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KAIETEUR NEWS Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: ADAM HARRIS Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491 Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210

EDITORIAL

VENEZUELANS SEEKING HELP

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or the past two years, the government was aware that there could be an influx of refugees from Venezuela into Guyana due to the economic and political crisis that gripping the oil rich nation. It is the worst economic crisis faced by Venezuelans in recent history and it seems that there is no end in sight. However, the announcement of an influx of two groups of Venezuelans into the Mabaruma district seeking food, shelter and medical help should not surprise anyone. The crisis has led to shortages of basic foodstuffs, goods, soaring inflation and a severe health crisis in the country. Millions of poor Venezuelans are starving because there is no food and no money to buy anything. Many are dying because medications are no longer available and a large number of doctors and nurses have migrated. Venezuela’s crippling economic crisis has led to a shortage of meat, which means that eating meat has become a luxury for many, especially the poor who cannot afford to purchase it. A survey conducted last year showed that nearly 75 percent of the population, mostly the poor have lost an average of 8.7 kilos (19 pounds) in weight due to lack of proper nutrition. The crisis has taken a toll on the country’s finances. Most international financial institutions have claimed that the country’s currency is worthless. For example, 3,000 bolivars is the equivalent to one US dollar. Inflation is at 2,500 percent, the highest anywhere in the world and creditors are not being paid. Neighbouring governments such as Brazil and Argentina have condemned President Maduro’s actions. But the question on the minds of many is: How did Venezuela,with the largest oil and mineral reserves in the world and once seen as a model for left-wing movements in the region crumble under its own weight? The answer lies in President Nicolas Maduro’s dictatorial policies, contempt for the people and the constitution and lust for power. The Guyana government must take the situation in Venezuela seriously. It must develop a contingency plan to deal with any possible worst-case scenarios that could emerge from a flood of refugees into the country and any spillover of criminality from the economic meltdown. Several Venezuelans who have entered Guyana illegally were charged, fined/jailed and deported. Even though the influx of this group could further strain the healthcare system, the government should be lenient and allow them to stay because of the harsh economic situation they are trying to escape. It would be laudable for the government to offer temporary refugee status to those Venezuelans for the simple reason that in an earlier period, many Guyanese had faced a similar situation and fled to Venezuela, Brazil and the Caribbean. Some were granted refugee status in the United States and Canada. Strangely, we have not yet granted any Venezuelan refugee status while Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago and a few other countries have. It is true that most Venezuelans entering Guyana seeking refugee status do not know the laws governing refugee claims. However, under international law, Venezuelans who came to Guyana and applied for refugee status cannot be deported without due process. They may eventually be denied residency in the country and be deported but not without due process. That said, we should not ignore the plight of poor and desperate Venezuelans who have entered Guyana illegally. After all, their country has collapsed thus forcing them to seek food and shelter in other countries, including Guyana. As a good neighbour, we should be compassionate and help them. Deporting them is to condemn them to a life of punishment and perhaps death.

Stiff penalties needed to stop smuggling at Lusignan Prison and other jails DEAR EDITOR, What is happening at the Lusignan Prison? This penal institution is supposed to be a place of detention, discipline, correction and rehabilitation where prisoners are kept out of trouble, but it seems that it has become a hotbed for criminal activity, especially smuggling. On July 8, a man escaped after attempting to smuggle cigarettes and marijuana in a pair of sneakers into the Lusignan Prison. Earlier that same day, prison officers found a black bag with marijuana, lighters and other items in a drain next to the prison’s pig pen. Early this month, another smuggler attempted to throw a bag of contraband items over the prison walls, including 1002 grams of narcotics, a large quantity of tobacco leaves, four cell phones without SIM cards, one charger, one earpiece and 33 packets of Bristol cigarettes. Last month, a Lusignan

prisoner was caught with a knife and cutlass. Also in June, a search of the prison turned up 31 improvised weapons, cell-phones and chargers, SIM cards, memory cards, phone cards, metal pipes, wood, marijuana, cigarettes, plus a tattoo machine and ink. Recently, I wrote a letter to the media about smuggling in Guyana, but inmates at Lusignan Prison and New Amsterdam Prison have mastered this criminal activity to such an extent that they are proudly displaying their smuggled goods in posts on social media. Something is seriously wrong. How in heaven’s name are prisoners getting their hands on drugs, cell phones, digital tablets, alcohol, cigarettes, weapons and even a tattoo machine? We have to upgrade and reinforce our prisons and stop this nonsense now. I commend the alert police officers who last month inter-

cepted a smuggler and seized cannabis, cigarettes, phones and a host of other prohibited items. But how are these items getting to the prisoners time and time again? We cannot escape from the possibility that there is a system of collusion in the Lusignan Prison and other penal institutions. There has to be collusion among the smugglers, the prison workers and the prisoners. The Director of Prisons, Samuel Small, on more than one occasion, in relation to other jails, had stated his concerns that prison wardens were facilitating the entry of smuggled items into the prisons. In April, Mr. Small reported that large numbers of prohibited items were being found in prisons, despite high security levels. A case that comes to mind is that of the prison warder caught trying to smuggle phones, chargers, marijuana and more into the Mazaruni Prison.

Why? It is because the penalties for smuggling prohibited items into the prisons are not severe enough. Smugglers do not hesitate to take the risk because the penalties are soft, the risk of being caught is low and the profit margins are high. It’s as simple as that. There is only one solution. The penalties must be so severe that as soon as the idea to smuggle contraband into prison pops into a person’s head, that smuggler, prison worker or inmate will think, think again and then decide not to take the chance. I see that Mr. Small is very concerned about the situation and has a zero-tolerance, transparent approach. Therefore, I suggest to Mr. Small that they should secretly put tracking devices on intercepted contraband items and let them to go through to trap those at the receiving end. I cannot tell Mr. Small how to do his job; but if it is not (Continued on page 5)

The silence from local writers and literary pundits on the Guyana Prize debate is deafening! DEAR EDITOR, There is an ongoing debate on the future of the Guyana Prize for Literature that can end with the present Government of Guyana abolishing it altogether. While it is going on, the silence from local writers and literary pundits is deafening. Where are the voices of former at-home Guyana Prize for Literature winners? Why the silence? I asked the question of an at-home colleague who’s also a writer and who has already made his input. He responded: “Why? Because they frighten! They don’t want to rock the boat!” Such a fear is unusual for writers, and it begs a salient question: Is this silence the death knell of literary aspirations in Guyana? When I lived in Guyana I believed (and still do), that writers stand bravely through their craft and that the key role of writers—be they poets, playwrights, novelists, or essayists—is to keep societies aware and Governments honest. Guyanese poet, Martin Carter, protested through his poems. British novelist, George Orwell sounded a warning to world societies flaunting socialist hypocrisy with his novella, ‘ANIMAL FARM.’ He warned against dictatorial authoritarianism with his novel, ‘1984’. And then there was Colombian novelist, Gabriel Garcia Marquez who wrote surreal novels that were scathing at-

tacks on dictatorial regimes that crippled his own country once upon a time. Where am I going with this? I guess all I’m trying to say, is that local writers need to realize their power and stand to be counted—stand to make their voices heard at this frightening point in time when the fate of the Guyana Prize for Literature seems to be hanging in the balance. A friend of mine who’s a writer (and still in Guyana) is convinced that most of the local writers may be rooting

for the elimination of the Guyana Prize for Literature. “How did you arrive at that conclusion?” I said to him. He said: “Most don’t understand the creative writing process; most do not read; most are not willing to work hard to become capable writers. They just want quick monetary payoffs. Too many of our local writers are satisfied with mediocrity. Maybe they’re keeping silent in the hope that the Guyana Prize, as it is, becomes a locals-only thing. No more overseas

based Guyanese.” “So, what kind of literary prize will that be?” I said. “I guess something like the old Chronicle Christmas Annual competition,” he said. “No international judges or anything like that. Just local people.”I weep deep inside, now, as I hereby bowout of this Guyana Prize debate. I will not write a further letter on it. I have my own writing to work on. Harold A. Bascom Four-time winner of the Guyana Prize for Literature

ROSE HALL TOWN’S INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION DEAR EDITOR, The Township of Rose Hall might be Guyana’s smallest township, but we are without doubt one of the fastest developing areas in the Ancient County. Rose Hall Town has developed into the Commercial Capital of Berbice and the busiest Business Centre. Every single day Monday to Saturday - our small town is visited by thousands of visitors from across Guyana. I am very proud to be a resident of Rose Hall Town, and it is with this in mind that I pen this open letter to Ministers David Patterson and Annette Ferguson of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure. Both Ministers are doing a great job, but I must express my disappointment

when I read in one of the daily newspapers that our Township would only be getting thirty lamps donated by Japan while our sister township of New Amsterdam would be getting hundreds. I would like to plead with the Ministers to consider raising the number to at least 100 to 150. This would allow most of our small township to be lit up and our residents can sleep and feel a little safer. I would also like to bring to the attention of the Ministry that the lights on the main Public Road have been out of commission for several months due to posts falling down. Most of the major business places, including three Financial Institutions, are located on the public road, which is now totally dark due

to the non-functioning lamps. Please Ministers, use your influence to get Guyana Power Light to repair the lamps. Finally, I would like to urge the Ministers to visit our Township and have a firsthand look at the conditions of our streets. Most of them are in urgent need of repairs and are an embarrassment to residents. Our Township would be very grateful if some funding can be released to have some repairs undertaken as soon as possible. Ministers Patterson and Ferguson are known to be very pro-active and I look forward to your usual cooperation. Hilbert Foster MS, Secretary/CEO, RHTYSC

NO JSC FOR 10 MONTHS: as the unconstitutionalities continue DEAR EDITOR, It is common knowledge that our constitutional structure embraces the doctrine of Separation of Powers, which divides governmental functions of the State into three main branches, namely, the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary. This doctrine postulates that these three organs, which are ascribed, clearly delineated functions, must be allowed to discharge those functional responsibilities independently, autonomously and freely from any form of extrinsic interference. However, unlike most Commonwealth territories, in our constitutional matrix, the Executive President is the fountain of all Executive powers within the State. In the purest form of the Westminster-model Constitution, this responsibility is shared between the Head of Government (the Prime Minister or Chief Minister) and the Head of State (the President or the Queen represented by her Governor General). The Executive President in Guyana represents unison of the two. As a result, the Executive branch of Government enjoys a significant advantage over the two other organs of government, because it controls the financial

machinery of the State, and therefore the other two organs depend upon it for their funding, though guaranteed, as a direct charge from the Consolidated Fund. The Executive also enjoys the power to elect a Speaker of the National Assembly and dictate the agenda of that National Assembly, as well as being vested with the authority to make the most powerful appointments within the Judiciary, although bound by certain processes in relation thereto, outlined in the said Constitution. In recognition of being in this peculiarly advantageous position, it is incumbent upon the Executive branch of Government, in Guyana’s constitutional structure, to ensure that it does not abuse this advantage, and that at all times, it magnanimously ensures that these constitutional institutions are adequately resourced and appointments to offices within them are timely made. On the contrary, this Administration has been exploiting that advantage. PUISNE JUDGES Since, this Administration assumed the reigns of executive Government, it has been in constant confrontation or at a minimum, uneasy peace with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

I have written several articles detailing the Attorney General’s public refusal to recognise the JSC’s constitutional power to appoint certain officers within the Deeds and Commercial Registry Authority and his refusal to allow those officers to discharge their functional responsibilities. I also wrote several articles highlighting the President’s failure to act, for nearly a year, upon recommendations made by the then JSC to elevate certain puisne Judges to the Court of Appeal and to elevate and to appoint persons as High Court Judges and Commissioners of Title. The shocking response of the Government to my criticisms was that the Constitution does not stipulate any time period for the President to act upon these recommendations. Those who truly understand the language and spirit of the Constitution and the law would tell you that the President is expected to act in those circumstances with every convenient speed. GUYANA COURT OF APPEAL These political manipulations are designed to undermine the Constitution and our democracy. I have written at length about similar interferences (Continued on page 6)

Stiff penalties needed to stop ... From page 4 being done already, then I also suggest that guards should be regularly rotated to different locations in the prison system to prevent the development of any ‘unholy alliances’ with smugglers and prisoners. The Lusignan Prison seems to be a primary hotbed for smuggling, but the same procedures should be put in place at the other prisons as well, because this problem is not confined to just one facility.

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Let us take this situation in hand quickly. Prisons are becoming dangerous places. I can foresee many scenarios for extortion. For example, prisoners struggling to survive inside might be forced to recruit wives, relatives or offspring to meet the demands of domineering prisoners. Extortion is an evil that expands rapidly and can detonate at any time. If smuggling forbidden items into jails and related extortion go unchecked, there

could be far-reaching consequences inside and outside prisons. It could lead to abuse, injuries, suicide, even murder and mayhem. Keep striving, Mr. Small. Sincerely, Roshan Khan Snr. Former Commissioner of the National Commission of Law and Order Former Director of the Prison Sentence Management Board Commissioner, Ethnic Relations Commission

REGULATION OF PROFESSIONALS course in English by the polyNEEDED IN GUYANA technics before starting their DEAR EDITOR, I write today on the need for regulation of professionals in Guyana. I’ll start with medical doctors. In Guyana there are too many doctors masquerading as consultants but they do not have the required qualifications. Many of them would have travelled overseas to do a one-year master’s and return as consultants. Becoming a consultant requires at least 10-15 years of post graduate studies. These individuals place patients’ lives at risk, since they do not have the required skills or knowledge to function at the level of a consultant. I remember a few years back a respected medical practitioner was trying to rectify this appalling situation but received lots of resistance from those not wanting to be identified as ‘quacks’. The medical council needs to be more proactive on regulation. Only a few years back we had a doctor who was suspended from practising in America. That doctor turned up in Guyana and was given employment, putting patients’ lives at risk. Due diligence should have been done on him. That’s just highlights the fact that Guyanese believe that anyone coming up from Britain, Canada or America are good. No questions need to be asked. I will now turn to the oil sector. I am no oil and gas consultant. I don’t know anything about oil and gas. Quite frankly I can just about spell oil and gas. Now that oil has been discovered in Guyana, we will have a whole range of characters turning up and expecting to be addressed as consultants or experts. Some of these characters would just simply spend a day rolling in the snow and delude themselves that they are consultants. The Government should have a regulatory body to look into all oil and gas consultants’ credentials

to make sure that they are qualified. The regulatory body should set minimum standards and require references from previous employers or universities if not previously employed as a consultant. We cannot afford to get this wrong. Poor advice from unqualified professionals can have serious consequences. Next, I would look at accountants. Lots of accountants are calling themselves chartered accountants when they are not. This again highlights the need for a regulatory body. Guyanese are being short changed by these so-called chartered accountants. Something needs to be done about this. Other professions that require regulation include pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, economics, engineers etc. We need strong regulatory bodies to ensure that professionals are who they are saying they are. Finally, I would look at overseas universities. In the UK, we have the Russell Group of Universities and polytechnics. The Russell Group of Universities represent the top 24 universities in the U.K. They are the prestigious universities, the elites, where the crème de la crème attend. Polytechnics were given university status in 1992 to expand the pool of Universities. Fact be told that polytechnics can only attract poor quality academics and poor quality students. University education in the UK is quite an expensive investment, so students would try to ensure that their degree is worth the paper it is written on. As a result, most if not all locals will apply to The Russell Group of Universities. The polytechnics attract very poor quality students. Most of them are overseas students who do not know better. Most of them cannot speak English and are given a crash

course. Some of them have very poor entry grades, but because of minimum standards set out by the UK government they cannot be admitted for the course of study. What the polytechnics do to get around this is to do a one year upgrading course. Because the polytechnics want the students’ money, all are inevitably passed. In closing I would say, I do feel it is important that the Government should have professional regulatory bodies to review the qualifications and credentials of overseas graduates. If not, Guyanese will suffer, and brilliant Guyanese students will be made to feel inferior by these arrogant international graduates. In the medical field in the UK, the medical council has a list of universities that they would not accept their graduates because of poor standards. I cannot speak of other professions, but I would not be surprised if that’s the case. To all Guyanese: Wake up. Don’t be silent. Don’t be fooled. Not because it is foreign makes it better than the local. We are a brilliant people. Believe in yourself. Thank you, Editor, for indulging me. I felt like I had to do this for our people. Regards Dr. Mark Devonish MBBS MSc MRCP (UK) Consultant Acute Medicine Nottingham University Hospital UK

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Non-functional streetlights Mr. Harbhajan is an honest politician; and poorly maintained road vengeful people hate that trait EDITOR, I also knew at that time ing of land, import licences, shoulders in Regions Five and Six DEAR Nearly a month ago I that AFC officials were run- building of streets and other DEAR EDITOR, One of the major responsibilities of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) is to ensure that main roads and highways in Guyana are being kept to standard in order for Guyanese to traverse safely. Since the installation of streetlights by the PPP/C government the responsibility of the maintenance of streetlights was a successful initiative of the Ministry of Public Works. At almost every statutory meeting of the Regional Democratic Council, Region Six, several issues are being highlighted and nothing is being done to correct them by the subject ministry. The issue of the maintenance of streetlights across Region five and Region six has been highlighted by councillors for the past three years, and to date nothing is being done to correct this chronic disease of “non-functional streetlights”. While the coalition government is boastful about installation of streetlights, hun-

dreds of streetlights are not functioning along the roadways in Region five and six. Another important issue that needs urgent attention is the numerous amounts of potholes along the Corentyne highway that need immediate attention by the MPI, but despite many appeals by the residents, the coalition government is not interested in fixing these potholes, and as such, serious road accidents are occurring, resulting in the loss of lives. Another important issue that needs urgent attention is the jungle that is growing alongside the Corentyne highway, especially from Borlam to Palmyra. Since the assumption of the APNU/AFC coalition government to office, hundreds of millions is being spent for the maintenance of the road shoulders in Regions Five and Six, but unfortunately it is in the worst state ever. During the PPP government, the former Regional Chairman Cde Zulfikar

Mustapha implemented a system in Region Six whereby the Regional Administration tractors and slashers were used to ensu r e t h a t t h e entire Corentyn e h i g h way was properly maintained for a very small cost, unlike the exorbitant cost by this Granger government. Why did the MPI not consult the Regional Administration to continue this system? I would like to challenge the Minister of Public Infrastructure to ensure that the constant cries of the residents are heard, and immediate action would be implemented to correct these issues. Regards Zamal Hussain

penned a letter to the press complimenting Mr Gobin Harbhajan on his stance against corruption by AFC members in Berbice. I had said ‘It was historical to read that Mr. Harbhajan actually stood up at the RDC Statutory meeting and vowed that he will never support corruption, regardless of which political party is involved’. This was what he said: “I don’t care which political party this contractor supports, I want this matter to be raised at the highest level; and if found guilty, he should receive the full penalty of the law; because we have been talking about corruption, now we actually have the proof”. This is how our politicians must react, with clear unambiguous statements.

ning amok and were involved in myriad corrupt practices. I had said in that letter, “There are many AFC officials who do not have a government position but who traverse the length and breadth of Region Six impersonating and conning people that they are in a position to grant them gun licences and other services. Some of them can be seen with AFC Ministers parading in Region Six and on television programmes. But Mr. Gobin Harbhajan stands out as a beacon of honesty and truth within the AFC and has done more for the people of Region Six even when compared with his employer”. Today these corrupt activities include the extraction of monies for contracts, grant-

NO JSC FOR 10 MONTHS: as the... From page 5 with the Police Service Commission and the Public Service Commission by members of this Government. That these attempts were denounced by rulings from the High Court is well publicised and documented. The unilateral appointment of the Chairman of GECOM cannot be excluded from this constitutional admixture. The life of the membership of the last JSC expired since the 30th September 2017 - ten months ago! Thus far, I am unaware of any discernible steps being taken by

this Administration to reconstitute the JSC. As a result, there has been a huge constitutional vacuum. No coroner, nor magistrate nor judge could have been, or can now, be appointed.There are two Judges who are currently sitting in the Guyana Court of Appeal who were appointed to act as Justices of Appeal for specified periods. Those appointments will expire within a month. There is no JSC, which can recommend an extension or their replacements. It is against the aforementioned backdrop, that I remain unconvinced that the

President’s sudden haste to make substantive appointments to the office of the Chancellor and Chief Justice is accentuated by any genuine concern for constitutional compliance. In sum, with every passing day, I become a little more convinced that this Administration is authoritarian in nature and the democratic norms, traditions and the Constitution are conceptually and ideologically viewed as obstacles in its path. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP Attorney-at-Law

infrastructural works. Unfortunately, Mr. Harbhajan is an honest politician whose main thrust is to assist his fellow human beings and a person’s political affiliation has no influence or outcome on his work. I had realized then that it will not be too long before he would be subjected to the most blatant and vengeful attacks from these people. Then I saw the letter in the press attacking Mr. Harbhajan for allegedly using his office to do his private work, and I knew that I was correct in my conclusion. I visited his office a few times and I noticed that everyone must state their business at the front desk, where their names and other information are recorded, so it would not take a Sherlock Holmes to decipher whether the allegation against him is true or not. Furthermore, the office does not even have a printer. I lived around where Mr. Harbhajan lives and am fully aware that his wife does formfilling at an office at their home. Those AFC misfits are bent on performing the last rites of their Party which died a long time ago and I am sure that they like their leaders are hell bent on enjoying the ‘benefits’ they can glean out of their association while singing the inevitable swansong. Yours sincerely, Rohit Persaud

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Public Service Cooperative Credit Union battle…

Court rejects former manager’s application to remove Interim Management Committee

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he Governmentappointed Interim Management Committee (IMC) will remain in control of the Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union Ltd. (GPSCCUL) following a High Court decision yesterday by Justice Navindra Singh. Perlina Gifth, the ChiefCooperatives Development Officer and Commissioner (CCDO) of the Ministry of Social Protection, had assumed control over the union on May 25. This triggered a series of court actions. Justice Singh’s decision was made in relation to court filing from Chairman of the displaced management committee of the union, Patricia Went. She filed a fixed date application on June 12, seeking in essence to challenge and set aside Gifth’s decision. Deputy Solicitor General, Deborah Kumar, and Assistant Solicitor General,

Beverley Bishop-Cheddie of the Attorney General Chambers argued against the application on behalf of the CCDO. It was argued that Gifth had to first pursue the procedure set out in regulation 56(3) of the Cooperative Societies Act by filing an appeal to the Minister within 21 days of the decision of the CCDO. Further, it was presented that Went ought to have exhausted all the remedies before an application was made to the High Court. It was also submitted that Went ought to have made an application for judicial review and not for declarations and injunctions.Went had submitted that she was not provided with any reasons prior to the decision by the CCDO to assume control and was therefore deprived of natural justice. In this regard, it was contended on behalf of the Attorney General that the provisions of Regulation 56(2)

GPSCCUL did not envisage that reasons were to be provided. However, it was pointed out to the Court that the CCDO acted lawfully in her decision to exercise control. Justice Singh noted that the authorities do not demonstrate that if an aggrieved person is not given a hearing that person

can as of right abandon the statutory defined right of appeal provided. The High Court Judge pointed out that if indeed Went was of the firm belief that the Committee of Management’s right to be heard was breached then the appeal process laid out in the Co-operative Societies Act

Guyana and Argentina are committed to providing better quality of life for their people - President Granger President David Granger, this evening, said that Guyana and Argentina are committed to securing improvement in the quality of life for their peoples and to ensuring peace, security and stability on this continent. “Guyana remains committed to deepening the integration of South America…Guyana considers itself a continental state with Caribbean characteristics. It remains committed to deepening the integration of South America. The infrastructural integration of the continent will allow Guyana to more actively pursue its continental destiny,” he said. Speaking at a reception to celebrate Argentina’s 202nd Independence Anniversary at the Marriott Hotel, the President said that notwithstanding the differences between the two countries, in terms of size and distance, diplomatic relations, established 46 years ago in 1972, remain fruitful, particularly in the areas of culture, health, defence cooperation and sport. “Guyana and Argentina are already collaborating at the multilateral level, particularly within the Organisation of American States, the Common Market of the South, the Union of South American States and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. “Guyana and Argentina, through their participation in

President Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger along with Argentina officials these organizations and within the United Nations, have been able to advance their common interests, particularly in promoting human rights, poverty alleviation and sustainable development and in the proclamation of the continent of South America as a zone of peace,” he said. The President noted, too, that two countries are both subject to the adverse effects of climate change and said that Guyana looks forward to the working with Argentina to boost the capacity of the small island developing and low-lying states of the Caribbean in the disaster manage-

ment and climate adaptation. Argentine’s Ambassador to Guyana, Dr. Felipe Gardella, in his remarks said that his country is committed to strengthening relations with Guyana particularly in humanitarian missions such as disaster response. “Regarding the bilateral relationship between Argentina and Guyana, I must say that we have come a long way since the opening of our diplomatic mission in 2011. It is my hope that we can continue to count on your country’s support. We are pleased with our projects particularly in public health and the restora-

tion of the pictures in the National Gallery,” he said. Ambassador Gardella also commended Guyana for its unique diversity and the peaceful coexistence of the difference ethnic groups and religions, which he said is a blessing in a fast changing world. The Declaration of Independence of the United Provinces of South America on July 9, 1816 ended three hundred years of colonial rule. Argentina’s emergence was part of the liberation wars, which led to the disintegration of the Spanish Empire in the western hemisphere.

seems to be the next logical step to challenge the decision by the CCDO, provided, of course, that a majority of the members of the C o m m ittee of Management were desirous of challenging that decision. Citing a number of irregularities, Gifth appointed the IMC, which comprise of

Justice Prem Persaud, Patsy Russel, Trevor L. Benn, Rajdai Jagarnauth, Gillian Pollard, Oneidge Walrond-Allicock, Patrick Mentore and George Vaughn. The court heard that the former management committee had become incapable of managing or wilfully neglecting to conduct the affairs of the society in a proper manner in that there were breaches and non-compliance of Regulations, which provides that the accounts of the society (Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union Limited) should be audited at least once annually. It was pointed out, too, that there had been no auditing of accounts and no financial statements since 2010, and, further, those audited had not been approved since 2010. It was revealed to the court that there were breaches by the former managers since there had been no Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the union since 2010.

‘B’ Division Police high command meets Central Corentyne Chamber The high command of the Police ‘B’ Division led by Commander Assistant Commissioner Lyndon Alves and Deputy Commander Superintendent Wayne De Hearte continued its outreach by meeting a number of interest groups. Recently, Commander Alves and a team of high-ranking officers from the Division met with members of the Central Corentyne Chamber and Commerce (CCCC) and other members of the business community in the area at the chamber office at Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice. Also in attendance were members of the Rose hall Municipality. The CCCC is one of the most vibrant Chambers in the country and has been in the forefront of organising and assisting with the completing of a number of community projects. Among projects that the CCCC assisted were the construction of the Rose Hall Town Fire Station and the rehabilitation of the Felix Austin Police Training College at Adventure, Corentyne.At the meeting, a number of topics were discussed. Among the topics discussed were crime, domestic violence, traffic issues, substance abuse, noise nuisance and piracy among other issues. Among those accompanying Commander Alves was Officer in Charge of Sub-Division No. 2 Superintendent Boodnarine Persaud and officers in charge of Crime and Traffic, Assistant Superintendents Singh and Timothy Williams.Among those representing the CCCC were General Manager of the Nand Persaud Group of Companies Mohendra Persaud and Poonai Bhigroo of the Poonai Pharmacy and Sergeant Winston Smith of the Rose Hall Municipality.

Education Ministry and... From page 3 education sector,” and this gesture not only represents the company's corporate social responsibility but its belief in youths as the future generation. “We are always ready to partner with the Ministry of Education, to promote education and Ansa McAl prides itself on supporting the development of youths and equally so rewarding the efforts of outstanding performers. Our company recognises that our responsibility is to engage and enrich the community we serve,” Nelson said.Ansa McAl is one of the largest distribution companies in Guyana and will soon launch several youth-related initiatives. (DPI)

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Liza Phase One development on track

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he Noble Bob Dou glas drillship has completed the first phase drilling of seven wells, ExxonMobil’s new Public and Government Affairs Director, Deedra Moe, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) today. “They are going back in and doing the second phase so they are on track to do that.” First oil from Liza phase one is expected in 2020. ExxonMobil is also participating with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultations for Liza Phase two development. The US oil-giant has also submitted its development plan for Liza phase two to the government and it is expected to begin in 2023 pending the approval of permits and the company’s FID. Moe said the company is “finishing up” work at the Longtail field, its most recent discovery. An evaluation of the find is expected sometime next week. It is expected that the estimated value of the Stabroek Block will increase following the evaluation of Longtail. “We’re still saying 3.2M [bar-

Saturday July 14, 2018

Vibrant SLED projects continues in Region One

- Exxon finalising contract for third drill ship

SLED Officials hand over sewing equipment and materials to some members of the Living Hope Sewing Group - Arrow-Ansa ExxonMobil’s Public and Government Affairs Director, Deedra Moe rels oil equivalent] but that is what they are looking to update,” Moe cautioned. Exxon is in the process of finalising arrangements to introduce a second drillship in its exploration operations. The vessel will be in Guyana later this year to begin exploration drilling in the southwest area of the Stabroek Block. It will complement drilling being done by the Stena Carron.ExxonMobil has had an 80 percent success rate in its offshore exploration. Moe takes over from Kim-

berly Brasington who has served in the position for more than two years. “I’ve a lot to learn but I am excited to be here,” she told DPI. Moe had worked with Exxon’s downstream operations in the United States before coming to Guyana. “I’m excited to be moving back into upstream where I’ve worked before … I really look to continue the communications work that Kimberly and the team have done here,” she said. (DPI)

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tarting their journey from Georgetown, two members of the Sustainable Livelihood Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (SLED) made their way to Supenaam, Essequibo. There they met the Good Hope Transformation Group. This is a community based group which focuses on the development of skills amongst members to make them financially viable for economic stability. Doreen Duncan, who has been a politician since 1972, commended Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally, on

keeping her promise. “It is a good day for Good Hope and this is not by accident that these machines have arrived on this day,” Duncan stated. She added that the committee members of the Good Hope Transformation Group, which comprises of 20 individuals will do their best with the equipment to make the sewing business successful. Doreen Duncan continues to extend her heartfelt gratitude and continues to serve as an advocate of change in the region. The Good Hope Transformation Group of Supenaam Essequibo received three desk sewing machines and one commercial sewing machine. Down to Charity and further up the Pomeroon River, the SLED officials, Rhonda Nelson, - Business Development Officer; and Tiffany Babb - Micro Credit Officer arrived at Moruca. Their first stop in Moruca saw the delivery of sewing and farming equipment to the Arrow- Ansa Upper Manawari Community. The Community of ArrowAnsa, Upper Manawari has two established groups that are SLED related and those

are the Enterprise Farming Group, which consists of 17 persons and Living Hope sewing group, which has 10 members. These groups collectively received approximately $1.2 million in funding for tools and other necessities to help sustain the progress of the community. Recently, in May, two projects, which started in October 2017 were unraveled. These were the projects in Upper Kabora and Koko of Region one, Moruca. In addition to their visit, the SLED officials, also seized the opportunity to monitor the Ministry’s prior investment in Koko, which involved poultry rearing of the Jersey Black Bird also known as the Brazilian Black Giants. These birds are dual purpose (they can give both meat and eggs) and are proving to be economically viable. They are now sizeable and weigh approximately two pounds since the previous visit in May of this year and are yet be matured. Thus far, four projects from Region One have been approved for funding by Minister Amna Ally for the Moruca District.

Once you have badminded people within the government, it will get a bad name. You cannot play with mud and not get your hands dirty. The government is filled with persons whose hands are dirty. But there is one person whose hands appear clean but that is only because someone else has been stirring the mud. Power is being abused in Guyana for narrow, selfish purposes. Certain politicians are settling their own scores and that of their friends. There are persons within Government – and they know who they are – who believe that they are more powerful than God. If they do not like you, they rain down fire and brimstone your way. But as old people say, “Even the longest rope has an end. Nothing lasts forever and eventually their masks will fall off and people will see their true colours. They can pretend but

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they cannot, forever hide their evilness. Time catches up eventually with these bandminded scoundrels who blatantly set out to victimize others. If they do not like you, then not only you will suffer but so too will your family and friends. They play proxy politics. If they want to hurt you, they will get at your friends and family.This happened to Kaieteur News under the PPPC when certain persons were upset that their well-laid plans were exposed. The PPP reacted venomously against the Kaieteur News, the collateral damage extending to even to the innocent. The same thing is happening within the present government. A high-level government official is holding malice against this newspaper and in order to get even, is going after even the relatives of persons connected with this newspaper. This high-level individual is using his influence to be hurt persons. It is a sad com-

mentary of what happens when you put the morally enfeebled into positions of authority.But this is not new in Guyana. This is how political power has always been exercised in Guyana. It is always about some getting what they want, regardless of the price to be paid by others.The actions of this high-level commissar are spineless and petty. They reflect a wicked and evil mind, one that is so insecure and heartless that there is utterly no compunction in being ruthless and in hurting persons with whom there is no quarrel.A change in government has not changed the ugly culture of the exercise of power. A change in government therefore has not halted the vendetta and conspiracies. The actors have changed but the script remains the same. This problem will not go away with any new government. Abuse of power is an inherent trait of a State ma-

DEM BOYS SEH

Three men mek dem boys remember Exxon Dem got three men pun de front page dat everybody know very well. Dem boys had to think long and hard before dem coulda put dem picture so bold pun de front page. These is men who mek nuff people run mad and some commit suicide. These is men who mek a prince tun a pauper. Dem boys seh these men resemble dem oil company wha come to Guyana, wha come to torch de treasury. One of de men resemble Exxon, one resemble Hess and de third resemble CNOOC. Dem boys believe is de same three men who clean up L. Seepersaud Maraj jewellery safe in Stabroek Market. De police ain’t got no doubt. Dat is wha de police seh. Dem boys seh just like how Exxon is de only company dat can drill in ultra deep water, dem is de only three man who can cut open ultra thick safes. Since dem get ketch, dem men get new false name. One name Ex-hand—he got to be

de drill man. He drill open de safe. De odda one name Hessle. He is de one who hussle out de market wid de jewellery. De third one name See-Knock. Every safe he see, he want knock and be part of. Dem boys hear is he arrange de knack-in dat, land all of dem in jail. Soulja Bai like grant pardon, especially to young people and de very old ones. When he hear de story, he ask who give dem three old men de contract to cut de safe. He want to give a notice to de family. Don’t ever come to him fuh pardon any of dem. De police do a good job fuh ketch dem. Dis is three people who didn’t leave a trace when dem do de job. Dem enter de market like ghosts and de mek de jewellery disappear like ghosts. Dem boys believe dat de court gun mek dem disappear from society like ghosts. Talk half and wonder if de police find any jewellery…

chinery, which assumes too much authority. While the vendettas are taking place, the excessive influence and power, which that person has because of the state machinery, means that only a diminution of that power will lead to a resolution. And that domination requires a reduction in the power of the State. The State is an albatross around the necks of the population. People are forced to bow to authority for face the consequences of being harassed, victimized and

dispossessed.The offender makes use of authority in order to have others do mischief. In that person’s name, people are hurt by others doing that person’s dirty work. This is sycophancy at its best. The time has come for exposure, full exposure. No one should be allowed to use a position of authority within the State to victimize others. This is unacceptable in a democratic state and professionals who are being involved in such vendettas should refuse to participate.

Unfortunately, many of those professionals owe their positions to political loyalty and sycophancy. Many of them who are inveigled to wash the dirty linen of their masters are functioning beyond their level of competence. And so, they will do as they please, so long as they cannot be held personally liable for their actions.

Forty-four murders in six months, nine percent drop in serious crimes

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he Guyana Police Force has re corded 44 murders in the past six months. And with the exception of rape and gun robberies, serious crimes were down by five percent in comparison to the same period last year. Statistics released yesterday showed that there was a 25 percent decrease in murder, with 44 murders as against 59 for the previous year. Of the 44 homicides recorded, 20 were disorderly murders, 12 domestic-related murders and eight robbery-murders, while the motive in four cases was unknown. There was also a two percent increase in robbery under arms in which firearms were used (298 as against 304 this year; an eight percent decrease in armed robberies in

which instruments other than firearms are used (161 as against 116) a 21 percent decrease in robbery with aggravation; a 30 percent decrease in larceny from the person; a nine percent increase in rape (129 as against 140) a three percent decrease in burglary and a 10 percent decrease in break and enter and larceny. Police have taken 67 illegal firearms off the streets so far this year, compared to 69 for the corresponding period last year. They include 40 pistols, 17 revolvers, seven shotguns, one sub-machine gun, and two rifles. Thirty-one firearms were seized in ‘A’ Division; six from ‘B’ Division; six from ‘C’ Division; four from ‘D’ Division; four from ‘E’ Division and 14 from ‘F’ Division and two from ‘G’ Division.

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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN

A correction: Johnny Carpenter and the Mekdeci family

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n my column of Sun day, May 20, 2018, cap tioned, “White fans didn’t know he was an East Indian boy” I wrote the following; “I remember when I was small there was a shoe store at Camp and Regent Streets named Shu-All. The owners passed as Portuguese but they were Syrians.” Yesterday, the prominent, Portuguese-Guyanese businessman, Johnny Carpenter, came up to me in the National Park. I pass Mr. Carpenter daily in the park and the customary hello follows. But yesterday, while walking my dog, Mr. Carpenter asked for two minutes of my time. I told him he can get more than two minutes. What Johnny Carpenter had to say to me was amusing. But there also wasn’t a funny side to it considering what I did to Carpenter. He said, “Freddie you made me into a Syrian.” He was referring to the May 20 column and what I mentioned

about Shu-All store. Carpenter said his great grandfather, M.C. DaSilva was the owner of Shu-All Store and he wasn’t Syrians and none of his future offspring and their offspring was married to Syrians. What Mr. Carpenter was telling me is that there is no Syrian blood whatsoever in the family. In fact, Carpenter said that he, Johhny, is not pure Portuguese. His father was an Englishman named Carpenter and his mother was part of that well-known Portuguese family - the Fitts. In fact, I know one of the descendents of the Fitts when she was a student of mine. She is married into to the family of perhaps the most famous Portuguese name in Guyana – the Fernandes. Johnny Carpenter, in clearing up my misconception, had some interesting historical notes to pass on and I am passing them on to younger Guyanese now. The same man, M.C. DaSilva, also owned the entire village of

Newtown which borders Campbellville to the east, Bel Air Park to the south, Kitty to the north, and Vlissengen Road to the west. I now know who Da Silva Street in Newtown was named after and also D’Andrade Street in the same Newtown. Mr. Carpenter added that his great grandfather was planning a huge extension of his Newtown land-holdings but for strategic reason the colonial administration bought out Newtown. Now here is an interesting dimension of Mr. Carpenter’s history that should intrigue readers. There was a huge fire that engulfed Georgetown in 1945 and almost destroyed the entire inner city of the capital, meaning the entire commercial centre. It remains the largest fire in the history of the English-speaking. It took place on February 23. So each Mashramani Day as you gyrate in the bands in downtown Georgetown, remember those very streets that you are having fun on were completely engulfed by flames in 1945. The Commission of Inquiry ordered by the Governor found Mr. Carpenter’s father as one of three persons responsible for the inferno.

The fire started at Bookers’ Drugstore. The name is misleading. The place was in fact a manufacturing complex where the famous Limacol and products were mixed. It appeared the initial explosion was due to a chemical mix-up for which the blame was put on Carpenter’s father. Mr. Carpenter’s father was the chief chemist and assistant manager at the time of the outbreak. Johnny Carpenter doesn’t feel his father was the main defaulter. If you want more details about that part of Guyanese, you can contact Johnny Carpenter. This is a funny country. As you watch Johnny Carpenter jog in the National Park each day, you would not believe that the largest fire in a

CARICOM country that almost burnt down the commercial city was blamed on his father. Finally, Carpenter told me that he is still in possession of the business licence of his great grandfather and in fact carries on a business in its name at the junction of Lamaha and Irving Streets Street.Finally, when I was writing that May column about how early in the 20th century we mistook Syrian-Guyanese for Portuguese, I wanted to mention the Mekdeci family as being categorized as Portuguese when they are in fact Syrians. But I didn’t have the time to research it so it was left out. For this column, I called Gerard Mekdeci to conform if the family is Portu-

Frederick Kissoon guese or Syrian. The Mekdeci family is definitely one of the more known names in Guyana and all this time I was sure they were Syrians. Gerard Mekdeci told me they are Lebanese. So there you have it. Johnny Carpenter is half Anglo-Saxon and half Portuguese. The famous Mekdecis are not Portuguese, are not Syrians but descendants from Lebanon.

Defence to present no-submission in Nandlall’s larceny trial

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s the trial of former Attorney General (AG) and PPP Parliamentarian, Anil Nandlall, winds down, his lawyers will on July 24, present a no-case submission on his behalf—contesting that the State has no evidence, or lacks sufficient legal grounds to make a case against him. Last year, Nandlall was hauled before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer a charge of simple larceny. It is alleged that he stole some $2M in Lexus Nexis Reports of the Commonwealth, which belong to the Ministry of Education. Nandlall has pleaded not guilty to the allegation and is out on self bail. The battery of lawyers representing the former AG includes Murseline Bacchus, Bibi Shaddick, Odai Ramischand, Priya Manickchand, Adrian Anamayah, Euclin Gomes, Sase Gunraj, Manoj Narayan, C.V Satram, L. Mark Conway, Sasha S. MahadeoNarayan, Rajendra R. Jaigobin and Glen Hanoman. Representing the State is Special Prosecutor Attorney-at-law, Patrice Henry. According to Nandlall, when he took up post as Attorney General, he did so at a lost and it was for that reason he agitated for the state to pay for the Law Reports. He had said that the arrangement received the blessings of then Head of State Donald Ramotar. However, investigators are contending that because the books were bought with state funds, they cannot be the property of Nandlall and in fact, the state should not have entered

Former Attorney General Anil Nandlall into such an arrangement in the first place. The Ministry of Legal Affairs is contending that there is no evidence of the agreement between Nandlall and Ramotar, and even assuming that there was such an agreement, the use of public funds in this manner is a flagrant violation of the Financial Management and Accountability Act (FMAA). Nandlall was charged after the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU), an arm of the Guyana Police Force, completed investigations.

Granger open to requests for media interviews Following criticisms this week of President’s David Granger’s hosting merely two press conferences in the past three years, the Ministry of the Presidency (MOTP) has indicated that the President is open to requests for media interviews. In a statement, the Ministry reiterated the President’s commitment to engaging the members of the media, whom he holds in high esteem, to provide accurate information to the Guyanese public. “The Head of State also remains open to requests for interviews in this regard,” the Ministry stated. President of the Guyana Press Association (GPA), Nazima Raghubir, had told Kaieteur News that too many issues of national importance are going unaddressed and that the lack of engagement does no good to any Government’s role to be accountable and transparent. “The Guyana Press cannot continue to meet the President on the sidelines of events,” Raghubir asserted. The lack of Presidential press conferences had also been picked up in a Stabroek News editorial. In response to the criticisms, MOTP stated that the President makes an effort as regular as possible to engage members of the media, particularly during public exercises.“The assertion carried that the number of Presidential Press conferences is a lack of demonstration of accountability to the people is simply absurd,” MOTP noted. The Ministry reminded of the weekly Post Cabinet briefings, which are held to update the media and by extension, members of the public on deliberations and decisions of Cabinet by the Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, who is the chief spokesperson for

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President David Granger the Government. Additionally, MOTP cited ‘extensive speeches and publications’ produced by the President and the Ministry of the Presidency.“The David Granger led administration since its assumption to office has been nothing but transparent and accountable to the citizens and in so doing, has empowered the Ministers of Government to speak on their respective portfolios unabated,” the MOTP noted. The GPA has raised the need for more frequent engagements with the Head of State since 2015. According to Raghubir, the GPA raised the matter again at the President’s media brunch in January and as recent as May during World Press Freedom Day. Following General Elections in May 2015, President Granger hosted his first press conference in October 2015. Initially, there was the Public Interest programme where select media houses were invited to sit and question the President, then that ended.There were no press conferences in 2016 and it was only after public criticisms that the President

hosted another press conference more than a year later, on December 14, last.It is now six months since the last press conference and again the President is facing sharp criticisms. President Granger said to reporters on the sidelines of the ICT Road Show on Monday that he has been busy, having just returned from Montego Bay, Jamaica where he attended the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meeting.One week earlier, he had visited Vietnam. “I am asking the media to be tolerant. My heart is in the right place, but right now, I have had a really difficult period of public engagements and overseas travel,” the President stated.

Surinamese busted with over $2M strapped to thighs A Surinamese National who was busted with over €8,000 equivalent to over $2M, strapped to her thighs minutes after she arrived in Guyana from Suriname, was yesterday fined for illegal entry. The woman, Gabriella Regina Artiz, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts where she pleaded guilty to the charge. Artiz, who was represented by Attorneyat-law, Marcel Babb, admitted that on July 11, at Springlands, Corentyne, she entered Guyana by sea and disembarked without the consent of an immigration officer. The foreign national was fined $20,000 or in default 21 days imprisonment. The Chief Magistrate instructed that the woman be given back her passport upon payment of the fine or after serving the jail term, and then be escorted to the nearest port of exit. According to Police Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield, Artiz is being investigated by the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU), an arm of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for money laundering after the cash was discovered strapped to her thighs. On July 11, Artiz entered Guyana through the Suriname back track route. Upon her arrival here, she was arrested by ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU), and the GPF. Based on information the ranks received, a search was conducted on her and the money was found. Further checks were made and it was discovered that she failed to present herself to an immigration officer upon her arrival in Guyana. As a result, she was arrested and taken into custody. The court heard from Artiz’s lawyer that she is a frequent visitor to Guyana. According to Babb, his client came to Guyana in May, and was granted a six-month stay. The lawyer went on to explain that his client was under the impression that she could have entered and leave Guyana as she

- being investigated by SOCU for money laundering Gabriella Artiz

pleases, given that she was previously permitted to stay. Nevertheless, the lawyer indicated that his client was remorseful for her actions and is willing to pay for her trip back home. While in Guyana, Babb disclosed that his client stayed at a popular city hotel.

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Missing Rose Hall pensioner

Case reopened after relative gives new information to cops - two in custody The case of a pensioner from Rose Hall Town who went missing in 2015 was recently re-opened after new information surfaced about the persons who may have allegedly been involved in his disappearance . Percival Johnson, who was 76 at the time of his disappearance, lived at Lot 36 Sir David Street, Rose Hall Town with his grandson and grand daughterin-law. The pensioner lived in the upper flat of the twostoreyed wooden building while the couple lived in the bottom flat. According to reports, the elderly man left his home on April 13, 2015 and was never seen again. The

grandson who stayed with him had reportedly made a missing person report at the Rose Hall Town outpost but over time, he gave several accounts of when was the last time he saw his grandfather. T h r e e y e a r s l a t e r, Johnson’s step-daughter, has since decided to have the police reopen the case after she reportedly received new information. Her concern led to the arrest of the missing man’s grandson and wife who lived with him. They were arrested on Wednesday at the Rose Hall Town address and remain in police custody. Terry Roopnarine, 26, the brother of one of the suspects spoke with this

publication and revealed that him along with his aunt who raised the matter are of the belief that his brother and his wife played a part in Johnson’s disappearance. Roopnarine said when his grandfather went missing, he was working in the Guyana Defence Force and had returned to Rose Hall in May 2015, approximately a month after Johnson disappeared. He stated that when he arrived, his brother and sister-in-law were living at the house. During the time, he noticed that the couple had a huge amount of cash in their possession. “They had like $600,000 in cash so I asked them where they get that kinda money from and me brother’s wife claim that me brother work and save the money. “Two weeks later, she change she mouth and seh how dem find the money in grandfather room but was $900,000 so like dem spend out some and leff with the $600,000 what I see”, he said. According to him, they claimed that they broke the locks to Johnson’s bedroom door and found the money a week after he went missing. He added that it seemed strange at the time that they broke into his grandfather’s room just a week after he left without a trace but he knew very little so he did not follow the case. Jewellery for Johnson was also reportedly taken by the couple.

The home where Johnson lived Roopnarine said it was only lately that he contacted his aunt and told her about the money that was taken. After hearing the new information, the woman decided to bring it to the cops attention. The grandson said that after the couple was arrested, his sister-in-law was brought back to the house by the police and during that time, she gave another story about where they got the large amount of money from? “She tell dem police when dem bring she back that she and grandfather had a joint account and she draw out the money. But when I had asked them,

she told me how dem work and save the money and then later, she seh how dem tek it from grandfather room.” He added that during the time, he was in the GDF; his grandfather had told him that he had several bank accounts but wanted to withdraw the monies and keep it in his possession at the house. “After the man went missing, it didn’t tek a week and these people break in the man room,” Roopnarine stressed. The ex-army rank told Kaieteur News that when his aunt questioned his brother about the whereabouts of Johnson, he reportedly gave conflicting

stories. “One time he seh how he walk and go to market and never come back. Then a next time, he seh how the man leff on he bicycle and gone New Amsterdam. And another time he she, how the man gone backdam and look cow but me grandfather don’t mind cow.” Information gathered states that a body was discovered in 2015 after Johnson went missing but no-one reportedly claimed the body since it was allegedly badly decomposed. Meanwhile, several calls to the Divisional Commander Lyndon Alves went unanswered.

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Exxon refuses to provide info to Non-payment of fees puts Special Needs School in jeopardy MPs on debt to be repaid by Guyana

Marcia Smith in the company of some of her special needs students Six years ago, the Gifted Hands Special Needs School located at Lot 120 Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown opened its doors to cater to the learning needs of those with special needs. The privately operated school is headed by Ms. Marcia Smith, who has received commendation for keeping the institution afloat with limited resources. Currently enrolled at the school are 24 students between the ages of seven and 50 with varying levels of disabilities including: autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. During an interview with this publication, yesterday, Smith revealed that although it is a challenge, the students are afforded lessons in the subject areas of Mathematics and English in accordance to their individual learning ability. “We teach them the letters of the alphabet and to count but because of their different levels of learning we have to work with them differently...Some might be at the Grade One or Two or Three level and we work at that level,” said Smith. While Smith has two other teachers on staff, she revealed yesterday that her school also gains support from some volunteers. But the continuance of the school could be hanging in the balance. This state of affairs, Smith said, is directly linked to a financial situation that she hopes will quickly become a thing of the past. Smith yesterday lamented that the situation is one that came into being because of what she believes is negligence on the part of parents

of a few of the very students attending the school. “They have been negligent in paying their fees...and I think it may be because they are taking me and the service I offer for granted or even worse they are taking their own children for granted,” Smith bemoaned. The fee per term amounts to $40,000 but, according to Smith, parents have the option to pay a monthly sum of $13,400. “I have children from all walks of life attending my school with parents from various social status,” Smith revealed, adding “it is usually the ones who are well off are refusing to pay. I have students whose parents are cleaners but they are paying their fees straight but the ones who have it are negligent.” According to Smith, although about eight parents have been consistently delinquent “I don’t have the heart to just turn their children away. They would send their children to school with taxis and have them picked up back with taxis and some of them have stopped answering their phones altogether; they have blocked me on Whatsapp and even on Facebook too.” She added, “All I have been asking them is to please clear your bills so that the school could continue to function optimally in the interest of the students who are in need of the extra attention.” “This has been going on since school started but it is becoming overbearing now...some have even taken their children out of school without even paying off their fees,” said Smith who revealed that even without the fees she is still required to pay all of her utility bills as well as the rental for the facility where

the school is housed. “I can’t tell GPL or GTT I’m not paying them; I still have to pay NIS contributions, I still have to pay salaries,” stressed Smith who is hoping that the conscience of the delinquent parents would guide them to do the right thing. Smith added, “I have not been refusing these students because a part of me understands the need to sincerely help them if they are to become productive citizens...” “What is worrying to me, too, is that when I ask some of these parents to pay up, instead of paying they use psychology on the children by telling them ‘Teacher Marcie don’t want you to come to school’. That is not only unfair to me but unfair to the children too,” said Smith. In the meantime, Smith said, she continues to lose with the most recent development being a letter from the Guyana Revenue Authority [GRA] stating that the school must pay-up outstanding tax returns. “Whether they [parents] pay or not, I have to pay GRA; I have to pay the costs for running a school,” said Smith who despite the challenge is still optimistic that her school will thrive and even meet the 10-year milestone offering a service that is second to none. But Smith insisted yesterday, “I am not going to be closing my school down because of a few delinquent parents, but I want them to know that they are unfair to me; they are unfair to these students by putting the operation of this school in jeopardy,” said Smith.

By Abena RockcliffeCampbell The debt ExxonMobil incurs to access the oil found offshore Guyana will have to be repaid by Guyana at some point. Because of this, Chairman of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Natural Resources, Odinga Lumumba, thinks that Guyana has a right to know how every cent is spent by the company. M o r e s p e c i f i c a l l y, Lumumba wants to ensure that ExxonMobil is being economical in its current development of Liza Phase 1. To s a t i s f y h i m a n d other committee members, Lumumba asked E x x o n M o b i l ’s C o u n t r y Manager, Rod Henson, to provide the committee with a list of all the international companies currently employed for the Liza project. L u m u m b a s a i d , “ We would like to see a list of nationality of the contractors, type of business whether it is servicing, drilling or maintenance. Is it possible? Is that confidential or can the commit-

ExxonMobil’s Country Manager, Rod Henson tee have access to that information? I think it should be public information.” H e n s o n ’s b o d y l a n guage in response to the question told a thousand words. He stretched both arms open, leaned forward and asked, “I do not understand. Do all private companies submit lists? (like the one requested.)” Lumumba responded, “This is of a different nature. It (the list) will give us an opportunity to go beyond the conversation

to get clarity as to who is getting what.” Lumumba continued, “We have to repay this debt and we would like to ensure that the prices for the companies that are working for you are competitive. Therefore, we need to know what contractors you are using; where they are from and the services they are providing. “It does not make sense your bringing a company from the moon to provide X when it can be done in Guyana or the Caribbean for cheaper; hence we are asking these questions. Do you have a problem giving us this information?” Henson refused to commit to providing this information. He said, “I assume you are speaking about issues that would be covered in the local content policy f r a m e w o r k . R i g h t n o w, there is no policy. I think these are important questions. But what we are doing is aligned with that. We need to balance local development with a stable business environment.”

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Brazilian businessman captured in Panama Papers wants foot in Guyana’s oil sector By Abena RockcliffeCampbell He operated here before. But, in Guyanese parlance, he “shut shop” because of the “hostility” meted out to him by members of the then political opposition (now in government) and the likes of anti-corruption advocate, Christopher Ram. Five years later, Brazilian businessman, Yucatan Reis, has returned for another venture. His interest in Guyana seems to always be the country’s natural resources. In 2013, Reis became very popular in the media as many kicked against a deal he had with the PPP/C administration. That deal was approved by the then Minister of Natural Resources, Robert Persaud. At that time, Reis was after “rare earth elements.” Now, he is after Guyana’s oil. The Department of Public Information (DPI) reported that on Thursday, a delegation of Brazilian investors met with Minister of State, Joseph Harmon. The delegation included Reis, Alexandre Saverin, Luis

Panelli, John Forman, and José Mario de Castilho. DPI said that the investors are here to “explore areas of investment in the country’s emerging oil and gas sector.” Saverin was quoted saying, “You see the difference. You see the progress and you see the excitement in everybody’s eyes. I think we’re starting to see the change in the country where people are starting to open new businesses and to take new risks just with the idea of the oil that is coming… We’re excited to be here and we would love to proceed with [investment] in oil [and] in infrastructure.” Panelli cited the longstanding partnership between Guyana and Brazil as the main reason behind Brazil’s keen interest in investing. “It’s important for us to be here, not only for geopolitical reasons but because we’re neighbours…We are very interested in joining you in this effort to develop the [oil and gas] field here. It is going to be a very important thing for Guyana and for Brazil… We have the means… we have the personnel and we are very keen on [investing],” he

said. DPI reported no comments which were by Reis. But, five years ago, his company pulled out of a US multimillion-dollar investment in Guyana. Reis was the coowner of Muri Brazil Ventures Incorporated (MBVI) and the owner of Excel Minerals, a gold mining/ money transfer/ financing company. In 2013, the People’s Progressive Party /Civic (PPP/C) government granted MBVI a permit for mineral surveying in the “ecologically fragile” New River Triangle. However, a controversy erupted over the granting of this permit, since it was unearthed that Persaud granted permission for Geological and Geographical Survey (PGGS). This gave the company the right to occupy 2.2 million acres of land to conduct geological and geophysical surveys for rare earth elements for a period of 36 months. The venture faced intense media scrutiny after a particular clause began to raise eyebrows. The clause enabled MBVI – anytime during the duration of the operation– to apply to the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) for a maximum of 18

Brazilian businessman, Yucatan Reis

prospecting licences once it satisfies attendant requirements. The clause also stated that the application shall be granted on a priority basis. Persaud was accused of lying to the Natural Resources Committee of Parliament over the provisions of the permit granted to MBVI.

Moreover, critics were loud about the apparent secrecy surrounding the deal which saw MBVI being able to survey some 2.2 million acres of untouched forest which was in a geographically sensitive area. Even GGMC said that it had advised against the company getting the PGGS. It was fur-

ther stated that the agency had been instructed to give the go-ahead to MBVI. The debacle led to the company pulling out and scraping its local investment venture, citing that even though the process was legal and transparent, the “misinformation, prejudice and hostility” towards the company left it no choice but to abandon ship. Two years later, the Panama Papers were leaked and Reis was listed a businessman linked to Guyana. He was listed as a beneficiary of Equatorial Project Management and Engineering Enterprises Ltd – a company according to the database – that was labelled as having a “Bad debt account”. It was noted that Harmon committed to arranging a “special meeting” with the team along with Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson to discuss possible projects. Just last month, A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was inked between NF Agriculture Inc. and investors of Lucas do Rio Verde, located in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso, which will see the commencement of an agricultural village in Guyana’s Intermediate Savannahs. Reis is listed as the President of NF Agriculture Inc.

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Stabroek Market jewellery heist…

Alleged safe-cracker among three remanded

Remanded: Clifford Rodney

Remanded: Albert De Freitas

Remanded: Trayon Parks

One week after burglars broke into the jewellery store of L. Seepersaud Maraj and Sons and carted off $22 M in gold and diamond jewellery, three persons were yesterday charged and remanded. One of the men is said to be a safe-breaking expert, while another accused is said to hang around the Stabroek Market. Those charged are Clifford Rodney, 66, of 265 One Mile Wismar, Linden; Albert De Freitas, 55, of 100 Leopold Street, Werk-en-rust and Trayon Parks, 31 of 107 Eccles, East Bank Demerara. It is alleged that between July 2 and July 3 last at Stabroek Market, they broke and entered the jewellery store of L. Seepersaud Maraj and stole a quantity of gold and diamond jewellery valued $22M. The suspects allegedly gained entry to the market via

a hole in the grillwork near to the L. Seepersaud Maraj store. The men appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Rodney, De Freitas and Parks were represented by Attorneys-at-law Pamela DaSantos, Kenzia Williams and Adrian Thompson respectively. The lawyers representing the defendants in applications to secure bail told the court that their clients were beaten repeatedly to confess to the burglary. The lawyers said they were instructed by their clients that officers placed black plastic bags over the heads of their clients and subjected them to electric shocks. The court further heard that the defendants were repeatedly struck on the testicles.

However, Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers asked that the defendants be remanded, citing the serious nature of the offence and the value of the stolen articles. He added that all three men have matters of similar nature in the courts and if bail is granted that they would not return. The Prosecutor also stated that the defendants admitted in a recorded interview to cutting open the safe and removing the articles. Prosecutor Jeffers went on to tell the court that CCTV footage showed the three men entering the Sleep Inn Hotel. He stated that it was there that they divided the jewellery. The Chief Magistrate in response agreed that that the accused would not return to court if she granted them bail. She added that the prosecution has strong evidence (Continued on page 23)

Cop nabbed transporting ganja

The compressed marijuana (cop’s cannabis) Intensified intelligence work by ranks of the Police Narcotics Branch and ‘C’ Division (East Coast Demerara), has resulted in the arrest of a police constable stationed at Force Headquarters. The man was allegedly trafficking in narcotics. A release stated that the rank, who was driving a vehicle that was Georgetown-bound,

was intercepted on Cove and John Public Road ECD, about 09:00hrs yesterday. He is based at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) and was coming from Berbice, where he resides. A search of the vehicle revealed several taped parcels of compressed cannabis, weighing in excess of 21kilograms.

Labourer charged with raping girl, 13 A labourer yesterday made an appearance before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. Twenty-four-year-old David Europe, of Craig, East Bank Demerara, was not required to plead to the charge, which stated that on January 22, 2017 at Craig, East Bank Demerara, he engaged in sexual penetration with a child under the age of sixteen. The matter was held incamera. According to information, the victim and the defendant are known to each other and they used to communicate via social media. On the day in question, the defendant went over to the victim home and while there, Europe held her down on the bed and forcefully had sex with her. The teen then told her parents what had happened and they reported the matter to the station. An investigation was carried out and the defendant was arrested and charged for the offence. The Magistrate after listening to the facts granted Europe $170,000

Charged: David Europe bail. Conditions of the bail are that he must not go within 50 feet of the defendant and must report to the Ruimveldt Police Station

every Friday until the completion of the trial. The unrepresented man was instructed to make his next court appearance on July 18.

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…gun stolen by first responders Woman recognises stolen phone in court, ex-cop arrested Police Commandant crashes into fence One month after a former policeman was charged with breaking into a woman’s house and carting off $1M in goods; he was yesterday arrested at the City Court and taken into custody after a woman saw him with a phone that belongs to her. Imran Khan, 25, of 177-53 Second Avenue, Westminister, West Bank Demerara was seated in Senior Magistrate Leron Daly’s courtroom awaiting statements in his matter when the woman observed him with the phone. The woman immediately

reported the matter to the officer-in-charge at the court and Khan was arrested and placed in custody. The officers then searched Khan and the phone was found in his possession. The woman was then showed the phone and she told the officers that it belongs to her. A few minutes later, ranks from the Ruimveldt Police Station showed up and took Khan into their custody. An investigation is being conducted. Last month, Khan made an appearance before Magistrate Leron Daly where two

charges were read to him. It is alleged that on May 22 last at Independence Boulevard, Georgetown, he broke and entered the dwelling house of Natasha Himchand and stole $500,000 in cash and other articles valuing $1.3M. It is also alleged that Khan, on May 26 last, at Sandy Babb Street, Kitty, assaulted Lance Corporal 18437 Mark Moses, a peace officer acting in the execution of his duties. He is currently out on $130,000 bail for those offences.

Sophia Primary named among 13 most improved... From page 18 interview, that he was really aiming higher. “I was expecting a little higher like [The] Bishops' [High] or Queen's [College].” He recalled working really hard to prepare for the exam. He recalled dedicating much of his days and nights to his studies often starting as early as 04:00 hours [4am] after which he prepared for school. The lad spoke of attending extra lessons and even returning home as late as 20:00 hours [8pm] to revise. His par-

ents, especially his mother, assisted him a great deal. However, when it came down to exam time, Hussain said, “it was easy but Maths Paper Two was hard.” Although eager to commence his secondary level school, Hussain, who hopes to one day become a mechanical engineer, admitted that he is disappointed to be leaving his friends behind. His advice to those who will be faced with the NGSA in the coming year is “Keep a close eye, be focused, revise

and take in everything your teacher tells you.” A total of 114 pupils of the Sophia Primary School registered for the exams but according to Sue only 111 were able to write the exam this year. While Hussain was the lone pupil to gain a place at a senior secondary school, Sue revealed that six secured marks that made them eligible for entry at List A secondary schools. A total of 32 gained entry to List B Schools and 72 to List C schools. Sue in announcing the performance of her pupils was eager to highlight that the performance of her male students has improved. “The boys in the house are taking their rightful place,” said an elated Sue. She also revealed a high enrolment number for boys. According to her, enrolment for the year under review commenced with 605 pupils of which 333 were boys and 272 were girls. “Today our enrolment stands at 640 pupils – 356 boys and 284 girls.”

Superintendent Shivpersaud, being visited by his colleagues. Superintendent Shivpersaud Bacchus in an attempt to save two pedestrians on the Diamond Public Road, crashed into the fence of the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL). He was immediately rendered unconscious. His firearm was stolen when persons came to render assistance. Police in a statement said, “Commandant of the Felix Austin Polic e College who is currently on Annual Vacation Leave ( AV L ) , S u p e r i n t e n d e n t Shivpersaud Bacchus, is currently warded at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and is said to be in a stable condition. “About 10:30hrs (yesterday) the Officer was

proceeding north along the western carriageway of the Diamond Public Road in the vicinity of the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), when two pedestrians who were standing on the western parapet, suddenly crossed the road eastward causing him to take evasive action. “He veered further west to avoid a collision and crashed his motor jeep PNN 2849 into a fence. The pedestrians escaped unhurt.” The Superintendent was rushed to the East Demerara Regional Hospital where he received medical attention and was later transferred to the aforementioned institution. Yesterday afternoon, a

team of Senior Officers led by Second-in-Command of the Force’s Administration, Assistant Commissioner Maxine Graham, DSM and including the Force Welfare Officer, Assistant Superintendent Jewel Sullivan, and Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Jairam Ramlakhan, visited the Officer and wished him a speedy recovery on behalf of Police Commissioner (ag) David Ramnarine, DSM and Other Ranks of the Force. This publication learnt from a source that the officer’s gun and an undisclosed sum of cash was stolen by individuals who went to render assistance, and found the officer in an unconscious state.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE Lot 15 Public road #2 Vill. WCB 3 House Lots. Coconut & Mango trees 49ftx10,314ft length. Price $18M. Contact# 648-7109/686-4818

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Computer Summer Class 23rd July-17th August, Monday & Wednesday 10am-12pm @ Durban St Georgetown. Tel# 615-3192 Classes: CSEC, CAPE: 6156604, 685-4192, 222-5913. Bernard, MEd, M.A, B.A, B.Sc, Formerly of QC First AID/CPR & home nursing courses available week-days and saturdays. Tel:225-9082 LEARN TO DRIVE P. Outar and C. Persaud Driving School at Maraj Building. Call: 622-2872, 6150964, 681-2808

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Flat wanted in North/South Riumveldt at least 2-3 bedrooms. 2-3 months rent available in advance. Call: 651-5990

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Live in waitress to work in bar. Call: 692-4649 1 General part time domestic needed in the Diamond Housing Scheme, cooking is included. Call: 656-7329 after 10am Wanted experienced hire car drivers and dispatchers at Ramada Hotel. Contact #2657075/616-5419 Welder or Fabricator for Grill work at 92 C field, South Turkeyen . Tel#621-5310 One experienced excavator operator. Call: 223-7165 1 Portable Sawmill Operator 1 Wakin 6 head planer operator, Labourers #619-9143/6148857 to work in Mahaicony Seamstress and Tailor. Contact: 689-5877/223-4390 Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm 1 experienced male chef to work in interior 35 to 45 years old. #683-3360

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Land at Tuschen Housing Scheme, near school, 3 minutes away from main road. Call: 407-491-2026 or email: gzplayter@aol.com Herstelling Prime Houselot (between 1st & 2nd bridge upfront 110ft x 60ft) $5M. Tel# 656-0701/656-1345. LEGAL NOTICE 2018-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-753 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO.FD-753 BETWEEN:(JONES) LESLYN ANN nee GARRAWAY Petitioner/ Applicant -and- (JONES) RAYMOND Respondent TO: RAYMOND JONES Last Known address Lot 395 West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme Georgetown, Guyana. TAKE NOTICE that on the 25th day of May, 2018 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by LESLYN ANN JONES nee GARRAWAY, the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 18th day of June, 2018 the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur News Newspaper, a daily Newspaper printed and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web. Continued on next page 23

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Guyana to intensify cooperation with France on environmental protection President David Granger, joined with Ambassador of the French Republic, Mr. Antoine Joly and members of the French community in Guyana. On Thursday, to celebrate France’s National Day or ‘La Fête Nationale’, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. The reception was held at Cara Lodge on Quamina Street, Georgetown. President Granger, in his address, reiterated Guyana’s appreciation for the pivotal

role played by France in consummating the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. He noted that Guyana and France, through the French Guiana, are part of the vast Guiana Shield in northern South America and share common concerns over the state of earth’s environment. “Guyana is in transition towards becoming a ‘green state’, which will place increasing emphasis on the protection of our environment, the preservation of our

biodiversity and the promotion of practical measures to ensure climate adaptation. Guyana, in this regard, looks forward to extending its cooperation and collaboration with France in order to preserve the environmental security of the Guiana Shield,” he said. Ambassador Joly reminded the gathering of the French President, Mr. Emmanuel Macron’s invitation to Heads of State, civil societies and other develop-

mental partners to the Paris Peace Forum in November later this year, to deliberate on the necessity of better local and global governance. He noted too, that France is please to know that it can rely on Guyana’s support on issues at the multilateral level. “I am happy, also, with our very good bilateral relationship that allows us to have a partnership of trust…our relationship will open up even more…with the decision of the French Oil

Company, Total, to explore your oil resources,” he said. Guyana and France established formal diplomatic relations on June 22, 1967. Since then, the country has benefitted considerably from France’s support in the areas of defence, debt relief, disaster relief, education and public safety. The French Revolution influenced the revolution in Saint Domingue two years later on August 22, 1791 which led, in turn, to the establish-

ment of the Republic of Haiti. The Haitian Revolution in turn, led to the outbreak of revolts by enslaved Africans in the Caribbean, including Demerara, and intensified the struggle for African Emancipation and colonial liberation throughout the Caribbean Region. (DPI)

LEGAL NOTICE 2 LEGAL NOTICE CONT’D LEGAL NOTICE AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of thePetition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 28 (twentyeight) days from the date of the second and final publication of this Notice.

Thief gets 2 years on Break and Enter Charge Two years ago, a thief, who was caught after breaking into a Charlotte Street, Georgetown home, was remanded when he appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Twenty-three year old, Jason Joseph of Lot 164 Charlotte Street, Georgetown, yet again entered the Magistrates’ Court, this time appearing before Magistrate Leron Daly. Joseph pleaded guilty to the charge, which stated on July 4, 2018, he broke into the property of Sherwin Khan, at Lot 196 Charlotte Street, Georgetown and stole one 60 ft roll of electrical wire; one binder; a power drill; an electric plane and a sanding machine. He also admitted to stealing an electric saw, an angle grinder and painted materials

Oscar Joseph Hospital... From page 16 Joseph Hospital is located in Charity. It caters for most residents of the Pomeroon and the northern part of the Essequibo Coast. With more collaboration between Region Two and the Barima Waini Region [Region One], the Oscar Joseph Hospital also caters for high risk patients coming from Moruca. Kaieteur News under-

stands that the previously installed generator was incapable of supplying the hospital with sufficient power to run all equipment. The x-ray machine was always down during a blackout, since it requires a significant amount of power to operate. The new generator on the other hand is believed to have the potential to power the entire hospital.

Alleged safe-cracker...

JAILED Jason Joseph worth $3000. The prosecutor indicated that after the items were discovered missing, a review was done of the camera footage and Joseph was handed over to the police.

The Magistrate after listening to the prosecutor’s submission sentenced Joseph to one year imprisonment for each of the two charges. The sentences will run concurrently.

From page 19 against the defendants; hence, she remanded them to prison. They were instructed to make their next court appearance on July 23. On July 3 last, an employee turned up to find a vault housed in the jewellery stall torched, and the door ajar. The padlocks for the grill

that secured the stall from the front were cut and the grill wrenched was open. The vault is a walk-in vault. Before that vault could be accessed, there is a quarter inch steel-plated door that is secured by multiple locks. Then the vault door has a combination locking system. The vault itself carries 12inch thick walls and is fireproof.

TAKE NOTICE that the Divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Tuesday the 14th day of August, 2018 at 9:30 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall in the Directions Hearing Room of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 21st day of June, 2018.

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Overseas Trophy Stall on board with Nand Persaud Sky Plus one day Funding... Horserace Sprint Classic Trophy giants the Trophy Stall through its General Manger Ramesh Sunich has already teamed up with the Nand Persaud Group of Companies One-Day Horserace Meet.The event, which will be staged by the Nand Persaud Sky Plus Incorporated Promotion Group, has been dubbed the Nand Persaud Karibee Sprint Classic. It is slated for tomorrow at the Company’s Racing Facility, No 36 Village, Macedonia Estate, Corentyne, Berbice. The races, which will be run in a straight line, will be 660 and 880 yards and has over $4M in cash, trophies and other incentives at stake. Among the events listed

is the D and Lower for animals over 880yards or Four Furlongs for a winning purse of $400,000 and trophy, this is the highlight event for the day. The event for animals classified H and lower is for a take home prize of $260,000 and trophy over 3 Furlongs. The event for 3 year-old animals, will see the horses galloping for a winning take of $200,000 and trophy also over 3 Furlongs. The 2 year-old animals will also be competing for a w i n n e r ’s p u r s e o f $200,000 and trophy over 4 Furlongs. The K Class and Lower animals will be com-

peting for a first prize of $140,000 and trophy over 3 Furlongs. There are two events for animals classified L and Lower. One for male horses over 4 Furlongs, while the female animals will be galloping over 3 Furlongs both for $100,000 and trophy. The Trophy Stall will be presenting a number of trophies to top performers including top trainer, stable and jockeys to the top performers. Any details of tomorrow’s event can be sourced by calling Nick on 600 728 or Amanda on 618 5916. The Coordinator is Mohendra ‘Mohin’ Persaud.

Saturday July 14, 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Today you might spend a lot of time with the special person in your life, Aries. Romance and affection are definitely a powerful factor in the course of your day

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) A group you're involved with may want to discuss a trip of some kind, Libra, perhaps to a convention. The drive to expand your horizons is very strong today.

TAURUS(Apr.20–May20) The possibility of some houseguests might have you checking your home to see what needs to be done to make it presentable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Your intuition is operating at a very high level today. You tend to follow your heart by nature, so you don't always go out of your way to be logical or objective.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Today you might decide to participate in community activities involving children, Gemini. Field trips either for pleasure or educational purposes may take place CANCER (June 21–July 22) Your financial situation looks particularly good right now. An increase in income could be coming your way. The downside could be that contracts might be involved, and you'll have to spend time perusing boring legal documents LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Recent developments have brought new interests into your life, Leo. As a result, you might be seriously considering enrolling in a formal course of study involving these subjects. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Your mind is especially sharp. You're logical and objective by nature. However, today you're likely to find that your thinking is more influenced by feeling than usual.

SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Today should be a gratifying day, full of great news, pleasant surprises, and opening doors of opportunity on just about every level. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Paperwork involving financial transactions may need to be handled today, Capricorn, but it won't be as tedious as you think. Whatever information is required is easily obtained. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Social events could put you in touch with a lot of interesting people, some in fields such as law, education, or the ministry. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) You may spend much of your day trying to sort out financial matters for yourself, your job, or perhaps for a friend or relative, Pisces. A lot of phone calls, and a lot of research, perhaps on the Internet, could be necessary in order to accomplish this.

From page 33 Academy.Leitch, a member of the 1986 Malteenoes team which won every National Youth tournament that year, said his time spent at the club helped to make him the man he is today. “I grew up inAlbouystown and understand the plight of kids who miss out on life changing opportunities because they can’t afford to attend programmes like this one,” Leitch stated. Jagernauth works with Kids in the USA playing Baseball and Cricket and echoed Leitch’s thoughts. “Academies like this develops team work, discipline, respect for their peers and Coaches and most of all lifelong friendships,” Jagernauth said. Malteenoes has begun identifying this category of children and encourages those who know of children who like cricket but cannot afford to pay the registration fee to get them signed up. Only the first 18 such participants will be accepted since no more than 120 students can be accommodated. The Academy runs from 09:00hrs to 15:00hrs each week day with Lunch being provided and registration forms can be uplifted at Malteenoes (Tel 225-6509) in Thomas Lands.

T&T confirm participation in Caribbean Schoolboys boxing C/Ship Trinidad and Tobago are set to have the largest travelling contingent to the Guyana hosted Caribbean Schoolboys and Junior boxing tournament that will punch of at the National Gymnasium from August 17th to 19th. The twin island republic will have a contingent of 12 boxers and six officials. Those six fighters will be accompanied by four parents. Four of those boxers are females, who are under training by former leading Pro boxer Ria Ramnarine. This is according to information relayed from President of the T&T Boxing board, Cecil Forde to head of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA); Steve Ninvalle. Jamaica, St. Lucia and Cayman Islands are among the countries who have confirmed their participation to go along with T&T and hosts Guyana. Currently, Antigua, Barbados, US Virgin Islands, Bahamas and Suriname are still to confirm their participation.

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Holder takes five as hapless Bangladesh crumble again ESPNcricinfo Bangladesh were bowled out for 149 in reply to West Indies’ 354, producing yet another inept batting display. Jason Holder led the home side’s bowling attack with superb spells on either side of the tea interval. He removed three of Bangladesh’s four most experienced batsmen - Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim - before completing his third fivewicket haul with the wickets of Mehidy Hasan and Abu Jayed. West Indies opted against enforcing the follow-on, but lost Kraigg Brathwaite, whose series ended with a low score when he was bowled by Shakib in the day’s last over. It was a minor slip-up in an otherwise superb day for West Indies, which they ended on 19 for 1. Till the tea interval, the two teams had taken one session each. Bangladesh had taken six West Indies wickets for just 59 runs in the first session, as the home side were bowled out for 354. But Jason Holder and Shannon Gabriel brought them back in control with two wickets each in the middle session, before a Keemo Paul beauty gave the fast bowler his first Test wicket. Tamim Iqbal, who had survived two reviews, a dropped catch by Devon Smith at slip and several close shaves, finally fell for 47 in the final session. Paul beat his outside edge with an angled

Jason Holder leaps to celebrate a wicket. (CWI Media)

delivery that many experienced fast bowlers find hard to create. Next ball, he had Nurul Hasan lbw for a golden duck although replays suggested that he had been struck outside off. But Mushfiqur at the other end didn’t offer any help as Nurul walked away. Mushfiqur’s stay didn’t last long either. He was caught by Shai Hope at gully, to give Jason Holder his third wicket. Miguel Cummins joined in the act with Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s wicket, another lbw decision that was upheld after the review. Holder’s fourth wicket was Taijul Islam, bowled through the gate with Bangladesh still five runs short of avoiding the followon. The second session had begun badly for Bangladesh as they lost Liton Das and

Mominul Haque quickly. Liton was slightly unlucky as replays showed that the Gabriel delivery would have missed his leg stump. Liton, too, didn’t review. Mominul’s difficulty dealing with the full ball continued when he edged to gully for the second time in the series while on the move. His dismal scores read 1, 0 and 0 so far. Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim handled the West Indies attack better thereafter, adding 59 runs for the third wicket. They struck a number of fours through point and cover, but had loose moments. An over after he was dropped, Holder removed Shakib with an incoming delivery that he misread and attempted to cut. Mahmudullah was then trapped leg-before for a second-ball duck.

Bangladesh’s batting difficulties made it easy to forget how well Jayed and Mehidy had bowled in the morning session. Shimron Hetmyer, through his second Test fifty, showed glimpses of a classy left-hander willing to find gaps in the off-side ring. But on the second morning, there was no solidity of Kraigg Brathwaite at the other end, with whom he had shared a 109-run stand on the first day. Jayed removed him for the addition of only two runs to his overnight 84. Roston Chase followed soon, continuing his difficult year in Test cricket, as Jayed trapped him leg-before for 20. Mehidy removed Paul and Cummins to complete his five-for, but some lusty hitting in a last-wicket stand of 35 helped the hosts stretch past 350.

Pant half-century deals Windies A series loss TAUNTON, England, CMC – Rishabh Pant’s breezy half-century scuppered West Indies A’s hopes of victory as India A won the second and final four-day “Test” by five wickets here yesterday. Resuming the final day on 214 for three in need of 107 runs for victory, India A stumbled early on but recovered through Pant’s unbeaten 67, to reach their target of 321 and complete a 1-0 win in the two-match series. West Indies A looked to be in the contest when they grabbed two wickets in the first four overs of the morning to reduce India A to 221 for five. Ankit Bawne faced just three balls before he was bowled by pacer Sherman Lewis for one in the third over and Hanuma Vihari, unbeaten on 65 overnight, added just two before perishing via the run out route. However, the 20-year-old Pant came to his side’s rescue in an innings laced with 11 fours and requiring just 71 deliveries.

West Indies A … went down by five wickets. More importantly, he propelled an unbroken sixth wicket stand of exactly 100 with Jayant Yadav, whose 23 not out came from 38 balls and included four boundaries. The first four-day “Test” in Beckenham finished in a draw last week.

Scores: WEST INDIES A 302 (Shamarh Brooks 122 not out, John Campbell 41, Devon Thomas 27; Mohammed Siraj 3-67, Shahbaz Nadeem 3-42) and 210 (Jermaine Blackwood 67, John Campbell 61, Devon Thomas 25; Mohammed Siraj 4-64, Rajneesh Gurbani

3-64, Jayant Yadav 2-23). INDIA A 192 (Ankit Bawne 43 not out, Karun Nair 42, Abhimanyu Easwaran 23; Raymon Reifer 5-20, Oshane Thomas 3-66) and 321 for five (Hanuma Vihari 68, Rishabh Pant 67 not out, Karun Nair 55, Abhimanyu Easwaran 31).

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CASA Junior Squash C/Ships

Guyana/B’dos Girls & Boys teams battle for C/Ship honours today Both Guyana (Boys & Girls) teams are one match away of from regaining their Caribbean Junior Squash title which they lost last year on home soil after dominating Junior Caribbean Squash for the previous 12 years when they finished unbeaten yesterday. It’s a virtual final for the Girls after both teams beat Bermuda yesterday afternoon at the Liguanea Club in Kingston, Jamaica while the boys qualified for today’s final by winning all of their games. Barbados is just ahead of the Guyana in Girls in the round robin format and plays each other in the final round game today from 10:00hrs. Whichever team wins today will be declared team champions. But it will be a tough assignment for the South American lasses since the Bajans will be spearheaded by 16year-old Meagan Best who

Shomari Wilshire

Rebecca Low

Abosaide Cadogan

rose to prominence after winning the Girl’s U17 category at the US Junior Open squash championship in 2017. Meagan also became the first squash player from a Caribbean nation to win a US Junior Open squash championship title. The Guyanese girls will bank on their only Medal-

ist in the individual category, Abosaide Cadogan, who won ‘Silver’, while team Captain Rebecca Low should be a force to be reckoned with against the Bajans whose standard of Squash, inspired by the exploits of Best, has improved tremendously in the recent past.

The Guyanese girls go into today final round on the back of wins against Cayman Islands (4-1), Jamaica (3-2) and Trinidad and Tobago (41) before beating Bermuda 50 yesterday afternoon. The Guyana Boys team got past Bermuda last evening, while defending Champions Barbados kept

ExxonMobil schools’ football

Finalists to be decided today Karibee Rice Golf

The ExxonMobil under-14 boys’ and girls’ football tournament is set for eight exciting matches today at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground on CARIFESTA Avenue with four clashes in each division. The first four matches, which will see the first getting underway at 11:00hrs, will be in the girls’ division with Tucville battling Uitvlugt in the day’s opening encounter. That game will be played simultaneously with the Vergenoegen versus Dolphin plate match. At noon, Group A winners; South Ruimveldt will match skills with La Penitence in the first girls’ semifinal before the second finalist is decided after New Campbellville oppose group B winners Charlestown Secondary in the second semifinal. The finalist for the boys’ division will then be decided in the afternoon when St. John’s College play North Ruimveldt Multilateral at 14:00hrs before favourites Chase Academy clash with Buxton Youth Development at 15:00hrs.Please see below fixtures:: Girls 7/14/2018 11:00 hrs 11:00 hrs 12:00 hrs 12:00 hrs Boys 7/14/2018 13:00 hrs 13:00 hrs 14:00 hrs 15:00 hrs

Semi Finals Tucville v/s Vergenoegen Secondary v/s South Ruimveldt Secondaryv/s New Campbellville v/s

Meagan Best is the top female player in the Caribbean their hopes of back-to-titles alive by beating Trinidad and Tobago last evening to set up what is anticipated to be a riveting contest between the top

two teams in the tournament. Guyana’s Boys advanced to the final by beating OECS 41, T&T 5-0, Jamaica 4-1 and Bermuda 5-0

tournament set for today at LGC

Intense play between Marian Academy (blue bib) and St. John’s College last week.

Ministry of Education Ground Uitvlugt Secondary 13 Dolphin 14 East La Penitence 15 Charlestown Secondary 16

Match # 5 to 8 5 to 8 Semi Finals Semi Finals

Semi Finals Ministry of Education Ground Marian Academy vs Tucville 49 Vergenoegen Secondary vs Dolphin Secondary 50 St Johns vs North Ruimveldt Multi 61 Chase Academy vs Buxton Youth Development 52

Match # 5 to 8 5 to 8 Semi Finals Semi Finals

Nand Persaud’s Karibee Rice Inaugural Golf tournament will be played today with tee-off at 12:30pm at the Lusignan Golf Club. Dozens of players are expected to compete as they prepare for a packed season of tournament golf to finish off the year. Karibee Rice manufactured by Nand Persaud, the leading company of Guyana’s rice industry, was launched in 1999, and has quickly become the leader in the local and international market as a must have dish for all families. Known for great taste and quality, it is therefore no surprise that the company’s executives have decided to become members of the Lusignan Golf Club and sponsor a stand-alone tournament as their entry to the game. Both Devesh and Ragindra Persaud have long been admirers of the sport and with the initiatives of expanding the game to include newcomers, women and children, Karibee Rice always a market leader in many aspects, decided to join forces with Club President Aleem Hussain and the new Executive team to help realize their goals. “Nand Persaud and Karibee Rice are proud to be associated with the LGC

and hope to be a major part of its development in the coming years,” said Devesh Persaud as he committed to sponsoring the tournament. Players will compete for prizes and honors in the Lusignan Open draw scheduled for August 45th. Fans will be treated to a display of individual players skills in golf on July 14th at the LGC and can also come enjoy the passion and excitement of horse racing at its best tomorrow at the same location where Karibee Rice is manufactured by the Nand Persaud mills in #36 Village Berbice as SkyPlus hosts the $4M sixth running of the only straight line drag racing for horses. For more information on the LGC, Nand Persaud and Karibee Rice or to find out more about their locations and events, visit their facebook pages: lusignangolfclub; karibeerice; skyplusinc or call 220-5660/325-3563.

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GSCL Inc/Ink Plus, Crown Mining Supplies, Elegance Jewellery & Pawn Shop Softball

Rivalry resumes tomorrow at Everest

- Regal Masters looking to extend winning streak

New York Independence Cup champions Regal Masters will be in action on Sunday at Everest. Newly crowned champions of the New York Softball Cricket League (NYSCL) Independence Cup, Regal Masters, will bounce back into action locally tomorrow when the Ink Plus, Crown Mining Supplies and Elegance Jewellery and Pawn Shop grand softball tournament resumes with three matches. Local teams and individual players had a working break of two weeks from action on home soil to take part in the annual tournament in the ‘Big Apple’ where Regal Masters

CWI Regional U-17 tourney continues today… By Zaheer Mohamed in Trinidad and Tobago in association with V Net Communications, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Mike’s Pharmacy and Bel Air Rubis Guyana will be looking for another victory when they face defending champions Trinidad and Tobago today at Gilbert Park as the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional U-17 50-over tournament continues in the Twin Island Republic. The Guyanese have boosted their confidence following a 69-run win over Leeward Islands on Thursday at Brain Lara Stadium, while rain prevented any play in the other two matches. There were several encouraging signs from their opening game against Windwards and their success against the Leewards on Thursday. Two batmen, Sachin Singh and Seon Glasgow got half centuries; the innings of Leon Swami under pressure that boosted his team; their bowling and fielding improved considerably which was evident when

easily won the Eagle, the symbol of supremacy in the Over-45 years old category. Tomorrow the champions will take on H.S. Masters on Pitch Number One at the Everest Cricket Club ground in the first of three matches scheduled for the day. In the other games, Success Masters will battle Narine Masters on Pitch Number Two, while Fishermen Masters will look for a good catch when they come up against R.R. Masters on Pitch Number Three.

Prior to their departure for New York, Regal Masters were on a four-match winning streak and will be looking to extend that when they take the field against familiar rivals H.S. Masters. At the start of the tournament in May, Regal Masters suffered a heartbreaking defeat to HS Masters off the last ball in a cliff hanger of a game at the Gandhi Youth Organization (GYO) ground and will no doubt be looking to turn the tables, while their opponents

will be buzzing with confidence for a repeat. Eoin Abel, Mahendra Hardyal, Mohendra Arjune, Parsram Persaud, Eric Thomas, Fazleen Mohamed and Mahesh Chunilall are among the top class players that will be in action looking to continue their good run with both bat and ball when the action begins at 09:30hrs. The tournament is organized by the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc and is being contested in the Over-45 and Open categories on a round-robin basis.

Guyana take on defending champs T&T

they restricted the Leeward Islands. Apart from the aforementioned trio, the other batmen will have to put their heads down and give their bowlers a decent total to defend since most of the surfaces here have been batting friendly. With the victory on Thursday, they have joined the host nation and Windwards in the top three on the points table. Swami helped Guyana recover in the second round and has shown that he can handle himself well under pressure at the crease; he is also a capable fast bowler, while Singh and Navindra Persaud look fairly well at the top of the order. So far spinners have dominated mainly due to the lack of willingness by the batsmen to use their feet and this is one area the Coaches must work on; Singh and Glasgow provided an example in the opening fixture and a lot will once again depend on them to marshal the batting. While there are certain areas that need attention, Dwain Dick is a talented player but must curb his attacking instinct at times to score big,

Leon Swamy

Silvan Williams has done well with the new ball while Nigel Deodat, Yeudistir Persaud and Andre Seepersaud are all capable batters. Silvan Williams has done a fair job with the new ball so far and has won his team bonus points, while the other pacers Swami and Sheldon Charles are also capable. Trinidad and Tobago will look the likes of Leonardo Julien, Rivaldo Ramlogan,

Anderson Maahase and Nicholas Ali to boost their batting, while their bowling will be dependent on leg spinner Sameer Ali, Vanir Maharaj and Jayden Seales. The pitch at Gilbert Park is expected to favour the batsmen with some help for the spinners, but the weather has not been cricket friendly over the past two days. In other fixtures, Barbados

will take on Jamaica at Brian Lara Stadium and Windward Islands will face Leeward Islands at the National Cricket Centre. All matches start at 09:30hrs. GUYANA - Sachin Singh, Seon Glasgow, Navindra Persaud, Yeudister Persaud, Andre Seepersaud Hrithik Singh, Niran Bissu, Nigel Deodat, GevonSchultz, Bhadesh Parsotam, Sheldon

Charles, Silvan Williams, Leon Swamy, Dwain Dick. T&T - Antonio Gomez (capt), Ryan Bandoo, Leonardo Julien, Rivaldo Ramlogan, Darren Samlal, Anderson Mahase, Nicholas Ali, Leon Basanoo, Sameer Ali, Tariq Mohammed, Isaiah Gomez, Aaron Bankay, Jayden Seales, Vanir Maharaj, Surujdath Mahabir manager, Gregory Davis coach.

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Clarks footwear giant Chetsons Overseas Funding for Children to attend MSC cricket Academy on board Guinness CAGE - Donates World Cup replica footballs, cash

Managing Director of Chetsons Inshaan Ramkellawan (left) hands over one of the balls to Three Peat Promotions Rawle Welch on Thursday, at the entity’s location.

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lothing and Clarks footwear giant, Chetsons ‘Home of Originals’ became the latest entity to throw its support behind the 2nd annual Guinness Cage Street-ball Championship. On Thursday Managing Director Inshaan Ramkellawan made a donation of four replica size four ADIDAS ‘Telsar’ FIFA World Cup balls and an undisclosed sum of money to Co-Principal of Three Peat Promotions Rawle Welch, during a simple ceremony that was conducted at the entity’s location on Wellington Street. The business which also sells exclusive brands such as Under Armour and ADIDAS footwear has been an official authorized agent of the popular and established English footwear Clarks for a number of years. Ramkellawan, speaking at the presentation said he was happy to be associated with the tournament, adding that since it is intended to benefit communities, adding to social cohesion and fostering camaraderie among its citizens, he had no

hesitation in offering assistance. Welch in his response thanked the Managing Director for his Company’s support, adding that all efforts will be taken to ensure that the vision of integrating communities and its citizens is achieved, while a similar exertion will be made to guarantee fans safety. The tournament, which had its inaugural introduction last year at the National Gymnasium, will visit the Haslington Market tarmac this year and twenty-four teams have been invited, including twelve from the East Coast villages, while the remainder will comprise teams from Georgetown, L i n d e n a n d We s t Demerara. This year’s tournament has been dubbed ‘East Coast Best versus the Rest’ and the action is anticipated to provide riveting rivalry as hosts East Coast look to repel the challenge of the visiting teams. Over $800,000 in prize monies will be up for grabs, while lucky fans will be able to win prizes over the five nights of competition

Former Malteenoes players Felix Walker and Earl 0Leitch along with Dave Jagernauth on behalf of Elegance Jewellery and Pawn Shop have combined to pay the cost 18 less fortunate Children who can’t afford to attend this year’s Malteenoes Cricket Academy since the overseas trio does not want anyone to be denied this wonderful opportunity due their inability to pay. Walker, who lives in England and Leitch and Jagernauth from New York, said they did not feel the G$3,000 Registration fee should prevent a child from experiencing the benefits of learning about cricket and developing life skills from the two-week Academy. T h e A c a d e m y commences on July 23 and

Dave Jagernauth

Felix Walker

caters for Boys and Girls between the ages of 6-18. Class-room work and on field cricket skills will be thought at the Academy which has produced several First-Class players including Ramnaresh Sarwan, Ryan Ramdass and Indomattie Goordial (West Indies Women) who played Test Cricket.

The Academy will include sessions by qualified Coaches, while facilitators will talk on Education, Social Skills, Health and Hygiene Etiquette, Child Protection, Laws and History of Cricket, Umpiring and Scoring. Inculcating discipline to students will be a critical aspect of the (Continued on page 27)

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Kemo Paul is congratulated for taking his first Test wicket. (CWI Flickr)

Kemo Paul in action during the second Test against Bangladesh. (CWI Flickr)

New Era/Mohamed’s Enterprise 5th Annual Futsal - Exxon Mobil on board this year tourney launched P. 31

In photo from left, New Era Directors Aubrey Major Jr. alongside Shareef Major who receives the sponsorship cheque from Nazar Mohamed (CEO of Mohamed’s Enterprise), Kenrick Noel of New Era and Ansa Mcal representative; Seweon McGregor.

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