4 M, Guyhoc 2storey concrete $14.5M, Lodge 2-storey $14M, Meadow Brook concrete ranch $13.5M. Land 130x50 Middle Road, La Peni t e n c e , n e w c o n c rete Middle Road, La Penitence, Da Silva Stre e t 85x35 Lan d $ 1 5 . 9 M , Ca mpbellville Scheme 80x50 p l u s reserve $15M, Hadfield S t reet east of Cuffy 12 0 x 50 $18 M , Republic Pa r k $ 1 4 M , Continental Park 104x54 p l u s 3000 sq. ft r e s e r ve all land to build dream house $22M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre 280 0 0 0 s q . ft, Lamaha Gardens $58M, Prashad Nagar $34 M, South Ruimveldt Gardens off Aubrey Barker Street. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr D'Aguiar 225-5198, Mr Pereira 62 3 - 2 5 9 1 , 2 2 6 - 1 0 6 4 , 6 6 9 0944, Mr Hercu l e s 225-2709, 225-3068, Lady Jones 227-6863, 225-2626.  property in High Street, Kingston by the Red House 260x80, land size US$750 000.

Business land 125x60 opposite Jumbo Jet in Smyth close to Brickdam $70M, one land for the purpose for 60-apartment co m p l e x 1 0 x 1 2 0 a t E a s t & Quamina Streets, corner lot with reserve at the corner and parking in John Ford car/park US$1.7M neg., on Mandela Avenue opposite gymnasium new for offer and business US$640000, one 8 000 sq. ft land by the Chinese embassy for 6-storey apa r t m e n t c o m p l e x , Donald Trump says you d o n ' t h a v e t o p a y for height anymore and put gloss US$300 000 only for Christmas, Bel Air Springs 5 storey a p a r t m e n t c o m p l e x 5 -apartment overlook i n g t h e s e a , rental of 2500 each apartment US$800 000 now US$600 000.

P hone Amanda Lam 651-5428, 6232591, 609-0943.

HEAVY DUTY EQUIP. HEAVY DUTY

 Dondi drain digger, 6HP, one cyl Lister plant, 6600 Ford tractor, MF 235 tractor, 3500 Fiat Agri combine, 580 C Hymac - Tel: 616-9402.

FOR SALE FOR SALE  gas: 407C-25 lbs. - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.

 Guiana and other rare stamps - 617-5727.  large stall at Bourda Market. Call 627-3902.  5 horse power Yamaha out board engine - call: 610-9340.  Night Hawk motor bike.

Price $350 000. Tel: 676-9160.  breed pups, Ridgeback mixed with Pitbull. Call 625-7209.

 motorcycle, Ducati hyper-motored. Contact 698-5092, 642-9896.  Shepherd pups and Canter parts Tel: 621-6002, 223-8033.   swimming pool tablets - Phone 233-0608 (8am4pm) Mon - Fri.  yard and earth delivery on spot, also earth from road project. Contact 641-6248.   food unit, 192 Toyota car in hire. Call 654-7510 for more information.  German pups, fully dewormed & vaccinated Call 2201806, 624-8195.  Playstation 2 & PSP game disc and modification contact: 256-3640, 684-3025.  food warmer, 4 large compartments on stand. Tel: 2319086.  breed Tibetan terriers, lively and fun-loving, fully vaccinated, 9 weeks old, 617-9476, 641-7743, 264-2210.  Icom-718, Maglite LED 2-cell, Garmin GPS map 78S for mining purpose. 621-6534.  Sale! Sale! Genuine parts for all Caterpillar machines, Navparts. Tel: 592-642-5439, email navpartsgy@gmail.com , www.facebook.com/navparts piling , logs, mixed herdwoods for sale. Any quantity, any length. Contact: 6019069 or 647-1749.  with Microrise 3.8 cubic per bag $10 000 Contact Raymond 615-2346, 628-0200, 263-5300.  2 console, games with extra controls. Reasonable cost. Call 623-2035.  round bottom boat without ice box. Contact 642-8200, 616-4336 or 695-3398.  and plucked chicken, also liver, giblet and foot. Contact 650-4421, 669-2512.  paint, oil paint, 1-gal. & 5 gals Pails, many colours, also 250 gallons Tote water tank - Phone 220-1014.   engine 4-cylinder on bed. Price $850 000, Bobcat 753 model. Price $1M. Contact 231-2993, 610-4266.  gas: 22, 410, 134A & 404A, also Argon gas and helium gas for balloons - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.         dresses and tops for the holiday from the USA, sizes 8-16 - Call 625-5951   at Bourda Market, 6 stalls at Stabroek Market.

Contact 675-5559.  bond 40x80 steel structure with land space 70ft x 270ft, 18 900 sq. ft. Contact 6755559.  at Linden, cheap electricity running water, 5x22 cu ft. freezer and plucking machine.

Call 444-6589, 694-1888.  washer/dryer, XBOX 360 with two controls and 6 games, Rubbermaid water cooler.

Call 692-1768.  stainless steel fridge, steel grills, 4x4 wheels, food warmers, glass cases, stereos, Honda Fit motor car. 223-1885, 642-3722.

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 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.

 4-cylinder engines, fully bedded, Champion 9000w remote start generator, security cameras, Coleman 10person tent, sleeping bags, treated mosquito nets, Coleman rainsuit, airbed, grease gun, Husqvarna c h a i n s a w, Garmin GPS, haulmaster lever chain 1.5 tons, Igloo 165-quart cooler 681-2341.

 , 2005 for $2M and Dodge Caravan 2002 $1.8M. Contact 225-3391.

 Rush 2007 model, CD, TV, mag rims, late PPP series, excellent condition price neg. Tel: 671-0813.

 doors, fancy glass doors, HADCO on Bagotstown, Public Road next to the Harbour Bridge Mall. 233-6743.   puppies $20 000 each, 2 males 7 weeks old, 1 female 7 weeks old. Contact: R. C. Bettencourt at Tel: 225-3739.  Ferguson 1085 tractor imported from USA $1.5M. Make offer. Owner leaving country. 6196863, 601-8276.  quantities on Nivea cream, Delon lotion, body wash & fabulous fruit shampoo.

619-5784, 667-7512.   flat screen $25 000, 19" TV flat screen $30 000, Dell laptop 15" $50 000, 32" TV flat screen $75 000, Dehumidifier $ 9000 Contact 650-0892.  -used Foreman Honda cycle 1-300, 1-450, 1-500, 1 Grove crane as is. Contact Dharry 625-2685, 669-4984.  Sale! Sale! - Dell computers $75 000, digital projectors $100 000, pools table $1 million, laptop parts, PC repairs. 671-5444, 604-8817.  743B, good Kubota engine, hydraulic pump needs servicing. $700 000. Tel: 233-3025, 690-6946.      cargo vessel, 1 - 10 rb dragline, 1- 225 amp portable Lister welder - contact: 687-6174.     - H y m a c 19ton: Rebuilt Perkins 6-cylinder comes with spare track chains & pads. $1.7M. Call 2333025, 690-6946.     a n d a c e t y l e n e g a s e s , f a st and efficient serv i c e , 1 0 - 11 M c D o o m , P u b l i c Road, EBD - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.  and local pools table, cloth, coin shoot, cushion rubber, pool stick and also laptop computers. 609-3311, 621-9787 Naka.  VOLTS transformers, 15 KEA, 25 KVA & 75 KVA & generators, all at affordable prices. For more information, contact Hamid 660-0459.  brands - refrigerators, ice makers, gas stoves, barbecue grills, Maytag, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Frigidaire $65 000 up - call: 225-0571, 6380787.  6354, 4236, 1104 and 1004 engines, model M with winch/320 BL and L Caterpillar excavator, Toyota, TCM forklift, pallet jacks, complete 6" land dredge. Tel: 691-2921.  items: Fridge, TV, large and small 3-piece sofa, microwave, bed & mattress, wall divider etc., selling cheap. Serious enquiries only. Contact 6189295.  4285 backhoes, 1 working and 1 partly dismantled, 1 Bombardier Seadoo 1000, very good condition, one Bayliner 21ft. speedboat, excellent condition. $2.2M Call 444-6589, 694-1888.          Farm Land at Laluni 80 acres surrounded by creek, 3 fish pond, 1 dwelling & 2 Farm Houses, Coconut, Citrus & Fruit trees. 22 & 30 RB dragline, 1 Discrovery Range Rover-Contact 261-5027, 670-8282,675-.  arrived: wholesale only - area rugs sizes 210x320 cm, 240x340cm, 200x285 cm; special delivery from Georgetown to Rosignol, Georgetown to Parika Contact Tel: Rajin 656-9959.  generator 15 KVA, Kubota engine 3-cylinder, Land Rover with transmission box, Nissan LD 28, diesel 28 L engine, 6-cylinder with transmission box.

692-2521, 231-6322.

                   For all Authentic Truck Parts and Accessories new and used for Leyland DAF, ERF, Bedford Model M and TM Etc from the U K . A l s o F o r e i g n Used Cummins, DAF and Perkins Engine TM Transfer and Gear Boxes Plea s e C a l l D a v e R a m e s h w a r Te l : 5 9 2 - 6609152, 592-610-2873  crew bar soap, Matrix scented candles,professional sebasation penetraitt shampoo 1.7 oz , Paul Mitchel strength liquid treatment 3.4 oz, Matrix biolage hand cream 1 oz , Matrix hair spray 2 oz 33.8 oz, Matrix tot a l results conditioner 33.8 oz, Matrix amplify colour conditioner 13.5 oz . Contact : 684-1634.   fan $20 000, 1 circle saw $30 000, 2 Lg Technic speakers & surround system $30 000, antique TV in cabinet (floor model), 2 corner curio displays $30 000 for pr, microwave $20 000, other kitchen appliances and dishes etc., heavy-duty brush cutter $40 000, 1 RCA 20" TV $20 000, 2 - 3-pc sofa sets $50 000, $20 000, 7-pc antique dining set $50 000, antique cabinet $70 000, 3-pc antique coffee table set $50 000, 2 queen size beds & mattresses $20 000 each, Lg, LG no-frost fridge $70 000, 1 Lg. Whirlpool deep freezer $70 000, 2 wardrobes $15 000 each, chest of drawers $10 000, divider $10 000, 600-gal water tank with pump $25 000, TV stand $10 000 and much more. Contact Ms Singh 644-7152.

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  Swift in immaculate condition. Price neg..

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2015 World Cup fixtures (REUTERS) - Fixtures for the cricket World Cup that will be jointly held by Australia and New Zealand from Feb. 14-March 29, 2015: Feb 14 Sri Lanka v New Zealand, Christchurch England v Australia, Melbourne Feb 15 South Africa v Zimbabwe, Hamilton India v Pakistan, Adelaide Feb 16 West Indies v Ireland, Nelson Feb 17 New Zealand v Scotland, Dunedin Feb 18 Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Canberra Feb 19 Zimbabwe v UAE, Nelson Feb 20 England v New Zealand, Wellington Feb 21 Pakistan v West Indies, Christchurch Australia v Bangladesh, Brisbane Feb 22 Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Dunedin South Africa v India, Melbourne Feb 23 England v Scotland, Christchurch Feb 24 West Indies v Zimbabwe, Canberra Feb 25 Ireland v UAE, Brisbane Feb 26 Afghanistan v Scotland, Dunedin Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Melbourne Feb 27 South Africa v West Indies, Sydney Feb 28 Australia v New Zealand, Auckland India v UAE, Perth March 1 England v Sri Lanka, Wellington Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Brisbane March 3 South Africa v Ireland, Canberra March 4 Pakistan v UAE, Napier Australia v Afghanistan, Perth March 5 Bangladesh v Scotland, Nelson March 6 India v West Indies, Perth March 7 South Africa v Pakistan, Auckland Zimbabwe v Ireland, Hobart March 8 New Zealand v Afghanistan, Napier Australia v Sri Lanka, Sydney March 9 England v Bangladesh, Adelaide March 10 India v Ireland, Hamilton March 11 Sri Lanka v Scotland, Hobart March 12 South Africa v UAE, Wellington March 13 Bangladesh v New Zealand, Hamilton England v Afghanistan, Sydney March 14 India v Zimbabwe, Auckland Australia v Scotland, Hobart March 15 West Indies v UAE, Napier Pakistan v Ireland, Adelaide March 18 Quarter-final 1, Sydney March 19 Quarter-final 2, Melbourne March 20 Quarter-final 3, Adelaide March 21 Quarter-final 4, Wellington March 24 Semi-final 1, Auckland March 25 Semi-final 2, Sydney March 29 Final, Melbourne

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Cricket Guyana Inc. awards 12 Tier 4 contracts

By Rawle Toney CRICKET Guyana Inc. (CGI), one of the franchises in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Professional Cricket league (PCL), yesterday created history when the entity awarded 12 Tier 4 Academy contracts the first among its regional counterparts.

The contracts which run from February 1 to July 31 will see the players each receive $50 000 a month in return for time and dedication towards the game and a chance to one day join the Guyana Jaguars. Clive Grimmond and Michael Hyles are the coaches responsible for the players.

The move, described as momentous, will now see the GCI’s list grow to 27, including the 15 players contracted last year.

In the presence of the media yesterday at the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) head office in Georgetown, the players, with the exception of Shimron Hetmyer who is currently with the Guyana Jaguars in Jamaica, were handed their six-month contracts by CGI executive Raj Singh.

Apart from Hetmyer, the players are: West Indies Under-19 all-rounder Kemo Paul, national opener Robin Bacchus, Kandasammy Surujnarine, Raj Nannan, wicketkeepers Kemol Savory and Jason Sinclair, and former WI U-19 spinner Gudakesh

Motie-Kanhai, Raj Nannan, Steven Sankar, Ricardo Adams and Kevon Boodie.

“These contracts may not seem as attractive as those awarded to the original 15 players retained after the draft last year, but CGI has made a conscious decision to increase our professional player pool which will serve to keep those in the top 3 tiers on their toes as this new Tier 4 Academy group will obviously be challenging for spots in the next draft expected to be held sometime in June of this year,” Singh said Through prudent financial management, according to Singh, the “CGI was able to put aside at least US$5 000 per month to pay these additional 12 players, officials and other training and match relating expenses”.

He added, “This progressive move will now guarantee 27 players an opportunity to advance their careers and professional development in a structured manner and create more opportunities for themselves and cricket in Guyana and regionally. A few other players were offered contracts but already had contractual obligations with some clubs in TT and made a decision to decline this Tier 4 contract at this time.”

According to Singh, the players’ salary could be increased by $25 000 if they show assiduousness towards the training and the Academy.

New Minister ...

“I want to bring pride back into sports,” Sancho said.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – New Sports Minister Brent Sancho was Wednesday sworn into office and has vowed to work to return pride into the sports discipline.

Speaking to reporters moments after the swear-in ceremony the former national footballer alluded to a number of objectives he had already pinpointed.

“I want to bring pride back into sports,” Sancho said.

“For the next couple months or however long my tenure might be, I want to make sure there is pride, and that (sports) is athletes-driven and we get the right funding to our athletes so they represent our country in the right way.”

Sancho, who turns 38 next month, won over 40 caps for Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors, including representing them in their historic appearance at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

He spent most of his professional career playing

From back page in the United States and the United Kingdom, before returning home to set up Central FC in the T&T Pro League.

Sancho, the third sports minister to be named in Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar’s cabinet, said he was looking forward to getting started.

“There will always be criticism but I will let my work be the judge for what I do,” he stressed.

“I’m absolutely thrilled by the appointment and I’m looking forward to getting the job started. As soon as I get out of Senate I will be starting to work right away.”

Former swim coach Anil Roberts served as PersadBissessar’s first sports minister before resigning last July amidst corruption allegations.

Science and Technology Minister, Dr Rupert Griffith, subsequently had the sports ministry added to his portfolio before being relieved of it earlier this week in a cabinet reshuffle.

History of cricket World Cups, 1975-1992

(REUTERS) Brief history of cricket World Cup finals between 1975 and 1992 ahead of the 2015 edition which starts on February 14: 1975, England Fine weather blessed the first global one-day tournament culminating in an unforgettable final between West Indies and Australia at Lord’s.

Striking the ball with relaxed brutality, West Indies captain Clive Lloyd tamed an attack headed by the pace and fury of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson to score 102 from 85 balls.

He was ably assisted by the 39-year-old Rohan Kanhai, a late replacement for his injured contemporary Garfield Sobers. Kanhai contributed 55 to West Indies’ 291 for eight from their 60 overs.

Australia captain Ian Chappell led a spirited reply with 62 before he fell victim to one of three runouts effected by the electric reflexes of Viv Richards.

Lillee and Thomson added 41 for the final wicket before Australia were finally dismissed for 274 at twilight on the longest day of the year.

1979, England Peace was brokered with Australian entrepreneur Kerry Packer, whose rebel World Series had split world cricket, shortly before the second World Cup. Australia still chose not to select any of the players who had signed for Packer but West Indies did and a team who were to rule world cricket throughout the next decade demolished England in the final.

Richards, then the world’s number one batsman, stroked an imperious 138 and Collis King struck a whirlwind 86. Although England captain Mike Brearley and Geoff Boycott put on 129 for the first wicket, they took up 38 of the 60 overs.

After their dismissals, the giant Joel Garner ran through the middle order with a series of unplayable yorkers to take five wickets in 11 balls and give his team victory by 92 runs.

1983, England Richards seemed intent on winning the final against underdogs India on his own after West Indies had been set a modest 184 to win.

He struck seven

Clive Lloyd slammed a century in the first World Cup final at Lord’s in 1975. boundaries in his 33 from 28 balls before top-edging a hook which India captain Kapil Dev, running away from the pitch towards the boundary at mid-wicket, coolly collected.

West Indies imploded thereafter, with India recording a famous 43-run victory which was to have profound implications at home where one-day cricket quickly superseded the Test game as the most popular form of the sport.

1987, India and Pakistan England appeared to be cruising to victory in the final against Australia at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens

when Mike Gatting tried a reverse sweep off opposing captain Allan Border’s first delivery and lobbed a simple catch.

A well-drilled and disciplined Australia side went on to win by seven runs with the core of the team who later thrashed England in the 1989 Ashes series and eventually succeeded West Indies as unofficial world Test champions.

Because of the shorter daylight hours on the subcontinent all matches were played over 50 overs, now the standard length, instead of 60.

1992, Australia and New Zealand

Famously urged by their captain Imran Khan to “fight like cornered tigers,” Pakistan rebounded from imminent elimination in the opening round to defeat England in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Imran, the greatest player to emerge from Pakistan, scored 72 batting at number three in his final match for his country. He also took the final wicket after his protégé Wasim Akram had blown away Ian Botham, Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis.

Coloured clothing, floodlights and a white ball, all pioneered in World Series cricket, were finally introduced into the tournament.

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World Cup contenders saddled with familiar baggage

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters) - With strong hosts expected to challenge, a highly-fancied South Africa facing their demons and a sprawling format certain to generate criticism, the cricket World Cup’s return to Australia and New Zealand is a case of deja vu in many ways.

Since the trans-Tasman neighbours first co-hosted in 1992, the one-day game’s global showpiece has morphed into a commercial behemoth and a television event followed by millions around the world.

Familiar themes endure, however, and many of the 14 teams competing at the February 14-March 29 have arrived in the Antipodes with the same baggage as World Cups past.

Boasting a world class attack, a fearless leader in AB de Villiers and an embarrassment of batting riches, South Africa have a gilt-edged chance to break their duck in the tournament.

None of de Villiers’ squad was party to the semi-final disaster at the 1999 tournament in Britain or their first-round exit in 2003 on home soil.

The “chokers” tag is still irritating, though, said retired skipper Graeme Smith.

“Unfortunately it’s something they’ll never get rid of until we go on and win a tournament,” he told the ESPNcricinfo website.

“We made some stupid mistakes.”

Australia, far and away the most successful team at the World Cup with four titles, failed to make the knockout phase in 1992 and are under

pressure to win on their home pitches.

In common with the 2011 tournament in the subcontinent, when Ricky Ponting’s leadership was under constant speculation, the co-hosts have been distracted by local media reports of a rift between captain Michael Clarke, his team mates and the country’s cricket governing body.

Recovering from hamstring surgery, Clarke was given a deadline by selectors to be fit in time for the team’s second group match even as pundits have questioned his place in a batting lineup already brimming with class.

Reigning champions India also have no shortage

Zealand have generally punched above their weight and are expected to do so again with home comforts and a possible semi-final in Auckland.

As with the 2011 tournament, the 10 Testplaying nations will be joined by four Associate teams -- Ireland, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates and Scotland.

With two groups of seven teams playing round-robin matches, the preliminary round meanders for five weeks until the top four in each group advance to the quarterfinals starting on March 18.

Battling administrative chaos and baffling squad selections, twice champions

Holder has the herculean task of leading a team of disparate personalities.

Though the quarterfinalists are likely to conform to the eight highest teams in the ICC’s world rankings, the knockout rounds will at least promise genuine suspense.

Five of the seven venues to be used during the knockouts will have drop-in wickets, which lack the variation and carry of the co-hosts’ other traditionally prepared pitches, offering a more even playing field for the hosts and visitors alike.

It will be a last hurrah in the format for Sri Lankan stalwarts Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, and for the latter, a farewell

Piyush Chawla

Emotions to run high for Indo-Pak tie in Adelaide

By Amlan Chakraborty

South Africa might be termed as ‘Chokers’ in ICC tournaments but they have an excellent balance in the team. The batting looks solid with likes of Amla, of quality batsmen but have traditionally struggled on southern hemisphere pitches without penetrative seam bowlers.

HOME COMFORTS Semi-finalists in six out of the 10 World Cups, New

West Indies may be the most likely to join either lowly Bangladesh or Zimbabwe in making an early exit.

With omitted former captain Dwayne Bravo paying the price for a contract dispute with the cricket board, 23-year-old all-rounder Jason

to international cricket altogether.

Organisers expect more than one million spectators to flock to the 49 games at 14 venues and a television audience of over a billion viewers, cricket’s biggest window to the world.

Pietersen swaps bat for microphone at World Cup

Kevin Pietersen will be picking up a microphone again at the World Cup. LONDON, England (Reuters) After being sacked by England, Kevin Pietersen will appear at the World Cup after all,

although he will swap his bat for a microphone after being signed up as a BBC radio pundit.

Pietersen, fourth on England’s

list of all-time runscorers in one-day internationals, was not considered for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand after his contract was terminated by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) last year.

However, the outspoken batsman will be able to voice his opinions on England’s attempts to win the trophy after being added to the Test Match Special commentary team.

“I really enjoyed having a go at some commentary during the Big Bash,” Pietersen told the BBC. “It will be good to return to Australia for the climax of what should be an exciting tournament.”

Pietersen will work with the BBC from the quarterfinals onwards, joining the likes of Australian great Allan Border and Indian Sunil Gavaskar.

The World Cup starts on February 14.

NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) - Cricket is just a game, but try telling that to the 22 players who will walk out for the India v Pakistan World Cup match in Adelaide on February 15.

The Pool B contest was sold out in 20 minutes and no other team in world sport will be under as much pressure as the two that day with 1.3 billion unforgiving cricket-crazy fans following the contest ball by ball.

Emotions run high every time the south Asian neighbours, who have fought three wars since independence and share frosty relations over the Kashmir region they both claim, clash on a cricket ground.

Pakistan, champions in 1992 have never beaten twice winners India at a World Cup. Many of their fans would not mind their team crashing out from the World Cup early, providing they beat their neighbours.

The rivalry assuming the Orwellian concept of serious sport - war minus shooting.

“For many, it’s bigger than World Cup,” former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar told a cricket conclave in Delhi on Monday.

“It completely locks out 1.3 billion people. The tension is unbearable and the players’ effort level doubles. We could never beat India in World Cup

but, God willing, that would soon happen,” said the quick known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’.

A veteran of many such contests, Harbhajan Singh was part of the eventual champion Indian team who beat Pakistan in the 2011 semi-final at Mohali, a contest that gave him sleepless nights.

“The dressing room atmosphere is always tense,” said the feisty offspinner who could not make the cut for this year’s World Cup. “Much before the dressing room, you think about it in your hotel room.

Before last World Cup’s match in Mohali, I could not sleep the night before, thinking what if we lose.

“Fortunately we won the next day and again I could not sleep, this time because I was so overjoyed.

“A defeat against Pakistan means media would roast us and fans would pelt stones at our house,” said the 34-yearold.

His team mate from the 2011 squad, Piyush Chawla, said the pressure does not come from the team management.

“It comes from elsewhere. Even family members and friends remind us it’s a match against Pakistan,” said the 26-year-old leg-spinner.

“Fielding in the deep, you often hear the crowd behind warning you ‘better win this match or it won’t be easy to get out of the stadium’.”

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GSSE pays courtesy call on MCY&S

BOARD members of the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (GSSF) recently paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCY&S) and presented documents which were adopted at its 2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on January 29.

The Federation was lauded by the Permanent Secretary, Alfred King, as the first body to do so for 2015, in keeping with the requirements set out by his ministry and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for all sport organisations in Guyana.

These included copies of the Federation’s Report for 2014 together with externally audited financial statements, and a copy of its updated Constitution.

During the visit, the Board members discussed with the Ministry its plans for the future and gave an update as to the accomplishments in 2014.

They also previewed the happenings of the recent AGM where president of the federation, Vidushi Persaud, categorically stated that the success was the result of all the members unhesitatingly coming on board to promote sport shooting in Guyana in a safe and well regulated manner.

She paid tribute to the

work of the directors of the founding board who have all given so freely of their time and energies to make 2014 the success it has been.

At the AGM, the secretary Steve Ninvalle delivered a comprehensive Report to the membership, from its establishment in August 2014 to the end of the reporting period December 31.

Ninvalle indicated that though it is a young entity, the Federation has successfully hosted two Steel Challenge competitions and a Practical Shooting Match and saw members participate in two international matches earning for Guyana prizes for Practical Shooting, and also conducted three of the GSSF’s Range Discipline and Firearms Safety Courses utilising Government’s National Sport Resource Centre.

The secretary further reported on affiliations, stating that the GSSF is affiliated to two international bodies, the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and the Amateur Trapshooting Association. Affiliation was also sought to the United States Practical Shooting Association and all duly completed and required documents were forwarded to the Regional Director of Guyana representing the International Practical Shooting Confederation for

signature which is still pending.

In relation to local affiliations, the GSSF is sanctioned by the NSC and sought affiliation to the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) in keeping with its Constitution. Such an affiliation would allow for open and equal participation by all registered

facility in the National Gymnasium and an Outdoor Facility (Ministry of Sport - GNS ground) and will be pioneering the sport of Archery in the very near future.

Sincere gratitude was expressed to the following persons who assisted in one way or the other for 2014:

Ryan McKinnon, Neutrino Inc., Julius Simon, Ken’s Mufflers, the Media, the Founding Board and members of the GSSF. The Report of the Auditors was presented to the membership along with its Financial Statement. This was duly conducted and issued by Auditor

From left to right: Dr Bhiro Harry, Ryan McKinnon, Vidushi Persaud, Permanent Secretary MCY&S, Alfred King and Raul Bhudu. local sport shooters both locally and internationally.

Though not yet affiliated the GSSF will continue to welcome the participation of established practical shooters of the GNRA in their Practical Pistol Matches through match invitations which are currently being sent to the secretary of the GNRA. Through partnership with the MCY&S and the NSC the GSSF has secured permission to utilise an Indoor

Minister of Culture, Youth & Sport, Dr Frank Anthony, Director of Sport Neil Kumar, the National Sports Commission, Chief of Staff, Brig.

Mark Phillips, the Guyana Defence Force, Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud, the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Revenue Authority, Dennis Dias, DD Signs, Dr Pravesh Harry, Doc.com Pharmacy, Harish Lakhanpal, Capital Recycling Inc., Trophy Stall, Rohandev and Harrinand Persaud, Kings Jewellery World,

Harryram Parmesar from the Parmesar Audit Firm.

The ministry’s Permanent Secretary congratulated the GSSF on their achievements to date and being able to achieve clear success in a short period of time. He lauded the Board on being able to produce audited financial statements by an external auditor and expressed the hope that other sporting organisations will follow suit.

Toure sparkles as Ivory Coast ease into Nations Cup final

By Mark Gleeson

Raheem Sterling

Sterling and Coutinho strike late for Liverpool

LONDON, England (Reuters) - Late goals by Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho sent Liverpool through to the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 replay victory at Championship (second tier) Bolton Wanders yesterday.

The hosts took the lead when former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen coolly slotted home a penalty after Martin Skrtel was adjudged to have clipped young striker Zach Clough in the area after 59 minutes.

But a Sterling volley through the legs of the Bolton goalkeeper with four minutes left was followed by a long-range Coutinho strike in stoppage time to win the fourth-round replay for the Premier League club.

The two sides drew 0-0 in the first match at Anfield.

Liverpool next face an away tie at Crystal Palace on February 14.

BATA, Equatorial Guinea (Reuters) - Goals from Yaya Toure and Gervinho helped steer Ivory Coast into the African Nations Cup final in a 3-1 win over Democratic Republic of Congo in the Estadio de Bata yesterday.

Toure, playing at a sixth finals, blasted home a missile-like shot after 21 minutes to give the Ivorians the lead but a handball allowed Dieumerci Mbokani to equalise from the penalty spot three minutes later.

Gervinho had an effort cleared off the line in the 40th minute but the Ivorians won back the ball and caught the Congolese defence cold with Wilfried Bony setting up Gervinho to sweep home less than a minute later.

Defender Wilfried Kanon added a third midway the second half with a rebound from a corner.

Ivory Coast will play in Sunday’s final in Bata against Equatorial Guinea or Ghana who meet in the second semi-final in Malabo today.

DR Congo might have had the first goal as early as the sixth minute as the lanky Jeremy Bokila swept past his marker, forcing a save from Sylvain Gbohouo with his shot and

then seeing Mbokani miscue the rebound.

But Toure showed the way with a stunning shot on the half volley from the edge of the box that was hit with ferocious power.

Bony had been trying to weave his way through the defence but lost the ball which spilt in the direction of Gervinho but before he could get a foot on it, Toure came surging through to almost burst the net with sublime precision.

A careless handball from Eric Bertrand Bailly offered the Congolese the chance for an immediate response from the penalty spot, which Mbokani duly dispatched.

He might have had another after a clever ball back from the byline by Yannick Bolasie but wasted the chance.

Then came Gervinho’s header that hit the crossbar before Gabriel Zakuani cleared it while the Ivorians appealed that it had crossed the line. But they regained their composure while DR Congo were caught ball-watching and Bony’s pass left Gervinho with little else to do but guide the ball home.

Ivory Coast’s Yaya Toure (R) celebrates his goal during their semi-final soccer match of the 2015 African Cup of Nations against Democratic Republic of Congo in Bata, yesterday. (Credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh) Bolasie continued to offer a glimmer of hope for the Congolese with his mazy runs, having a 55th minute effort saved.

But it was Gervinho, Bony and Toure who dictated terms in the second half and a third goal was always inevitable.

Ivory Coast have now reached two of the last three Nations Cup finals but their only previous success was in 1992.

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GTA Trophy Stall Doubles Tournament ...

Leacock/Fenty win male; mother/ daughter cop women’s title LEYLAND Leacock and Nicholas Fenty captured the male doubles title, while the mother/ daughter combination of Shelly and Nicola Ramdyhan walked away with the women’s championship when the GTA hosted its Trophy Stall Doubles tournament recently.

Played at the National Racquet Centre, the Khalif Gobin/William Spangler pair had to settle for the runner-up position in the male category and Denise Barrington/Kizzy Richmond duo followed suit in the women’s.

Mixed Open Doubles winners were Leyland Leacock and his partner Afruica Gentle who defeated Orande Dainty and Aretta Dey. Godfrey Lowden and Omar Persaud won the Men’s Over-35 category, beating Albert Razick and Bo Arbogast into second place.

The tournament featured 34 doubles team and president of the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) Grace McCalman praised the players for their commitment and patience to properly conclude the tournament since it was suspended in December due to bad weather.

She reminded the players that doubles play forms the basis for club membership, growth and excitement, also stating that “without tennis clubs, the GTA will have no purpose, so I hope that partners Participants of the recently concluded Trophy Stall Doubles Tournament display their spoils. can establish permanence in their relationships which will help the sport to grow.

McCalman congratulated to start this month.. and related her appreciation was attended by U.S. “Tournaments, such as the Trophy Stall the winners and reported that Representative of the for the way the sport is being Diplomat Albert Razick Doubles, go a long way in creating interest at the the first event for 2015 is Trophy Stall, Alexis Barrington, conducted. She looks forward who participated in the club level and we must thank Trophy Stall for its the long-awaited Inter-Club thanked the GTA for supporting to Trophy Stall Doubles 2015. tournament along with his fifth consecutive year of sponsorship.”

Tournament which is scheduled the business for many years The closing ceremony son Daniel Razick.

GSA hopes to attract Don’t count me out, says ... new faces to the sport GSA president David Fernandes

By Michael DaSilva THE Guyana Squash Association (GSA) will this year be looking to attract new faces in the discipline with the launch of a junior programme at the Georgetown Club and the National Racquet Centre, situated on Woolford Avenue.

According to the Association’s president and former national hockey player David Fernandes, the GSA has embarked on two junior programmes that are being conducted at the Georgetown Club courts on Saturdays and at the National Racquet Centre on Fridays. Both programmes are conducted in the afternoon.

The two programmes, Fernandes said, are being

held during the school term to cater for school-aged children who want to get involved in the sport and it is open to anyone free of cost.

The GSA head said his association is targeting school-age persons in order to maintain/enhance the association’s pool of junior players.

According to Fernandes, the junior programme will be of one-hour duration at both venues.

He said he is pinning his hopes on Guyana’s national boys and girls teams at this year’s Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) championships, billed for Barbados in July.

The team he said will be looking to win Guyana’s 11th successive overall team title at the championships.

It is Fernandes’ hope that Guyana will field a team of boys and girls to contest the United States and Canadian open tournaments during the month of December.

According to Fernandes, Guyana has reaped much success at these two tournaments. Roger Arjoon won the Canadian tournament a few years ago and women’s International Squash Players Association number 21-ranked Nicolette Fernandes placed second in the girls’ category.

Among plans for the year, the GSA will engage clubs that have squash courts to resuscitate the sport in their communities.

He stated that apart from Georgetown, there are clubs in Linden, Berbice and Essequibo that have squash courts and once the sport is resuscitated, it will help the game to spread. “The more courts there are, the more persons will get involved in the discipline,” Fernandes stated.

Meanwhile, the GSA’s 2015 squash season will serve off on March 2 with the annual Bounty handicap tournament.

“I am a determined fighter. I am committed to training. I know that with six weeks of hard work I can again be the best fighter in Guyana. I have the experience and I have the knowledge,” Lewis added while renewing a call for a clash with the winner of the February 21 contest.

“I really want to fight the winner.

It doesn’t matter who wins. I can take Mullings or Atwell, I can beat them both.

We can fight at either junior middleweight or welterweight. I just want to fight.”

In preparation, the southpaw boxer said that he has been doing “very light” work at the Keith Bazilioowned Forgotten Youth Foundation gym in Albouystown.

“I am committed so I go down to the gym and do very light work. If all goes well I should be back soon. Don’t count me out,” he declared.

Lewis represented

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Guyana at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and won the WBA welterweight title in February 2001 when he TKOed American James Page.

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Guinness Greatest of the Streets ‘West Side’ Edition

Showstoppers and West Side Ballers to clash for $300 000 prize

By Rawle Toney WEST Side Ballers and the sensational Showstoppers will contest Saturday’s Final of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets ‘West Side’ Edition, following their comprehensive victories in the semifinals, played at the Pouderoyen Tarmac.

Watched by another massive crowd at the venue, the home side Showstoppers cemented themselves as clear favourites to cash in on the tournament’s first place prize, dazzling to a comfortable 3-0 over Patentia, while West Side Ballers went to penalty kicks to oust Raiser, winning 2-1 after a 1-1 regulation and extra time score.

Though the scoreline doesn’t reflect how entertaining the game was, Showstoppers looked like a well-oiled unit, passing the ball with fluency and their star players, Dexroy Adams and Marvin Josiah certainly did not disappoint the masses who went to see them not only win, but do it in style.

Adams converted from the penalty spot for Pouderoyen, 1-0, and 13 minutes later, he teamed up with Josiah, then going one-

Pouderoyen Showstoppers Dexroy Adams (with the ball) attacks Patentia defenders during their semi-finals match-up on Tuesday. on-one with the defender, doubled the lead.

But he wasn’t finished. In the 18th minute after working his magic, manoeuvring between defenders as if they did not exist, Adams unselfishly found Nathan Allicock

Don’t count me out, says ‘Six Head’ Lewis GUYANA’S first boxing world champion is about two weeks away from full recovery and will jump back into rigorous training once he has the green light from the doctor.

Andrew `Six Head’ Lewis sustained an injury to his collarbone last month while training for a fight with Jamaican Sakima Mullings, and was advised to rest for a month.

“My recovery is slow but sure. I have roughly two more weeks before I can train again and once I am given that signal I’ll be roughing people up. Some people say that I am past my prime but don’t count me out,” Lewis said.

The former WBA welterweight champion was scheduled to meet Mullings on February 21 in a match that would have heralded his return following a six-year hiatus.

However, the injury paved

Former world boxing champion Andrew `Six Head’ Lewis. the way for compatriot Clive Atwell to replace him. While the Lewis/ Mullings affair was carded for the welterweight division, the fight between Atwell and the Jamaican will take place in the super lightweight (junior welterweight) division.

The 44-year-old Lewis is convinced that six weeks of preparation would put him back in top condition.

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for an easy tap in, to make the score 3-0.

Showstoppers could’ve won by a bigger margin but none of their efforts found the target.

Meanwhile, in the first semifinal,

Morgan Denny sent West Side Ballers into the lead but Dexter Marshall capitalised on the space given near goal, to rocket home a flat right-footed volley to level the score.

The two teams could not have been separated by the end of regulation and extra time and the game went into penalty kicks.

In the penalty shootout, Alonzo Bowman who was asked to kick first, scored for Raiders but seasoned player Anthony Harding scored to equalise for West Side Ballers.

Marshall went from being the hero to the villain; missing his attempt that could have given his side the advantage, but instead, Prince Gilkes did the honours for West Side Ballers.

Needing to score to keep their hopes alive in the tournament, Raiders turned to Andrew Birch, and hope he would score, but as fate would have it, his effort rolled slowly and surely wide of the mark and with it their chances of advancing.

In the exhibition game, the Media dismantled the Promoters, defeating them 4-2.

GAWA exploring options to revive sport

By Leeron Brumell

IT’S 2015. It has been four years since the Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) has held a national competition at any level.

Previously the year began with the Novices for newbies, then on to Juniors, Intermediates and finally Seniors – four local competitions.

Now the association says it barely has members.

“Our numbers have dwindled and we’re not able to find interested people and then when we do find, it’s only a small number and you can’t call a competition with five or six persons. It takes a lot to organise a competition,” said Deion Nurse, the general secretary of the association.

He said only the True Foundation Gym offers athletes for competition.

They have three youngsters in training, two males and a female.

Sheria Melville and Darren Williams are both Under-17 athletes.

They competed in Peru last year at the Under-17 Pan American Championships and junior lifter Erwin Cozier.

There’s an issue though. Melville and Williams are both sitting CXC Examination this year and therefore they have been ‘pulled’ from training by their parents.

It’s an age-old issue for most, if not all. Sport suffers during period of exams.

GAWA general secretary Deion Nurse “However, we’re persevering.

This year we’re hoping to attract new persons,” said Nurse.

GAWA has decided to loan to established gym, professional weightlifting sets. In return these gyms are expected to produce athletes for competitions.

Sets have been loaned to Bodymaxx Gym on Croal Street and a Fitness Group – B E Fitness, run by Tyson English.

GAWA in 2014 received two new

training sets from the regional body.

In the weeks ahead the International body is expected to present to GAWA – five new sets.

Secondly, the association will continue its exhibitions around the country, an initiative they have been doing for just about a decade.

From their two initiatives they’re hoping that sometime this year they’ll be able to host an Open competition for the ‘new blood’ they are expecting.

“Things are happening. We’re just hoping that we get the lift we need.”

Despite the fact that no national competitions have been held in the last four years GAWA has still set aside dates for the Novices -April 5, and a National Open Championship on August 29. Both set for the National Gymnasium.

Internationally, GAWA hopes to send athletes to Junior Pan American Championships in Colombia, the Pan Am Games in Canada in July and the International Weightlifting Federation’s World Championships in Houston, Texas in November.

A number of fund-raising events have also been planned.

The first event on GAWA’s calendar however is the Electoral Annual General Meeting on February 28 at Olympic House, High Street.

Closing date for nominations for office-holders is two weeks before the AGM.

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Showstoppers and West Side Ballers to clash for $300 000 prize See story on page 35

Cricket Guyana Inc. awards 12 Tier 4 contracts

Wicketkeeper Jason Sinclair signs one of the 12 Tier 4 Academy contracts yesterday.

See story on page 31

FIFA/Normalisation Committee to wrap up GFF constitution reform today

New Sports Minister Brent Sancho

FIFA Head of Member Associations, Primo Corvaro, during the afternoon session yesterday at Olympic House.

(Rawle Toney photo) THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Normalisation Committee, along with the sport’s world governing body FIFA, will wrap up its two-day constitutional reform process at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) Head Office in

Georgetown.

FIFA’s Head of Member Associations, Primo Corvaro, presided over the two-day process with a select group with the aim of breathing new life into the country’s football.

Both the Normalisation Committee and the FIFA officials were tight-lipped recently about the changes necessary, but they are expected to host a press conference today to outline those changes and what’s next in the sport locally.

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New Minister Sancho keen on returning pride to sports PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – New Sports Minister Brent Sancho was Wednesday sworn into office and has vowed to work to return pride into the sports discipline.

Speaking to reporters moments after the swear-in ceremony the former national footballer alluded to a number of objectives he had already pinpointed.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015