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Monday August 06, 2018

A SITUATION EXPLAINED DEAR EDITOR, For months now I have been watching a local businessman almost bend over backwards for the Coalition Government, even after being against the Coalition before the 2015 Elections. I am speaking about the owner of ENetworks, Mr. Vishok Persaud. I even saw the recent support Mr. Persaud gave to the Coalition Government for the National Toshaos Conference. Then on Wednesday – July 31, 2018 – I saw the notice from office of Minister Catherine Hughes. Her Ministry put attention on the publication of a Notice to Mariners

Number 15 (2018) by the Maritime Administration Department indicating that maritime surveys shall be conducted by two vessels “on behalf of E-Networks Inc. as preparatory works for subsea cable laying … within the Guyana Maritime Zone.” Her Ministry then made it clear that E-Networks has no licence for the laying and landing of a subsea cable system. Editor, I want to say that all may have now been revealed. Is this licence the reason that Mr. Persaud is suddenly supportive of the Coalition Government? If, Mr. Persaud shifted his support from the PPP, which helped him so much, how can the Coalition

Government trust him? I want to say that I am proud of my Coalition Government for not falling for this ploy by Mr. Persaud. I want to call on my Coalition Government to ensure that, in every action, it ensures that it does not collect support from persons in exchange for something. Our country cannot move forward like this. I also want to call on President David Granger to ensure that Minister Catherine Hughes stands her ground and no deal is cut in breach of what are the procedures that must be followed. Yours Sincerely, Alvin Hamilton Ankerville, Port Mourant

That City Week celebration DEAR EDITOR, “Hear ye, hear ye!” It hath been decreed by the Queen and King of the City that henceforth in August 2018 there shall be a City Week celebration costing nineteen million dollars. Passing the Stabroek Square a week ago, I encountered a grand launch ceremony with the Queen, King and Town Criers announcing to their subjects, royal plans for ruckus and revelry for ten days in August. Is this a special send off for these officials? Of course this royal launch turned out to be not so regal as the event was sponsored by a beer company and was far from a family event as announced. “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez Citizens of Georgetown,” get out your Sunday best, men and boys put on your three-piece lounge suits and top hats and women and girls your long dresses and skirts the Queen and King despite the business cycle contraction in the city, shall be having a gala dinner at $8,000 and cocktail reception.at $5,000. For the young at heart there will be ‘Georgetown gone wild’ the beach party at the Beach Front on the seawall. As it is said ‘Those whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make them mad’. But it does not end there, citizens will be able to drive through pot-holed, crime ridden streets and past mounds of garbage, to attend a number of cultural, sporting and other forms of social entertainment. Never mind the profusion of mosquitoes, rodents and vector in the city, there will be a health fair. There will be a cultural explosion even though the municipality has no programs or facilities to promote cultural diversity in

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the communities. They say that a hypocrite is a politician that would cut down a greenheart tree then mount the stump and give a speech about conservation. Imagine the audacity of the Council having a ‘Senior Treat’ when for many months their own pensioners are subjected to inordinate delays in receiving their pensions. One wonders why the need for municipal games, when they play games with the citizens all of the time. Whether it be with their property rates, their health at the Abattoir and rat infested markets, with the Constabulary playing cops and robbers in the markets and Russian roulette with citizens? Or is it that the Queen and King have gotten tired playing scavenger hunt around the world? And could you imagine their cheek by expecting the business community whom many times they have attacked with unreasonable container taxes, the failed and scandalous parking meters, and the vendors whom they have chased from pillar to post time and time again after collecting their votes to participate. But more acerbic is the fact that even their own staff members are reluctant to be a part of the preposterous city week celebrations, since no effort is being made to pay them their outstanding retroactive and other payments that they are due. Actually even though it is their celebrations, the only invite that was given to the municipal staff was to the church service, with invitations to the big events going to a selected few friends and family. With thanks Riley Matthews

Working People’s Alliance salutes African Guyanese DEAR EDITOR, The Working People’s Alliance joins with Guyanese and the rest of our Anglophone Caribbean family in their observance of the 180th anniversary of the end of chattel slavery. WPA salutes African Guyanese on this their special moment of memory and celebration. Memory of the period of enslavement is necessary as a reminder of how the lust for power and accumulation of wealth could lead to institutionalized exploitation. Eighteen decades may seem like a long time, but because of the enormity of the human destruction visited upon the enslaved, the scars of bondage are still very fresh. Emancipation Day must continue to be a moment of celebration because in the final analysis emancipation meant the defeat of slavery. Any people who overcame such a brutal system should be proud of themselves. That Africans continue to survive the dread realities of post-emancipation is a tribute to their resilience. In celebrating with African Guyanese, WPA celebrates all its members who have played and continues to play important roles in the African Guyanese community. We especially salute Brother Eusi Kwayana who must be credited with pioneering cultural awakening among African Guyanese. That we observe Emancipation Day as a public holiday in Guyana is due in large measure to Brother Eusi’s example, advocacy and leadership. His dedication to the cause of Black dignity and Uplift will forever be etched in the consciousness of African Guyanese and he

continues to serve as an inspiration to all who raise the banner Black empowerment and Black pride. Much has changed in Guyana since 1838, but the cry of the descendants of the enslaved for equal dignity and opportunity still rings loudly across our country and beyond. Any objective assessment of the condition of African Guyanese today cannot escape the feeling of despair and hopelessness that emanate from large sections of that group. This is fuelled by a sense of economic dispossession and lack of opportunities to lift themselves out of that rut. However uncomfortable it is, the issue of ethno-racial inequality must be addressed if Guyana is to realize its full potential as a viable diverse society in which all its citizens enjoy a sense of security. It is for that reason that the WPA urges Guyanese to use this emancipation anniversary as both a moment of remembering and another opportunity to reaffirm our

collective commitment to ethnic and racial equality in word and deed. We do not believe that a debate on race relations between our two principal political leaders will do much to address the burning racial issues that have long plagued Guyana. Rather, we urge the leaders to devise and support policies that would ensure that all ethnic groups share our common economic benefits. It is particularly important that we begin to think about ways to democratically distribute the potential benefits from the imminent oil and gas sector so that increased wealth contributes to national cohesion rather that exacerbate our already fragile ethnicity. Economic development cannot be managed outside of our ethnic realities. WPA, therefore, reiterates its longheld view that economic advance must be hinged on a political solution of which ethno-racial respect and unity is a central plank. David Hinds For the WPA

Remove this teacher DEAR EDITOR, The Fort Island residents of Region Three ( Essequibo Islands- West Demerara) all claim that they will not be sending back their children to the Fort Island primary school because of allegations that a known female school teacher engages in commercial sex activities at the teachers quarters on the Island. The residents of Fort Island are highly concerned over the education of their children and are calling on the Chief Education Officer (CEO) of the Ministry of Education (MOE) to conduct urgent investigations and to have the mentioned school teacher face disciplinary actions including her immediate removal from the Fort Island primary school in the interests of decency and good management of the said school. Calls to the Regional Education Officer (REDO) were not answered. Yours Sincerely, Peter Persaud

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Damned if you do and damned if you don’t DEAR EDITOR, The debate on the recent fatal shooting of five bandits by the police at Pattenson, East Coast Demerara rages. The vexed question is: Should the police have taken the scoundrels alive or dead? Damned if they do, damned if they don’t. Please permit me to join in the confabulation and repeat some apposite issues I discussed in a previous letter to the editor in relation to the use of force. I will not be able to cover several elements of the use of force including deadly force because of constraint of space. I must admit that I do not know all the facts in issue or facts relevant to the shooting. Therefore, I would be considered flippant if I attempt to pass judgement on the shooting by police one way or the other. The International Association of Chiefs of Police believes that, “A police officer must never employ unnecessary force or violence and will use only such force in the discharge of duty as is reasonable in all circumstances. “Force must be used

only in the greatest restraint and only after discussion, negotiation and persuasion have found to be inappropriate or ineffective. While the use of force is occasionally unavoidable, every police officer will refrain from applying the unnecessary inflection of pain or suffering and will never engage in cruel, degrading or in humane treatment to anyone. “ Guyana Police Force Orders 33/69 outlines When You May Fire as it relates to the use of firearms by members of the force: (a) When you are attacked and you apprehend serious danger to your person and are unable to defend yourself by any other means; (b) When property you are ordered to defend is attacked and you are unable to safeguard it by any other means; (c) When an attack is made to rescue persons in lawful custody; (d) When someone is found committing or being about to commit a felony eg murder, dangerous violence to the person, robbery, burglary, house breaking, store breaking,

arson or larceny and does not desist after warning and cannot be deterred or arrested by any other means; (e) To prevent a police station or police outpost from being overrun; (f) When so ordered by a superior in rank. The use of force including excessive force has always been difficult if not controversial at times. It is on occasions a necessary tool of the job of law enforcement, but determining what is reasonable is highly subjective. Graham v Connor appears to be the landmark case in the use of force. The Court held, “The calculus of reasonableness must embody allowance for the fact that police officers are often forced to make split-second judgement in circumstances that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving-about the amount of force that is necessary in a particular situation.” Nowicki explains, “The standard according to this decision, is the ‘ reasonable objective officer.’ “ Several types of force option continuum exist. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre ( U.S.A. )

NIS is staring down the barrel... From page 4 least a serious message will resonate throughout the country to big boys who feel protected that NIS means business. Previous administrations and the current one were not serious about NIS receiving its remittances because many of their political supporters and contributors to their parties are involved in wanton theft of NIS contributions. Corporations and private businesses have made it a career to raid the NIS fund. One security service, which the Guyana Revenue Authority had planned to dissolve, simply changed its name and is now being

awarded large governmental contracts, even after stealing billions from that entity. Another, operated by a fugitive from American justice facing narcotic charges in that country, is being awarded some of the largest Government security contracts in this country even though the company was named in the newspaper for not paying its workers’ NIS contributions. These people are emboldened because they feel protected by certain people. The head of one security service was criminally charged for trying to export narcotics in fish and is known to be wanted by the American Government for drug

smuggling and drug dealing in the United States. Just look at these persons I mentioned. It is clear to me that Governments have been protecting their friends, supporters and their families and the award of these contracts has been subject to some form of corruption, manipulation and deception. I truly feel sorry for the Government of the day who has to carry the burdens of the past decades as they relate to NIS fraud and theft. To the Government of Guyana, the Opposition of Guyana and the peoples of Guyana: We must save the NIS and prevent social chaos. Sincerely, Roshan Khan Snr.

model can be very instructive. It has five levels. Level One is the Compliant Level where no use of force is usually reasonable. Level Two is the Resistive ( Passive ) Level where the subject does not follow the officer’s commands. Force options here including directing or guiding the subject through hands-on techniques. Level three is the Resistive ( Active ) Level, which occurs when the subject actively resists arrest. Level Three force options include joint manipulation or restraints, leverages techniques, pressure points or even OC (pepper) spray with a warning given under proper circumstances. Level Four is Assaultive (

bodily harm ) Level, a direct physical attack on the officer or others. Appropriate force options at this level includes strike with the hands, fists, elbows or knees; kicks; baton strikes; and forcefully directing the subject to the ground. Level Five is the Assaultive ( serious bodily harm or death ) Level, where the appropriate response would be deadly. Many times the police are left in a quandary in relation to the use of force. Death lurks around the next corner. To use or not use force including deadly force regularly come into p l a y. B a s e d o n t h e i r training policemen are not expected to be pusillanimous, but rather they are required to act

correctly and decisively in those law enforcement situations. Use of force expert Nowicki (2002) posits, “ There are three rules relating to the use of force by any officer. Rule number one is that you go home the same way as when you went to work: ALIVE. Rule number two is that you don’t go to prison. Rule number three is that you keep your job. If your use of force is reasonable, you protect yourself, your agency, the community and even the assailant. But when in doubt, always remember rule number one. “ Yours respectfully, Clinton Conway Assistant Commissioner of Police ( Retired )

The APA responds to gross... From page 4 the 2015 General and Regional Elections is not representative of the decisions of the organisation as the APA functions with a working Executive Committee and with yearly and longer operational planning procedures in place that is not influenced by any individual beliefs or inclinations. The leadership of the APA comprises indigenous representatives from several regions with varied backgrounds and who monitors the work of the organisations. The APA’s organizational structure practices collective decisionmaking and ensures that accountability and transparency are maintained at all levels of the organisation. This system protects the organisation from the influences of a single individual’s opinion. The APA has worked as a nongovernmental organisation (NGO) for over 17 years and has advocated for the advancement of indigenous peoples irrespective of which

government is in power and irrespective of both negative and positive responses received by such governments. The APA takes seriously its role in maintaining political neutrality but respects individuals’ right to their political ideologies. With regard to the writer’s perceived “silence” of the APA on the Lands Commission of Inquiry (CoI), from the time of the CoI’s announcement, the APA had raised its concerns on the implications of such a Commission on indigenous land rights when many things were not clear on the Terms of References (TORs), among other things of the said Commission. There are newspaper articles to this effect and in one such published article, the Guyana Times (May 29, 2017) cites the APA Executive Director as sharing the organisation’s concerns that the TORs for the Land CoI were vague and that proper consultations were not done prior to its establishment. It was with these concerns

in mind that the APA had urgently sought a meeting with the President who had responded likewise. The APA cannot comment on the timeline for a similar request by the NTC at the time but is aware that a meeting between the President and the NTC was later held. It would be worthwhile to note that when the APA met with President Granger, the organisation strongly recommended that he meet with the NTC and other indigenous organisations to listen to their concerns on the Land CoI. Finally, the organisation does not receive funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). For anyone to state this would be grossly incorrect. The APA continues to work closely with all stakeholders, national and international, who play a role in indigenous peoples’ interest in Guyana. In addition to working with international organisations, the APA is committed to working with other indigenous organisations, like the NTC while respecting its autonomy as the official representative of our peoples. Human rights are not decided along party lines. Human rights transcend the political gameplay. The APA will always aim for political independence and claims that it is “playing politics” are unsupported as evident by our very public track record throughout the years. The rights of our peoples are not a game. Sincerely Yours, Earl Thomas, Secretary, Amerindian Peoples Association

Monday August 06, 2018

Govt. mulls Environmental taxes as part of development strategy By Kiana Wilburg As average incomes in Guyana rise, the supply of Official Development Aid (ODA) will fall and borrowing terms will tighten. As such, there will be a need for government to examine new ways to get its needed revenue. In this regard, the Government’s Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) offers ideas on sources of public income and suggests as well, the most appropriate ways to allocate resources to secure its implementation. The Strategy notes that one area of exploration is the potential to employ environmental taxes. The report states that environmental taxes directly address environmental market failures by "pricing in" environmental costs in economic decision-making. The document states that it provides incentives to reduce environmental harms, and make green technologies more competitive. It goes on to state that they can also provide a source of revenue which can be used to finance green programmes. “Guyana’s environmental tax on imports of beverages in nonreturnable containers is one example. Payments for environmental services (PES or payments for ecosystem services) are a related concept. PES are payments to landowners who have agreed to take certain actions to manage their land to provide an ecological service. In PES schemes, people managing and using natural resources, typically forest owners or farmers, are paid to manage their resources sustainably.” The GSDS says that this could protect watersheds, conserve biodiversity or capture carbon dioxide (carbon sequestration) through, for example, replanting trees, keeping living trees standing or by using different agricultural techniques. For this to be a viable source of finance for the GSDS, Government has said that payments must be made by the beneficiaries of the environmental services such as water users and hydropower companies, as opposed to the local or national government. The government believes that the most appropriate system for the collection and redistribution of payments will depend on the specific context. THE FRAMEWORK The Green State Development Strategy is expected to guide Guyana’s economic and socio-cultural development over the next 15 years. It will lay the new coalition Government’s principle foundations for inclusive green economic and social growth,

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Guyana urgently needs a clear picture of priorities, shared national vision for oil - UNDP Report warns

provide a roadmap for achieving sustainable development goals and related targets, and outline a long term vision for a prosperous and equitable future. The objective of the strategy is to reorient and diversify Guyana’s economy, reducing reliance on traditional sectors and opening up new sustainable income and investment opportunities in higher value adding and higher growth sectors. Importantly, the present document is the proposed “Framework” for Guyana´s Green State Development Strategy providing guidance on the prioritized areas to be developed in the strategy. It does not give in-depth detail specificity for the GSDS, but rather lays out the elements to be examined and consulted upon during the course of the GSDS’ development (April to December 2017). The Framework shares the same spirit of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, serving as a tripod platform for economic, social and environmental safeguards. These safeguards, during the development of the GSDS, are to ensure a sustainable and fair transition to inclusive green growth and a better quality of life for all Guyanese. Drawing from an analysis of the local context and existing policies and targets, the Framework proposes specific strategic areas within each theme on which the GSDS should focus. In particular, it should acknowledge the risks and benefits in each of these areas for national prosperity, identification of achievable targets and concrete actions as well as a clear roadmap to achieving required change. This Framework suggests as well the identification of financial mechanisms to support the implementation of the strategy. A financial plan will be developed by matching GSDS focus areas with the wide pool of public and private, national and international funding available, con-

sidering too Guyana’s public investment and expenditure programmes. In particular, there are three primary sources of finance that could be considered – Official Development Aid (ODA), both domestic and international private finance, and fiscal revenues. Evidence-based policy making forms a critical basis for ensuring that the GSDS is both efficient and effective in meeting its objectives, and in this regard all existing sector work and lessons learnt will be absorbed in the Strategy. The strategy will include a robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework specifically tailored to the strategic areas and challenges identified which explains the theory of change for how the GSDS proposal will lead to desired outcomes in each of the strategic areas. Precise and clear indicators will be proposed which are easily measurable and reflect genuine progress relative to a verified business as usual scenario. The Monitoring and Evaluation framework will anticipate difficulties in data availability and collection and present relevant mitigating actions. Finally, a clear process to reflect on the M&E results and incorporate lessons throughout the GSDS’s implementation will be laid out. Further to this, the GSDS will identify and make policy recommendations on a number of legal and institutional actions that might be carried out to allow the transition to a Green State. Moreover, it is foreseen that a consultation document in the form of a Green Paper will be issued by the Government containing proposals for future government policy. The conclusions, resulting there from, will be contained in a White Paper, the last stage before the proposals it contains are brought before the Cabinet, and potentially Parliament as a Bill.

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In aspiring to benefit from petroleum extraction, Guyana will need to have a clear picture of its priorities and aspirations sooner rather than later. This is according to a crucial report that was facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It was written by Anthony Paul, Principal Consultant of the Association of Caribbean Energy Specialists Ltd. In the report, Paul notes that as the industry spans several election cycles, it is important that some national consensus be developed on the outlook for key aspects of the state of the nation, resulting from activities from the sector. He opined that this should galvanize the nation around a shared national vision and aspiration and help investor confidence by reducing uncertainty around government’s decision making drivers. Ideally, the Oil and Gas consultant said that this national vision should be integrated into national development plans that integrate the role of the petroleum sector. For this, he said that a vision of the sector is also needed. Given the long term nature of national visions, Paul expressed that they are best prepared through a consultative process that is not perceived to be an initiative of the incumbent government and has civil society, communities and respected individuals as valued contributors and leaders of the process. Paul said, “As important as this is for framing the subsequent stages, from policy onwards, this stage is often ignored or improperly developed. One reason is that it requires deep specialist analysis of the sector, to be combined with a clear assessment of the country’s consensus on its development outcome.” The Chatham House Advisor said that another is, that it may require the government appearing not to be the driving force behind it. Paul shared that the status quo analysis

Anthony Paul, Principal Consultant of the Association of Caribbean Energy Specialists Ltd requires good understanding of the geological potential, the economics of developing and producing the resource, market conditions and the country’s current development state and priorities for moving forward. “Unfortunately, countries new to oil and gas do not have the capabilities to properly undertake all these analyses. Often they depend on development partners whose models of engagement are based on development economists, whose expertise and market are very different from the capabilities required in oil and gas. As a compromise, development agencies tend to rely on academics for their analyses.” Without deep practical experience, Paul said that these can be of very limited value. In fact, he noted that they can lead the development partner and country into a false sense of security by countries, believing that the recommendations they have in hand are adequate.

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Govt. must change legal, AFC to contest Local Government Elections alone institutional frameworks under which businesses operate

Although it joined forces with the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) to win the 2015 National Elections, the Alliance for Change (AFC) has announced that it will be contesting the upcoming Local Government poll alone. This announcement was made by the party yesterday via a press statement. According to the AFC, it will be contesting the Local Government Elections (LGE) billed for November 12, but not as part of the APNU+AFC Coalition. “This decision was reached following the inconclusive negotiations with APNU. This applies only for LGE 2018 and does not, in any way, affect the APNU+AFC Coalition Government, nor does it, in any way, change the AFC’s position on coalition politics at the national level,” the party made clear. Noting that it remains and reaffirms its commitment to the Coalition, the AFC said that its party’s Management

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Committee will be chaired by Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson who has also been appointed Campaign Director. It said that Ms. Juretha Fernandes has been appointed Deputy Campaign Director, while appointments to other positions will be done subsequently. The party says it is in full preparation mode including hosting meetings in the various constituencies and identifying potential candidates who will be subject to a rigorous internal vetting process before official appointment. “Candidates will be addressing the local issues which are of concern to citizens and working

collaboratively to find practical and implementable solutions. The party is currently determining which municipalities and constituencies it will strategically contest as it does not envision contesting in each Neighbourhood Democratic Council and in every constituency of all municipalities until subsequent election cycles,” AFC said. The AFC stated that it is confident in the support it will continue to receive from the people of Guyana and can assure citizens that it will only nominate candidates of the highest caliber and quality. Earlier this year, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was allocated $2.9B to offset the holding of LGE. Then, Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan had told the media that the portion will include funding for the muchneeded voter education.

When businesses are interested in securing loans from banks, they are required to put several assets up as collateral. But when they are unable to honour their payment arrangements, those assets are seized by the financial institutions. In doing so, banks endeavor to recover the loss incurred. But this is easier said than done. In fact, the six large commercial banks in Guyana are experiencing difficulties with turning over assets, a process often referred to as asset realisation. Speaking on the effects of this issue recently was Attorney at Law, Charles Ramson. He was at the time delivering remarks at the Business Development Forum organised by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Private Sector Commission. Ramson said that there is a need for government to rewire the legal and institutional frameworks under which businesses operate. Ramson said that bankruptcy and asset realisation are critical components of a market economy, but Guyana’s laws create a structural weakness that creates a drag on business development and economic growth. In a subsequent interview with Kaieteur News, Ramson said that while the intention of every business is to make money, some do fail, “and businesses must be allowed to fail smoothly.” “When I say fail smoothly, I mean we must cater adequately for the possibility of business failures so that our businessmen do not have to become stuck, and as a result their capital can go towards other productivity,” Ramson stated. He told Kaieteur News that business failure is an important part of economic growth. He said that this very unfortunate occurrence can become a catalyst for im-

…otherwise, banks, businesses will continue to suffer – Ramson provement, innovation, and entering new areas of business opportunity. “Therefore, the process of moving out of one business is as important as the process of moving into one or moving into another.” Ramson noted that the assets of a business are often used as collateral to secure a loan. “So if a business is failing, the creditor (bank or other lending agency) should be able to realise the value of the assets of the business quickly.” Ramson said that currently, there are a number of issues that are making this process lethargic. The lawyer noted that Guyana’s judiciary backlog is often used as a reason why many cases cannot be quickly resolved. But Ramson said that “even after there is a decision, creditors complain that they are unable to execute on those assets because the judicial registry says that there is not enough space to store the assets until there is an auction.” Ramson said that in such a situation where valuation and sale of an assets is delayed, depreciation can step in and “this will only make it worse for the borrower because this means the creditor still needs to go behind the debtor for the remaining debt. All of that continues to be a drag on business and the economy.” But, once that value is realised quickly, the capital will likely be redirected to other viable businesses. Ramson said that the mortgage market is yet another critical part of the market economy as a means for secured loans or collateral. But, “ask the banks right now how difficult it is to realise the value of their assets. All that sloth has a price and that price is a cost to businesses and does not have any value to the economy.”

Attorney at Law, Charles Ramson The lawyer noted that many of Guyana’s problems are intertwined. “There is the stigma and shame culture of bankruptcy here in Guyana. It’s so bad that some persons have been so ashamed of their debt that they committed suicide. Many times those persons were successful businessmen and women and if we lose them or their involvement in business we lose valuable practical business expertise which could be used to develop other businesses.” Ramson said that there are many instances where people find themselves in debt and “go into hiding or fall into serious depression. Rice farmers contributed so much to the development of this country but there are instances where fortunes turned, the system failed and they saw no way out.” The lawyer said that there are simple solutions to the problems. He made reference to the United States. He said that a defining characteristic of American capitalism and entrepreneurship is their Bankruptcy laws especially Chapter 7 - liquidation and chapter 13 - The Individual or Consumer Reorganization Chapter which does not wipe out debt but reschedules them.

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CHINA LENDS AND THEN OWNS China’s Road and Bridge Initiative (BRI) can present serious problems for Guyana. It can bury Guyana in debt and lead to the eventual ownership of Guyana by China. Under the BRI, China is building highways, railways, ports, and establishing maritime links with more than 76 countries. The attraction of the BRI is that it funds

projects which otherwise the governments could not have been financed. This is one of the reasons why Guyana is jumping about excitedly about the BRI. It sees China as the only source of financing for the Linden to Lethem Road and for other infrastructure projects for which the government does not have a clue how to finance. China is seen as a

Linden youths flock community NGO for ICT training - several sponsors on board

The Linden Youth Network (LYN) is being flocked with young people wishing to participate in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) workshop that the organisation would be facilitating. LYN is an NGO formed out of the recently concluded Board of Industrial Training (BIT) facilitated ICT workshop, held in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady Sandra Granger. The 37 youths, after realising that they would have been significantly empowered by the training exercise, created the NGO to impart the skills learnt, to other youths residing in various communities in Linden. A 12-week ICT workshop is soon to begin and has received an overwhelming response from Linden youths who are longing to be tech-savvy. The movement has made

significant headway in attracting many overseas sponsors who are also hoping to see Linden youths foster ICT skills that are needed in the technological world and workforce. On Emancipation Day, Professor Joyanner Agnes made a significant contribution of five Lenovo laptop computers, an HP Printer and a backup surge protector among other items to the youth group. Professor Agnes had been approached by LYN member Monisa Niles and immediately made the contribution while giving her commitment to providing continuous support and guidance to the NGO. A few weeks prior, the group also received computers from other members of the diaspora. LYN mentor, Deron Adams said that the NGO is extremely grateful for the contributions and support. “LYN wants to expand Continued on page 11

savior, coming to the rescue of the government, by financing these projects. But at what price? Most of the money to finance the projects will have to be repaid. They are not grants. They are loans. China is not waving a wad of gifts in front of governments. It is burying them in debt because the massive investment which will be required to finance the infrastructure projects will have to be repaid. Guyana has already had a bad experience with one major Chinese investment. The failure of the Skeldon Sugar Factor has sounded the death knell for the sugar industry. Therefore, Guyana has to be cautious in committing to major Chinese investments because of the impact on debt. This newspaper has pointed to what has happened in Sri Lanka which now finds itself holding a massive debt because of the white elephant projects built by China. The country was

forced to hand over a seaport project to China because it cannot service the debt on its borrowing from China. In other words, one of the dangers of the BRI is that China is quite willing to commit funds even for projects which are suspect because the monies for these projects have to be repaid and if they cannot be repaid China will gain possession of the assets. China’s BRI is therefore a form of financial imperialism which leaves beneficiary countries highly indebted. The Times of Indian reported this past week that the same failed strategy in Sri Lanka is being reproduced in Pakistan. According to the Times of India, China is pouring money into Pakistan. Beijing is building highways, roads, a railway, an energy generation plant, an airport, a special economic zone and a deep water harbour. This is the strategy which China is using around the

world. It is financing infrastructural development and in the process is indebting the beneficiary countries. This then allows China to take control of the assets which its money has built and which cannot be repaid. The BRI is part of China’s imperialist plan. China is not using its military might to invade countries. It is using its financial muscle to wrest control of markets around the world. China is strategically positioning itself to penetrate into these markets by burying the BRI countries in debt and then forcing the governments to hand over control of the infrastructure projects to China. Guyana must not delude itself into thinking that when the road to Lethem is

completed that Guyanese will benefit from the trade with Brazil. Guyana will end up being so indebted to China that it will have to give up control of that road to China who will also ask for the land alongside the road as collateral for the lending. China will therefore end up with the land. China will end up with the road and with the ports. The BRI is part of a global plan by China to increase its reach into the economies. China through the BRI can end up owning much of the developed world. Guyana, if it is not careful, can become a victim.

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Nandlall accuses AG of political interference Attorney- at -law and PPP Executive, Anil Nandlall is accusing Attorney General, (AG) Basil Williams of using his political position to influence the decision of an independent constitutional agency. Nandlall noted that in a statement in another section of the media, the AG admitted that it was representation through his office that prevented the private charges laid against Ministers of Government from continuing. According to an August, 5, 2018 edition of the Guyana Chronicle, Williams, in speaking of his accomplishments as AG, cited the case where attempts were made by the PPP to have private charges laid against Ministers Volda Lawerence, Dr. George Norton, David Patterson, Rupert Roopnarine and Winston Jordan. “He said it was representation through his office that prevented the private charges from continuing against them.” In April, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack discontinued private criminal charges of misconduct in public office filed against Government Ministers citing her authority under Article 187 (1) (c) of Guyana’s Constitution. However, Nandlall believes that the AG ‘s public admission that his office played a role in the charges being dropped, represents crass disrespect for the constitution and the independent organs of the State, since the Office of the DPP is a constitutional creation, which enjoys institutional independence and functional autonomy. That autonomy is captured by the language of Article 187 (4), which provides “in the exercise of the powers conferred upon him or her by this article the Director shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority.” Nandlall concludes that there is an unassailable admission by the AG of political interference with an

Minister, is accused of the unapproved single-sourcing of $605.9M in drugs and medical supplies from Ansa McAl Trading Ltd. for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) between January and February, 2017.

Attorney General, Basil Williams independent constitutional agency. He noted therefore “in most democratic countries, this admission would be the basis of a resignation.” Earlier this year, the DPP discontinued the private charges against the government ministers while noting that the charges were of grave issue of concern in relation to two serving Ministers. “In the interest of good governance in the State of Guyana such allegations ought first to have been reported to the Guyana Police Force for an investigation to be launched and the advice of the DPP sought.” The charges for “misconduct in public office contrary to the common law” were filed by PPP Parliamentarians Juan Edghill and Vickram Bharrat. In the first two court filings, Norton, in June 2016, while serving as Minister of Public Health, authorized the rental of a Sussex Street, Albouystown property for the purposes of a drug bond, from Linden Holdings Incorporated, for $12.5M per month. Norton had come under immense public pressure. He was part of a Cabinet reshuffle that saw him being reassigned to the post of Minister of Social Cohesion. He subsequently received the additional appointment as Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport. Lawrence, who was appointed Public Health

Linden youths flock... From page 9 the perspective of young people to make them aware of life’s possibilities and so our focus is to empower youths in establishing goals and following through on commitments.” Adams also related that the BIT has responded positively in accrediting the youths who will be facilitated by their very peers whom themselves were recently accredited. “A number of persons who would have been a part of the first training are today employed and we believe that by having BIT on board, it seals the faith of Guyana’s future.” The Linden youths will be trained in office ethics, public speaking, microenterprise, Mathematics, English, sexual and reproductive health, Microsoft programmes, social work and robotics. Upon the completion of the first 12-week workshop, LYN will be going into the various communities where ICT hubs are available to engage other youths.

The charges against the two ministers came exactly one week after identical charges were filed by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) against Dr. Ashni Singh, former Minister of Finance, and Mr. Winston

Brassington, the former head of National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL). Back then, Williams condemned the actions of the Opposition party. “The Office of the D.P.P

is invested with powers of quality control over all prosecutions in Guyana and has a proactive duty to patrol the corridors of justice to ensure her domain is not polluted by jaundiced interlopers.”

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Norton suggests possible ‘conflict of interest’ in Guyana Prize Awards - seeks forum to discuss changes Suggesting that there may have been “some conflict of interest” in the Guyana Prize Awards, Minister responsible for Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. George Norton is seeking a forum to discuss improvements to the handling of the prestigious award. “There were some regulations that some were criticizing…the evidence was there and the facts were there, and there may be a conflict of interest of persons who were involved. We want to get rid of that, but have the Guyana Prize remain as high a quality as possible,” Norton told Kaieteur News last week. Norton noted that the Guyana Prize has been around “since Mr. Hoyte’s time,” Norton also said that individuals such as St. Lucian Nobel Prize for Literature winner Derek Walcott have commended Guyana for honouring its writers in this manner. “ I remember Walcott praising Guyana and chastising other countries, including his, for not doing the same. “What is without a doubt is that such a prestigious prize should not be allowed to fall away, and as Minister responsible for Culture, I would want

everything possible for that Prize to be as it is. “But for a very long while the governance of it, who was in control, and in charge, has not changed…and it’s my opinion that an objective evaluation should be done of the whole process.” He says he will be seeking to have discussions with experts from Canada, Germany and Guyana who have not been involved in the Prize” and see, at the end of the day, what decisions they come up with, “and make recommendations to Cabinet. “We want to provide a forum where all ideas taken and then we can come to a conclusion.” Asked if this means that he is seeking changes to the Guyana Prize Committee, Norton said he is “not going so far as yet.” “I would want to give those persons the opportunity to contribute, to let it (the Guyana Prize) remain at the level it once was. We want to give everyone an opportunity. It must be done in a structured way.” The Minister of Culture acknowledged that Secretary of the Guyana Prize Committee Al Creighton had indi-

cated that the awards, postponed last year, would be given out this year. This deadline now appears to be in doubt, the Minister said. “It was due sometime last year, and while I was given the assurance that it will be completed before the end of the year, I am not so certain that it will be.” CONTENTIOUS DEBATE The Guyana Prize has been at the centre of a sometimes contentious debate between local and overseasbased writers and Guyana Prize Committee Al Creighton. Some have suggested that there was conflict of interest in having individuals who had been awarded the Guyana Prize sit as judges. One writer suggested that former winners, and writers from the Diaspora, including the Caribbean, had an edge on

local writers. He felt that local writers should compete in a separate category from these “expert writers” and the Guyana Prize Committee be scrapped. Yet another local writer contended that writers in the Diaspora had distinct advantages over those who remained in Guyana. That writer suggested that the Prize was awarded to a small group of individuals and overseasbased writers. Responding to these suggestions, four-time Guyana Prize winner Harold Bascom said that “what is true, is that the Guyanese writer in the Diaspora—be it the USA, Canada, or in Europe, stands to experience more hardships to be recognized as writers, and this translates into even greater difficulties getting published by a British or American publisher.” According to Bascom, “the mere act of writing overseas is difficult for many Guyanese overseas who still consider themselves writers. Many in Guyana will not understand how hard it is for some people to work more than one job to make ends meet overseas, and to even find the time to write. As such, many who came here in the hope of continuing to write have given up on it. “Most American publish-

Guyana Prize Committee Secretary Al Creighton

Minister responsible for Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. George Norton

ers won’t touch what we (as Guyanese) write with a tenfoot pole.” Why? Because American publishers are not interested in Guyanese stories.” In a recent letter, two-time Guyana Prize winner Ruel Johnson contended that “nothing significant has changed for the better with regard to the most important role the Prize should play, the development of emerging writers in Guyana. “Outside of this, there has been no meaningful innovation in the management of the Prize in its thirty plus years of existence. The comparable BOCAS award in Trinidad for

example has been able to expand, in less than a decade, beyond the basic literary prize component to a span of activities stretching over months and ending in the weeklong Bocas Lit Fest, featuring performances, lectures, seminars, workshops, readings and complementary competitions including spoken word. The Guyana Prize after thirty years does not have a structured workshop programme, has not been able to attract private sector partners, and does not even have a website.” CRIEGHTON DEFENDS COMMITTEE Defending the Committee, (Continued on page 24)

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City Hall owes GPL, GWI, NIS, contractors, ...BUT WANTS TO SPEND $19M and workers’ Credit Union ON WEEK OF CELEBRATIONS While the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is gearing up to host City Week in celebration of the 175th anniversary of Georgetown on 19M budget, some sections of society including councillors have strongly objecting to the funds being injected into the activities. City councilors, like Bishram Kuppen are among the detractors. During a recent statutory meeting, Kuppen questioned the logic behind the city‘s spending when the cashstrapped Council has a lot of outstanding debt. Kuppen had outlined that the Council is yet to pay remittances to a list of entities to which it owes money. Among them are Guyana Power and Light (GPL), Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) and the smaller contractors who worked for the council on credit. There are also outstanding payments to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the workers’ credit unions. However, the Council headed by Mayor Patricia

Mayor Patricia Chase Greene Chase -Greene has been steadfast in the plan to host the activities. The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) recently launched its City Week celebrations at the Stabroek Market Square. The Mayor noted that celebrations are slated to commence on August 19 and conclude on August 25. It seeks to raise $19Million, solely by donations and sponsorships, for this event. She noted too that activities, such as a Mayor’s dinner and cocktail, are

expected to bring in money to the Council. During the celebrations, the Ministry of Social Cohesion‘s Department of Culture will be hosting a cultural extravaganza. Municipal games are also planned along with a ‘senior’s treat’ and health fair. According to the Mayor, the objectives of City We e k include fostering a closer relationship among employees through sports, culture and other forms of social entertainment; to provide an opportunity for the business community to showcase locally produced items; for the Council to form alliances with other critical stakeholders and to i m p r o v e t h e C o u n c i l ’s corporate image. Chase –Greene further posited that Georgetown is a beautiful city but not without its challenges. She therefore called on citizens to play their role in the maintenance of the city. “ We are asking everyone to join with us and to assist us in keeping this city clean. It is your city, it is my city, and it is

Guyanese working onboard Noble Bob Douglasdrill-ship promoted JSL trains six to become roustabouts Six Guyanese working onboard the Noble Bob Douglas drill-ship are being trained in rigging and slinging for potential promotion from utility hands to the position of roustabouts. Yesterday, JSL International facilitated inhouse training for the staff. Corporate Communications Advisor, Renatha Khan, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) the training is usually conducted in Trinidad. “We recognise … this type of training is not available here locally. We decided as part of our local content strategy that we would prefer to have the training done locally and expose as many people as we can to this type of training,” Khan explained. The training exercise will focus on the current use and safety of rigging and slinging. It is a requirement for working offshore, Khan explained. “It’s Noble who would recommend [persons for promotion]. There’s room for growth and we recognise that, so we promote within.” Troy Stanley, from Santa Rosa, Region One, is one of the utility hands participating in the training. He said working offshore is unlike anything he’s done previously. Stanley said persons who have doubts about working in the industry need to improve their “way of thinking” and seize opportunities that are available. Jamal Layne has worked with JSL for six months. He said the training has been informative and the job provides room for upward growth. He added the experience is much more challenging and safety oriented. “It is a good experience. There is a lot of emphasis placed on safety compared to what

Corporate Communications Advisor of JSL International, Renatha Khan I used to do ashore where I used to work. It’s a big difference in the whole safety aspect,” Layne said. Also, participating in the training is JSL’s Health, Safety and Environmental Officer (HSE), Nkasse Evans. She said participating in the training has been challenging. Evans, a University of Guyana graduate in Environmental Studies, is hopeful that the safety standards practised in the oil and gas industry will be transplanted to other industries. Fifty-six Guyanese have secured employment onboard the Noble Bob Douglas, the drillship that is drilling the development wells for first oil in 2020.

our city! We love to be in it, we love to have you in it so I ask of you, as we

launch our anniversary celebrations in August to join with us in every single

possible way to maintain and help us to keep Georgetown clean” she stated.

Still to be completed after two years: The Kitty Market

FALLING APART: The famous City Hall

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Police force increasing use of technology in crime fight

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KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC — Within the next three years, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) personnel will be using more technological solutions in their daily operations in a bid to reduce incidents of crime and their likely occurrence. Some of the technologybased software tools being developed, should become fully operational by 2021. These are designed to support the National Security Ministry’s focus on situational prevention under the comprehensive five-pillar crime prevention and reduction strategy. The ministry’s Senior Director, Modernisation Initiatives and Strategic Projects, Arvel Grant, told the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), that one of the tools – Jampol Stats will overlay the

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JCF’s historical statistics on a geographic information system (GIS) map of Jamaica. A GIS is designed to capture, store, analyse, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. He said this is being integrated with other socioeconomic and critical data that will help with research, to enable more predictive and preventative policing. “It will also be a performance management system, so that they can zoom in on the crime and other relevant details, not just in a police division, but (at the) street and community levels and do comparisons over the years. That is one of the main (aspects) of the e-policing system,” he outlined. Grant said the JCF Docs application is a database of all the documents police officers may need in the field. These include a book of rules, the laws of Jamaica, and the use of force guidelines. “Overall, (it will) empower the police officers so they have access to that critical organisational information at any time and on any internetconnected device. The idea behind this is to give them access to information, and allow them to increase their knowledge and make better decisions in the field,” he informed. Grant said QR Code, which has been rebranded smart phone policing, will, among other things, allow officers to retrieve information while they are in the field. This, he pointed out, will facilitate better situational awareness and overall information to guide their activities. “With this application, when they are out in the field, whether they are on patrol or investigating, they can collect data, (including) GISrelated data, mapping where exactly the incident took place; that is a portal into Jampol Stats. So the data that is collected, pictures that are taken, any type of data that can be collected from the smart phone will then be fed directly into the Jampol Stats platform to give a better overall analysis,” the senior director added. Grant said the Station Records Management System is geared towards organizing police data in electronic format. He noted that there are several processes within the operations of a typical police station and the wider JCF, which are currently paperbased for various reasons. “The station records management is computerising all of that… putting into electronic format all the data that is related to management. These include (officers) assigned to patrol, information gathered while on patrol, and attendance and duty registers,” he expounded.

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Venezuela arrests six over drone explosions during Maduro speech CARACAS (Reuters) Venezuela’s government said yesterday that six people had been detained over drone explosions at an event attended by President Nicolas Maduro as his political opposition warned of a possible crackdown after he accused his adversaries of seeking to assassinate him. State television on Saturday evening showed the socialist leader appearing startled by what seemed to be an explosion while he was giving a speech in Caracas. Seconds later, the footage panned to hundreds of

One of the six suspects detained had a pending arrest warrant for a 2017 attack on a military base, and a second had been arrested in 2014 for participating in antigovernment street protests, Interior Minister Nestor Reverol said. Opposition critics said the government has in the past

Nicolas Maduro soldiers chaotically scurrying out of formation.

Police Manpower Audit finds rampant abuse…

$288M overtime bill

Trinidad Guardian When Gary Griffith assumes his role as this country’s substantive Police Commissioner, he will have to deal with the abuse of the overtime and leave systems in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) by officers, as well as other corrupt practices in the service, including senior officers tipping-off criminals about raids. According to a report by the Police Manpower Audit Committee (PMAC), officers have been abusing the systems, resulting in tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars being spent annually without proper documentation and “low numbers of officers available on any given day to carry out policing duties”. The Prof Ramesh Deosaranchaired PMAC, termed these two issues the “twin disasters” of the TTPS, stating that because of their serious manpower implications “swift attention is required”. According to the PMAC report, overtime expenditure for the TTPS for the period 2013/2014 to 2014/2015 amounted to $288,864,708. However, because of the “dire condition” of the TTPS’ Human Resource Unit regarding “record collection, storage and retrieval”, including documents still being stored in cardboard boxes, the PMAC was unable to get a total breakdown of that figure. In terms of leave, the PMAC said officers are “finding cleverer ways of beating the system to the detriment of the police service” and working “outside jobs” to boost their incomes. The PMAC report said many instances were noted where officers who were on sick leave were found to be working elsewhere or were not “really in need of the

leave”. The PMAC noted that one situation was unearthed where a police officer submitted sick leave documents for 298 days in 2016. There were 366 days in 2016. On January 5, 2017, Cabinet appointed the PMAC “to examine the extent to which the manpower strength of the Service is meeting its major objectives and whether its human resource capacity is sufficient”. The committee submitted its report, titled “Now is the time, no sacred cows”, to Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley on October 17 last year. Speaking in the Parliament on Monday, as the nomination of Griffith for Commissioner of Police was being debated, Rowley reflected on some of the atrocities highlighted in the PMAC report. “If you do not want nightmares, or if you want nightmares, read that as bedside reading in the country,” Rowley said as he promised to make the report available to the population. Rowley said the substance of the report is why the Government did not support the nomination of Stephen Williams for the post of Police Commissioner. Williams has been acting in the post since August 7, 2012. The Sunday Guardian was able to obtain the report, which comes in two volumes totalling 700-plus pages. The PMAC report stated that the T&T Police Service is in a very dire state. “The TTPS is in a very troubled and wounded state. Troubled, mainly because of the complex network of problems facing it and wounded, due to its continued inability to rescue and recover itself,” the report stated.

used such incidents as a pretext for heavy-handed actions against critics, including jailing some of the country’s best-known leaders. “We warn that the government is taking advantage of this incident ... to criminalize those who legitimately and democratically oppose it and

deepen the repression and systematic human rights violations,” wrote the Broad Front opposition coalition in a statement published on Twitter. Bolivar Avenue of downtown Caracas, where the incident took place, was calm yesterday morning. Joggers and cyclists were

taking up two of the lanes that are traditionally used for weekend recreation. The stage where Maduro spoke had been removed. Two witnesses in the area said yesterday that they heard and felt an explosion in the late afternoon, then saw a drone fall out of the sky and hit a nearby building.

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Mohamed’s Enterprise Futsal Tourney Aguero hits 200th City goal in Wembley stroll past Chelsea Figgy Green Jags continue devastating form The fifth annual Mohamed’s Enterprise/ ExxonMobil futsal tournament continued on Saturday night at the Mackenzie Hard Court in Linden with five more clashes. As the battle for the top prize of $600,000 intensifies, Figgy Green Jags continues to be the dominant force and they followed up their 8-0 victory against Red Line on Friday with a 20-3 steamrolling of Nut Genaslide in the feature match on Saturday. The other results on the night saw Quiet storm defeating Progressive Ballers 4-2, Young Kings defeated Achievers 4-3, Haynes Hitters getting past Hard Ball 6-1, while Trend Setters overpowered Swag Entertainment 10-3. The competition continues Wednesday with nine more matches from 18:30hrs in the

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero celebrates winning the community shield with the trophy. (Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley) LONDON (Reuters) - The English season got off to a familiar start as Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero struck twice, including his 200th goal for the club, as they beat Chelsea 2-0 to claim the Community Shield for the fifth time at a sun-baked Wembley yesterday. Soccer Football - FA Community Shield Manchester City v Chelsea Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 5, 2018 Manchester City celebrate winning the community shield with the trophy Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley The game between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners is the traditional season curtainraiser but on this evidence the gap between the two teams, which last season was 30 points, is as wide as ever despite the arrival of Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea manager and the signing of midfielder Jorginho. Where City were quick and incisive, Chelsea looked disjointed, with the Brazilianborn former Napoli midfielder a bag of nerves in front of a new four-man defence. Aguero struck his first after 13 minutes when Phil Foden, filling in admirably for Kevin De Bruyne, burst forward to find the Argentine, who wrong-footed defender Antonio Rudiger with a low shot to become the first City player to reach 200 goals. Man of the match Aguero added a second from a Bernardo Silva pass after the interval but missed three clear chances, twice shooting wide and then foiled by a fine Willy Caballero save. “Sergio was so sharp, so good,” said City’s Pep Guardiola. “Last season he had an operation on his knee. Now he feels free. He scored two goals, could have scored

five, made chances,” The Spaniard was delighted with his team’s performance in baking conditions that sapped the energy from tired legs but still ensured they became the first Premier League champions to win the trophy since Manchester United in 2013. Ominously for City’s rivals, Guardiola said he had yet to work properly with his players, and spent the week concentrating on tactics rather than hard physical preparation. FODEN SHINES With Kevin De Bruyne among several first-teamers rested after his World Cup exploits for third-place Belgium, the manager gave a start to young England prospect Foden, who responded with a performance well beyond his 18 years. Although the midfielder featured in City’s final game of last season, it was only to ensure he had played sufficient matches to claim a title medal. But on Sunday he looked a proper first teamer, several times bursting forward from the halfway line to link well with the equally impressive Bernardo Silva and Aguero. With new signing Riyad Mahrez also making his

competitive debut, the signs suggest City have moved on from last term as Guardiola seeks to become the first manager since United’s Alex Ferguson in 2009 to mastermind successive Premier League titles. Chelsea were second best in almost every aspect of play and took 25 minutes to register a shot. But with Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante among those to return after the World Cup, it is too soon to make a judgement after more managerial turmoil. Sarri, who replaced sacked compatriot Antonio Conte in July, did their best to respond to his high-pressing game but the conditions took their toll and by the end they looked ragged and off the pace. The one bright spark was 17-year-old winger Callum Hudson-Odoi who delivered another fine pre-season performance, unsettling City with his pace as he sought to provide striker Alvaro Morata with the right sort of service. The heat that beat down on the players all afternoon at the national stadium in London will now settle on 63year-old Sarri as he looks to spark an immediate improvement in their Premier League opener at Huddersfield Town next week.

Castello adjudged best... From page 29 Corporate Community has not been fully supportive of the sport of Boxing and it’s based on what they do will allow the Corporate Community to know more and lend more support,” said GBA Head. Ninvalle added that the Boxers have got their part to play by doing well since when you do well many other doors are opened. “We (GBA) have not fully realised the budget for Caribbean School boys and Junior championship as yet but we hope by the time that tournament is here we have that area covered,” Ninvalle added. The GBA thanked the Coaches, officials, judges and the parents for their support since parents play a crucial role in helping their children to climb to higher ranks.

round-robin phase. Those fixtures are as follows: - Young kings vs. Dc Ballers - Silver Bullets vs. Figgy Green Jags - West side Ballers vs. good Fellas - Presidential Family vs. Hard Ball - Russians vs. Silver Bullets - Achievers vs. Germans - Progressive Ballers vs. Money Moves - Swag vs. Quiet Storm - Russians vs. Red Line When the final whistle is blown on August 18th the runners-up will receive a handsome $250,000, third $100,000 and fourth place $50,000 in the competition which has been sanctioned by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF).

Ducati’s Dovizioso wins three-way Czech GP thriller

Ducati Team’s Andrea Dovizioso (C) celebrates winning the race with a trophy on the podium alongside runner up Ducati Team’s Jorge Lorenzo (L) and third place Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez (R). (REUTERS/David W Cerny) BRNO, Czech Republic (Reuters) - Italian Andrea Dovizioso won a Czech Grand Prix thriller in a Ducati onetwo yesterday while Honda’s Marc Marquez finished third in his 100th MotoGP race to stretch his championship lead to 49 points. Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo was second, holding off compatriot and future team mate Marquez to the line. Four-times MotoGP champion Marquez now has 181 points after 10 races while Italian great Valentino Rossi, who finished fourth for Yamaha after passing Britain’s Cal Crutchlow at the final corner, has 132. Dovizioso moves up to third on 113. Dovizioso led from pole position in a slow-burning race that turned into a wheelto-wheel thriller, with riders looking to save tyres early on and wary of the threat of rain before setting caution aside. The top three were split by just 0.368 of a second at

the chequered flag. “What a weekend. I expected to be fast but not like this,” said Dovizioso after his second victory of the season. “Pole position and a really perfect race because everybody was struggling with the rear tyre and everybody had to ride very smoothly. I did everything perfectly. “Jorge was there and Marc was there but I had the feeling they were on the limit like me so my strategy worked,” added the 32-yearold. Rossi led at the start from second on the grid but Dovizioso was soon back in front and the field ran close together through the early laps with the two Italians trading places without either breaking away. Spaniard Maverick Vinales, Rossi’s team mate, retired after a three-rider crash on the opening lap along with Britain’s Bradley Smith and

Germany’s Stefan Bradl. Six riders pulled away slightly and settled into a tight leading group after 10 laps but it was still anyone’s guess who might end up as race winner, with Lorenzo out of the podium places. “It was a spectacular race, a lot of fighting at the end,” said Lorenzo. “This time I preferred to be a little bit slower at the beginning, to be in third or fourth position and to save a little bit the tyre and attack at the end. The strategy was OK this time. “Unfortunately Marc attacked me two laps from the end so this meant that Dovi went away a little bit and I could not make the final attack.” Marquez said he usually struggled in Brno and his main aim had been to stretch the overall lead and he was happy to have done that. “Today Ducati had a little bit more,” he said.

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Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Nationals

Gold is Money clinch maiden championship The anticipated grand finale of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ futsal championship culminated in emphatic fashion early yesterday morning at National Stadium, Providence, tarmac. Georgetown Zone Champions, ‘Gold is Money’ became the fourth team to win both their zone and National titles in the same year and they couldn’t have done it more comfortably, especially against the likes of former Champions, Sparta Boss. Gold Is Money, led by a hat-trick from Deon Alfred, defeated Sparta Boss 4-0, a score line that could’ve easily been more embarrassing for the losing finalists who boast a very large fan base. In the 40-minute game, Randolf Wagner found the breakthrough in the 22nd minute, following a disappointing first half that saw many excellent opportunities by the

eventual champions go begging. Hubert Pedro and Alfred were the main tormentors of Sparta with expert passes, touches and dribbling within the small playing space. Gold is Money, despite good defence including marking from Sparta, managed to weave circles around the opposition but lacked the finishing touch during the first 20 minutes of play. Deon Alfred then placed some cushion on the lead with a successful 33rd minute strike which was rifled in after he weaving past two defenders before he fired home a Guinness Goal (any goal that is scored within the final three minutes of play counts as two) in the 38th minute. Earlier in the night, Georgetown won the latest round of street football against Linden after prevailing in both semifinals. Silver Bullets were

outclassed by Gold is Money in their semifinal and were on the receiving end of a 7-0 thumping. Deon Alfred recorded his first hat-trick of the night during that victory and he would’ve been the clear candidate for the Most Valuable Player if such an accolade was to be awarded. Hubert Pedro fired a hat-trick in that game as well while his namesake Jamal netted the final goal of the contest. In the other semifinal, Sparta Boss edged 2017 champions, Dave and Celena’s All-Stars 2-1. Current Linden Zone Champions, Silver Bullets, edged Dave and Celena’s AllStars 2-1 in the third place playoff. With the deserved victory, Gold is Money are now $500,000 richer, while Sparta Boss pocketed $250,000, Silver Bullets $200,000 and Dave & Celena’s $100,000. (Calvin Chapman)

Monday August 06, 2018

Successful MSC Cricket Academy concludes

Director of Sports Chris Jones presents a certificate to one of students. Director of Sport, Christopher Jones ceremoniously brought the curtains down on the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) Cricket Academy on Friday by urging the parents to continue to support their children as they venture into fulfilling lives as athletes. “On behalf of the Honourable Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton I would like to congratulate Malteenoes Sports Club for what they have done. I am impressed by the parents’ dedication but I hope when the school term begins you bring them out to practice or else you will be defeating the purpose,” Jones said. Jones went on to say that while in every community there may not be a ground for them to play, he pleaded with the parents to put in the effort to take their children to the ground that may be a few blocks away and not let access to a facility be the reason for them turning away from sports. The Director of Sport added that these youngsters are the new crop of cricketers and it is for this reason the National Sports Commission is committed to the development of cricket and young people’s development.

Jones left the children with a word from his youth days in Essequibo, reminding them of his grandmother’s saying of “once you are provided with the opportunity, it is expected that you grasp it because when you get older you can look back and remember what you did and not wonder what would have happened if you did” as he embraced them as the future. President of MSC, Winston Semple asked those that attended the Academy to carry these traits developed from the Academy that is running for 26 years into their future while becoming good ambassadors and prospering. National Coach, Orin Bailey reflected on the performance of the cricketers in the Academy, indicated that on the first day the turnout at 09:00hrs was 65 but that number grew to 105 at the end of the day. Bailey recognized the Academy as a success and imparted in the children to take the knowledge learnt over the two weeks into their everyday lives. The National Coach went on to remind the children that not all of them will make it to becoming a West Indies player but noted that they can still be active around cricket

in the form of umpires, scorers, commentators, coaches and other areas. MSC awarded some of their attendees for their outstanding efforts with the Most Disciplined according to age groups seeing Joshua Bollers (Under-10), Shaieb Salim (Under-13), Mitra Dhanraj (Under-17), Shawn Thompson (Under-13), Brandon Corlette (Under-17) winning and Devina Rampersaud winning the Most Outstanding award. Former Guyana youth captain, Shaquille Williams, who is a member of MSC and currently on a cricket scholarship to the University of the West Indies where he is reading for his degree in Banking and Finance, gave the youths some warm remarks on reaching for the stars, indicating that all good things come to an end. However, he pointed out that while the two weeks might have ended, the lessons learnt such as etiquette, discipline and other real life lessons will be remembered for a lifetime. He reminded them to work together and achieve goals while carrying some of the same positive attitudes into their future through their homes, communities, schools and other social areas.

The class of 2018

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GBA School Boys & Junior Boxing C/Ships

Castello adjudged best School Boy, Romeo best Junior, FYF is Champion Gym By Sean Devers The action from the Young Boxers on the final day of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) School Boys and Juniors Boxing Championships at the Andrew ‘Six Heads’ Lewis Gym in Albouystown yesterday was fast and furious with Forgotten Youths Foundation (FYF) emerging as Champion Gym, while Young Achievers had to settle for the runners-up position. Dwayne Castello of (FYF) was adjudged Best School Boys Boxer, Christopher Romeo (VBG) was awarded the Best Junior Boxer, while Richard Howard collected the prize for most improved Boxer. The most entertaining fight of the day was between Romeo and FYF’s Mark Crawford in the 64-69lbs Final. The two Boxers threw punches in bunches and had the vocal spectators on their feet and when the three rounds of pulsating fistic fury had ended Romeo, a bit surprisingly, was adjudged the winner on a split decision. Another entertaining match up was the Female Exhibition contest between FYF’s Abiola Jackman and 17-year-old Lindener Akea Lamazon, in her first fight after taking an almost year’s break from the sport to concentrate on her CXC exams. Lamazon, a student of the Linden Secondary, totally dominated her opponent with a clinical display of power and skill until the last round when both Boxers strangely stopped fighting. Leon Moore, at 16, seems to be following in his father’s path, he danced around Jordon Grahay and scored with several neat left japs follow up hard right hands but Grahay counter punched and had his moments. But when the dust has settled, Moore had notched up one more win in his fledging career. The powerfully built Alvin Harripersaud from Madhia showed tremendous courage as he kept coming forward in his bout against Jomal Mercer despite bleeding from his nose. And although he wanted to continue the ring doctor wisely halted the fight in the second round. The 15-year-old Emanuel Pompey from Sophia Warriors stopped Alex Airnda fighting out of the Madhia Boxing Gym in 2:20 secs of the first round, while the short and bulky Jevon Thomas forced German Williams to quit in the final round of their battle. This tournament was used to select the Guyana Team for this year’s Caribbean School Boys and Junior Boxing Championships set for Guyana from August 18-20. President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle told the young pugilists that the future of Boxing lies in their hands. “What you do could chart the course of Boxing and it’s on your shoulders to do well since the Continued on page 27

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Alivin Harripersaud of Mahdia covers up as Young Acheivers Jomal Mercer unleashes a barrage of punches to win by TKO in round two. (Sean Devers photos)

Christopher Romelo (right) traded shots with Mark Crawford in the best fight of the day to win by split decision.

Akea Lamazon outboxed Abiobla Jackman in the lone female bout of the day.

Tamim, Shakib help sink Windies and level series LAUDERHILL, Florida, CMC – Half-centuries from veterans Tamim Iqbal and Shakib-al-Hasan condemned West Indies to a 12-run defeat in the second Twenty20 International here Saturday, helping Bangladesh level the three-match series and set up a decisive game three here last night. Chasing 172 for victory at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, West Indies got joint top scores of 43 from Andre Fletcher and Rovman Powell but the remainder of their batting flopped, leaving the reigning World champions short of their target at 159 for nine. Left-arm spinner Nazmul Islam (3-28) and left-arm spinner Mustafizur Rahman (3-50) both finished with there wickets apiece while captain Shakib, another leftarm spinner, was brilliant in claiming two for 19 from his four overs. Shakib had earlier combined with Tamim to fire Bangladesh to a competitive 171 for five after they were sent in. Man-of-the-Match Tamim topscored with 74, adding 90 for the fourth wicket off just 50 balls with Shakib who chipped in with 60. Together, they pulled Bangladesh around from a shaky position of 48 for three in the eighth over after off-spinner Ashley Nurse (2-25) had struck twice inside the first four overs to give the Windies the early momentum. Nurse removed Liton Das in the second over for one, caught at cover by captain Carlos Brathwaite and in his next over, had Mushfiqur Rahim (4) taken by Andre Russell at point on the reverse sweep. Soumya Sarkar holed out at long-off off pacer Keemo Paul (2-39) for 14 before Tamim and Shakib settled in to revive the Bangladesh innings. Tamim faced faced 44 balls and struck six fours and four fours while fellow left-hander Shakib belted nine fours and a six in an attractive 38ball knock. The stand was broken when Tamim picked out long on with pacer Russell at the end of the 16th over, and Bangladesh only managed to gather 33 runs from the last four overs. West Indies’ run chase started badly when Evin Lewis was trapped on the crease, lbw to Mustafizur for one in the second over with the score on five. Russell entertained briefly with a four and a couple of sixes in a 10ball 17 before edging a swing at a short one from Mustafizur and falling to a catch at the wicket in the fourth over. Marlon Samuels (10) found deep mid-wicket with Shakib in the fifth over at 48 for three and Denesh Ramdin controversially perished lbw on review for five as the Windies crumbled to 58 for four in the eighth. Fletcher and Powell then breathed hope into the run chase courtesy of a 58-run, fifth wicket stand but the stand required 43 balls and the required run rate had risen

Opener Tamim Iqbal hits out during his top-score of 74 in the second Twenty20 International against West Indies at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium here Saturday. (Photo courtesy CWI Media) to nearly 10 an over at the half-way stage of the innings. Opener Fletcher counted three fours and two sixes in a 38-ball knock while Powell faced 34 balls and produced an identical boundary count. Nazmul struck the crucial blow in the 15th over when Fletcher miscued to Shakib at point and the dangerous Brathwaite then holed out in the deep off Shakib for 11, as West Indies stumbled again. They required 39 runs from the last three overs but the demise of Powell, brilliantly caught onehanded at the wicket by Mushfiqur off Mustafizur in the penultimate over, saw all hope of a win disappear. Scores: BANGLADESH 171 for five off 20 overs (Tamim Iqbal 74, Shakib-Al-Hasan 60; Ashley Nurse 2-25, Keemo Paul 2-39). WEST INDIES 159 for nine off 20 overs (Andre Fletcher 43, Rovman Powell 43; Nazmul Islam 3-28, Mustafizur Rahman 3-50, Shakib-Al-Hasan 2-19).

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Lake Mainstay Regatta set for August 12 Dave Scott and Jaguar

Lake Mainstay Resort in calloboration with Ministry of Business Tourism Department will be hosting the their 18th annual Regatta event on Sunday 12th August at the magnificent fresh water lake, Essequibo Coast. The gates will be opened from 09:00 hrs and Regatta events will commence at 11:00 hrs. The Stage Show immediately follows after the presentation of cash prizes and trophies. Neil Gonsalves and team from Pomeroon will battle Dave Scott and team from Bartica is what promises to be an action packed event which is being dubbed ‘Clash of the Daredevils’. Competitiors will compete in 13 categories of power boat racing; 3 – 15 HP – 2 laps Male/Female Race, 2 – 40 HP – 3 Laps Male/Female Race, 3 – 90 HP – 4 Laps Male/ Female Race, 2 – 200 HP – 5 Laps Male/Female Race, 3 – Open HP – 6 Lap Male/Female Race, 1 – 200 M – Male Canoe Race, 1 – 200 M – Female

Canoe Race and 1 – 200 M – Open Swimming. A memorial race in the 90 HP category will be held in honour of former champion Orin Belle. There will be over three million dollars ($3M) in cash prizes and trophies to be won in the aforementioned events. Following the daredevil regatta races on the water, the big stage show and beach party will unfold with the following artistes; Yoland Nedd Dancehall / Soca Artist, Vicadi Chutney/Soca, Vanita Willie, Guyana’s Chutney Queen, Kadi Kish Soca, Calibro Band Brazillian Music, Lyndon Jumbie Jones M.C and Comedian, Pream’s Mega Sounds Essequibo Champion Music Fusion. There will also be Children Fun Park, Merry Go Round, Trampoline and Castle, Food Court, Lake Mainstay Resort’s delicious meals and other Beverage Bars. Lake Mainstay Resort

Regattas have grown over the years and gained the reputation to be well organized, disciplined and the biggest in Guyana over the past five years. It is geared to be a family event and anticipates in excess of 8,000 patrons from overseas and locals from across the country, especially the Essequibo Coast. Management advises all attending to be early to secure a vantage spot to enjoy the many racing events all day long. The admission fee is; Advance: Adults ($1000) and Children ($500). At the Gate: Adults ($1200) and Children ($700). For further info, please call 226-2975, 771-4960 or 771-4961 or visit: http:// www.lakemainstayonline.com/ category/event-news/. You can also visit their Facebook fan page at www. f a c e b o o k . c o m / lakemainstay.

Neil Gonsalves waves the chequred flag following a win in the 225HP to Unlimited events.

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Director of Sport hails BV/ Triumph 8th of May Movement as football tourney launched Director of Sport, Christopher Jones on Friday last at the launch of the inaugural BV/ Triumph 8th of May Movement Emancipation Cohesion Football League, hailed the BV/ Triumph 8th of May Movement, as “a Movement.” He posited, that the empowerment organization, was alive and active, and that the entity was not just at the beginning or formulation stages of its conceptualized plan but is an actual body in Movement. Mr. Jones alluded to the fact, that the numbers in attendance at the Cultural Night hosted by the Movement on the eve of Emancipation this year where His Excellency, President Granger, was also in attendance, is in itself an indication of the Movement demonstrating its presence and influence not only in BV/Triumph but as far as Number 53 Village in Berbice where people are talking about the Movement’s efforts. The Director of Sport, indicated, that on request by the Movement, he had earlier in the year, on behalf of the National Sports Commission, given floodlights for its use at the BV Playground. He recognized that the lights were used during the village anniversary celebrations, which were hosted by the BV/Triumph 8th of May Movement in May 2018, and expressed his delight in the fact that the Movement has once again demonstrated, their purposeful intent of utilizing the donated floodlights, with their now dubbed Emancipation Cohesion Football League. He suggested that many times individuals and groups may be given assistance in one way or the other, but may encounter challenges limiting the implementation and execution of their plans. However, the BV/Triumph 8th of May Movement is a body in action, “they are a Movement,” to the extent that their efforts are beginning to inspire other communities. He indicated, that his home community of Tucville, is one of those communities, where efforts are currently being made to rekindle community actions geared at improving the lives of its residents and those in our wider society. Mr. Jones indicated that the inputs from all stakeholders are very important to the success of the league, and that government would like to see more inter-institutional engagements in sporting activities that bring out the best talents in youths. He suggested, that it is hoped that the experiences gained from this event will reinforce sport as a necessary movement for change, and that aspect of the event would forge new networks and friendships that would spiral the growth of the BV/Triumph Emancipation Cohesion Football League and the Movement itself. Assistant Director of Sport, Melissa DowRichardson, in presenting on the importance of maintaining a healthy drug free body as sports professionals, emphasized the need for athletes to stay away from both recreational and performance enhancement drugs. She indicated that this was essential for a number of reasons, inclusive of the facts, that these drugs negatively impact on the body over time, and that with the existence of random testing, athletes who are found to have used these drugs are likely to receive sanctions that can negatively impact on their careers. Melissa Dow-Richardson, praised the BV/ Triumph 8th of May Movement for their proactive approach, in sensitizing the targeted youths on matters surrounding anti-doping policies, and suggested that in order for individuals to be properly prepared for tomorrow, they must begin to inculcate the correct habits, attitudes and behaviors today.

Executive member of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Mr. Dion Inniss, said, “GFF wishes to compliment the BV/Triumph 8th of May Movement for this excellent community based initiative, which seeks to fuse sport, agriculture and the church. We are more than happy to provide technical support to the organisation, which shall ensure the football competitions are executed to a high standard.” Deputy Chief Executive Officer, of Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), Dr. Dwight Walrond speaking on behalf the Ministry of Agriculture, indicated that with this kind of initiative from the Movement, he can envisage the Agricultural entities such as the GLDA and National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) combining their efforts to ensure that willing individuals in these communities gain access to available agricultural projects and programmes as a means of enhancing their livelihoods. He noted, that GLDA and NAREI, look forward to a partnership with the BV/Triumph 8th of May Movement, where the provision of agricultural services can continue in these communities, especially targeting the youth base which the Movement has been able to effectively engage through sport. With the Ministry of Agriculture’s countrywide reach it is hoped that more communities would seek to take advantage of its services and foster similar partnerships as the one the Movement is currently pursuing. Chairperson of the energetic Movement, Latecia Stuart was highly appreciative of the sponsors, singling out Bakewell, Lloyd W.P Britton Enterprise, Gladstone O. Benjamin, the Ministry of Agriculture agencies, GLDA, NAREI and MMA, and Restoration Opportunities through Christ (ROC). Gratitude was also extended to the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the National Sports Commission for their invaluable contributions to the Movement league. The BV/Triumph 8th of May Movement Emancipation Cohesion Football League will witness ten teams vying for the coveted first of $350,000, which is proudly sponsored by Bakewell, the second prize of $250,000 which is sponsored by Lloyd W.P Britton Enterprise, and the third place of $150,000 which is sponsored by an Oversees Baronian, Mr. Gladstone O. Benjamin. All prizes are inclusive of a trophy. The League kicks off on Friday at the BV Playground from 06:00hrs with five one hour matches. Each preliminary match will be played for one hour, while matches from the semi-final stages will be played for 90 minutes. The BV/Triumph 8th of May Movement encourages all to come out and witness this inaugural event.

Green, Thomas the... From page 33 Saturday August 11 from 16:00hrs and Barbados Tridents on Sunday August 12 from 18:00 hrs. They return to Guyana on Saturday September 8 to play the Jamaica Tallawahs from 20:00hrs before taking on Trinbago Night Riders the next evening from 18:00hrs. The play-offs are set for Guyana Tuesday September 11 and Wednesday September 12 with both games starting at 18:00hrs. They have been the most successful of the teams and have reached the semi-final on every occasion the CPL has been in existence and have played in three (2013, 14 & 16) of five Finals but have never won the title.