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Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL FAKE NEWS The term fake news has been used constantly by Donald Trump during the presidential election campaign in the United States. At the time, there were several reports about possible Russian interference into the US presidential race which some media outlets contributed to President Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton. Just before the election, CNN had reported that that the Russians had damaging information on Mr. Trump and that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was aware of it. However, the story which was subsequently dubbed inaccurate, understandably attracted Trump’s wrath to label CNN fake news. However, CNN, the global pioneer of 24hour television news coverage is a very reputable media organization with a reporting history that is not associated with fake news. CNN is one of the most influential cable news networks in the United States and the world, so for Mr. Trump to label it “fake news” brought the phenomenon of “fake news” out of the media circles where it had been largely confined for decades. However, it is clear that the targeting of CNN by Mr. Trump was motivated by more than this single story. As a businessman, CNN had on several occasions revealed some of Mr. Trump’s business tactics which were not always within the confines of the law. The billionaire businessman had viewed such negative reporting by CNN as an attempt to damage his image and reputation. But since his entry into the political arena, other mainstream media, including the New York Times, have faced similar accusations from Mr. Trump. The irony is that there is evidence to show that Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign benefitted immensely from the influence of the fake news media which swayed many voters in his favour. The truth is, despite the best efforts by some media outlets to get their stories right every time, it is still likely that some will get it wrong every now and then. Contrary to what some may think, the media outlets do not manufacture stories or create fiction, they rely on those sources which they believe are trustworthy with whom they have developed some kind of relationship. Unfortunately, not all their sources are reliable. To be clear, fake news is a type of hoax or the deliberate spread of misinformation by the media, especially the social media. It is written and published with the intent to mislead in order to gain financially or politically. It is intentionally misleading and deceptive and often employs eye-catching headlines or entirely fabricated news stories in order to increase readership regardless of the veracity. As President of the most powerful country in the world, Mr. Trump ought to realize that he will be under intense scrutiny by the media, considered the fourth estate. That said, his attacks on CNN, the New York Times and other traditional media with the intent to discredit them, seems more like a case of trying to attack the messenger to divert public attention from his association with Russia and other issues. It is an old political tactic that even though it seems quite plausible, it has not worked for Mr. Trump’s Presidency. His performance has been negative and disappointing and has reflected in the lowest rating of any president in recent history. In Guyana, it is easy for media houses that are under the control of the opposition or the government to spread fake news. There is some truth that many Guyanese are susceptible to fake news because of their seemingly insatiable appetite for the juiciest stories. The government must face-up to the challenge of fake news or else its negative nature could make it become an easy prey for manipulation. Whether or not the other media outlets practice responsible journalism, this publication in particular, is mindful of its responsibility not to practice fake news and to reaffirm its commitment to the highest standards of journalism. Its aim is to provide comprehensive and factual coverage of the various issues so that its readers and the nation as a whole are well-informed and can arrive at their own independent conclusions.
Editor’s Note; If your sent letter was not published and you felt its contents were valid and devoid of libel or personal attacks, please contact us by phone or email.
Startling disclosure by Child Protection Agency Dear Editor; Reference is hereby made to the above caption as it relates to the publication of an article captioned “765 cases of child abuse reported to CPA” KN: 09. 04. 17. Editor, while it’s commendable that the article’s publication could have seen the “light of the day” What remains ironic if not pathetic however, is the high incidences of abuse committed by mothers, which represents the largest amount of the cases reported. But this is not to say abuses of a sexual nature, moreover, involving both boys and girls must be overlooked.
In the final analysis, the CPA, with its “lukewarm” and sympathetic approach to mothers enables them to create liars out of children, at the expense of destroying responsible fatherhood. This creates a dangerous precedent, denounces fatherhood, violates our constitution, with the infusion of an American emblem; “Kids, Mothers Pets and Fathers” Interestingly, with Guyana being a member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Should fathers suffer at the behest of our judiciary? Lester Sealey.
We are paid poor wages and salaries by this security firm Dear Editor, I would like to call on the Government and the Minister of Labour to investigate a private security company paying employees very poor wages and salaries. On the 28-July2013, the owner changed her company’s name from what it was nationally known as. The reason of the change is because she wants to rob her employees their benefits and services. Please note the following 1. No medical and life insurance
coverage 2. No risk allowance 3. No over time 4. No double time on holidays 5. NIS isn’t being paid and contributions when paid are not up to date 6. Salaries not being paid on time These employees are being robbed by their employers. How would these employees be able to support themselves or much less their families with just $25,000.00 per fortnight with
all other expenses included. Private employers need to adopt the socially responsible position of paying workers their fair wages and ensure that their NIS benefits are properly remitted. The target on fair wages should start at $130,000.00 monthly for the lowest paid workers. I once again call on the Government to look into this matter as soon as possible. I do hope that the employees get satisfaction from you. Exploited security guard
A bizarre protest by PPP parliamentarian, Harry Gill Dear Mr. Editor, On the 15th April, 2017 MP Harry Gill and few PPP bad boys staged a bizarre protest at the Region 5 Expo and Trade Fair at Bath Settlement where the Region 5 Expo was held, astonishing both the Police and Business Community. The bizarre protest with MP Harry Gill holding a placard that read about SARU while other protesters carried placards stating various messages which were clueless and confused everyone as to whom they were trying to protest against. The event was a
Business Trade Fair promoting Region 5 Business Community and had nothing to do with any of the bizarre protesters’ messages from Freedom House led by MP Harry Gill. The Region 5 Chamber of Industry and Commerce strongly condemns this action from the PPP/C because the organization is a non-political business organization and our special invitees included diplomats from embassies, overseas visitors, locals from the various communities and other Chambers of Commerce countrywide with whom Region 5 is seeking to do
business. The Chamber has always advocated on behalf of the business community and even residents whenever matters of concern arose. We are building a relationship with the Government, so there was no reason for this bizarre protest towards the Chamber of Commerce. The Region 5 Expo and Trade Fair was a success and was well attended and supported. Pradeep Bachan Public Relation Officer Region 5 Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Minister David Patterson replies to the wind turbine issue Dear Editor, Reference is made to the article published in your April 10th edition, under the headline, “$1B windpowered hotel opens doors in Corriverton.” The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) extends our congratulations to Mr. Haresh Narine Sugrim for executing such a major investment and achieving his dream in establishing a firstclass hotel in Corriverton. It is a demonstration of love for one’s country and community, confidence in Guyana’s future, and will no doubt create job opportunities and boost tourism services in the county. The Government of Guyana is committed to the development of indigenous renewable sources of energy, including wind energy, to provide new electricity generation capacity towards a Green Economy. We therefore commend Mr.
Sugrim for embracing this policy and his plans for utilising wind energy for his business energy requirements Your article states that Mr. Sugrim is experiencing challenges in obtaining Government’s approval to establish his wind turbine, which is in country, to support the hotel operations. The MPI and the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), which are responsible for the development of Guyana’s energy sector, including facilitating the development of renewable energy, are unaware of Mr. Sugrim’s plans to install a wind turbine for his business operations, or of any application for the supply of electricity to his business. On this issue, it should be clear that except for compliance with the regulations of the Government Electrical Inspectorate and other
authorities with respect to electrical installations and construction of building structures, there is no requirement under the law for any licence or other government permission to self-generate. It is only where the intention is to supply electricity to others that the law requires an application to the Minister for a licence to so supply. The law also limits the opportunity to distribute electricity in areas which are exclusively authorised to a public supplier, for example GPL. The law also provides the process for independent power producers to supply power to public suppliers for distribution to the public. While the Government welcomes and encourages the development of renewable energy for supply to the national grid, it is necessary for this to be done within the framework of the
law and in a structured manner. The Government is currently in the process of updating the National Energy Policy, developing a Green State Development Strategy and an Energy Transition Roadmap which have at their core, the development of indigenous renewable energy resources t o r e d u c e G u y a n a ’s dependence on fossil fuels and the development of a green economy. The Draft Energy Policy is available for public comments on the websites of the MPI, GEA and Hinterland Electrification. The recently updated Study o f G u y a n a ’s P o w e r Generation System Expansion identifies the role f o r r e n e w a b l e e n e rg y replacing GPL’s diesel g e n e r a t i o n c a p a c i t y, including up to 26 MW of wind energy generation capacity within the (Continued on page 6)
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My take on the situation in Venezuela Skeldon workers and residents DEAR EDITOR, feigned or wishful ignorance is part of the I don’t see any peaceful way Venezuela’s strategy. Do you believe them? oppose estate closure and sell-out incumbent government is going to give up No different from any other form of cor-
DEAR EDITOR; A public meeting organized by the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union on April 21, 2017, was held at Balla Square, Line Path D, Corentyne, Berbice. The meeting focused on the plans by the Government and the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) to close Rose Hall and Enmore Estates and to divest Skeldon Estate. The meeting was chaired by Cde. Herlene Lewis, Secretary of the Skeldon GAWU Branch and the speakers included GAWU’s President, Komal Chand; its Assistant General Secretary, Aslim Singh; and Cane Farmer, Adrian Anamayah. All the speakers in their remarks denounced strongly the plans to miniaturize the sugar industry especially in view of the harsh consequences that would arise from such a decision. They pointed out that just recently the IMF
advised the Government that the social fallout must be seriously considered in their decisions on sugar. The speakers reminded those present that sugar had faced challenges in the past and was able to overcome those obstacles and go on to greater successes. Such feats, the speakers pointed out, are attainable in these times as well, especially in view of the opportunities for diversification within sugar. Focusing on Skeldon, the speakers reminded the attendees that the estate’s performance was steadily improving in recent times and the decision to divest was perplexing and strange. Also, the attendees learnt that Skeldon Energy Inc. (SEI) – the operator of the estate’s steam and diesel plants – would have earned at minimum $9.45B in 2016 arising from energy sales to the Guyana Power Light (GPL). The vast income po-
tential further demonstrates Skeldon’s value. The speakers advised that GuySuCo’s explanations about the state of the factory should be taken with a pinch of salt taking into account the ready, and unsolicited, interest by foreign entities in taking over the estate. The workers and the residents are very concerned about the plans for sugar and Skeldon. They are in strong disagreement with the Government’s and GuySuCo’s plans which they feel are illconsidered and will cause in all likelihood more harm than good. The GAWU intends to continue with such meetings in the various estates’ vicinity to bring to the public and workers attention the plans and development in the sugar industry which will surely affect their lives and their future and many communities. Seepaul Narine General Secretary, GAWU
Child labour is taking place in this country DEAR EDITOR, One of the major aims set for the International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nation Agency in Guyana, at its foundation in 1919 was the abolition of Child Labour. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946. Historically, the ILO’s principal tool in pursuing the goal of effective abolition of child labour has been the adoption and supervision of labour standards that embody the concept of a minimum age for admission to employment or work. The United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Children in 2002 endorsed a mainstreaming approach – placing child labour on the development agenda. This implied that a new ambition had to be set for the worldwide movement against child labour. In political terms this means putting child labour on the agenda of finance and planning ministries – after all, the worldwide movement has to convince governments to act to end child labour. Child labour elimination comes down to a set of “political choices”
rather than a technocratic exercise. And everyday realities of instability and crisis challenge attempts at making progress. According to UNICEF as of June, 2016, an estimated 150 million children worldwide are engaged in child labour. They do not go to school and have little or no time to play. Many do not receive proper nutrition or care. They are denied the chance to be children. More than half of them are exposed to the worst forms of child labour such as work in hazardous environments, slavery, or other forms of forced labour, illicit activities including drug trafficking and prostitution, as well as involvement in armed conflict. This persistence of child labour is rooted in poverty and lack of decent work for adults, lack of social protection, and a failure to ensure that all children are attending school through to the legal minimum age for admission to employment. International labour standards define child labour by its consequences: it encompasses work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and
harmful to children, and interferes with their schooling. With the information provided above, let us now zoom into our country. It’s no secret that child labour is present in our society, even under the watch of the PPP/ C. Records will show that many attempts were made to reduce child labour from the time PPP/C took office in 1992, but it still remains a troubling issue, especially since the APNU/AFC took office in May, 2015. In an article carried by another media house, it stated; “the Government of Guyana (APNU/AFC) announced that a unit to focus specifically on the issue of child labour would be established by the Social Protection Ministry. This announcement came mere days after a survey revealed that there were an alarmingly high number of Guyanese children involved in the worst forms of child labour.” One year later, on September 18, 2016 an article carried by another newspaper stated that “18% percent of Guyana’s children between the ages of 5 and 17 (Continued on page 6)
power. Venezuela’s going to look like Syria. In any society where citizens vote for, and then come to depend on government benefits, government can do anything to those citizens. History is full of examples like Russia, Hitler’s Germany, Cuba, China and now Venezuela. Voters will always vote for those who pay them and will rarely question what is done as long as the benefits flow. It’s even possible for a workers’ paradise to survive for a while, but they only survive until a repressive leader comes to power. Liberals and progressives do not want to accept that and they even pretend it’s not true. It is after all what they were taught in their liberal based colleges and universities. But that
ruption, that incumbent government is using the country’s chronic shortages as a kind of cynical leverage over military officers, securing their loyalty by making them fear the loss of their privileges. We certainly don’t have a crystal ball, but the observation that many soldiers prefer to wear civilian clothes because their uniform is an embarrassment seems telling. There seems to be no view from the center in the country, and the current situation cannot hold. Will the resolution involve complete chaos and war of all-against-all, or will some degree of sense within the military provide a way forward? I’m going to hope for the latter. Rooplall Dudhnath
The government does want this sum of 120 Million American dollars DEAR EDITOR, If a government wants to support the most vulnerable in any society, then give people the opportunity to succeed. Deliver a stronger school system; deliver functional hospitals; deliver an economic growth rate of above 5% with a predictable growth path. What I heard from Minister Jordan, Minister Patterson and Minister Atkinson is nothing but a public gaffe. When I read page 29 of the APNU/AFC manifesto about “the green of low carbon development”, I hold my head in sadness because I cannot understand what manner of men will mislead the people this much just for power. Today all I am seeing are these people hustling for themselves and their family in 2015 and the needs and interest of the poor and the working class the last thing on their minds. It has been two years now and all of those words on the pages in the APNU+AFC’s manifesto are turning into certified falsehoods and empty promises. Fool the people once, no sweat; fool them twice, shame on them! One only has to read the news to realize that this Granger administration is either grossly incompetent on many fronts or extremely devious and deceitful. How are they building this green economy that is fit for
the future, alongside a thriving traditional productive sector? Have they explained the key Where is the action plan? Have they explained the key steps to the nation? Who is holding whom accountable for different deliverables? How are they measuring progress? The performance on managing the six sisters is even worse. Even the Minister of Finance in his year-end report confirmed that five of the six sisters are ailing and one of them is definitely in a coma (sugar). Why to date the Grangerites cannot communicate to the people what they are doing to build an economy that has a predictable growth path backed by an economic framework that is embracing new technology, and is transformative and export oriented? It has been 2 years but all this Granger administration has proven itself to be is a rocking chair government rocking itself to nowhere. There is some US$120 million at direct risk of being quarantined for a long time and even lost forever all because this Granger administration cannot conclude their version of a Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). It understandable that any new government will want to review policies from a past government; that is a given.
But come on man, it has been two years and yet you cannot roll out your version of the LCDS. It is nothing but anti-national and anti-patriotic for a government to not complete this important piece of work to unleash this US$120 million. Who is responsible for this mess? I say again the buck stops at the desk of the President Granger. I want to humbly suggest that Minister Raphael Trotman be given full responsibility for this entire portfolio, because whoever seems to be supervising Gary Best either cannot articulate the government needs or is extremely badly advised. Minister Trotman seems to the most deliverable focused person in the Granger cabinet. I may be wrong, but this is how it appears to me. For me, this is not a PPP or a PNC issue, this is a Guyana issue and I, like many Guyanese, would also do anything to help any government unleash these funds for green projects because I believe Guyana’s savior is not oil but low cost and reliable green energy for the entire northern Amazonian basin. This US$120 million will give this dream a good push start. But the answer to the question, as to why President Granger and his government are still in the rocking chair - beats me. Sase Singh
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Vincent Alexander accuses law student of dishonesty DEAR EDITOR, Kaieteur News of Sunday, April 23 carried an article “intended career quashed, as the University moves to CCJ” in which specific mention is made of me, including that “Repeated efforts by this newspaper, to contact Mr. Alexander have proven futile.” I find it necessary to comment on the content of
that article, for three reasons. 1. I would have commented on the matter if I had been contacted by the media house that carried the article. The failure of their effort to contact me was unfortunate. 2. While my name is highlighted, I wish to clarify that in relating to Mr. Cox, I did so on behalf of the University, whose Management’s posi-
tion I would have communicated. As of December 2014, I no longer spoke for, or acted on behalf of, the University. I never took the matter personal but was, and still am, of the view that Cox was never wronged by the University. 3. The article, whether intentional or not, omits pertinent information thus allowing for the readers to come to
NIS is a delivery system that is designed to frustrate its beneficiaries DEAR EDITOR, If ever you are an NIS old age pensioner and want to experience episodic, institutional induced abdominal pains, explosive and persistent diarrhea, exacerbated high blood pressure, elevated HBA1C and temporary loss of cognitive function, you need to make an enquiry of your benefits from NIS. Their responses are so late, vague, sluggish and defensive in character even though your enquiry is legitimate. A pensioner is made to believe that his enquiry is a demonstration of him being confrontational and an affront to questioning their so call authority. I have been a pensioner since 2014 and made several enquiries about my pension but believe you me, they were all treated as writings on fu-
gitive dust. It bothers me to think that in spite of all the letters of dissatisfaction that are constantly published in the newspapers, the situation is not corrected. I was home in 2014 and was asked to submit some information to GBTI about my income in Guyana. Incidentally, NIS remits my pension on my authorization. I informed the teller that I am a recipient of a NIS pension but had no document to verify the amount. Yes! I have never received any communication from NIS to the effect and this is normal office practice. Organizations with a public character like NIS can operate successfully only in third world countries. They cannot risk it in the developed world as there would be umpteen law suits against its board of directors
and managers. I am very sorry for Roopnarine Sukhu who wrote a letter titled I am asking the NIS to look into what a nurse did to me in your April 22, 2017 letter column. I wish him an early resolution even though, I have my own reservation where it will all end. I have served my country in the public service from 1970-2002 and learnt over those years, that it is okay to call a spade a shovel but contemptuous to cite a spade as a spade. Life is filled with its own dynamics but when the exploiters become the exploited, they will experience the wrath of a down trodden cohort; they will speak to the wind; will be voiceless and deserve no pity. May our Almighty Father help us all! Canada-based Retiree
Minister David Patterson replies to... From page 4 immediate future. Integrating renewable energy into the grid requires developing the grid to a ‘smart’ state to accommodate intermittent/variable energy sources, and compliance with GPL’s grid code. A study on the integration of distributed generation to GPL’s grid was recently completed and GPL is currently reviewing the technical and legal framework to support this development. Also, the MPI recently engaged a wind
energy expert to advise the Ministry on the process and technical requirements for development of wind energy to supply the grid consistent with international standards and best practices. The MPI and the GEA are available to speak with Mr. Sugrim on his wind energy plans and to provide whatever assistance the Government can to support this development. Hon. David Patterson, M.P. Minister of Public Infrastructure
ill- informed conclusions. In the article, Cox is quoted as stating “the Ministry of Finance apparently had some hiccups in accurately getting the payment to UG”. Cox is dishonest in making such a statement. It is a verifiable fact that Cox was granted a loan in the first year on condition that he commenced repayment immediately, on a monthly basis. He never honoured that commitment/obligation and as such was refused loans in the subsequent two years of the programme. Thus, his fees were not paid and he literally ignored all notices of his non-entitlement to sit examinations and in collusion with members of the University’s staff sat examinations, the results of which he now argues he is entitled to. It is not for me to second guess the court but the fact of the matter is there was no hiccup on the part of the Ministry of Finance. Cox was in default with regard to his first loan. He was not granted the two subsequent loans and consequently did not pay his fees for the two remaining years of his programme. It is also pertinent to note that when Cox first
filed his action against the U n i v e r s i t y, the University’s administration was never served notice and was not aware of the proceedings until after the court had ruled in a case in which there was no active respondent. The notice was served on ProChancellor Dr. Misir whose office took no action and allowed the court to hear the matter in the absence of any response/defence from the University. It is anyone’s guess as to what the outcome would have been had the University been able to present its case. When the Pro-Chancellor informed the Council of the University of the matter and its outcome, it was even too late for the University to have appealed. I know of no other instance when the Pro-Chancellor was the recipient of a court order on behalf of the University. It is worthy of note that this matter was brought to the Council’s attention by a member and that only then the ProChancellor’s office acknowledged receipt of the summons and the court order. While it is true that initially the University, at the
end of the programme, engaged Cox on the possibility of paying-up the fees, he was not forthcoming, thus the University resorted to the position that Cox had not registered (not paid fees) for two years and was not entitled to results for examinations taken in defiance of clear stipulations that he was not entitled to sit the examinations. His statement that he had three years to pay his fees, after the end of the programme is but another fabrication of Cox. The University has no such facility. It is true that some three years after the University had ruled on Cox’s matter, he did come forth with an undertaking of the Ministry of Finance to grant him loans retroactively. At that time the University had already disengaged three years prior and moved on. For me this letter is simply intended to lay the facts bare. I have no interest in what the court decides. I am in my third year away from the University and its actions but cannot standby and have Cox use the media to mislead and misinform the public. Vincent Alexander
Child labour is taking place in this... From page 5 are engaged in child labour, according to statistics provided in a recently conducted survey done by Guyana in collaboration with the United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF).” The article also stated “Since taking office, the APNU+AFC government has not implemented a concrete policy to tackle the scourge, even though former Social Protection Minister Simona Broomes had announced some plans, which included the setting up of a unit to specifically deal with child labour.” Guyanese have
witnessed from May, 2015 to present, the reckless actions from the APNU/AFC Government. Let me list a few: 1. 1972 young Guyanese of Amerindian descent were fired by the APNU + AFC government. Apart from the devastating impact that this discriminatory action will have on these individuals and their families, it removes from the Amerindian village economy at least 270 million dollars per annum Guyana, . 2. Hundreds of public servants were sent home from cleaners and drivers to administrators. 3. 1700 sugarcane workers plus 2500 private Cane Farmers at Wales Estate are jobless (total 4200) 4. Hundreds of Rice Farmers who are about to down tools, because of significant increases in taxes
from all corners 5. T h e P r e s i d e n t ’s announcement to close Enmore Sugar Estate (2300 workers), Rose Hall (2700 workers) and Skeldon (2600 workers), total of 7600 workers will be jobless (News Room, 18th April, 2017). 6. T h e P r e s i d e n t ’s announcement that the Government cannot provide jobs for the few thousands who leave education institutions every year (from May, 2015 to present) The above listed will see over 20,000 persons being affected by a Government who promised ALL Guyanese, including those listed above (Sugar Workers, Rice Farmers, Amerindians and Youths) a “Good Life” including jobs for ALL Youths. Suresh Singh
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Fmr. board member blows whistle on CH&PA’s operations A former board member of th e C e n t r a l H o u s i n g and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is coming out full blast, raising critical questions about the operations of that stateowned entity. According to the Facebook page of former member, Mark Jacobs, a blog siteanticorruptiongy.wordpress.comhas been established especially to upload the documents, which included emails and other correspondences to senior officials. The whistle-blowing publications even made mention of Minister Valerie Adams-Patterson. The entity has been coming under severe fire for its transactions and housing projects prior to the May 2015 elections which brought the David Granger administration to office. Despite a new Board of Directors and some new faces, CH&PA has been in the public radar as the housing sector faced a major slowdown. It has run out of lands and the administration said it wanted to assess the programs and determine a more sustainable one that will see com-
plete community being built instead or mere lands being allocated. The administration has since announced plans to build over 700 housing units including condos, small homes and duplexes to cater for low income families. That programme has been valued at over $5B. Howe v e r, a c c o r d i n g to Jacobs and blogs, it appears that despite the seeming good intentions of the administration, the collusions and corruption incidents in CH&PA seem rampant. Many of the old faces who were fingered in crooked deals have been r e t a i n e d b y C H & PA , i t was alleged. Government ended the life of the previous board, headed by former c i t y m a y o r, H a m i l t o n Green, way before the June expiration. There were serious clashes between previous board members over a number of issues. According to Jacobs in his blogs, the Freedom of Information Act allows Guyanese right to information for persons to secure access to information under the control of public authorities
in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government and public authorities. The blogs included details of the staffers in the CH&PA’s Project Department and Land Allocation Department. There were details of a l l t h o s e w h o received house lots in Providence at the Remigra n t S c h e m e and even complaints that were made of a water leak in the Remigrant Scheme. J a c o b s a l s o r eleased correspondence of what appeared to be the discovery of payroll fraud and other human resources deficiencies. Also released was a correspondence about $25M theft in pipes from t h e C H & PA s i t e s i n Providence. Wi t h r e g a r d s t o t h e Remigrant Scheme, Jacobs also released emails on concerns that 90 percent of the allottees were not even remigrants. There was also one correspondence of Jacobs, as board member, being told by a staff member that he has been instructed by the sitting Minister not t o r e s p o n d t o J a c o b s ’s queries.
Guyana’s ranking improves - 2016 Human Development Report The 2016 Human Development Report (HDR) has grouped Guyana in the ‘Medium Human Development’ category and ranked at 127. Out of the 188 countries examined, Guyana is listed as a ‘Developing Country’ and grouped with Latin America and the Caribbean. The United Nations (UN) compiled the report under the theme, “Human Development for Everyone”. The presentation of key findings of the HDR 2016 will be formally presented by Dr. Patrick Chesney, Programme Specialist and Assistant Resident Representative / Programme, UNDP, Guyana, and Winston Jordan, Minister of Finance at the New Lecture Theatre, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus, tomorrow. The 2016 HDR puts the Federated States of Micronesia at the same level as Guyana. The Report speaks to how human development can be ensured for everyone-now and in the future. The report states, “It
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starts with an account of the achievements, challenges and hopes for human progress, envisioning where humanity wants to go. Its vision draws from and builds on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that the 193 member states of the United Nations endorsed last year and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that the world has committed to achieve.” According to the Report, “It explores who has been left out in the progress in human development and why. It argues that to ensure human development for everyone, a mere mapping of the nature and location of deprivations is not enough. Some aspects of the human development approach and assessment perspectives have to be brought to the fore.” The document also identifies the national policies and key strategies that will enable every human being to achieve basic human development and to sustain and protect the gains. The composite Human Development Index (HDI)
integrates three basic dimensions of human development. Life expectancy at birth reflects the ability to lead a long and healthy life. Mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling reflect the ability to acquire knowledge. And gross national income per capita reflects the ability to achieve a decent standard of living. To measure human development more comprehensively, the HDR also presents four other composite indices. The Inequality-adjusted HDI discounts the HDI according to the extent of inequality. The Gender Development Index compares female and male HDI values. The Gender Inequality Index highlights women’s empowerment, and the Multidimensional Poverty Index measures nonincome dimensions of poverty. The first HDR was offered in 1990 and presented human development as a peoplecentered approach to development. ( Paul McAdam)
Way paved for Govt’s new broadcast legislations Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), Leslie Sobers, yesterday handed over, to Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, the advice for the new regulations to better enforce provisions of the broadcasting authority. According to the Prime M i n i s t e r ’s o ff i c e , Nagamootoo, who has the portfolio responsibility for broadcasting, is expected to complete the new regulations and lay them in the National Assembly. Consultations on the broadcasting regulations started some time ago and have now been concluded. The advice would be crucial as officials have pointed out a number of deficiencies in the past
especially with regards to enforcement. Attention is being paid to the GNBA and its activities as there were questions when the Bharrat Jagdeo administration in 2011 approved several radio and cable licences to close friends and associates. Some of the frequencies even went to the ruling P e o p l e ’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). Several prominent media houses were overlooked, including
Kaieteur News and Stabroek News, for radio licences. The granting of those licences was done despite a standing agreement until new broadcast laws were in effect and an authority in place. The approval by Jagdeo was done a few weeks before he ended his constitutional two terms in office. Several broadcasters have since been found to be in breach of the current regulations.
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Key UK visit seen as critical for Guyana’s investment agenda
President Granger, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Carl Greenidge and Guyana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Hamley Case are in the UK for an investment forum.
President David Granger yesterday said that Guyana’s future as an investment capital is a promising one and that foreign investors are keen on the country’s investment potential in light of Government’s efforts to create a conducive environment for business and commerce. The President made these comments during a meeting with Caribbean Council’s Managing Director, Chris Bennett; and Marketing and Events Coordinator, Emily Soar; one day ahead of Guyana’s attendance at an Investment Seminar on Guyana which will be hosted by the Council at the Army and Navy Club, London. The seminar will be attended by several major UK based stakeholders including Tullow Oil plc, Repsol S.A, BK Atlantic as well as other agencies interested in investing in Guyana and the Caribbean in the areas of port infrastructure and other sectors. According to the Ministry of the Presidency, Guyana’s attendance at this seminar is critical as it augurs well for the country’s investment agenda. The event also comes at a time when Government says there is renewed interest in investment by foreign stakeholders is growing due to Guyana’s changing business environment and President Granger, during a brief interview following the meeting, said that investors would have therefore taken note of
this. “There is definitely deeper interest [in investment]. Investors are not foolish people, they want to make a profit and they are very careful with their investments and they wanted to see that we have made changes to the conditions and situations that existed before. I think now they are seeing greater transparency, they are seeing a respect for institutions, they are seeing the passage of legislations for anti-money laundering, they are seeing the arrest of former government servants who have been accused of committing offences. “I think they feel that Guyana is a safer, cleaner destination for their investment and when people plan to come into a country they would want to do reconnaissance, they would want to come and do feasibility studies and I think this is what has taken place now,” the President said. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, during the interview, said that today’s seminar will serve as a means of creating new investment opportunities while strengthening existing relationships that the country has with the United Kingdom. “[The President’s] great interest here is in speaking to investors; those who have an interest and a capacity to participate either in Three Ps [Public-Private Partnership] Projects or simply undertak-
ing foreign direct investment,” the Minister said. He said that the event will also see attendance from investors, British policy makers, members of the European Commission, Members of the European Union as well as private sector agencies. “All of those are important in terms of creating a helpful climate for the type of investment that Guyana needs. So those people will be present and we will try to whet their appetite as it were and to work with them. Some are already undertaking investments in Guyana, some have perhaps an interest which we need to capitalise on and that is the nature and the focus. In the case of the policy makers, for example, in the UK, the President, I believe, will be continuing the types of exchanges that he would have started with them before,” the Minister said. President Granger said that this visit is a re-engagement with the United Kingdom which is meant to strengthen ties and is not necessarily triggered by Brexit. “I met Prime Minister David Cameron since 2015 and he had indicated his intention to reengage more fully with the Caribbean, of course you know Britain has been in the Caribbean for over three centuries and it is a question of perhaps re-evaluating Britain’s role in terms of trade and investment on a (Continued on page 23)
Tuesday April 25, 2017
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Public justice and the media What happens if a public servant sees something happening that is wrong, complains about it - not once but twice - only to find that nothing is being done about the matter? What is the public servant supposed to do? Forget that it ever happened and continue to be part of something which the public servant believes is against protocol. What happens if the public servant believes what is happening is against the law? Would it be wrong for that public servant to complain to higher authorities? What happens if no satisfaction is given to that public servant, should that person not have a moral option of going to the media and exposing what the public servant believes is a misdeed. A strong case can be made out that if the superiors of the public servant were condoning certain actions, then there can be
nothing wrong in principle of going higher. The public servant cannot be blamed for the matter appearing in the press. This is tantamount to blaming a rape victim because she chose to wear revealing clothes. The victim should not be blamed. Who should share responsibility are those who have been aware of the problem and took no action to address it. The APNU+AFC government has developed a reputation of penalizing persons simply because an incident which those persons may have knowledge of somehow appears in the media. There is a well-known case in which someone was dismissed after exposing corruption, simply because the matter ended up in the media, even though the person had nothing at all to do with the publication and there was never any investigation into those matters. The person was
punished in order to get at the newspapers; to send a message that exposure has consequences. Guess what happened to those involved in the corruption? Nothing! These things are being documented and are likely to find their way into the United States Human Rights Report. It is clear that persons are being victimized because of the role of the media in exposing corruption within this present government, just as it was under the previous administration. Imagine what would have happened if the media had not been exposing ce r t a i n things. Do you think that the government would have taken action had the media not publicized certain matters? Without the media, a great many wrongs would be swept under the carpet. Without the media, a great many persons would face graver victimization than they have faced. There is no evidence that there was any leak to the
Dem boys seh ...
SOCU tun a barber clipping wings Barefacedness not you mattie. De country had some leaders who was very rude, heartless and disrespectful. De Chat-3 do wha nobody else ever do. He tek books wha de state pay for and carry dem home and seh was he own. How low can some people get? On top of that de Donald Dumb seh is he tell him to tek it. That is how powerful dem was. One by one, dem who was so powerful and was flying high, getting dem wing clip. Dem foot never use to touch de ground. One of dem, Irfaat, who never believe one day woulda come when he woulda see heself pulling he own suitcase at de airport fuh put through de scanner. He get ketch doing just that last week. He look like a baggage
bai so much so that de Waterfalls boss man nearly holler to him to put on he suitcase too. De Chat-3 is another one. He was always pompous. He think he was president instead of de dummy, Donald. He use to talk powerful. He too use to have people fetching he luggage and ee law books wha he never buy. Yesterday dem boys see him crying. Dem didn’t know was a phone call he get from SOCU over dem same law books. When he get de call, de first person he call was he daddy and he ask de man wha fuh do. He daddy tell him, “Son, don’t walk. Run and go to dem people before dem come fuh you like how dem been fuh Jagdeo.” He then decide to call he partner in crime, de same Jagdeo, that
scamp, and he tell de Chat-3 don’t go nowhere. That mek de man cry more bad because he know when dem did call Jagdeo he run and go quick. De Chat-3 ignore Jagdeo, and run to Jamesey, de SOCU boss. Dem boys hear he tell Jamesey how he gun do anything fuh don’t get lock up. That is when Jamesey ask him if he know anybody who ever pick up carry way wha don’t belong to dem. He seh Ram carry away likker by de case. That is why he tek de books by de case. De same pompous Chat-3 then tell SOCU give him before weekend and he gun carry all de law book, even wha he got in he private chamber. Talk half and he better keep ee promise.
media, in the case in which a nurse was transferred from a hospital to a clinic. The media carried a story which revealed that the nurse had written to a number of persons on the matter. The leak could have been anyone who would have been privy to the correspondence. But even if there had been a leak from source, what is legally and morally wrong in so doing? The only United States President to have been impeached and removed from office was Richard Nixon. His downfall came about because of the unlawful actions which he was undertook. A team of reporters exposed the Watergate scandal. One of those reports had a contact inside the White House whom he referred to as Deep Throat, who was so outraged about what was going on that he leaked information to the reporter thereby exposing what remains the biggest political scandal
in the United States of America. Now what would have happened if Deep Throat had not exposed what was happening? I f y o u s e e s o m e t h ing that is happening and you believe it is a crime, you cannot turn away from it and say you never saw it. That would be an obstruction of justice. You have a duty, a legal duty, to cooperate with the police. By similar logic, if something is happening that you believe is against the law and if nobody is doing anything about it, then what is wrong with going to the media. I believe that once it is established that your actions prevented or put a
stop to a crime, then you should be rewarded rather than punished. The m e d i a c a n h e l p bring about public justice where it would otherwise be suppressed and if something is happening that is not right, people should have the legal and moral right to ask the media to do something about it. But do not tell that to the APNU+AFC who promised a new political culture. They are simply an exchange of the PPP/C.
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Tuesday April 25, 2017
Kaieteur News
=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===
UG symbolizes the tragic failure of this country I remember in the late eighties, Glen Khan, of Laparkan fame, had purchased Fogarty’s Store. Khan brought a guy from Miami, (I think Furnival was his name) to run the business. What Furnival did was to introduce designer wear in all the clothing and footwear departments. Mr. Furnival had no clue what Guyana’s economy was like and simply was running a department store based on his understanding of the American way of life. He meant well but he didn’t understand the nature of the society Fogarty’s functioned in. I went one day to buy a swim suit for my little daughter only to find that the one I wanted was $15,000. In those days, that would be a price
out of the reach of most Guyanese. Fogarty’s parted company with Furnival, who was of Italian extraction so he opened a pizza restaurant on Regent Street but that was short lived too. What occurred with Fogarty’s under Furnival is now taking place with Vice Chancellor Ivelaw Griffith at UG. Sadly this half dead society cannot muster a courageous psychology to tell Griffith what he is doing at UG cannot work in Guyana. You see Griffith, who was one of my student contemporaries at UG, left Guyana more than thirty years ago and since that time functioned in the American university system. I have no doubt that in his mind Griffith believes he is bringing UG into the mod-
ern world. But UG doesn’t have the money to do it; Guyana doesn’t have the money to do it, and maybe it can be done but not the way Griffith wants to do it. Accustomed to large universities with cash that is never-ending, Griffith has introduced an American style structure at UG. In terms of relevance, it is ugly and overbearing. Not even oil-rich Trinidad with UWI- St Augustine Campus and the University of Trinidad have such an extensive mountain of super-paid administrators as UG does. To see these administrative layers under Griffith makes you feel disgusted with how this country has failed after 50 years of Independence. UG has a Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, three Deputy Vice Chancellors, a Registrar, four Assistant Registrars, a Vice Chancellor’s Cabinet which has its own high
level staff, a Director for Strategic Initiative. Then separate from the Cabinet the Vice Chancellery has its own staff headed by a Director of Administration. To add to this pyramid UG will soon hire a Director for International Liaison as advertised in the newspapers. Mind you; there is a Deputy Vice Chancellor for international interactions. So you have a Director for Strategic Initiative, Vice Chancellor for international affairs and a Director for International Liaison. Guess who pays for this pyramid? Our tax dollars. But wait? More awful irrelevancies are to come. Professor Griffith now wants to rent a massive structure on Camp and Lamaha Streets. The rental will be $6 million monthly and that figure is deceptive since UG has to pay for the maintenance. This insane business deal is coming from a university
that is about to open a School of Business. To teach what? Voodoo business science? In commonsensical terms, you borrow half a billion dollars from the bank and put up your own structure on the sprawling UG estate. The monthly payment to the bank is the seven million dollars rent you would be paying the owner of the behemoth on Camp and Lamaha Streets. In five years’ time, you own the building which will belong to the people of Guyana. The problem is Vice Chancellor Griffith. He believes in the American approach to the university system but the Americans have the money to finance the grandiose schemes of Griffith. Guyana doesn’t. I went to UG at a time when Griffith’s resplendent expanses were non-existent and UG could have held its own against any university in the Third World. But Griffith is not the only problem. Rupert Roopnaraine is one. Vincent Alexander is one and President Granger is one. Roopnaraine, the great Rodneyite, has not intervened as yet with Griffith
Frederick Kissoon and most likely will not. Alexander the great Burmhamite who heads the Forbes Burnham Institute told this newspaper in an interview that he wants to give Griffith a chance to do his thing. And President Granger probably cannot or will not muster the courage to tell Griffith that his approach will bankrupt the university (which is dying in any case). By the time this count r y i s w i l l i n g t o t ell Griffith it had enough of him, the damage would b e u n s a l v a g eable. I live a two-minute drive from the university and I wonder if Griffith would like to rent my home. I need that six million dollars a month.
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Defects on Turn-key houses to be corrected by weekend ...average of $400,000 spent thus far on each home
Repairs to the 200 defective turn-key homes will be completed by the end of this week.
Project Manager, Kennard Dazzell, being interviewed by the media at Perseverance on the East Bank Demerara yesterday. The average cost to rectify one turn-key home thus far, at Perseverance on the East Bank Demerara, is approximately $400,000, an official from the Ministry of Communities said yesterday. Project Manager, Kennard Dazzell, who is overseeing some of the works being carried out at the housing development, told media operatives yesterday during a tour, that the overall cost to carry out works on the 200 buildings
could not be provided at that time. He reported, also, that of the 200 homes, approximately 168 have been allocated. The highly controversial turn-key homes, which made headlines some years ago, was launched by the former regime – now Main Parliamentary Opposition – the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). The aim was to provide low income families with homes at affordable prices.
The project however, faced criticisms from the start since there were no clear indications of the procedures that were used to hire contractors. Upon the completion of several of the homes, it was observed that some were not properly constructed. This led to fingers being pointed at the executing agency, the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) and the then Minister responsible for Housing, Irfaan Ali. Many persons, who pur-
Mother ditches coke, children remanded Odetta Bobb-Semple, ditched a bag containing cocaine and made good her escape, leaving her two sickly children to be arrested and taken into police custody. Timeka Bobb-Semple, 21, and her brother, Dellon Bobb-Semple, 23, both of Lot 68 Cross Street, Georgetown were yesterday remanded to prison by City Magistrate Judy Latchman in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts after pleading not guilty to a possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking charge. It is alleged that on April 21, last, they had 171 grammes of cocaine in their possession for the purpose of trafficking. The court heard that on the day in question the police conducted a raid at the address mentioned in the charge and conducted a search during which they found the narcotics under a floor board. The prosecutor told the court that upon seeing the police Odetta Bobb-
Remanded to prison Timeka Bobb-Semple
Remanded to prison Dellon Bobb-Semple
Semple, the mother of the defendants, made good her escape. Attorney Adrian Thompson who represented the defendants told the court that his clients’ mother was spotted by police dropping the narcotics. He further said that the charges being instituted against his client came as a surprise since he thought
they were being taken to the station to give a statement. Further, the lawyer disclosed that Timeka suffers multiple episodes of seizure daily while her brother is still recovering from an open heart surgery he underwent in February. Magistrate Judy Latchman remanded them to prison until May 8.
chased defective homes, opted to vacate while many turned up at picket lines demanding refunds. Others remained in these homes risking life and limb since the defects ranged from ‘splitting walls’, shifting roofs and separation of internal components. After the change in Government in May 2015, the new CH&PA board launched investigations into various housing programmes, including the turnkey project.
A key official had told Kaieteur News that there existed a “wild-west” situation when it came to ensuring value for money and the turnkey homes. Dazzell said yesterday that the CH&PA is in the final stage of completing rehabilitative works on these homes. The Project Manager said that works began last September and the homes will be 100 percent completed by the end of the week.
Dazzell explained that the corrective works had a bit of delay over some administrative issues. The cost to rehabilitate these homes will not affect the overall price of the houses which will remain at $4.9M, the official explained. Meanwhile, it is expected that some 800 turn-key homes will be constructed this year. This was according to the Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, during a media engagement last January.
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Tuesday April 25, 2017
Kaieteur News
National Emergency Response programme gradually expanding – Medical Director
An internal view of one of the ambulances used in the EMS programme. Moves are apace to expand the national Emergency Medical Service [EMS] by this year end. This is according to EMS Medical Director, Dr. Zulfikar Bux. According to Dr. Bux, currently the services of the programme, which was launched last November, extends to Cove and John, East Coast Demerara and to Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara. However Dr. Bux has informed that “by the end of the year we will have coverage of the entire Region Four. That will account for one-third of the country’s population and this is in less than a year that we would have started this whole thing. That should show the commitment from both sides and the achievements we would have realised.” The EMS programme in its current form is a venture that incorporates the efforts of both the public health sector and the Guyana Fire Service. By dialling 912, persons in need of urgent service can access both fire and health emergency services. But according to Dr. Bux, strategic and deliberate efforts are being made to ensure the programme is a fully national one within five years. In becoming a national
programme, Dr. Bux explained, “We will be able to cover land, air and water so that anyone in the whole of Guyana would be able to access emergency medical services at their home or at the scene of where they are injured.” However, the intent of the programme, from the inception, was to roll it out in phases. Phase one, the current phase, is to ensure that the entire Region Four has access to the services offered by the EMS programme. Already two batches of Emergency Medical Technicians [EMTs] have been trained to be a part of the programme. However, Dr. Bux disclosed that another batch of EMTs will be in training by year’s end. Currently, the EMTs response under the EMS programme has been aided by three ambulances but, according to Dr. Bux, another two ambulances will be added to the response by May. By next year, the EMS Medical Director revealed, there are plans to have the programme extended to Berbice and the West Coast of Demerara and eventually to other areas including Linden and the hinterland regions too. “Our plan is to get this
done within the next four to five years and we must say at the end of this, Guyana’s Emergency Medical Service would be able to ensure that any member of the public who needs emergency assistance will be able to have access to it,” Dr. Bux assured. But according to Dr. Bux, although the EMTs are in the forefront of the EMS programme the public must be cognisant of the fact that they do not work in seclusion. This is in light of the fact that they work with members of the Ministry of Public Health and other health officials at the various medical sites. “This is important because the whole vision of Emergency Medical Services is not just with the EMTs; it is to have skilled EMTs that are functioning with international standards, skilled specialist emergency physicians who function at the standard of emergency medicine and of course specialist trained emergency nurses so that at the end of five years our hope is to have coverage of all regional hospitals with Emergency Medical Technicians with emergency trained nurses, with emergency trained physicians...so if a patient suffers a heart attack or any emergency medical condition they will have a team that can come and start emergency care at their home [or wherever] and when they reach the hospital that specialised type of care will continue until we would have been able to impact that life,” related Dr. Bux. The notion behind executing the entire programme, Dr. Bux said is have measures in place that lend to an all-round significantly improved emergency medical system here in Guyana.
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Woman, alleged hitman to stand trial for killing husband Beverly Persaud and the man she allegedly hired to kill her husband, Nathan Persaud, a block maker, were committed to stand trial at the High Court in Georgetown. Persaud, 47, formerly of Lot 56 Diamond New Scheme, East Bank Demerara and Oswald Junior Yaw, also known as Leow, of East Ruimveldt, Georgetown are accused of killing Nathan Persaud back in September 10, 2015. The killing allegedly stemmed from an agreement that saw Beverly Persaud promising Yaw money, as an inducement for him to consider causing the death of her husband. A preliminary inquiry into the offence concluded
yesterday before City Magistrate Judy Latchman with a testimony from Mitchell Caesar, head of the Major Crimes Investigations Unit. City Magistrate Judy Latchman ruled that after a revision of the evidence led by Police Prosecutor Shawn Gonsalves, the court was of the opinion that a prima facie case was established against the two murder accused. In his closing remarks, Prosecutor Gonsalves told the court that he relied on caution statements and oral statements given by the accused which the court ruled were freely and voluntarily given. Through the caution statements and oral statement, the prosecutor asserted that
the two murder accused implicated themselves in the commission of the crime. Beverly Persaud and Yaw will go before a judge and jury at the next sitting of the Demerara Assizes. Nathan Persaud was found lying face down in the living room of his Lot 66 Herstelling, East Bank Demerara home. His body bore a stab wound to his chest and the back of his head was bashed in. Police recovered a hammer, two knives and a piece of rock, all of which had blood stains from the crime scene. Beverly Persaud was arrested and interrogated by police hours after her husband was killed. She
Canecutter who hacked off reputed wife’s wrist turns self in Warren Dennis, the canecutter who hacked off his reputed wife’s left wrist at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerraa, has surrendered to the police. A senior police official confirmed that a brother of the suspect accompanied him to the Sparendaam Police Station around 18.00 hrs at. Police sources said that the suspect had been hiding out in the Beterverwagting backlands. He had reportedly came out of hiding early yesterday morning, but fled after some residents spotted him. The suspect, a cane cutter at Enmore Estate, attacked his reputed wife, Police Constable Alana Hazel, 28, on Sunday evening, shortly after she had visited an in-law’s home. Constable Hazel, who is stationed at the Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary, Georgetown was found in a trench and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in a police pick-up. She also sustained chop wounds to her face and back. A close friend who visited her yesterday said that her condition has improved. Sources who witnessed the attack said that Hazel had jumped into a trench to
Oswald Junior Yaw
Beverly Persaud
reportedly confessed to orchestrating the plot to end the life of her estranged spouse and allegedly hired Yaw and promised him $1.7M.
After the father of four was killed, a strange man, now believed to be Yaw, was reportedly seen leaving his yard. Beverly and her husband
had been separated for some time prior to his death. It is alleged that the killing might have stemmed from a property dispute between the couple that was engaging the courts.
Venezuelans protest for elections, unrest enters fourth week (Reuters) Venezuelans erected barricades with garbage and even bathtubs yesterday and snarled traffic with mass “sit-ins” along major thoroughfares to press their demand for early elections as anti-government protests entered a fourth week.
CHOPPED: Constable Alana Hazel escape, but the suspect pursued her into the same trench and began to chop her. He reportedly fled after the woman pretended to be dead. Kaieteur News understands that Hazel, who resides with another man at School Street, Beterverwagting, left her home to visit her 12-year old son, who resides with her sister-in-law in the same village. Her attacker lived a few houses away from the sisterin-law. A friend of Constable Hazel said she was at home when she heard someone
screaming. The woman said that when she ran out she saw ‘Warren’ holding a cutlass while Constable Hazel lay in a trench. Constable Hazel and the suspect have three children, but had separated, and Hazel started another relationship. Relatives of the injured Hazel said they had warned her on numerous occasions to desist from going in the yard to see her son, since ‘Warren’ resides nearby. The relatives disclosed that they even urged the mother of three to move out from the village.
Anti-corruption groups meeting in Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – The Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) began a five-day conference here yesterday that the organisers said provides an opportunity to share best practices and develop mechanisms for tackling corruption regionally. Jamaica is hosting for the
MURDERED: Nathan Persaud
first time, the third staging of the regional conference being facilitated through the L o n d o n - b a s e d Commonwealth Secretariat. Contractor General Dirk Harrison said the sharing of practical operational experiences among anticorruption bodies from across the region will be part of the conference agenda. “The main objective is to
see ways in which we can develop our own systems and programmes for the betterment of the countries. It’s looking at how we actually investigate, and how we share and gather information. We have sought, through the Commonwealth Secretariat, to ensure that we have a number of partners on board that we can share best practices and learn from each other,” he said.
Ten people have been killed during clashes this month between security forces armed with rubber bullets and tear gas and protesters sometimes throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails. At least 10 people have also died during night-time
looting. President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist government accuses foes of seeking a violent coup with U.S. connivance, while the opposition says he is a dictator repressing peaceful protest. The opposition’s main
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Bicycle bandit jailed for 56 months Michael Whyte, 39, push cart vendor, was yesterday jailed for 56 months for robbing a woman at knife point on Avenue of the Republic Georgetown. Whyte appeared before City Magistrate Judy Latchman and pleaded guilty to the charge which alleged that on April 22, he robbed Taylor Lewinsky of a haversack valued $20,000 and an Iphone valued $70,000 among other articles to the value of $140,300. The court heard that on the day in question, the victim was walking north along Avenue of the Republic when Whyte rode up behind her on a bicycle and demanded she hand over the haversack containing the items. However, the woman resisted and held onto her bag, Whyte then whipped out a knife from his waist and pointed it at her neck. The victim being fearful for her life handed over the bag and Whyte then made good his
escape along Brickdam. The victim raised an alarm and several persons give chase to the accused who then collided with a pedestrian on the Parika Bus Park. Whyte was apprehended by public-spirited citizen and handed over to the police who escorted him to the Stabroek Police Outpost. At the outpost a search was conducted on his person and the articles were recovered. The accused when told of the offence admitted to robbing the woman of her bag. The magistrate before sentencing Whyte told him that she believes that the time he will be spending in prison will teach him a valuable lesson. She further stated that she hopes he learns from his mistake and should not go about stealing from persons. She reprimanded him that he should work for what he wants since people work hard for what they want, and it is unfair for him to rob them.
Michael Whyte, jailed for 56 months
Key UK visit seen as critical for... From page 8 worldwide context. I would not have associated in a more narrow sense with Brexit, certainly every country is concerned with its national interest and Britain has advantages in the Caribbean. “It is an English-speaking region. We are all members of the Commonwealth and British industries, British tourists, British investments are well established so I would say of all the nations on earth Britain has advantages in the Caribbean and it is a good thing that they would mark or signal their intention to reengage,” the President said. This reengagement, the President said, could also see long term benefits for the Caribbean, and by extension for Guyana. “Although Britain may not be regarded as one of the key strategic powers it is certainly a major economic power in terms of trade and financial services and we can’t ignore that. Britain, whether or not it is part of the EU, is itself a large market and
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it has social capital and this is the sort of thing Guyana needs for its development. “We feel that in terms of other relationships we have with Britain: engineering, education, infrastructural development there is a lot of work that Britain can do. Several of the major projects in Guyana were constructed by British engineerssea defences, water control schemes. So there is much more that we can get out of our relationship with Britain and this is a good opportunity. So my being here is advancement on Guyana’s infrastructural and economic development. We can’t lose,” the Head of State said. The Minister said that Guyana has worked fairly assiduously with the UK with regard to particular issues such as Guyana’s sovereignty, investment and security. “Security has implications for the diaspora even our diaspora as well as foreigners. They want to be assured that their economic in-
vestments are properly protected so legal framework- it’s still an area we have to do a lot of work in…Outside of that of course there are the usual problems of ensuring safety or persons. “I am speaking also of safety of property of investments. That is something that needs to be taken a lot further and they have been approached for assistance in both those directions,” the Minister said. The Minister said that Guyana’s future as a petroleum producing nation has undoubtedly increased the interest of other countries with regard to investment opportunities. “Part of the logical reason for that is that you are speaking of benefits from the operation of an oil industry, from greater economic growth and success that would go with oil. So people are preparing to now look not at investments in oil and gas itself but other areas whether they be infrastructure or normal business,” the Minister said.
Former Bourda Post Office robbery accused to face trial for abducting cop
Stravo Evans
Simeon Williams
Oliver Franklin
Three men who had been accused of carrying out a multi-million-dollar robbery at the Bourda Post Office are set to stand trial at the High Court in Georgetown for abducting a member of the Guyana Police Force. Simeon Williams, of Lot 36 Savage Street, West La Penitence; Stravo Evans, of 169 Middle Road La Penitence and Oliver Franklin, of 102 La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara are charged with wrongfully restraining and abducting, Andre July, a police rank. According to reports, the men stormed a Pitbull minibus which had brought $42,522,000 to the Bourda Post Office on the morning of April 1, 2015. One of them allegedly placed a gun to the head of Darwin Hinds, who was the driver of the vehicle, while another one took possession of the vehicle, with his accomplice forcing the policeman into the back of the bus. It was reported that they drove off with the cash and abandoned the bus with the police rank and driver at Cemetery Road, Georgetown. Yesterday, Magistrate Judy Latchman ruled that a prima facie case was made out against the three accused based on evidence led by Police Prosecutor Shawn Gonsalves. This was after the accused were each called on to lead a defence during which some of them elected to gave
unsworn testimonies and call witnesses. Williams, Evans and Franklin will go on trial at the next practicable sitting of the Demerara Assizes. They are currently out on bail. The men were initially charged with four counts of robbery under-arms. However the Director of Public Prosecutors (DPP) withdrew the charges against them to facilitate a preliminary inquiry into the abduction charge - the more serious offence. Particulars of the first charge withdrawn had alleged that on April 1, 2015 while being armed with a gun,
they robbed July of one G3 rifle and 20 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, property of the Guyana Police Force. The second charge alleged that on the same day, at Regent Street, the men robbed July of $42,522,000, property of the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC). It was further alleged that on the same day at Regent Street, they robbed July of one cell phone valued $10,000. The trio was also accused of robbing Hinds of one Pitbull minibus valued $3.5M, property of the GPOC, while they were in the company of others and armed with a gun.
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Obama makes no mention of Trump in first major post-presidential appearance (Reuters) Barack Obama, making his first major appearance since leaving the White House, made no mention yesterday of his successor, Donald Trump, but urged young people to get more involved in their communities at a time of stark political divides. “What’s been going on since I’ve been gone?” joked the former Democratic president as he moderated an event at the University of Chicago in the city where he began his political career and which will be the site of his presidential library. Obama, who once taught constitutional law at the school, recalled starting out as a young community organizer in the city, and told a panel of six current and former students that he decided to focus his post-presidency on encouraging young people to engage with their communities. “The single most important thing I can do is to help in any way prepare the next generation of leadership to take up the baton and to take
Former U.S. President Barack Obama REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski their own crack at changing the world,” he told an audience of several hundred people. Obama has largely stayed out of the public eye since leaving office in January despite efforts by Trump and the Republican-led Congress to undo much of his legacy, in-
cluding on healthcare and the environment. Trump, a Republican, has said he “inherited a mess” and accused Obama in March, without providing evidence, of wiretapping his 2016 presidential campaign. Obama has denied the charge and FBI Director James Comey told a congressional hearing he had seen no evidence to support the allegation. Obama was not asked about Trump by the students and he took no questions from reporters. Saying it had long been his goal to bridge the country’s deep political divide, Obama said: “It’s harder and harder to find common ground because of the money in politics.” “Special interests dominate the debates in Washington in ways that don’t match up with what the broad majority ofAmericans feel,” he said. Obama added that changes in the way people use media allow them to converse just with those who agree with their own points of view.
Four vehicles seized from Rasul's... From page 18 he was charged with six counts of fraud. He had pleaded not guilty. However, those charges were withdrawn and six new charges were reinstituted. On April 21, 2017, when the new charges were reinstituted, Attorney for Rasul, Sandil Kissoon made an application before Magistrate
Crystal Lambert presiding at the Bartica Magistrate's Court to have the new charges dismissed. According to reports, at a GBTI branch in Bartica $900M in cheques were tendered on Citizens Bank cheque leaves and tendered to GBTI. It is protocol that banks would normally place a three-
day hold on other bank's cheques until they are cleared, before paying out monies. But it seems as though this protocol was not followed by officials at GBTI. A senior female manager at GBTI has been sent home after it was discovered she was involved in authorizing the payments.
Let the chips fall where they may... From page 3 is the new way of addressing issues of this nature by the Granger-led administration. In a Declaration of Compliance, Legal Officer of GGB, Suzanne Bullen, said that she assisted in the formation of one of Rasul's companies. She even used the GGB Upper Brickdam address. The documents said: “I, Suzanne Bullen, of Lot 68 Upper Brickdam, Georgetown, Demerara, being duly sworn, make oath and say as follows: That I am the Attorney-at-Law engaged in the formation of SSS Minerals Trading Enterprise Inc., and I hereby state that all the requirements of the Companies Act, No. 29 of 1991, in respect of the matters precedent to the registration of the said company, and incidental thereto, have been complied with.” Bullen's role would raise serious conflict of interest
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questions as she is also the Compliance Officer of the state-owned GGB. Additionally, according to data between September to November last year, Rasul conducted over $7.6B in transactions with GGB, selling both at the Bartica branch and at the Upper Brickdam office. What should have raised staffers' suspicions was the fact that Rasul allegedly used a company he owned – R. Mining – to conduct the majority of his business with GGB. There was a reason for this. Under regulations, mining companies are not required to pay the two percent tax. They are, however, mandated to pay the five percent tax. In essence, Rasul is alleged to have bought gold through his gold dealing company, SSS Minerals, later passing it through R. Mining
to the GGB. Between September and November, the state reportedly lost an estimated $100M in taxes, because of what the gold dealer allegedly did. Those alleged transactions are said to be money laundering. Rasul's activities have drawn the attention of not only SOCU but also the Guyana Revenue Authority. In recent weeks, a Lexus SUV and Toyota pickup, both bullet-proofed, were seized. Investigators have also raided the Bartica and city operations of Rasul as well as the premises of his business associates. Police have also seized several guns and a significant quantity of documents. Rasul has also been charged with a $956M fraud at the Bartica branch of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry. He has been placed on $3M bail.
Trump calls for new U.N. sanctions against North Korea (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday the U.N. Security Council must be prepared to impose new sanctions on North Korea as concerns mount that it may test a sixth nuclear bomb as early as today. “The status quo in North Korea is also unacceptable,” Trump told a meeting with the 15 U.N. Security Council ambassadors, including China and Russia, at the White House. “The council must be prepared to impose additional and stronger sanctions on North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile programs.” “This is a real threat to the world, whether we want to talk about it or not. North Korea is a big world problem and it’s a problem that we have to finally solve,” he said. “People put blindfolds on for decades and now it’s time to solve the problem.” U.S. officials have told Reuters tougher sanctions could include an oil embargo, banning North Korea’s airline, intercepting cargo ships and punishing Chinese banks and other foreign doing business with Pyongyang. The State Department said U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson would chair a special ministerial meeting of the Security Council on North Korea on Friday to discuss ways to maximize the impact of existing sanctions and show “resolve to respond to further provocations with appropriate new measures”. Tillerson and U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will also hold a rare briefing on North Korea at the White House tomorrow for the entire U.S. Senate, Senate aides said. Administration officials
routinely travel to Congress to address lawmakers but it is unusual for the entire 100member Senate to go to such an event at the White House, and for those four top officials to be involved. The White House said Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the “urgent security challenge” posed by North Korea in a phone call yesterday. In an earlier phone conversation with Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for all sides to exercise restraint, as Japan conducted exercises with a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group headed for Korean waters. Angered by the approach of the USS Carl Vinson carrier group, a defiant North Korea, which has carried out nuclear and missile tests in defiance of successive rounds of U.N. sanctions, said the deployment was “an extremely dangerous act by those who plan a nuclear war to invade”. “The United States should not run amok and should consider carefully any catastrophic consequence from its foolish military provocative act,” Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, said in a commentary. Two Japanese destroyers have joined the U.S. carrier group for exercises and South Korea said it was in talks about holding joint naval drills. South Korean and U.S. officials have feared for some time that a sixth North Korean nuclear test could be imminent and speculation has grown that this, or another missile test, could coincide with the 85th anniversary of the foundation of North Korea’s army today. Trump has vowed to prevent North Korea from being able to hit the United States with a nuclear missile and has
said all options are on the table, including a military strike, although officials say tougher sanctions are the preferred route. China, North Korea’s sole major ally, has been angered by its nuclear and missile programs and its belligerence. The White House said Trump and Xi “reaffirmed the urgency of the threat posed by North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs, and committed to strengthen coordination in achieving the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.” Xi told Trump China “hopes that all relevant sides exercise restraint, and avoid doing anything to worsen the tense situation”, China’s foreign ministry said in a statement. It said the call was the latest manifestation of the close communication between the presidents, which was good for their countries and the world. ‘FULLYREADY’ U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Washington and the international community were maintaining pressure on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but “not trying to pick a fight with him”. Asked whether a preemptive strike was under consideration, she told NBC’s “Today” program: “We are not going to do anything unless he gives us reason to do something.” “If you see him attack a military base, if you see some sort of intercontinental ballistic missile, then obviously we’re going to do that. But right now, we’re saying ‘don’t test, don’t use nuclear missiles, don’t try and do any more actions’, and I think he’s understanding that. And China’s helping really put that pressure on him.”
Intercontinental ballistic missiles are displayed during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of North Korea’s founding father Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang April 15, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
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RESULTS Regional Super50 Championship – 3rd round KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Results of matches played in the third round of the Regional Super50 Championship here yesterday. Scores: At Park Hill: Barbados won by 41 runs. BARBADOS 145 all out off 44.3 overs (Deandra Dottin 47, Shakera Selman 30, Hayley Matthews 20;
Tremayne Smartt 3-15) GUYANA 104 all out off 39.4 overs (Shamaine Campbelle 25; Shamilia Connell 4-16, Aaliyah Alleyne 3-13) At Sion Hill: Windwards won by two wickets. JAMAICA 84 all out off 35.2 overs (Afy Fletcher 7-13) WINDWARD ISLANDS 85 for eight off 36.2 overs
(Swayline Williams 23, Afy Fletcher 23; Chedean Nation 3-19) At Arnos Vale: Trinidad and Tobago won by eight wickets. LEEWARD ISLANDS 76 all out off 28.3 overs (Anisa Mohammed 4-18) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 78 for two off 10.4 overs (Britney Cooper 27)
Alness Turf Club Horse race meet set for May 14th The authorities of the Alness Turf Club at Alness, Corentyne Berbice has organised a grand one day horse race meet for Sunday 14th May. The event, which will be the first for the club for the year, has seven races listed for the day with total prize monies of over $3M.
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The Alness Turf Club, which was once one of the top race tracks in Guyana, has suffered a number of recent postponements. However, according to coordinator Marcel Crawford Jr the venue has been receiving a facelift and will be in excellent condition come race day. Among the events listed for the day are the Alness
Open Classic, while there are expected to be events for G and lower, H and Lower, ‘I’, J, K and L and lower horses. There will be incentives for top Jockey, trainer and stable among others. Persons with queries can call Marcel Crawford Jr on 6785342 for further details. (Samuel Whyte)
Tuesday April 25, 2017 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Your sensitivity toward those you love will capture their hearts Relatives will not agree with the way you are dealing with your personal problems. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) You are best to deal with those outside your family. You should regain some of your self esteem if you get involved in organizational functions. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Try to make amends by planning a nice dinner for two. You should be looking at ways to spoil yourself. You may have been too agreeable to someone who just wanted to use you. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Heart to heart talks will clear up vague issues. Changes will not be easy for the youngsters involved. Don't count on your friends to be loyal when it comes to doing things. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) You can make financial gains through your unique and creative approach to business. Romantic encounters will develop through group activity. Problems with female members of your family may play on your emotions. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Take time to deal with the concerns of children. Don't bother trying to make someone you live with see your point of view. Curb or cut out that bad habit you've been
meaning to do something about. LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Spend time with your lover today. You might find it difficult to control your emotions. You are exceptional at presenting your ideas. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) If you're looking to do something worthwhile, consider volunteer work. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Stomach problems could prevail if you haven't been watching your diet. Those you care about may oppose your ideas. You will be misinterpreted if you get involved in other people's problems. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Don't be afraid to make additions to your house. Romance will be on your mind, and chances for ideal connections are in the works. If you address those in a position to grant you favors you should get the support you require. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Arguing won't help. You can meet new and exciting friends who will provide mental stimulation. You will be able to pick up on future trends if you keep your eyes peeled for unique ideas. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) YYou may become rundown if you take on too much. You will have to put those you live with in their place if they try to interfere with your work.
Champs impress on opening night... (From page 29) came on in the second period to net Dream Chasers lone goal after fourteen minutes which proved enough to beat Speightland 1-0. Eagles squeezed past High Life 2-1 on penalty kicks after regulation time ended goalless, while High Rollers were 3-2 winners over Silvertown 3-2 in sudden death penalty kicks after both teams failed to score in regulation time. Meanwhile, play resumes
tonight with eight more matches, at the same venue. Goal Getters go up against Good Fellas; Hardknocks engage Cherokee ParkAriama; Mile Star take on Coomacka; Colo Colo and Future Stars square off, while Amazings and Bourda AllStars battle each other. Attackers tackle Young Lions; Running Guns and Trainline Warriors match stride, before Swag Entertainment lock horns with Magic Stars. Shortly, before the start of
play on opening night, the teams that engaged each other in the first game had the opportunity to meet Linden Branch Manager Shondel Easton, Outdoor Event Manager Mortimer Stewart and Linden Branch Supervisor Shawn Grant. The winning team will walk away with $400,000 and the championship trophy, while 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishers take home $150,000, $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.
RHTY&SC, MS holds biggest ever... (From page 27) 6. Bakewell Under 17 Cricketer of the Year – Kevlon Anderson 7. Pepsi Under 19 Bowler – Sylus Tyndall 8. Pepsi Under 19 Batsman – Kevin Sinclair 9. Pepsi Under 19 Cricketer of the Year – Kevin Sinclair 10. Bakewell Second Division Bowler – Sylus Tyndall 11. Bakewell Second Division Batsman – Delbert Hicks 12.Bakewell Second Division Cricketer of the Year – Delbert Hicks 13. Metro Female Bowler – Erva Giddings 14. Metro Female Batswoman – Shemaine Campbelle 15. Metro Female Cricketer of the Year – Shemaine Campbelle 16. Gizmos and Gadgets First Division Bowler – Shawn Perriera 17. Gizmos and Gadgets First Division Batsman – Clinton Pestano 18. Gizmos and Gadgets First Division Cricketer of the Year – Clinton Pestano 19. National Senior Debuts – Eon Hooper,
GFF appoints first Women’s... (From page 26) create a more level playing field.” The GFF is actively recruiting more women in football governance and management positions in a concerted effort to change the culture of football in Guyana. This includes three positions for women on the nine-member Executive Committee – Thandi McAllister, Carmel Williams and Magzene Stewart – and GFF General Secretary Althea Scipio and GFF Deputy General Secretary (acting) Rennella Bourne. Two of the GFF’s nine, full-time Technical Development Officer positions are also occupied by women – Akilah Castello (Upper Demerara FA) and Leah Smith (Bartica FA).
Clinton Pestano 20. Most Discipline Male – Joshua Wilson 21. Most Discipline Female – Uma Matadeen 22. Most Promising Member – Lucas Arthur 23. Most Improved Player – Mahendra Gopilall and Jonathan Rampersaud 24. Most Committed – M. Samaroo 25. Fielder of the Year – Keith Simpson 26. Benefit Year – Keon Sinclair 27. Cooperation with Management – D. Prahalad and Sunil Madrimootoo 28. Worker of the Year – Simon Naidu 29. Special Awards – Angela Haniff, Anil Ramnarine, Reyad Rahaman,
A. Seegobin, Justin Gobin, Mark Papannah, Brenda Millington, Elizabeth Brusch, Pamela Brusch and Lucy Pike. 30. Runner up Cricketer of the Year – Eon Hooper 31. Cricketer of the Year – Clinton Pestano The Young cricketers of the RHTY&SC in a surprised move honoured their long serving Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster at the end of the impressive ceremony for his visionary leadership that enables them to fulfil their potential on the cricket field and his guidance, surprised Foster expressed gratitude to the cricketers and pledged to uphold his high standard of work in the future.
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RHTY&SC Cricket Teams launch Patron’s Community Fund The Eight Cricket teams of Guyana’s leading youth and sports Club, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club on Sunday last launched the RHTY&SC Patron’s Community Fund with the main objective of making a positive difference in the lives of others. The Fund was created by the Club after it received a $1M donation from its Patron, President David Granger in early April. The Management of the Club along with the cricket teams decided to use a great portion of the donation to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The greatest achievement of the RHTY&SC over the years is its ability to assist other Clubs, NGO’s to fulfil their mandate with the main objective to get youths to Say NO to Drugs, Suicide, Drugs, Alcohol and Yes to Life, Education and Sports. Financial donations of $50,000 were given to the Rose Hall Town Nursery
School, Rose Hall Town Primary School and ST. Joseph Anglican Church of Port Mourant. Receiving financial donations were the Maranatha Faith Ministries ($25,0000), a promising athlete Ms. McKenzie who received $10,000, while the Mission Chapel Church Day Care Center of New Amsterdam received $15,000 towards replacing a microwave which was stolen from its office. Others benefitting was a handicap resident of Rose Hall Town who received a Wheel-chair and a large box of adult pampers, the NO. 58 Shining Star Club who received trophies, medals, Man of the Finals Prize and 100 small hand towels towards hosting of a fund raising 20/20 cricket tournament and the Felix Austin Police College who received five trophies and a collection of medals for an upcoming Day of Sports. A donation was also made to NO. 53 Sports
– Schools, Churches and Organisations benefit
President of the RHTY&SC Keith Foster hands over donations to the Head Mistress of Rose Hall Town Nursery School, Ms. Rodney. Complex, who received a trophy, volleyball net, two basketballs and one hundred hand towels, while the Mibicuri Police Station of Black Bush Polder received three large trophies and medals to host an Antisuicide Cricket Tournament for junior teams. The RHTY&SC also
GFF appoints first Women’s Development Officer The Guyana Football Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of former Lady Jaguars national team captain Tricia Munroe as the organisation’s first Women’s Development Officer (WDO), a landmark move for the progress of women’s football in Guyana and a central part of the delivery of the new, national football development strategy, the GFF informed in a release yesterday. The creation of a dedicated, full-time women’s football position within the GFF’s Technical Department opens up a range of exciting possibilities for the development and organisation of the sport across the country, including improved leagues and competitions, an increased number of female coaching and refereeing activities, more programmes for girls’ football, greater support for the nationwide GFFScotiabank Academy Training Centres, and an enhanced youth and senior national team programme. ”I want to see women’s football grow more, as much as the men’s game, and get the attention it deserves,” said Munroe, who played in central defence for the Lady Jaguars for more than a
Tricia Munroe decade during the 1990s and 2000s. “I hope that I can encourage more former players to get involved in the work of the GFF, so that we can harness their skill and passion to inspire the next generation of players, coaches, referees and administrators as we develop the sport.” Munroe, who has also served as assistant coach at Fruta Conquerors, will be based at GFF headquarters in Georgetown as part of the newly-expanded Technical Department, run by Technical Director Ian Greenwood. The expanded
department features a Youth Development Officer, a Coach Education and Development Officer, a Schools Development O f f i c e r , a Te c h n i c a l Secretary, nine regional Technical Development Officers and 14 part-time Yo u t h D e v e l o p m e n t Coaches. ”As the GFF works aggressively to expand the scope and impact of our football development programmes, we are delighted to be able to bring Tricia on board to help us take girls’ and women’s football to the next level in Guyana,” said Technical Director Greenwood. ”Tricia is fully aware of the challenges that women’s football faces in Guyana, and she is bursting with the ideas and energy that we are looking for as the GFF works to break down those barriers, through greater investment and a specific focus on the needs of women’s football, from grassroots to elite level. The GFF is committed to giving girls and women every opportunity to reach their full potential in football, on and off the pitch, and we look forward to working with Tricia to improve standards and to (Continued on page 25)
contributed trophies, medals and a bicycle to the East Bank Football Association for the hosting of a seven-aside female football tournament. The Mayor and town Council of Rose Hall received a quantity of cleaning equipment to assist in the cleaning up of the township. The donations were made based on requests to the Club’s Outreach Committee and the Cricket teams agreed to the requests under the Patron’s Fund Project. Foster urged the schools, churches, individuals, clubs to use the donations for their intended
Town Clerk Natasha Munroe collects on behalf of the Rose Hall Town Council. purpose and most importantly to work harder to make a positive difference. The Club Secretary/CEO was full of praise for the positive impact that President Granger has had on the RHTY&SC since sworn in as Club Patron on the 3rd of February, 2016 and announced that the Patron’s Fund would assist other organisations annually during the Award Ceremony. Club President Keith Foster, who handed over the donations, stated that assisting others is one of the
main hallmarks of his organisation as it strongly believes in giving back to society. Prime Minister and acting President Moses Nagamootoo congratulated the Club on the initiative of assisting other Clubs and on such a large scale. The Patron’s Fund is managed by the Farfan and Mendes Under-15, Bakewell Under17 and Second Division, Pepsi Under-19 and Intermediate, Metro Females and Gizmos and Gadgets Under-21 and First Division Cricket teams along with the Club’s Over35 Section.
GFF/STAG Elite League
Conquerors and Buxton United notch full points Fruta Conquerors and Buxton United were both in w i n n e r ’s r o w w h e n competition in the Guyana Football Federation / Stag Elite League continued on Sunday night last at the Buxton Community Centre ground, East Coast Demerara. Buxton, on account of goals on either side of play blanked fellow East Demerara counterparts Victoria Kings, 2-0. The match was by no means a walk in the park for the Buxtonians but they mustered the resolve to hit in goals, the Kings in their debut season at this level, failed to respond in like manner. William Europe netted the first, five minutes before the half time whistle, with the sealer coming off the boot of Dillon Wright in the 89th minute. Fruta Conquerors made light work of West Berbice’
William Europe Monedderlust, romping to a 3-1 win. ‘King’ Solomon Austin sent the juice boys into the early lead on four minutes and that was the only goal of the first half. One of Conquerors’ leading marksmen, Eon Alleyne doubled the advantage in the 57th m i n u t e b e f o r e Monedderlust reduced the
Eon Alleyne deficit in the 67th minute thanks to an Akeemo Watts goal. The Conquerors boys were not leaving anything to chance as they were not in the mood to share points. They restored their two goal cushion through Travis Thornhill’s 75th minute effort and eventually wrapped up victory at 3-1.
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Tuesday April 25, 2017
27th Annual Awards Ceremony
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Letter to the Sports Editor
Jaguars’ success due to RHTY&SC, MS holds biggest outstanding programmes in Berbice, ever Award Ceremony – Acting President hails Outstanding Work of the Club
A representative of Clinton Pestano receives his Cricketer of the Year Prizes. The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS on Sunday last hosted its largest Award Ceremony hosted by a club in Guyana when it staged its 27th Annual Awards Ceremony at the ST. Francis Community Training Centre. A capacity audience of over 500 Club members, sponsors and special invitees, including Acting President Moses Nagamootoo, Minister Amna Ally, Director of Sports Christopher Jones, Ansa Mcal Managing Director Troy Cadogan, Bakewell CEO Rajendra Ganga and Managing Director of Nand Persaud Co. Ltd Mohindra Persaud witnessed a three hour programme which included the hosting of the Tribute to Outstanding Teachers, Tribute to Law Enforcement Officers, Tribute to Retired Teachers, Honouring of Berbice 18th Test Cricketer Shimron Hetemyer, Honouring of four outstanding Berbice Cricket Coaches, while fifteen outstanding Guyanese received the Club’s highest Award – The Dolphin Award of Excellence. Additionally the Club donated close to $2M worth of Cricket Gears, wheel chair, trophies, cricket balls, medals and finance to Cricket Clubs, Churches, NGO’s, schools, the Guyana Police Force and individuals including a national athlete. The Lower Corentyne Secondary School was also honoured as a National Cricket Champions.
Club Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster delivered a comprehensive report of the RHTY&SC from January 2016 to April 2017. The Club in 2016 successfully c o m p l e t e d 4 5 3 programmes/activities, while it has completed 206 of the 500 it has set itself for 2017. The Club Secretary/CEO stated that the RHTY&SC was proud to become the first youth and sports organisation to receive a National Award – The Medal of Service. Other speakers at the gala ceremony included the Director of Sports, Club President Keith Foster, Rose Hall Town Clerk Natasha Munroe, Minister Amna Ally, Regional Chairman David Armogan and Jimeel Davis of Food for the Poor (GUY). Acting President and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo hailed the outstanding work of the RHTY&SC, MS and issued an appeal to others to emulate the Club across Guyana. The Acting President spoke on the importance of role models and an educated mind for youths to succeed. He praised the tireless efforts of the three Foster’s brothers for their efforts in making a positive difference in the lives of others. The Government, the Acting Head of State noted would continue to invest heavily in activities that would benefit youths, the elderly and less fortunate. Minister Amna Ally also
congratulated the RHTY&SC on its outstanding contribution to Guyana and expressed her appreciation on the efforts to assist senior citizens. Over $1.5M worth of Prizes, trophies, plaques and medals were shared out to the outstanding cricketers of the RHTY&SC, MS for 2016. Prizes shared out included smart phones, gold jewellery, designer clothing, designer footwear, items, cricket gears, microwave, costume hampers, food hampers, ten bicycles, designer watches, two burner gas cookers, trips to tourist resorts, electric blenders, microwaves and ceiling fans. A total of fifteen cricket bats were distributed to junior cricketers of the Club, while the 2016 Cricketer of the Year Clinton Pestano received close to $450,000 worth of prizes. Runner up Cricketer of the Year Eon Hooper also received a large collection of prizes for his outstanding performance in the Guyana Cricket Board 3-days cricket tournament. The fill list of Awardees are: 1. Farfan and Mendes Under 15 Bowler – Tyrese Sealey 2. Farfan and Mendes Under 15 Batsman – Chanderpaul 3. Farfan and Mendes Under 15 Cricketer – Govindan 4. Bakewell Under 17 Batsman – Kevlon Anderson 5. Bakewell Under 17 Bowler – Junior Sinclair (Continued on page 25)
Georgetown and East Coast Dear Sports Editor, I take this opportunity to offer sincere congratulation to the Guyana Jaguars Cricket Team and the Coach for their recent success at winning the regional 4- Day Cricket Tournament for the third year in succession. The Players have performed exceptionally well despite all odds and they must be recognized for this u n p r e c e d e n t e d achievement. Kudos must also be given to the Berbice Cricket Board, especially the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club led by Hilbert Foster, the Georgetown Cricket Association led by Roger Harper and the East Coast Cricket Board led by Bissoondyal Singh and their respective Committee members. These gentlemen and their Association /Boards fought steadfastly over the last seven (7) years to organize and develop cricket within their respective areas despite continuous interference and destabilization efforts perpetrated by the illegal regime calling itself the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB). Apart from the now regular and infamous impositions of court injunctions within these areas, the self-servicing GCB made regular disruptive incursions into the three areas. These three (3) Association/Boards have not for over seven (7) years received a blind cent as cricket subsidy from the GCB which in turn receives over $70 million dollars from the WICB for cricket development and administration in Guyana. It is these very three (3) areas that have produced all the cricketers for the various Guyana teams. Yet the GCB wants recognition for the success of the Guyana Jaguars. The GCB does not have a cricket development plan of its own and has brazenly piggy-backed on the tremendous cricket development and the talented players from Berbice, Georgetown and East Coast, while ensuring that those areas do not have
any say in the administration of Guyana Cricket. What is even more disturbing is that the current Government, through its Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Commission continue to reward this illegal regime for the efforts of others. I do not know if it is due to ignorance, myopia or downright cronyism but the GCB seems to be finding special favours even within their questionable operations. A little over a year ago it was reported that the Minister of Sport admitted that she was unaware that there was a Cricket Administration Act and that she was not prepared to take the blame for not naming the stands at the Providence Stadium. Since then instead of consolidating efforts to remove the frivolous challenges to the Act, the Minister and the Director of Sports seem to have formed a relationship with the incompetent GCB by: 1. Rewarding them and its controversial secretary with sports awards for 2016 at the ceremony held in January 2017 attended surprisingly by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Sports made some misleading pronouncements on the contributions of the President and Secretary of the GCB with regard to the development of youth cricketers. 3. Allocating $1.5M dollars in balls for school cricket to the GCB. The tournament was disappointingly scheduled to be played during the rainy season and exam term. It would be extremely useful to analyse the prog r a m m e / p l a n t h a t influenced this donation since from all appearances there was no proper ground preparation, no proper coaching programme, no proper cricket gear distribution and no proper zoning or coordination of the schedule of matches. The tournament was akin to our youngsters playing cricket in the jungle!! There has been no organized ladies cricket
since this regime hijacked the GCB in the 2011, and they have been selecting female national players from the softball cricket instead. Yet this group has been able to bluff and hoodwink the p r e s e n t s p o r t s administration into giving them awards they never deserved. Guyana has got the talent to produce world-class cricketers but the current environment of illegality, amateurism, deceit, f a v o r i t i s m a n d incompetence cannot help our players. We are winning the war but losing the battle. Why? With Guyana winning regional tournaments and the West Indies Team at its lowest in 20 years, we cannot contribute much to the WI teams. Why are the likes of Roger Harper, Mark H a r p e r , N e i l B a r r y, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Monty Ly n c h , A l b e r t S m i t h , Rabindranauth Seeram, Reon King, Clyde Butts, Rodrick Lovell and Huburn Evans not working with our youngsters within a structured programme that is carefully worked out and properly implemented? The time is long overdue to implement the Guyana Cricket Act. If the Minister is unaware of the process she could seek guidance from her Senior Minister of Education, her Director of Sport, her Attorney General, her Minister of State or even the Minster of Public Security all of whom sat at 22 meetings of the Parliamentary Select Committee that crafted and passed the Cricket Bill into law. The frivolous challenge to the Act that is preventing the holding of free and fair elections of the GCB was instituted by Anand Sanasie et al. It is self-servicing and ensures that the illegal GCB does not hold any elections while they fondly embrace the Government officials. Is this right in our democratic society? W. G. Boston
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Tuesday April 25, 2017
GBBC & Giftland Mall’s ‘Locked & Loaded’ Boxing
Guyana’s Marques beat Zarraga of Venezuela By Sean Devers Under a clear night sky at the Giftland Mall the main bout of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control’s ‘Locked and Loaded’ Boxing card on Sunday night between flyweights Guyanese Dexter Marques and Luis Alberto Zarraga of Venezuela lived to all the hype and had the large and noisy crowd on its feet from the first bell. The 10-round contest, which ended in a unanimous verdict for Marques, was the highlight of the Event, which included four of the originally seven scheduled Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Amateur fights, two WCB Amateur fights and three Professional bouts including the main event. After the National Anthem of both countries were played Marques, in his 18th Professional fight, went after his man from the first bell, but despite being cut on his forehead due an accidental clashing of heads in the opening stanza, Zarraga managed to negate the attacking style employed by the taller Guyanese. Zarraga began throwing punches of his own in the second round before Marques altered his approach; throwing more left jabs into the face of the Venezuelan fighter. Marques connected with some good combinations which were set up by his jabs from long range, but though seemingly hurt on a few occasions Zarraga did not relent and traded punches with his opponent who moved around the Venezuelan and fought from the outside. Marques quickly realized that Zarraga had no ‘glass jaw’ and was taking his best punches and still fighting, using the holding tactics as the battle progressed. Marques, not known as power puncher, scored with some stinging jabs and began to outbox his
Gershom Griffith attacks Ahmad Khan during MMA encounter at Giftland Mall.
man. By the middle of the contest it seemed that both Boxers had resorted to going the full distance with Zarraga, whose face was beginning to swell, showing plenty of guts and a knockout seemed unlikely. While Marques threw more punches, Zarraga, who taunted him by spreading his arms wide as he danced around the ring, was never really out of the fight and as action picked up the crowd urged the Guyanese on. Marques floored his opponent with a powerful combination in the seventh round the fans were on their feet. In the end it was a decision that was expected although some thought it would have been an easier night at the office for Marques. But Zarraga got up and showed plenty of fight but as he began to tire the Guyanese champion remained in control as the DJ blasted Dave Martin’s ‘Not a blade of grass’ and the entire Giftland Mall sang along. With Zarraga running out of gas, a brutal right uppercut to the mid-section lifted him off his feet and he employed the tactic of hugging his man, but still managed to get in some good
shots as the two pugilists traded blows on the ropes. The night began with Akeela Malazon beating Rewinne David in a 120 lb encounter and Euel Augustin getting the better of Kelon Isaacs in the 140 lb weight class in the two WBC amateur bouts. The well supported event saw the reluctance of all but one of the Guyanese MMA
fighters to enter the ring with their foreign opponents in a style many here were seeing live for the first time. The first MMA Amateur three-round contest saw Erland Maloney beating fellow Trinidadian Lashawn David when the Ref stopped the fight in the second round due to the Triangle submission before Gershom Griffith defeated Ahmad
Khan. In the two Professional bouts preceding the main event Imran Khan was too good for Keeve Allicock to win by majority decision and Edmond Declou gained a unanimous verdict over Winston Pompey. In the Professional MMA fights T&T’s Martin Joseph beat Bajan Emerson Hurley when their fight was stopped due to a ‘Heel Hook’ submission and lone Guyanese MMA fighter Lawrence Hearwood suffered a TKO against T&Ts Kerwin Bourne. A late start to proceedings which resulted in the card not being completed until after 01:00hrs on Monday morning did not help nor did some amount of confusion in the announcing of too many destinations by American Ring Announcer Robert Alexander to the excited young man who was a lucky ticket holder and won one of two door prizes offered by Fly Jamaica. Alexander should not feel too bad about the mistake since his countryman Steve Harvey
crowned the wrong winner in the last Miss Universe Pageant. These minor hiccups failed to distract from the action inside the ring and it was quite humorous to most present when Bajan MMA fighter Emerson Hurly said “Unna have a great Island here I love Guyana” which evoked plenty of laughter. Among the prominent people in the crowd was Lennox Blackmore, who fought for the World Boxing Association (WBA) World light welterweight title against Aaron Pryor and the World Boxing Council (WBC) FECARBOX light welterweight title against Antonio Cervantes. MMA TV personality Max Messiah, Mayor of Georgetown Patricia Green in her capacity as ringside Nurse and Director of Sports Christopher Jones were also a part of the crowd. The successful event was sponsored by Hand-in-Hand I n s u r a n c e C o m p a n y, Guyana Beverage Inc, Banks DIH Ltd, Ansa McAl, New India, Fly Jamaica and the Guyana Tourism Authority.
Fon Roje hands over Microwave as gate prize for Boyce/Jefford Relay Festival
Fon Roje Variety Store yesterday handed over one of the impressive gate prizes that will be given to a lucky patron on Sunday at the Boyce and Jefford Relay Festival and Family Fun Day, set for the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. The Store supplied a microwave that will be one of three prizes to be handed out to lucky ticket holders on the day. The other two prizes are a household hamper, including Ariel Soap Powder, Swinger Matches, Rage Insecticide among other items, compliments of Ansa McAl and US$100. Patrons will be asked to keep their ticket stubs upon entry to the event. The stubs will be placed into a bag for a draw where the lucky ticket
Chairman of the Boyce/Jefford Committee, Colin Boyce receives the Microwave from Proprietor of Fon Roje Variety Store, Robb and Cummings Streets, Penelope McWatt yesterday. holder will win one of the three prizes. Ticket for the event costs $500 for Adults and $200 for Children. Chairman of the Management Committee for the Boyce and Jefford Relay Festival, Colin Boyce, thanked McWatt for their contribution, indicating that
such contributions will help the organisers to keep their stated commitment to patrons. Cash Prizes of $25,000; $15,000 and $10,000 will be awarded to teams finishing first to third in 10 relay events for total prize money of $500,000 to be handed
out. In addition, cash prizes will also be up for grabs in 5a-side football, softball cricket, cycling and dominoes. A total of $1.2 million will be handed out in the various sports events on the day. The event will start at 10am on Sunday.
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Well Teen, Trophy Stall, Tropical Springs & Nauth Motor Spares Day/Night U-13 yrs Cricket
Transport SC claim GCA/NBS GYO and Young Blazers second division 40-over title win latest matches Transport Sports Club (TSC) defeated Demerara Cricket Club by 10 runs to win the final of the Georgetown Cricket Association New Building Society second division 40over tournament which was played on Saturday at Bourda. Despite having to contend with limited practice sessions at neighbouring grounds due to the absence an adequate facility for 12 years at their Thomas Lands venue, even though calls were made in the media to upgrade the ground, TSC have been one of the most consistent teams in Georgetown. And Saturday’s performance only underlined their players’ commitment to the game. Batting first, TSC posted 182 all out. Oslyn Batson
Zainul Ramsammy & Jaden Trotz were involved in a 102 unbroken 4th wicket partnership for Blairmont. Play in the Well Teen, Trophy Stall, Tropical Springs & Nauth Motor Spares Day/Night U-13 Cricket tournament continued last weekend with two matches. On Friday, Transport Sports Club won toss and choose to bat made and were hustled out for 65 runs off allotted 20 overs. Riyad Latiff and Jonathan Barton made 7 each. Extras was a healthy 35. Bowling for GYO, Dilshan Roopnarine took 2 for 10 and Danesh Persaud took 4 for 20. GYO in reply made 66 in the 18th over with Mavindra Dindyal top scoring with 33.
Bowling for TSC, Alvin Mohabir took 2 for 15 as GYO won by 4 wickets. Blairmont Cricket Club, Young Blazers, inserted to bat on Saturday evening made 157/3 (25) with Zinul Ramsammy 52no, Jaden Trotz 31no and Shakir Saffie 20 against DCC. Romeo Deonarain of DCC was only bowler with accuracy and penetration. He took all 3 wickets to fall for 18 runs off his alloted 5 overs, including 2 maidens. The partnership 50 for 1st wkt, and a 102 unbroken 4th wkt stand between Zainul Ramsammy and Jaden Trotz helped Blazers. DCC were held to 146/7
with Inderjeet Nanan 50 being the top scorer, A. Sookra 3/21, J. Trotz 2/7 and Z. Ramsammy 1/15 led the Berbice unit as DCC lost by 11 runs. Zinul Ramsammy was named Man of the Match. Sunday’s Match between Everest and GCC was not played after Everest requested it to be rescheduled. Fixtures for this weekend: Friday 28th April at 4pm: DCC vs. Malteenoes. Saturday 29th April at 4:30pm: Rose Hall Sports Club vs. GYO Sunday 30th April at 5pm: GCC vs. Everest.
West Berbice Police Youth group holds day of sports A grand day of sports organised by the West Berbice Police Operational Youth and Sports Clubs was held recently at the Hope Town Community Center Ground, West Coast Berbice. The day’s activity saw youths from three youth clubs participating. The clubs were drawn from the Blairmont, Fort Wellington and Weldaad areas. The youths were involved in a number of indoor and outdoor games including athletics, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis among other activities. There were also a
number of novelty and ring games. The feature basketball game played between Hopetown Warriors and Ithaca Hardliners saw Hopetown winning easily by a comfortable 20 points margin 48-28. At half time, the host had already established a sizable 19 points lead with the score being 32-13. To p s c o r i n g f o r Hopetown were Carrie Mentor with 14 and Ruel Edwards with 10 points. Fort Wellington was the top club on show. The day’s activity was
held with the blessings of Divisional Commander Assistant Commissioner Ian Amsterdam. The event was coordinated by OC NO3, Deputy Superintendent Karl Wilson, Community Relations Officer Assistant Superintendent Keith Williams and Coordinator o f t h e P o l i c e Yo u t h Groups of the No3 Subdivision Inspector Cynthia Kelly. According to Kelly the day’s activity was held in an effort to keep the youth occupied in meaningful activities, sports being one such activity.
scored 42 while Rafeal Singh made 41 and Adrian Hinds 26. Dennis Squires claimed 3-15, while Lyndon Lyght had 3-47 and Carlton Jacques 2-28. DCC made 172 all out in 36.1 overs in reply. Dexter George hit 42, while Jacques made 28 and Lyght 12. Rafael Singh was once again his side’s most instrumental player in the final. His 41 runs and bowling figures of 2-27 from his quota of eight overs earned him the man-of-the match award. Singh who was named man-of-thematch, Shawn Massiah and Charwayne McPherson picked up two wickets each. Awards were given to ; Azeem Azeez (TSC) zone stage best bowling figures 826 against University of Guyana; Dwain Dick bowler
with most wickets in the zone stage with 17 wkts at 7.8 RPW (Stefan Wilson of GCC also took 17 wickets) Shaheed Mohamed (Everest) batsman with the highest score 131 versus Sophia; Best fielder Chemroy Kendall (TSC) 8 dismissals (6 catches, 2 stumpings); Shaheed Mohammed (Everest) MVP Zone A 309 runs and 11 wickets; Zone B Timothy McAlmont (GCC) 221 and seven catches; Oslyn Batson batsman with the highest score in the final; Dennis Squires best bowling performance in the final; Cowen Ismond best fielder in the final (2 catches); Rafael Singh man-of-the match in the final. TSC received $100,000 and a trophy, while the runners up took $60,000 and a trophy.
Linden Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition
Champs impress on opening night -action resumes this evening Part of the action in the game between defending champions Team 25 and South Stars on Sunday, at the Mackenzie Market Tarmac.
Title holders Team 25 got off to an impressive start in this year’s Linden Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition which opened on Sunday evening, at the Mackenzie Market Tarmac, before another large crowd. Playing without talisman Collie Hercules, who is said to be out of the country, the highly fancied Team 25 defeated South Stars 3-1 through goals from Tevin Crawford, Tean Stewart and Ryan Noel in the 2nd, 6th and 12th minutes respectively, while Steve Lancaster’s 14th minute strike was the lone response for the losers. Jermaine and Family registered the most lop-sided win of the night when they
hammered High Stars 6-1. Damian Williams and Jermaine Samuels both fired in hat-tricks with the former netting his in the 4th, 12th and 14th minutes, while Samuels’ goals came in the 11th, 17th and 18th minutes. On target for High Stars was Michael Henry, whose goal came in the 11th minute. Amelia’s Ward Russians was another team to record a win after they cruised past Constab 3-1. Shawn Daniels booted in a double in the 7th and 19th minutes, while an own goal in the 18th minute completed their tally. Samuel Gilbert’s 8th minute effort was not enough for Constab. Dave and Celina All-
Stars squeezed past Ripping Bullets 3-2 in a penalty shootout after regulation time ended 1-1. Jonathan Fredericks handed Ripping Bullets the lead after six minutes, before Keon Sears equalised for Dave and Celina All Stars in the 8th minute. Main Street Panthers clawed their way to a 3-1 triumph over Unknowns w i t h K e v i n K e n n e d y, Keshawn Dey and Osea Waddell netting in the 7th, 10th and 13th minutes, while an own goal in the 16th minute accounted for Ripping Bullets lone goal. Veteran Wane Milo rolled back the year when he (Continued on page 25)
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Tuesday April 25, 2017
Farfan & Mendes Men’s First Division Hockey League
GCA/ Carib Beer T20…
Wins for DCC, GCC and UG
Christopher Barnwell Demerara Cricket Club (DCC), Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and University of Guyana (UG) registered victories when the Georgetown Cricket Association Carib Beer first division T20 tournament continued on Sunday. Host DCC defeated Transport SC by 113 runs. Led by 71 from Christopher Barnwell and 60 from Tevin Imlach, DCC posted 235-5, batting first. Barnwell clobbered six fours and seven sixes, while Imlach hit six fours and three sixes. Sherfene Rutherford contributed 35 and Brian Sattaur 30. Kevin
Ross claimed 2-59. TSC made 122-7 in reply. Suresh Budhoo got 27, Oslyn Batson 26 and Ryan Hemraj 21; Andre Stoll had 2-23 and Rutherford 2-33. At Bourda, GCC beat Gandhi Youth Organisation by 45 runs. GCC batted first and scored 123-8. Martin Pestano Belle made 32 and Samuel Mc Kenzie 28. GGarfield De Roche grabbed 4-34 including a hat-trick and Parvindra Persaud 2-24. GYO were sent packing for 68 in 17.4 in reply. Alex Ramalho and Surendra Hiralall with 16
Tevin Imlach and 15 respectively were the only batsmen to reach double figures. Seegobin took 3-17 and Bernard Bailey 2-18. UG recorded an important win over Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) at Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary. Three of the semifinalist are now known, with Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) topping zone B ahead of Everest Cricket Club, who will face zone A’s winner DCC. The other semifinalist will be known next weekend.
Hikers, Old Fort win Bourda cricket ground witnessed yet another entertaining battle between hockey giants, hosts Bounty GCC and the Pepsi Hikers as the two teams squared off in the first round of the Farfan & Mendes Hockey League on Friday afternoon. While both teams struggled to conform to the timing of the bounce on the Bourda outfield, GCC enjoyed the greater possession and pressed the game high into the Hikers defensive areas with several attacking forays that threatened the Hikers goal. Five minutes into the match, GCC midfielder and junior national, Kareem McKenzie carved a path through the middle before laying his pass to Philip Fernandes on his right. Fernandes replied with a delicate return pass into the path of McKenzie for the shot and first goal of the match. GCC tightened their grip on the game even further and were rewarded with several penalty corner opportunities, but the Hikers met the challenge on each occasion to deny the Bourda side its
second goal. The first half ended with GCC enjoying a one-nil lead. Coming out in the second period, the Hikers regrouped and despite having to stave off further GCC attacks, looked more purposeful on the counterattack. Six minutes into the half, national midfielder, Jamarj Assanah, pounced on an errant defensive pass by GCC to evade the challenge of the GCC fullback and goalkeeper to slam home an equalising goal. The goal gave the Hikers a much needed boost of confidence, while rattling the composure of the stunned GCC players. With the game now hanging in the balance and challenges being made at both ends, a long pass out of the Hikers defence met roving striker Robert France high on the right wing. France’s clean reception and turn of pace caught the GCC defence out of position and his pass across the goal was met only by advancing GCC goalkeeper Medroy Scotland. While Scotland tried to
clear the ball to safety, the rebound was trapped by Hikers midfielder Travon Young, who sent his shot into the open net with just three minutes of playing time remaining. The Hikers would hang on for the remainder of play to come away with the 2-1 victory. In the second Farfan & Mendes men’s first division match of the weekend, Old Fort faced Saints Hockey Club with both sides looking for their first win of the competition. In just the opening two minutes of play, a careless tackle by Saints in their goalmouth area, handed Old Fort a penalty stroke and easy opportunity to take the lead through Aderemi Simon to give his team a one nil lead. Simon showed the class for which he is well known for by scoring two more goals, while teammate Chris Low Koan netted once to wrap up a comfortable 4-1 win. Ato Green 19th minute strike was the lone response for Saints HC.
Woodpecker Products Women’s First Division Hockey League
Woodpecker Hikers edge Old Fort Shooting Stars
Forgotten Youth Foundation wins Pepsi U-16 title The Forgotten Youth Foundation Gym walked away with the Champion Gym title when two-day Pepsi Michael Parris Under16 boxing competition was held recently at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis gym in Albouystown. F o r g o t t e n Yo u t h amassed 13 points capture the champion trophy, while Vergenoegen Boxing Gym (formerly Essequibo Boxing Gym) picked up five points to gain second position. Leon Moore Jr. of Forgotten Youth was adjudged the Champion Boxer. Six gyms participated in
the competition which was organized by the Guyana Boxing Association and sponsored by the Demerara Distillers Limited. So dominant was the Forgotten Youth Foundation team that ten members of the gym were selected to a 17-man squad to go into training for the Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors tournament scheduled for May 12 to 14 at the National Gymnasium. Those selected to the squad are: Leon Moore, Richard Howard, Omar Keiler, Mark Crawford, P a t r i c k H a r v e y, M i l o
Jaquan, Orin Harris, Isaiah Moore, Shemar Morrison and Brian Harris (FYF). J a s o n Wa r r e n , J u n i o r Hyman, Delroy Elcock and Shaquille Wright from the Vergenoegen Boxing Gym, Marion Marques from Harpy Eagles and Omar Pollard and Emanuel Pompey who represent Pocket Rocket Boxing Gym and the Young Achievers Gym respectively. The squad would be trained by Terrence Poole, Sebert Blake, Clifton Moore a n d Wi n c e l l ‘ N a c k e r ’ Thomas. Meanwhile, the GBA has named Lightweight Joel Williamson, light welterweight Colin Lewis and middleweight Desmond ‘Dynamite’ Amsterdam for the American Confederation Championships.
Woodpecker Hikers Latacia Chung seen in attack during their clash with Old Fort Shooting Stars.
The Woodpecker Hikers entered the lone Saturday’s ladies clash as favourites over the Old Fort Shooting Stars. Despite the Hikers reputation and better win ratio against Old Fort, the Shooting Stars have been improving with each showing and were determined to improve on their record. Old Fort adapted a more attackin g line-up with regular sweeper and junior national Minsodia Culpepper playing in the midfield and a forward line boost with the return of the
powerful speedster Shonnette Moore. The Hikers however dominated the opening minutes of play in the match with national midfielder Marisha Fernandes initiating several attacks from the left. With the first half coming to a close and the Old Fort defence holding firm, Hikers midfielder Latacia Chung received a ball from the right at the top of the Old Fort scoring circle. Chung muscled through a strong challenge by the Old Fort sweeper before sending her
shot by the left leg of the advancing goalkeeper. While the Hikers enjoyed the greater share of possession throughout the match, Old Fort were able to make a few purposeful attacking raids but the solid Hikers defence were too much for them to make an impact. The final whistle saw the Hikers victorious by 1-0. The Woodpecker Hikers faced pre-tournament favourites, Pizza Hut GCC yesterday, while Old Fort went up against the Spartans.
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Windies eye fifth day survival after batting implodes KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – West Indies’ brittle and unproven batting was brutally exposed by legspinner Yasir Shah, leaving the Caribbean side staring at yet another Test defeat following a chastening penultimate day of the o p e n i n g Te s t a g a i n s t Pakistan here yesterday. Trailing on first innings by 121 runs after Pakistan piled up 407 all out, West Indies were in strife at 93 for four in their second innings at the close – still requiring 28 runs to avoid an innings defeat on Tuesday’s final day at Sabina Park. They were cantering at 72 for one at one stage but that false sense of security was unveiled as three
wickets fell for 17 runs in the space of 39 balls as Yasir wreaked havoc on the innings to finish with four for 33. Left-hander Kieran Powell missed out on a welldeserved half-century when he fell for a fluent and composed 49 while debutant Shimron Hetmyer chipped in with 20 before his demise. Starting their innings after tea, West Indies reached 22 before losing their first wicket when Kraigg Brathwaite played back to the first ball of Yasir’s spell and lost his off-stump for 14. Powell and Hetmyer then combined in a 50-run second wicket stand to raise the Windies hopes of entering the final day in a strong
position. Looking at ease against both pace and spin, Powell carved out nine fours off 84 deliveries while Hetmyer, also a left-hander, belted two fours and a six in a breezy 28ball knock. The 20-year-old Hetmyer had just cleared the ropes at wide long on with Yasir when he too played back and onto his stumps to depart 33 minutes before the close, and Shai Hope’s miserable Test run then continued when he missed a straight one from the wily leg-spinner and was palpably lbw for six. H o w e v e r, t h e r e a l breakthrough came in the day’s penultimate over when Yasir removed Powell to a
Dolphin Speed Swim club triumph
Some of the outstanding swimmers display their prizes. Dolphin Speed Swim Club chalked up 683.5 points to successfully defend their title when they hosted their 2017 annual meet at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal over the weekend. The Swim Academy Sea Otters took the runner up spot with 337 points followed by Orca Speed Swim Club on 272.5. Nikita Fiedtkou of Dolphin SSC powered to victory in the Girls 15-17 50m breaststroke in 40.12 while Andrew Jordan of Sea Otters won the Boys 15-17 breaststroke in a time of 34.27. Earlando Mc Rae of Orca SSC took the B18 and over 50m freestyle in 25.86, Andica Vieira of Dolphin SSC claimed the G18 and under 50m breaststroke in 2:06.78, Jeremy Sookram of Dolphin SSC carted off the B8 and under 100m breaststroke in 2:00.91. Aleka Persaud of Orca SSC was in good form winning the G9-10 100m breaststroke in 1:34.63, Paul
Mahaica of Dolphin SSC romped to victory in the boys 9-10 100m breaststroke in 1:40.38. Jaydyn George of Silver Shark Aquatic SC took the top podium spot in the G1114 100M breaststroke in 1:33.06 while Leon Seaton of Silver Shark won the B11-14 100m breaststroke in 1:26.31. K enita Mahaica of Dolphin SSC took gold in the G 15-17 100M breaststroke in 1:29.25. Nikhil Ramnarine of Sea Otters grabbed the B15-17 100m breaststroke title in 1:18.19 and Earlando Mc Rae bagged the B 18 and over 100m breaststroke in 1:15.16. The Dolphin Swim Family extends Special thanks to all the participants, Orca, Sea Otters, Silver Sharks, Learn to Swim Academy, Healthy Minds Swim Club and host Dolphin Speed Swim Club. Director of Sports Mr. Christopher Jones, President of the Guyana Amateur Swimming
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Misbah-ul-Haq brings out the reverse sweep, West Indies v Pakistan, 1st Test, Jamaica, 4th day, ©AFP
catch at slip by Younis Khan, as the batsman defended one from the rough that hardly spun. Neither debutant Vishal Singh nor nightwatchman Devendra Bishoo have yet to score. Earlier, captain Misbahul-Haq became the seventh Pakistani batsman to pass 5 000 Test runs but then also became the first of his countrymen to be left stranded on 99, as his side built up a handy lead after resuming the day on 201 for four – still 85 runs behind the Windies first innings total. Wicketkeeker Sarfraz Ahmed chipped in with 54 while Asad Shafiq made 22, scores which contributed to the Windies frustration, especially in the morning session when Pakistan batted at snail’s pace. Twenty-year-old fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was impressive, finishing with three for 71 while fellow new-ball bowler Shannon Gabriel picked up three for 92. West Indies’ only success in the morning session was the wicket of Shafiq, who perished in the ninth over caught at the wicket off Gabriel. Unbeaten on five
overnight, the right-handed Shafiq faced 67 balls and struck four boundaries before edging a quick one. Any hopes West Indies had, however, of running through the lower order were then rebuffed as Misbah and Sarfraz put on 88 for the sixth wicket, a stand which saw Pakistan safely to lunch at 322 for five and to a lead of 36 runs. Sarfraz undertook the bulk of the scoring and all told, struck five fours and a six in a 70-ball knock as he posted his 12 Test fifty while surpassing 2 000 career runs in his 34 match. Misbah, meanwhile, was ultra-patient in the morning but accelerated as three figures beckoned in the second session, and finished with five fours and three sixes in an innings requiring 223 deliveries. On 53 at lunch, Sarfraz added just one before he was bowled behind his back, missing a sweep at legspinner Bishoo in the third over after the resumption. His dismissal sparked a slide where Pakistan lost four wickets for 49 runs. Mohammad Amir was caught at the wicket halfth
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hour after the break for 11, jabbing at a length ball from Joseph and Wahab Riaz followed soon after, bowled by an in-swinging delivery from the tall Antiguan for nine. Yasir Shah was run out for eight by substitute J ermaine Blackw ood’s direct throw from short cover but debutant number 11 Mohammad Abbas (1) joined Misbah in a 34-run stand which helped the veteran right-hander close in on his 11 Test hundred. He was within touching distance of the landmark when Abbas missed the 21 delivery he faced and was lbw to off-spinner Roston Chase for one. Scores: WEST INDIES 286 (Roston Chase 63, Jason Holder 57, Shane Dowrich 56, Kieran Powell 33, Devendra Bishoo 28; Mohammed Amir 6-44, Yasir Shah 2-91) and 93 for four (Kieran Powell 49, Shimron Hetmyer 20; Yasir Shah 4-33). PA K I S TA N 4 0 7 (Misbah-ul-Haq 99 not out, Babar Azam 72, Younis Khan 58, Sarfraz Ahmed 54, Ahmed Shezad 31; Alzarri Joseph 3-71, Shannon Gabriel 3-92). th
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Dexter Marques scores with a crunching right to the body of Zarraga who fought bravely all night before losing a majority verdict to the Guyanese (Photos by Sean Devers)
Imran Khan (right) misses with a left upper cut as Keeve Allicock covers up at the Giftland Mall on Sunday night.
27th Annual Awards Ceremony
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RHTY&SC Awardees after Presentation.
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