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Tuesday January 16, 2018
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
BREAKING UP IS INDEED HARD TO DO Breaking up whether in a marriage or relationship is difficult in the best of times, and even more so when the couple has been bound by law. Getting through the legal process of a divorce in some cases is so complex that specialist lawyers usually have to be hired to protect the assets of each party, especially if a spouse is far wealthier than the other. Too often the spouse with less assets is considered greedy. It is the same for couples living together for five years or more in several countries, including Canada and the United States. However, going through the legal process is like fighting a war without weapons. It is similarly difficult for countries to break-up. Some do, and end up with permanently warring nations or would-be nations. Many have attempted separations and have end up in bloody civil war. In countries where one region or a group of people wants to secede and the majority will not allow it to happen, the result is usually civil war, in which the majority violently suppresses the aspirations of the minority. The Nigerian Civil War known as the Biafran War, was fought in the mid-1960s between the Government of Nigeria and the secessionist Biafran State of the Igbo people. Catalonia which is an autonomous Spanish community for centuries, we hope will settle its dispute peacefully with Spain, like Quebec and Canada. In the latter, two referendums were held by the Quebec separatist movement to separate the province from Canada, but it did not succeed. Separation in integration processes among groups or countries can be problematic. Sometimes the breakup can be orderly and amicable, such as Jamaica’s exit from the West Indies Federation. But it can be extremely difficult, as is the case with Brexit. Eighteen months after a referendum was held in Britain on June 23, 2016 in which 51.9 percent of Brits voted to leave the European Union (EU), little or no progress has been made. Both sides seem frustrated as to how to settle the four main unresolved issues. One of those unresolved issues is, instead of Britain being reimbursed with money that was to be contributed to the EU, it will have to pay billions of pounds over many years. Second, the border problem between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland remains a major sticking point in the negotiations. Third, the EU has refused to discuss trade until the Irish border issue is resolved, because any trade deal without a settlement of the border will allow Britain to have the same benefits as being in the EU. If there is no agreement on the border issue, trade would be based on the rules of the World Trade Organization. And the fourth is the status and rights of the 1.2 million British people living in Europe and the 3.2 million Europeans living in the United Kingdom (UK), of which 80 percent will be eligible for permanent residence before the 2019 exit date. Meanwhile, as negotiations proceed, the UK economy has deteriorated, its currency (pound) has dropped, and the financial sector is haemorrhaging. Experts have predicted Brexit could erode the role of London as a premier international financial centre, with negative effects such as a loss of jobs, taxes and other revenue. Recent polls in the UK have shown that a majority are now opposed to Britain leaving the EU. Scotland and Ireland do not want to leave the EU. Several people, including former Prime Minister Tony Blair, have suggested that the UK should change its position and remain in the EU. This position could gain support as the public becomes more aware of the difficulties and cost of Brexit. But could it happen?
The children benefit but the PPP protests DEAR EDITOR, Please allow me to express on behalf of the children, parents, teachers and members of the APNU+AFC side of the RDC, heartfelt thanks to President David Granger and Hon. Amna Ally MP, Minister of Social Protection for once again visiting Region Five. Moreover, big thanks for yet another gift from the Presidents 5B’s Initiative. On Friday 12th January, 2018, the President once again commissioned another David ‘G’ School bus that will be used to transport school children within sub-region one in Region Five. This brings the number of David ‘G’ school buses to four within the region. Also in the past years, the region benefitted tremendously from this programme in the form of bicycles, boat, bags, etc. During the speech of H o n . A m n a A l l y, s h e clearly states that this government is for all of Guyana and wants better, no matter people’s religion, sex, status, political affiliation, etc. She stressed that for Guyana to move forward positively we all need to cooperate, be united in taking Guyana forward. The Minister went on to tell the audience that betterment is coming and the children are our future. She talks of the investments within the education sector that this government did since taking office. Amna Ally talks about the school feeding program that is taking place within the regions and most importantly, mentioned that the President’s vision is to see every child have equal access to education. During President G r a n g e r ’s s p e e c h , h e clearly put it out that the investment that is being
made within this sector since May 2015, has seen drastic improvements in children’s education. He talks about the improved school attendance because of the 5B programme that is spread across Guyana. He spoke of Region Five being an agricultural region and encouraged residents to take up the mantle in sustaining the agricultural activities within the region. He talks about the potentials the region has towards driving the regional economy forward through agriculture. The President called on the parents to ensure that their children who are the future leaders of Guyana take their education seriously. He stressed the need for parents to play their role in ensuring that the children attend classes more often. The President thanked all corporate Guyana that contributed towards ensuring that our children are being cared for, especially those that could not have afforded to attend school every day, although they desired to. What caught my attention, and I know the others also during his speech, was when His Excellency mentioned sugar estates. I was elated to hear that the President assures sugar workers of my region that Blairmont Sugar Estate will not be closed down under this government. This sent a joyous and electric feeling into me, knowingly that all which is being said by the naysayers on TV and bottom houses in Region Five concerning the closing of the Blairmont estate is untrue. Sugar workers in Region Five are being assured that their estate will be there functioning. I will like to clearly state that the President didn’t say that
because the PPP and their false news prophets are spreading that the estate will be closed. But his Excellency made that announcement because we all know that Blairmont Estate most or all of the times surpasses its targets per crop. We all know that the President wants to preserve sugar and I will like to say thank you, Mr. President, for dismissing the PPP and GAWU false news that they are spreading amongst the sugar belt in Region Five. President David Granger said that no matter what, he is, and will be President for all Guyana, no matter the protest that is taking place wherever he goes because he is President for all of Guyana. The President clearly says that he will not be distracted by those who don’t want to see development and that he will continue to take Guyana forward no matter what. This now brings me to the PPP and its wishywashy protest wherever the President and the Prime Minister goes, taking developmental projects and programmes that will benefit the people. It amazes people to know how low the PPP will go by using its supporters and members to protest when there are positive things happening. Let it be known that when the PPP stages protests in Region Five the protest does not attract more than 20 persons at any given time. On the said day of the commissioning of the David ‘G’ School Bus, PPP members were seen protesting on the main road in Novar, Mahaicony. Maybe it was surprising to those that passed by the protesters, merely 12. I must clearly say, also, that the persons there
were shipped in to do the protest, were mainly from Bath\Woodley Park area. Three persons were from the Mahaicony area. I must also say none of them were sugar workers, mostly female protesters that I have known to be housewives. The residents of Region Five, especially the PPP support base, need to take a serious look as to when positives are happening, what are the actions of the regional chairman? He is the one that is said to be the organiser and leader of that wishy-washy protest, his deputy the vice chairman also join him. It’s not the first time the PPP has been protesting when the residents of Region Five are benefitting. But it amazes me to see that the chairman and his few protesters were protesting against the President for giving the children an opportunity to go to school free of cost. Can you imagine those PPP people want to tell the residents of Region Five that they care for them?. That’s bull. They don’t care, all they want is power and they will use who is taking using within their party. The parents and children of Region Five especially those in sub-region one that will be benefitting from the service of the bus, are happy to know that this government cares for them. But the chairman and the PPP are sad because out of the entire Mahaicony sub-region only a couple of persons join their protest. I call on the regional chairman to stop being against regional development. Regards Abel Seetaram Regional Councillor Region 5
Why the delay in appointing a new University the University’s hires and Phone calls were also made Rupert Roopnaraine, to apCouncil? terpromotions. on 18th and 19th September, point a non-partisan CounDEAR SIR, The University of Guyana Unions are extremely concerned at the Government’s delay in appointing a new University Council. The University of Guyana Act, and the Statutes, gives the Council a very important and central role in the University’s governance. There are several committees of the University which require Council members, and which have not met for several months – including the committee which oversees the University’s finances, and the one which looks af-
The life of the last Council expired on 12th July2017, and as a result the governance of University has since then been vested in its Vice-Chancellor. As might be imagined, in such a situation good governance and proper oversight could be replaced by arbitrariness and unilateralism. The Unions wrote to Mr. Vibert A. Welch, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, on two separate occasions about this – on 28th August 2017, then on 29th September, 2017.
2017, about this matter. We never heard from Mr Welch. Personal visits were also made to the Ministry of Education in October 2017 to enquire about the appointment of the new Council. On January 2, 2018, we wrote to the Honourable Minister Nicolette Henry about the matter. The letter was hand delivered directly to the Minister’s office. We have not received even an acknowledgement of that letter to date. We were appreciative of the effort made by the previous Minister of Education, Dr.
cil: organizations submitted their own nominees, and the government did not simply name persons they selected as representatives of particular groups. We urge the government to continue this admirable precedent. The University of Guyana needs to have a Council. We are calling on the President to ensure that one is appointed without further delay. Yours sincerely, Bruce Haynes and Jewel Thomas (UGWU & UGSSA Presidents)
Tuesday January 16, 2018
The Mayor and Town Clerk pursue a champagne lifestyle Dear Editor, The recent disclosure in the press of an attempt by officials of the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown to illegally lease or sell reserved community lands in Bel Air Park to a private developer, is yet another illustration of the level of venality, delinquency and ineptitude at City Hall. With the full knowledge that there is a restriction on the transport of this property located contiguous to Eping Avenue, for use as community purposes only, it is just unthinkable that municipal officials would even consider building town houses for the Mayor, Town Clerk, City Engineer a n d M e d i c a l Officer of Health there. However, the intention to confiscate and build housing on this three-acre empty com-
munity reserve known as R3 Bel Air Park for the ‘Big Enchiladas’ at City Hall, fits right into the pattern of greed, foolishness and disregard for the law by some of these officials at the Council. It fits right into their current programme of living a champagne and caviar lifestyle off of the backs of the poor citizens of Georgetown. Already they fly first class all around the world, staying at five star hotels; already they have surrounded themselves with chauffeurs, bodyguards, other security and a retinue of assistants, already they have had the Council provide for them luxury sports utility vehicles, dine at fancy restaurants and pay themselves super salaries. Now they want to complement that with luxury accommodations in an upscale neighbourhood. Even more disgusting than
their inclination to break the law by voting at a council meeting to take community land for personal housing, despite the existence of the covenant and despite the obvious conflict, is their patent display of unrepressed greed. Some of these officials are owners of multiple properties which they recently acquired with their new found wealth, and yet are still trying to acquire more real estate. It is just so sordid. What has happened to their much touted ‘Green City’ initiative? Or will they paint these townhouses green? It should be noted that they have already confiscated other reserves in the south of the city and constructed two model houses for other municipal officers, a situation that should also be challenged in the courts. When will there be a Commission of Inquiry at City Hall? Magagula Jackson
Are oil industry incomes already by-passing the domestic economy? Dear Editor, One of the things that interested me in my review of the National Budget presented late last year, was to see what it had to say about current economic performance. On one hand, the Budget estimates 2.9 percent growth in 2017 while, on the other hand, people in business – restaurant owners, shopkeepers and vendors, craftsmen, etc. – are almost unanimous in reporting that business is slow. What is to be made of this? The Budget projects a substantial 10 percent growth in imports in 2017. A significant increase in imports is usually consistent with GDP growth. But, as the Minister tells us, most of the major traditional tradable sectors (sugar, bauxite, etc.)show declines, with rice and timber being notable exceptions. So where is this overall growth coming from? Interestingly enough, the import increases are said to be driven largely by rising imports of mining machinery, chemicals, fuel and lubricants. Could this be a sign that the nascent oil industry is starting to have a major impact on the national
economy? The behaviour of capital inflows also seems to suggest a role for the oil industry. The Ministry of Finance reports a US$195 million turnaround in capital inflows in 2017. Incidentally, this capital inflow is also largely responsible (along with government borrowing) for the reported rise in international reserves despite the widening current account deficit. While it is recognized that the increase in capital inflows is due to various sources (including Government borrowing), with other industries not showing much dynamism, it is reasonable to deduce that a substantial source of foreign investment is the oil industry. It is also significant to note a four-fold jump in net factor payments abroad. What explanation for this can there be other than the wages of foreign workers associated with the oil industry? Remuneration of workers on projects like the airport expansion may be part of this but is hardly likely to account for all of it. If this reading of the situation is correct, it suggests the emergence of an ominous pattern of economic activity
that should concern Guyanese citizens. It means that even before the oil industry has reached full operation it may be driving overall economic growth with little impact on earnings in the domestic sector. For international purposes the country’s growth statistics look not so bad, but for most citizens it doesn’t feel good. It is clear that without strategic development policy and an exceptional effort of management of the oil industry in our country, it is possible for the incomes of a few to rise astronomically while social and economic improvement by-passes the majority of Guyanese citizens. A second aspect of the budget that caught my attention is the high growth in government revenue. Revenue growth is an obvious goal to finance the provision of public services – that cannot be denied. Still, there is something incongruous about taxation increasing at a time of sluggishness in business activity. In the balancing act of economic management, Government policy needs to lean more towards enabling business activity and generating jobs. Desmond Thomas
Life’s irony and Trump’s comment DEAR EDITOR, Isn’t life ironic? The fuss now being created by the unsavoury description of certain countries, of which many of your readers may well suspect could include Guyana, is nothing new. I well remember hearing in the late 1950s, African students describing B.G. (now Guyana) fellow students as being the equivalent of “lesser mortals”, when compared with Black people born in Africa, because the
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Guianese chaps were descended from slaves. In the 1990s, I met a married couple who seemed to cling with strong determination to their African roots. If they only knew what Africans thought of us “wannabes”. Leave it out. Nobody wants to be a Guyanese. Why should we want to be somebody else? Have some pride. Or, as our grandparents were fond of saying, “Behave yourselves”. Geralda D.
WPA sees sugar retrenchment as a recipe for disaster DEAR EDITOR, We regret that our statement on sugar, published in the Stabroek News Diaspora Column on Monday January 8, communicated the idea that the government was closing the sugar industry. Now that President Granger has briefed the nation, we are better informed of Government’s plan to shut down several estates and to consolidate production in the remaining estates. Notwithstanding this recent and welcome statement from the highest level, we maintain that official communication on their plans has been less than clear. This was the first clear public pronouncement by the government on the proposed action with regards to the sugar industry. Why has it taken so long? Why has it come after
thousands of sugar workers have been served with walking papers? Why did it take protests, letters and statements in the press, including ours, before there was a response? As we pointed out in our statement, sugar is of immense national importance. What happens in sugar affects not only the workers and their families, but the nation. Moreover, the statement reflected our critique, as foundation and former members of the Working People’s Alliance, of the public and private perception that the WPA has moved away from the party ethos, that is. defence of the interests of the working peoples of all races. Regardless of who is in power, the WPA has always opposed governmental action that affects the stability of
working families. It is therefore entirely consistent with a party that has long insisted on Bread and Justice, for us to call on the WPA to join with Guyanese across all sectors to challenge plans for the sugar industry that have not been based on meaningful consultation with those who stand to be most affected. We see the current highhanded actions of the government as a recipe for social, cultural, and economic disaster. We hope that our statement acts as a wakeup call for the WPA and the government. If the response to the statement means or indicates a more people-centered style of decision making, this would be helpful. Andaiye, Moses Bhagwan, Eusi Kwayana
A call for help from Diamond DEAR EDITOR, The Grove / Diamond housing schemes developed on East Bank Demerara, Guyana, is considered to be a large area for housing. The two schemes are separated by a canal, but the main access road is on the Diamond side and it is very major for residents and all types of vehicles, The rainy season seems to have ended and the main access road is showing signs of serious deterioration—lots of pot holes, dif-
ferent parts are sinking and broken edges. The shoulders need ploughing to remove the razor and pimple bushes, for possible sidewalks. I openly appeal to the Honorable Minister of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure to use your good office to have the above matter addressed with urgency. The citizens will be proud of you, because you are paying much attention to public businesses. Yours faithfully, Parmanand Ram.
Questioning the need to pay rates in the city DEAR EDITOR, I would like someone in the Georgetown Municipality to tell me why I should be paying property rates, let alone proposed increases when very little if any services are being given, provided by them to the citizenry. They are supposed to maintain in good order, the approximate 645-mile drainage network necessary for effectual drainage in the city. They don’t even service a half, citizens have to weed their own parapets and dig their own drains. They are supposed to eradicate mosquito breeding in the city, particularly the approximately 103 miles of alleyways, but this is not done. The Ministry of Public Health has to do defogging in the
city. They are supposed to maintain in good condition the approximate 311 miles of roads and ensure that all main roads and streets are free from potholes, depressions, slippage, etc. They do no such thing but sit and await the government to take care of all of the roads in the city. They are required to provide the 42,000 properties in the city with refuse collection service by removing waste regularly in t h e c i t y ’s 1 0 collection zones. They are instead proposing to charge an extra fee for that service. They are required to pro-
vide early childhood development services to children in the city, catering to their total development. Instead they are closing their Day Care Centres. They are required to produce audited financial statements each year and have them published. They never do, at least not in the last 20 years. The main goal of the Council should be to provide its core services to the over 180,000 citizenry of Georgetown, not just tax them out of their brains and lavishly spend the money on themselves. With thanks, Riley Matthews
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A sensitive issue DEAR MR. EDITOR, Please allow me to express my thoughts on the news caption in the Kaieteur News, “Indian envoy clashes with senior Govt. spokesman over MPs trip to India”. The invitation to the Guyanese MPs of Indian origin to a conference in India designed to network with the Guyanese leaders of Indian origin is nothing more than political and racist interference in the affairs in Guyana. The Guyanese MPs are not Indian Nationals. they are Indo- Guyanese whose allegiance is to Guyana. Therefore a special conference for people of Indian origin from the Guyana Government is unnecessary and divisive. The
policy of the Coalition Government is to promote National Cohesion and patriotic understanding in Guyana. The Indian Government should network with the Diaspora in Pakistan. Guyana is a multi-cultural country and the Indo -Guyanese leaders should focus on the greatness and diversity of Guyana to make the country better Mr. Imran Khan is absolutely correct in his assessment of the situation but Volda Lawrence needs to be sensitive to the need of Guyana. Long live Guyana and God bless Guyana. Vincent Loncke
Protesting a dismissal DEAR EDITOR I write to draw the public attention to an unfair termination of Service meted out to a Police cor-
poral of ‘E’ Division. I am a man of the Cloth and wouldn’t hesitate to say that the treatment meted out to this corporal is unfair. Every month we held church service on the last Friday and this corporal who is very popular around our town is a
people’s person who always willing to go the extra mile and always supports actually every capacity building activities around our town. As a member of the ‘E’ Division Chaplaincy I must state clearly that the force should launch a full probe because on many occas i o n s t h i s very professional corporal complained about the treatment meted out to him. Sincerely Member of the Chaplaincy ‘E’ Division.
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A preponderance of cuss words DEAREDITOR, We are living in a society that has been getting from bad to worse because we have fallen morally, intellectually and spiritually. Every day we can hear our citizens behaving in a very vile manner by using curse words in their speech. We can hear this on our way to work, in our workplaces, in our own homes, in the police stations, in the schools, and even in some places of worship. What has really happened to our society? Where are we heading? Even many of our Ministers in Government use foul language. I was fortunate to hear a lot of them on the road with their friends or even at places like ‘’Sleep In Hotel’’ or Princess Hotel and many other places. These are the Ministers that ought to set the example to our citizens. When I was a little boy growing up I would hear clean conversation in our community. A citizen could have been charged by a police officer and taken to court for using curse words or indecent language. Today we have quite the opposite; our police officers and soldiers are cursing more than the citizens. Thus we have the blind leading the blind in a whirlpool of madness. Since we are now living in a land of the lawless where our educators and law-makers are curse birds. We should stop and think about what will happen to the next generation. It is my opinion that laws about indecent language should be implemented. On my visits to several schools in our country I
would hear students and pupils cursing while they are playing in the school compound. In my days at school such a situation would have been remedied by the ‘wild cane,’ yet many foolish academics are calling for corporal punishment to be removed from our schools. In some schools teachers are unable to deal with students because they are abused verbally both by students and their parents. It’s time we introduced religious education in our school system from nursery to university. When people use curse words in their speech they may feel big or great but they have shown their lower personality in action. Real teaching begins in the home; parents are the first teachers of their children, but because of illiteracy and ignorance parents in every community are using curse words to their children. Husbands curse wives, wives curse husbands, children curse parents. Here is a real moral breakdown that needs to be addressed. We have too many ‘live-home’ lifestyles with no moral, religious and family values. This new habit of indecent language and curse words is not only in our society, it’s all around us in the Caribbean and the Western hemisphere. In most films today the film stars will curse; also in Indian films there is a lot of sexual immorality and violence. In lots of songs by Jamaican, Trinidad, Barbadian, Ameri-
can and some Guyanese singers, curse words are used. These can be heard in minibuses every day as well as on TV and radio. Many music videos promote vile sexual acts, violence, and lots of immorality that are destroying the moral fabric of our society. Those who help to promote drinking are also encouraging the public and family into drinking alcohol which will motivate people to curse and behave in a vulgar manner. President Granger in his New Year’s Speech emphasized that we must ‘’abstain from vulgarity’’ but how can we do that? By implementing severe laws against those who use indecent language. While many literary activists are promoting Guyanese literature, which is a good gesture, some of it is loaded with curse words and vulgarity that can destroy our young students who wish to study the subject. I took the time to read a number of books that won the Guyana Prize for Literature. To my amazement, some of these books have some of the most obscene passages, curse words, sexual overtones, etc. yet they are given US$5000 as Award Prize Money for the Guyana Prize for Literature. That’s the most corrupt and compromised prize in the world that’s won by a society of friends and an incestuous clique of judges. How can a teacher of literature teach a child a book of literature that contains curse words? How can that child read such vulgar material? Will that child acquire any knowledge from such books? Yet many are advocating that these Guyana Prize-winning books be placed on the CXC English B syllabus. It seems as if our academics have a very shallow mentality in relation to education. What we need for literature is classics from Shakespeare, Virgil, Dante, Homer, Tagore, Shelley, Pope, Keats, Byron, Eliot, etc. Everything that surrounds us depicts sexual things. To sell even a lighter to light a stove has a nude woman on the top of it. Drinks and rum are promoted with nudity. Also most songs of dance hall singers have cuss words from Alkaline, Kartel, Movado to name just a few of these rogue elements. It’s about time our political leaders, including our religious leaders, wake up to the truth. In this New Year we must change ourselves to change the world. We must be that change of attitude and character. Yours faithfully, Rev Gideon Cecil
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From page 21 the incidence of piracy. Teixeira emphasised that the responsibility placed on the Oversight Committee is a serious one, because it has been established under the Constitution of Guyana. “It plays an important role in not only sharing information, but having a serious discussion in a confidential way and being able to make recommendations to the House and Government on how to improve security and protect our people.” She stated too that the Committee members should not only be briefed, but must be able to discuss the matters brought by the Government, by having their input added on a national issue. “Crime is not a partisan issue,” Teixeira noted. President David Granger last week convened a meeting of the National Security Committee to address issues relating to crime and security. According to statistics shared by the Guyana Police Force, there was an eleven percent decrease in serious crimes such as murder and robbery under arms in 2017. There was a worrisome rise in carjackings with 47 recorded carjackings in 2017. In contrast, in 2015 there were 41 cases, and 36 in 2016. Of the 47 cars stolen last year, 16 were Toyota Premio, a n d e i g h t w e r e To y o t a Allion.
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Caribbean Pan-African leaders declare Trump ‘persona non-grata’ BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – About 90 Pan-African organizations and leaders in the Caribbean have declared United States President Donald J. Trump “persona non-grata” for reported racist remarks he made last week about Haiti and African nations. The leaders said that Trump made himself unwelcome with his vulgar insults against Haiti and African countries, saying that they likely speak for the entire African Diaspora. The declaration was authored on Saturday by the “pan-Africanist and socialist popular forces of Barbados,” and submitted to the people and civil society organizations of the Caribbean for their endorsement and adoption. Among the organizations and leaders supporting and endorsing the declaration are: the Clement Payne Movement of Barbados; Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration (CMPI); Caribbean Pan-African Network (CPAN); Peoples Empowerment Party (Barbados); Pan-
African Federalist Movement – Caribbean Region Committee; International Committee of Black Peoples (Guadeloupe); Jamaica-Cuba Friendship Association; Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago; Organization for the Victory of the People (Guyana); Black Consciousness Movement of Guyana; and the International Movement for Reparations (Martinique). “We, the under-signed representatives of the sovereign people of the Caribbean, hereby declare that President Donald Trump of the United States of America is ‘persona non-grata’ in our Caribbean region,” the declaration said. “We further declare that as a ‘persona non-grata,’ President Donald Trump is NOT welcome in any territory of the Caribbean; and we hereby confirm that we – the Caribbean people – will petition our governments, vehemently protest against any Trump visit, and engage in popular demonstrations designed to prevent President Donald
Pan-Africanist-David-Comissiong-speaking-founderof-the-Clement-Payne-Movement-in-Barbados-is-among-theprominent-Caribbean-leadership-that-produced-declaration-on-Trump. Trump’s entry into any portion of the sovereign territory of our Caribbean region,” it adds. “As sons and daughters of the Caribbean, we hereby affirm that the continent of Africa is the revered motherland of a sizable majority of our people and that the Republic of Haiti – the seminal architect of the destruction of
the system of chattel slavery that held our ancestors in bondage – is the foundational cornerstone of our Caribbean civilization,” the declaration continues. “And we, therefore, consider that any insult or attack that is directed at the African continent or at the Republic of Haiti is intrinsically an insult and attack that is directed
at us as well. “We further affirm that we Caribbean people – in light of our history of experiencing, resisting and surviving the most horrendous forms of enslavement and colonialism – consciously regard ourselves as champions and defenders of the dignity and fundamental human rights of all Black or African people,
and that we are guided by an over-arching and non-negotiable principle of zero tolerance of any manifestation of anti-Black or anti-African racism or discrimination,” it says. It is against this background that the declaration says: “we, the sovereign people of the Caribbean, have determined that by describing the nations of Africa, the Republic of Haiti and the Central American nation of El Salvador as ‘shithole’ countries, US President Donald Trump has committed a despicable and unpardonable act of anti-Black, anti-African, anti-Brown racism that has served to further energize and fortify the vile White supremacy system that the said President Trump has self-consciously sought to champion and lead.” The declaration says that: “We, the sovereign people of the Caribbean, hereby declare to the entire world that we vehemently and unreservedly denounce President Donald Trump and the evil and inhuman White supremacy value system that he represents.”
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Over 100 Barbudans prepared to purchase lands ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -– The Gaston Browne led administration over 100 Barbudans have indicated their willingness to purchase lands on Barbuda. The government said his comes on the heels of the recently-passed Barbuda Land Amendment Act (2017), “giving born-Barbudans or Barbudans by parentage, the right to purchase their household plots for as low as one dollar.” According to Chief of Staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet, Lionel Max Hurst, “over 100 Barbudans have indicated in writing their willingness to accept the offer.” Hurst, a former Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador to the United Nations, said a request was made from a Barbudan to acquire a lease with the option to purchase the land on which he lost his hotel property after destruction caused by Hurricane Irma on September 5, 2017. In a nationwide address Browne said that the re-
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cently-passed bill, “will unlock the economic potential of the land that had laid fallow for centuries and will provide the citizens of Barbuda with significant economic opportunities, which hitherto, they were d e n i e d . ” H e h a d previously said that his governm e n t “ seeks to develop Barbuda the right way.” Hurst said that “more
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signed expressions of interest will be gathered by the time the Barbuda Land (Amendment) Act 2017 is gazetted and a date is published for its effective commencement.” After passage in Parliament earlier this year, the bill was sent to the Upper House last week, where it was debated and passed, the statement said.
Reports of Trinidadians being held in Iraq being investigated PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Reports of Trinidadians being held at a detention camp in Iraq are being investigated by the government. In Parliament on Friday, National Security Minister Edmund Dillon said the investigation is being done, “through diplomatic channels and other agencies.” Dillion was responding to a comment made by a legislator who said that based on reports, Trinidadians are being held in Iraq and the Iraqi government wanted to repatriate them. Dillon said that while there has been no confirmation of nationals being held, the reports are being investigated. Concerning local immigration matters, Dillion disclosed that over 14-thousand visitors overstayed their time in the twin island republic between January 1 and November 30, 2017. The National Security Minister disclosed that based on information from the Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU),four people were smuggled into Trinidad and Tobago from Venezuela
Edmund Dillon in the period January 1 to December 30, 2017. He said the Immigration Division continues to effectively monitor and control the movements of people in and out of the country.Dillon also identified a memorandum of intent signed last April between the country
and the United States for the establishment of a personal identification secure comparison and evaluation system (PISCES) among other initiatives being pursued by Government to deal with illegal migrants in the twin island republic.
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Venezuela helicopter attack: Pilot Oscar Pérez in bloody siege (BBC) Two police officers and several “terrorists” have been killed in an operation to capture a helicopter pilot accused of leading an armed rebellion in Venezuela last year, officials say. Venezuelan forces surrounded a house in the town of El Junquito, near the capital, Caracas, as they targeted the “cell” linked to pilot Oscar Pérez. The authorities said they had arrested five people who they accuse of being part of a criminal group. It is unclear what became of Mr Pérez. Prominent government member Diosdado Cabello tweeted that Mr Pérez had opened fire on police. Mr Pérez was wanted after he used a stolen helicopter to throw grenades at government buildings on 27 June. In footage posted on social media on Monday, Mr Perez said he had offered to turn himself in but that he believed authorities were initially trying to kill him rather than negotiate his surrender. “They’re shooting at us with RPGs [rocket-propelled
Oscar Pérez was wanted for using a stolen helicopter to throw grenades at government buildings grenades],” he said.“There are civilians inside here. We said we’d turn ourselves in, but they don’t want to let us turn ourselves in. They want to kill us,” Mr Pérez added. He then describes how
those at the property with him were forced to “crouch down”, adding: “Now we’re negotiating.” He ended the video, which he uploaded to the photo sharing site Instagram, with a message for
the people of Venezuela, who he urged not to “lose hope”. Mr Pérez was on the run after launching a helicopter attack on the Venezuelan Supreme Court during opposition street protests last year.
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North Korea meeting to stress importance of sanctions: Canada VANCOUVER (Reuters) - A summit on curbing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions will focus in part on how to ensure countries fully implement all the sanctions imposed on the reclusive state, a Canadian government source said on Monday. Senior officials from 20 nation s w i l l g a t h e r i n Va n c o u v e r o n Tu e s d a y for the full-day meeting, which is designed to increase diplomatic and financial pressure on P y o n g y a n g t o s c r ap its nuclear programs. Canada and the United States are co-hosts. The United Nations Security Council, which has already imposed a wide range of sanctions, last month approved new punitive measures seeking to limit Pyongyang’s access to refined petroleum products and crude oil and its earnings from workers abroad. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shows little
sign of bowing to the pressure. The Canadian government source said some nations had less experience than others when it came to sanctions. “It is not insignificant to talk about how we can ensure an even application of those sanctions everywhere, not just by some of the larger or more developed countries,” said the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. U.S. officials say the meeting will probe how to boost maritime security around North Korea to intercept ships trying to defy sanctions. Eric Walsh, Canada’s ambassador to South Korea, said the uneven way p u n i t i v e m e a s ures were being applied meant “there are a lot of gaps.” Walsh told a panel at the University of British Columbia on Monday that “one of the things we want to do is look at how we can improve enforcement.”
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ODSC and Hearts of Oaks share spoils... From page 28 Wi t h f o u r r u n s n e e d e d off the final delivery for a victory, Bradford kept his cool and swung hard with the ball rocketing into the boundary to take the score to 49 without loss and victory to ODSC; wild celebrations followed. The 60 minutes football encounter which was played immediately after saw HOOM turning the table on the ODSC, winning by a 5-1 margin. Scoring for the locals were Colin Bowry with a double, while Adrian Bess, Brian Larry and Richard Kellowan scored one goal each. The ODSC lone strike
came via the boot of Terrence Wills. At the prize giving ceremony that followed i m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r, t h e f o o t b a l l M o s t Va l u a b l e Player (MVP) prize went to Colin Bowry. The best goalkeeper was Kenrick Bowry, the best defender Randy Sears, best striker Adrian Bess, who all represented the local team. Te r r e n c e Wi l l s o f t h e overseas team was adjudged the best midfielder. From the cricket match, the MVP award went to Benjamin, the play of the day was awarded to Bradford, best bowler was Nigel Felix, best fielder was
J o a n H u m p h r e y, a l l o f them played for the ODSC team. Kellowan of the HOOM received the award for the most runs scored. The winning teams and outstanding players all received trophies compliments of the O D S C . Among those contributing to the success of the group so far are The Humphrey’s family, Colin Wilson and Family, Robert Carrington, Daniel Thomas, Valmon Hope, Wa n i t a H o p e - P h i l l i p s , F r a n k i e Vi c t o r, D e l r o y Rigby, Terrence Douglas a n d Ta ff H e n r y a m o n g others. (Samuel Whyte)
Tuesday January 16 , 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Be cautious while traveling to foreign countries. Get involved in groups and organizations that are of a distinguished nature. Your intuition will be right on. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) You will be entertained and intrigued by the logic foreigners possess. Get ready to do some fancy footwork when it comes to taking care of your financial situation. You must look into your options. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Family outings that aren't expensive will be enjoyable and help strengthen ties. Restrictions may be difficult for you to live with. Focus on your own domestic problems. CANCER(June21–July22) Do not sign contracts or get involved in any uncertain financial deals. Do not ruffle feathers if possible. Don't think the worst if you hear something negative about your partner. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Don't make any drastic changes or begin new projects today. Find a way to consolidate. Put your time and energy into travel, philosophy, and soul-searching. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) You will be full of good ideas, and your choice of activities may bring you enrichment far beyond your expectations. Discuss your objectives with partners or peers. Focus your efforts on details, and keep to yourself in order to finish your work.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Try to curb overindulgence today. Your romantic inclination should lead to a committed relationship. Get busy trying to make more money. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Drastic financial losses may be likely if you lend money. Take some time to change your house around. If you can't get away, make plans to do something special with friends or relatives. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) You are best not to discuss your personal life with others. Be careful signing important contracts today. Invite friends over. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) You can make gains if you look at long-term investments. You will be encouraged to get involved in a moneymaking venture. Resist the temptation to gamble. Risks will not be profitable. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Your ability to put a deal together will surprise others. It's time to get yourself back on track. Don't let others bully you into agreeing with them. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) You are best to avoid joint ventures, and whatever you do, don't lend to friends or relatives. Abrupt changes in your home may send you for a loop. Don't bother getting even; they'll make themselves look bad.
Bencic sends Venus packing on bleak day for America MELBOURNE (Reuters) Swiss Belinda Bencic sent an early shockwave through the Australian Open yesterday by toppling last year’s finalist Venus Williams on an opening day of carnage for American tennis. With defending champion and new mum Serena absent, 20-yearold Bencic’s brilliant 6-3 7-5 win under the Rod Laver Arena roof ensured there would not be a Williams sister in the second round of the tournament for the first time in over 20 years. It also continued a bleak day for the United States, with three of their four women’s semi-finalists from Flushing Meadows last year falling at the first hurdle. U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens tumbled in three sets against China’s plucky Zhang Shuai, before 10th seed Coco Vandeweghe was sent packing in two by Hungary’s Timea Babos. For former world number seven Bencic, victory was another step on an impressive comeback trail from a wrist surgery that saw her tumble out of the top 300 last year before her return in September. It was also a matter of felling a seven-times grand slamwinning idol, having never won a set against her in four previous matches. “I think (before) I had a little bit too much respect, played a little bit careful and safe,” Bencic, who was a toddler when Venus won her first grand slam at Wimbledon in 2000, told reporters. “This time, I really tried to come out and, you know, hit it big. Also tactically be smart
Windies to tangle with... From page 31 not meet in the group stage. All points won in the preliminaries will be carried over to the Super Six round, apart from those gained against the bottom two from each group. The top two teams will qualify for the final and also book their spots at the World Cup. Groups: Group A: West Indies, Ireland, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, ICC World Cricket League Division 2 winners. Group B: Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Scotland, Hong Kong, ICC World Cricket League Division 2 runnersup.
on the court.” Now ranked 78th, Bencic teamed up with Roger Federer to win the Hopman Cup for Switzerland in the lead-up and was thrilled to have the defending champion’s parents watching from her players’ box as she worked over Williams in less than two hours. Federer’s parents are used to seeing wins and Bencic did not disappoint, playing the 37-year-old American to perfection. CLEAN HITTING Soaking up the fifth seed’s firepower, she counterpunched brilliantly to seal the match with a pair of rasping forehand winners. It had started as a slow-
burning contest of short, sharp rallies but burst into life when Williams’s serve crumbled in the seventh game. The American fought desperately to level but Bencic saved five break points before rain halted play for some 15 minutes to allow the roof to close. Upon resumption, Bencic laced a huge backhand down the line to finally consolidate, before breaking Williams to love and closing out the set with a crosscourt backhand. Venus battled to keep touch in an enthralling second set but the clean hitting and younger legs of Bencic carried away the match in the 12th game.
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Upper Corentyne Cricket Association/Roy Baijnauth T20
Under-19 World Cup
70 MYO, 77 CC, Skeldon Titans register wins
Jacks, Brook and more fearless England batting
Number 70 MYO, Skeldon Titans and Number 77 Cricket Club secured wins in the final preliminary round of the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association/Roy Baijnauth T20 being contested by 23 teams of the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association. The much anticipated match between Skeldon Titans and Number 71 Cricket Club ended with a victory for the Titans as the Number 71 lads failed to live up to expectations. Batting first, Skeldon Titans scored 138 in 19 overs with Errol Byass top scoring with 44. He received valuable support from Christopher Jaundoo 37 and Gajendra Nauth 21. Bowling for Number 71, Troy Matheson was the pick of the bowlers with 3-27, while Kevin Clarke took 2-15. In reply Number 71 were bowled out for 93 as only Kevin Clarke reached double figures with 24. Errol Byass (4-13), Faood Bacchus (2-13), Amzad Appalsammy (3-28)
and Victor Pedro (1-19) were the wickets takers for the winners. At the Number 70 MYO Ground, the hosts got the better of Number 64 Fighting Marines in a closely contested match. Winning the toss and batting first, Number 70 MYO scored 135 for 8 in their 20 overs. Alim Haniff top scored with 54, while Azardeen Mohamed and Niazie Khan provided valuable support with 22 and 15 respectively. Bowling for Number 64, Davendra Budhoo, Shiraz Khan and Jason Hoolise were the key wicket takers with figures of 3-21, 2-24 and 1-26 respectively. Number 64 Fighting Marines fell for 132 in 17.5 overs as Shiraz Khan 42 and Davindra Budhoo 38 offered resistance. Bowling for MYO, Jameel Assad took 4-22, Ahmad Khan 3-28, Azarudeen Mohamed 1-33 and Niazie Khan 1-21 were the wicket takers. Number 70 MYO won
the game by three runs. At the Number 72 All Star Ground, a massive crowd witnessed a fine display of T20 cricket from the Number 77 Cricket Club and the Skeldon Super Kings. Number 77 CC scored 168 all out in 18.3 overs as a fine batting performance from skipper Trishan Ramdass whose 81 was decorated with five sixes, while Nandkishore Ramkanniah supported with 43. Bowling for the Skeldon Super Kings, Mahindra Chaitnarine 3-24 and Totaram Rajaram 2-9 were the leading wicket takers. The Skeldon Super Kings disappointed the spectators, only managing 142 all out in 16.1 overs despite contributions of 29 from Junior Blair, 23 from Zeikeel Gordon and 26 from Mahendra Chaitnarine. Trishan Ramdass, Gajindra Ramnarine and Kenny Rogers took 3-13, 3-8 and 310 respectively for Number 77 CC who won by 26 runs.
Winter Olympics 2018: African athletes to make history in Pyeongchang BBC Sport - Nigeria’s women’s bobsleigh team will make history in Pyeongchang as the first African sled to compete at the Winter Olympics. Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere, and Akuoma Omeoga hit the qualifying standard in November but needed to maintain their world ranking until 14 January. Nigeria will be represented for the first time at the Winter Olympics.Simidele Adeagbo will also fly the West African nation’s flag in the women’s skeleton. All three bobsledders were once track and field athletes before switching to winter sports, with Adigun competing in the 100m hurdles at the London 2012 Olympics. Adigun will pilot the Nigerian sled in South Korea
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with either Onwumere or Omeoga to be selected as brakewoman. “It’s surreal,” said Adigun, speaking in November. “One of the things that you aspire to is to have a podium spot with respect for the process and respect for the learning curve of what it is that we’re actually doing.” Adeagbo, 36, only took up skeleton four months ago but will compete in Pyeongchang after finishing third in her two races at the North American Cup in Lake Placid, New York at the weekend. The Canadian-born slider - a former triple and long jumper - first expressed an interest in bobsleigh but was encouraged to try skeleton instead.
Ghana represented for first time in skeleton Akwasi Frimpong has been confirmed as Ghana’s first Olympic skeleton athlete. Frimpong, who will turn 32 during the Games, was born in Ghana before moving to the Netherlands aged eight. After enjoying success as a young athlete - winning the Dutch 200m junior title in 2003 - Frimpong switched to winter sports after missing out on the London Olympics through injury. Frimpong was first introduced to bobsleigh - narrowly missing the cut for the Dutch team for Sochi 2014 - before changing to skeleton. Sliders were required to be in the IBSF world top 60 to qualify for Pyeongchang - a feat Frimpong achieved with 14th- and 15th-place finishes in Lake Placid at the weekend. “I’m ready to represent Ghana for the first time in history in the skeleton event at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games,” he said. Africa was first represented at the Winter Olympics at Sarajevo 1984 by Senegalese alpine skier Lamine Gueye. At Sochi 2014, Togo and Zimbabwe were the only nations from the continent to send athletes to the Winter Olympics.
Harry Brook bats for England Under-19s. (Getty Images) ESPNcricinfo - A ferocious partnership between Will Jacks (73 off 44) and his captain Harry Brook (59 off 48 balls) took England to an eight-wicket win in their Under-19 World Cup match in Queenstown. As eye-catching as the batting was, considering they put on 130 runs in only 88 balls, little could overshadow legspinner Luke Hollman’s performance, who picked up 3 for 41 in his 10 overs to en-
sure Namibia were restricted to a mere 196 for 6. This after Namibia had elected to bat and got off to a decent start, moving to 42 for 0 in 9.4 overs. Following opener Jurgen Linde’s dismissal, however, wickets fell regularly and Shaun Fouche’s 44 off 75 balls ended up being the most notable contribution. In reply, openers Savin Perera and Tom Banton stitched together 55 runs in
7.5 overs, until Namibia quick Gerhard Lottering (2 for 33) struck to dismiss them in successive overs, leaving England at 68 for 2. Brook and Jacks then came together for the third-wicket and completed the chase in with 24.5 overs to spare. Scores: England Under19s 198 for 2 (Jacks 73*, Brook 59, Lottering 2-33) beat Namibia Under-19s 196 for 9 (Fouche 44, Hollman 3-41) by eight wickets.
Jamaican Kimarra McDonald storms to victory in women’s 10K HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) — Jamaican middledistance runner Kimarra McDonald stormed to an emphatic victory in the 10kilometre women’s race on day two of the Bermuda Marathon Weekend. McDonald, 30, hit the tape in 40 minutes and seven seconds, well clear of two Americans. Angel Piccirillo, who won Friday night’s women’s elite mile race, in which McDonald finished last of the four runners, was second in 40:28 with compatriot Dara Filut third in 43:19. It was McDonald’s first success over the 10K distance. “This is my first time on the podium in the whole event and it feels good,” McDonald said after finishing 13th overall, with the first three places in the men’s race going to Ethiopians. “There wasn’t a real plan, so I guess the general plan was to finish. Maybe go out conservatively and then just re-evaluate from there. “The course is hard. But I’ve learnt that apparently I’m
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good at hills, and so I guess it’s the islander in me.” Ethiopian Birhanu Dare Kemal, meanwhile, spreadeagled the field to win the men’s 10K. The Ethiopian led the field across the line at the National
Stadium in 32 minutes, more than a minute ahead of compatriot Abu Kebede Diriba, who finished second in 33:02. Girma Bekele Gebre finished third in 34:17 to complete a clean sweep of the podium by Ethiopian runners.
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Regal Masters beat Fishermen XI by 7-wkts to take Champion of Champions softball title
Regal Masters skipper Troy Kippins (left) collects the winning prize from organiser Samuel Kingston. Regal Masters started off the year in fine fashion when they defeated Fishermen XI by seven wickets to win the final of the Champion of Champions softball competition which was contested on Sunday at Everest Cricket Club. Batting first, Fishermen XI managed 83-4 off their allotted 10 overs with Ramo Malone
top scoring with 28 which included two fours and two sixes. Troy Ramsaywack made 18 and Unnis Yusuf 13. Ricky Persaud claimed 2-15. Regal Masters responded with 84-3 in six overs. Mahase Chunilall hit two fours and three sixes in a brisk 32, Eon Abel made 17, while Eric Thomas and Troy Kippins were both unbeaten on 13 when victory was achieved.
Archer brace helps send Hurricanes third
Malone had 2-5. Earlier, Regal Masters thumped HS Masters by 113 runs. Regal Masters took first strike and posted 122-6 in 10 overs. Eric Thomas stroked 34 and Raymond Harper 22. Oslyn Batson had 2-22. HS Masters were skittled for nine in seven overs in response. Ricky Persaud bagged 5-4 and Tony Singh 2-0. Regal Masters overcame Ariel Masters by 40 runs. Regal Masters batted first and scored 122-4 in 10 overs. David Harper struck 40; David Harper made 38 and Mahase Chunilall
21. Ariel Masters were limited to 82-5 in reply. Kenneth Dindyal got 35; Tony Singh captured 4-8 and Ricky Persaud 3-18. HS Masters beat Fishermen XI by 26 runs. HS Masters took first turn in the middle and got to 166-5. Suresh Ramdeen slammed 103. Fishermen XI were dismissed for 140 in reply. Ricky Persaud was named man-of-thematch in the final and most valuable player of the tournament. The competition was organised by Samuel Kingston. (Zaheer Mohamed)
Bangladesh’s Afif Hossain runs rampant against Canada
Fast bowler Jofra Archer.
HOBART, Tasmania, CMC – Barbadian seamer Jofra Archer’s brace helped resurgent Hobart Hurricanes to their fifth win of the Big Bash League, as they cooled Brisbane Heat by six wickets here yesterday. Playing at the Bellerive Oval, the hosts restricted Heat to 165 off their 20 overs and then chased down their target with 10 balls remaining, to go third in the BBL standings on 10 points behind leaders Perth Scorchers and second-placed Adelaide Strikers. Opting for first knock, Heat were propelled by captain Brendon McCullum’s top score of 51 off 38 deliveries while Joe Burns struck 38 from 24 balls. The pair put on 59 for the second wicket to steady the innings after Sam Heazlett fell cheaply for five in the opening over with six on the board. Well placed on 160 for six at the start of
MVP Ricky Persaud accepts his prize from Samuel Kingston.
the final over, Heat’s hopes of an expensive last six deliveries were dashed as Archer produced a suberb over costing just five runs and yielding two wickets. The 22-year-old right-armer knocked over Cameron Gannon (9) with a short ball which the batsman could only stab to cover, before bowling Mark Steketee (5) with the final ball of the innings to finish with two for 32 from his four overs. In reply, opener D’Arcy Short extended his excellent run of form with 59 off 49 deliveries while Ben McDermott slammed an unbeaten 32 of 19 balls, to see Hurricanes over the line. Archer, who plays for Sussex in the English County Championship, has taken 11 wickets from seven matches for Hurricanes and has emerged as one of the fan favourites in the BBL.
ESPNcricinfo - There were performances aplenty in Lincoln, but perhaps the most decisive one came from Afif Hossain. The 18-year old, who has already had a taste of top-flight cricket playing in the Bangladesh Premier League, and at the Under-19 World Cup he made a bigger name for himself by striking a half-century when his team was flagging and then picking up a five-for to seal the game. Canada had done quite well, at least at the start of each innings. Seam bowler Faisal Jamkhandi struck in the second over of the match, eventually finishing 5 for 48, and the captain Arslan Khan made 63 at No. 3. The end, though, was a problem. They gave up 84 runs in the last 10 overs, with Towhid Hridoy striking a magnificent 122 off 126 balls. And while batting, after being 170 for 4 in a chase of 265, they were bowled out for 198. Afif’s offspin was the major reason behind such a collapse. He began his first spell by dismissing a Canadian opener. Randhir Sandhu
Afif Hossain flays the ball through cover. (International Cricket Council) gone. His second spell followed a similar script. Pranav Sharma gone. Coming back to bowl a third, he took out their top-scorer Arslan and finished his spell with a double-wicket over. Considering Afif had also lifted Bangladesh from 91
for 3 to 202 for 4, he was an easy choice for Man of the Match. Scores: Bangladesh Under-19s 264 for 8 (Hridoy 122, Jamkhandi 5-48) beat Canada Under-19s 198 (Arslan 63, Afif 5-43) by 66 runs.
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DIGICEL ‘Mash Fit’ Fitness Sessions off to a resounding start
Hundreds of patrons descended at the Georgetown Cricket Club yesterday afternoon to be part of the first day of the Digicel ‘Mash Fit’ Fitness session which is geared towards getting persons fit and ready for Mashramani celebrations. Mashramani 2018 is being celebrated under the theme, “Let’s cooperate and celebrate Republic 48", will see attendees to the Digicel ‘Mash Fit’ Fitness sessions working out five days per week from 17:00hrs in a bid to be fit
and ready for the road but more importantly, aiming to adopt a healthy lifestyle through one of the means, exercising. Digicel’s Public Relations Officer, Ms. Vidya Sanichara informed that despite not being a part of the Float Parade last year the company still ensured that the ‘Mash Fit’ fitness sessions were held and this year will be no different. ”We’re here every day, five days per week; it’s absolutely free, registration starts today
(yesterday) and it goes up until Friday. The sessions will end on February 22nd when Digicel will host a work out party for our attendees. We are trying to encourage health and fitness as we did in the years gone by and it will be the same this year. We hope everybody comes out and try to get fit in time for Mash.” Sanichara further informed that Digicel has been doing this for the past six years and they would continue to do so pointing out that the
feedback has been tremendous. She further stated that they had catered for 300 persons on the opening day yesterday but the forms and tee shirts were snapped up in record time nonetheless, the company would be replicating the process again today. ”This is something positive as we always get an overwhelming response which we appreciate.” The ‘Mash Fit’ Fitness sessions would be facilitated by Melissa ‘Vanilla’ Roberts.
ODSC and Hearts of Oaks share spoils in friendly cricket and football matches
The winning ODSC cricket team. The Overseas Disturbance Sports Club (ODSC) which comprises Guyanese players now living in the Diaspora who are mostly former residents and sports personalities from the New Amsterdam and Canje areas in Berbice. Most of the members would travel home on a yearly basis to participate in various charity activities including, sports, educational and community activities. On Saturday last, they (OSDC) hung up their giving gloves and donned games apparels as they engaged the Hearts of
The winning HOOM football team. Oaks Masters (HOOM) in cricket and football activities during two clashes of overseas versus local encounters. The games were played at the Scott Church Ground, Princess Elizabeth Road, New Amsterdam, Berbice. At the end of the two encounters the score line read 11.The ODSC winning at cricket by 10 wickets and the HOOM taking the spoils at football by a 5-1 margin. The cricket match was a thriller and it went down to the wire with ODSC winning off the last ball.
Batting first HOOM reached 48-1 in the game’s allotted five overs per side with Richard Kellowan scoring the bulk of the runs with an undefeated top score of 35, while Zahir Moakhan was also unbeaten with 9 runs. With over nine runs needed per over, the ODSC openers in Freddy Bradford 29*(6x4) and Forbes Benjamin 22*(4x4) kept the run rate within sight as the excitement built with every passing delivery. (Continued on page 25)
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Despite setbacks Wilbert Benjamin still assist locals Despite suffering sets backs where he had to expend millions to redo the Benjamin Sports Store and fitness Gym due to faulty work by contractors, former national cyclist Wilbert Benjamin still remains benevolent, as he donated a set of cycling apparel to members of his local team, the Flying Ace Cycle Club of Berbice. Benjamin is presently back home in Guyana from his adopted country of Canada where he also operated a Sports Store (Benjamin Sports) and still rides, stated that he feels compelled to give back to the sport he loves. He took time out from his busy schedule to make a generous donation of cycling uniforms to the FACC at a simple presentation ceremony at his business establishment Lot 220 Courtland Village Corentyne, Berbice. Speaking briefly, Benjamin
said, “I hope with this donation it can motivate you guys to higher heights. Fitness is important and persons should adopt a healthy lifestyle.” Founder and coach of the FACC, Randolph Roberts, expressed his gratitude to Benjamin for his continue assistance. The long serving cycling administrator stated that the donation is timely. “This will benefit our cyclists and I hope to see more cyclists come on board with FACC.” He went on to say that more support is needed in the area of cycling in the Ancient County. Roberts took the time to thank his executive, members, businesses, former members both home and overseas who contributed and assisted the club in one way or another throughout the year in their success. (Samuel Whyte)
Overseas based former national cycling champion Wilbert Benjamin presents uniforms to members of the Flying Ace Cycle Club at his Benjamin Sports Store and Fitness Gym.
Nadal happy with rollicking start at Melbourne Park
Rafael Nadal began his Australian Open campaign with a win over Victor Estrella Burgos. (Getty Images) MELBOURNE (Reuters) A ruthless Rafa Nadal preserved his creaky knees for tougher tests down the road by routing Dominican journeyman Victor Estrella Burgos 6-1 6-1 6-1 to sail into the second round of the Australian Open yesterday. Playing his first competitive match since pulling out of the ATP Tour Finals with knee trouble in November, the world number one showed no signs of early season rust as he tore through the evening match at Rod Laver Arena in one hour and 34 minutes. “Happy for the start, of course,” Nadal, who lost last year’s final in a five-set classic to Roger Federer, told reporters. “It’s a positive start with a good result. If I do months without playing an official match, it’s always a little bit
more difficult. “But I started with positive feelings. That’s the most important thing for me now. Of course, there are things to improve. “But the thing that I need to improve, the matches will give me those things, no? Victories are the most important thing now.” Victory never appeared in doubt against 37-year-old Estrella Burgos who was thrilled just to win three games against the energetic Spaniard. Nadal mowed through the first set in 23 minutes and appeared determined to keep the points short as he charged forward to win 21 of 24 points at the net. The 31-year-old raised three match points with a huge serve and completed the rout with another that Estrella
Burgos could only send long in return. The 2009 champion’s bid for a second Australian Open title and 17th grand slam win will continue with a step up in class against 52nd-ranked Argentine Leonardo Mayer, who gave him a four-set test in the U.S. Open second round on the way to winning the trophy. Having warmly embraced Estrella Burgos after sealing the one-sided win, Nadal said he could not afford to underestimate any opponent. “I believe that the doubts are good because when you have doubts, it’s because you aren’t too arrogant, because you have respect for your opponent, because you have respect for the game and because you don’t consider yourself unbelievably good,” he said.
Kohli shines, but South Africa on top in second test PRETORIA (Reuters) - India captain Virat Kohli blazed a magnificent century, but South Africa hold the upper hand after reaching 60 for two in their second innings on a difficult wicket at tea on day three of the second test yesterday. The home side lead by 88 runs after they bowled India out for 307 after lunch, despite a classy 153 from Kohli, who played almost a lone hand in scoring half his side’s runs. AB de Villiers (33 not out) has taken the attack to the Indian bowlers after South Africa had sunk to three for two in their second innings on a wicket that is more Pune than Pretoria, keeping low and taking massive turn for the spinners. De Villiers will resume after the interval with opener Dean Elgar (23 not out), who has battled for rhythm but hung around in an unbeaten third wicket partnership of 57 from 81 balls. South Africa had been rocked earlier by a doublestrike from Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who trapped both Aiden Markram (1) and Hashim Amla (1) leg before wicket with deliveries that skidded through after keeping low. There would have been plenty of panic in the South African dressing room at that point, but De Villiers started playing attacking shots from the moment he reached the wicket to transfer the pressure back onto the tourists. Kohli had spoken before the match about showing more “intent” against
Kohli reached his 21st Test century ©BCCI South Africa’s seam attack and he duly delivered, compiling a brilliant 153 not out from 217 balls. He now has 21 test tons to go with 15 halfcenturies, a conversion rate when passing 50 that is only bettered in the game by Australian great Don Brad man, who made 29 hundreds and 13 fifties. India had resumed on their overnight score of 183 for five, but lost Hardik Pandya (15) to a farcical run out as the all-rounder ambled into his crease and failed to put his bat down, only to be undone by a direct hit from Vernon Philander. Kohli and Ravichandran
Ashwin (38) shared a quickfire seventh wicket stand of 71 in 14.2 overs, before the latter fell to Philander (1-46). Mohammed Shami (1) edged a Morne Morkel (4-60) delivery to slip, while the latter also accounted for Ishant Sharma (3) when he was caught at short-leg. Kohli was the last batsman out as he tried to attack the bowling, caught at deep mid-on to be become Morkel’s fourth victim of the innings. Scores: South Africa 335 and 90 for 2 (De Villiers 50*, Elgar 36*, Bumrah 2-30) lead India 307 (Kohli 153, Morkel 4-60) by 118 runs.
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Mahendra Bhagwandin wins Trophy Stall Golf Tournament
The golfers pose for a group photo following the conclusion of the Trophy Stall Golf tourney. The Lusignan Golf Club on Saturday held its first tournament for year that was generously sponsored by Trophy Stall. The turnout for the competition was encouraging as over thirty (30) players com-
peted for the impressive trophies from the sponsor. I n w i n n e r ’s r o w w a s M a h e n d r a Bhagwandin with a gross of 88 and net 66, second was Ravi Persaud with a gross
Stephens tumbles out in first round, Ostapenko impresses MELBOURNE (Reuters) The stark contrast in form between last year’s two firsttime grand slam champions continued as Sloane Stephens was bundled out in the first round of the Australian Open, while Jelena Ostapenko stormed into round two yesterday. American Stephens enjoyed a fairytale run to win the U.S. Open last year ranked 83rd in the world but has not won a match since — a run that continued with a 2-6 76(2) 6-2 defeat by China’s Zhang Shuai on Margaret Court Arena. Not that the 24-year-old was getting too down on herself. “Even though I lost, I‘m not too sad. Everything is good. Relax, everybody. It will be okay. Don’t worry. We will get back to having fun soon,” she told reporters. “Just give me a little bit to regroup and we will be okay.” Unlike Stephens the 20year-old Ostapenko, who
blazed to the French Open title last June to become Latvia’s first grand slam champion, has suffered no such hangover. She backed up her Paris exploits to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and third round in New York, and looked every inch a title contender in a 6-1 6-4 defeat of Italian veteran Francesca Schiavone to open proceedings on Rod Laver Arena. Ostapenko, who had an edition of 55,000 stamps printed in her honour last year, all of which were sold in a day, trailed in the second set against the 37-year-old 2010 French Open champion, but clicked into gear to move through. PREDICTABLE DEFEAT The seventh seed had lost in the first round of both her tournaments so far this year, but back on one of the sport’s grandest stages, she shone. “I really enjoy to play on all center courts, especially
when there is a lot of people watching and supporting me, I really love that feeling,” Ostapenko, who reached the third round here last year, told reporters. “Of course it’s tough, especially after winning at the age of 20. Everybody wants to beat you,” she said. “But on the other side, I have nothing to lose. I already won the grand slam. I just enjoy every match and show my best.” The 24-year-old Stephens lacks the firepower of Ostapenko and while her defeat by Zhang was classified as a first-day surprise, it was quite predictable against an accurate opponent who just missed out on a seeding. Stephens was assured in winning the first set and battled back from a break down in the second and served for the match at 5-4, only to be broken and dragged into a tiebreak. Zhang, who reached the quarter-finals in 2016 as a qualifier, dominated the decider with her pinpoint groundstrokes to send the 13th seed spinning out. Stephens was phlegmatic afterwards, laughing off questions about her loss of form. “I wouldn’t call them tough times. Everyone is so depressed and so down,” she said. “I will have the best Instagram picture when I finally snap this losing streak. “Tennis is definitely a roller coaster. But I have learned to just not panic.”
of 85 and net 67, Avinash Persaud third with a gross 70, net 68 and fourth was Mike Mangal with gross 80, net 71. Best gross went to Avinash Persaud with 70 and closest to pin was won by
Haresh Tewari. The club anticipates a year packed with activity especially since sunny weather conditions are expected to continue.
Windies taking proactive approach, says Holder BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies captain Jason Holder says planning has already begun for the ICC World Cup qualifiers in March, as the Caribbean side looks to book their spot in the 2019 one-day showpiece in England. The schedule for the much-anticipated qualifiers was released by the International Cricket Council yesterday, with West Indies installed in Group A along with Ireland, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea and the winners of the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 tournament from February 815 in Namibia. “We see this as a very important tournament,” the 26-year-old Holder said of the March 4-25 campaign in Zimbabwe. “We all know the magnitude and importance of this event as we look to qualify for the World Cup in the United Kingdom next year. “It will be a challenge and we sat down and have formulated plans as to how best to approach the tournament.” West Indies open their bid on March 6 against the yetto-be-determined WCL Division 2 winners before taking on Papua New Guinea two days later. On March 10, they face their sternest test of the competition against Ireland before wrapping up against the Netherlands. Group play will be on a round-robin basis, with the
West Indies ODI captain Jason Holder … says planning has begun for qualifiers. top three advancing to the Super Six stage, where each side will then play three matches against the sides they did not meet in the group stage. The top two teams will qualify for the final and also book their spots at the World Cup. Holder, who has led West Indies in ODIs for the last three years, said it was important his side approached the tournament with an aggressive mindset. “It will be short and we will treat every match as a mustwin game,” the all-rounder pointed out. “With three teams from each group moving into the Super Sixes, and the top two moving to the final – thereby earning a spot at the World Cup – there is all to play for.”
Two-time former World Cup champions, West Indies were forced into the qualifiers after missing out on direct qualification because of their ninth-placed ranking in the ICC charts. England as hosts, and the remaining top seven in the rankings, qualified automatically for the showpiece, set to run from May 30 to July 15. West Indies had entered 2017 battling to achieve the number eight spot but lost 16 of 22 ODIs in the calendar year while winning just three matches, to remain rooted in ninth. Last September, they were beaten 4-0 by England in a five-match series and were whitewashed by New Zealand in a three-match series last month.
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Farfan & Mendes joins with RHTY&SC U-15 Cricket Team for 22nd successive year “In a Country where sponsorship for Sports is difficult to obtain, the relationship between the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club and Farfan & Mendes Ltd can only be described as extra special”. Those were the words of Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, MS Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster as he accepted the 2018 Cricket sponsorship Cheque for the Rose Hall Town Farfan & Mendes Under-15 Team from the Providence, East Bank, Demerara, based Company. Farfan & Mendes Ltd has been sponsoring the Under15 Team since 1997 and on Tuesday last renewed their sponsorship for 2018 at the cost of $250,000. Foster noted that the sponsorship was introduced in February 1997 but Farfan & Mendes Ltd has been assisting the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club since 1995 when it donated a grasscutter towards the upkeep of the Area ‘H’ Ground. Under the sponsorship, the Rose Hall Town Farfan & Mendes Under-15 Team has won five Berbice Under-15 Championships. The team currently holds the Berbice Championship and has also won eight other tournaments organised by the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club.
Over the last twenty two years, the Rose Hall Town Farfan & Mendes Under-15 Te a m h a s p r o v i d e d numerous players who have played for Berbice, Guyana and the West Indies. They include Assad Fudadin, Delbert Hicks, Royston Crandon, Shemaine Campbelle, Shevon Marks, Abdel Fudadin, Shawn Pereira, Dominique Rikhi, Maresh Mohadeo, Parmanand Narine, Murphy La Rose, Kevlon Anderson, Junior Sinclair, Keith Simpson, Sylus Tyndall, Tajpaul Gobin, Michael Rengasami, Chanderpaul Govindan, Renwick Batson, Brandon Corlette, Surendra Budhoo, Sheneeta Grimmond and Mahendra Gopilall. Fudadin and Pereira both captained Guyana at the Under-15 level, while Fudadin, Campbelle and Crandon have gone on to play for the West Indies at Test, Female and ODI levels respectively. The Under-15 cricketers over the years have successfully completed hundreds of personal development programmes with the main aim of assisting their peers, the elderly and the less fortunate. The largest project completed by the team was the construction of the Hugh Desmond Hoyte Memorial Playfield, while the team is
Farfan & Mendes Ltd Marketing Executive Onai Vasconcellos hands over sponsorship to RHTYSC Secretary Hilbert Foster. also the host of “The Dare to Dream and Make a Wish” Programmes. Farfan & Mendes during 2018 would also be supporting the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club by Co-sponsoring its Annual Youth Review Magazine, Cricket Academy, Annual Award Ceremony, Charity Programme, Christmas Village and Say No/Say Yes Campaign. Farfan & Mendes Ltd is the longest
serving Official Sponsor of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, MS and Foster hailed the Company as one of the main foundation of the Club’s remarkable success story. The Farfan & Mendes Under-15 Team, he stated would continue to represent the Company and its brand with pride, passion and discipline. With the formation of the King Solomon Logistics U n d e r- 1 2 a n d P o o n a i
Pharmacy Under-13 Teams, the Under-15 Team now has a permanent feeder system of players. Four of the team’s players have been shortlisted in the Berbice Cricket Board Under-15 Squad for the upcoming Inter-county Championship, while several were involved in the recent Inter-zone Under-13 and Under-15 Tournaments. They included Jonathan Rampersaud, Mahendra Gopilall, Jeremy Sandian,
Matthew Pattaya, Reyad Rahaman, Shivnarine Ramnarain, Angelino Ramdihal, Christopher Deroop and Jonathan De Veria. The 2018 Captain would be Jonathan Rampersaud while his deputy is Mahendra Gopilall. The Manager and Asst manager are Ravindranauth Kissoonlall and Simon Naidu respectively. Marketing Executive of Farfan & Mendes Ltd, Onai Vasconcellos hailed the close bond between his Company and the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club. Not only has the relationship been very successful but has been strengthened over the period. Farfan & Mendes Ltd, Vasconcellos noted is dedicated to a long term relationship with the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, an organisation which is a role model to others in Guyana. He congratulated the Club on being the only youth and sports club in Guyana to have ever received a National Award and praised the Under-15 cricketers for being outstanding representatives of his Company’s Brand and Logo. He expressed satisfaction that the Company’s finance was used for the intended purpose and it has been a very productive investment.
Windies to tangle with dangerous Irish in World Cup qualifiers LONDON, CMC – West Indies will go head-to-head with nemeses Ireland in their quest reach the ICC 2019 Cricket World Cup, after being installed in Group A of the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe starting in March. The two-time champions will play alongside the dangerous Irish, with the Netherlands and Papua New Guinea also included in the preliminary group. The winners of the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 tournament, involving Canada, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, will decide the last side in the group for the March 4-25 qualifying tournament. Namibia play hosts to the Division 2 tournament from
West Indies … will re-ignite their rivalry with Ireland in the World Cup Qualifiers. February 8-15. Group B of the World Cup qualifiers, meanwhile, will comprise Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Scotland, Hong Kong and the runners-up from the Division 2 tournament.
“This will undoubtedly be a competitive and hard fought tournament with two tickets for the ICC Cricket World Cup up for grabs as well as ODI status,” ICC chief executive, David Richardson said.
“Seeing four Full Member sides up against our best Associate Member teams who have progressed through qualification will make for some exciting cricket. “This is the conclusion of
a four-year qualification process that began with regional events and progressed through to the g l o b a l Wo r l d C r i c k e t League. There is a huge amount at stake for all ten teams battling it out for the remaining two spots at the ICC Cricket World Cup.” All eyes in the qualifiers will be on West Indies who failed to qualify automatically for the World Cup because of their ninthplace ranking at the cut-off date of September 30 last year. Only hosts England, along with the remaining top seven sides, achieved direct qualification. The Caribbean side entered 2017 battling for the eighth place ranking but lost 16 of 22 ODIs in the calendar year while winning just three
matches, to slip even further behind in ninth place. They will open their qualifying campaign on March 6 with a clash against the yet-to-be determined Division 2 winners, with their sternest test expected to come against Ireland on March 10 at the Harare Sports Club. The last time the two sides met in an ODI during the 2015 World Cup in New Zealand, Ireland stunned the Windies by four wickets after remarkably chasing down 305. In the preliminaries, each side will play the other team in their group once, with the top three advancing to the Super Six stage. Each side will then play three matches against the teams they did (Continued on page 25)
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DIGICEL ‘Mash Fit’ Fitness Sessions off to a resounding start
Trainer, Melissa ‘Vanilla’ Roberts taking enthusiastic patron through the first session of the Digicel ‘Mash Fit’ Fitness session yesterday at the GCC ground, Bourda.
Stephens tumbles out in first round, Ostapenko impresses
Sloane Stephens of the U.S. reacts during her first round loss. (Photo: Dita Alangkara, AP)
Bencic sends Venus packing on bleak day for America
Venus Williams is out of the Australian Open after losing the first round yesterday. (Getty Images)
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