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Burrowes responds Hoping for justice after waiting for 15 years DEAR EDITOR, to claim of It has been more than 15 The cement bond years since I reported to the Dictatorship at the GCF Environmental Protection of concern. DEAR MR. EDITOR, Permit me space and the same level of visibility to respond to a missive carried in the Guyana Chronicle of April 6, 2019 under the headline, Is there a dictatorship at the Guyana Cycling Federation?, a question asked by one, Michelangelo Jacobus. Mr. Editor, may I humbly suggest that the good principles of journalism dictates that before one starts writing, facts ought to be sought and stories must be had from reliable sources. So with that being said, everything that reporter wrote in the article mentioned above about me, is all propaganda. It seems that reporter is part and parcel of an orchestrated move to sully my good name and character and I would like to say unapologetically, the enemies will not ever prevail. Now, let me update you on some real facts. I can produce letters, emails and receipts on everything I’m about to update you on. Our Federation was not in a healthy state when I became the President 2015, it was in a sorry state administratively and maybe at its lowest ebb in the sports association/ federation landscape in Guyana. My goal was to bring transparency to our federation which I do believe has been accomplished to a great extent. Many, and sadly from within the bosom of the sport have been on a witch hunt against me for their own reason (s). These are the folk who have been claiming that they are concerned about our youth but are they really concerned? And can they in real terms, honestly aid in the development of our now generation? What is even more disturbing is the fact that they have friends in the media who would help sully the image of the sport by trying to bring down persons who are making a genuine effort to build the sport. When this is done, who are the ones that would suffer?
On the topic of dictatorship, let’s look at the previous administration whose President was not elected but appointed. On the other hand, I was elected unanimously by the Clubs because they saw a need for change. Since taking on the mantle of President of the GCF, I have been faced with opposition, this is no secret. This is so because many of those on the offensive against me have their own hidden agendas. But they have come to realize that I could not be easily manipulated like a puppet. As a result of my firm stance, I am being labeled a dictator. Anyone that knows our constitution or pays attention to same would know that our election is every four years and not three years. Our previous President was sitting there for five years! With that said, in January 2019, I sent out a letter to the clubs addressing the matter of election which I asked the clubs to send me the names and members of their respective executives; I am yet to receive that information. The lack of response by the clubs prompted me to send a letter to Union Cyclist International (UCI) for guidance regarding the matter. The UCI’s response was, “if the clubs do not comply with the request, we cannot move forward with an election until that request is met.” I forwarded the letter to the clubs, now suddenly; the detractors are acting as if they have amnesia. Mr. Editor, I would like to assure you I do not want to over stay my welcome as the President of the GCF, it is hard work, time consuming and financially draining. I do however, want to make sure that when I would have taken my leave as President and a new leader is elected, he or she would pick up the baton Continued on page 6
Agency (EPA), the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Anna Regina Town Council and the other relevant agencies, that an illegal cement and steel rods bond is causing me and my family much sickness and discomfort in our house. This illegal bond was constructed about two feet away from my fence and it is in the residential area of Cotton Field, Essequibo Coast. Large tonnes of cement, steel rods and fertilizers are being stocked in the bond, the cement is being off load and onload in the windward side of the public road. Whenever, the cement sacks are burst, it will fly into my house and drinking water tanks, it can be seen on my bed and furniture and my wall. The businessman of Builders Hardware store will dump the tonnes of steel rods from his lorries on to the floor of the zinc bond, shaking my house, cracking the walls and foundation and the cement deface my newly and painted buildings. No plan was submitted nor was approval given by the relevant agencies for the construction of this cement and steel rods bond in this highly residential village. EPA, former Executive Director, Mr Doorga Persaud, having received my objection letter, sent a team of his officers. Their investigations revealed that the bond was illegal and it was straddling my boundary on the western side of my fence, inside the bond had large stocks of cements, steel rods and fertilizers and it was in a residential area. The EPA Executive Director Mr
Doorga Persaud, sent the businessman a letter to desist from using his bond and removed it into the industrial site at Anna Regina, since such an activity should be carried out in an industrial site. The businessman of Builders Hardware, refused to adhere to the EPA Executive Director instructions, he then sent a team of his officers to close off the bond and asked the police commander Mr Johnson of Anna Regina to monitor the bond activity and to see that the bond is sealed. The businessman took a lawyer and got his operation to reopen and business began as usual affecting the residents of the community with cement and noise pullution. EPA then took the businessman to the High Court. There was a flurry of exchange of letters by me and EPA Executive Director, Mr Doorga Persaud, in the press, Mr Khemraj Ramjattan, now minister of Securities saw these exchange of letters and
he made contact with me that he wanted to represent me in the High Court Pro Bono. I invited him to meet with me and see firsthand the damage and what is happening to my property. He and a team from the AFC including the late Sheila Holder came to my home and met me. Mr Ramjattan took pictures of the damage and the illegal bond. He too came onboard with the EPA and file an order in the High Court, they both got the Honourable Judge twice to stop the operation of loading and offloading of cement and steel rods in the residential area. In the meantime Mr Doorga Persaud made a recommendation that the bond be removed for the southern side of my fence, the bond is still next to my fence no one came to remove it and the businessman continues to do his business as usual.
After Mr Doorga Persuad was transferred to the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission. Dr. Inderjit Ramdass, who took over from him as the head of EPA, failed to carry out the removal of the bond. When APNU/AFC government assumed office, one of the new officers Miss Noble called me and asked me if I would like to proceed with the matter against Builders Hardware. I told her proceed, she and a team from the new management visited the illegal cement and steel rods bond at 42, Cotton Field and took statements from me. The matter is now before the new Executive Director Dr. Vincent Adams. I am hoping to get justice from the new management and the Executive Director after 15 years in the waiting. Yours faithfully, Mohamed Khan
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Burrowes responds to claim of Dictatorship at... From page 5 where I left off and the hard work to put Guyana on the world map not go in vain. Since the conclusion of our election in 2015, the GCF has had a nonfunctioning fundraising committee with many executives not functioning as well. I am on record stating this in the past and despite these challenges, the few around have been doing their utmost to keep the sport viable for the most important resource, our cyclists. Names of persons would have been mentioned in the article as being part of a stakeholders group writing to me and making certain enquiries. My question is, what have this individual and others done to better cycling in this country? What have you done to better the lives of our youths? How about purchasing a tire or a tube? I am well aware of clubs that are charging the youths for uniforms and annual fees; how does that benefit these youths or provide opportunities for the less fortunate? If you are a stakeholder there’s so many things that you can be doing to help our youth’s, but instead, many choose to sit back and complain and fight the only ones that are truly making a difference and progressing this sport we claim to love. Mr. Editor, I would like to remind all of some of the things I’ve done since I’ve been the President of the GCF that no other President has
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done. Since becoming the President of the GCF I’ve attended every congress, seminar, conference and workshop offered to me. I have personally financed our cyclists to attend every International event, World Championships, Track and Road Pan-American Championships as well as Senior and Junior Caribbean Championships. I have donated bikes, cycling shoes, helmets, clothing, wheels and other cycling equipment to kids in need. Countries that I’ve traveled to representing our federation include Cuba, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Bermuda, Panama, Colombia, Virginia, England, Switzerland, Norway, Austria and Argentina. These trips were not vacations, they were business trips funded by myself; I did so unselfishly to benefit the land of my birth with a view of putting the nation on the map. 2015 - June: After becoming GCF President I used my own money to finance the GCF National Championships. In September, I attended the UCI Congress in Virginia at the World Championships. October: The GCF Secretary and I took a team to Barbados for the Senior Caribbean Cycling Championships. I traveled to Guyana four (4) times in 2015. 2016 - To unseat me from
my position, An illegal group was formed that called themselves the Interim Management Committee (IMC), we are well aware of the names of these individuals. So, I quickly got the Union Cyclist International (UCI) involved and the group disappeared. After UCI sent them a letter stating I’m the only person that they recognize as President of the GCF. These individuals could have been banned but I am not a person like that so they were allowed to continue for all to see who they really are, and yes, we are seeing them in full operation. I traveled to Guyana two (2) times in 2016. 2017 - January: I attended (COPACI) Congress in Cuba. April: GCF attended the Pan-American Championships in Dominican Republic. June: I financed our National Championships in Guyana. August: GCF took a team to the Pan-American Track Championships in Trinidad & Tobago. October: GCF took a team to the Junior Caribbean Championships in Barbados. September: GCF took a junior, Briton John to the World Championships in Norway for the first time in the history of the GCF and also attended the UCI Congress in Norway where we had voting rights. I traveled to Guyana six (6) times in 2017. 2018 - May: GCF took a team to the Pan-American Championships in Argentina where the GCF also attended COPACI Congress. May: I sponsored/financed our annual Three-Stage Cycling race in Guyana. June: I financed our National Championships. July: The GCF took Briton John to the Junior Caribbean Championships in Bermuda.
September: I took Briton John to Columbia to receive a Schengen visa for Austria and he later attended the Junior World Championships in Innsbruck, Austria. The GCF also attended UCI Congress as a voting delegate. October: The GCF attended the Caribbean Championships in Dominican Republic. December: I attended a seminar in Panama and traveled to Guyana four (4) times in 2018. 2019 - Thanks to His Worship the Mayor of Bartica, Mr. Gifford Marshall, the Regional Democratic Council of Region #7 and our Director of Sport, Christopher Jones, the GCF some weeks ago hosted an historical Cycling event in Bartica. This was the first event of its kind to take place in Bartica in over forty (40) years. It was a great success! Also, when I became President, there were no national uniforms. I remember everyone had to borrow uniforms back from each other that they had for many years. I took it upon myself to purchase USD $6000 worth of uniforms to cover the years 2015-2019, except for 2016. I would lastly like to inform the nation that in the next few months, history would again be created as the Guyana Cycling Federation is on track to host the biggest event ever in its history, the Junior Caribbean Championships. I leave you with the question that is at hand, Is there a dictatorship at the Guyana Cycling Federation? Respectfully, Horace Burrowes President Guyana Cycling Federation
The AFC’s views on Diaspora representation did not arise suddenly DEAR EDITOR, The Alliance For Change has taken note of the many comments and positions expressed and taken since, in answer to a question posed, I ventured the Party’s position on dual citizens being exempted from the National Assembly as a “disservice to Guyana”. At the outset, we can say that we are very grateful for all the views expressed and for the fact that there is an ongoing discussion, which will shape future decisions. As the discussion progresses I wish to clarify a few matters for the record. Firstly, the AFC’s views on Diaspora representation did not arise suddenly following the events of December, 2018, but rather, were born out of a belief that our Guyana, the country most affected by the “brain drain” with approximately 86% of our skilled citizens living and working outside of Guyana cannot achieve sustained growth until, and unless, we meaningfully harness the potential of the Diaspora in every respect. Guyana’s future development cannot be hinged on the 14% of those of us remaining. Even with our best efforts to train and equip our youth, the numbers will still be insufficient to take hold of the wave of opportunity that is bearing down on us. Nonetheless, there is merit in the argument that more needs to be done in terms of youth empowerment. Further, it is somewhat disingenuous to recognise and seek out the Diaspora’s skills, receive the bounty of their resources through remittances and barrels, and then slam the door shut on the aspect of decision-making at the level of the National Assembly because they have taken a second nationality. I posit that most Guyanese who left didn’t do so because they were unpatriotic, but rather, felt compelled to, for economic or security reasons mostly, and shouldn’t be victimised for this. Indeed, every one of us has a close relative living abroad, and would hardly
consider him or her unpatriotic or incapable to serve Guyana faithfully if called upon. In consideration of this belief, when the AFC conducted its listening tour just prior to its 2005 launch, it determined that it would incorporate its position on Diaspora involvement in its 2006 Manifesto and this position was strengthened in 2011. In 2006, we boldly stated that we would “implement a Diaspora policy that encourages investment, harness their talents and expertise and makes remigration easy and move towards Diaspora representation in the National Assembly”. Likewise, in 2011, we went further, and included in our ‘Action Plan’ (Manifesto), the following as one of our primary objectives: “Pursue Diaspora representation in the National Assembly and explore the reintroduction of Diasporal voting at General Elections”. Further, the AFC has since its formation, and quite deliberately in furtherance of our position, placed members of the Diaspora on its lists of Candidates for General and Regional elections. The second matter to clarify is that the Party’s position should be clear to one and all that our position is not grounded in self interest. The one member of the AFC’s executive, who is marginally affected by the ruling of the High Court, was born out of Guyana and has not sworn allegiance to any foreign state or power in the strict sense. Nevertheless, out of a respect for the Constitution, the member has chosen to resign from the National Assembly and the Party has accepted his resignation. That notwithstanding, we will continue to push for the full inclusion of members of the Diaspora in all areas of our national development. Lastly, a cursory glance at the composition of many of the Parliaments of other countries where Guyanese reside in abundance, are comprised by dual citizens; some with even West Indian and Guyanese origins - a recognition perhaps of the fact that the world has changed and that a person’s citizenship or nationality should be no indicator of their competence, patriotism and their possible involvement in politics. Sincerely, Raphael Trotman
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Developing skilled local workers, competitive suppliers for oil sector a time-consuming challenging process By Kiana Wilburg Industry analysts acknowledge that developing skilled local workers and competitive suppliers able to perform to the exacting standards of the elite operators of the oil sector is a difficult—and time-consuming—process. Nevertheless, members of the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) find that the time and effort invested in developing robust local content programmes have been worthwhile in terms of developing a capable workforce and a competitive base of local suppliers. Headquartered in London, IPIECA said that this can be achieved by ensuring that four key factors are considered in the implementation of the country’s local content policy. It listed these to be: contextual analysis; starting early; a long-term perspective; and free-flowing, transparent information streams. With respect to contextual analysis, IPIECA said that this is needed to ensure a thorough understanding of the local context with emphasis on demand-side requirements, supply-side capabilities and barriers. The Asso-
ciation said that this enables a company to manage the challenges that limit local worker and firm participation. Speaking on the “Starting early” factor, IPIECA said that there are long lead times in developing local capabilities. Therefore, decisions made early in the project life cycle have significant implications. With regard to the factor
local capabilities. In this regard, the Association said that having an effective communications programme in place is a low-cost exercise that helps markets to function better and often reduces the requirements for other more
on taking a long-term perspective, IPIECA said that local content development can be costly and time-consuming in the short term. The Association said that bearing this in mind from the start facilitates the achievement of more realistic and sustainable outcomes. Turning its attention to free-flowing, transparent information streams, IPIECA said that a steady supply of information enables local firms and workers to understand opportunities and requirements, and supports client companies in understanding
costly interventions. It said, too, that transparency throughout is fundamental to the integrity of the process and the perceptions of stakeholders. NIGERIA’S SUCCESS To further cement its case, IPIECA showed how Nigeria was able to enhance fabrication capabilities of its locals so that they could better participate in the industry. The Association said that in 2000, the Governments of Norway and Nigeria commissioned a detailed industry study. Its aim was to assess the enabling environment for
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Three held, getaway car found after East Canje armed robbery Police have detained three suspects in connection with an armed robbery on Saturday night at Indra's Grocery, Beer Garden and Super Bet business in Galaxy Street, Canefield, East Canje Berbice. Police said three men, armed with guns and a cutlass barged into the business place around 22:30 hrs on Saturday and ordered the customers to lie on the floor while they emptied their pockets of cash and valuables. They then went to the home of the business owners and took cash and jewellery. They then stole a car key from a customer in the shop and escaped with the vehicle.
Police recovered the vehicle at the Edinburgh Housing Scheme, East Bank Berbice. Neil Seelochan, the son of the business owners, told Kaieteur News that he was sitting on a table in the shop when the three men, with handkerchiefs tied around their faces, walked in. "Dem tell we to lie down flat on the ground and dem start search up dem customers pocket and so. We had like 20 persons in here and after dem done they go in the house and start ransack the place and dem had me mother and father on the ground,” Seelochan said. He added that two of the
perpetrators went into the house while the third stood guard over the customers. One of the robbers hit his mother several times in the face during the 10-minute ordeal. After bagging what they could, the trio took away car keys from all the customers but returned them and kept the one they used for the getaway car. Two customers reportedly attempted to pursue the bandits on their motorcycle but eventually gave up the chase. Residents in the area recalled seeing three “strange looking men” in the area earlier in the day.
Robberies at UG Turkeyen prompt... (From page 3) vehicles are allowed to traverse freely. Earlier this year, bomb threats on the University prompted the administration to convene a meeting to discuss security improvements, but Ramroop said that nothing came of it. The student society has recommended a Public Address (PA) system so that classes could be alerted, a walkthrough metal detector, police presence, especially at
the back gate, increased lighting, and reconstruction of the back entrance to allow vehicular passage. It has also asked for the security to develop a method of screening vehicles, so they could be allowed to transport students through poorly lit parts of the campus. UGSS has also asked for GPF presence at student dorms, since students have even been robbed inside their dorms. Recent events at the campus have highlighted the need
for efficient security. The student society noted that a fee increase is set to kick in, yet again. The increase is the final of three consecutive increases decided on, in 2016. The students were subjected to a 15 percent increase in 2017, 10 percent last year, and another 10 percent increase this year. Ramroop noted that, with the continuous increases, proper security should not be an issue for administration, but the issue remains.
private sector development in the Nigerian upstream petroleum industry and to recommend strategies to improve the capabilities of local supply and service companies. The report that resulted, Enhancement of Local Content in the Upstream Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria, identified the fabrication industry as having the highest potential for increasing Nigerian content. The study based this conclusion on analysis of the potential for increasing employment and locally manufactured equipment. The study led to the development of the EFCN Project. IPIECA said that this is
now working to increase the competence and capabilities of small- and medium-sized fabricators in Nigeria, enabling them to better compete for business from the oil and gas industry. Furthermore, the Association said that the International Finance Corporation arm of the World Bank manages the project, which is funded on a 50/50 basis by Nigeria and Norway. It said that on the Nigerian side, the main contributors are the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and the Petroleum Training Development Fund. IPIECA explained that the Norwegian contribution is split between the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and industry partners which include Statoil, Aker Solutions and FMC Technologies.
IPIECA said that the execution phase of the project started in early 2008. During the course of two years, IPIECA said that the quality management standards of seven small- and medium-sized Nigerian fabricators were assessed. It said that the results of this assessment are now forming the basis for a two-year training programme. The Project also established a Fabrication Training Centre (FTC) in Lagos. Officially opened in 2009, IPIECA said it included classrooms and welding workshops. The FTC provides the EFCN’s technical courses. Work is ongoing to establish sustainable governance and participation to ensure that the FTC has a long-term future after completion of the EFCN project.
Cattle owner held, cow impounded in hit-and-run death of teacher A cattle owner is in police custody at the Albion Police Station along with his cow, after a teacher reportedly swerved from the animal along the Number One public road, Corentyne, and crashed into a moving truck that killed him. Police said the cow was impounded while the owner is assisting police with investigations. Dead is Joel Willis of
Rosignol Village, West Coast Berbice who was a teacher of the Canje Secondary School. He was riding a motorcycle at around 20:00 hrs on Saturday night when he reportedly swerved from the cattle on the roadway. Willis slammed head-on into a truck. He died at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. Police are still to arrest the truck driver.
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GPHC marks 20 years of service
In observance of two decades of health services in Guyana, the staff of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), along with the Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings and the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, yesterday opened a week of celebration with a service. The GPHC is observing its 20th Anniversary with a week of various activities to mark the occasion. The theme for the anniversary is “Striving for Excellence in Health Care Delivery”. The service commenced with prayers from Hindu, Muslim and Christian religious leaders and followed the debut of Georgetown Public Hospital’s first mixed choir which consisted of twenty medical practitioners. The choir produced riveting renditions of gospel music which infused spiritual reverence and dynamic energy to their audience. Bishop Michael Emmanuel Pereira delivered a stirring sermon to motivate the staff in their continuous service at the hospital. GPHC’s CEO (retd), Brigadier George Lewis noted some of the transformations made at the institution in its 20 years of existence. These include the establishment of the Ambulatory Care and Diagnostic Centre, construction of a new in-patient facility in the Maternal Unit, the establishment
GPHC Choir
of the Institute of Health Science Education (IHSE) to provide specialised Post Graduate medical education and the expansion of the four primary health facilities in Kitty, Campbellville, Industry and Enmore. The CEO ascertained that despite the increasing demand for facilities, the GPHC is still the best medical institution in the country. In her address to the gathering, Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings, applauded the staff’s dedication and hard work in their service to the nation throughout the years. “The road has indeed
been a long and arduous one. As the main referral hospital, I am aware of its prodigious workload, having worked here myself as a medical doctor. However, through the long days and sometimes even longer nights it is important that we deliver the best quality health care that we possibly can to our [patients].” Minister Cummings stated that within the public health sector, there is a great need for better client services in management at every level. “The Ministry of Public Health, since 2015, has embarked on the national deliv-
The audience Bishop, Michael Perrira
Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings ery of patient-centred healthcare to the people of Guyana. The patient’s experience within the public healthcare centre system in Guyana must be predicated by positive, respectful, professional and courteous attitude from the commencement of the experience at the health care facility through all of its rel-
evant departments to the end of the engagement.” The programme continued with high energy performances from a dance and musical renditions performed by the talented nurses at the institution and a steelpan delivery by the Guyana Police Force Steel Band. It concluded with a harmonious hymn singing
and joining of hands by the staff and special attendees. Other events to mark the anniversary include the unveiling of the commemorative plaque, judging of the ward competition, a health fair, cultural evening, Doctor’s Day, Fun Day and the anniversary cocktail reception. ( A DPI release)
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Government’s forestry policies are cockeyed The government has dropped a bombshell. Late last week, it was announced that Cabinet had appointed a Task Force to oversee the restructuring of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). Former GFC official Clayton Hall has been appointed to head the Task Force. The rationale provided, however, for the proposed restructuring makes little sense. This newspaper reported that, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the restructuring was in keeping with Guyana’s movement towards a green economy and the realignment of critical agencies towards this goal. It is hard to imagine why the Guyana Forestry
Commission would have to be restructured in order to be realigned to the goal of a green economy. The Guyana Forestry Commission cannot be faulted for its record in promoting forest conservation and reduced deforestation. It did more than any other government agency in ensuring that Guyana kept its deforestation levels low and in accordance with the Low Carbon Development Strategy and the agreement with Norway. The Forestry Commission has developed a credible and internationally respected Monitoring, Reporting and Verification System At the end of 2017, the Commission could justly claim success in ensuring a low deforestation
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rate of 0.048%, the lowest since 2010. The Commission has successfully piloted a Voluntary Partnership Agreement with the European Union to ensure legal timber trade and sustainable forest management in keeping with the strict requirements laid down for entry of timber products into Europe. It therefore can hardly be the case whereby there is any need for realignment of the Forestry Commission to the green economy. If anything, greater attention needs to be paid to correcting the slothfulness of other government agencies in ensuring the completion of the Green State Development Strategy. The strategy has
Jagdeo bruck up New York meeting Jagdeo is still a powerhouse. He can fill a hall every time he go to New York. That is wha happen last week. He lef Guyana and nobody didn’t know. Is when Irfaat talk how he gone to Washington to talk to some politicians there that people know he was out of de country. But that is alright. A man entitled to his privacy. He don’t have to advertise everything he doing. Dem boys seh is only when you is a president you got to tell everybody wha you doing and wheh you going. Is only Poolourie Joe don’t know Granger in Cuba because he don’t read and he neighbor radio don’t play loud enough fuh he hear de news. Jagdeo go to New York fuh a Town House meeting and he talk all dem things he does talk in Guyana. He talk bout SOCU who only raiding PPP people. Then he talk bout de thiefing inside SOCU. When was time fuh question and answer de meeting bruck up. He tell people that dem got to come home to vote. He didn’t tell dem
that dem got to register all over again because after April 30, de voters’ list got to mek over. Then a man ask him some question. Jagdeo stammer and de man tear off. He seh Jagdeo is de enemy. De meeting bruck up. Jagdeo bruck it up. To tek shame out dem eye after de mess in New York a man name Layne put out a story bout how de PNC planning to lock up Jagdeo when he come back. Dem boys seh if de PNC did want to lock up Jagdeo dem woulda do it a long time ago. But New York that tek de cake. If Jagdeo think he woulda get nuff praise. He was wrong. Dem boys hear him asking people is wha he do wrong. One man tell him that he talk too much. He come off de plane yesterday. Dem boys seh he was peeping to see if police waiting fuh him. Irfaat was de first person waiting. He buss cry and he apologise to Jagdeo fuh holding de press conference. Jagdeo and he planning to hold anodda one but not now. Talk half and wait fuh more problems.
fallen into a deep coma over the past year. So is the reason for the restructuring of the Guyana Forestry Commission really related to the green economy or is this a pitiful excuse in pursuit of another stealthier agenda? The government has indicated that the mandate of the Task Force is to examine the restructuring of the Commission shall include, but will not be limited to, an examination and evaluation of current job descriptions and performance standards, personnel procedures, conditions of employment and appointment, wages and salary structures and payroll administration. These are not a terms of reference aimed at aligning the Commission to the green economy. They seem more geared towards an administrative shake-up. But why? Reports in this newspaper point to a financial crisis within the Forestry Commission. In yesterday’s edition, it was pointed out that staffers are complaining bitterly about being owed money by the Commission.
According to staffers, they have been saddled with late payments of salaries, absence of leave passage and uniform allowances and unpaid retroactive payments due since 2018. They are also owed allowances for field outreaches and out-of-town visits. The Commission is said to have suffered a shortfall of G$1 B. Money is short and this is being attributed to problems with collection due to only 20% of allowable logging being done, marketing hurdles, high cost of transportation and the poor state of hinterland roads. None of these, however, can be placed at the feet of the management of the Guyana Forestry Commission. If anything, the Commission has taken steps to improve its revenue base. Last year it proposed the implementation of a stumpage value charge and a revised structure of fees and penalties. The Forestry Commission charges range of fees including application fees, issuance fees, operation
fees, royalties, administrative fees, licence fees, penalties and export commissions. The forestry sector is not in crisis. Production of forest products declined marginally by 0.2% last year, merely on account of a disastrous performance in the last quarter relative to the previous year. The sector was expected to rebound this year and register a modest growth of 1.9%. Prior to now, there was never any public indication that the Forestry Commission was cashstrapped Who then is to blame for the shortfall in revenues? Politicians are not fond of accepting blame. They are notorious for passing the buck and punishing workers for the policy mistakes approved and sanctioned by the politicians. Instead of commissioning Continued on page 21
One dead, others injured in Mahdia mining tunnel tragedy - excavator used to dig out trapped men One man is dead and at least two others injured after a mining tunnel collapsed at around noon yesterday at Mahdia. Sources identified the victim as a North West District miner known as ‘Eddoes.’ According to reports, the victim and about eight others were working in the tunnel when a section of it gave way, pinning some of the miners.
Rescuers used an excavator to free the men, but by then, one of them had already perished. Kaieteur News understands that two others suffered broken limbs. They were admitted to the Mahdia Hospital. Police and wardens reportedly ordered the operation closed after visiting the scene. (See update in tomorrow’s edition)
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GPF is capable of handling Police presence at bus parks key to Guyana’s new technological era Implementation of code of conduct By Trishan Craig Deputy Commissioner of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Paul Williams has indicated that the Force is ready to embrace the new technological era. Williams made this observation last week during the Force’s one-day career fair which was held at Police Ground, Eve Leary. “With this new generation and the outburst of technology we have equipped ourselves to really and truly give the service that Guyana needs.” He assured that whatever new technology the country is faced with, the force will meet the demand. “In the past, the force was capable to deal with new technologies and likewise now, whatever this era brings, the GPF is capable enough to handle it.” Just a year ago the Police force has been equipped with
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Deputy Commissioner of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Paul Williams drones to help combat crimes, and now ranks are donning body cameras as they patrol the streets. The police forensic lab also has new crime kits to help with crime scene investigation. Just recently a police official confirmed the introduction of the drone technology into its crime-fighting arsenal. The official said that drones were introduced last year. “We have been using drones for about a year now.
It is a new technology and we are still in the learning stage. We don’t have the amount that I think we should have. We need drones at every police station. We have the technical competence to train the ranks.” According to the official, drones can be used in practically every aspect of police work. Asked if there will be cases anytime soon of police using drones to round up criminal gangs, the source said “if the opportunity arises, we could very well see that.” He said that the use of drone technology would have given the joint services the “aerial advantage” to locate the gangs that were often hiding out in coastal backlands during the crime wave. He also pointed out that drones were a much cheaper alternative to using a plane or other aircraft to conduct aerial surveillance. Back in 2006, police had hired a plane in their bid to locate the hideout of ex-cop Neil Bovell, who had killed three people, and was abducting women and taking them into the Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara backlands.
Police presence at minibus parks integral to successful implementation new code of conduct The Guyana Police Force,(GPF) has an integral role in the successful implementation of the minibus code of conduct, Head of the United Minibus Association,(UMU) Eon Andrews has said. The minibus code of conduct came into force in February with the objective to help address some consumer concerns about the public transportation sector. Among the concerns are the issues of overloading, speeding, loud and vulgar music and harassment. The Ministry of Business, the Guyana Police Force, Guyana National Road Safety Council and the United Minibus Union, joined forces to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of public transportation in Guyana through the implementation of the Code of Conduct for operators. Since the launch, minibus operators and other stakeholders were given a 90 day period to put systems in place to bring the code fully on stream. That 90 day period is set to expire this week. Andrews, who has been actively involving in drafting and implementation of the code, told this newspaper that so far, minibus operators across the country have started putting systems in place. Some operators have started wearing uniforms and there are wardens (monitors) overseeing the operators in Bartica. There are also wardens at route 32, 56, 42 minibus parks in Georgetown
The UMU President noted however that police presence at the minibus parks plays a vital role in ensuring that law and order is maintained. “The input of the members of the police force is integral to successful implementation of the new operators’ code of conduct. The presence of senior officers, not just ranks, at least intermittently at the minibus parks will help greatly in terms of curbing the lawlessness.” Andrews stressed that the code is backed by the traffic and consumer laws which allow passengers to take their complaints to the police as well as the Consumers Affairs Unit under the Ministry of Business. He had also advocated for passengers to be cognizant of the fact that they are responsible for reporting any breach of their rights or violation of the code. The Code of Conduct stipulates that all operators shall observe the respect for all public transport and traffic laws and regulations; the safety of all passengers is of primary importance; no passenger shall be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability or nationality. Additionally, it notes that the rights of the consumer must at all times be considered. The code says that the transportation sector is a critical sector of the economy and should be operated professionally. For general operations, all minibus personnel are required to display profession-
Head of the United Minibus Association,(UMU) Eon Andrews alism, i.e. be a part of an association, wear a uniform and an identity badge/card; undergo training as a criterion for new operators (drivers and conductors) and renewals of licenses; ensure that the fare structure is properly displayed. Violations such as refusal to stop the bus at a designated bus stop to pick up or to let out a commuter; the placement in or outside of the minibus of any signs that may offend any group or individual; the playing of loud or offensive music; refusal to pick up commuters based on the grounds of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability or nationality a code of conduct for minibus operators and other personnel can result in the operation facing serious sanctions under the law. At present, members of public can lodge their complaints at the Consumer Affairs Department via the police traffic department, the UMU 612-1517 and the Road Safety Council, 231-1986. Stakeholder agencies have been working on sensitizing the public through radio and other forms of the media to the contents of the code of conduct.”
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Oil contracts allow operators to recover all costs associated with insurance Oil operators will be able to recover “all costs” associated with having an insurance policy, thanks to the Production Sharing Agreement (PSAs) signed with the Government of Guyana. However, a perusal of several contracts in countries such as Chad, Ghana, Chad, China, and even with Trinidad and Tobago, show
that operators there are not allowed to do so. Considering this finding, Kaieteur News made contact with Trinidadian Oil and Gas Consultant, Anthony Paul on the matter. Paul said that making insurance costs recoverable is something that varies from country to country. The Local Content Expert said that countries tend to limit cost recovery to
direct costs to the operations and insurance is considered an indirect cost. “Indirect costs such as insurance are treated differently, in that, they may be non-recoverable or only partially recoverable. But no, it is not normal for the entire insurance and the premium to be recoverable.” The PSAs Guyana has with oil operators also allow
Farmers of Berbice River communities to benefit from MOA’s interventions – supply bond at Ebini, contracts through New GMC among relief measures
Inspecting road repair work at Ebini. Easier access to fertiliser and other agriculture inputs through the establishment of a supplies bond at Ebini waterfront were among assurances given to farmers of the Berbice River Communities of De veldt, Sand Hills, Kimbia, Ebini, Wiruni, and Calcuni on April 11 and 12 by Agriculture Minister Noel Holder. Minister Holder and a team were at the time conducting an outreach to the riverine communities. Other members of the team included the local representative of the International Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, Wilmot Garnett, CEO of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), Nigel Cumberbatch, CEO of the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) Dr. Oudho Homenauth and Chief Technical Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture, George Jervis. At D e Ve l d t , a community of some 1000 residents, farmers there spoke of the many
challenges they face with access to markets for their produce, which mainly consists of pumpkins, pineapples, some amount of plantains and bananas. The need for improved drainage and irrigation infrastructure in the communities along the Berbice River and the need for a functioning telephone
service were also raised by the residents of De Veldt. Responding to the concerns raised by the De Veldt community, Minister Holder encouraged the farmers to diversify to nontraditional crops such as ginger, turmeric and black pepper which attract much better prices and are always Continued on page 22
Government’s forestry... From page 9 administrative restructuring, the government may wish to consider whether its own actions have created the present problems. Barama’s concessions, totally 1.6 million hectares, were repossessed in 2016. This was the main contributor to the 41% reduction of plywood production in 2017. Since the APNU+AFC took office, timber exports have declined by more than 20%. Last year, almost 100,000 cubic meters of lumber were affected by the poor conditions of hinterland roads – a government responsibility. Administrative restructuring is not the solution to the financial woes of the GFC. The sector has problems which require progressive government policy. The problems plaguing the Commission resulted from cockeyed government policies and should not be thrown at the feet of management of the GFC The Task Force appointed by Cabinet should therefore take a wide-ranging look at the government’s stewardship of the forestry sector. Administrative restructuring must not become an excuse for what is being feared: a possible purge of professionals.
them to self-insure. This means that the company has given the nation some level of assurance that it will handle the liabilities that come with any possible oil spill. But the Energy Department has since made it pellucid that it would not be accepting this. In fact, the department has initiated discussions with Central Bank to ensure oil companies comply with the nation’s laws on having a recognized insurance policy. Making this declaration was Energy Department Head, Dr.
Mark Bynoe. So far, Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was able to get ExxonMobil to guarantee that it will stand the costs of an oil spill should one occur in the Stabroek Block. This was one of the conditions upon which it received an Environmental Permit for drilling of the Yellow tail-1 well. It is approximately six miles (10 kilometers) west of Exxon’s Tilapia-1 in the Turbot area. (KIANA WILBURG)
Oil and Gas Consultant, Anthony Paul
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From page 21 in major demand, as a means of bolstering the current pumpkin cultivation. He urged them to practice marketled agriculture, one in which the farmer first avails himself of information on what the market requires and tailors his cultivation to suit those demands. The Agriculture Minister disclosed that he has already put in place systems in which the new Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) will be establishing closer ties with farmers, providing them with market intelligence and offering contracts for the supply of specific produce on a weekly, or monthly basis depending on the market demand. Additionally, the minister committed the support of the various agencies attached to the Ministry of Agriculture such as the NARI, GLDA to boost the agricultural efforts of the farmers of De Veldt and other communities in the Berbice River. Minister Holder informed the farmers that NARI can provide support by way of seed stock, seedlings as well as diagnostic assistance for whatever problems farmers may be facing on their farms. The GLDA he said can provide those farmers interested in rearing the black giant chicken, with chicks and the necessary technical support that will be critical to the success of any such venture. The Black Giant chicken is a dual-purpose bird that can lay up to 200 eggs per year. “The government’s approach to addressing the marketing problems of farmers across Guyana is that it has to be a holistic one in which all issues are addressed in a systematic way”, Minister Holder said. (A DPI release)
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Woods wins Masters to claim first major in 11 years All those moments built to yesterday, when Woods was once again his old familiar dominating self. All eyes were on overnight leader Francesco Molinari, who led by two shots, Woods and the weather when play began as the race for the Green Jacket turned into a final sprint with the forecast predicting rain and thunderstorms. In a desperate attempt to get the season’s first major
Tiger Woods of the U.S. celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the 2019 Masters. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)
across the finish line before the storm hit, officials pushed up start times and sent golfers off in threesomes from both the first and 10th tees. Paired together in the final round of last year’s British Open, won by the Italian at Carnoustie, Molinari and Woods found themselves in the last group again battling for a major title. At Carnoustie it was Woods who stumbled on the back nine while leading. But
yesterday it was Molinari who slipped up, with the 36-year-old from Turin finding the water at the 12th and 15th. The two double bogeys ended his Green Jacket bid. Molinari had played near flawless golf through the first three rounds, carding a single bogey, but on Sunday a bogey along with the two doubles during a miserable final round of two-over 74 left him two back of the winner.
Central Essequibo T20 competition
Bacchus Bulls, Cotton Field Strikers and Reliance Hustlers claim semifinal spots
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Tiger Woods completed one of sport’s great all-time comebacks to end an 11-year major title drought at the Masters yesterday by claiming a fifth Green Jacket. A gritty two-under 70 clinched a one-shot victory over Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Xander Schauffele and earned the 43year-old a 15th major title that many thought would never come. Unsurprisingly, the triumph also renewed talks of Woods making a run at Jack Nicklaus’s record of 18 majors. Not since the 2008 U.S. Open had Woods hoisted a major trophy and the last of his four Augusta titles came in 2005. But after a beaming Woods slipped on his fifth Green Jacket, he will be aware that yesterday’s win has brought him tantalizingly close to another Nicklaus
record - that of six Augusta titles. The victory also marked the first time Woods had reached the winner’s circle at major without leading after 54 holes. Woods’s girlfriend Erica Herman, mother Kultida and two children Sam and Charlie watched while a massive gallery roared as he marched up to the 18th green to put the finishing touches on a milestone victory. When his final putt disappeared into the cup, Woods delivered one of his trademark fist pumps then raised both arms in the air screaming in absolute delight as the crowd chanted, “Tiger, Tiger, Tiger”. He then quickly spotted his family and raced over to hug his children before making his way to the scorers room while being congratulated by his fellow golfers who lined the way.
“I was just trying to plod my way along the golf course all day,” said Woods. “When I tapped the putt in, I don’t know what I did but I know I screamed. FULL CIRCLE “To have my kids there – it’s come full circle. My dad was here in 97 (when he won his first Masters) and now I’m the dad with two kids there.” Written off as too old and too beaten up from four back surgeries and multiple knee operations, Woods underwent a back fusion in 2017 and slowly returned to form. He ended last season by winning the Tour Championship and showed signs of a breakthrough at the majors by being a title contender at last year ’s British Open, where he led in the final round, and PGA Championship, where he finished runner-up.
T&T stun Barbados, Ramnauth... From page 30 with a polished 114 as Guyana produced a superb run chase to beat Jamaica by six wickets. In pursuit of a challenging 244, Guyana reached their target in the 46th over with Ramnauth stroking 14 fours in an innings lasting 134 balls. He put on 128 for the first wicket with Jadon Campbell who made 47 off 45 deliveries, and a further 76 for the second wicket with Mavindra Dindyal who stroked 42 from 60 balls. Jamaica, sent in, had tallied 243 for eight off their 50 overs with Steven Wedderburn getting an unbeaten 74 off 93 balls with
seven fours and a six. With the innings in trouble at 138 for seven in the 34th over, Wedderburn inspired a crucial 84-run eighth wicket stand with Reon Edwards (15) to get his side past the 200-run mark. In the other game played at Coolidge Cricket Ground, Windward Islands chased down a paltry 83 to beat Leeward Islands by eight wickets. Scores: At Coolidge Cricket Ground: Windwards won by eight wickets. LEEWARD ISLANDS 82 off 31 overs (Devin Tyson 36, Kevin Gassie 3-11) WINDWARD ISLANDS 83 for two two off 19 overs
(Divonie Joseph 33 not out) At Liberta: Guyana won by six wickets. JAMAICA 243 for eight off 50 overs (Steven Wedderburn 74 not out, Adrian Weir 26; Zachary Jodah 3-46) GUYANA 244 for four off 45.4 overs (Rampertab Ramnauth 114, Jadon Campbell 47, Mavindra Dindyal 42) At All Saints: T&T won by 68 runs. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 215 for nine off 50 overs (Justin Jagessar 55; Nathan Sealy 4-33) BARBADOS 147 off 42.5 overs (Micaiah Simmons 42; Nickyle Jalim 2-26)
In penultimate round action of the Central Essequibo T20 tournament played recently at Imam Bacchus Ground in Affiance, host Bacchus Bulls defeated Reliance Hustlers by 23 runs. After been inserted, Bacchus Bulls managed 152 all out in the 20th overs. Former national Under-19 batsman Parmesh Parsotam spanked 55 with five fours and two sixes thereby recording his fourth consecutive halfcentury, while Navindra Persaud made 35 with three fours. Off spinner Pavindra Persaud claimed 2-26. In reply, Reliance Hustlers were restricted to 129 for 8 in their allotted overs. Opener Mark Austin made 32 including five fours and Pavindra Persaud 30 with two fours and a similar number of sixes. Medium Pacer Ganesh Mangal had impressive figures of 4-14 from his 4 overs. In the second game at the same venue, Cotton Field Strikers secured a tense four-
Ganesh Mangal
Parmesh Parsotam
wicket victory against Ravens. After being asked to bat first, Ravens amassed a challenging 144-6 from a reduced 17 overs due to time. Ganesh Boodram struck four fours and two sixes in scoring 34, while Glendon Smith got 27 with five fours and Elroy Stephney an unbeaten 25. In their turn at the crease, Boomesh Ramdahin clobbered six fours and two sixes in a top score of 52 while Rajiv Ramkissoon’s made 27
with three fours and Kevin Persaud’s got 22 which contained four fours. Cotton Field needed 11 from the final over and a clean hit for six from the first delivery broke the wings of Ravens as they couldn’t deny Cotton Field an exciting win with 2 deliveries to spare. Safraz Ally (2-24) and former Essequibo senior inter-county all-rounder Elroy Stephney (2-26) bowled well n a losing cause.
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Guyana Volleyball Federation holds successfully National Female Festival
All the teams pose with their respective accolades following the one-day tournament’s conclusion at the National Gymnasium on Saturday. The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) on Saturday successfully held the National Female Volleyball Festival at the National Gymnasium. Three of the listed teams that
indicated their intention to participate took part in the competition namely, Castrol Strikers, Classic Ball Busters (CBB) and Port Mourant Females of Berbice.
GFF/Bartica FA Senior League
Potaro Strikers edge Mil Ballers; Rising Stars squeeze past Beacon
Keron Spencer Potaro Strikers FC Sixteen year-old Keron Spencer turned out to be the hero for Potaro Strikers which needled Mil Ballers as play in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) sponsored Bartica Football Association (BFA) Senior League continued at the Bartica Secondary School Ground. In the other match played, Rising Stars netted either side of play to earn full points in a blistering battle against
Beacon, 2-1. In Thursday’s match, a determined performance by Potaro Strikers against Mil Ballers was capped off by Spencer’s strike just before the half time whistle which was the difference in a match that saw both sides squandering multiple chances. The second half almost mirrored what transpired in the first half; the only difference was that no more goals were scored. In Friday’s encounter between old rivals, Beacon Football Club and Rising Stars Football Club, the latter prevailed on a dry afternoon under the Bartica sun. Dylan Williams and Mario Perreira slotted shots past Beacon goalkeeper Kwesi Jacobs at either end of the pitch. Beacon’s solitary strike from Dwayne Blake could not trump the double effort of Rising Stars. Beacon remains on 12 points, one behind leaders Rivers View; Rising Stars and Potaro Strikers are on 9 apiece.
The competition was won by the rejuvenated CBB. The CBB team that had not participated in any competition for a while showed no signs of rust and
effects of their long layoff. They employed good tactics and showed better fitness to sweep Castrol Strikers 3-0 in the best of five final.
The scores were 25-16, 2522, 25-13. For the win, the CBB girls received the Benie Sukra Trophy from the former national player. They were also presented with cash
incentives compliments of the GVF and medals. The medals were donated by GVF President, Levi Nedd. Castrol Strikers received the second place trophy which was sponsored by the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA), while the Port Mourant Females copped the third place trophy. The best setter award went to Famke David of Castrol Strikers; she received a trophy and hamper. Alecia Davis of CBB was the best server on show and she received a medal and a hamper. The best blocker was Philana Simpson of Port Mourant Females; she collected a medal and hamper. Cassandra of Castrol strikers received a medal for her all round performance. Tiffany Whitton of the CBB was adjudged the MVP and the best spiker on show and was presented with a trophy, a medal and two hampers. Hampers were donated by St. Francis Community Developers of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, while Anil Lalsa of D’Edward, Berbice, also donated awards. The national U21 male and female teams which are preparing for an upcoming competition in French Guiana were in attendance and took part in training sessions. (Samuel Whyte)
Mc Ewan is new GDA President Colin Mc Ewan was elected President of the Georgetown Dominoes Association when the body held its Annual General Meeting and elections recently at Turning Point. Other members of the Executive are Colin Boyce Vice President, Earl Mars Treasurer, Barbara Lee Secretary,
Colin Mc Ewan Jr. Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Mark Wilshire Senior Organising Secretary, Dereck Colleymore and Miss Claire Benjamin Organising Secretaries and Richard Mittleholzer Public Relations Officer. The Committee Members are Dhyon Carter, Miss. Jane Chase, Rudy Collins and Miss. Andriea Marks.
Members of the newly elected executive of the GDA.
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Milo Schools’ football tournament 2019
CWSS NEEDLE LODGE TO CLINCH FIRST TITLE Annandale Secondary finish third
Annandale’s Skipper Jerome Harrigon (on the ball) controlled the game well in midfield during his team’s thumping 5-0 win over President’s College in the third place playoff. A penalty late in the second half from Captain Andre Mayers was enough to steer Linden’s Christianburg/Wismar Secondary School (CWSS) clear for victory against city school, Lodge Secondary, in the final of the seventh Milo Schools’ football tournament that concluded last night at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground on Carifesta Avenue. As expected, the final, which was typically delayed by over an hour, was closely contested with both sides squandering one clear cut chance each during the opening minutes of play. Mayers’ penalty took his tally in the tournament to 10 goals, tied with Lodge’s
striker, Dorwin George, who was kept quiet by the sturdy defence of Linden. The Linden Skipper was awarded MVP of the tournament. In the third place playoff, Annandale won the battle of the East Coast teams convincingly with a 5-0 thumping of President’s College (PC) earlier in the evening. It was PC’s highest finish in the tournament despite a hat-trick from Colin Henriques and a brace from Omari Glasgow. It was a fitting conclusion to the tournament which was also sponsored by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) through their ‘Stop gender based violence’ campaign. (Calvin Chapman story and photos)
Linden Town Week Schools Basketball
Windwards romp to second victory, B’dos earns first win as Guyana lose ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Windward Islands recorded their second victory in as many matches when the Regional Under-15 Super50 Cup continued here yesterday. They registered an easy five-wicket victory over Jamaica, thanks to another superb bowling effort. After bundling out the Leewards for just 82 yesterday, they dismissed Jamaica for only 97, with Devin Tyson who took 3-9, Solomon Bascombe (332) and Shawnil Edwards who took two wickets being the main destroyers. Despite a few jitters near the end of the match where they lost three quick wickets for 15 runs, the Windwards comfortably reached their target, finishing on 98 for five off 22.1 overs. Stephen Abraham hit the topscore of 34, while there were useful contributions from the middle order batsmen. Defending champions Barbados notched their first win of the competition, as they defeated Guyana by 95 runs despite a sterling
century from Mavindra Dindyal. Barbados were led to victory by a strong batting performance which saw them amass 332 for seven off their 50 overs. Kamario Grant (89) and Joshua Morris, who made 72, both stroked half-centuries for Barbados, which also got good contributions from Rashad Worrell who made 41, Dave Lovell who finished unbeaten on 30 and Micaiah Simmons who also scored 30 runs. Grant and Worrell rescued their team from a worrying 151 for five, adding 76 runs for the sixth wicket. And when Worrell lost his wicket, Grant teamed up with Lovell to add a further 95 runs. Alvin Mohabir was the pick of Guyana’s bowlers taking 3-52. Lovell then returned to wreak havoc with the ball as well, claiming three scalps as Guyana faltered in their run chase apart from Dindyal’s brilliant knock. As wickets fell around him, he mixed patience with aggression during his 126 from 120 balls. His innings
Fraser-Pryce sets new 100m record at Grenada Invitational
Wins for Christianburg Wismar Secondary and Linden Foundation Secondary The Linden Town Week Schools basketball Two more matches today championship began on Saturday with an exciting overtime victory for Linden Foundation secondary when they faced home side Mackenzie High but the Christianburg Wismar Secondary wasted no time in disposing of New Silvercity Secondary with a 38-26 final score at the Mackenzie High School basketball court. In what was the first game of the two group preliminary round matches Christianburg Wismar Secondary’s Kobe Tappin was the player with a game high 17 points with teammates Odennie Reece adding 11 and Daniel Hutson eight. For New Silvercity Secondary their best player was Delroy Belle with 15 points, while Omar green had eight. The second game was a close encounter and after the regulation play ended it was knotted at 30 points between Mackenzie Hugh School and Linden Foundation Secondary. Linden Foundation Secondary won in overtime 37-36 after it was
Kobe Tappin of Christianburg Wismar Secondary
Emmanuel Larose of Linden Foundation Secondary
knotted 30 all at the end of regulation play. However, Emmanuel LaRose with a game leading 23 points and Leon Thom with 10 saw the Linden Foundation Secondary home as Savoury Suaving and Ming Wong with 10 and eight points respectively failed to bring Mackenzie High the win. This afternoon Wisburg
secondary meet New Silvercity Secondary who must win to remain in contention of reaching the final four of this six team tournament from 14.30hrs, while game two is between Linden Technical Institute who open their campaign against Linden Foundation Secondary who could nail down a semifinal spot with another win.
was laced with 17 boundaries and one six. But once he was dismissed with the score 197 for four, the other middleorder batsmen struggled to find a rhythm, with the overs eventually petering out with Guyana well short of their target. Scores: At Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium: Barbados won by 95 runs. BARBADOS 332 for seven off 50 overs (Kamario Grant 89, Joshua Morris 72, Rashad Worrell 41, Dave Lovell 30 not out, Micaiah Simmons 30; Alvin Mohabir 3-52, Isai Thorne 2-66.) GUYANA 237 for eight off 50 overs (Mavindra Dindyal 126, Alvin Mohabir 31; Dave Lovell 3-45, Kimoni Williams 2-44). At Coolidge Cricket Grounds: Windward Islands won by five wickets. JAMAICA 97 all out off 29.2 overs (Steven Wedderburn 37; Devin Tyson 3-9, Solomon Bascombe 3-32; Shawnil Edwards 2-21). W I N D W A R D ISLANDS 98 for five off 22.1 overs (Stephen Abraham 34; Jordan Johnson 2-25).
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce set a new record in the 100 metres. ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Shelly Ann FraserPryce established a new 100 metres record on her way to victory at the Grenada Invitational here on Saturday. Fraser-Pryce, the double Olympic 100m champion, clocked 11.20 seconds to comfortably finish ahead of compatriot Jonelle Smith who was timed at 11.35 and
American Aaliyah Brown, who finished third in 10.46 seconds, the same time as Jamaica’s Gayon Evans who placed fourth. The most anticipated event of the night, the men’s 200 metres, did not live up to expectations with favourites Akeem Bloomfield and American Olympic champion Justin Gatlin both pulling up
hurt. Despite their absences, Great Britain’s Miguel Francis won the race in a worldleading time of 20.16. Canadian star Andre Degrasse was second in 20.20, with Kyle Greaux of Trinidad and Tobago third in 20.51. Jamaica’s Asafa Powell was noticeably absent from the men’s 100m A race, which was dominated by international athletes. Adam Gemili of Great Britain won gold in 10.10, while Canada’s Aaron Brown was second in 10.13 and Christopher Belcher of the USA third in 10.14. Nesta Carter was the highest finishing Jamaican, placing fifth in 10.26. His teammates Nigel Ellis (10.31) in sixth, Tyquendo Tracey in seventh with 10.32 and Julian Forte eighth in 10.35, rounded out the field. Jamaica’s 2014 Commonwealth Games 110m hurdles champion Andrew Riley won the opening event in a meet record of 13.49, ahead of Gregmar Swift of Barbados in 13.66. Jamaica’s World Under-20 silver medallist Orlando Bennett, formerly of Calabar High, was third in 13.96.
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East Coast Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition
Uprising fails to defend title - semi-finals, final set for Easter Monday
Paul bowls Capitals to victory, Russell misfires in KKR loss KOLKATA, India, CMC – Keemo Paul produced a sensational spell of fast bowling to spur the Delhi Capitals to a spectacular 39run victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Paul grabbed three wickets for 17 runs from his four overs to help trigger a dramatic collapse as Hyderabad were dismissed for 116 in pursuit of the Capitals’ total of 155 for seven from their 20 overs. Led by a half-century opening stand between David Warner and Jonny Bairstow, Hyderabad seemed to be cruising at 72 without loss inside of ten overs. But once Paul, who was voted Man-of-the-Match, accounted for Bairstow’s scalp, it all went downhill for
Hyderabad. He followed that up by dismissing captain Kane Williamson for three and then Ricky Bhui for seven, to leave the score 101 for three. From thereon, Kagiso Rabada ran through the middle order claiming four scalps, including the prized wicket of Warner for the top score of 51, as Hyderabad lost their remaining seven wickets for just 15 runs. So embarrassing was Hyderabad’s batters that only Bhui made more than the five extras which were conceded by the Capitals. In another match, both Sunil Narine and Andre Russell failed with the bat as the Kolkata Knight Riders went down by five wickets to
the Chennai Super Kings. Opening the batting, Narine made just two from seven balls, while Russell hit two boundaries in his knock of 10, as KKR could only muster 161 for eight in their 20 overs. Chennai then got up to 162 for five with two balls to spare, thanks hugely to an unbeaten 58 from Suresh Raina and 31 not out from Ravindra Jadeja. Narine did manage to claim two wickets for 19 runs from his four overs, while Russell’s solitary over went for 16 runs. Scores: Delhi Capitals 155 for 7 (Iyer 45, Khaleel 3-30) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 116 (Warner 51, Bairstow 41, Rabada 4-22, Paul 3-17) by 39 runs.
Part of the action between Lilliendaal Hustlers and Melanie B which the later won 1-0. Turned the hunted following their debut achievement last year, defending champions Uprising could not reproduce the performance required to successfully defend their crown after being booted from the main draw in this year’s East Coast Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition. Played before another capacity crowd at the Haslington Market Tarmac, the former champs failed to win any game in the round robin phase on the second night of action, losing both games to Belfield Warriors and Paradise A respectively to make their exit from the main draw. They, however, could redeem themselves if they manage to win the Plate Competition which has a winner-take-all prize of
$60,000 plus a trophy. They first lost to Belfield Warriors 1-0 via penalty kicks after a nil-all draw in regulation time, before conceding their next encounter 1-0 to hot favourites Paradise A, who has been rightly installed as the team to beat. Paradise will now face Lilliendaal Hustlers, who turned on the heat on BV A to secure their semi-final spot via goal difference. Also making the last four are Melanie-B and Victoria Church Yard who will collide for a place in the final. The night’s full results are seen below: Guinness Goal-[GG]-2 Goals Normal Time Victory-3pts Penalty Kick Victory-2pts Round-1 Game-1 Melanie-B-1 vs Lilliendaal
Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Linden U-18 Schools semifinals on today This afternoon the Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond 11th annual Linden Secondary Schools Under-18 football championship semifinals will be played. Wisburg Secondary School will challenge the defending champions Christianburg Wismar Secondary School in game one from 14.45hrs and the other is between Linden Technical Institute and Linden Foundation Secondary at 16.00 hrs and the venue is the Wisburg Secondary School ground.
Hustlers-0 Odel Gulliver-7th Game-2 BV-A-1 vs Buxton Diamond-0 Delroy Deen-16th Game-3 Paradise-A-1 vs Victoria Church Yard-0 Tyreek Cummings-6th Game-4 Uprising-0 vs Belfield Warriors-0 Belfield won 1-0 on penalty kicks Round-2 Game-1 Buxton Diamond-0 vs Melanie-B-0 Melanie-B won 1-0 on penalty kicks Game-2 Lilliendaal Hustlers-3 vs BV-A-0 Tevin Fowler-[GG]-18th Stephon Reynolds-8th Game-3 Victoria Church Yard-1 vs Belfield Warriors-0 Rashleigh Morrison-6th Game-4 Paradise-A-1 vs Uprising-0 Quincy Adams-15th Group-A Melanie-B-5pts Lilliendaal Hustlers-3pts [Goal Differential +2] BV-A-3pts [Goal Differential -2] Buxton-0pts Group-B Paradise-A-6pts Victoria Church Yard-3pts Belfield-2pts Uprising-0pts Semi-final matchups Melanie-B vs Victoria Church Yard Paradise-A vs Liliendaal Hustlers Plate Semi-final matchups BV-A vs Uprising Belfield vs Buxton
Keemo Paul (left) took three wickets to lead the Capitals to a shocking win.
Stag Easter Futsal Festival
Sparta Boss, Leopold Street, Back Circle & North East through to quarters Sparta Boss, Leopold Street, Back Circle and North East have each made a step closer to the big prize following their successes in the round-of-16 of the Stag Easter Futsal Festival championship on Saturday night last at the National Gymnasium. Sparta taking on Gaza Squad in the feature clash of the night were pushed to the hilt and were only able to prevail owing to their depth and experience which took them over the line. They prevailed on penalty kicks 5-4 after the sides battled to a 4-4 scoreline in regulation time. The night’s action got underway with Leopold Street getting past Kingston 6-2; next up, North East Stars mauled Young Ballers 10-1 whilst Back Circle thumped Sophia 4-1. The next set of quarter final matches are
set for tomorrow at the same venue, National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue from 20:00hrs when California Square oppose Melanie to be followed by clashes between Future Stars and Ansa McAl, Gold is Money against Hustlers with the night capper between Bent Street and Tiger Bay. The respective winners from tomorrow night will join Saturday night’s winners for the quarter finals on Thursday night. The winning team will walk away with $700,000, 2nd place $300,000, 3rd place $200,000 and 4th place $100,000. The sponsors are Stag, Bakewell, Dinars Trading, Broomes Foundation, Power Producers & Distributors Inc., 94.1FM, Star Party Rentals, GuyBisco, Ground Structural and Engineering Inc. and DeSinco Trading.