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The little things that go unreported It is close to 6 a.m. on a weekday morning. A man walks along Brickdam. He is hurrying for church, the peace of the sanctuary, and the praying that is a vital part of his faith, a stabilising presence in his life. Four young men on two motorcycles ride up, stop, and corner. He does not run. He cannot, as there is nowhere to run and no one around. A gun is pushed roughly into his face. His hands are upraised in surrender in the rush of the moment. In the rush of the moment, there is no time for fear, or courage, or wisdom, or anything. It is that kind of moment on a still stirring morning on a peaceful street in Georgetown. Young hands rush through his pockets and give him an expert body search, thorough and complete. They come up with nothing. There is nothing concealed, because there is nothing. Not a single penny. No watch. No ring. No jewellery. Just the basics of well-worn clothing. There is an aged, ‘dog-eared’, worse-for-the-wear hymn book. They pass on that one paltry picking. Then they are gone. The next victim, perhaps? The next opportunity that may not come out so tranquilly, so bloodlessly. And because it was bloodless and painless and cashless, the victim held up at gunpoint went on his way, too. To his church. To his God. And to his faith. He gets to go back in one piece to his family. Thank the Almighty for small mercies. There is one point to be made, the victim did nothing. He did not make a report to the Guyana Police Force. He did not issue an all-points bulletin on Facebook. He did not take to the media. He did absolutely nothing. And because he is the reserved type, not one for anything to do with soapbox or limelight, he shared his trauma with very few. And because he did nothing, he is not only a victim without a face; he is crime statistics without a number, without any trace or record. He just isn’t, with regards to crime. Real crime. The so-called sensationalising of crime. The perception of crime. Now if this quiet, simple, Godfearing man is not a crime fact, then what is? And if, indeed, he and his ordeal of looking into the barrel of a gun, surrounded by four menacing men, is a crime fact-palpable and frightening, contradicting and disabusing, then the next question is this: how many more crime facts are there like his? Those would be the ones that happen in the blink of an eye, and with the numbness of the violated, a reminder. Serious crime it may be not (however defined), except for the survivor. In the numbers game of statistics and official reckonings, there is seriousness of honest counts and there is, shall we say, the reality of those that go unreported, hence uncounted. Not because the brass is looking to skew the numbers or present them in the brightest light. But because humble, decent, and thankful men and women, who have to walk the streets every day in their unsung ordinariness, move forward as part of the escape and defense mechanism of blocking out, and of resigning to the realities that have become so commonplace in Guyana, and especially in the capital city of Georgetown and its environs. Stoic resignation. Why? To visit the precinct to lodge a report leads where, does what? There is that fatalism. To relive the horror, and the specter of what could have been (the worst), is best left alone. Here is a suspicion: the robbers report to cooperative officer first and part with a piece of the action. The victims move on. Mostly, these are working, struggling people. Their livelihood is entwined in making a living. They must turn up. To what purpose the police? That might be an injustice to the GPF. But it is the reality of not reporting, too. How many more unreported? In Brickdam and Kitty and Cummingsburg and Stabroek? Things add up; they multiply. They tell a different story. Cumulatively, they might not be so insignificant. Just like the spousal abuses never heard of officially. That is, until they are in the most
Some enter politics for what they can get, others for what they can do DEAR EDITOR, I came across this most profound and incisive quotation many years ago and because of its deep and truth based revelation, coupled with my life long interest in politics, I have never, nor will I ever, forget it. A cursory glance at the political landscape in our beloved Guyana bears truth to this statement. Here in the United States this statement is at the level of gospel. The embarrassment that is Donald Trump and some of his political cronies underline this statement. Yes, the poor will be with us always, be it from
their lack of effort or political neglect is anyone’s guess, what is sure, fingers can and will be pointed as to reason(s) for their plight for the remainder of their lives. But can we honesty feel comfortable in accepting that with the lawless and exorbitant exaggeration witnessed among those few individuals, that some of that wealth cannot be redistributed to improve the lot of that little child in torn garments, or holes in his/her shoes or whose mother cannot find the next meal? In good conscience we cannot
justify this glaring disparity on daily display. My question to those with more money or resources thank God is, “ When is enough, enough?” Of all the disciplines/careers I believe politics is the one calling that can in a most profound way change the life of citizens if any country, decisions made can impact those lives for the remainder of those lives and that of their children in either a positive or negative way. Even if an individual enters politics to acquire a Bentley or high priced SUV, the seaside mansion, and boat, after that, isn’t it time to look beyond
one self and bring in focus those less fortunate? I will not point fingers in the context of our Guyana, but humbly appeal to those in high office both Government and Opposition and the seekers of high office to use your position to change the lives of those less fortunate. The voters know who you are, they may just get smart enough to remind you that they were paying attention. That brainless embarrassment Trump will soon find that out! Respectfully, Claudeston G. Massiah
GECOM Chair must be allowed to lead free of bullyism or outside interference DEAR EDITOR, Reference is being made to the 25th August, article in another newspaper “CCJ has failed Guyana, it’s now up to GECOM Chair- Ramkarran.” I beg to strongly differ with the opinion of Ralph Ramkarran SC that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has failed Guyana in its ruling of 12th July 2019. The CCJ has not failed Guyana. Our politicians and some opinion shapers and institutions have failed, and continue to fail, Guyana by not seeking to understand the Constitution of Guyana and in applying their skewed interpretation to the CCJ’ ruling. Shame and disgrace on Ramkarran that he can seek to bring the CCJ into disrepute, the highest decision-making forum for judicial settlement, put together by CARICOM, comprising of the best judicial minds in the Region. Now he seeks to put CARICOM to disgrace. How much longer are the people of Guyana going to allow this to happen and if we don’t wake up to see what is happening in this country, I hope the international community and CARICOM are taking note. There is an ongoing effort to disrupt social order, law and order in Guyana. What is becoming evidently clear is the presence of political mischief, the absence of understanding of the Constitution, and the wilful
distortion of it. Ralph Ramkarran was Chairman of the 1999 Constitution Reform Commission which grew out of agreement between President Janet Jagan and Leader of the Opposition Desmond Hoyte. Society was expecting of him to be a good steward of this achievement not only in aiding to bring understanding but also to realise legislation in the National Assembly to give meaning to the articles within the constitution. The absence of these is contributing to the conundrum we face today. Even more disturbing is the stubbornness to hold fast to positions not ensconced in the Constitution or the court’s ruling. Our politicians and affected opinion shapers have to acknowledge, silently or publicly, they have erred and move to now do what’s right by the constitution and ruling. Refusing to budge from hardline positions will not realise the advancement of this nation’s interest. Seeking to impugn the reputation of the CCJ when persons have first failed to study and understand the ruling does not say much of those engaging in such conduct. The CCJ did its job consistent with the Constitution. The failure to adhere to its ruling has brought to the fore absence of political will, disregard for the instrument and unpreparedness to comply with same, tendencies that are hurting. The ruling has entrusted a tripartite working
harrowing ways. In sections of Georgetown, security personnel attached to private offices stand on the streets as deterrent aimed at protecting staff during the times near arrival and departing. In every place, all citizens are targeted; but one disturbing accompaniment reported is of slurs and inferences of a racial, political nature; has an elections hint. Politicians live with numbers; ministers have gone public to report decline in serious crime. Indeed, there is. There are, also, those serious ones impacting spirit and psyche that never register on the radars. Regular people live out there with reality and the dangers and fears and that go with them.
relationship on the actors- the President, the National Assembly, and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). This nation cannot proceed in a lawful and orderly manner when one, two or all the actors refuse to uphold their constitutional and judicial responsibilities. It is not lost on me, and I am sure others, the absence of national outcry to hold the Leader of the Opposition equally accountable to the CCJ’s ruling. The National Assembly cannot achieve the two-third vote needed to satisfy the “or such longer period” to hold the election consistent with Article 106(7). Guyana needs the vote of both sides of the House and where Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo has failed to communicate a change of mind and return to the National Assembly to grant that vote nothing will be done at this level of the ruling. It may be convenient or of political advantage to demand of the President and GECOM to comply with the ruling but to ignore the equal responsibility of the National Assembly which the Opposition comprises does not help. We have an interim
Government, an interim Opposition and the substantive constitutionally independent GECOM. To ask of GECOM to do what is not within its scope of constitutional responsibility is again either a demonstration of disregard for the constitution or the court’s ruling. GECOM Chair Justice Claudette Singh SC has been discharging the work of the Commission. She must be allowed to lead that commission free of bullyism or outside interference. Her selection and appointment have been arrived at through a consensus process which is consistent with the CCJ’s ruling. Calls must be made to the interim Government and the interim Opposition for a meeting of minds in order that together they uphold their constitutional and judicial responsibilities. This nation is hurting today for want of constitutional education, progressive political direction and integrity from those whom society have been conditioned to look up to and rely on. Lincoln Lewis
Is there no political will to buy cheap electricity? DEAR EDITOR, I have been following this ongoing saga with the Giftland Mall and GPL Power Supply and it appears that Minister Patterson and his Chairman Lucas do not want to purchase power from the Giftland Mall. Mr. Beepat (Chairman of the Giftland Group) has stated that his supply cost is cheaper than GPL Diesel Engines and had offered power at a competitive price to GPL. In other articles, the
CEO of GPL has stated that lines have already been installed and they are awaiting connection, therefore I can presume that the interconnection is not an issue. I have actually met an engineer from Manitoba Power Company last year who informed me that this was a viable option and it was being implemented and that many man hours have been spent on ironing out the (Continued on page 6)
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GO-Invest welcomes constructive feedback to make positive changes and improve services DEAR EDITOR, Please permit us the opportunity to share some information on The Guyana Office for Investment (GOInvest). GO-Invest is a semiautonomous agency, established in 1994 pursuant to The Public Corporations Act with a mandate to promote and encourage investment in Guyana. GOInvest has two primary functions, namely: (1) Investment Promotion and Facilitation; and (2) Export Promotion. These functions are supported by a complement of facilitation services offered to local and foreign investors. GO-Invest’s mission is to contribute to Guyana’s economic development via increased competitiveness and the increased export of
Guyanese products and services, by enhancing the country’s trade and investment climate and ensuring these are aligned with the policies and strategies of the Government of Guyana. One such strategy is the offer of fiscal incentives guided by both the Investment Act and the Income Tax (In Aid of Industry) Act. While the Agency was once intended to be a one-stopshop for investment, it was never legally mandated to operate this way. Assessment of the Agency’s management structure, systems of internal control and governance, and the effectiveness in the discharge of its mandate has been on going and as a result, a number of systems were put in place to elevate the functionality and effectiveness of GO-Invest to ensure that investors receive
quality investment facilitative services and to enable a higher level of management and accountability for applications received by the Agency. One such system was implementation of a standardised Expression of Interest form to facilitate applications for investment agreements. The Expression of Interest form was designed to structure all applications for investment agreements (both new and renewed). Applicants must state the type of assistance required from the Agency, i.e. Assistance with Government Ministries and/ or Agencies, Licenses, Work Permits, Markets for Products, Land for Development, or Fiscal Concessions. The form also clearly stipulates the information and
Compromise was not part of Justice Singh’s vocabulary in 1997; we expect that same iron will in 2019 DEAR EDITOR, GECOM Chairman, Claudette Singh SC is reportedly seeking a compromise position with regards to the date for General and Regional Elections; the irony of this cannot be lost on anyone who has knowledge of Guyana’s electoral history, for it is the very same Claudette Singh (justice retired) who vitiated an entire election because of a ‘compromise’ made between the PPP and the PNC. In particular Justice Claudette Singh found that the requirement for voters to have a voter ID card in 1997 was ultra vires Articles 59 and 159
of the Constitution (despite a parliamentary agreement to use the cards). Consequently the elections were therefore null and void. Is Justice Singh now unaware that she has ventured outside of the framework of the Constitution with her search for a ‘compromise’? To be clear, the political positions of commission members, matter not one wit; all that should matter is within Articles 106(6) and 106(7) of the Constitution, the Consequential Orders of the CCJ and the recent ruling of the Chief Justice in the Chris Ram case. The Rule of Law must be
observed not only when in the Judge’s high chair, but also when seated in the Chairman’s ‘hot seat’ in the GECOM boardroom. Justice Claudette Singh SC set a very high standard in 1997, compromise was not part of Madam Justice Singh’s vocabulary then, we expect her (Singh) to demonstrate that same iron will in 2019. Respectfully, Robin Singh
various disclosures to be made by the investor when applying to the Agency. Information required includes, a comprehensive business plan, business name registration or certificate of incorporation, GRA/NIS compliance, value of investment, employment projections, source of funding, 5-year cash flow projection and prior year’s audited financial statements. Once all this information is received, the Agency conducts a comprehensive review which results in a net benefit analysis of the short term cost of the investment versus the long term benefits to the economy. We recognise that not all benefits are quantifiable, such as the introduction and use of new technologies and knowledge transfer to locals. However, we believe this structured approach to investment will reap higher rewards for Guyana and we continue to refine our analysis as we build capacity within the Agency. Having regard to resource limitations for monitoring and evaluation, another tool implemented focusses on enforcement of an investor’s responsibility under the investment agreement. In an effort to ensure a proactive approach to issues which may arise, the Agency has put in place a mandatory Progress Report form which is required to be completed and submitted by the
Investor during the third quarter following receipt of a signed investment agreement. This provides the opportunity for GOInvest to monitor project implementation and to be acquainted with any issue which has, or may occasion delays to the investor, and ensure that the agreement with government is adhered to. GO-Invest assists in amicable and efficient resolution of issues where the circumstances allow. These forms have been uploaded to the Agency’s website, along with a number of other tools and resources that are relevant to investing in Guyana, including the Invest Guyana Magazine and the updated 2019 Investment Booklet which gives you an overview of the sectors for investment in Guyana and the incentives available. Our work at GO-Invest is dedicated exclusively to advising, facilitating, and networking. This includes educating, advising, and building positive networking connections between investors and facilitator agencies and regulatory bodies. GO-Invest does not have title to any property nor does it control any assets belonging to the State which may be afforded to investors; it also does not make decisions on nor deal with the lease of State land. Its core function is to promote investment in Guyana by
attracting investors and bringing them together with any agency/department or business necessary to complete their investment to the Guyanese economy. GO-Invest shares knowledge of the local investment landscape garnered from working with government agencies and investors across the nation. The Agency provides an extensive collection of resources about application processes for investments, moving in and setting up, and everything investors might need to know, including government and legal processes, existing private sector businesses that can be employed, as well as developing capacities in Guyanese Businesses (through training) to take advantage of opportunities to partner with foreign investors and access export markets. The assessment of the Agency’s fulfilment of its mandate and the quality of service provided will continue, with the necessary remedial and other actions needed to refine our services. We encourage you to utilise the services offered by GOInvest and welcome constructive feedback so that we can continue to make positive changes to improve our services. Owen Verwey Chief Executive Officer Guyana Office for Investment
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How Irfaan Ali changed my life DEAR EDITOR, I feel compelled to pen this letter, expressing my gratitude to Mr. Ali for changing my life. I’m a teacher and have been living in Linden for over 25 years. Also, I’m a single parent with two kids. It was sometime in 2012 when I met Mr. Ali. He was in Linden at the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) exercise distributing house lots. As a beneficiary, and soon to be home-owner, I was ecstatic. That morning I got up early and went straight down to where the OSS exercise was. To my surprise, the place was already crowded. I went straight to the staff that was distributing numbers, and three hours later my number was called. Mr. Ali was there, surrounded by two of his staff and, was personally meeting and chatting with the beneficiaries as they were served. It was great to see people so excited. Never in the history of Linden have there being so many house lots distributed to the public on such a scale. People were literally overjoyed. Finally, it was my turn to draw a lot number from the bag.
However, I was suddenly saddened to learn that my number landed me at the back of the scheme. So, like any other concerned citizen; I went straight to the Minister (Mr.Ali). Greeted with a smile, he asked: “Is everything ok”? A senseof relief suddenly entered me. It’s as if, for some reason, I was sure he will resolve my problem. And I couldn’t be more correct. Not only was I able to get a better lot, but I was overjoyed to learn that a special program was in place at the Ministry of Housing for teachers. Long story short, not only was I able to secure a loan at an interest rate below market rate but benefitted from discounts on my building materials; and even my furniture. In the end, the total cost of my house came in at 75% below my the initial estimation. To this day, I owe my gratitude towards Mr. Ali for his vision and compassion. I’ve been a proud homeowner for over seven years, thanks to Mr. Ali and I’m sure hundreds of families in Linden could attest to similar encounter. Regards, Joycelyn Williams
Is there no political will... From page 4 details. This leads me to conclude that there is no political will by this Government to purchase power and the residents of the East Cost of Demerara be damned and must continue to suffer with the constant blackouts. To further add, I was at the Giftland Mall last night and was thinking that this was the largest
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and most significant social and commercial development project in our history that has brought joy and convenience to all Guyanese and Visitors. Has our President ever visited the Giftland Mall in the four years that it has been opened? Regards, Kumar Diodat Industry, East Cost Demerara
1% royalty subject to cost recovery equals zero Dear Editor, I don’t want to hear about any more oil discoveries. The more oil discoveries we have, the more we are being robbed. Guyana is being recolonised by the oil companies. The agreements which have been signed with these oil companies represent the worst deals possible. Guyana’s petroleum resources are being given away for rock-bottom returns. It was hard to imagine that after the 2% royalties signed between Exxon Mobil and the Government of Guyana in 2016, that things could have gotten worse. Little did Guyanese know that another oil company would get a far better deal than Exxon Mobil, and at Guyana’s expense. This newspaper reported this past week that Tullow, a British oil company, got a deal which would allow it to pay only 1% royalty. And to add insult to injury, this 1% is recoverable. Where in the world has any government given 1% royalty and then subjected it to cost recovery, meaning it is possible to reclaim it.
1% royalty represents the newest low. It is as if the oil companies are giving you with the right hand and taking back with the left. Is this the better which was promised by APNU+AFC after the bubble had been burst on the Exxon deal? Royalties are supposed to be free of costs. This means that nothing is supposed to be deducted from royalties. However, we are being told that the 1% royalty negotiated can be reclaimed as costs by the oil companies. If true, this effectively means that there is no royalty. It is not clear, also, whether there is any signing bonus. The government secured a US$18M signing bonus from Exxon and hid this fact for many months before it was exposed. Guyana is being taken to the ‘cleaners’ by these oil companies. There is no need for a commission of inquiry or an investigation to confirm this. The worst deals ever have been signed by the APNU+AFC government. And these deals raise the possibility of Guyana being
an oil-producing country, but still being poor. Guyana now has something far worse to worry about than the Dutch disease or the resource curse. The oil deals which are being signed are far worse than these curses which oil-producing countries have been forewarned to avoid. It would have been much better if Guyana contracted these oil illnesses than to have signed agreements which represent fiscal murder. What is disconcerting is the lack of public outrage over these agreements. The politicians are strangely silent on these issues. They are not saying anything. They have treated these oil companies as benevolent investors. The modus operandi of these companies, however, suggests that governments are at risk of being exploited by these oil companies. They have superior negotiating knowledge and they are very proficient at getting the better of governments. The people of Guyana should kiss oil riches goodbye. By the time the dust
settles on these oil deals, the political mist would have already clouded their judgment or suppressed their conscience. The obvious would be denied. No manner of excuses, however, will change the reality that Guyana has gotten the rotten end of the stick for two of its major oil blocks. The agreements signed are likely to be used a precedent by other oil companies. It means that new companies will demand no less favourable terms. And the result of this is that Guyana will be raped of its oil wealth, right in front of our eyes. The President has to call an emergency meeting of his Cabinet and demand an explanation. No President should accept such a deal. It stinks to the high heavens. It is rip-off of Guyana, and means that the more oil we get, the worse off we will be. If he does not, then Guyanese should demand that there be no oil production until all of these deals are renegotiated. P. Rahaman
GECOM’s scaremongering Dear Editor, The Guyana Elections Commission continues to run daily and nightly advertisements calling on members to register in its current House to House Registration exercise, “EVEN IF THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED.” The Ad goes further: it threatens members of the public with criminal sanctions if they fail to register. This scaremongering is patently and legally false and dangerous. GECOM has no power to remove names of eligible voters by any device or subterfuge. The Constitutional Court
has ruled that no person who was previously registered can be removed except on the narrow grounds set out in the Constitution. GECOM, consistent with the dictates of Granger and his APNU+AFC Government, is determined to disobey the Court and the Constitution. The purpose is clear: to disregard the very List on which they came into Government in 2015 and create a new List meant to give them an electoral advantage as a mechanism to lead us back to the era of rigged elections. Christopher Ram
Protect my right to vote! DEAR EDITOR, In Saturday’s edition of another daily newspaper, I observed an article that deeply troubled me to my core: “AG appeals CJ’s ruling on existing registrants.” I am by no means any legal expert, but please allow me to explain why if the Attorney General’s appeal is successful my democratic right would then be deeply violated. After Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire ruled, the AG claimed success. Now he is attempting to partially appeal the ruling. He is challenging her declaration that existing registrants cannot be removed from the database. The AG is attempting to get a ruling that allows GECOM to scrap the database that has been in existence for over a decade and used in multiple elections
(without a complaint from any political parties) From my understanding, he is trying to impose residency as a requirement to be registered. At the time of my registration, I was residing in Guyana. Anyone registering would have been residing or physically in the country, as that is how one would go to GECOM and register. It seems as if the AG is also trying to impose this as a right to be on the database. So every time one exits Guyana, GECOM will delete them. In that case, GECOM should set up shop at the airport when we leave delete and register us back when we land. The law itself doesn’t seem to support these claims. In Article 159 (the qualification and disqualification for electors) of the constitution, section 2
deals with how one qualifies, (a) states a citizen of Guyana and (c) “satisfies such other qualifications as may be prescribed by or under any law.” The AG is attempting to force the court to legislate residency into my right to vote. I would like to point out in the Constitution of Guyana, there is a section (31) that speaks to the protection of citizen’s rights abroad. “It is the duty of the State to protect the just rights and interests of citizens’ resident abroad.” Isn’t my right to vote something worth protecting. The Chief Justice said: “The right to register to vote and the right to vote are sacrosanct and fundamental. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) to which Guyana has acceded establishes the right to vote as a matter of
international human rights law and provides that every citizen has a right to vote.” ICCPR was adopted and opened for signature, ratification, and accession by the General Assembly (resolution 2200A(XXI)) on December 16th, 1966. The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights has the right to vote under Article 25. I have combed through the constitution of Guyana, the Peoples Representation Act, and the National Registration Act, and editor, I am still trying to see how the Attorney General can rationally think to delete the database is in our law books. I hope the Appellate Court protects my right to vote and uphold the Chief Justice’s ruling. Respectfully, Nutana Singh
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JUDGING A GIFTED HORSE The departure time was nearing. The waiting area leading to our departure gate was already filled up with passengers. I had been here for sometime but had not spoken a word to the gentleman sitting next to me. Neither had he uttered a word. I could not tell whether he was from Trinidad or Guyana or to which of these countries he was destined. He could have passed for either. He just sat there staring at the other passengers, some of whom were reading books; while others were sprawled out on the chairs trying to catch a ‘cat-nap’ before the plane departed. Every single arrival met with his scrutiny. He looked not just at the individual but also at their duty free bags no doubt trying to assess what they had purchased. That kept him busy, for in the one hour that
he sat next to me, he did not speak a word, not even small talk or grant to me the courtesy of an introduction. He would eventually speak though. It was just minutes to boarding time. An airline official and a security official flanked a rough looking man. They walked step in step, the man dressed in a plain T-shirt and a denims, with a running shoes on his feet. Neither looked nor spoke to each other but the man in the middle was the passenger. He tugged a bulky hand piece. He looked as if he was not traveling voluntarily. The airline official held an envelope in her hand. The man sat down in a vacant chair and the security official sat opposite. The airline official proceeded to the boarding gate cubicle. The rough looking arrival looked uncomfortable. He
was not dressed like your average passenger and he had bent his head trying to avoid eye contact. Mr. Silent, sitting next to me, however, was staring at him intently. Then from the corner of my eye, I saw it. Mr. Silent was smiling at himself and looking in my direction. He touched me on my arm and began to speak quietly. “That is one of them!” he whispered under his breath. “One of whom?” I asked. “And just who are you speaking about?” He motioned to the rough looking fellow and then to the security official sitting opposite? “That one!” he said motioning again to the rough looking fellow. He is a deportee.” “How do you know that?” I asked. “You didn’t see him being escorted here?” he said. “That
Police Force in need of Legal Advisors The Ministry of Public Security has advertised for Senior and Junior Police Legal Advisors who will both be based at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary. The Force’s Senior Legal Advisor was retired Judge Claudette Singh, who vacated the post following her appointment as Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). According to the advertisement, both Legal Advisors will be employed full time and will be required to advise the Police Force on all matters regarding the
investigation of all crimes, including the taking of caution statements, the gathering of evidence and supervising the preparation of cases for prosecution, especially ‘high profile’ cases. They will also be required
to support the Police Force in the training of criminal investigators and prosecutions; to be prepared to appear in court on behalf of the Police Force; to be knowledgeable of the laws of Guyana and be versed in research on local and international laws and report; to make recommendations to the Police Force on any legislative changes subject to review by the Ministry of Public Security. Furthermore, the ideal candidates are required to make recommendations/ decisions to the Guyana Police Force in relation to cases that should be (Continued on page 22)
is the immigration officer over there and his deportation papers are in that big envelope that the airline official has. The security official has to hand him over to the pilot and when he lands, the pilot will hand over the papers to the police who will take him away.” “You know all of that just by looking at the man?” “I see this all the time,” he said. “I hope he is not seated next to me.” “Presuming that is true, what you say,” I said, “Why do you think that he was deported?”
“Probably drugs, robbery or wife beating,” he answered. “You can know all that by simply looking at the man?” I asked. He nodded his head. And with that, he went back into his quiet shell and never said another word. Even when he rose to board, he did not have the courtesy to say anything. He just stood up and walked to the gate. As things turned out, the suspect was seated right next to me. He was quiet too. He did not speak at all. But as morning neared and the flight
and landing approached, we struck up a conversation. It turned out he was not a deportee at all. In fact, the only reason why he was in the company of the airline and security official, was because he was traveling on a ‘buddy’ pass and was on standby, and thus the last to be checked in.
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Another failed anti-crime campaign? -Touts and robbers return in full force to Stabroek Square
Rowley to invite expert to help in crime fight BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says that in an effort to face the challenge of fighting crime, he is planning to invite an expert to the twin island republic. The Prime Minister made the statement on Saturday as he answered questions during a press conference in Barbados. “Last week I was talking to our National Security Minister (Stuart Young) and we are inviting an
expert into Trinidad to open a conversation on this issue which is crime and violence as a public health issue.” According to the Prime Minister said the country is trying to face the crime challenge. “It is like an exotic disease that comes into an environment for plants and animals. Once it is in the environment you have to face up to it and that is what we are facing up to now.” He also expressed
concern that young people have been turning to crime. “That is the frightening thing, it is the next generation, the young population that seems to not have the value system even on the value of life. We are also penetrated by the problems of our larger neighbours with the drug and firearms trade.” Rowley was in Barbados for the signing of a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation.
Rowley: Energy deal good for TT, B’dos
Prime ministers Dr Keith Rowley and Mia Mottley observe as Energy Minister Franklin Khan (left) and his Barbados counterpart Wilfred Abrahams sign the MOU. Photo: Barbados PM Twitter account NEWSDAY - Energy cooperation between TT and Barbados is good for both countries, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said Saturday, as a memorandum of understanding was signed in Bridgetown. The non-binding MOU, he said, laid the groundwork for discussions on hydrocarbon exploration that could lead to an agreement and a treaty. However, key to any hydrocarbon discoveries would be how it is monetised, and if found in Barbados, the country would benefit from TT’s existing infrastructure, Rowley said in the presence of Barbadian prime minister Mia Mottley, as they witnessed the signing by Energy Minister Franklin Khan and his Barbadian counterpart Wilfred Abrahams. “It is all good for Barbados and it is all good for Trinidad and Tobago,” Rowley said, noting that the ongoing exploration would attract a certain level of interest from Bridgetown. “But that would be stymied by the market conditions as to where any find on the Barbados side go,
because if you do find hydrocarbon, particularly gas, from the formation offshore, for it to be invested in, in any big and serious way there has to be a way to monetise it and bring it to market.” Rowley said common sense would dictate that this market would be in TT “because our offshore infrastructure coming so close to Barbados as it would to bring the Trinidad gas to market, would give the Barbados acreage an attraction that other acreages around would not have because you are close to the infrastructure that brings the gas to market.” In her remarks, Mottley said the MOU represents a “giant step” to secure her country’s future. “We have always been very clear that our maritime jurisdiction is what is going to help us secure our future,” Mottley said noting “we are conscious that while Barbados is 166 square miles our maritime jurisdiction is 400 times that size. “We know geographically that between our countries and Africa there is nothing but ocean and to that extent therefore the future augurs well for us on the eastern
borders,” she told the signing ceremony. Mottley said that given the years of relationship between the two countries in the oil and energy sector, it made sense to pursue the initiative given her island’s limited land size “and our inability to handle massive industrial development on shore without serious dislocation of our population”. She said also it made sense to cooperate with Port of Spain given the fact that Barbados is intent on being able to monetise its resources “so that we can secure the future of Barbadians to come, given also our determination and our recognition that it makes no sense to recreate when our family has already been in this business for more than a century and it is family with whom he have cooperated from the day we opened Barbados National Oil Company.” Mottley said another factor in support of the agreement is BHP Billiton, which has acreages north of the median line in Barbados’ waters and south of the median line in TT so that “it is the most natural fit for us to take this step”.
It was just a few months ago that the Guyana Police Force promised a sustained campaign against minibus touts on the Stabroek bus parks. It was also around that same time that police promised to get tough on criminals and their brazen attacks in the same area. But both initiatives appear to have failed. The touts have returned in large numbers, and so, from all reports, have the criminals. CHAOS CONTINUES The cries of the innocent continue to ring out and persons are scared to traverse the Stabroek area especially at night, for fear of being pounced upon by criminal gangs, which often include attractive females who are used as bait to snare unsuspecting victims. Male and female sex
workers, who collude with the robbers, have returned. They operate in full view of the public just outside the perimeter fence of the Parliament Buildings, an area from which police had removed them. For some strange reason, the police had failed to remove a particular confectionary stall from the Demico House area, even though criminal elements hang out at this particular stall at night. A police search had unearthed a quantity of ice picks, knives, and other instruments from the very stall. However, the stall operator, who reportedly also sells marijuana, was never arrested. Food vendors plying their trade around the Stabroek area are in fear for their safety, as they claim that robbers and pick-pockets have now turned on them.
A few revealed they had resorted to walking with knives and even pepper spray to protect themselves. One male food vendor said he now carries a ‘mortar stick’ (pestle). After Kaieteur News had highlighted the problem of touts harassing passengers on the bus parks, Traffic Chief, Lynden Isles had promised to post ranks at each minibus park. Many touts were arrested and some were even charged. But the touts have since returned in full force and minibus drivers have again resorted to parking where they please. The articles had also prompted police patrols, and ranks in vehicles had picked up several known criminals from the area. But this campaign lasted for just a few weeks.
Govt. empowering youth through technology KINGSTON, Jamaica — Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Fayval Williams, says the Government remains committed to empowering the nation’s youth through technology. She notes that as countries prepare for the global onset of the technology-driven fourth industrial revolution, “it is absolutely imperative that our youth are prepared and possess the skills needed to participate”. “In a digital world filled with endless possibilities, opportunities which provide training, support and access in the area of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for our youth are significant and augur well for our transition to a digital and knowledge-based society,” the minister said. She was speaking at the Huawei ‘Seeds for the Future 2019’ internship programme departure ceremony last week (August 22) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Williams reiterated that the Government and its stakeholder partners are undertaking several initiatives intended to strengthen the ICT competencies of the nation’s young people. These include: $200 million to be provided during the current fiscal year by the Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency of the Technology Ministry, to
Fayval Williams finance ICT projects. Williams explained that this undertaking, being done in collaboration with ICT experts in the public and private sectors, “will provide funding for young entrepreneurs who seek to solve real life problems through technology”. Additionally, she said, come September, 600 unattached youth will commence ICT training under the USF’s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP). The minister informed that the TAP will be synced with the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, “and will be an avenue through which youth will acquire the intellectual tools to ensure they are not left behind during the fourth industrial revolution”. She further said that the Government has approved $7.9 billion to provide shared
tablets, computers and audiovisual equipment at infant and primary schools over the next several years. Williams said these activities represent a continuation of engagements initiated in the 2018/19 fiscal year during which, “we strengthened the ICT infrastructure of several tertiary institutions to enable fast and reliable connections via Wi-Fi”. “As a ministry, we are strengthening the ICT infrastructure in our educational institutions and creating avenues through which our youth can be supported in their technology driven ventures,” the minister further stated. The ‘Seeds for the Future 2019’ programme is a twoweek internship at technology firm, Huawei, in China. The programme seeks to develop local ICT talent, enhance knowledge transfer, promote greater understanding of and interest in the ICT sector, and improve and encourage regional building and participation in the digital community. Ten computer science students from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus and University of Technology (UTech) have been selected to participate. The represent the third cohort to participate, and will study cutting-edge ICT at Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen from September 4 to 21.
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An Albouystown resident received a sound beating yesterday morning, after he was caught making off with a Sophia resident’s television set. The 27–year–old had robbed the home of Enid Casey, located at Red Road Sophia. The woman told Kaieteur News that she left her home at around 11:30 hrs to go to a nearby shop. She returned home in time to see a young man exiting her home with her television set.
The woman raised an alarm, and the thief fled, still holding on to the television set. “After I started to shout, the neighbours dem came out and them lil boys run behind the thief man.” She also added that after twenty minutes of hot pursuit, the residents caught the burglar and beat him soundly. They then handed him over to the police. Ms. Casey marveled that even while he was being chased, the thief never let go of the television.
Pork-knocker on the run after killing reputed wife - Sneaked into victim’s home as she slept Waves of horror and shock rippled through Victoria Village, East Coast of Demerara at around 03:55 hrs yesterday, after a jealous pork-knocker stabbed his reputed wife and mother of his three children to death. Shemain Frank, 28, of Lot 317 Victoria Village, was stabbed to the chest while she lay in bed. The suspect who remained on the run up to press time has been identified as Clive Wilson, 36, also known as “Boyzie” of Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara. According to reports, Wilson has been continuously accusing his wife of having an affair. Yesterday, while the
Shemain Frank woman lay in bed, he reportedly jumped through a window to the bathroom (Continued on page 22)
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Large percentage of patients at Psychiatric Hospital suffer - Health Ministry’s Senior Psychologist ganja-induced psychosis Recent data shows that of approximately 180 in-patients at the National Psychiatric Hospital, two-thirds are there because they are suffering from substance induced psychosis. And of those, nearly three-quarter are recorded as marijuana users. This is according to Senior Psychologist at the Ministry of Public Health’s Mental Health Institute, Balogun Osunbiyi. The reality of marijuana abuse on the effect of the health of the Guyanese public is striking. In the context of a discourse that has been started by Government’s announced intention to remove custodial sentences for the possession of small quantities of marijuana, Kaieteur News interviewed the Psychologist and Drug Treatment Specialist to determine just how valid the health concerns are, that surround this drug. The statistics provided by Osunbiyi indicates that nearly half of all the patients at the New Amsterdam specialty hospital have had run-ins with this controversial drug. In July, Kaieteur News reported that another Drug Treatment Specialist, Phillip Drayton, said that Government must be very careful about the perception it creates in its move to have custodial sentences removed for the possession of small quantities of marijuana. Drayton had explained that the stages of misuse of
Senior Psychologist (MoPH), Balogun Osunbiyi marijuana lead one to another, like dominoes. Osunbiyi explained that the artificial production of chemicals responsible for making people feel happiness and comfort, by the use of marijuana, has a much more intense effect than if those feelings were elicited by natural means. Because of this, he said, the brain tends to be hardwired to seek those feelings of happiness and comfort by using the drug repeatedly. That, in turn, makes it more difficult for a user to find those comforts the way nonusers naturally do. “The brain can be now hardwired to seek the external introduction of the pleasure seeking principals… You’ll find the addict going back to the drug, because he/she can’t produce that from their own natural self.” Of even more urgency is a concern about the
effect of the drug on young people. There have been reports that children are engaged in wanton drug use in certain schools. Government has been scrambling to ensure the necessary treatment and prevention systems are put in place. Acknowledging that marijuana use also occurs among developing youth, the Drug Treatment Specialist waxed about how the drug can permanently alter brain cells. With teenagers, whose brains are still developing, the effect on their lives is dire. There has been an argument circulating about medical marijuana, and how it can be used to improve mental health. This argument holds no weight in Guyana, according to the Psychologist. He said that the strains of marijuana available in Guyana are in no way medicinal in nature. He provided that, in the last 25 years, the concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis, has increased by 150% in the strains present in Guyana. He added that there are persons in Guyana who a r e knowledgeable enough that they have been bioengineering the drug to continue to raise the concentration of THC in it. In what is called medical marijuana, Cannabidiol
Marijuana plants destroyed at Coomacka Mines last year (CBD), not THC, is the predominant constituent. “People just want to get high,” Osunbiyi said, but he also said that medical marijuana doesn’t make someone “high”. While many persons have recently kicked up staunch advocacy for decriminalisation, that advocacy leaves much to be desired, a c c o r d i n g t o Osunbiyi. He acknowledged that decriminalization would serve to keep many innocents out of prison, and keep them from being further criminalised by prosecution. It would also
satisfy members of the Rastafarian community, who have demanded that Government decriminalize possession of the drug. Osunbiyi said that some arguments are made that could be perceived as fruitful. But the psychologist says that his experience with persons who have suffered from their use of cannabis, tells him that expecting decriminalisation to be a cure-all is a fool’s message. Why? Because without the resources and trained personnel needed to effect adequate socio-sanitary care, decriminalisation could devastate the country, said Osunbiyi, who is also a Drug
Prevention Specialist. Pointing to other countries that have decriminalised and are beginning to normalise the use of marijuana, Osunbiyi said that what must be considered is the fact that most, if not all of those countries, are much better off than Guyana, and have the resources needed to provide enough care for the population. In that regard, Guyana’s public health sector is woefully underdeveloped and unprepared to deal with the effects decriminalisation would have on the prevalence of marijuana use.
Pork-knocker on the run after killing reputed wife... From page 21 where he hid. The man, who was armed with a knife, then sneaked into the w o m a n ’s b e d r o o m a n d stabbed her. Wilson then dropped the knife in the room and fled on foot. To gain entry to the home, the suspect removed a few panes from a window in the bathroom area just above the toilet area. Shemain’s bedroom was in close proximity. According to reports, victim’s brother, who was taking a nap on the porch, had seen Wilson in the yard hours prior to her sister’s death. The brother had reportedly awoken to see Wilson standing over him and had chased the suspect out of the yard. One of the woman’s sisters, identified as Nikita, said that her sister and had suffered years of abuse at the hands of her husband. The couple have three children, two girls aged six
and two, and a boy. Nikita revealed that her sister had made several reports to the police about Wilson beating her. “She (Shemain) made reports to several stations. The last problem that them two had, I didn’t know about it; she actually tell them (her cousins) not to tell me about it. That’s when he did beat she and take away her phone.” She said that after that incident, her sister moved out of the house that the couple shared and went back to her family’s home. Nikita said that she was informed of that incident by a cousin and began making inquiries with Shemain, who she said told her everything. “Because of his action and the way he was behaving, his boundary was at the gate,” Nikita pointed out adding that she advised Shemain to speak out and to even take out a restraining order against her abusive
partner. According to Nikita, officials from the Welfare Department became involved after one incident. The couple agreed to separate, but Wilson would be allowed to visit the children. “What she told me last night before the incident happen is that they sign paper at the Welfare saying that they don’t want each other. So I asked him if y’all sign paper, why you still running after the girl?” Nikita said that Wilson kept claiming that he was visiting the home to see the children, but the sister suspected otherwise and never let her sister out of her sight. Kaieteur News understands that on Saturday evening, the suspect took the children to buy ice-cream. At around 21:00hrs, he dropped the children off at t h e i r m o t h e r ’s . B u t h e returned and asked that N i k i t a , t h e s i s t e r, c a l l
Shemain. Nikita said that she inquired from Wilson as to why he wanted to see her sister. She said he replied, “Man yuh sister should have tell me she got somebody else.” This killing comes just four days after a miner from Haslington, which is a few villages away, murdered his wife and attempted suicide. Furious that his 44y e a r- o l d w i f e , Vi n e t t e Headley-James, appeared to be having an affair, and was putting out his belongings, 45-year-old Sherlock James viciously stabbed the woman to death in front of her terrified daughter. Police eventually found the suspect lying in the slain woman’s backyard. He had what appeared to a self-inflicted wound to the neck. He was escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital and remained under guard.
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Local Content Policy must target investment outside Petroleum … in line with GSDS Vision 2040 – Dean of SEBI Sector – Vincent Adams Because oil will not last forever, Guyana’s local content plan must target investment outside of this potentially lucrative sector. That was insistence of Energy expert and Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Vincent Adams. He made this point during a Roundtable Discussion on the third Draft Local Content Policy, held by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) at The Duke Lodge, on August 21, 2019. Adams cautioned that it is likely that Guyana’s oil will only last for about 25 years, “because these companies are going to pump the hell out of the reservoir, as fast as possible.” There has been a lot of discourse about how the oil sector will inform Guyana’s development long after it is finished. Guyana passed the Natural Resource Fund Act earlier this year, to detail how Guyana will manage its intended Norway-style Sovereign Wealth Fund. Adams believes that the local content, legislation or agreement policy should be focused on “what is best for the country, not just what is best for the Petroleum sector… Whatever is in that local content policy, agreement or legislation should be targeted to investment outside of the Petroleum industry.” Professor of Business and Dean of the University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship and
Business Innovation, Dr. Leyland Lucas, also presented at the forum, and lent credence to the suggestion of Dr. Adams. He explained how the local content policy could be utilised to enrich Guyana’s development on a national scale. He gave the analogy of someone in a desert and who hasn’t had anything to eat or drink for a long time. That person, he said, would die if they suddenly ate and drank as much as they could very quickly. He used this example to support his contention that a system must be created that allows Guyana’s use of its wealth for development to be phased. “Over 30-plus years, we failed to develop a human capital development strategy.” Professor Lucas said, lamenting that Guyana has been exporting its most important resource, human capital, for decades. “Because we’ve been exporting human capital… the definition of local content should not ignore the diaspora. Not only in terms of bringing those competencies and capabilities back, but also in terms of how we define a local business.” He said that it is important to consider local content in the context of Guyana’s National Development Strategy, the Green State Development Strategy: Vision 2040. “Local content should therefore be geared toward providing us with the competencies and
Dean of SEBI, Dr. Leyland Lucas capabilities that can feed into that national development strategy.” He said that oil and gas prices are bound to vary. “Where do we go as a nation when oil prices are low and producers have decided that it’s not in their best interests to continue pumping at a certain level? The nation has to survive. Development has to continue. And that development has to be built around the Green State Development Strategy.” The GSDS: Vision 2040 was launched earlier this year. It is a step-up to the previous Green State Strategy, and now considers development with consideration for the oil and gas sector. It is an economic plan that the government intends to use to guide the development of Guyana for the next 20 years. The model assumes a required investment of $1.05 trillion between 2018 and 2040.
Speeding motorcyclist critical after crash Thirty -year-old Anthony Murphy, of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, is left in a critical state after he crashed his motorcycle into barriers near Montrose, on the East Coast Demerara public Road. According to family members, Murphy was returning from an event yesterday around 4:50 hrs and decided to use the public road, because it is a shorter route to his destination. But while proceeding east in an area that is closed and under construction, he lost control of his motorcycle, slammed into barriers, and ended up in a ditch. He suffered head injuries and a fractured left arm. Police said that signs are erected on the roadway to warn drivers of the roadwork ahead.
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Spain’s Alex Rins wins British Grand Prix at Silverstone BBC Sport - Alex Rins snatched a dramatic victory on the line on his Suzuki to win the British Grand Prix ahead of MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez yesterday. Marquez appeared to have held off the younger Spaniard, only for Rins to produce a spectacular piece of riding for his second win of the season. But Marquez still extended his lead in the Championship to 78 points after second-placed Andrea Dovizioso of Italy suffered a bad crash on the first lap. Britain’s Cal Crutchlow was sixth. Marquez led virtually all the way round and was on course for his seventh win of the season, but he could not shrug off Rins. It looked like the 23-year-
old from Barcelona was going to finish agonisingly close until he zoomed past Marquez with the last manoeuvre of the race. Another Spaniard, Maverick Vinales, was third, with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi a place further back. The two Spaniards are not on good terms, so the emotions were stark on the podium afterwards as Rins celebrated his second win of the year, having won the Grand Prix of the Americas in April. “This is unbelievable,” said Rins. “I don’t have words to explain this.” It was another disappointment for Marquez, who had begun on pole position, as the same thing happened to him last time out in Austria.
But the Honda rider is still 78 points clear of nearest challenger Dovizioso in the riders’ standings with only seven races remaining and on course for his sixth world title. Rins climbs to third following his victory, while Crutchlow remains ninth overall after picking up 10 points for finishing sixth. Dovizioso suffered his spectacular crash on the first lap as he went into the back of Frenchman Fabio Quartararo and went flying off his bike, which caught fire. The Italian was taken to Coventry Hospital for further checks after he sustained a severe blow to the head that caused a momentary loss of memory, but he was given the all-clear after tests. British Grand Prix race classification: 1. Alex Rins (Spa, Suzuki)
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VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Are you working two jobs, Virgo? Today one could demand a lot of you, probably at the expense of the other. You tend to be very conscientious and responsible, so this might bother you, but don't let it get to you.
PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Happy memories of a beloved grandparent may float to the surface today, and you may wonder why. Something or someone you've encountered in the past few days may have reminded you of this person.
40mins 12 sec.799 2. Marc Marquez (Spa, Honda) +0.013 3. Maverick Vinales (Spa, Yamaha) +0.620 4. Valentino Rossi (Ita, Yamaha) +11.439 5. Franco Morbidelli (Ita, Yamaha) +13.109 6. Cal Crutchlow (GB, Honda) +19.169 7. Danilo Petrucci (Ita, Ducati) +19.682 8. Jack Miller (Aus, Pramac) +20.318 9. Pol Espargaro (Spa, KTM) +21.079 10. Andrea Iannone (Ita, Aprilia) +25.144 Moto GP World Standings: 1. Marc Marquez (Spa, Honda) 250 points 2. Andrea Dovizioso (Ita, Ducati) 172
Lewis, Jones share in... From page 27 with 54 and got support from Fidel Singh (26) and Dharam Persaud (23) as HS Masters reached 154-8. Darmindra Mohabir captured two wickets for Fisherman’s X1 who were limited to 133-9 as Mohabir made 32, Dharam Persaud took two wickets. The final, between Mike’s Wellman and HS Masters will be played on Sunday. (Sean Devers)
Rins claimed victory with a late move. (Getty Images) 3. Alex Rins (Spa, Suzuki) 149 4. Danilo Petrucci (Ita, Ducati) 144 5. Maverick Vinales (Spa, Yamaha) 118 6. Valentino Rossi (Ita, Yamaha) 116
7. Jack Miller (Aus, Pramac) 95 8. Fabio Quartararo (Fra, Yamaha) 92 9. Cal Crutchlow (GB, Honda) 88 10. Franco Morbidelli (Ita, Yamaha) 69
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Aguero reaches 400 goals in City stroll, Newcastle stun Spurs AFP - Sergio Aguero reached 400 career goals as the Manchester City striker inspired the champions’ 3-1 win at Bournemouth, while Tottenham suffered a shock defeat against Newcastle yesterday. With Premier League leaders Liverpool off to a perfect start with three successive victories, City are already under pressure to keep pace. Pep Guardiola’s side did just that thanks to Aguero as City’s record goalscorer hit another milestone with a clinical double in the southcoast sunshine. Raheem Sterling was also on the scoresheet — making it six goals in four games this term for the England winger — as City’s second win of the season lifted them to within two points of Liverpool. It was a landmark day all round for City, with captain David Silva involved in all three of the goals on his 400th appearance for the club. “We felt Bournemouth’s physicality, a nice three points and a big compliment to the players, a few things to improve, that’s good it’s happened when we are winning games,” Guardiola said. “The quality of our players in front made the difference and we won the
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero put Bournemouth to the sword. (AFP / Glyn Kirk) game.” Guardiola was less enthused by a VAR review that denied City a penalty when Jefferson Lerma appeared to trip Silva. City were last week left frustrated during a 2-2 draw with Tottenham when a lastgasp goal from Gabriel Jesus was disallowed by VAR due to a handball against Aymeric Laporte. Asked if City deserved a spot-kick, Guardiola replied in an sardonic manner: “Penalty? No. It was clear hands last game, clear hands. A penalty today? No, please. “The challenge this season will be amazing for us
after winning back-to-back two titles, the challenge will be great.” - Relief for Bruce Meanwhile, Steve Bruce silenced his critics as Newcastle won 1-0 at Tottenham to secure their first points under the new Magpies boss. Since taking over from Rafael Benitez in the closeseason, Bruce had found himself under pressure after losing his first two games, with fans doubting his credentials and former players claiming his squad were uncertain about his methods. But Joelinton’s first goal for Newcastle in the 27th
Joelinton scored the only goal as Newcastle shocked Tottenham 1-0 on Sunday. (AFP / Daniel Leal-Olivas) minute gave Bruce some breathing space for a few days at least. Davinson Sanchez was caught playing the offside trap, allowing Brazilian forward Joelinton to collected Christian Atsu’s inch-perfect ball and fire home. “We have tried to quieten the storm. Hopefully that will shut a few people up a little bit. After two games, it’s been hard to get that criticism. We have had to ride it,” Bruce said. Newcastle were helped by a poor performance from Tottenham, who have won only once in their first three games.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side were frustrated by VAR after the decision-review system did not award a penalty when Harry Kane tumbled under a challenge from Jamaal Lascelles. “We didn’t perform as we expect. It was a very cheap goal. I’m very disappointed with the performance and with the result,” Pochettino said. Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen was only used as a substitute amid uncertainty surrounding his future ahead of the European transfer window shutting next week. “I am going to be happy in 10 days after we play
Arsenal when the transfer window closes in Europe,” Pochettino added. In the day’s other game, Wolves forward Raul Jimenez scored a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw against Burnley at Molineux. Ashley Barnes had put Burnley in front after 13 minutes with a blistering strike, giving the forward four goals in three games this season. But Jimenez netted from the spot in the 97th minute after the Mexican was tripped by Erik Pieters. Wolves have drawn all three of their league games this term.
Serena versus Sharapova to headline Day One at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) There will be no shortage of big-name players in action when the U.S. Open begins today but the talk around New York for days has centered around the marquee matchup between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Williams and Sharapova for years the two most recogniza b l e n a m e s i n women’s tennis - will open the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium with their first-ever New York meeting in a match that may just have the feel of a championship final. “Of course I’m going to watch it,” defending U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka told reporters. “I know you all are going to watch it. I think everyone in New York is going to watch it. “At every Grand Slam there is always some sort of drama. You know what I mean? Like a first round. Like, Oh, my God. So this match just happens to be that for this tournament.” Eighth seed Williams, who is seeking a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam title, owns a commanding 19-2 career
record against Sharapova, who last beat the American in 2004 and has fallen to 87th in the rankings amid an injuryhit 2019 season. “Definitely. That’s going to be a match to watch,” said Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu, who is seeded 15th and plays her first match tomorrow. Among the other top names in action on Day One of the year’s final Grand Slam are defending champion Novak Djokovic, five-times winner Roger Federer, Australian world number two Ash Barty and Venus Williams. While that talented group will surely draw plenty of attention, the anticipation for their respective matches will pale in comparison to the Wi l l i a m s - S h a r a p o v a matchup. Williams and Sharapova have not played each other since the 2016 Australian Open. They were set to meet last year at the French Open but Williams withdrew injured moments before their fourthround match. While five-times Grand Slam champion Sharapova may be far from her top form,
Maria Sharapova (RUS) reacts against Alison Riske (USA) during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Center. (Aaron Dover-USA TODAY Sports) she could still present a challenge for Williams, who has not competed since retiring from the Toronto final against Andreescu with back spasms.
And while their clash is highly anticipated, not everyone in the tennis world is planning their day around the match. “There are a lot of other
Serena Williams (USA) serves against Marie Bouzkova (Czech) during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament at Aviva Centre. (Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) quality first rounds. It’s not the only first round in the draw,” said French Open champion Barty, who kicks off the action at Arthur Ashe Stadium against Zarina
Diyas of Kazakhstan. “I think more importantly I’m focused on my first round on Monday, and that’s all I’m worried about for the moment.”
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Superb Stokes century levels Ashes series in dramatic fashion
England’s Ben Stokes and Jack Leech celebrate winning the test against Australia. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers) Australia’s Nathan Lyon drops the ball at the wicket which allows England’s Jack Leech to make it in and help them win the test against Australia. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers) LEEDS, England (Reuters) An extraordinary 135 not out from Ben Stokes earned England an exhilarating one-wicket victory in the third Ashes test yesterday to level the series against Australia at 1-1, with the home side chasing down a record target of 359 in dramatic fashion. Starting the day looking to prevent Australia from retaining the Ashes, England got to 286-9, still 73 runs short of their target. The tourists needed only the win to ensure a series defeat was impossible and the urn would stay in their possession. With one wicket left,
England’s World Cup hero Stokes knew everything depended on him and he smashed a remarkable eight sixes to all corners of the ground to get England within touching distance of their highest-ever second-innings total to win a test match. Nathan Lyon missed an easy run-out chance to dismiss England number 11 batsman Jack Leach and Stokes survived loud lbw shouts, with Australia unable to review, before, fittingly, Stokes hit the winning boundary to spark euphoria at Headingley. “Ben Stokes is a freak, he’s incredible,” England captain Joe Root said.
“To win a game on your own from there is just amazing. He does have recent experience of doing it. Just incredible to watch unfold.” England began the day on 156-3, still 203 short of what would be the second-highest ever fourth-innings run chase at Headingley. Root, who played brilliantly to give England a chance coming into day four, chased an aggressive shot down the pitch only to edge to David Warner in the sixth over of the day, departing for a valuable 77. Runs remained in short supply before a flurry of boundaries from Jonny Bairstow got fans off their
seats. A huge six from Stokes raised the decibel levels yet further on Headingley’s famous Western Terrace, with England going into lunch in optimistic mood. Bairstow was given out in the second ball of the afternoon session but the call was overturned following a review. He was eventually caught in the slips for a hardearned 36, with the partnership worth 86. A mix-up between Jos Buttler and Stokes saw the former run out for one before Stokes passed his 19th test 50 from 152 balls without even acknowledging the applause, such was his focus. “I looked at the bigger picture,” Stokes said. “There was still a lot of runs to get. Personal milestones, especially in that situation,
mean absolutely nothing. “It was all about making sure we got over the line.” Chris Woakes did not last long as he was caught for one, before Jofra Archer (15) was out looking for the big shot. Stuart Broad was then out for a duck as all looked lost for England, before Stokes went into one-day mode, reverse sweeping for six, flicking another over wicketkeeper Tim Paine’s head — there was no section of the stands safe from Stokes’s hitting. A big moment came when Stokes, on 116, hauled one out towards the boundary but did not get enough on it. Marcus Harris, on the dive, got two hands to it but put down the catch. Leach’s job was just to stay there, and he played his part, blocking ball after ball,
contributing one run to the 76-run final partnership. Stokes, in that time, plundered a mesmerising seven sixes in that final partnership, smashing a four through the covers to win the most dramatic of matches. “We have time now to stick together and bounce back,” Australia captain Tim Paine said. “If we get caught up in the emotion of it all then the series can be taken away from us quickly. “The fact is we have been in a position to win every test match so far.” Scores: England 67 (Hazlewood 5-30) and 362 for 9 (Stokes 135*, Root 77, Denly 50) beat Australia 179 (Labuschagne 74, Warner 61, Archer 6-45) and 246 (Labuschagne 80, Stokes 356) by one wicket.
Kovalev survives Yarde scare to defend WBO title Omnisport - Sergey Kovalev came through a difficult eighth round to stop Anthony Yarde and retain his WBO light-heavyweight belt in Chelyabinsk. Kovalev reclaimed his title from Eleider Alvarez in January, having been knocked out by the same man in an initial meeting last year, to set up a return to Russia for the first time since 2016. For a short time on Saturday, though, the home favourite staggered towards the brink of losing his belt again, despite dominating Yarde for much of the contest. Kovalev found his rhythm after a cagey start and repeatedly tested Yarde’s chin with his left, seeing little come back his way from the Briton. But after showing signs of a response in both the fifth and seventh, Yarde traded punches in the eighth before suddenly having Kovalev in clear trouble. By the bell, the 36-year-
Anthony Yarde had Sergey Kovalev staggering for a short time in Chelyabinsk but could not topple the WBO champion. old champion looked spent. He had done well to come through the onslaught but was warned by trainer Buddy McGirt to improve in a hurry or else he would be pulled out
by his corner. Kovalev responded to the ultimatum by going on the attack. A tiring Yarde did well to get through the 10th under heavy punishment but was
Kovalev found poise after looking exposed in round eight to earn an 11th-round stoppage. (Getty Images) knocked down in the next by a stiff jab, leading to the bout being stopped. It is the first defeat of his 19-fight career, while Kovalev moves to 34-3-1.
“[Yarde] was seconds away from winning it with those body shots in the eighth,” promoter Frank Warren told BT Sport. “Every time, he was hurting
[Kovalev] and he was all over the place at one stage.” Earlier, Ilunga Makabu pipped Aleksei Papin in an entertaining bout that went the distance.
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Church delegation honours Regional Chairman for contribution to sports and youth Regional Chairman of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Region Ten, Renis Morian has been honoured for his contributions to youth and sports. He was recognised with an award by a visiting Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America, delegation that is currently in Guyana. The delegation which is here to for a ten day service to the communities within Region Ten was organised by the Bethel Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, Linden, Upper DemeraraBerbice (Region 10). At a simple handing over ceremony held at the Regional Chairman’s office, Linden, the visiting delegation said that they have sought to publicly recognise Morian who they said has been contributing significantly to the youths of the community through sports and community development. As such, they urged him to continue contributing adding that they are
appealing to others to emulate his efforts. “Despite being in the USA we continue to hear about the enormous and significant work that Mr Morian has been doing over the years and today we would like to salute him for his enormous work and contributions and to urge him to continue his efforts. “The contributions by Mr Morian has been felt by many far and wide and to acknowledge his noble efforts we present him with this plague as an indication that we are proud of him as a resident and more so as someone who is genuinely interested in youth and community development through sports and other areas,” Reverend Clavis Duke said. Duke, who pastors the church in Linden, said that his congregation continues to be very impressed with the significant and consistent contributions that Mr Morian has been making over the years, adding that through his efforts they
continue to see a number of young people turning away from negative ills within society. The visiting 22 member delegation is made up of Guyanese, Jamaicans, Trinidadians and persons from the USA. They indicated that while they have been around for the past 19 years they have visited Guyana a number of times and intend to continue visiting where they intend to execute a number of youth and sports related programmes and projects, the group urged youths and organisations to collaborate, while training the youths so that they can contribute in a very positive way. Visiting Pastor Dr. Wedlan Sealey, who headed the local church before he had migrated, said that he and his members continues to be impressed with the work being done by Renis Morian and as such, they decided to recognise him as a symbol of their recognition and gratitude. “We have a man who through his efforts continues to enhance the lives of young
GKC claim nine gold medals; Guyanese Rodrigues, Insanally land gold The Guyanese suffered mixed fortunes when the 2019 International Karate Daigaku Caribbean Cup continued yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The Guyana Karate College (GKC) continued to add to their collection of prizes with nine gold medals and 15 silver medals in the team Enbu category. The girls 8-11 team led the challenge with gold in the 1+ Dan category, while the 16-19 female side proved too good for their opponents as they took the top podium spot in the 1+Dan. Jose Rodrigues of GKC kept his composure to win gold in the boys 8-11 1+Dan Kata, while Anaya Insanally also of GKC turned in a commendable display to win the gold medal girls 8-11 1+Dan. Chelsea Mohan of Trinidad and Tobago overpowered her rivals to win to win gold in the girls 16-19 Kumite ahead of Tashana Wong
of GKC and Liyee Su of Barbados in that order. Trinidad and Tobago tasted success once again when Dominic Lue-Fatt won the male 16-19 1+Dan Kumite; Nathan Griffith of T and T placed second and Andes Roberts of ASK Guyana was third. Chennise Charles of the Twin Island Republic captured gold in the 1+Dan female, while Allison James and Shannon Skette both of Barbados finished second and third respectively. The male 20-39 1+Dan Kumite title went to Dean Avril of Jamaica, while Claude Bascombe of St. Vincent and the Grenadines took the runner up spot and Dominic Wilks placed third. Kenneth George of Grenada won the male 40-49 kumite 1+Dan, while Ian Holligan of Barbados finished second and Keith Beaton of Guyana placed third.
Chelsea Mohan (left) of T&T won the the girls 16-19 kumite 1+Dan.
The wife of visiting Pastor and head of the delegation, Dr. Virginia Sealey presenting the award to Regional Chairman of Region Ten, Renis Morian, while her husband Dr. Wedlan Sealey looks on. people, primarily in the area of sports and community development across the country in a meaningful and significant way. As such, we are very excited to be recognising him and would hope that others would emulate his efforts. Through his enormous efforts a number of persons have stayed away from negative ills as they have been making positive contributions in their own way,” Reverend Sealey said. Regional Chairman
Morian thanked the visiting delegation, while assuring them that he does what he love and as such, will continue. He extended an invitation to the local chapter for collaboration, stressing that together more can be achieved instead of working individually. “I am prepared to collaborate in many ways as Rev. Duke you and your congregation can provide spiritual and other assistance, while we at the RDC can
assist in providing certain resources so we are always open as ultimately the people of Region Ten will benefit,” Morian said. He added, “Gone are the days when all churches offered were spiritual teachings as today the churches have produced many doctors, nurses, police men and women, counsellors, sports coaches, teachers among others who are prepared to use their profession in the glorification of God.”
Trophy Stall T20 Softball cricket
Lewis, Jones share in 185-run stand, Dharam Persaud’s 54 spurs HS Masters to final In energy sapping heat at the Malteenoes Sports Club ground on Thomas Road a large gathering saw fifties from Troy Lewis and Wayne Jones spearhead Mike’s Wellman to victory, while Dharam Persaud’ 54 was good enough to do the same for HS Masters in yesterday’s Semifinals of the Trophy Stall T20 Softball cricket competition. Batting first on the heavy outfield with cotton wool like clouds floating from a blue sky over the Malteenoes sward, Mike’s Wellman’s X1 posted an imposing 229-8 when their 20 overs expired. The right-handed Lewis, on his home round, continued his fine form as he followed up his 84 with a commanding 96 decorated with 12 sixes and three fours. Lewis added 185 runs for the fourth wicket with experienced left-hander Wayne Jones who contributed a well-played 76. Jones, the most prolific
Troy Lewis (left) made 92 and added 185 for 4th wicket with Wayne Jones who scored 76. batsman in local softball cricket, reached the boundary just once but cleared it eight times. But after their demise in quick succession, only Nandram Samlall who struck three boundaries, including two sixes in his unbeaten 23 towards the back end of the innings.
Lakram Balo and Rudy Samaroo had two wickets each for Pooran’s X1 who were restricted to 79-9 despite 21 with three sixes from opener Vicky Beharry as Imtiaz Mohamed took 2-7 and Samlall had 2-26. In the other semi-final, Richard Persuad top-scored (Continued on page 24)
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Shanella wins A&R Jiwanram Printery 3rd golf classic Saturday tourney It was a day when the women shone as in the 16–36 ‘B’ handicap category, former Suriname and Guyana Open Women’s Champion Shanella London (74/15) outperformed the entire field, winning both the top position in her flight and the best score of the day! Second in that category was Kalyan Tiwari (75/16), with Patanjilee Pur Persaud (76/16) copping the third position. Of honorable mention was George Bulkan in fourth position with a close 77/15. In the 0-14 ‘A’ flight, current Suriname Open Invitational Women’s Champion and also former Guyana Open Women’s Champion, Dr Joaan Deo (76/ 14), took the top position on a countback from LGC President Aleem Hussain (76/ 9); both Players had net 76, closely followed by third place winner William Walker (78/12). Winner of the Longest Drive was Monnaf Arjune of the ‘A’ flight. A&R Jiwanram Printery of 31 Back St., Bel Air Village, Georgetown, Tel: 592-2265588; 592-603-1250/1255 is a
modern professional hi-tech Printing & Graphic Design Company that does a wide range of print jobs including banners, clothing, calendars, books, wrappers, business cards etc. in small or large quantities as requested, with a general maximum turnaround time of 24 hours. A&R Printery has been an ardent supporter of the Lusignan Golf Club, efficiently and effectively making available paper and print facilities for the Club at much reduced cost, and sometimes at no cost. Managing Director of A&R Printery, and Guyana Presidential hopeful, Mr. Ramroop ‘Cecil’ Jiwanram, expressed that he was committed to hosting two one-day golf tournaments to encourage golfers to hone their skills - in preparation for other tournaments and in particular the Guyana Open scheduled for October 26 & 25 - after a three-week layoff due primarily to extremely high rainfall. Mr Jiwanram had already
From left: Captain Chatterpaul Deo, William Walker, President Aleem Hussain, Joaan Deo, Shanella London, Kalyan Tiwari, George Bulkan, Monnaf Arjune after the presentation. hosted A&R’s 2nd golf classic tournament (won by Maxim Mangra [65/26]) in April 13, this year. The A&R Printery grand weekend of
Golf included a tournament yesterday. President Hussain is pleased that the battle for Golf supremacy in
readiness for the Guyana Invitational International Open 2019 is taking great shape as the keenly competitive scores of the
day’s play assures that several golfers have their eyes on the trophies for that outstanding tournament.
GMR&SC 1320 heat
T&T take unlimited car and bikes classes Calvin Chapman story and photos Team Guyana carted off the majority of the spoils when the 1320 heat international drag race meet concluded yesterday at the South Dakota Circuit’s drag strip in Timehri, but Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) had two big wins in the unlimited cars and bikes categories to go along with victory in the 11-second class. The feature showdown between T&T’s Andy Bissessar’s rail car and Team Mohamed’s GTR Godzilla was hurried into an exhibition showcase since the organisers, the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) were worried that the imminent threat of rain would have put a damper on the event. A false start saw Bissessar shot ahead of the Terrence Cox piloted white GTR that was beginning to close the gap before a blowout curtailed the strip record holder’s race. Although just an exhibition, Godzilla failed to finish the race and Bissessar jumped the light, so it was basically a noresult.
Following the exhibition, Cox explained to the media that the mechanism that transfers power from the engine to the transmission broke and that is what caused Godzilla (White GTR) to shut down in what would have been the strip record holder (8.09 seconds) final race of the day. Cox further revealed that he was even more disappointed since Godzilla had done 7.8seconds (unofficially) during Saturday’s practice session and he provided proof of the performance report. Bissessar went on to be adjudged winner of the unlimited class due to his win over Deryck Jaisingh’s Toyota Supra and Godzilla’s inability to race. As expected, Rameez Mohamed, who won US$100 for the best burnout sponsored by GT Tuners, made light work of the nine-second class. O’Neal Higgins in his Toyota Caldina took the 10second class, while Jagdeo ‘Mad Cow’ Seecharran of T&T won the 11-second class which along with the 12second class that was won by S&D Performance’s Damion
Michael Mathurine-Joel Bruce (left) of T&T won the unlimited bikes class. Persaud, was sponsored by Del Ice Co with $100,000 each for the winners. Pierre Singh made good of his word after being gifted victory in the 13-second class after Imran Khan jumped the light in the final. Rafeeq Khan wooed the spectators after a thrilling run in the 14 second class which saw him winning the respective trophy. Ramesh Persaud (15 second), Shivan Ragnath (16-second), Andy Rajkarran (600cc bikes) and Michael Mathurine/Joel Bruce of T&T (unlimited bikes), were the other
winners. The event was well organised with minor hiccups but fans were well entertained. The GMR&SC head, Rameez Mohamed, expressed thanks to the many sponsors and volunteers that made the event a success and the fans that continue to come out and support the races. A source close to team T&T’s camp revealed that Bissessar and the entire team T&T will be returning next year even stronger and that time round, it may be two rail cars instead of one, so fans
are sure in for a treat. Suriname’s nonparticipation was due to the inactivity of the GuyanaSuriname ferry service but it will be up and running by next year so it will be an even larger field of competitors. The day’s official results are listed below. 600cc bikes - Andy Rajkarran Unlimited Bikes - Michael Mathurine/Joel Bruce (Trinidad) ATV- Kevin Persaud 16 Second - Shivan Ragnath 15 Second - Ramesh
Persaud 14 Second - Rafeeq Khan 13 Second - Pierre Singh 12 Second - Damion Persaud 11 Second - Jagdeo Seecharran (Trinidad) 10 Second - O’Neal Higgins 9 Second - Rameez Mohamed 8 Second - Terrence Cox (Team Mohamed’s) ** Unlimited - Andy Bissesssar (Trinidad) **Note by Time Keeper Rohindara Mahase, “There were two competitors in the 8-second class. Car #1 and car #57. A call was made during the final stages of the day and neither car came to the start line. The winner of the class was decided by the fastest qualifying time of the day.”
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Guyana claim 7 medals at CAREBACO Open International 2019
Priyanna Ramdhani (2nd left) on the podium after winning her medal.
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he CAREBACO O p e n International came to an end for the Guyanese Players on Friday last at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium in St. Michael Barbados and our Guyanese players performed excellently to high level competition in both the Junior and Senior International where over 23 countries participated. Priyanna Ramdhani, who won CAREBACO Under-19 International Triple Champion, played in the Open International and won the Bronze Medal in Ladies Doubles. T h e O v e r a l l Te a m performances are (4-Gold & 3 Bronze): Priyanna Ramdhani: 3-
Priyanna Ramdhani in action during the tournament.
Gold (Juniors) & 1-Bronze (Seniors) Tyrese Jeffrey: 1-Gold & 1-Bronze (Juniors) Akili Haynes: 1-Bronze (Juniors) Narayan Ramdhani: 2Quarrter-Finals (Seniors) Jonathan Mangra: 2Quarter-Finals (Seniors) The Ladies Doubles Semi-Finals Match: Priyanna Ramdhani (GUY) & Sabrina Scott of Barbados lost to the pair of Monyata Riviera &Tamisha Williams of Barbados: 2117, 12-21, 12-21. The GBA is extremely happy of the teams’ achievements and would like to thank all who assisted in making the Team’s success came through.
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The rail car and Team Mohamed’s GTR Godzilla at the line before the exhibition race.
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T&T take unlimited car and bikes classes
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14-second class winner Rafeeq Khan doing a burnout celebration after his unsuspected triumph.
GKC claim nine gold medals; Guyanese Rodrigues, Insanally land gold
Jose Rodrigues (right) and Anaya Insanally claimed gold for Guyana. Dominic Lue-Fatt (left) of T&T won the 1+Dan 16-19 kumite.
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