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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
Guyana’s different judicial world It is one of the least publicly ventilated issues in this country. Though individually lamented quietly, and almost universally believed at the lower levels, the ways of many frocked participants in the world of Guyana’s court system stand considerably diminished both inside and outside the halls of justice. It is public secret that the local judicial world is bottom up, founders about, and heaps ignominy on its supposedly clever practitioners and the institutions of law and justice. What should have been a sterling, protective constitutional collective is dragged down. By way of background and comparison, in other jurisdictions - well-advanced economically and technologically, well-versed in the law, well-stewarded via a robust canon of ethics - there are these sickening reports of terrible lapses by those trusted to represent honourably the best interests of people and state. The results there are of men being put away for long stretches for murders, which they did not commit; of men languishing on Death Row for capital offences of which they were innocent; and of other felons serving decades in prison on very serious charges, such as rapes to which they were nowhere near. In just about every instance coming to light, the men are later declared innocent and exonerated of all charges not through mere technicalities or genuine error; but because of egregious examples of misplaced prosecutorial zeal and overreach, distinctive shades of racism, and outright legal malpractice. Innocent men lose a lifetime of their best years that can never be recovered. The damage to the individual psyche is unimaginable to all others; other than those wrongly targeted and unjustly victimised. There is only one piece of good news in these sordid examples of men and women using the power of the state to destroy the innocent. It is that, at great cost and through divine grace, the victimised working with the compassionate and dogged are able to salvage names, win freedom, and restore some of their reputations. They piece together somewhat something what remains of their wretched lives. Prosecutors and jurists go on; it is a small bunch of the troubled. In Guyana, the opposite could be claimed with justification. Here the perception and grim reality is that of a judicial system turned on its head. It is of the state presenting the purposely incomplete; the noticeably weak, and the distinctly unpersuasive. It is of arbiters of justice appearing to stand ready to set free (with wink poorly concealed despite the stern countenances). There are these surreal scenes of advocates, seemingly of the people, making strenuous efforts to be shabby, disconnected, incompetent, and lacking in depth, preparation, and presentation of those cases that chill and bring cowering. It as if they are in partnership with opposing counsel. And as if the presiding adjudicators search for any paltry excuse and slender thread on which to hang not guilty verdicts. What is open and shut doesn’t lock up the grievously accused; what is simple and straightforward falls apart; and what is endangering and devastating is worked out rewardingly to free felons to wreak more havoc. Things smell sharply: The sense is of justice prostituted openly and cheaply; and of injustice flourishing handsomely. Unlike the great majority elsewhere, there is no focus to get wrongdoers (honestly), but to get them out of jail (discretely and richly). Knowing observers are left stricken; few are fooled. Who is there at the judicial bridge standing for the wounded and fallen? Who is holding back the tide of encroaching criminal hordes? Even the most superficial, the most inexpert, the most trusting scrutiny confirms the upside down state of the way law is practised in Guyana on both sides of the bar. Through much legal malpractice, an entire society is sabotaged, when the true guardians are so few in number. Very little is said in public as to how bad and degraded the national magistracy is, in what is a strikingly perverse justice universe.
May the dreams and aspirations of our ancestors to that of the People’s to be a significant drag on our become a living reality Party national effort to build a National Congress (PNC). DEAR EDITOR, As we observe yet another milestone since our African foreparents were freed from the shackles of slavery, it is a good time to reflect on the difficult road we traversed since emancipation and the challenges that still lie before us in our quest for a cohesive and prosperous Guyana. There can be no doubt that we have made substantial progress in terms of the evolution of a free and independent country. No longer are we subjected to the rule of Her Majesty’s Government and pledge loyalty to a foreign imperial power. We now have our own Constitution and system of governance which, for better or worse, have governed our political life for over five decades. The challenge before us is to find a way to enable our Constitution and our governance system to unite us as a people and create a cohesive and harmonious
society. I will posit the view that sociologically we are doing much better than what obtains at the political level. The country remains polarised politically even though there is a fair degree of cohesion ethnically and culturally. We interact with each other on a daily basis with a fair degree of cordiality and mutual respect, which speaks well to our diversity and multiculturalism. Whatever differences exist is manifested primarily around the bifurcated nature of our politics, which became much more pronounced since the split of the PPP in 1955. That split saw the emergence of two PPP’s - PPP (Jagan) and PPP (Burnham). Both political groups contested the 1957 elections under the banner of the PPP in which PPP (Jagan) won 9 of the 14 seats. It was after the defeat of PPP (Burnham) in the 1957 elections that Burnham changed the name of his
Interestingly, both Jagan and Burnham were founder members of the PPP, which was formed in January 1, 1950. The formation of the PPP in 1950 brought the two major ethnic groups under one political umbrella and the country for the first time saw a convergence of political, ethnic and working class unity, which manifested itself in the massive victory of the PPP in the 1953 elections in which the PPP obtained 18 of the 24 allocated seats. That unity, however, was shattered with the split of the PPP in 1955 the scars of which remain deeply ingrained in our body politic until this day. The challenge before us is to find ways to return to the spirit of the early 1950’s when there was racial and political unity. We owe this to the memory of our ancestors and to the present generation as well as generations to come. We cannot continue with the adversarial nature of our politics, which has turned out
peaceful, progressive and prosperous Guyana. As we observe another Emancipation milestone, the country is experiencing severe political stress following the successful passage of a no-confidence vote in Parliament last December. We have to, in a serious and creative way, address the issue of ethnic insecurity, which is so deeply embedded in the national psyche. The ‘winner takes it all’ approach must give way to greater participatory, inclusive and accountable governance especially in light of our anticipated oil riches. I take this opportunity to extend Emancipation greetings to all Guyanese in particular our African brothers and sisters. May the dreams and aspirations of our ancestors for a peaceful, progressive and prosperous Guyana become a living reality! Hydar Ally
The West Indies team performance at the CWC was that killer instinct captain at the age of twenty- situation warrants otherwise. atrocious possess and go for the jugular when two. He should have allowed Many of them got out DEAR EDITOR, Now that the cricket world cup has ended, I would like to make a few comments on the performance of the West Indies team. To say that the performance of the West Indies team was poor would be an understatement, it was more like atrocious and embarrassing and at times too painful to watch. To begin with, the captaincy of Jason Holder was poor and lacks imagination. He does not
West Indies are on top and their opponents are down and out; for example, against Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He is too laid back and allows things to drift and does not seize the crucial moments. Also, his own performance was mediocre and was the worst of all the captains at the world cup. I strongly believe Clive Lloyd made a big mistake when he appointed Jason Holder as
him to develop as a player first and gain more experience before offering the captaincy. As for the batsmen, although most of them are talented, many of them have technical flaws and lacks mental awareness to read the game. In other words, they do not know when to attack and when to dig in and fight it out when the situation warrants it. Too many times they threw their wickets away with illadvised shots when the
Everyone expects churches and human rights bodies to do their duty DEAR EDITOR, The churches and human rights bodies, over the years, had taken up historically correct positions in supporting the Rule of Law, the upholding of the Guyana Constitution and maintaining Democracy. They did this fearlessly irrespective of the political party in Government. For example, the Catholic Church has won for itself an important place in Guyanese Constitutional History with the struggles for Democracy by priests such as Father Morrison, Father Malcolm Rodrigues and Father Dark who was martyred. Owing to this strong identification of the church with morality and Democracy, its membership became more deeply affiliated and non-Catholics supported the church.
Now at this time of great travail of the Guyanese people, the churches and human rights bodies must support the Rule of Law by supporting the CCJ’s rulings, call for the upholding of the Guyana Constitution and insist Democracy must be protected and any creeping Dictatorship must be stamped out.
So far, the churches and human rights bodies have been silent and many feel that they are betraying the Christian obligation and the Christian message and ultimately weakening religion. Would the churches come out and act! The public expects them to do their duty. Paul Validum Ramlochan
National conversation needed DEAR EDITOR, The problem of families abandoning elderly relatives at state institutions is not just a national problem as attested to recent articles (‘Families continue to abandon elderly relatives at G/town Hospital’ and in Jamaica ‘Govt. warns of court action to deal with people abandoning elderly people at health institutions’ KN July 31 2019). The moral obligation towards elderly parents and relatives seem to have lost its way and maybe a national conversation is needed to put the focus back on this responsibility and or obligation. Shamshun Mohamed
consistently by trying to hook balls that would have sailed over their heads or tried to pull balls to the leg- side at face height, which they could have easily left alone. It was a question of poor shot selection. And Gayle was a big disappointment. As the most experienced batsman, he should have been the lead with the rest batting around him, but it was not to be and that also hurt West Indies big time. He was a real let down. He should go now and give another young man a chance. And finally the bowling was up and down, sometimes very good and other times very poor. Let me say this, it was a shame that Kemar Roach was not selected for the earlier games. He would have made a big difference. He along with Cottrell was our best bowlers. Oshane Thomas has a serious fitness problem and should not be selected for 50 overs game, only 20/20 games. His pace drops drastically when he has to bowl 10 overs and his fielding is very poor. We also needed another quality spinner. Nurse and Allen were no good. We desperately needed a Sunil Narine and Russell should not have been selected with all the injuries he has. Keemo Paul should have been selected instead. Editor, I cannot end this (Continued on page 5)
The spectre of a social and political crisis keeps hovering menacingly over the nation DEAR EDITOR, A wise man once said, “Don’t be surprised by the unexpected.’’ When applied in the Guyanese context here’s what you find; the populace is slowly but surely losing confidence in the system of governance in their own country. The loss of confidence is due to widespread dissatisfaction with the lack of, or non-delivery of goods and services to large sections of the Guyanese people. Some perceive the loss to be because of Constitutional deficiencies about which, there has been more talk than action. In the meanwhile, the spectre of a social and political crisis keeps hovering menacingly over the nation. Everyday politics in Guyana is characterised on the one hand, by those who claim that the government is doing good, and on the other, by those who claim that the government is doing bad. Somewhere in the middle is that grey area that symbolises the call for ‘inclusivity,’ ‘coming together,’ ‘national unity’ and a national unity government in whatever shape, form or fashion. Regrettably, because the Guyanese society is polarised along ethnic lines such a government has been illusive for decades, yet the phenomenon remains embedded like a permanent fixture in the national psyche of many Guyanese. The vicissitudes of political life in Guyana notwithstanding, as a people, we have managed to pull together and to maintain that delicate balance between stability and instability avoiding as it were, a reoccurrence of the sordid
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events that characterised the 1962 to 1964 period. Yet, as if it is destined to be, we continue inexorably, to lurch from crisis to crisis sometimes almost on the precipice of a national disaster or at other times, just managing to claw back to a temporary state of abnormalcy as is currently the case, following the agonising period from which we have just emerged regarding the selection of a Chair for GECOM. However, the contours of an impending crisis are looming once again. Interpretations of the CCJ’s consequential rulings by political opponents of the government versus interpretations of relevant sections of the Guyana Constitution by supporters of government on the question of house-tohouse registration, the dissolution of parliament and the calling of elections, like Neptune’s weapon, stands tantalisingly ready to be used to plunge the Guyanese nation into a crisis once again The perils of another impending crisis is compounded by the incessant but destructive insertion of race in the national conversation by the usual suspects who, while hankering out on the periphery of the body politic, make no qualms about why the
Coalition Administration’s positions should be supported because of kith and kin politics. Brinkmanship politics and a perceived race to the bottom by the major political actors compounded by their inability to cough up solutions to crisis situations in a timely manner adds to the increasing fatigue of the people. More particularly, the intervention of ethnic polarisation, peculiar to Guyanese politics obstruct all prospects for a political solution. Consequently, the only way out becomes quite obvious. Under these conditions, the next step is to look outwards for help for possible, but highly improbable solutions to be found at home. Having learnt from past experiences where foreign assistance was of great support to lift the country out of impending political disaster, the Guyanese people know exactly what they have to do. With tons of experience under their belt, the Guyanese electorate knows that their electoral process has been dogged by controversy. Not wishing for their worst fears of a rigged elections to be realised, it should come as no surprise that (Continued on page 6)
The West Indies team... From page 4 letter without mentioning the selectors. Until, we have selectors who will put West Indies cricket first before their personal and fellow countrymen’s interest, West Indies cricket will continue to be in the doldrums. We must eradicate insularity from West Indies cricket and to this end, the buck stops with Ricky Skerrit and Emmanuel Nanthan. Thank you. Yours faithfully, Imtiaz Bacchus
Where can information be found on the Liberty and Justice Party? DEAR EDITOR, I would like to take this opportunity to ask Mr. Lenox Shuman of the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) where I can find more information about the LJP, since it seems as if there is no website at the moment.I would like to know what issues you would tackle and what policies you would implement in doing so; in
other words, what will be your manifesto for general elections.Might I suggest that you tackle unemployment by having a job creation strategy, which requires investment. What will you do differently from the PPP/C and the PNC led APNU+AFC in reducing unemployment? I suggest tax reduction in the form of Corporation Tax
and Personal Income Tax both to 25% then at a later date to 20%. This will give companies the monies to employ more people as well as incentivise the workforce. You could do this as some of the “oil money” can offset the lower taxation. Good luck at the polls! Yours faithfully Sean Ori
Get the basics working properly first before trying anything fancy DEAR EDITOR, There is an old adage in Guyana which says that one needs to learn to creep, before one can learn to walk. However, it sounds like the Georgetown Municipality has never heard of this, as they always seem anxious to get involved in secondary activities before they even come close to mastering the primary ones that they are obligated to provide to the citizenry, and I will give a few of many such unfortunate examples. At the confluence of North and Vlissengen Roads, and Church and Irving Streets, there is a monstrous sign advertising a skip bin rental service to interested residents being offered by the Georgetown Municipality. This sounds like a good initiative by the Council, only except for the fact that the Council does not have the requisite infrastructure and other resources to effect an adequate and consistent refuse collection and disposal service as it is obligated to provide, but are instead forced to contract these services out at high cost. Should they not let the private companies provide
the skip bin rental services whilst they focus on refuse collection themselves? But what makes the situation even more absurd is that true to form their skip bin rental service leaves much to be desired, as my relatives from overseas have experienced with the bins being delivered to and retrieved from customers late, with what appears to be a shortage of these bins and the vehicle to facilitate the delivery of these bins being unavailable due to mechanical defects, etc. The City Police Department is another example, which has gotten itself involved in traffic management, an area that is being competently handled by the Guyana Police Force,
whilst they are not even able to effectively provide security at the municipal markets or in the city. I would like to suggest to the Council that they get the basics working properly first before trying anything fancy. As usual, they are always in the habit of starting before they are ready. It is disappointing that a Commissioner from the Local Government Commission indicated the intention not to send any municipal officer home in spite of the findings of the recent Commission of Inquiry, which expressly stated that some of these inept officers should all be sent home for their incompetence. Sincerely, Roseanne Rodgers
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The more things change at City Hall, My reasoning favours abandonment portion of the exercise is concluded is the legal over a pause the more they remain the same admissibility of data forms bereft of party DEAR EDITOR, So the ‘Big Ones’ at City Hall have sprung awake and suddenly realised all is not well in Houston Gardens where an American company is constructing a petrochemical bond in violation of a purported ‘cease order’ and have moved in to enforce it by stopping the works that were underway. And this sounds like a routine function for a city to undertake except one wonders why the municipality is always so reactionary rather than proactive. Why don’t they stop unlawful works in the city as soon as it starts or when it is first reported rather than waiting until these illegal works are far advanced before stopping it. Why does it have to take a crusade by nearby residents who will be adversely affected before corrective action is undertaken? Wouldn’t the
Public Health Department of the city whom I assume the building plan had to go to as part of the approval process, not have been concerned of the health risks to the nearby residents before the plan was approved? Would the Engineering Department not have been concerned about the location of this industrial and commercial complex being cited in the middle of a residential area and what was identified for agricultural purposes. Let us just look at the skyscraper going up at the corners of Sandy Babb Street and Vlissengen Road in Kitty, which was not stopped until it reached about seven floors up. Are the Engineers of the City unaware of the covenant that prevents structures overlooking certain facilities such as the military headquarters of the country, the Law Courts, etc?It makes no sense having so much money, time and effort
invested and wasted before stepping in to stop these violations. Even worse one wonders how the plans were approved in the first place. Some time ago, it was published in the press that a comprehensive study was done into the workings of the City Engineer’s Department and a report known as the ‘Charles Liburd Report’ put up and approved, which cited these very defects including the ignominy of the very building inspectors from the city who have to inspect and participate in the approval process for the plans drawing these plans themselves. The more things change at City Hall, the more they remain the same. If this is one of the first projects consequent to our major oil find, we can only hope that City Hall will get itself together to regulate the other business that will be coming along in our capital to support the oil industry. Sincerely, Mark Roopan
Images of Mass Games are worth preserving DEAR EDITOR, There are press reports circulating that Guyana has attracted record number of visitors, which I am not sure what it really means. Is it Guyanese returning home for family visits, is it actually tourists from around the world or is it foreigners who venture off to the interior locations to do videoing or research? I do frequent the capital city on a regular basis and I am always looking around with the hope of witnessing this record number of visitors and to be more clear, ‘tourists’ which I can’t seem to ever cross path with. Sometimes, I see a few persons with their cameras and that’s basically it. Perhaps, I always miss these large groups of tourists. Nevertheless, to my mind, a great lot has to be put in place for Guyana’s tourism growth, but I am not certain if Guyana is really serious and have the resources available. Matters not who were Governor General or President at whatever period, if you don’t understand the importance of your history and its preservation, what exactly are you promoting and educating to tourists? I do possess a small collection of photos from the 1981 Inaugural Mass Games at the National Park and I have knocked on many doors to see if they have an interest, but it appears that they don’t understand the importance of such a cultural historic event. I have always thought that the Emancipation Event, which is annually at the National Park on August 1 over the years would be the ideal forum for these photo images to be cleaned up by a graphic artist, mounted on a special cardboard and perhaps framed for display, but then again, resources are never available. It is difficult to comprehend some Guyanese when they say that they have to preserve their ancestry from Africa, attired with African Prints and have no interest with a historic event and in this case, the Mass Games which happened here for a number of years. There is only so much I am capable of
DEAR EDITOR, GECOM appears to now be in a state of preparedness for a General and Regional election; the question now is if the ongoing House-to-House exercise (H2H) will be paused until after the election or abandoned altogether. My reasoning favours abandonment over a pause, H2H has its genesis in a decision made when no Election was due; the insistence on following a work programme that includes H2H in concurrence with election preparations has led to great confusion among the populace. The previous H2H was done by agreement of the Government of Guyana, Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the Parliamentary Political Parties on June 14, 2007, no such agreement exists for the current exercise, and consequently, there is no mandate for the National Registration Commission to replace or update the current National Register of Registrants (NRR) with data gathered by the current exercise. The current H2H is being conducted without the presence of PPP scrutineers; a scrutineer is a person who observes any process, which requires rigorous oversight, either to prevent the occurrence of corruption or genuine mistakes. A major issue that will arise after the field
scrutineer signatures. The length of time required for a ‘credible’ H2H is undetermined; previous exercises have taken 18-36 months; such time is not available before the constitution renders the current Executive ‘usurpers’ and the parliamentary opposition has made it clear that there will be no extension granted. For those in favour of a ‘pause’ in the H2H exercise, I point to the absence of PPP and other party scrutineers as the reason, no data collected this far will or should be legally admissible for addition to the NRR. A fresh exercise can be s c h e d u led to facilitate all the legal requirements and should be done at a time when tensions and political angst are not at their zenith. The cry of the ruling APNU/AFC Coalition of “no house-to-house, no election” should be viewed as those of the proverbial drowning man clutching at his last straw, having already broken the dual citizen, usurper and the infamous ‘half-man round-up’ straws. The Constitution demands an Election and from all indications, it will be possible within the legal timeframe. At that point, the ‘drowning man’ will be rescued and put to sit and dry out on the benches of the parliamentary opposition. Respectfully Robin Singh
I promise to not litter because I care In her own words below: for Georgetown “My name is Samara. I am 6 years old. I am DEAR EDITOR, Recently, my daughter has been remarking about how much she does not like the litter in Georgetown, and having to walk through filth daily, on our way to school and work. Specifically, every day we walk through the Stabroek Market area, and while you can get everything under the sun in this market, the environs leave much to be desired. I see efforts made by the M&CC to clean the daily garbage, but users of the market: vendors, stall owners, and even shoppers need to do more on their part to prevent littering and unsanitary practices. Therefore, after hearing complaints from my daughter about that every day, I helped her put her words down and she hopes it is published in your papers.
writing this letter because it is not really good to not care about your environment. To care for the environment, you should help it, care it and provide it with love, and support. The thing that bothers me most is that I really do not like how people are not caring Georgetown. People are not caring Georgetown by littering, and by having too much traffic. I would like to see Georgetown like a new, better place. It would be filled with love, joy and happiness. The environment would be clean, people care for it, have garbage bins around so you won’t litter on the road and fix the roads. I promise to not litter because I care for Georgetown - Samara Rebecca Siland.” Salima Hinds
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doing, having made a great effort over the years and unfortunately, due to a very tight budget, I can’t take on any additional expenses. The least I can share with the general public is a few photo images for viewing via the ‘Press’ of The Inaugural Mass Games in 1981 as my donation towards Guyana’s 2019 Emancipation Celebrations. Yours faithfully T. Pemberton
From page 5 Guyanese are once again, turning their attention to, and calling out the international community. Such a call is timely as it justifiable in specific circumstances where non-interference in the internal affairs of a nation is used as an excuse to get away with Constitutional violations as well consequential orders of the CCJ. The expressions of annoyance, if not frustration with CARICOM’s perceived nonchalant attitude to the caretaker administration’s flouting its obligations under the CARICOM Charter of Civil Society was no unexpected surprise. It is to be recalled that on February 17, 1997, the Governments of the Caribbean
Community subscribed to the Resolution adopting the Charter of Civil Society. Among its provisions is Article XVII on Good Governance which enjoins Member States to ‘adopt and implement all appropriate measures to ensure good governance which is just, open and accountable.’ In present-day, Guyanese context ‘appropriate measures’ should be read to mean holding of free and fair elections, a concern that is uppermost in the minds of the Guyanese electorate In January 1998, a mere month after the December 1997 elections, CARICOM dispatched a Goodwill Mission to Guyana ‘after anxiously wondering whether the political impasse could be
managed in such a manner that would not leave a graveyard for the announced victor in the contest and for the next generation of Guyanese.’ That was 21 years ago. The ‘next generation’ has emerged since that time. Nevertheless, the question as to whether the extant ‘political impasse be managed in such a manner that would not leave a graveyard for the announced victor’ remains as valid as it was 21 years ago in light of an elections that is long overdue. The international community, especially CARICOM shouldn’t wait to be surprised by the unexpected, the time for action is now. Yours faithfully, Clement J. Rohee
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Stabroek Block gross recoverable reserve now at 6 billion barrels By Kiana Wilburg The estimate of gross recoverable reserve of the Stabroek Block has now moved up to over six billion barrels, says Hess Corporation. This was noted during the firm’s earnings call which revealed details of its 2019 second quarter results. According to the American company which has a 30 percent stake in the Stabroek Block, the oil-rich offshore concession continues to see multibillion barrels of additional exploration potential. Significantly, it noted that the upgraded estimate shows that Hess’ portfolio is on track to generate industry leading cash flow growth and increasing returns to shareholders. With respect to developments on the block, Hess noted that the second phase of the Liza Field was sanctioned by its other two partners, ExxonMobil and CNOOC/NEXEN, following regulatory approval from the government of Guyana. Hess noted that Liza Phase Two will utilize the Liza Unity FPSO, which will have the capacity to produce up to 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day. It said that six drill cen-
tres are planned with a total of 30 wells, including 15 production wells, nine water injection wells, and six gas injection wells. The company noted that first oil is expected by mid2022 and the development is expected to have a gross capital cost of approximately $6 billion, including a lease capitalisation cost of approximately $1.6 billion for the FPSO, and will develop approximately 600 million barrels of oil. Excluding pre-sanction and lease costs, the corporation said its net share of development costs is forecast to be approximately $1.6 billion, of which $210 million is included in its 2019 capital and exploratory budget. Turning its attention to Liza Phase One, Hess noted that this remains on track to achieve first oil by the first quarter of 2020. It said that Phase One will produce up to 120,000 gross barrels of oil per day at peak rates, utilizing the Liza Destiny FPSO, which is expected to arrive offshore Guyana in September 2019. Further to this, Hess said that planning is underway for a third phase of development at the Payara Field, which is
expected to produce between 180,000 and 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day with first oil as early as 2023. Reminding of the exploration and appraisal activity on the Stabroek Block in the second quarter of 2019, Hess noted that the Yellowtail-1 well encountered approximately 292 feet of high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoir and is located approximately six miles northwest of the Tilapia discovery. As the fifth discovery in the greater Turbot area, it underpins another potential major development hub. Further, Hess said that the Hammerhead-2 appraisal well, located approximately 0.9 miles from the Hammerhead1 discovery well, and the Hammerhead-3 appraisal well, located approximately 1.9 miles from Hammerhead-1, were both successfully drilled and encountered high quality, oil bearing sandstone reservoir. Hess said that a successful drill stem test was also performed on Hammerhead-3. The appraisal results will be evaluated for potential future development the company asserted. Additionally, it was noted (Continued on page 9 )
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Granger’s immigration order to allow Haitians extended stay misinterpreted - Lawyer opines
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he immigration or der which was amended to allow Haitians a six months stay in Guyana may have been misinterpreted. This is according to a legal opinion obtained by Kaieteur News. Following careful examination of the immigration or-
der, a lawyer explained that while the letter issued by the Senior Confidential Secretary to President David Granger, in January, states that Haitian nationals are “entitled to an automatic stay of six months”, the Immigration Order issued by the President and published in the Official Gazette
in January 2019 suggests otherwise. According to the attorney, the Order does not give Haitian nationals entitlement to an automatic stay of six months, but merely amends Schedule II of the Immigration Act, Cap. 14:02, by adding Haiti to the list of other Caricom member states. Prior to the amendment, the Act had facilitated the six months automatic stay to other Caricom member states including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, The Bahamas, Montserrat, Grenada, Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago et al. However, the lawyer said that it is important to note that the basis of the entry of Hai-
tians and other Caricom countries is limited only to certain categories of persons. Alluding to Part A of the Schedule, the attorney pointed to specifics, in which Caricom nationals are allowed to remain in Guyana for a definite or indefinite period for the purpose of among other things seeking employment. According to the specifications, this category of persons should possess supporting documentation, which includes a Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME) certificate to allow automatic six months stay. Further, the attorney pointed out that the list includes graduates of the University of the West Indies; graduates of the University of Guyana; graduates of the University of Suriname; other skilled and professional personnel; contract workers on a seasonal basis; persons engaged in the visual and performing arts; persons engaged in sports; and persons engaged in the media. The lawyer said too that it is important for immigration officers and their ranking authority to note that without supporting documentation (degrees from specific universities, or a CSME Skills certificate, a contract for seasonal work, etc) which evinces that Haitians or any other national of Caricom
member states fall into the class of persons described in Part A of Schedule I, there should be no automatic entry for such a period. The comments follow revelations that thousands of Haitians have been coming to Guyana through the legal ports of entry but vanishing without a trace. According to the figures acquired by Kaieteur News, the number of Haitians arriving has escalated since January, when the order to allow six months stay was issued. Kaieteur News has since confirmed 952 passengers arrived from Haiti in January. From February to July, it was 673, 345, 1321, 2010, 1749 and 1552 respectively. Following allegations by the opposition People’s Progressive Party, (PPP) that a sinister plot to rig the elections was afoot, Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix issued a statement to clear the air on the issue. According to Felix, the nationals have been using Guyana as a gateway to get to greener pastures. He told the press that droves of Haitians have arrived, but left the country via the porous borders. He categorically stated that there is not plan to have Haitians register and vote for the government as alleged by the PPP. Earlier this year, Felix had cause to issue a similar state-
President David Granger ment to quell fears that the Immigration Order for Haitians was an “election-rigging” mechanism. He said the allegations were “wicked and unfounded and are intended to mislead, as well as create the inaccurate impression that Haitians are being treated differently from other foreign nationals coming to Guyana”. The Minister had reminded that the Immigration Order was in keeping with a unanimous decision that was taken by CARICOM Heads of Government at their 39th Summit in Jamaica in July 2018, to allow Haitians an automatic of six-month stay in all CARICOM Member States. “This arrangement is not confined to Guyana, it is being implemented by all signatories to the CSME [Caribbean Single Market and Economy] … Haitians are members of the Caribbean Community and we have to treat them as such,” he said.
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The mystery of the missing Haitians
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rior to July 2018, Hai tian nationals were required to have visas to enter into member states of the Caribbean Community. That decision was changed last July and it was agreed that visas would no longer be required in keeping with the rules of the Caribbean Community. No one has yet challenged, at the Caribbean Court of Justice, whether this decision conforms to the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. Not because a decision is made by the Heads of Government, means that it is in conformity with Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. Haiti is a member of the Caribbean Community, but it is not a member of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy, and therefore its obligations under the Treaty are not the same as those of other states who are members of the CSME. I will in a subsequent column address the legal issues surrounding this decision last year by the Heads of Government. What this decision means, in practice, is that Haitians can come to Guyana without a visa. As we have
seen, they were coming in large numbers even before the visa requirement was lifted. They will continue to come and Guyana has to prepare itself for a flood of Haitian nationals, because Guyana hastily went ahead and implemented the decision of the Caribbean Community. Caribbean nationals are entitled to an automatic six months stay upon arrival in another member state. But this is conditional on them having sufficient funds to cover their stay, on them not having to become a charge on the public purse or being deemed a desirable. So it is not a case where a Caricom national can simply arrive and be allowed in. Immigration officers will normally ask to see a return ticket to satisfy themselves that the person is not seeking to remain in the country beyond the time allotted. Questions may be asked about where they will stay and who will finance the costs of their stay. Finally, the immigration authorities can refuse admission if the person is deemed an undesirable – this is usually on security grounds. There has been a signifi-
Stabroek Block gross ... From page 7 that the Stena Carron drillship is currently drilling a second well at the Ranger discovery, while the Noble Bob Douglas and the Noble Tom Madden drillships are conducting drilling operations for the Liza Phase One development. This newspaper understands that the Noble Tom Madden is next expected to drill the Tripletail exploration well, which is in the greater Turbot area, beginning this month. Hess during the earnings call said that the operator, being ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), plans to add another drillship, the Noble Don Taylor, in the fourth quarter, bringing the number of drillships offshore Guyana to four.
cant increase in Haitians coming to Guyana since last year’s decision of the Caribbean Community. This newspaper reported that more than 8,000 have come so far for the first seven months of this year. But – and this point needs to be stressed – Haitian arrivals to Guyana have been increasing significantly ever since the APNU+AFC Coalition came to office. In 2014, there were 277 arrivals and 188 in 2013. This is contrasted with the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 when visas were still required. In 2015, there were 770 Haitian arriv-
als. In 2017, this increased to 3,515, almost five times. This number has more than doubled now and we are only now in the second month of the second half of the year. While large numbers are arriving, there is no record of most of them leaving. In fact, in 2017, out of a total of 3,515 Haitians who arrived only 291 left; and in 2016 of the 772 who came, only 451 left. So the question is where are the remainder? Unless there is a satisfactory answer to this question, there is going to be speculation about human smuggling. This can
result in sanctions against Guyana. Instead of providing answers as to how these Haitians have disappeared, the government is asking for the evidence of human smuggling. There is no allegation, as yet, about people smuggling. But if large numbers are coming in and there is no record of them leaving nor is there any answer(s) as to where the missing persons are, then it leaves open the possibility that these persons may have been trafficked. It is for the government to investigate the whereabouts
of these persons instead of asking for evidence of people smuggling. Suppose they were not smuggled out of the country, is the government not interested in what happened to them? (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper)
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
My paper delivery guy died unnecessarily I pay my paper delivery guy, William, on Sunday for deliveries done Monday to Sunday. So last Sunday, he came as usual. I didn’t see him Monday and Tuesday. He works at the Forestry Commission, so I know when he misses out, he is in the interior. On Wednesday, I called his wife. She told me he died Monday morning. He complained of feeling unwell. She took him to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre. They gave him tablets, and as usual sent him home. He didn’t wake up after that visit. In my long career as a media practitioner and social activist, if there is anything that has made me hate the politicians that have ruled my country since Independence, is the way poor people die, like when you walk on ants, from the incompetent treatment they receive from state medical service. I am writing about what happened to William, but the story of unnecessary deaths of thousands (not hundreds but thousands) of poor people who were neglected by state health authorities since Independence remains untold. My mother died at the Georgetown Hospital in 1985
where the facility was in a most atrocious condition than when a country goes through a civil war.In 2002, my Chinese neighbour’s restaurant was attacked by a lone gunman. He was shot and bled internally after waiting hours on a bench at A&E at the Georgetown Hospital. Three years ago, a tenyear-old student was kicked in her stomach by a fellow student. Her parents took her to the Georgetown Hospital. They gave her pain tablets, sent her away, she died the next morning. The little girl was bleeding from internal organ damage. The death of poor folks who seek medical attention from public medical service is a crime against humanity in this country. And my psyche will be further damaged when the election campaign starts. These very souls who cannot afford to pay private hospitals will be the ones shouting party slogans like if they are going mad. These are the ones that will hurl nasty insults at the opponents of their respective parties. These are the self-destructive souls from the lower income classes that will prostrate themselves on the road-
way willing to die for their idiotic, philistine leaders who are less civilised than the beast of the wild. I read in the print media where a little boy in Essequibo went into the hospital with pain to one of his heels. They did to him what they did to my paper guy. Took a cursory look at him – open your eyes, push out your tongue – then tablets are given, and death comes the moment after. People in the 21st century do not and should not die from minor ailments that the lower income folks perish from when they go for medical treatment at public facilities in Guyana. And there is no end in sight. You read about these deaths and you wonder if there are humans that rule this land. How could leaders over a forty-year period allow its poor citizens to die just senselessly like this? This country has some frightening doctors whose incompetence is so sickening, that many of them should have been charged a long time ago for manslaughter. Through their neglect and incompetence, poor patients die. To date, this country has heard not a word about the
doctor who looked at the girl who was kicked in her stomach. The Ministry of Public Health ordered an inquiry. Where is the report? No one has bothered to enquire about the report, even though this country has a Rights of the Child Commission. I ask readers why. I know the answer. It’s because that kid came from poor parents in Charlestown. You have some women’s groups in this land who are just obsessed with getting publicity. So if that schoolgirl was from a middle class family, all hell would have broken loose. They would have picketed the Ministry of Public
Health day and night. Next day they would be on the front page of the print media and interviewed on television. I call that masturbatory activism.I find our President an amusing gentleman (no apology whatsoever for the use of the term). He took public umbrage at the decision of one of the most powerful authorities in Guyana – the Chief Justice. When she gave her decision in a constitutional matter that went against the state, he reacted by saying that is her position, he has his own. Yet this President has never uttered one word on the colossal incompetence of some
Frederick Kissoon doctors and magistrates paid by the taxpayers of this country. Goodbye William! Wish I could have helped! (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper)
DEM BOYS SEH
De Haitians coming but dem disappearing People coming to Guyana all de time. It ain’t got a time without a drove of people from one country or de odda ain’t coming to Guyana. Was de Brazilians at one time. Dem come in such numbers dat dem got hotel and bars and nightclubs in Georgetown. But even before de Brazilians was de Chinese. Dem use to come and as soon as dem land was a cook shop. Some of dem use to set up stalls and sell perfume and odda cheap things. Now dem so much dat dem got supermarkets, stores and import bond.Now is de Haitians coming and people talking. Dem Caricom countries was afraid to tek in Haitians because dem nuff. If was an open door policy, within two morning de
country would have more Haitians than residents. Is last year Caricom decide to tek in some Haitians. From de time dat happen was like a tap open. Dem boys don’t know if de Haitians coming as skilled people or like visitors. Wha dem know is once dem Haitians land dem tun Mandrake.Somebody smuggling dem and mekking money moving dem around. Dem organise minibus, houses and hotels and odda transportation. Is big money. Nuff people getting a cut but dem is de big ones. Dem is de planners. De minibus drivers gon get a small piece; de people at de airport immigration getting a piece and de couple policemen in de airport also mekking a piece. Guyana ain’t getting nutten else be-
cause de dust barely landing pon dem Haitian foot. De backtrack people mekking de money because dem Haitians not going back. Dem boys want to believe a big one in de Ministry wha does give out passports also mekking money. Dis thing only start de odda day, like two years ago. All dem years nobody was looking at Guyana. Now it got oil and everybody seeing de country like how some people does see a man who win de lotto. When he ain’t got money, nobody don’t know him. But from de time he win de lotto, he got family from every race. Dat is how Guyana deh right now. Talk half and watch how de Haitians got people looking fuh dem.
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Notorious criminal Kevin “Long hair” Narine returned to Guyana after serving time Kevin “Long Hair” Narine
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otorious wanted criminal and High Seas Pirate, 40year-old Kevin “Long Hair” Narine also called Ram Sookdial, of No7 Village, West Coast Berbice, who was serving time in Suriname has been returned to Guyana. Narine was sentenced to nine years in jail in the Berbice High Court back in June 2011 after he was found guilty on a count of robbery under arms. Not long after he and three others - Rickford La Fleur, Vinood Gopaul and Vijai Seenarine - escaped from the
New Amsterdam Prison. They used a cement sling to climb down from their holdings before ripping a hole in the fence and making good their escape. Seenarine, who was captured shortly after, had taken police up the Corentyne River to a location where he and the others had shared following the escape. The men had reportedly raided a camp along the bank of the Corentyne River and relieved the occupants of four shotguns. The ranks recovered a shotgun, revolver and ammunition.
Narine fled to Suriname, where he was wanted after escaping from their custody in 2006. He was arrested by the Maritime Police and the Arrest Team of the Suriname Police Force. The police received information that he had been seen in a boat in the Suriname River. He was accompanied by two men. They were tracked to Clevia where they were cornered. Narine tried escaping, but was cornered after he got stuck on a mud bank and was subsequently arrested. His
two companions were suspected to be La Fleur and
Gopaul. Narine was being sought in Suriname for five years in connection with robberies committed in that country’s waters since 2006. He then fled to Guyana. After returning to Suriname in 2011 he reportedly committed robberies on the High Seas again until he was captured. On Wednesday morning he was returned to Guyana by the Suriname authorities where he was processed at Molsen Creek and handed over to the Guyana Police. He is also wanted for a number of other matters in Guyana. Both La Fleur and Gopaul also have long rap sheets. La Fleur, 36, called
Rickford Williams or Rickford Sabola, Bragga or Rastaman, of Vryheid’s Lust Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara, Smithfield and Canje River, was on remand on two charges of murder and two charges of trafficking in narcotics. He was captured in Suriname and deported to Guyana about two years ago. Gopaul called “Magga”, 28, of 34 Yakasari North, Black Bush Polder, was sentenced to 18 months in his absence. He was also wanted for questioning in relation to several matters of robbery under arms and trafficking in narcotics. Gopaul was first taken into prison at the age of 14, back in 2004, when he was accused of murdering his father. He reportedly shot him dead. He was among 18 prisoners who escaped from the New Amsterdam Prison in August 2007. He was caught and then escaped again in June 2011, at that time he was just 19. He was rearrested during a police dragnet in May 2019. The cops had raided his home and after seeing the police he made an attempt to escape by fleeing into the backlands, but ended up running into lawmen.
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Immigration Dept. must be investigated Jagdeo The Immigration Department of the Ministry of Citizenship must face a fullfledged investigation, according to Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo. He made this demand after Kaieteur News revealed that 8,600 Haitian Nationals entered Guyana for 2019, so far. According to figures this publication acquired, in January, 952 passengers arrived from Haiti. From February to July, it was 673, 345, 1321, 2010, 1749 and 1552 respectively. They all arrived on flights of the Panamanian-owned Copa Airlines. Jagdeo, during a press conference Wednesday, provided further statistics for previous years. “In 2013, 188 persons came and 99 departed. In 2014, 227 came, 113 departed. In 2015, 770 came, 136 departed. In 2016, 722 came, 451 departed. In 2017, 3515 came, 291 departed. Up to April 30th of 2018, we had 1238 that came and 85 that departed so far,” he said of Haitian Nationals. The figures raise grave concerns about just where these persons are going. Holding up a copy of Kaieteur News, Jagdeo exclaimed “This headline today is a shocking one! “It is unbelievable that these numbers could come in, and that the government is not involved.” He noted that Haitians, as CARICOM nationals, are eligible to come to Guyana and stay for six months, but only as visitors. In this regard, he said, “you still have to prove where you re going, and stuff like that. Youre eligible. All CARICOM nationals are eligible, but not to work.” He said that too many people are coming in, and not
PPP General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo leaving after six months. So he has concluded that they are not regular visitors. If they have come to work, Jagdeo said it is necessary for them to be granted work permits and TIN certificates. He contends that they are being helped by the government. “This is a special group of people who are brought here in an organised fashion. And so, the immigration department should be i n v e s t i g a t e d . Yo u c a n t have, every two days, people putting an address like Sunflower Hotel when your place has maybe 25 rooms.” Kaieteur News had reported that a group of Haitian Nationals were brought in on Tuesday last, and passengers of one of the buses had interacted multiple times with persons at the Sunflower Hotel and Fast Food Restaurant on the corner of Cummings and South Road, in Georgetown. “Clearly,” Jagdeo continued, “there has to be collusion with some officials at Immigration. Because, when a man comes into the country, you still go to immigration
and say where youre staying. You still have to go through that process. They must have seen this pattern, every single day.” The Opposition Leader continued, stating that it would be interesting to know what the intended addresses are listed as on the immigration forms, for these 8,600 people. Further, he said that it isnt just Immigration department that needs to be investigated. He also thinks there should be an investigation of the General Registrars Office (GRO). He said that this department also comes under the Ministry of the Presidency, under the purview of Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix. “I dont trust Felix.” Jagdeo proclaimed. Felix had earlier this month, denied claims that there is a “people smuggling ring” in Guyana. “I make it clear. Felix is untrustworthy. I don t trust him. He has a department there that falls directly under him, that has been working on
Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix digitising peoples records at GRO. And I heard there are others there who might be responsible for issuing fake documents, birth certificates He said that many Haitians have been hired as security workers and other similar jobs. “So youre required to get a work permit when you come to Guyana. Normally, you issue work permits for skilled labourers mainly and specialised skill. Here, we hear that the Ministry of the Presidency has been issuing work permits. We dont know how many they have issued, and whether people have to pay for. Then, we should check GRA.” The Opposition Leader contends that, since TIN certificates are necessary to work, and the Haitians are receiving work permits, then the amount of TIN certificates being issued could call into question whether the Guyana Revenue Authority is involved. “This requires a fullfledged investigation. It has
Qatar anxious for Guyana to send envoy Qatar, one of the most affluent countries in the world, is currently at a loss as to why Guyana is yet to appoint an ambassador to its capital region, Doha. Qatars anxiety in this regard, was raised recently by the Middle East North Africa Financial Network, Inc. (MENAFN) which happens to be one of the leading providers of online and wireless financial content. It was noted by the online agency that the late Dr Odeen Ishmael was Guyanas last (Continued on page 14)
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morphed from what I believe is a people smuggling ring into an attempt to get people registered for elections.” A question hot on the lips of many is, if these people are coming in droves, and there is no record of most of them leaving, then for what purpose are they coming? Jagdeo contends that they are being brought in to be illegally registered during the House-to-House registration process. He has said before that he worries there are
attempts to register foreigners to interfere with the credibility of the upcoming General and Regional Elections. On Wednesday, he said “Ive heard that the Haitians have to pay US$5000 to come and get new documents from which they can go elsewhere. With 8,000 people having to pay US$5000 each, this is US$40M. Thats the magnitude of this “could-be” people smuggling ring that is now part of wanting to tamper with elections.” He said it is believed that people are being issued with fake documents. “We believe that they are being registered quietly in some areas by some enumerators who might be close to APNU (A Partnership for National Unity), since the activity is not being scrutinised.” By law, Commonwealth citizens are eligible to vote if theyve been resident in Guyana for at least one year. Jagdeo was keen to note that he is not referring to those persons. “Many of these foreign nationals not just Haitians, but others who are not eligible… They will form part of the new voters list if Houseto-House registration succeeds.”
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MP in custody for alleged sexual misconduct with boy, 16 Police in Lethem, Region Nine have launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against a Member of Parliament (MP). Police sources confirmed that the MP is in custody for allegedly making sexual advances toward a sixteen-yearold boy. Reports reaching Kaieteur News revealed that the accused in the matter met the teenager at his son’s birthday party. The man had allegedly made advances toward the young boy at the party and later accompanied the group of teenagers to a nearby bar, where they were imbibing. It was during this time that the man made allegedly the indecent proposal to the teen again— this time, he of-
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fered to perform oral sex on him. When the teenager refused the advances, the man reportedly took his plans a step further and spiked the boy’s drink. However when the matter was reported, the teenager claimed that he fell asleep and didn’t know what happened. He has since undergone a medical examination which proved that he was not raped. This publication has since contacted the MP. He told Kaieteur News, “I would never do such a thing, I am an MP. I think this some kind of plan to tarnish my character”. The man confirmed, nonetheless, that a group of teenagers had attended his son’s 16th birthday party. “I would never even encourage sixteen-year-old to
drink, much less accompany them to a bar. I gave a speech at my son‘s party where I told everyone there that although he is sixteen, it doesn’t mean he is allowed to drink alcohol.” The MP said that he was shocked to learn that there was a social media post, the next day, which implicates him as having indulged in sexual misconduct with one of the teens. “I find this very mischievous. They say that there’s some video. I went to the police; they are yet to produce the evidence. I barely know this boy. We met him for the first time at my son’s birthday party. I learnt that afterwards they were drinking; they bought the alcohol at a shop, “the MP claimed.
President promises free education to be restored Government intends to restore free public education, in keeping with a Constitutional mandate that education should be delivered free of charge, according to President David Granger. The President, speaking at Glory Light Tabernacle’s Sunrise Prayer Breakfast in the village of Plaisance, yesterday, announced his intention to remove the cost on education on the anniversary of Emancipation. He said “Emancipation means independence... Emancipation means education,” while noting that it was education that unlocked opportunities which freed Africans from their cycle of inter-generational poverty. “I want us to go back to the time where every village had a school,” the Head of State said. He said education today is as important as it was in the past, and iterated his commitment to every child having access to education. “We in Guyana declare a decade for the development of all,” the President said, adding that that decade must protect every citizen’s right and entitlement to education, and pointing to the ‘Decade of development for all’ from
President David Granger delivers an address to the congregation of the Glory Light Tabernacle (Photo: DPI) 2020 to 2029. Article 27 of the Constitution of Guyana says every citizen has the right to free education from nursery to university as well as at nonformal places where opportunities are provided for education and training. While fees are not mandatory for nursery to secondary public schools, tuition fees
are charged at the University of Guyana, and they have continued to rise, year after year. There have been several calls for those fees to be squashed, including from the University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) and a movement the Free UG Movement led by (Continued on page 30)
Qatar anxious for Guyana to... From page 13 ambassador to Qatar in 2016. It was further noted that there were expectations that Professor Shamir A. Ally who has been appointed Guyanas second resident ambassador to Kuwait since 2016, would have been appointed to the neighbouring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries which includes Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Qatar it appears, has taken note of the fact that Guyanas ambassador to the United Kingdom, Dr Hamley Case, has been accredited to Latvia, Estonia, the Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Iceland and UNESCO. It was further observed by Qatar that Guyanas ambassador to India, David Pollard, has been accredited to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. Even Halim Majeed, Guyanas ambassador to Cuba, was accredited to El Salvador as well. Further, Qatar notes that Guyanas ambassador to Brazil, George Talbot, has been accredited to Argentina and Chile and many other
Guyanese diplomats in Washington, Pretoria, Brussels and Paramaribo have been accredited to other countries. In light of the aforementioned, questions were raised about Guyanas delay in appointing an ambassador to Qatar. OIL INTERESTS Earlier this week, it was reported in the international media that Qatar has serious interests in Guyanas oil as its State-owned Qatar Petroleum (QP) Company bought 40 percent of the interest that French Oil Major, Total, has in the Orinduik Block which is situated in Guyanas offshore waters. But at his latest press conference, Energy Department Head, Dr. Mark Bynoe said that this is not a done deal. Dr. Bynoe had said, “We have received a transaction letter from Total which the government is currently studying but until such time, we (need to) understand the full implications, because this is not a normal farm-in that we would have seen. And we are not about to pronounce thereon.”
The Energy Department Head added, “What we are finding is QP is seeking to buy into the Total Guyana agreement but we cant go further because it is early , we are in discussions with the co-ventures so we can have greater clarity.” In addition to getting a piece of the action in the Orinduik block, www.offshoreenergytoday.com reported yesterday that Qatar Petroleum also wants 40% of Totals existing 25% participating interest in the neighboring Kanuku block. Repsol is the operator of the Kanuku block with a 37.5% stake, with Tullow Oil holding the remaining 37.5% interest. Just last week, Qatar Petroleum signed agreements with Eni and Total to acquire a 25 percent stake in three blocks in the frontier areas offshore Kenya. The company has in the past years acquired rights in the acreage offshore South Africa, Mexico, Morocco, Cyprus, Mozambique, and Oman as well, with partners being Eni, Total, and ExxonMobil.
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African traditions well represented on Emancipation Day
The varying sights and displays at yesterdays Emancipation Day observances. More photos on centre pages.
By Trishan Craig African traditions were strong, vibrant and well represented on Emancipation Day yesterday as Guyanese participated in a cultural observance which brought the beauty and mystique of the faraway continent all the way to Guyana in celebration of 181 years since the abolition of slavery. Resplendent colours of beautiful African wear were on grand display, as persons proudly paraded their intricately made Dashikis, dresses, tops and skirts which brought their own tales and senses of identity to the day. It was a grand occasion as individuals made their way into the National Park to join in an entire day of festivity. Down the lane of culture and art Although the sun began to blaze over the location and rain threatened intermittently, local producers and families set up stalls and tents to display works of art and tasty looking cuisine along the pathways of the National Park. The main area was packed with exhibitions there was the display of African craftwork, artifacts, drawings and paint-
ings, African and indigenous cuisine, colourful booths with posters, photographs, books and other printed material that provide information on African history. Traditional music was blasting from every corner as stallholders beckoned spectators to take away with them a piece of Africa Guyana-style. Many of the regally-clad females had long-lasting smiles on their faces as they sashayed their way through the paved lane. Race, colour, class and creed were all set aside and folks in an inviting environment. Dazzling clothing and accessories hung everywhere, while delicious meals flashed before the eyes, and the scent tickled the nostrils. Pamela Fox, who is a designer, was one of the eager persons trying to catch the attention of persons passing by. In her stall were items made from leather such as bracelets, necklaces and footwear. She stated that, “I was supposed to go to CARIFESTA, but I changed my mind. I decided to bring out my creations here so that with the festivities I can share (Continued on page 27)
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New NGO launched to aid in human rights advocacy A new Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) was recently launched in the interest of advocating for human rights issues. Through advocacy and partnership, Justice Corps Inc. (Guyana) (JCG)will conduct research, evaluate, generate and initiate actions using tested and/or other methods, provisions, and programming to end human rights violation. This includes focus in the areas of Civil and
Political, Economic, Social and Cultural rights according to officials. The NGO was launched recently at the International Language Institute at Laluni and New Garden Streets, Queenstown, Georgetown. Addressing the sizeable gathering at the launching, Executive Director Nazia Persaud outlined that the entity will always stand by its philosophy of bringing to the forefront the injustices that is
somewhat hidden behind closed doors, and in some cases, documented and forgotten. She added that their organisation can be best described as a force in recognition to fit the missing pieces by all means and will always take a firm stand for justice. She explained that the organisation is a nonprofit entity advocating for human rights using the various media and fora to impact society as a whole,
whose rights have been violated. She further stated that JCG is a peace-abiding body that strongly believes in non-violence communication and the positive impact on our lives. The entity’s structure comprises an Executive Body along with a Board of Directors, Support Staff and several Volunteers, governed by the international Human Rights Laws; Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) Finance Director Patrick Triumph in his presentation noted that the organisation is poised to enforce initiatives through their Release Readiness and Re-entry Program, Prisoners Relief Networks, among others. He said that their scope of works will include advocacy, legal representation, civil and political, economic, cultural
and social rights, and also support network and partnership. Others include infrastructural service, and training and research initiatives. Triumph noted that the Release Readiness and Reentry Programme will enable prisoners to develop themselves, socially, mentally, psychologically, physically and intellectually through organised, and in some cases, tested methods to reassure them of their existence and purpose. Training will include areas like Character Building, Self Care, Applications in Life Matters, Mental Focus and Spiritual Discipline, Healthy Lifestyle Practice, Physical Exercise, Recreational and Outdoor programmes, occupational training among others. The Prisoners Relief Network on the other hand serves as an umbrella, keeping account of all present and released prisoners. Through this program released
prisoners will be given options and resources to integrate into society. They will benefit from either funding, access to materials or similar options to restructure a more positive lifestyle for favourable outcomes through partnership. In their advocacy exploits, persons will be allowed to express their views, access information and stand in defence of their rights. Legal Representation will deals with areas like Civil and Political, Economic, Cultural and Social Rights. Support Network and Partnership will be made feasible with support from families, members of society, stakeholders and the pursuers themselves, as JCG works towards meeting reachable, acceptable and justifiable positive goals through many projects. Infrastructural Service will target washrooms in public places, Magistrates and Judges Courts, Police Stations, lock-ups, seating area and such related matters.
Angoys Avenue residents finally receive land titles after waiting decades
Minister of Communities with responsibility for Housing, Annette Ferguson, presents one of the residents with her title. After waiting for decades, residents of the Angoys Avenue area are now happy. This is because they are now the legal owners of the lands on which they are living. Some 209 families received titles to the land for which some say they were living for over seven decades. The ceremony was held at the Berbice Educational Institute (BEI), where scores were in attendance. The more than 200 instruments of ownership were handed out by Director-General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Joseph Harmon and Minister of Communities, with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Annette Ferguson. With a staggering population of 7,000, Angoys Avenue has been evolving from a squatting community and has been on the road to
regularisation. Under the New Haven Coop Society, residents had sought the governments assistance for the development of the area. However, moves toward regularisation were stymied by an injunction against the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). Underscoring the importance of Emancipation and land ownership, Harmon reminded that freed slaves pooled their monies to purchase lands. This, he said, speaks volumes about the importance of land ownership. “Today is the manifestation of giving you the legal ownership to these lands on which you have been living and investing your hard earned cash to
developed.” he told the audience. He said under His Excellency, President David Granger, your freedom is guaranteed under Guyanas Constitution. That freedom is protected and cherished by this government. Minister Ferguson said the administration will continue on this path until its housing objectives are realised. “Article 26 of our Constitution speaks to the issue of suitable housing. Our people must be afforded adequate housing accommodation,” she said. She emphasised that the goal remains to provide service lots, access to electricity and water. Other families are expected to be granted their land titles soon.
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Editoria EXPOSING THOSE MYTHS ABOUT LASH EXTENSIONS
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herever there are facts, there are bound to be myths. And this week, Guyana's Cocoa Goddess, Latoya “Lashes Boss” Zephyr, is here to break down a few of those myths with Kaieteur Entertainment.
Is That What We Wanted? By Bilge Ebiri
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his review was originally published earlier this month. We are republishing the piece as the film hits theaters this weekend. Technically speaking, it's a marvel. Jon Favreau's “live action” remake of Disney's The Lion King possesses all the immersive detail and tactile immediacy of an unusually good nature documentary. It transports us. We can practically feel the fur on these animals, and we want to duck away from their thundering heels as the camera breathlessly rushes us through trembling grass and craggy ravines. It's hard to imagine that this has all been created in a studio, and that almost none of it is real. It'd be a great case of “How did they do that?” except that they did it so well that you forget that they did anything at all. “Oh, the lion is singing? Well, how 'bout that? I didn't know a lion could sing. But there it is — a real lion, singing.” That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that, having entered the photorealistic realm, The Lion King's mood too has changed. Suddenly, that iconic opening scene, with all the animals gathering to bow before the newborn lion cub Simba, held up like some sort of scepter of absolute power, doesn't feel triumphant or moving, as it did in its fantastical, animated setting. It feels queasily authoritarian. But of course, the filmmakers recognize that. So now, when the old king Mufasa (voiced again by James Earl Jones) shows the young Simba the extent of his domain (“Everything the light touches is our kingdom …”), we now appropriately get some additional dialogue about how it's not really his: “It belongs to no one, but it will be yours to protect.” But by and large, this new Lion King hews pretty closely to the animated Lion King, at times even replicating the same shots and editing patterns as the original. And the effect can feel like a stunt — like someone decided to do a scene-by-scene re-creation using real-life animal footage. It doesn't help that the characters in some cases have been rendered with such realism that they have lost all human expression on their faces. Maybe that's the idea — to not anthropomorphize them too much and to stay grounded in zoological authenticity. But they're still talking, and singing, only now their faces are inexpressive; it's a weird disconnect. That creates an unfortunate hierarchy among the actors, allowing some to shine while leaving others to drift. As Scar, the conniving, embittered uncle who kills Mufasa and claims the throne for himself, Chiwetel
Ejiofor brings the kind of howling, snarling energy you'd expect from a true Shakespearean; he connects to the story's raging passions. (Of course, this was also true of the original, which had the sensuous, slithery stylings of Jeremy Irons.) Whenever he's “onscreen,” the film has genuine power. As the grown-up Simba, Donald Glover stays too above the fray. He's ordinarily a fine actor, but here we sense a distance between his character and his voice. It reminded me of how Disney's actual nature docs, the Disneynature series, will often have the narrator half-perform dialogue for the creatures onscreen, just to keep things interesting. As Nala, Beyoncé suffers a similar fate. The talking lion might look realistic, but when we hear her dialogue, all we see is Beyoncé in a recording booth, reading lines. The comic-relief characters split the difference: Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner are delightful as the farting warthog Pumbaa and his wiseass meerkat pal Timon; John Oliver is plunge-a-skewer-in-your-ears irritating as Mufasa's avian steward Zazu. Favreau's previous talking-animal-heavy Disney live-action remake, The Jungle Book, was a masterpiece — a stylized, communitarian fever dream that transformed the thickets and caves of its wild landscape into a grand stage for its operatic fable of betrayal and belonging. Whenever The Lion King sticks with that approach, it works beautifully. Pride Rock, the outcropping on which much of the movie's drama turns (and where the animal kingdom's fate is decided) looms heavily in the characters' minds. When Simba takes his final, lonely walk to accept his royal destiny — his supposed moment of triumph — we can sense his hesitation. Similarly, Scar's nocturnal performance of “Be Prepared” (which, in the original, was a dementedly surreal vision of marching hyenas and roaring hellfire) makes for a mocking echo of that “Circle of Life” opening scene: Instead of making the entire savannah bow down before his heir in the morning light, Scar assembles his ghostly gathering of scavengers, as he leaps sneering and singing from rock to rock, raging, contemptuous, and prideful. While numbers like “Be Prepared” and Pumbaa and Timon's gaseous rendition of “Hakuna Matata” retain their charm, the songs too are uneven in this new Lion King. Glover and Beyoncé's duet of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” is, as a piece of audio, utterly glorious, and yet it has little impact onscreen (where, for some reason, it's performed in total daylight), because neither Simba nor Nala has come through as an engaging character.
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Youths lauded for advancing HIV/AIDS fight with aid of technology
The participants of the meeting take time out for a photo opportunity The use of technology by youths was encouraged by the Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS [PANCAP], Mr Derek Springer, as he delivered opening remarks at the Third Regional Meeting of Youth Leaders on Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Tuesday. In his presentation he recognized moves by youths to utilise digital platforms, including social media, to propagate their advocacy messages. “I am proud when I see our youths utilising innovation to provoke responses on issues which they are passionate about,” stated the PANCAP Director as he added, “continue to use the technology available to remain visible”. Springer reflected on the creation and relevance of the Caribbean Regional Youth Advocacy Framework [CRYAF] on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. “After developing the CRYAF with input from youth, we recognized that it was important to build youth leaders’ advocacy skills so that they would be better prepared to advocate at the regional and national levels,” he recounted. This, he said, was done during the second meeting of youth leaders, and the approach was successful “as we now have a dynamic group of young people who are passionate and innovative in their approach to advocacy.” He said too that PANCAP has been supporting youth leaders to advocate at the regional level, which included funding for youths to engage in regional forums with Min-
isters of Health and Education. PANCAP also supported youth leaders’ participation in the Joint Regional Dialogue with Faith Leaders, Parliamentarians, Civil Society Leaders and National AIDS Programme Managers. A presentation by youth leaders advocating for access to sexual and reproductive health services was also positively received at the Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development [COHSOD]. The PANCAP Director praised the development of action plans by the youth body. “I was impressed that youth leaders recognized the need to adapt their advocacy approach from the regional to the national platform,” Springer shared even as he noted, “I was also impressed by the reports of all the advocacy work implemented at the national level which called attention to issues concerning adolescents’ health and rights, gender equality, HIV prevention, actions to end gender-based violence and access to quality sexual reproductive health (SRH) services to meet the needs of adolescents and youth.” The Trinidad forum was designed to facilitate the drafting of a roadmap with strategies for sustaining youth advocacy for the promotion of gender equality, HIV prevention, actions to end gender-based violence and access to quality sexual reproductive health [SRH] services to meet the needs of adolescents and youth regardless of disability, age, citizenship, gender identity and sexual orientation. Springer, moreover, outlined the plethora of new
knowledge which will be gained by youths during the meeting and urged participants to utilize the new skills to collaborate and heighten sexual and reproductive health advocacy across the region. Meanwhile, in her remarks, Ms. Renatta Langlais, Member of PANCAP Steering Committee on Youth Advocacy [PSCYA] commended participants for their consistent commitment to attending PANCAP youth forums and challenged them to utilize the new skills gained within the PSCYA and CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Corps. “We are here to share and learn from each other, we are here to meaningfully contribute to our healthy development as Caribbean youth,” Langlais said. She highlighted that the task of achieving the three main priority areas set by the Caribbean Regional Youth Advocacy Framework in 2017 has been challenging. These included aligning the age of access to sexual and reproductive health services to the age of sexual consent, introducing Comprehensive Sexuality Education [CSE] to all Caribbean schools and advocating for Gender Neutral Laws and policies to be passed and implemented, especially those protecting the rights of victims of genderbased violence regardless of gender, orientation, race or status. “Change does not come easily in our Caribbean Society,” Langlais said even as she went on to note, “It is difficult to show someone a new path when they are already set in their ways. We all want a healthy society, but many allow prejudice, stereotypes and stigma to block the road to progress.” However,
she lauded the progress made by the youth body in formulating goals, indicators, and challenging barriers to SRH services by adolescents and youth. “We must face obstacles of tradition, apathy, ignorance and lack of political will, head-on. The road we are travelling is very Caribbean, full of potholes of politics and bigotry; sometimes we fall in them, other times we manage to avoid them.” She commended the PANCAP Director and the Partnership for consistent commitment to building the capacity of youth leaders in advocacy and urged participants to utilize collaboration as the key to fostering change and reaching policymakers with advocacy messages. CARICOM Youth Ambassador [CYA], Ms. Terez Lord, in her remarks reminded participants of the significance of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador Corps [CYAC]. “We, in this room, represent the hopes and the dreams that were born in 1993 when the CYAC was formed. We hold the hopes of our Heads of Government who created this mechanism that was to be of the young people, for the young people and by the young people,” she said. She further highlighted that the CYAC was intended to be the catalyst to integrate and infuse the perspectives and solutions proposed by youth across the region into national, regional and international policy and practices. She also expressed gratitude to PANCAP for supporting youths to fulfil the mandate of the CYAC by building their capacity to advocate at all levels. According to her, “as a unit, we have the strength
and we have prowess but only if we want to. In the international community, our presence is strong, and our voices are distinct.” The CYA urged youths to utilize their collective skills to advocate for change. “If collaboration is currency, then perhaps we as CARICOM can indeed have one common currency. We must be keen on ensuring CARICOM representation so that Heads of Government can recognize our presence, respect our intellect, accept our contributions and implement our recommendations,” she quipped. She urged youths to utilize the forum to create innovative, inclusive and impactful recommendations. “CARICOM Youth Ambassadors are a dynamic group of young people who are always prepared to disrupt old ways, mount a challenge to the status quo and contribute meaningfully and constructively to the sustainable development of our region,” added Lord. Keynote speaker, Shaquille Knowles, Chairperson, Caribbean Regional Youth Council [CRYC] spoke highly of PANCAP for providing a space for young people to discuss issues affecting youth including universal health and SRH. He expressed his anticipation for the specific outcomes from the meeting which include the development of practical solutions capable of increasing youth’s access to quality health services, and a commitment to stand up against issues that have prevented adolescents’ access to quality universal health and SRH services. He expressed his passion for advocating for SRH for adolescents and out-
lined the challenges affecting adolescents’ access to quality health services which included the inability to afford health services and the stigma associated with receiving health services to treat specific illnesses. “Unfortunately, as the world continues to revolve without adequately addressing these key challenges within our critical demographic – more adolescents continue to grapple with the challenges with access to services that ‘healthy’ individuals take for granted,” the CRYC Chair observed. He recounted an experience in which a family member died as a result of inadequate access to preventative health care services. “This loss of life could have been prevented with adequate resources to properly educate persons on the preventative measures to avoid being infected with HIV and measures to reduce the stigma of HIV within our communities and homes,” Knowles shared. “I have witnessed continued efforts to reduce the prevalence rate of the HIV and other STIs in the Caribbean thanks to efforts from PANCAP, Ministries of Health and advocates,” the CRYC Chair said. But according to him, “we must remain steadfast in transforming the lives of the world’s most critical population by continuing the work to reduce the detrimental effects of a lack of access to universal health services”. He concluded by challenging participants to use innovation to advocate for adolescents’ access to SRH and to use their platforms to keep health for young people at the top of every policymaker’s agenda.
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African traditions well represented... CJIA gives passengers Emancipation Day welcome
A passenger (at right) dancing to African rhythms The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) yesterday welcomed passengers to the sweet sounds of African drums, and traditional African dishes in keeping with Emancipation Day observances. Passengers enjoyed dishes such as conkie, cassava pone and a glass of mauby while singing and dancing to traditional African rhythms. Each passenger was given an African printed sash as a welcome gift. One passenger who is a first-time visitor to Guyana said, “I never knew Guyana had such rich African culture.” He went to on to say, “This is the first time I’ve felt this welcomed in another country and I look forward to so much more that Guyana has to offer.” Chief Executive Off i c e r o f C J I A , M r. Ramesh Ghir, said that “Emancipation Day is a day of deep historical significance in Guyana. With this in mind, CJIA was pleased to offer visitors to Guyana, a glimpse of our culture and heritage.”He added, “We are delighted that our guests felt welcomed.” The CJIA also partnered with the Museum of African Heritage to showcase some of the m u s e u m ’s a n c i e n t a r t i facts throughout the airport terminal. Passengers got a chance to learn about African culture and history as they made their way through the Arrivals Terminal. Assistant to the Administrator of the Museum
A incoming passenger being sashed
An arriving passenger, with African delicacies in his hand, poses with a CJIA staffer of African Heritage, Shemar Davis said “The museum is proud to partner with the CJIA on one of Guyana’s most auspicious events in
history.” He went on to say “We wanted to take this opportunity to showcase the history of the 1823 Slave Rebellion.”
From page 15 in providing items of craft to interested persons. Although African prints were dominant, producers with other types of ornate craft were not left out of proceedings. A joyful Radika Defreitas, who was enjoying her second year coming out to the celebration, was very eager to share the story about her seven flavours of seasoning. Alongside her table, African accessories hung, and she showed off a full table of Achar. ATASTE OF THE COOKUP COMPETITION The steel-pan music did not allow anyone to just walk through the designated area for the Cook-up rice food competition without swaying their hips and moving energetically to the folksy music played. Persons could be seen singing and dancing as the beats of songs like Small Days, Manin Neighba, Bamboo Fiah and many other joyful tunes hit them. The competition was organised by Ansa McAl where the winner would walk away with $100, 000, a hamper and a one year contract to be catering for the company. Participants were walking around their little kitchens turning the bubbling food in their pots as the air was taken over by the aromas. The smells invited patrons to the many booths. Finally, as afternoon came and the tasting of the food to be judged was finished, the winners were announced. The event was judged in two segments, the vegetarian and the meat segment. Coming out from Veggie category in fourth place, was Onika Butcher. Second place was captured by Alicia Charles and Britney Grant. First place was secured by Waveney Doris. It was noted that this was the third time she won the event in that category. Moving on to the meat segment or as it was called the cook-up with nuff articles, this category saw Ms. Joan Hill came fourth. Again, the second place was a tie - Tavita Singh and Pinky Cort filled this position. The difficult competition came to a close with Nicola Davis walking away as the winner. APERFECT STAGE FOR AFRICAN DISPLAY The event that gets everyone to come out of their homes on this grand day did not disappoint. The show kicked off with
an African Parade. It was impressive, with delegations from the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA), our eastern neighbour Suriname and from as far as Ghana, among others too many to list. Participants marched and danced their way around the park as they put on a brilliant show for the onlookers. They pounded their drums and moved their bodies to the sweet music. It was a show to behold as even down to the little ones joined in with their practiced routines. Youngsters graced the stage with their talents in dancing, singing, poetry and drama. Their contributions to
the event spoke volumes as it brought out the importance of freedom and self identity. Carlene Gilburg, captured the crowd with her inspirational piece of poetry entitled, Freedom. In her poem she spoke about persons still having a mind that is enslaved. There was a call for individuals to stand up, educate themselves and stay free of circumstances that will cloud their minds, citing a line from Bob Marleys Redemption Song which states, “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery”. It was clear from all that transpired that this had been done by all present.
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Aurora workers ready to strike again if union demands aren’t met – NMWUG The three working units of Aurora Gold Mines Incorporated (AGM Inc.) are reportedly preparing to strike if demands are not met for the unionising of all of the workers. The rank-and-file workers from all three units – Buckhall, Tapir and Aurora – have reportedly organised themselves to make a stand after receiving word that the processing of their request to be unionised has met yet another obstacle. President of the National Mine Workers’ Union of Guyana (NMWUG), Sherwin Downer, walked out of a meeting on Tuesday last with Senior Labour Officer, Prandatt Basdeo, and two officials of AGM Inc., including Director, Corporate Office and Compliance, Peter Benny. Downer told Kaieteur News that he had expected the meeting to be a confirmation of the survey process, as his union has reportedly already submitted 300 signed application forms, a copy of the union’s constitution and its receipt book, last Friday, for the union recognition process. He said that at the Department of Labour, he was notified that Benny indicated he would join the meeting via Skype, to which Downer had objected. Downer said that Benny at one point strayed from the focus of the meeting, and
President of NMWUG, Sherwin Downer
Director, Corporate Office and Compliance, Peter Benny
started to question his credentials. When Kaieteur News contacted Benny about this, he responded “What credentials did I question? I do not concern myself with that.” During previous correspondences with Kaieteur News on the same matter, Benny had urged the publication to look into Downer’s background, asking, “What is his industrial relations experience? Where was he trained? Where did he get his exposure?” But what was more disconcerting, according to Downer, was that the discussions seemed to turn into a lecture being delivered by Benny. The union representatives reportedly walked out of the meeting after fifteen min-
utes. Speaking to Kaieteur News about the meeting, Benny said, “I guess, at some point during the discourse, the union became very agitated and walked out of the meeting, claiming that the company was lecturing the meeting, even though it was clarifying ahead of time, matters which would need to be addressed.” Benny said that labour officials “tried to calm him [Downer] down” as it was necessary for the union to understand the process, as Benny claims he has been through it several times. Benny’s contention, which caused Downer and team to exit, was talk of a “sensitive unit” of AGM Inc. which would prove challenging for the Trade Union Recognition
and Certification Board (TUR&CB) to recognise. Benny said “Even though some employees fall within the proposed bargaining unit, the law caters for some employees to be excluded from being unionised, because they may be dealing with sensitive matters of the company and should not be exposed to a union.” Benny said those people would be considered ‘excluded personnel’. It is unclear how the negotiations will continue. Minister of Labour, Keith Scott, had gone to Aurora to meet with the workers on July 8, promising them that the request for union recognition would be expedited. But that is now facing hiccups. Downer claims that Benny has said that no union will be involved with AGM Inc. as long as he is there. The NMWUG President has been trying to bargain for the workers since 2016. Recent developments hit the news when hundreds workers at Aurora staged a strike, a month ago, suspending op-
erations for days. Workers were reportedly camped out in the rain, had their internet cut off so they couldn’t reach the outside world, and even refused food on one day of the strike. That strike only involved one unit of AGM Inc. This possible strike could see all units – Buckhall, Tapir and Aurora – effectively shutting down the operations of AGM Inc. if it occurs.
The company, after the strike, had attempted to placate the workers by giving them a one-off 7.6 percent bonus, something Downer says is a common practice of the company, in lieu of pay increases and improved working conditions. But the workers are reportedly adamant that they will no longer settle for less, and are demanding that all be unionised.
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government will be able to manage, given Guyanas economic prospects. The President said that profits from oil will indeed be invested into education. “I have plans for the profits which will come from oil and gas. It is not going to enrich a few; it is going to educate many,” he said. Responding to the announcement, Lowe told Kaieteur News, “We believe free university will indeed help break through the intergenerational poverty cycle… and that it will help lead to a more inclusive and cohesive society.”
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Fifa Eworld Cup: World’s best ready for action in London
The crème de la crème of competitive FIFA were officially presented at the FIFA eWorld Cup™ Welcome Night and were surprised by an English Premier League star making a special appearance. On the eve of the
game’s marquee event, the 32 players – 16 on PlayStation and 16 on Xbox – gathered at The O2 in London ahead of the season’s curtain-closer. Over three days they will battle for the right to get their hands on the eWorld Cup
trophy, win an exclusive trip to The Best FIFA Football Awards, bag a life-changing USD 250,000 cash prize and the prestige of being the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 World Champion. Suited and booted, the
Friday August 02, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) The name of the game for you today is emotional freedom. Your senses are heightened and the smallest things capture your eye. Don't delay your response to these events, whether they're big or small.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Today is one of those days in which you have a terrific opportunity to break free of normal, everyday life, Libra. Don't feel badly if you don't know exactly which way to go. Follow your gut feeling.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) This is no time to be a stick in the mud, Taurus. Don't be the weak link in the chain. The energy of the day is "get up and go." So either lead, follow, or get out of the way.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Sometimes your daydreaming leads you way out of your body and into a place well beyond time and space, Scorpio.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Set aside some time today explicitly for you, Gemini. Unexpected events are likely to pop up and cause a stir in your emotions. CANCER(June21–July22) Try not to be so serious and intense today, Cancer. Walk with a lighter step and don't feel like you always need to be in control of every single thing you contact. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Don't miss any opportunities today, Leo. No matter how tired you may be, this isn't the time to rest. This is one of those days in which it's simply easier to be you. There's no need to shy away or hide your true desires. Say what you want and you'll get it. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Your plans may be upended t o d a y, Vi rg o , b u t t h i s doesn't mean that you should give up hope in any way. Sometimes it's necessary to let go of control and simply let things happen as they will.
SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Generally speaking, today should be a good day for you, Sagittarius. You should have no problem setting a fast-paced tone for the day and sticking to it. There are opportunities in the strange and bizarre. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Things may be moving a bit too quickly for your liking today, Capricorn. Make sure you continue at your own pace so you don't get pushed into something you don't want to do. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) There are several opportunities open now that weren't there before. The key is to take advantage of them. Find freedom in the strange and new. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Be brazen and bold in your actions today, Pisces. This may be a hard direction for you at first, but it's the most effective way to get where you need to go. Unexpected ripples of emotion may cause you to go in an unconventional direction.
players got an exclusive glimpse of the stunning surroundings at the iconic arena in the British capital before hosts Spencer ‘Spencer FC’ Owen and Layla Anna-Lee kicked off proceedings at the welcome gathering. Reigning champion ‘MsDossary’ carried the trophy on stage in front of the watching contestants before a special guest made a surprise appearance. Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka, a keen follower of EA SPORTS FIFA, took to the stage to a warm reception before posing for pictures with each of the four groups of players that were being presented. “I’ve enjoyed it so far, preseason has been going well. I want to improve and add goals to my tally,” said Wan-Bissaka, who signed a five-year contract with United after joining from Crystal Palace at the end of June. “I haven’t played so many [teammates on FIFA] but the last time I was in the England camp, Tammy Abraham gave me a good challenge. “I’m excited to be here [at The O2 in London],” he continued. “It’s a big event. Everyone seems prepared and ready and everything looks amazing,” he said, before tipping fellow countryman ‘Tekkz’ to take home the title.
Bowler Sobers hit... From page 36 go up to be interviewed afterwards I looked back over my shoulder and saw him smiling,” said Sobers. “I said, ‘Mally, what are you smiling at?’ And he said, ‘I want you to know you could not have achieved this without me’!” Sobers said he recalled Nash driving from Wales to London last year when he was there. “He (Nash) was writing his new book and he asked him me to look at his book and sign it. I am very shocked and it is sad to hear (of his passing).” Nash took 993 first-class wickets between 1966 and 1983 and was Glamorgan’s leading wicket-taker when they won the County Championship in 1969.
Caster Semenya: Biology trumps gender identity... From page 34 female athletes concerned.” The Swiss Federal Supreme Court, in its summing up, explained why it lifted the suspension, referring to the Court of Arbitration of Sport’s initial reasoning as to why it turned down Semenya’s appeal. “The Swiss Federal Supreme Court concludes, in a first summary examination, that Caster Semenya’s appeal does not appear with
high probability to be well founded,” it said. It added that there would not be “fair competition” if there were women competing with 46 XY DSD genetic make-up, which includes Semenya. The court dismissed the South African’s allegations that she has been discriminated against or that there was “an infringement of personality and human dignity”.
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Zimbabwe players ready to ‘play for free but to be paid late’ ESPNcricinfo Zimbabwe’s cricketers will play for free if need be in order to keep cricket in the country alive. “We will play for free as long as we can see the light at the end of the tunnel,” a senior squad member told ESPNcricinfo. “Our next assignment is the (T20 World Cup) qualifiers. I will play for free as long as we are assured that we will be paid eventually. We will play qualifiers for the sake of cricket staying alive and for free but to be paid late and not never.” Another player confirmed a willingness to sacrifice in the short term to ensure the long-term survival of cricket and playing careers, saying: “As long as there’s a future and you can see that things are going to fall into place, I have no doubt that most guys would.” The qualifiers remain the focus for Zimbabwe’s cricketers - men and women although they have been barred from taking part in those events under the terms of their suspension by the ICC. Four members of the national women’s team were
also dropped from the ICC’s Global Development Squad, but their exclusion does not extend to all cricket. Zimbabwe are still technically able to play in bilateral series while under suspension. It is understood that the ICC will still appoint match officials for bilateral series that Zimbabwe host. But, at the moment, that likely means players playing for free, and Zimbabwe Cricket is in any case unable to host incoming tours without ICC funding. The Sports and Recreation Commission, which has put an interim committee in place to run cricket in the country, has said there is a contingency plan to deal with player welfare while Zimbabwe are under suspension, but the details of this plan have not apparently been communicated to the players. Neither of the two senior national squads has been paid in the last two months, and the men were not paid match fees during their recent tour of the Netherlands and Ireland. It appears increasingly unlikely that
The Zimbabwe fielders celebrate a wicket . AFP Zimbabwe will be able to take part in the women’s T20 qualifiers in August, or the men’s chapter in October. Zimbabwe were scheduled to host Afghanistan in August, before travelling to
Bangladesh for a tri-series in September. The Future Tours Programme mentions that Zimbabwe will then host West Indies for a Test and five ODIs in October and November, before travelling to India for three T20Is in January next year.
Zimbabwe have two Tests against Sri Lanka scheduled straight afterwards, before a trip to Bangladesh in March and a maiden Test against Ireland in Zimbabwe in April. While these fixtures have not been cancelled outright, in reality there is no chance
whatsoever of Zimbabwe hosting any cricket while under suspension, whether the players are paid or not. ZC is entirely reliant on ICC funding to host incoming cricket tours, which - apart from Indian visits - could end up as loss-making enterprises.
Carl Lewis coming to Lima 2019 as Luis Scola flashes experience Panam Sports’ Guest Of Honour in Pan Am Games debut
Lima, Peru - The Opening Ceremony and the first days of competition of the Pan American Games have attracted the attention of many around the world. Ticket sales have increased considerably and the enthusiasm seen from not only Peruvians, but all sport fans throughout the Americas, is more evident than ever. One of the most influential and important athletes in the history of Athletics and a Panam Sports Legend, Carl Lewis, will travel all the way from the United States to watch and participate in the Lima 2019 Pan Am Games. Lewis expressed his desire to witness these Games before Panam Sports President Neven Ilic extended him a formal invitation. The “Son of the Wind” happily accepted the invitation from Panam Sports, and will arrive in the Peruvian capital on August 4 to watch the sport he loves and dedicated his career to, but he won’t be coming to just watch Athletics.
Carl Lewis “We are very happy that Carl Lewis is coming to the Pan American Games. He will undoubtedly be our Guest of Honour, and will participate in the award ceremony of the 100 meters and the Long Jump, the very same events he excelled in throughout his entire career. His desire to come only shows the interest and importance that these
Games have throughout the continent,” said Panam Sports President, Neven ilic. Carl Lewis will stay in Lima until Saturday, August 10, six full days that the American legend will take advantage of to explore this beautiful city and witness the historic level of the Athletics competition taking place in the VIDENA Sports Complex.
Luis Scola and his albiceleste teammates demonstrated why they are a favorite to take home a medal at Lima 2019, dominating Uruguay from the opening tipoff and racing out to an 180 lead. Scola’s smooth passing and experienced post play were on full display as he dished out 4 assists to start the game before adding another 4 points on his own. The dominance only continued from there as Uruguay was no match for the experience and confidence of Argentina. Scola poured in another 5 points while also racking up 6 rebounds and 1 block before the end of the first half with Argentina already holding an insurmountable 51-17 lead. With the score out of reach, Scola still played a healthy dose of minutes in the second half. However, he came out of the game with five minutes left so the star could rest and stay fresh for the remainder of the Lima 2019 tournament. He finished the
Argentina’s Luis Scola in action against Uruguay. game with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. “The truth is that I’m having a great time and I am very happy to be here. I think we come in as the favorites. We are playing very well. The first game went very well and I think we will stay as the favorites. I don’t know how far we will go, but the spotlight is on us,” Luis Scola told Panam Sports after his
dominant performance. Argentina went on to win the game 102 to 65, never slowing down despite the increased defensive effort and pressure by Uruguay in the second half. The team from the Dominican Republic were scheduled to square off against the experienced Argentina squad yesterday while Uruguay faced Mexico in Eduardo Dibos Coliseum.
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Match Schedule Set for the 2019 Scotiabank Concacaf Under-13 Champions League Miami – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) yesterday announced the match schedule for the fifth edition of the Scotiabank Concacaf Under-13 Champions League. For the first time, the youth competition will take place in San Jose, Costa Rica on August 10-17, at the Complejo Deportivo Fedefutbol Plycem. The 2019 edition of Concacaf ’s youngest age tournament will be disputed in two stages, between 16 clubs from 11 Concacaf Member Associations. After an initial group phase, the top two finishers in each group will advance directly to the round of 16, while the 3rd and 4th place clubs will continue play in the Shield bracket for final placement. The official draw that determined the groups was conducted on Tuesday, April 30 at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the return leg final of the 2019 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League between Tigress UANL and CF Monterrey. In the previous edition of the Scotiabank Concacaf Under-13 Champions League, hosted at the Mexican Football Federation Headquarters in Toluca, Mexico, Los Angeles FC topped Juniors Tampico 2-0 in the final, becoming the first team from the United States to win the competition. Fans will be able to watch the knockout stage live via the Concacaf Facebook page.
Inter Miami: David Beckham MLS Caster Semenya: Biology trumps franchise expect to sign English players gender identity, says IAAF BBCsport - David “It’s someone you’re and ex-Manchester United Beckham’s Inter Miami expect to recruit English players before making their Major League Soccer debut. The new franchise is set to play their first competitive fixtures in March and have signed only two players so far. Jorge Mas - one of four co-owners including Beckham - says the club are “very close” to appointing a manager. “We are trying to get someone who can also commit here for a period of time and leave his fingerprints on our team,” Mas told BBC Sport.
going to know who has coached before at the highest level and who has played at the highest level.” Mas says the club’s first coach will “fit an attacking style”. Inter Miami will join Nashville SC as new franchises in 2020, taking the MLS to 26 teams. Its eventual goal is 30. So far Inter Miami have signed two players from clubs in Argentina - striker Julian Carranza from Banfield and midfielder Matias Pellegrini from Estudiantes. Players including former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill
defender Antonio Valencia have been linked with the franchise. “I think you will see if you look at our young signings, we’ve made substantial investments in them,” added Mas. “We’re going to couple them with players who have played in Europe who are very well known. “We’ve looked at some English players. We’re having some conversations with some English players and we anticipate Inter Miami will have some English presence.”
Caster Semenya ran the fourth fastest 800m time in the world, in 2018 - one minute 54.25 seconds. BBCsport - Athletics’ governing body said “biology has to trump gender identity” after welcoming the decision to permit restrictions in testosterone levels of female runners. Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya twice appealed against the new International Association of Athletics Federations rule that prevents her from running the 800m without medication. A Swiss court suspended the ruling which has now been lifted, though Semenya said she will not defend her 800m world title this year. The IAAF said competitors now have
“parity and clarity” before the championships in Doha, which begin on 28 September. The ruling, which took effect on 8 May 2019, means those with differences of sexual development (DSD) must either take testosterone-reducing medication in order to compete in track events from 400m to the mile or change to another distance. “I am very disappointed to be kept from defending my hard-earned title,” Semenya, 28, said. “But this will not deter me from continuing my fight for the human rights of all of the (Continued on page 32)
David Beckham (left) co-owns Inter Miami with three other parties including Jorge Mas (right).(GETTYIMAGEZ)
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Ashes 2019
Steve Smith century frustrates England in first Test ESPNcricinfo - Australia’s Steve Smith made a magnificent 144 on his return to Test cricket after a balltampering scandal to halt England’s charge on the opening day of the Ashes at Edgbaston. The former captain dragged the tourists from 122-8 to 284 all out, with England surviving two overs to close on 10-0 to delight the partisan crowd. Smith, joining team-mates David Warner and Cameron Bancroft in making his Test comeback, was booed to the crease and witnessed a collapse of five wickets for 23 runs from the non-striker’s end. He finally found a capable ally in number 10 Peter Siddle, the 34-year-old playing only his third Test in three years. They added 88 for the ninth wicket, frustrating England and silencing the crowd until Siddle was caught at short leg off Moeen Ali for 44. Smith, who was on 85 when he was joined by last man Nathan Lyon, drove Ben Stokes for four to reach his 24th Test century, then cut loose to punish the weary bowlers. The last-wicket pair shared 74, taking advantage of an England attack without James Anderson, who is awaiting the results of a scan on a calf injury that restricted him to only four overs.
When Smith was eventually bowled to give Stuart Broad his fifth wicket, Rory Burns and Jason Roy negotiated an awkward period in the gloom without alarm. If the usual protracted Ashes build-up was stunted by England’s World Cup triumph, the drama, atmosphere and fluctuations of this first day were a perfect reminder of what battles between cricket’s oldest rivals are all about. For so long, it belonged to England as Broad and Chris Woakes made light of Anderson’s absence by exploiting the seam movement offered by a slow surface. Australia’s collapse delighted those in the Hollies Stand, who waved sandpaper during the national anthems, taunted the visiting fans and told captain Tim Paine he will be “sacked in the morning”. The chaos was added to by umpires Aleem Dar and Joel Wilson, who had four decisions overturned and gave another three that would have been changed if they had been referred. Through it all, Smith was unmoved, playing one of the all-time great Ashes innings not only for how he rescued his side, but for doing so while dealing with the emotion and abuse drawn by his return.
By the end, particularly with pessimism surrounding the fitness of Anderson, he had given Australia the upper hand. England were tortured by Smith’s 687 runs in their 4-0 defeat down under 18 months ago and here the ex-skipper ominously showed that his obduracy, idiosyncrasies and thirst for runs have not been dimmed by his time out of the game. While the Hollies Stand sang that he will “cry in a minute” - a reference to his tearful press conference after the ball-tampering scandal Smith first absorbed England’s pressure then grew into an innings that later saw him flay the ball to all parts. He left with flourishes of the bat, chastised himself when he played a false shot and got into awkward positions as he nudged and guided the ball square of the wicket. All the while he fidgeted and adjusted his kit. His judgement was impeccable. When he was given out lbw on 34, playing no stroke to Broad, it was umpire Dar who had made the mistake, not Smith. Smith trusted Siddle with the strike and only when he was joined by Lyon did he emerge from his cocoon to take the attack to England. By the end, they were
Stuart Broad celebrates the dismissal of Tim Paine © Getty Images
Steven Smith walks off after making 144 ©Getty Images bowling to him with all nine fielders on the boundary, and the torment was only finished
when he was bowled aiming a heave at Broad. Australia 284: Smith 144,
Siddle 44, Broad 5-86, Woakes 3-58. England 10-0, England trail by 274 runs.
FIFA Council unanimously approves expanded 32-team field for FIFA Women’s World Cup The FIFA Council has unanimously agreed to a proposal to expand the number of teams taking part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ from 24 to 32, with effect as of the next edition of the tournament in 2023. Since the bidding process for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is already underway “ with the nine bidders initially expected to submit their bid books by 4 October 2019 – the FIFA Council exceptionally made this decision remotely, and not at one of its meetings, the next of which is scheduled for 23-24 October in Shanghai. Having been presented with a background document on the expansion, FIFA’s decision-making body voted in favour of adopting the 32-team format and, as a consequence, updating the hosting requirements and the
timeline of the bidding process for 2023. The key milestones of this updated timeline are: *August 2019: circular to be sent out with a short time window for: current bidding member associations to reconfirm their interest in bidding, any other eligible member associations to express their interest in bidding *December 2019: deadline for bid submissions * April 2020: expected publication of Bid Evaluation Report *May 2020: expected appointment of host(s). The FIFA administration will also initiate a consultation process with the confederations in order to develop a proposal for the slot allocation, which will then require approval by the FIFA Council. “The astounding success of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France made it very clear that this is the time to keep the momentum going
and take concrete steps to foster the growth of women’s football. I am glad to see this proposal – the first of several “ becoming a reality,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “The expansion reaches far beyond the eight additional participating teams; it means that, from now on, dozens more member associations will organise their women’s football programme knowing they have a realistic chance of qualifying. The FIFA Women’s World Cup is the most powerful trigger for the professionalisation of the women’s game, but it comes but once every four years and is only the top of a much greater pyramid. “In the meantime, we all have a duty to do the groundwork and strengthen women’s football development infrastructure across all confederations.”
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Sixty-six gold medals for Guyana at GSA Undiscovered Martial Arts C/ships Guyana won the overall title as they copped 66 gold medals when the Guyana South American Undiscovered Martial Arts Championship was held on Sunday last at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The Guyanese also captured 72 silver and 33 bronze medals with Tr i n i d a d a n d To b a g o snaring 9 gold, 7 silver and 4 bronze while Suriname had 2 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Guyanese Zaidan Peters was the Most Outstanding student in the 6 and Under category with gold medals in Empty Hand Kata and Weapon and silver in Point Sparring. In the 7-9 segment Wayne Toney of Guyana won gold medals in Traditional Kata, Free Style and Weapon Kata; he also took two silver medals in the male division. Saidah Bradford of Guyana won the S p a r r i n g , We a p o n K a t a and Empty Hand Kata in the Female category. Guyana’s dominance continued in the 15-17
segment as Michael Hing took gold in Point Sparring and Traditional Empty Hand to emerge as the top male student in that category. Sasha Robertson of Tr i n i d a d a n d To b a g o dominated the Female category with wins in the Empty Hand Kata, F r e e s t y l e We a p o n a n d Point Sparring while Guyanese Thea Henry won silver in Empty Hand Kata, F r e e s t y l e We a p o n a n d Point Sparring; her teammate Akel Barrington took bronze in the Empty Hand Kata, Freestyle Weapon and Point Sparring. Competing in the 19-34 Male Division, Aaron Cromwell of Trinidad and Tobago took gold in the Empty Hand Kata and Weapon and grabbed silver in the Point Sparring. Bertram Williams of the Guyana Police Force won gold in the Point Sparring. In the Female Division, Guyanese Boxing Referee Denoila Bristol won the Empty Hand Kata and Point
Some of the participants prior to the start of the championship. Sparring while her teammate Miranda Benette took gold in Weapon and Empty Hand Kata and silver in Point Sparring. Guyana Police Force won the Senior Team Kata
while National Martial Arts placed second; Trinidad and Tobago took first and second in the Junior Team Kata while Guyana placed third. Guyana finished with 579 points followed by
Trinidad and Tobago on 70, Suriname on 20 and the United States of America on five. The event was hosted by Korean International Martial Arts Guyana and sponsored
by National Sports Commission, Farfan and Mendez, Mines Services Ltd., Greg Trucking Services, Urling Shipping, Modern Optical and family and friends.
Senior players hold key to India series: Reifer Lauderhill, Florida, CMC – West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer has underscored the value of experience in the Twenty20 unit, as the Caribbean side prepares to take on India in a three-match series starting here tomorrow. Selectors last month named a 14-man squad for
the first two matches at the Central Broward Stadium, with seasoned campaigners Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell included in the lineup. Significantly, Narine will be appearing for West Indies for the first time in nearly two years and his presence along with that of
Bowler Sobers hit for six sixes in an over dies aged 74 London, CMC – West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers has paid tribute to Malcolm Nash, a former Glamorgan bowler he once famously hit for six sixes in an over, saying they remained good friends despite the battering. All-rounder Nash, a leftarm bowler who played for Glamorgan, died Wednesday at age 74. He received the punishment from Sobers, then with Nottinghamshire, in a county match at Swansea in 1968. It was an iconic moment in world sport because it was the first time a bowler had been hit for 36 in an over in first-class cricket. Paying tribute to Nash, Sobers, 83, said: “He was a good friend of mine and we always kept that friendship. He was a nice man. “We played against each other and I was fortunate to
Legendary former all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers hit six sixes against him, but things never changed. As far as we were concerned we were always friends in spite of what happened on the cricket field.” Sobers said Nash had kept his sense of humour despite being hit for six sixes. “When we were asked to (Continued on page 32)
the senior players, has given Reifer cause for optimism. “Experience is vital – you can’t go wrong with experience,” said Reifer, who oversaw West Indies’ disastrous World Cup campaign. “We will be depending on Pollard, Narine and those guys to bring all the experience they have. They’ve been playing over 10 years in the IPL so they’ve been playing against the Indians for a long time. “In speaking to Pollard, in speaking to Narine they are eager as well to lend all the experience they can to the team set up. It’s just a matter of us going out there and gelling together as a team and putting in good performances, and when we’re put under pressure that we band together as a team.” He added: “The team is a young team. I like to mix experience with youth – it’s a good blend. But I’m looking forward to guys like Pollard, Narine and Carlos Brathwaite sharing knowledge with the younger guys. “We have a young team with good talent. It’s just a matter of getting the guys in the right frame of mind to perform at the international standard.” Guyana Jaguars wicketkeeper/batsman
West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer (left) chats with batsman Nicholas Pooran during a training session ahead of the T20 series against India. Anthony Bramble has been called up for the first time while rookies left-handed opener John Campbell and left-arm spinner Khary Pierre have also been included. And Reifer said the squad had been gelling well and creating the type of atmosphere crucial to team unity and success against India. “We have young Khary Pierre. He’s a young spinner who actually played in India last year. He bowled pretty well and is a good field as well,” Reifer pointed out.
“We have a good blend and I like what I’m seeing here at the practice sessions. Everybody is enthusiastic, the energy levels are high, and guys are pushing one another and working hard, so these are the things we’re trying to get into the team. “ We ’ r e t r y i n g t o change the team culture, trying to get the work ethic to be as high as possible and we want the intensity levels to be very high every time we come to a practice session. Those are the things we are working
on with the younger players to have a solid culture going forward.” Reifer also backed the uncapped Bramble to be an asset to the side when called on. “He’s been around first class cricket for a while. I saw him play a few times and he played some good innings for Guyana,” Reifer noted. “He toured with the A team last year to Canada and I think Bramble will bring some youthful experience to the team and he is willing and eager to get out there on the park and perform.”
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Mighty Skippers, Plank Patriots triumph at Camille’s Academy Fitness Games
Students performing the dance pass prior to the commencement of the games. Mighty Skippers and Plank Patriots emerged champions of the group and individual categories respectively when Camille’s Academy staged its inaugural Fitness Games recently at
Soesdyke. The event got underway with action in the group category where athletes had to perform a one mile run, followed by 700 squats, 2000 skips, 10 minutes of planks,
sack race, 2000 double under skip and 300 push-ups correspondingly. Push Ups Masters took the runner-up spot while Squat Stars finished third and Plank Patriots fourth. The
Individual segment followed where two athletes were selected from each group to complete 50 skips, 20 free hand squats, 10 box over burpees and a 60 meters flip tyre in that order;
Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown C’ship
Quarter-final and semi-final stages on tonight @ Cultural Centre Tarmac The National Cultural Centre tarmac will be the battle ground tonight, when the quarterfinal and semi-final stages in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Championship commences. The opening quarterfinal match will be a clash of former champions as Broad Street oppose Leopold Street from 19:00hrs while Albouystown-B takes aim Back Circle from 19:45hrs. In the third match of the section, tournament giant Sparta Boss lock horns with Sophia at 20:30hrs, with defending champion Gold is Money matching skills with Tiger Bay from 21:45hrs. The respective winners of the aforesaid matches will advance to the semifinal round. The grand finale is slated to occur at the Jubilee Park Tarmac on August 3rd. According to an official correspondence from tournament Coordinator Three Peat Promotions, “All systems are in place for a thrilling night of action and the hope is that the weather remains favourable which will aid producing quality football
for both the players and f a n s . A l a rg e c r o w d i s expected at the venue due to the quality of teams that are competing.” The release further said, “The Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Championship is a benchmark for local football and everyone wants to carve their name on the proverbial trophy. Wi t h e a c h y e a r t h e quality increases as teams vie for what has become the most coveted title in
the land. As Sparta Boss talisman emphatically said, ‘Guinness is the World Cup of local football’. This cements the legacy and overall impact that the tournament has had on the footballing culture especially amongst the communities.” Winner of the event will collect $500,000 and the championship trophy, as well as automatic place in the National Championship.
The second, third and fourth place finisher will collect $300,000, $200,000 and $100,000 respectively and the corresponding trophy. Meanwhile, the National Championship starts on August 9th at the Jubilee Park Tarmac. The two day event, which features 15 teams, will end on August 10 at the same venue. The teams that have sealed automatic berths to the event are Gold is Money [National Champion], Beacons [Bartica Champion], Melanie-B [East Coast Demerara winner], Brothers United [West Demerara/ East Bank Demerara winner], Trafalgar [Berbice champion] and High Rollers [Linden champion] have sealed automatic berths. Below features the quarterfinal fixtures: Q u a r t e r f i n a l Matchups: (1) Broad St vs. Leopold St-19:00hrs (2) Albouystown-B vs. Back Circle-19:45hrs (3) Sparta Boss vs. Sophia-20:30hrs (4) Gold is Money vs. Tiger Bay-21:15hrs Semifinal Matchups: Winner (1) vs. Winner (4) Winner (2) vs. Winner (3).
Teachers performing the plank exercise. the athletes were substituted as the games proceeded. Mighty Skippers finished second while Squat Stars took third spot and Push Ups Masters were fourth. Teachers also tried their skills
at a few exercises. The event which was organised by Videsh Sookram and Camille’s Academy was sponsored by Stage of Champions, Fitness Express and Action Coach.
Windies A (318) & 12-4 vs India A (190) – 2nd day, 2nd Test Port of Spain, Trinidad, CMC – West Indies A, leading India A by 128 on first innings, were 12 for four in their second innings at the close on the second day of the second four-day “Test” at the Queen’s Park Oval here yesterday. Scores: WEST INDIES 318 (Montcin Hodge 65, Rahkeem Cornwall 56 not out, Shamarh Brooks 53, Kraigg Brathwaite 36, Shane Dowrich 36, Raymon Reifer 27; Mohammed Siraj 3-63, Mayank Markande 3-79) and 12 for four (Sandeep Warrier 3-3). INDIA A 190 (Shivam Dube 79, Priyank Panchal 58; Chemar Holder 5-54, Romario Shepherd 3-29, Raymon Reifer 2-42).
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Albion Community Center launches 10/10 Second Division Cricket Competition The official launching of the Albion Community Centre Cricket Club (ACCCC) oneday second Division 10/10 competition set for this Sunday was held on Tuesday last at the Albion Community Development Center (ACDC), Albion, Corentyne, Berbice. The ceremony saw members of the other participating teams and sponsors among others in attendance. It was revealed that the tournament will feature eight (8) teams and take place at the Albion Community Center. The clubs down to participate are Fyrish, Chesney, Jai Hind, Tamarind Root, Belvedere United, Hamid X1, Albion Community Centre and the Kendall’s Union Sports Club. The winning team will take home $50,000 and a trophy while the runner-up will receive $30,000 and a trophy. There will also be rewards for outstanding individual players. Trophies will be presented to the
batsman with the most runs and the bowler with the most wickets in the tournament. The fixtures-Round 1: Tamarind Root oppose Kendall’s Union, Round 2: Chesney takes on Albion, Round 3: Fyrish oppose Belvedere United and Round 4: Hamid XI matches skills against Jai Hind. Semifinals - Winner of Round 1 vs Winner of Round 4; Winner of Round 2 vs Winner of Round 3. The grand final will be played under lights between the respective semifinal winners. According to a release from the club, their primary purpose is to develop and promote the game of cricket for the benefits of its members and citizens of Guyana as a whole. The Albion Community Centre Cricket Club has a well-organized, disciplined and vigorous training programme for its members. Training is conducted by international and national players and qualified guest
Vice-President of the ACCCC, Imtiaz Bacchus receiving sponsorship from a representative of Permaul Trading. Coaches. The club provides training materials, uniforms and gear when they are
participating in competitions and tournaments. Apart from cricket and physical development, members are
taught the laws of the game, public speaking, social graces and etiquette and development of high self-
esteem, among other areas. Membership is open persons over the age of eight (8) years. (Samuel Whyte)
CWI Level 11 course augurs well for growth of the game in the C’bean-Development Manager Tomlins By Zaheer Mohamed Senior Coach Development ManagerEngland and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket West Indies (CWI) Coaching Education Consultant, Keith Tomlins, feels the L e v e l Tw o C o a c h i n g course augurs well for the development for the game in the Caribbean. Cricket West Indies and U n i v e r s i t y o f t h e We s t Indies (UWI), Faculty of Sports have collaborated for the four-day Course which concluded on
Monday with 27 participants at the Guyana National Stadium. All CWI member countries and ICC Americas members have access to this course, with another Level Two course scheduled to follow in Barbados next month. Speaking with Kaieteur Sport following the course, Tomlins said, “It’s a new programme, obviously this is development, learning all the time of how effective it is, there is a lot of great information and what really
bowls me over is the passion among the coaches to coach and the love of the game, so I hope that at the end of the day when they go away, reflect upon it, they will get some good learning from the course into the schools and clubs and help the next generation of players to come through, that would be fantastic.” The course is part of CWI’s strategic plan to strengthen and develop the regional coaching talent pool, considering the vital
Another washed out game for K. Rampat Cricket Academy Team on Guyana Tour The K. Rampat Cricket Academy (KRCA) of Trinidad on a one-week tour to Guyana, suffered more disappointment when their game against an East Coast Under-15 side was called off in the first over at Lusignan yesterday with the visitors on 3 without loss. The touring Academy lost twice on Wednesday against host Everest Under15s after their opening game
against Enmore was washed on Tuesday. The game began in overcast conditions and the visitors batted first on the sluggish outfield and after six balls which included three wides; rain sent the players and officials scurrying off the ground and although the sun returned in full force the damage had already been done as water which seeped under the covers affected the middle of the pitch.
The Trinis face-off today with Enmore at Everest before concluding their tour tomorrow with a game on the East Bank of Essequibo when they battle Parika. The objectives of this tour are two-fold; firstly, to give the young players an opportunity to expand and develop their cricketing and social skills and secondly to gain a sense of geography of a neighbouring country.
importance coaches have in developing cricketers’ skills at an early age. “It only going to be a good thing, we are trying to harness the passion in coaches, we also give them some skills and some tools to help generate the next generation of players for their islands and the West Indies. I think the future is massively bright for West Indies cricket, this is just the start of it, and the plan is to roll out more level twos across the Caribbean so we will have a whole group of coaches out there helping the youths. This level two is aimed at supporting and developing cricketers who have already got some talent so this helping them go on to the next level.” A number of past and present national and international cricketers participated in the course and Tomlins added that it is massively important to keep people within the game in the Caribbean. “Ex players have got a l o t t o o ff e r, a l o t o f experience, they know what success looks like and to keep them in the game is massively important. To lose that experience would be a massive shame so that fact that they come along and want to be coaches is
Keith Tomlins terrific.” Those that took part are Akshaya Persaud, Anthony D’Andrade, Travis Dowlin, Steven Jacobs, Vishal Singh, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Leon Johnson, Veerasammy Permaul, Antony Adams, Jermaine Neblett, Ryan Hercules, Kenroy Joseph, Andre Percival, Floyd Benjamin, Nicholas Fraser, Saeed Zaheer Mohamed, Travis Harcourt, Tremayne Smartt, Bevan Butts, Ravindranauth Seeram, Garvin Nedd, Latchman Yadram, Jeremiah Harris, Quasen Nedd, Clive Grimmond, Subrina Munroe and Anil Persaud.
University of the West Indies, Sports Management Faculty lecturers, Keshava R a m p h a l a n d Ry e r s o n Bhagoo, CWI Head of Sports Medicine and Science Dr. Oba Gulston and Guyana Cricket Board’s Territorial Development Officer, former West Indies fast bowler Colin Stuart conducted the course. Also present were CWI Director of Cricket Jimmy Adams, Senior Project Officer Cricket Development CWI Fawaz Baksh and Project OfficerDevelopment Cricket Department CWI Junie Mitcham.
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Youths of Siparuta Village benefit from Football and Boxing sessions Boxing Clinic participants.
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oxing Coach Orlando ‘Pocket Rocket’ Rogers and Football Coach Gordon Braithwaite visited Siparuta Village in Region 6 Upper Corentyne River and conducted a 17-day training programme through the Ministry of Social Cohesion. A team of officials and Minister Dr. George Norton visited the Village to observe the sessions which the participants took full advantage of. The coaches were full of praise for their dedication and commitment while the Villagers thanked Minister Norton for his work in the Hinterland Regions. Some residents recounted that during the previous Administration they had little time for sports and seemed to forget the Village of Siparuta. They thanked Minister Norton,
President Granger and his Government for making the programme, reality. |”This is one if the best things that ever happened in this part of Guyana, I thank Minister Norton for appointing Coaches to go and meet the talented youths, they are all strong and very energetic” Coach Braithwaite stated. “All they need is the skill and that’s what is happening here…we are going out there and seeing many talented boys and girls and even adults who never had the chance to explore the sport of boxing in their young days” added both Coaches. So far, Rogers has opened Gyms in Regions 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and most of these Hinterland Gyms are attending tournaments in the City.
Coach Braithwaite with the footballers
Several Guyanese prize winners display their accolades.
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Sixty-six gold medals for Guyana at GSA Undiscovered Martial Arts C/ships
Members of the Guyana Junior Team at the competition.
FIFA Council unanimously approves expanded Singh and bowlers 32-team field for hand Guyana FIFA Women’s comprehensive win World Cup CWI Rising Stars U-19
Guyana trounced Leeward Islands by 119 runs when the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars U19 50-over tournament continued yesterday in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Singh thumped three fours and two sixes in a top score of 51 to guide Guyana to 175 all out in the final over of the
innings after they elected to bat at Park Hill. Kevlon Anderson made 49 and Junior Sinclair 21. Leeward Islands were bowled out for 56 in 31 overs in reply. Anderson and Qumar Torrington picked up three wickets each while Ashmead Nedd had two; Singh and Leon Swamy took one each.
Sachin Singh
The United States celebrating after defeating the Netherlands, 2-0, to win the Women’s World Cup. Philippe Desmazes/Agence France-Presse - Getty Images
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