Saturday January 17, 2015
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The war on terror DEAR EDITOR, It was former US President George W Bush who coined the term “war on terror” following the destruction of the World Trade Centre in September 2001. That was some fourteen years ago, but the war appears to be far from over. The main objective of the war was to dismantle terrorist networks throughout the world, in particular the alQaeda network which was blamed for the destruction of the World Trade Centre in which nearly 3000 persons perished, including several Guyanese. One of those who perished was a relative of mine whose workplace at that time was located at the World Trade Centre. I have vivid recollections of that Centre, as I was taken on a visit to that imposing structure by my cousin who unfortunately perished in that inferno. The war on terror led to regime change in two countries that it was believed aided and abetted terrorism and the terrorist attacks. The two countries were Iraq and Afghanistan, both of which were actually invaded militarily by a US-led coalition. The recent attack on a French newspaper by terrorists in which twelve persons died has once again brought to the surface the question of organised terrorism and the extent to which the terrorist network has been disabled by the USled war on terrorism. While there has been some success, the most notable of which was the killing of Osama bin Laden, believed to have been the mastermind of the al-Qaeda terrorist network, there has been no letting up on terrorist activities globally. In fact, that terrorist grouping has openly and boldly claimed involvement in the Paris attack, according to media reports. The attack is seen as the French version of September 11 and has attracted
worldwide condemnation. Over a million people and several world leaders participated in a massive rally in Paris in solidarity with the fallen journalists, the biggest seen in France and Europe for decades. Terrorism is evil and must be condemned and eradicated. The question is by what means. One thing is clear. There can be no military solution to a problem that is basically ideological, cultural and historical. The war on terror for all practical purposes has failed to obtain the desired results, despite the billions of dollars that have been spent since the destruction of the World Trade Centre in 2001. One fact that cannot be dismissed is that the United States in particular and the western world in general, is perceived by a significant body of opinion, especially in the Islamic world, as culturally biased against Islam. It is this dislike for the west that has given rise to extremist groups such as Boko Haram in Nigeria which is opposed to anything western, more particularly western education. Boko Haram continues to wreak havoc on Nigerian society, the most dramatic of which was the kidnapping of over a hundred female students some months ago and who until this day remain in captivity. Another worrying development has been the rise of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) which has captured large swathes of territory in Syria and other neighbouring countries. The declared intention of this fundamentalist group is to establish an Islamic state in the region. As mentioned before, the solution to extremist actions among some segments of the Islamic community must go beyond military interventions which have proven so far to be ineffective in curbing the rise of extremism and violence in the world.
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The United States needs to seek new approaches to deal with this problem which should include new diplomatic initiatives to find a solution to the Palestinian issue which for decades has fuelled tension between itself and several Arab countries, some of whom at varying periods were even considered allies of the United States. Indeed, it is this failure by the United States to take meaningful steps to support the recognition of Palestine as an independent state that has led to much scepticism, if not animosity against the US administration, which is perceived to be in support of the unjust actions taken by Israel against the Palestinian people. The west should also avoid that tendency to view the world through the lens of western civilisation. There needs to be greater tolerance for ideological differences and for religious sensitivities. There is no need to be provocative which could hurt the religious sensitivities of people, however irrational these may be from a western perspective. The recent publication of a cartoon depicting the Holy Prophet Mohammad by the very paper that was attacked by Muslim extremists is in my opinion unfortunate if not reckless, and would not help the healing process. One of the unintended consequences of the senseless slaughter of the Charlie Hebdo journalists is the possible rise in xenophobic tendencies, especially against Muslims in France and other western countries with significant Muslim populations such as Britain and Germany. Fortunately in Guyana we have come a long way in terms of respect and tolerance for cultural and religious diversity, something which the more developed countries can learn from our experience. Hydar Ally
How is Guyana being perceived? DEAR EDITOR, As one observes the current situation in Guyana, one has to become increasingly concerned for the business community, especially those in the Tourism industry. Between 2006 to present, there has been an increase in hotel construction in Guyana. This was a part of the plan to put the necessary infrastructure in place for the emergence of a vibrant tourism sector. Our private sector has been investing billions into this industry, or rather, into the hardware of the industry. This investment nonetheless, has to be supported by the relevant software - an enabling environment for tourists. Generally, the tourism market is in North America, United Kingdom and Europe. With the recent intervention by the United Kingdom and
the United States, calling for the expeditious return of parliamentary democracy, our concern has to be on profile and perception. How is Guyana being perceived? And how will this new profile affect the tourism sector? While the current situation continues, our business people/hotel owners have mortgages, staff and other expenses to pay. The key focus for the Marriott Hotel should not be on opening it, but rather on filling it. What is the plan of our leaders for the reconstruction phase of Guyana? What is the plan to restore trust and confidence in the economy by local and foreign interests? Too often our leaders make decisions without examining the whole but focusing narrowly on politics. What about business?
Whenever decisions are made, consideration has to be given to the negative impact these decisions will have on other aspects of the society and economy. Perceptions are not changed overnight, hence the saying ‘a good name is better than silver and gold.’ I sincerely hope that Guyana will not be going down this same road in the next 20 or 50 years. Can we make a decision that our country must never be in this situation again and work towards ensuring that it progresses from one stage to another for all Guyanese? What is painful is that politicians can play with people’s lives for as long as they wish, while their salaries and allowances are secured. What Guyanese need are not emotional leaders but compassionate leaders. Audreyanna Thomas
DEAR EDITOR, The continued abuse and destruction of Chapel Street, New Amsterdam, is most disgusting. Drivers, motorists and even pedestrians face the daily horror of traversing this street. Many persons also avoid having to pass through this crater-filled thoroughfare, thus businesses located there suffer immensely. Region Six Chairman, Mr. David Armogan, during a recent interview when asked about the condition of this street, stated that he will try to get a company to adopt the street just as Banks DIH adopted Peter D’Aguiar Street in the town. I compliment Banks DIH, always a good corporate citizen. They have taken that street into their fold, rehabilitated it, established speed bumps; provided themselves with a better thoroughfare to execute their beverage and liquor
operations, and yet still manage to provide Berbicians with one of the best- kept streets in the town of New Amsterdam. (They have done the same to Kent Street, where their Demico ‘Qik Serv’ and Citizen’s Bank are located). You should see the
condition of Chapel Street. The huge potholes and craters that daily damage vehicles, and the immense flooding that takes place, all because of heavy trucks and other vehicles being used by those whom it seems could not care less. Shame on them. Leon Suseran
The continued abuse and destruction of a major roadway
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AFC pickets US Embassy seeking visa sanctions against Govt - Embassies have a moral obligation to support democracy and the upholding of the rights of the citizenry - says executive member Members of the Alliance For Change (AFC) protested outside the Embassy of the United States of America in Kingston, Georgetown calling for the American authorities to enforce visa sanctions on all Ministers of the government, until general elections are held. Given the inclement weather yesterday morning, the AFC members armed themselves with umbrellas and held high, several placards some of which read, “No Democracy, No Visas,” “Guyanese Democracy stripped naked,” and “No Visas for Corrupt Ministers.” The Opposition party members said that they felt such a move was necessary and that embassies have a moral obligation to support democracy and even the rights of the citizenry which is enshrined in the Constitution. Kaieteur News columnist, Frederick Kissoon, said that the picket is just the beginning of a relentless drive to show the government that the electorate has had it with its dictatorial leadership style. Kissoon said that the AFC wants to appeal to the
embassies of the ABC (America, Britain and Canada) countries to implement visa sanctions for three areas of venality. These he said are the move to prorogue the Parliament, unimaginable scales of corruption and immoral behaviour by government ministers such as Attorney General, Anil Nandlall. He was making reference to Nandlall who, he said, was “caught with his pants down” in a recorded conversation with a Kaieteur News reporter. The Minister of Legal Affairs had told the journalist of a looming violent attack on the lives of staff attached to this publication. Kissoon emphasized that the AFC feels that it is time for the embassies to act in a timely manner. He then sought to remind that former US Ambassador to Guyana, Roland Bullen, had adopted the approach of revocation of visas of government officials. He said that there are several examples of such. “Under Bullen that was used as a deterrent and more, there are at least ten examples where visas were denied to government officials and nefarious friends …We think
The AFC protestors outside the US Embassy, Kingston, Georgetown there is sufficient evidence of violations of democracy in Guyana for them to act. We know the US global reach is extensive and once they start the rest are going to fall in line. The power holders are going beyond redemption and it’s time for action,” Kissoon asserted. Another AFC member, Raymond Hall, told the media that the government operating in a place where there is now absolutely no
means to keep it in check, is a scary reality. He said that democracy has deteriorated to a worrying stage; it is time that Guyanese stand up and let their voices be heard. Hall believes that the power of the US Embassy to apply visa sanctions, can be a useful tool and perhaps, may bring some of the governmental officials “to their senses.” The protestor insisted that there needs to be some
level of corrective action. He said that the move to revoke visas will send a strong message to the government, that the Guyanese people are not completely helpless in the face of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/ C). Executive Member of the AFC, Nelson McKenzie, added that visa sanctions are necessary. He reminded that the protest is only the beginning of a series of
actions that will be taken by the AFC as it hopes to continue highlighting abuses by the state. He added, “We want to educate the people of this country of their rights…this government used comfortably and confidently, the option to prorogue the Parliament which has basically denied the people of having their rights represented at the legislative level. The embassies have a moral obligation in supporting the rights and privileges of the people as stated in the Constitution and even democratic principles such as freedom of the press.”
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Chad army vehicles head for Cameroon to fight Boko Haram
File image shows Chadian soldiers on a pickup truck in the capital of the Central African Republic Bangui on April 4, 2014 (AFP Photo/Miguel Medina) N’Djamena (AFP) Dozens of Chadian tanks headed out of the capital Friday south towards Cameroon to help fight Nigeria’s dreaded Boko Haram insurgents. The convoy, seen by an AFP journalist, roared out of the city after Chad’s parliament voted to send armed forces to Cameroon and Nigeria to fight against the Islamists. Cameroon’s President Paul Biya had announced Thursday that Chad President Idriss Deby had agreed to send “a substantial contingent” of troops to help Cameroonian armed forces, who have faced repeated attacks from Boko Haram. A source close to the army said the force had begun preparing for departure on Thursday. Earlier on Friday, Chad’s parliament in N’Djamena voted 150 to 0 to send an unspecified number of “Chadian armed troops and security forces to assist Cameroonian and Nigerian soldiers waging war against the terrorists in Cameroon and Nigeria”. Boko Haram is fighting to create a hardline Islamic state in northeast Nigeria along the border with Chad, Cameroon and Niger. But it has recently expanded its terrifying field of activity to neighbouring countries. Cameroon has been critical of the passivity of the Nigerian authorities and of muted international reaction in the face of Boko Haram aggression. Since Boko Haram’s insurgency began, around 135,000 people have fled the restive northeast of Nigeria, and at least 850,000 have been displaced inside the region. So far Chad has been spared, but its border is not far from the Islamists’ headquarters in the Nigerian
state of Borno. The entry of Chadian forces in the increasingly regional fight against Boko Haram may prove valuable in halting the extremists’ series of ruthless offensives. After describing Boko Haram as a direct threat to the nation’s “vital interests”, Chadian leaders moved quickly to deploy units of the country’s powerful armed forces to resume its position as one of the region’s most hostile anti-jihad forces. In 2013 Chadian troops became formidable allies of French forces battling jihadist who’d taken control of northern Mali, and played an important role in routing those extremists out into the remote areas of the Sahel. As they did so, Chadian soldiers gained a reputation for ruthless efficiency in pursuing and liquidating
retreating Islamist fighters, and were credited with killing some of the most wanted radical leaders. One of Chad’s main objectives in joining its neighbours to take on Boko Haram is re-taking the northeast Nigerian town of Baga, which the extremist group stormed in a stunning show of force January 7, provoking the flight of 5,000 people. Over 3,500 of buildings in the strategicallysituated Baga and outlying areas were thought to have been raised, perhaps 2,000 people massacred, and hundreds of people taken captive in Boko Haram’s offensive. “Boko Haram kidnapped at least 300 women and held us in a school in Baga,” a nonidentified woman quoted in a statement released Thursday by Amnesty International said.
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THE GRAVEST DANGER TO ECONOMIC LIBERALISM IN GUYANA I have pointed out in a previous column to one of the problems that can be experienced in instituting a liberal economy in Guyana. That problem is the dearth of social capital which hinders trust and cooperation that is so essential for the success of capitalist enterprises. Today, I want to comment on another problem, not unrelated to social capital. I will use an example to illustrate this problem. Giftland Office Max is building a massive shopping mall on East Coast Demerara. In the same area is to be constructed a development
that will house a massive Movie Town complex. These are developments that have signaled the tremendous progress that has been made in this country and progress that has filtered down to the ordinary man. If the purchasing power and the demand for these services were not there, these investments would not have been committed. Guyana is therefore moving ahead and these projects will place up right there on the top with the rest of the Caribbean. Or so it is hoped. I say this because no one has catered as yet for the invasion of
vendors that will mushroom around these projects. I am saying that unless steps are taken to convert the access into and from this mall and proposed Movie Town complex into private roads, then vendors are going to swarm the place and create an eyesore for the country and problems for the developers. It is no use carping on what has been expounded on before, but it is now public knowledge that vending has destroyed Georgetown and it is destroying other parts of the country where development is taking place. It seems, now, that
Cops probe ganja link to body found in river Quincy Johnson, whose body was fished out of the Demerara River last week Thursday, may have been slain during a dispute with marijuana farmers, police said yesterday. Johnson’s body, with an incised wound to the neck, was found near West Watooka and was reportedly identified by a sister. Kaieteur News understands that the 25-yearold from Half Mile, Wismar, was previously employed as a porknocker, but recently began working with an individual who cultivated marijuana. However, while police have detained one man and are hunting for a second suspect, an official said that
investigators only have “second hand” information about the circumstances surrounding Johnson’s demise. They have also been unable to locate the marijuana farm where he had allegedly worked. A relative of the slain man said that he is being laid to rest today but declined further comment. Linden is believed to have a high incidence of marijuana cultivation and there have been a number of executionstyle deaths which appear to be linked to the trade. On October 4, 2010, the body of 51-year-old suspected ganja farmer Linden Mc Pherson was found at Seven Miles Ituni
road. The corpse bore two gunshot wounds. Eight days later, the body of Devon Simpson, 34, of Kara Kara Linden, was found in a canal separating Sophia and Meadow Brook. He had been shot at the back of the head and police suggested that the deaths were connected to the marijuana trade. In June, 2011, the body 21-year-old Clifton Bonus, called Motto, of Nottinghamshire, and of Silvertown, Wismar, Linden, was found near an abandoned airstrip at Linden, where a marijuana farm was said to be located. A 23-year-old man and his alleged 16-year-old accomplice were charged with Bonus’s murder.
Dem boys seh...
Careful who or what you kiss Guyana got nuff people who deh in de boat wha a certain big man find heself in. This man was a love daag. He does sing sheer love song at karaoke. Everywhere you see de man was he and his lady friend. One day, de boys hear de man stand up by he gate and wait fuh de woman to come. She was his darling for 10 glorious years. After a while when she didn’t show up he decide to call. When she didn’t answer de phone he lef and go looking. He never find she. De man was heartbroken but after six months of mourning he decided that he gun have to get another woman. So he go off to find one. She was different. She seh she name Dove. ‘I am a DOVE and I want to love! I am a DOVE, I want to love!’ Every time she kiss de man she repeat de same thing.
De man get vex and chase she then he go and search for another one. He find one who seh she name Loon and every time he kiss all she would say is. ‘I am LOON, I want to spoon! I am a LOON, I want to spoon!’ He shy she out too. Dem boys hear that he end up with Donna. People does call she Duck. Every time he kiss she, guess wha she does seh. “I am Donna called Duck and I … NO, No! Donna ain’t seh wha you might be thinking. Fuh sure she didn’t say THAT!... Don’t be SO disgusting! Donna seh, “‘I am a Fake. You made a MISTAKE!’ Talk half and guess which fat crook dress up and pass heself off as Donna Duck and set up de man?
somehow vendors feel that they have a blanket right to go in front of your business and to squat and put up all manner of unsightly structures with little regard for the investment that you have put. Vending itself does not represent a threat to a market economy. What it does, is the open policy of encouraging this practice because once this is done there is no turning back and lawlessness will prevail. A market economy will contribute to imperfections. First, there is the imperfection of distorting economic incentives. Second, is the imperfection of increased informality. Third, there is the lawlessness that prevails which subtracts from an enabling environment. Fourthly, there is the imperfection of unfair competition. I have seen many
established businesses being forced to put their goods out on the pavements because if they do not, then vendors will come out and occupy in front of the business and this will shoo customers away from the business. But it is not just the imperfections that are a problem. The encouragement of vending is an attempt to hijack legitimate economic space. This is the great malady because market economies demand respect for property rights and when real property rights are subject to economic trespassing, then this undermines the very foundations of a market economy. But it is also a dangerous practice to encourage, especially when the basis of its encouragement, as has been openly admitted in some quarters, is competition for economic space. Vending can assume a life
of its own and become the pretext not for economic empowerment- it has never had that capacity- but rather an attempt at economic dispossession and the illicit transfer of wealth from legitimate to illegitimate sources. Those who do not recognize this danger may end up becoming its victims.
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=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===
La dolce vita under threat: The PPP at 65 As the PPP celebrates the attainment of 65 years, a looming loss of power threatens the luxurious life the PPP leadership enjoyed from plundering this poor, impoverished land. The trouble in paradise is deepening with every passing day as we approach that inevitable election date. If power is lost in a general election not only is paradise lost but the very existence of the PPP goes down. No other party in the world wants to be in the PPP’s shoes because a new government is bound to seek prosecution. From the time Bharrat Jagdeo came to power, a harem of wealth was constructed where philistine
politicians built an individual empire of gold, diamond and perfume-oozing beds. The power of luxury and the luxury of power created this fantasy world that the Jagdeo cabal thought would have lasted forever. This existence is now in trouble. Within ten years of Jagdeo rule, ruling politicians, their families, relatives and friends have amassed wealth so stunning that as a cabal, their assets can rival any other conglomerate in the business world of any CARICOM country; and Trinidad has enormously wealthy people. One of the most talked about story, whether gossip or factual is that the champion of dirt is the richest man in
Guyana. As the rumours fly, there must be some truth about it. The champion’s name has been associated with capital accumulation for over ten years now. People say his money is canopied under the business ventures of the class he singlehandedly invented - the nouveau riche. Little boys and girls, elderly people, the young and the middle-aged all talk about the corruption that sprang up under the leadership of the champion. The beneficiaries of the champion’s largess have created a fortress of money for themselves in Guyana. When dusk covers Guyana, paradise comes alive. Pradoville One and Pradoville Two have their
constant parties where if an amateur journalist drops out of the skies to cover it, he would think he is seeing a debauched abandonment of a Hollywood movie mogul. The combined cost of the vehicles parked outside these Pradoville parties outstrips the combined GNP of the small CARICOM states. The champion and his nouveau riche partners live a life born in post-modern luxury. A bowel ailment saw the champion flying over to the US in a chartered private jet. His friends pay out millions of American dollars to own a part of Caribbean cricket. There is an uncanny similarity with Allan Stanford. He too spent millions of American money to buy Caribbean cricket. Afterwards he bought a jail cell where he will spend the rest of his life. The inexorable construction of “skyscrapers” and the blooming of retail businesses all over Georgetown with stores that are not half-empty but completely empty, and the gold rush are just but three examples of the wealth of the nouveau riche on display. Rumours have it that it is the champion’s money
but it is also the money that comes from what our esteemed economist Clive Thomas calls, the informal sector. Can this surreal existence survive a change of government in 2015? The answer is no. Should the opposition win the government, la dolce vita comes to an end. The pressure to investigate this overnight accumulation of wealth will simply be too enormous on the new administration for them to ignore. Much of this money came from corruption, tax evasion, drug trafficking and state funds that went to preferred contractors. One man gets all the pharmaceutical contracts. One man gets all the infrastructural contracts, one man builds all the new schools, one man supply all the vehicles. The sum total is money that cannot be measured even by the CIA super-computers. Just three examples will show how fairyland will disintegrate if power changes hands in the forthcoming elections. Tax evasion will be confronted. Why should a new government, hard-
Frederick Kissoon pressed for cash, allow the hemorrhaging of money to private people when the Treasury needs it? Competition will be encouraged for the supply of medical goods. Competition will be introduced for road construction. It is not only the Treasury that loses money from the nouveau riche’s habit of tax evasion but local authorities too. The mansions that have gone up all over Guyana since 2000 have never been properly assessed for rates and taxes. The Georgetown City Council has lost billions over this period. In 2015, the sores will be scraped off the anatomy of paradise leaving it bare for the nation to see its bones, bones of evil that once walked tall in the garden of pleasure and leisure created by the party of Cheddi Jagan sixty-five years ago.
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Education Minister labels GTU disclosures as “less than honest”
GTU President, Mark Lyte Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, yesterday lashed out at the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), calling remarks made by its President “less than honest.” At a press conference yesterday, Manickchand said that this has occurred despite the fact that the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers Union have for years enjoyed very good relations. She disclosed that collaboration between the two bodies have been instrumental in advancing the welfare of the members of the GTU. Moreover, Minister Manickchand did not attempt to conceal her annoyance at what she called “burning, sensational GTU presentations”, published in the media in recent days. “I think that it is extremely unhealthy to be engaging the Ministry through the press and I think that it is a very new and worrying form of engagement...and I would caution them to rethink that strategy,” said the Minister as she asserted that “our doors have been opened to the Union...” “We are in touch by telephone...up to last week there was a meeting; we have had monthly almost statutory meetings with the Union, so I am very surprised to see some of the issues that the Union’s executives have been raising and for the first time in the media where there is no engagement with us to address some of these issues,” said the Minister. She speculated that the modus operandi is aimed at “getting some attention or staying relevant or becoming relevant...it should have been addressed with us, we are not preventing you thereafter or even simultaneously in going to the media,” said the Minister. She, in making reference to disclosures in the media by
GTU officials regarding duty free concessions for vehicles and the debunching of salaries, insisted that these were in fact not accurate representations of the truth. Speaking of the duty free concession, GTU President, Mark Lyte, had said that the body has over the years submitted several lists of the names of teachers who qualified for a one-off duty free concession. In fact, he disclosed Wednesday at a press conference that “we have submitted names that would go right back to 2009 for those teachers who did not receive their duty free concessions when they were eligible and as such, we were expecting the Ministry to ensure that those teachers receive their duty free concessions...Lo and Behold 2014 came to an end and these were not granted.” “We are saying that this in itself is an injustice meted out to our teachers who would have laboured in this profession for over 30 years, only to have to leave the profession without having that duty free concession given to them,” said a despondent Lyte. Nevertheless, the GTU head said that he was optimistic that during the first quarter of this year, the process will be expedited so that teachers who have thus far been denied their duty free concessions will be so endowed. “We hope that those responsible will act swiftly,” added Lyte. While the Minister acknowledged that there were some challenges that should not have even materialised, she categorically disputed the claims of the GTU President that there are eligible teachers who are yet to receive their duty free concessions. She insisted too, that the challenges that were had cannot be deemed merely the fault of the Ministry but the Union itself must also accept some responsibilities. “It is also the executives of the Union fault; they are trying to say that it is the Ministry’s fault but this is highly misleading,” said the Minister as she intimated that there were about a dozen teachers who were eligible in 2009. She noted that while their applications were not dealt with immediately, they were eventually furnished with their duty free concessions. Head teachers and Deputy Head teachers of Grade A and B schools are eligible for duty free concessions once they would have served for at least three years and have at least five years remaining. The Minister yesterday
pointed out that although the Union was at fault in submitting the applications thereby causing them to be in a position of jeopardy, it was because she did not want the teachers to be penalised that efforts were made by her Ministry to ensure that they were afforded the privilege of receiving their concessions. “As far as we are aware there are no backlogs...I can specifically refute the representations made by the President of the Union assuming they are true. I’d
like to believe that they are not because we have addressed these issues before,” asserted the Education Minister. Like the GTU President’s disclosure on the duty free concession, the Minister also did not find favour with his claims about the debunching issue. According to Lyte, the GTU is dissatisfied with the debunching agreement which was designed to place teachers in various salary scales based on their years of service. This agreement,
according to Lyte, was signed in 2011 but to date no teacher has been able to benefit from it. “One may want to say that the process wasn’t clear,” said Lyte as he pointed out that in September of last year a Task Force completed its work in ensuring that the way was paved for the monies to be paid to teachers. “Again, the year came to an end and nothing was done,” said the GTU President as he disclosed that the Union had even written to the Education Minister Continued on page 24
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US$22M EBD four lane extension… Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) has denied that it is to be blamed for the delays on a critical section of the US$22M East Bank Demerara four-lane highway extension. In the wake of public accusation by contractor BK International that removal of communications cables in the Diamond turn area is to be blamed for the project delay, the company has since written to Geoffrey Vaughn, Engineering Co-ordinator, Works Services Group, Ministry of Public Works. “It is unfortunate that both parties sought to include us in these public statements that do not reflect an accurate representation of our ongoing support, role and obligations relative to the relocation of our facilities and infrastructure along the affected portion of the EBD road.” GT&T said it has conveyed its concerns to
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GT&T refuses to be drawn in quarrel over delays Vaughn in a letter dated Thursday. “GT&T also stands by previous releases from the company on this matter relating to similar allegations emanating from BK International that are now a matter of public record. The facts speak for themselves.” Earlier this week, Vaughn said that works in Lot 1 (Providence to Prospect) and Lot Three (Little Diamond to Diamond) were way behind schedule. He urged for contractors to work overtime to meet deadlines. “We know that they had a lot of delays, but still we expected to see a little more in terms of the project management, working double shift, day and night. But that did not happen.” He explained that the issue with utility infrastructure being removed would not take away from the Ministry applying liquidated damages to contractors because of lateness in completion of work. BK International, the
Utility workers removing the cables around the Diamond turn last month. contractor on the Lot Three section, claimed it took three years for GT&T to remove the cables and that there is more underground cables in the area, one also belonging to the Demerara Distillers Limited. GT&T had clashed with the contractor last year after public pressure mounted on delays of the section which runs to the critical Diamond intersection. A court settlement as to who would foot the bill had seen GT&T being awarded an
amount for the removal. GT&T had made it clear that it will not engage BK, but rather the Ministry of Public Works on the issue. “Our principal counterpart in Government road construction activities is the Ministry of Public Works, not any individual contractor,” GT&T noted. The telephone company said then that it will remain ready and willing to collaborate with any and all road construction
contractors, and that its preference is to continue to utilize the appropriate established mechanisms for constructive collaboration with the Ministry “as opposed to engaging in a counter-productive series of accusations and rebuttals in the media.” Four years ago, in December 2010, Government and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) signed a US$22M financing agreement to extend the four-
lane thoroughfare from Providence to Diamond, East Bank Demerara. The delays have been frustrating with congestion becoming a norm along the East Bank link. The project had been divided into three lots--Lot One, to Dipcon, is approximately 56 percent completed; Lot Two, contracted to Gaico Construction, is 90 percent done, while Lot Three is 65 percent completed.
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UNASUR Secretary General to visit Guyana Dr. Ernesto Samper Pizano, Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) will be paying a visit to Guyana on January 20, 2015. The Secretary General will be accompanied by two officials of the General Secretariat of UNASUR, located in Ecuador. Dr. Pizano, a former President of Colombia was appointed for a two-year term in August, 2014 as Secretary General of UNASUR. During his visit he will meet with President Donald Ramotar, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn RodriguesBirkett on issues of importance to this regional integration process. Pizano, former President of the Republic of Colombia, governed the country between 1994 and 1998. He began his electoral career as Deputy of Cundinamarca (1982-1984), Councilor of Bogotá (1982-1986) and member of the Senate (19861990). He has also held various executive positions, including: Ambassador to the United Nations Assembly (1983), Ambassador of Colombia to Spain (1991-
1992), Minister of Economic Development (1990-1991) and Coordinator of the Meetings of Former Latin American Presidents for a Global Agenda (2000-2005). He was born in Bogota on August 3, 1950. He is married and has three children. He is a lawyer, graduating from the Javeriana University of Colombia with a specialisation in Economic
Sciences. He has completed specialisation courses in Columbia University in New York and the Mexican Development Bank (Nacional Financiera) of Mexico. He has been a member from youth of the Liberal Party, and held the position from a very young age as President of the National Association of Financial Institutions (NAFI). Samper quickly positioned himself as one of the leaders of the Liberal Party, in which he consolidated a movement called “People’s Power”, which defended the centre left positions within the party, inherited from the Liberal Revolutionary Movement, created by López Michelsen twenty years earlier. Since his candidature was launched, Samper proposed the promotion of a “Social Leap”. This was reflected in the creation of programmes like Sisben network, which extended to 23 million, the number of Colombians who receive health services and the Social Solidarity Network, aimed at providing economic support to marginalised sectors.
New York (Wall Street Journal) - In the five years since he arrived in New York City, Walter Phillips’ Guyanese passport has been his constant companion. He is an undocumented immigrant, and the little blue book is his only means of proving his identity in dayto-day interactions. Soon, however, Mr. Phillips will be able to leave his passport at home—and become a card-carrying New Yorker. Mr. Phillips, 57 years old, is one of thousands of people who have applied for a New York City municipal ID card under a programme that started this week. The city is issuing cards to anyone who can show proof of city residency, regardless of their citizenship status. The cards, which can also be used as library cards, are intended to help undocumented immigrants and others access city services. For immigrants like Mr. Phillips, the card also promises a new sense of security and acceptance. “You don’t have to be like a groundhog anymore,” said Mr. Phillips, who was waiting in line Thursday to apply for a card at the Brooklyn Public Library. “You don’t have to live in a hole anymore.” By the end of Thursday, the city had received 5,229 applications for the cards,
and scheduled appointments with 33,914 applicants, according to the mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. The city switched to an appointment system at its 12 enrollment centers after being overwhelmed by long lines of walk-in applicants in the first few days of the rollout. “There is an unbelievable amount of interest,” said Nisha Agarwal, commissioner for immigrant affairs. She said the city has had to put in place a number of backup measures to address demand for the cards, including giving the website increased capacity. Two new enrollment centers, in Queens and Brooklyn, will open by the end of the month, she said. Many standing in line Thursday at the Brooklyn library spoke of the inconvenience and insecurity of not having a governmentissued ID. “You have to be more than careful with everyone you meet, Mr. Phillips said. “You don’t even want to say, ‘good morning,’ to the police.” Fredy Cruz-Martinez, 32, who is from Mexico, said he had been stopped by officers after a shot was fired in his Upper East Side Manhattan neighborhood. All he had was an ID issued to him by the Mexican consul. “They said it was fake and didn’t accept it.” “I was scared,” said Mr. Cruz-Martinez. “I thought
they were going to take me to the precinct.” New York Police Commissioner William Bratton has said the police will accept the new cards as valid identification. A new ID card will allow Marvin Acuna to “come out of the darkness and have a place in New York,” said the 47-year-old undocumented immigrant from Costa Rica. Acuna said he looked forward to using the new ID to open a bank account. Others said they just want to be able to move freely throughout the city. It is hard to even enter many buildings in Manhattan without proper ID, said Mehmet Kondakci, a 42-yearold electrician from Turkey. “You can’t get in anywhere. You can’t go anywhere.” The new ID cards may ease the lives not only of immigrants, but also of transgender people, who can have a hard time securing identification that list their preferred gender. “It’s been very difficult for me to walk around with an ID with a gender identification of male,” said Phoenix Nastasha Russell, who said she has lived as a woman since the 1980s. Her state-issued ID identifies her as a man. “I feel like I belong right now,” said Russell, after having her picture taken for her new card.
Secretary General of UNISUR Dr. Ernesto Samper Pizano
Immigrants laud latest New York City ID programme
Electrocution of Plaisance man… More than a month after Leroy Francis- Harris was electrocuted while working on a three-storey building in Evans Street, Charlestown, his family, including his seven-month-old baby is yet to be compensated. Harris, of Plaisance, East Coast Demerara (ECD) died at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation around 17:00 hrs on December 03, last. He had allegedly come into contact with a live wire. His colleagues had reported that at the time of the incident, the father of one was using ‘a flex’, (a flexible insulated electrical cable). The object, they claimed, came into contact with electrical wires and he was injured. He later succumbed. Yesterday, his mother, Patricia Kirton lamented that more than a month has passed and the family still haven’t heard from her son’s employer; the owner of Ready Mix Concrete Ltd., located at Eccles, Industrial Estate. The woman said that she now has to take care of her son’s baby and it is difficult on her. “I went to meet them (employers) a lot of times but
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Dead: Leroy Francis- Harris every time I go, the people hiding from me. I even went to the Ministry of Labour but the guy there said when he went to the company, they gave him a hard time,” Kirton related. She said that a few days after her son’s untimely demise, she visited the office of his employer and was handed a cheque for $400,000. “The boss said that $300,000 is for the funeral and $100,000 for the wake. He asked to see my son’s child mother and his baby…and he said that he is going to give the child some milk and see in
whatever way he can assist,” she said. After her son was laid to rest, the woman claimed that she visited the employer’s office on numerous occasions, but was either told that he was unavailable or that he was not around. A very disturbed Kirton said that her child’s life is worth more than a mere $400,000. “I wonder if that man has children. My son had recently become a father and he was working to make a life for his child and then this happened. This is so unfair to him and the baby,” the mother lamented. Recalling what transpired on the day her son was killed, the woman said that she received a call sometime after 17:00hrs from her son’s coworkers. The woman said they informed her that her son had encountered a problem with some electricity, “but they did not tell me that it was serious, that he had been shocked and was in bad shape.” She said she never expected to hear that her son had died. The 25-year-old Plaisance resident was employed with the company for almost a year.
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SALON Make Up Courses with Mac, Bare Minerals, Black Opal and Sacha cosmetics. Call: 647-1773/660-5257 VACANCY Admin Assistant, within the vicinity of E.B.D & W.B.D. Must be well spoken & have 5 CXC subjects including: Maths & English. Email: snow198390@hotmail.com International Cruiseline Purser officers, waitresses, waiters, cooks, receptionists, storekeepers, cleaners, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, musicians etc – Tel: 231-6296, 650-9880 24 Hour East Coast Guyoil needs night pump attendants, salesgirl, office assistant & handyman- Call: 695-9880; 669-4755 Waitresses to work at a Bar at Agriculture Road –E.C.DTel:612-2522 Cashier, pump attendant, cleaner. Send application to Shell Ramsburg, Providence E.B.D Night Shift Supervisor, email-shellramsburg @gmail.com or Shell Ramsburg, Providence E.B.D One male security guard for the night - Contact: 2258205 Restaurant: Kitchen, dining, bar & office clerk, accountant. Apply in person to 176 Middle St. Georgetown. Senior Machinist, Mechanic, Welder Fabricator - Apply at Technical Services Inc. Lot 18-23 Eccles EBD Driver, Tool Room Clerk, Accountant, Cleaner (Male for workshop) - Apply @Technical Services Inc. 1823 Eccles EBD Chef and cook to work shift @ 44 Public Road Kitty – Tel: 231-1908/12 Bond clerk, Cleaner, Accounts Clerk, Waitress/ Waiter, Security Officer & Engineer; interested persons can contact: 603-4094 Experienced bartenders – Call between 7am to 9am: 225-8572 1 Female Sales representation, between ages 18-25, must attain atleast two CXC Subjects - Contact: 227-1042
CAR RENTAL PROGRESSIVE AUTO RENTAL: CARS & SUV FOR RENTAL-$4,000&UPPERDAYCALL: 643-5122, 219-3900, EMAIL: PRO_AUTO RENTAL@YAHOO.COM
SERVICES PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. – CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 216-1043; 677-6620 Guyana Passport & Visa Forms Application, USA, Canada and England. Tel: 626-7040; 265-4535. Repairs & spare, fridge, freezer, A/C, washers, stoves. Contact Nick: 683-1312, 627-3206 Permanent & Visitors Visa Applications, Professional Immigration Consultant Room D5 Maraj Building Call Sabita: 225-6496, 6626045
FOR RENT PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 216-1043; 677-6620 GT TOOL RENTALS: COMPACTOR; CHIPPING HAMMER RANSOM & FLOOR SANDER, (SALE) & MORE, JACK HAMMER, CONCRETE SAW - CALL: 675-0767, 667-2535 Spot to rent for a salon person with their own equipment - $25,000 monthly Tel: 672-4765 Two/Three/Four bedrooms houses located at Durban Backlands & Georgetown Call: 223-8479/ 647-3768 or www.spaceseek.gy
REPAIRS AT LOW COST: FRIDGES, AIRCONDITIONERS, WASHING MACHINES, TVS, MICROWAVES, FREEZERS-CALL: 6294946 OR 225-4822 Repairs to refrigerators, gas stoves, washing machines, AC Units- Call Lindon on 641-1086; 694-2202
Prime business place for offices on Sheriff Street - Call: 627-6740 2 & 3 Bedrooms apartment for rent @ Mon Repos E.C.D - $55,000 - Contact: 692-9295 or 660-5233
We repair fridge, freezer, AC, washer, dryer Call Omar:2310655,683-8734 Services & repairs to gas stoves, washing machines, electric stoves, deep fryers Call: 688-0183
Commercial buildings & Bonds available right now Call: 223-8479/647-3768 or www.spaceseek.gy Executive houses & apartments - Tel: 223-8479; 647-3768 www.spaceseek.gy
HOUSE PLAN DRAFTING AND ESTIMATES FOR ONLY $15,000- CALL:6949843/227-2766
Three bedrooms; 1 self contained house with A/C, parking, full furnished, young professional Scheme Eccles - Call Sonia: 666-4882
Vyper Sound System/Studio: Hire, all events, recording of songs, building of Rhythms, etc – Tel:265-3586, 603-9074
American Pool Table – Tel: 277-0578
Soman Son & Outar Driving School at Maraj BuildingTel: 644-5166; 622-2872; 6150964; 689-5997
Certificate in: Cosmetology, nails, wig designs, early child care/ care for elderly classes commence February Call: 666-5241/ 619-7603
HEALTH Money Back guarantee; cleaner, clearer younger looking skin in two weeks, also flatter stomach – Call: 684-9409; 699-4211
Prime Banquet Hall & Catering Service for weddings/ parties/ graduation etc @ Cotton Club, 44 Public Road Kitty – Tel: 231-1908/12; 693-3946 1 Upper flat 3 bedrooms apartment @ Ixora Ave. Eccles $80,000, available February 2015, serious enquiries - Contact: 233-2583 or 601-7229 LAND FOR SALE Lot 12 Mon Repos E.C.D – Tel: 220-7330
VEHICLE FOR SALE
WANTED
GPP Tacoma SUZ engine, stick gear, 4WD price - $2.3M negotiable – Call: 617-7113
Salesgirls & porters; apply with written application at Best Buy Food Supplies @ Lot 1E Dennis & Middleton Street Campbellville.
FOR SALE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HIGH PURITY MERCURY (QUICK SILVER) 99.99995% PURITY$19,000 PER POUND CALL: 592-227-4754.
Toyota Prado, Price$5.5M Neg. Call: 643-2403
Two 320CL Caterpillar, Excavators; good condition, price to go - Call: 611-4775
Toyota Voxy to register in ‘B’ fully loaded never registered - $2.1M – Call: 617-2891
Promix BX with microrize $10,500 per bag; ask for Rayman - Call: 615-2346; 6280200, 263-5300
Pitbull Bus - $3.250M, VVTI Bus - $2.675M, Runx $2.275M, 212 -$2.150M, Allion -$2.4M, Raum $2.250M, Sienta - $2.100M – Call:623-6070
Tacoma/Tundra Parts, Canter black box, HC engine Call: 680-6374 1- 10,000 Watts alternator (new), 1-small diesel engine (used) – Call: 669-7224
Do you need a cook? – Contact: 651-2757 FOR SALE/FOR RENT
LEARN TO DRIVE
Bleach-Blue for body, face & hair, available in 1 lb bags for $4,000, discount for larger volumes - Phone 264-3310; 600-3927
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Brand new power fist, 6,500 watts gasoline generator on wheels 110/240 volts AC/DC Contact: 617-2205; 681-1032 Generator – 65KVA Perkins 4236 Engine – Tel: 623-9761 Lincoln 500 AMP diesel welders with Perkins 4 cylinder engine - Tel#650-0402 Transformer: 25KVA industrial single phase 480/ 240/120V U.S.A PAD MOUNTED– Tel: 623-9761 Panel/Fancy Glass Doors @ HADCO in Bagotstown Public Road, Next to Harbour Bridge Mall – Call: 233-6743 Fully reconditioned; 6 head Robinson wood, planer for sale – Contact: 642-3828; 6680097 400 LB Cat guts, 5 inch for sale: 695-9860; 698-8998 Plastic shipping Barrel - $6,000 Tel: 603-8643/ 621-7497 PSP games $800, Computer games $1000 & over 1200 titles. Contact: 675-2239; BBM 7FF1557E One brand new fishing boar 56 feet length; 12 feet in width and 7 feet depth - Call: 671-0329 Cat 320 CL 2005 only 3800HRs sold as is, cash offer only, must go – Contact Azim: 660-3235 Frigidaire freezer ($150K), Nissan Pickup ($800K), prices negotiable - Call: 6244076 Original pools table cloth, balls, pocket cuestick, rubber, coinshute, chalk spring, chalk holder, coins– Call: 669-9927
Nissan Titan for sale; immaculate condition, owner leaving country - Call: 641-4556 Toyota Spacio, Body Kit, Rims, spoiler, CD player; never registered - $2.1M – Call: 617-2891 We buy & sell vehicles for cash, also parts available & 30 seater buses; Extra Cab pickups; 2006 Tacoma - Call: 680-3154 AT192, 212, Allion, unregistered Premio, Hilux Surf, BNN, RZ & Pit-bull, 7 seater super custom. Cash / terms - Call: 680-3154 1 Honda 600RR, Toyota 212, 192, 170, Allion, Vitz, Starlet, AE100 Sprinter, Honda CRV Tel: 644-5096; 697-1453 Honda Civic, remote start, alarm etc - $650,000 – Call: 615-7473 1 Pitbull minibus, stick gear, BPP series, mag rims- $2.2M neg. Call: 673-7652 1 Mit Lancer PKK Series; good condition - Contact: 683-0150 6X6 Truck & 6X6 long front alligator tractor in excellent condition – price $5.5M – Call: +1-347-865-3762, 6677512, 619-5784 Raum for sale - Price $950,000. Very good condition Contact: 642-1305 & 264-2954 One Toyota Hilux 1988-22R Engine, Solid differential asking - $350,000 “as is, where is” - Tel: 699-1546
Female general worker to work at Harmony Inn (Shift System) @ Georgetown & Parfaite Harmonie – Call:2180221; 218-1400 One experienced cook to work in snackette- Call: 2230955; 697-4326 (between 9am-5pm) One barber, nail technician & hairdresser – Call: 2255360; 625-7844; 687-7566 1 Live in domestic or maid to work; salary $50,000 monthly; age 25-45 - Call: 675-7043; 688-5409 or 6645199 One babysitter; one maid. Attractive Salary. Call:6388033 One cook for family in the interior – Tel: 691-6260 Sales clerk to work @ Nanda’s Boutique 223 Camp St. Next to Shell Gas Station, apply with application 2 Experienced salesgirls, $18,000 per week – Call: 2239677 between 8am-5pm Experienced Roti/Puri Cooks, Pastry makers, cleaners – apply @ Hack’s Halaal, 5 Commerce Street. One live-in maid; must know to cook; preferably from country area – Tel: 691-6260 Musicians to play in a Bar at Parika, Bass guitar, rhythm guitar, head guitar and vocals Phone: 685-6934 Urgently needed two house lots to buy in Parfaite Harmonie - Tel: 675-7292 Attractive live in waitressCall: 327-0252/674-4665 One able bodied male clerk @ Tatabu Trading Enterprise – Call:225-2313; 226-1497
15 Ton dump Truck very good working condition, price very attractive - Call: 681-5988, 675-5448
Porters wanted to work at grocery stalls @ Stabroek Market – Tel:226-9800 1 Female cleaner; apply @ Technical Services Lot 1823 Industrial Site Eccles.
Mitsubishi Lancer car (lady driven) owner leaving country - Call: 638-3203
One live in handyman to work in G/Town – Call: 6645199; 675-7045
One Toyota Tundra - Tel: 6023585
Salesgirl to work in Georgetown, between ages 25-35 - Call: 674-1767, 6422994, 675-7043 1 Live in domestic between age 30-45, salary $60,000 monthly – Call: 674-1767; 661-1301
MASSAGE
CATERING
Happy Touch Day Spa: Come & Experienced heavens touch, visit us today! – 668-4554
Catering for conference, retreats, weddings, re-union, family fun day and special events. Phone: 264-2946-8
Drivers for canter lorry to sell water - $25,000 & Porter to work on water truck$18,000 (WCD) Call:6848231; 629-4236. (Continued on page 23)
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Incompetent and corrupt... From page 4 achieve economic and human development. Why is it that the interests of those in the PPP regime always supersede the interests of the country and the people? Why has the regime not done anything substantial to reduce corruption and crime and to improve the living standards? We are aware that politics has always played a very important role in any society, and there is a time and place when one needs to support the political party to which his/her interest is aligned. But the PPP always seems to put its narrow partisan interests above the well-being of the state and the people, even though the people are faced with so many crises, such as economic hardship, poverty, high unemployment, a failing health care and collapsing educational system, and criminal acts akin to terrorism. Since independence, Barbados has managed to achieve a very high level of national life. Thus, irrespective of who or which party forms the government, there is a framework to follow. Guyana has no such framework, because the incompetent and unqualified PPP political hacks are not interested in nation-building. They are only interested in fattening their pockets with the taxpayers’ money. Guyanese have become a threatened species under the PPP regime. They are not
threatened by external forces, but by criminals, corruption, job insecurity, poverty, homelessness, incompetent and selfish PPP politicians, years of social and fiscal mismanagement, a devalued currency — that can only be characterized as Monopoly money — and by a covetous cabal who only provide for themselves and friends instead of the populace. If truth be told, Guyana has become a difficult and a dangerous place to live. For 2015, what Guyana needs is a government that will put national and human development above party politics; not afraid to tackle corruption and crime, irrespective of the cost to self and party. A government with selfless and competent leaders who in their innermost souls, are honest. Leaders who are true to duty, country, and the advancement of the well-being of all the people. Leaders who are moral and will stand up for honesty, justice and freedom of the press, respect for the people and the constitution. Leaders who are not corrupt and will not take bribe, and who are willing to sacrifice political expediency for the good of the country and the people. Only then can Guyana become like Barbados, the prosperous country we all want and love to see it become. But a change of regime is needed for this to happen. Asquith Rose, Chandra Deolall Dr. Merle Spenser-Marks
The time has come for... From page 4 have changed, besides the fact that Caricom has been sitting on this document. Statistically speaking, another report should be ready by 2019, which will basically regurgitate what we already know, thanks to the reality of current final year law students and the last batch. Trinidad clearly isn’t worried about saturation of its local market, the Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education Fazal Karim in June 2014 declaring: “There can never be too many lawyers in T&T.” Here is why. At the time Karim was speaking, five classes were graduating from the undergraduate laws programme in T&T and 8,039 people were enrolled. T&T government recognizing its citizens’ appetite for learning the law entered into an arrangement with the University of London for distance learning. In 2014 of the 4,000 people doing long distance learning with the University of London in the Caricom region, 3,000 of them were from T&T. Additionally, in 2014 UWI, St. Augustine unveiled its plans for “a University Town” at Debe. The Faculty of Law
is just one of the six faculties that will be represented at the Campus, expanding its law faculty which will have a signature building. But the AG alone is not to be blamed for the state of our law programme from UG to UWI. Where is our Vice-Chancellor Jacob Opadeyi on this issue? And where is the Head of Department Sheldon McDonald? On June 18, 2014 UG’s Dean of the Faculty of Social Science Dr. Paloma Mohamed sent the HOD-Law a missive, among other things, stating, “The Faculty…in the face of negotiations for a new agreement, cognizant of the reality of diminishing space in the region’s existing law schools and the tenuousness in which this could place our future students, wishes to support the call of Prof. Pollard made this morning at Faculty Board and the past work of Prof. James, for a law school in Guyana. Please take whatever possible, appropriate and resolute steps necessary to ensure this becomes a reality”. What has happened since then? Sherod Avery Duncan Legal Education Reform Advocate
PROPERTY FOR SALE
WANTED
Land with small concrete house; for sale in Grove over 8,000 Sq. Ft. Call: 612-4030; 216-2759
Office clerk senior clerk/ junior CXC English / Mathematics an Asset –Call: 219-5354 One Accounts Clerk – Tel:627-2550; 699-7782
2 Bedrooms flat concrete house and land furnished located @ Ocean View, Uitvlught West Coast Demerara – Price $3.7M. Call: 687-0930 Commercial Properties on Regent Street (double & single lot, Size: 81X113 & 41X115- Call: 223-8479/6473768 or www.spaceseek.gy Executive house in Bel Air Park waiting to be designed by you - Call: 223-8479/6473768 or www.spaceseek.gy Double lot property 33A Lamaha Street, Newtown Kitty – Just off Vlissengen Road –Contact: 231-4691 Executive houses located in Georgetown, E.C.D & E.B.D - Call: 223-8479/647-3768 or www.spaceseek.gy
Urgently needed; attractive waitresses - Tel: 686-3116 1 Female to do ironing – Tel: 614-4358 Live in or live out babysitter/ domestic –Call: 219-5354 Mon-Sat between 8:15-4:15 Live in Husband and wife Driving & domestic duties, excellent rates - Tel:227-1830 One couple to work on live stock farm, one live in cook Tel: 614-2464; 612-2057; 2251276 Professional staff t work in variety / cosmetics store @ East Coast. Commission structure & salary – Call: 6013679; 642-1141
2 Storied concrete house with 3 bedrooms at 8th Street Foulis Housing Scheme – Call: 256-3360; 685-8485
One live in experienced waiteress - $50,000-$60,000, boarding & lodging free – Call: 610-5043
Large house lot @ Zeeburg; fenced; bearing fruit trees; front & rear access - Call: 277-0024; 684-6106
Buying old vintage stamps, stamp collection and coins, any amount – Call: 690-7958; 642-9535
One concrete two storey building; nine bedrooms @ Samatta Point, Grove E.B.D Tel: 602-3585
Part time domestic to work on East Bank near Harbour Bridge, must know to cook well - Phone: 669-8260 1 Puri & roti cook, must be able to work from 5:00am, apply in person @ 53 David Street Kitty FOR SALE/FOR RENT 1 Flat concrete house with 5 bedrooms & 2 toilet & bath, concrete fence & grill @ 19 Ave Diamond Housing Scheme - Call: 641-2593/ 6627732
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TO LET Fully Furnished vacation home with all amenities- Call during working hours – Call: 227-1218. 3 bedrooms bottom flat fully grilled @ Diamond New Scheme, E.B.D – Call: 2162972; 622-3021 One flat, 4 self contained bedrooms in a gated community (Versailles) on the West Coast of Demerara. Contact: 658-1328
EDUCATIONAL Balloon Decorating Classes. January 31st – Call: 225-3133 or 613-7513 for more information & registration Earn a certificate in cosmetology or nails alone. Call Miss Jenny: 225-5360; 625-7844; 687-7566
Furnished two bedroom apartment for short term/ overseas visitors – Contact: 699-7559 One bedroom apartment for couple ($30,000) monthly – Call: 223-3959 or 660-9463
ACCOMMODATION
One two bedroom apartment at Parfaite Harmonie, W.B.D, Price $30,000 (monthly) – Tel: 697-1686
Harmony Inn Apartments: comfortable & clean apartments & rooms - $5000, $6,000 & $7,000 – Tel:6680306; 218-1400; 694-7817. Your luxury hideaway……
Three bedrooms upper flat concrete building, parking $70,000 monthly @ Block 8 Agriculture Road E.C.D – Call: 687-1050
Aracari Hotel 24 HRs: AC, Cable, Wi-Fi, Restaurant & Bar, Pool & Gym, Salon & Spa & more. Rates from $45 Call: 264-2946-8
1 Flat 3 bedroom concrete house telephone and prepaid GPL, Yard space for 1 vehicle Call: 618-8847; 613-6711
Inner Retreat Hotel Restaurant & Bar, Retreat Road Parika. Indoor / Outdoor bar in Picturesque setting – Phone: 260-4504; 685-6934
Three bedrooms apartment, fully grilled and secured @ Nonpareil – Contact: 6423927; 616-9523 One detached two bedrooms house – Contact Joy: 2181285; 627-8562 Fully Grilled; 3 bedrooms bottom flat at Pearl E.B.D Call: 694-3540; 669-7201
LAND FOR SALE 1500 Acres Transported Land @ Bartica 2 ¾ miles River Front, Virgin Rock, Quarry Resort – Call Mark: 704-465-2222/603-1266
PROPERTY FOR SALE Houses & house lots for sale in 1 of Guyana’s top luxury gated communities, located @ Eccles E.B.D – Tel:2272913; 683-3033 House and land for sale @ Buzz- A-Bee-Dam, Craig E.B.D – Call: 266-2381 MonFri between 5:30-8:30pm House & Land @ Cemetery Rd. Helena No.1 Mahaica E.C.D. Land (65FTX150FT) $13M- Tel: 689-0820, 6743902 Spacious 4 bedrooms two storied house, two large lots @ Zeeburg area, all amenities, move-in condition Call: 277-0024; 684-6106
CAR RENTAL DOLLY’S CAR RENTAL CALL: 225-7126/ 2263693 DOLLYSAUTO RENTAL@YAHOO.COM/ WWW.DOLLYSAUTO RENTAL.COM A i d a n ’s C a r & P i c k u p rental, cheap rate, low security - Tel:698-7807; 690-6494 CAKES & PASTRIES Enroll Now! Cake Decoration, cakes & Pastries, floral arrangement- Classes start February 9th Contact Sharon: 223-3303; 672-8768; 612-4193
Eccles - $4.5M, Tuschen $3M, Providence - $5.5M, Herstelling - $5.5M, Parfaite Harmonie - $1.5M, $1.6M – Tel: 675-7292; 652-2018 House Lots in 1 of Guyana’s top luxury gated communities @ Eccles, 60X100 - $7.5M. (Special prices) – Call: 227-2913; 6833033 Eccles: Commercial lots for sale at Eccles – Tel:227-2913. Cell: 683-3033 1. Parika, Peter Street; 2. Blankenburg, behind gas station lot size: 75’X76' (3 parcels)= Contact 650-0402 Located in Republic Gardens, Peters Hall, E.B.D. Interest person – Contact: 231-5359 or 672-7189
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GPSU frustrated over GGMC’s “selective” handling of agreements
Patrick Yarde President of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), Patrick Yarde, yesterday expressed frustration over the selective handling of agreements between the
Union and the Board of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) for increased wages and salaries, which workers have been demanding since last November. GGMC workers recently took industrial action calling for a 35 percent increase in their wages and salaries. The action has intensified in the wake of prolonged negotiations. GPSU has blamed the industrial action on the management of GGMC which they say is responsible for the standoff. The Union is adamant that the GGMC board could help bring an end to the strike. In December, the Union managed to acquire an 8 per cent interim increase for workers but negotiations for 2013 and 2014 are yet to be finalised.
- Commission details employee benefits While the GPSU president detailed measures adopted by the two sides, he reiterated his frustration of the board’s “selective approach” with recommendations agreed upon. Yarde explained that the Commission and the Union had formalized a joint committee which would examine all aspects of the approved recommendations. He remarked that the committee’s examination was
very challenging and has not been completed. “There is now resistance to the continuation and completion of what was agreed to,” said Yarde, “thus giving rise to a dispute which resulted in GGMC workers taking industrial action late last year.” The GPSU President further explained that an agreement was subsequently brokered between the two sides.
However, a breach in the agreement on the part of the GGMC board on issues outstanding for over four years, which Yarde claims has unfairly benefitted managers, has once again resulted in GGMC workers resuming industrial action. “Workers felt discriminated against and abused since they are aware that some members of management have benefited from proposed changes while the majority remains outstanding,” said the GPSU
President. Meanwhile, the GGMC has issued a statement disputing the unfair treatment that GPSU and GGMC workers are alleging. The statement further detailed the allowances, benefits and other welfare policies for employees. According to the GGMC statement, employees of the Commission become eligible to receive staff loans, vehicle loans, union support, pension and medical scheme among other reimbursements.
Education Minister labels GTU disclosures... From page 11 asking that a response on the matter be forthcoming within three days. But according to him, “to date we have not received a response from the Ministry of Education. We are saying that this approach is unacceptable and we will not sit by and allow these things to continue to happen to our teachers.” As such, Lyte shared his desire to see that something be done quickly so that teachers who deserve the additional incentive (through the debunching agreement) be given such. But according to Minister Manickchand yesterday, “this again came up before and I have been friendly and a good partner; I thought there were mistakes being made even though members of the Union’s executive had gone to the public and laid the blame at the Ministry’s doors in a sensational exercise at the last Congress. We had cleared this up privately at our meetings with them,” Manickchand divulged yesterday.
In presenting her Ministry’s version of the debunching situation, the Education Minister explained that in 2010 a joint Committee was set up to deal with the proposal for debunching. The Committee saw representation from both the Ministry and the GTU sides, the Minister added. She said that after the Committee met, a memorandum dated May 20, 2010, was sent to all head teachers, who are members of the Union, to submit information in a specified format as agreed upon by the Committee. But after one year, only about 10 per cent had submitted the requisite information, Manickchand disclosed. “In a memo dated the 24th May, 2011, a reminder was sent to the membership of the Union again in agreement with the Union’s Executive and so on, by mid 2012 we had received about 90 per cent of the forms we had sent out,” said the Minister. According to her, the
salary structure was designed for implementation of the debunching exercise and a costing was done based on a revised salary for 2011. At the start of 2013 a completed proposal was given by the Committee to Lancelot Baptiste, GTU’s Administrative Field Officer, in order to have discussion at the level of the Union. In February of that same year, Manickchand recounted that Baptiste was advised that the Union was satisfied with the plan which was forwarded to the Ministry sometime late
last year. “That is the sequence...the Government sat and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Union, because we want to do what is in the best interest of our teachers as far as our economy would allow. Why would we not then want to do this? I am saying that both sides could have perhaps done things a little bit quicker. So to lay the blame at our door steps is less than honest,” added the Education Minister.
Clean-Up My Country programme... From page 18 is now awarded through Regional Tender Board. Moreover, 45 tractors and trailers will be handed over to various NDCs to aid in community maintenance work and to assist in maintaining the aesthetics of public spaces across the regions, while, mini excavators will be handed over to the RDCs of Regions 1, 7, 8, 9, and 10 with the expectation that they will be deployed within the Regions wherever
the needs arise with a priority being their respective NDCs. Metal bins will be distributed to specific locations within the NDCs in an effort to address the issue of indiscriminate dumping of waste. In 2014, 11 standard fogging machines were handed over to each Regional Democratic Council along with the Georgetown Municipality to aid in their Fogging programme to help eradicate mosquito borne diseases.
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PM urges new public defender to be ‘voice of the voiceless’ KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has urged new Public Defender Arlene Harrison Henry to be “a voice of the voiceless; to loose the chains of injustice” in keeping with the motto of the Office of the Public Defender. The prime minister made the call during her address at the swearing-in ceremony for Harrison Henry at King’s House yesterday. Acknowledging the crucial responsibilities and challenges associated with the role of public defender, the prime minister encouraged Harrison Henry to do her best to advance the noble work of the office, thereby preserving and protecting the human rights of all Jamaicans. “I know that it is a great responsibility with many challenges and constraints. However, with God as your guide, I encourage you to give of your best in securing justice for all, which is a key component of our national development agenda,” Simpson Miller urged. “Mrs Harrison Henry becomes the first woman public defender, not because she is a woman, but because
Arlene Harrison Henry
she has been objectively and transparently assessed as the best person for the job at this time,” she added. “I am proud that under my watch, Jamaica has moved from a position of gender inequality in the workplace, especially when it comes to top management positions, to one of true gender equality.” The prime minister was making reference to a recent study by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) that placed Jamaica at the top of the list of countries with the greatest proportion of women in top management positions in the world.
In reply, the new public defender noted that she was “honoured and humbled” to serve the people of Jamaica. In accordance with the principles of natural justice and the Jamaican Constitution, the public defender is empowered to investigate complaints against the State by any member of the public. The Office is also mandated to seek redress for constitutional and administrative injustice and provide, where necessary, assistance to people to pursue constitutional remedies in court. (Jamaica Observer)
Trinidadian appointed a judge with the CCJ
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - CMC – The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) yesterday announced the appointment of Justice Maureen RajnauthLee as a judge to the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). “Judges appointed to the CCJ are evaluated on the basis of wide-ranging criteria that include experience, high moral character, intellectual and analytical ability, sound judgment, integrity and an understanding of people and society,” the RJLSC said in a statement. It said she was selected from among applicants from the Caribbean, North America and Eastern Europe. The Trinidad-born Justice Rajnauth-Lee is a Court of Appeal Judge on her country and will assume her new post in April. A First Class Honours graduate of the University of the West Indies (UWI) as well as the Hugh Wooding Law School she was admitted to the practice of law in Trinidad and Tobago in 1980. The former State Counsel in the Solicitor General’s Department in Trinidad and Tobago was, for many years as a member and then Vice-Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the Law Association. She was appointed a judge in 2001 and was elevated to the Court of Appeal a year later. Justice Rajnauth-Lee is a member of the International Association of Women Judges. She was a member of the Steering Committee and now serves as Vice-President of the Caribbean Association of Women Judges. She is Vice-President of the Trinidad and Tobago
Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee Association of Women Judges. She is also a member of the Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers. Mme. Justice Rajnauth-Lee is a certified Mediator and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The CCJ was established in 2001 to replace the London-based Privy Council and has both an Original and Appellate jurisdiction. While most of the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are signatories to the Original Jurisdiction, only Barbados, Guyana and Belize have signed on to the Appellate Jurisdiction. The CCJ also serves as an international tribunal interpreting the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas that governs the regional integration movement.
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Islamic State kills 17 in Syria after hit-and-run attacks BEIRUT (Reuters) - Islamic State has beheaded or shot 17 men in Syria in the past two days as it faces increasing attacks from unidentified gunmen in areas it controls, a monitoring group said on Friday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which uses a network of sources across the country to report on the war, said the spike in execution-style killings follows the killing of 10 Islamic State fighters in hit-and-run attacks in several areas around Deir al-Zor province this month. Deir al-Zor stretches from Raqqa to the border with Iraq and links Islamic State’s selfdeclared caliphate in the two countries. Syrian state news agency SANA said on Thursday Islamic State executed three
civilians and displayed their bodies in the town of al-Mayadin. Islamic State fights in Syria against both forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and rival insurgents in a war that is in its fourth year and which the United Nations says has killed 200,000 people. There have been no claims of responsibility for the recent attacks, attributed by Syrian state media last week to “popular resistance” to Islamic State. Last year, Reuters reported on Syrians who say they have been hunting down Islamic State fighters in Deir al-Zor province operating in small groups in a guerrilla campaign that has emerged as a response to IS brutality. (Reporting by Oliver Holmes; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
DEMOCRATS DEFEND NAMING Muslim to House Intelligence panel WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Democrats are defending their appointment of a Muslim congressman to the House Intelligence Committee after protests erupted on social media, warning the move is dangerous. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi this week appointed Rep. Andre Carson of Indiana to the panel, which oversees the government’s
intelligence departments and activities. Much of the business that comes before the committee is classified. Anti-Muslim protests erupted on Twitter and other social media with complaints that exposing American secrets to Carson could be dangerous. Democrats widely rejected that view. Pelosi said Carson is the only member of
Congress to have served in a Department of Homeland Security Fusion Center, which provides intelligence sharing and training across levels of government. Carson also serves on the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Adam Schiff of California, the senior Democrat on the panel, called the protests un-American.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military is planning to deploy more than 400 troops to help train Syrian rebels to fight the Islamic State, along with hundreds of U.S. support personnel, a Pentagon spokesman told Reuters on Thursday. The U.S. military has not yet identified where it will draw its forces from for the training mission, expected to begin in the spring at sites outside Syria, Colonel Steve Warren said. Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have offered to host the training.
Warren did not offer additional details on the troop figures, first reported by Defense One website. The training program is a part of President Barack Obama’s multi-year plan to field local forces in Syria to halt and eventually roll back Islamic State fighters, while pounding them with U.S.-led airstrikes. The Pentagon has estimated that it can train more than 5,000 recruits in the first year and that up to 15,000 will be needed to retake areas of eastern Syria controlled by Islamic State.
Critics in Congress have said the Pentagon program won’t aid Syrian opposition forces fast enough, however, and question whether it is too small to influence the course of Syria’s multi-pronged civil war between President Bashar al-Assad and his opponents. Across the border in Iraq, Obama has authorized more than 3,000 U.S. troops to advise and train Iraqi and Kurdish forces. The disclosure of the planned troop deployments for the Syria training mission came just days after senior U.S. officials met Syrian opposition and civil society leaders in Istanbul to discuss the program. U.S. Major General Michael Nagata, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force - Syria Director, and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Daniel Rubinstein led the meeting on the U.S. side. “These introductory meetings were an important step as we prepare to launch the train-and-equip program later this spring with our international partners,” said Pentagon spokeswoman Commander Elissa Smith. (Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by Jeremy Laurence)
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Tired, frustrated, patchy Serena still favorite MELBOURNE (Reuters) Serena Williams’ Australian Open preparations included smashing a racquet in frustration, complaining of fatigue and losing to players she had never lost to before, yet she is still the favorite to claim her sixth title at Melbourne Park. The 33-year-old had a terrible buildup to the seasonopening grand slam while playing in the Hopman Cup in Perth, losing to Eugenie Bouchard and Agnieszka Radwanska for the first time. Her standard of play at the event, essentially an exhibition within a tournament format, was also far below her best. Pundits, however, are loathe to begin writing about the decline of the 18-times grand slam champion as Father Time catches up with her. With age comes wisdom. Or craftiness, at least. And when all else fails,
when she really needs to, the American unleashes a cannon of a serve or a blistering forehand that few can handle on the Melbourne hardcourts. Her biggest challenge, apart from stopping her own game self destructing as it has done in Melbourne from time to time, is likely to come from Maria Sharapova, one of the few players who can go toeto-toe with the American. The 27-year-old Russian won her fifth grand slam on the clay at Roland Garros last year and said she was pleased with the mental toughness she had shown in getting out of situations she may have struggled with in previous years. She also enters the tournament with some momentum having romped to the Brisbane title last week. While world number three Simona Halep and Canada’s Bouchard are keen to make
the step up after reaching grand slam finals last year, twice champion Victoria Azarenka looms as possibly the biggest challenger to Williams and Sharapova. She slipped down the rankings after a foot injury that began after Melbourne worsened and eventually limited her to nine tournaments in 2014. The 25-year-old is ranked 41st and has a tricky first-up encounter against American Sloane Stephens, though the tall Belarusian simply loves the blue courts in Melbourne which suit her powerful game and jackhammer forehand. Azarenka has made at least the quarter-finals in four of the past five years, including back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013, but she will need a dose of luck and a return to form if she is to go deep in the tournament this year. She could face world number
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eight Caroline Wozniacki, who had to withdraw from Sydney this week with a wrist injury, in the second round before a potential quarter-final with Williams. The winner of that last eight clash has been drawn to face either fourth seed Petra Kvitova or sixth seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the semi-finals. Kvitova won her second Wimbledon title last year and appears to have shaken off the confidence issues she had after failing to live up to the expectations following her first triumph on the grass of southwest London in 2011. The Czech finished 2014 ranked fourth and had a strong second half to the year, winning two titles on hard courts in New Haven and Wuhan. She also won in Sydney on Friday, beating compatriot Karolina Pliskova 7-6 7-6 in a hard-fought final. The performances of Radwanska will also be heavily scrutinized after she linked up with 18-times grand slam title winner Martina Navratilova. Navratilova only began working with the 25-year-old at Christmas and, as was evident with Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl, these partnerships take time to evolve. Even if there is no immediate impact from the coaching move, Radwanska’s allcourt game still makes her a threat despite her struggles against the stronger hitters.
Serena Williams of the U.S. hits a shot during a practice session on Margaret Court Arena at Melbourne Park January 16, 2015. REUTERS-David Gray
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South Africa v West Indies, 1st ODI, Durban
Amla milestone sets up easy SA win ESPNcricinfo - Hashim Amla became the fastest South African batsmen to reach 5000 ODI runs a run-aball 66 in his 101st innings and set South Africa up to take the series lead. He starred in a 99-run third-wicket stand with AB de Villiers, in which runs were scored at 6.82 to the over before de Villiers and David Miller posted 123. That ensured even when South Africa fell away and lost 5 for 34, they still had enough despite the two-hour-45-minute rain interruption. West Indies’ target was adjusted to a 229 off 33 overs and then 226 off 32 overs when rain returned again but they were only in with a chance of chasing it when Chris Gayle was at the crease. He plundered 41 runs off 24 balls but his high-risk style of play left him vulnerable to an early dismissal. When it came in the sixth over, it sparked a top-order collapse of 4 for 38 which gave way to a lowerorder folding of 6 for 46. Imran Tahir claimed three of those wickets chiefly through wellexecuted googlies and sliders to bring up his 50th ODI scalp. Jason Holder, in his first match as captain, would have wanted more from the men he said were ready to show fight. He shouldered the bulk of that responsibility when he opened the bowling, brought himself back on at crucial times, tasked himself with targeting the South African lower-order and ran an impressive 9.8 kilometres in the field but he learnt that one man cannot do the job on his own. Just ask Gayle. After missing out on
Wednesday night’s T20, also at Kingsmead, with a recurrence of his back problem, Gayle approached this innings as though it was two days’ ago. He flung his bat at everything, despite the steep target. “I am trying to understand it, but I can’t,” Michael Holding lamented, when discussing Gayle’s strategy, or lack thereof. It only took the introduction of Dale Steyn to cause Gayle to run out of luck and allow South Africa the only inroad they needed. Gayle should have modelled his innings on Amla’s to start with. He saw off a tricky opening period, when Jerome Taylor found the right length to dismiss both Rilee Rossouw, who racked up a fifth duck in 10 innings, and Faf du Plessis, a first duck in 61, in the Powerplay. But West Indies failed to cash in on their early breakthroughs and lost their lines. They offered so much width. Amla was able to treble his score from 13 off the first 19 balls he faced to 39 by the time he’d faced 40. AB de Villiers, sent in earlier than usual at No. 4, was also off to a speedy start. 17 runs came off 15 balls. Andre Russell tried to make the extra bounce work in his favour by holding back his length but the South African pair were quick to pounce on anything short. They brought up a hundred inside 17 overs and a massive total was looming but Amla was in such a hurry to get there, he underestimated Russell’s arm. He was run-out but South Africa’s momentum was not. They promoted David
Miller ahead of JP Duminy and de Villiers immediately adjusted his pace. He slowed down to allow Miller to settle and the pair formed the spine of South Africa’s total. They shared the highest partnership of the innings of 123 runs and batted for a ball shy of 20 overs, to take South Africa to the brink of a flourishing finish as West Indies flagged in the searing heat. It was only when both holed out that West Indies had the opportunity to come back into the match. Russell used fancy footwork to run Farhaan Behardien out - the second time on this tour his boot has ushered the ball on its way to breaking the stumps - had Duminy caught behind off a short ball and Philander in the deep before a storm swept through. It was accompanied by gale-force winds, of the literal kind, which only made it more difficult for South Africa when they took the field and met the other Gayle-force. West Indies were off to a flier but they needed support from the rest of the line-up, particularly the experience. But Marlon Samuels was run out lazily, Dwayne Smith was deceived by a slider and Jonathan Carter beaten by the googly. Vernon Philander was rewarded for consistent effort towards the end and Steyn cleaned up the tail as the inevitable outcome was completed. Scores: South Africa 279 for 8 (de Villiers 81, Taylor, 2-50) beat West Indies 164 (Gayle 41, Tahir 3-30) by 61 runs D/L method.
Denesh Ramdin completed the run-out of Hashim Amla. (Gallo Images)
Rilee Rossouw was cleaned up by Jerome Taylor. (Associated Press)
Imran Tahir celebrates one of his three wickets. (Gallo Images)
Djokovic primed to reclaim Melbourne throne
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic hits a shot during a practice session at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park January 16, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray MELBOURNE (Reuters) Last year’s Australian Open kicked off the biggest shakeup in men’s tennis for a decade but Novak Djokovic
is primed to stave off the charge of ‘Generation Next’ and take back his throne at Melbourne Park. Stan Wawrinka holds the
title and a band of young upstarts are determined to topple the ‘Big Four’, but Djokovic has the fitness and the momentum to reassert himself on the blue courts by the banks of the Yarra River, where he claimed three successive titles from 2011-13 and his first in 2008. Though upended a year ago by Wawrinka in a cataclysmic quarter-final, a match seen as the beginning of the end for the old guard, Djokovic finished the year with victory at the World Tour Finals, the top ranking and the respect of his greatest rivals. “The only guy who was really consistent was Novak,” Roger Federer said at the Brisbane International last week. “He was still there when it mattered the most.” Adding to Djokovic’s
chances are a kind draw and fitness doubts over his biggest threats. With Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal bunched on the other side of the draw, only one could meet the Wimbledon champion in the final. TOUGH YEAR Barring his record ninth French Open trophy, Nadal had a tough 2014. Having lost to Wawrinka in the Melbourne Park final when battling a back injury, the second half of his year was wiped out by a wrist problem and appendicitis. T h e S p a n i a r d ’s n e w campaign got off to a miserable start at the Qatar Open last week where he was dumped from the first round by German journeyman Michael Berrer.
Sixth seed Murray, though recovered from back surgery in 2013, struggled to find his best tennis last year and has had a major shakeup in his entourage, parting ways with assistant coach Dani Vallverdu and fitness trainer Jez Green in November. Federer may be the best placed to stop Djokovic and the Swiss master ’s 1,000th career win, reached by beating Milos Raonic in the Brisbane International final, proved he still has the hunger to challenge at the age of 33. Federer’s last grand slam triumph was at Wimbledon in 2012, however, and his ability to win seven matches of bestof-five-set tennis remains the biggest question mark. Wawrinka’s quarter-final upset of Djokovic in a five-
set thriller was arguably the match of the tournament last year, and avenged his defeat in another marathon against the Serb at Melbourne Park in 2013. Though the 29-yearold Swiss failed to reach his Australian heights at the other three grand slams, the fourth seed is peaking at the right time. Sharing in a morale-boosting Davis Cup win with Federer at the end of the year, Wawrinka also won at Chennai in the leadup and is on collision course for a mouth-watering semi-final against Djokovic. To get there he may need to overcome Japanese trailblazer Kei Nishikori, who became the first man from an Asian country to contest a grand slam singles final at the U.S. Open.
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NAGICO Super50 in T&T Warner’s ton seals win after Morgan brilliance Confident Jaguars battle defending champs today
BBC Sport - A David Warner hundred led Australia to a comfortable tri-series victory over an England side who were saved from embarrassment by Eoin Morgan. Reduced to 0-2 in three balls, England were taken to 234 by Morgan’s century. In the first one-day international since he replaced Alastair Cook as captain, Morgan made 121 while the rest of his team managed 93 between them. Warner then dominated the chase, making 127 as Australia won by three wickets with 10.1 overs to spare. The winning margin gave the home side a bonus point, their pursuit of which resulted in late wickets that left the scores looking closer than the contest was. The loss was England’s 18th in 25 ODIs against Testplaying sides and extended their poor record in Australia to 11 defeats in 13 matches. More importantly, it was another reverse with only three matches to go before their World Cup campaign begins against the same opponents in Melbourne on 14 February. The one major plus is the brilliant innings of Morgan, 28, who averaged only 25.45 in his last 23 games before taking over full-time from Cook, but has now pushed his mean to 78.28 in nine as skipper. However, he received little support, with the top order failing to cope with an inspired early burst from Mitchell Starc and many others falling to loose strokes. And, later, a bowling attack without the omitted off-spin of James Tredwell on a slow Sydney pitch failed to match either the threat or discipline of the home side. It could have been much worse for England, who saw Ian Bell and James Taylor pinned leg before by beautiful inswingers from left-armer Starc in the first over. After Joe Root poked Pat Cummins to first slip, Moeen Ali lofted James Faulkner to deep cover and Ravi Bopara cut a Xavier Doherty long hop to point, Morgan had to rebuild from 69-5. He did so in a patient stand of 67 with Jos Buttler, only opening his shoulders with a six over long off to go to 50. Finding the off-side fence with more regularity, Morgan moved towards three figures with another maximum over long-on and brought up the slowest of his seven ODI hundreds in 127 balls. Morgan took Starc for a further six, but was held on
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David Warner scored his third ODI hundred. (Getty Images)
Eoin Morgan walks off the SCG to applause from the crowd. (Getty Images) the leg side later in the same over and, next ball, Steven Finn was bowled to become the last man to fall and leave Starc with figures of 4-42. Needing early inroads, England were let down by the inaccuracy of Finn in particular, with Warner showing his intent through handsome cover drives. Though pace bowler Chris Woakes got Aaron Finch to play on and had Shane Watson caught on the legside fence, it was Warner who looked the prize scalp, with a miscue off Stuart Broad evad-
ing Morgan at mid-off and a strong Moeen shout for lbw turned down. A partnership of 78 with Steve Smith sapped England’s hopes as Warner added pulls and sweeps to his array of drives, bringing up his third one-day century in 97 balls. He fell in the late charge to win inside 40 overs - a fourth wicket for the persevering Woakes - but, by then, the match was won. Scores: Australia 7 for 235 (Warner 127, Woakes 440) England 234 (Morgan 121, Starc 4-42, Faulkner 3-47).
In 33 matches between the two sides Guyana have won 16, Barbados have won 15 while two of those contests ended in no-results and today Zone ‘A’ leaders Guyana Jaguars, on five points, face-off with defending Champions Barbados Pride (2 points) in their second round DayNight match in the NAGICO Super50 Cricket tournament at the Queens Park Oval. The Jaguars are on a high after mauling the Windwards by 142 runs in their opening game at the Queens Park Oval on Thursday, while the Bajans would be disappointed that in a match they were expected to win against CCC at Couva was washed out without a ball being bowled forcing them to settle for two points. Assistant manager of the Barbados Pride Dexter Toppin said that for big tournaments such as this one, the games should be played at better grounds which have proper drainage. “We can’t do much about the weather but again I think the authorities must look at it very closely in terms of conditions to meet to play cricket in a West Indies tournament because if tournaments like these is rainedoff then it really doesn’t make sense because if you really want to push your cricket, you really need have the best facilities to play on,” Toppin added. Head Coach of the Jaguars Esaun Crandon told Kaieteur Sport he was pleased with his team’s performance in their first match, especially the bowlers led by Veerasammy Permaul. The former Guyana pacer added that Vishaul Singh got his debut game because both Royston Crandon and Jonathon Foo were unavailable due to being unwell. Singh faced 99 balls
for his 49 and give his wicket away with an ill-advised reverse sweep after he had gotten himself ‘bogged’ down. “Vishaul began well when we lost two early wickets but then began soaking up too many dot balls, putting pressure on Barnwell. He is not a power hitter and was finding it difficult to get singles resulting in him trying something different which got him out,” Crandon explained. Crandon informed that Foo is still feeling weak but feels that Royston Crandon should be fit for today’s match after suffering from an eye problem. He hinted that one of the pacers or Singh could be dropped to accommodate Crandon’s return to the side. All eyes will be on Barbadian seam bowling allrounder Raymond Reifer who has never played any of his 11 Regional one-day games for Barbados. The lefthanded player has played 10 times for CCC at this level has not done anything special since he was bought by the Guyana Franchise and could be given one more chance against his home country. He did not bowl a ball against the Windwards and Ronsford Beaton and Barnwell are capable of doing the pace bowling duties with Crandon’s off-spin backing up Steven Jacobs, Permaul and Devendra Bishoo on a track that should assist the spinners while still having something in it for the quicker men. Talented but inconsistent opener Trevon Griffith could get a final chance to get a big score at the top of the competition, while Rajendra Chandrika has looked very accomplished. Shiv Chanderpaul’s only century at this level came against Barbados in Jamaica in 1998 and batting at number three he will hope for a big score and for the others to bat around him. Barnwell, Reifer, Jacobs, Anthony Bramble and
Crandon, the only other player in the Guyana side with a ton at this level, are all bighitters while Permaul and Bishoo could also bat. The Bajans are without opener Dwayne Smith, who along with Kraigg Braithwaite scored half-centuries in Barbados’ seven-wicket win against Guyana in last year’s semi-final. While Smith is with the West Indies one-day side in South Africa, Braithwaite has returned to lead the batting. Without newly appointed Windies 50-over Captain Jason Holder and Carlos Braithwaite who are both in South Africa, Tino Best, who did not play a single match last year, and Fidel Edwards who took 4-16 and was involved in two run outs when the two teams last met in the semis, will spearhead the Bajan attack. Without Suleiman Benn, the spin department will be led by Ashley Nurse, Ryan Hinds and Jamal Warrican for the Barbados Pride who beat hosts T&T in last year’s Final after promising much in the shorter formats in recent times and failing to deliver. Their seventh in the regional One-day format was their first since sharing the title with Leewards following a tie in the 2010 Final at Sabina Park. Guyana’s first tile was achieved in 1980 when Roy Fredericks scored Guyana’s first century at this level. Guyana’s other titles were won in 1983, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2003 and 2005. Today’s contest should be riveting and it is scheduled to commence at 13:30hrs while the Windwards play CCC in the other Zone ‘A’ today at Couva in a day match starting at 09:30hrs. Barbados squad: Kevin Stoute (Captain), Tino Best, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks, Kyle Corbin, Shane Dowrich, Fidel Edwards, Kirk Edwards, Ryan Hinds, Shai Hope, Ashley Nurse, Javon Searles-Scantlebury, Jamal Warrican, Kenroy Williams.
Brazil: Rio announces 2016 Olympics ticket sales programme BBC Sport - Organisers of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics have announced details of its ticket programme for the 2016 Games. Seventy percent of tickets will be reserved for residents of Brazil, said the Rio Committee. Fans can register online now, but sales will begin in March. The first re-
sults of the draw will be announced in June. The opening ceremony for the first Olympics hosted by a South American city will be held at the Maracana stadium on 5 August 2016. Seven-pointfive million tickets will be available and more than half of them will cost $27 (£18; 70 reais) or less.
The cheapest tickets will cost $15 (£10; 40 reais) ‘Fair and transparent’ Details of ticket sales for the Paralympics, which will begin on 7 September, are yet to be announced. “We will have a fair and transparent process,” said Rio 2016 Chief Commercial Officer Renato Ciuchini.
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Second-best no longer good enough for golden girl Alia Atkinson Jamaica Observer - Following her historic gold medal-winning swim at the 12th FINA World ShortCourse Championship in Doha, Qatar last year, Alia Atkinson is in pole position to be voted the RJR Sport Foundation People’s Choice Performance of the Year. Atkinson became the first black woman to win a world swimming title, when she swam a scintillating 1:02.36 minutes in the 100-metre breaststroke, equalling the record set by Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte in 2013. The joint record holder is the only female nominated for the People’s Choice Performance of the Year Award. Nicholas Walters (boxing), Jaheel Hyde (athletics), Kemar Lawrence (football), Andre Russell (cricket) and Andrew Gutzmore (football) are the other nominees. Atkinson has also been nominated for the Sportswoman of the Year Award for the sixth time. She is up against four track and field athletes in Kaliese Spencer, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Stephanie McPherson, Veronica Campbell-Brown, and triple jumper Kimberly Williams. Cricketer Stafanie Taylor is the other nominee in the women’s section. Called the ‘Darling of the Pool’, the 26-year-old qualified for her first Olympic Games at the age of 15 years
old and has not looked back since. She has exploited her prowess at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece in 2004; Beijing, China in 2008 and London, England in 2012. To her credit, she currently holds eight Jamaican national swimming records. Having embarked on a mission to place Jamaica on the world map of swimming, and to agitate for the improvement of the infrastructural support for swimming in Jamaica to take it to the next level, Atkinson expressed pride at her nomination. “It’s a signal of honour, one which I am very proud of, as it denotes that I am still performing at high standards. Further being recognised in such a manner bodes well for swimming in Jamaica. “It helps to keep swimming on the map and hopefully will provide the impetus necessary for others to enter swimming and succeed. So it does not matter whether I win or not, it’s about the sport one represents and to a lesser extent the individual,” she said. The sensational swimmer had earlier signalled her intentions during her FINA/ MASTBANK World Cup campaign in August, a meet which she highlighted with some creditable performances. But the historic moment for the Chris Andersoncoached swimmer came on December 6 when Atkinson
relentlessly chased down Meilutyte before out-touching her 17-year-old opponent by 0.10 seconds. “I was astonished when the results came: Alia Atkinson first. For a moment or two before, I was thinking, oh no, second again like in the 50-m breaststroke. “But it was Alia Atkinson first and then the
Trinidad Express Couva, Trinidad - The opening match of the 2015 Nagico Super50 featuring defending champions Barbados and the Combined Campuses and Colleges was abandoned without a ball bowled at the National Cricket Centre in Balmain Couva Thursday. After four inspections by the umpires Joel Wilson, who is set to officiate in next month’s ICC World Cup, Nigel Duguid and Anthony Sanowar, the game was finally abandoned at 1.46 p.m. because the surface of the outfield was unfit for play. There was no rain at the venue Thursday but showers earlier in the week left the outfield waterlogged as both teams had to settle for two points each. The sides were frustrated with the eventual result with assistant manager of the Barbados Pride Dexter Toppin saying that for big tournaments such as
the Super50, the games should be played at better grounds which have proper drainage. “It is very unfortunate that we came here at the Cricket Centre and there is no play,” said Toppin. “We had rain probably for the whole week and Barbados in the first game as defending champions we would have really liked to get some cricket in but it is unfortunate. “We can’t do much about the weather but again I think the authorities must look at it very closely in terms of conditions to meet to play cricket in a West Indies tournament because if tournaments like these is rained-off then it really doesn’t make sense because if you really want to push your cricket, you really need have the best facilities to play on,” Toppin added. “There are two more games in the Zone to play and we have to make sure we win
those games and we hope the rain does not affect us again,” he added. CCC head coach Floyd Reifer said his players were also disappointed that they could not get onto the field. The “Students” are not part in the West Indies Cricket Board Professional Cricket League four-day competition and this Super50 will be their only outing on the regional circuit this season. “We came here to play some good cricket. We look forward to Saturday’s game and hopefully there will be no rain. We made some suggestions to the umpires and the officials here so I hope they will take our suggestions seriously going forward to Saturday,” said Reifer. CCC play the Windward Islands Volcanoes today at the NCC from 9 a.m. while Barbados face the Guyana Jaguars at Queen’s Park Oval in the day-night fixture bowling off at 1.30 p.m.
ATKINSON... I was astonished when the results came joy and all the other emotions associated with victory came out. It was a signal moment, not only in my career, but in my life. A moment one can never, ever forget,” she noted. The decorated swimmer pointed out that it took hard
work and commitment over the years to finally attain this feat. “Let me stress that it takes a lot of work, in fact very hard work, mixed with very heavy doses of patience. I have had disappointments, I have had some good results
and it all came together in just over a minute in Doha,” Atkinson said. “Now I have to take a rest. The season is over and will start again in February 2015 with the US Grand Prix races. But for now it is rest, rest and more rest,” she added.
Carl Hooper appointed Barbados Pride coach of Guyana Amazon unhappy with washout Warriors for CPL 2015 In a release yesterday, The Management/Ownership Team of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Franchise was pleased to announce the appointment of former outstanding West Indies and Guyana cricketer, Carl Hooper as the Head Coach of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Team for the 2015 edition of the Caribbean Premier League. Hooper, who was the Assistant Coach of the Antigua Hawksbill for the 2014 CPL, has held various coaching positions after his playing career which included Coach at the West Indies Cricket Board’s High Performance Centre (HPC) in Barbados. A former West Indies Captain, Hooper was an elegant right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler who came to prominence in the late 1980’s in a side that included such players as Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Malcolm Marshall, Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose and he
represented the West Indies over a 21 – year International Career. He had a highest Test Score of 233 against India in 2001 and scored some 5,762 runs in his Test career. Hooper represented Guyana at the First Class level and played English County Cricket for Kent and Lancashire. In 2003 he became only the second player to have scored a century against all 18 County teams. Hooper also holds the accolade of being the first cricketer in the World to have scored 5,000 runs, taken 100 wickets, held 100 catches and received 100 caps in both ODI’s and Tests, a feat only matched since by the South African Jacques Kallis. On his appointment Hooper has said: “I am extremely delighted to be appointed as Head Coach of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Team and to be part of the CPL 2015. I do look forward to working with the immensely talented and exciting group of
cricketers that are involved with this team. I also want to assist with the overall development of the young Guyana cricketers who will be part of the squad for CPL 2015. It will be remiss of me if I didn’t express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. Ranjisinghi ‘Bobby’ Ramroop, Franchise Owner of the Guyana Amazon Warriors for providing me with this opportunity.” Mr. Omar Khan, Team Operations Manager of the Guyana Amazon Warriors has expressed his full support on the appointment of Carl Hooper saying, “Carl brings a wealth of experience and skills to our team and I am confident that he will be a great motivator and use all of his expertise to bring the best out of all the players in their performances so as to contribute to the team winning the tournament this year in what promises to be a much more hyped-up and high profile 2015 CPL.”
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Shooting Federation raps with SCOTIABANK supports Director of Sports on planned initiatives to YWCC mash cup 2015
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FROM LEFT:GSSF’s Director, Dr. Bhiro Harry, Director of Sport, Mr. Neil Kumar and GSSF’s President, Ms. Vidushi Persaud at the recent visit.
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epresentatives of the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation paid a courtesy visit to the National Sports Commission at their Headquarters on Homestretch Avenue where they interacted with Director of Sport Neil Kumar among others. The Guyana Sport Shooting Federation Inc. was sanctioned in August 2014 by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission, in keeping with recent policy requirements set out for sporting organisations locally. The Directors of the G.S.S.F.’s Board committed that the Federation will seek to always maintain records and follow all requirements set out by the MCY&S and the NSC so as to upkeep its recognition as a Sporting body while continuing to promote sport, specifically in the field of sport shooting locally, regionally and
internationally. Since its incorporation, the Director of Sport, Mr. Neil Kumar was lauded by GSSF’s President, Ms. Vidushi Persaud as the most supportive Director of Sport a country can hope for, mentioning his un-hesitating support for sport shooting in Guyana. The NSC has rendered assistance whenever possible and facilitated several courses that were hosted by the G.S.S.F. at recently constructed National Sports Resource Centre. These courses saw the members of the Federation learning the basics on Firearm Safety and Range Discipline. The G.S.S.F. in fulfilling its mandate to pioneer new forms of sport shooting indicated that they will be starting regulated Amateur Trap Shooting shortly. In addition, the Federation looks forward to introducing Archery as a
sport to Guyana with a focus on both indoor and outdoor archery. In this regard, the National Sports Commission once again committed itself to making this venture a success. Mr. Kumar committed to making the National Gymnasium available to G.S.S.F. members for indoor archery events. Currently, the special equipment needed to facilitate this are being sourced and initial communications with the relevant authorities for regulation of same has begun so as to commence this form of sport shooting on a formal basis. Ms. Vidushi Persaud, President of the Federation, took the opportunity to present a Certificate of Appreciation to the Director of Sport, Mr. Neil Kumar in recognition of the invaluable and un-hesitating support given to the G.S.S.F. for the promotion of sport shooting in Guyana.
Muhammad Ali 'stable' after being readmitted to hospital Muhammad Ali
BBC Sport - Three-times former heavyweight world champion Muhammad Ali
was readmitted to hospital for treatment for a urinary tract infection.
Family spokesman Bob Gunnell said Ali, 72, was in a stable condition in an undisclosed hospital and released yesterday. Gunnell added: "There were further issues with the earlier diagnosis of a urinary tract infection." Ali was released from hospital earlier this month following a two-week stay. The American retired from boxing in 1981 before being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1984.
cotiabank, New Amsterdam Branch is the latest sponsor to come on board with the Young Warriors Cricket Club annual fundraiser - Mash Cup - 2015 - The third edition. The presentation was done recently in the office by Mr Mohamed Azim, Business Banking Manager. Azim said that his bank is happy to be part of this fun filled event and as a resident of the Canje area, he got lots of positive feedback from the previous tournaments. He added that he is impressed with the facility when one takes into consideration what it was years ago. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the cricket club, senior coach Hubern Evans thanked Scotiabank for their kind gesture and promised that the bank will receive good mileage and the tournament will be done in a professional and transparent manner. Proceeds from the event will go towards replacing the stolen covers, further
Scotiabank Business Banking Manager, Mohamed Azim, hands over sponsorship cheque to Hubern Evans (left), Head Coach of YWCC. development of the venue and the day to day running of the club. The tournament will be played on Monday 23rd of February, 2015, a national holiday and will involve eleven second division teams from the No 19/Canje area. It
will be of five overs affair with incentives of over $150,000 to be won. Gate prizes for the fans will be up for grabs too. The club is encouraging cricket fans to come and support this worthy cause.
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RHTY&SC SILVER JUBILEE 1990 - 2015
Alpha’s coach Wayne Dover Scotia Bank maintains relishes experience gained at support of entity Philadelphia football convention By Michael Benjamin Knowledge is never too much and many have attested to the benefits derived, sometimes at the most inopportune time after its acquisition. And so it was that despite his vast repertoire of knowledge that has been the catalyst to Alpha’s number one position locally, Wayne ‘Wiggy’ Dover insatiable appetite led him to expand on that knowledge. Consequently, he left Guyana last Tuesday morning to attend a 5 days educational event under the auspices of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) in partnership with the World Football Academy. Activities commenced at the Philadelphia Convention Centre, one day after Dover arrived in the American state and Kaieteur Sport has been keeping abreast of developments. We caught up w ith D over yesterday afternoon during a break in activities and moments after he had attended a promotional event where Edson Arantes do Nascimento aka Pele had endorsed a piece of gear, the G form shin guard, worn by Brazlian superstar footballer, Neymar (jnr). Mr. Dover said that while he relished the experience, he noted several similarities to previous courses he had attended in other countries, under the auspices of CONCACAF. He said that over 4000 persons are attending the forum from a vast number of countries and the experience could only serve him for the better. The Alpha coach further said that several football notables from around the world are in attendance and are simultaneously facilitating seminars on varying topics. “You are free to choose the topic most relevant to your needs and I have been very careful to choose those topics that are r e l e v a n t t o G u y a n a ’s football,” said Dover.
RHTYSC Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster receives the sponsorship cheque from Ms. Jennifer Cipriani, Scotia Bank Marketing Manager.
Wayne Dover at the event in the US with a former Puerto Rico football coach Andy Ramirez. (Dover facebook photo) He said that the main thrust of the forum is to expose young coaches to the basic aspects of the trade so that they may expand their knowledge base to benefit players of their respective territories. He said that he was especially interested in the part of the session that required analysis of games where coaches viewed games and discussed strategic perspectives. “This session was facilitated by Bert Leonard of Real Madrid and tested the skill and intelligence of coaches pertaining to the finer aspects of the game,” revealed Dover. Several other football greats were also in attendance and spoke on varying issues of the sport. Mr. Dover said that he found the sessions enlightening and very educational. He said that among the topics dealt with are Laws of the Game, M a r k e t i n g a n d Administration and Nutrition and Injuries among others.
Shortly before leaving Guyana, Mr. Dover had expressed delight at the opportunity to enhance his knowledge base. He had also said that he intends to soak up as much information as possible for his benefit as well as his fellow coaches unable to attend. “I plan to use the knowledge and ideas procured from this forum to enhance local football development,” he had promised. Meanwhile, a website detailing the particulars of the convention informs that the attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Raymond Verheijen and the World Football Academy. Some of the topics will focus on Principles of Football Periodization, Principles of Football Psychology and Principles of Football Tactics among others. Mr. Dover has extended gratitude to members of the corporate community who have contributed towards his airfare, accommodation and other necessities. He said that most of the contributing businesses preferred anonymity which restricts him from disclosure. “Nonetheless, they know themselves and I’d wish to express profound gratitude to them for their generosity,” said Dover.
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he Bank of Nova Scotia has renewed its partnership of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) which has been established since 2009. In accepting the company’s contribution of $300,000, Club Secretary/ CEO, Hilbert Foster stated that the club, apart from being one of the best in Guyana, strongly believes in making a positive difference in the lives of youths, the elderly and less fortunate. Each year, the RHTYSC apart from its involvement in sports, undertakes over 200 programmes/activities which includes proeducation, anti-drugs, social, youth development, community development, charity, awards/honour, among others.
Foster hailed the Bank of Nova Scotia as a true friend of the RHTY&SC, describing it as a responsible corporate entity which has invested heavily in youth development. The Bank’s support for 2015 would assist the club in making its Silver Jubilee anniversary celebrations a success since it will assist in costs to cover the annual review magazine, annual Tribute to Teachers programme, a countywide essay competition and the club’s cricket development programme. According to Foster, the Silver Jubilee celebrations which would be observed throughout the year would be unmatched in the history of Guyana with special emphasis being placed on sports, pro-education, welfare of the elderly and less fortunate, anti-drugs/
suicide, awards/honours, community development and assisting of 25 cricket clubs in Berbice. Foster expressed gratitude to the bank for its support while making special mention of its Marketing Manager, Ms. Jennifer Cipriani for her confidence in the work of the club. Ms. Cipriani responded that the bank was pleased to support the work of the club since it is fulfilling its mandate to make a positive difference in the lives of youths. She congratulated them on achieving 25 years of progress and noted that the bank is pleased to be a partner. As a responsible corporate entity, Cipriani noted that the bank invests heavily on sports, education, youth development and culture.
Rampaul helps T&T to rain-shortened win SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, CMCTrinidad and Tobago Red Force defeated West Indies Under 19 by five wickets in their rain affected third match of the NAGICO Super50 at Shaw Park Tobago on Friday. Ravi Rampaul captured 3 wickets in the T&T win as Guyanese youngsters Shimron Hetmyer* 50 and Tagenarine Chanderpaul 31 contributed with the bat. But with only 977 in the rain reduced encounter, the WI U-19 did not have enough runs on the board. T&T cantered to victory. Summary Scores:West Indies Under-19 Innings: 97/7 (21/21 Overs). Shimron Hetmyer* 50, Tagenarine Chanderpaul 31, Amir Jangoo 5, Roland Cato 3; Ravi Rampaul 4-0-11-3, Sunil Narine 5-0-13-2, Rayad Emrit 4-0-15-1, Jason Mohammed 1-
0-5-0. T&T Red Force Innings: 101/5 (16/21 Overs). Evin Lewis 38, Nicholas Sookdeosingh 35, Jason Mohammed 11, Kevon Cooper 5*; Shamar Springer 5-0-243, Chad Williams 2-0-17-2, Kemo Paul 3-013-0, Odean Smith 2-0-11-0. Result:T&T Red Force won by 5 wickets (D/L Method). Meanwhile, Jamaica won by 9 wickets and picked up a bonus point in their clash with the Leewards Islands. LWI 115 A/O Peters 20, Richards and Tonge 16 and Walsh 14. Bernard 3/10, Chreston Jacobs 3/24, Miller 2/13 and Mindley 1/16. JA 119/1 Bonner 52*, Lambert 30*, Campbell 26. Jacobs was named the MAN of the MATCH.
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Lennox Braithwaite, a solid nominee FOR 2014 SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Like many of the names that have been put forward for the Sportsman of the Year award that is conferred by the National sports Commission (NSC) annually, Guyana and Caribbean Individual top shot Lennox Braithwaite is in good stead to win that crown. B r a i t h w a i t e ’s r e c o r d during 2014 speaks for itself in terms of his classy performances on the Rifle Ranges, locally, in the Caribbean and Internationally. He started off the year by first winning the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council (WIFBSC) Championships Individual title in Jamaica for an unprecedented third year in a row. This performance by the top Guyanese marksman underlined his dominance among the best shooters from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Antigua and Barbuda. Braithwaite was not done there as he teamed up with his fellow Guyanese to win the Short and Long Range titles at the same West Indies championships, the Guyanese taking back the Short Range title which they had surrendered to Jamaica the previous year. Braithwaite’s performance enabled Guyana to make a clean sweep of the top trophies in the Land of Wood and Water. His performance has earned him a place in the West Indies team for this year’s World Long Range Championships and Palma Match scheduled for Camp Perry in Ohio, USA in August. His excellent form continued at the Imperial Meet in England where the five-member Guyana team won one gold and two silver medals. Such was the excellent performance of the region’s top marksman that he made it into the esteemed Queens
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Final where the top 100 shooters out of over 1,000 from around the world, are selected. Next up for Braithwaite was the Commonwealth Games in Scotland where he teamed up with National Fullbore Captain Mahendra Persaud to earn a commendable 6th place in the Queen’s Prize Pairs competition. This was a commendable performance by the Guyanese which earned them respect from the more accomplished countries in the world, the likes of the Australians and English. Braithwaite crowned an excellent year by winning the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) Individual competition staving off stiff competition from old rivals Persaud and Ransford Goodluck.
ormer national cyclist and overseas based Guyanese Wilbert Benjamin in collaboration with the Flying Ace Cycle club and Coach Randolph Roberts have organised the third annual ‘Benjamin Sports Store’ cycling event which will be sponsored by Wilbert Benjamin. The event is set for Sunday 25th January on the Corentyne highway and will see the start of the cycling season in Berbice and is open to cyclists throughout Guyana. Benjamin, a former member of the Flying Ace Cycling, migrated to Canada and still competes in the North American circuit. He opened a sports store “Benjamin Sports” a few years ago in his home village of Fyrish Corentyne, Berbice and has been sponsoring the race in honour of the store. The 50 miles event is expected to pedal off at 09:30hrs from in front of the store at and proceed to No 51 Village, Corentyne before returning to its place of origin. The veterans, females and beginners are expected to turn around at Nand Persaud and Company Limited and return to the place of origin covering a distance of 30 miles. There will be prizes for the first six finishers, the top three juniors and the first three females to cross the
Lotama Drepaul Employee of Benjamin Sports Inc. presents the sponsorship cheque to race coordinator and coach Randolph Roberts on behalf of her boss Wilbert Benjamin. finish line while there will also be eight sprint point prizes up for grabs. Benjamin, a native of Berbice, was a former national cyclist who represented Guyana at both the junior and senior levels including the Pan Am and the Texaco games. He was also a former school and junior champion who won the national school championship on three consecutive occasions. He returns home on a regular basis and would
assist his club and teams in whatever way possible including sponsorship of races. The event is open to riders from all over Guyana and all of the country’s top cyclists are expected to head to Berbice to compete for the hefty sums up for grabs. The presentation ceremony will be held immediately after the completion of the event. Cyclists are reminded that they must ride in their club colours. (Samuel Whyte)
A. Ally and Sons sponsor schools Under-17 cricket for Berbice teams
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s promised, the newly elected executive of the Berbice Cricket Board has secured sponsorship for the Secondary Schools Under17 Cricket Competition in Berbice. The long awaited competition will be sponsored by A. Ally and Sons of New Amsterdam (two branches) and Sheet Anchor, East Canje Berbice and is part of the company 30th Anniversary celebrations. Blessings were recently given by Miss Volaika Jaikishun, Regional Education Officer. The round robin tournament will commence on Friday 23rd of January, 2015 from 11:00hrs and will be of two innings duration.
The players have to be born on or before September 1, 1998. Twenty one teams from East and West Berbice will participate while the five teams from the Upper Central/Upper Corentyne area will come under the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association with the winner participating in the playoffs of this competition. At a simple ceremony held at the main office of the company on Wednesday, January 14, 2014, Mr Faizal Ally, Managing Director said that he is always willing to assist with school cricket and sports in general as is evident over the years. He added that the development of young people is pivotal in the progress of any
community and country as a whole and as such, his company is committed to play their part. The board’s chairman of the competition committee, Mr Carl Moore was elated and was high in praise for A. Ally and Sons. He thanked the company for coming on board and filling this gap in Berbice cricket. He advised cricket clubs to feed from this tournament. Secretary Miss Angela Haniff echoed Moore’s sentiments and thanked the Regional Education Officer, Miss Vo l a i k a J a i k i s h u n f o r making things so easy for the board. She said the teachers, parents and students should make full use of this
Faizal Ally, Managing Director of A Ally and Sons presents the sponsorship cheque to Angela Haniff in the presence of Carl Moore and Leslie Solomon. opportunity. She added that cricket is a perfect alternative to drugs and provides huge financial opportunities to cricketers and their families.
The board selectors will witness the matches to spot talent for the youth inter c o u n t y t e a m s . The board is in negotiation with Mr Dalchand
Rambharose, a friend of Berbice cricket and of the USA for sponsorship of the under-15 tournament which will commence just after the under-17 event is completed.
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Hashim Amla became the fastest batsman to 1000 ODI runs during his innings of 66. (Gallo Images)
Amla milestone sets up easy SA win
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Confident Jaguars battle defending champs today
Trevon Griffith about to face in the ‘nets’ yesterday.
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Anthony Bramble in the ‘nets’ yesterday.
Carl Hooper appointed coach of Guyana Amazon Warriors for CPL 2015
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Chris Gayle provided some fireworks at the start of the chase. (Gallo Images)
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