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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
Time to rein in social media War has been declared. It is gathering force and coming from multiple fronts, some surprising, but still welcomed. It is war for Facebook (internet) curbs. If ever there was an idea and move whose time is ripe, this is one. It is one powered by tragedy and ballooning incivility, malice, and ugliness. There is relevance and implications for Guyana. First, from New Zealand, the word has surfaced of targeting Facebook and Instagram. This will be through tougher guidelines on hate speech; speech that is linked to white nationalism will be banned. This is the kind of hard, unambiguous language demanded to rein in what has become a runaway problem, where people are bent on inciting hatreds, intensifying divisions, and doing so through the extreme of wanton violence. Second, and also from online global news agency afp.com “Australia, Ireland, and Germany were all wrestling with the issue of dealing with extremist material on social media…” In fact, down under matters have been taken a step further in that “Australia has warned social media executives they could be jailed for failing to quickly take down extremist material.” These are steps in the right direction, and the people in charge have to be saddled with some accountability, through holding their feet to the fire. The objectives are simple and should appeal to the civil and right thinking: to limit harmful content “while preserving a free, open, and secure internet.” It is sure to provoke a firestorm about freedom of speech and police state and the rest. No matter, there has to be determination and perseverance to bring order and decency to what does bring out the worst in the many comforted by anonymity. Third, and upping the ante, on March 28, Reuters reported in an online headline that, “Facebook charged with racial discrimination in targeted housing ads.” The story expanded to say that, “The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) charged Facebook Inc. on Thursday with violating the Fair Housing Act, alleging that the company’s targeted advertising discriminated on the basis of race and color.” Again, this is a step in the right direction that highlights a longstanding problem in the United States. Fourth, and in one that should be of particular interest to Guyana, especially at this tense hour, there was this online BBC article of March 28, “Chad -where social media has been cut for a year.” The story focuses on intensifying pressure for the government to reverse this ban. According to the report, “Chadians were using social media to organize anti-government protests.” In the process, it was seen as a real threat to government, hence the restrictions to “Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp.” It could be argued that the Chadian government overreached and in a very heavy-handed manner. There may be need for revisiting what seems to be a blanket ban. The content has to be better policed, and with people held responsible through known and enforced sanctions, including ultimately total curbs. The latter has to be the last resort. Fifth and articulating similar themes, Facebook’s own, Mark Zuckerberg has gone public in recognizing the problem and pleading for help. In a story dated March 30, the BBC reports that, “Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content.” He is asking a lot: “stronger laws around the world to protect the integrity of elections” and laws that not only apply to candidates and elections, but also to other “divisive political issues.” In Guyana, that means RACE, INSTIGATIONS, DIVISIONS. Guyanese: listen. Zuckerberg is asking for common laws, common rules, industry-wide standards. It is high time for what is a wonderful thing to be managed better. In Guyana, reports are of violence involving an educational facility’s head, of unauthorized nude photos, and of occasional racist content. There must be better control. Sensible, reasonable, and fair and balanced controls. This cannot wait.
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Disband Special Organised Crime Unit DEAR EDITOR, As one of the persons who aided in the establishment of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), as well as one who is a victim of its malicious prosecution, I feel compelled to comment upon the shocking disclosures of corruption, fraud, abuse of power and the rogue conduct on the part of officers of SOCU, which emanated from the recently concluded audit of the Unit. These damning disclosures must be viewed against the constant public criticisms, which I have levelled against SOCU since May 2015. You would recall that in many statements in the press, myself and other leaders of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), have repeatedly lamented that SOCU has strayed far from its original and statutory mandate of investigating reports supplied to it by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), in respect of money laundering, financing of terrorism, drug trafficking and other organised crimes and has metamorphosed into a Unit taking directions from the Office of the President and other political quarters to witch hunt the Opposition and those who either serve the PPP Government or are perceived to be its supporters. One would recall, the disastrous unauthorized motor surveillance of those
who were believed to be Winston Brassington’s family, in December 2015, which led to a deadly crash, killing a young soldier and his wife, leaving two children orphaned. The then Commissioner of Police, publicly, declared that he holds no actual responsibility for SOCU and its operational pursuits. It has been downhill for SOCU since. Minister Joseph Harmon admitted in the National Assembly that SOCU was being financed from the budget of the Ministry of the Presidency (MOTP). Attorney General, Basil Williams, conceded in the Committee of Supply that the Ministry of Legal Affairs budgets hundreds of millions of dollars to pay special Prosecutors to prosecute charges instituted against members of the Opposition by SOCU. Shalimar AliHack, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), herself, was being investigated by SOCU. Clearly, the advice to do so did not come from that office. It came from political quarters. Then recently, the DPP swore an affidavit in certain High Court matters stating that she did not advise on a series of criminal charges, which have been instituted by SOCU. One cannot omit the wine drinking session between Minister Khemraj R a m j a t t a n , D r. S a m
Sittlington, Attorney General, Basil Williams and the Head of SOCU, the day the Leader of the Opposition and a number of PPP leaders were arrested and taken down to SOCU for questioning. It is also public knowledge that the Attorney General instructed SOCU to charge me with larceny of my own property. This was after a special audit commissioned by him was done by the Auditor General, who found that there was no wrongdoing. All of the above occurred before this audit was done but cumulatively, they form far more than sufficient grounds to close-down SOCU. In addition to the damaging findings contained in the audit report, there are many businessmen who can relate but are afraid to, about the millions of dollars that were either stolen from them or extracted as bribes by SOCU officers. It is a public secret within the business community. No organisation with such a horrendous trackrecord can remain as part of the law enforcement arm of the State. The likelihood of destroying or concocting evidence for reward, or carrying out political directions is simply too overwhelming. The fact that SOCU Prosecutors are hired and paid by the Attorney
General, an active politician, and those chosen, thus far, are operating out of his private law office and out of the private law office of another Minister/politician and another one is the brother of a sitting Minister, make the whole process too politically incestuous and toxic to meet the standard required for the administration of criminal justice in a civilized society. A Prosecutor is a minister of justice. His duty is not to seek a conviction, but simply to place before the Court the relevant and admissible evidence. We have had situations where SOCU Prosecutors have refused to hand over to the defence a forensic audit report from which the charge stem, which they are prosecuting. Prosecutors have a duty to provide such information to the defence and an accused person has a constitutional right to receive such information as a facility for his defence. In the GRDB cases, this facility was denied to the accused persons and their lawyers. Of course, I can say much more, but I believe that I have made a sufficient case for this Unit to be, immediately, disbanded. We cannot simply afford to place the cherished freedoms of our citizens in its hands. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP Attorney-at-Law
This does not make sense! DEAR EDITOR, Just a moment ago – between sleep and wake…I caught this concluding statement in a BBC Radio report: “This is a critical moment in the history of Africa”. Perhaps because my mind is preoccupied with a similar idea – the commentator was heard saying: “This is a critical moment in the history of GUYANA”. I leapt out of bed to request brief space to say this. We (myself especially) really expected more from them; but sometimes it seems that the current administration is as intransigent as the last; and I ought to know. Below is an excerpt of an account
written circa 2014/2015 – just before APNU-AFC assumed office. “…our dream was deferred by deliberate attempts at sabotage by agents of the PPPC Government; we were forced to fight The Attorney General and The Commissioner of Lands in court for eight years; then later on to reject…evict illegal settlers encouraged by the then Lands Commission – while relentlessly nurturing this dream. With the expectation of the dawn of a new era in which vision will trump greed and corruption in the governance of Guyana – after the May 11, 2015 General Elections – we believe that the Yukuriba Creative Farming
Community’s time has come.” “WE STAND READY TO TAKE OUR PLACE IN THE VANGUARD OF THE ECO AGRO AND CULTURAL TOURISM I N D U S T R Y I N GUYANA”. Decades later – this dream is still deferred. There has been no response from this Administration; even though this place – this space that we’re preparing in which to TEACH OUR CHILDREN TO THINK FIRST before letting them loose into fake space’s clutches – has been appraised (certainly undervalued by the Ministry of Finance) at US$3.366; T H R E E Q U A RT E R BILLION GUYANESE DOLLARS.
Does it make sense that currently I/we have no money to get on with the business of developing a Study Base at The Yukuriba Creative Farming Community site? I am recoiling at the unremitting criticism of the current government because it speaks to people’s disappointment – which could lead to the unthinkable; the corrupt PPP -C government’s return to power manipulated by their conniving puppet master – that corrupt cretin Bharat Jagdeo; a prospect that scares the hell out of me. Joan Cambridge Chief Convening Officer (CCO) Yu k u r i b a C r e a t i v e Farming Community
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Unfair racial practices are uncivilized and unacceptable DEAR EDITOR, As an advocate for racial /ethnic diversity and inclusion, I must call out the rampant racial / ethnic discriminatory practices by the APNU/PNC/AFC Government. It is obvious that Government relies on discrimination as a political strategy to hold onto power. To this end, Government has almost completely eliminated racial / ethnic diversity from the public service by hiring AfroGuyanese, almost exclusively. Today, over 90 percent of permanent secretaries and over 85 percent of department heads are Afro-Guyanese, in spite that Afro-Guyanese make up approximately only one third of the Guyanese population.
This unfair situation even energized Ms. Volda Lawrence to boldly announce that she will hire only members of the PNC. We all know that members of the PNC are predominantly AfroGuyanese. In the face of such reality, Government needs to be reminded that Guyana is a multi-ethnic society and such unfair racial practices are uncivilized and unacceptable. Government has even tilted the delicate balance at GECOM in its favour by undemocratic-ally installing the GECOM Chairman, Mr. James Patterson who is also an Afro-Guyanese. Mr. Patterson has since eliminated racial/ ethnic diversity at GECOM and his actions are widely seen as unfair political manoeuvres to
compromise free and fair elections in Guyana. The world must know that this Government has no respect for the rule of law or anything else. Further, Mr. Patterson has infamously denied Mr. Vishnu Persaud, an Indo-Guyanese employment as the Deputy Chief Elections Officer (DCEO) at GECOM. And Mr. Patterson unfairly awarded this very job to an AfroGuyanese who is less qualified than Mr. Persaud. An investigation into this matter by the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) confirmed that Mr. Vishnu Persaud was the most qualified candidate. This leaves us with the distressing reality that Guyana will never move forward under such narrow
TAENIASIS-CYSTICERCOSIS, THE WORM THAT KILLS DEAR EDITOR, I want to thank Kaieteur News in advance for publishing my experience living with parasite. What is known as Tete in Guyana had been a nightmare for me and many people all over the world. I hope people suffering from this can help themselves. Before migrating abroad, I tended to cattle and sheep after leaving high school. Tending over a hundred heads of cattle and seven hundred heads of sheep especially during prolong rainy season was a lot to deal with when you start to sink close to your knee. I notice little black spots on my ankle with an itch that follow. This has been going on for a year before I started looking for help. I went to a guy that does this type of treatment that dress the ankle with a poultice and it was shocking to see the result of all the holes that was on my foot with white marble like cyst. He applied the treatment to the next ankle, which had no sign of any spot and the same thing happened. I
started to wonder if the guy spread it to the other foot to extract money from me but he told me that it usually hides in the other foot. I migrated to the US without a cure and after a few months, I started to have severe headache. It was around the same time I saw on TV a show called “Monsters inside me: Tapeworm Invades Brain”. After more research, I found the name of the disease is Taeniasis - cysticercosis caused by tapeworm in the flesh in the form of a cyst. It has a cycle from eating meat (pork, beef, lamb etc.) to faeces on grass to animal or from an egg in an animal pen through a cut on your feet. I am not saying don’t eat meat. I still eat meat. I am saying meat should be properly cooked. By the time it shows sign on the skin, it has already invaded the body. Only a matter of time before it destroys the spine and brain. I come to the conclusion that one of my cousins died because of this. I got the treatment in one of the videos and self medicated.
I took a dose of albendazole suspension 10ml everyday for twenty eight days and stop for a week, then continued the treatment for another week to make sure any new larva from any eggs from the first day of treatment is gotten rid of. I heard albendazole is in some tablets but I don’t know how it will work. After five years, I haven’t had any of the symptoms. I knew someone that was suffering and I got the albendazole suspension for him and he is fully cured. I hope sufferers can consult their doctor and free themselves from this parasite. One can go to the internet and search for “Taeniasis – Cysticercosis” on images and on Youtube. Also please take care of the animals around us. They also experience suffering from parasite. David Singh
minded people and this is strong evidence that Mr. Patterson is unfit to serve, particularly at GECOM and he needs to be removed immediately. Government has even transferred thousands of dirt poor and hardworking IndoGuyanese sugar workers from income earners to the breadline by closing the sugar estates. The Guyana Sugar Corporation Commission of Inquiry (GUYSUCO – COI) warned Government about the devastating economic impact this will have on the livelihoods of thousands of Guyanese but Government ignored this recommendation to simply punish mainly Indo-Guyanese. Editor, please click this link and you will learn of the heartbreaking economic impact of the unemployed sugar workers and their https:// families: w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / EdLive592/videos/ 828911570779990/ UzpfSTEwMDAw MDMyNDQwNzY5M z o y M z E 3 N j Y 2 O DU4MjU0MTA1/ Further, Government has been silent on the crime situation, which largely affects Indo-Guyanese. We see on a daily basis how Indo-Guyanese are largely brutalized and murdered in their homes for their own sweat. Government needs to come clean on the crime reality. Government also needs to refrain from using the crime situation for political gains. Our lives are important. And naturally, under an atmosphere of pervasive racial/ethnic intolerance, the illogical rulings by two AfroGuyanese judges at the Court of Appeals on the No Confidence Motion (NCM) to rein-
state the largely AfroGuyanese backed Government into power is widely interpreted to be influenced by racial prejudice and politics in our courts. This kind of interpretation by Guyanese is understandable because Guyana is currently submerged under a racially hostile environment to enable Government to retain power. Editor, this ruling is hard to swallow because since independence 33 votes have always been used as a majority in our parliament and if the framers of our constitution wanted 34 votes for a majority, they would have explicitly stated so and to simply make up an explanation in courts to justify 34 votes is dead wrong. This should never happen. Under these circumstances, no one will have confidence in our courts. To make matters worse, government also victimizes those who speak out on its discriminatory practices through abuse of power. This is my personal experience. In October of last year, members of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) even traumatized my family for a lengthy period of time in our home without any reason. Ever since, we have been demanding answers from the CID but its response has been vague. My family barely scrapes a living and there is nothing in our lives, which can conceivably attract the CID to our home and so I am very suspicious that this may be political retaliation to suppress my voice.
Also, the Government controlled Guyana Chronicle even published a libelous letter aiming to punish me and to suppress my voice as an activist. I will never accept such abuse and I will legally challenge the Guyana Chronicle. Government even framed itself as a champion of social cohesion but its actions reveals otherwise. I am convinced that social cohesion is used as a smoke screen to conceal the unfair racial/ethnic practices by this Government. And, also we can all remember how Government rode to power on a platform of unity and this turned out to be one of the biggest lies on the 2015 campaign trail. Guyanese must also know that this Government has no record to run on for a re-election campaign and so it will compromise the election process by eliminating racial /ethnic diversity in key institutions like GECOM in hopes of achieving favourable election results it does not deserve. Government needs to know that it is my right to call out its discriminatory practices and I urge others to do the same for the sake of humanity. The world must know that this Government violates our human rights and our lives are unprotected in this country. To this end, I am calling on the human rights organizations and the diplomatic community and others to respond to our pains by intervening in some way. Sincerely, Annie Baliram
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Males -Teaching your Son about Sex DEAR EDITOR, Males act as very influential figures in the lives of their children. It is a well- known and widely-accepted fact that both boys and girls need a strong male to teach and show them how to navigate in our current world. Listen up guys, regardless of whether or not you are still in an existing relationship with your child/ children’s mother, for the sake of all that is good and expected, do not let any ill feelings existing between the two of you hinder you from having a meaningful relationship with your son or daughter. Young ladies need a man to show them how they should be treated, and young men need a man to show them how to treat women, provide for a family and above all be a man. So, let us have a discussion about an entity that every boy will experience at some point in his life – SEX. You cannot circumvent this life event happening for your son. Regrettably, when it comes to learning about sex too many times boys are left to their own devices, or to those of their friends or to what they see on television.
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By no stretch of the human imagination is this the way things should be. Sex is a serious issue of which young people need guidance and advice in order to fully understand everything it entails. Being fully cognizant of the fact that it is a topic/ subject most parents do not like to, or avoid talking to their children about, here are some suggestions on how fathers can have the sex conversation with their very interested, very vulnerable sons. Ignoring and leaving the talk about Sex to the Next— Means that you fail as a Male. It can be quite easy to ignore the conversation altogether, but that is certainly not a good idea. Teenage boys are very impressionable and, strive to be regarded as men. Plainly put, it means that they will do stupid things based on what they think they know. For survival sake, do not leave them to just flap in the wind. Have that conversation for your son’s sake. If the idea of having a conversation with your son on such a topic makes you nervous, be assured that it is not
an easy but necessary task. It is important that you keep a clear head to avert turning the conversational effort into a disaster. If you need to, write things down and go from a list of points that you want to make. While this may appear silly, it will prove ultimately helpful. On a cautionary note, during the talk do not speak to your son like you would to boys who have experienced sex. Use language that communicates to your son the importance of being respectful. This is certainly not the time or the occasion to give him a rundown of your list of women, or to teach him how to be a skilful player. You are not required to be ‘lovey dovey’, but at the same time do not teach him that sex is a sport. Young boys will take that and twist it into something w i t h disastrous results. Tell him everything. Do not omit the parts that are uncomfortable for you. Tell him what the penis looks like right before the act, and how to pleasure the sexual partner. Teach them about sexually transmitted diseases and without a doubt, reiterate the importance of protection. Leave nothing to chance. Talk to your son so that he is well informed. The sex talk is a real part of life. The knowledge should be gained and retained before he looks for a wife. Aleuta—The struggle continues. Yvonne Sam
Is the minimum wage being adhered to? DEAR EDITOR, Immediately after the NCM and the country was under the impression that elections will be held soon, the social media started buzzing about the increase of minimum wages by supporters of the ruling coalition. I comment on one politician’s post that the statement is not entirely correct and amongst his reply, he pointed out that I am bitter. As I indicate before, if I am, I have all right to be. I am not one of those hypocrites who would see something wrong and not point it out. In and out of politics, that attitude has caused me a lot and I still continue to speak out, not for me alone, but for those who are afraid. Now this administration and its supporters are boasting about the increase of minimum wages to sixty-five thousand dollars, which I agree with, but are workers getting that? No! The majority of them are not getting that and it is this Government’s fault that people are not getting it because they should have ensured that it is enforced. Sales girls/boys are seemingly the largest set of workers throughout Guyana and approximately ninety percent of them are not getting two thousand dollars a day to take home. Walk along any of these two streets, Regent or Robb Streets, they have the most stores and workers and whilst browsing, I chatted with one of them and heard their stories. Their working conditions, hours, facilities, duties and mainly their salaries are something to shake your head about. Most of
their salaries are between two thousand dollars and two thousand, five hundred dollars a day but most of them are two thousand dollars. I was able to verify this after I spoke to one manager of a popular store at Regent Street after I was inquiring about jobs for two Venezuelans I was accompanying. The manager was not interested in employing them and suggests that we visit the Chinese stores or stores that have items that are attracted to the Cubans, because his products are huge items and Cubans are purchasing mostly clothes and small items for shipping to their country. After a little persistence, I was told that the salary is two thousand dollars per day and out of that NIS and PAYE have to be deducted, which roughly leaves you with around sixteen hundred dollars. Even with the ability to translate between English and Spanish, the salary is still the same and a requirement at some stores now. I find the salary to be insulting to the workers and with the additional knowledge to translate, they should have been given an extra stipend. For years now, this atrocious behaviour has been going on. Has anyone cared enough to rectify it? Editor, quite recently one Minister indicated that the Venezuelans entering Guyana should ensure they register and get their documents sorted out so that they could pay their NIS and PAYE. Bravo for that, but I wonder if the Minister is aware that many places of employment also take out NIS, PAYE/TAX
from people’s salary and don’t submit it? Only recently, the NIS issued notices that some companies/firms should check with them. No doubt it’s about them not paying the contributions of staff. One security guard living close to me said she is working with a security firm for three years and when she had to look after her glasses, she was informed that no contributions have been paid for the period she has been working with the firm. Like her, there are many other businesses deducting money out of the workers’ salaries and not paying it the agency. Now what could be done to remedy this situation that has been going on for as long as I can remember? No one knows how long the Venezuelans will be here for and some have already chosen to go back even though things are bad there and should the situation change, I am assuming most will return to their country. Now given the actions by those who don’t like to pay people’s contributions, who will stop them from deducting money from the Venezuelans salaries and not paying when they know or assume that the Venezuelans will not be here to claim their contributions? Anyhow, it’s all fun and exciting to see that much interest is being shown to foreigners/aliens and our own cannot be looked after. In a nutshell, the wages are low, contributions are being deducted and not being paid, PAYE are not being paid to GRA but we are showing the new comers that everything is in order. The beauty about it is that we literally have over one hundred reporters in Guyana and whenever someone says something, they repeat without confirming or investigating. Sahadeo Bates
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No toilet paper and soap for staff but…
UG spent over $400,000 to cater dinner for eight The unions of the University of Guyana, the Senior Staff Association (UGSSA) and the Workers’ Union (UGWU) await a financial audit by the Auditor General into the institution’s spending. The university has been afforded successive increased annual subventions in parliament’s budgets, and the university has also managed to secure some corporate and philanthropic funding. But it has been alleged that, despite these increases, the money is not being properly managed. Complaints abound that basic teaching materials are unavailable, and equipment to run faculty offices have dwindled. Dr. Mellissa Ifill, former vice president of the UGSSA, and a lecturer at the university said that secretaries in her faculty have recently complained about the absence of basic stationery supplies, and that the washrooms in the same faculty, used by over 40 staff, have no tissue and soap. There are complaints that students still have to stand outside of classrooms and offices listening and taking notes while lecturers teach. Campus bins are said to often be leaking as they are filled to capacity, compounded by a sewage problem that the university has experienced for quite a few years. Dr. Ifill said that this issue has been protested as far back as four years ago. The UG Student Society had noted that a fee increase is set to kick in, yet again. The increase is the final of three consecutive increases decided on, in 2016. The students were subjected to a 15 percent increase in 2017, 10 percent last year, and another 10 percent increase this year. Students have also been complaining that while tuition fees continue to rise, the campus is unsafe with little effort to improve campus security. Kaieteur News reported just last week that an outcry over the lack of proper security for students at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus prompted the UG Student Society to demand increased security. There is now new information coming to the fore about
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Vice Chancellor, Professor Ivelaw Griffith how the university has been spending. Kaieteur News has been informed that the university once spent upward of $400,000 to cater dinner for just eight persons at Renaissance House. “How self indulgent?” asked Dr. Ifill, regarding the hosting of a dinner for just eight persons at that cost, “when there is no toilet paper and soap for staff”. She said that some of the senior administrators have per diems that match the President and his Ministers. Further, she said that there have been hires of persons, granted salaries that don’t fit into the university’s salary scale. A graphic provided by the unions illustrates a comparison of spending by the Vice Chancellery and all the university’s faculties, in the area of ‘other costs’. ‘Other costs’ refers to operational costs, which include conference and tours; local travel and subsistence; maintenance of equipment/vehicles; workshops and seminars; snacks and refreshments for meetings; internet and computer access, and stationery and office supplies. The graphic shows a steep increase in spending by the vice chancellery from 2016 onward. In some years, the Vice Chancellery spent more on ‘other costs’ than the faculties’ combined spending, which includes seven faculties and one school. Yesterday, Kaieteur News reported that graphical data jointly released by the two
unions, of the University of Guyana Audited and Unaudited Financial Statements and budget documents (20142019), suggest that money is disproportionately allocated to the Executive body. The “Executive”, according to a joint release from the unions, refers to eight senior administrators of the University. Emolument costs illustrated on the release show that in 2013, the combined compensatory packages for the Executive Body amounted to less than $60M. In 2018, that figure increased to stand well over $180M. This represents a tripling of the salary packages of that body of officials in just five years. A distribution of emolument costs for the proposed budget for 2019 allocated 15 percent of those funds to the Vice Chancellery. The Education Ministry notified the Vice Chancellor’s office of the unions’ request for a financial audit into the university’s spending. In response, Vice Chancellor Professor Ivelaw Griffith said, “The Administration welcomes the opportunity to clear the air on the allegations and assertions by the unions and other individuals.” He said that the Administration is willing to have its financial position examined by any competent and independent Arbiter. Meanwhile, the Administration said that it is awaiting a response from the unions to its weeks-old request for several documents as part of efforts to be consistent in the pursuit of accountability and transparency. The documents sought include their Articles of Association, Certificates of Recognition, Statements of Income and Expenditure for recent years, and recent Annual Returns and audited statements.
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Outdated laws hinder Govt’s promise to award 20% of contracts to small businesses By Kiana Wilburg Since January 2019, the Coalition Administration had said that small contractors would have access to 20 percent of all government contracts. But this is being hindered by the unambiguous provisions in the Small Business Act, says head of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), Berkley Wickham. During an exclusive interview with Kaieteur News, Wickham said that the Act only allows for goods and services but not “works”. Wickham said that this term has to be included. He said, too, that the amendment is before the National Assembly. Wickham said, “There is no provision in the Procurement Act to set aside procurement opportunities, specifically works, for small businesses. This affects the implementation of the requirement in the Small Business Act that at least 20% of public procurement should be set aside for small businesses. The amendment to the Procurement Act is before the National Assembly.” The official added, “When these amendments are passed, the full effect of the small business set aside programme would be implemented. It is important enough to be dealt with now while we await the wider Revision of the Leal Framework for procurement.” Turning his attention to strengthening the legal framework, Wickham said that NPTAB together with the Public Procurement Commission reviewed and gave input to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) financial consultancy to strengthen the Guyana’s Public Procurement framework by incorpo-
rating international best practices. He said, “For example, two key areas proposed are the provision for e-procurement and framework contracts. With regard to framework contracts, this means an agreement between one or more procuring entities and one or more contractors or suppliers valid for a specific period of time, which establishes the terms and conditions in particular the price, and where appropriate quantity under which the contractor or supplier will enter into one or more contracts with the procuring entity during the period in which the framework agreement applies.” The review also seeks to recognize small business and women owned businesses in Public Procurement. Wickham said that the full set of recommendation for strengthening the Procurement Act of 2003 is now with the Attorney General Chambers for drafting. SBB REPORT The latest report of the Small Business Bureau (SBB), which was laid in the National Assembly in July last, also called for more government contracts to go to small businesses. The Bureau pointed out that the Procurement Act (2003) provides for this. In fact, it met with representatives of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Business, the Small Business Council and other stakeholders to implement the provisions set forth in the Act. However, the report noted that there are concerns relating to some contrasts between the Procurement Act (2003) and the Small Business Act (2004), which will require constitutional amendments. SBB has to ensure a guar-
- Tender Board Head antee and commitment of 20% Government procurement from small businesses. “Nevertheless, discussions will continue to ensure the smooth implementation of the Procurement Act, which will provide an opportunity for small businesses to be guaranteed, access to government contracts. While work is being done on the development of the Small Business Procurement Policy. The Small Business Bureau encourages, ministries, and other government agencies to buy from small businesses,” the report noted. Further, the report highlighted that entrepreneurs in Guyana can be classified as necessity entrepreneurs – that is, individuals that are pushed into entrepreneurship because they have no better alternatives for work, reflecting the scarcity of decent wage-labour opportunities in the economy. However, the report noted that despite the importance of entrepreneurship, there is an absence of a National Entrepreneurship Strategy or direct policy to support entrepreneurship. The report noted plans to start preparation for this National Entrepreneurship Strategy. During reporting period, the SBB stated that it continued to administer the Micro and Small Enterprises Development (MSED) Project resulting in the approval of loans for 63 businesses, which amounted to $237,743,000. Under the MSED programme, the Government of Guyana provides small business grants of $300,000 maximum, to small businesses.
This is mainly provided for start-up businesses, but may be extended to existing businesses based on their needs. The Grant Committee also approved 73 grants totaling $21,900,000. SBB noted that through the grant scheme and mutual guarantee scheme, approximately 373 jobs were directly created and sustained. According to the report, the SBB also established training agreements with several partners. “Through these arrangements coupled with internal resources, a total of 1,353 persons were trained across Guyana, in various areas including business management fundamentals and hands-on technical skills
NPTAB Head, Berkley Wickham training,” the report notes. Among the recommendations was for more fiscal incentives for small businesses. These incentives, according to the SBB, play a pivotal role
in the strengthening of the country’s economy by boosting the growth of the small business sector. The report highlighted the need for tax breaks for startup businesses for at least five years of operation and reduced duty concessions for small businesses. The report also noted internal efforts being made to serve clients better. Based on the report, a review was done on the governance model employed by the SBB to ensure effective management both in its external engagements and internal management practices. The report noted that the review and strengthening of an accounting policy and procedure manual to assist in strengthening the governance framework of the Bureau was undertaken.
Language barrier, employees hinder full compliance of Consumers Affairs Act By Trishan Craig The Consumers Affairs Unit (CAU) has been working diligently to bring businesses in compliance with the Consumers Affairs Act (CAA). A re-inspection of businesses in 2018 by the unit found that 65 percent of entities heeded to the corrective measures highlighted while 35 percent are yet to come in compliance. Ms. Feona Austin-Paul, the head of CAU highlighted that the unit is faced with some petty setbacks coming from businesses to bring the entities into compliance. “The setbacks faced by the businesses which are hindering them from complying with the CAA are very simple things. For example, some businesses do not issue receipts or some have up no refund signs,” she stated.
“In approaching the businesses that are not compliant with the CAA, the unit is faced with obstacles to have these persons put in place the corrective measures. The main obstacles are persons who operate a business for the actual owner and the language barrier with Chinese businesses.” “CAU found it difficult to get over to these businesses because of the challenge concerning the employees. These persons are saying that they don’t want to adhere to anything out of fear of getting the actual boss in trouble or they find it hard to contact the owner. “In the case of the Chinese businesses, whenever the unit visits their business premises, they usually ask for us to return so that they can have an interpreter, therefore we are unable to relate anything to them.”
Based on a recent report by CAU, they will continue to ensure that all businesses are in compliance of the CAA. In order to surmount their challenges, CAU is looking to be more active in regards to advocacy. Further inspections of businesses will also continue. The report also highlighted that it is very important that suppliers are issued with extracts of the CAA, so as to foster fairer relations between consumers and suppliers. A consumer and industry research will be undertaken to better understand the market and consumer supplier relationship. This information will be utilized for the implementation of programmes and recommendation of policies to make the market place fair for all stakeholders.
French oil company operating offshore... (From page 3) that auditors sought to verify were ineligible or excessive. Assuming a 50 percent split in profit oil, the Congolese government lost $63.5 million. Of the 13 reports, nine pertained to 2005, for which the revenue loss was $55.3 million. That amount of additional revenue would have been enough to lift one-fifth of
Congo’s 1.6 million poor people out of poverty. In addition to this, it was noted that in 2016, the Auditor General of Uganda disallowed $80.5 million worth of petroleum costs for all petroleum agreements (PAs) for the period 2004 to 2011. The costs were disallowed on the basis that they did not comply with the terms of the PAs or were related to licensed areas where
discoveries were yet to happen. Industry analysts such as Oxfam America have said that the disallowed costs would have increased government revenue by $24 million. (See link for more details: h t t p s : / / oxfamilibrary.openrepository.com/ bitstream/handle/10546/ 620595/bp-examining-thecrude-details-131118-en.pdf) To be continued...
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Kite-flying and its lessons on how to live In my lifetime, I had only one kite. It was bought for me when I was three years old. My parents never had to buy another. That one kite was used for my entire kite-flying days. At the end of Easter, I would put it away safely in the storeroom. The following year, I would take it out, to dust it off and set it to use again. Kite-flying season in those days was not confined to the Easter weekend. It began, with makeshift kites which were called ‘caddy ole punch’ and which were raised even before the school holidays commenced.
Your special kite was always reserved for the Easter weekend. I only flew over the school holidays, because I did not wish to lose my one and only kite. That kite saw a great deal of adventure. It has been torn and tattered. It cut loose many times from out of my hands. On one occasion, it flew off so far into the distance that I presumed that I would never find it back. Luckily, it ended up in the yard of someone who knew my family, and they returned it to me a few days later. It was like the homecoming of a loved one. I was re-
lieved to have it back. I thought I would not see it again. The paper on the kite got damaged so many times from the constant flying that the frame had to be re-pasted. And so many of my friends presumed that I was among the fortunate whose parents bought a new kite every year. It was nothing of the sort. It was the same frame with different kite paper. I mention this experience because in my time, children valued their kites. Part of the fun of kite-flying was to go in search of your kite if it had cut loose from the string on which
80 percent of Guyana’s roads are unpaved –IDB By Kiana Wilburg In its latest report on infrastructural challenges facing the region, the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) noted that Guyana possesses one of the sparsest road networks in South America with 3,995 km of roads serving a country of 214,920 km2. In fact, the IDB pointed out that eighty percent of the roads here are unpaved. The report was prepared by the following consultant: Elton Bollers, Zubin Deyal, Victor Gauto, Laura Giles Álvarez, Jeetendra Khadan, Henry Mooney, Lodewijk Smets, Kimberly Waithe, Allan Wright. It summarizes the challenges in the infrastructure sectors of The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. It also includes recommendations to overcome these challenges, along with an overview of the Public Private Partnership framework, national development plans, and ongoing initiatives. Speaking on the transpor-
tation issues facing Guyana, the financial institution said, “The country possesses one of the sparsest road networks in South America with 3,995 km of roads serving a country of 214,920 km2... Eighty percent of roads, moreover, are unpaved. Guyana’s transportation challenges also extend to trade connectivity with the rest of the world.” The Bank continued, “According to the 2018 edition of
ing that other countries are making faster progress on trade. Guyana’s port processes and related infrastructure requires operational modernization.” Moreover, the Bank added, “There are currently no paved roads connecting Guyana to Brazil, and there is no bridge connecting the major coastal highways of Guyana and Suriname. Motorization is high for the size of
Doing Business, Guyana dropped in world ranking from 139 in 2016 to 142 in 2018 in terms of the ‘trading across borders’ pillar despite progressing in the index used to create the rank. On a scale from 1 to 100, Guyana advanced from 66.7 to 75 between 2006 and 2018, indicat-
the population, however, which causes congestion in urban areas. Increased accidents and fatalities are a major concern, but institutional capacity, legislation, planning and resources are lacking to improve road safety. Guyana’s estimated number of road (Continued on page 22)
DEM BOYS SEH
De church change wid de times De Waterfalls paper publish a cartoon yesterday dat had nuff people smiling. Long ago church was a place to go for peace and salvation. Dem bandits decide to go there fuh riches. Some of dem even go there to rob people who going to church. De odda day, some of dem break in a church and thief de speakers and de amplifier. Of course when dem thief something is to sell it suh dem had de speaker and de amplifier before dem find market. When dem boys was growing up, dem hear old people seh whatever you do in darkness does come to
light. If it didn’t mek sense then dem understand when dem see de neighbor daughter pregnant all of a sudden. When de last set of thieves go in de church and thief de amplifiers and speakers, people see dem, although it was in de dark of de night. Dem get ketch.Of course dem church start locking up dem door. De Brickdam Cathedral put grill round de door, so much so dat dem early church people had to stand up outside and wait till de caretaker open de door. De cartoon shed a new light. A thief get ketch inside a church and de priest got a gun. It was not a case of de priest reaching out he hand
to bless de thief. But dat is only one side of de story. Some of dem who got church does thief from de congregation. One man sell water stain wid kite paper as some special thing; and people buy. Dat is how we gullible. Don’t talk bout de sex. Dat is anodda story. One pastor now got AIDS because he trouble a sister who had it. When he find out, he forget de Scriptures wha seh, ‘Thou shalt not kill.’ He nearly kill de gyal. Even when she tell him dat she didn’t call him, he didn’t tek dat. But is not all of dem stay so. Talk half and enjoy de season.
it was held. Sometimes, also, bullies would pick up your kite and refuse to give it back, and so you had to try to secure your kite as quickly as possible if it cut loose from your hands. Today, I see so many kites around, some of them extremely creative in their design. But I do not see that great amount of pride in owning a kite, and this probably has to do with the fact that kites have become so much more affordable that most children now can afford to have a different kite each Easter. Part of the fun in my time had to do with the trials of getting your kite in the air. This did not always go well and sometimes hours upon hours were spent in raising a kite. Yet, the kids of my time persevered and kept at it until their kite was in the air and “singing” away. All the effort was worth the while however. Today, I have found that both children and parents are impatient. They want the kite to soar easily into the skies.
They fail to realise that the fun in kite-flying is in overcoming the obstacles that are faced to get the kite off the ground. And this is why kite flying teaches an important lesson. The construction of the kite is important. The shape of the kite and its balance in construction, as well as the length of the tail and the symmetry of the loop all are important in determining whether the kite will go up or not. It is the same with life. We have to ensure that our values and our actions are set in the right balance, because it is this balance, which would allow us to soar towards our goals. We also need, however, good conditions. We need wind and we need also to be able to make that effort to keep our kites in the air when the force of the wind drops. So it is too with life. We need the conditions and opportunities to succeed, and when we are going well and hard times come, we have to work to ensure that we do not hit rock bottom.
Our kite allows us to fly and we need to care it. We cannot cast these aside after we enjoy our flying. We have to keep the kite for the next year. We have to value what we have and preserve it for the coming year. These are important lessons for life that we learn from flying a kite. If the sole purpose of a kite was to rise without ever falling, to soar without effort, then those lessons would be worthless. So the next time you look at your kite hanging in your storeroom, remember that kiteflying has similarities to life. By mastering the art of flying a kite, by finding the right proportioned kite and flying with the help of friendly external conditions, with a strong hand and keen eye, our kites can soar beyond all expectations. And so too can we.
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A missing boy with a kite…a sadistic killer
NEVER TO RETURN HOME By Feona Morrison Five days before Easter Monday in April 2015, a nineyear-old boy named Shaquan Gittens wandered off alone to fly his kite. But that child never returned home, and today, while many parents will be flying kites with their children and taking part in the various Easter festivities, Earl McCalman, his dad, will be reliving that moment. NEVER TO RETURNHOME McCalman related that his son left home to fly the kite that he, McCalman had bought. "His (Shaquan’s) mother, Doysha, would always prepare food for him to take to fly his kite. Shaquan’s older brother was taking out the food in the kitchen and later noticed that he was missing. His brother called out for him but got no reply." As nightfall approached, the child’s mother telephoned Mr. McCalman and inquired of Shaquan’s whereabouts, since it was getting late and he had not returned home. McCalman admitted that he did not get the feeling that anything was amiss. After all, it was Easter, and
Earl McCalman says he misses his son every day He tell the police he cut off the boy penis with a knife and push it in he mouth. At the parlour, them open my son's mouth and find it.”
The backland area in which Shaquan Gittens (inset) was found children in the neighbourhood would often stay out a little late to fly their kites. But anxiety stepped in when, at 7:00 p.m., Shaquan still had not returned. "My child mother call back around seven (pm) and said that this boy ain't come home. I went all over looking for him. I take like 10 taxis. I didn't even eat. That was a really frustrating time for me and my family."
"I search all over for my son. Then on April 04, 2015 (two days before Easter Monday 2015), I got a call from the police. They tell me they find a body in the trench and if I could come and identify it. By the time I reach on the scene, the police had already taken away the body. Me son mother did already come and identify his body." It emerged that when Shaquan had left home alone, he had crossed paths with a sadistic killer. That individual was 26year-old Brian Bobb-Semple who was reportedly of unsound mind, and from the same community. Bobb-Semple reportedly saw the little boy walking along Caneview Avenue, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, at night. He
tripped the child, causing him to fall. Bobb-Semple allegedly then dragged Shaquan to an isolated area in the Houston Backlands where he tied the nine-year-old boy’s hands and feet. He then sexually assaulted the child, strangled his victim, and slept under a tree with the dead boy nearby. Not satisfied, the killer then severed the child’s privates. According to Mr. McCalman, the suspect later told someone in the neighbourhood about his ghastly deed. That same resident, he said, escorted the killer to a police station where, “He talk the whole story.” "We couldn't find his penis and the police ask he (Bobb-Semple) where it deh.
CONFRONTING HIS SON’S KILLER Mr. McCalman admitted that, when he saw his son's killer for the first time at the police station, he wanted to harm him. "Every time I go at the station and I see that man, I use to get angry. Them police use to handcuff me to the bench. I wanted to hurt him. He took away my baby. My son wanted to be a cabin crew member to work on a plane. He was doing very well in school. He use to bring either first or second. He use to read the newspapers to me." Bobb-Semple was eventually charged with murder, and was deemed fit to stand trial. On July 3, 2018, BobbSemple was sentenced to 23 years' imprisonment without parole, after pleading guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter. Bobb-Semple's lawyer had pleaded with the court to have mercy on his client, and requested that he undergoes continuous psychiatric evalu-
Confessed Killer: Brian Bobb-Semple ations during his time in prison. According to the lawyer, no one in their right frame of mind would do something like what Bobb-Semple did, to a child. WHY DID YOU DO IT? Mr. McCalman related that he was not aware of BobbSemple's court appearance. The father said that he had wanted to be at the courthouse to see the killer once more. He said he wanted to ask him, "Why did you do it? Why did you take my son away from me? You had no right to do a little boy something like that." McCalman indicated that he could never forgive BobbSemple and that the ruthless killer would have to seek forgiveness from God. He believes that people like Bobb-Semple should be “lost away in jail,” since they pose a threat to society. He described the killer as a predator and stressed that there are many more like him out there. He is urging parents to keep a close eye on their children during this time since, like his son, they might wander off to fly their kites.
Monday April 22, 2019
Kaieteur News
Industrious farmer Rayon Bacchus seeks help to break into international market by Alex Wayne Thirty-two year old Rayon Bacchus of Calcutta Village, Mahaicony East Coast Demerara is the very epitome of the adage that perseverance is the strongest factor that can lead to success. Rayon, a father of five, owns one of the largest ground provision and vegetable farms in the East Mahaicony District, and his success story is certainly one to be told. Today, this very hardworking farmer is not only supplying residents of East Mahaicony with his produce, but also wholesale buyers from near and afar. This country-bred lad is doing all in his power to ensure he gets his produce on the international market, but of course he is desperately seeking the assistance of the relevant authorities to make this happen. Some ten years ago, Rayon was seen as just a ‘regular boy’ by villagers. But all that changed when he focused his energies on what he really like doing, and that was gardening. What started out as a simple small garden in the Calcutta Backlands, soon blossomed under his gifted hands into something that looked quite promising. Fuelled by his results and his love for farming, Rayon was eventually leased some four acres of land by another villager. He did not stop there
Countryside farmer Rayon Bacchus aims for the export markets. plant plantains, cassava and banana quite close to the Calcutta Access Dam because the soil is very good there too. But I had to find some way of getting water to both farming areas, so I came up with my own idea of using a water pump and hooking up my own makeshift device, and it worked quite splendidly…” With both farming areas being close together, Rayon use pipelines which are attached to a water pump. Locked onto the pipelines are great lengths of rubber hose in which he punched holes. When the pump is turned on, it pushes water through the pipelines and into the rubber hose. As they fill under the water pressure, water spurts from the holes in hoses and
they transplanted young celery plants. “I don’t have any big money to pay employees… My kids and wife have learnt the farm work over the years and they are good at what they do. I make enough on the farm to take care of my family and cover other expenses, but what I want to do is to extend a little more and get my produce to the international market. I have a lot of wholesale buyers but they take advantage of the fact that most of my produce are perishables and so sometimes they just want to pay me next to nothing… To extend my farm more, I will need money. It is my hope to get a business loan but I don’t know what the procedure is. When you live
Rayon’s kids are indeed a big help to him on his farm. but soon started farming in another area that extends for almost one mile, quite close to the Calcutta main access dam, which is situated near a very important irrigation trench. “I began my small garden in the back dam and soon extended because the soil was very fertile. Encouraged by the good results, I soon after was leased four hectares of land and began farming on a large scale. Besides that, I
adequately irrigates the plants. Rayon also cultivates celery, sweet and hot pepper, ochro, bora, boulangers (eggplants) and ground provision. And one would want to think that he has a whole lot of employees tending to his farm, but this is not so. Actually, he works on the farm with his wife and five of his kids. The kids have been well trained and it was a joy to watch them work recently as
in the countryside, there is no one to direct or advise you about anything… I had spoken to Minister Harmon when they visited several months ago and he had promised that they would get back to me, but I have not ever received a call.” “I take care of my farm by the grace of God… and I want to extend to such a level that I can give my produce freely to the elderly and the needy. I (Continued on page 22)
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Rayon Bacchus cultivates bananas and plantains on a large scale basis in Calcutta.
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Robbed…shot…killed… Despite attacks, money -changers continue risky trade Carrying bag packs or trolley bags loaded with local and foreign currency, they are often seen sitting or standing along Water, America, or Longden Street, Georgetown to trade their wads of money. They are mostly men referred to as “money-changers” who solicit passersby to do business with them. These men brave the elements of the weather, and even risk their lives, to provide for themselves and families. Only last week Tuesday, money-changer Prince Alleyne was robbed, shot and killed by two gunmen outside of Ashmin’s Mall on High Street, Georgetown. Alleyne, 57, of Lot 88 Public Road Grove, East Bank Demerara had just parked his car in front of Ashmin’s and was making his way to America Street to ply his trade when he was slain by gunmen who escaped on a CG motorcycle. Police are yet to make an arrest. But despite the attack, these money couriers continue this risky business. When Kaieteur News visited the area on Saturday, a group of men were gathered. They were hard at work. Most of them expressed that they are fearful in light of the killing of their colleague.
This is one of the prime spots for money-changers in the city
Money-changer Prince Alleyne was shot and killed by bandits last week.
Troy Abrams was jailed for five years’ for robbing a group of money-changers back in 2015
One money-changer stated that although his life is under threat daily, it is his only source of income. He comes out as early as 09:00hrs Monday through Saturday. According to him, he has witnessed armed robbers snatch and escape with persons’ chains, handbags and other valuables. Another money-changer who has been in the business for over 10 years revealed that there is a specific gang of young men targeting them and individuals traversing the busy Stabroek Market area. “They got a particular group of boys preying on people out here. They does
be in and out prison fuh snatching people bags and so on. As soon as they get charge, couple mornings later they coming out on bail to make we lives miserable. This is risky business and I have my children to support so I have to come out here and earn a living.” Another money-changer stated that while the job is risky, his earnings are enough to maintain his family. He disclosed that he has been in this profession for close to two decades and opined that there is no definite solution to stop crime. He however stated that recent moves by the relevant authorities to
deploy police ranks to target areas that are hotspots for criminal activities could see a reduction. “Them bandits just bareface. They got no regard for people lives. They don’t mean to go and make an honest living. You see when police shoot and kill them, then you hearing that they were church boy and this and that. But people don’t know what we go through here every day. They have to come and sit down out here and see for themselves. People does get rob in broad daylight,” a Stabroek Bazaar vendor stressed. It was just last February that a gunman shot moneychanger Shawn Nurse dead in America Street. Nurse, known as ‘Fabulous,’ of Apartment 33 Shopping Plaza, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was shot in the left side of the face during a struggle with the gunman, who was attempting to relieve him of a large sum
of foreign and local currency. The father of three died at the scene, while his killer fled with an undisclosed sum of cash and a quantity of gold jewellery. There have been arrests for this murder. Last month, 49-year-old New Amsterdam moneychanger Robin Busgith was shot and robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by two bandits dressed in school uniforms. Reports indicate that one of the armed men was dressed as male secondary school students while the other like a woman. It was reported that Busgith who plies his trade at the New Amsterdam Market also had his car confiscated by the gunmen. In another instance, a gunman escaped empty handed after a robbery attempt on a money-changer Vishwahnauth Nouwbat inside a Popeyes outlet at Water Street, Georgetown in November 2016. It was reported that Nouwbat was
shot to the left abdomen after a gunman stormed the fast food restaurant at Water Street and demanded him to hand over a bag with money. When Nouwbat refused to comply, the gunman shot him. Nouwbat, who survived the attack, was at the time having a meal with his girlfriend. On November 3, 2015, money-changers were sent scattering after they were attacked by gunmen on Honda CG motorcycles. It was reported that about ten gunmen discharged several rounds before forcing the money-changers to hand over cash and jewellery. Troy Abrams was later arrested and charged for robbery under-arms. The following year, he was found guilty of the crime and sentenced to five years imprisonment by a City Magistrate. There are many reported instances of moneychangers being killed, injured and robbed during various attacks around the country.
Bombs kill more than 200 in Sri Lankan churches, hotels on Easter Sunday- Thirteen arrests made COLOMBO (Reuters) - More than 200 people were killed and at least 450 injured in bomb blasts that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, the first major attack on the Indian Ocean island since the end of a civil war 10 years ago. The government declared a curfew in Colombo and blocked access to social media and messaging sites, including Facebook and WhatsApp. It was unclear when the curfew would be lifted. But in a sign that the attacks on three churches and four hotels could lead to communal violence, police reported last night that there had been a petrol bomb attack on a mosque in the northwestern district of Puttalum and arson attacks on two shops owned by Muslims in the western district of Kalutara. The government has acknowledged that it had “prior information” of attacks on churches involving a little known local Islamist group but didn’t do enough about it. Out of Sri Lanka’s total population of around 22 million, 70 percent are Buddhist, 12.6 percent Hindu, 9.7 percent Muslim and 7.6 percent Christian, according to the country’s 2012 census. In February-March last year, there were a series of religious
clashes between Sinhalese Buddhists and Muslims in the towns of Ampara and Kandy. Yesterday afternoon, three police officers were killed during a security forces raid on a house in the Sri Lankan capital several hours after the attacks, many of which officials said were suicide bomb explosions. Police reported an explosion at the house. Thirteen arrests have been made, all of whom are Sri Lankans, police said. “Altogether, we have information of 207 dead from all hospitals. According to the information as of now we have 450 injured people admitted to hospitals,” police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told reporters. Government officials said that 32 foreigners were killed and 30 injured in the explosions that tore through congregations and gatherings in hotels in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa. There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the attacks in a country which was at war for decades with Tamil separatists until 2009, a time when bomb blasts in the capital were common. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe acknowledged that the government had some “prior information of the attack”, though
ministers were not told. He said there wasn’t an adequate response and there needed to be an inquiry into how the information was used. He also said the government needs to look at the international
links of a local militant group. Agence France Presse reported that it had seen documents showing that Sri Lanka’s police chief Pujuth Jayasundara issued an intelligence alert to top officers 10 days ago, warning that suicide bombers
planned to hit “prominent churches”. He cited a foreign intelligence service as reporting that a little-known Islamist group was involved. A Sri Lanka police spokesman said he was not aware of the intelligence report.
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Williams, Seville dominate marquee sprints GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – World under20 champion Brianna Williams put her class on display as she dismissed her field to win the senior girls 100 metres at the 48th CARIFTA Games here late Saturday. The 17-year-old darted from the blocks to assert a significant early lead, and had no rivals as she crossed the line in a season-best 11.25 seconds, to give Jamaica one of their two gold medals in the marquee 100 metres sprints. Trinidadian Akila Lewis, who finished with bronze last year, picked up silver in 11.62 while Williams’s teammate, Kemba Nelson, clinched bronze in 11.68. Williams dominated last year’s CARIFTA Games in the Bahamas, capturing the sprint double en route to winning
three gold medals, and will now take aim at the 200m as she targets another sprint double. Her teammate, the exciting Oblique Seville, did not disappoint in the corresponding boys 100 metres final, dismissing his rivals to storm to the finish in a time of 10.24. Seville ensured a Jamaica one-two as he pulled with him Ryiem Robertson who clocked 10.37 for silver, while Adrian Curry Jr of the Bahamas finished with bronze in 10.42. Any hope of Jamaica making a clean sweep of the sprints were dashed as Trinidadian Devine Augustine had earlier captured the boys under-17 final in a time of 10.62 seconds, edging Bouwajhie Nkrumie of Jamaica who was timed at 10.71. Jaleel Croal of British Vir-
gin Islands stopped the clock at 10.80 to nab bronze. And in the girls equivalent, Anthaya Charlton ensured the Bahamas captured gold for the second straight year when she reached the line first in 11.51. Trinidadian Shaniqua Bascombe finished second in 11.72 while Vincential Ulanda Lewis was third in 11.91 seconds. In the 400 metres, the Bahamas once again made their presence felt, winning two of the four finals up for grabs. Terrance Jones clocked 46.29 seconds to win the under-20 boys event, finishing ahead of the Jamaican pair of Anthony Cox (46.36) and Evaldo Whitehorne (46.39). And the Bahamas were on top again in the boys under17 when Wendell Miller
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Jamaican Briana Williams. stopped the clock at 48.45 seconds, leaving Jamaicans Tahj Hamm (48.54) and Tariq
Dacres (48.70) to round out the podium places. Jamaica did find their
stride in the girls under-20 when Shaquena Foote eased to a time of 52.63 seconds, leading a one-two as teammate Anna-Kay Allen finished second in 53.53. Trinidadian Rae-Ann Serville clinched bronze with a time of 54.18. Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb did herself proud in the under-17 girls final, producing a time of 53.69 to easily win the event. In the 1500m finals, Jamaica captured two gold medals courtesy of Samantha Pryce in the girls under-17 and Tyrese Reid in the boys under-20s. Pryce clocked four minutes, 47.34 seconds to lead a Jamaica one-two with JodyAnn Mitchell (4:49.49) while Reid was timed at 3:55.38 as he too led a one-two with teammate Fabian Campbell (3:56.23). Guyana’s flag was prominent in the under-20 girls as Claudrice McKoy captured gold in a time of 4:39.46, holding off the Jamaica pair of Kelly-Ann Beckford (4:40.49) and Aneisha Lawrence (4:41.19) who were second and third respectively. Mitchell Curtis of the Bahamas took the boys under17s in 4:09.34. The Bahamas also found success in the boys under-17 high jump when Shaun Miller measured 2.16m, while Barbados tasted gold in the boys under-17 long jump through Caleb Massiah with a mark of 6.84.
Monday April 22, 2019
Letter to the Sports Editor
Berbice Cricket Board of Control responds Dear Editor, The Berbice Cricket Board has noted with some amusement a letter written by Ms Carol Nurse, Secretary of the West Berbice Cricket Association that there are phantom clubs in the Ancient County. The letter appeared in at least two daily newspapers and Ms. Nurse also stated that no executive meetings have been held for the year. The Management of the Berbice Cricket Board since its election on the 18th February, 2018 has worked beyond the call of duties to lift Berbice Cricket out of the deep hole it found itself under the then administration. The Berbice Cricket Board would like to inform the General Public that there are no phantom clubs in Berbice and that every Berbice Cricket Board Members is very active. a) Mt. Sinai Cricket Club under the Presidency of Neil Rudder has a membership of over 50 members and has participated in the BCB Under-15, Under-17, Under-19, Under-21, Intermediate and Second Division Tournaments. They are currently playing in the Friends of Cricket 100 Balls. b) Guymine Cricket Club under the leadership of Albert Smith and Gregory Crandon has played in every Second Division Tournament in 2018 and 2019 along with the Hetmyer Intermediate Tournament. c) Kildonan Cricket Club under the Presidency of Qualis Winter has participated in every Second Division Tournament in 2018 and 2019 and is currently preparing for the upcoming NBS 40-Overs Tournament. d) Mental Hospital Cricket Club since 2018 has been involved in Second Division and Intermediate Cricket under the Presidency of Jevaughn Stephen. Players like Stephen Latcha and Kellon Henry represent Mental Hospital, while great efforts are made to restore the Mental Hospital Ground. e) The Upper Corentyne Cricket Association is the best organised Cricket Association in Berbice and organises cricket at all levels for its membership. f) Clubs like Blairmont Community Centre, Police Sports Club, Rose Hall Canje Welfare, Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, Young Warriors Cricket Club, Chesney Cricket Club, Albion Community Centre, Whim
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National and Port Mourant Cricket club need no introduction and have their own proper management structures and play regularly in Berbice Cricket Board Tournaments on a regular basis. The only member of the Berbice Cricket Board that the Berbice Cricket Board cannot account for is the Berbice River Cricket Association as the persons who turned up to represent the association are all coast liners. As to the accusation that the Berbice Cricket Board does not hold executive meetings, our records indicate that a total of thirteen executive meetings have been held since March 2018 including three in 2019. The last Executive Meeting was chaired by Vice President Qualis Winter in the unavoidable absence of the President. Less we forget, the public must be reminded that the current administration took over the Berbice Cricket Board with $42,000 in its Bank Account, no developmental programme was organised in a long time while for two years, no proper cricket tournament was organised, much less completed. The record would show that through a collective effort, the Berbice Cricket Board has raised over $15M in cash and kind, launched over forty cricket tournaments at the different levels. Tournaments as follows: Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, Under-19, Under21, Female, Primary School, Secondary School, Intermediate, Internal Zone, Second Division and First Division. Additionally dozens of developmental programmes have been implemented at great cost, while clubs have benefitted from donations of cricket balls, trophies, weather coats, cricket gears and score books among others. The West Berbice area has never played so much cricket like under the current administration and the majority of the clubs are very grateful. Among the tournaments that West Berbice teams played are: Da Silva Under-13, Two Editions of Sarwan Under-17, Two Editions of New York Business Group Under19, Two Editions of Elizabeth Styles Under-21, Hetmyer Intermediate, NBS 40-Overs Second Division, Pepsi 50-Overs First Division, Ramphal Double Wicket, Busta Champion of Champions, Patron’s Fund Cup among others. The Berbice Cricket Board has also organised two tour-
naments for Clubs in the SubAssociation: the Magic Moments 20/20 and Perry Gossai Memorial 100 Balls Tournaments. One of the Clubs that have benefitted from the BCB/ RHTYSC Outreach Programme is the Achievers Cricket Club, which received a bicycle, trophies, cricket balls, score books etc. The Berbice Cricket Board would like to reassure every Berbician that every Executive Member has been committed to lifting the game even further. Over the next few weeks, the Board would be unveiling some major cricket tournaments and more developmental programmes. Corporate Guyana, all players, Clubs, parents, local leaders and the general public have full confidence in the Berbice Cricket Board and we have committed ourselves to doing even more in the future. The majority of the clubs who voted against the administration have worked hand in hand with us and we would like Ms. Nurse and the West Berbice Cricket Association to do the same. Berbice Cricket Board.
Carifta Games 2019
Three Gold medals for Guyana
Jasmine Knowles won the U20 girls’ 800m. Joanna Archer (GUY) ran hard at the end but finished second (www.trackalerts.com photo).
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ay two of the 2019 Caribbean Free Trade Association (Carifta) Games which is currently being contested in the Grand Cayman Islands, saw Anisha Gibbons winning Guyana’s third Gold medal, after she threw a top distance of 40.34m in the girls’ under17 Javelin throw event. Gibbons’ achievement added to Claudrice McKoy, who won the nation’s first
Gold medal at the event after running a personal best time of 4minutes 39 seconds to win the girls’ under-20 1500m race on day one. Just after press time on the first day, Chantoba Bright successfully defended her under-20 long jump title with an impressive leap of 6.05 metres. However, in the triple jump, Bright (12.63m) had to settle for Silver after being
out-leaped by Jamaican Lotavia Brown (13.09m). Joanna Archer picked up Silver in the girls’ under-20 800m but an earlier surge from Monroe College student could have gotten her the Gold medal in her favoured race. Archer finished the race in a time of 2minutes 10 seconds, one second slower than Jasmine Knowles of the Bahamas.
Everton hand woeful Manchester United a 4-0 hammering April 21 (Reuters) - A woeful Manchester United suffered their fifth straight away defeat, in all competitions, with a 4-0 Premier League hammering at the hands of a vibrant Everton at Goodison Park yesterday. United did not manage a shot on target until the 86th minute as they fell to their sixth loss in eight games since their memorable victory at Paris St Germain in the Champions League. The euphoria felt in Paris and at the start of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign already seems a distant memory after a United performance that lacked not only quality but aggression and fire. “We just didn’t perform. That was not worthy of a Manchester United team,” said Solskjaer. “We hold our hands up and apologise to everyone associated with the club,” added the Norwegian who went over to the travelling United support after the final whistle.
“Everton were better than us at all the basics. There are so many things that we need to do better to get a result. Talent has never been enough.” United must now somehow pick themselves up in time for the visit of Manchester City to Old Trafford for the derby on Wednesday. For Marco Silva’s improving Everton, in seventh place, this was their third top-six scalp in as many home games following victories over Chelsea and Arsenal. Brazilian Richarlison fired Everton ahead in the 13th minute with an acrobatic high volley after Dominic Calvert-Lewin flicked on a long throw. Gylfi Sigurdsson made it 2-0 with a low drive from over 25 yards out that United keeper David De Gea was slow to react to as the home side ran rampant. Solskjaer took off the ineffective Fred for Scott McTominay at the break while Ashley Young came on for the
Everton’s Theo Walcott scores their fourth goal against Manchester United at Goodison Park. (Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff) injured Phil Jones at the back but the change in personnel made no difference to the flow of the game. Everton were faster, sharper and more aggressive while United’s midfield pair of Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba were spectators for most of the game. Lucas Digne then blasted in the third in the 56th minute after De Gea punched out a corner to the French full-back with United struggling to get even a foot in the game. Icelandic playmaker Sigurdsson then put substitute Theo Walcott through with a clever pass through the legs of Victor Lindelof which
the former Arsenal striker confidently converted. “The first goal was the key,” said Sigurdsson. “After that we defended really well. It was important for us to get the next goal after going 2-0 up. It gave us constant belief and we controlled the game after that.” United, eliminated from the Champions League by Barcelona on Tuesday, remain in sixth, outside the four qualification spots for next season’s campaign. Statistics showed the Red Devils, who had not lost five straight away games since 1981, ran 8.03 km less than Everton.
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Bartica Easter Regatta - Cycling Thirty-seven BMX riders entertain; Four rewarded with cycles The 11- boys in the BMX Under-13 race off to a flying start at the Mongrippa Hill Ground on Saturday afternoon last.
The four winners of BMX bicycles and other top performers pose with the organiser and Executive Members of Red Earth Riders Club, Haydock Parris and Dave Young.
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he Red Earth Riders Club of Bartica organised Grass
Track competition which coincided with Easter Regatta celebrations, 2019 was one
with a difference on Saturday last at the Mongrippa Hill Round.
Jonny Bairstow hits 80 not out in Sunrisers win, Dhoni 84 not out in vain BBC Sport - England batsman Jonny Bairstow fired an unbeaten 80 as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders with five overs to spare in the Indian Premier League.Bairstow sealed victory with successive sixes off Indian spinner Piyush Chawla.The 29-year-old Yorkshireman has scored 445 runs in nine IPL innings this season at an average of 63. He and David Warner shared 131, the first time an opening pair has made four century stands in a Twenty20 season.Warner, who was out for 67 in the 13th over, leads this season’s IPL run-scoring list ahead of Bairstow with 517 in nine innings, featuring six half-centuries and a highest of 100 not out, reaching 500 runs for his fifth consecutive IPL campaign.Sunrisers are fourth in the table, two points behind Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, with the top four qualifying for the play-offs, while Knight Riders are sixth after their fifth successive defeat. Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 161 for 1 (Bairstow 80*, Warner 67)
MS Dhoni swats one towards midwicket. (BCCI) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 159 for 8 (Lynn 51, Khaleel 3-33) by nine wickets. Super Kings fall short despite Dhoni heroics There was an extraordinary finish to yesterday’s second match as bottom side Royal Challengers Bangalore beat leaders Chennai Super Kings by one run in Bangalore. MS Dhoni’s Super Kings, chasing a target of 161, needed 26 from the final over and the former India captain dispatched paceman Umesh Yadav for a four and three sixes, including one that went
out of the stadium. Two were needed from the final delivery but Dhoni made no contact Yadav’s off-cutter and Shardul Thakur was run out attempting a bye that would have resulted in a Super Over.The Super Kings remain two points clear at the top, with Bangalore still at the foot of the table but now level on six points with Rajasthan Royals. Scores: Royal Challengers Bangalore 161 for 7 (Parthiv 53, Chahar 2-25) beat Chennai Super Kings 160 for 8 (Dhoni 84*, Steyn 2-29) by one run.
Fognini lands maiden Masters title... From page 32 did not have the weapons to counter Fognini’s tactical nous.“It was my first time in a final, so a great experience for me,” the Serbian said. “Today was not easy to play, with a lot of wind. But Fabio is a guy who knows how to play in these conditions. He has great hands. “He’s moving really well. So I was feeling on the court that I had to work much harder than him to win the points. I think this was the key.”Fognini made several unforced errors early on, allowing Lajovic to break in the third game. But the Serbian failed to capitalize as he dropped serve in the next game. Fognini won three games in a row and held
off Lajovic to seal the opening set with a stunning backhand winner down the line. It was the first set Lajovic conceded in the tournament and the Serbian appeared quite shocked, dropping serve in the first game of the second set.After a brief fightback Lajovic, who was also looking to win his first Masters title, was overwhelmed again and Fognini again broke to move 3-2 up.In the following game, the Italian had his right leg strapped by the trainer and Lajovic tried to make the rallies longer.But Fognini cleverly ended some of them with dropshots as he held serve for 4-2. He ended the contest on his second match point.
Whilst the Dirt Bikers entertained, fans were treated to some equally exciting BMX races as a total of 37 youngsters between the ages of 8 to 15 showcased their skills on the track which also included a challenging hill. According to Michael Dos Santos who has formed the Town’s first Cycle Club, the event was as a direct result of him being encouraged by the President of the Guyana Cycling Federation Horace Burrowes to get the sport organised after the youngsters were inspired by the recent hosting of the inaugural Bartica Cycling Challenge in conjunction with the Mayor and Town Council. Sir Michael reported that ever since the challenge was made, he has organised the youths and they have been training every week. ”So this competition was held for these dedicated youths to get an opportunity to taste what competition is like. They have been training very regularly and so we wanted to have them compete against each other. When Red Earth Riders Club was approached to have them be a part of the event, they readily agreed and even purchased a number of cycles to give out as prizes and for the Town’s
Shonte Sandy raises her hand in triumph as she wins the Girls Under-10 race.
first club.” Among the 37 cyclists were three girls who competed in an Under-10 race, winning the first place and a cycle was Shonte Sandy followed by Maliah Dos Santos and Tandeia Noel in that order. This race was sponsored by Red Earth Riders Club, Piper Workshop and Lattie Computer Service. The top three in each race were rewarded with trophies and cash incentives. Emerging as the top Under-10 boy was Jerome Ghanie who won from Reece Reid and Rahim Lynch; an event that
was sponsored by Red Earth Riders Club, Swella Boss and Boodhoo General Store. Zinedine Dos Santos won the Boys Under-13 contest with Torell Noel and Demitri Rowell placing second and third respectively. The first place cycle in this category was donated by Mr. Kwesi Archer. The Boys Under-15 race went to Tyrese Fraser with the second and third places occupied by Orin Allen and Keanu Moore. Red Earth Riders Club and Evans Grocery of Bartica Arcade were the sponsors of this event.
Veteran Reis is champion in Global... From page 33 Minister Ronald Bulkan came out of a long absence to provide an excellent drive and win the Nearest The Pin (some 6ft) prize. Parmanand ‘Max’ Persaud also came to the fore in his unique area of the Longest Drive, being one of the Club’s golfers with a huge drive - he recorded a 310 yards drive! Club President Aleem Hussain took away two prizes, obtaining the Best Gross for the day, along with his flight win. The overall Best Net score, was offered by Clifford Reis who was consequently the Champion for the day’s tournament. Meanwhile, a packed and exciting series of tournaments
are set for the next few weeks at the Lusignan Golf Club, starting with the Assuria Insurance Companies inaugural Open Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 27th at 12:30 p.m., to be followed each weekend by a tournament sponsored by MTV, RRT, Banks DIH, Torginol Paints, Macorp, El Dorado, Kissoons and a grand AMCHAM Open on June 15th. In the spirit of generosity and rejoicing of the Easter Season, LGC in partnership with the Shafura Hussain (Charitable) Foundation of Albouystown and New Trend Auto’s Rudy Ramalingum, began distributing kites to children in the Albouystown
community. President Hussain indicated that some 200 kites would be given over the period Easter Saturday to Tuesday to kids in the Albouystown community and at the Lusignan Grounds during the kite flying excitement that normally takes place there on Easter Monday and Tuesday. The public is invited to spectate free of charge at all the tournaments identified. For more information on how you can be a part of these or other activities at the LGC, get FREE golf lessons to learn the game, or how to become a member, please cal;l 645-0944 or visit our facebook page at lusignangolfclub.
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Bartica Easter Regatta – Powerboat Races Day One
Thousands light up Golden Beach despite accident in race 1 dampen proceedings somewhat An unfortunate accident in the first race of the day involving two of the prominent names in powerboat racing including icon Jose Jardine put a damper on day activities of the 2019 edition of the Bartica Easter Regatta Powerboat Racing championships at the famous Gold Beach Circuit, yesterday. Just moments into the day’s first race, with thousands of faithful spectators bracing for what was expected to be a fierce day of battles, there was an unfortunate accident involving Jardine and young Sean Belle, son of veteran race, Clarence Belle. Jardine in command of ‘Flash’ and Belle, piloting Xtreme Limits in the 75HP to 90HP race collided as they tried to avoid a small passenger boat which was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The collision resulted in the boats being severely dam-
aged, almost disintegrating due to the materials they are built with. Both drivers suffered injuries and were both rushed to the Bartica hospital which is a stone’s throw away from Golden Beach, just opposite. Quick work by the organisers and team members of both boats saw the two injured drivers being taken care of and up to press time, they were both stable. Kaieteur Sport was reliably informed that Jardine suffered a slight head injury as he was wearing a helmet at the time which is part of the safety requirements. Belle suffered damage to his right leg and requires surgery to rectify same. The Bartica Easter Regatta Organising Committee, chaired by Mayor Gifford Marshall wished both athletes a speedy recovery, stating that safety of the racers is paramount and they would be
pulling out all the stops to ensure same. Marshall noted that the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guards were in attendance as well as the Marine section of the Guyana Police Force. He also said that further measures would be put in place to ensure maximum safety of the racers. Once it was ascertained that both Jardine and Belle were stable, the action continued and some exciting results were recorded. The clash of the F1 boats which was scheduled to feature defending champion Dave Scott in ‘Jaguar‘ against Sean Belle aboard ‘Quicksilver’ did not come off as the latter was involved in the accident. However, Scott showed off breathtaking speed in the two 225 to Unlimited races winning both comfortably against Selwyn Joseph who
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago survived a seven-wicket defeat to Guyana in Saturday’s final round to capture the Regional Under-15 Super50 Cup by the narrowest of margins here. Playing at Coolidge Cricket Ground, the previously unbeaten T&T came off the worse in a shortened affair, with Guyana easily overhauling their revised target to barely miss out on the title. In the end, T&T finished 25.2 points with Guyana second on 25.1 points. Defending champions Barbados, who edged Windward Islands by a single run at Liberta Sports Club, ended third on 19.3 points. Jamaica, meanwhile, who crushed Leeward Islands by 151 runs at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, finished fifth on 13.1 points, behind fourth-placed Windwards on 14.5. Leewards, without a win in their five outings, finished last on on 1.7 points. Opting to bat first in a crucial contest, T&T were held to 180 for two in an innings restricted to 43 overs, with Justin Jaggesar top-scoring with 73 off 113 balls. He put on 52 for the second wicket with Kavir Boodoosingh (29) before in-
spiring a 113-run, unbroken third wicket partnership with Andrew Rambaran (33 not out). In-form opener Rampertab Ramnauth then stroked a superb unbeaten 92 as Guyana marched to their target in the 31st over. He struck 13 fours in an exciting 83-ball knock, adding 90 for the second wicket with Mavindra Dindyal whose 52 came from 43 balls and included seven fours and a six. Zachary Jodah arrived to carve out a breezy unbeaten 32 off 35 deliveries, in an unbroken fourth wicket stand of 87 with Ramnauth. Barbados, meanwhile, won a thriller, after successfully defending a modest total. Sent in, they were dismissed for 196 in the 43rd over, with Achilles Browne hitting 58 and Joshua Morris, 44. Browne put on 55 for the first wicket with Micaiah Simmons (23) and a further 73 with Morris for the second wicket, before Royce Paul snatched four for 14, as Barbados lost their last nine wickets for 68 runs. In reply, Windwards were dismissed for 195 in the 48th over with Nathan Sealy (3-21) and Isaiah Folkes (3-46) taking three wickets apiece. They lost their first wicket without a run on the board in
the first over before Abraham and Stephan Pascal put on 65 for the second wicket to steady the innings. However, six wickets then fell for 26 runs to put Barbados in command before number 10 Luke Wilson (41) and Paul (40), batting at number nine, nearly pulled off victory with a late salvo. Jamaica ended an otherwise disappointing campaign on a high, courtesy of a wonderful unbeaten 161 from opener Adrian Weir, as they tallied 250 for two off 39 overs after being sent in. He counted 13 fours and nine sixes off 123 balls, posting 189 for the first wicket with Kev’Aundre Virgo (45) and a further 51 for the second wicket with Jordan Johnson (9). Odel Samuels then claimed four for 30 as the Leewards crumbled for 109 in the 29th over, with Nathan Edward topscoring with 35. Scores: At Coolidge Cricket Ground: Guyana won by seven wickets (DLS method). TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 180 for two off 43 overs (Justin Jaggesar 73, Andrew Rambaran 33, Kavir Boodoosingh 29). GUYANA 204 for three of 30.2 overs (Rampertab Ramnauth 92 not out, Mavindra Dindyal 52).
T&T claim title despite defeat to Guyana
Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon (2nd right) seen with Regional Chairman Gordon Bradford (right), Mayor Gifford Marshall (left) and 2019 Miss Bartica Regatta Beauty Queenafter the official opening. piloted, Girls Dem ‘Shuga’; both races went for 5-laps around the bigger circuit. Joseph had actually overtaken Scott twice in the second race, but that lasted for but a few moments as Scott showed off real power in flying past Joseph to win the contests. The other athlete that took double wins yesterday was the multi-talented Whitney ‘Don King’ Welcome whose Jet Ski also powered to victory, comfortably. Dylon Williams took the second place in the first race with Alec Hopkinson, who encountered some mechanical challenges in the race, rebounding to end third. Hopkinson returned in the second race to take the runner-spot ahead of Shawn Jacobs. Minister of State Joseph Harmon had earlier declared the Regatta open following the official opening ceremony which was attended by Regional Chairman Mr. Gordon Bradford and Mayor Marshall who both also delivered brief remarks.Minister Harmon lauded the Regatta Committee for pulling off a splendid event noting that the event is something that the Town can be proud of whilst committing his Governments continued support. He brought greetings on behalf of His Excellency President David Granger whom he informed had just returned to Guyana on Saturday night. There would be a total of twelve (12) events on today’s final day at the same venue with the first race expected to rev off at 09:00hrs. Following are the full results of yesterday’s races.
Winner of the two Jet Ski races on day one, Whitney ‘Don King’ Welcome.
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Monday April 22, 2019
Kaieteur News
GCA/ Tri State USA 50-over U-19 League
Bookie’ ton & 2-47 keep DCC’ unbeaten record intact NY Tri State lose by 48 in first loss despite Stanley 92 A welcome return to form by Alphius Bookie resulted in him scoring a century and taking 2-47 and Player-of-theMatch award as DCC stretched their winning streak to five as they handed the touring NY Tri State their first defeat in the fifth round of the GCA/ Tri State USA 50-over U-19 League at DCC yesterday despite 92 from Skipper Sanjay Stanley. DCC opted to first on a good track and parched and hard outfield in sultry conditions led by Bookie’ 110 from 118 balls with 10 fours and six sixes and a responsible 57 from the left handed Brandon
Jaikaran which lasted 85 balls and included six boundaries, reached 277-7 from 50 overs as Garrick Persaud hit two fours in his 26. Abhayjit Khangura had 334 for NY Tri State who were bowled out for 230 in 46.5 overs despite 92 with seven boundaries from Skipper Sanjay Stanley after in form openers Saiteja Mukkamalla (21) and Ishaan Bansal (25) added 58 for the first wicket. Bookie returned with the ball to take 2-47 to crown a wonderful game, while Nkosi Beaton (2-22) and Jaffar Pinder (2-34) bowled well for DCC. Ezekiel Wilson, who faced
55 balls in a patient 17, added 46 with more aggressive Jaikaran before he swept a full toss which he assumed would reach to boundary and ended up in the non-strikers’ end with Jaikaran as he had stopped running and was run out by the length of the pitch. Jaikaran was strong off his legs, while Bookie looked to use his feet to the spinners and together they featured in an 88-run stand before Jaikaran, just after reaching his fifty hit a catch to midwicket to leave the score on 130-2 before Bookie, who played some lovely shots on both sides of the wicket, domi-
Liverpool back on top after 2-0 win at Cardiff
Cardiff City’s Sean Morrison concedes a penalty against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. (Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine) (Reuters) - CARDIFF CITY 0 LIVERPOOL 2 Liverpool regained their place at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Cardiff City yesterday that restored their two-point lead over Manchester City. Juergen Klopp’s side, who have lost just once in the league all season, have 88 points, a club record in the Premier League era, while City, who beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Saturday, are on 86 but have a game in hand. That extra game for City will be played on Wednesday when Pep Guardiola’s side travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United and the champions will make the short trip with the pressure firmly back on.Against a Cardiff side battling for Premier League survival, it was a confident, patient performance from Liverpool who have now enjoyed nine straight wins in all competitions. “It was prepared to be a
proper banana skin and we knew that, the boys were unbelievable. It was clear, difficult for all of us,” said Klopp. “The boys try really with all they have, we only speak about the things we have to do.”“Their attitude is outstanding and it’s a tough season but a very positive one as well,” added the German. Cardiff defended deep and in numbers and limited Liverpool’s opportunities but Roberto Firmino missed a great chance to open the scoring in the 22nd minute, finding himself one-on-one with keeper Neil Etheridge but lifting the ball over the bar. Etheridge was then quick off his line to save with his legs from Mohamed Salah while Cardiff offered a warning when Alisson Becker tipped over Oumar Niasse’s close-range effort. After an intense spell of pressure following the interval, Georginio Wijnaldum broke the deadlock for
Liverpool in fine style with a first-time strike from a clever short corner from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Sean Morrison then missed a golden opportunity for relegation-threatened Cardiff to equalise, making a hash of a header when he had an open goal at his mercy after Alisson misjudged a cross. Late in the game, Morrison was judged to have pulled down Mohamed Salah in the box and substitute James Milner converted the 81stminute penalty to make sure of the crucial three points for Klopp’s side.Liverpool’s ability to avoid slip-ups against lowly opposition has been a key part of their season — they have taken 52 points from a possible 54 against teams in the bottom half of the table.Cardiff remain in 18th place, the final relegation spot, and are three points behind 17th placed Brighton & Hove Albion, having played a game more.
Brandon Jaikarran is watchful to NY Tri States’ pacer Abhayjit Khangura during 57 at DCC yesterday. nated a 20-run stand with Beaton (8) who was LBW to Stanley. Garrick Persaud looked good before Khangura removed both Persaud and Bookie then Qumar Torrington hit a couple of big sixes in a nine-ball 17 before Khangura bowled him at 274-7. When the Americans began their reply both openers looked technically correct with several stylish shots and brought up the 50 stand. But just when they seemed set for big scores Bansal hit Bookie to short mid-wicket before Bookie held a stupendous return catch to remove Mukkamalla as two wickets fell in the 11th over in the space of a run as NY Tri State slipped to 59-2 and despite the good knock from Stanley the visitors were never going to challenge DCC’s score. The final round is set for tomorrow while the semi-finals will be contested on Wednesday with the final set for Friday. (Sean Devers)
Alphius Bookie drives for four during his attractive 110 for hosts DCC yesterday.
Abhayjit Khangura was again impressive with 3-34 in a losing effort at DCC.
Kaieteur News
Monday April 22, 2019
GVF holds successful camp Fund raising BBQ and tourney on today at 63 Beach The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) held another successful weekend camp at the National Gymnasium as they prepared for the Inter Guiana Games tournament scheduled for French Guiana May 1 – 5. The last IGG Volleyball competition was held in 2017 and the Guyana boys won the male division, while the women finished in second place.President of the GVF, Levi Nedd, in a release to the media, noted that he is pleased with the team’s training session so far and he is also calling on public to support for the sport.Nedd will act as coach of the boys’ team on the trip to French
Guiana, while Yannic Fingall will perform the duties of assistant boys’ coach and head coach of the girls’ team.Rodney Fredericks is the girls’ assistant coach, while Vanille Chester will act as the Chaperone.Both teams will have their final session this Friday at the National Gymnasium .Nedd is also inviting volleyball players to come out today at the Number 63 Beach on the Corentyne, to participate in their fund raising Bar-B-Q and beach volleyball competition that c o m m e n c e s a t 09:00hrs.Trophies are up for grabs are donated by Ansa Mcal.
Gabriel looking to impress after lengthy ODI layoff BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel still believes he has much to offer to One Day International cricket, despite having not played in the limited overs format for the regional outfit in almost two years. The 30-year-old last featured in a 50-over match for the West Indies in 2017, during the Windies’ tour of New Zealand. However, with the TriNations Series in Ireland and the ICC World Cup looming, Gabriel said his wickettaking ability was still very much needed. “I think I still have a part to play in One Day cricket for the West Indies and I just want to keep improving every step. It’s been awhile, over a year since I’ve played One Day cricket so I just want to relish the opportunity once given the chance,” Gabriel said during the Windies’ camp at 3W’s Oval, UWI Cave Hill Campus. “Moving on from Test cricket I don’t think my role has changed. They see me as someone who will go out there and look to take wickets and I think my role is very clear and I always enjoy the challenge. I just want to go out there and perform to the best of my ability, take each game one game at a time.” Gabriel said the time spent at the camp was extremely crucial as the r e g i o n a l t e a m ’s l a s t competitive series was against England over a month
Shannon Gabriel will be hoping to have a successful return to ODI cricket for the West Indies. ago. He said he had used the time to work on his depth bowling and to improve his yorkers and slower deliveries. “Camp has been going good. The fellas have been working really hard preparing themselves for the ODI series in Ireland. I think it is a very important part leading up to what we have coming up in the next few months. Obviously, the last series against England was over a month ago so the guys weren’t playing any form of competitive cricket so this is a good opportunity for the guys to sharpen up on their skills,” Gabriel said.
Players and officials pose for a picture before leaving the camp.
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Monday April 22, 2019
GTTA secures Pan American Para table tennis spot Paves way for National Champion Hussein to compete in Peru Gibrain Hussein competing in a Paralympic event in Las Vegas USA last November.
The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) secured a qualification spot for a Para athlete to represent the nation in the sport at the 2019 Pan American games Paralympic table tennis championships that will be held in Lima, Peru, this July. This was confirmed when t h e G T TA r e c e i v e d a correspondence from Pablo Perez, Head of Para Table Tennis and Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), who positively responded to the local body’s requested petition for a wild card application for Gibrain Hussein. Hussein is a level 10 Paralympic athlete and he has been experienced playing in tournaments in the USA. Hussein will use this tournament to improve his ranking so he will be able to participate in other international events; his highest ranking is 38th in the world.
Paralympic sports have gained featured prominence in recent times with the Para edition of sporting disciplines becoming a mandatory feature of all the international Olympic cycle games. The discipline of table tennis has seen a dramatic recent growth in participation numbers, with 2000 athletes currently active globally, representing over 100 different countries. The ITTF took over the governance of Para Table Tennis in what was a pioneer move in 2007 and plenty of work has been done to improve many areas of the game, such as educating coaches, officials and developing the players themselves. Hussein was elated with the news of him being able to participate in the Pan American Games and he is ready to commence the journey of representing Guyana and inspiring many Para Athletes in Guyana.
Fognini lands maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo
Italy’s Fabio Fognini celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic. (REUTERS/Eric Gaillard) MONTE CARLO (Reuters) Flamboyant Italian Fabio Fognini followed up his shock victory over Rafael Nadal with a 6-3 6-4 final win over Serbian Dusan Lajovic to claim his maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo yesterday. The 31-year-old triumphed despite suffering from an apparent muscle problem to became the lowest seeded player, at 13, to claim the title since Gustavo Kuerten in 1999. Five weeks before the French
Open kicks off at Roland Garros, Fognini produced some brilliant tennis on Monte Carlo’s red clay to snatch his ninth ATP singles title. “I was preparing for the match as best I can because he has my ex-coach (Jose Perlas) and I knew it was going to be really tough, a lot of running,” s a i d F o g n i n i . “ I t ’s a n incredible achievement. I’m really, really happy.” Lajovic, who had not lost a set this week before yesterday, (Continued on page 28 )
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Monday April 22, 2019
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Veteran Reis is champion in Global Auto Spares inaugural Golf Tourney LGC shares kites to kids in Albouystown He did it again! Veteran Clifford Reis, who has been in the Winners’ Row regularly over the past 3 months, continued his winning drive as he led the competition to emerge winner in his Flight and overall Champion of the Global Auto Spares inaugural golf tournament on Saturday last at the Lusignan Golf Course. Noticeably, rookie Eureka Giddings registered her entry in the Winners’ Row placing a definite second after Champ Reis. The Grounds were in fine condition, and the new LGC member and elegant Owner and CEO of Global Auto Spares, Hardeo ‘Curry’ Ganpat and his charming wife were on hand to congratulate the winners and express their delight in supporting the Lusignan Golf Club. Ganpat’s long intention to become a member of the Lusignan Golf Club was pushed into reality through his friend David Harry. His company, Global Spare Parts of 19 Annandale Public Road (just outside Lusignan), East Coast Demerara, Tel: 592-621-9058 or 592-664-4515, has been in the Auto Spare Parts business for over a decade and has rescued many a motorist in need of hard-to-get quality spare parts at great prices. Global Auto Spares also specialises in towing and removal of vehicles of all types and can be counted on to provide excellent response time and service. Considering business as a pleasant service to his customers, Curry, as the
CEO is more familiarly known, indicated that he was pleased to be involved in this arena of sports. Meanwhile CEO of Banks DIH, Clifford Reis made full advantage of the conditions of the day to maintain his great performance. Tying for 4th with Guillermo Escarraga on a net 68 in the Saj Rice tournament of February 9th, after a tie for 1st by three golfers with net 67 - Pur Persaud, Anand Persaud and Satrohan Tiwari - Clifford seemed determined to let his Clubs do better each time around. He emerged 1st (72/25) in the Trophy Stall tournament of Feb 16th, 1st(68/25) in the Robert & Ravi tournament of March 16th, and 2nd(69/25) in the A&R Jiwanram Printery tournament of April 13th. So his performance at the Global Spares tourney is a continuing story. The tournament was played in 2 flights. Winners in the 0 – 14 flight were: Aleem Hussain (70/10) – 1st; and Roy Cummings (74/12) – 2nd. In the 15 – 28 flight, winners were: Clifford Reis (64/26) – 1st; Eureka Giddings (71/28) – 2nd; Shanella Webster (74/15) – 3rd. This was a remarkable performance from rookie Giddings who has been diligently applyinmg herself to improve her play and had competed well, indicating much promise in the Guyana Open of 2018. In the special awards area, (Continued on page 28 )
LGC President Hussain distributing kites to some of the children on Saturday.
Winners strike a pose with the Sponsor. From left: Roy Cummings; ‘Max’ Persaud, Clifford Reis, Mrs Ganpat, Mr. Hardeo ‘Curry’ Ganpat, Club President Aleem Hussain, Minister Ronald Bulkan, and Club Captain Chatterpaul Deo.
rt o p S Angelo Lacourt wins the 115 – 200HP contest
Bartica Easter Regatta – Powerboat Races Day One
Dave Scott aboard ‘Jaguar’ takes the chequered flag following his second victory yesterday.
Thousands light up Golden Beach despite accident in race 1 dampen proceedings somewhat
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Part of the massive crowd that attended day one of the 2019 Bartica Easter Regatta at Golden Beach Circuit, yesterday.
Chantoba Bright leaps to victory in the under 20 girls long Jump at the 2019 Carifta Games in the Cayman Islands (www.trackalerts.com photo).
Carifta Games 2019
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Guyana’s Claudrice McKoy (Gold medalist) and Joanna Archer after the U20 girls’ 1500m final (www.trackalerts.com photo).
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