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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

The Mayor and the drainage system Media reports are of Georgetown Mayor, Ubraj Narine, speaking glowingly of the city’s drainage system. It is a dangerous undertaking, this early, and the mayor is welladvised to tread more carefully, given the experiences of many residents, as well as the realities on the ground. His Lordship is quoted in the press as saying, “Now we are seeing a system that works with a smooth flow, the constant rainfall poses almost no threat, no more ‘stagnant water’….” Though this invites the sharp challenge of a blunt retort, a more subdued note is taken. It is because the mayor did not do himself or his office any favours, through what would have been well-received, if the assertions were on the money. Most, if not all, city residents and commuters would rush to embrace this most attractive set of circumstances with regards to flooding in the city. It is helpful to revisit and dissect Mayor’s Narine’s position. First is that there is “a system that works.” Something is wrong with that rosy picture, as it bears no correlation to the waterlogged regions in the capital that regularly follow a deluge and cry out to the contrary. Not too long ago, a mere couple of months ago, the downpours and characteristic resulting swamps in town led to the hurried defense of malfunctioning pumps. To be fair, what is present today is better than what prevailed in the years before the mayor’s arrival; but then again, anything is better when the years of chronic indifference, neglect and mismanagement are remembered. It is better; but, to be accurate, only marginally so. Much more was expected, since it is now over four years from the time of change, engagement of Dutch consultants, and optimisms over visions, systems and implementations. There is much, for one reason or another (many not so commendable) that have not happened. The conclusion, therefore, has to be that the system, whatever it is, still has much dry ground to retake (no pun intended). The second area of departure with this well-meaning, well-regarded mayor is when he reports that “the constant rainfall poses almost no threat….” To hurting and resentful city residents this is the equivalent of either serious glossing over or rank exaggeration of the facts and situations. There is little basis for anyone to tender such a bold, far-reaching statement. Far-reaching it is, but not for those families who live in Alberttown and parts of Queenstown and Newtown; or those who have to use the emergency entrance to the Georgetown Hospital, as well as the makeshift planks rapidly put before channels leading to (well-used) businesses and places of work. In the aftermath of the most recent rainfalls, a visit and conversation with those sufferers would have been most revealing as to the true state of things. In a few words: wet, bedraggled, disgusted, and miserable. Without a doubt, there are fewer places, lesser acreage, and lesser people impacted than before, and for a lesser time when the rains come. These developments speak for themselves, for as the mayor pointed out, “we have a faster runoff time.” That is a fair statement; the problem is that this cannot be said throughout the city, since acute distress still is the norm in enough sections. The waters are too wide and too deep in some of those very same precincts named earlier; much more work must be accomplished before the statements attributed to the mayor could hold water. Credit is given for “Cleaning and management of garbage disposal.” Yet, it is too early to pronounce on consistency, meaning reliability. Also, positives about greater collaboration with many other agencies, public and private, can only be helpful, and is encouraged. All things considered, some work has been done, with a lot more demanded. There is watchfulness and hopefulness. Mayor Narine has garnered lots of good feeling; he must ensure that he builds on this accurately, devotedly..

Change only happens in a society like ours when someone cares enough DEAR EDITOR, A boy died in Region One the other day. His parents were not rich. He had not lived long enough to have school friends. To the neighbours, he was just an ordinary, healthy child; to those close to him, he was full of life, loved to play football, talkative, so precocious that family members felt he had lived this life before because he seemed to be aware of so many different things. And like most children, his parents had all the dreams in the world for this child. He would go to school, do great things, give them grandchildren, maybe even be able to help them in their old age. But the vicious Mr. Scorpion did not care. Mr. Scorpion treated that beautiful child, that one-of-akind child, that child so full of potential, that future-ofour-country as if he were worse than the ugliest criminal in the world. Mr. Scorpion had no sympathy for the agony of the parents, their hopes, their love, no understanding of the pain the parents would go through. No; for no reason, Mr.

Scorpion just killed him. But Mr. Scorpion did not do it alone. The boy died on Wednesday, last week. That’s all a small article in the newspaper reported in a land where the people say that our children are our future, but do not act like it is the case. Nobody seemed to care for this child other than his immediate family. Here is how it happened: 7:30 – Mr. Scorpion does his despicable deed. 8:00 – 8:30 – His family is told by the doctors at the hospital in Mabaruma that there is no anti-venom. The boy has to be airlifted to Georgetown. The doctor calls Georgetown and is told that the plane would not get to Mabaruma till noon. NOON. Now, bear in mind that that trip takes an hour and fifteen minutes. But we in the country have to live with what Georgetown will give us. We had hoped someone would care. And the family waited with faith in the system. 3:15, THREE-FIFTEEN – the plane arrives. THREE HOURS LATER than promised. Did someone not know about the emergency?

But, we have to live with what Georgetown will give us or should we say “die” with what they do not give us? Regardless, then rush, rush, rush. 4:45 (more or less) the plane comes into Ogle Airport. No ambulance is there. NO AMBULANCE. Now, the pilot would have called ahead. How could there be no ambulance? Finally, the ambulance gets there; fifteen minutes? Longer? No one cares. The child finally gets to the hospital: DEAD. Now, hold on: in civilized countries, where they respect even their children, there would be questions about responsibility. In other civilized countries, there would be charges of reckless endangerment, criminal negligence, child abuse, even manslaughter. In civilized countries that care about their children there would be investigations, there would be changes in the system for emergency calls from the interior, about medications that would be sent there (on the same plane, if necessary, instead of bringing the patients to Georgetown), there would be

rapid-response measures set up so this does not happen ever again. The doctor would have the authority to speak directly with the airplane dispatcher and not have to go through red tape. Yes, the red tape that is bad on Wednesday is worse on Sunday morning if Mr. Scorpion worked that day because the decisionmakers would not be in office. In civilized countries those would be normal responses. But, in Guyana, in this naturally beautiful country with beautiful children, no one seems to care about our children from Region One. He was just a small article in the newspaper, then he was gone. Yes, in civilized countries, there would be calls for resignations and dismissals. But we are not that. Even in the less civilized countries, at least there would be protests in the streets; there would be calls for boycotts, there would be sit-ins, there would be riots. We do not find ourselves in that category either. We continue as if no one did anything irresponsible; as if Continued on page 6

There is no logic to the arguments being made on behalf of GECOM DEAR EDITOR, The positions expressed by the lawyers for the Government and the Guyana Elections Commission in the application filed by Attorneyat-law Christopher Ram who is asking the court to issue an order compelling the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to hold elections on or before September 18, 2019, are bereft of logic. Firstly, Basil Williams SC, holder of the Office of Attorney General of Guyana has presented an argument to the court that the Caribbean Court of Justice has not set a ‘specific’ date for elections, he also argues that the date and time for elections prescribed by the constitution after the successful passage of a noconfidence motion has passed; he specifically states ”Given that the CCJ ruled that the No-Confidence Motion was properly carried with a majority of 33 of the 65 seats of the National Assembly on the night of December 21, 2018, the provisions of Articles 106 (7) were triggered for elections to be held by March 21" . In making this statement, the Attorney General is

accepting he knows that there is a three-month timeframe imposed by the Constitution, he further acknowledges it by saying “Credible elections could not be held on or before 21st March 2019 as this was logistically impossible”. The CCJ on the 12th July 2019 stated: “The Court noted that the filing of the court proceedings in January, challenging the validity of the no confidence vote, effectively placed matters on pause. The Court reminded, however, that it had rendered its decision on 18 June 2019.” The ‘pause’ allowed Guyana to have a legitimate government past March 21st. How then can the Attorney General argue that ‘no specific date’ means there is no timeframe? If we follow Basil’s logic to its conclusion, we would ask why have elections ever? All the Constitution prescribes is ‘every 5 years’ it never mentions a ‘specific’ date. Secondly, the attorney for GECOM is also arguing that the Constitution does not provide a timeframe for elections; he is seeking to relitigate matters already decided by the CCJ!

Who said “that it is not, ‘the role of the Court to establish a date on, or by which, the elections must be held. Article 106 is clear and it should be followed” and in the matter of the GECOM chair “it was the Court’s view that the appointment process of a new Chairman should be embarked upon with ‘the utmost urgency’ in light of the CCJ’s decision in the noconfidence motion cases which has triggered the need for fresh general elections” GECOM should be acting with “utmost urgency’ to comply with the CCJ rulings. In house counsel for GECOM has made this clear in written opinions provided to the Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield, who, when asked by a reporter publicly: “Can the list, if refreshed, be used to conduct a free and f a i r election?” replied ”That’s correct, Always has and always will.” There is no logic to the arguments being made on behalf of GECOM in light of the CCJ rulings and the declarations of the Chief Elections Officer, GECOM should be adopting a neutral stance such as that

adopted by the Speaker of the National Assembly when asked to rule on the validity of the passage of the No-confidence motion. The Speaker validated the motion and indicated all options available to seek further legal interpretation if any was needed. The Speaker did not participate in court proceedings and indicated clearly that he (The Speaker) would abide by court rulings; GECOM should move swiftly to adopt this position of neutrality and compliance with the rule of law expected of a constitutional office or body. The Attorney General knows that a lifeline was granted to the Granger administration by the pause due to judicial interpretation sought by the government; everyone is aware that the three-month clock restarted on the 18th June 2019 following the ruling of the CCJ, and that the legitimate life of the Executive expires on 18th September 2019. The Attorney General may feign ignorance, but for how long and at what cost to the nation? Respectfully Robin Singh

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The politicians will soon know how they stand with the electorates DEAR EDITOR, At the Recently Concluded Exhibition “From Columbus to Castro” and the screening of the WAR documentary hosted by the Roots and Culture Gallery New York at the prestigious People’s Forum New York, July 13th – 14th. The event brought together people of various Nationalities and Guyanese living in the USA. The exhibition featured the works of Guyanese Artists Gary Thomas, Dudley Charles, Linden Jemmott and myself and the late Omowalle Lumumba and Winston Strick in both categories painting and sculpture. The exhibition was both inspirational and motivational, a reintegration of the history of the Region via the Visual Arts from the perspective of the Artists. Columbus’s arrival in the “new world” has been described as the worst demographic disaster to have occurred in Human History; in which over 100 million Indigenous inhabitants in less than 70 years were exterminated by way of warfare, diseases and forced labour, giving way to the horrors of the Atlantic Slave Trade in which millions of Africans were enslaved and

brought to the Caribbean and the Americas to enrich and build the prosperous European Empires. Africa’s Agricultural sector was abandoned and fell into ruin as in South America and the African Continent divided among the European Powers. Exhibits displayed in sequence highlighted the part played by the enslaved Africans in the Humanization of the Guyanese Landscape with the 1763 Revolt having kindled the 1776 American Independence Declaration, the Haitian Revolution of 1791 – 1802 and Latin American Wars of Independence of 1808 onward. Climaxing with the Cuban Revolution of January 1959. The “Betrayal of the American Revolution” another exhibit traced US Intervention and Imperialist expansion within the Region. The printed and electronic media were present and the Director of the Roots and Culture Gallery Mr. Clairmont Chung also producer and director of the documentary WAR came in for high praise as well as Guyana’s Cultural Ambassadors Gary Thomas, Dudley Charles, and Desmond Alli. On the second day of the activity, the screening of the

This situation is most embarrassing DEAR EDITOR, I write to highlight the neglected, unkempt, litter-strewn and weed-overgrown condition of the parapets, pavements, drains and median in front of the National Stadium at Providence and beyond. This situation is most embarrassing, depressing and intolerable on the eve of a major sporting event, the limited overs cricket matches between India and the West Indies. Editor, I hope that those responsible for this unhealthy situation can correct same even at this 11th hour. Yours Truly, Randy Giddings

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documentary WAR was filled to capacity. It dealt with the turbulent years of the Burnham Dictatorship, with events leading up to Assassination of the Internationally acclaimed Guyanese Historian and Leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) and the Aftermath. It was not a question and answer session but more of a conversation in which members of the audience expressed shock, dismayed, and felt the WPA leadership had betrayed Walter Rodney by becoming “PNC bedfellows” fully aware that the PNC was responsible for Walter’s Assassination. No one can account for the actions of the WPA Leadership only they themselves. While it is a fact that good men and women once in power become arrogant, contemptuous, greedy and insensitive to the people who elect them to public office. A classic example pointed out by members who campaigned in the winter to raise funds for the APNU+AFC who afterward shun the diaspora. While in Guyana they had won the Admiration and Trust of the Guyanese Electorate and threw it all away for the love of money and obsession of Political Power. Guyanese have come to regard them as “Greedy and Selfish”. Pretty soon they, as well as the PPP, will know how they stand with the Electorate. Some well-known members of the Civil Society and the PSC have since joined the bandwagon motivated by the oil/gas revenue. Fully aware that General Elections will not improve the livelihood of Guyanese who will continue to live in blackout. Yours Faithfully Desmond Alli (General Secretary GUA)

GECOM, the court and voter registration DEAR EDITOR, A case is before the Chief Justice (High Court) filed by Mr. Chris Ram on an injunction to stop GECOM’s house to house voter registration that began two weeks ago. The Chief Justice requested final submission and held oral arguments on Friday to be continued on Monday. A decision is expected shortly thereafter. The judge, Roxanne George, was asked to recuse herself from the case because a lawyer, Mr. Marcus, appearing on behalf of GECOM, believes she will be biased. He cites a press release issued by Justice George that essentially says that the CCJ orders that elections must be held by September 18 unless there is a parliamentary extension. He finds that is a biased interpretation of the CCJ order although that essentially is what the court ordered. Lawyers say it is not understood why Marcus got into the case because GECOM did not meet to hire him as a lawyer or to request his appearance on behalf of the elections’ body. They claim he has no standing in the matter. It was Judge George who ruled in late January that the no confidence motion was valid and that 33 was a majority of 65. She was overruled by two judges in an appeal. The CCJ reversed that ruling agreeing with Judge George. But in another matter, Judge George ruled that President Granger did not violate the constitution when he unilaterally appointed Retired Justice James Patterson as GECOM Chair. The Appeal Court also agreed with her. But the CCJ

overturned that verdict saying the President cannot unilaterally appoint GECOM Chair. The Chair must be chosen from a list of six nominees submitted by the Opposition Leader. Jagdeo submitted a list of six nominees last Friday and Granger selected Retired Justice Claudette Singh as Chair of GECOM. There are two matters before the court: Recusal of Judge George from the case and injunction to stop house to house registration. The general consensus among legal experts is that the judge will not recuse herself from the case because she has not violated any rule or shown any bias. It is also the informed view of legal experts that the Judge should stop the house to house registration exercise because it defies the CCJ order. The CCJ ruled that elections must be held by September 18. That ruling cannot be defied unless the parliament votes to extend the time for elections. So Judge George must act like elections will be held by September 18. The CEO of GECOM, Mr Keith Lowenfeld, stated that house to house registration will go beyond October. That will violate the court’s ruling and order. Judge George, a stickler for judicial orders, has no other choice but to stop the registration process for she will be viewed as being complicit in defiance of the CCJ order. On the issue of bias, legal experts say GECOM’s lawyer, Marcus, has no standing in the court. GECOM has not met since the CCJ ruling on June 18 when the court ruled that the GECOM Chair was illegally appointed. He

resigned on June 26. The CEO cannot act without authorization from GECOM’s full body (six Commissioners and the Chair); the commissioners and the chair make up GECOM. That body did not meet to discuss house to house registration since the June 18 ruling. House to house registration was approved in an earlier meeting. But it has been superseded by the CCJ ruling that orders elections by September 18. House to house registration is not needed to ensure every eligible voter is on the list. It can be updated. Neither Lowenfeld or Marcus has any standing to appear for GECOM, say lawyers, because neither was asked by GECOM to take actions. If Judge George stops the registration process, it can be appealed but only if GECOM votes to appeal the ruling. The matter will come down to the vote of Retired Judge Claudette Singh in an equally balanced elections commission (3-3) between government and opposition. Judge Singh will not want to defy the CCJ order for she is also a stickler for complying with judicial orders. Judge Singh is highly respected by both political sides. She is likely to find a political solution – it is the only way. She does not want to take sides. She wants a way out of this impasse. She is likely to inform both the government and opposition that elections are not possible by September 18 and requests an extension for election date. Both sides will have to give in to a short extension. Yours truly, Dr. Vishnu Bisram

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Government REOs hijack RDCs’ budgets I trust that the Chief DEAR EDITOR, The recently held National Conference of Local Democratic Organs (NCLDO), was another forum where the rhetoric of David Granger and Ronald Bulkhan was portrayed to convinced stakeholders that technically the development of the various local Organs is basically to increase rates, taxes and revenues collection on residents in order to develop their communities. The deception of the decentralisation of governance and putting more powers in the hands of citizens to participate in the development of their communities is another episode of the dramatic skills that is portrayed by this APNU/AFC coalition Government throughout it tenure in power. The restoration of Local Democracy is a farce that’s is being used as a mantra by David Granger to mislead the people.

The Minister of Communities is using taxpayers monies to give stipends to overseers and then used these officials to undermine the NDCs likewise the Regional Executive Officers for the various RDCs are being used also to undermined the elected Regional Democratic Councils. Recently the Budget proposals for 2020 was hijacked by the REOs, some of these proposals were either determined by illegal or enclosed meetings or by the REO themselves, the RDCs are mandated to be the agency to ensure that people’s rights and voices are represented in the Budget proposals. Unfortunately this is the new form of democracy that is being established by the APNU/AFC coalition Government. Before 2015 Budget proposals of projects used to be generated through community meetings

between the RDC and residents then set in priorities of urgency, and approved by RDC at a duly constituted meeting of the council, not a meeting by the REOs. The constitution of Guyana emphasised the importance of local government, Chapter 71. (1) “Local government is a vital aspect of socialist democracy and shall be organised so as to involve as many people as possible in the task of managing and developing the communities in which they live”. While the constitution dictates that there must be as many persons involved , this caretaker Government is secretly responsible for the destruction of Local Democracy. Politicians and political officials are employed at the Regional Democratic Council’s headquarters to undermine every aspect of administration. The two new NDCs that

were formed since 2018 are still not functional that’s the reality of local democracy. Subvention from government is being given based on rates and taxes collections from residents. The main objective of the APNU/AFC coalition Government in respect to local Government is to divert the blames of incompetence, and non fulfilment of promises on the local Organs and to pressured Guyanese with additional burden . This APNU/AFC coalition Government is losing billions of dollars through bad negotiations, corrupt deals, tax right off, sweetheart settlements, corruption, incompetence, Ministers extravagance. Etc. while trying to enforced rules and regulations that would squeeze an ordinary Guyanese for a few cents. Guyanese must unveil this two face Government. Regards Zamal Hussain

Change only happens in a society like ours... From page 4 nothing needs to change. Because this same thing happened two years ago. The same thing happened to Keishon Campbell from Region One on August 5, 2017; a child, just four years old. Change the names and the delays are the same, the excuses are the same, and the results are the same. What

will it take for us to learn? When will we ever learn? Maybe we need to admit to everyone that we are not among the civilized countries of the world. Maybe we need to call the UN and Caricom and every community that we pride ourselves in being part of and tell them to take us off the list of wanna-be’s; that we will never measure up. Maybe we need to admit that with all the talk of how The Black Gold will change our lives, we will never be counted among the civilized countries of the world. Because, first, we have to learn to care for each other before we can presume to be counted among the First World. These days everybody says that when The Black Gold gets here, all this will change. At this sad time,

don’t make me laugh. For those of you whose hopes are on THE OIL, remember that riches do not character make, they do not impart a caring attitude to anyone. What riches do are to exaggerate one’s intentions and attitudes: for example, it gives a bully the chance to bully more people and to disregard his critics even more. I tell you that money will make Guyanese care even less about the less fortunate, it will make the powerful in society take even less responsibility for their irresponsible actions, and our inefficient systems will become more worthless. Today, Region One, tomorrow, you. Change only happens in a society like ours when someone cares enough to make it happen and is willing

to take the risks involved. Would that little child have cared enough if he had been given the chance to grow up? Do you care enough? Yes, you. My fellow Guyanese, let me introduce one of our former hopes-for-the-future: Name: Romero Lucien Born: March 16, 2017. Died: July 17, 2019. Bio: Too short a while on this earth to have a chance to do great things, though he did make his family happy. He was killed by a certain Mr. Scorpion and accomplices, maybe to be named soon. He is survived by his parents and a baby sister. Fellow Guyanese, today, one of our hopes for the future is gone. Our Light is dimming. Respectfully, David Correia

Justice will see right through this poly

DEAR EDITOR, I read an online news story in which it is stated that President of the Guyana Bar Association, Teni Housty dismissed claims that the Chief Justice (acting) Roxane George-Wiltshire has shown bias in the legal challenge against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Any sane person who read the consequential ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice will conclude that elections should be held by September 18th, 2019, as was alluded to by the Chief Justice, so I agree with Mr Housty. However, Senior Counsel Stanely Marcus is no ‘mook’; he knows very well that his case lacks merit. But I believe that this application is a clever ruse by Marcus and his handlers. I believe that by accusing her of being biased, they are hoping that she will overcompensate in her ruling. I trust that the CJ will see right through their ploy and stand on the side of law and order, adherence to the constitution and adherence to the ruling of the CCJ. The desperation of this cabal is unprecedented. Regards Erin Northe

I received no hearing or notification of any allegation of wrongdoing DEAR EDITOR, I note a statement by the Department of Social Cohesion, Culture, Youth and Sport, Ministry of the Presidency, dated August, 2, 2019, which partially addressed a directive from the Public Service Commission (PSC) for me to proceed on administrative leave. The statement claimed, inter alia, that “Ms. Carmichael was afforded due process to the fullest extent of the public service rules and regulations.” This claim is utterly false and misleading. No one from the Department of Social Cohesion, Culture, Youth and Sport, Ministry of the Presidency, or the PSC has ever discussed any allegation of wrong doing with me. I was never spoken to, or written to, about any allegation of wrong doing whatsoever. I was never afforded a hearing to discuss or defend myself against any allegation of wrong doing. I merely received a correspondence from the PSC dated April 26, 2019 directing me to proceed on administrative leave. I was not provided with any evidence that led to this action. To date, I do not know the reason for this directive. I committed no wrongdoing and therefore deny any allegation against me. Yours sincerely, Melissa Carmichael

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Haitians require visas to go to Brazil Guyana is likely to come under the radar of the United States of America over the large numbers of unaccounted Haitians. And there is the risk of Guyana’s anti-human trafficking status being affected. In recent months, the United States has been reporting an increase in the number of illegal aliens arriving at their borders. And they have found that many of these illegal immigrants included Haitians who had been living in third countries such as Brazil. The Associated Press, this past week reported that Costa Rica and Panama have arrested 48 people for their alleged involvement in a migrant smuggling rink

involving nationals from Asia, Africa, Cuba and Haiti from South America toward the United States. Brazil is one of the countries named as places from where the migrants came. Under former Presidents, Lula and Rousseff, Brazil extended a humanitarian arm to Haitians. They allowed thousands of Haitians into their country but these persons require a visa. Brazil took the step of introducing humanitarian visas for Haitians after in order to the smuggling rings which had developed for Haitian nationals going to that country. Guyana therefore has to be concerned about becoming entangled in an

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international smuggling ring. Red flags should have been raised by the fact that thousands of Haitians have been entering Guyana legally but have been missing their return flights. Many of them have been seen at the border town of Lethem between Guyana and Brazil. It is believed that this is where they are headed. Now why would massive numbers of Haitians miss their return flights and instead head towards the Brazilian border? The immigration authorities ought to be concerned by this fact. If the Haitians had return tickets to Panama, it is hard to imagine them telling the immigration authorities that they were intransit to Brazil. Why have a

Never a dull moment fuh some people People can’t use dem toilet in peace. A woman pun de Essequibo Coast don’t have dem house toilet; she got a latrine. Long time when people got toilet outside dem use to got something else in de house in case nature call during de night. This lady get up and go outside because she accustom to that. When she finish and going back in she house she see a man. De man see she too and he decide to attack she because he feel she disturb him from going next door to rob somebody. Dem boys know de only people who does wuk in de night is watchman and people who doing shift wuk wid dem estate. This man was not a watchman unless he watching people house to attack in de night. Anyhow de lady run in she house, lock de door and start one hollering. People come out and chase de man. Old people always seh stranger don’t know burial ground. De man run and end up in a rice field. He get ketch. When people ketch thief man dem don’t hug up and play catcher

wid him. Dem beat him good and proper. By de time de police come, he was glad to see dem. Nuff time people like him does beg he captors to call de police. He got to be lucky because some don’t live to see de daylight. Dem boys remember when some use to break into Guyana Stores. Uncle Tony never ketch until one morning he find two men outside. Dem come into contact wid de transformer. Don’t ask wha happen to dem. In G/T dem got de set who does do dem mischief pun motorbike. Nuff of dem crash when dem try to get away from de police. Some of dem does crash even when nobody ain’t chasing dem. Yesterday one thing he was Evel Knievel. De road wasn’t wide enough for him. A lady who does ketch she hand selling by de roadside now got to build over she stall. This man watch de stall and ride into it. De stall mash up but he was more mash up than de stall. As dem boys seh, there is never a dull moment.

return ticket if your final destination is Brazil? The immigration authorities usually question persons as to the purpose of their visit. So what explanations have been provided? What do the immigration cards, signed by the Haitians indicate? Does it indicate that they are intransit to Brazil? And if so did the immigration officers verify that there is valid visa for that country? When you are leaving Guyana, the immigration authorities and the airlines are pretty scrupulous about verifying visas. At one time, Caribbean airlines set up an additional desk after you cleared security to verify that you had a valid visa. The immigration officers do verify that a person departing has a valid visa for the country to which he or she is going. So it is most likely that the same would be done for intransit passengers. The immigration authorities should therefore be in a position to verify just how

many Haitians said that they were here in-transit to Brazil and how many of them produced visas to establish this fact. Cubans are also going to Brazil. There is a Cuban community in Brazil. The Brazilian would be able to confirm that the Cubans have been applying for visas to go to that country. But what about the Haitians? Have they been applying after their arrival in Guyana for visas to go to Brazil? The Brazilian Embassy should be able to provide these answers. The reality, however, as every Guyanese knows that it is easy to be smuggled across Guyana’s borders into Brazil. It is also easy to cross over to Bonn Finn without even a passport – the authorities usually are flexible and allow Guyanese to go and do shopping or for sightseeing in Bonn Finn. The question, therefore, is whether the massive numbers of Haitians who are going to Lethem are finding their way legally into Brazil and if not

then who is behind this smuggling ring. The Haitians who are coming are part of an organized operation. There are persons picking them up at the airport, shuttling them to Georgetown, accommodating them and then having them taken to Lethem. One assumes that all of this is strictly a legal operation. But what if it isn’t? Who is to answer? Using the bogey of race to deflect attention from this issue does address the concerns that people smuggling could be involved in this influx. Haitians are coming on return tickets but many are not turning up for their return flights. No other immigrant group has such massive discrepancy between those who arrive and those who leave. The immigration authorities should be made to explain.

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Caribbean must dismantle barriers to legal education By Feona Morrison Public legal education and information is one means of ensuring greater public confidence in the Caribbean’s legal systems. It also will allow citizens to better understand our legal institutions and how they contribute to societal well-being. However, unless the barriers to access legal education are dismantled, the region’s legal institutions stand to suffer. This is according to the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams (S.C.) He made these observations last Wednesday when the Canadian Government funded Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean (IMPACT Justice) Project hosted a public lecture to review the recommendations made in its 2018 Report on the Survey of Legal Education in CARICOM Member States. The event was held at the Marriott Hotel. DISCRIMINATORY Williams reminded that President David Granger had called for non-discriminatory admission to regional law schools last September, when Guyana hosted the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Council of Legal Education – a regional institution responsible for the development of competent legal practitioners. According to Williams, the President noted, “Legal education is essential to establishing a corps of legal professionals to provide legal services and to facilitate access to justice.” “President Granger called for non-discriminatory admissions to regional law schools, noting that Guyana’s need for a greater number of trained legal practitioners cannot be satisfied by the present quotas imposed on our students by regional law schools,” Williams told the gathering. He said that the President emphasized the importance of legal education to ensure an adequate number of legal

A section of the gathering.

- AG Basil Williams

Basil Williams

Karen Tesheira professionals to provide legal services throughout the state; promote access to justice; populate our legal systems with lawyers, jurists and specialized legal practitioners; and prepare future practitioners to preserve the rule of law. The Attorney General added, “In my own address to the meeting, I stressed the necessity of legal education keeping pace with the evolving legal landscape. I also iterated the concerns about the financial cost of accessing legal education in the region.” Each year, the top 25 students from the University of Guyana (UG) Law Department gain automatic acceptance to the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS) in Trinidad and Tobago to read for their Legal

Education Certificate —a prerequisite to practice law in Guyana and the Caribbean Region. As it is, holders of Law degrees from the University of the West Indies gain automatic acceptance into the three law schools across the region governed by the Council of Legal Education. Apart from HWLS, these are the Eugene Dupuch Law School in the Bahamas and the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica. Holders of “non-UWI” law degrees, as well as the remainder from UG’s Law Department that did not make it into the top 25, are required to sit an entrance examination. Meanwhile, Mrs. Karen Tesheira, IMPACT Justice Consultant and Rapporteur to the Legal Education Survey Team gave a succinct overview of the results and recommendations made in the Legal Education Survey. Among other things, she explored the current system of admission to the Council of Legal Education’s Law Schools; whether regional governments should continue to fund legal education; whether the role of the Council of Legal Education should change to that of a regulatory, licensing and accreditation body for existing and any other law schools which could be established. INTEGRAL Williams nevertheless underscored: “Citizens are integral to the region’s justice systems. Public legal education can help protect our citizens. Public legal education and information are public services which can protect persons who are victims of abuse or vulnerable to such abuse.” “It can provide them with the know-how on how to apply for protective orders to restrain their abusers. It can empower workers by providing information which can prevent them from being Continued on page 22

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From page 21 exploited on the job. It can enlighten citizens of their rights so as to avoid arbitrary arrest and unlawful detention.” The Attorney General believes that public legal education and information strengthens public justice. He said it is more than merely improving legal training within our jurisdictions. He explained, “It is also concerned about increasing public awareness of the law to protect our citizens.” UNDERSERVED In this regard, Williams emphasized that regional governments are encouraged to devote more resources to public legal education and information. He, however, expressed that unfortunately resources available for such education is limited and that Caribbean justice systems have to compete with other sectors for scarce budgetary resources and, as a result, public legal education and information is often underserved in national budgets. Notwithstanding this, Williams disclosed that government along with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and international organizations have made invaluable interventions, over the years, in order to provide citizens with public legal information in Guyana. He went on to state that these include a series entitled The Law and You, produced by the Guyana Association of Women Lawyers, which provides empowering

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information on citizen’s rights and on other legal concerns. There is also A Household Guide to the Domestic Violence Act, produced by Red Thread; A Guide to the Juvenile Justice Act 2018, produced by the Ministry of Public Security and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Added to these, there is also a handbook on the Sexual Offences Act, produced by Help and Shelter in conjunction with international partners. The Attorney General said that there is a wide range of other resources presently available to citizens, but greater efforts are needed to ensure their wider dissemination. Among those present at the forum were Chief Justice Roxanne George; Director of Public Prosecutions Shalimar Ali-Hack; Justice Bernie Stephenson, Judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court; Lilian Chatterjee, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana and Ambassador to Suriname and Ambassador to CARICOM; Professor Duke Pollard, Former Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice; members of the Magistracy; Ms. Sandra Bart, representing the CARICOM Secretariat; Teni Housty, President of the Guyana Bar Association; Ms. Shellon Boyce, President of the Guyana Association of Women Lawyers and law students.

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Over 200 corruption complaints against... Angoy’s Avenue man chopped, parents brutalised during robbery (From page 7) relatives, moved around on a motorcycle and a car. They allegedly contacted their victims via social media. The gang would reportedly then arrange to meet the unsuspecting young women. If a young woman responded, one of the gang members would take her for a ‘date’ in a car. Unknown to the teen, two accomplices of their ‘date’ would be hiding in the car trunk. The ‘date’ would take the teen to a secluded area, where his accomplices would emerge from the car trunk. The men would then take turns raping the teen, before relieving her of her cell phone and other valuables. All the attacks are said to have occurred at secluded areas on East Bank Demerara.

The injured father

CRITICAL: Rennie Juman

A resident from Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam is in a critical condition after he was badly chopped on Saturday night by two armed men who invaded the home he shared with his parents. In an unconcious state is Rennie Juman of 162 Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam. Kaieteur News understands that Juman lost consciousness at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital and relatives made the decision to have him moved to the Balwant Singh Hospital in Georgetown. Reports are that Juman was asleep on his verandah when the men clubbed him with a

crowbar. His step-father , Mohamed Ishmail told reporters that he too was asleep but awoke when he heard noises in the verandah. Ishmail, a dialysis patient, said he went to investigate but one of the armed men shoved him. The same man also beat Ishmail’s wife before escaping with an undisclosed sum of cash. The badly injured Juman was rushed to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital but relatives were forced to move him to the Balwant Singh Hospital. No arrests have been made.

Govt. moves to prosecute Durban Quarries for driving excavator on ECD public road again

A still from the footage captured by a concerned citizen. Durban Quarries Incorporated has come under fire once again from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, after yet another video surfaced of a large excavator owned by the company being driven on the East Coast Demerara Public Road. In a statement on its Facebook page, the Ministry said “The Durban Quarries Company for the third time has destroyed the section of road in front of their business on the East Coast of Demerara by allowing their excavator to traverse directly onto the newly constructed road.” In February last, Kaieteur News reported that the Ministry had condemned the same action by the company, when a video surfaced of a 320C Hydraulic Excavator moving along the newly-paved surface.

The machines are designed to traverse rough terrain; they tend to cause damage to roadways. The Ministry said that it views this as a blatantly disrespectful act in relation to the use of the paved section of the road, and the government’s efforts to revitalise the country’s infrastructure. When this publication reached out to the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Krest Cummings, in February, she had said that there have been no decisions on action to be taken against the driver, because an investigation was still ongoing. The statement yesterday said that the Ministry is working with the Guyana Police Force to ensure the offenders are prosecuted.

From reports reaching Kaieteur News, the gang slipped up when they contacted another teen, who is a friend of one of the victims. The young woman allegedly notified the police, who allegedly instructed the intended victim to meet her ‘date’ at a particular location while the ranks lay in wait. The ‘date’ and his accomplices were arrested when they all turned up at the location. It is alleged that the investigation took a disturbing turn when the police ranks realised that one of the suspects was the son of a police rank. While the victims allegedly identified all of the suspects, and also provided statements, only one of the men was charged. He remains on remand.

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Man City beat Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero and David Silva celebrate winning the FA Community Shield with team mates. (Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley) LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City struck an early blow for the forthcoming Premier League campaign as they beat 5-4 Liverpool on penalties to win the Community Shield at Wembley yesterday after an absorbing contest had finished 1-1. Former Liverpool player Raheem Sterling gave the English champions the lead in a first half they dominated as Liverpool’s sluggish pre-season form continued. But European champions Liverpool were quicker and sharper in the second period. They equalized through Joel Matip’s header and created a host of other chances to take the lead as City appeared to tire. City’s Kyle Walker made a last-ditch goal line clearance from Mo Salah’s effort in the dying moments and with no extra time being played the showpiece went to a penalty shootout.

Pep Guardiola’s side, who completed an unprecedented domestic treble last season after also winning the Community Shield curtain-raiser, scored all five of their spot kicks. Claudio Bravo’s save from Liverpool’s second penalty, struck by Georginio Wijnaldum, proved decisive as City once again displayed their appetite for the big occasion. “It’s the first trophy you can win, for me growing up this was a big one, it starts off the season and hopefully we can replicate what we did last season,” Walker said. “It’s too early to say, there’s a lot of good teams in this league but hopefully we can be up there or thereabouts.” While neither manager will attach much significance to the outcome of Sunday’s game, it was still a useful barometer of where both teams are, ahead of next weekend’s big kickoff. Sunday’s evidence would suggest they

Marquez wins Czech MotoGP for 50th premier class victory

(Reuters) - Honda’s world champion Marc Marquez won the rain-affected Czech MotoGP in Brno yesterday, his sixth victory of the season, and became only the fourth rider to achieve 50 premier-class victories. Marquez, who equalled Australian Mick Doohan’s record of 58 top-class pole positions on Saturday, finished ahead of Ducati’s Italian Andrea Dovizioso and Jack Miller of the non-works Pramac Ducati team. The other three riders to achieve at least 50 premierclass wins are Valentino Rossi (89), Giacomo Agostini (68) and Doohan (54). “It’s important but I don’t like to compare, they are legends of this sport,” Marquez told BT Sport when he was informed of his milestone. “I’m just going to keep pushing... keep the same mentality, same ambition from the beginning until the end.” Spaniard Marquez now leads the MotoGP championship with 210 points, 63 ahead of secondplaced Dovizioso (147) while Danilo Petrucci, who finished

Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP race. (REUTERS/David W Cerny) eighth in Brno, is third (129). Wet track conditions led to a delayed start after the entire field chose to run on slick tyres and when the race got underway there were retirements in the opening lap after Joan Mir and Franco Morbidelli collided and ended up in the gravel. The lead pair of Marquez and Dovizioso were closely followed by Alex Rins and Miller while Italian great

Valentino Rossi, who finished sixth, was involved in a battle with Aleix Espargaro and Cal Crutchlow in the chasing pack. “I was really concentrated from the beginning, (there were)some wet patches on Turn 1, but I decided to start and keep my rhythm,” Marquez added. The next race is the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on Aug. 11.

will again be going toe-to-toe after City edged Liverpool by 98 points to 97 in winning last year’s epic title-race. “The second half was a really good performance, really powerful,” Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp, who fielded nine of the 11 who started June’s Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur, said. “I cannot be disappointed today. The performance was much more important today than a win. Now we know we are still here.” Community Shield clashes often have a ‘glorified friendly’ feel but, with huge numbers traveling south on Sunday, there was a raucous atmosphere in the stadium. There was also enough edge in the game to see Guardiola booked on the touchline, and the way City’s players celebrated when Gabriel Jesus, who had replaced Leroy Sane after 13 minutes, slotted the winning penalty spoke volumes for the mentality in City’s squad. With David Silva and Kevin de Bruyne outstanding in the first half, City were all over Liverpool early on and Sterling scored his first

goal against his old club in the 12th minute, squeezing a shot under Alisson from Silva’s clever flick. Liverpool, beaten by Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Napoli in pre-season games, shrugged off their lethargy in the second half. Virgil van Dijk struck the underside of the bar, with goal line technology showing the ball has not crossed the line. Salah then fired against the post. Sterling also struck the woodwork for City and wasted another chance when through on goal. But Liverpool deservedly leveled in the 77th minute when Van Dijk dinked a ball into the area for his defensive partner Matip to head home. Salah had two great chances to seal it after errors from Oleksandr Zinchenko but Bravo and Walker came to City’s rescue to send the match into penalties. Liverpool begin the Premier League season on Friday at home to newly-promoted Norwich City while City begin their quest for a third consecutive title away to West Ham United.

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Sharma stars as India beat Windies in rain-hit Florida T20

Rohit Sharma hits a boundary yesterday. (AFP / Randy Brooks)

West Indies batsman Rovman Powell … struck his second T20 International half-century. AFP - Rohit Sharma led from the front as India defeated the West Indies in a rain-affected second fixture of the three-match T20 International series at the Central Broward Stadium in Florida yesterday. Opening batsman Sharma

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blazed 67 off 51 balls, with three sixes and six fours embellishing his entertaining innings, in pacing India to 167 for five after captain Virat Kohli chose to bat first. Despite a bludgeoning 54 from Rovman Powell, West Indies were kept in check at 98

for four off 15.3 overs when the inclement weather intervened. Torrential showers prevented any further play and India were declared winners by 22 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-S t e r n m e t h o d a s We s t I n d i e s needed to be at 121 to be ahead on run-rate when play was halted. Having won the lowscoring first match of the series by four wickets at the same venue a day earlier, India will now be pursuing a clean sweep of the series when the final match is played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday. Sharma dominated an opening stand of 67 with Shikhar Dhawan and looked on course for a hundred when a miscued swing at Oshane Thomas resulted in a comfortable catch for Shimron Hetmyer at extra-cover. Thomas also removed Rishabh Pant cheaply and the West Indies did a better containing job in the second half of the innings except for the final over when three sixes were hoisted off Keemo Paul. Paul dismissed Dhawan for 23 and left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell claimed the prized wicket of Kohli (28) and doubled his wicket tally in removing Manish Pandey to a wicketkeeper’s catch. After going almost four overs without finding the boundary ropes Krunal Pandya heaved two sixes and Ravindra Jadeja added another in Paul’s expensive finale to the innings. Faced with a daunting target, and mindful of the potential threat of rain, West Indies suffered two early setbacks with Evin Lewis and Sunil Narine both falling cheaply. Narine was promoted to open the batting for this match with John Campbell dropped to accommodate an additional spinning option for the Caribbean side in leftarmer Khary Pierre. Powell and Nicholas Pooran tried to get their team back on course with a 76-run third-wicket partnership. But they failed to score quickly enough to put their opponents under any real pressure. Pooran was the main stumbling block as his 19 runs came off 34 deliveries while Powell raced to 54 off the same number of balls. He lost Pooran to a welljudged catch by Manish Pandey on the long-on boundary before falling as well leg-before to the same bowler, Krunal Pandya. His entertaining innings included three sixes and six fours.

Hamilton hunts down Verstappen to win in Hungary

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Hungarian Grand Prix by kissing the trophy. (REUTERS/Lisi Niesner) BUDAPEST (Reuters) Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton hunted down Max Verstappen to win the Hungarian Grand Prix for a record-extending seventh time yesterday and surge 62 points clear in the championship standings. Dutch 21-year-old Verstappen, who had started from pole position for the first time, was runner-up after being reeled in and overtaken four laps from the end with his tyres worn to the limit. “That was definitely a tall order but I’m grateful we did it,” said Hamilton of a strategy that left him with a gap of almost 20 seconds to close in the final 22 laps. “Man, that feels so good, guys.” Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel finished third and more than a minute behind — an eternity in Formula One terms — as the top two waged their own private battle in the heat of the Hungaroring. Hamilton, who also triumphed in Hungary last year and is heading inexorably

towards a sixth title, now has 250 points, with team mate Valtteri Bottas on 188 and Verstappen closing in fast on 181. The win in the last race before the August break was Hamilton’s eighth in 12 rounds this season and the 81st of his career — 10 short of seven-times champion Michael Schumacher’s alltime record. Bottas, starting on the front row, finished a forlorn eighth after a fight back from last place following an early stop to change a front wing damaged as he and Hamilton made light contact on the opening lap. Hamilton, using fresher and faster medium tyres on a switched two-stop strategy after starting third, lapped all but the three cars behind him in a complete turnaround from his poor performance in Germany the previous weekend. “It was difficult to get by, the defence was great, and I didn’t know if I could catch that 19-second gap,” said the Briton of a battle with Verstappen that ebbed and

flowed throughout the race. “I just kept my head down, and each lap was like a qualifying lap. I know if (late Mercedes non-executive chairman and triple champion) Niki (Lauda) was here today, he would take his hat off.” ON FIRE Verstappen, who made a late pitstop after being passed and then made sure of an extra point for the fastest lap, crossed the line 17.7 seconds behind Hamilton. “They rolled the dice and it worked for them, unfortunately. But you drove your heart out,” team boss Christian Horner told the youngster. “I think Lewis today was on fire as well,” Verstappen told reporters. “We were just not fast enough but I tried everything I could on those hard tyres to stay alive. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough but, to finish second with the fastest lap, it was a good weekend overall.” Any threat from Bottas was snuffed out on the opening lap when first Hamilton muscled through and then Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who finished fourth, made contact as he passed the Finn. McLaren enjoyed another strong afternoon with both drivers in the points, Spaniard Carlos Sainz fifth and British teenager Lando Norris ninth. Red Bull’s Pierre Gasly, his future at the team increasingly questioned, had another lacklustre race and was lapped by Verstappen on the way to sixth place. Kimi Raikkonen was seventh for Alfa Romeo and Thai racer Alexander Albon, who went wheel-to-wheel with team mate Daniil Kvyat, took the final point for Hondapowered Toro Rosso.

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Hungarian Grand Prix standing on his car after the race. (REUTERS/Lisi Niesner)

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Gold is Money are G/town Guinness champs

Action on final night of the Guinness street football championship Georgetown leg on Saturday. Gold is Money are the Georgetown Zone champions of the Guinness Greatest of the Street football championship following an injection in Albouystown B in the finals played on Saturday evening. Jermin Junior 5th minute strike was what the doctor ordered and was enough to hand his team victory and the Georgetown champions tag and $500,000. In a night of good contests for the many fans on hand, Sophia came out 1-0 winners on penalty kicks after their contest was locked scoreless after time expired in the third place playoff. Albouystown B claimed the $300,000 runner up prize, while Sophia and Broad Street collected respective $200,000 and $100,000 third and fourth prizes. Leopold Street got the better of Sparta Boss 2-0 in the Plate final to claim the $60,000 on offer for the plate winners. Complete Results Guinness Goal-[GG]-2 Goals Final Gold is Money-1 vs Albouystown-B-0 Jermin Junior-5th

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3rd Place Sophia-0 vs Broad Street-0 Sophia won 1-0 on penalty kicks Plate Final Leopold Street-2 vs Sparta Boss-0 Plate Semi-finals Game-1 Sparta Boss-2 vs Back Circle-1 Game-2 Leopold Street-5 vs Tiger Bay-0 All six teams have also earned berths to the National Championship which is slated for August 9th and 10th at the Jubilee Park Tarmac. 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 and will be joined by the Georgetown teams. An exciting contest is anticipated.

Action on final night of the Guinness street football championship Georgetown leg on Saturday.

Gibson out as CSA announces restructure; question mark over du Plessis ESPNcricinfo - Ottis Gibson will not be South Africa’s coach for the team’s tour of India that starts in September. Gibson’s tenure as coach comes to an end in September and his services will not be retained, with Cricket South Africa (CSA) announcing sweeping changes to the way the national men’s team will be run. A statement released by CSA suggested that an interim captain could be named for the tour of India, which means South Africa could also be preparing to not have Faf du Plessis continue as captain in all three formats. Du Plessis was named one of CSA’s Cricketers of the Year at an awards ceremony on Saturday night.

Ottis Gibson, other members of the team’s current senior management, and our longserving team manager, Dr Moosajee, for their national service to South African cricket,” CSA chief executive Thabang Moroe said. “I must stress that the new structure was not a rash decision. It was taken after much deliberation by the Board, taking all the factors into consideration about the current state of our cricket and also the plan that we need to get to within the timelines we have set. This change will herald an exciting new era for SA cricket and will bring us into line with best practice in professional sport.” Gibson’s is not the only

South Africa are set to part ways with Ottis Gibson. (AFP) As part of the restructure, a new football style team manager will take overall charge of all aspects of the team, appointing coaching staff and captains. The coaches, medical staff, and the administrative staff will all report directly to the manager, who in turn will report to the director of cricket, working under the chief executive. The Board of Directors of CSA approved the new structure at its meeting last week. The restructure includes the appointment of the position of director of cricket. Cricket South Africa’s manager of cricket pathways, Corrie van Zyl, will assume the position of acting director of cricket until the position is filled. This effectively means that all cricketing decisions within the system will be managed by van Zyl until the position is filled on a full-time basis. In the meantime, CSA will advertise the positions of director of cricket, team manager and convenor of selectors. “I would like to thank

high-profile exit from the camp. Dr Mohammed Moosajee, whose tenure comes to an end in September, expressed his wish not be considered for another term as joint team manager and team doctor, which the Board accepted, bringing an end his 16-year involvement with South Africa. Also on the way out is Linda Zondi, the convener of selectors. Zondi, who was part of the selection panel that picked the Under-19 World Cup-winning squad in 2014, had been a selector since 2013, becoming convener in 2015. Media manager Lerato Malekutu has also resigned her position after nine years in a media role within the team. The reshuffle will also affect assistant coach Malibongwe Maketa, and batting and fielding coaches Dale Benkenstein and Justin Ontong, with CSA announcing that members of team management, including the various assistant coaches, will not be retained as part of the new plan.

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KRCA of T&T ends Guyana tour at Bourda Lovell (47), Singh (4-3) spearhead GCC U-15s to victory By Sean Devers The touring Kumar Rampat Cricket Academy from Couva Trinidad ended their one-week tour to Guyana yesterday at the historic Bourda in the best weather on their trip which was aimed at exposing the U-15’s to different conditions and cultures. The visitors, who had two nineyear-olds in their touring party, lost four of their matches while three were washed out. Yesterday, playing at a venue where West Indies registered their first-ever Test win when they beat England in 1930, the Trinidad Academy crawled to 35-7 when their 35 overs expired, replying to GCC’s 186 all out in 35 overs to lose by 151 runs. At a ground which has hosted 30 of 32 Test matches played in Guyana and produced 16 Test players including Leon Johnson, Vishal Singh, Shiv Chanderpaul, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Carl Hooper and Reon King, the day was blessed with sweltering heat and GCC elected to bat on a slow track and heavy outfield. GCC’s total was built around a solid inning by 14-year-old Thaddeus Lovell, who hit five boundaries in his 47 from 52 balls. He shared in a 51-run fourth-wicket stand with the left-handed Aryan Persaud who made 19. Krishna Singh (15), Yohance Angoy (13) and Marlon Ramsuresh

The 12-year-old Ethan Lalla demonstrated wonderful concentration at Bourda yesterday. were the others to reach double figures as Sean Maraj (3-24), Ethan Lalla (2-42) and Ubaidullah Abdoel (2-32) did the damage for the lads from Carnival Country who were kept on a tight leash when they began their chase. Lalla again demonstrated wonderful concentration and a sound technique as the opener

faced 90 balls before he was bowled by Joshua Sooklall for two, in the 18th over and was mainly responsible for what Academy Coach Vasu Rampat instilled in his players to ‘bat out the overs’ in this developmental tour. Skipper Darius Deonarine, who made an unbeaten 37 on Friday, was bowled by Singh for four at 14-2 in the 13th over after Abdoel was run out for a duck in the first over. Alon Roy top-scored with five not out as the 14-year-old Singh bowled seven frugal overs for figures of 4-3, as he and the other GCC bowlers kept in opposition in shackles. Coach Rampat said that while his charges failed to win any of their matches the emphasis was not on winning but improving their skills mentally and technically. “In our last two games, we fulfilled our objective of batting out the overs against teams which were older than us. This was also good for us since we were playing against a higher level,” Rampat explained. The Academy Coach who also works with some of Trinidad’s national Senior players, said it was all about overall development since they the youngsters had an opportunity to visit places of significant interest here and said the boys were honoured to play at Bourda and experience the rich history which adorned the walls of the oldest Cricket Club in the

KRCA ended their tour to Guyana yesterday with a game at Bourda.

Krishna Singh had 4-3 off seven frugal overs for GCC yesterday at Bourda. Caribbean. Rampat said he was disappointed that rain affected the tour but said that was the act of nature but said overall the trip was a success and

fulfilled many of its objectives. The team was accompanied by parents and the U-17 section of the Academy is scheduled to tour Canada later this month.

KRCA’s leg-spinner Ethan Lalla about to remove Thaddeus Lovell who made 47 for GCC at Bourda yesterday.

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Wilkinson claims Ricks and Sari road race title

Respective prize winners with their accolades. Akeem Wi l k i n s o n turned in a sterling performance to win the 15th edition of the Ricks and Sari cycle road race which took place yesterday on West Demerara. Wilkinson managed to overcome a few challenges at the early stages of the 46mile race which commenced in scorching heat at Schoonord, West Bank Demerara and proceeded to Bushy Park, East Bank

Essequibo before returning to the starting point for the climax. Wi l k i n s o n w a s l e f t behind following a breaka w a y b y C u r t i s D e y, Wa r r e n M c K a y, P a u l DeNobrega, Jornel Yearwood, Jamaul John, Horace Burrowes and Alanzo Ambrose, but he worked his way up and managed to rejoin the group upfront at Vreed-enHoop while on their way

back. The lead was shared at various points in the race, but with 100 meters to go, Wilkinson sprinted to the finish line ahead of his rivals, winning the race in a time of one hour 37 minutes 55.82 seconds. Dey took the runner up spot, while Borrowes placed third followed by Alonzo Ambrose, Lear Nunes and Jornel Yearwood in that order.

Michael Anthony copped two prime prizes, while McKay, Paul DeNobrega, Anthony, Briton John, A. Green, Marlon Williams, Christopher Griffith had one each. Ajay Gopilall won the junior category, while Jason Sampson placed second and Jonathan Ramschuit third. Burrowes won the veterans division ahead of Nunes and Mc Kay in that order. Sampson copped the

over-60 title. Following the event, Wilkinson admitted it a tough

race and he had to work harder than he anticipated. (Zaheer Mohamed)

‘Smiling Cinderella’ Shibuno claims stunning Women’s British Open Golf triumph

Farley is Guyana Chess Federation President

Japan’s Hinako Shibuno celebrates with trophy after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Women’s British Open. (Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra)

Members of the newly elected Executive Committee of the GCF. Frankie Farley was elected as President of the Guyana Chess Federation when the body held its Annual General Meeting and elections yesterday at the Resource Centre, Woolford Avenue. Professor Gomathinayam Subramanian will serve as the Vice President, while Aneesa Maryam Hussain is the Secretary.

Davion Mars was elected as the Treasurer, while Loris Nathoo is the Fundraising Director. The Tournament Director is Rashad Hussain and the Chess Trainer is Anthony Drayton. The committee members are Steve Leung, Maria Thomas Varone, Nellisa Johnson, Krishnanand Raghunandan, David Khan and Rashad Hussain.

(Reuters) - ‘Smiling Cinderella’ Hinako Shibuno completed a fairytale week by winning the Women’s British Golf Open in her first LPGA event at Milton Keynes yetserday. The 20-year-old Japanese rank outsider, who earned her nickname because of her radiant smile, rammed home a lengthy birdie putt of just under 20 feet at the final hole to edge out American Lizette Salas by one stroke. Playing outside Japan for the first time as well as in her first major, Shibuno reacted with glee and astonishment, covering her mouth with her hand after the winning putt rattled in at Woburn for a closing four-under-par 68. She finished on 18-under 270 to become the second Japanese woman to win a major, after Hisako “Chako” Higuchi in 1977. Salas, two behind overnight, caught Shibuno on the front nine and thought she had done enough with a sevenunder 65 final round. But Shibuno, ranked 559 in the world at the start of the year, found five birdies on the way home. “I still feel like I’m going to vomit,” Shibuno said moments after her victory. “I was more nervous on the front nine but I was OK on the back nine. I felt like I was going to cry on the 18th but the tears didn’t come out.”

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Dominoes action set for Cayman Island to send three for Caribbean Schoolboys Boxing today in Wakenaam

Organsier Nazeer Mohamed (left) accepts the cash prizes from Throlokie Bhagelu in the presence of members of All Star team. Dominoes teams on the island of Wakenaam will be action today when the Throlokie Bhagelu dominoes tournament commences from 13:00hrs at Carlosh Sports bar in Good Success. Among the teams set to battle for trophies and cash prizes are Underdog, All Star, Melville, V Net, Big 6 and Sea Wall Boys.

Bhagelu, an overseas based Guyanese, said he is happy to lend support to the sport on the island, adding that he is looking forward to a successful and exciting tournament. Organiser Nazeer Mohamed expressed gratitude to Bhagelu and said the tournament is expected to be keenly contested since some of the top teams on the island will be in action.

Albion Community Development Centre 10/10 Cricket Competition washed out Rescheduled to Sunday September 8

The Cayman Islands Boxing Association (CIBA) is sending a three-man team to the fourth annual Caribbean Schoolboys and Junior tournament slated for later this month in Guyana. The CIBA has registered two boxers and a coach for what will be their first outing at the tournament. Charlie Lopez Nixon and Deshane Vousden are down to participate in the boys’ 1516 category. Nixon will battle in the 60 KG division, while his compatriot fights in the 75KG. The two boxers will be accompanied by Coach Floyd Trumpet, a Trinidadian. The team from Cayman Islands joins Trinidad and Tobago, St Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua, Puerto Rico and Venezuela that have signaled intention of participating in Guyana. The Caribbean Schoolboys and Junior tournament is scheduled for August 16 to 18 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. It is the first of its kind in

Steve Ninvalle CARICOM and Guyana has been crowned champion in the three previous tournaments. President of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association Steve Ninvalle yesterday confirmed that at least two foreign referees/ judges will be here for the event. “Audrey Sabas of Guadeloupe and Jozef Faddoul of Dominica have already submitted their travel

itinerary to the association. This will be the second trip to Guyana for Mr. Faddoul who officiated at the last Caribbean Championship in December,” Ninvalle said. The GABA boss informed that local officials will be provided a chance to refresh knowledge compliments of a three day course to be conducted by the English speaking Caribbean’s lone Three Star referee James Beckles. “We have again secured the service of the region’s highest ranked referee/judge Trinidadian `King’ James Beckles who has agreed to hold a refresher course and a seminar,” Ninvalle added. M e a nwhile, Ninvalle confirmed that encampment of the local team will continue this week at the National Gymnasium. “This has been going on since June with the hope of having a better prepared team than last year.” Enetworks has also signed on as the latest sponsor of the Tournament.

Guyana Beverages Inc. partners with Archery Guyana

At the Partnership Collaboration From left, Head Coach Mr. Nicholas Hing, Brand Manager of Guyana Beverages Inc. Mr. Raymond Govinda and Archery Guyana’s Secretary-General, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon. Albion Community Development Centre 10/10 Cricket was washed out by heavy rainfall. The Albion Community Centre Cricket Club has expressed regret in informing the general public that the 2nd division 10/10 Cricket Competition slated for yesterday, Sunday August 04, 2019, was postponed to Sunday September 08, 2019. This was mainly due to the constant

downpour experienced during the night and with more downpour of rain forecasted for the day. All tickets purchased are still valid. We thank all of our sponsors, supporters and other stakeholders involved for their understanding and continued support, the club said in a release.

Hydration was the talk of the morning of Tuesday 30th July, 2019 at the Press Conference at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. Secretary-General of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi PersaudMcKinnon noted that for Archery and any Sport overall, hydration is very important. In this regard, she expressed pleasure at the fact that Archery Guyana will be entering into a partnership with Guyana Beverages Inc of Plot 4A Area AA1 Plantation Great Diamond East Bank Demerara whereby Guyana Beverages Inc. will be sponsoring water products for Archery Guyana. Brand Manager of Guyana Beverages Inc., Mr. Raymond Govinda indicated that Archery is one of the sports his Company wanted to get involved with and support over the years and that he was happy to make this

collaboration. Head Coach, Mr. Nicholas Hing, who was present at the Briefing, reiterated the need for hydration and proceeded to tell the media more about an upcoming proposed 2-day Indoor Archery Competition. Details will be shared shortly as to this. Thanks were expressed to General Manager, Mr. Samuel Arjoon and the Management of Guyana Beverages Inc. for focusing on sports development and for seeking to make Oasis the official water of Archery Guyana. Mr. Govinda ended the presentation ceremony with a powerful charge: “Support brands that support sports!” More information on Archery Guyana can be found on its website www.ArcheryGuyana.org.