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EDITORIAL
The people need to know Governments provide leadership; leaders provide answers to questions by the populace; and politicians always try to keep people as well informed as possible about their every action, unless those actions may run counter to what the people actually walk. Many have seen the effect of a government that refused to deal with issues close to the people who support it. Even in the United States, when people discover that one of the leaders is operating outside the best interest of the people they make so much ruckus that the head of the government has no option to act. More often than not, because the courts are independent they act to the exclusion of the national leaders. More than a few senior leaders have found themselves in jail, to the extent that people are aware that no one is above the law. Should one examine the Guyana situation, one would conclude that the government is less than accountable to the people who put it there. As far back as one could remember, one heard people criticizing the government for certain decisions. These criticisms ranged from ignoring basic requests for the people to blatant corruption and nepotism. A reporter found that the wife of a government employee purchased a $60 million house on a salary of $40,000 a month. This was bound to raise eyebrows. Approaches to senior people in the administration for an investigation got nowhere. One senior official promised an investigation while another sought to justify the purchase on the grounds that money was sent to Guyana to effect the house purchase. In any other country there would have been an examination of the income tax status. Guyana shares a taxation policy with some countries. If one pays taxes in another country then Guyana will not tax that money. In the case of the house purchase, there should have been a declaration of the money. There was none. Instead there was total silence on the issue, to the point that it is all but forgotten. Today there is the expose of Bai Shan Lin, a Chinese logging company that is shipping tons of logs out of the country although the company does not have an export licence to export logs in such quantities. There must be some collusion with Government entities because the exports continue. The evidence is clear that the company has been able to either lease or acquire holdings that other logging companies owned. Having done that, Bai Shan Lin then operates as the owner of these new leases, contrary to the permit granted to it. The Guyana Forestry Commission has attempted to address the issue while ignoring some key facts, one of which is the right to export logs in such large quantities. The forestry commission insists that it monitors the logs cut, but what it does not say is who is cutting the logs and under what conditions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still to approve requests from Bai Shan Lin, but the way things are the company does not need any approval from the EPA. The system has been circumvented, something that the forestry commission is denying. One can understand that the law allows for any entity, local or foreign, to engage in joint ventures, but in this case there is no evidence that the other companies are part of the arrangement. They may be landlords, but the law still specifies the extent of exports that Bai Shan Lin can make. It may be wise for the authorities to reveal the extent of royalty the country gets, the extent of taxes paid to the public treasury and the extent of deforestation. Reporters are unable to have a chance to interview the officials which suggests that they, the officials, are uncomfortable facing the press. The Minister of Natural Resources is remarkably quiet, fuelling the view that he might not want to offend the Chinese. Indeed Guyana needs investment but the onus is on the government to let the people know what they are getting. Until the Bai Shan Lin expose, no one knew what was happening in the forestry sector.
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The President should just call the elections now DEAR EDITOR, In Guyana and elsewhere, good leadership comes down to moral courage and personal integrity. When faced with dilemmas in terms of determining what is the proper thing to do; those two characteristics are the most influential. The ruling cabal in Guyana lacks moral leadership as they inevitably choose the cover-up route to hide their corrupt practices and secret back room deals in which “kickbacks” have become the norm in society. They have never believed in democratic principles or else they would have called the Local Government elections a long time ago. So instead of telling the opposition to “put up or shut up,” the Minister of Home Affairs should tell his boss to call the Local Government Elections or he (the Minister) should shut up. He should focus his efforts and time to crime fighting which has escalated ten-fold under him. In any other country, he would have been fired a long time ago, but this corrupt regime would rather promote such comrades. They would not even admit that corruption is taking place on a massive scale and that their urgent task is to fix it as they promised in the last election.
They have not and will never accept truth as a feasible way forward, because their primary concern is to use the state resources to enrich themselves, relatives and friends. They will promote their interests and those of their relatives and friends and not the interest of the people, not even their own supporters. The Minister of Home Affairs has refused to accept the fact that he has failed miserably to solve the escalating crime rate that has wreaked and continues to wreak havoc on the lives of innocent Guyanese. Instead, he has blamed APNU for the crime wave, as he is more engaged as the General Secretary of the PPP than as the Minister of Home Affairs. This is a blatant misuse of the taxpayers’ money. His concocted attempts to hide his failure to deal with the crime issue are not working. Everyone knows that he is devoid of ideas, thus leaving the people to fend for themselves at the mercy of the criminals. Establishing the SWAT team and having the DEA in Guyana will not solve crime unless the Police Force operates as an independent entity. But some police officers are at odds w i t h R o h e e ’s m i c r o management of the Force and have secretly dubbed it
the PPP Force because they are told what to do. This regime continues to show total disrespect for the people and contempt for the Constitution by not having Local Government elections. This was highlighted by the former U.S. Ambassador who said that Mr. Ramotar only cites the Constitution when it benefits him. Only someone like Rohee would say that the people are not in the mood for local government elections. If he has the skills to know the mood of the people, then he should have known that they want him to be fired. And for the PPP to say that GECOM is not ready for local government elections is blatantly false. The Chairman of GECOM has openly stated that they are ready for the elections. So the PPP should stop bluffing and call the elections ahead of the no-confidence vote. The PPP is the most hypocritical political party to have ever governed Guyana. We want the people to know that during the 1970s, the PPP criticized the PNC for giving US$50,000 a year to help black freedom fighters to fight apartheid in South Africa, but at Mandela’s death, a delegation secretly rushed to his funeral without being invited by the South African government. Paying tribute to
Mandela’s marvellous life exposes their hypocrisy. It was Roger Luncheon who testified under oath that Afro-Guyanese are not qualified to represent this country overseas as ambassadors. This regime does not have an embassy in any of the 54 countries in Africa either. Therefore, we say to the hypocrites at Freedom House they should not only praise Mandela in death or raise their voices in benediction, but they should r ef lect d eep ly o n th e qualities that radiated from this true and great leader and emulate them in Guyana. This would go a long way in uniting the two major races. But they will not even attempt to do anything remotely close to what Mandela did in unifying Guyanese because it is in their best interest to “divide and rule” the people. Moral leaders do not exist within the cabal because if they do, they will not stand idly by and watch the city of Georgetown decay and UG and the education system crumble under their rule. Moral leaders will not allow the voices of decency within the country to be drowned out by the hectoring tones of selfserving Stalinist dictators who victimize their (Continued on page 5)
Talk is indeed cheap, GT&T DEAR EDITOR, It is my opinion that all this talk from GT&T about highly valuing their customers in their letter which was published in the Aug 11, 2014 Edition of this newspaper was nothing but cheap talk. For a company with the size and magnitude of GT&T’s, one would expect more than an apology in an attempt to redeem themselves. Just an apology? No form of compensation? Not that I was looking forward to that initially, however an attempt to offer compensation would have truly indicated the depth of your sincerity. You leave much to be desired. You would definitely be left behind if you were operating in a first world country. Secondly, I would love for GT&T to explain to their customers why they are only giving 600mb per month at a cost of $2,200 (rounded to the nearest hundred) whereas the other Internet Service Provider gives 1500mb (50mb per day * 30
days on avg.) for $2900. Informed users do the math, who gives a whole lot more? Who is giving “Better Value” for your hard earned dollars? You may want to argue that GT&T allows “freedom and flexibility” by not restricting daily usage, but I view this as merely a simple marketing strategy. Offer a product that is similar to the competitor’s with slightly different terms of usage. GT&T allows customers to manage their data independently whereas the other network manages that data for users. Now those two little terms (“manage” and “be managed”) just allow customers to choose a network that best caters for their individual needs. Offering 600mb for $2,200 is just not competitive enough! I apologise for stating that GT&T offers 20mb per day (600mb/ 30 days) in my previous letter. Is it more accurate for me to say that GT&T offers 600mb per month while Digicel offers
1500mb per month for just a few hundred dollars more? I must point out that although a user on the other network may reach their daily limit, there is just no way that a one-month service ends prematurely. Now this is the epitome of delivering what was promised/implied. When a GT&T customer wishes to subscribe for the one-month service, they enter “GT1M”not “GT600mb”. It is expected that the service should last close to a month. After all, the user would have subscribed for a “onemonth” plan. 600mb is just not sufficient to last for one month. GT&T says that they offer “freedom and flexibility” while in reality they are offering a service that is “extremely limiting”. GT&T does not send iPhone users any prior notification to inform them that the service will be terminated in the near future. Way out of the blue, iPhone users receive notification that says “your GT&T Internet Service has been
suspended because you have exceeded your time service or data allocation”. Come on GT&T, you can give Guyanese more than that. I propose that you either reduce the price for this service or increase the data quota. 600 megabytes for $2,200 is not giving Guyanese “Best Value” for their money. Just as interest rates on loans from Commercial Banks are regulated by Central Bank, doesn’t the Public Utilities Committee (PUC) set standards for these utility companies to adopt in an effort to protect the smaller man from being so vulnerable to these unfair profit-earning schemes by larger companies? Informed users, spend your hard earned dollars wisely. According to Martin Luther King Jr “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”. I urge you to be courageous and stand up for what you deserve. Still Dissatisfied, Nyozi Fraser
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The Spirits of Blairmont D EA R ED I TOR, Belatedly, it came to my recall that fifty years (to the month of July) have passed since I departed my post as Assistant Personnel Manager, Blairmont Estate, West Bank Berbice. It was just days after the explosive destruction of the launch Son Chapman, with its toll of lives, swallowed by the Upper Demerara River. 1964 w as a turbulent year, particularly along coastal Guyana, with the sugar estates being the focus of fiery attention, compounded by outbursts of racial fury. B u t I r e member Blairmont Estate, particularly for the social and psychological challenges it offered the first Afro-Guyanese manager on that location, insulated in colonialist attitudes, lifestyles and organisational behaviours; where the converse of multiculturalism was observed in blatant separateness: by colour, race and what little there was of class. There were marked successes however; and memory is refreshed by the camaraderie enjoyed as a member of the Community Centre cricket team, where this ‘senior staff ’ was reluctantly captained by the
centre’s caretaker, who also kept wickets. The whole team would be crammed into my second-hand Wolseley motor vehicle to traverse an unpoliced dirt highway along the Corentyne, to engage our Skeldon Estate counterparts in a weekend Davson Cup fixture – then the first class cricket competition in Berbice County. Th en th ere was the small but uniquely critical and lasting breakthrough of social interaction when I persuaded entrenched ‘senior’ staff to converse with and even, debate with their ‘juniors’ non-estate issues at my house (named Dorset House) which was appropriately recognised as ‘The Beehive’. It w as in that milieu that, amongst others, two important relationships developed and were, unforeseeably at the time, sustained to the time of writing. N o w ran g Persaud, a resident of Blairmont, was assigned by Booker Sugar Estates, as a product of the incomparable Booker Cadet Scheme, to the tutelage of a learner - a fantastic investment of faith which has justified this celebratory reminiscence. The other justification
can only be the discovery of a young mind who had been resolutely denied employment by my colonial ‘superiors’. Little could they have devined what a favour, indeed blessing, their hostility conferred on the hyperactive Raikha Bisnauth who, even in that contrived wilderness, became a national tabletennis player alongside Roy Fredericks (whom I also helped propel to national and West Indies cricket glory). It is s till difficult to understand what urged the various types of assistance I deeded to Raihka. I only know that I have been well repaid by the constancy of a relationship matched only by Nowrang’s – sustained between Birmingham, UK where he is a counsellor in Stress Management, and Georgetown, itself directly in need of stress relief. B l a i r m o n t then remains a special memorial in 2014, for the above and several other positive reasons tempting the conclusion that such bonding of spirits could have happened nowhere else. F i f t y y e ars on – a rebuff to the rank stupidity of today’s racial divide. E.B. Joh n
The President should just... From page 4 opponents and marginalize a certain ethnic group by denying them access to jobs. Moral leaders will not use the state resources to enrich themselves, relatives and friends. Moral leaders will not abandon the poor and the working class and allow places like Plastic City to exist in a country with an abundance of wealth. Moral leaders will have the wisdom to discern that even if in the short-term the outcome of a principled decision might seem unpleasant, the ultimate goal is the preservation of integrity and public trust. Moral leaders will know that there comes a time when a parting of ways with corrupt officials might be the best solution, if the ethos of government is to be preserved and respected by the people. One of the unfortunate aspects of allowing corrupt hands to grope away at the institution of government is its insidious effect. Too often, many in the ruling oligarchy have looked away,
excused, and accept as normal, behavior that is corrupt, grossly immoral a n d d o w n r i g h t unacceptable. This not only weakens the institutions of government, but also reflects very poorly on moral leadership. And if as leader,
the President finds himself wondering what the right thing is; it wouldn’t hurt to ask what moral leaders would do. They would stop the pussyfooting and just call the elections now. Asquith Rose and Harish S. Singh
“Dem Boys” can now add some more ‘Bees’ that continue to destroy our nation DEAR EDITOR, Please accept my gratitude for the excellent work your newspaper is doing to bring to light the great atrocities that this government continues to inflict into the Guyanese nation. The maxim “a picture speaks a thousand words” truly applies to your coverage of the destruction of our rain forest. It is time for Guyana and the world to remember that the rain forests are the lungs of the earth. With the destruction of our rain forest in Guyana, Brazil, and other countries, the lungs of the earth are ruptured. Eventually, all of earth’s population will suffer from this rupture. A tree, whether planted by the wayside, a parking lot, or in the forest, ought not to be taken for granted. Trees provide us with oxygen for our very existence, and
remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Coming back to our forest in Guyana, it is incumbent for all Guyanese to understand some of the roles that our forests play in our livelihood. Do we know that the forest protects the watershed that regulates our fresh water? Just think of the removal of our forest, the land is then exposed to our hard tropical rain. The top soil will be washed away into our streams. The effect of this scenario is the siltation of our streams, killing our marine life, undrinkable water, and barren land. Another function our forest performs is the home of our wildlife. With the destruction of our forest, there goes our wildlife. Forest plays an important role in our eco-system. Plants and animals live in symbiotic relationship. The existence
of one guarantees the existence of the other. If one is removed (in this instance our forest), we can predict the extinction of the other (wildlife). It seems to me that Guyana is doomed under this present regime. You have a Minister who is in charge of the Forestry Commission, but has no knowledge of Forestry. “Dem Boys” can now add some more ‘Bees’ to the already long list that continue to bring destruction to our nation. I am begging all Guyanese; please give Guyana a chance to remain here for our children and grandchildren. Let us move away from racial voting and vote for Guyana. Charles Sugrim
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Several other Chinese companies also exporting - manufacturing association holds emergency meeting on Bai Shan Lin The exposure of the Bai Shan Lin logging activities in Guyana has led to more revelations. On Monday, during a fly over by Kaieteur News of the Linden/Ituni/Kwakwani trail in Region 10, several logging activities were in progress. At a location between Ituni and Kwakwani, and not far from Aroaima Mining Company, two container trucks were being loaded. The logs were strictly of the prime Wamara species which is in hot demand by especially Chinese companies. A young Chinese national was on the ground overseeing the packing of the logs into the containers by the loader. When asked if he was part of the Bai Shan Lin group, he smiled and in a jovial manner said, “No…no…me company have own business.” When further questioned, he disclosed that his company is shipping at least 10 containers per month. He gladly gave his name as “Cly”. According to “Cly”, his operation is concentrating only on Wamara, a wood that is renowned for its exoticlooking flooring, walls and furniture. Some of the logs on the ground were marked with official looking numbers but without the tags of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). The ones in the containers had tags, though. According to “Cly”, there are other Chinese companies scattered across Guyana and involved in gold mining also. There have been growing questions over the extent of logging activities in Guyana with the glare of the spotlight falling on Bai Shan Lin a few weeks ago after a Parliamentary Committee questioned Government about the arrangements. Figures indicate a more
This Chinese national, whose name is “Cly” than 50 per cent increase in exports of forest products for the first half of the year as compared to 2013, despite a significant hike in the tax and royalties being charged by GFC. Earlier this week, huge piles of logs and significant activities were seen at Bai Shan Lin locations in Kwakwani, Upper Berbice River in Region 10. The activities are being described as unprecedented in terms of the level of equipment being used and the number of logs - Wamara and Purpleheart being the preferred choices- that are being harvested. The situation triggered alarm with the members of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GM&SA) holding an emergency meeting yesterday to discuss the issue. The association’s members include operators in the forestry sector. GM&SA’s President, Clinton Williams, who also chairs the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, has now been tasked with preparing a letter to President Donald Ramotar, asking for copies of the investment agreement with Bai Shan Lin to be released. Among other things, GM&SA members want to know details of Bai Shan Lin’s
joint ventures with companies and other parties that are in possession of forestry concessions. Government will also be requested to submit details of log exports by Bai Shan Lin for the last five years. Kaieteur News was told that the members want the letter to be sent as soon as possible to the President in light of the revelations. In addition to Bai Shan Lin, there is a company called Rong-An Inc, which is also a Chinese company and Vaitarna Holdings, an Indianowned operator that has been exporting logs too. GFC Commissioner, James Singh, last week, following the publications of damning photos of Bai Shan Lin operations, claimed that the Chinese company had only exported 375 containers between January and June. This translated to an average of two containers per day. However, industry insiders and residents alike have refuted this saying it is more like 20 per day. Bai Shan Lin, from all indications, has been using third parties to export, to mask the true extent of its logging operations. The company has since released what it claims to be details of its investment and its operations in Guyana.
Two 40-foot containers of Wamara logs being loaded on Monday in the Aroaima area, Region 10, by a small Chinese logging outfit.
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The environmental lobby did not begin with climate change. Climate change is a creature of the environmental lobby. Climate change is a new phase in the development of financial capitalism. It is intended to convert the environment into a commodity. This is why there was introduced into the environmental lexicon the notion of environmental services. By so doing, it is possible to attach a financial value to the processes of nature such as the release of oxygen and the absorption of carbon dioxide. By attaching a value to these things which are traditionally taken for granted, financial capitalism hopes to place these “commodities” on the market and trade them. In fact, there is already trade taking place in environmental credits. The environmental lobby, however, preceded all of these developments. It even preceded the disastrous oil spills of the 1970s and the
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birth of environmental groupings such as Greenpeace. The environmental lobby began, ironically, with the idea of sustainable development. Developing countries were, since the late 1970s, sold the idea that “environmental catastrophism” would result unless greater care was taken of nature. By the 1990s, the mantra of sustainable development had taken centre stage and had become part of the formal economic literature. This did not require any empirical development or deep theorizing. In fact it was as simple as ABC. It rested on a commonsense principle supported by a moral argument. The moral argument was that it was necessary for us to preserve what the Creator has given to us. We would not have been doing our duty as human beings if there was not greater harmony between nature and human action. This was the moral argument. The common sense principle was that if humanity
and economic development is to be sustained it is necessary to use our natural resources in a way that would cater for the needs of future generations. Developing countries were encouraged to not engage in mass exploitation of their natural resources, because this would deplete these resources and leave very little for future generations. And many developing countries got hooked on this idea of sustainable development. The environmental was then born. The prime beneficiaries of sustainable development were not developing countries. They have little to show from pursuing sustainable development. Point me to a country which has successfully pursued sustainable development that has brought significant benefits to its peoples. In fact for many countries, sustainable development became an excuse for not doing more for their peoples. These countries could argue that the reason why they did not pursue
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greater extraction/exploitation of their natural resources was because of the need to cater for the needs of future generations. The prime beneficiaries of sustainable development have been the forestry sector in the developed world. Sustainable development did not excessively target oil exploration. It did not target the exploration of minerals and ores obtained from the earth. It targeted the forestry sector. Developing countries were encouraged to not deplete their forests, because to do so would go against the tenets of sustainable development. And who benefitted as a result? The timber sector in the developed world benefitted the most. That timber sector reaped the most benefits as a result of sustainable development. And those entities are attempting to reap the same benefits from climate change. The advocates for action to stem what is being deemed as climate change have pointed out that some 17% of greenhouse gas emissions
emanate from the clearing of forests. The advocates are not saying anything about the other 83%, including emissions from factories and motor vehicles. But they want developing countries not to cut down their forests. Sustainable development was used to try to discourage countries like Guyana from entertai n i n g l a r g e - s c a l e investments in our forestry sector during the rise of the Asian Tigers. Major forestry deals were lined up for Guyana. These were cancelled when the Asian crisis hit. Otherwise, there would have been many more Bai Shan Lins before Bai Shan Lin. At that time it was the investors from the Asian Tigers that were targeted. Now it is the investors from China and India who are searching for resources to sustain their growth and who are being targeted. Developing countries are again being warned to be wary of these investors from China and India, because they will plunder your resources and leave very little
for future generations. The same old tale is being reproduced But the peoples of developing countries have enjoyed nothing but deprivation because of sustainable development. Instead of sustainable development, these countries are keen to have sustainable jobs for their people, a sustained flow of revenues to support development, and the benefits of increased foreign exchange earnings from exports so as to enjoy a healthier balance of payments situation. If the foreign investors can provide along with these things - sustainable jobs, revenues and foreign exchange earnings - there is no disincentive for them not to be given concessions. Is there?
Two missing as ship North West student among capsizes in Corentyne River outstanding CSEC performers Two persons went missing after a Guyana registered Motor Tanker capsized in the mouth of the Corentyne River on Tuesday. Army Chief of Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips noted that the Coast Guard responded to a distress call at approximately 21:00 hours on Tuesday, after the Guyana registered Motor Tanker Swift Dolphin reportedly capsized off the Coast in the vicinity of the mouth of the Corentyne River.
The vessel was proceeding from Paramaribo, Suriname to Georgetown, Guyana. Four crew members were on board Swift Dolphin; two were rescued while the other two are missing. Phillips noted that the Coast Guard and officials of the Maritime Administration Department, (MARAD) are continuing with efforts to locate the missing crew members.
Dem boys seh...
China gun will soon fly dem flag on Donald head. De whole world look like if it gun change. There is a fighting group in middle east calling demself ISIS Dem mek a big promise and Uncle Sam tekking note. In ah bold statement read by one of its members dem seh that it gun mek all Europe and the Uncle Sam Islamic states and very soon dem gun fly de flag in de White House. Dem boys seh that the threat is clear and people believe that dem gun see 9-11 again. Guyana ain’t got ISIS but it got China. China come in easy. Dem Chinee ketch Jagdeo and show he money. He go and borrow fuh Skeldon. That factory ain’t wukking good up to now and it at de stage wheh GuySuCo now decide fuh go back to de old factory. Then dem same Chinee people come wid laptop. Guyana decide to buy 90,000 wid de people money and dem Chinee throw in couple laptop fuh sweeten de deal. All this time dem had dem eye pun other things. Dem fatten dem eye pun Eye-thuni. Right away dem boys seh that dem understand and dem can sympathise. Is when dem land pun Kack-wani that nuff people get worried. Dem know wha people seh bout Chinee. Dats why dem grabbing up all dem big big wood. Just like how ISIS plan to fly dem flag staff from de White House de Chiney gun fly dem own in our Parliament buildings.
De stage was set and Rohee know because he is de man who set de stage when he either sell or give visa or passport to all dem Chinee who come to Guyana. Nuff of dem travel to Uncle Sam and when dem present dem passport de immigration officer had to get help because dem can’t talk English and everybody know that Guyanese does speak English. De same Rohee who seh that dem boys start fuh talk bout Bai Shaan because dem probably beg fuh something and dem ain’t get, must tell dem boys wha he beg for and who he share wid. If he sell passport he must seh how much he sell for and wha he do wid de money. He ain’t de only one who trying fuh defend Bai Shaan. De boy, Philip By-yes is de other one. He now talking that Bai Shaan get all de blame when dem got other Chinee who cutting nuff wood and shipping to China. Dem boys want to know if he get pay and how much. And all of a sudden de forestry people mekking video and tekking out whole page ad. If dem boys didn’t start talking nobody woulda seh nutten. People woulda never know that is nuff Chinee in Guyana chopping down de forest. Is a case of mouth open and story jump out. Talk half and wait fuh more story fuh come out.
Travelling miles to go to school and studying without adequate electricity are just two challenges associated with acquiring a sound education in the Guyana’s hinterland, but North West Secondary School student, Khary Boyer defied the odds to emerge as one of this year’s outstanding Caribbean Secondary Certificate Examination (CSEC) performers. The 17 year old, who hails from Wanaina Hill, Mabaruma, Region One, acquired twelve subjects at CSEC. Boyer received 11 Grade Ones and One Grade Two. He acquired Grade Ones in Mathematics, Social Studies, Principles of Business, Office Administration, Caribbean History, Eng l i s h A, Integrated Science, Economics, Agricultural Science, Human and Social Biology. He acquired a Grade Two in Principles of Accounts. When contacted, the teen expressed satisfaction that he was able to achieve such a feat for himself, family and community. “I am glad that I was able to represent my Region well. I wrote twelve subjects and only got grade two in Principles of Accounts….My mother pushed really hard but I had to discipline myself too. I gave up certain things temporarily but it was worth it,” the teenager said.
North West Secondary School student, Khary Boyer Boyer was awarded St. Rose’s High School at the National Grade Six Assessment but his parents decided that he would remain in the North West District to continue his secondary education. “They wanted to keep an eye on me and I wanted to stay near mommy and daddy”, the teen, who is the last of five siblings, said. He noted that while acquiring an education in Region One is not without its challenges, he remained focused. “Sometimes studying in the nights would be challenging because we have an issue with electricity. Some
people in Mabaruma would buy generators, but others would use battery light…Sometimes I would have to send to our relatives in Georgetown to get certain school books and supplies.” The top student is also an awardee of the Ministry Of Amerindian Affairs Hinterland School Scholarship Programme which he says assisted him during his exams. “I used my stipend from the scholarship programme to help purchase stuff for school.” Principal of the North West Secondary School, Malcolm Marcus noted that Boyer ’s success is a significant achievement for the school and the Region. He noted that the conditions for learning at the secondary school were not always of the best but the students, “remained committed and worked really hard.” “I always predicted that this student (Boyer) would do well. He was adjudged the best student when the school participated in a countrywide school scholarship programme last November…I was convinced that he would make our school proud at CSEC.” Boyer acquired a scholarship via the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission last November. He plans on entering the University of Guyana to study Geological Engineering.
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=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===
Marikana, the PPP and humans’ inherent stupidity The Marikana massacre took place this week in South Africa two years ago. Sadly enough, there will be no anniversary observance in Third World countries. Certainly not in Guyana. Sadly Walter Rodney is not around; if he was alive that anniversary would have been observed. The police murdered 34 striking mine workers at the Marikana platinum mine and guess who was a director, (still is) of the company who owns the mine; Cyril Ramaphosa, the current deputy President of South Africa and an anti-apartheid fighter. Apparently, the wealthy directors at the company sought Ramaphosa’s help as the strike intensified. Ramaphosa’s super-rich colleagues at the company knew they could count on him, because he was one of the most powerful figures in the South African
Government and obviously, he could get the Minister of Home Affairs to direct the police to fire. That is what Ramaphosa did, that is what the Home Affairs Minister did, that is what the police commissioner did, and 34 Black South African miners were shot to death. Now Mrs. Margaret Thatcher faced a similar strike in the UK, but the British police didn’t shoot a miner even in his big toe. Guns were never used. But should we be surprised when the post 1945 records shows that the non-white leaders who cussed down the White man when the White man ruled us, turned out to be less civilized, more bestial and more corrupt than the White man. Did you know that Forbes magazine has the eldest daughter of the President of Angola as the richest Black woman in the world? (She outshone Oprah Winfrey who earned her money the old-
fashioned way, and not from Papa Winfrey) The President was a big freedom fighter when the White man ruled Angola. At the time of the Marikana massacre, the President of South Africa was Jacob Zuma. In May this year, Zuma was re-elected, so was Cyril Ramaphosa. The South African police murdered 34 striking mine workers and the ANC won re-election, even though there was a strong Black alternative party that only garnered six percent of the vote. The people of South Africa did not punish Cyril Ramaphosa (I find this gentleman to be a repulsive hypocrite), Jacob Zuma and the ANC. As night follows day, there will be more massacres, because that is the way politicians behave when their stupid supporters give them unlimited power. The May election was the fifth consecutive victory for the
ANC. It reminds you of Guyana, where the PPP has retained the presidency and the government for the fifth consecutive time. Once a government knows it can go to bed in the night and wake up in the morning and still remain in power, and it knows it can sleep for centuries and wake up to power in the palm of its hand, it will do what it wants and do the most horrible things and get away with it. The ANC government killed 34 Black miners (sorry, you read correctly, 34 Black working class miners not White workers) and got reelected. The ANC is going to win the next ten general elections. So Ramaphosa and company will enjoy their wealth and give more orders to the police to shoot down Black people. It is no different here in Guyana. Peaceful demonstrators were shot and
killed in Linden. A Commission of Inquiry blamed the police, but not one officer was even disciplined much less charged. By the way, as we are on the topic of the Linden massacre, I met Justice Claudette Singh, a commission member, outside the Bourda Market last week. I let her know my total rejection of her decision to award 15,000 American dollars to the families of the three men killed. In a tone I found irritating, she intoned; “It was a consensus.” If anything, the Commission’s decision was a horrible contempt for the value of life. Even if the PPP tosses away the no-confidence motion as Mrs. Jagan did when the marshal served her a writ, there will be a general election in Guyana in 2015. And the story of the inherent stupidity of humans will be on display once more. The East Indians of Guyana must
Frederick Kissoon understand that once guaranteed power stays alive; there is no psychological sensitivity from those who possesses that power. The PPP has no motive to perform; no sensitivity to the suffering of the Guyanese people. They know it will be re-elected for the next three hundred years, so its voters appear stupid in the eyes of the PPP leaders. The question is whether in fact these people are not really stupid. I guess that’s life.
E’bo farmers call for better paddy pricing system By Zena Henry The Essequibo Paddy Farmers’ Association is calling on the government to revisit the country’s Rice Factories Act and to put in place systems that ensure better rice paddy pricing systems and a smooth running of the sector ’s operations. Executive members of the association, during a press conference at the Sidewalk Café in Georgetown yesterday, stated that they will also be seeking legal intervention to ensure that an application tendered since June 2013 to have the association registered, is approved. President of the association, Naith Ram, told media operatives that currently the organization is not registered and since last year the body had sought that recognition. When the organization inquired about their application from the Labour Ministry, they were told that it could not be located. The association had to reapply to be registered, but on this occasion, they claimed that they were told by staffers that unless the Minister gives them approval, they are unable to say when the registration will be completed. With that, the association members related that they are
unable to effectively represent the workers, who are at the mercy of rice millers. They vow that should the situation persist, the body would seek legal intervention to force the Ministry’s recognition. The rice farmers on a few occasions in past months have staged major protests; burning tires and even seeing the intervention of police ranks. The farmers are especially upset over the extremely late payments for paddy from millers who not only determine the price and grade of the paddy they purchase, but also determine how and when the payments would be made. Naith Ram, along with his Vice President Tage Charan, and other members, Alex George and Basant Mohan, explained that of some 4000 Essequibo rice farmers, 20 to 25 percent of the producers are owed money by millers for several months now. The executives claim that the situation exists because of the poor systems that are in place. They say for one thing, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), the oversight body which is supposed to represent the farmers, is failing, because its officials seem to be
...promise legal action over delayed registration of Association
From left: Association Vice President Tage Charan, Alex George, President; Naith Ram and Basant Mohan colluding with the millers. “They (GRDB reps) are just occupying space, because they are not doing their job,” Naith Ram said. He opined also that the representatives are young and inexperienced, “and as soon as the millers say something, dem pull in dem corner.” Charan said farmers are virtually giving their paddy to the millers, since they decide the quality of their paddy and determine how much they are paying for it. He added that the millers are currently pricing a bag of paddy at $2,500, but that cannot work, since to produce a bag of rice is some $2,300 without manpower. These same millers, the
association said, are delaying payments and owing farmers, but they are selling fertilizers and other rice farming items. The executives claimed also, that the brunt of the burden to grow rice is left on the farmers who have to take bank loans to conduct their business, pay the various workers and transport the paddy to millers etc. The millers take no risks, the farmers claim, yet they are owing. Debt continues to mount with the delay of payments from the millers. When asked, the association said indeed, Essequibo farmers seem to have this issue with the millers, since 90 percent of the community depends on
rice for a living, despite them not being the largest rice-producing location. Ram, who is a member of the Alliance for Change (AFC), told the media that Essequibo has been asleep for too long and they can no longer take the treatment. He said that the issues of Berbice could not persist since they (Berbicians) would not tolerate it. Ram said that currently “cronies” of the ruling Administration, are the ones benefiting from what is happening in Essequibo. The Rice Factories (Amendment) Act was designed to enhance the industry. It was said to be necessary to protect farmers
from being exploited by millers. It was also enabled to prevent the existing issue of farmers being owed by millers. The Bill allows millers to withhold payment from the farmers for a certain period, but the association is calling for penalties to be put in place to deter the deliberate withholding of farmers’ money for more than the stated period. The association’s president was stripped naked last month when he led his colleagues in protest against the delayed paddy payments. The farmers said they have to live like normal citizens with bills to pay and families to feed. The delay of payments contributes to mounting debt.
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Writing too few subjects at CSEC may not be challenging enough – Manickchand In light of the fact that the delivery of education at the level of schools is deliberately geared towards the production of leaders, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday said, that she is not opposed to students opting to write an increased number of subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination. Writing a wide variety of subjects the Minister intimated, could in fact, help to ensure that students are thoroughly prepared for the leadership capacity they are expected to embrace later in life. The Minister ’s comments on the matter were forthcoming even as she addressed a forum to announce the results of
CSEC and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination at the Kingston, Georgetown, National Centre for Education Resource Development (NCERD), on Tuesday. Over the years, students have been gravitating to more subject areas, some even writing as many as 20 at CSEC, this year being no exception. But is the quality of a student determined by the number of subjects they write? The Minister in speaking to this query from this publication said that there are students who do few subjects “but it’s just not a challenge. They are excellent, they are good and so they feel they need to do
wide subject entries as possible.” H o w e v e r, t h e matriculation rate recommended by the Ministry of Education is five CSEC subjects including Mathematics and English. According to the Minister, who herself wrote seven subjects, “We encourage students to write five to eight subjects.” And even if the parents of these students do not have the wherewithal to pay their examination fees, Minister Manickchand informed that Government provides millions of dollars in subsidy for just this purpose. However, she asserted that a student choosing to access the subsidy facility must prove that they are competent to write the
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand number of subjects they have opted for. And based on the results that the Ministry has been seeing in recent years, Minister Manickchand amplified that “the students who have been writing the
many subjects have been doing fantastically well.” “Why would we want to limit them when they have that capacity?” questioned the Minister. She further amplified her conviction that “in any collection of human beings you will find those who are extremely good, those who can write many (subjects) and those who want to write many...” She continued her deliberations giving emphasis to the fact that Guyana is a country that offers its people, students included, choices that they can easily work with. “The beauty about life is that we have those choices and we live in a country that promotes choices, that promotes the ability to choose what parents and
students together with their teachers will sit down and decide what they (students) want to do,” asserted the Education Minister. As such the Minister in speaking to the ‘increased subjects’ phenomenon, shared her conviction that “...an all-round student is much more than an academic student, that’s why our school programmes are designed to put out (produce) leaders.” “Leaders as you know are more than just academically good, they can represent their views, not only hold one. They can conceive of an idea and also prosecute and represent that idea and so we are pushing for more rounded students,” informed Minister Manickchand.
$800,000 bail for bus driver on causing death charge
Victim: Roy Albert Mendonca
Accused: Sookraj Permaul
A minibus driver has been charged with Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, following a crash which claimed the life of a veteran cyclist on Carifesta
Avenue, Georgetown. Four months after the fatal accident, Sookraj Permaul, 26, appeared before Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Monday and was granted $800,000 bail. The charge against Permaul detailed that on April 2, last, at Carifesta Avenue, he drove in a manner dangerous to the public while piloting motor bus BNN6492, thereby causing Roy Albert Mendonca’s death. Permaul was not called upon to respond to the indictable charge. The case was prosecuted by Police Corporal, Deniro Jones, who
did not reveal the details of the accident. Permaul’s lawyer, Omeyana Hamilton asked that he be released on reasonable bail. It was met with no objections from the Prosecution thus the Magistrate set bail to the tune of $1M. Hamilton, however, asked for a bail reduction. The request was granted. The case was adjourned and Permaul is set to face Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on September 11. Reports are that Mendonca, who recently received an award for being the top ‘over 60’ rider, was riding west along Carifesta Avenue that morning. The
driver, who was travelling east, allegedly attempted to overtake a few vehicles when he allegedly struck Mendonca. Following the head-on collision with the minibus, the 67-year-old, who resided at Lot 281 Forshaw Street,
Queenstown, was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The driver was arrested and a charge was subsequently instituted against him.
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Construction worker on bail for Teen jailed for illegal possession of firearm, ammo supervisor’s death in highway crash A teenage boy, who was arrested earlier this year at his West Ruimveldt home after an illegal gun and matching ammunition were found in his bedroom, was jailed yesterday. Eighteen-year-old Alex Mendonca was on January 21, last, busted with a .32 Taurus semi-automatic pistol and 26 rounds of matching ammunition by police ranks who searched his residence at Vlissengen Road. Wellington, who appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday, was jailed for 48 months on each charge. According to reports, on the day in question, a party of police ranks, acting on information received, went to Mendonca’s home. At the door, the ranks reportedly rapped, but found that it was open, so they entered the house where they met Mendonca’s mother. They asked for him and she reportedly informed them that her son was in his bedroom sleeping. The ranks then proceeded to Mendonca’s bedroom and rapped, but that door was also open so they entered the room
Guilty: Alex Mendonca and met him inside. At that point, the ranks informed the teenager of the reason they were in his bedroom and proceeded to conduct a search of his dwelling space. It was explained that it was under a pile of clothes that the gun and ammunition were found. The police had reportedly asked the teen whether he was the holder of the firearm licence and he responded in the negative. The teen was taken into custody and charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. Two days after the discovery, Mendonca appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before
Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The case was transferred for trial to Magistrate Latchman. The team for the Prosecution team was led by Police Inspector, Joel Ricknauth. As he closed the Prosecution’s case on Tuesday, Ricknauth urged the court to find that the persons Mendonca called to lead his defence were “witnesses of convenience.” He affirmed that the Prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt and asked the court to find that Mendonca was indeed in possession of an illegal gun and ammunition. The Prosecution asked the court to rely on the evidence and find Mendonca guilty as charged. Following his submission, the case was set for ruling. Returning her verdict yesterday, Magistrate Latchman found the teen guilty and sentenced him to 48 months in prison on each charge. He was also fined $60,000. The jail terms will run concurrently.
A construction worker has been charged with Causing Death by Dangerous Driving following a crash on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, which claimed the life of a supervisor attached to the Kuru Kururu Training Centre. Six months after the fatal accident, 39-year-old Floyd Archer appeared before Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and was granted $500,000 bail. The charge against Archer detailed that on February 16, last at Marudi Public Road on the LindenSoesdyke Highway, he drove in a manner dangerous to the public while piloting motor car PPP9053 thereby causing Jasmine Norton’s death.
Victim: Jasmine Norton Archer pleaded not guilty to the charge and submitted an application for reasonable bail through his lawyer, Mark Conway. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Deneashwar Maindranauth who did not reveal the details of the accident.
Accused: Floyd Archer Conway, however, told the court that about 21:00 hours that night, Archer left Linden and was travelling towards the city. The lawyer explained that the bright lights from another vehicle blinded his client causing (Continued on page 24)
Canadian citizen charged with drug trafficking A 54-year-old Canadian citizen has been indicted on drug smuggling charges following the recent airport bust of over 15 pounds of cocaine in achar, packets of milk and custard powder. Three days after the bust, Struetikant Persaud was taken before Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to the charge of Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking. Persaud was allegedly found by the Customs AntiNarcotics Unit (CANU) with 7.148 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in packets of milk powder, custard powder and achar last Friday as he was preparing to board a Canada-bound flight at the Cheddi Jagan International
Accused: Struetikant Persaud Airport (CJIA). Responding to the charge on Monday, Persaud pleaded not guilty and submitted an application for bail through his lawyer, Paul Fung-a-Fat. The lawyer told the gathering that Persaud
resides at Lot 42 Goed Bananen Land, East Canje, Berbice. He said that Persaud is a father of two and is employed as a painter. The court heard that Persaud was convicted in 2004 on a similar charge. CANU Prosecutor Oswald Massiah did not relay any facts to the court. He stated that Persaud was a passenger on an outgoing Caribbean Airlines flight and that he had provided two different addresses. Persaud was refused bail by Magistrate Ann McLennan who concluded that no special reason was advanced by the defense. He is scheduled to make his next court appearance before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on September 15.
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Authorities probe sand Fireman gets 36 months for fracturing man’s skull removal operation at Parika beach A fireman was on Tuesday jailed for 36 months for fracturing a man’s skull during a row at his apartment June, last. Stephen Wellington, 35, of Lot 599 Section ‘C’ Sophia, Greater Georgetown, had chopped Javon Glasgow to the left side of his head with a knife during a heated confrontation at the victim’s apartment in Charlestown, Georgetown. Wellington appeared before Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The incident occurred on June 3, last. The victim lived in the upper flat of the threestorey apartment building and Wellington was visiting his girlfriend on the second floor at the time. The court heard that Glasgow was carrying a bucket of water when he passed Wellington on the stairway. The bucket fell and some of its contents spilled on Wellington’s clothes. An annoyed Wellington kicked the bucket down the stairs and an argument erupted between them. The dispute escalated and the two men started hurling glass
bottles at each other. One of the bottles hit Glasgow on his chin. The situation had caught the attention of their landlady who admonished them for the brawl. Glasgow, who had received injuries from the bottle that made contact with him, attempted to leave the building to go to the hospital but Wellington caught up with him on the road. We l l i n g t o n a r m e d himself with a knife and attacked Glasgow. He chopped him to the left side of his head causing his skull to be fractured. Glasgow was taken to the hospital where he remained for two days. The court heard that Glasgow had sustained a fracture to his skull and was in the hospital for two days. He also had lacerations about his face. He received several stitches for the chops he received, and also had to have a CT scan done. The matter was reported and Wellington was charged for Felonious Wounding. On July 18, Wellington was taken before the courts and he pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was granted bail in the sum of $100,000. A trial
was later conducted before Magistrate ChandanEdmond. During the trial, the Prosecution spearheaded by Lance Corporal Jomo Nichols had called upon three witnesses while the defence, led by Attorney-atLaw Clive Forde, had called upon the landlady and the defendant’s girlfriend to testify. Magistrate ChandanEdmond who returned the verdict on Tuesday found him guilty. During mitigation, Forde asked the court to consider a non-custodial sentence or a suspended sentence. He said that his client had been serving the Guyana Fire Service for the past seventeen (17) years and was at risk of losing his job through this “unfortunate situation.” The lawyer beseeched the court to be lenient with Wellington, a father of one, who had no previous antecedents. The Police Prosecutor, in his response, asked the court to consider the nature of the charge and the severe injuries Glasgow had sustained and impose a custodial sentence.
Temporary closure of DHB to facilitate transom change Demerara Harbour Bridge
The Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) will be closed to vehicular traffic for several hours between August 17 and 18, to facilitate the changing of a beam on the viaduct. Personnel of DHB Corporation would commence changing the transom (a beam) at span 13 at 22:00hrs on August 17, and are expected to conclude works at 03:00 hrs the following morning. During an interview with this publication, yesterday, Rawlston Adams, General Manager of the DHBC
related that this operation is the first of six planned exercises. The transoms between spans 10 and 13 need to be replaced. This need was observed during regular maintenance of the structure. After this operation, management will revisit the drawing board to decide when the next transom change will be executed. Adams said that the six transoms were fabricated by Courtney Benn Contracting Services Limited at $2.5 M per one. Revenue would not be lost during this operation
since there is no other alternative for vehicles to reach to the west side. It is unlikely there will be a heavy traffic build-up on the east end, since the operation is scheduled during the offpeak hours, he said. This exercise is part of the entity’s continuous efforts to maintain the 36year-old structure. The DHB has outlived its lifespan but exists owing to daily maintenance and regular replacement of parts and components. Construction of a new bridge is in the pipeline.
Sand bags being loaded onto the ship
Workers filling sand bags The docking and removal of beach sand in parts of Parika has been an ongoing problem, according to members of the local sea operation r e g u l a t i n g b o d y. T h i s statement comes even as the agency gears to intercept a ship currently conducting sand removal activities in the Bushy Park location. Chief Sea and River Defence Officer, Kevin Samad told Kaieteur News yesterday, that the agency is aware of a vessel currently undertaking sand mining works in the Bushy Park area, and they are setting to officially inform the operator of his “illegal activity”. A ship breaker, Malik Cave, told Kaieteur News that last Saturday
the ship belonging to a known operator (name provided), pulled up on the Parika beach in the area where he has a lease to conduct his ship-breaking operation. Cave said that he is currently leasing the waterfront property and claimed that he has first preference to the area. He stated, however, that he would allow families and other persons to access that part of the beach for recreational activities, but currently, no one can use the facilities since the ship came ashore. Cave said since the ship arrived last Saturday, persons on board commenced sand-blasting work. The workmen use the sand to blast barnacles (Continued on page 24)
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US LEAD PROJECT BACK ON TRACK - Embassy denies any “hidden US Govt. agenda”
Chargé d’ Affaires Byran Hunt and Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday at the press briefing. By Latoya Giles Guyana and the United States have reached a final agreement on the design and implementation of the USfunded Leadership and Democracy (LEAD) Project This announcement was made yesterday during a joint press briefing between Chargé d’ Affaires for the US Embassy, Bryan Hunt and
Head of the Presidential S e c r e t a r i a t D r. R o g e r Luncheon. In declaring the agreement, Hunt emphasised that he must reiterate that there is no “hidden US government agenda” being presented in the project. He opined that the conclusion of the bilateral
agreement is a cause for celebration, as it marks the culmination of several months of fruitful discussions on the ways in which two countries can collaborate on shared democratic values. Hunt said that while the discussions have been lengthy and, at times, challenging, in the end, both
sides feel that the LEAD p r o j e c t ’s d e s i g n a n d implementation mechanisms are now stronger. The programme has benefitted from the additional review and consultations that have been undertaken. He noted that with the leadership of Dr. Luncheon, along with the input of his Cabinet colleagues, the venture will be able to stand as a model of collaboration and innovative development assistance for democratic governance. Hunt noted that the willingness of the government to participate ensures that the LEAD project will accurately reflect the needs and interests of all Guyanese stakeholders. “The Programme can now embark on its important work of facilitating conversations and undertaking activities that will hopefully yield to consensus and collaboration between all stakeholders that serve Guyana’s national
interests,” Hunt said. “As we move rapidly from negotiation to renewed project implementation, it is important to recognize the shared importance that all stakeholders and beneficiaries of the programme place on inclusive democratic governance,” he said. Hunt said that it is hoped that the LEAD Project, one designed to promote understanding and active participation in democratic governance, will contribute to enhancing democracy and its positive values that all Guyanese share and desire for their country. He noted that the newly designed programme appropriately recognizes that Guyana’s democratic future is one that must, at its core, be shaped by Guyanese. Hunt said that it seeks not to define the democratic future, but rather to support Guyanese stakeholders in defining it for themselves. “It will provide tools, international expertise, and
opportunities to help facilitate conversations and activities on important national issues,” Hunt said. It was stated that at all times, the programme will act to support Guyanese stakeholders in being the driving force in identifying relevant issues and with developing solutions to address identified problems. Hunt maintained that the two countries have sought to develop implementation and coordination mechanisms, foremost in their minds to ensure that Guyanese institutions are fundamentally defining the agenda for both the LEAD programme and the c o u n t r y ’s d e m o c r a t i c advancement. To that end, he said, they have sought to provide existing Guyanese institutions: the National Assembly, the Guyana Elections Commission, the Gender and Equality Commission, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport with leading roles (Continued on page 24)
Refusing to pay taxi fare lands man in court A 47-year-old Ruimzeight, West Coast Demerara man, accused of refusing to pay a taxi fare, has been remanded to prison. Magistrate Ann McLennan on Tuesday heard that Gary Banker hopped in Fitzroy Grant’s car at Cornhill Street, Georgetown, promising to pay $5000 when he arrived at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, but
refused to do so upon his arrival. Police Prosecutor, Corporal Deniro Jones reported that the taxi driver filed a complaint with the police against Banker and an investigation was conducted before the charge was instituted. Banker pleaded not guilty. Making a bail application, the unrepresented Banker told
the court that he resides with his sister at Ruimzeight, West Coast Demerara, and is employed as a miner at Buck Hall in Region 3. His application was met with objections from the Prosecutor who stated that he was a flight risk since he does not have a specific address. Banker was refused bail and is scheduled to return to court tomorrow.
Farmer accused of attempted murder remanded A farmer facing an Attempt Murder charge told a city Magistrate on Tuesday that he stabbed his acquaintance who attacked him after he failed to repay a $1000 debt. Travis Chesney, 39, appeared before Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and was remanded to prison until October 16. He was charged with wounding Wayne Stoll with intent to murder him on August 8, at Friendship, East Bank Demerara. Though he was not called upon to respond to the indictable charge, Chesney told the court that the incident stemmed from a debt he owed. The accused said that he had sold Stoll “something” for $3000 but Stoll claimed that the article was ‘fake’. He said that he returned $2000 and they
Accused: Travis Chesney agreed for him to repay the remaining $1000 when he received his salary. “On Thursday I got paid but I came off late and I was too tired. I had a terrible back ache so I didn’t make it to pay him and on Friday he come to me. He wasn’t pleased,” the accused related. Chesney claimed
that the man came with a cutlass and started swinging it at him. The farmer said that Stoll dealt him two lashes and he ducked, but one had caught him on his left hand. He said in the process of defending himself, he had a “piece of something in his hand” which he used to “jook” Stoll. Chesney told the court that he is unsure where Stoll received the stab wound. The Prosecution was led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Deneashwar Maindranauth who stated that there are no antecedents recorded for the accused. Though he did not reveal the details of the incident, he told the court that the victim is still hospitalised. Responding, Magistrate McLennan noted the victim’s condition and remanded Chesney to prison.
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LAND FOR SALE 100FTX50Ft Prime residential area in Parfaite Harmonie (next to Dairy Bridge) - $2.6M – Tel: 6757292 Land of Canaan 21 Acres of transported land from Public Road to Conservancies – Contact Vish Realty: 6127377 La Parfaite Harmonie -$1.2M, Grove (with foundation) $2.3M, Herstelling (110ftX60ft) - $3M – Contact: 675-7292 1500 Acres Transported Land near Bartica Essequibo River Front to Potaro Road – Contact Mark Hack: 6031266 or 704-465-2222
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WANTED Salesgirl/boys and porters apply in person, to Avinash Water Street 8:30 to 4:30 Salesgirls & porters apply with written application @ Best Buy Food Supplies, Lot 1E Dennis & Milton Sts Campbellville. Live in waitress and domestic must know to cook. Salary $50,000 $70,000. Boarding and lodging free – Tel: 610-5043 Carpenters, Mason and labours – Contact: 668-9863 or 615-7526 Paper Money from British Guiana or Trinidad or other old bank notes- Call 65017133 1 Live in domestic or maid, must be able to cook age 3040 - salary - $55,000 per month – Tel: 664-5199; 675-7043 Driver for contract with mini bus license living in Georgetown – Tel: 676-1286 One male or female to work in shop in the Interior, must have experienced – Tel:6696030 1 Land to buy in Linden – Tel: 686-2201 Attractive live in waitressCall: 327-0252/674-4665 One male or female to look after layer birds – Tel:669-6030 One live in maid for home in Georgetown – Tel: 681-6044 Female waitress (24-30years) Handyman, Barman, apply @ Fortune House Restaurant, 98 Sheriff Street 3-5pm Land to buy in La Parfaite Harmonie, Schoonord, Eccles, Providence, Uitvlugt, all legal fees paid – Tel: 675-7292 One couple to live in: Husband – driving duties, wife –light domestic – Tel: 227-1830 Experienced Roti/Puri cooks, curry cooks, counter servers, cleaners. Apply @ Hacks Halaal, 5 Commerce Street. Four able bodied labours and one female clerk – contact: 265-3586 One girl to work in Snackette from West Bank / Parfaite Harmonie – Call: 626-2629, 676-6312 Driver @ West Coast area must have police clearance and reference; apply in person or Call Jonny- 6005975 One salesgirl or sales boy – Tel: 627-9225
SALON Make Up Courses, Artist Trained & Certified in Trinidad. Call: 660-5257, 647-1773 Professional hairdresser needed urgently at Misikko Salon & Spa, Lot 68 Sandy Babb Street Kitty – Contact Bonita: 675-1667
SERVICES PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY,ETC.–CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 2161043; 677-6620 Repairs, sales & spares, air conditioning, microwaves, washer, fridges & stoves. Ultra Cool, call: 225-9032,647-2943 Permanent & Visitors Visa Applications, Professional Immigration Consultant Room D5 Maraj Building Call Sabita: 225-6496, 662-6045 For low cost: Repairs to fridge, freezer, A/C unit, microwaves, TV & washing machine – Call: 629-4946 or 225-4822 Now open! Cybertron Online Shopping 1Lbs @ $3US, no hidden fees @ Vreed- EnHoop & Parika, www.cybertrongy.com /Tel: 664-5153, 264-3057 We repair fridge, freezer, AC, washer, dryer Call Omar: 2310655,683-8734 Guyana Passport & Visa Forms Application, USA, Canada and England. Tel: 626-7040; 265-4535. Repairs & spare, fridge, freezer, A/C, washers, stoves – Contact Nick: 683-1312, 627-3206 Signs, banners, event decorating, cakes, body/face painting, make-up floral etc – Call Sameer :690-7801,Sameerartists17@hotmail.com
MASSAGE The Gent’s Spa: Be pampered by beautiful masseuses, new attendant Candy, four hands massages, drinks available – Tel: 657-5979
ACCOMODATION Harmony Inn Apartments and car rental, furnished & air conditioned apartments for local & overseas guest – Tel: 668-0306, 218-1400, 694-7817
Rav 4 2004 Model PMM Series – Call: 685-1302 or 6524283 2006 Premio - $2.6M, 2003 Spacio - $2.1M, New Model 212 - $1.9M, All Vehicles are fully loaded & unregistered – Tel: 6427295 O.J’s Auto imports- New arrivals: Spacios, Axela, Bluebirds, Premio, Noahs – Tel: 609-2815 One new model Toyota Spacio fully loaded, newly registered – Contact: 6704484 Like new Leyland DAF CF65 dump truck with long tray, hardly used. Excellent condition- $5.5M Neg. Call:627-7261 One Corona 170 for sale – Tel: 614-8282 170 Corona car - $800,000 – Call: 673-7934 Special sale on new model Spacio, with camera, TV, DVD, Spoiler, unregistered $2.1M – Tel: 617-2891 One Mitsubishi Canter 3½ Tons – Tel:626-9254, 264-2582 1- AT192 Toyota Carina in excellent condition, never worked hire, recently sprayed over - $875,000 – Call: 6191047 1- Hyundai Tuscan Jeep, PMM Series - $3.5M Negotiable – Call: 671-6051; 609-6890 Toyota Voxy - $1.8M, Toyota Premio - $2.3M, Toyota Spacio $2.1M, all vehicle are fully loaded – Tel: 617-2891
Experienced drivers with minibus & car License – Call: 645-0025 DRESSMAKING Jean offers courses in Dressmaking, curtains, floral arrangements, cake decoration @ 153 Barr St Kitty – Tel:670-2653, 618-1706
VEHICLE FOR SALE One RZ Minibus for sale, Colour: Blue & White, Number – BLL 7002 – Contact: 616-0739; 698-3486 Deals! Deals! Deals! Venus Auto Sale: 2002 Toyota Regius fully loaded bus, $1.8M Negotiable – Tel: 6245617 Mercedes Benz C180 Kompressor Wagon, good condition, all weather mats, car cover, 18" AMG Rims – Call: 690-0998 1 -V.V.T.I RZ bus for sale & serious enquiries only. Owner leaving country – Tel:255-0909; 679-9350 or 651-0435 or 664-0709 Unregistered Spacio 2003, TV, Navigator, dark interior, rims, rear spoiler, fog lamp – Tel: 617-5536 Toyota Allion 2005 unregistered, 20,600 km $2.7M negotiable – Tel:6521364, 689-7325 Unregistered Premio, Noah, Spacio – PRR 738 – Tel: 697-0297
LEARN TO DRIVE Soman Son & Outar Driving School at Maraj BuildingTel: 644-5166; 622-2872; 6150964; 689-5997
NOTICE Icille Rudder the owner of minibus # BKK 9256, of 86 Wellington St Den Amstel is ask to contact: 623-1615 Continued on page 24
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Return all text books and school materials LEAD project to move ahead after final agreement... before accessing CSEC results – Ministry From page 23
FOR RENT PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 216-1043; 677-6620 2- 8000 Square foot warehouse space, high ceiling for rent at Friendship E.B.D – Tel: 225-7643 GT TOOL RENTALS: FREE DELIVERY, CONCRETE, STEEL, TILE CUTTER, SAWS, JACKHAMMER RANSOM PUMPS & MUCH MORE – TEL: 675-0767; 627-5098 Furnished apartment to rent, perfect for students, single or working couple @ Industry E.C.D – Tel:222-6001; 6192388; 684-7853
PROPERTY FOR SALE Lot 156 Non-Pareil Street, Albouystown & 26 Sussex Street Charlestown – Contact Molly at 226-3497 For sale by owner: 1 wooden & concrete 2 strorey building @ 3rd Street, East Meten –Meer- Zorg, Vacant property- contact Mr. Basant : 277-3743; 626-0150 1 – 2storey wooden & Concrete house with 5 bedrooms upper flat & lower flat 4 apartments located@ Shell Road, kitty - $34M – Tel:642-7898 Property at Lot 12 Mon Repos E.C.D – Tel: 220-7330 Agriculture Road, 2 Storey 3 bedrooms property - $16.5M – Tel: 612-2522 Wooden & concrete house n excellent condition on double lot in D’Aguiar’s Park – Tel: 686-1368 EDUCATION IAE (Secondary Educational) 194 Camp Street, register for Forms 1-5, Lessons, CXCAdult Classes for repeaters & beginners – Tel:223-0604; 6835742 Kids summer computer classes, ages 4-16 - $4,500 @ Micrographics, Vreed-EnHoop: 264-3057, Parika Location: 626-4833 9 Courses Diploma In computers, Free job training/ placement, $30,000 Register Now @ Micrographics, Vreed-En-Hoop -264-3057, Parika: 626-4833
The Ministry of Education, (MOE) is reminding students and parents that failure to return text books and other pertinent school materials can result in students being denied access to their Caribbean Secondary Examination Certification (CSEC) results. In a statement to the press yesterday, the Ministry noted that while it is cognizant of the complaints by some parents and students regarding the inaccessibility to their results online (via the CXC website), all outstanding school materials must be returned to the respective schools. In reference to notifications published in the
mainstream media between June 18 and 20, 2014, the Ministry noted that all students must return materials loaned by the schools, failing which access to results would be denied. Notices were also published on the Ministry’s website, and via the Ministry’s facebook page. The request is in keeping with the Ministry’s Textbook Policy, which states, “Learners must return books before Progress Reports, Examination Results, Recommendations, or References are uplifted.” The statement noted that the Ministry was forced to adopt this position to offer the equal learning opportunities
to the incoming batch of CSEC students. In addition, head teachers were asked to submit lists of students who had returned all items. “Head teachers who failed to submit lists or respond by the date given, which was August 8, will be disciplined,” It was noted that access has been granted in cases where the lists were submitted. “The MOE is once again appealing to students and parents please make every effort to return all outstanding materials belonging to the respective schools. We look forward to being able to allow access to CXC results online.”
Construction worker on bail... From page 14 him to run into a parked truck. The truck, he said, had lumber extending from its rear at the time and the car smashed into the wood, and Norton, 21, who was seated in the passenger seat, was killed. Conway claimed that there had been another accident about two hours prior to that collision at the same spot involving the said truck which had no reflectors. The court was told that
the accident has caused Archer to suffer both financially and emotionally, since he was a close friend of Norton’s. In his bail request, Conway told the court that his client was no flight risk since he had been residing at Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke-Linden, with his pregnant spouse and three children for the past five years. The application met with no objections from the Prosecution. Maindranauth asked
the court to order that Archer lodge his passport or any other travel document and report every Friday to the Timehri Police Station at 9:00 hours. The Magistrate granted bail and Archer was ordered to report weekly to the Station Sergeant at Timehri. The case was adjourned and the defendant will appear before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on October 21.
Letters... Where your views make the news What assurances can Minister Ramsammy give on his Sept. deadline for the Hope Canal completion? DEAR EDITOR, In a presentation to the Parliamentary Sector Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Minister Dr. Ramsammy gave a September 2014 completion deadline for the Hope-Dochfour Canal Project (HDCP). He stated that the Contractor for the sluice had complied with the various requests of his Ministry and he did not foresee any impending problem which will prevent the contractor completing construction of the sluice by end September 2014. Completion of this sluice does not make HDCP operational which means that it will have no effect per se to lower water levels in the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC). Until such time that all elements
of the project and ancillary works are completed, no flood water from EDWC could be discharged into the Atlantic Ocean. There are many ancillary works not part of HDCP contracts which are yet to be completed and Minister Ramsammy has not obtained additional funding for these works, let alone award contracts for their completion. These works would include but are not limited to: 1. The outfall channel from the sluice to the Ocean, 2. Tie-in of the sea defence to the abutments of the sluice, 3. Tie-in of the EDWC dam to the abutments of the head regulator, 4. Clear (not chop) the 10 km Canal of its overgrown weeds and raise its embankments to the required elevations as well as complete excavation of those
sections still undone. Minister Ramsammy should assure the Parliamentary Sector Committee how he intends to complete the above mentioned works by September 14 to make HDCP operational, unless he has another time extension for project completion up his sleeves, in which case he should have the courage of his conviction and call it a day by hanging up his gloves. After all, his performance with the sugar and rice industries has been very dismal, and coastal residents still await delivery and installation of the drainage pumps which were bought from India and were to have been installed years ago to alleviate their risks from flooding. Charles Sohan
From page 20 in coordination of LEAD activities. “Despite any modifications that we have made to programme activities and implementation tools, the redesigned LEAD programme’s fundamental objectives remain the same,” Hunt stressed. He said that the project is aimed at strengthening the work of the National Assembly and building consensus around important national issues; civic education for local government elections, and encouraging greater participation in civic life by women and youth. “At the same time, it is our hope that the opportunities for reflection and discussion that will be provided through LEAD programme activities will assist Guyanese of all political viewpoints to come together and chart a common way forward that reflects and protects Guyanese national interests,” Hunt posited. He maintained that the programme’s only agenda is to assist Guyanese in charting and strengthening the democratic future that they, themselves, identify for their country. “The success of the LEAD Programme in meeting its objectives will fundamentally depend on the continued goodwill and participation of a broad
cross-section of Guyanese stakeholders in politics, in civil society, and in the public service,” the Chargé d’ Affaires said. Meanwhile, Glenn Bradbury has returned to Guyana to head the implementation of the project under the International Republican Institute (IRI). The administration had s u s p e n d e d B r a d b u r y ’s work permit; claiming that despite their objection the project was still being implemented. Dr. Luncheon assured that when the benefits of the project are realized, the citizenry w i l l n o d o u b t admire the work put into the design and implementation. Meanwhile, Head of the Presidential Secretariat D r. L u n c h e o n c l a r i f i e d that there were two interventions, one which saw more content being added to the programme and another which ensured a fuller elaboration on the process through which the project is to be implemented. Luncheon said also, that he was happy that the two countries have met an agreement with regards to the project. “A mutually acceptable regime was all government insisted as an outcome,” Luncheon told the media. M o r e o v e r, h e s a i d t h a t government was relying more on the process that has been agreed to.
Authorities probe sand... From page 19 off the bottom of the boat. Additionally, he said, the men are digging up the beach and fetching away the sand in bags, which is then loaded onto the ship. Cave alleges that he has spoken to the owner of the vessel on several occasions, but his protestation is being ignored. Cave claimed also, that he has been threatened with violence by the ship operator when he attempted to take photos of the illegal activity. He said he even made complaints to the sea defence engineer stationed in the Region, and he promptly came to the scene. Cave said he was there when the engineer spoke with the ship’s owner, who ignored the warnings and continued to conduct his activities. The engineer said he would have to write a formal letter to this ship owner. Samad told Kaieteur News that the agency is aware of who the ship belongs to, since checks were made on the vessel. An official letter will be sent to the operator, he stated, or the necessary action will have
to be taken. Samad continued that any such actions, specifically, the removal of sand from the beaches, is illegal. He stated further, that apart from the removal of the sand, the docking of the ship in that area is also illegal and this is an area that the agency will be working on along with the agents of maritime. He said that agency is responsible for the mooring of boats and its locations etc. and they will have to be notified of this aspect. Samad went on to explain that such activities in the Parika area are not new. Cave requested however, that the authorities move speedily to address this matter, as large quantities of sand are being removed from the waterfront, and this is not the first time that boats have been in the area illegally. Towards the end of last month to the first of this month, another boat was illegally brought to the area, allegedly by the same ship owner. That one was however removed, but this boat now causing the contention, replaced it.
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LEAD project to move ahead after final agreement reached - Embassy denies any “hidden US Govt. agenda”
Chargé d’ Affaires Byran Hunt and Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday at the press briefing. By Latoya Giles Guyana and the United States have reached a final agreement on the design and implementation of the US-funded Leadership and Democracy (LEAD) Project. This announcement was made yesterday during a joint press briefing between Chargé d’ Affaires for the US Embassy, Bryan Hunt and Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon. In declaring the agreement, Hunt emphasised that he must reiterate that there is no “hidden US government agenda” being presented in the project. He opined that the conclusion of the bilateral agreement is a cause for celebration, as it marks the culmination of several months of fruitful discussions on the ways in which two countries can collaborate on shared democratic values. Hunt said that while the discussions have been lengthy and, at times, challenging, in the end, both sides feel that the LEAD project’s design and implementation mechanisms are now stronger. The programme has benefitted from the additional review and consultations that have been undertaken. He noted that with the leadership of Dr. Luncheon, along with the input of his Cabinet colleagues, the venture will be able to stand as a model of collaboration and innovative development assistance for democratic governance. Hunt noted that the willingness of the government to participate ensures that the LEAD project will accurately reflect the needs and interests of all Guyanese stakeholders. “The Programme can now embark on its important work of facilitating conversations and undertaking activities that will hopefully yield to consensus and collaboration between all stakeholders that serve Guyana’s national interests,” Hunt said. “As we move rapidly from negotiation to renewed project implementation, it is important to recognize the shared importance that all stakeholders and beneficiaries of the programme place on inclusive democratic governance,” he said. Hunt said that it is hoped that the LEAD Project, one designed to promote understanding and active participation in democratic governance, will contribute to enhancing democracy and its positive values that all Guyanese share and desire for their country. He noted that the newly designed programme appropriately recognizes that Guyana’s democratic future is one that must, at its core, be shaped by Guyanese. Hunt said that it seeks not to define the democratic future, but rather to support Guyanese stakeholders in defining it for themselves. “It will provide tools, international expertise, and opportunities to help facilitate conversations and activities on important national issues,” Hunt said. It was stated that at all times, the programme will act to support Guyanese stakeholders in being the driving force in identifying relevant issues and with
developing solutions to address identified problems. Hunt maintained that the two countries have sought to develop implementation and coordination mechanisms, foremost in their minds to ensure that Guyanese institutions are fundamentally defining the agenda for both the LEAD programme and the country’s democratic advancement. To that end, he said, they have sought to provide existing Guyanese institutions: the National Assembly, the Guyana Elections Commission, the Gender and Equality Commission, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport with leading roles in coordination of LEAD activities. “Despite any modifications that we have made to programme activities and implementation tools, the redesigned LEAD programme’s fundamental objectives remain the same,” Hunt stressed. He said that the project is aimed at strengthening the work of the National Assembly and building consensus around important national issues; civic education for local government elections, and encouraging greater participation in civic life by women and youth. “At the same time, it is our hope that the opportunities for reflection and discussion that will be provided through LEAD programme activities will assist Guyanese of all political viewpoints to come together and chart a common way forward that reflects and protects Guyanese national interests,” Hunt posited. He maintained that the programme’s only agenda is to assist Guyanese in charting and strengthening the democratic future that they, themselves, identify for their country. “The success of the LEAD Programme in meeting its objectives will fundamentally depend on the continued goodwill and participation of a broad cross-section of Guyanese stakeholders in politics, in civil society, and in the public service,” the Chargé d’ Affaires said. Meanwhile, Glenn Bradbury has returned to Guyana to head the implementation of the project under the International Republican Institute (IRI). The administration had suspended Bradbury’s work permit; claiming that despite their objection the project was still being implemented. Dr. Luncheon assured that when the benefits of the project are realized, the citizenry will no doubt admire the work put into the design and implementation. Meanwhile, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Luncheon clarified that there were two interventions, one which saw more content being added to the programme and another which ensured a fuller elaboration on the process through which the project is to be implemented. Luncheon said also, that he was happy that the two countries have met an agreement with regards to the project. “A mutually acceptable regime was all government insisted as an outcome,” Luncheon told the media. Moreover, he said that government was relying more on the process that has been agreed to.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of cynicism over convoy; death toll rises sharply KIEV/VORONEZH Russia (Reuters) - Ukraine described Russia’s dispatch of an aid convoy advancing now towards its border as a cynical act designed to fan a pro-Russian rebellion the UN said yesterday had claimed nearly 1,000 lives, fighters and civilians, in two weeks. Kiev declared that the convoy would not be allowed to pass; but a presidential spokesman later suggested a compromise might be found, bringing it under the control of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). “First they send tanks, Grad missiles and bandits who fire on Ukrainians and then they send water and salt,” Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said of a conflict that has killed over 2,000 since mid-April. “The level of Russian cynicism knows no bounds.” The comments reflected suspicions in Kiev and Western capitals that passage of the convoy onto Ukrainian soil could turn into a covert military action to help separatists in the Russianspeaking east now losing ground to government forces. Russia, which sees Russian-speakers in the east under threat from a government it considers chauvinistic, said any suggestion of a link between the convoy and an invasion plan was absurd. The convoy of heavy trucks rumbled out of Moscow region on Tuesday and traveled some 500 km (300 miles) to the southwestern Russian town of Voronezh. There it stopped at an air base behind high fences, according to a Reuters reporter.Several people who
entered the airbase and spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity said dozens of trucks were still parked at the airbase. It was not clear whether the Voronezh convoy was the only one traveling towards Ukraine. “The journey isn’t short, of course,” one truck driver interviewed on Russian Rossiya-24 television commented. “How can I put it? It’s pretty difficult. But how could we not help our Slavic brothers? We are all for it.” An ICRC spokeswoman in Geneva said Russia had given a “general list” of goods on its convoy to Ukrainian authorities and the ICRC, but the aid agency needed a detailed inventory. “A number of important issues still need to be clarified between the two sides, including border crossing procedures, customs clearance and other issues,” Anastasia Isyuk said. The list of contents on the 260-truck convoy provided by Moscow included food, water bottles and generators, she said. The last few weeks has seen significant government successes against rebels who have abandoned a string of towns under heavy fire. Kiev says rebel leaders, some of whom are Russians and who seek union with Russia, are receiving arms from Moscow, something the Kremlin denies. U.N. human rights spokeswoman Cecile Pouilly said the estimated death toll had risen to 2,086 as of Aug. 10 from 1,129 on July 26. The figures included Ukrainian soldiers, rebel groups and civilians, but were “very conservative estimates”. “This corresponds to a clear escalating trend,” she
told Reuters in response to an inquiry. It was not clear to what extent the figures reflected escalation of the fighting, which erupted four months ago after a pro-Russian president was driven from office by protests, or delays in gathering data from government and local agencies. State-controlled Russian television presented a picture of fierce battles around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, accusing the Ukrainian military of indiscriminate shelling or rocketing of civilian buildings. Residents interviewed said they were being bombed everyday and hiding in cellars. The approach of the convoy presents Kiev with a dilemma. Ukraine says it fears it could become the focus of tension and conflict once on its soil and provide pretext for a Russian armed incursion. At the same time, Kiev does not want to seem to be blocking aid and providing a moral basis for Kremlin action. A presidential spokesman said that the Ukrainians, at a meeting late on Tuesday night, had agreed to accept the aid for Luhansk region in a bid to prevent “a full-scale invasion” by Russia. One option he said was for the aid to come into Ukraine at a point further along the border closer to Luhansk itself after checks by Ukrainian border guards, customs and officials of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The aid could then be distributed under the supervision of the Red Cross, said the spokesman, Svyatoslav Tseholko.
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More shocking revelations on logging…
Bai Shan Lin employs 70% Asians In January 2013, Bai Shan Lin Forest Development Inc. advertised for 700 Guyanese workers. In advertisements in the media, Bai Shan Lin said that it had vacancies for 220 factory construction workers, 80 skilled chain-saw operators, 80 semi-skilled chain-saw operators, 30 bulldozer operators, 35 loading truck drivers, 60 dump truck drivers, two excavator and grader operators, 60 logging truck drivers, 20 container truck drivers, 10 mechanics, 10 servicemen, 13 cooks and 80 inventory clerks. However, the company has developed a reputation of mistreating the few Guyanese workers it employs. Kaieteur News understands that the company generally has a policy to give Asian nationals first preference at employment. From all indications, there are enough Asian nationals residing in Guyana to facilitate the elimination of Guyanese workers on any project the
- pays locals as little as $500 a day - Solomon Asians embark upon. Bai Shan Lin has a known presence at Moblissa, Coomacka, Bamia, Kwakwani and Ituni. This newspaper has been able to verify that at the Coomacka and Bamia locations, Bai Shan Lin has an employment ratio of 70 Asians to30 Guyanese. Region Ten Chairman, Sharma Solomon, has confirmed that the workforce is disproportional at these locations. He said that some workers attached to Bai Shan Lin, have been frequenting the Office of the Regional Democratic Council complaining of the way the company has been violating their rights. The Chairman said that workers have been lamenting the conditions they work under. They have also been complaining of bad treatment and poor payment. Solomon said Bai Shan Lin have workers on its
payroll who are being paid as little as $500 a day. He said these complaints have been coming mostly from those working at Coomacka and Bamia. Kaieteur News has been made to understand that the few Guyanese employed by Bai Shan Lin are only allowed certain jobs. Residents of Kwakwani said that about 90 percent of those driving the company trucks are Asian nationals. Solomon confirmed this. Asian nationals are being given “permits to use our roads… This needs to be taken seriously, he said. These people don’t qualify, but they are driving heavy duty vehicles on our roads.” Solomon said that the Asian drivers are not even complying with the rules and regulations of the roads. He said that Casuarina Drive, Linden, has load restrictions hence Bai Shan Lin’s trucks are not supposed to pass there; but, of course
they do. Solomon went further to explain that the road even had a barrier which was knocked down as Bai Shan Lin’s trucks continue to use it. The Regional Chairman said that that road is an emergency one as it leads to Mackenzie Hospital. There are also two schools on that very road, one of them a nursery. In the advertisement for employees, the company said “In order to ensure and accommodate the timely commencement and completion of these projects (wood processing plant etc), meet the demands of the company and to fulfill our promise to utilize (a) local workforce, hence assisting Guyanese people with employment, at present management is in need of approximately 700 Guyanese workers.” At that time GINA had written that Whenze Chu, Chairman of the China Forest Industry Group Company
MALIKI REFUSES TO GO AS IRAQIS TURN TO NEW LEADER BAGHDAD (Reuters) An ever more isolated Nuri alMaliki again protested his removal as Iraqi prime minister yesterday as his former sponsor in Iran publicly endorsed a successor who many in Baghdad hope can halt the advance of Sunni jihadists. While Maliki, abandoned by former backers in the United States and Iraq’s Shi’ite political and religious establishment, pressed his legal claim on power, premierdesignate Haider al-Abadi held consultations on forming a coalition government that can unite warring factions after eight years that saw the Sunnis driven to revolt by what they saw as Maliki’s
sectarian bias. Shi’ite-led government forces and their allies among the ethnic Kurdish militias of northern Iraq were in action on the frontlines against the Sunni fighters of the Islamic State as European Union states began to follow the U.S. lead and provide arms direct to the Kurds and step up efforts to help tens of thousands of refugees fleeing the advancing hardline Islamists. Though Maliki has built up a network of commanders in the armed forces and Shi’ite militias who owe him personal ties of loyalty, there was no sign that he was ready to resort to force against Abadi, a long-time associate in the
Islamic Dawa Party. In a speech on state television, in his continuing capacity as acting prime minister, Maliki said he was waiting for the supreme court to rule on his complaint that, as leader of the biggest bloc in the parliament elected in April, it was he, not Abadi, whom the president should invite to form a government. A court ruling against Maliki could be a way out of the stand-off. “The violation that occurred has no value,” Maliki said. “This government is continuing, and will not be changed except after the Federal Court issues its decision.” But the United States, during whose
occupation Maliki first rose to power, made clear again that it has had enough of him - the White House said it would be glad to see an Abadi government and urged Maliki to let the political process move forward. And Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, bound to Tehran’s U.S. adversary by a common interest in curbing the rise of Sunni jihadists in Syria and Iraq, offered his personal endorsement to Abadi.
Region 10 Chairman, Sharma Solomon Ltd, the parent company of Bai Shan Lin Forest Development Inc., has a 40year involvement in the timber industry and has accumulated rich experience in this field. It said that last November. China Forest Industry Group Company Ltd is the parent company for several operations across Guyana, including Haimorakabra Logging, Karlam South America Timbers, Wood Associated Industries, Kwebanna Wood Productions, Sherwood Forests, Bai Shan Lin Housing, Construction, Mining Development Inc., and Bai Shan Lin Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Inc. When the advertisement was placed, Bai Shan Lin was to start a timber processing plant at Coomacka. That plant operated for a few months before the company aborted
that and started logging in the area. In addition to the numerous containers of logs that Bai Shan Lin ships out the country on a daily basis, freighters loaded with logs are taken out from Kwakwani. On the journey to Kwakwani, Kaieteur News noticed a number of loaded trucks, carrying Bai Shan Lin’s logo, making their way to Georgetown. Then there were 24 containers of logs waiting to be exported. Residents of Kwakwani estimated that no less than 30 container trucks pass through the streets of their community daily. Earlier this year it was found that Bai Shan Lin did not have the statutory regulatory blessings of Lands and Surveys, Geology and Mines or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Kaieteur News confirmed that the EPA has not given Bai Shan Lin permission to operate in the Berbice River. This is the same river that runs through Kwakwani. Bai Shan Lin operates a forestry concession that amounts to close to one million hectares of rainforest, from which it extracts logs and ships them out of Guyana. These included concessions owned by other companies but which are being used by the Chinese company. The company estimates that it will make US$1,800 from each hectare of land, giving it profits totaling US$1.7 billion, according to reddmonitor.org.
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Consignment of experimental Egypt: Israel, Hamas to Ebola drug arrives in Liberia extend temporary truce
MONROVIA (Reuters) - A consignment of experimental Ebola drugs arrived by plane in Liberia yesterday to treat two doctors suffering from the virus, which has killed more than 1,000 people across four West African countries. The drug, ZMapp, arrived in two boxes on a commercial flight from the United States carried by Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Augustine Ngafuan, and was unloaded at the VIP terminal, a Reuters witness said. It will be taken to a hospital in the capital and administered to Liberian doctors Zukunis Ireland and Abraham Borbor, who officials said contracted the disease while attending to patients, including a late colleague. The world’s worst outbreak of Ebola has claimed the lives of 1,069 people and there are 1,975 probable and suspected cases, the vast majority in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, according to new figures from the World Health Organisation. Three people have died in Nigeria. The U.N. health agency said only around 10 to 12 doses of the drug have been made and this raises difficult ethical questions about who should get priority access. The doctors will be the first Africans to receive it, though it has been given to a Spanish priest who later died and two U.S. aid workers who are reported to have shown signs of recovery. Authorities are also concerned that ZMapp’s unproven status could leave them open to the charge that humans are being used as guinea pigs. “This is not the panacea to the problem. It is at the risk of the patient,” Liberia’s Assistant Health Minister Tolbert Nyenswah told
journalists at Monrovia’s main airport. Information Minister Lewis Brown told Reuters the drug merely offered a “glimmer of hope” and its use was little more than a gamble. Even so, the clamor for it is strong given that the contagious hemorrhagic disease is killing more than half of its victims and there is no known cure or vaccine. “I welcome it. It is very good. Our nurses are dying. If you bring them the medication it will make them stronger to fight Ebola,” said stationery seller James Liburd, in Monrovia. In evidence of the ethical dilemma, Melvin Korkor, the first Liberian doctor to survive Ebola, said he would not have used ZMapp when he was fighting for his life because U.S. authorities said they were not responsible for any adverse effects. “Any drug that has not been approved by FDA should not be administered,” he told Reuters. One of the epidemic’s most tragic consequences is the toll on health care workers who rushed in as first responders only to become infected themselves due to inadequate protection measures or diagnoses of patients that came too late or were inaccurate. The World Health Organization said this week that 170 health care workers had been infected and at least 81 had died. Sierra Leonean doctor Modupeh Cole became the latest medical practitioner to die of Ebola, a health ministry spokesman said on Tuesday. He contracted the disease after treating a patient who later proved to have the virus and died. The country’s leading Ebola doctor, Shek Umar Khan, also died last month.
Prosecutors to wrap up corruption case against Virginia governor, wife
(Reuters) - The prosecution’s case against former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife Maureen for bribery and corruption will likely conclude on Thursday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Dry said on Wednesday. Once the prosecution wraps up, defense attorneys are almost certain to move to dismiss the case, the first criminal trial of a Virginia governor. U.S. District Court Judge James Spencer said he would take up any defense motions on Friday, along with what he referred to as a “media matter.” It was unclear what that was. The trial is in its 13th day and is expected to run into September. The prosecution has called about two-thirds of its projected 60 witnesses. The Republican former governor and his wife, Maureen McDonnell, are charged with
14 counts of bribery and corruption. They are charged with accepting $165,000 in gifts and loans from businessman Jonnie Williams, the former chief executive of Star Scientific Inc, now Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, in exchange for promoting his company and its dietary supplements. Bank officials testified on Wednesday about refinancing loan applications the McDonnells, or the former governor and his sister, had made on properties including two rental houses in Virginia and a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Prosecutors asserted that the couple did not report more than $120,000 in loans from Williams or stock they owned in Star Scientific on refinancing documents until three days after state police questioned Maureen McDonnell about one of the loans in February 2013. Nanette Bolt, an executive with the Pentagon Federal Credit Union, said that on Feb. 18, 2013, McDonnell corrected in his own handwriting a refinancing application to reflect a $50,000 loan from Williams to his wife. He also reported the couple’s ownership of Star Scientific shares. She said under prosecution questioning that McDonnell added a $70,000 loan from a trust controlled by Williams to MoBo Realty, a partnership that McDonnell and his sister created to manage beach rental properties. William Sessoms Jr., president of Towne Financial Services, testified that McDonnell had not listed the loans from Williams on his personal financial statement. If convicted, the McDonnells could face more than 20 years in prison and a large fine. McDonnell’s four-year term as governor ended in January.
Fatah official and delegation leader Azzam Ahmed (C) and Maher al-Taher (L) from the leftist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine arrive at a hotel after negotiations in Cairo yesterday. Credit: Reuters/Asmaa Waguih
CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a temporary cease-fire for five days, Egyptian and Palestinian officials said yesterday, potentially averting renewed violence and permitting the sides to continue to negotiate a substantive deal to end the war in Gaza. Egyptian mediators had been racing to pin down a long-term cease-fire as a temporary truce was set to expire at midnight. Egypt’s foreign ministry and the head of the Palestinian negotiating team announced the extension. A spokesman for Israel’s prime minister had no immediate comment. Yet even as it was announced, violence spiked. Palestinian militants fired five rockets at Israel and Israel responded, targeting sites across the Gaza Strip. It was not clear if the fighting was isolated or might shatter the truce. The cease-fire extension is meant to grant both sides additional time to negotiate a longer-term truce and a roadmap for the coastal territory. The lull in violence has also been a welcome reprieve for Israelis and Palestinians living in Gaza. During the temporary cease-fire, Israel halted military operations in the war-battered coastal territory and Gaza militants stopped firing rockets, aside from the ones late yesterday. “We have agreed on a cease-fire for five days,” said Azzam al-Ahmad, the head of the Palestinian delegation to the Cairo talks. He noted that there had been “significant progress” but that disagreements remained over the wording regarding security arrangements, reconstruction efforts for the Gaza Strip and the permissible fishing area. The two sides were considering an Egyptian proposal that partially addresses their demands, but
deep differences have kept the deal in doubt. Hamas is seeking an end to a crippling blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt in 2007. The blockade has greatly limited the movement of Palestinians in and out of the territory of 1.8 million people. It has also restricted the flow of goods into Gaza and blocked virtually all exports. Israel says the closure is necessary to prevent arms smuggling, and officials are reluctant to make any concessions that would allow Hamas to declare victory. Israel wants Hamas to disarm, or at least be prevented from re-arming. Hamas has recovered from previous rounds of violence with Israel, including a major three-week ground operation in January 2009 and another weeklong air offensive in 2012. It now controls an arsenal of thousands of rockets, some with long ranges and powerful. Gaza militants fired more than 3,000 rockets toward Israel during the war. Neither side is likely to see all of its demands met, but the Egyptian proposal tabled Tuesday offered some solutions. A member of the Palestinian delegation at the Cairo talks said the proposal calls for easing parts of the Israeli blockade of Gaza, bringing some relief to the territory. The proposal leaves the key areas of disagreement, including Hamas’ demand for a full lifting of the blockade and Israeli calls for Hamas to disarm, to later negotiations. The Palestinian negotiator said he had some reservations about the proposal and would try to improve it. “We would like to see more cross-border freedom, and also to have the question of a Gaza seaport and airport discussed,” he said. The Palestinian official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was
not authorized to discuss negotiations with journalists. As the talks continued, Hamas indicated it was sticking to its demands. In recorded remarks broadcast on Hamas radio yesterday, Ismail Haniyeh, the top Hamas leader in Gaza, said that “achieving a permanent truce can come only through lifting the blockade on Gaza.” Israel, meanwhile, signaled it was ready to respond to renewed fire from Gaza following the end of the cease-fire. “We will continue to defend, continue to operate. We will be ready for any effort, any way, at any time,” Israel’s chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, told reporters. Amid the cease-fire, an Associated Press video journalist and a freelance Palestinian translator working with him were killed Wednesday when ordnance left over from the war exploded as they reported on the conflict’s aftermath. Simone Camilli, a 35-yearold Italian, and Ali Shehda Abu Afash, 36, died when an unexploded missile believed to have been dropped in an Israeli airstrike blew up as Gaza police engineers worked to neutralize it in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya. Four police engineers also were killed. Three other people, including AP photographer Hatem Moussa, were badly wounded. The war began on July 8 with Israel’s air campaign against Gaza’s Hamas rulers, whom Israel blamed for the kidnapping and murder in June of three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank. Nine days later, Israel sent in ground troops to destroy Hamas’ underground cross-border tunnels constructed for attacks inside Israel. The fighting has so far killed more than 1,900 Palestinians, the majority of them civilians, Palestinian and U.N. officials say. On the Israeli side, 67 people have
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Regional 50-overs U-19 cricket...
Hetymer lone Guyanese with 2 tons as hosts claim ‘double’ with victory over B’dos By Sean Devers Yesterday was an auspicious day for Guyana’s cricket as according to the playing conditions, their National under-19 team captured their first ever Regional one-day title with a comprehensive 44-run victory against Barbados in the final preliminary round of this year’s tournament at the National Stadium at Providence. West Indies U-19 opener 18-year-old Shemron Hetymer became the only batsman to
score two centuries in this tournament which began in 1998. The Berbician followed up his 116 in 2012 against the Windwards with a savage 123 from 102 balls with 14 fours and along with an unbeaten 104 from Tagenarine Chanderpaul, spearheaded Guyana to an imposing 298-5 from 50 overs on a batting paradise, after winning the toss. Barbados, needing the score at 5.98 per over to win, reached 254 all out off 49.3 overs with Skipper Joshua Drakes leading from the front
with fighting 75 in a futile battle, while Lee-Germon Gaskin also batted well with a 69. Leading wicket-taker off spinner Sharaz Ramcharran (4-59) and leg-spinner Steven Sankar (3-51) continued to be among the wickets for Guyana. Earlier, Hetymer, who scored 84 on Tuesday at Albion, and fellow Windies youth Opener Chanderpaul, who stroked eight fours and a six in a cultured undefeated 103 from 151 balls, added a record 176 opening stand and shared in their second
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consecutive century partnership after posting 129 against the Windwards on Tuesday at Albion. Yesterday before a spattering of fans in sultry conditions, the First-Class pair fashioned contrasting centuries with Chanderpaul, like he did on Tuesday, contented to play the supporting role while the explosive Hetymer tore into the hapless Bajan bowling attack. Fast bowler Keon Harding and Guyanese born offspinner Neil Persaud opened the bowling and Hetymer waded into them with an array of brutal shots, while Chanderpaul picked the gaps with surgical precession as he accumulated his runs in watchful manner as the pugnacious Hetymer blazed away. Both batsmen ran hard between the wickets and kept each other’s company for 30 overs before Hetymer, who made 92 last year against T&T, played around one from Harding and was bowled, to end with a tournament high of 321 runs. Hetymer seemed well set to surpass fellow Guyanese Hemraj Garbarran’s unbeaten 158 against Canada on home soil in 2000, to register to highest score in this competition when he departed to make way for his skipper Brain Sattaur, desperately hunting his first 50 of the tournament. Sattaur, the only person to lead Guyana to the ‘double’ crown, after the team took the three-day title last month, proceeded to clout the bowlers with contempt and disdain to race to 38 off four fours and a six before he was run out at 252-2 to break his 78-run stand with Chanderpaul. Kemo Paul, the tournament’s best all-rounder, hit two towering sixes and a four in an explosive 19 to take his run tally to 288 runs before he skied a catch to cover off Drakes, hunting quick runs, at 287-3. Five runs later Askay Homraj was removed by Drakes for a first ball duck even as Chanderpaul progressed steadily to his first 50-over ton which he got in the penultimate over to join Hetymer as the only batsmen to score hundreds in both versions of the tournament in the same year. Guyana fell two runs short of only their second 300 total after making 317-8 against the
Windwards in 2012 in Barbados, with Chanderpaul, the son of Test batsman Shiv Chanderpaul, joining Narsingh Deonarine (who scored the first century in this format in 1999 in Barbados) Garbarran, Assad Fudadin and Hetymer as the Guyanese with a three-figure score in regional 50-over under-19 cricket. When Barbados began their run chase they lost their leading run scorer Nicholas Kirton (10) at 25-1 when he top-edged Ramcharran before Paul trapped Akil Greenidge LBW for 10 at 58-2. Meanwhile, Drakes, who buckled down to play in a gritty manner as he mixed caution with aggression, soon reaching his first fifty of
the tournament. Drakes celebrated by driving Steven Sankar for a well timed four before effortlessly lofting the leg-spinner for six and put together 71 in the third wicket partnership with Lee-Germon Gaskin before he missed a paddle sweep at 139-3 and was bowled by Sankar who also accounted for Shamar Springer for 15 at 164-4. When Gaskin was stumped off Ramcharran after facing 100 balls and reaching the ropes four times, Barbados had slipped to 2257 and with five overs left the game was all but done and dusted. Guyana will play in tomorrow’s final at Everest. The Closing Ceremony was set for last evening at the GCC pavilion.
George going for sprint... From page 31 reckoning to medal in the sprints. The Guyana Defence Force’s, Akeem Stewart and Davin Fraser are also ones to watch in the races that have 18 athletes registered. In addition, the male 100m and 200m events will feature St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Josh Hamilton, who will
be arriving in Guyana late Friday night. Hamilton also represented his country at the Commonwealth Games and will be matching strides in Guyana this weekend. Linden’s hope in the races rest on Christianburg/ Wismar Secondary School’s, Compton Caesar and Upper Demerara Track Club’s Winston Caesar.
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Guyana names team for C’bean Senior Squash Championships The Guyana Squash Association has named its team to participate in the Caribbean Senior Squash Championships scheduled to be held in Bridgetown, Barbados from August 16 - 23, 2014. The men’s team will be spearheaded by National Champion Alex Arjoon and includes Sunil Seth 2013 Caribbean Individual runnerup, former Caribbean Champion Richard Chin, Jason Ray Khalil, Robert Mc David and Nicholas Narain. The women’s team will be lead by 2014 National Champion Mary Fung A Fat and includes Ashley DeGroot, Akeila Wiltshire, Larissa Wiltshire, Victoria Arjoon and Tiffany
Solomon. The Vets team includes 2013 Caribbean Over 50 Champion Brendon Mounter, Ramon Chan A Sue and Dennis Dias. Manager of the team is former Caribbean Over-40 Champion Alwyn Callender. Guyana will be defending the Men’s, Women’s and Overall Team titles which they had won in Guyana last year. The women’s team will be without the services of defending Caribbean Champion and World ranked No 19 Nicolette Fernandes who has to play a mandatory World Squash Association event in Hong Kong and Ashley Khalil who is unavailable.
Ogle, Lusignan clash in Elizabeth Styles/ECCB first division final Ogle Community Centre will come alive on Sunday August 17, 2014 when the powerful Lusignan Sports Club and talented Ogle Cricket Club clash in the Elizabeth Styles/East Coast Cricket Board first division 40 overs final. The game is expected to be a thriller with both teams fielding quality players and as usual Ogle Community Centre is known for its large crowds in attendance at high profile games. Keen competition is anticipated with junior player Brian Sattaur (LSC) and Andre Gomes (OCC) leading their respective team’s charge. Lusignan Sports Club squad is: Kumar Bisoondial, Vishnu Ramjeet, Somdatt Bharat, Brian Sattaur, Steven Ramdass, Gajanand Sukdeo, Steve Alick, Narvan Singh, Emran Khan, Rajindra Naikbaran, Leon Morgan, Shazam Ali, Ferron Kadir, Chetram Gangadeen, Mahendra Jeenarine. Manager is Jewan Persaud
Brian Sattaur
Andre Gomes
and coach is Jeenarine The Ogle Cricket Club squad will come from: Anand Persaud, Irfan Ali, Andre Gomes, Khemraj Jaikaran, Chris Pattadin, Khemchand Dindyal, Soopaul Sanichar, Sahadeo Ramkellawan, Davindra Ramtahal, Vishal Moorchan, Sunindra Ramsingh, Ayodha Joseph,
Daniel Chunilall, Michael Deonarine, Tulsieram Balkaran with David Harper being the coach and Mohamed Khan being Manager. Play is expected to start at 10:00 hours and the umpires are Gavin D’Aguiar and Eva Baker with the match referee being Judister Rampersaud.
EBCA/Goodwood Racing Service T20 tourney...
David Francis lashes half century to lead Laluni to victory A swashbuckling half century by David Francis (72) with support from Elroy Henry (43) helped Laluni to a commendable total of 154-4 and eventual victory over Soesdyke Uprising when those two teams faced off in the East Bank Cricket Association/Goodwood Racing Service T20
tournament at the Laluni Cricket Ground, Soesdyke Highway Saturday afternoon last. Early morning showers forced a late start and the organizers eventually opted for a 10 overs reduction with Laluni calling correctly and opting to take first strike. Bowling for North Soesdyke, R. Sarju bowled 4 overs and
took 3 wickets for 18 runs. North Soesdyke endured a torrid time at the crease and were sent packing for 95 in 19.2 overs; Derrick Tajnarine snapping up 5 wickets in 3 overs for a measly 13 runs. Sunil Sarju top scored for the losers with 25 runs while T. Primo scored 23, all in a losing cause. R. Allen was the next best bowler for Laluni with 2-15 in 4 overs. Earlier, Soesdyke Uprising had earned the right to face off with Laluni after Silver Bullet, the other team in the competition, failed to show up for their encounter one day earlier. The ensuing win by default paved the way for the match against Laluni.
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RHTYSC Schoolbag for Sports Programme...
Hand in Hand Insurance and Len’s Craft Optical make donations
Ms. Julie Griffith of Hand in Hand display one of the bags with Hilbert Foster and Brian Chinsammy (right) of the RHTYSC. The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) cricket teams’ Schoolbags for Sport Programme has been boosted with donations from Hand in Hand Insurance Company and Len’s Craft Optical. The insurance giants donated 60 schoolbags while Len’s Craft Optical made a financial donation of an undisclosed amount. The cricket teams – RHT Farfan and Mendes Under-15, Bakewell Under-17 and Second Division, Pepsi Under-19 and Intermediate, Metro Females and Gizmos and Gadgets Under-21 and First Divisions have plans to distribute $1M worth of schoolbags and other educational materials to the less fortunate students in the county of Berbice for the new school term, next month. According to a release from the club, the main aim is to assist students to stay in school to obtain a solid educational foundation which the club believes is the key to a successful future. RHTY&SC Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster expressed gratitude to both Hand in Hand Insurance and Len’s Craft Optical for their assistance. He noted that the RHTY&SC is the only sports club in Guyana which
Ms. Liz Ramsarran of Len’s Craft Optical hands over the donation to Hilbert Foster. encourages its membership to do community development programmes and the eight cricket teams on an annual basis carry out close to 100 projects under Education, Anti-Drugs, Charity, Youth Development, Awards, AntiSuicide and Religious headings with the main objective of making a positive difference in the lives of youths, the elderly and less fortunate. Marketing Coordinator of Hand in Hand Insurance, Ms. Andrea Khan and Chief Executive Officer of Len’s Craft Optical Mr. Alistair Paris both praised the RHTY&SC
for the role it is playing to promote the importance of education. Khan stated that Hand in Hand supports the message of ‘Yes to Education’ and expressed the hope that the schoolbags would assist youths to fulfill their potential in the classroom. Paris disclosed that Len’s Craft Optical was proud to be associated with the club as it has a rich history of success and achievements. Distribution of the schoolbags has already commenced and is done under the supervision of the club’s Educational Committee.
Warriors take on Tallawahs today... From page 27 ability, but Ronsford Beaton, Hafeez, Neesham and company must offer support. Chris Gayle’s men will want history to repeat itself, but they will have to match yesterday’s performance. Gayle is a proven dangerous opponent and so is Andre Russell. Chadwick Walton have partnered Gayle well at the top of the order.
Their middle order is fairly strong and so is their bowling attack which includes the experienced Daniel Vettori, David Bernard and Russell. A keen contest is anticipated. Meanwhile Russell blasted 62 off 27 balls with five fours and four sixes to see his team home in yesterday’s encounter. He added 82 for the seventh wicket with Rusty Theron (18*) who struck a six
over long off to seal victory. Nkrumah Bonner belted one four and two sixes before he was run out for 39 off 41 balls. Sulieman Benn was the pick of the bowlers with 3-27. Earlier Ross Taylor smashed seven fours and three maximums in a top score of 70 off 44 balls to lead Red Steel to 155-6 in 20 overs. Darren Bravo supported with 33; David Bernard captured 3-19 and Theron 2-32.
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Warriors take on PAYLESS VARIETY Store stages Tallawahs successful tennis Summer Camp today in second semi Tallawahs trounce Red Steel to advance
Andre Russell took the Tallawahs home. (CPL t20 ltd)
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he Guyana A m a z o n Wa r r i o r s w i l l take on Jamaica Tallawahs today at Warner Park, St.
Kitts in the second play off of the Caribbean Premier League T/20. The winner will earn the right to face Barbados
Tridents in the final on Saturday. In a re-match of last year ’s final, The Warriors will be wary of the treat posed by the Jamaicans who overpowered Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel by four wickets in the first play off yesterday. Denesh Ramdin’s side possesses one of the better bowling attacks in the tournament, while their batting have improved significantly as the competition progress. Lendl Simmons and Martin Guptill have laid the foundation at the top while Ramdin, James Neesham and Mohammad Hafeez have played their part. However they must continue to be positive against the Tallawahs. There is no doubt in Sunil Narine (Continued on page 26)
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ore than 21 students were introduced to the intricacies of table tennis when Payless Variety Store in collaboration with ITTF 1&2 certified coach, Muniram Persaud, hosted a one week Summer Camp at the Hugh Anderson Sports Complex, Goed Fortuin WBD, August 4-10 last. Students between 5-17 years were placed in several categories and introduced to the basic skill aspects of the sport and were subsequently given an opportunity to apply their new knowledge when the organizers staged a tournament on the final day of
activities. Those results are as follows: 10 years & Under Open: Alexandre DeAbreu (1st), Krystian Sahadeo (2nd) and Jaden Dipchan (3rd). 15 years and Under Open: Jonathan Lilliah (1st), Nicolas Jordan (2nd), Darren Manohar (3rd). 18 years and Under Open: Samuel Persaud (1st), Renaldo Griffith (2nd) Jonathan Anderson (3rd). Samuel Persaud copped the Most Valuable Player prize while Moses Persaud and Dravid Manohar were voted Most Improved and Most Discipline Players respectively.
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Athletics fans to invade Linden this weekend for Classic Massive crowd support is expected at the MSC this weekend for the Classic.
By Rawle Welch The Linden community is widely identified as being one of the most supportive districts of sporting activities in the country and this credential is anticipated to remain intact this weekend when the 5th Annual Boyce /Jefford Athletic Classic is staged, at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground. Wi t h a n u m b e r o f regional and US-based stars lined up to compete in the event which will be staged over two days under floodlights, a massive
outpouring of fans are expected to descend at the community Mecca to witness the locals attempt to defend home turf against the foreign invasion. The community, riding high with celebrations after witnessing resident school Christianburg / Wismar make it a 3-peat in winning the Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Tournament and in the process capture the trophy outright, have shown its loyalty towards the Classic since its birth and the feedback to date has been
encouraging. The other relevant aspect is that the Organisers from the first year had pledged their allegiance to the fans, assuring them that the Classic was there to stay in the community and after five years that vow remains intact. Yesterday Kaieteur Sport solicited a conversation with Co-organiser Edison Jefford about the plans for this year’s edition and what the fans could expect. “Every year we try to make the event bigger in terms of participation and the quality of athletes and I
can safely say that while we have not been able to attract some of the big names in the Region to date, we still have a high quality of stars that we feel will produce some stunning performances for the fans,” Jefford said. He pointed to athletes coming from Suriname, Tr i n i d a d a n d To b a g o , Grenada and the United States of America as testimony to the Organisers seriousness about developing the local athletic landscape and at the same time increasing the reach and status of the Classic.
Jefford reminded also that every year they’ve sought to increase the total and individual prize monies specifically aimed at making participation more meaningful for the clubs and athletes. The Classic, the brainchild of former Athletics Association of Guyana President Colin Boyce and Jefford was conceptualised five years ago to augment the work that was being done by the local governing body and at the same time lift the standard of competition and according to the latter in is
his humble opinion that they’ve managed to do just that. T h e C l a s s i c ’s emergence as a top flight competition on the athletics calendar is by no means a coincidence; rather it is as a result of astute planning and unrivalled marketing aided by strong support from the corporate sector. The Classic apart from the National Schools Athletics, Swimming & Cycling Championships is unquestionably the biggest event on the local athletics chart and come this weekend this reality will be witnessed.
POPE GUIDES WINDWARDS TO 9-WICKET WIN OVER JAMAICA T&T overcome Leewards By Zaheer Mohamed Opener Gidron Pope stoked a commanding half century to guide Windward Islands to a nine-wicket victory over Jamaica in the seventh round of the Regional U-19 50-over tournament yesterday. Pope slammed eight fours and one six as Windwards successfully chased 141, ending on 142-1 after facing 38.4 overs on a disappointing day for the Jamaicans. Jamaica’s decision to bat at Georgetown Cricket Club failed to materialize as they were sent packing in 45.4 overs. Ramaal Lewis played the lone hand with an undefeated 49 which contained four fours and one maximum off 98 balls. Windward Islands new ball
Opener Gidron Pope plays through the on side pair of Sherman Lewis and Craig Phillip made early inroads, Lewis sent back Odaine Mc Catty (04) and Phillip accounted for Leroy Lugg (10) to leave the score at 28-2. Ryan John kept the
Ross Powell played an important innings at the top J a m a i c a n s a t b a y, h e disturbed the stumps of Shahid Crooks (10), had Abijai Mansingh (11) caught by wicket keeper Anson Latchman and sent back Romaine Morris (09) as
Jamaica slipped into further trouble at 61-5. Lewis stood firm at the other end, he cracked Lewis, Phillip and John for boundaries and smashed Pope for a maximum, but his efforts
were not supported. John and company maintained a decent line as no other batsman managed double figures on an easy pace track. John finished with 4-29; Phillip claimed 2-33 while Lewis, Pope and Hypolite had one each. Pope and Latchman set Windwards on course with an opening stand of 115. The pair hardly encountered any difficulty. Pope drove Ryon Burnette for four before smashing Gareth Henry over the long on fence. He then hit Crooks and Lewis for fours and brought up his half c e n t u r y o ff 4 9 b a l l s . Latchman played the supporting role, but made use of the bad balls. He hit Crooks and Odean Smith for fours and deposited Nicholas Walters for a maximum over long off. Walters (1-16) finally got the breakthrough; he had Pope stumped by
Morris for 75. The left handed Pope faced 75 balls and accounted for eight fours and two sixes. Latchman and Melvin Gordon saw their team to safety with further hiccups. Latchman ended on 41 and Gordon on 14. Guyana will play in the final at Everest tomorrow. At Demerara Cricket Club, Trinidad and Tobago defeated Leeward Islands by five wickets. Leewards posted 250-8 off their allotted 50 overs, batting first. Kacey Carty top scored with 83 not out, Ross Powell cracked 53, Shaquille Martina 38 and Dion Weste 36. Tevin Jadoo snared 343, Akil Seetal 2-39 and Justin Joseph 2-60. Trinidad and Tobago replied with 256-5 off 40 overs. Camillo Carimbocas slammed 60 while Brain Christmas hit 57 and Amir Jangoo 44. Jeremiah Louis took 2-42.
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Police ‘B’ Division honours Guyana Jamaica are Women’s U-15 all rounder KEVIN SINCLAIR Super50 Champions
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‘B’ Division Commander Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph making the presentation to U-15 cricketer Kevin Sinclair in the presence of other police officers and Sinclair’s coach.
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he Police ‘B’ Division is forging ahead with its community relationship and sports. Following the establishment of a number of youth and scout groups and recently teaming up with a few other organizations to honour senior citizens in the East Canje, the Police ‘B’ Division under the commanded of Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph and Second in Command S en io r S u p er in ten d en t Marlon Chapman has taken the initiative to honour Guyana’s Leading U-15 all rounder Kevin Sinclair. Sinclair, who is a product of the Police Youth group and a member of the Police Sports Club in Berbice, has been honored for his outstanding performance at the recently concluded Regional U-15 tournament and his excellent showing throughout the year. Sinclair was presented with a cricket bat and a substantial monetary donation by Assistant Commissioner Joseph at the simple presentation ceremony which was held in the office of the Commander at B Division Police Headquarters, Station Street New Amsterdam on Friday. The young all rounder, who hails from Patrick Dam in the Angoy’s Avenue (Cow Dam) area in the outskirts of New Amsterdam, is the current captain of the Police U-15 cricket team. In his sojourn in the recently concluded West Indies U-15 tournament, Sinclair had an outstanding performance which was instrumental in helping
Guyana to win the tournament. He snared 11 wickets in the five matches during the round robin tournament, ending as the leading wicket taker. He was also outstanding with the bat, compiling 127 runs at an average of 31.4. Sinclair was on the go from the first game when he hit an unbeaten top score 52 against the Leeward Islands. He then followed up with a good all round performance against Barbados where he first compiled a crafty 32 to take Guyana out of trouble before returning with his right arm off spin to snare 432 to help his country win the game. The release continued that Sinclair, also part of the Berbice Under-15 Chico Inter club tournament where he hit 100 not out and took 7 wickets against Rose Hall Canje Cricket Club, then slammed an undefeated 110 against Tucber Park and returned to grabbed 5-25. In the Inter County U-15 competition representing Berbice, Sinclair made scores of 55 against Essequibo and 34 verses Demerara. He also played U-17 cricket where he made 53 against Tucber Park and 55 against Young Warriors. In second division competition the versatile Sinclair played for the Police ‘B’ Division team and also made his mark picking up 310 against Young Warriors and 4-37 against Tucber Park. Speaking at the simple presentation ceremony Assistant Commissioner Joseph congratulated Joseph for his outstanding achievement. Joseph also urged him not to get too big too quick and admonished
him to pay attention to his attitude and discipline. “You must be focused… Don’t let friends carry you astray.” The commander told Sinclair that he is a shining example of what dedication and good discipline could achieve regardless of your circumstances. He made mention of Shivnarine Chandrapaul who came from a humble background but reached the highest level in cricket. Commander Joseph said the division will continue to support Sinclair. “But you cannot forget your books. Education is a very important part of development. I will want to see you going well in school. Take your education seriously,” he urged. Sinclair lives with his grandfather, former Berbice cricketer Carlton Sinclair, who is also his mentor and coach. He was described as a genuine all rounder who is a bright prospect for the future by both his coach the elder Sinclair and coordinator of the police cricket programme Sergeant Michael Newland. Also present at the ceremony was chairman of the ‘B’ Division Sports programme Traffic Officer and Assistant Superintendent Persaud. (Samuel Whyte)
amaica claimed their fifth Regional Women’s Super50 title by blowing aside Guyana by 218 runs in the final of the tournament at Windsor Park yesterday. While Guyana finished as runners-up in the competition, Trinidad & Tobago placed third, defeating Barbados at Botanical Gardens. It brought an exciting tournament to an end in quite entertaining fashion. Batting first Jamaica rattled up 309-7 off 50 overs. Natasha Mc Lean smashed 96, Chinelle Henry scored 85, Chedan Nation made 42 and Jodian Morgan 38. Hasena Mohamed snared 2-50, Akaze Thompson 261, Phaffiana Millington 2-66 and Heema Singh 1-29. Guyana were bowled out for 91 in 32.4 overs in reply. Mohamed made19 not out, June Ogle made 17, KavitaYadram 15 and Katana Mentore 10. Vanessa Watts captured 5-21 and Alecia Bookal 2-17. At Botanical Gardens, Trinidad &
Tobago Innings thumped Barbados by 76 runs. Trinidad and Tobago scored 183-6 in 50 overs, taking first strike. Stacy Ann King top scored with 63, Britney Cooper made 38, Amanda Samaroo 23 and Anisa Mohammed 20; Aaliyah Alleyne picked up 3-35. Barbados Innings were skittled for 107 in 33 overs in response. Deandra Dottin was their leading batter with 31and Kycia Knight contributed 28. Anisa Mohammed claimed 311, Stephanie Ramcharan 2-25 and Gaitri Seetahal 2-26. St Vincent & the Grenadines beat Grenada by seven wickets. Grenada batted first and were bowled out for 98 in 33.4 overs. Debbie-Ann Lewis scored 18; Shavorne Clarke snared 4-18, Stacey Ann Adams 3-23 and Latoya Providence 2-8. St Vincent & the Grenadines replied with 99-3 in 20.4 overs. Juliana Nero slammed 32 and Shavorne Clarke 13 not out.
GOA PLEASED WITH Commonwealth performance
GOA officials during yesterday’s the Media briefing at the GOA head quarters.
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he Guyana O l y m p i c Association (GOA) is pleased overall of the performance of the 2014 Commonwealth Games team despite being unable to secure a medal in Glasgow, Scotland. “Unfortunately we did not get any medals but I do believe that there were performances that we can be proud of,” said GOA President KA Juman Yassin a media briefing yesterday at the GOA’s head office in Kingston. Team Manager Garfield Wiltshire highlighted that the rifle shooters barley missed out on bronze after finishing
five points out of the position. Yassin informed that squash player Nicolette Fernandes’ performance in the round of 16 was the pinnacle of the event for him since her “gutsy” performances received a “standing ovation”. The general consensus of the managers present was that all the stakeholders needed to be involved with sport for it to move forward as Guyana have to play catch up with the rest of the world. Guyana Table Tennis A s s o c i a t i o n ( G T TA ) President Godfrey Munroe summed things up nicely by
stating that “countries are investing heavily in sport and most of the countries and winners that receive medals had the full backing of their government and various stakeholders.” Yassin noted that Guyana has no full time athlete and coach and a programme of such would be needed if the nation was to medal at any major meet. He was optimistic that the GOA and government can work together for the improvement of sports generally especially track and field in view of the synthetic track at Leonora being opened.
DCB CONGRATULATES LLOYD The Demerara Cricket Club has extended congratulations to Clive Lloyd on his appointment as chairman of the West Indies selection panel. “It is with a feeling of unbridled joy that the President, Executive and Members of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) expressed their heartfelt congratulation to the legend Clive Lloyd on his preferment as Chairman of the
selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board”, a release from the club stated. “It cannot be denied that this appointment is but a fitting tribute for the sterling leadership and contribution he has unquestionably made to the advancement and world-wide recognition of West Indies Cricket. For our part, it is all the more gratifying when one considers that the
Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) was the foundation of his Cricketing nurture and as fellow members of his “alma mater” we feel a distinct sense of pride and achievement of one of its protégés. Indeed he has set the standard others will seek to achieve and his presence will be a beacon to light the way forward. Well done ‘Super cat’ you continue to make DCC and all Guyana proud.”
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GBBC presents ‘Night of Kumar encourages Contenders’ boxing card Goodwill swimmers
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The local boxers conform to their contractual requirements yesterday afternoon By Michael Benjamin The team of local boxers that participated in the Contender Boxing series in Jamaica over the past four months has returned to Guyana but only former world middleweight contender, Howard ‘Battersea Bomber’ Eastman managed to clinch a tidy purse after rallying up to the semi-final stage before losing to Tsetsi Davis on points. This meant that the highly touted clash with eventual champion, Sakima Mullings, never materialized; the latter boxer went on to defeat his countryman, Davis, to cart off the spoils. Much was expected of local pugilist, Dereck Richmond but he lost an early bout to Davis and the expected clash with Mullings failed to fructify. Once again the two boxers are on a collision course and barring injury or another unfortunate eventuality, are scheduled to face off in an 8 rounds jnr/middleweight scrap when the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) stage 28 rounds of fistic fury,
dubbed ‘The Jamaican Invasion’ at the Banks DIH Thirst Park Ground, August 30 next. In fact, fans will be treated to 28 rounds of fistic fury with the main supporting bout between Dexter Gonsalves against local welterweight champion, Trinidad based, Iwan Azore in an 8 rounds jnr/welterweight non-title affair. Gonsalves is of quiet disposition and appears h a r m l e s s a n d inconsequential. Barbados based boxer, Revlon Lake, found out that this was a deception when the two fought last year. Gonsalves unleashed a brutal two fisted attack on Lake that left him crumpled on the canvass devoid of the local accolade. Azore has also proved that he could engage in roughhouse tactics especially when he fought Troy Lewis. The two really went after each other and though bruised, Azore’s hands were raised in victory. He is truly made of stern stuff and Gonsalves will have to tread cautiously devoid of complacency. Another ‘Contender’ fighter, Jamaican, Russell
Umpires named for this weekend GCA fixtures The Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA) have released the names of the umpires to officiate in this weekend Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) first and second division matches. In the Hadi’s World Inc first division two-day tournament, Police will host Georgetown Cricket Club with Ernest Hinds and Cyril Garnath in charge, while Hortence Isaacs and Ryan Banwarie will officiate in the game between Transport SC and GNIC at Malteenoes SC. Daniel Richmond and Randolph Rose will perform on field duties in the Noble House Sea Foods second division two-day game between Guyana Defence Force and Malteenoes SC at Gandhi Youth Organisation. First division games start at 09:30hrs and the second division match commences at 11:00 hrs.
Kamal, will lace up his gloves against Guyanese Winston Pompey in a 6 rounds middleweight affair and Kamal, who has earned a TKO decision over Romeo Norville on a Guyana Fight Night card last year, will be out to prove that his victory was no flash in the pan. He was involved in the just concluded ‘Contender ’ Series and should be at the top of his game. Pompey has had a stint in neighbouring Suriname and said that the sojourn has been of immense benefit. During training sessions at the Andrew Lewis Boxing gym earlier in the week, the lanky boxer did show improvement and fans would be going to the venue to confirm whether Pompey’s words are indeed weighty. Otherwise, Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) bantamweight champion, Dexter Marques and Richard Williamson will square off for the second time in a year in a bantamweight six rounder. Williamson, who lost the first, will be looking to turn the tables around. Indeed, fans could expect a classy affair as was witnessed in the first fight. Both boxers have said that they will be in top condition for their second meeting. Yesterday afternoon, the local boxers convened at the office of Insurance brokers, Abdool and Abdools where they attached their respective signatures to their contracts. President of the GBBC, Peter Abdool informed that the Jamaican contingent has already conformed to those prerequisites and are rearing to go. Conversely, the local team of boxers has spouted similar confidence and will be intensifying training activities at their respective boxing gyms.
irector of Sport N e i l K u m a r, deputizing for Minister Dr Frank Anthony, encouraged local swimmers who will be competing at the Goodwill games in Suriname, to keep the Golden Arrow Head aloft. Chatting with the group which included swimmers and coaches and President of the Swimming Association, Ivan Persaud, at his office in Middle Street yesterday, Kumar said he is confident the athletes will excel at the games. “You must remain focused and believe in yourselves. One of the keys will be to acclimatize quickly”, he added. The Goodwill games commence today and conclude on Sunday with the host nation Suriname, G u y a n a , Tr i n i d a d a n d Tobago, Barbados and St. Lucia involved in tense battles for supremacy. The Director of Sport noted that the sport is very competitive these days and he feels the swimmers must continue to train in order to improve. He informed that the warm up pool at the National Aquatic Centre will be completed soon and they (NSC/Govt.) will continue to provide better facilities. “I am certain that our swimmers will dominate the sport regionally, but they must also place much emphasis on their education which goes hand in hand with sports”, he said. “Our swimmers must make the best use of the pool since there is a need for them to focus on the longer distance”, he explained. Noting some of the strides swimming has made since he took over as Director of Sport, Kumar pointed to Guyana’s performance at the Inter-Guiana Games. “I was really heartened about Guyana’s performance at the IGG and thanks to the coaches, who are doing a wonderful job, we have been able to close that gap with French Guiana and Suriname”, he stated. Guyana finished third with 146 points at the IGG recently, behind Suriname with 208 points and French Guiana on 200. The locals copped 16 medals, including four gold. Kumar said, the Sports Commission and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport will do all that they
can to assist the development of swimming in Guyana. In an invited comment president of the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) Ivan Persaud said that all the swimmers have made the qualifying times for the games and it is expected they will perform well since they have been in some intense training. The Guyana team had been in training since earlier this year under the watchful eyes of Cuban
coach Isabel Couso Fals, and assistant coaches Paul Mahaica, and Jamie Skeete, all of whom will accompany the team. Fals will also act in the capacity of female chaperone for the team along with Shaka Noel. The other officials travelling with the team are manager Leon Seaton and assistant Shefetah Tzedeq. The Guyana contingent, which includes 29 swimmers, left this morning.
YK Investments Pawn Shop, Builders Lumber Yard support Boyce/Jefford Classic V
Marlon Yenkana and son, Veron Yenkana (right) of YK Investment hand over the sponsorship to ýEdison Jefford yesterday.
#1- Builders Lumber Yard’s Dorsel Boson ý (right) presents their cheque to Colin Boyce. YK Investments Pawn Shop and Builders Lumber Yard continued their support for this weekend’s Boyce/Jefford Track and Field Classic V that will be held at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Ground, Linden. The two companies have been with the track meet from its inception and related that they will continue to do so. The Boyce/Jefford Classic is Guyana’s most lucrative athletics competition, doling out over $2M to athletes and clubs.
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George going Abosaide Cadogan is for sprint treble lone winner on day 2
Guyana’s Olympic 400m qualifier from the London Games and top male sprinter, Winston George has thrown his name in the 100m pool for the Boyce & Jefford Track and Field Classic V this weekend in Linden. George, who is more of a renowned quarter-miler and 200m runner, has thrown out a challenge to the ‘young guns’ registered for the marquee 100m race at the event. George is going for a sprint treble and believes he can do it at his first Boyce/Jefford Classic. Since rising to prominence three years ago, George has never competed at the meet since he is always overseas representing Guyana at the same time. However, the athlete, with personal best times of 45.57 seconds in the 400m and 20.58 seconds in the 200m, will compete at home. “I know the young guns will be gunning for me so I have to put in my best performance. This will be my first Classic, and I am looking to make an impression with winning all three sprint events,” the Police Progressive Youth Club athlete said. George believes that the meet records could tumble since he is on his best form after returning from the Commonwealth Games two weeks ago. But it will not be a walk in the park for George, and he is aware of the challenges he could face in Linden. Mercury Fast Laners’ Kevin Abbensetts, who is a double Inter-Guiana Games gold medalist, will be one to watch in the 100m and 200m races. Abbensetts’ rival, Tevin Garraway, also from Police, is also in the (Continued on page 29)
Tevin Garraway
Winston George
Josh Hamilton running
Abosaide Cadogan competing in the Under-13 Girls Singles category was the lone winner for Guyana on Day 2 of the Caribbean Regional Badminton C h a m p i o n s h i p s (CAREBACO) being played in Jamaica. Competing on Tuesday in the Individual Singles Quarter Finals at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium University of Technology Kingston, Cadogan defeated Kayla Miller of Barbados 27-25, 21-13. In the Under-17 Girls Doubles Quarter-Finals, the pair of Ambika Ramraj (Guyana) and Brittney Mohamed (Trinidad) lost to Jada Renales and Ralitsa Wong of Trinidad 21-13, 21-
23, 21-16. In the Open Men Singles Second Round, Christopher Persaud (GUY) lost to Shaquille Palmer of Jamaica 21-9, 21-13. Yesterday, the following Guyanese were down to compete in Quarter Final play: Under-13 Mix Doubles Quarter Finals with Priyanna Ramdhani. Under-17 Boys Singles Quarter Finals with Narayan Ramdhani. Under-17 Mix Doubles Quarter Finals with Narayan Ramdhani and Ambika Ramraj. Open Men Doubles Quarter Finals with Narayan Ramdhani and Christopher Persaud.
Guyanese Abosaide Cadogan (left) poses with Barbadian Kayla Miller following the former’s victory.
National Amateur Intermediate boxing tournament fixed for August 23 and 24 T h e N a t i o n a l Intermediate Amateur Boxing tournament, one of the key events put on by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), will be staged August 23 and 24 at California Square at East Ruimveldt. President of GBA, Steve Ninvalle, informed that the event will take on an international flavour after Jamaica indicated that they will be fielding boxers for the tournament. This is the second outing of recent for a tournament at the East Ruimveldt venue following the National Novices, earlier in the year. Ninvalle further disclosed that the association has invited US-based Super Heavyweight boxer Quincy Small, the younger brother of former Guyana World
Champion Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite, to participate in the event. Small had indicated his willingness to represent Guyana at the just concluded Commonwealth Games, but due to several problems, the arrangements could not be made in time. S m a l l , h o w e v e r, i s hopeful of representing Guyana at the Olympic Games and is forging ahead with his preparations and Guyanese will get the chance to witness more of him in the not too distant future. T h i s p e n d i n g international flavour event is the third to be staged by the GBA here following the Goodwill in February and ‘Nuff Cuff’ programme in May when boxers from St. Lucia participated. The GBA is still looking
for additional funding to offset the expenses associated with staging the event and is seeking corporate intervention. Next on the cards for the association, according to Ninvalle, is the DDL Under16 tournament on August 29 and 30, while the National Open and Champion of Champions tournaments are other major annual competitions put on by the GBA to be staged in the coming months.
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Hetymer lone Guyanese with 2 tons as hosts claim ‘double’ with victory over Barbados Tagenarine Chanderpaul drives during his hundred yesterday.
Shemron Hetmyer pulls on one knee during his century.
Kumar encourages Goodwill swimmers
Members of the Guyana team with Director of Sport Neil Kumar standing center during their courtesy call yesterday. Printed and published by National Media & Publishing Company Limited, 24 Saffon St.Charlestown, Georgetown.Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491 or Fax: 225-8473/ 226-8210