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Tuesday August 25, 2015

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More profound changes are needed at GPL to turn things around DEAR EDITOR, I am responding to the article carried in your Sunday edition of 23 August, 2015 with headline ‘GPL’s lack of supervision of Chinese contractor led to US6M cost overruns” This article reminds me of that old African proverb which says ‘when elephants fight, it is only the ground that suffers’. In other words when the politically strong and dominant fight, as in the case with the Board chairman and CEO, it is the small and least powerful professional staff beneath them and, I must add, the customers just outside of them who suffer. While I was never a fan of (CEO Bharat) Dindyal’s autocratic and micromanagement style, which often than not caused dissatisfaction and a lack of

creative space for professionals, it was clear for even the blind to see that there was a growing disconnect between the two gentlemen, and I may hasten to add even among board members. Again it is the staff and customers who continue to suffer from the effects of the trampling. As the assessment suggests, Dindyal had no regard for his obligation to report on projects undertaken by the company. This was consistent with his autocratic rule where he made decisions unilaterally and without much regard for his superiors and subordinates alike. The IDP included the building of seven new substations, upgrading of three existing substations and construction of transmission lines and a SCADA system.

Had Dindyal been fulfilling his reporting obligations, then the board would have been apprised of the reason behind the time and cost increases which are contained in a settlement agreement signed by him. The increases, which were necessary, resulted from poor project planning; specifically the inadequate definition of the project scope in the bid documents, and to a lesser extent additional works. It was the tireless effort of GPL’s in-house project implementation team that saw the completion of the project at the time it did. Certainly a laissez-faire attitude to oversight would not have achieved this. More profound changes are needed to turn things around. Gayle Best

DEAR EDITOR, It is time for Guyanese to realize that the opposition PPP\C is on a negative agenda and approach towards this government and Guyana’s development towards the future. This was shown during the Budget Debate in Parliament, whereby most of the things its members said were lies and further efforts to brainwash their supporters. I wonder if these people really care for Guyana at heart. I heard opposition speakers calling for the APNU+AFC Government to stick to its election promises and give farmers $9,000 per bag of paddy; for pension to be doubled; for the $10,000 cash grant to be reinstalled; for Amerindians to be given the CSO stipends; for further reduction of the Berbice Bridge Toll, etc. But these demands are mere gimmicks just to make their supporters feel that they were doing a very good job when they were in Government. We all

know that under the now opposition leader and then President Jagdeo and his ministers, Guyana became the most corrupt country in the Caribbean and the second poorest. The opposition MPs don’t want to admit that when the APNU+AFC government took office it inherited a country full of corruption and crime, cash-strapped rice and sugar industries, an almost bankrupt country, the PetroCaribe Fund empty, a public service full of political appointees that do just party work, and most of all a country waiting to be buried, with its people suffering from discrimination at all levels because of autocratic rule and bad governance. APNU+AFC has committed to the people through its manifesto that there will be equal opportunity and good life for all. And since taking office we have seen that process taking shape. APNU+AFC has done

well in its first 100 days and must be credited for functioning under the sad conditions and slow economy inherited from the PPP\C. And people must remember that it was not a 100-days manifesto, it’s a five-year plan for overall development of Guyana. Abel Seetaram

A negative agenda and approach towards the govt.

Feeling proud to be drinking Guinness

DEAR EDITOR, African History Month is celebrated internationally during February of each year, and it seems black or African people place very little emphasis on what slavery was all about and if we do discuss slavery, it’s only the chains, beatings and the hostility meted out to our ancestors that we remember…but what about slaves’ input into the development of people and things? For example, Guinness the stout that makes people strong and healthy and vigorous. I drink Guinness Stout quite frequently. It is said to have been developed inside Ireland. Its advertisement indicates that it is brewed with hops and roasted barley for a natural bite, bitter and sweet, refreshingly crisp - always rewarding, pure beauty, pure Guinness. Those remarks have caused many people to drink more and more of it. A few weeks ago, I was given a Guinness jersey.

Before I dressed with that jersey, I checked for writings as I do with all clothes that have writings. To my amazement, I recognised these bold words “Guinness Est. 1759”. I said to myself, what Christopher Columbus said when he accidentally arrived in this area. “What a discovery!” Slavery existed in the year 1759. In British Guiana, slavery was abolished in the year 1838. It was 79 years after Guinness was established, America became Independent in 1776. My questions are, “How could Guinness have been produced without slave labour?” “Who did the manual labour while slavery existed all over the world?” “Am I to understand the Europeans went to Africa where they collected men, women and children, packed them in

ships as cargo, bound for their homeland to play a game of chess?” The owners of Guinness were no different from the others. African slaves planted and reaped cotton, sugar cane, hops and barley, which is still a main ingredient in Guinness Stout that so many people still enjoy today. Guinness is one of the many things African Slaves were involved in its production. In my opinion, African people should feel proud every time they drink a Guinness Stout knowing our ancestors have made a meaningful contribution towards its initial production. I take a quote from the late President Forbes Burnham’s Independence Speech, “After 150 odd years of British rule and in some cases misrule, we are now Independent but we harbour no bitterness”. B. Winslow Parris

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Couple on drug trafficking Businessman shot, robbed charge remanded outside night club

Hubert Bartholomew at court yesterday Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan remanded a man and his spouse to prison yesterday after they were slapped with drug trafficking charges. Hubert Bartholomew, a miner and his 27 year-old spouse Rochelle Gittens of 58

Howes Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, were accused of having 1.550 kilograms of cannabis in their possession on August 22, at the aforementioned address, for the purpose of trafficking. They pleaded not guilty. Police Corporal Deniro

Jones, in relating the facts, told the court that on the day in question the police, acting on information, went to the home of the defendants and conducted a search. Upon arrival at the premises, the police spotted Gittens trying to flush something down the toilet, while Bartholomew was seen throwing something over the wall. The prosecutor disclosed that after the discovery, the police proceeded to carry out further checks on the home which resulted in the defendants behaving disorderly. The police retrieved the items and found a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems in a bag. The substance was suspected to be cannabis. It was later confirmed to be the illicit drug. They were both arrested, cautioned and the charge was subsequently instituted. Attorney Peter Hugh in association with Attorney Latchmat Rahamat appeared for the couple. During his address, Hugh informed the court that he would be making a complaint on his clients’ behalf. He explained that police in the wee hours of August 22 went to his clients’ home and removed a door. The attorney related that his clients were dragged out of the house and placed into a bus. Hugh pointed out that while his clients were in the bus the police searched the premises. The attorney alleged that an undisclosed amount of cash, jewellery and Continued on page 23

The injured businessman, Ravindra Singh, in his hospital bed. After a night of clubbing with friends, a city businessman was shot and robbed by a masked bandit moments after stepping out of a Sheriff Street night club. According to reports, Ravindra Singh, 28, owner of R&R Car Rentals, was shot thrice in his right leg before being relieved of two gold chains and a bracelet in the wee hours yesterday. It was just after the curfew time of 2:00am when Singh had parted ways with friends leaving them in Club Monaco where they had gone to enjoy a night of clubbing. Kaieteur News understands that while Singh was making his way to his car which was parked outside the night club, he was grabbed from behind by someone who demanded that he “pass the chain.” Thinking that it might be someone he was familiar with,

he did not entertain the thought of him becoming a robbery victim. In fact, after having a ‘blast’ he would not have expected his ‘fun time’ to end in such a way as he had never had such an encounter. It was after turning around to a man masked with a bandana that he realized what was about to happen. Yesterday when Kaieteur News spoke with the injured businessman at a city hospital, he was in a stable condition in the recovery room as relatives in their numbers lined the hallway awaiting their turn to visit his bed side. Singh said that he had put up a fight with his attacker, while an accomplice was a short distance away, standing guard. After moments of struggle the bandit had gotten frustrated and fired a

warning shot to the ground, however that did not stop Singh from fighting to keep his belongings. Aggravated by the resistance of his victim, whom he obviously had no intention of killing, the frustrated bandit then opted to pump three bullets into Singh’s right leg. Singh was weakened by his injuries and the bandit finally succeeded in ‘bursting off’ the two gold chains from his neck and yanking a bracelet from his arm. Amazingly Singh continued to resist as the bandit then tried to relieve him of his cash, but luckily other clubbers had rushed to the scene upon hearing the gunshots causing the bandit and his accomplice to flee in the direction of Stone Avenue, Campbellville. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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U.S., Turkey to launch ‘comprehensive’ Brazil VP drops liaison role, anti-Islamic State operation remains in Rousseff government

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu answers a question during an interview with Reuters in Ankara. (Reuters) Turkey and the United States will soon launch “comprehensive” air operations to flush Islamic State fighters from a zone in northern Syria bordering Turkey, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told Reuters on Monday (yesterday). Detailed talks between Washington and Ankara on the plans were completed on Sunday and regional allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan as well as Britain and France may also take part, Cavusoglu said in an interview. “The technical talks have been concluded, yesterday, and soon we will start this operation, comprehensive operations, against Daesh (Islamic State),” he said. The United States and Turkey plan to provide air cover for what Washington judges to be moderate Syrian rebels as part of the operations, which aim to flush Islamic State from a rectangle of border territory roughly 80 km (50 miles) long, officials familiar with the plans have said. Diplomats say cutting Islamic State’s access to the Turkish border, across which it has been able to bring foreign fighters and supplies, could be a game-changer. U.S. jets have already begun air strikes from Turkish bases in advance of the campaign. Cavusoglu said the operations would also send a message to President Bashar al-Assad and help put pressure on his administration to come to the negotiating table and seek a political solution for Syria’s wider war. Ankara has long argued that lasting peace in Syria can only be achieved with Assad’s departure. U.S. officials, meanwhile, have made clear that the focus of the coalition operations will

be squarely on pushing back Islamic State. “Our aim should be eradicating Daesh from both Syria and Iraq, otherwise you cannot bring stability and security,” said Cavusoglu, using another name for Islamic State. “But eliminating the root causes of the situation (in Syria) is also essential, which is the regime of course.” A Pentagon spokesman said U.S. and Turkish military officials had held talks on Sunday to work out the tactical details of integrating Turkish combat aircraft into the air campaign against Islamic State. “We’re looking forward in the near future to welcoming Turkey into our combined air operations center,” Navy Captain Jeff Davis said in Washington. Cavusoglu said Syrian Kurdish PYD militia forces, which have proved a useful ally on the ground for Washington as it launched air strikes on Islamic State elsewhere in Syria, would not have a role in the “safe zone” that the joint operations aim to create, unless they changed their policies. Ankara is concerned that the PYD and its allies aim to unite Kurdish cantons in northern Syria and fear those ambitions will stoke separatist sentiment among its own Kurds.“Yes, the PYD has been fighting Daesh ... But the PYD is not fighting for the territorial integrity or political unity of Syria. This is unacceptable,” Cavusoglu said. “We prefer that the moderate opposition forces actually control the safe zone, or Daesh-free areas, in the northern part of Syria, not the PYD, unless they change their policies radically in that sense.” Both Ankara and Washington had given this

message directly to the PYD, he said. Turkey’s relations with the PYD, whose forces control territory on the eastern fringe of the proposed safe zone, are complicated by what officials in Ankara say are the group’s deep ties with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has fought an insurgency against Turkey for three decades. Cavusoglu said Turkey’s military operations against PKK targets in northern Iraq and southeastern Turkey, where Ankara has been carrying out air strikes over the past month, would continue until the group laid down its weapons. The government says it launched the action against the PKK in response to an escalation in attacks on members of Turkish security forces. Cavusoglu said 61 soldiers and police officers had been killed by the group in recent months. Critics say Turkey is using what it calls its “synchronized war on terror”, including its greater role in the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State, as a cover to attack the PKK and try to stem Kurdish political and territorial ambitions. Ankara denies those accusations. Diplomatic sources told Reuters last Friday that a second group of rebel fighters trained in Turkey by the U.S.led coalition could be deployed to Syria within weeks as part of the strategy to push back the Islamic State. The al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front said late last month it had detained some of a first group of less than 60 rebels, weeks after they were deployed, and warned others to abandon the program, highlighting their vulnerability.

(Reuters)-Brazilian Vice President Michel Temer has decided to drop his role as day-to-day political coordinator in Congress for President Dilma Rousseff but is not leaving her government, two sources in the administration said yesterday. Temer is an important ally of the embattled Rousseff and his decision will further hamstring the unpopular president, who is facing calls for her resignation or impeachment as the economy flounders. The sources, who asked not to be named, said Temer would no longer handle Rousseff’s political relations with coalition allies, which have been tense due to corruption allegations and disagreement over budget cuts aimed at saving the country’s investment-grade credit rating. “This will reinforce market worries about the government’s ability to execute economic policies,” said Rafael Cortez, a political analyst at the Tendencias consultancy in Sao Paulo. “Temer’s role was to help the government get fiscal adjustment measures through Congress,” Cortez said. Aviation Minister Eliseu Padilha, a political veteran in Temer’s PMDB party, will take over the political coordination role until the end of the month, the sources said. Earlier on Monday, in a show of commitment to austerity, the government announced plans to eliminate one in four ministries, doing away with several posts often used for political bargaining. Temer’s decision is seen as a prelude to the departure of his Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB), the

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff nation’s largest, from the governing coalition of the Workers’ Party to field its own presidential candidate in 2018. The PMDB controls both houses of Congress and its break with the government would seriously weaken Rousseff. A party official said only a PMDB convention could result in the party leaving the coalition and no convention is scheduled this year. “We aren’t in the business of overthrowing elected governments,” the official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Opinion polls show two of every three Brazilians want to see Rousseff impeached because of Brazil’s worst economic downturn in 25 years and a massive corruption scandal over political kickbacks on contracts with statecontrolled companies. Tendencias estimates a 20 percent chance that Rousseff

will not serve out her term due to the political challenges she faces, Cortez said, adding that the risk could increase. In recent months, Temer has spearheaded efforts to push through austerity legislation to cut a fiscal deficit that put Brazil’s investment-grade credit rating at risk. His role has been crucial in restoring credibility to the Rousseff administration’s policies in Brazil’s business community. Sources in the PMDB said on Friday that Temer was tired of dealing with government infighting over the distribution of second-tier positions to keep its allies happy. Differences arose last week between the PMDB and Finance Minister Joaquim Levy when he opposed sparing the transportation industry from a roll back in payroll tax breaks, a move aimed at restoring fiscal

U.S. to deploy F-22 fighter jets to Europe (Reuters)-The United States will deploy F-22 fighter jets to Europe very soon as part of a broader effort to support eastern European members of the NATO alliance unnerved by Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, Air Force Secretary Deborah James said yesterday. James did not give details about the specific number of planes, date or location of the deployment, but said it was in line with Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s recent call for a strong and balanced approach to Russia. The first deployment of the Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) F-22 to Europe outside air shows is seen as a move to address growing concerns among NATO allies about Russian military

aggression. The Air Force has also been using radar-evading F-22 fighter jets to carry out some of its attacks against Islamic State, the first real combat air strikes by the jets. “Russia’s military activity in the Ukraine continues to be of great concern to us and to our European allies,” James told a news conference at the Pentagon. “For the Air Force, an F-22 deployment is certainly on the strong side of the coin.” Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark Welsh James said the F-22’s inaugural training deployment in Europe would allow U.S. forces to train with NATO partners across Europe, testing the ability of the jets to communicate and fight together with the Eurofighter,

and other advanced warplanes. James said the deployment would give F-22 pilots more experience with the European terrain. The Air Force has previously deployed the jets in Japan and South Korea. Welsh said it would also allow the jets to fly into and out of facilities that could be used in some future conflict. The single-seat, twinengine, all weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft was designed by Lockheed and Boeing Co (BA.N) as an air superiority fighter, but it can also be used for ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence. The jets formally entered service in December 2005, with the last F-22 delivered to the Air Force in 2012.

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Rowley on Integrity Commission threat

I’m ready to go to jail- PNM Leader

Tuesday August 25, 2015

PM: 95,000 laptops given to students T’go to be made duty free haven

People’s National Movement supporters wave their flags during a meeting at the Embacadere basketball court yesterday. PHOTO: RISHI RAGOONATH (Trinidad Guardian) Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley says he is ready to go to jail for not responding to a request by the Integrity Commission to furnish them with additional information relating to his 2004 Declaration of Income Assets and Liabilities. Targeting Integrity Commission chairman Zainool Hosein at the People’s National Movement’s public meeting at Embacadere, San Fernando, Saturday, Rowley said he was currently busy with the people’s business of putting the People’s Partnership out of government at the September 7 general elections. “Well, let me tell Mr. Zainool Hosein something this evening, it was Sir Alexander Bustamante who said if a politician hasn’t been to jail he hasn’t been all over the country and if I have to go to jail as a result of not responding to you in 14 days, come I am ready to go. “Because between now and September 7, I am busy with the people’s business. I am busy putting this Government out of office and if that

question could have waited for 11 years, it could wait for 11 weeks,” Rowley said. In a defiant mood, he said he believes the letter was a reaction to his criticism of the contract awarded to Government financier Super Industrial Services Ltd for $400 million Beetham Waste Water Treatment Plant and the commission’s failure to investigate the matter. He said after making those comments at Woodford Square, Port-of-Spain, on August 15, the commission sent the letter requesting additional information on his declaration, threatening that if he did not comply within 14 days legal action would be taken against him. “Having said that on Saturday, I got a letter dated two days before Saturday, which I received two days after Saturday, opening an investigation into something that I filed 11 years ago,” he said. “They don’t have enough information about the $400 million which they (Government) thief in the Beetham Waste Water Treatment Plant, but they

have enough time and information to go and ask me some stupidness about something that I can’t understand about something from 11 years ago.” He added, “What is worst, suddenly they get spunk, you know they can’t tell you the story behind the two Range Rovers with the same chassis number. They can’t tell you about all the complaints they had about ministerial misconduct in this Government, but they could tell me, they giving me 14 days to respond and if I don’t respond, they will publish my name in the Gazette and then they will proceed to take me to the High Court.” He said after the resignation of former commissioner Sebastian Ventour over the closure of the Section 34 probe, Hosein should have left the commission as well. He said Hosein was operating in conflict. Saying that his life was an open book, Rowley’s message for Hosein was, “Mr Hosein, you cannot question my integrity because my life is an open book.”

Failure to provide money for voters’ list re-verification an election ploy, says Shaw (Jamaica Gleaner) A senior member of the parliamentary Opposition is alleging that the Government’s failure to provide the Electoral Office of Jamaica with money to purge the Voters’ List is part of a strategy to win the upcoming general elections. The Electoral Commission

of Jamaica has acknowledged that it facing challenges removing dead electors from the list. North East Manchester MP, Audley Shaw, says there is a need for a complete reverification of the voters’ list. According to Shaw, there is no question that the voters’

list is “padded” with thousands of people who are either dead or have migrated. He asserts that the failure of the Government to pay for the complete re-verification of the voter’s list is part of a plot to win the polls. Nearly 1.8 million people are on the voters’ list.

A Congress of the People supporter waves posters of the COP leader Prakash Ramadhar in the midst of UNC supporters during a meeting at the Massy Foods carpark in St Augustine. (Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar vowed to never to stop laptop distributions to students if she is returned to office. She also pledged to make Tobago a duty free haven to boss the tourism industry there. Speaking at a People’s Partnership meeting at Massy Stores carpark in St Augustine, Persad-Bissessar disclosed that in her five years of governance, 95,000 laptops had been given out. She also revealed two other initiatives where students will benefit. “I will give a computer to every first-year university student and also, on a phased basis, to give Tablets/iPads to children in the primary schools. They must be

equipped in today’s digital world,” Persad-Bissessar said. She said the laptop distribution had been successful so far, as only one had been reported stolen, adding, “We were able to get it back within one day’s time due to the technology installed in the laptops.” Persad-Bissessar also announced that her Government would make Tobago a duty free country if returned to office. ”This will attract tourists and bring in revenue from tourism. We will also build a mariner in Tobago, which will also bring in revenue through tourism,” she said. The PM also sought to bring relief to squatters in the St Augustine South area.

Echoing the words of St Augustine candidate Prakash Ramadhar, who spoke earlier, Persad-Bissessar said that by the end of this week people will be given their title deeds. She said title deeds have already been given out to the people of Tobago and assured that the exercise would continue. In his speech earlier, St Joseph candidate Vasant Bharath said the People’s Partnership Government had halted growth decline and further disclosed that 11,000 new businesses had started in the last five years, with about 56,000 jobs being created. He also said foreign investment had increased about five times, from US$500,000 to US$2.5 billion.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) - Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Irwin LaRoque, on Sunday toured the exhibition booths Grand Market at the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA), as the French speaking Caribbean nation pulled out all the stops for the event. The 12th edition of CARIFESTA opened on Friday with LaRoque saying it was a historic occasion for Haiti and the region. He added that he was pleased to see that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) “responded to

the call to celebrate in Haiti as it hosts CARIFESTA for the first time. LaRocque reiterated the CARICOM heads of government, ministers of culture and the artistic community’s commitment to the implementation of a new and improved CARIFESTA, stating that everyon e should do their best to ensure that each edition of the festival is in line with the region’s mission and brings us closer to the goal of presenting a “worldrenowned mega festival of Caribbean cultural and artistic excellence that brings economic benefits, unites the

region and excites all peoples”. The nine day festival continued yesterday (Monday) with fashion shows and performances from groups representing the member states. CARIFESTA is the region’s roving multidisciplinary mega event that showcases the cultural expressions of artists in more than 30 countries in the region. It was established in 1972 by regional government leaders to celebrate the arts, foster a vision of Caribbean unity and to positively advance Caribbean culture regionally and internationally.

CARIFESTA showcase continues in Haiti

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The private sector has found its voice, but what about its bite? Private sector bodies are showing gumption. The Private Sector Commission has been critical of the manner in which the government has gone about dismissing government employees, while the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association has asked the government to review the decision to pay a multi-billion-dollar settlement to a private company. Earlier the Bankers’ Association expressed alarm - and rightly so - about the decision of the government to withdraw some sixty billion dollars over a period of time from the banking system, It is not clear who is to be credited with this newfound militancy by the private sector. Is it a case that under the PPPC the private sector became stronger and

therefore feels they are now in a position to oppose policies with which they are not in agreement? Or is it a case that under the APNU/AFC government, the private sector feels more free and therefore has stepped out of its shell and openly been critical of the ruling administration? Whatever is the answer and this Peeper is more inclined to go with the former explanation rather than the latter - it is a favourable development in Guyana. It is healthy that an important section of our society is prepared to assert its interest, even if this means opposition to the government. The criticisms made by the private sector of the government should be

encouraged, because it will keep the government on its toes and not allow it to feel that it has a private sector which will roll over and take whatever hiding the government wishes to administer. The private sector is stronger now than ever in the history of Guyana. It therefore may feel that it is in a position to be openly critical of the government. It is in a position to press for changes. All the private sector companies have to do is to reduce imports by 8% and the economy of Guyana will collapse. All the private sector has to do is to delay payments of taxes by one month and the revenues of the government will dart into a downward spiral. At present many

Dem boys seh...

Big bottom pot telling skillet that he li’l bottom black Old people got a saying that pot like to tell skillet that he bottom black. Of course pot bigger than skillet, suh he got a bigger bottom. Brassington tell de nation that de other Bharat mismanage de power company. This is de same Brassington who tell de nation that Fip was a good road contractor even though Fip never build a pavement. De same Brassington tell everybody that de Amaila Hydro project was the best thing to happen to Guyana. He didn’t tell people that Amaila under him and Jagdeo woulda rob de people. Brassington, Ashni and Jagdeo mek de country spend millions pun de hydro road that people now calling de road to nowhere. Of course, Fip fail and Donald had to kick him. Brassington then announce that Guyana will get back de money Fip spend. That was a sham, because Fip pretend to sue de government and de story done. That was just one case of mismanagement. De Marriott was another. Brassington seh how de hotel gun mek a profit from de day it open its door. Now dem boys finding that de hotel losing $20 million every month and Brassington ain’t saying a

word. He bottom black and really big too, but he telling Bharat that he bottom black. That is only part of de story. Anil talking bout constitutional irregularity. He seh that if GECOM and Parliament pay demself then it is unconstitutional. He also seh that if Moses go to Parliament when he performing de duties of president that would be illegal and irregular. He didn’t seh that when de Chancellor was also performing de duties of Chief Justice. Anil didn’t see that it was irregular to tek taxpayers’ money to fund he personal expense. He claim that he pay it back, but dem boys don’t have any record. But even if he pay it back, he shoulda realize that what he doing was irregular. Jagdeo go to parliament and talk how it irregular to mek people talk after him and before de Finance Minister. He didn’t see it as irregular when he never use to talk at all although people ask him question. He was de man who get de Hen See Hen report and he never touch it. That too wasn’t irregular. Talk half and watch how people want change de law to suit demself.

private investors are cagey about the economy. This has led to problems with the business climate, which the government is hoping will be resolved when public expenditure intensifies after the passage of the Budget. That is wishful thinking. There is a lack of business confidence in the economy, because the business class is not too certain as to the direction the country is going. Since the new government came to power there have been no overtures to the business class. There has been no attempt to promote greater confidence in the economy. The government seems more concerned about the discovery of oil than it is with dealing with the very class which it needs to promote a favourable business environment. The Budget itself cannot provide the stimulus required. The government cannot spend 221 billion in five

months, and therefore the business community is going to adopt a wait-and-see attitude towards the government. In the meantime, it is signaling its concerns over issues including the manner in which public sector workers are being sent home. There are grave concerns about this. In one instance, forty– two employees were fired at one time from one government agency. The private sector is concerned about this development. They are not going to be impressed by the response that the government has a right to fire people. The right to fire is not an unconditional right. Workers have expectations. They have expectations that if they do their work, they will not be penalized. This is a legitimate expectation and it is protected in law. It was good to learn yesterday that some private individuals are actually trying

to help some of the persons so far dismissed by employing them. Private businessmen are helping those who have been placed on the breadline. This again shows that the private sector is simply not going to be silent or inactive in the face of abuses by the government.

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=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===

Wild horses cannot hold me back from Benjamin Gibson’s funeral today You can probably tell how some of your childhood friends will turn out, but others may induce heart alarm when you see how they have evolved. I am not surprised that the biggest name in the First Assembly of God is Pastor Raphael Massiah. Raphael and I were boyhood friends on Durban Street, Wortmanville and we lived directly opposite each other. Raphael’s mother had particular objections to me playing with him and being in her yard. Looking back now at those days in the sixties, I could understand how

Raphael’s mother was thinking. Raphael’s parents were very decent, middle class people who would have been sensitive to very lower class kids, with dirty appearance hanging around their children and being in their yard. Those were hundreds of moons ago, but I can distinctly remember me and Raphael playing in the yard, and his mother coming out and ordering Raphael inside. I’m sure if I can remember, Raphael can. I am not surprised Raphael is a pastor. He was different from the other ten-year-olds on Durban Street. He was quiet and very polished.

Kean Gibson’s evolution has indeed surprised me. We entered UG at the same time, in the same Faculty. She was doing English. I was a History major. Kean Gibson in those days was a huge name in the sport of lawn tennis. At that time, tennis had its own quarters named Non Pareil Tennis Club opposite the Government Technical Institute on Woolford Avenue. It is still there, but with a different name. This was where the Portuguese section of the population hung out. More correctly, middle class Portuguese. The

administrator of the club was a loud-mouthed Portuguese fellow named Joe Babito. My father worked there as a groundsman at the time when Kean reigned. I wonder if Kean remembers him. I doubt whether they had another Black woman in lawn tennis in that club. At UG, Kean socialized with a group of snobbish Indian middle glass girls. I remember one of them, Andrea Seepersaud, was particularly elitist in her attitude. If I had to predict how Kean Gibson would have turned out, I would say she would have married a light complexioned middle class or Portuguese man. Today, Kean is a serious African-rights activist who has made formidable sociological adumbration on the nature of PPP’s racism. I was at UG the same time as Kean Gibson, never met her or talked to her, but around the same time I got to know her wonderful father, Benjamin. Gibson was much older than me, but the kind of

personality he had, you took the liberty of being informal with him. People close to him called him “Gibbie.” I called him that. There are some human beings that when you look at them you can see the genetic inability to be formal, bureaucratic, arrogant, standoffish. Gibbie was one of those persons. You know when you were in his company you could be informal. Such was the man. I listened attentively last Friday at the church service when Nigel Hughes recalled his mother’s experience in defiance of the authoritarian edicts of President Burnham. Nigel had done the same at the eulogy of his father. We read so much about the people who defied Burnham in the seventies, but the bravery of Nigel’s parents, Christobel and Clarence Hughes, has never been recorded. We know of their courage through the funeral eulogies of their son. It is the same with Benjamin Gibson. What Nigel Hughes is today with his

Frederick Kissoon human rights praxis, Gibbie was in the seventies. So many large names we can easily remember in the seventies in the fight against authoritarian rule; if asked to name five or ten, perhaps Gibbie wouldn’t make your list. But he was there lending his legal services without charge to the cause of democracy and human rights. I came to know and like him well. He definitely had a meaningful influence on me during my UG student days. I lost touch with him when I left to study abroad as the seventies drew to a close. After I returned to Guyana, I became a columnist with the Catholic Standard and the Stabroek News. One day I was jogging on the seawall and this guy with his leg strapped up called out to me, congratulating me for one of my columns. It was Gibbie. I was delighted to see one of the human rights lawyers who had made a big impression on me years back. Strangely, I never introduced my mom to Gibbie, but when I was away, I was informed he was her lawyer in a landlordtenant dispute. Goodbye Gibbie! Rest in peace!

Tuesday August 25, 2015

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Cops detain suspect in cash crop farmer murder probe Police have detained a well-known robbery suspect as they continue investigations into the murder of 56-year-old Pamela Kendall at 45 Village, Corentyne, last Thursday. The man in custody is a Number 51 Village, Corentyne resident who was charged last January for armed robbery and possession of arms and ammunition. Police have declined to say whether they have been able to link him to Kendall’s death. The fact that the killer fled empty-handed has caused investigators to check for motives other than robbery. The slain woman’s reputed husband, NDC employee Deochand Sookchand, confirmed that detectives had even swabbed his hands for possible traces of gunpowder. Kendall, a cash crop farmer, was shot in the face shortly after she entered the back door of the family’s home, located near the Number 45 Village Public Road. She collapsed in her brother’s yard, located a few houses away, and died at the Skeldon Hospital.

The woman’s reputed husband said that he believed that the gunman and an accomplice had planned to rob them and shot his wife after she screamed. Sookchand said that the killer struck shortly after the couple had entered their home. He told Kaieteur News that he was in the bathroom and had just told his wife to close the back door, when he heard her scream. This was followed by a gunshot. He said that he hid in the

Two men were yesterday remanded to prison until the middle of next month after a murder charge was read to them in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Kwesi Walker, 25, of Kimbia, Berbice, and Rayburn Shivamber, of Sir David Rose Street, Rose Hall Town Berbice, are accused of murdering Michael Dillon between April 25 and 27 last, at Upper Berbice. The men were not required to plead to the charge after it was read to them by Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan and they were ordered held until September 18th. Their next court appearance will be at the Kwakwani Magistrate’s Court. Police Prosecutor, Corporal Deniro Jones, presented the prosecution’s case and did not provide the court with any facts about what transpired on the day in question. Jones indicated that

statements are still outstanding in the matter. Attorney Jerome Khan represented Walker, while Shivamber was unrepresented. Khan during his submission claimed that his client was beaten while incarcerated at the Linden Police Station. He said that the man was later taken to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at Eve Leary, where he met kind officers who took him to seek medical attention. The attorney requested that the Magistrate grant an order permitting his client to seek medical treatment at a private institution. He pointed out that the accused is still experiencing pain as a result of the abuse he suffered. The lawyer explained to the court that the issuing of the order will allow his client to be rid of any medical complications during incarceration.

Pamela Kendall

bathroom and the intruder peered inside, but did not enter. According to Sookchand, the intruder entered the house, ran up the inner stairs, then left. The attack occurred during a power outage. Sookchand suggested that the killer left without taking anything after failing to find anyone in the premises that he could have forced to hand over anything of value. Sookchand said that he ran outside to assist his wife, but she had managed to run to her brother’s residence, approximately 100 yards away. She was immediately rushed to the Skeldon Public Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. The slain woman’s spouse disclosed that investigators found a spent shell and a bullet in the kitchen. Robert Kendall, the murdered woman’s brother, said his sister had no problems with anyone in the community. Kendall however recounted that the woman and her husband were robbed three times before but nobody being arrested.

Duo charged with Berbice murder

Further, the lawyer requested an early date for continuation and told the court that his client has no antecedents.

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Sooba files wrongful dismissal lawsuit A constitutional writ of summons has been filed in the High Court, on behalf of former Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba, challenging her recent dismissal as an employee of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC). Sooba had served as Legal Officer and Town Clerk (Ag) of the council, prior to her dismissal from duty, in July last. The dismissal was initiated by Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan, following a no-confidence motion by members of the Council. However, according to the Writ filed on August 18 last, Sooba is seeking a declaration by the court that there was a breach of her constitutional rights under Articles 40, 144 and 153 of the Constitution. The court document described Sooba’s revocation as Town Clerk, as unconstitutional, unlawful, unreasonable, irrational, wholly in excess of jurisdiction and in breach of the rules which govern natural justice. As such, the plaintiff wants a declaration by the Court that her sudden dismissal from service is in breach of the statutory conditions of her appointment to serve as the Town Clerk of the M&CC.

Carol Sooba Sooba is also claiming in excess of $1.5 million, for aggravated and exemplary damages; damages for the breach of the statutory conditions of service, and entitlement to superannuation and other benefits. Sooba wants the Court to declare that she is still a public officer with the title of Town Clerk at the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown.

Additionally, the former Town Clerk is seeking an injunction restraining the Minister of Communities, the M&CC, the Councillors or any of their members, officers, servants or agents from taking any further steps in the furtherance of carrying into effect the purported revocation of her appointment as Town Clerk. The summons was filed by Attorneys-at-law, Latchmie Rahamat and Peter Hugh. Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council and Attorney General Basil Williams have been named as respondents in the matter. They have been instructed to enter an appearance in the action within ten days of the service of the Writ. The Council received a copy of the court document on Friday last.

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Region Six administration satisfied with CSEC results With several students copping top spots in this year’s CSEC examinations, this publication caught up with the Regional Chairman of Region Six, David Armogan, and he expressed his views on the performance of students from Berbice. He stated that “we are satisfied with the results, because it is a little better than last year and we keep getting better every year, and that is important; that is really the whole idea behind the education push that we have been making in the region to ensure that we can do a little bit better every year”. He further stressed that this year compared to last year the region saw a 67% improvement in the results, with Berbice High moving ahead as the top school in the region with 86% passes from grades 1-3, with New Amsterdam Multilateral coming out with 82%. Armogan also noted that the J.C. Chandisingh Secondary which did exceptionally well last year saw a decrease this year, he pointed out that they will be focusing on improving that school to bring it back to its former glory. Another school that has been doing well is the Skeldon

Line Path Secondary with 70-odd percent. The best graduating student came from New Amsterdam Multilateral. According to Armogan “we continue to see good performances from schools that continue to do well over the years and we don’t seem to be able to bring up the performances of some of these schools that continue to do badly”. Schools like Skeldon High, formerly known as the Skeldon Lutheran School, was a high performing institution along the Corentyne and today that school has dropped to the lowest level in performance in the region. The chairman reiterated that the regional administration will be working with these schools to bring them to parity. He disclosed that the region cannot be completely satisfied until over 80 – 90 % of the students in Region 6 can gain grades 1-3 in five subjects and over, inclusive of Mathematics and English. Armogan also revealed that there is a significant improvement in Mathematics for this year compared to last year and the previous years, pointing out that the region is above the national average in this regard. “The performance in English is over 50 % and the performance in Mathematics is almost 50 %. So I think we are doing better in

these two core subjects that we have set ourselves to improve in the last two years.” Armogan did not fail to mention that the New Amsterdam Multilateral’s performance this year has dropped, highlighting that they once competed with the top schools in Guyana. Meanwhile according to the Regional Chairman, another thing that will be happening this year, is the introduction of some additional subjects in some of the pilot schools, some of the senior secondary schools in the region. “They are putting out a pilot programme with the inclusion of additional subjects outside of the academic curriculum, subjects such as Music and a push in the area of Physical Education,” Armogan said. He stressed that one concern encountered is land not being available to schools such as Line Path Secondary to facilitate students who may be writing Agriculture Science as a subject. According to him, this is an embarrassment, and the region, together with the Education Department, will be working to address the prevailing issue faced by students. He revealed that the Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine has asked that some of these subjects be reintroduced into the schools, noting that the whole idea is to make students rounded in their educational pursuits. The outgoing chairman divulged that the school’s uniform vouchers that were recently increased to $2000 will be distributed during the week so that parents can receive them in a couple of days before schools reopen.

Tuesday August 25, 2015

Cash grant funds to be redirected …meals for children, school buses priority By Abena Rockcliffe The money that was used to fund the Education Cash Grant programme will be redirected to, among other things, provide meals for several children who “regularly go to school hungry” as well as to procure school buses. This the Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine emphasised as he addressed the National Assembly during the recently concluded Budget Debate. Dr. Roopnaraine quoted an aspect of the Budget speech delivered by Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, “We need to determine how successful we have been in providing and expanding access to education for the most marginalized groups in the country. We will ensure that the system does not perpetuate inequalities by differential levels of access to certain groups, based on their geographical location and ability to take advantage of educational opportunities.” Against this backdrop, the Education Minister then noted the “great deal of controversy” demonstrated inside and outside of the National Assembly on decisions taken to review certain programmes, the Education Cash Grant in particular. The Education Cash Grant programme is one that facilitated a $10,000 grant offered to each public school child. The initiative was a recent one that started under

the governance of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) administration. Dr. Roopnaraine told the National Assembly—which now has the PPP/C sitting on the opposing side—that while A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) were in opposition “we, from a position of basic trust in the then executive and in the spirit of cooperation, approved these measures (the programmes).” He said, however, that there has since been no evidence that those programmes “served their intended purpose, and we would yet welcome strong, reasoned, non-emotive, non opportunistic arguments to the contrary.” Dr. Roopnaraine noted the fact that Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman had told the House that the PPP had itself come to the conclusion at the cabinet subcommittee that the Education Cash Grant programme would have to be discontinued, as it had proven to be unsustainable. Dr. Roopnaraine noted that instead of the cash grant, the APNU+AFC government has intentions to inject the funds into programmes to increase the uniform voucher assistance programme, widen the school-feeding programme to ensure that thousands of our students do not go to school hungry. “It would disturb honourable members of this House to learn that at the New Campbellville Secondary School, the Headmistress reported that there are about 50 students who regularly come to school hungry. The New Campbellville Secondary

School is not an exception in this case.” The Minister said that another destination for the balance of the funds, will be the acquisition of a fleet of school buses so that children can be spared the danger and degradation of travel in minibuses. Dr. Roopnaraine told the House that “free access to these buses will also relieve parents who are struggling to make ends meet from having to find transportation expenses for four or five children who have to be sent to school, sometimes to different schools.” Further, he said that a fleet of buses and boats for the riverain communities is high on the list of priority for the Ministry of Education and will be pleaded for in the budget of 2016. “I have also secured the agreement of my colleague Minister David Patterson to have speed bumps constructed outside all of our schools…We do not believe that any one solution can be applied to the challenges regarding access to education. We believe that we have to try enhancing reliable existing methods, like expanding the warm meals and general school feeding programmes for example, and to come up with new methods of creating access to education.

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NGO welcomes potential suicide decriminalization

By Desilon Daniels Nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) are welcoming the possible decriminalization of attempted suicides following the recent announcement by Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan. Earlier this month, the minister indicated a possible shifting away from the ageold law which saw persons who attempted to take their one lives facing the brunt of the law. For many groups the news is a welcomed one. In fact, some said, the potential shift is long overdue. One of these NGOs is The Caribbean Voice (TCV) which has been calling for the decriminalization of suicide for quite some time now. In an interview with Kaieteur News, Managing Director of TCV Bibi Ahamad expressed pleasure at Minister Ramjattan’s news. “We at Caribbean Voice are pleased and delighted by the news,” Ahamad said. She continued, “The thing about

it is that when someone attempts suicide there is an issue in his or her life that led them to that decision.” It was emphasised that persons who attempt suicide do so for multiple reasons including domestic violence, abuse or rape. “So, when the law says that it’s a penalty, there are so many more implications for the victim,” she said. According to the law, attempted suicide is an offence punishable under Cap. 8:01 section 96 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act. The law states that “everyone who attempts to commit suicide shall be guilty of a misdemeanour and liable to imprisonment for two years”. For Ahamad, not only was the law “draconian,” but one which needed to leave the land. “Instead of persons who attempt suicide being punished by the law, there should be systems in place to help them,” she stressed. Some of these systems include adequate counselling

and medical aid to identify the root driver for an attempted suicide. “People who survive suicide attempts need to be rehabilitated, not imprisoned,” Ramjattan said at the forum. “From a societal perspective, decriminalization is viewed a more sensitive and humane way of dealing with the problem as compared to prosecution.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) had found that in cases where doctors reach out and speak with patients who had attempted suicide, there was a decrease in repeated suicide attempts. “The criminalization of suicidal acts causes the problem of suicide to go underground, making it difficult for suicidal persons to receive necessary assistance. An individual who has attempted suicide and is open to receiving assistance is more likely to tell someone else or report an incident to, for instance the Ministry of Social Protection, making him/herself available for the receipt of psychosocial support,” Ramjattan stressed. Therefore, Ramjattan recommended that Guyana should move towards the decriminalization of attempted suicide which would allow for suicidal persons to get help and realize their full potential rather than being placed behind bars. However, he said, decriminalization would not remove the driving factors for suicide and would therefore need to be coupled with a change in Guyana’s culture. He added that targeted programmes such as sensitization programmes on the indicators for a possible suicide attempt and the services available are necessary and will need to be developed. The main target, he said, will be groups identified as most at risk.

(AP) - Tropical Storm Danny weakened Sunday and was poised to bring winds and rainfall to parts of the Caribbean. On Sunday afternoon, the centre of the storm was located about 208 miles (332 kilometres) east of Marie-Galante, an island dependency of Guadeloupe. It was moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 kph). The National Hurricane Center in Miami said it would move to westnorthwest through Tuesday (today). Danny was expected to move near or over portions of the Leeward Islands late Sunday or early Monday. Maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph (85 kph) with

higher gusts. The storm was expected to lose strength. The hurricane centre said tropical-storm-force winds were expected to affect Guadeloupe and nearby islands through late Sunday. Danny was forecast to produce two inches to four inches of rain over the Leeward Islands, the US and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through Tuesday (today). Forecasters said the storm would become a tropical depression before reaching Puerto Rico, bringing little relief to the drought-stricken US territory. Nearly 25 per cent of Puerto Rico is considered to be in an extreme drought, and another 45 per cent is under a severe one,

according to the National Drought Mitigation Centre. A total of 2.9 million people in Puerto Rico have been affected, and US officials have declared at least 20 of the island’s 78 municipalities as disaster zones. US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp said officials were distributing sandbags and had opened shelters as a precaution. The approaching storm forced Antigua-based airline LIAT to cancel nearly 40 flights from Sunday to Tuesday (today), and officials with regional carrier Seaborne Airlines also warned of delays and cancellations. Several cruise ships scheduled to visit the US Virgin Islands have cancelled or delayed their trips.

Bibi Ahamad, Managing Director of The Caribbean Voice

Weakening Tropical Storm Danny churns toward Leeward Islands

- “Time to be rid of the draconian law” The decriminalization of attempted suicide is not an unknown concept. The WHO indicated that 59 countries across the world have decriminalized the act. Attempted suicide has been decriminalized in the whole of Europe, North America, much of South America and few

parts of Asia. Last year, the WHO declared Guyana as the country with the highest estimated suicide for 2012. According to the report Guyana suffers 44.2 suicides for 100,000 persons per year. This figure is almost double what it was 10 years ago. However, suicide

attempts are seeing much bigger numbers. The Caribbean Voice has estimated that at least 25 percent of suicides go unreported. However, evidence reveals that unreported suicides are actually higher than 25 percent.

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Middle Rd. man faces trial for manslaughter State Pathologist, Dr. Nehaul Singh, yesterday testified that manslaughter victim Samantha Marques was pregnant when she sustained the injuries, which led to her demise. The victim was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with her reputed husband, Gavin Towler, a few weeks before she died. Towler is currently on trial before Justice Joann Barlow at the Georgetown High Court. The court heard from Prosecutors Narissa Leander and Michael Shahoud that

- Pregnant victim suffered blunt trauma to head, subdural haemorrhage - Gov’t Pathologist the accused had used a pillow and attempted to suffocate his wife after they were involved in an argument sometime between October 13 and 19, 2009. The victim’s daughters, Michelle and Sarah Vieira had testified that on October 13, 2009 their stepfather and mother had an argument. The witnesses recalled that the accused held their mother’s head under a pillow and used the palm of his hand to apply blows to her head and body. The incident

reportedly took place at the couple’s Middle Road, Georgetown residence. It is alleged that following the incident, Marques continuously complained to her relatives about feeling unwell. She subsequently went to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where she was admitted and later died. In his sworn testimony yesterday, Dr. Singh detailed that based on his examination, Marques died as a result of blunt trauma, subdural

haemorrhage (bleeding into the space between the dura {brain cover} and the brain itself) and a fractured neck. Giving his expert opinion in response to questions posed by the prosecution, Dr Singh noted that the injuries could have been caused by slapping but with “a great amount of force.” When given a chance to cross examine the witness, an unrepresented Towler, questioned the physician about statements he made in the Magistrates’ Courts.

The accused pointed out to the doctor that he told the Magistrate that the victim’s injuries were “most likely,” caused by a fall. Dr. Singh responded in the affirmative. He explained that based on his examination there was bleeding on both sides of the brain, which is evident in instances, when a person (s) falls and hits their head at the point of impact. The trial came to an abrupt halt, following Dr. Singh’s testimony. It is scheduled to continue today.

Ann’s Grove man jailed for ganja, gun and ammo

City Magistrate Ann McLennan yesterday sentenced a father of one to three years imprisonment, after he pleaded guilty to several charges, when he appeared before her in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Dunson Fraser of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, had two .32 rounds of ammunition in his possession on August 22, at Tamakay Backdam, Mazaruni River, when he was not the holder

of a firearm licence. He also had an unlicenced .32 Taurus pistol in his possession on the day in question. In addition, he had 132 grammes of marijuana in his possession for the purpose of trafficking. He pleaded guilty with explanation after the charges were read to him. Fraser, 27, was given a three-year jail term on the narcotic charge. He was also fined $198,000 – three times the street value of the drug.

As it relates to the illegal possession of firearm and ammunition charges, he was given an 18 months prison sentence on each. These sentences will run concurrently. When given a chance to address the court, Fraser begged the Magistrate to exercise leniency when handing down judgment. He explained that on the day in question, the police came into the Backdam and saw him standing. He continued, “Is

From page 6 several cell phones were removed by the police. Prosecutor Jones objected to bail because the special reasons raised by counsel were not enough to satisfy the court. He further highlighted the gravity of the offence. However, the prosecutor’s objections did not stand without a refutation

from the lawyer. Attorney Hugh requested that his clients be granted reasonable bail. He pointed out that the defendants would not be afforded a trial within a reasonable time because the prosecution’s file is still incomplete. He also requested that statements be disclosed to the defence if they are available.

At this point, Jones addressed the court and indicated that the file is still incomplete. Further, the attorney attested that there is no nexus between his client and the alleged narcotic. In highlighting this, Hugh said that multiple persons live at the residence. The matter will be called again on September 14.

Couple on drug trafficking...

four hammocks in the camp. The police started beating me and two others. The two persons jumped out of their hammocks and left another person lying in his hammock.” Fraser explained that the police beat him and the other two persons and asked them “weh de gun deh”. He added, “they (the police) went and search the hammock and found the gun. They arrested me and a man, then charged us for the offence.” The man claimed that the drug was not found in his possession, but inside a hammock. However Police Prosecutor Corporal Deniro Jones’ facts contradicted Fraser’s story. Jones said that the charges were instituted against Fraser, as a result of a robbery that was carried out on Brazilian national, Reginaldo Marilho. He said that the man was robbed of a .32 Taurus Pistol

and other articles on August 17, at Oku Backdam, Cuyuni River. Jones related that on Saturday last, around 06:00hrs, the police acting on information went to Tamakay Backdam, Mazaruni River, where they found Fraser hiding out. He said that the police carried out a search of Fraser’s hammock and the firearm was found. Checks were made of the firearm’s chambers and the ammunition was found. The prosecutor pointed out that the firearm was later identified by Marilho, as his. According to Jones, the police searched Fraser and found a quantity of seeds, leaves and stems of cannabis in his right side pants pocket. As a result, he was arrested, cautioned and subsequently taken to the Bartica Police Station, where the narcotic was weighed in his presence and amounted to 132 grammes.

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Tuesday August 25, 2015

Govt. moves to tackle challenges of managing potential oil industry By Abena Rockcliffe In the past, Guyanese were denied several jobs from the government on the basis of incompetence or to put it mildly, lack of skills. When citizens reacted to the fact that no Guyanese were hired to work on the construction of the tax-funded Marriott

Hotel, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/ C) administration said that Guyanese construction workers lacked capacity to carry out the job. A Chinese company was given the contract to construct the road to Amaila Falls and the then

government was in negotiation with Sithe Global—an American company—to build the 165MW Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Plant. There are many other instances that can be cited when Guyanese were bypassed for lack of capacity.

But there have been little moves made by the previous government to seriously address the deficit of skills needed for transformational projects. As it seems now, the new government has stepped in to save the day in this regard, as it has high on its agenda the need to ensure that Guyanese develop the necessary skills and education needed for the development of their own country. This became evident recently as Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine addressed the National Assembly making his contributions to Budget Debate. Dr. Roopnaraine spoke about several aspects of Education in Guyana; he addressed what is lacking, pointing out measures that have been working as well as those that have not and spoke about measures needed to be taken to enhance the delivery of education in Guyana and in turn produce competent citizens. Speaking about strategic human resource development, Dr. Roopnaraine told the House that one of the critical challenges of the education sector is laying the foundation for the development of human resources necessary to facilitate the growth of Guyana. Addressing the Speaker, Dr. Roopnaraine said that Guyana has suffered a “double crisis over the past decade or so, an exacerbation of an existing phenomenon in which we have failed to produce a workforce capable of resilience within the existing economy, and the migration of our most qualified knowledge workers from our shores.” The Minister said that some factors have been

primarily external, from inherently competitive salaries in more economically sound countries, to direct recruitment drives from developing countries. He added that the mass migration of qualified teachers to countries like Botswana in the late nineties is an example of the latter. Dr. Roopnaraine informed the House that other factors have been internal, particularly a high degree of favouritism in the award of both scholarships and employment. He emphatically stated, “The external factors we will try our best to mitigate; the internal issues we will stop completely.” Beyond that, however, Dr. Roopnaraine said that it is imperative that the new government be innovative, coming up with a strategy for human resource development that is tailored to Guyana’s economy as it is, but also as it will be. The Minister indicated that at the 27th Meeting of CARICOM Council on Human and Social Development held recently in Georgetown, he recommitted Guyana to being a strong partner in creating the region’s Educational and Human Resource Development Strategy 2030. Further, he divulged that he had recently held a meeting with the Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, Dr. Clement Sankat, with the view of developing petroleum engineering education programme that would prepare Guyana for the human resource challenge of managing its potential oil industry in the near future. Dr. Roopnaraine said that that meeting came about partially as a result of President David Granger’s visit to the St. Augustine Campus a few weeks prior. Dr. Roopnaraine assured

the National Assembly that “our (the APNU+AFC government) commitment to strategic, targeted human resource development in this country is not ad hoc, but systemic and complete.” Petroleum engineering is primarily concerned with the economic extraction of oil, gas and other natural resources from the earth. This is accomplished through the design, drilling and operation of wells and well systems, and the integrated management of the underground reservoirs in which the resources are found. Petroleum engineers locate, recover, and maintain the world’s oil and gas supplies. They are the innovators who use cutting-edge technology to create new methods of discovering and drilling for oil. Although there are various job descriptions, petroleum engineers all serve one function-to provide the world with energy, while safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Nineteen-year-old Jamie De Andrade, who was accused of stealing a motor cycle, was released on $100,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. It was alleged that between August 17 and August 21, at Lot 42 First Phase, Kwakwani, he stole one Jialing motorcycle valued $80,000 - property of Sarah Conway. The unrepresented man

pleaded not guilty to the charge after it was read to him. De Andrade, who resides at Kwakwani, informed the court that he is unemployed and also that he has no pending or previous matters before the courts. Police Prosecutor Deniro Jones objected to bail because of the prevalence of the offence and the fact that the article was never recovered. He stated that the defendant has a similar matter before the court.

During the brief court hearing, Magistrate Mc Lennan asked the defendant what he had to say for himself. He responded “I ain’t got a job. A man see me and tell me how he gone pay me two hundred dollar, if I help he push it (motorcycle) to de mechanic shop. So some men come up to me asking a set of questions, I didn’t even know dem was police.” De Andrade will make his next court appearance on September 18.

Education Minister Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine

$100,000 bail for motorcycle theft accused

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Ashwin stars as India spoil Sangakkara’s farewell

R Ashwin registered his 12th five-for in Tests, Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, Colombo, 5th day, August 24, 2015 ©AFP COLOMBO, (Reuters) India spoiled Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara’s farewell party with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bowling the visitors to a series-levelling 278-run victory in the second test yesterday. Ashwin (5-42) and his spin colleague Amit

Mishra (3-29) ran through the Sri Lankan batting order as the hosts, chasing 413 for an improbable victory, collapsed to 134 all out in their second innings. Resuming on 72-2, Sri Lanka lost skipper Angelo Mathews to the first ball of the day, a setback that completely unhinged them

and they collapsed soon after to give Virat Kohli his first test victory as India captain. “A commendable effort by the boys, coming together nicely after that kind of loss (at Galle), regrouping very quickly and putting a performance like this,” Kohli said after the victory.

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“We were pumped up to get wickets and we got a perfect start. From there on, the bowlers realised it’s time to squeeze in now and build up some really good pressure,” he added. Sri Lanka’s day begun in the worst possible fashion when India paceman Umesh Yadav struck with the first ball of the morning which Mathews (23) edged for stand-in wicketkeeper Lokesh Rahul to take a diving, onehanded catch. Rahul was keeping in place of regular India stumper Wriddhiman Saha, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the series with a hamstring injury. Mishra struck the next blow, pulling off a classical

leg-spinner’s dismissal by bowling Dinesh Chandimal around his legs. Ashwin and Mishra maintained relentless pressure on the hosts to reduce them to 130-9 when rain brought a premature lunch, but the relief proved short lived as the hosts folded soon after the break. “We did not play our best cricket,” Mathews rued at the presentation ceremony. “More disappointing is we could not do it for Sanga, who deserved to leave the field with a high and a win. We promise him we will play our best in the next game and win it for him.” Rahul, who struck a century in the first innings, was adjudged man of the match. Ashwin has been equally impressive and with

17 wickets from the first two tests, he is likely to trouble Sri Lanka again in the third and final test in Colombo starting on Friday. Sangakkara, who made 32 and 18 in his 134th and final test, was given a rousing reception with the Indians shaking hands with him and the former captain being hoisted by his team mates for a round of the stadium as the crowd gave a standing ovation. Scores: India 393 (Rahul 108, Rohit 79, Kohli 78, Herath 4-81) and 325 for 8 dec. (Rahane 126, Vijay 82, Prasad 4-43, Kaushal 4-118) beat Sri Lanka 306 (Mathews 102, Thirimanne 62, Mishra 4-43) and 134 (Karunaratne 46, Ashwin 542, Mishra 3-29) by 278 runs.

Commendable international... From page 29 Corwyn Richards, Trevlon Mc Rae, Quacy Matheson, Jamal Duncan, Shemroy Ross, Creston Rodney, Ian Bagott, Jason Seelochan, Beepaul Bandoo, Akeem Bowling, Adriel Moore, Errol Fingal, Luen David, Devendra Latchman, Vance Harding, Khemraj Singh, Xavier Lambert, Joshua Jagmohan and Samuel Fraser. Meanwhile, Flores used this opportunity to express his satisfaction with the direction in which volleyball has been going recently and pledged his commitment to continue to utilise the relationship that the local Federation has with the CSV to further enhance the development of the sport locally. Flores informed that in keeping with his drive to introduce and develop the game in a more inclusive framework, his federation recently donated a quantity volleyballs and a net to the Plaisance Sport Club. The next village expected to benefit from this drive is Buxton. At the presentation, Flores pledged his commitment to assist them with the introduction and development of the sport within the club and emphasised the importance of exposing children to the sport. The Federation also announces that preparation is underway to host a Volleyball Cooperation Programme sponsored by the FIVB (Federation of International Volleyball). The course will be facilliated by Julio Morales, who is a FIVB International Coach out of the USA and it will be held from September 5-9, at the National Gymnasium and is aimed at introducing and developing young

players who are interested in the game. Interested persons can contact Nicholas Fraser, Secretary of the GVF on telephone number 698-4328 to register. Flores himself is scheduled to attend the South American Congress

next week in Peru, where he intends to continue strengthening the already fruitful relationship that GVF has developed with the South American body which according to him has offered to bring the local federation up to a Level Two status.

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ANTHONY WHYTE looks to make a Fraser-Pryce caps positive impact both on and off the field! day of dominance By Santokie Nagulendran When Jamaal Shabazz reassembled the Golden Jaguars squad at the beginning of the year, he did so with an emphasis on youth, with numerous talented youngsters being called up to the Senior National Team, many for the first time. One such player was goalkeeper Anthony Whyte, who resides in the USA and was called to the team alongside his older brother, Daniel. Aged just 19 years old, Anthony started the friendly game against Grenada in March and kept a clean sheet as Guyana won 2-0, a remarkable achievement for somebody so young. “My Father was born in Campbellville, Georgetown, the feeling to play for your dad’s country is unimaginable,” Whyte explained. At the time of his call-up, Whyte was studying at College in Florida, ‘’Jamaal Smith (a senior National Team player) had mentioned both my brother and myself to Faizal Khan, and from there he contacted both my dad and myself. During that time I was in Florida playing college soccer for Florida Southern College.” Whyte remains grateful of the opportunity afforded to him, “My brother and I were

National Team Goalkeeper Anthony Whyte in training for the Golden Jaguars.

very surprised and shocked to be called up for Guyana’s National Team. It was a blessing to be chosen. It was honestly the best experience of my life.” Asked whether nerves featured during his first International game, Whyte’s professionalism and maturity showed, “At first I was nervous but when you are playing at an international level you can’t afford to be nervous. So within a couple minutes I shook off my nerves and focused on the game.” Anthony Whyte had an extended stay in Guyana as he was initially named in Guyana’s World Cup squad, although he did not play in the qualifying games, however he featured in Guyana’s Under-23 squad later on in June, where he

started all three group games. “I believe the experience with the national team did improve my game because the pace of the national team is much faster than college soccer in the USA, so when I returned to the States the game was more clear to me and easier to read, since the pace in the States was slower.” Asked on what players in the camp taught him the most, Whyte points out two senior players, “Our captain Chris Nurse taught me a lot about passion and work ethic. Neil Danns is very quick on the ball, thus showing me I have to read the plays quicker and come off my line faster.” Goalkeeping has always been seen as a problematic area for Guyana over the years, and it is hoped that Whyte could be the long-term

solution for the National Team. For now though, Anthony and his brother are hoping to play professionally. “At this moment, my brother and I are on trials with Caledonia AIA in Trinidad,” he says, which is a club famous for nurturing Guyanese talent over the years, due to the close ties Guyana’s Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz maintains there, fellow Guyanese players Pernell Schultz and Trayon Bobb also currently play for Caledonia AIA. Whilst a professional career in Trinidad and Tobago’s Pro League is seemingly on the horizon, Whyte has a bigger vision for the future: “My ultimate ambition for the future is to play professional football in Europe, as well as be a role model in my community. I want to not only make a positive impact on the field but also off the field. In five yearsI am hoping to have my football career somewhere in Europe, where I can improve myself and make myself better for the national team.” With great ambition, and talent to match it, it won’t be long before we see Anthony Whyte establish himself as Guyana’s number one goalkeeper, and with the right attitude, a career playing in Europe is inevitable for the Young Jag.

at the Bird’s Nest BEIJING (Reuters) ShellyAnn Fraser-Pryce proved once again that Usain Bolt is not the only Jamaican who can monopolize global sprint titles when she claimed an unprecedented third 100 meters world championship gold medal in Beijing yesterday. Like Bolt in the men’s final on Sunday, the 28-year-old returned to the scene of her breakthrough triumph at the Beijing Olympics and secured a fifth title in the last six blue riband sprints at the Olympics and world championships. With dyed green braids flowing behind her and yellow flowers framing her face, Fraser-Pryce powered down the track to victory in 10.76 seconds, beating fastfinishing Dutchwoman Dafne Schippers by five hundredths of a second. Her determination for improvement is such, however, that mere victory was not enough and she was immediately plotting her entry into the exclusive club of women who have run under 10.7 seconds - currently headed by world record holder Florence Griffith-Joyner. “I am happy and proud to defend my third title in a row,” she said, adding that she would not defend her 200 meters title in Beijing. “I think 10.60 is there. Hopefully in my next race I’ll get it together. I just trust in God and I work hard, and focus on executing. I don’t focus on just winning but on executing.” Former heptathlete Schippers ran a Dutch record of 10.81 to become the first European to win a medal in the 100 meters at a world championships since France’s Christine Arron a decade ago. “It’s crazy,” she said after pushing American Tori Bowie into third place. “My start was good, I thought I was close enough to medal. Wow.” If the Jamaicans have dominated the sprints in the seven years since Beijing hosted the Olympics, Kenya has been a force in middle and long distance running for far longer. Ezekiel Kemboi underlined his status as one of the greatest athletes to have emerged from the country when he ran a sub57 second final lap to lead a Kenyan podium sweep and claim the 3,000m steeplechase crown for a record fourth time. Kemboi, who clocked eight minutes 11.28 seconds, added the title to those he won in 2009, 2011 and 2013 and to the Olympic gold he

landed in 2004 and 2012. COLOMBIAN VICTORY “On the last lap nobody could follow me,” he said. “My next big goal of course are the Rio Olympic Games.” Kemboi’s victory came soon after his compatriot Vivian Cheruiyot had shown a considerable kick of her own over the final 400 meters to win her second 10,000 meters world title after her long distance double at the 2011 championships. The victory was particularly precious, she said, as it came with her still on the comeback trail after skipping the 2014 season to have a child. “I dedicate this medal to my son,” she said. “I am not going to double here, this is it.” Another dominant athlete who brought a little color to the evening was Colombian triple jumper Caterine Ibarguen, who has not been defeated in 29 competitions since she won silver at the 2012 London Olympics. Her fifth-round effort of 14.90 meters secured a second successive world championship gold medal and she celebrated with a sombrero on her head. “It gives me big joy to make my country happy,” she said. “I love triple jump.” Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko won Israel’s first women’s world championship medal in second place, while Olympic champion Olga Rypakova, another new mum, took bronze. Olympic champion and world record holder Renaud Lavillenie has been dominant in the pole vault over the last few years but he will leave the world championships for the fourth time without the gold medal.Canada’s Shawn Barber nailed his first four jumps to win the title with a leap of 5.90 meters, a height Lavillenie failed to clear in three attempts The Frenchman will take home a fourth bronze medal after sharing third place with Poles Piotr Lisek and Pawel Wojciechowski behind defending champion Raphael Holzdeppe. “I was in good shape and I don’t really know what went wrong,” he said. “5.90 meters usually is not difficult for me. But it happens to everyone... Pole vault is like this. You never know.” Lavillenie was not the only Olympic champion to have a disappointing day with Trinidadian Keshorn Walcott failing to get through qualifying in the javelin.

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ECCB’s 15th annual Cricket Academy opens By Sean Devers Since 2000, under the Presidency of SK Singh, the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) has been making a positive impact on the lives many aspiring cricketers with the Annual Cricket Academy during the August Vacation from school. Catering for children between the ages of 12 and 17, the ECCB Academy, which commenced yesterday at the Lusignan community Centre, has produced 23 players to have represented Guyana at the youth level with offspinner Kevin Basil and Krishna Deosarran, who played one match for a Guyana select X1 against Sri Lanka in 2008 at Providence, going on to play for the senior male team. Indomattie Gordial was the first student of the Academy to play Test cricket at the female level and one of the participants this year, national under-19 female pacer Amanda Persaud is hoping to follow in her footsteps. Two others who played for Guyana this year are a part of the 2015 programme in leg-spinner Tameshwar Motiram, who played at the under-17 level in T&T and Robin ‘Manage’ Williams, who opened the batting and kept wicket in Guyana’s championship winning team which won their fourth under-15 title on home soil. President of the ECCB, Bissoondyal Singh said the academy should aid in the improvement of each participant and also the general standards on and off the field of Guyana’s cricket from the youth to senior level. “I don’t want at the end

Director of Sport tells participants to make use of opportunities

Christopher Jones talks to the youngsters of ECCB Academy at Lusignan yesterday. of this academy you have a certificate on your wall to show your friends that you attended the ECCB academy. We want to ensure that each of you become better citizens who can make a contribution to our beautiful country,” Singh stressed. “Cricket now is not only a game, but big business where millions are invested and at the same time has created numerous job opportunities and this Academy should prepare you to speak to the Media and learn a number of life skills,” Singh pointed out. Director of Sport Christopher Jones told the gathering of eager youngsters to take advantage of the opportunities being offered to them during the four-day programme which concludes on Thursday.

“I would like you to take this very seriously, take full advantage of the academy because programmes like these are the stepping stone, this is where you learn how to become an expert cricketer,” Jones pointed out. The Director of Sport

Guyana support for the development of sport. “The National Sport Commission is committed in sport development in every discipline, and academies like this, we at the NSC will always like to lend our support. Be discipline since it plays an

Kyrgios handed suspended fine and ban for Wawrinka outburst (Reuters) Australian Nick Kyrgios has been given a suspended 28-day ban and $25,000 fine for the vulgar comments he directed towards Stan Wawrinka at the Rogers Cup earlier this month, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) said

= = = Letter to the Sports Editor = = =

CONGRATULATIONS TO GUYANA CRICKET BOARD DEAR SPORTS EDITOR, I would like to first of all congratulate the Executives and Members of the Guyana Cricket Board. Secondly, I must say congrats to the players and management of the senior 4-Day team, the Under-19 team and the Under-15 team. For the second year these youngsters have proven that Guyanese cricket talent when properly managed, can achieve miracles. To the Executives of the GCB, despite the many challenges you faced from within and from the previous government, you were able to stay focused and deliver good enough teams to win in 2014 and ably defend your titles in 2015. Also, after almost 20 years, you were able to capture the Regional 4-Day title now called the WICB Professional Cricket League. Kudos to all involved and I do hope the Georgetown

praised the East Coast Board for organising this Academy and said he was heartened that the academy has also attracted aspiring female cricketers. Jones also voiced the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Government of

important role in becoming a better individual,” Jones concluded. ECCB Public Relations Officer Davteerth Anandjit told the 25 participants present yesterday that the Academy will teach skills outside of being a good cricketer, adding that the content of the programme is good and urged the youngsters to take advantage of what is offered. The youths will interact with former national cricketers who are expected to visit and the senior players will introduce the youngsters to the basics of cricket and should share their experiences on the field when playing for Guyana. The history of West Indies cricket, the laws of cricket and umpiring, scoring will be discussed, while Officers from the Cove and John Police Station will talk about road safety. The teenagers will be given information on the use of drugs and sports, the importance of Education, Leadership and Sportsmanship, HIV and Teenage Sex, Food and Nutrition, Social Etiquette/ Grooming and Discipline.

Cricket Association and East Coast Cricket Association can see the light and join with you guys. It has been four years since these Associations have participated in any competitions of the GCB. I must thank Mr. Anil Persaud and Mr. Gavin Nedd for ensuring that the kids on East Coast and Georgetown participated and were selected to national youth squads. Editor, I do hope that with the formulation of a National Sports Policy (not the controversial Cricket Bill), our government can assist those successful sport Associations to enhance their performance. Those Associations that performed creditable should be awarded appropriately to encourage the men and women that volunteer their services. Congrats again, Guyana Cricket Board!!! Yours in Sports, Anand Dyal

yesterday. The ATP said the 20-year-old had been found guilty of “aggravated behavior” during the second round match in Montreal, when Kyrgios’s comments about Wawrinka’s alleged girlfriend were picked up by on-court microphones. “The fine and suspension are withheld on the condition that over the next six-month period the player does not incur any fines for verbal or physical abuse at any ATP sanctioned tournament; or does not accumulate fines totaling more than $5,000 for any other offences at ATP sanctioned tournaments,” the governing body of men’s

tennis said in a statement. Kyrgios had already been fined the on site maximum of $10,000 for the offence and a further $2,500 for comments directed at a ball person. “This incident was egregious and reflected poorly on our sport,” Gayle David Bradshaw, Executive Vice President, Rules & Competition said in a statement. “Nick has expressed regret, and the best result would be that he learns a lesson from this incident and that he understands he is responsible to the Tour and to fellow players for both his actions and his words.

“It is with these factors in mind I feel he should have the opportunity to ‘earn’ his way out of additional sanctions.” Kyrgios subsequently published an apology for the comments but last week Wawrinka said he had received no apology from the combustable Australian. Should Kyrgios adhere to the conditions until the Feb. 24 2016 deadline, the penalties will be dismissed. The 37th-ranked Kyrgios is well known for on and offcourt outbursts and was booed by the crowd at this year’s Wimbledon for appearing to give up in a match against Richard Gasquet.

Director of Sport urges application... From page 30 De Hart, Britttany Braithwaite and Ms. Renuka Anandjit of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association, Head of Refereeing Department (GFF), Stanley Lancaster, Ms. Nakasi Fraser of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network, Former Director of Prisons, Dale Erskine, Vanessa Williams, Final Year Sociology students - University of Guyana lecturer,

Rhonda Hamilton, Director for the Centre for Communication Studies (UG) Ms. Carolyn Walcott, President of the Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers, Dionne Frank, Communications Manager and Public Relations Officer (Banks D.I.H), Troy Peters, Andrea Hall, Calvin Allen, Rodwell Jemott, Chavez Hescott, Odetta Maxwell, and a host of others who would have contributed mean-

ingfully to the sessions. Further, several persons and entities have contributed to the success of the camp and the organizers have expressed deep gratitude. Among them were Scotia Bank, Director of Sports, Christopher Jones, National Milling Company (NAMILCO), Guyana Beverage Company (BUSTA), Guyana Football Federation and Prudential Tech.

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YAW STRIKE BOOSTS GSSF President introduces ALEXANDER VILLAGE ARCHERY TO GUYANA GSSF accepted as member at 51st World Archery Conference

An Amerindian uses the conventional Arrow & Bow to hit the target yesterday. Sherwin Abrams (right) of Dexter’s Jewellery presents the sponsorship package to Eson Pyle, a member of the organising committee. Leon Yaw scored in the second minute to give Alexander Village a 1-0 victory over North East La Penitence when the RDE Vybz King’s of the street champion of champions football tournament commenced on Saturday at the Sparta Go Slow turf, Tucville. Showstoppers beat Front Road 3-2 on penalties after they were locked on 1-1 at the end of regulation time.

Alberttown overcame Showstoppers B 1-0 (penalties), Festival City went down to Broad Street 3-4 (penalties), Queen Street Tigerbay beat Albouystown 1-0 (penalties), Samaroo Dam edged Globe Yard 1-0 (penalties). The competition continues today at Sparta Go Slow turf, Tucville with Jetty Ballers facing Mocha Ballers, Brother United playing Back Circle, East Ruimveldt

matching skills with Den Amstel, Melanie battling West Ruimveldt, Sophia challenging Patentia Street Ballers, Cross Street taking on Ben Street, Island entertaining West Side Ballers, North Ruimveldt tackling BV Ballers and Sparta Boss facing Raiders. Meanwhile, the organisers have received sponsorship from Dexter’s Jewellery for the staging of the event.

Royals blowout Ravens in GABF Forbes Burnham Memorial C/ships Linden’s Victory Valley Royals blew away Georgetown’s renowned Dyna’s Ravens Sunday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, which continued an impressive showing from Linden teams in Guyana’s Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) inaugural Forbes Burnham Memorial Championships. Royals held Ravens to nine points while scoring 25 points in the final quarter to ensure the exit of one of the favourite teams in the knockout tournament. Royals downed Ravens 70-49 after the score was 45-40 in their favour going into the final period. Royals ‘balled’ to a 10-2 run in the first six minutes of the game to set up their huge first round victory in the competition. Royals’ defensive pressure in the

closing period proved to be one of their biggest assets down the stretch as they forced countless turnovers. Harold Adams scored 22 points while Lawrence DaCosta scored 17 points and Orlan Glasgow 16 points for Royals, which will play Colts, who won Saturday night in a semi-final game at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Ryan Stephney had 13 points for Ravens with Ryan Gullen and Dominic Vicente adding 10 and nine points respectively. Ravens took the early lead 11-9 in the first quarter before Royals returned for a 28-27 advantage at halftime. Chris Williams led offensive for Royals with seven points in the period. Royals placed the clamp on Ravens in the pivotal third period, scoring 17 points while enforcing a stranglehold

to restrict Ravens to 13 points. In the opening game, Pacesetters bounced into the semi-final beating Retrieve Raiders 79-49. Royston Siland top scored in the win with 13 points while the next best scorer was Jaleel Duke with 12 points. For Raiders, Neil Marks scored 10 points while Deuel Garner scored nine points. Pacesetters took control of the game 16-5 in the first period. Raiders battled back in the second period, but it was not enough to catch Pacesetters. With the scores at 52-42 at the end of the third period, Pacesetters scored 27 points opposed to Raiders seven points to seal the win. Pacesetters will play Half Mile Bulls, which upstaged Guardians in the semi-final round.

By Sean Devers “Today we are introducing an epic Olympic Sport in Archery to Guyana and this should have been done since this country gained Independence,” stated President of the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (GSSF) Vidushi Persaud. The garrulous Persaud was speaking at the launching of Archery Guyana yesterday at the Carifesta ground in Georgetown. The head of the fledgling Federation said for years the Indigenous people of Guyana have used the Bow and Arrow as means to sustain and defend themselves and made reference the name of the Guyana flag which is called ‘the Golden Arrow Head’. Persaud told the gathering which included members of the GSSF, Government representatives, a group of Amerindians from the Hinterland equipped with the conventional Arrow & Bow and the Media that at the 51ST World Archery Conference the GSSF was accepted as a member. “With the support of the Guyana Government we have had indoor practice sessions at National Gymnasium and outdoor sessions at Lenora Stadium. “This phase materialized several PVC Bows for use by the members of the GSSF. Nineteen individuals took part in this phase and are now able to continue the project which is now present in four countries, namely Columbia, Bolivia, Paraguay and Guyana. Mohamed Ali once said Champions are not born but made by a desire, a dream

and a Vision,” Persaud concluded. Archer and Coach Columbian Diego Torres, who conducted a workshop on the fabrication of PVC bows and teaching the correct form for target archery during phase-one of the programme which was held by the GSSF and the World Archery Americas, provided a demonstration of precision shooting yesterday and was the only person to hit the ‘Bull’s Eye, which he did three times. Torres, who is being hosted here by the GSSF to conduct seminars for members of the federation, disclosed that this is just the first phase, adding that there are three more stages to get to the Olympic standard level. The seminars will provide participants with the knowledge to make low cost bows which will be used for training and local competitions. The first phase of the Seminar which concluded on Wednesday last saw participants instructed in hands on fabrication of PVC target archery bows, complete with stabilizer system. Members were

trained in the safe use of power tools and handling chemicals in order to shape and assemble these low cost archery tools. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports Alfred King represented the Government said this sport was well suited for the Indigenous people whose entire life was spent hunting for food with Arrows and Bows. “We must ensure that this sport is contested all over Guyana since too many sports are just confined to Georgetown and go overseas to compete as National teams. If the pool is small we will not be well equipped to win medals at international events,” King said. “This is an Olympic Sport and I am very disappointed that nobody from the GOA is present here today. September is Heritage month and the GSSF should try and ensure that this sport gets participants from all the Regions,” the PS added. Bisham Ramsaywak represented the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and informed that they will be an Archery Competition at the National Aquatic Centre.

CORRECTION In our Monday August 24, 2015 issue, we mistakenly published a headline that made Plaisance Guardians the winners of their game against Half Mile Bulls in the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Forbes Burnham Memorial Championships. Though the content of our story is accurate and indicates the correct winners, which was the Half Mile Bulls, our headline suggested differently and we apologise for that mix-up. Half Mile Bulls defeated Plaisance Guardians 77-73 last Saturday night as our story rightly stated.

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Ashwin stars as India spoil Sangakkara’s farewell

R Ashwin registered his 12th five-for in Tests, Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, Colombo, 5th day, August 24, 2015 ©AFP COLOMBO, (Reuters) India spoiled Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara’s farewell party with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bowling the visitors to a series-levelling 278-run victory in the second test yesterday. Ashwin (5-42) and his spin colleague Amit

Mishra (3-29) ran through the Sri Lankan batting order as the hosts, chasing 413 for an improbable victory, collapsed to 134 all out in their second innings. Resuming on 72-2, Sri Lanka lost skipper Angelo Mathews to the first ball of the day, a setback that completely unhinged them

and they collapsed soon after to give Virat Kohli his first test victory as India captain. “A commendable effort by the boys, coming together nicely after that kind of loss (at Galle), regrouping very quickly and putting a performance like this,” Kohli said after the victory.

Tuesday August 25, 2015 ARIES (MAR. 21APRIL 20) Look at your options before making commitments that could jeopardize your financial position. You may be tempted to get involved in secret affairs or love triangles. TAURUS (APR. 21MAY 21) Your mate may want to pick a fight but if you're persistent with your affections their anger should dissipate. Risky financial ventures will result in unrecoverable losses. GEMINI (MAY22-JUNE 21)Family may not want to get involved but an entrepreneur will. Don't overdo it. You need to enjoy yourself. CANCER (JUNE 22JULY 22) You can come into money; however, perhaps not under the best circumstances. This is a turning point. LEO (JULY 23-AUG 22) You will need a little competition today. Get involved in activities that will stretch your stamina. VIRGO (AUG. 23 -SEPT. 23) Don't let the cat out of the bag. You can gain valuable cultural knowledge through dealing with foreigners. Avoid any erratic behavior or it could cause isolation at home.

LIBRA (SEPT. 24 -OCT. 23) S p e n d t i m e w i t h friends and relatives. Travel for pleasure. You will be able to catch up on overdue paper work. SCORPIO (OCT. 24 NOV. 22) Your home may be in an uproar and you are best to stay out of the line of fire if at all possible. Talking to those you trust and respect will help you sort out any problems. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 23 -DEC. 21) You need an outlet that will help take your mind off any troubles at work. Enjoy taking courses or lecturing others. Try to take care of the needs of those you love. CAPRICORN (DEC 22.- JAN. 20) Sudden changes will occur through communications with friends or in-laws. Go out with friends. AQUARIUS (JAN. 21 FEB. 19) Relatives will be happy that you dropped by. Don't blame others for your own stubbornness. PISCES (FEB. 20-MAR. 20) Involvement in groups will be favorable and lead to valuable information. Don't count on your friends to be loyal when it comes to doing things. Don't be alarmed.

“We were pumped up to get wickets and we got a perfect start. From there on, the bowlers realised it’s time to squeeze in now and build up some really good pressure,” he added. Sri Lanka’s day begun in the worst possible fashion when India paceman Umesh Yadav struck with the first ball of the morning which Mathews (23) edged for stand-in wicketkeeper Lokesh Rahul to take a diving, onehanded catch. Rahul was keeping in place of regular India stumper Wriddhiman Saha, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the series with a hamstring injury. Mishra struck the next blow, pulling off a classical

leg-spinner’s dismissal by bowling Dinesh Chandimal around his legs. Ashwin and Mishra maintained relentless pressure on the hosts to reduce them to 130-9 when rain brought a premature lunch, but the relief proved short lived as the hosts folded soon after the break. “We did not play our best cricket,” Mathews rued at the presentation ceremony. “More disappointing is we could not do it for Sanga, who deserved to leave the field with a high and a win. We promise him we will play our best in the next game and win it for him.” Rahul, who struck a century in the first innings, was adjudged man of the match. Ashwin has been equally impressive and with

17 wickets from the first two tests, he is likely to trouble Sri Lanka again in the third and final test in Colombo starting on Friday. Sangakkara, who made 32 and 18 in his 134th and final test, was given a rousing reception with the Indians shaking hands with him and the former captain being hoisted by his team mates for a round of the stadium as the crowd gave a standing ovation. Scores: India 393 (Rahul 108, Rohit 79, Kohli 78, Herath 4-81) and 325 for 8 dec. (Rahane 126, Vijay 82, Prasad 4-43, Kaushal 4-118) beat Sri Lanka 306 (Mathews 102, Thirimanne 62, Mishra 4-43) and 134 (Karunaratne 46, Ashwin 542, Mishra 3-29) by 278 runs.

Commendable international... From page 33 Corwyn Richards, Trevlon Mc Rae, Quacy Matheson, Jamal Duncan, Shemroy Ross, Creston Rodney, Ian Bagott, Jason Seelochan, Beepaul Bandoo, Akeem Bowling, Adriel Moore, Errol Fingal, Luen David, Devendra Latchman, Vance Harding, Khemraj Singh, Xavier Lambert, Joshua Jagmohan and Samuel Fraser. Meanwhile, Flores used this opportunity to express his satisfaction with the direction in which volleyball has been going recently and pledged his commitment to continue to utilise the relationship that the local Federation has with the CSV to further enhance the development of the sport locally. Flores informed that in keeping with his drive to introduce and develop the game in a more inclusive framework, his federation recently donated a quantity volleyballs and a net to the Plaisance Sport Club. The next village expected to benefit from this drive is Buxton. At the presentation, Flores pledged his commitment to assist them with the introduction and development of the sport within the club and emphasised the importance of exposing children to the sport. The Federation also announces that preparation is underway to host a Volleyball Cooperation Programme sponsored by the FIVB (Federation of International Volleyball). The course will be facilliated by Julio Morales, who is a FIVB International Coach out of the USA and it will be held from September 5-9, at the National Gymnasium and is aimed at introducing and developing young

players who are interested in the game. Interested persons can contact Nicholas Fraser, Secretary of the GVF on telephone number 698-4328 to register. Flores himself is scheduled to attend the South American Congress

next week in Peru, where he intends to continue strengthening the already fruitful relationship that GVF has developed with the South American body which according to him has offered to bring the local federation up to a Level Two status.

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ANTHONY WHYTE looks to make a Fraser-Pryce caps positive impact both on and off the field! day of dominance By Santokie Nagulendran When Jamaal Shabazz reassembled the Golden Jaguars squad at the beginning of the year, he did so with an emphasis on youth, with numerous talented youngsters being called up to the Senior National Team, many for the first time. One such player was goalkeeper Anthony Whyte, who resides in the USA and was called to the team alongside his older brother, Daniel. Aged just 19 years old, Anthony started the friendly game against Grenada in March and kept a clean sheet as Guyana won 2-0, a remarkable achievement for somebody so young. “My Father was born in Campbellville, Georgetown, the feeling to play for your dad’s country is unimaginable,” Whyte explained. At the time of his call-up, Whyte was studying at College in Florida, ‘’Jamaal Smith (a senior National Team player) had mentioned both my brother and myself to Faizal Khan, and from there he contacted both my dad and myself. During that time I was in Florida playing college soccer for Florida Southern College.” Whyte remains grateful of the opportunity afforded to him, “My brother and I were

National Team Goalkeeper Anthony Whyte in training for the Golden Jaguars.

very surprised and shocked to be called up for Guyana’s National Team. It was a blessing to be chosen. It was honestly the best experience of my life.” Asked whether nerves featured during his first International game, Whyte’s professionalism and maturity showed, “At first I was nervous but when you are playing at an international level you can’t afford to be nervous. So within a couple minutes I shook off my nerves and focused on the game.” Anthony Whyte had an extended stay in Guyana as he was initially named in Guyana’s World Cup squad, although he did not play in the qualifying games, however he featured in Guyana’s Under-23 squad later on in June, where he

started all three group games. “I believe the experience with the national team did improve my game because the pace of the national team is much faster than college soccer in the USA, so when I returned to the States the game was more clear to me and easier to read, since the pace in the States was slower.” Asked on what players in the camp taught him the most, Whyte points out two senior players, “Our captain Chris Nurse taught me a lot about passion and work ethic. Neil Danns is very quick on the ball, thus showing me I have to read the plays quicker and come off my line faster.” Goalkeeping has always been seen as a problematic area for Guyana over the years, and it is hoped that Whyte could be the long-term

solution for the National Team. For now though, Anthony and his brother are hoping to play professionally. “At this moment, my brother and I are on trials with Caledonia AIA in Trinidad,” he says, which is a club famous for nurturing Guyanese talent over the years, due to the close ties Guyana’s Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz maintains there, fellow Guyanese players Pernell Schultz and Trayon Bobb also currently play for Caledonia AIA. Whilst a professional career in Trinidad and Tobago’s Pro League is seemingly on the horizon, Whyte has a bigger vision for the future: “My ultimate ambition for the future is to play professional football in Europe, as well as be a role model in my community. I want to not only make a positive impact on the field but also off the field. In five yearsI am hoping to have my football career somewhere in Europe, where I can improve myself and make myself better for the national team.” With great ambition, and talent to match it, it won’t be long before we see Anthony Whyte establish himself as Guyana’s number one goalkeeper, and with the right attitude, a career playing in Europe is inevitable for the Young Jag.

at the Bird’s Nest BEIJING (Reuters) ShellyAnn Fraser-Pryce proved once again that Usain Bolt is not the only Jamaican who can monopolize global sprint titles when she claimed an unprecedented third 100 meters world championship gold medal in Beijing yesterday. Like Bolt in the men’s final on Sunday, the 28-year-old returned to the scene of her breakthrough triumph at the Beijing Olympics and secured a fifth title in the last six blue riband sprints at the Olympics and world championships. With dyed green braids flowing behind her and yellow flowers framing her face, Fraser-Pryce powered down the track to victory in 10.76 seconds, beating fastfinishing Dutchwoman Dafne Schippers by five hundredths of a second. Her determination for improvement is such, however, that mere victory was not enough and she was immediately plotting her entry into the exclusive club of women who have run under 10.7 seconds - currently headed by world record holder Florence Griffith-Joyner. “I am happy and proud to defend my third title in a row,” she said, adding that she would not defend her 200 meters title in Beijing. “I think 10.60 is there. Hopefully in my next race I’ll get it together. I just trust in God and I work hard, and focus on executing. I don’t focus on just winning but on executing.” Former heptathlete Schippers ran a Dutch record of 10.81 to become the first European to win a medal in the 100 meters at a world championships since France’s Christine Arron a decade ago. “It’s crazy,” she said after pushing American Tori Bowie into third place. “My start was good, I thought I was close enough to medal. Wow.” If the Jamaicans have dominated the sprints in the seven years since Beijing hosted the Olympics, Kenya has been a force in middle and long distance running for far longer. Ezekiel Kemboi underlined his status as one of the greatest athletes to have emerged from the country when he ran a sub57 second final lap to lead a Kenyan podium sweep and claim the 3,000m steeplechase crown for a record fourth time. Kemboi, who clocked eight minutes 11.28 seconds, added the title to those he won in 2009, 2011 and 2013 and to the Olympic gold he

landed in 2004 and 2012. COLOMBIAN VICTORY “On the last lap nobody could follow me,” he said. “My next big goal of course are the Rio Olympic Games.” Kemboi’s victory came soon after his compatriot Vivian Cheruiyot had shown a considerable kick of her own over the final 400 meters to win her second 10,000 meters world title after her long distance double at the 2011 championships. The victory was particularly precious, she said, as it came with her still on the comeback trail after skipping the 2014 season to have a child. “I dedicate this medal to my son,” she said. “I am not going to double here, this is it.” Another dominant athlete who brought a little color to the evening was Colombian triple jumper Caterine Ibarguen, who has not been defeated in 29 competitions since she won silver at the 2012 London Olympics. Her fifth-round effort of 14.90 meters secured a second successive world championship gold medal and she celebrated with a sombrero on her head. “It gives me big joy to make my country happy,” she said. “I love triple jump.” Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko won Israel’s first women’s world championship medal in second place, while Olympic champion Olga Rypakova, another new mum, took bronze. Olympic champion and world record holder Renaud Lavillenie has been dominant in the pole vault over the last few years but he will leave the world championships for the fourth time without the gold medal.Canada’s Shawn Barber nailed his first four jumps to win the title with a leap of 5.90 meters, a height Lavillenie failed to clear in three attempts The Frenchman will take home a fourth bronze medal after sharing third place with Poles Piotr Lisek and Pawel Wojciechowski behind defending champion Raphael Holzdeppe. “I was in good shape and I don’t really know what went wrong,” he said. “5.90 meters usually is not difficult for me. But it happens to everyone... Pole vault is like this. You never know.” Lavillenie was not the only Olympic champion to have a disappointing day with Trinidadian Keshorn Walcott failing to get through qualifying in the javelin.

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ECCB’s 15th annual Cricket Academy opens By Sean Devers Since 2000, under the Presidency of SK Singh, the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) has been making a positive impact on the lives many aspiring cricketers with the Annual Cricket Academy during the August Vacation from school. Catering for children between the ages of 12 and 17, the ECCB Academy, which commenced yesterday at the Lusignan community Centre, has produced 23 players to have represented Guyana at the youth level with offspinner Kevin Basil and Krishna Deosarran, who played one match for a Guyana select X1 against Sri Lanka in 2008 at Providence, going on to play for the senior male team. Indomattie Gordial was the first student of the Academy to play Test cricket at the female level and one of the participants this year, national under-19 female pacer Amanda Persaud is hoping to follow in her footsteps. Two others who played for Guyana this year are a part of the 2015 programme in leg-spinner Tameshwar Motiram, who played at the under-17 level in T&T and Robin ‘Manage’ Williams, who opened the batting and kept wicket in Guyana’s championship winning team which won their fourth under-15 title on home soil. President of the ECCB, Bissoondyal Singh said the academy should aid in the improvement of each participant and also the general standards on and off the field of Guyana’s cricket from the youth to senior level. “I don’t want at the end

Director of Sport tells participants to make use of opportunities

Christopher Jones talks to the youngsters of ECCB Academy at Lusignan yesterday. of this academy you have a certificate on your wall to show your friends that you attended the ECCB academy. We want to ensure that each of you become better citizens who can make a contribution to our beautiful country,” Singh stressed. “Cricket now is not only a game, but big business where millions are invested and at the same time has created numerous job opportunities and this Academy should prepare you to speak to the Media and learn a number of life skills,” Singh pointed out. Director of Sport Christopher Jones told the gathering of eager youngsters to take advantage of the opportunities being offered to them during the four-day programme which concludes on Thursday.

“I would like you to take this very seriously, take full advantage of the academy because programmes like these are the stepping stone, this is where you learn how to become an expert cricketer,” Jones pointed out. The Director of Sport

Guyana support for the development of sport. “The National Sport Commission is committed in sport development in every discipline, and academies like this, we at the NSC will always like to lend our support. Be discipline since it plays an

Kyrgios handed suspended fine and ban for Wawrinka outburst (Reuters) Australian Nick Kyrgios has been given a suspended 28-day ban and $25,000 fine for the vulgar comments he directed towards Stan Wawrinka at the Rogers Cup earlier this month, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) said

= = = Letter to the Sports Editor = = =

CONGRATULATIONS TO GUYANA CRICKET BOARD DEAR SPORTS EDITOR, I would like to first of all congratulate the Executives and Members of the Guyana Cricket Board. Secondly, I must say congrats to the players and management of the senior 4-Day team, the Under-19 team and the Under-15 team. For the second year these youngsters have proven that Guyanese cricket talent when properly managed, can achieve miracles. To the Executives of the GCB, despite the many challenges you faced from within and from the previous government, you were able to stay focused and deliver good enough teams to win in 2014 and ably defend your titles in 2015. Also, after almost 20 years, you were able to capture the Regional 4-Day title now called the WICB Professional Cricket League. Kudos to all involved and I do hope the Georgetown

praised the East Coast Board for organising this Academy and said he was heartened that the academy has also attracted aspiring female cricketers. Jones also voiced the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Government of

important role in becoming a better individual,” Jones concluded. ECCB Public Relations Officer Davteerth Anandjit told the 25 participants present yesterday that the Academy will teach skills outside of being a good cricketer, adding that the content of the programme is good and urged the youngsters to take advantage of what is offered. The youths will interact with former national cricketers who are expected to visit and the senior players will introduce the youngsters to the basics of cricket and should share their experiences on the field when playing for Guyana. The history of West Indies cricket, the laws of cricket and umpiring, scoring will be discussed, while Officers from the Cove and John Police Station will talk about road safety. The teenagers will be given information on the use of drugs and sports, the importance of Education, Leadership and Sportsmanship, HIV and Teenage Sex, Food and Nutrition, Social Etiquette/ Grooming and Discipline.

Cricket Association and East Coast Cricket Association can see the light and join with you guys. It has been four years since these Associations have participated in any competitions of the GCB. I must thank Mr. Anil Persaud and Mr. Gavin Nedd for ensuring that the kids on East Coast and Georgetown participated and were selected to national youth squads. Editor, I do hope that with the formulation of a National Sports Policy (not the controversial Cricket Bill), our government can assist those successful sport Associations to enhance their performance. Those Associations that performed creditable should be awarded appropriately to encourage the men and women that volunteer their services. Congrats again, Guyana Cricket Board!!! Yours in Sports, Anand Dyal

yesterday. The ATP said the 20-year-old had been found guilty of “aggravated behavior” during the second round match in Montreal, when Kyrgios’s comments about Wawrinka’s alleged girlfriend were picked up by on-court microphones. “The fine and suspension are withheld on the condition that over the next six-month period the player does not incur any fines for verbal or physical abuse at any ATP sanctioned tournament; or does not accumulate fines totaling more than $5,000 for any other offences at ATP sanctioned tournaments,” the governing body of men’s

tennis said in a statement. Kyrgios had already been fined the on site maximum of $10,000 for the offence and a further $2,500 for comments directed at a ball person. “This incident was egregious and reflected poorly on our sport,” Gayle David Bradshaw, Executive Vice President, Rules & Competition said in a statement. “Nick has expressed regret, and the best result would be that he learns a lesson from this incident and that he understands he is responsible to the Tour and to fellow players for both his actions and his words.

“It is with these factors in mind I feel he should have the opportunity to ‘earn’ his way out of additional sanctions.” Kyrgios subsequently published an apology for the comments but last week Wawrinka said he had received no apology from the combustable Australian. Should Kyrgios adhere to the conditions until the Feb. 24 2016 deadline, the penalties will be dismissed. The 37th-ranked Kyrgios is well known for on and offcourt outbursts and was booed by the crowd at this year’s Wimbledon for appearing to give up in a match against Richard Gasquet.

Director of Sport urges application... From page 34 De Hart, Britttany Braithwaite and Ms. Renuka Anandjit of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association, Head of Refereeing Department (GFF), Stanley Lancaster, Ms. Nakasi Fraser of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network, Former Director of Prisons, Dale Erskine, Vanessa Williams, Final Year Sociology students - University of Guyana lecturer,

Rhonda Hamilton, Director for the Centre for Communication Studies (UG) Ms. Carolyn Walcott, President of the Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers, Dionne Frank, Communications Manager and Public Relations Officer (Banks D.I.H), Troy Peters, Andrea Hall, Calvin Allen, Rodwell Jemott, Chavez Hescott, Odetta Maxwell, and a host of others who would have contributed mean-

ingfully to the sessions. Further, several persons and entities have contributed to the success of the camp and the organizers have expressed deep gratitude. Among them were Scotia Bank, Director of Sports, Christopher Jones, National Milling Company (NAMILCO), Guyana Beverage Company (BUSTA), Guyana Football Federation and Prudential Tech.

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YAW STRIKE BOOSTS GSSF President introduces ALEXANDER VILLAGE ARCHERY TO GUYANA GSSF accepted as member at 51st World Archery Conference

An Amerindian uses the conventional Arrow & Bow to hit the target yesterday. Sherwin Abrams (right) of Dexter’s Jewellery presents the sponsorship package to Eson Pyle, a member of the organising committee. Leon Yaw scored in the second minute to give Alexander Village a 1-0 victory over North East La Penitence when the RDE Vybz King’s of the street champion of champions football tournament commenced on Saturday at the Sparta Go Slow turf, Tucville. Showstoppers beat Front Road 3-2 on penalties after they were locked on 1-1 at the end of regulation time.

Alberttown overcame Showstoppers B 1-0 (penalties), Festival City went down to Broad Street 3-4 (penalties), Queen Street Tigerbay beat Albouystown 1-0 (penalties), Samaroo Dam edged Globe Yard 1-0 (penalties). The competition continues today at Sparta Go Slow turf, Tucville with Jetty Ballers facing Mocha Ballers, Brother United playing Back Circle, East Ruimveldt

matching skills with Den Amstel, Melanie battling West Ruimveldt, Sophia challenging Patentia Street Ballers, Cross Street taking on Ben Street, Island entertaining West Side Ballers, North Ruimveldt tackling BV Ballers and Sparta Boss facing Raiders. Meanwhile, the organisers have received sponsorship from Dexter’s Jewellery for the staging of the event.

Royals blowout Ravens in GABF Forbes Burnham Memorial C/ships Linden’s Victory Valley Royals blew away Georgetown’s renowned Dyna’s Ravens Sunday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, which continued an impressive showing from Linden teams in Guyana’s Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) inaugural Forbes Burnham Memorial Championships. Royals held Ravens to nine points while scoring 25 points in the final quarter to ensure the exit of one of the favourite teams in the knockout tournament. Royals downed Ravens 70-49 after the score was 45-40 in their favour going into the final period. Royals ‘balled’ to a 10-2 run in the first six minutes of the game to set up their huge first round victory in the competition. Royals’ defensive pressure in the

closing period proved to be one of their biggest assets down the stretch as they forced countless turnovers. Harold Adams scored 22 points while Lawrence DaCosta scored 17 points and Orlan Glasgow 16 points for Royals, which will play Colts, who won Saturday night in a semi-final game at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Ryan Stephney had 13 points for Ravens with Ryan Gullen and Dominic Vicente adding 10 and nine points respectively. Ravens took the early lead 11-9 in the first quarter before Royals returned for a 28-27 advantage at halftime. Chris Williams led offensive for Royals with seven points in the period. Royals placed the clamp on Ravens in the pivotal third period, scoring 17 points while enforcing a stranglehold

to restrict Ravens to 13 points. In the opening game, Pacesetters bounced into the semi-final beating Retrieve Raiders 79-49. Royston Siland top scored in the win with 13 points while the next best scorer was Jaleel Duke with 12 points. For Raiders, Neil Marks scored 10 points while Deuel Garner scored nine points. Pacesetters took control of the game 16-5 in the first period. Raiders battled back in the second period, but it was not enough to catch Pacesetters. With the scores at 52-42 at the end of the third period, Pacesetters scored 27 points opposed to Raiders seven points to seal the win. Pacesetters will play Half Mile Bulls, which upstaged Guardians in the semi-final round.

By Sean Devers “Today we are introducing an epic Olympic Sport in Archery to Guyana and this should have been done since this country gained Independence,” stated President of the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (GSSF) Vidushi Persaud. The garrulous Persaud was speaking at the launching of Archery Guyana yesterday at the Carifesta ground in Georgetown. The head of the fledgling Federation said for years the Indigenous people of Guyana have used the Bow and Arrow as means to sustain and defend themselves and made reference the name of the Guyana flag which is called ‘the Golden Arrow Head’. Persaud told the gathering which included members of the GSSF, Government representatives, a group of Amerindians from the Hinterland equipped with the conventional Arrow & Bow and the Media that at the 51ST World Archery Conference the GSSF was accepted as a member. “With the support of the Guyana Government we have had indoor practice sessions at National Gymnasium and outdoor sessions at Lenora Stadium. “This phase materialized several PVC Bows for use by the members of the GSSF. Nineteen individuals took part in this phase and are now able to continue the project which is now present in four countries, namely Columbia, Bolivia, Paraguay and Guyana. Mohamed Ali once said Champions are not born but made by a desire, a dream

and a Vision,” Persaud concluded. Archer and Coach Columbian Diego Torres, who conducted a workshop on the fabrication of PVC bows and teaching the correct form for target archery during phase-one of the programme which was held by the GSSF and the World Archery Americas, provided a demonstration of precision shooting yesterday and was the only person to hit the ‘Bull’s Eye, which he did three times. Torres, who is being hosted here by the GSSF to conduct seminars for members of the federation, disclosed that this is just the first phase, adding that there are three more stages to get to the Olympic standard level. The seminars will provide participants with the knowledge to make low cost bows which will be used for training and local competitions. The first phase of the Seminar which concluded on Wednesday last saw participants instructed in hands on fabrication of PVC target archery bows, complete with stabilizer system. Members were

trained in the safe use of power tools and handling chemicals in order to shape and assemble these low cost archery tools. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports Alfred King represented the Government said this sport was well suited for the Indigenous people whose entire life was spent hunting for food with Arrows and Bows. “We must ensure that this sport is contested all over Guyana since too many sports are just confined to Georgetown and go overseas to compete as National teams. If the pool is small we will not be well equipped to win medals at international events,” King said. “This is an Olympic Sport and I am very disappointed that nobody from the GOA is present here today. September is Heritage month and the GSSF should try and ensure that this sport gets participants from all the Regions,” the PS added. Bisham Ramsaywak represented the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and informed that they will be an Archery Competition at the National Aquatic Centre.

CORRECTION In our Monday August 24, 2015 issue, we mistakenly published a headline that made Plaisance Guardians the winners of their game against Half Mile Bulls in the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Forbes Burnham Memorial Championships. Though the content of our story is accurate and indicates the correct winners, which was the Half Mile Bulls, our headline suggested differently and we apologise for that mix-up. Half Mile Bulls defeated Plaisance Guardians 77-73 last Saturday night as our story rightly stated.

Tuesday August 25, 2015

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Narayan Ramdhani bows out at CAREBACO U-19 quarters T

he CAREBACO (Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation) International Under-19 Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic came to an end for the Guyanese Player Narayan Ramdhani in the Quarter Finals on Saturday last in a long tiring and frustrating three setter where Angel Marinez Ulloa of Dominican Republic won the first game at 21:18. Narayan then came back strong in the second game winning at 18-21. The third game saw Narayan in the lead at 20-16 and due to four questionable line calls in favour of the DR player Narayan lost the game and Match at 23-21. A report was made to the Chief Umpire and Tournament Director about the issue and an investigation was done resulting with the Umpire being disciplined and restricted from umpiring for the rest of the tournament. The Under-19 CAREBACO Team tournament started yesterday day with Guyana in Group B with Puerto Rico, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago. Group A consists of Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Suriname & Panama. Guyana were to first play Barbados. The Team tournament will be a good warm up for the Guyanese players to prepare for the CAREBACO Individual Championships which start on August 27th.

The Guyana Badminton team at the CAREBACO tournament began their quest for honours yesterday.

Commendable international performances show VOLLEYBALL moving in right direction

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ollowing a string of commendable performances i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y, l o c a l volleyball has been getting a much needed boost recently and has been making moves

in the right direction to be recognised as one of the premier sports here. A release from the G u y a n a Vo l l e y b a l l Federation (GVF) stated that through its affiliation to the

CSV (South American Volleyball Confederation) and under the stewardship of President John Flores, the Body has been benefitting from a number of international engagements

and has demonstrated that the sport can help to bring recognition to Guyana on the international scene. On the heels of a recently concluded South American Beach Volleyball tournament held in Ecuador where Guyana was represented by two teams and managed to pull off an upset victory against a much higher rated Peru team, the local men are now in preparation for the CSV male indoors championship to be held in Maceio, Brazil from September 27-October 5 this year. In preparation for the upcoming international engagement to be hosted by volleyball giant, Brazil, the

national selectors led by long standing senior and junior national coach, Levi Nedd, shortlisted 21 players from Demerara and Berbice who commenced preparations yesterday. Newly appointed Assistant National Coach Ian Wills will conduct sessions for the Demerara based players, while the Berbice players will go through their paces under the guidance of Nedd. Nedd expressed pleasure with the recent successes volleyball has been getting at the international level through its men teams and revealed that plans are in place to commence

preparations of a female team to compete internationally. He also pointed out that even though the initial preparation of the male team for the upcoming games will be done separately due to geographical constraints, both groups will be undergoing similar training because he and Wills are being guided by the same coaching plan he had drafted. As a result of this, he expects that when the entire team unites for encampment, all the players would be at the same level of preparation. The complete squad is as follows: Wendell Austin, (Continued on page 29)

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Tuesday August 25, 2015

Director of Sport urges application of lessons learnt at Fruta Conquerors Football Club camp By Michael Benjamin Three weeks of interaction and exposure to the intricacies of football and life enhancing skills climaxed to a delectable culmination for more than 50 children from various communities when the organizers of the Fruta Conquerors Football Club (FCFC) brought the curtains down on the 8th Annual Football Camp last Friday, 23 August. Director of Sports, Christopher Jones, delivered the keynote address and congratulated the organizers for their efforts. He also encouraged the participants to employ the lessons learnt over the past few weeks and to stay positive and be great role models for others in their community to emulate. Secretary of the FCFC, Daniel Thomas, was high in praise of his fellow executives whose commitment and dedication was evident throughout the sessions. The camp was graced by a number of facilitators who covered various topics including anger management techniques, conflict resolution skills, nutrition and healthy life styles, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, public speaking and techniques on dealing with the media. Mr. Thomas also lauded the efforts of those

The children display their certificates while Director of Sport, Christopher Jones congratulates President of the FCFC, Wayne Forde, for a well organized summer camp.

facilitators while saying that the camp was run exceedingly well. “The facilitators were in charge of more than six hundred children during the three weeks period and they (facilitators) demonstrated aptitude and commitment in the execution of their job,” said Mr. Thomas. Coach of the FCFC,

Calvin Allen, was the man in charge of training and coordinating activities and he revealed that the objective of the programme was to mould the youths into rounded individuals, not only in football, but in other areas like social behaviour and ethics among others. He feels that the objective has been met.

The organizers had employed techniques to realize the objective and had entertained several final year sociology students from the University of Guyana who had tutored the children on techniques relating to life planning skills. Several other professionals from various sectors and institutions also visited the

club and imparted valuable knowledge to the youths. Also, former Assistant Competition Coordinator (GFF), Andrea Hall, had delivered a valuable presentation on the laws of the game. She had spoken extensively on the topic and urged the youths to become acquainted with these laws since FIFA is very stringent

in their adherence. Several coaches also lent their expertise to the programme with lectures that enhanced the knowledge of participants. These included Chavez Hescott and Rodwell Jamaat among others. The children were also taken on guided tours to key institutions like the Banks DIH Ltd and the National Museum as had been the custom during previous summer camps. E a r l i e r, d u r i n g t h e training sessions, Mr. Allen had explained that each initiative is important since it aids in the plan to provide broad based, developmental activity for the children. “At the conclusion of the programme we hope to produce rounded individuals with a clear understanding of the fundamentals of life and football,” he had said. The coordinator had also said that his team would be focusing heavily on discipline, an important variable to their development. Meanwhile, Mr. Thomas said that though activities were organized by his executives, the input of several individuals and entities was instrumental in the success of the initiative. He extended gratitude to these individuals and entities including Superintendent of Police (C.I.D), Wayne (Continued on page 31)

Tuesday August 25, 2015

Kaieteur News

GFF, FIFA Development Officer visit Linden

Clinton Urling (centre), FIFA’s Development Officer Mr. Howard McIntosh (left) and Referee Stanley Lancaster check out the Beach Footballfacility at Bayrock ground. Chairman of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Normalisation Committee Clinton Urling along with FIFA’s Development Officer Mr. Howard McIntosh and other officials of the GFF visited Linden on Saturday August 22 with the aim of meeting with the region’s policy makers, including the parliamentary representatives and the Regional Chairman Mr. Renis Morian to discuss the possibilities for football development in the region, including the upgrading of facilities, instillation of artificial turf and the establishment of a football technical centre. H o w e v e r, t h e m e e t i n g s n e v e r materialized because the Linden policy makers had to attend to other urgent matters. The visiting team nonetheless scouted several locations in Linden to assess what the needs are and what could be developed. The sites included the Bayroc Community Centre, the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground and the Christianburg Community Centre. Urling was not discouraged that the meetings did not occur and commented that, “It’s not debilitating or something that will

deter us from fulfilling our mandate which says that we should invest in the communities outside of Georgetown and develop their football infrastructure.” The GFF Normalisation Committee Chairman further added, “Linden is important to the GFF not just the administrative side of it, but also to expand on the infrastructure that exist presently. But we need to meet with stakeholders to ensure the GFF can have some agreement with them so that we can begin those infrastructure works. FIFA requires at minimum, either a user requirement for the properties or a lease for us to put down any significant investment.” Urling also pointed out that on Tuesday August 25 (today), one of FIFA’s Technical Inspectors would be in Guyana to primarily conduct work at the GFF’s Providence facility but also, “The GFF will bring him to Linden to test the soil samples and make recommendations on suitability to the GFF and FIFA and which is the best area to invest. We will continue talks with Government to get a solution on how we can move forward.”

FIFA RAP PROGRAMME set for today to Saturday

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he Fédération Internationale de F o o t b a l l Association (FIFA) Referees Assistance Programme (RAP) will open today from 9:00am at the Racquet Centre in Georgetown, attracting 21 of Guyana’s top officials over the next five d a y s . F I FA’s R e f e r e e Instructor Peter Prendergast and Alan Brown, FIFA Referee Fitness Instructor, will be conducting the RAP which includes simulations, Fitness Test, a written test and evaluation. The RAP is designed to help professionalise the environment in which referees work and develop by pairing referee development officers with instructors from around the

FIFA’s Referee Instructor Peter Prendergast (Left) and Alan Brown, FIFA Referee Fitness Instructor will conduct the programme. world. The main goal of the RAP is to unify the way the laws of the game are applied throughout the world; a process that all the FIFA instructors agree is crucial. Instructors and other officials will be guided by

the FIFA representatives through classroom sessions as well as practical exercises, since they allow the instructors to put what they have learned into action. The event ends on Saturday.

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FIFA denies Guyana World Cup APPEAL

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he Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has denied the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) appeal against the Disciplinary Committee’s ruling that no further action would be taken against the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation for allegedly fielding an ineligible player during World Cup 2018 qualification matches, a release from the GFF informed. The world’s governing body for football cited its decision on technical and procedural

grounds reiterating that Guyana was not “a party to the relevant proceedings before the FIFA Disciplinary Committee and would therefore not be eligible to appeal”. FIFA further added that an appeal was lodged against a letter issued on 29 July by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee and not against a decision of the Committee. The release stated that, The GFF will explore all options on how to proceed with the matter and is currently seeking legal guidance.

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P. 26 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica (R) runs in front of Dafne Schippers of Netherlands (L) at the women’s 100 metres final during the 15th IAAF World C/ships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, August 24, 2015. (Reuters/Damir Sagolj)

Fraser-Pryce caps day of dominance at the Bird’s Nest Royals blowout Ravens in GABF GSSF President Forbes Burnham Memorial C/ships introduces Pacesetters’ forward, Royston Siland goes up uncontested for an easy put-back Sunday night against Retrieve Raiders in the GABF Forbes Burnham Memorial Championships.

P. 28 Torres shows PS in the Sports Ministry how to take a shot.

Archery to Guyana GSSF accepted as member at 51st World Archery Conference

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