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Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL OVERBURDENED AND BURNT-OUT Nurses very seldom complain about their poor working conditions, they do their work diligently, which means the public does not know that many nurses in the public hospitals are overwhelmed and are suffering silently from fatigue due to the fact that they watch many patients die from simple diseases that should not have resulted in death in this modern era. Others are under severe stress, and as the health system buckles under pressure, they face the difficult task to serve those in need of care. Some have simply resigned themselves to the fact that there is nothing they could do to make changes and improve the situation. Many of our nurses in the public hospitals across the county are trying to do their best with very little resources to ensure accessibility to health services to those in need. Some have resorted to stringent measures in order to cope with the daily increase in trauma cases which range from stabbing injuries to gunshot wounds and traffic fatalities. In some cases, elective surgeries have to be postponed due to shortages of staff and resources. As a result, some patients have to be referred to private hospitals, but only if they can afford the cost. Others, especially the poor, are painfully rejected by the private hospitals because of the lack of money. The current situation has eroded much of the gains made in improving the public health care system and appears to be a barrier to Guyana achieving universal access to health care. Not only is the increase in trauma cases affecting the public hospitals across the country, but it also exacerbates the already struggling condition in a resource-constrained health care system. All the medical departments and all categories of staff are being affected and, as such, there is urgent need to address the underlying causes for the increase in trauma cases being seen at the public health facilities. Some nurses have described the current state in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Unit in which they work as terrible. Others have admitted to heavier workloads in recent months with its attendant effect of working for extended hours. Some have pointed out that they are traumatized as they witness unnecessary deaths. Many have expressed their frustrations when there are no available beds in the A&E to stabilize trauma patients. The lack of bed spaces in the A&E is sometimes due to the large number of patients retained in the area until beds are made available on the wards. The consequence has been that nurses have become tired, overburdened and burnt-out as they extend themselves to provide coverage due to the perennial problem of shortage of staff. Additionally, nurses have expressed concern about their safety when caring for patients from their communities who show up with gunshot wounds. Many are known in their communities and are fearful of being caught in the cross hairs of reprisal killings. Also, priority is always given to trauma cases which place other forms of patient care on hold, thus causing those patients and their relatives to become upset and rowdy, which sometimes poses a threat to nurses. This is the case especially for those working in A&E departments. Such fear has compounded an already stressful work environment. The concerns raised above by nurses in the public hospitals show that there is a dire need for counselling, especially for those working with and caring for trauma patients. Indeed, providing counselling for these nurses should be paramount. The maintenance of the health care system and the delivery of quality health care demand it. However, commendation to the nurses who continue to provide highquality work and their best under difficult circumstances.
Editor’s Note; If your sent letter was not published and you felt its contents were valid and devoid of libel or personal attacks, please contact us by phone or email.
The President cannot interfere with a constitutional commission Dear Editor: Having read Maxwell E. Edwards’ response to Chevy Devonish addressing the issue whether the President has the authority to direct the Police Service Commission not to act on the List, which forms the recommendation for promotions in the Police Force, there arises issues for further deliberation. The Guyana Police Force is part of the State not the Government, and it follows the police men and women are employees of the State not the Government. Employees of the State continue in employment regardless of which political administration is in Government, while employees of the Government serve at the pleasure of the political administration. Edwards did not make or recognise the differentiation and the importance of respecting it. The Police Service Commission (Article 210-212) is a constitutional body, guided by its own rules regarding its operation. Constitutional commissions are independent of inference into their day-to-day management, including interference from the Executive branch. Note is taken of the articles referenced from the Constitution to lend impression of permissible intrusion yet none of these articles, expressly or implicitly, permits such action. Constitutions are not written in vacuum but grounded in the people’s history, beliefs systems, dreams and aspirations. Article 89, as referenced by
Edwards, that deems the President “the supreme executive authority” has to be interpreted in the context that influenced its presence. With the 1980 Constitution, the presidency moved from titular to that of having executive responsibility, and with Guyana republican status the office holder being the Head of Government, Head of State and Commander-in-Chief, shedding historical control by the Crown. Articles 89 and 99, which deal with the authority of the President, do not mean this authority allows expansion and interference into areas not authorised. The stated articles cannot operate outside of the parameters of the Constitution, laws, international conventions, charters and universal acceptable principles that so constrain the President in the day-to-day administration of duties. Similar misapplication was done to Article 182, that grants criminal and civil immunity to the holder in the discharge of official duties. The deliberate misinterpretation was peddled and encouraged during the Bharrat Jagdeo presidency which witnessed the most egregious period in the nation’s history. Persons who are placed in positions of privilege need to be careful that while they are insulated by the Constitution they cannot operate in vacuum to what is happening in the society. Since there are concerns being raised as to the integrity of the process used by the Police Force for the complication of the promotion list, the PSC, to ensure its
integrity, should have commenced an inquiry into the matter. It is unfortunate that the President has given instruction that the body should be written to rather than having a discussion with it, based on what has been brought to his attention, and allow its members to benefit from his observation and in so doing make a decision on all the facts. While the Constitution says the PSC is an independent body it does not prevent any citizen, including the President, from questioning the conduct of any of its member or the body in total. At the same time it is important to note the differentiation that the right to question is not equivalent to any right to instruct. This country needs constitutional education. Moving to justify misinterpretation of the Constitution or seeking to reform without seeking to know what’s ensconced is a wrong approach to bring about accountable/good governance. The politicians are once again called on to let the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Constitutional Reform function. The functioning of this body, according to its Article 119A (1) would allow for, “continually reviewing the effectiveness of the working of the Constitution and making periodic reports thereon to the Assembly, with proposals for reform as necessary.” There cannot be good governance or effective reform in a sea of ignorance or cherry-picking the Constitution. The people continue to be victims of both. Lincoln Lewis
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The President has unlimited power over the armed forces in Guyana The President of Guyana is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces. He is the CEO. He is the final and highest authority over all the men and women serving in uniform across Guyana. All members of the armed forces serve at the pleasure of the Commander in Chief. There is no other article in the constitution that overpowers the authority of the Commander in Chief over the armed forces. There exists no other civil body or legislative body that overpowers the authority of the Commander in Chief over the armed forces. To be absolutely clear, all departments within the armed forces including the administrative departments of the Guyana Police Force such as the Police Service Commission (PSC), its staff including PSC chairman Omesh Satyanand exist only to carry out the policies that govern the Police Force. They do not exist to pick and choose which Presidential di-
rective to carry out. No one interferes with the Commander in Chief as he exercises his authority over the armed forces. No one in the PSC gets to decide if the president has constitutional authority to give any order he deems to give. It is an authority vested in the Presidency that does not require question or interpretation of the PSC. In fact the Commander in Chief is well authorized to declare no confidence in anyone who threatens his authority and dismiss them as he deems necessary without notice. The presidency means something. It stands for something. There is only one President at a time. Once an order comes from the Commander in Chief, President Granger, it must be carried out and adhered to immediately without protest by whichever department receives it. Any disobedience by anyone serving in any ca-
pacity within the armed forces of any order given by the Commander in Chief is a challenge to the authority of the President over his armed forces. And as such, any challenge to the President’s authority over the armed forces may well be a serious misdirected act. The PSC does not hold power equal to the Commander in Chief. And just as the PSC cannot issue new directives to the armed forces or send the country to war, the PSC cannot disobey any command that is given by the Commander in Chief. The members of the Guyana Police Force serve at the pleasure of the Commander in Chief. No officer in the Guyana Police Force may be promoted if the Commander in Chief signals no confidence in any said promotion. The authority vested in the Commander in Chief is his constitutional right. PNC DIASPORA SUPPORTER
The City Council has to manage Georgetown with limited resources DEAR EDITOR, The Mayor and City Council continues to work acidulously to provide garbage collection and disposal services to all local communities within the City of Georgetown so far, the Council’s Solid Waste Management Department, Public Health Department and teams of technical personnel have been working to ensure the integrity of the natural environment. Over the last week, the Council collected more than one thousand seven hundred and three (1,703) tons of garbage from all local neighbourhoods in Georgetown. Residents have been cooperating with our collection teams to ensure that they store their garbage in an environmentally friendly manner. This makes it easy for the Council to move swiftly through communities to collect waste. However, a hand full of
residents appears to be bent on hurting the environment by dumping their garbage onto parapets in abandon yards and other reserves. This is really a demonstration of indiscipline, and a lack of care for the environment which sustains all of us. Over the next few weeks, the Council will intensify its efforts in this area of its responsibility by doing the following: (a) Increase collection in certain areas (b) Pay more attention to parapet waste (c) Put in place an aggressive public awareness and public information program in communities (d) Set up a network, to check, monitor and evaluate the work of depart-
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ments in local communities (e) Increase patrols by members of the anti-litter squad in all communities The Council will continue to do its best in circumstances where it is very short of the requisite resources to manage its wide range of responsibilities to the citizens of Georgetown. Again, we appeal to those, who are vending on the streets, parapets and other reserves to provide appropriate receptacles to dispose of wrappings and other packaging materials used in their daily business. All vendors should make an effort to keep the area, in which they operate clean and tidy at all times. Debra Lewis Public Relations Officer Mayor and City Council
Where are these overseas votes coming from? DEAR EDITOR, About promoting, implementing and hoping to receive oversea votes in Guyana’s general elections, where are such votes to come from? The folk who left B.G. before and shortly after Independence for oversea territories are now pensioners, settled in the countries of their choice, with extended families, comfortable and may lose the benefits earned, mainly through their hard work. I remember the UK reminding returnees that there is “no reciprocal financial arrangement with Guyana”, so pension payments and other things financial would be affected. I know of a case where a returnee to Guyana worked there, earned ‘good’ money, vowed to remain and enjoy the sunshine, never informing his UK local gov-
ernment employers of his whereabouts. His pension payments were sent to the family home in the UK and looked after by his youngsters. Someone reported him to his employers, and the game was over. The choice - UK or a less favourable arrangement. He stood to lose too much and returned to the UK. Some of us in the UK, now in our twilight years, still recall the mayhem caused in postIndependence general elections, when ‘phantom voters living at phantom addresses’ appeared on Guyana’s Voters List, perhaps actually seeming to vote, distorting the true picture, returning the reigning government to power. Many of the ‘enablers’ are no more. Once bitten.... Back to the drawing board! Geralda Dennison
Guyana must revert back to the constituency system in voting DEAR EDITOR, There is broad national consensus that the existing mode of adversarial party politics had, over the decades, been largely responsible for the failure to realize our true developmental potential. Race and ethnicity or what some described as ‘tribal’ politics have over the years resulted in a deformed bodypolitic in which policies and programmes are often subordinated to perceptions of which from the two main political parties, namely the PPP or the PNC can best represent the interests and hopes of entrenched ethnic blocs. Situations like these are not peculiar to G u y a n a but manifest itself in several other parts of the world where there exist significant minorities such as Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname and further afield in Fiji. In countries such as these, there is a tendency to see race as major determinants of political outcomes. The int e n s i t y of the struggles
intensifies in proportion to the perceived racial configuration of the competing parties particularly in the context of a “winner takes it all” governance model as is currently the case in Guyana. Wh a t i s n e e d e d i n Guyana is a governance mechanism in which there is greater accountability by the elected representatives to their constituencies and not, as currently the case, to those whom they owe party allegiance. What I am suggesting is a return to constituency politics in which elected members of the legislative body are directly accountable to their respective constituencies and can be recalled if they fail to deliver on their manifesto promises. The Carter Centre has come up with some interesting suggestions in terms of greater accountability in governance including the identification of presidential candidates and campaign financing. These are mere proposals
and should be treated as such. But at the same time, they ought not to be dismissed as they provide some useful food for thought on the way forward. This is why it is so important for the constitutional reform process to be given new and fresh stimulus as we approach the 2020 elections. I am in support of the recent call by the British High Commissioner for the constitutional reform process to be expedited and for it to be internally driven with inputs from all stakeholders. It is time for a new type of governance calculus in order to deepen our democracy and render it more responsive to the needs and aspirations of the Guyanese people. The existing model is dysfunctional and fails to address the core issues of ethnic insecurity and political alienation which had characterized our politics over the past decades. Hydar Ally
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This government is playing politics with suicide issues DEAR EDITOR, The Caribbean Voice notes an article in a section of the local media in which PAHO’s Dr. Adu-Krow, is quoted as saying that the suicide rate in Guyana has ‘plummeted to 20.6 per 100,000 people.’ Actually WHO figures indicate a rate of 29.6. Perhaps Dr. Adu-Krow was misquoted. Not that we’re not thrilled by the significant reduction from 44.2 in 2012, but we are bemused by the implication that this reduction is due to the work of the Government of Guyana (GOG). Actually, this reduction is due much more to the work of NGOs like The Caribbean Voice (TCV) and very little to GOG efforts. In fact TCV has an ongoing campaign organized and run by almost 70 volunteers in and out of Guyana, built on five pillars - training, information dissemination and awareness building, lobbying and advocacy, counseling interventions (over 300 cases in three years) and building stakeholders collaborations (such as with Annual National Anti-Violence Candlelight Vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept 10) – and includes five different workshops: youth & students, teachers, community outreach, train the trainer and employee. Seven dedicated sub groups in six regions (with plans to set up same in the other four regions) managed by a passionate leadership committee, ensures that our work is continual, ongoing, holistic, collaborative, and comprehensive. For example, two mental health outreaches and three workshops in three regions in August partly typify what we do on a
monthly basis. Meanwhile, we commend doctors being trained in WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme [MHGAP], but WHO has actually strongly advocated for integration of mental health care into the current primary health care system as critical to address mental health issues, including suicide. Training of doctors is just the start of such a process, and, by itself has negligible impact. As WHO itself pointed out, “Successful scaling up is the joint responsibility of governments, health professionals, civil society, communities, and families, with support from the international community. The essence of mhGAP is building partnerships for collective action” - in other words, an integrated health care system and concerted collaboration, by all stakeholders. The article goes on to talk about vaguely defined ‘suicide deterrent’ measures that we have heard about before. However, given that the government rejected something as fundamental as decriminalizing attempted suicide because supporting the bill would have meant that opposition would get credit, explains quite clearly that government actions are premised on gaining political mileage rather than genuinely addressing suicide and mental health in general. So we wonder whether that is why the Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Plans drafted under the previous government and subsequently fine tuned by officials of the Ministry of Health has been shelved by the current government. In any case, the Caribbean Vo i c e h a s c o n t i n u a l l y pointed to the following as a basket of measures for
effective implementation: - Counselors in schools, which must be taken off the back burner and urgently acted on. Our suggestion is that the Diploma in Counseling should be reintroduced by UG (both campuses) and offered weekends to teaching staff and full time to retired teachers, who can then be placed in schools after completing the training. - Psychologists at all public health care institutions, which would necessarily have to be incremental. - The Gatekeepers’ Program, also be taken off the backburner, to enhance community health care and ensure proactive first responders to save lives and tackle abuse. - A program modeled after Shri Lanka’s highly successful Hazard Reduction Model to tackle pesticide suicide, instead of a piecemeal, ad hoc approach. - Ongoing renovation of the National Psychiatric Institution to address all the issues identified: inhumane conditions, supplies of poor and sub-standard quality; an inop e r a b l e c a n t e e n ; a n acute shortage of basic items in the kitchen; leaky roofs; no fans in the wards; shortage of beds; dysfunctional washrooms; and a deplorable laundry facility, including shortage of clothes-lines, a huge, unfenced gas tank next to the kitchen, lengthy delays in processing purchase orders, the constant flooding of the compounds… - Establishment of psych wards at all health care institutions to ensure nation wide access to in-patient services. - Wide and continuous promotion of the suicide helpline and inclusion of priests from the major reli-
gions to talk to callers. Meanwhile we applaud efforts to incorporate important mental health topics into the Health and Family Life Education syllabus in secondary schools but we wonder whether teachers would be trained to not only deliver the content but also identify mental health issues and provide/access help. Otherwise, merely providing the information to students becomes an exercise in futility. We must point out that at a meeting with Ministry of Education (MOE) officials last year, our Youth & Student Workshop was endorsed and we were told that it would be included in the Health and Family Life Education syllabus and facilitated by MOE. Our repeated attempts for follow up meeting to formalize this have elicited no responses. This workshop (also endorsed by the Child care Protection Agency which has also offered support) has already been offered to numerous private schools and a number of youth groups and has been very well received as (like all our workshops) it not only offers information, but is interactive, user friendly and easily understandable, eminently functional, and provides strategies that can be immediately used. A similar workshop for teachers offers them the tools to follow up on content delivery. As well our ‘Classroom Management Without Corporal Punishment’ workshop for teachers offered to the government, pro bono, has not, to date been accepted. This workshop follows up on the Teachers’ Workshop. Annan Boodram The Caribbean Voice
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This is a dirty document for liquid gold DEAR EDITOR, It is very unlikely that the Granger administration will ever reveal the contract they negotiated with Exxon Mobile. And that is for one main reason; it is a dirty document. It was dirty when Jagdeo first negotiated it and it is dirty now that Mr. Granger has renegotiated it. Would the Guyanese public ever envisage the day when Jagdeo was able to point an accusative finger at Granger? Well that day has come. Thought it must not be taken lightly. Jagdeo did not become corrupted over a little money. It would take billions to draw Jagdeo’s attention. However, with the advent of liquid gold, it seems that the current administration is now up for sale. And the Guyanese populace should not be very surprised. We saw that the money is what drew them into Government and so the doubled their salaries weeks after. And now it will be money that will keep them in Government. This was true of the PPP government whom the voters rejected and it is now very true of the Coalition government. Neither the PPP nor the APNU/AFC politicians will leave office short of becoming billionaires with monies they cannot account for. And what is hurtful, not just to me but even for those who once supported this coalition, is that these guys ran and won not just the elections, but the confidence of the Guyanese people, on a platform of honesty and transparency. It has long been the United Republican Party’s (URP) stand that the current coalition would not have amounted to anything much different from the PPP government.
That is because they are all cut from the same p o w e r- h u n g r y, g r e e d y, cloth. Exxon Mobile is a cooperation that is prone to corruption and that is not just my opinion. Even as Rex Tillerson the past President of the Company - was being vetted for his current position as Secretary of State, in the US, he was questioned by several Senators about the corrupt and environmentally unfriendly practices of the Exxon Corporation he once headed. If you were to go and look at those questionings, you would find that Tillerson avoided may of the questions, even remarking at one point that he does not know of the activities because he is not the head any more. (He still receives an exorbitant pension from the company). One of the wicked practices of Exxon Mobile is for them to use their experience to dictate corrupt contracts to beleaguered governments then pay off vulnerable, unpatriotic, greedy politicians. This then locks-in the countries into international legal commitments and gives Exxon unfettered access with the oil reserves that rightly belong to the people of the country. In short order, the folks who signed off on those wicked contracts, become enormously wealthy and the countries and their people are left locked in civil war and stark poverty. If we can march to stop the irregularities of the parking meters, which would only have affected those who traverse Georgetown, for the love of God, we can march against the financial destruction of the entire country. Can we do it? Yes we can! Dr. Vishnu Bandhu Leader, URP
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Broadcast Amendment Bill unconstitutional - GNBA Member Even though the Government is insisting that there is no turning back regarding the Broadcast Amendment Bill, it appears that this crucial document did not receive the blessings of all the members of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority board (GNBA). This was indicated to the media yesterday via a missive that was disseminated by Opposition Member, Bibi Shadick. She said, “While I am a board member, I do not in any way back the broadcasting bill. I was appointed to the board after a delay of more than two months during which time, the other members were involved in drafting recommendations for regulations to the Broadcasting Act 2011, which recommendations the Prime Minister (Moses Nagamootoo) claims he used as the basis for the infamous amendments to the Act.” Shadick said that she even considers the amendments of the Bill to be “unconstitutional.” As a member of the Board, she stressed that she was not involved in making any recommendations. “In fact, it is my belief that my appointment to the Board was deliberately delayed for the period during which the recommendations were being
drafted.” The Opposition member said that at a recent meeting, which the Prime Minister attended, the GNBA Board was not asked to nor did it express it’s “backing” for the amendments to the Broadcast Bill as suggested in other sections of the media. The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) had also indicated that it will be challenging the Broadcast (Amendment) Bill in the court. Former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall who spoke on this matter, did not say exactly when the PPP will file this challenge. However, he did explain some of the grounds on which the challenge will be made. “One, that when it (the Bill) terminates the licenses, it confiscates private property without payment of compensation as is guaranteed by Article 142 (of Guyana’s Constitution).” Further, Nandlall said that the provisions in the Bill also take away ‘Freedom of the Press’ because people stand the chance of not being able to broadcast again. Thirdly, he said that the Bill does not guarantee a reissuance of the broadcast license and fourthly, does not guarantee that the reissuance of the license
will have the same spectrum reach. “All of that is also deprivation of property as well as the constitutional right of Freedom of the Press.” The Opposition’s position on the Bill has received the support of many, one of which includes the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). In a statement to the media, the business body called on President David Granger to not assent to the Bill in its current format, but instead, suggest that it be sent to a Select Committee. The GCCI said that it took this position following consultations with several members of the Chamber that are in the media industry. The private sector body said that there are two particularly contentious portions of the Bill. “The first is Section 9 (1) which reads, “Every person carrying on a broadcasting service immediately before the commencement of this Act, for which a licence had been previously issued, shall apply within thirty days of the commencement of this Act for a licence in accordance with the provisions of the Principal Act as
GNBA Member, Bibi Shadick amended by this Act for the continuation of the broadcasting service.” Interpreting the section, the GCCI said that the language used creates an
abrupt process which could see some broadcasters and entrepreneurs having to wind up their operations within an unreasonable amount of time and could possibly lead to abuse. “Some of these entrepreneurs have invested into equipment and have bank debt securing their investment; therefore they would need a more reasonable timeframe and an appeals process that will allow for fairness in the process.” Further, the GCCI said that the second section of the Bill that sparked concern is in the First Schedule which reads, “Every broadcasting agency shall broadcast public service programmes in the following manner – (a) for a total of up
to sixty minutes per day; (b) between 6:00 hrs. and 22:00 hrs; and (c) free of cost.” The Chamber said that the ‘Freedom of Expression’ is a guaranteed right by the Constitution of Guyana and those broadcasters once licensed can be seen as public trustees of the spectrum granted. “Therefore to require an intrusion, with Government chosen programming violates this notion of Freedom of Expression.” In addition to appealing to the President not to assent to the Bill, the GCCI asked that the Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, holds consultations with stakeholders in the industry and consider amending the language in the bill so that it is more amenable to the many variegated views.
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Eight injured as minibus collides with lorry By Malisa Playter Harry
The lorry involved in the accident
Six children and two adults sustained serious injuries after the minibus they were travelling in reportedly slammed into a lorry along the Number 19 Public Road on Thursday night. The driver of the minibus was said to be intoxicated at the time of the accident. Kaieteur News understands that the minibus, travelling at a fast rate from New Amsterdam Public Hospital, ran into a heavy duty machinery vehicle along the Number 19 Public Road. The persons were all rushed to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital and some were transferred to GPHC. One of the injured passengers, Mohamed Shafraz Khairoodin, 43, recounted that as they were heading back from the hospital, he noticed a vehicle coming in the opposite direction, “I saw a vehicle coming and the light was bright and it blam into
The mangled remains of the minibus the bus”. He could not recall what type of vehicle hit the bus, but explained that it slammed into the bus, with him absorbing most of the impact. The bus, he stated, came to an abrupt halt after being hit. He said that he left their home at Hampshire, Topu, Corentyne Berbice at
approximately 17:00 hrs to take his wife Chitrani Narain, 44 for medical attention at the Institution and it was while they were returning home sometime around 19:30 hrs that the accident occurred. Khairoodin told this publication that his four children Neesha, 13, Fazila, 10,
Dem boys seh ...
Guyana got to bathe in blue De whole of Guyana need a bath. That is wha people does recommend fuh anybody who believe that dem blight. De recommendation is that people bathe wid lavender, indigo blue and asafetida. Since you tun round is bad luck. A girl go and swing in a hammock under she family house. De next thing people know is de house fall pun she and kill she. People couldn’t even get de house off de gyal. Dem had to get de fire service. A man and he whole family driving down de road and crash into a mud heap at de side of de road. Fuh years dem boys always talking about de junk people does put pun de road. Some of dem does dump sand that
spread across de road. In de night if drivers ain’t careful dem gun crash into de sand. De man wife dead and de poor man suh frighten that he run and lef she. He been in police custody crying because de police believe he wrang. Then a minibus driving good till de driver get some mad blood. He crash into a truck and send nuff people to hospital. But before that people getting knock down pun de road and de police got to search fuh de driver. Dem boys seh that de way things going is only a matter of time before somebody come up wid de idea that Guyana should ban cars and minibus. Dem would have to ban GPL, because bandits tackling all of dem GPL out-
let. That never use to happen, but since GPL start to tell people how dem bun more current than dem actually did. De bandits is people who tekking back de money. De only thing that got dem boys vex is that dem rob people who go to pay dem light bill. Perhaps dem believe de people stupid and if dem got money to give GPL dem got money to waste. Guyana really got to tek a bath. People killing people; prison warden still smuggling in contraband into de jail, and of course,dem people who like to complain gun always look fuh something to complain about. Talk half and everybody should walk wid asafetida or blue in dem pocket or purse.
Shairada, 8 and Fardeen, 5, were in the minibus with him and wife at the time of the accident. His 13 and 10-yearolds both sustained broken legs. His five year old did not receive any injuries, but the 8-year-old remains a patient at the GPHC with a fractured skull. Khairoodin’s stepdaughter was also in the minibus, but escaped unhurt. Ryan Garib, 10, sustained a broken right leg while his siblings Shakti Garib, 9, and
Neelam Garib, 7, received minor injuries. They were treated and sent away. Also injured was Dinesh Loknauth. His two children, Yashti Loknauth, 3, and Keshan Loknauth, 5, escaped without injuries. There were fourteen persons inside the minibus. Meanwhile, according to a police press release the motor lorry GLL 8959 with trailer TSS 458, was proceeding east along the northern carriageway, while mini bus BNN 9791 with passengers, was
in the rear, proceeding in the said direction, when it was alleged that the mini bus in attempting to overtake the lorry and trailer, collided with the rear of the trailer which was said to be unlighted. Breathalyzer tests were administered to both drivers and
while the driver of the lorry who hails from Nigg Settlement, Corentyne, Berbice, was not found to have any alcohol on his breath, the driver of the mini bus was found to be above the legal limit.
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=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===
Nations rise, dominate, then fall I did two columns before on the similarities between the rise of Trump and Hitler. Please see the following; Saturday, April, 8, 2017, “Hitler and now Trump shows how nonexistent is the human mind,” and Sunday, September 13, 2015, “A new book on Hitler that reminds one vividly of Donald Trump.” With the bizarre emanations of President Trump on the violence created by white supremacists last week, it is time again to look back at Trump and that uncanny similarity with the rise of Adolf Hitler. There is nothing this columnist can add to a huge ocean of literature on the reason why great nations fall. “The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers” by Paul Kennedy, is
perhaps required reading in an advanced course in International Relations in most universities. Kennedy’s book may be breathtaking, but he is not alone in predicting why great countries rise up to dominate the world then become ordinary lands. There is a pattern that goes back to the battle between the two giants – Athens and Sparta – in ancient Greece, and its takes in the demise of great African empires, the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, European empires, the Third Reich, Pax Britannica, the USSR and now the USA. One of the most conservative exponents of American domination of the world is Charles Krauthammer. I once
read a column in which he said that the USA will one day go down, it may be coming soon, but while it is the world’s only superpower, it must enjoy its domination. The fact of history is that a nation rises up, becomes all powerful, then after a long time, its power wanes. The story of Donald Trump is the story of the Republican Party that wants the US to remain the world’s greatest superpower that controls the nerve centres of modern civilization. That happened after 1945. But seventytwo years after, Paul Kennedy’s prediction lies before the eyes of the world. We tend to blame Trump for every conceivable political and racist vice in Ameri-
can politics today, but Donald Trump is the culmination of decades of a racist mentality and a dangerous conservatism that resemble fascist tendencies in pre-war Europe. The way Trump feels about the non-white races, is a predisposition the Republican openly carries with it for decades now. One has to be a poor analyst if one doesn’t know that the essential core of the Republicans’ rejection of Obama was racially based. That party’s harassment of Obama in his second term took on evil overtones, especially from overzealous right-wing Senators. What we are seeing with Trump is a longing by certain Republican politicians and sections of White America to bring back the glory days of the US, where White power dominated the US and the US controlled the world. That cannot happen, because as Kennedy argues, these great nations that become empires do not have the resources to maintain empire status. This is no great discovery by Paul Kennedy. It is a lesson in financial commonsense. It
takes unimaginable sums of money to buy jetfighters, tanks, warships, missiles, keep a large military force, and spend money on influencing other nation-states. The resources run out at some point. The 21st century is not a uni-polar world any more after the USSR disintegrated. It is not even a bipolar structure, with China competing with the US. Global affairs have been diversifying since the rise of the European Union, China, Pacific nations like Japan, and other countries like India and Brazil. The US no longer enjoys domination in world trade. Trump’s attempts to bring manufacturing jobs back to the US, s h a p e N A F TA t o s u i t American interests, and d e m a n d s for trading changes from China, are all endeavours to recapture resources that the US has lost over the past thirty years. The domestic twin of this foreign policy desire to make America great again is the white supremacist agenda. Their cultural and sociological demands compliment the for-
Frederick Kissoon eign policy dreams of Trump and the Republican Party. So there are two main currents taking place in the US today. The elites want a return to Pax Americana. The white working classes and anti-immigrants racist strata yearn for the US they knew at the turn of the 20th century. They feel the American dream got derailed and they blame the non-white races. It is impossible to get them to understand that the dream didn’t die because immigrants and non-white people took their jobs and their opportunities. But Trump and the Republican Party can only be successful if they tell them this. Trump did exactly that and became President. We have to wait and see if he can make America great again.
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PANCAP welcomes PAHO’S EMTCT Plus Initiative - as fight to reduce mother to child transmission of HIV continues The region continues to be heavily impacted by the HIV epidemic. This has translated to an estimated prevalence of 1.3 percent and 310,000 persons living with the disease at the end of 2016. This is according to Director of the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS, [PANCAP] Mr. Dereck Springer. Even as he considered that in 2016, 18,000 new infections occurred, Springer recognized the recently launched EMTCT – Plus: Framework for Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and Chagas by the Pan American Health Organisation [PAHO]. The objective of the EMTCT-plus initiative is to achieve and sustain the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Chagas, and perinatal Hepatitis B (HBV) as a public health threat. It embraces the principles and lines of action of the Strategy for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage, building upon the lessons learned from the PAHO 2010 Strategy and Plan of Action for the EMTCT of HIV and Congenital Syphilis. According to Springer, the investments made in HIV
Prevention of Mother-toChild Transmission [PMTCT] in the region are significant which has allowed for notable progress. For instance, he disclosed that in June 2015, Cuba became the first country in the world to achieve elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and Syphilis. “This achievement was lauded by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a major victory in the fight against HIV and an important step in achieving an AIDS-free generation. Since then, the region has accelerated efforts to achieve elimination status. Option B Plus is the defined standard of care and fully implemented,” Springer highlighted. He added, too, that there have been significant investments in capacity building for health care workers across the region in delivering the highest quality of care that is based on scientific evidence. “All pregnant HIV infected women are initiated on antiretroviral therapy as early as possible and maintained for life. Laboratory systems have been strengthened to provide quality assured early infant diagnosis to all exposed infants. Across the region, our programmes are
Director of PANCAP, Dereck Springer striving to ensure viral suppression throughout pregnancy and delivery, so that no baby is born HIV positive,” Springer further amplified. At the end of 2016, ART coverage among HIV pregnant mothers was 74 percent and 1700 new infections were averted as a result of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programmes, Springer revealed. According to him, currently, several countries in the region are undergoing the WHO validation process for HIV and Syphilis and many more are in the final stages of preparing and submitting their documentation. As such it is Springer’s view that the EMTCT Plus initiative launched by WHO (Continued on page 12)
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Halting of police promotions…
President had credible info that spurred decision - Harmon President David Granger was quite within his rights as the Head of State when he directed the Police Service Commission (PSC) to hold off on any police promotions last month. Speaking to the media during the post-Cabinet press briefings yesterday, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, in defending Granger, said that credible information came that spurred the president to make the unusual request. PSC, under the laws, is supposed to be independent, away from any directions of the government. Late last month, Minister Harmon wrote the PSC saying that the President was directing that the police promotions be delayed. The contents of the letter, released
Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud
Police Commissioner (ag), David Ramnarine
President David Granger
by the Opposition, immediately raised eyebrows. The Opposition claimed that it was frightening - the interference by the administration in the work of
an independent commission. However, Harmon made it clear yesterday that Granger acted deliberately after receiving information at the National Security Committee
(NSC) meeting level, which he chairs. While the nature of what exactly was told to the president has not been revealed, Harmon disclosed
that information had the potential of negatively impacting on the police force and its leadership as a whole. The issue of the president’s “direction” to PSC would come at a time when a Commission of Inquiry (COI) concluded hearings yesterday into an alleged plot against the life of President Granger. The COI saw cross accusations between top police officials and possible interference at the investigation level into the alleged plot, including possible procedural breaches. While no government official has linked the COI revelations to the decision by the president to ask for the police promotions to be
halted, it was reported that a number of the police officials who testified in the COI were on the promotion list. Minister Harmon noted that the president has explained that his decision to ask for a delay in the promotions, was because there were some issues that had to do with the fabric of the police…the structure of the force. According to Harmon, the president received reports that convinced him that the entire “super structure” of the police force is likely to be affected by some activities that were taking place. ”And in that regard he felt that it was in the public interest to ask the Commission to put a (Continued on page 24)
PANCAP welcomes PAHO’S EMTCT... From page 11 and aimed at the elimination of four diseases, namely HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and Chagas disease, is strategic in leveraging the momentum of HIV PMTCT initiatives. He therefore underscored that “The Partnership [PANCAP] envisages the EMTCT Plus initiative as a coordinated approach, building on well-established and successful platforms and systems of Maternal and Child Health [MCH] programmes.”
The successes and lessons learned around sustainability and integrating HIV PMTCT responses within MCH programmes, according to the PANCAP Director, will serve as key tools in guiding EMTCT of Syphilis, Hepatitis B and Chagas disease. For this reason he added, “The Partnership welcomes the EMTCT Plus Initiative and commits to working with PAHO and all stakeholders in the achievement of this significant regional public health good.”
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Computer & Mobile repairs systems upgrade, software installation, website development, mobile unlocking. Beats any price. Call: 647-7622/645-7471
Security guard, apply in person @ Millenium Manor Hotel, 43 Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust, between John & Camp Streets.
Repairs at low cost: Fridges, air- conditioners, washing machines, TVs, microwaves, freezers- Call:629-4946 or 225-4822
Ladies to do cleaning on the W.C.D- Call: 629-4236/ 6629341
Building Contractor: estimates, house plan to be drawn. Call: 216-0671/6928464/622-0267/ FB:K.Lakeram Construction.
Female worker wanted that finished CXC 2017. Call: 6225518 Urgently wanted to buy house and land E.C.D & E.B.D between $6M - $7M. No Agent! Call: 648-4810 1 Live in maid. Call: 666-4153/ 656-3241 Wanted one experience cook. Tel: 623-8654, 265-3111 or 226-0554.
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Experienced salesgirl @ Christine’s Fashion on Lombard St. Call: 227-8529 One experienced hairdresser @ Magic Touch Salon: 225-6492
VACANCY One experienced salesman, apply with written application & recommendation, also one general domestic. Apply @ Keyfood, McDoom Village. One Cleaner. Contact223-5273/74 One Supervisor / Manager to work in Charity contact 2235273/74 One Cook contact 223-5273/74 Cook -apply to manager @ Herdmanston Lodge, 65 Peter Rose & Anira Streets, Queenstown G/Town, Guyana. Tel: 225-0808 Accounts Clerk for Eccles Area, knowledge of VAT, QuickBooks and Payroll. Call: 614-4358 Cashiers, Supervisors, Security personnel @ Survival Supermarket, Sheriff Street. Call: 227-5289 Immediate vacancy exists for males to work at Ice Factory in Blairmont Berbice, ages 2540. Call: 618-3800 One female Accounts Clerk. Call: 611-5398 Male security guard, female room attendant 30yrs & older @ 233 South Road Lacytown. 225-0198
FOR SALE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HIGH PURITY MERCURY (QUICK SILVER) 99.99995% PURITY$19,000 PER POUND CALL: 592-227-4754. New Housing Developments @ Blankenburg & Schoonord, Houses and lots available. Cash or terms. Contact # 650-0402/ 603-1402 Lawn grass - $1,400, potting soil -$800, Ficus, Exora, Purple Heathers – 4 for $1,000, Palms @ $1,000. Call: 626-1044 5 lots in Blankenburg, back of the gas station @$2.9 M each. Contact: 650-0402\6031402 1 - Mitsubishi Fuso 7 1/2 ton Canter, year :2007 - $ 4 M. Contact: 650-0402/ 603-1402 House & land. Just Arrive! Tundra, Tucoma & Titan parts. Call: 674-8911 Two (2) Caterpillar 324DL Excavators. In good working condition. Call: 600-3304, 600-3306/7/8 Caterpillar, Model: D6M, In good working condition. Price: G$10,000,000 negotiable. Call: 600-3304, 600-3306/7/8
One office assistant female, must be between the age of 3045yrs. Call: 220-2034/623-8078
One 306 Caterpillar excavator with 700 ours. Contact: 602-4692.
Chef and Assistant cook preferably Carnegie trained. Call: 225-7933 or visit 173 Sheriff Street.
All sizes of solar panels, batteries & inverters. Come & check us out @ Boodhoo’s General Store. Contact: 2604115\260-4018 \650-0402
Security officer, welder, kitchen assistant, accountant. Interested persons can contact via email: chungsoffice@gmail.com Experienced female Accounts clerk between ages of 2350yrs. Apply @ Alabama Trading, 65-66 Robb Street. Experienced salesgirl & porters, ages 18-24 @ You Variety Store (walk in Stretch Your Dollar building), 4 Robb Street.
40 HP Yamaha, long foot, light use -$695,000. Call: 617-2245 1 Caterpillar skid steer loader, model#:236 B, low hours. Contact: 650-0402\603-1402 1 -BMW 318 I, never register..!!! $ 2 M. Contact: 650-0402/603-1402 One Mitsubishi canter 14 feet tray, GSS series in excellent condition -$1.8M negotiable. Call: 684-8231
All rounder person to work in salon at Lot 6 North Road . Call:627-5479/ 617-0865/2235312
One 700 W enclose gasoline generator on wheel -$200,000 negotiable. Call: 684-8231
Vacancy exists for computer & network technicians. Send application & C.V via email to info@dt.gy
Roxie’s Fashion! Sale! Uniforms for Nursery, Primary & Secondary. Lot 301 Church Street, South Cummingsburg.
One salesgirl to work in shop. Call: 698-1772 1 Diesel mechanic welder to work in the Interior, interested person can contact: 625-5136 Canter Driver to sell bottle water on West Coast Demerara -$30,000 weekly. Call: 684-8231
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PROPERTY FOR SALE Property @ 180 Charlotte Street Bourda, 1 building in front & 2 storey house at the back, L 120X B 30- $50M negotiable. Call: 624-7341/ 227-6817/226-5183 Property @ Middle & Cummings Street, Georgetown. Call: 667-3322 Transported property in Regent Street, between Wellington & Camp Street. Call: 667-3322 Lot 22 Dowding Street, Kitty, G/ Town, 100 Granville Park B.V, E.C.D.Call:619-4152or227-1905 Kastev, Meeten Meer Zorg, W.C.D: 3 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, verandah overlooking Atlantic ocean. Owner migrating -$36M, negotiable. Call: 676-7974/ 615-0173 One 3 bedroom property with bond, big land space for building house, poultry rearing, farming, etc. Call: 627-5607 25-X72 house and land p/r Friendship, EBD, parking space for 10 cars, business or residential $16M. Call: 648-4810 House and land available @ La Parfaite Harmonie, Providence, etc, we also assist with financing. Contact Pacific Development: 2236035/ 227-8274 Property @ lot 89 Robb Street Lacytown, Georgetown next door to Mike’s Pharmacy, size 3431.25 sq.ft. Call: 6175323 or 666-8052 Property @ Uitvlugt Pasture. Call: 625-7688/ 276-1786 Transported 2 story with shop ideal for business, E.B.D Soesdyke, Public Road. Call: 625-8589/ 6880882/518-859-5313 1 Double lot with 2 storey house on each lot, located @ Herstelling, price -$38M negotiable. Call: 686-7580 One concrete building (incomplete) in residential area, close to National Stadium, Massy Supermarket, price negotiable. Call: 699-4114 New executive 4 bedrooms house 3 1/2 bathrooms, office, grilled, A/C, filtrated water with reservoirs, 4 vehicle garage, fenced, alarm system @ Eccles. Call: 609-7766 7 Bedrooms 2 family houses on transported double lot – fenced with adequate parking, pump & water reservoir @ Georgetown. Call: 609-7766 87 ‘E’ Albert Street Alberttown, price -$35M, negotiable. Call: 669-8701 Continued on Page 23
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Attempted robbery on Republic Bank…
Cop, among four accused further remanded From Page 21
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JAILED: Former Republic Bank employee: Jamal Haynes
REMANDED: Rural Constable Gladston George One month later, Police Constable Anfernee Blackman and former Republic Bank employee
REMANDED: Police Constable Anfernee Blackman Shawn Grimmond are among four men who have been further remanded to prison for allegedly attempting to rob Republic Bank’s Water Street, Georgetown branch on July 4. Blackman, 21, of 65 Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown; Grimmond of 137 Pike Street, Kitty, Georgetown; Rural Constable Gladston George, 24, of 55 Princes Street, Lodge, Georgetown and Keron Saunders, 24, of 59 Burnham Boulevard, Mocha, East Bank Demerara, have denied the charge which alleged that while armed with guns they attempted to rob Republic Bank. Another former Republic Bank employee Jamal Haynes, 24, of 4 Norton Street,
REMANDED: Keron Saunders
REMANDED: Former Republic Bank employee: Shawn Grimmond
Wortmanville, Georgetown, pleaded guilty to the charge when the matter was first called on July 14 and was jailed for six years by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. The botched robbery attempt on the financial institution left 25-year-old Agronomist, Elton Wary dead. Wray, the best friend of Haynes, was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire
between his alleged accomplices, police and guards attached to the Professional Guard Service (PGS). According to facts presented by the Prosecutor Sergeant Bess, on the day in question at around 07:30hrs police received a report of a robbery in progress at the bank and responded promptly. (Continued on page 24)
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OFACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Registration commenced for I.A.E Secondary school, forms 15, termly fee -$30,000. Call: 683-5742/621-7365 First Aid/CPR Courses available at St. John Ambulance Brigade for morning and evening classes. Call: 225-9082 Rising Star Academy: spaces available for Nursery, Grades 1 & 2 Students, in class sizes of 8, 12 &15. Call: 677-0296/ 690-9378
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Barcelona van attacker among five killed by police - Spanish media BARCELONA (Reuters) - The driver of the van that ploughed into crowds in Barcelona, killing 13 people, was one of five men shot dead by police in a Catalan seaside resort hours later, Spanish newspapers reported yesterday. Josep Lluis Trapero, police chief in Spain’s northeastern region of Catalonia, had said earlier that it was possible, but not confirmed, that the driver was among those killed. The driver abandoned the van and fled on Thursday after spee d i n g a l o n g a pedestrianised section of Las Ramblas, the most famous boulevard in Barcelona, leaving a trail of dead and injured among the crowds of tourists and local residents thronging
the street. It was the latest of a string of attacks across Europe in the past 13 months in which militants have used vehicles as weapons - a crude but deadly tactic that is near-impossible to prevent and has now killed nearly 130 people in France, Germany, Britain, Sweden and Spain. Suspected jihadists have been behind the previous attacks. Islamic State said the perpetrators of the latest one had been responding to its call to target countries involved in a U.S.-led coalition against the Sunni militant group. Hours after the van rampage, police shot dead five people in the Catalan resort of Cambrils, 120 km (75 miles) down the coast from Barcelona, after they drove
their car at pedestrians and police officers. The five assailants had an axe and knives in their car and wore fake explosive belts, police said. A single police officer shot four of the men, Trapero said. A Spanish woman was killed in the Cambrils incident, while several other civilians and a police officer were injured. Trapero said the investigation was focussing on a house in Alcanar, southwest of Barcelona, which was razed by an explosion shortly before midnight on Wednesday. Police believe the house was being used to plan one or several large-scale attacks in Barcelona, possibly using a large number of butane gas canisters stored there.
Guyana finally submits EITI... From page 19 government reports separately on what it received from the companies in the sector. A report is then prepared by a Multi-Stakeholder Group. The document, among other things, will highlight whether the numbers data collected from the two add up, or if there is an irregularity. Jadoopat explained that Guyana must be praised for intensifying its efforts, in recent years, to satisfy EITI candidate sign-up requirements. The official noted that the Government of Guyana had announced its commitment to implement the EITI Standards since May 2010. He noted that Guyana and EITI even signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2012, which paved the way for Guyana to be assisted with its preparation of EITI candidacy. He noted that the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank and the Carter Center provided assistance to the Government and supported its efforts towards EITI candidacy. Jadoopat said it is expected that this will continue. Furthermore, Jadoopat said that Guyana has stepped up in achieving meaningful progress towards eligibility to apply for EITI candidacy. He noted that the coalition government has since reaffirmed the country's commitment to EITI and announced the establishment of the Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Following this was the appointment of a National Coordinator and a Deputy Coordinator on February 1, last. A Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG), which is one of the requirements of EITI, was officially launched on Febru-
ary 15, last. Jadoopat explained that the MSG GYEITI comprises 12 members, nominated by Civil Society, the Extractive Industry and Government in the ratio 4:4:4. He said that there are also 12 alternates; one for each member from the respective sectors. Additionally, the National Coordinator said that the MSG GYEITI has agreed to hold regular meetings, at least once a month. He noted that Sub-Groups have been formed to actively engage in finalizing Terms of Reference, a Confidentiality Agreement and a Work Plan. “Barring any unforeseen obstacles, The Cooperative Republic of Guyana can become an EITI candidate before the end of 2017. Additionally, in order to set the stage to implement the EITI Standard nationally, measures will be taken to assist the MSG in making decisions on how the EITI process should work in Guyana,” Jadoopat expressed. He said that other measures will see moves being made to embark on comprehensive data and information compilation on the governance of the extractive sectors of Guyana, preparation of regular reports and issuance of recommendations for improving sector governance. The National Coordinator said that efforts will also be geared towards the design of a comprehensive public awareness campaign to promote and explain the work of the Guyana EITI and also inform public debate and seek recommendations. Jadoopat also noted that the Multi-Stakeholder approach is central to the operation and philosophy of the EITI, as it reflects on how the GYEITI is governed and
implemented. He said that the GYEITI Multi-Stakeholder Group, like in other EITI countries, has been established to oversee EITI implementation. “The MSG is the main decision-making body responsible for setting objectives for EITI implementation, producing EITI Reports and ensuring that the findings contribute to public debate. A fully functioning MSG is essential for Guyana to be accepted as an EITI Candidate country and for the successful EITI implementation thereafter,” the National Coordinator asserted. He continued, “The EITI Standard contains some minimum requirements related to the role, rights and responsibilities of the MSG that can help ensure efficient MSG oversight of the EITI implementation process.” Jadoopat added that the government, as stipulated in the International EITI Standard 1.4, has committed to working with Civil Society and Companies. The official said that the government has been instrumental in ensuring that the preconditions for EITI candidacy are satisfied. He said, “It has unequivocally and boldly announced its commitment to work with civil society and companies. Also, the government has agreed to ensure that there are no obstacles to civil society's participation in the EITI processes. It agreed to refrain from actions which may result in narrowing of, or restricting public debate in relation to the EITI implementation.” Furthermore, Jadoopat took the opportunity to encourage all to consider it their civilian duty to actively participate in the activities and work of the GYEITI.
People gather for a minute of silence in memory of the terrorist attacks victims in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain, Friday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) However, the apparently accidental explosion at the house forced the conspirators to scale down their plans and to hurriedly carry out more “rudimentary” attacks, Trapero said. Police have arrested four people in connection with the
attacks - three Moroccans and a citizen of Spain’s North African enclave of Melilla, Trapero said. They were aged between 21 and 34, and none had a history of terrorism-related activities. Authorities have issued arrest warrants for four further
suspects in connection with the two attacks, a judicial source said, declining to give their names. La Vanguardia, a Barcelona-based newspaper, said the four being sought were all of Moroccan origin and aged between 17 and 24.
President had credible info that... From page 12 temporary hold on the promotions until such time he is able to clarify these issues”. The spokesman stressed that the security of the state is the responsibility of the Government and the President is the person who is ultimately responsible. “And anything seek to damage the fabric of our security forces is a matter which he takes very seriously because it affects citizens’ security”.
The Minister said that persons must feel safe in this country, whether it has to do with the police, with the army or even the fire service. “I want to give the assurance that this is a matter which is being taken very seriously.” According to Harmon, the president does not act “capriciously”. “The president acts after clear and deliberate consultations with the heads of the services. The National
Security Council meets once every week.” He disclosed that reports come to the President from the police, the army, the antinarcotics bodies and other intelligence agencies that sit on the NSC every week. Harmon noted that while a legal challenge has been mounted, it would be hard to argue against the fact that the president has powers to act when there is information that the security fabric of the country is under threat.
Cop, among four accused further... From page 23 When police arrived at the scene they were shot at by perpetrators. The prosecutor revealed that Haynes held Tandukar Singh, a Republic Bank employee, hostage and ran into the arcade situated opposite the bank. He then shoved away his hostage and began running through the arcade, but was later apprehended by police during an exchange of gunfire. He was found hiding in a stall in the arcade with an illegal 9MM pistol lying next to him. Saunders, a cousin of Wray, was apprehended by police after he was observed acting in a suspicious manner. The prosecutor had told the court that Haynes and Saunders implicated the others in the robbery attempt on the financial institution. Sergeant Bess said that Constable Blackman
supplied Haynes, Saunders and Wray with the guns used to carry out the botched robbery. Sergeant Bess also said that Constable Blackman transported the men to the location in motorcar HC 7778. The court was told by Sergeant Bess that on the day prior to the attempted robbery, Haynes visited Grimmond’s home and gave him a cellular phone to make contact with him and the others. In relation to the file in this matter, Police Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield indicated that it is still incomplete since the post mortem report for Wray is still outstanding. This matter comes up again on August 24, for statements. Saunders, who is being represented by Attorney-atLaw George Thomas, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecutor Mansfield has disclosed that the ballistic report in this matter is still outstanding
from the case file. This matter also comes up again on August 24. Thomas is contending that his client has a strong alibi. The lawyer is arguing that his client was held at gunpoint and forced to comply. Attorneys-at-Law Dexter Todd, Roger Yearwood are representing Grimmond and George respectively. Todd had said that on the day of the incident, his client reported to work at Republic Bank and only became aware of the incident after hearing gunshots. He said that his client willingly went to the police and was questioned over a cell phone that was left on his desk at work. He added that Grimmond never took possession of the mobile device. According to Yearwood, “At no time was Mr. George on the scene of the incident occurred. There is no evidence that he was there.”
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Granger briefs security forces on border in wake of plane discovery It is too early to say whether a long-range doubleengine plane, discovered Sunday in the Rupununi, Region Nine, is linked to the drug trade. Rather, as of now, the incident is being treated as one that has implications for national security. Yesterday, President David Granger flew into the region, which borders with Brazil, to brief security officials on Government’s plans to tighten up on border controls. The issue of plane was discussed yesterday by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, during the postCabinet press briefings which was held at the studios of the National Communications Network, Homestretch Avenue, because of ongoing repairs at the Ministry of the Presidency. Stressing that the matter is a serious one, Harmon
disclosed that the Cabinet and the President were briefed on Tuesday about the discovery of the Beechcraft King Air plane which bore a registration number of PRIMG, similar to an aircraft that is linked to a major bank in Brazil. It was the police who found the foreign plane on a plot of land which had been recently cleared to use as a runway. The pilot and two other persons were spotted running after landing the plane. A quantity of dry ration, medical supplies, gents clothing, footwear, two handheld radios, flashlights, cellular phones and an identification card were among some of the items found in the aircraft during the initial inspection. This discovery was made just a week after soldiers found another illegal airstrip, a chain saw, aviation fuel, 12
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The aircraft that was discovered at North Rupununi. abandoned camps and several dug out trenches in the same area. According to Harmon, the makeshift runway was built on terrain that was easy and located about 10 miles from Santa Fe, Northern Rupununi. Authorities immediately dispatched a multi-agency team to the area to conduct investigations.
Teen jailed for shooting at cop An 18-month jail term was imposed on 18-year-old Mark Anthony yesterday after he was convicted for discharging a loaded firearm at Roger Pilgrim, a member of the Guyana Police Force. Anthony, who was first charged on November 1, 2016, was found guilty of the charge, by Magistrate Dylon Bess, at the conclusion of a trial in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday. On September 26, 2016 at Georgetown, Anthony discharged a loaded firearm at Pilgrim with intent to maim, disfigure or to cause him grievous bodily harm. The teenage was jailed for
an additional one year each on charges of illegal firearm and ammunition possession. On September 26, 2016, Anthony had a .38 revolver in his possession when he was not the holder of a firearm license. On the same day he was also found with three .38 ammunition in his possession when he was not the holder of a firearm licence. Magistrate Bess also found Anthony guilty on both charges. In addition, he was fined $100,000 on the illegal firearm charge and another $50,000 on the illegal ammunition charge. The prison terms will run concurrently. According to the facts,
on the day in question, Pilgrim, who was dressed in plain clothes and his friends were travelling in a motorcar east along the West Ruimveldt Front Road, Georgetown when they were confronted by Anthony. Anthony discharged several rounds from the gun and Pilgrim opened fire, hitting Anthony who fell to the ground. The cop was able to relieve Anthony of the gun and searched his person during which an I p hone and Blackberry phones which he allegedly robbed Tevin Williams of, were recovered. Anthony had been released on bail pending trial.
Bandits strike again at GPL branch Bandits struck for the second time yesterday at a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Customer Service Station, this time escaping with the days’ revenue, a firearm, and valuables from staff and customers at the entity’s Parika, Essequibo branch. Kaieteur News understands that the robbers relieved a manager of some $750,000, a further $60,000 and a mobile phone. They escaped in a white car. According to reports, the armed security guard was at the doorway and the manager and other GPL employees were in the cashier area at around 12:25 hrs, when one of the robbers suddenly pointed a handgun at the guard, while an accomplice disarmed their victim. After ordering the guard to lie on the floor, the robbers kicked open the door to the
-flee with firearm, cash cashier area, pointed guns at the staffers and ordered them to “hand over everything.” After emptying two drawers of cash, and relieving the manager of her phone, the robbers then exited and escaped by car. A brief release from the GPL’s public relations branch stated that the “brazen act of crime” occurred after 12:00hrs. “Three armed bandits stormed our Parika Service Centre; robbing the location of all revenues received at that time, holding our staff and customers at gun point and disarming our security personnel of a gun. “The Guyana Police Force has since been informed of this criminal occurrence and investigations are ongoing.
Today’s robbery coupled with last week’s foiled attempt at our Mon Repos Customer Service Centre is of immense concern to our Company. A robust assessment of security provisions at our locations is underway, the release added. Just eight days ago, gunmen snatched a special constable’s revolver and $37,000 from a customer during a brazen robbery at a GPL customer service centre at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. But they were forced to abort an attempt to breach the cashier area after alert passersby raised an alarm. The robbers tied up the special constable and a customer, and fired shots while escaping, but no one was hurt.
The plane has since been flown to the aircraft hangar, at Timehri, Region Four, where it is under the security of army personnel at its hangar there. “It is to be noted that this matter is being treated as one with implications for our national security,” the minister said. He said that President Granger was in the Lethem area, Region Nine, yesterday where he was suppose to outline “a broad policy” with respect to national security of the country’s borders. The discovery of the makeshift runway in Region Nine would be a stark reminder of the September 2015 seizure of another one in that same region at Yurupukari. An inquiry led by former army chief, Brigadier Edward Collins, found that the first plane originated in Colombia. Harmon disclosed that the conclusions were the first plane was involved in the drug trade, because - among
other things - of the way it was configured. The inquiry into the 2015 seizure has seen a critical report which made several recommendations, including, short, medium and long term plans to increase security of the borders. Already, according to Harmon, there has been a beefing up of the police presence, with the reactivation of what is known as the Regional Intelligence Committees (RIC). These committees comprise the army, police, local persons in area, Toshaos and regional officials, with the meetings generating reports which filter back to the National Security Committee, which meets weekly and which is chaired by President Granger. It was also disclosed yesterday that there are more patrols including vehicles and even horses. On the longer term, there are plans to introduce aerial
flights and even use drones to boost security in the area. According to Minister Harmon, there will be some level of army personnel being deployed to boost patrols. Among other things, President Granger was also expected to brief security forces of the need to strengthen their presence in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni area, Region Seven, and in the New River area, Berbice. In the former area, soldiers of neighbouring Venezuela which is currently facing serious internal conflicts have been entering Guyana, harassing citizens. The last is an area that have been a simmering source of contention with neighbouring Suriname, While Guyana is not by any means known as a major consumer of illicit drugs, its wide open borders and close proximity to Venezuela has made it a perfect transshipment point to North America and Europe.
18 Lusignan prisoners injured in attempt to kill ‘informant’ At least 18 prisoners sustained razor wire cuts and other injuries while attempting to storm a holding area to kill a fellow inmate they accused of being an informant. Four of the prisoners were treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), including one for a stab wound. At press time, prison officials had put the alleged informant in protective custody. Kaieteur News understands that at around 20.30 hrs, several prisoners in ‘Holding Area One’, attempted to gain access to ‘Holding Area Two,’ where an inmate they accused of being a ‘cochore’ was being housed. However, many of them were reportedly badly cut while attempting to scale a fence that was topped by razor-wire. Late last month, 16 prisoners were shot and four others injured, when security personnel were forced to
quell a riot at the Lusignan Prison, during which inmates fought each other and also attacked wardens. A senior prison official disclosed that the armed ranks used pellets and rubber bullets to quell the disturbance. ”They were fighting among themselves and attacking and hurling missiles at officers who were conducting security search. We gave repeated instructions on the public address system for them to desist, but they were bent on being riotous.”’ The official blamed the disturbance on “a few of the inmates who were bent on being disruptive.” Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels, had confirmed that inmates at the holding area of the Lusignan Prison were involved “in a series of assaults and aggressive conduct which resulted in extreme disorder and threatened their own safety, that of the joint services team providing security and could have escalated
further and compromise the integrity of the facility.” As a last resort the use of force, including firearms, was required to restore order and maintain the integrity of the holding facility. ”Sixteen prisoners were shot and suffered minor gunshot injuries and another four suffered injuries as a result of fights among themselves. On July 9, during perhaps the worst prison riot in the nation’s history, inmates killed a prison warden and burned most of the Georgetown Prison to the ground, while eight escaped. Three of them remain at large, as well as one inmate from a group of 13 who escaped several days later from Lusignan.
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J’cans Will Design, Build New Parliament Building – UDC The Gleaner - The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) says that the new Parliament building will be definitely designed and built by Jamaicans, a position, it ar-
gues, that was always held, but which was lost in the ‘noise’ of public controversy over whether there would be foreign help. “The UDC, in its responsi-
bility as project manager, continues to execute the mandate and the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure that the Parliament and the museum
are built by Jamaicans,” said Dr Damian Graham, the agency’s general manager, on Tuesday. Local interest groups, including architects and engi-
neers, had accused the Government of outsourcing work on a national symbol when the administration signed the non-binding MOU with China Construction America (South America division), which is a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited. The MOU was signed for the Government Circle Project at Heroes Circle in Kingston. The new Parliament building is to be located there. Speaking in a Gleaner interview, Graham said at the MOU’s signing on March 9 that it was “expressly” stated that work would be done by the UDC, which “comprises 100 per cent Jamaicans”. At subsequent meetings with concerned interest groups, “We went on record to categorically state that the master-planning work that’s being done is being carried out with augmented capacity that is not having to do with the design and building aspect of the project. “[But] we maintained that building, and the designing of the Parliament and the museum that is related, would have been done by Jamaicans. I suppose it was not heard amid all of the noise that was being carried on.” The Jamaica Institute of Architects (JIA) and the Jamaica Institution of Engineers
have been among the more vocal groups questioning the move by the Government to accept the unsolicited offer by the Chinese company and then sign the MOU. That agreement, according to the JIA’s Clifton Yap, guarantees maximum payment of US$1 million and exclusivity for the period it is in force. As outrage mounted, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) released a statement on March 17 quoting the prime minister saying, “purposeful efforts will be made to include Jamaicans in the design and execution of the project”, which was “always the intention of the Government”. “While we are at the extreme early stage of this project, our aim and focus are for Jamaicans to build a complex that we all can be proud of,” it added. Robert Morgan, director of communications in the OPM, who participated in Tuesday’s interview, said, “What has happened now is that the noise has died down a bit and people are able to listen clearly.” The Urban Development Corporation is now in Phase One of the project, which, it said, includes the Chinese company using 12 months to provide a concept development.
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Mayweather on putting legacy on the line: ‘It’s worth it’ (Reuters) - With his superfight against Conor McGregor a little over a week away, Floyd Mayweather struck a reflective tone on Thursday as he discussed the risk of coming out of retirement for a massive payday. Mayweather, who has not fought in nearly two years, needs a win next week to surpass Rocky Marciano’s record and reach 50-0 for his career, while McGregor, who is making his professional boxing debut, is 21-3 in mixed martial arts. “When a fighter has lost before, if he loses again they say ‘oh, it’s nothing, he’s lost before,’” Mayweather told a conference call. “But when a fighter has been dominating for 20-some years and never lost, everything is on the line. “My legacy. My boxing record. Everything is on the line.” The fight, which the two combatants promoted with a
four-city international media tour stretching across three countries, has garnered plenty of interest despite scepticism about how competitive it will be. Mayweather, a master defensive technician and tactician, is heavily favored to win the Aug. 26 fight in Las Vegas but the 40-year-old has said that, on paper, everything leans toward the 29-year-old Irishman, who is taller and has a longer reach. Mayweather acknowledged the physical demands of training for a fight had become much harder on his body than when in his prime, but said he did not let negative thoughts enter his mind. “I try not to think about losing or taking the ‘L.’ That’s not really my focus. Every day I tell myself I am a winner. I was born to be a winner at life. Not just in the ring but I was born to be a winner,” said Mayweather.
“It’s all about taking risk. I wouldn’t be where I’m at if I didn’t take risks so I don’t mind putting a 49-0 record on the line, putting everything on the line for this fight. I feel like it’s worth it.” Mayweather may be far from his prime but feels his sheer experience in the ring will carry him through what he says will be his last fight, one that is expected to be the most lucrative event in the history of combat sport. “I don’t think that I’m the same Floyd Mayweather that I was 21 years ago. Of course not,” he said. “I don’t think that I’m the same Floyd Mayweather that I was 10 years ago. I’m, not even the same Floyd Mayweather that I was I was five or two years ago. “But I still have a high IQ in that ring. And experience wise, it leans toward me, period, because I have been in the ring at such a high level for so long.”
Saturday August 19, 2017 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) You need time to make things better. Travel will result in new romantic attractions. Your ability to dazzle others with your unique and innovative ideas will attract attention. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Consider applying for a job in another part of the world. You need to start planning that vacation. Females may put demands or added responsibilities on you. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Personal alterations will be in your best interest. Confusion regarding other people's money and joint ventures will come to a head.
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to get a better job. Be careful not to lead someone on if you truly have no interest. LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Don't make any drastic changes or begin new projects today. Be discreet and don't present your ideas until you're certain that they're foolproof. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Don't overspend to impress someone who interests you. Be considerate and avoid being overly opinionated, or arguments will ensue. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) You should be able to make major career gains if you plan your intentions carefully. Minor accidents could occur if you don't take precautions.
CANCER (June 21–July 22) In-laws may cause difficulties. Travel should be considered. Be careful when using machinery or electrical equipment. Be supportive in order to avoid confrontations.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Finish those changes you've been talking about making to your residence. Try to be considerate in your personal obligations.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Opportunities to travel will develop through peers. Try to keep ahead of the game. You can have a great time if you go out with the one you love.
AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Deception is apparent. Consider selling your homemade crafts at the flea market. Real estate investments will be extremely profitable in the long run.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) You can make money through real estate or by using your head when it comes to personal investments. A residential move may be necessary
PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Travel opportunities must be taken advantage of. Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers today.
GMAA ‘keep fit’ set for August 27 Foreign Ministry Tapeball also set for same day The Guyana Masters Athletic Association will be hosting its Masters keep fit on August 27 at the National Park starting at 14:00hrs. All Masters Athletes are encouraged to come out and compete. Meanwhile, the Foreign
Sports Ministry sports promotion team will be hosting a six-over knock out Tapeball competition on the same day, August 27, at the National Cultural Centre tarmac. Invitations are extended to public and private sector teams throughout Guyana.
Action gets underway at 09:00hrs and at stake are trophies, medals and cash incentives for the winning and runner-up teams. Interested teams can contact James Lewis on 628 1656 or 666 5857. Registration closes on August 24.
We chase well but didn’t finish... (From page 27) either you win or you loose, I was just being positive at that time and execute,” he added. Williams stated that the wicket suited him. “I just had to put the ball in the right areas. There was no need to bowl fast because the pitch was
slow so I just had to trust myself.” He lauded skipper Kumar Sangakkara. “He is a positive guy, at no point in time he showed any nerves he trust our bowling, I just did what I had to do. We were confident but at the same time we do not
take any teams for granted. We give our best efforts, go from strength to strength, win as much games and go into the playoffs as one of the strongest teams.” The Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on Trinbago Knightriders from 12:30hrs today.
Sammy sacked over Stars losing... (From page 30) playoffs last year. Sammy’s form has been patchy, scoring 123 runs from six innings with a highest of 60 not out but the franchise confirmed he would remain a member of the set up. “Darren is a St. Lucian icon and has been a fantastic servant of both St. Lucian and West Indian cricket,” the statement continued. “The Stars management
60 children attend UDFA... (From page 26) apart from certificates some lucky ones won for themselves footballs. During the one week engagement the children were given pep talks on healthy living lifestyles, football teamwork and discipline, career choices, character conduct which will ultimately impact positively as they grow from the grassroots level to the senior levels playing football.
would like to stress that Darren remains an important part of the St. Lucia Stars squad and his performances with both bat and ball will be vital for the rest of the 2017 tournament and in the future.” Indian-American businessman Jay Pandya, who purchased the franchise ahead of the new season, said while Sammy was key member of the unit there was need for change in leadership following the poor run of form. “If it were not for Darren,
St. Lucian cricket would not have the standing it does in world cricket and his ability to lead both on and off the field remains unquestioned,” Pandya said. “However, after the results that we have seen over the first half of the 2017 Hero CPL, a change is needed to freshen things up as we look to win the remaining four fixtures this season.” Stars take on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Warner Park in their next match today.
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60 children attend UDFA football camp The Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) 2017 camp was staged for one week at two venues on the banks of the Demerara River which divides the town of Linden. At the Bayrock Community Centre on the western shore and then the east side at the Linden Foundation Secondary School grounds. Footballers between the ages five to 16 years attended the camps numbering about 60 overall at the stints held last Monday to Wednesday at Bayrock Community Centre and then Thursday
and Friday at the LFS ground. Region 10 Probation and Social Services Officer Ms. Shanela Wilson gave the closing remarks at the conclusion of the camp on Friday and assisted with the presentation of certificates. The UDFA, which is led by Terrence Mitchell its president and their executive, were grateful for the kind sponsorship this year which was provided by Jermain and Sons Grocery, Ramesh snacks, Kenold and Joanne Bacchus, Haynes Hardware and General Store, Desmond’s Eden’s
At the conclusion of the UDFA football camp participants pose with UDFA officials and some sponsors. Juice Shop, Mayfield Green, Fines Jewelry, Beresford Harry Lumber Yard, Brushes Basketball Foundation,
Tr i p l e A P h a r m a c y, Desmond and June Bacchus, Miss Morrison, Right Care Pharmacy, Triple A Bakery,
Bryan’s Variety Store and Coaches Errol Dainty and Compton London. Once again for the Upper
Demerara Football Association (UDFA) it was another successful year and (Continued on page 25)
Guptill needs to fire today against TKR as Warriors’ chances of qualification gets slimmer By Sean Devers Experienced New Zealander and Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Skipper Martin Guptill must lead from the front today from 12:30 hrs as his team battle Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in their second home game at Providence in conditions that should be familiar to the home side since they had two practice matches there in preparation for this year’s Hero CPL tournament. These two teams have meet 10 times in CPL cricket with Trinidad winning six and the Warriors winning on four occasions since this tournament was inaugurated
in 2013. Guptill seems a shadow of the Martin Guptill fans have come to know and his repeated failures, even on ‘good tracks’ during the 2017 CPL gives credence to reports that he entered the tournament with a hamstring injury. It’s not only Guptill’s inability press on to big scores or bat through the innings that has caused the GAW to be languishing in the second to last position on two points from five games with only the pointless St Lucia Stars below them. The TKR are arguably the best team in the tournament and the only team to have already
qualified for the semi-finals, with 10 points from six matches, something the Warriors have always done in the previous four years of the CPL. In a tournament of low scores, small crowds (except T&T & Guyana) and faulty catching with over 50 catches being floored already, TKR has the three highest totals, with their 1795 in St Lucia being their best effort. Guptill’s 33 from 41 balls and Chadwick Walton’s 37 from 33 meant the pair faced 74 deliveries between them to score 70 runs and with the Warriors needing to improve their net run-rate, a less than 100 strike rate in t20 cricket is now considered pedestrian pace. Another anticipated large crowd today will want to see a tremendous improvement from the
Wa r r i o r s , e s p e c i a l l y tactically, mentally and producing that knock-out punch when the opposition is on the ropes as they attempt to keep their semi-finals hopes alive after repeatedly losing games that were there for the taking. In Florida Guptill had said that the four in the order had been settled and would be continued with unlike the TKR, who has used Sunil Narine as a pinch hitter at the top of the order to telling effect. Pakistan’s Babar Azam is elegant but takes a while to getting going and batting him at three puts pressure on his partner and it could be a blessing in disguise that he is among those to be recalled by the PCB. This leaves an opportunity to use Kemo Paul, who scores quickly to open the batting as pinch
hitter with Walton, the only Warriors’ batsmen to score a fifty so far and ask Guptill or the inform Gajanand Singh to bat at three with Jason Mohammed, the Warriors’ most consistent batsman to bat at five followed by Roshon Primus and Sohail Tanvir. When these two teams last meet in Port-of-Spain, Walton (38) and Guptill (24) added 40 for the first wicket in 3.1 overs as South African Robert Frylinck, who is not l i k e l y t o p l a y t o d a y, conceded 22 runs in the second over. However, no one else reached 25 as the Warriors were restricted to 156-7 as spinners Shadab Khan (428) and Narine (2-16) did the damage for TKR who responded with 162-3 in 19 overs as Colin Munro (70 from 47 balls) and Denish Ramdin (42 from 23 balls) featured in an unfinished 59run stand. The Warriors’ bowling has been generally good on all surfaces and today they could bank on spinners
Rashid Khan, who was roughed up by Guyanese Jonathan Foo in the last game, the frugal Steven Jacobs, who plays his cricket with plenty of passion and left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul, while Tanvir, Emrit, Paul and Primus gives Guptill plenty of fast bowling options. TKR’s bowling will be hard hit by the absence Khan who has been recalled by the PCB, but their spin department is still strong with Narine and left-arm spinners Khary Pierre and Jamaican Nikita Miller, while their pace attack will be spearheaded by Ronsford Beaton, Kevin Copper, Javon Searles and Dwayne Bravo, whose slower balls could be perfect for the conditions at Providence. TKR’s batting will depend on Brendon McCullum, Colin Munro, the Bravos, Narine and Ramdin and if the Warriors wake-up and play smart cricket, an enthralling battle could be expected.
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We chase well but didn’t finish, have to find a way to bounce back - Mohammed The Fans turned out in their numbers to support the Guyana Amazon Warriors but left the venue in disappointment. (Zaheer Mohamed photo)
Jason Mohammed will be hoping for a win today. (Zaheer Mohamed photo) By Zaheer Mohamed The support was second to none, but The Guyana
Amazon Warriors just couldn’t cross the final hurdle as they went down to Jamaica Tallawahs by two
runs in their first CPL game at home on Thursday night. The thousands of fans cheered on team from the
Windies fight back after Cook plunders third double BIRMINGHAM, England, CMC – Rain halted a promising West Indies fightback after opener Alistair Cook struck his third career double hundred, to put England in command of the day/night opening Test at Edgbaston here yesterday. When rain halted play a mere seven overs after tea on the second day of the historic contest, the Windies were on 44 for one in their first innings, with debutant righthander Kyle Hope unbeaten on 25 and opener Kieran Powell on 18. They have so far added 44 for the second wicket following opener Kraigg Brathwaite’s demise at the hands of seamer Jimmy Anderson without scoring. Earlier, England had piled up 514 for eight declared behind an excellent 243 from veteran left-hander Cook. He began the day on 153 and all told, faced 407 balls and struck 33 boundaries, before becoming the last of four wickets to tumble in the post-lunch session, t r i g g e r i n g E n g l a n d ’s declaration. Dawid Malan chipped in with 65 – his maiden Test half-century – but the Windies hit back in the second session snatching four wickets for just 48 runs to limit the damage. Part-time off-spinner Roston Chase was behind the mini-collapse, finishing with four for 113 while seamer Kemar Roach failed
to add to his overnight tally and ended with the two for 86. Resuming the day on 348 for three in their first innings, England flourished as Cook and Malan extended their fourth wicket stand to 162 before being separated. They survived a testing period from Roach in the opening session before opening up, with Cook gathering back-to-back boundaries off pacer Alzarri Joseph’s first over – the 11th of the day – to move into the 170s. He was perched on 182 at the first drinks break and reached his double hundred about 25 minutes before lunch with a fortuitous boundary, guiding Roach to third man where Kyle Hope made a hash of a simple fielding effort on the ropes. The left-handed Malan, meanwhile, picked off boundaries almost at will to reach his half-century and also appeared set for three figures when he edged one from Chase that spun, to be caught at first slip by Jermaine Blackwood in the last over before lunch. He faced 139 deliveries and struck 10 fours. After the break, West Indies enjoyed the better of the exchanges. In just the fourth over, Chase had the dangerous Ben Stokes caught by Blackwood at slip for 10, gloving a reverse sweep. And Cook put on 34 for the sixth wicket with Jonny
Bairstow who made 18 before playing on to give captain Jason Holder his only wicket at 505 for six. In the very next over, Moeen Ali holed out to Brathwaite at cover without scoring to give Chase his third wicket and England called time on their innings when Cook played down the wrong line to Chase and was lbw on review. Left with an hour to survive before tea, the Caribbean side lost Brathwaite in the third over, nicking a defensive prod at an Anderson outswinger to the wicketkeeper, without a run on the board. But Kyle Hope and Powell overcame a testing time from the new-ball pair of Anderson and Stuart Broad to reach tea at 13 for one before steadily growing in confidence afterwards. Hope has so far struck four fours and faced 44 balls while Powell, dropped on two by Stokes at gully off Broad at eight for one in the third over before tea, has also faced 44 deliveries and counted two boundaries. However, the anticipated bad weather finally arrived about 25 minutes after tea, forcing players from the field and ending the action prematurely. Scores: ENGLAND 514 for eight decl. (Alistair Cook 243, Joe Root 136, Dawid Malan 65; Roston Chase 4113, Kemar Roach 2-86). WEST INDIES 44 for one (Kyle Hope 25 not out).
onset, but left the venue in disappointment as the Warriors couldn’t get eight from the last over with eight wickets in hand, after seemingly well set for victory at the half way stage. Martin Gutpill and Chadwick Walton put them on course with an opening stand of 67, the Tallawahs bowlers held their nerves to restrict the Warriors. Speaking with reporters after the game, middle order batsman Jason Mohammed who remained unbeaten on 24 said that he is disappointed with the result. “The last over was crucial but we didn’t start it off well
and the dismissal off the penultimate ball put added pressure on us, and things didn’t go our way,” he stated. Mohammed felt they batted well, but the wicket is a difficult one to score quickly. “We batted well, the wicket is a difficult one to score quickly, that was evident when both teams batted, but we chased well until the penultimate over.” He added that while the lost hurt the team, however, they have to find a way to bounce back. “It’s difficult after coming so close to winning, but we have to find a way to bounce back. We have a day off to try and re-
group and hopefully bounce back with a win against Trinbago Knightriders today. The right harder said that he is very disappointed with the pitch. “We thought the pitch would have been a lot better than this, I played here against Pakistan and the pitch was very good. Usually Guyana wicket is slow but we were expecting it to be a lot better, I thought we chased it well, but just didn’t find the finishing touch,” he noted. Man-of-the-match Kesrick Williams said he was just being positive. “Its (Continued on page 25)
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NSC swim clinic concludes at NAC
Participants pose for a photo following the conclusion of the ceremony at NAC. The National Sports Commission annual swi m m i n g p r o g r a m m e concluded yesterday at the National Aquatic Centre,
L i l l i e n d a al. The programme which lasted for six weeks was attended by 152 males and 164 females between the ages of 6-16, while
sessions were conducted at Colgrain and the Aquatic Centre by 12 coaches. Pa r t i c i p a n t s w e r e taught on bobbing,
streamline, flatter kicks, threading and free style swimming among other techniques. Admin Officer of the NSC Gervy C Harry said the
NSC will be looking to expand the programme and lauded the parents and guardian of the participants for their interest shown.
He said among the objectives are to eliminate fear and identify talent, and encouraged those present to get attached to a club.
GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – Berbice
Cougars trounce Monedderlust; Hopetown upset NA United; double header on today Cougars FC trounced Monedderlust 4-0 to move into second place in the point’s standings, while Hopetown United upset New Amsterdam United 3-0 when play in the Berbice Football Association leg of the G F F / N A M I L C O Thunderbolt Flour Power National Under-17 Intra Association League continued on Wednesday and Thursday last, respectively. Playing on Thursday at Burnham Park in New Amsterdam, a pair of goals in each half sealed a victory for Cougars over their counterparts from the West Side of the Ancient County. Rayon Rose and Edson Stephens in the 28th & 43rd minute respectively sent their team to a comfortable 2-0 half time lead which set things up for the second half. Despite trailing, Monedderlust did not relent as both sides made some spirited runs at each other in the final half of the match. But it was Cougars which lengthened their lead on 78 minutes when Dwayne Allen found the back of the nets for his side’s third goal of the match and it was Allen who sealed the deal four
Dwayne Alleyne - Cougars FC
Hopetown United Rangers scorers from right, Dave Torrington, Equano Small and Curtley Bobb. minutes later when he completed his double in the 82nd minute to seal full points. This win moved Cougars into 2nd place with a better goal difference over New Amsterdam United, both on 9 points. On Wednesday at the same venue, it was an afternoon that produced a huge upset when Hopetown United Rangers were united in their efforts which propelled them to a convincing 3-0 triumph over home side New Amsterdam United, the pre-
match favourite. The first half was not the best opening half for either side but things shaped up a lot better in the second to the advantage of Hopetown. Despite missing a penalty in the first half, Hopetown, another of the West Berbice based sides, systematically broke down the home side’s defence which allowed them to create numerous opportunities as they recorded their second win of the league. Dave Torrington opened the scoring in the 50th
minute with a powerful right foot bullet from just outside the box that eluded the grasp of custodian Melroy Joseph. Equano Small doubled the advantage for Hopetown on 60th minutes with the sealer coming off the boot of
Curtley Bobb in the 69th minute; he scored from close to the halfway line. Meanwhile, three matches are slated for tomorrow at two venues. At the #5 ground from 15:30hrs, Corriverton Links will be up
against Mahaicony Thunder Hawks. From 14:00hrs at Burnham Park, Young Strikers will play Hopetown Rangers with the main attraction at 16:00hrs between Cougars and Paradise Invaders.
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Guyanese Seaton captures gold as XX111 Goodwill Games commence at Lilliendaal Guyanese Leon Seaton swam brilliantly to win gold in the boys 11-12 100m backstroke when the XX111 Goodwill games commenced yesterday at the National Aquatic Centre, Lilliendaal, East Coast Demerara. Seaton stormed to victory in a time of 1 minute, 10.49 seconds, while Keishawn Daniel of Trinidad and Tobago placed second in 1:12.91, Sheni St. Hillaire of Trinidad and Tobago was third in 1:14.39. Jamie Williams handed Trinidad and Tobago gold when he won the boys 15-17
50m breaststroke in 31:26 seconds, while Guyanese Daniel Scott took silver in 31:78 and Nathaniel Pascall of the twin island republic finished third in 31:82. Joy Blackett of Trinidad and Tobago captured the girls 50m breaststroke in 1:20.04 ahead of Guyanese Aleka Persaud who won silver in 1:21:04 and her team mate Patrice Mahaica 1:22:76 third. Marvin Johnson of The Bahamas took the top podium spot in the boys 9-10 100m backstroke in 1:15.54, Ismael Holtuin of Suriname
was second in 1:18.98, Giovanni Rivas of Trinidad and Tobago finished third in 1:20.92. The girls 13-14 100m backstroke was taken by Emily Sastrowitomo of Suriname in 1:13.20, her team mate Serena Starke was second in 1:15.40 and GiGi Eneas of The Bahamas third in 1:15.42. So far in the points tally, Trinidad & Tobago rule with 265, Suriname follow on 214.5, Bahamas 181, Guyana 155, St Lucia 63.5, Barbados 41 and Grenada 5. The games continue today.
Guyana’s Men and Women recorded victories in Regional Squash action Guyana’s Men’s and Women’s teams continued their winning vein at the XXV NLA Senior (CASA) Caribbean Squash Championships in St. Vincent yesterday. In the scheduled action, t h e Wo m e n ’ s t e a m continued their no nonsense march as they claimed 5-0 and 4-1 victories over Bermuda and OECS respectively. The Men’s team won their match against a very tough OECS Men’s team, 41. The Men are down take on Jamaica this morning to try and seal the top spot in
Group A. The women will take on Trinidad to try and keep their unbeaten streak going. Meanwhile, the Men’s finished up their pool play in Group A on top with a hardfought victory over Jamaica 3-2 in Thursday. Winning for Guyana was Richard Chin (3-1), Jason Ray Khalil ( 3-0) and Nyron Joseph (3-0). They were down to play the secondplace finisher from Group B, either Barbados or Trinidad depending on the outcome a later match. The Guyanese ladies were in a take no prisoners’ mood, as they steam rolled
Trinidad and Tobago 5-0. The Vets started their campaign against defending champions Barbados, unfortunately, they lost 3-2 in a hard fought tie. Winning for Guyana was Men’s 40+ Ramon Chan-A-Sue (3-1) and Men’s 60+ Alwyn Callender (3-1). Guyana who are playing without a Women’s 40+ so are at a slight disadvantage each match. The husband and wife pair of David and Juanita Fernandes both lost their matches in three games. The Vets team are due to take on Barbados today.
Leon Seaton
Aleka Persaud
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Woodpecker Trophies and Sports endorse Guinness Cage Football Woodpecker Trophies and Sports is the latest company to endorse the inaugural Guinness ‘Cage Football Championship. They donated the second and third place trophies yesterday at a simple presentation ceremony, held at the company’s Alberttown location. Angel Stuart, representative of event coordinator Three Peat Organization said, “On behalf of the Three Peat O rg a n i z a t i o n , w e a r e grateful for the timely contribution from Woodpecker Trophies and Sports which will go a long way in ensuring the success of the inaugural tournament.” According to Stuart, “Our organization strives to be similar to Woodpecker Trophies and Sports, which is an entity synonymous with
sport. Once again on behalf, we are thankful for the support and we hope that relationship can continue and grow from strength to strength in the coming years.” The event which is scheduled to be launched on Monday August 20th at the Windjammer Hotel, will commence on Thursday August 24th at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue. The inaugural Championship will feature 32 teams battling over eight nights. The complete list of playing dates: August 24th, 29th, and 31st, September 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 16th. The eventual winner will receive $400,000 and the coveted championship trophy. On the other hand, the second, third and fourth placed finishers will receive
$200,000, $100,000 and $50,000 respectively and the corresponding accolade. On the individual side, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a gold chain. Among the other teams invited thus far to compete are Georgetown units Gold is Money, Back Circle, Future Stars, Leopold, Sophia, Tucville, North Ruimveldt, Queen Street Tiger bay, Albouystown-B, Albouystown-A, North East La Penitence, Alexander Village, Old Skool Ballers, Broad Street, Kitty Hustlers and Bent Street, East Coast of Demerara units Plaisance and Melanie, Linden teams Dave and Celina’s All-Stars and Silver Bullets, West Demerara outfits Showstoppers and ESPN and East Bank of Demerara heavyweight Champion Boys.
Woodpecker Trophies and Sports representative Maria Samaroo (right) hands over the second place trophy to Three Peat Promotions Angel Stuart yesterday.
P&P holiday Tennis Camp concludes The Guyana Tennis Association (GLTA) and the P&P Insurance Brokers Annual tennis camp recently concluded on a jovial note with 47 participants at the Closing Ceremony at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. GLTA’s Vice President Grace McCalman, in her remarks mentioned that this camp, “Is significant to the G LTA f o r t e n n i s development, and we continue to applaud Mr. Bish Panday, CEO of the P&P Insurance Brokers for his resolute dedication to the sport of lawn tennis for the last thirteen years.” She also noted that tennis teaches the value of hard work and discipline and these are skills that will take y o u t h r o u g h o u t l i f e ’s journey. Va r s h a P a n d a y , daughter of Bish Panday, represented the company and presented the certificates and prizes to the
Varsha Panday (centre back row) of P&P Insurance pose with the students after the presentation. winners of the different categories. Ms. Panday expressed joy at seeing once again a large number of children who continuously participated in the event sponsored by P&P for
thirteen consecutive years. She applauded the GLTA for their dedication to the continuous development of tennis and in turn pledged the commitment of her company towards next
year’s event. T h i s y e a r ’s c a m p attracted participants from age three who benefited from the three week training programme. The sessions were split into two periods,
Sammy sacked over Stars losing streak GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Darren Sammy has been sacked as captain of St Lucia Stars, paying the price for the franchise’s woeful start to the Caribbean Premier League. Stars have lost their first six matches of the campaign to be bottom of the six-team table with virtually no chance of making the
playoffs. Sammy, who has led the St Lucia franchise from its inception, has been replaced by Australian all-rounder Shane Watson. “After six successive defeats in the 2017 season, the time is right to make a switch in leadership and incorporate some fresh thinking as the team
completes this season and builds for 2018,” a franchise statement said Thursday. “The Stars management would like to take this opportunity to thank Darren Sammy for his contribution as captain this season and throughout the last four editions of Hero CPL.” Stars lost the curtainraiser to current leaders
Trinbago Knight Riders by nine wickets here before also going down to TKR in the return game in Port of Spain. They then shockingly lost their remaining four home games at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, showing little of the form that took them to the (Continued on page 25)
mornings at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall for the younger children, while the older ones were accommodated in the afternoons at the National Racquet Center. The GLTA is grateful to the National Sports Commission for the Sports Hall facility and sees opportunity for tennis to be developed there on a longer term basis. Prizes were awarded to the following young players: Group A: 1st Shivanne Khayyam, 2nd Tivonna George, 3rd Malika Henry, 4th Byanka Younge. Group B: 1st Cameron Siebs, 2nd Nikhel Persaud, 3rd
Faatimah Brandt, 4th Naisha Jaikissoon. Group C: 1st Adesh Khayyam, 2nd Shimron Lewis, 3rd Brandon Jaikaran. Group D: 1st Monifa Wilson, 2nd Adrian Howard and 3rd Abieky Kewley. Most Improved Player awards were given to Alyssa Ramotar for the 6-11 age group and Abieky Kewley for the 12-18 age group. The GLTA would like to convey congratulations to parents and children for participating in the camp and the association expresses a heartfelt thank you to the sponsor P&P Insurance Brokers Ltd for their continuous support.
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GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – Bartica
Ariel Burnett’s hat-trick leads Lazio to 3rd win; Strikers also notch third Ariel Burnett continued his fine goal scoring exploits when he blasted a hat-trick yesterday to lead Lazio Football Club to their third win in four matches when r i v a l r y i n t h e G F F / N A M I L C O Thunderbolt Flour Power National Under-17 Intra Association League continued at the Bartica Secondary School ground. The victim was Beacons Football Club which suffered their third loss in as many matches. Ye s t e r d a y ’s s e c o n d match also saw Strikers FC notching up win number three in four encounters thus far. The wins for Lazio and Strikers saw them joining points leaders Rising Stars on 9 points each but Rising Stars still holds pole position with a superior goal difference of +21 to Lazio’s +5 and Strikers’ +3.\
Ariel Burnett (center) flanked by Ezekiel King (left) and Toriano Panday - Lazio FC. Burnett has now taken his goal tally to six, scoring in all four of Lazio’s matches. Yesterday he found the
back of the nets in the 6th, 14th and 31st minute. Ezekiel King scored his fifth of the league when he was on target in the 30th
From right, Jermain Mitchell, Andre Burnett and Shawn Hubbard - Strikers FC. minute. The other goal came off the boot of Toriano Panday in the 55th minute to complete a solid win for
Colours Boutique continues to support sports with Kaysan Ninvalle sponsorship Colours Boutique announced their sponsorship of Table Tennis prodigy Kaysan Ninvalle yesterday at the Robb Street establishment. Ninvalle, who will be representing Guyana at the upcoming Pre Cadet and Mini Cadet Caribbean Table Tennis Championships in Jamaica from August 21st -27th at the National Arena in Kingston, is being sponsored by Colours through the JOMA brand. Sales Representative of the Colours, Creanna Damon expressed pleasure with the collaboration on behalf of her company, “Colours boutique is very pleased to sponsor Kaysan through the JOMA brand. The sponsorship is set to last for two years and will include Clothing as well as footwear.” Tw e l v e - y e a r - o l d Ninvalle, who is the holder of a Chase’s Academic Foundation scholarship, related satisfaction in being rewarded for good performances, “I feel very great to know that if I play well, I will get sponsorships
From left, Colours Sales Rep Creanna Damon, Kaysan Ninvalle, headmaster of Chase’s Academic Foundation, Henry Chase. and get to travel to different places.” When quizzed on his expectations for the 2017 Pre Cadet and Mini Cadet Caribbean Table Tennis Championships he stated, “Going to Jamaica I feel confident that I can win, like I did last year.” The Caribbean Pre and Mini Cadet championships engage players the age of 13 years and under and it is
important since it forms the basis for regional table tennis supremacy. Also it is the commencement of the journey of many young talents into the international arena. Additionally, it serves to provide the platform for the technical and tactical development of young players, while they assess their skill level with other
Caribbean counterparts. Kaysan Ninvalle who won Gold in the Boys’ 11 years and under Singles category in the 2016 edition of the Championship at which Guyana secured an impressive 8 medals. This year, Ninvalle will be competing in the Under-13 category and will be looking to build on his success from last year.
Lazio. Strikers FC, led by one apiece from Jemain Mitchell (23), Andre Burnett in the 39th minute and Shawn
Hubbard in the 55th completed a 3-1 triumph over Beacons whose lone strike came from Troy Dougan in the 50th minute.
t r o Sp Windies fight back after Cook plunders third double Alastair Cook went past 200 for the fourth time in Tests during the first session ©Getty Images
Kieran Powell fought hard as the weather closed in ©AFP
Top order batsman Kyle Hope … was unbeaten on 25. (file photo)
Guptill needs to fire today against TKR as Warriors’ chances of qualification gets slimmer
Chadwick Walton (left) and Martin Guptill will need step up their strike rate for the Warriors today
Rashid Khan will a potent weapon for the Warriors at Providence this evening.
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