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EDITORIAL

First oil and bickering Guyanese

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he dreams of long ago are drawing increasingly near. Soon from over the horizon, it will be almost here. Tantalisingly here is that first oil production boat. That single word “production” embodies so much. So much meaning for one and all Guyanese. That was part of the hazy hopes and unlived dreams of our ancestors, who came here; and today for those of us now here. Well, it is here. Yet, we just as well might not as be here for this momentous event, so tortured are we with the neverending political bickering, racial hating, social agitating. At this rate, that oil (and the coming oil production boat(s)) may not matter much since Guyanese are so preoccupied with, who should be nearest it (alone); and who should be kept away from it. Politically, Guyana might be a boat, too; except that this country can be likened to a submarine held fast in the deep mud and snares of the past. The oil boat is coming to Guyana. On the other hand, Guyana is coming to one place: at its own throat, as it squeezes out whatever sense and oxygen remains. We are unready to reinvent ourselves to greet the moment. Look at the sorry state of this potentially newest oil state in the world, an already carefully watched, smartly projected to be the richest place per capita globally. That means a lot of things. If Guyanese leaders and Guyanese citizens do not get some sense mighty quickly, then that means every other thing, other than that which has been tripped over, drooled over, and clashed over with such reckless ignorance. It means that citizens can continue to fight among themselves and point fingers at each other forever, as to who is right, and who is the rightful heir to the oil legacy looming. It means that, while this local carnival of the foolish strut and hallucinate in mindless political hysterics and brawling social revelries, the foreigners will come and carry away the nation’s patrimony. This means they will do so, with us knowing, but not caring, until the wealth has been depleted to the draining. For we will be too entangled in the regular traditional politics of who must get and who must not. In other words, to the winner goes all spoils. This means that the oil boats will come one after another and go in the same endless procession of the laden with the bounty of this land, while we bicker about a denuding constitution; while we remain craven despite signals of being almost abandoned by the highest court in the region that has all but thrown up its hands in disgust, while we oppose and reject the only avenue of reconciliation left that would get anywhere progressive. That is, leaders and citizens refusing to look at each other in the eye and at arm’s length, and say what is this problem of ours that is so incomprehensible and insoluble that it is unfixable? Whether we do or don’t do travel to some constructive political summit, the oil clock ticks relentlessly. A country manager for the foreign oil folks issued a subtle salvo about contracts; an oil boat traverses the seas: destination Guyana. All the mechanical and technical alignments and connectivity are sure to be perfected in readiness for the first gush of first oil, for departure to the oil markets of an oil hungry, oil starved world. While all those interlinked clocks countdown, warring Guyanese insist at scowling, rowing, barking at each other. We can keep going at all of that. In the interim, the foreign workers and foreign investors and foreign money managers and foreign exploiters and foreign scalpers will come and pick this country to the bone.

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CCJ has issued its decisions; lawful and orderly way forward imperative DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) calls for levelheadedness to prevail in the interpretation of the Consequential Orders of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Those orders specifically address three areas of focus for resolution on the way forward since the 21st December 2018 no-confidence vote against the APNU+AFC Government was declared validly passed. These are the Executive, the Legislature/Parliament, and GECOM. The Government and Opposition have accepted the rulings and orders but once again have different interpretations on how these should be realised.

The Executive (Government) and Parliament (Legislature) The Executive in this current environment has been referred to by the CCJ as having “caretaker” status and advised that, “This role it should be restrained in the use of its legal authority.” There is no precise guideline/ limitation on what a “caretaker” government means and what precisely constitutes “restrained in the use of legal authority” suited to our indigenous reality. This is why Government and Opposition must engage to establish the constraints to government functioning during a period like this that will be accept-

able to both. It is not for Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo to determine what these must constitute and for the Government to act out of consort for the bona fide concerns of the Opposition. Further, the CCJ as per its release, dated 12th July 2019 ruled “Article 106 is clear and it should be followed.” Article 106, which is titled ‘The Cabinet’ has seven clauses. And whereas Clause 6 says “the Cabinet, including the President, shall resign if the Government is defeated by a vote of the majority…;” Clause 7 says that “[n]otwithstanding its defeat, the Government shall remain in office…and

shall resign after the President takes the oath of office following the election.” We should all acquaint ourselves and abide with the seven clauses of Article 106 and allow the Government to use its legal authority to conduct the business of this country. Anything outside of this is anarchy. Both Opposition and Government must go back to Parliament to address Article 106 in its entirety. Respect for the CCJ’s ruling would see adherence to this, what should happen next after a confidence vote is passed, and the fact that litigation was a contributing (Continuedon page 6)

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Time for Power Sharing Talks

Canada needs to be more public in calling for compliance with the CCJ decision and constitutional matters

DEAR EDITOR, The opposition has been talking the language of constitutional rule – follow the constitution as instructed by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on elections following the successful passage of a no confidence motion – without any results. That demand for early elections and to follow constitutional governance will not go anywhere. It is not enforceable unless some big powers like the US or Canada or UK or India or the UN or Commonwealth imposes a solution. No big power is willing to get involved in resolving Guyana’s intractable political problem. The problem facing the country on holding an election is no longer a legal or constitutional issue. It has become a political issue that requires diplomacy (from third party involvement) and a practical political solution. May I suggest a solution of some form of “power sharing” in which elections are held soon and the parties that win seats form an “inclusive national unity government” with Cabinet and all other positions being doled out based on proportionality of votes (not necessarily seats) received. The Coalition seems to want to be certain it is in the next government to oversee the oil revenues. Therefore, the only solution is power sharing that guarantees all parties a role in

government formation and management of the country (cabinet, boards, commissions, etc). There can be a de facto, if not de jure, agreement on how the positions will be allocated before the elections. In this way, the Coalition is guaranteed a role in governance even if it does not win a plurality or majority. The PPP or other parties will also be guaranteed a role in government. As publicly stated, the incumbent coalition, for whatever reasons, is not willing to hold an election any time soon and not without an updated electoral list derived from house to house registration. As so many have commented, a credible election can be held soon with an updated list by making sure all eligible voters (18 and over) are on it and voting is free and fair. But the incumbent is not budging on the issue because it fears the current electoral list may result in its defeat or gives an unfair advantage to the opposition. There is no justifiable reason why the coalition should fear defeat because its political leader remains very popular in the PNC base. President Granger is far more popular in his base than other politicians in their traditional base. The PPP base is very divided. What unites the base is that elections should be held soon. But it does not mean the

base will fully support the PPP. So a political solution is needed to offer guarantees to the incumbent (and other parties) in the event of a defeat. Power sharing is the answer. The political stakes are very high in the coming elections. The incumbent, for whatever reasons, fears defeat and out of power to manage the impending huge oil wealth. There has got to be a compromise to make the incumbent and all other political parties (PPP, ANUG, LJP, Fed Up, among others) and stakeholders feel they will be a part of the government regardless of who wins a free and fair elections. Unless this issue of “the victor will not take everything” is addressed and soon, there will not be elections this year. Power sharing is also a way to unite the fractured nation. The country has been the most polarised I have ever encountered in my near fifty years of political struggle. We must address this polarisation regardless of which party or groups of parties win the elections. And the Coalition (or PPP) could very well win a plurality repeating the problem experienced in 2011 to 2015. No one has been offering a solution to what is essentially a political issue on holding elections required in the constitution. One can quote (Cotninued on page 7 )

DEAR EDITOR, It was noted in the media that on Monday, July 15th, 2019, the US, UK, and EU issued a statement calling for compliance with the CCJ ruling and constitution. The media highlighted that Canada was not a signatory of the statement. This was a missed opportunity for Canada. It should use the media to have an impact where its voice has sway. Instead, the Prime Minister of Canada was commenting on rhetoric in the US, which involved the US President and a small group from the Democrats, the opposition party. The US political system is very sophisticated with many checks and balances. Their political system works better than most countries in resolving intra-country issues. The US has already taken action regarding the rhetoric. Canada is one tenth the size of the US in population and much smaller in terms of economic size. It is doubtful what effect the Canadian Prime Minister’s statements had on the US actions. However, Canada is magnitudes larger than Guyana both in population and in wealth. Guyana does not have all the checks and balances in its system like

the US. The current Guyanese President wields much more power over his citizens compared to the incumbent US president. A comment from the Canadian Prime Minister with regard to the CCJ ruling and constitution would carry great weight as Guyana’s constitutional issues affect every citizen. I inquired with the Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Ms. Chatterjee, why Canada did not issue a statement on July 15th. She indicated that Canada did issue a statement on June 18th, which stated, “The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled and it is important that all sides respect that ruling. We also encourage all to come to an agreement on the way forward.” She indicated that Canada still stands by that statement. She further mentioned that Canada believed it was more effective to make its views known bilaterally rather than through the media. But I find this inconsistent, the Canadian Prime Minister was using the media to comment on local US rhetoric. Ms. Chatterjee uses Twitter frequently in her role as High Commissioner to give visibility on topics relevant to her role. But I couldn’t find a

tweet with regard to the June 18th statement. Optics do matter and this doesn’t convey the right message. Canada is similar to Guyana, given it has also been blessed with tremendous resources. It has used its wealth to create a Health Care System that is the envy of many developed nations. It has fostered an educational system that generates breakthrough technological ideas like those behind selfdriving cars and automated language translations. As Guyana emerges on the world energy stage, there is tremendous guidance that Canada can offer to Guyana in avoiding the resource curse. We don’t want Guyana to go down the path like Venezuela where the political elites have mansions abroad while the general public starves. Canada needs to be more public in calling for compliance with the CCJ decision and constitutional matters. Darshanand Khusial, Ontario, Canada On behalf of OGGN

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Kaieteur M@ilbox Granger’s ‘recipe for gridlock’ assertion continues his distortion of the CCJ ruling DEAR EDITOR, Granger’s assertion that Jagdeo’s rejection of his GECOM nominees is a ‘recipe for gridlock’ represents yet another attempt to frustrate Guyana’s progress and undermine the well-being of the populace. Stymieing progress towards fresh elections has been Granger’s modus operandi ever since his government fell on December 21. In fact, he has been the centerpiece of the real gridlock, and acting in bad faith, which he now attempts to put on the shoulders of the Leader of the Opposition. Further, his stalling mechanisms have invoked vexation across the country, and his current gross distortion of the CCJ recommended ‘consensus meeting’ to determine the GECOM Chair stinks of provocation. To begin, the stench of Granger’s distortion is unbearable. His assertion that he must present names for consideration, in what he referred to as ‘a spirit of compromise’ is blatantly misguided. While the CCJ urged the parties to meet and come up with a consensus candidate, it was not meant to be a meeting for the president to submit a list of names. It could be surmised that in the process of discussions between the Leader of the Opposition and the President several names acceptable to both parties could be suggested and discussed in a cordial way. Granger admitted as much in his press statement of July 4, when he mentioned that ‘while he could make submissions, in the final analysis that submission has to come from the Leader of the Opposition, and the CCJ has not taken away that role from the leader of opposition’. It should be noted that the CCJ’s function in this particular case was to decide whether any of the parties has breached provisions in the constitution; it was not for it to rewrite or engage in reinterpretation expedition. Quite clearly, the CCJ couldn’t ignore the constitutional provisions since doing so would con-

travene both the letter and the spirit of the constitution. In the Court’s conclusion, the process of appointing former GECOM Chairman was flawed and therefore must be revisited. In the same vein, submission of a list of names by Granger would be contrary to the letter and spirit of the very provisions. Clearly, the intention of the framers of the specific 161(2) provision(s) was to avoid/put a check on the president’s power of unilateral appointment of the GECOM Chair. While the CCJ urged ‘moving away from unilateralism towards consensualism’, this should not be construed as giving the President the right to submit names. To such goal as putting a check on presidential power, the Leader of the Opposition would also contribute to a breach of this constitutional provision should he allow the president to submit names to the list. There would be nothing or no one to stop an unconscionable/bullying President from selecting his submission for GECOM Chair. In a nutshell, the President’s deliberate misrepresentation/reinterpretation of the CCJ’s urging and of course 161(2) of the constitution, begs the question of provocation. He has used a host of mechanisms to stymie early elections despite the carried no-confidence motion of December 21. Granger’s current posture is clear; he is hell-bent on acting in bad faith and stamping his dictatorial authority on this fledgling democracy. The time to end Granger’s ‘cat and mouse game’ and blatant disrespect for the CCJ and our constitution has become overdue. Guyanese, as well as the international community, must condemn and reject the President’s immoral goading. We must now have early elections in keeping with the 3-months time-limit espoused in the CCJ’s consequential Orders. Yours sincerely, Ronald Singh (Barrister & Solicitor)

Kaieteur M@ilbox CCJ has issued its decisions; lawful... From page 4 factor in putting a pause on election being held “within three months.” GTUC is well aware returning to the National Assembly may appear as though one side is losing ground, but this is not about losing ground; it is about saving Guyana, utilising law and order. The nation has gone past the 90 days as prescribed in clause 7 to hold an election, which kicks in the other conditionality of “or such longer period” as to when election can be held. In addition, outside of GECOM, a constitutionally independent body, stating its readiness to holding election, the extant clause requires activation by “resolution supported by not less than twothirds of the votes of all the elected members of the National Assembly determine.” Government and Opposition must return to the Assembly to give effect to this clause. Why is there no effort to seek a constitutional resolution as instructed by the CCJ as opposed to a political one with the potential for conflict? This nation can take the example of political patience and respect for the Rule of Law being faithfully exhausted in other societies. Take the United States (U.S) and United Kingdom (U.K) for instance, they are utilising the Judiciary and Legislature to resolve serious differences

with President Donald Trump administration, and leaving the European Union as with the UK. As we watch and see the methodical and patient pursuit and execution of the law, why aren’t our politicians learning and adopting these best practices of resolution of conflict. This nation must not be torn apart every time there is political difference and the issue of election comes up. Election seems to be an opportunity not just to pursue a particular path of development but also to drive wedges between our people. It’s a shame our 21st century politics reflect the backwardness of the 19th century and anti-progressive societies. Gut feelings and passions have their place, but we cannot depend on that in matters relating to governance where the Rule of Law must take precedence. GECOM There is no doubt elections have to be held. This is not a willy-nilly process and it is one that has serious implications for all of us and the way forward. We remind this nation in 2006 then President Bharrat Jagdeo, himself faced with an electoral process, in an address to the nation said, “The law says that GECOM shall define the form of verification of the list or may decide on verification and will decide on what form it will take. Not the PPP, not the PNC, not any party, GECOM. That’s a constitutional body, independent just like the courts.” Neither the Constitution nor Elections Laws have changed since then. It is therefore an act of serious concern when a different posturing- seeking to dictate and malign personnel and the operations of GECOM- is now being pursued with a bullhorn, misrepresenting GECOM’s processes and the pathway to holding an election. Similarly, as per CCJ release dated 12th July 2019, “As to the precise orders it should make, the CCJ cautioned, however, that it is not, ‘the role of the Court to establish a date on, or by which, the elections must be held.’ Clearly, by now society should realise that despite the rhetoric, polit i c k ing and misleading statements we have come out of the CCJ empowered with the understanding that the no-confidence motion was validly passed, the

process used to appoint the Chairman of GECOM was in violation of the Constitution, and the understanding that according to constitution, GECOM is an independent body. Whereas this may not be pleasing to some or a loss to those looking for a different ruling, what is required is that we as a nation allow respect for the Rule of Law and do not interfere with a duly constituted body for election processes. A peaceful way forward is imperative. Stirring up anger and inflaming passions as a means towards a political end have the potential for serious racial confrontation in this country. We should avoid this at all cause, for there will be no victors only losers. We also leave ourselves vulnerable to external forces. The legal system is obviously working if we allow it to work, if we respect its ruling and if we allow a level of integrity and good will to guide our interpretations. Both sides must exercise good faith and trust and put together agreed mechanisms how government must function in a caretaker mode. Both sides must return to Parliament and execute their duty consistent with the Constitution. It is a demonstration of good will and willingness to work together to arrive at a mutually satisfying Both sides operating in good faith will better command respect and trust that they are capable of resolving the current impasse and not sacrificing the well-being of supporters for political gain. They must give leadership and guidance to get out of this political morass with all its potential hazards at this juncture of our growth. Equal onus is on the Leader of the Opposition to be responsible in his use of language and to desist from making misleading statements that will play to those who are vulnerable and easily influenced. An era that has come to an end whereby if any one group believes that they can govern at the exclusion of any other, with mere token representation to window dress inclusion, that will not be acceptable. Hence, political gamesmanship must not take precedence over wise decisionmaking in keeping with the Rule of Law. The Guyana Trades Union Congress

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Kaieteur M@ilbox LIST, LIARS AND LIBEL DEAR EDITOR, I wanted to write today about the full house from the Trinidadian business sector who attended Friday evening’s Guyana Investor Outreach in Port-of-Spain, at which I was among a Ministerial Team. The over 200-strong attendees represented a “who’s who” in business in the twin-island republic. The event itself was a powerful show of confidence in Guyana, even whilst a threeman opposition rump was on a picket line outside the Hyatt Hotel, protesting against house-to-house registration of electors and for fresh elections within sixty days. Though the protest turned out to be a damp squib, the Trinidad-based, international journalist, Mark Wilson, wrote in Friday’s Daily Express that an election by September 18 “is going to be ultra-tight”. Arrangements, he added, have to stretch to the remote interior. There is staff to train, ballots to print, and a 32-day period from nominations to the poll. LAST LIST LAPSED Wilson who has been tracking events in Guyana, noted that GECOM has to decide what happens with the voters’ list, about which he said: “The last list lapsed at the end of April. It contains 633,156 names. The voting age population of Guyana is around 455,000. Perhaps 40 percent of the list have died or migrated.” He stated that while President Granger has been insistent that credible elections require a new list, the opposition is saying that the old list needs a fast-track clean-up. “Two months is not a lot for even the fastest of fasttrack clean-ups,” the journalist concluded. It is clear that the campaign of the opposition PPP inside and well as outside Guyana, lacks credibility and support. This explains the resort to insolent, crude and rude attacks against Caribbean governments and the Georgetown-based CARICOM Secretariat. There is a racist angle to this that I will take up at another time. WHAT I SAID But I need to nail the nagging “lying” campaign against

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me by the proprietors of Linden Holding Inc. and the New GPC Inc. in relation to recent remarks that I had made at the opening of a new storage bond for government’s medical supplies. The transcript of the relevant portions of what I said is as follows:“…After we got into office in 2015, we were confronted with a situation where we had to find a bond, and find a bond quickly. We were using at one of the locations, in fact, a bond belonging to the New GPC - a private outfit. And we were informed that the proprietors wanted their bond back, and in a hurry. So I spoke to Dr. Bobby Ramroop myself, and said, “Please, we will be in a problem trying to find a location at short notice to store our pharmaceutical supplies and these have to be stored in very refined and specific conditions”. I pleaded with him to consider whether he could make available even a piece of his bond for use by government… “Now I am telling you this because there is always a part of history that you must know: that it was out of necessity, absolute necessity when we were pushed against the wall, that we had to find a storage place for our medical supplies. We found a place, and there was a big controversy about what you now refer to as the Sussex Street Bond, more or less a house that was converted into a bond, because we had to store our supplies somewhere. “So at that time, when the newspapers started to hit at the government that we had gotten a bond that wasn’t fit to be a bond, and we got a 6 for a 9, we accepted that was what we could have settled for at short notice. It wasn’t the best of deals.” WHO ARE THE LIARS? The businessman who rented the building to the Government clearly misinterpreted what I had said, and launched a nasty, vicious, and defamatory media campaign against me. Several full-page ads were published, with the libel repeated and republished that I had “personally benefitted” from his largesse. It was clear

that the landlord was accusing me with taking bribes or kick-backs from his businesses, which I vehemently deny as untrue. Then on July 14, the Guyana Times published a malicious and libelous article under the heading, “Moses Nagamootoo lied about pharmaceutical storage”. It quoted Dr. Ranjisingh Ramroop, the CEO of New GPC Inc, who “emphatically denied that any such conversation with Nagamootoo had taken place”. I re-affirm that I did speak, and at length, with Dr. Ramroop, and that I did receive from him a follow-up letter from New GPC, dated 19th July, 2016. It states, inter alia: “Further to your discussion with Dr. Ramroop, kindly see attached details of New GPC’s warehouse facility at Ruimveldt, Georgetown.” It was signed by R. Ravie Ramcharitar, General Manager. I have never said that the Sussex Street building was not fit to be a bond. I was aware that WHO and PAHO are NOT certifying agencies and that they did not issue any clearance of the fitness of the premises at the time when a Cabinet Sub-Committee visited the facility. When the drugs bond issue erupted in the National Assembly, a Parliamentary delegation also inspected the facility. Their reports tell their own story, about which I now reserve further comments. POLITICAL PUPPIES So far, I have ignored the yapping of petty political puppies at my heels. But I take issue with those who impute that I am a liar, and that I am corrupt. It is evident that both of the proprietors of the Sussex Street Bond and New GPC Inc. have made false and damaging statements against me. They now have an opportunity of doing the right thing. Further, I say not. Yours respectfully, Moses Nagamootoo

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SLAUGHTERING OF DEER IN THE CONSERVANCY DEAR EDITOR, Last week, some friends and I received a WhatsApp picture of eight men posing with big smiles on their faces, a gun and knife in their hands and seven dead deer on the ground near them. I was made to understand this disgrace happened in the Abary Conservancy. It seems the men had access to an airboat, which they used to chase the frightened animals. When the deer became too tired to run, they moved in close and shot all seven. In the photo, the eight men are showing the world how proud

they are to have participated in this act of genocide. Why do several men have smiles on their faces? They just slaughtered one whole deer family - male, female, young and old. I understand there are two reasons to hunt deer: feeding your family and for sport. However, both reasons have rules that should be followed. Here are two: (1) If for food, don’t kill more animals then you can eat. (2) If for sport, give the animals a fighting chance. These killers broke both rules. If they could afford an air-

Time for Power Sharing... From page 5 the constitution ad infinitum (as the CCJ ruled), it will not lead to elections soon. Except from ANUG, no other party has been proposing power sharing post elections as a solution to Guyana’s intransigent problem. It is a practical way to address Guyana’s political problem. Some elder statesmen (and women) should come together and request to see the leader of the Coalition and the opposition and propose such an idea. The group of elder statesmen (women) can serve as mediators for a compromise solution that can lead to early elections and shared governance. Yours truly, Dr. Vishnu Bisram

boat, they obviously weren’t hungry; in fact, one seems to be overfed. And by using the airboat, the deer did not have a chance to escape. What is the value of the meat obtained from seven dead deer? Approximately G$50,000 (US$250). What is the value of seven live deer for eco-tourism? Approximately G$50,000 (US$250) for each trip in an airboat to see and photograph them. What is the value of the bragging rights for the 8 killers in the photo? Disgust, repugnance, hatred, loathing, revulsion, etc. I really hope someone with a kind spot in their heart for Guyana’s wildlife will use this incident for finding ways to protect Guyana’s deer and other wildlife. Yours faithfully, Syeada Manbodh PH# 227-7800

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Education to remain top priority in Region Ten

Regional Chairman, Renis Morian, addressing the Council in the presence of Regional Executive Officer, Orrin Gordon, and Deputy Regional Executive Officer, Maylene Stephens Education will continue to be a top priority in Region Ten. This assertion was recently made by Regional Chairman, Mr. Renis Morian, as he expressed congratulations to the region’s top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment [NGSA]. Morian told Councillors of the Regional Democratic Council [RDC] that despite the challenges and difficulties facing the regional education sector, Region Ten remains proud of the efforts of the several teachers, parents, education officers and most importantly, pupils. “Our pupils have once again done the region very proud and we at the RDC salute them for their performances,” said the Regional Chairman as he zeroed in on what he called the “valuable contribution of hardworking teachers to educational development in Region 10.”

He added, “There is no doubt that there are some challenges and difficulties facing us as a region but I am very happy as Regional Chairman that there are efforts being made in addressing these challenges and difficulties. I would like to say, however, that the teachers have fulfilled their mandate in bringing out the best in the students so they are all deserving of praise,” he said. Morian and his councillors are, however, hopeful to see improved performances come next year even as he shared his optimism that it is not beyond Region Ten to produce the nation’s top performer. He, moreover, urged parents to continue working with their children. Teachers and the Education Department are playing their part so parents must play theirs also, he added. “Our top students didn’t

do it alone, they got the support of their teachers, education officers, community and most

importantly their parents and I am sure that their biggest supporters were their parents and this is what we need to see from other parents,” he asserted. The Regional Chairman asserted that preparation for the NGSA is not a mere three months, six months or even a one year task but rather it requires years of investment coupled with discipline, dedication and devotion by the pupil, parents and their teachers if successes are to be achieved. “It takes time as we must be consistent and diligent. Let me say that this isn’t just investment around exams time but rather it’s a long term investment that must be made and maintained by all,” the Regional Chairman said. He urged that all within the sector continue to play their

role in an effective and efficient manner, stressing that with all stakeholders on board the ultimate result for the Region will be success. The Regional Chairman also commended the top 10 pupils for the region reminding them that the RDC and the rest of the region stand firmly behind them. He urged them to continue on the path to success that they have already carved out for themselves. The region will continue to look to them for successes and great things, Morian said. “You are the ambassadors for Region Ten and we at the RDC would like to congratulate you all for the very hard work as your sacrifices have paid off. However, we urge you to continue making sacrifices in pursuit of your academic

dreams as you would have realised by now that hard and dedicated work certainly pays off,” he said. Morian encouraged parents, the community and teachers to continue lending whatever assistance and support that they can to the students; it’s not a completed journey but one that has now commenced, he said. “As the Regional Chairman, please be assured of the RDC’s continued support and assistance in whatever way that we can, while I appeal to the parents, the community and teachers to continue standing in support of these students giving them whatever support and assistance that they can so that they can achieve their dreams,” the Regional Chairman said.

Extensive review of 130 oil contracts exposes inferiority ... From page 3 PAYMENTS According to the PSA between Mongolia and DWM Petroleum AG, the contractor is required to pay signature and production bonuses based on certain circumstances. They are: 1) The sum of US$ 500,000 as a Production Bonus if average daily quantity of Contract Crude Oil for any Calendar Month is equal or less than 5,000 barrels 2) The sum of US$600,000 as a Production Bonus if average daily quantity of Contract Crude Oil for any Calendar Month equals to or exceeds 5001 barrels but is less than 10,000 barrels. 3) The sum of US$ 700,000 as a Production Bonus if av-

erage daily quantity of Contract Crude Oil for any Calendar Month equals to or exceeds 10,001 barrels but is less than 15,000 barrels. 4) The sum of US$ 800,000 as a Production Bonus if average daily quantity of Contract Crude Oil for any Calendar Month equals to or exceeds 15,001 barrels but is less than 20,000 barrels. 5) The sum of US$1M as a Production Bonus after average daily quantity of Contract Crude Oil for any Calendar Month exceeds 20,001 Barrels. Guyana’s contract with Exxon speaks nothing of a production bonus, much less one that is subjected to a sliding scale. MEASUREMENT

OF PETROLEUM In a PSA Kenya has with Camac Energy Ltd speaks to the measurement of Petroleum, it clearly notes that the volume and quality of Petroleum produced and saved from the Contract Area shall be measured by methods and appliances customarily used in good international petroleum industry practice and approved by the Minister. It goes on to state that the Minister may inspect the appliances used for measuring the volume and determining the quality of Petroleum and may appoint an inspector to supervise the measurement of volume and determination of quality. Further to this, it was noted that where the method

of measurement or appliances used therefore, have caused an overstatement or understatement of a share of the production, the error shall be presumed to have existed since the date of the last calibration of the measurement devices, unless the contrary is shown, and an appropriate adjustment shall be made for the period of error. The Minister and the Contractor are also allowed in the PSA to determine the measurement point at which production shall be measured and the respective shares of Petroleum allocated. Kaieteur News was unable once again to make any comparison since in the GuyanaExxon PSA; such a provision does not exist.

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Florida judge issues deportation order after Roger Khan waives rights

A local lawyer for convicted drug trafficker, Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan, has written local police asking if they have any charges against him. According to attorney-atlaw Glen Hanoman, he has not received a reply from that correspondence he sent about two weeks ago. On Thursday, Khan, who recently completed his

sentenced in a Florida jail, appeared before an immigration judge, who signed a deportation order. Khan did not contest the proceedings in any way and waived all his rights. He will await emergency travel documents from the Guyana Embassy in Washington DC. According to the lawyer, a deportation order can really

only be granted when there are no pending matters in the country that the person is inthe US- or the country that the person is going to-Guyana. He explained that if the Guyanese authority wanted to charge him, they should have requested his extradition. Khan’s extradition was not requested.

NY police issue arrest warrant for cousin of killed Sophia man

Wanted: Denzil Cummings

Killed: Kennan Paul Ithaca police have issued a felony arrest warrant for Denzil Dexter Cummings, who is accused of fatally stabbing his cousin, Kennan Paul, as a manhunt for the suspect enters a fourth day. Numerous tips have been received since Wednesday’s homicide, the police department said late Friday, and “We are actively following all leads.”Cummings, 28, and Paul, 24, were described as having a close familial tie but police said the deadly stabbing on Lake Street in Ithaca stemmed from a personal dispute, a report of the www.ithacajournal.com said yesterday. Officers responded Wednesday morning to find Paul outside the Auden Ithaca building, bleeding from stab wounds. He was transported to Cayuga Medical Center, where he died, and a search for Cummings was launched.In a statement late Friday, Ithaca Police Lt. John Joly, said, “Although this is a horrific event, it was not a random act of

violence.”Authorities haven’t said what criminal charges Cummings could be facing. Ithaca police officers are collaborating with New York State Police, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department, Cornell University Police Department, the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office during the investigation. Paul’s family immigrated from Sophia, Georgetown, in Guyana in 2016 to Newark, New Jersey. Kennan Paul and Cummings arrived in Ithaca about a month ago, according to the family, to work a construction job at Auden, Ithaca, which is an apartment building that recently changed ownership and was being renovated. Kennan Paul had a 14-month old daughter in Newark and would have turned 25 in September. His nephew has described him as “a happy-go-lucky kid.” He is the brother of Jomo Paul, a reporter who migrated.

Dem boys seh ...

Guyana politics like de weather Guyana politics like de weather. Long time de rainy season was May/June. Every year, people know de best time to plant. De people who responsible fuh cricket know dat any match had to set de match fuh July. So when you check de records you would see matches use to play in Guyana during July and August. Sometimes dem use to play June month-end. Now-a-days de rain falling when it please. Guyana don’t have no rainy season. De politics just like dat. Soulja Bai saying how he following de CCJ judgment. But Jagdeo seh Soulja Bai disobeying de CCJ. When people should deh wukking Jagdeo got dem out on de streets protesting. Soulja Bai who seh he wouldn’t sign no new contract building roads all over de country. Dem boys seh when things like dis happen people does be happy because dem like see big men fight and quarrel. De whole country hearing Jagdeo and Soulja Bai. Nobody ain’t hearing Irfaat and he is sup-

pose to be de next president. He gon be de silent president. He gon be sitting down in office and when he open he mouth, people gon hear Jagdeo voice. And dem have people who like dis man because he help certain people get rich. De bad thing is dat these people didn’t share de wealth. But Jagdeo not smart. He tell Soulja Bai dat dem got to hold elections fast. Soulja Bai remind him dat GECOM is de one to call de shots. Jagdeo seh he know but Soulja Bai got power over GECOM. Dem boys tell he Jagdeo how he chop off GECOM head and he got to put it back on. He ask Soulja Bai to help him but when de man submit two names Jagdeo seh dem names can’t wuk. Soulja Bai want to submit names and Jagdeo did seh was alright. He can’t change he mouth. But now he saying dat is only he can submit names although he invite Granger to do de same. Dem like de weather. Talk half and wait fuh more confusion

Khan was handed over on July 8, last, to the US Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by the prison authority. He is currently being held at the Krome Detention Centre, Miami, Florida. Likely, US officials will escort him on the flight home where he will be handed over to the Immigration services at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Things have changed dramatically since Khan, on the run from authorities here, was arrested in neighbouring Suriname in 2006, then flown to Trinidad where US agents took control of him. He was taken to New York and charged.There is a new government in place in Guyana. The police force has a new look and enjoys closer collaboration with the US Embassy. Khan, who was jailed in

October 2009 for up to 15 years, asked the US court earlier this year to release him early, based on new regulations. Khan was sentenced to a total of 40 years’ imprisonment on three separate charges by US Judge, Dora Irizarry, in 2009 after she accepted the plea bargain agreement he had reached with prosecutors. However, two of the sentences, 10 years for an illegal firearm possession charge, and 15 years for witness tampering, ran concurrently with the other 15-year jail term. In addition to the jail time, Roger Khan had to undergo supervised release for five years although according to the judge, he was likely to be deported. In June 2006, Khan was arrested in Paramaribo with three of his bodyguards in a sting operation. Khan was flown to

Ordered deported: Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan Trinidad, handed over to immigration authorities who then turned him over to the custody of US officials. He was immediately flown to New York where he was arraigned at the Brooklyn Federal Court on 30 June 2006 on a charge of “conspiring to import cocaine. He was sentenced in October 2009.

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Interim Govt will pass no budget, make no state visits, restrain its actions - President Granger The Coalition Government says it is very clear about its role in in the lead-up to elections, following the recent rulings and orders of the Caribbean Court of Justice. According to CCJ earlier this month in its consequential orders, Government should adopt a caretaker role. The Government has interpreted that to mean and afterwards described itself as an “interim government”. Under Article 106 of the Constitution, the supreme law of Guyana, it says that the Government shall resign if defeated by a vote of a majority of the elected members of the National Assembly on vote of confidence. However, the same Article said that the government shall

remain in office and shall hold an election in three months. There has been much debate on what the Coalition Government can and cannot do in the interim. According to President David Granger on Friday, during a taped interview of ‘Public Interest’, the Coalition Government is acting correctly and in good faith. “I would not have met…I would not have set up a working group which met several times in three weeks unless I was acting in good faith and unless I was interested in a favourable outcome for both sides.” He explained that while nothing in the Constitution addresses “interim status”, in the Westminster model of government, like in Canada and Australia, an interim

government means that Guyana may not, for example, pass a budget. “We obviously have to keep government running. We have to limit our expenditure. We have to ensure we don’t embark on any controversial projects.” Granger said that it means that he cannot also undertake state visits and sign agreements with foreign countries. “So there are about half a dozen conventions that we have to comply (with) to ensure that Government restrainsexpenditure…restrains its actions. It does not mean that Government is out of office…it does not mean that Government ceases to function. There cannot be a void…you cannot have a country that is ungoverned.”

According to Granger, his administration is aware of the international conventions with both the Chancellor of the Judiciary and the CCJ citing an expert in their rulings- these principles are being abided. “We accept the status of an interim government and we are not going to breach the convention. The President believed that all his actions thus far were within the scope of his office. “We have consulted with the Opposition. We have accepted the status of an interim administration. We have set out that the process for the selection of a Chairman of GECOM is expedited. We have gone back to the National Assembly and provided GECOM with the funds…and I have said I will await GECOM announcement or GECOM will advise me when elections could be held so that as soon as I get that information, I will proclaim a date for elections.” Granger cited the example the April 25 loss of four of his ministers because they were dual citizens. The ministers were Joseph Harmon, Carl Greenidge, Dominic Gaskin and Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine. “It was very painful to me but I complied with the law. So in every respect, everything that has happened for the year, in fact since

President David Granger December, has been in accordance with the law.” Responding to questions about the what he means by credible elections, a word that has been introduced into debate, President Granger said it is widely accepted that the Voters’ List is bloated with far too many persons on the list who may be ineligible. “We believe that many people who are not on the list are eligible and should be on the list.” He said that there has been growing calls not only from his party- the People’s National Congress Reform, but also from the Coalition itself for house-to-house registration. The controversial, countrywide process to “sanitise” the list began yesterday with the Opposition announcing plans

to challenge it in the courts. “I have seen GECOM, not on my instructions, that they will embark on house-tohouse registration from July 20. These are not my doings. These are the doings of the Elections Commission and I support them that we should have a clean and credible list. “In any event, at this stage, only the Elections Commission has the authority to run elections. Not the executive… not the National Assembly…not the President.” Granger made it clear that he will abide with the advice of the Elections Commission when to call elections. “Right now, it is only the Elections Commission can determine the time and the form of the elections and I am prepared to abide by their decisions.”

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Unicomer Guyana launches MIB product The Unicomer Group, through its Courts brand in Guyana, yesterday launched a new product to showcase its bedroom collections. Now introduced to customers is the Allnite Mattress in a Box (MIB). This new type of mattress is an addition to the line of mattresses currently available at the Courts Sleep Centre at the Main Street store. The MIB is from the Allnite brand

produced by the Lensyl Company. After a demonstration on how to set up the MIB and details were provided on the product, customers had the opportunity to test out the item. According to one customer, “It feels very comfortable and they [Courts representatives] said that its spring filled but, you are not feeling any springs; it feels

like foam, soft and nice.” “I would definitely buy this product because I know it will be easy to transport and it feels very comfortable. I would have probably dropped to sleep on it while I was able to try it out,” another customer indicated. Following the formalities of the event, customers were treated to a number of games like bed making, pillow (Continued on page 64)

A Lensyl official setting up the mattress for spectators

Two customers participating in the pillow stacking game

President leaves for Cuba President David Granger accompanied by his wife First Lady, Sandra Granger, departed Guyana yesterday morning for the Republic of Cuba. The Head of State has travelled to Cuba to undergo a scheduled medical evaluation by doctors of the Centro de Investigaciones Medico Quirurgicas (CIMEQ). President Granger was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma last year after an intensive series of tests by specialist doctors at the CIMEQ. It was reported that

the President was suffering from symptoms that have been worrying enough for him to head to Cuba to seek medical attention. Last year, the President stated that he was experiencing certain symptoms, which were persistent and took the decision to travel overseas to undergo a medical check-up which was expected to determine the cause of the symptoms. President Granger is scheduled to return to Guyana next week.

Up to one year in prison for failing to declare assets - Integrity Commission Act According to the Integrity Commission Act of Guyana, persons who are required to declare their assets and have failed to do so will be fined and sentenced to imprisonment for no more than one year. Under the laws, public officials, starting from the President, and including of members of the National Assembly, Permanent Secretaries, Ombudsman, Director of Public Prosecution, senior police and army officials, judges and magistrates, and representatives from the various state arms and agencies, have to submit a declaration of their assets. The idea is to determine what they entered into office with and what they would have left with after serving in a certain position.

The Integrity Commission has been facing difficulties in getting public officials to comply and declare their assets. This would have resulted in their names being published in the Official Gazette as in accordance to the Act. Moreover, Section three, part 22 of the Integrity Commission Act of 1997 speaks to the penalties and offences of none compliers of the Act. It states the offences of none compliers are failing to make declarations, filing an incomplete declaration, failing to comply with a request and failing to attend an inquiry. According to the Act, any person who commits these offences, “Shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a fine of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and to

imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and not more than one year.” It goes on to say, “The magistrate convicting the person shall order the person to make full disclosure of the property within a given time and on failure to comply with the order of the magistrate within the given time; the said offence shall be deemed to be a continuing offence and the person shall be liable to a further fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each day on which the offence continues.” By means of an advertisement during the past week, the Integrity Commission sent out a notice to all specified public officers to remind them of the submission date for 2019 which is on or before August 31, 2019.

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GPA mental health workshop Inappropriate reporting can lead to copycat suicides Alluding to studies, which show that inappropriate reporting on suicide can lead to copycat scenarios, facilitators of a mental health workshop yesterday, urged media operatives to report in a manner, which is responsible enough to avert a repeat of suicide. The mental workshop was organised by the British High Commission in collaboration with the Guyana Press Association (GPA). The seminar was intended to sensitise media operatives to the importance of maintaining high media ethics when reporting on sensitive issues like mental health and suicide. The initiative was supported by University of Guyana, the Ministry of Public Health, and the Samaritans. Psychologist Raiza Khan told media workers of the harmful effects of sensational coverage of suicide and attempted suicide cases. According to Khan, headlines in newspaper/ television reports, which glorify or normalise suicide can lead persons already contemplating suicide to cause further harm to

themselves. She noted that in many instances, the information can help a person further attempt suicide or follow through with the act. The psychologist warned too that media workers should avoid language, which presents it as a solution to problems. She alluded to the danger of presenting details of how a suicide was committed in the articles or news pieces She emphasised that reporters should be wary of giving their viewers and readers prone to the mental health issue, ideas of how to complete the vile intentions. Khan said, too, that the media should avoid publishing graphic descriptions or images that can give already vulnerable audiences ideas how to commit suicide. On the other hand, Khan, who manages the Anira Counselling and Psychological Services, said that the media can provide information about where to seek help. In her PowerPoint presentation, Head of the Mental Health Unit at the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Util Richmond Thomas pointed to a dip in the suicide rate since 2016 —when

Guyana had the highest suicide rate in the world. Dr. Thomas noted that the media has a vital role to play in ensuring that number of suicides keeps declining. She noted that the media can help point persons struggling with mental health issues to where they can access help. She noted that in addition, there are a number of other mental health issues plaguing the local populace. These include depression, psychosis, post partum depression, and substance abuse disorders. Behaviorial Scientist and University of Guyana Lecturer, Dr Paloma Mohamed, meanwhile charged the gathering to be more sensitive when reporting on mental health issues. She noted that there are a number of social factors, which could spur mental health problems. Addressing the copycat scenario, she said that people battling suicidal thoughts tend to copy others in similar social grouping who have killed themselves. People also intend to want to follow people that they idolize like celebrities When famous people like the actor, (Continued on page 70)

Fun-filled time for the differently able! Spearheaded by the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities [GCOPD], a number of children with various disabilities have been benefitting from a day camp initiative. Monday marked the third day of the activity, which saw several children having the opportunity to splash around in the Main Street, Georgetown Towel Hotel pool. “This is the third year of this annual activity,” said GCOPD representative, Mr.

Ganesh Singh. He disclosed that the participants since the start of the camp have been exposed to sessions on building self-esteem, robotics, sexual abuse and safe touching, and public speaking. They also had a fun-filled time at a fun park and had the opportunity of going to the movies after swimming. The main sponsor of the camp was the United Women for Special Children. Other supporters included Umami Guyana, Mr. Chris Persaud,

ReVision Optical, Mr. Chris and Amanda Singh, the Ministries of Education and Social Protection, Attorneyat-law Ronald Burch-Smith and Ms. Gaitree Shivsankar and relatives. A maximum of 25 children with disabilities ranging from visual to learning have thus far been able to take advantage of the camp. “We were able to plan activities for them that they would not have otherwise been exposed to, so for many of them it was a first for them,” said Singh.

Some of the participants of the day camp

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Cummings Bridge to be reconstructed as Sheriff/Mandela Road project progresses - power outages for several city areas

Engineer with the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Mark Greene As works continue on the Sheriff Mandela road upgrade projects, the Cummings Bridge located at the intersection of Durey Lane and Sheriff Street will be reconstructed.

As a result, the bridge will be inaccessible to normal traffic this weekend. Public Infrastructure Engineer, Mark Greene, explained, “We will have a detour in operation; however,

The bypass constructed around the Cummings Bridge that diversion is simply for heavy-duty traffic, such as trucks.” That was to have happened yesterday. Greene, according to a government release, further explained that vehicles would be diverted on both the

northern approach and the southern approach. This, he said, is to allow “the crane, which has a hammer attached to it, to assist with the pile driving and also the works with the abutment and so forth… “ The power outages are scheduled for today and are necessary to facilitate the heavy machinery that will be used to demolish the bridge

and drive the piles in place. The electrical lines would be a hindrance to works set out. Areas that will be affected are Bel Air Park, Hadfield Street Lodge, First Street Campbellville, Marriott Hotel, and sections of Sheriff Street and Mandela Avenue. The traffic diversions for light vehicles are as followsvehicles heading towards Mandela Avenue from the Rupert Craig Highway are asked to divert onto First Street, Campbellville onto Stone Avenue and into Garnett Street where they can then return to Sheriff Street. Vehicles heading in the opposite direction are asked to divert to Garnett Street, onto Middleton Street into Durey Lane and then back to Sheriff Street.

Heavy-duty trucks traversing the carriageway will be allowed to use a bypass constructed at the bridge. This will be open to two-way traffic during the day, but at night, only laden trucks headed towards the direction of the Rupert Craig Highway will be allowed to utilise the bypass. Trucks heading towards Mandela Avenue will be diverted towards Vlissengen Road. The Ministry is urging the general public to adhere to the notices that would have since been published in the local papers and are currently running on the airwaves. They also advised if there is no urgent need to use the Sheriff Street carriageway, drivers should avoid it altogether for the weekend.

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Rose Hall Town turns 49; list of activities unveiled The Rose Hall Town Council in conjunction with Juggernaut Entertainment, DJ Dauren, Jagdeo Racing Stable and Club Fiesta, revealed their list of planned activities to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the township. At the simple launching activity hosted at the council, Dauren Deonarine (DJ Dauren) said that the council and other organisers have planned a programme. He disclosed that in 2010, he organised the events and was successful. He is confident that the very success will be replicated this time around. A clean-up campaign will kick off the activities and that will commence on August 25. “This will be done throughout the celebration of the town’s anniversary. We are going to foster that kind of attitude by maintaining the cleanliness of the surroundings. “Then we will go in with the candlelight vigil and opening ceremony (31st August). This is something that I organised in 2010 and it was well received by persons from the town,” Deonarine disclosed.

The events will follow with a Fitness Walk, around the town, races and a football competition (1st September), an Art Competition for the Nursery level (5th Sept), a Spelling Bee Competition for the Primary level students (6th Sept) and on September 7 and September 8, there will be exciting Basketball, Volleyball and five-over Competitions. There will also be an Essay and Debating Competition for the Secondary level students on September 11 and September 13. Spicing up the list of scheduled events, persons from the township will get to enjoy an auto show and vehicle sound off as part of entertainment in the J.C Chandisingh School Compound on September 14 and a bicycle race the very next day. Deonarine stated that on September 20, there will be the township’s anniversary cake cutting and awards ceremony along with an exhibition/career fair and food festival. Crowning the series of exciting events will see the Rose Hall Town street fair at the Independence Arch on

September 21 followed closely by the much anticipated beach day (RHT beach) on and the big health fair (Area ‘H’ Ground) on September 25. Added to the events

Informative programmes to precede laws on pedal cyclists - Traffic Chief The Police Traffic Department will soon be airing educative programmes to educate the public before moving towards enforcing traffic laws against pedal cyclists who have no regards for traffic laws, or fail to use the roads with the required features on their bicycles. This is according to Police Traffic Chief, Lynden Isles, in an interview, yesterday. He noted that over time, pedal cyclists have failed continuously to use the roadways in a more responsible manner but instead, do so in a way that is dangerous to themselves and other road users. According to Isles, many pedal cyclists are ignorant of the fact that according to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, a bicycle and its usage is regarded as a vehicle and should therefore be governed by laws that cater for all vehicular traffic. According to the Act, “Any person in charge of a vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, who uses or causes or permits such vehicle to be used or any road without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the said road, shall be guilty of an offence.” Hence, the Traffic Chief has indicated that his department will soon be formulating several campaigns and exercises geared at educating pedal cyclists in particular. After this campaign,

Traffic Chief, Linden Isles the police will move towards pedal cyclist who use the roadways as they please. In an around the city, pedal cyclists are often observed darting in and out of busy traffic areas, failing to stop at intersections, riding against traffic routes, failing to observe and adhere to traffic signs and signals, towing on handle bars as well as riding without lights and reflectors, especially at nights. Lately, several bicycle gangs have sprung up particularly in the city and in areas on the West Demerara

District. These gangs are often seen disrupting traffic on busy roadways and have been attributed to criminal activities in the areas they peruse as well. According to the Traffic Chief, Pedal cyclists are expected to see that their bicycles are equipped with bell, brakes, lights and reflectors, and are advised to ride in single file when using the roads. That aside, they are advised not to tow on handle bars, or hold on to moving vehicles.

is an Anti-Bullying Campaign (27th Sept), an activity Deonarine said is extremely important. “We know it is prevalant now in schools and since we are addressing social issues as well while we promote RHT we thought about tackling bullyism because it has a rip-

pling effect”, he posited. According to the organiser, they will be looking to have schools grant permission to come out and be a part of the event, “we want them to come and listen to prominent entertainers” who will be speaking on the issue. The curtain will come

down with an international night where at least one international artist will perform. The town clerk stated that she was pleased with the programme and will work to promote the town’s anniversary celebration. “Let us celebrate our town,” she charged.

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PPP urges supporters to boycott house-to-house registration - to seek injunction to halt process - Govt. and Opposition clash over role of President in GECOM’s Chair selection Workers of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) fanned out yesterday across the country to start house-to-house registration but the Opposition has called on its supporters to not cooperate. Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, in a Facebook video yesterday, hours after, signaled intentions to approach the courts tomorrow for an injunction to halt the registrations. It will mean both the Government and the Opposition are defiantly standing on opposite grounds on an issue that has heavily divided the nation. The Opposition says it is convinced that the registrations is an excuse to delay early elections brought on by the historic December 21 noconfidence motion The response was but one of many warnings sounded by the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) in recent days. According to the Opposition Leader, supporters have been calling expressing worry over the ongoing house-tohouse registrations. He was convinced that

the ongoing countrywide exercise is being done in contravention of rulings and orders of the Caribbean Court of Justice. Jagdeo singled out GECOMs Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield, as proceeding without any legal basis based on an order signed by Justice (retd) James Patterson who was “illegally appointed” Chairman but now resigned. According to Jagdeo, that order of Patterson, which appeared in the Official Gazette of June 11, was overtaken by CCJ ruling of July 12th. The law says otherwise. Lawyers know this and have said as much. GECOM must comply with the Constitution, which called for elections within three months after a no-confidence motion against a government would have been passed. Jagdeo said that the GECOM exercise would be done without a functioning Commission. It was “hurriedly started” and will prove problematic because of the ways it is being done. The Opposition Leader

made it clear that his party was not informed officially of the need to have scrutineers tracking this house-to-house exercise. It is required that the forms used to register must be signed. He said that the PPP will not be cooperating with the activity and will tomorrow approach the courts to seek an injunction to halt it. According to Jagdeo, the PPP has briefed international organizations with a number of them expressing grave concerns and calling on the actors to comply with the Constitution and the orders of the CCJ. The CCJ had upheld the validity of the December noconfidence vote in the National Assembly, which saw the more then three-year-old Coalition falling after one of its Members of Parliament, Charandass Persaud, joined with the Opposition. The one-seat Coalition Government, according to the Constitution, was declared to be defeated and was supposed to resign but remain until elections are held in three months. The challenge by the

Government to the vote was taken all the way to the CCJ. The CCJ is asking for the parties to seek a consensual way forward in choosing a new GECOM chair. It called on them to adhere to the Constitution. The CCJ stopped short of actually announcing an elections date, stating that it will be overreaching. Gridlock On Friday, President David Granger during a taped interview, insisted that his Government is complying with the June court rulings of the CCJ and the subsequent orders issued recently. He said that his administration showed good faith by engaging the Opposition on six occasions since June. He would have addressed the nation three times since then. “The purpose of the engagements is to ensure we have credible elections in the shortest possible time. There is no chairperson, as I had invited former Chairman Justice Patterson and we agreed that he will demit office. “The Commission cannot function without a Chairman and so we have put a lot of emphasis to ensure a chairman is in place.” Granger disagreed that he should not have a say in suggesting names for six nominees for the position of GECOMs Chair. While the Constitution says that the Opposition Leader has to submit the names, the President said that recent CCJ orders called for consensus, which allows him a say before the list of six comes to him for a final decision. “I am not sure that the Opposition understands the implications of the ruling by the CCJ. The CCJ made it clear that it is not altering the Constitution…it is interpreting the Constitution by suggesting that we move away from unilaterism, which is why the appointment of Justice Patterson was flawed-- towards consensualism.” Granger said that this means that if the President of Guyana has a role to play in the selection of the chair, the process will be fast and both sides will be happier at the end of it because there would be

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo agreement during the stage of the process of the appointment. “I can only do that if I am involved. I am not a passive participant. I am an active participant in the process and this is what I have been trying to do and what I have been trying to get the Opposition to understand.” Granger said that he cannot simply sit and wait for them to send a list. “This is what failed in the past. And this is what forced me to rely on the proviso in the Constitution empowering me to appoint the Chairman if the list submitted by the Opposition was not in accordance with the Constitution. So it is important that we pay attention to the letter and spirit of the Constitution.” According to Granger, without his input, it is a recipe for gridlock. The aim is to have a list of candidate, which is not unacceptable to the President. “Unless we accept that principle, we will end up in gridlock. This is what we are heading for if the Opposition continues to deny the president a role to bring out that list. I believe that ruling by the CCJ is quite useful, quite functional that can lead to an early conclusion to the process. There is no way that the removal of the president role in the crafting of that list can result in an outcome that is consensual. It will be spurious if the Opposition insists on exclusively crafting that list… unilaterally crafting that list. The

CCJ ruling makes it impossible for that to occur.” PPP rejects Meanwhile, the PPP emphatically rejected the Presidents insistence on submitting names to himself for the appointment of a chairperson of GECOM. The unilateral appointment of Justice (Rtd) James A. Patterson, by the President, was declared flawed, in violation of the Article 161(2) of the Constitution and unlawful on the specific ground that the President appointed one from his own choosing, despite 18 names submitted to him by the Leader of the Opposition. Now the President stubbornly insists on doing the same thing. We maintain, most resolutely, that the Presidents interpretation of the CCJs ruling in the Zulfikar Mustaphas case is both warped and disingenuous.” The PPP said that the court rulings in essence called for the Cabinet to resign; that a date must be fixed for elections on or before 18 September 2019; that Parliament must be dissolved and that the Government remains in office merely as a caretaker until those elections are held. “This kind of flip flopping forces us to unfortunately question his sincerity, good faith, honour and integrity in the discharge of his constitutional role and function. “The President now speaks of a “gridlock” while the engagement is still ongoing. We have submitted four (Continued on page 64)

Miner, 20, found dead in mining pit Police are investigating the death of Travis Joseph, a 20-year old man who was discovered dead in a mining pit in the Iamama Backdam, Barama, on Friday. Kaieteur News understands that the now dead man, who is a former resident of New Road, Essequibo Coast, left for the interior about a week ago. Joseph is a known miner, but last week for the first time, he was employed by a city em-

ployer. The man’s mother, Donnette Valmond, said that there are a number of conflicting reports, which lead her to believe that foul play may be involved in her son’s death. Based on reports, after work last Friday, Joseph went down to the mining pit to wash. He allegedly slipped into the pit. The second report indicated that the now dead man may have jumped into the pit.

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Govt collaborates with Berbice Association for Emancipation showcase Folks in Canje, Berbice, will now enjoy the same massive Emancipation celebrations hosted annually in Georgetown, since Government has collaborated with the Berbice Association of African Groups to make this possible. In an interview, yesterday, with Director and Coordinator, Andrew Tyndall, this publication was informed that on August 1, 2019, a massive celebration will be hosted at the # 53 Village, Corentyne Berbice, at the Culture and Sports Complex. Under the theme, “Education, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment”, the event will see a grand road parade commencing from # 51 Village to # 53 Culture and Sports Complex, where President David Granger, will deliver the feature address. Right after the President’s address, a ‘Cultural Extravaganza’will follow. That will see dazzling performance from many culture groups in the Corentyne, Berbice area. Billed to perform is the Bush Lot Adventure Concerned Citizens

Emancipation festivities now slated for Corentyne, Berbice

Guyana Music School Director, Andrew Tyndall Development Group, Congonia Cultural Federation, Corriverton African Culture Committee, and Seaforth/Hogstye Heritage Group. Contributions are also expected from Ulverston/ Lancaster Youth Group, Union Village African Culture Group, and many others. This event, according to Tyndall, will also feature an impacting exhibition at which the efforts of various groups will be showcased in the form of art and craft, fashion, and also associated thematic areas.

The event will be made an annual venture according to Tyndall and is greatly welcomed by Corentyne residents who found it time consuming and expensive to travel to Georgetown to participate or be spectators at the much anticipated annual Emancipation Festivities. He said that the addition of such a mammoth initiative to the Region Six events calendar, will further boost the area’s cultural sector, and offer wider scope and development for budding talents.

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UG’s Eco-Trust Society to host climate walk The Eco-Trust Society of the University of Guyana’s (UG) Faculty of Earth and Environment Sciences (FEES) is gearing up to host a climate walk and rally on Saturday. The activity will start from the Bank of Guyana and culminate at the Children’s Millennium Monument at the National Park where a tree planting exercise will commence. Eco-Trust Society, an environmental club, was founded in 1992 and was resuscitated in 2005. It operates under the motto “Utilising Educational Forces, Promoting Green Resources.” Since then, it has been striving to uphold its mandate by engaging in a number of activities (both as host and participant) and workshops. Its objectives are environmental advocacy, activism and education,

Members of UG’s Eco-Trust Society

conservation practices, the sustainable and equitable use of resources and the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste. In keeping with objective number one and sustainable development

goal thirteen (SDG 13), Eco-Trust Society has initiated the Guyana Climate Action Community (GCAC) in an effort to promote awareness about climate change and its related effects in Guyana.

According to Tricia Braithwaite, a member of the club, “Climate change is said to be responsible for some of the adverse weather phenomena we have been experiencing in recent years. For example, l a s t y e a r ’s d r y s p e l l affected not only our agricultural sector but also our energy bills as we sought ways to keep cool during the exceptionally hot days.

“Also associated with climate change are extremes in rainfall events and storm surges, and increased wave action which puts Guyana (especially our low lying coast) at risk of flooding.” Braithwaite continued, “However, all hope is not lost; we can all make a change in many ways by being mindful of our carbon footprints. This means that we switch from fossil fuel based sources (e.g. use bio-fuel instead of

diesel), stop using single use plastics (black plastic bag, straws, plastic spoons, etc.), don’t leave vehicles on idle, build houses that allow natural ventilation, etc. “Thus, the network believes that everyone has a role to play in promoting sustainable practices that will reduce the impacts of climate change therefore; it also aims to align with NGOs, the private sector, government agencies and most importantly civil society.” In this regard, the climate walk and rally has been organised. All are invited to come out and support this initiative.

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---Hinds’ Sight by Dr. David Hinds---

I am going to Linden on Wednesday

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his past week, the people of Linden remembered the three men who were gunned down by police as Lindeners protested the attempt by the government to remove a subsidy on electricity to the community. Although seven years have passed, the memory of that incident is still fresh on the minds of those of us who were on Linden bridge and its environs on that fateful day. The protestors included women and children who were carrying out their democratic and God-given right to peaceably resist government action with which they disagreed. The then PPP regime did what authoritarian governments often do—they permitted the guns of the state to be turned on innocent citizens. This coming Wednesday, WPA will remember those martyrs with a Community Meeting and Reasoning in Linden. The meeting is part of the WPA intervention aimed at engaging communities in “Reasonings” in relation to the upcoming elections. Having endorsed the reelection of the Coalition, we feel it is imperative that our party engages the nation in a frank discussion of the Coalition’s tenure in office, and why it should be trusted to take Guyana into the next

defining moment in our country’s history. These “Reasonings” are more than electioneering— they are groundings in the tradition of the WPA which are aimed at teaching and learning from our people. Linden holds a special place in the long history of the WPA. From the ASCRIA strikes of the late 1960s and the RILA strikes of the early 1970s to the Food Rebellion of the 1980s, WPA has been part of the political developments in that unique community. Our brother and teacher Walter Rodney spent a lot of his political time and energies teaching, learning from and mobilizing Linden, which he referred to as the cradle of the Guyanese working class. Indeed, Linden is the microcosm of Guyana, as most of its residents can trace their origins to the various communities on the coastland. The spirit of defiance and resistance that still exists in that community has earned it a distinct place in the Guyanese socio-political tapestry. So, I am going to Linden this Wednesday as part of the WPA’s team to offer my contribution to the “Reasonings,” which will be held at London’s Residence (Next to L & L Restaurant) on Greenheart Street, Linden, begin-

ning at 5pm. We are aware that some supporters are unhappy with the government’s performance and want assurances that should they again vote for the Coalition, there would be a marked improvement. In meetings at Buxton and Beterverwagting that message rang through during the time for comments from the audience. Despite their profound disappointment, these voters made it clear they would not cast their vote for the PPP. It is obvious that these voters want explanations, assurances and confidence that their voices matter. They also want their spirits to be lifted in the face of the government’s defeat in the court and the PPP’s aggressive advocacy and narratives. This is precisely why the WPA is going to Linden and other communities—to reason with the people and level with them. Part of our political culture is the tendency of supporters not to pressure the government for which they voted. Government leaders in turn read this to mean that they should not be accountable to supporters. Invariably, they don’t realize their error in judgment until it’s too late—when their supporters vote for another party or don’t

The Baccoo Speaks No one can fault the police for routine traffic stops. One such stop will uncover some weapons in a car that appeared to be driving without purpose. In fact, the vehicle was to have been used in a robbery. ** The political scene would get testy because of a conflict following the recent ruling by the Caribbean

Court of JusticeArmchair lawyers would be out in their numbers, all of them ignoring the role of the Guyana

Elections Commission. The issue will become contentious with the usually silent middle class suddenly becoming vocal. ** Two boys swimming will suddenly find themselves in trouble after one of them comes into contact with a sunken object. The rush to the hospital would be in vain.

vote at all. It is my view that the Coalition runs the risk of becoming the victim of this scenario. That is why I think these WPA “Reasonings” are critical. I feel that that party is best placed to speak to those disaffected voters. Its accumulated credibility is an asset in these crucial times. So many people have stopped me on the streets or in-box me on Facebook or emailed me about their frustrations with the government. Some make it very clear that they just need some public person associated with the Coalition to listen to them vent.That is why I am going to Linden on Wednesday. I want to hear our people vent and then give us a chance to reason with them about why the government, despite its failings, is still the better choice. I have gone on record about my optimism regarding a Coalition victory. A young man at the BV meeting pressed me about that optimism —”Dr, Hinds tell me something that sends me home tonight feeling better about our chances, because I am not feeling it.” It took me about five minutes to reason with him. He

didn’t want to hear that we deserve his vote because the Coalition is better than the PPP—he wanted something more substantive. I hope I was able to convince him, but I promised to personally call him within a week. When the meeting was over, almost a dozen attendees told me that my reasoning with the young man brought them back into the fold. There is still a place for honest reasoning with people. In the meantime, PPP supporters and mouthpieces have taken to politically assassinating me for endorsing the Coalition for a second term. For them, my only motivation could be racial solidarity. The truth of the matter is that the PPP would be happy if the WPA leaves the Coalition or does not campaign for it. The PPP, more so some of our Coalition partners, appreciate the value of the WPA at times like these. On the other hand, some PNC people have “welcomed” me back to the fold. What welcome back? My criticism of the government was self-criticism aimed at making the Coalition a better vessel. But our political culture frowns on such criticism as betrayal. Some Coalition

Dr David Hinds leaders hate my guts for daring to criticize their government—after all they are the rulers and I am just another underling who must shut up and toe the line. But I promise that to no government. If I can hold to account a government for which I didn’t vote, I have a bigger responsibility to do the same to a government for which I voted. That is non-negotiable. I am going to Linden on Wednesday. Linden gave the Coalition a victory by a wide margin in 2015 and without Linden we are doomed. So, we are going to Linden to reason. More of Dr. Hinds’ writings and commentaries can be found on his YouTube Channel Hinds’ Sight: Dr. David Hinds’ Guyana-Caribbean Politics and on his w e b s i t e www.guyanacaribbeanpolitics.news. Send comments to dhinds6106@aol.com

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Unanswered screams on a rainy night By Michael Jordan In my twenty-five odd years on the crime beat, there are only two cases that I can recall in which intruders, bent on robbery, entered a home, killed the wife, and left the husband virtually untouched. Strange that both of these murders happened in James Street, Albouystown, and that both remain unsolved, with so many unanswered questions, swirling around. The first one happened during that period some call the ‘crime wave’, and others call ‘the troubles.’ The second killing happened on a rainy night, just two months ago. Fifty-six-year-old Nalinie Persaud operated Nalo’s Variety Shop at Lot 161 James Street, Albouystown. She’d reportedly bought the property from another individual ten years ago. She lived there with her 59-year-old spouse, Mahendra Rampersaud, who had returned to Guyana after a year overseas. Mahendra Rampersaud says that he and his reputed wife retired to bed at around midnight on Friday, May 2. At around 3.00 a.m., Rampersaud allegedly felt someone touch his leg. He awoke. Four masked men were in his bedroom. Two were pointing guns at him. He said that when he sat up, the men ‘lassoed’ him around the neck with a length of nylon rope. His wife, who had also awoken, began to scream and the men immediately pounced on her and pressed her facedown on the bed. However, according to Rampersaud, Nalinie Persaud “was still keeping noise.” While two of the robbers subdued his wife, the other two dragged him to the bottom flat where their shop is located. The shopkeeper said he repeatedly pleaded with the men to spare him: “don’t kill

Nalo’s Variety Shop

Murdered in her bedroom: Nalinie Persaud me; tek whatever you want.” After taking him down-

Mahendra Persaud points to the area where the killers allegedly ripped away a section of the wall to gain entry stairs, Rampersaud said that the bandits ordered him to

switch off the lights. He said they began to gun-butt and kick him, while asking “where the money and the jewellery deh.”Because his wife was the one who handled the finances, Rampersaud said he suggested to the bandits that “maybe the money deh in the

wardrobe.” The robbers, he said, then placed him on the floor of the shop, gagged him, and strapped his eyes and limbs with duct tape. He said that he eventually heard the other two men come downstairs and tell their accomplices, “We get thing,” (money) before hearing them escape via the front door of the shop. Rampersaud said he remained gagged and bound in the shop for almost three hours, before a customer arrived, entered through the front door that was left open and freed him. Rampersaud said that he then alerted his reputed wife’s son, who lives next door. The son then went to the top flat and Rampersaud said he then heard the son cry out, “Ow, they kill me mother.” He said that his spouse’s body was on the bed, and a length of rope was tied around her neck. A post mortem would later reveal she had suffered compound injuries to the neck and blunt trauma to the head. He suggested that the killers had forced his spouse to hand over money and jewellery. According to Mr. Rampersaud, he had no idea how much money his wife might have had in the house. When I visited later that day, Mr. Rampersaud showed me around the two-storey house. He indicated that the bandits first gained access to his yard by ripping out zinc sheets from a backyard fence. They then prised out some loose boards from the southern wall in the bottom flat. They were able to gain access to the top flat, where the couple lived, via a door that was only bolted from the outside. A team that was headed by ranks from the Force’s Major Crimes Unit set about trying

to solve the case. A few things puzzled them. Bandits who enter a home almost invariably attack the male occupants, whom they perceive to be a bigger threat. So why had they murdered Mrs. Persaud, and left her husband alive? One theory Mr. Persaud put forward was that the intruders harmed his reputed wife because she would not stop screaming. But why had none of the neighbours, including her stepson who lived nearby, heard those screams? Mr. Rampersaud said heavy rainfall might have muffled the screams. Investigators also seem to suspect that an individual who was familiar with the victim’s home may have carried out the act. There are also indications that Mrs. Persaud might have had quite a bit of money stashed in her house. At the time of her murder, she was reportedly planning to renovate the premises and also to buy a vehicle which would operate as a taxi. The detectives arrested three suspects, including a James Street resident, but eventually released them. Two months later, they are still looking for the persons who snuffed out Nalinie Persaud’s life on a rainy night, and wondering why no one saw the killers enter or leave, and why no one heard a woman’s desperate screams. If you have any information on this case or other unusual incident, please contact us at our Lot 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown offices. You can also reach us on telephone numbers: 592-2258458, 592-225-8465, 592225-8482, or 592-225-8491. You need not disclose your identity. You can also contact Michael Jordan via his email a d d r e s s : kamarangnight@gmail.com

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==THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN==

Small is ugly...dangerously, tragically ugly

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hen I was a first year university student many, many moons ago, there was an academic book that was popular all over the world, but especially so in the Third World where many states have small square miles and small populations. ‘Small Is Beautiful’ , written by Ernst Schumacher, remains one of the great books of the past 100 years. But its virtues hid one terrible fact too horrible to contemplate. Schumacher was an economist not a philosopher or one schooled in studying political theory. So he wrote about the pitfalls of economics of large, industrial capitalist societies which place emphasis on “bigger is better.” Schumacher also tackled pollution and the danger to the eco-system in his book. He warned against large scale technology, largescale anything, and advised that technology must be appropriate rather than be seen as the panacea for the prolongation of the planet. In simple terms, Schumacher lectured the world in the use of appropriate technology and economics. Small-sized countries found Schumacher’s work persuasively and pressingly relevant. Their leaders, scientists and academics argued that large nations with large populations are destroying the eco-system by

the introduction of agricultural techniques that are designed to feed hundreds of millions. What Schumacher overlooked in his great text, and what his converts missed in this seminal work, was the role of power in small societies. Five years before Schumacher wrote his magnum opus, a West Indian scholar did warn the world that small can be deadly. Archie Singham wrote, “The Hero and the Crowd” about Eric Gairy, in one of the smallest independent territories in the map with a tiny population - our own Caribbean sister country, Grenada. Singham’s trenchant work did not achieve the international fame Schumacher’s word got. In fact, the book had just a small circulation, confined to West Indian academics. But Singham’s thesis was powerful and haunting. Singham showed that everywhere Gairy went in Grenada he was greeted as ‘Papa Gairy’ by the population – everyone in Grenada knew Gairy, Gairy knew everyone in Grenada. So you want a work, Papa Gairy will get it for you. You violate the law, and Papa Gairy knows you, things will work out because Papa Gairy also knows at a personal level, the police officers. Both ‘Small Is Beautiful’ and ‘The Hero and The

Crowd’ had an immense influence on me, but I would say I embraced Singham more, because his descriptions I saw for myself in my own country. I went away and studied and never forgot the lessons Singham warned us about small countries with tiny populations, when I was a UG undergraduate. In lands where the population is a few hundreds of thousands of folks, the wealthy or the moneyed class virtually owns the society. Here is where small loses its beauty and becomes deformed and caricatured. In Guyana, small is tragically grotesque. A group can be charged with possessing hundreds of pounds of cocaine, and the rich boy in the group will certainly get acquitted while the messenger and the labourer arrested with him are going to jail. Money talks and money buys people; all kinds of humans – judicial people, military people, police personnel, public service officers, people in the corridors of power etc. In one of my columns last week, I brought to readers’ attention, how Guyana functions. A bar owner last week is given fifteen years by Magistrate Ann McLennan for trafficking in persons. The very magistrate on the very charge found a woman

guilty on identical circumstances and instead of imposing the mandatory prison term, McLennan put a fine on her. The Guyana Government itself issued a no-nonsense press release condemning the magistrate’s decision. Based on who you are, you can go to jail for death caused by dangerous driving if found guilty. Based on who you are, you can get a fine or walk free on the charge of death by dangerous driving. It comes down to who knows who and who has what to pay.

Files disappear from the shelves of tightly padlocked cabinets in police stations. Your construction application can take years gathering dust on the desk of certain officers at Central Housing and Planning Authority and the City Engineer. But then again, you can secure your permit within a week’s time. It all depends on the class structure of Guyanese society. The poor lady goes to the bank with $10,000 in her hand that she earned over the year selling sugar cake. It is refused because she

Frederick Kissoon cannot supply proof of her earning. But big money laundering schemes go on in the very banks that turn away small income earners. Who says small is beautiful. In Guyana it is ugly.

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Commonwealth Conventions for a Caretaker Government The Constitution of Guyana does not address ‘Caretaker Conventions” nor set out progressive steps in the event that a Caretaker Government becomes necessary, as is the case now that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled that the December 2018 motion of No Confidence was validly passed in the National Assembly. So we consulted the Constitutional Laws and Conventions of fellow Common-

wealth countries and found that these conventions could be applied to Guyana. The Commonwealth countries agree that the dissolution of Parliament leaves the state rudderless, therefore the sitting Government must continue in office until the results of general elections are announced. If the election is won by the governing party, there is no interruption in the affairs of the nation. If it is lost, the Government resigns.

During the period before elections, the Government retains its full panoply of legal powers (statutory, prerogative and common-law) since it must manage the nation and the people’s affairs in their best interest. However, by convention, it is expected to behave as a caretaker, restraining the exercise of its legal authority. This is considered ‘appropriate behaviour’. While there is no legal sanction for a breach, obviously a clear

breach would attract severe criticism and political damage. These ‘conventions’ are neither legally binding nor hard and fast rules. Their application requires good, careful judgment and common sense. In summary, the conventions are that the government avoids: · Making major policy decisions that are likely to constrict an incoming government · Making significant appointments · Entering into major contracts or undertakings Several countries recommend consultations with the Opposition which should involve explanations of why the proposed action is considered necessary, and which should open the door for further exploration of different courses of action. While the Administration should consider the suggestions the Opposition might make, it is not required to reach agreement with the Opposition before proceeding. There are also established practices that are directed at protecting the Public Service and avoiding the use of national resources to give an advantage to a particular party. The following notes are intended to explain the conventions and practices in more detail, and to provide guidance for the handling of business during the caretaker period. The Ministry of the Presidency, the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

should be able to provide guidance to Public Service agencies, but responsibility for observing the conventions ultimately rests with agency heads and the Executive branch of Government. MAJOR POLICY DECISIONS Government should avoid making major policy decisions during the caretaker period that are likely to commit an incoming government. Whether a particular policy decision qualifies as ‘major’ is a matter for judgment. Relevant considerations include the impact of the policy on national resources, and it should consider whether the decision could become a bone of contention between the Government and Opposition in the election campaign. The caretaker conventions also apply to the making of decisions, not to their announcement. Where possible, decisions should be announced ahead of the dissolution of Parliament. Care should be taken to ensure that national resources are not used to make announcements that involve partisan activities.The conventions do not apply to promises on future policies that the party in government announces as part of its election campaign. If circumstances require the Government to make a major policy decision during the caretaker period that would bind an incoming government, the Minister would usually consult the Opposition spokesperson before-

hand, e.g. providing urgent financial and material resources to drought-affected or flooded areas in towns, the city, the hinterland or inland regions. SIGNIFICANT APPOINTMENTS The sitting governments should defer making significant appointments during the caretaker period. When considering the advice it would give on whether an appointment qualifies as ‘significant’, the agency should consider not only the importance of the position, but also whether the proposed appointment would be likely to be controversial. If deferring the appointment is impracticable, usually for reasons associated with the proper functioning of an agency, there are several options: · the Minister could make an acting appointment where permissible · the Minister could make a short term appointment until shortly after the end of the caretaker period · If those options are not practicable, the Minister could consult the relevant Opposition spokesperson regarding a full term appointment. MAJOR CONTRACTS OR UNDERTAKINGS Governments should avoid entering major contracts or undertakings during the caretaker period. When considering whether a contract or undertaking qualifies as ‘major’, agencies should consider the dollar value of the commitment and also whether the commitment involves a routine matter of administration, or whether it implements or entrenches a policy, programme or administrative structure which is politically contentious. A further consideration is whether the commitment requires ministerial approval. If it is not possible to defer the commitment until after the caretaker period for legal, commercial or other reasons, there are a number of options. The Minister could consult the relevant Opposition spokesperson regarding the commitment; agencies could also explain the implications of the election to the contractor; and ensure that contracts include clauses providing for termination in the event of an incoming government not wishing to proceed. Similarly, in the case of tenders, agencies should warn potential tenderers about the implications of the election and the possibility that the tender might not be completed. (To be continued)

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My column

This is the time when children can learn so much This is the time when children learn the most. At least it should be, because that is when they explore things in the society. They explore canals and they fashion all manner of toys, none of which one would find in stores. That used to be the case when I was a boy. By exploring the canals, which were nothing compared to the infested bodies of water running through villages, I learnt to swim. That was an experience. A group of us had gone to the backlands for mangoes, because this is the mango season. We didn’t own the trees, but the fruits were there for the taking. We walked with jute bags because we were not going to collect a few to stuff in our pockets. On one side of the canal were trees with what we called long mangoes. These were the types that we pounded then sucked. I almost filled my bag, not realizing that I would have to fetch it back home. Across the canal were the succulent Buxton Spice. I was made to empty the bag I had just filled and cross the canal. I could not swim. I must have been about eight or nine. Like the other boys I

stripped to my birth suit. In those days young boys did not wear underwear, not even when we were going to school. I just stood there when the thought came to me that I could walk around, a distance of about half-a-mile. I made my suggestion known. Then suddenly I was in the water. A cousin merely grabbed me and jumped overboard. He was good. He dragged me across, him diving and me being dragged along. I did get a bag full of Buxton Spice, something I struggled to fetch home, having to stop on many occasions to dump mangoes. Two days later I was in another canal learning to swim. Within a week I could manage. I ensured that my sons learnt to swim later in life. We had some dangerous toys—spinners scraped from small milk tins, slingshots which we used to shoot birds and even at each other when we played war break. It is a wonder none of us ever got blinded. But most of all, we would sit under trees and exchange stories. The bigger boys had tales that left kids like me with my eyes open and a desire to

grow up in a hurry. We also discussed right from wrong. If one of us was inclined to do something evil, like stealing, others would prevail upon him to shed such thoughts. We did not want to go to jail. We learnt to cook through the famous bush cook and we learnt to understand people. We knew when to back off because someone was getting angry. We also learnt to fight, not by causing a battle, but by simply challenging each other. We used no weapons. Today when I expect to see children playing cricket or football, I see them with phones glued to their faces. Not surprisingly, they do not use the phone as a source of academic learning. They do not research words and ideas. They are glued to some video game or to some chat. Even adults are caught up in this mode and I see the level of their intelligence. They simply cannot use the language and they cannot spell. I see strange computations of the language. Taught becomes thought; led becomes lead. And I hasten to say that this is common among our reporters. They prefer to ask questions rather than investigate

the answer on their phones. With all this technology I would expect teachers to guide them, but I suppose that many of the teachers are no better. I see them making the same mistakes. I remember going into a city school and seeing on the blackboard this question. “How many hands do a clock has.” Obviously a case of error of attraction. Yesterday marked an historic day in history. Man walked on the moon. There was no television in Guyana. Many of us followed this on radio. We saw the photographs in the newspapers the next day. Very few young people know about this. In fact, they do not care but we, the young ones then, went to Fogarty’s to see pieces of the moon rock on display. There we were, excited to see a piece of the moon in Guyana. The moon was no longer this remote object floating in the skies. We read books. I became enamoured with authors such as Leon Uris, James Michener, Irving Wallace, William Golding and of course Franklin W. Dixon, who gave boys the Hardy Boys. Ian Fleming came after the Hardy Boys.

Years later, thanks to the computer I learnt that Franklin W. Dixon never existed. Franklin W. Dixon was the pseudonym devised by Edward Stratemeyer for the author of a series of mystery books he was developing which became the Hardy Boys series. The first book, The Tower Treasure, originally published in 1927, was written by Leslie MacFarlane, who went on to write 19 more. Stratemeyer, born in 1862, was an American publisher and writer of children’s fiction. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, producing in excess of 1,300 books himself, selling in excess of 500 million copies. We simply read any and everything we could, with the result that our language was efficient. Our writing styles developed as did our ability to express ourselves. At the end of the holidays, we schoolboys would compare notes of our reading. We shared stories and the books. We even got our teachers involved in the exercise, because they, too, had grown up reading books. Our children do none of these things, although the

Adam Harris scope is so much larger than when I was a boy. Scarcely a day goes by without me asking some young reporter about the last book he or she read. The answer is always the same. At university, I encountered Walter Rodney’s ‘How Europe Underdeveloped Africa.” Just the other day my employer discovered it. Given his penchant for protecting Guyana’s resources, he secured a copy which he is ploughing through. He was no great academic, but through reading he has put himself among the best of us. And he is still reading. I wonder if I could get more people to do what some of the older folks are doing— putting aside a lot to read and to develop their vocabulary.

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World class jobs will come from world class infrastructure

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rom the fall of the Peoples Progressive Party - PPP - in May 2015, Guyanese have been fed a daily dose of cynicism, criticism, doom and gloom, via the PPP’s ‘one-man-band’. Daily, the PPP’s dishonesty is on display; its disinformation service disseminates fake news, and stirs-up hate, hostility and hopelessness among the gullible. The PPP’s strategy, in and out of government is to deliberately manipulate certain sections of our society to ensure that they remain, distrustful, disrespectful and scared. Thankfully, most Guyanese are committed to working towards a unified Guyana. Thankfully, the APNU+AFC coalition has been making every effort and is committed to working towards a unified Guyana. The government, over the past four years, has worked assiduously to ensure that Guyanese have a better understanding and appreciation of each other, so as to forge

consensus and ultimately, a united and developed Guyana. In 2015, several promises were made to the nation, and the administration has kept and continues to keep those promises. On June 27, 2019 NASDAQ released a ranking of the five fastest growing economies in the world. Guyana topped that list with a 16.3 per cent growth rate over a four-year period, from 2018-2021. As for Guyana’s gross domestic product (GDP) NASDAQ predicts that the 2019 GDP growth rate will be 4.6 per cent and expects that in 2020 and 2021, the economy will grow by 33.5 per cent and 22.9 per cent respectively. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also reported strong predictions for Guyana’s economy. The preliminary results of the Staff Concluding Statement of the 2019 Article IV Mission states that, “Economic growth strengthened in 2018 with broad-based expansion across all major sectors. Real GDP grew by 4.1 percent in

2018, up from 2.1 percent in 2017, led by construction and services sectors. Inflation remained steady at 1.6 percent at end-2018, on the back of stable food prices and exchange rate. For 2019, the mission projects real economic growth of 4.4 percent, driven by continued strength in the construction and services sectors ahead of oil production in 2020, and strong recovery in mining.” In March, the Caribbean Development Bank released its Country Economic Review of 2018 for Guyana. It stated that, “economic growth is estimated to have risen in 2018. Based on Ministry of Finance data, GDP grew by 3.4%, compared with 2.2% in 2017. This partly reflected preparation for the first commercial oil production in 2020. Construction activity rose by 12%. Output from other services was up 15%, linked to increased visitor arrivals…Inflation averaged 1.4% in 2018, compared with 1.6% in 2017. The decrease reflected lower price rises for food and for hous-

ing.” Guyana, the CDB says, is on the verge of sharp increase of economic growth in the coming years. Guyana it is clear under the stewardship of the APNU+AFC government is on the right path. So much for gloom and doom. One of the areas that the Coalition is extremely proud of is our achievements in infrastructure. Under the APNU+AFC government, Guyana’s infrastructure development is finally moving in the right direction. In just four years, we have dramatically improved the country’s infrastructure. Our vision is one Guyana, a country with modern roads, bridges, reliable water and electricity supply, a digital nation; with affordable and secure housing communities where citizens can raise and protect their families - the good life. During their twenty-three long years in office, the dishonest PPP was happy to let our infrastructure crumble. Its time in office was filled with scandals and failure; Marriott Hotel Scandal, Fibre Optic cable scandal, ignoring hinterland, rural and urban roads, failing to invest in energy infrastructure (especially renewables), failure to build new towns to bring government services to regional capitals; failure to provide access to government services to hinterland communities. The Coalition government knows that skilled jobs and well-paid jobs - especially for our young people - will

come from better infrastructure. It is our vision and we have begun working to create the economy of the future. That is why we are expanding our digital network so that we can create well-paid jobs and highly skilled employment in the service sector. Several communities now have free internet access at schools and key strategic locations; these include, Aishalton, Annai, Bartica, Bamia, Baramita, Iwokrama, Lethem, Linden, Mabaruma, Matthews Ridge, Orealla, Paramakatoi, Port Kaituma, Santa Rosa and Waramadong. This government has also installed 172 community ICT Hubs in regions two, three, four, five, six, eight, nine and 10, and equipped them with more than 1500 computers. We have made a start, but there is so much more that needs to be done. Already, we have spent almost $43 billion on expanding roads and bridges. For 2019 we have budgeted $38.5 billion for continued modernisation of our infrastructure. Upgrading road infrastructure is vital. Over 18Km of urban roads have been completed in New Amsterdam, Georgetown, Linden, Corriverton and Anna Regina; and over 350Km of hinterland roads have been maintained. Over $10 billion has been invested to expand and upgrade main coastal highways to ease congestion, and five pedestrian overpasses along the East Bank

of Demerara have been constructed. The country’s network of aerodromes, stellings and wharves have been improved. The first phase of the Bartica stelling has been completed. The Iwokrama aerodrome has been lengthened from 762 metres to 1219 metres. More than 30 hinterland aerodromes have been rehabilitated and maintained. As part of the ‘green’ public sector programme, a total of 21,700 LED lamps and 4, 793 occupancy sensors were installed all across Guyana. Currently, over 90% of the country have access to electricity, this is an increase of 4% since 2014. We have installed new oil and diesel plants at Anna Regina (5.5 MW, $1.81B), Bartica 3.5 MW, $800M) and renewable energy projects, including Canefield (5.5MW, $ 1.7B). Solar energy systems have been installed at various locations, including Mabaruma Town. This is just a small sample of what we have done in the area of infrastructure development to date. Although progress has been made, we are aware that real change is neither quick nor easy to establish; especially after more than two decades of mismanagement, waste, cronyism and systemic corruption by the dishonest PPP. There is still a lot more to be accomplished. However, we are on the right path; together let’s keep moving forward.

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Tuberculosis: Early treatment is vital By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

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uberculosis, also called TB, is an in fection caused by

bacteria. It usually affects the lungs, but it can spread to the joints, bladder, spine, brain and other parts of the body. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are spread from one person to another through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. The disease is usually undetected in its initial phases as it tends to manifest with a cough. Persons will usually treat the cough with cough suppressants. Over time, they become weak as it begins to overcome their body. Today we will shed some light on TB to help with its early detection and hopefully, contribute to minimizing the dangerous complications associated with it. WHATARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TUBERCULO-

SIS? You won’t have any symptoms of tuberculosis unless you have active TB. The symptoms of active TB include: · Cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer, sometimes bloody · Chest pain · Fever · Fatigue · Unintended weight loss · Loss of appetite · Chills and night sweats If TB affects your joints, you may develop pain that feels like arthritis. If TB affects your bladder, it may hurt to go to the bathroom and there may be blood in your urine. TB of the spine can cause back pain and leg paralysis. TB of the brain can cause headaches, nausea and brain damage if left untreated. HOW IS TB DIAGNOSED? The most commonly used method to check for tuberculosis is the PPD skin test. A PPD skin test is also called a Mantoux test. If you have a positive PPD, it means

you have been exposed to a person who has tuberculosis and you have been infected with the bacteria that cause the disease. If your PPD skin test is positive, you will likely have a chest X-ray and a physical exam to find out whether you have active TB and are currently contagious and able to spread the disease to other people. It usually takes only a few days to tell whether you’re contagious. Most people with a positive skin test are not contagious. IF I HAVE A POSITIVE PPD TEST, DO I HAVE ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS? Not necessarily. A person can be infected with the bacteria that cause tuberculosis but not actually have active tuberculosis. Of the people who are infected with the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, only a few (about 10%) go on to develop active TB. Healthy people who get infected with the tuberculo-

sis bacteria are often able to fight off the infection and do not develop active TB. The bacteria are dormant (inactive) in their lungs. If the body is not able to contain the infection and the bacteria continue to grow, active tuberculosis develops. WOULD I KNOW IF I DEVELOPEDACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS? There is a slight chance you might not know that you have developed active tuberculosis. Tuberculosis bacteria can grow in your body without making you feel sick. However, most people who have active tuberculosis experience symptoms. If you develop active tuberculosis, you will need to be monitored medically (regular checkups and probably some chest X-rays) for the rest

of your life to make sure you stay free of the tuberculosis disease, even after you have taken the full course of tuberculosis medicine. HOW IS TUBERCULOSIS TREATED? Tuberculosis is treated with antibiotic medicine. The medicine your doctor recommends will depend on your age, your health, whether your TB is active or latent, and whether your TB is drug resistant (meaning that certain medicines won’t work on it). You will need to take your TB medicine for 6-9 months. Your doctor will tell you exactly how and when to take your medicine, and for how long. It is very important that you follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Keep your medicine in a place where

Dr Zulfikar Bux you will always see it. Take it at the same time every day. Don’t skip doses or stop taking your medicine. This could make your TB harder to treat. If left untreated, TB can kill you. It can also damage your organs permanently leaving you with significant disability. If you have symptoms of TB, do not hesitate to visit one of the many TB clinics we have here in Guyana.

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UG’s Eco-Trust Society to host climate walk The Eco-Trust Society of the University of Guyana (UG)s Faculty of Earth and Environment Sciences (FEES) is gearing up to host a climate walk and rally next Saturday,

July 27. The walk will start from the Bank of Guyana and culminate at the Childrens Millennium Monument at the National Park, where a tree planting exercise will take

place. Eco-Trust Society, an environmental club, was founded in 1992 and was resuscitated in 2005. It operates under the motto “Uti-

lizing Educational Forces, Promoting Green Resources.” Since then, it has been striving ardently to uphold its mandate by engaging in a number of activities (both as

host and participant) and workshops. Its objectives are environmental advocacy, activism and education, conservation practices, the sustainable and equitable use of resources and the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste. In keeping with objective number one and sustainable development goal thirteen (SDG 13), Eco-Trust Society has initiated the Guyana Climate Action Community (GCAC) in an effort to promote awareness about climate change and its related effects in Guyana. According to Tricia Braithwaite, a member of the club, “Climate change is said to be responsible for some of the adverse weather phenomena we have been experiencing in recent years - for example, last years dry spell, which affected not only our agricultural sector but also our energy bills as we sought ways to keep cool during the exceptionally hot days. Also associated with climate

change are extremes in rainfall events and storm surges, and increased wave action which puts Guyana - especially our low-lying coast- at risk of flooding.” Braithwaite continued, “However, all hope is not lost; we can all make a change in many ways by being mindful of our carbon footprints. This means that we switch from fossil fuel-based sources (e.g. use bio-fuel instead of diesel), stop using single use plastics (black plastic bag, straws, plastic spoons, etc.), dont leave vehicles on idle, build houses that allow natural ventilation, etc. Thus, the network believes that everyone has a role to play in promoting sustainable practices that will reduce the impacts of climate change therefore; it also aims to align with NGOs, the private sector, government agencies and most importantly civil society. In this regard, the climate walk and rally has been organized. All are invited to come out and support this initiative.”

World Bank mobilizes billions of dollars for the region WASHINGTON (CMC) – The World Bank Group says it has mobilized more than US$14.4 billion in lending and guarantees to support sustainable development and poverty reduction in Latin American and the Caribbean during the 2019 fiscal year that ended last month. The Washington-based financial institution said this included a combined US$6.4 billion from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) typically referred to as the World Bank, a record US$6.2 billion from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to promote private sector-led sustainable development, and almost US$1.8 billion in guarantees by the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). “We have one overriding priority in Latin America and the Caribbean: to eliminate poverty and improve the lives of the people in the region,” said World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Axel van Trotsenburg. “That means laying the foundations for inclusive economic growth, investing in people, and building resilience. We are supporting our partner countries to attain their objectives through a multi-billion-dollar financial program, technical assistance, as well as

analytical and advisory services. In this context, our credit program jumped by over 40 percent in the last fiscal year.” The World Bank said it provided financial support for close to 40 new projects during the last fiscal year. It said these projects focused on policy and economic reforms, inclusion, climate change and human capital development. The Word Bank said examples of its lending include a US$27 million operation to help Dominica recover from Hurricane Maria, which damaged 75 per cent of its power network, by supporting the construction of a seven-megawatt geothermal power plant. The IFC saw its lending in the region jump 26 percent in the last fiscal year, while it continued to focus on financing innovative climatefriendly projects and helping increase financial inclusion in the region, especially for small to small medium enterprises (SMEs), many of them women-owned, “which continue to face hurdles to obtain loans to grow their operations,” according to the World Bank. It said an example of the IFC lending is financial backing to a microfinance institution in Haiti to support SMEs, agribusiness and help foster job creation. “We have stepped up our (Continued on page 47)

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World Bank obilizes... From page 46 efforts in the last 12 months to help the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean carry out new projects that are focused on solving some of the region’s most critical development challenges,” said Georgina Baker, IFC Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean. “We are working closely with the private sector in the region to help mitigate climate change, create more jobs, more affordable housing, better transportation options, and more livable cities,” she added. The World Bank said MIGA’s guarantees also increased 11 per cent from 2018. It said MIGA is the largest multilateral political risk insurance provider, with a mandate of creating development impact by helping drive foreign direct investment to developing countries. “Preparing the region to better adapt to climate change and helping the financial sector expand credit are priority areas for MIGA,” said MIGA Vice President and Chief Operating Officer S. Vijay lyer. “MIGAwill continue to work with clients and governments in these areas and others to help deliver meaningful and tangible development impact.” Lending from the World Bank (IBRD and IDA) was up by about a third from the previous year. In total, more than 200 projects, most of which focused on policy and economic reforms, inclusion, climate change and human capital development, received IBRD and IDA support across the region, the World Bank said. “The strong results of the last fiscal year are testimony to the World Bank Group’s deep engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean,” the statement said. “The World Bank Group will continue to work closely with governments, the private sector, and civil society to promote inclusive growth, and help in creating more jobs and opportunities for all across the region,” it added.

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IDB warns Latin America and Caribbean face uphill task in meeting UN SDGs GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says in order to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries will need re-

sources that far exceed what the public sector or multilateral banking institutions can generate. The IDB ended its 80th annual meeting here on Friday after discussing the challenges facing Latin America

and the Caribbean as the region seeks to boost growth at a complex moment for the global economy. It said recognizing the difficulties that governments face in obtaining the funds needed to achieve the UN

Sustainable Development Goals, the IDB updated its institutional strategy for 20202023, that is intended to increase resource mobilization from new sources, such as private pension funds, in order to leverage IDB loans.

It said also that the strategy seeks to accelerate progress on gender equality and diversity, climate change and environmental sustainability, institutional capacity and the rule of law. According to the IDB, in order to achieve the UN Sustainable Dev e l o p m e n t Goals, the countries of the region will need resources that far exceed what the public sector or multilateral banking institutions can generate. “According to IDB calculations, the gap in development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean is equivalent to US$650 billion per year. That figure is 38 times more than what the IDB Group approved last year. “It is difficult to obtain these additional resources, in part because of the risk profile of the economies of the region, and in part because some countries are approaching an average-income level that no longer qualifies for international assistance. “As such, the IDB is promoting a systematic strategy for building alliances and

mobilizing resources with donor countries, foundations and the private sector, which includes generating financial guarantees to facilitate the participation of institutional investors,” the IDB said in a statement. It said that last year, with a historic sum of US$17 billion in approved loans, the IDB and IDB Invest consolidated their position as the principal source of multilateral financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB approved 96 sovereign guaranteed loan projects with total financing of more than US$13.4 billion and disbursed more than US$9.9 billion. “The year 2018 was a record year for IDB Invest, with approvals of four billion US dollars, representing a 26 percent increase in volume and a 21 per cent increase in number of transactions compared to the previous year. IDB Invest expanded its support to sectors such as infrastructure and Fintech, in addition to education, tourism, water and sanitation, transportation and energy.”

Since when is it cause for concern when... From page 39 quarters and denounce the myths, the lies and the information contortionists and distortionists in our midst, for this is their season to proliferate and infect the hearts and minds of the vulnerable and less critical among us. We are reminded that this nation came out of the bruised era of the Bharrat Jagdeo presidency when hundreds of citizens died under questionable circumstances. During this period, we can recall the reckless use of language demonising, dehumanising and stereotyping young black men. Guyanese should not forget that it is this similar environment of demonisation that led to the unfortunate fate of University of Guyana student, Yohance Douglas. Those are the darkest days of our post-independence history, when human

lives had no value and an environment was created to perpetuate this for some of us to quell the fears of others. Guyana must never again experience such a period and we can only avoid this by rejecting the misrepresentations of politicians and their surrogates who seek to demonise, who seek to use social media and information disseminated to advance their power struggles. We the people must reject this. We must hold all our politicians, on both sides, to account for their actions and for that of their surrogates. We must embrace peace and lift the bar for public accountability by those being paid with taxpayers’ dollars even as government, as guardian of the state, finds a way to address the apparent proliferation of fake news and fake sites on social media.

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Kids Jam set for July 28 at Everest Cricket Ground Ace Marketing Event is proud to present Kids Jam on Sunday, July 28 at the Everest Cricket Ground. School is out and Kids Jam will provide much needed activities for families before the end of the Summer vacation. Kids Jam attractions include mascots such as Princess Tiana, Chase, Princess Elsa, Sponge Bob, Dora and Diego. Additionally, there will

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be face painting, bouncy house, dunk tanks and other attractions and games for the entire family. There is also a Spelling Bee competition coordinated by KOKO the Natural Hair Store featuring children between the age of 9-11 which begins at 2 PM. Tickets for Kids Jam cost $1000 and available at KOKO, Exclusive Styles, Hits and Jams, Nimbus Vreed -En-

Pavement View Restaurant and Sports Bar presents six days of non-stop entertainment

Hoop and Muslim Top Up Shop Linden. Kids Jam is sponsored by Ansa Mcal (through their brands Smalta, Tropical Rhythm, ICool, and Chiefeez Snack), Xtra Energy Drink, BM SOAT, Guybisco, Star Party Rental, Hits and Jams Entertainment, Pro Cleaners, Koko – the Natural Hair Store, Glosee PR and Marketing and Heavenly Delight Cuisine.

Big Little Lies is the ultimate comedic tale of murder and mischief Most night spots around Georgetown have their actionpacked events slated only for the weekend. But the same cannot be said for the Pavement View Restaurant and Sports Bar located at Lot 41 Durban Street between Lime and Palm Street. This down-to- earth, immaculate and cozy spot offers its customers far and wide, various entertainment activities almost all week. Below is a guide that will help you select the event of your choice this and every week. *Mondays are usually closed unless there’s a holiFor the lovers of “inhome” entertainment, Big Little Lies which features on Sundays at 9PM on E-Networks serves up the ultimate comedic tale of murder and mischief. It is a series that draws inspiration from a bestseller novel which bears the same title and was written by the revered Liane Moriarty. On the background of the tranquil Monterey, Calif, the

series unravels the nuances of relationships that are shared among some of the most dedicated moms, their partners and children. But there is a horror that lies beneath that charming exterior. The series exposes how the community in which they live is influenced by a thick overcast of dirty rumours. Told through the eyes of three mothers — Madeline,

Celeste and Jane – played by Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley, the audience gets a front row seat in seeing the strengths and weaknesses of romance, parenting and friendship. The Entertainment Police will be following this unique show closely and will be providing reviews and character analysis in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

day *Soulful Tuesdays –Pavement View opens from 2PM on this day and creates an atmosphere filled with love and passion via its enchanting lineup of soul music. *Mix Wednesdays-From country western to retro funk, the management of Pavement View aims to mix things up with their riveting selections of yester year, soca and even reggae. *Retro Thursdays-On this day, brace yourself to be transported to funky town with the best of retro music. *Fridays-After a long , hard week of work, Pavement

View invites patrons for its “free up time” hang which features the best in dancehall music. *Saturdays-If you are looking for the ultimate karaoke spot then Pavement View is where you need to be. The event kicks off at 8PM with DJ Nigel. *Classy Sundays-After five days of upbeat tunes, the management of Pavement Views takes it nice and easy on Sundays with the best of Jazz from 3PM to 9PM. This is followed by the melodious classics of yester year for the enthusiasts of dance. See you there!

Wine of the week

The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

HEINEKEN MOTIVATED 4 PARTY SET FOR JULY 27 The distributors of the beloved Heineken brand, Ansa McAL, along with other sponsors, will be hosting the ultimate premium Heineken Party at Club Eclipse located at Main Street, New Amsterdam on July 27. There will be gorgeous Heineken girls present for special giveaways as well as

Heineken bucket specials all night. The lineup of exceptional DJs to keep you entertained all night long include Father Moey, DJ Von Hype, Gully Ras, Diamond, Team Lock down and DJ Slata. Doors open from 9PM. You won’t want to miss this. See you there! Capturing the unbridled spirit of wild horses in a rich, juicy red The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 which is available at the Bistro Restaurant and Café, is a rich, juicy red that features aromas of dark cherry, black currant, coffee and subtle hints of spice. These flavors are complemented by a touch of spicy oak and emphasized by refined tannins. 14 Hands brand is inspired by the unbridled spirit of the

wild horses that once freely roamed eastern Washington. Measuring just fourteen hands tall — a “hand” equivalent to the width of one’s palm — these tenacious little horses would travel down from the hills every day to drink from the mighty Columbia River and graze along the riverbank, then retreat back to cool off at night. Washington’s wild horses have become living symbols of the pioneer spirit of the American West.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley, including the Horse Heaven Hills. The fruit is destemmed and crushed before undergoing 7-10 day fermentations. Merlot and other varieties are also blended in to build structure and complexi t y . The wine is then left to age for several months in a combination of American and French oak barrels to soften and round the blend.

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Top 9 Chia Seeds Benefits Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) have become one of the most popular superfoods in the health community. Hailing from a species of flowering plant in the mint family, they are native to areas of Mexico and Guatemala but are commonly cultivated in many areas in North and South America. These tasty seeds are easy to digest when prepared properly and can be a very versatile ingredient that works well in a variety of recipes. Plus, they offer a long list of important nutrients, including fiber, protein, manganese and calcium, along with plenty of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Not only that, but recent research has found that the chia seeds benefits are even greater than scientists initially realized. Chia seeds benefits include promoting healthy skin, reducing signs of aging, supporting the heart and digestive system, building stronger bones, and more. See below for more benefits. 1. Support Healthy Skin Chia seeds are jampacked with antioxidants, accounting for the powerful benefits of chia seeds for skin health. Antioxidants are compounds that fight free radical damage and prevent oxidative stress while also promoting tissue repair and protecting against skin damage.Interestingly enough, researchers from Mexico recently uncovered that they have a total antioxidant concentration nearly two times higher than previously reported. In fact, the antioxidant activity of chia seeds was shown to stop up to 70 percent of free radical activity. As one of the most highantioxidant foods on the planet, adding chia seeds to your diet may help fight premature aging and protect the skin cells against free radical damage to optimize the health of your skin. 2. Promote Digestive Health Chia is loaded with fiber, squeezing nearly 11 grams of fiber into a single ounce. This means that adding just one ounce of chia seeds into your daily diet can supply a whopping 44 percent of your fiber needs for the entire day. Because of their rich fiber content, chia seeds benefit digestive health by promoting regularity and

increasing stool frequency to prevent constipation. The fiber also acts as a prebiotic to provide fuel for the beneficial bacteria in the gut, which plays a central role in many aspects of health and disease. Plus, the fiber in chia seeds also absorbs a good amount of water and expands in the stomach, helping to keep you feeling fuller for longer. This may explain why clinical studies show that using chia seeds for weight loss could be effective by curbing hunger and suppressing appetite. 3. Improve Heart Health Thanks to their high content of antioxidants, fiber and heart-healthy fats, chia seeds pack a major punch when it comes to cardiovascular health. In fact, one of the most powerful chia seeds health benefits is their ability to reduce inflammation and decrease several risk factors of heart disease. Inflammation can put extra strain on blood vessels and is thought to contribute to heart disease along with a slew of other chronic conditions. Chia seeds are especially high in omega-3 fatty acids, boasting even more omega3s per gram than salmon. Omega-3s work to protect the heart by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol levels and inflammation. Meanwhile, the fiber found in chia seeds can help manage cholesterol levels and keep the arteries clear to minimize the risk of coronary heart disease. 4. Balance Blood Sugar Rich in both alphalinolenic acid and fiber, evidence from several studies suggests that chia seeds can help maintain normal blood sugar levels to fight diabetes and insulin resistance. One animal model in the British Journal of Nutrition even found that adding them to a high-sugar diet prevented changes in blood sugar and lipid levels. What’s more, human studies have also found that adding chia seeds to white bread reduces the glycemic response to prevent spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels. 5. Boost Energy and Exercise Performance Chia seeds are often used by athletes for carb loading, a strategy that helps maximize the storage of glycogen in the muscles and

liver to optimize endurance and boost exercise performance. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning concluded that consuming chia seeds enhanced exercise performance for workouts that lasted 90 minutes the same way a sugar-laden sports drink would but without all the unhealthy sugar. In the study, half of the athletes drank 100 percent Gatorade, while the others consumed half Gatorade and half chia seed drink. In the end, the runners’ times were matched, but the half-chia group consumed far less sugar. Plus, the protein in chia seeds can help build muscle mass and increase strength to help fuel your workouts. Research shows that consuming protein as a postworkout meal can aid in the repair of muscle tissues and can also build new muscle to speed up recovery time between workouts. 6. Build Stronger Bones One of the biggest chia seed health benefits is the ability to strengthen bone health and preserve bone density while reducing the risk of serious conditions like osteoporosis. This is because chia seeds are loaded with calcium and manganese, two minerals that are incredibly important for maintaining bone health. With about 99 percent of the calcium in your body stored in your bones, calcium serves an important role in maintaining bone s t r e n g t h a n d d e n s i t y. Manganese is also involved in bone metabolism, with studies showing that a deficiency in this key nutrient can impair bone resorption and decrease bone formation. Impressively enough, a single ounce of chia seeds contains 18 percent of the calcium you need in a day while also meeting 30 percent of your daily manganese requirements to help build stronger bones. 7. Aid in Weight Loss Adding chia seeds to your diet is an excellent way to enhance weight loss and help shed stubborn pounds. Chia seeds also rank among the top plant-based protein foods, which is why chia seeds protein is great to consume for those trying to put on lean muscle, burn fat, and manage hunger and appetite.Studies show that increasing your intake of

protein can promote weight loss by curbing cravings and cutting caloric intake. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, for example, showed that increasing protein intake by just 15 percent of daily calories led to significant decreases in energy intake and appetite. Other research shows that following a highprotein diet rich in foods like chia seeds could reduce levels of ghrelin, the hormone responsible for stimulating hunger. 8. Fight Cancer Growth Chia seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in many plant foods. In 2013, an in-vitro study published in the Journal of Molecular Biochemistry found that ALA helped limit the growth of both breast and cervical cancer cells. Researchers also found that it caused cell death of the cancer cells without harming the normal healthy cells in the body. While more research still needs to be done to find out the deeper implications of ALA on other types of cancer, this is a great discovery for women struggling with these increasingly common types of cancer. This discovery also makes chia seeds potential cancer-fighting foods. 9. Enhance Oral Health Because chia seeds are packed with calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A and zinc, it’s no wonder that promoting oral health makes the list as a top benefit of chia seeds. Calcium is the building block of your teeth that is necessary for maintaining oral health. Meanwhile, zinc prevents tartar by keeping plaque from mineralizing onto your teeth and has an antibacterial effect that keeps bad breath germs away. Vitamin A and phosphorus are also important for strong teeth and a healthy mouth, both of which are plentiful in chia seeds. Chia Seed Nutrition Facts Take a look at the chia seeds nutrition facts, and it’s easy to tell why they’re so good for you. Each serving contains a small amount of chia seeds calories but is rich in protein, fiber, manganese, phosphorus and calcium. Plus, chia seeds also contain omega-3 fatty acids and other important

micronutrients and antioxidants that are important to health as well. This explains why there are so many chia seeds benefits. One ounce (about 28 grams) of chia seeds contains approximately: · 137 calories · 1 2 . 3 g r a m s carbohydrates · 4.4 grams protein · 8.6 grams fat · 10.6 grams dietary fiber · 0.6 milligram manganese (30 percent DV) · 265 milligrams phosphorus (27 percent DV) · 177 milligrams calcium (18 percent DV) · 1 milligram zinc (7 percent DV) · 0.1 milligram copper (3 percent DV) · 44.8 milligrams potassium (1 percent DV) In addition to the nutrients listed above, chia seeds also contain several essential fatty acids; vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E and vitamin D; and minerals, such as iron, iodine, magnesium, niacin and thiamine. Chia Seeds Benefits in Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine Given the powerful nutritional value of chia seeds and the long list of health benefits of chia seeds, it should come as no surprise that they have been used for their potent healing properties in many branches of traditional medicine. According to Ayurveda, chia seeds can help nourish the blood and promote regularity, thanks to their ability to absorb water in the gastrointestinal tract, forming a gel-like substance. Chia seeds can also reduce inflammation, promote kidney health and support proper hydration. Chia seeds were also originally grown in Central and South America and were used as a natural remedy to enhance endurance and

provide strength to warriors. In fact, these ancient civilizations believed that chia seeds possessed supernatural powers and attributed much of their stamina to the super seed. Chia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds vs. Hemp Seeds Chia seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds are the three most popular varieties of seeds for their crunchy texture, mild flavor and the wealth of chia seeds benefits that they can provide. All three are rich in fiber and protein and make valuable additions to a vegan or vegetarian diet for their medicinal properties and extensive nutrient profile. Ounce for ounce, chia seeds contain the highest amount of fiber and are especially rich in soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol levels, reduce appetite and promote regularity. They are also easy to digest, and unlike other types of seeds, they can be consumed either whole or ground. Plus, they boast a good amount of several other micronutrients, including calcium, manganese and phosphorus. Flax seeds pack in the most omega-3 fatty acids per serving, which is important for reducing inflammation and preventing chronic disease. Flax seeds are also high in lignans, which are plant compounds that acts as an antioxidant and have been linked to protection against cancer and heart disease. Unlike chia seeds, however, flax seeds need to be ground up before consumption in order to maximize the potential health benefits. Compared to chia seeds and flax seeds, hemp seeds pack in the highest amount of plant-based protein per s e r v i n g . https://draxe.com/nutrition/ seeds/chia-seeds-benefitsside-effects/)

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Q: What did Jay-Z call his wife before they got married? A: Feyonce Q: What did Miley Cyrus eat on Thanksgiving? A: TWERKY Q: Why does Snoop Dogg carry an umbrella? A: Fo' Drizzle! Q: How do you find Will Smith in a snowstorm? A: Look for Fresh Prints! Q: Why was Stevie Wonder's wife upset? A: Because he told her he wanted to see other people. People should stop hating on Lance Armstrong. He won 7 Tour de France's while on drugs! When I'm on drugs, I can't even FIND my bicycle. Q: Why did 50 Cent turn off the TV? A: The Game was on Q: What do Barack Obama and Tiger Woods have in common? A: They're both trying to screw everybody! Q: What's worse than finding a Justin Bieber concert DVD in your boyfriend's bedroom? A: Finding a box of tissues next to it. Nothing beats a woman with a beautiful singing voice... except for Chris Brown. Aaron Hernandez goes to prison as a tight end, but he'll come out a wide receiver! Q: How did Barack propose to Michelle? A: He got on one knee, pulled out a ring, and said "I don't wanna be Obamaself." Q: Why did Lil Wayne go to the doctor? A: He was feeling a Lil Weezy Q: Why did Michael Jackson run to Wal-Mart? A: He heard that boys' pants were half off. Q. How does Michael Jackson pick his nose? A. From a catalogue Q: What's brown and rhymes with "Snoop"? A: Dr. Dre! Q: Which course causes Tiger Woods the most trouble? A: Intercourse! Q: What did Kanye West say at patrick swayze's funeral? A: "Yo. Patrick, I'll let you get back to your funeral in a minute. but Michael Jackson had the best death of the year." Jeremy Lin is living proof that Asians CAN drive! Q: What is the difference between Michael Jackson and a grocery bag?

A: One is white, plastic, and dangerous to children. You put groceries in the other. Q: What did 50 cent say to his grandma when she gave him a sweater for Christmas? A: Gee, you knit? Q: How did Rihanna find out Chris Brown was cheating on her? A: She found another woman's lipstick on his knuckles Q: What is Michelle Obama's favorite vegetable? A: Barackoli Q: Why did Bill Clinton stop playing the saxophone? A: He was too busy playing the whore-monica. Q: What record did Kim Kardashian recently break? A: First woman to have an engagement ring with a bigger carat size than her IQ! Q: How do you make Paris Hilton's eyes twinkle? A: Shine a flashlight in her ear. Q: What did Kim Kardashian's right leg say to her left leg? A: Nothing, they've never been together! Did you hear that wedding guests who gave expensive gifts are suing Kim Kardashian? They intend to file an Ass-Action lawsuit!

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country profile

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razil is South America’s most influential country, a rising economic power and one of t h e w o r l d ’s b i g g e s t democracies. Over the past few years it has made major strides in its efforts to raise millions out of poverty, although the gap between rich and poor remains wide. The exploitation of the Amazon rainforest, much of which is in Brazil, has been a major international worry, since the wilderness is a vital regulator of the climate. A former Portuguese colony, Brazil has a highly diverse population, including indigenous Americans and the descendants of African slaves and European settlers. See more country profiles - Profiles compiled by BBC Monitoring FACTS Federative Republic of Brazil Capital: Brasilia (largest city: Sao Paulo) Population 208 million Area 8.55m sq km (3.3m sq miles) Major language Portuguese Major religion Christianity Life expectancy 72 years

(men), 79 years (women) Currency real UN LEADER

President: Jair Bolsonaro Jair Bolsonaro is a

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Brazil

Bolsonaro won a decisive victory over the centre-left Workers’ Party in the October 2018 presidential election, and took office in January 2019. A member of the Social Liberal Party, an antiestablishment group that combines social conservatism and promarket policies, Mr Bolsonaro is a deeply polarising figure whose earlier defence of the military dictatorship has alarmed many Brazilians. But after his win he has tried to assure voters that he will “defend democracy”

to “cleanse” B r a z i l o f corruption p r o v e d particularly popular in a country that has seen dozens of politicians from the mainstream p a r t i e s jailed.Among his flagship policies are a relaxation of gun laws to allow “every honest citizens” to own a firearm, a cut in state intervention in the economy, and the possibility of withdrawal from the 2015 Paris climate change agreement.

MEDIA Television dominates South America’s biggest media market. Media ownership is very concentrated and corporate giants such as Globo are the main players in broadcasting and the press.The constitution guarantees a

The arrival of millions of African slaves contributed to Brazil's diverse ethnic and cultural mix

deeply polarising figure Retired army officer Jair

and uphold the constitution. Mr Bolsonaro’s promise

free press and there is vigorous political debate in the media. But freedom groups say Brazil is one of the region’s most violent c o u n t r i e s f o r journalists.Around 50% of Brazilians are online. They are among the world’s most enthusiastic users of social

The Anxious Leaf

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nce upon a time a little leaf was heard to sigh and cry, as leaves often do when a gentle wind is about. And the twig said, "What is the matter, little leaf?" And the leaf said, "The wind just told me that one day it would pull me off and throw me down to die on the ground!" The twig told it to the branch on which it grew, and the branch told it to the tree. And when the tree heard it, it rustled all over, and sent back word to the leaf, "Do not be afraid. Hold on tightly, and you shall not go till you want

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to." And so, the leaf stopped sighing, but went on nestling and singing. Every time the tree shook itself and stirred up all its leaves, the branches shook themselves, and the little twig shook itself, and the little leaf danced up and down merrily, as if nothing could ever pull it off. And so it grew all summer long, till October. And when the bright days of autumn came the little leaf saw all the leaves around becoming very beautiful. Some were yellow and some scarlet, and some striped with

both colors. Then it asked the tree what it meant. And the tree said, "All these leaves are getting ready to fly away, and they have put on these beautiful colors because of joy." Then the little leaf began to want to go, too, and grew very beautiful in thinking of it, and when it was very gay in color it saw that the branches of the tree had no bright color in them, and so the leaf said, "O branches! why are you lead-color and we golden?" "We must keep on our work-clothes, for our life is not done - but your clothes are for holiday, because your tasks are over," said the branches. Just then a little puff of wind came, and the leaf let go, without thinking of it, and the wind took it up and turned it over and over, and whirled it like a spark of fire in the air, and then it dropped gently down under the edge of the fence, among hundreds of leaves, and fell into a dream, and it never waked up to tell what it dreamed about.

Junior page PAPER PLATE SUN SUMMER SEWING CRAFT Supplies: · small yellow paper plate (We used 7-inch yellow dessert plates.) yellow yarn plastic yarn needle · (optional, but I love them!) orange and yellow pony beads yellow construction paper · scissors · hole punch · tape · glue

Instructions: 1. Begin by drawing (or tracing) a circle on the back of your paper plate. Poke a hole into the circle with your scissors and then cut out the circle. 2. Use a hole punch to punch holes around the entire perimeter of the circle about 1/2-inch to 1-inch apart. 3. Cut off a long section of yarn and thread it through your plastic yarn needle.

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SEWING CRAFT TIP:The longer the strand of the yarn the better. If you reach the end of the yarn and still need more, cut off another long strand and tie it to the existing yarn on your plate. 5. After you have sewn through all of the holes in the paper plate, start adding orange and yellow pony beads onto each of the stitches you make. This adds fun texture and color to your sewing craft. When you reach the end of your yarn, cut off the plastic yarn needle and tape the end of the yarn onto the back of the paper plate. 6. Cut yellow triangles out of your construction paper for sun rays. Glue them onto the back of the paper plate along the outside rim of the plate.

Word search Word searches are fairly straightforward. You're given a list of words to find within a grid of seemingly-random letters. Every word in the list appears once and only once in the grid, though they can be placed horizontally, diagonally, or vertically, and can read either left-to-right or right-to-left (and top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top).

the paper plate.

Tie a knot at the end of the yarn needle to secure it in place. Tape the end of the yarn onto the back of the paper plate. 4. Kids can now begin sewing around the holes in the paper plate. Come up through a hole in the back of the paper plate to start, then go back down through a hole at the front of the paper plate. Continue this process, sewing through each of the holes in

FUN WITH POETRY

Taking the Time to help out It makes me feel so good When I make people happy, That I always try to do something To help someone daily. I help my Mommy clean the house, And even wash the dishes, I help my brother with his homework, And brush my father's shoes. I sometimes help the old folks next door To shop and clean their place, I share my lunch with one of my friends, It puts such a smile on their face. So try this out and you will find People will see you as a treasure, But, most of all, the feeling you get Will make you want to help forever. (BY UNCLE ROY)

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Use some of your spare time to develop your Self-esteem

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ast week we proposed the qualities we all need so as to develop a good perspective of ourselves, which will give us the power to deal with all our problems, to make the biggest contribution to the situation we are in, and to become the best we can be. On the other hand, you should be aware of some characteristics which are displayed by those who lack selfesteem. It would be most effective in this effort of building self-esteem if you try to identify some of these in your own behaviour, and make a concerted effort to eradicate these from your own personality:Rebelling, resisting, defying or retaliating against authority, as parents and teachers ; Lying, cheating, copying, blaming others for your errors; Failing to take responsibility for your wrong actions; Bullying or threatening others; Withdrawing, daydreaming or giving up in the face of adversity; Denying you have a problem, and refusing help with same when offered; Engaging in types of escapist

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The Treasures In You There are treasures in life, but owners are few Of money and power to buy things brand-new; Yet you can be wealthy and feel regal too, If you will just look for the treasures in you. These treasures in life are not hard to find, When you look in your heart, your soul, and your mind; For when you are willing to share what’s within, Your fervent search for riches will end.

behaviour, like truancy when faced with problems at school, ignoring teachers or parents when spoken to about any error you have made, or drugs or alcohol, when not sure of how to overcome personal problems. The types of behaviour mentioned above make it difficult for those who have to deal with persons who are affected, as more often than not they will refuse to listen to advice or accept any help offered. They will most often hide their true feelings by appearing

bored or may even take on a superior attitude that they can help themselves and need no one in this. Do you recognise any of these in yourself or any of your friends? If in yourself, try to make a determined effort to look at yourself objectively and keep on trying to improve. If in any of your friends, try to speak to them frankly but politely and encourage them to do better. You should also seek the help of any you feel are qualified to do so and relate your problem to them.

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The joy and the laughter, the smile that you bring, The heart unafraid to love and to sing, The hand always willing to help those in need, Ones quick to reach out, to labour and feed. So try to keep sharing these great gifts inside, The caring, the cheering, the hug when one cried; Keep using the energy, encouragement, too, You will be blessed for sharing the treasures in you.

All human beings should remember always that self-improvement should be an ongoing effort, so keep on moving towards the best you can be.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK TELL IT TO UNCLE ROY Please always remember that Uncle Roy is always ready and willing to assist with any problems with which you may be faced. Just connect by my email at uncleroy1992@yahoo.com and I will respond promptly.

Acrostic puzzles (also known as Anacrostics or Crostics) are sort of like a mix between a cryptogram and a traditional crossword puzzle. Solve the crossword clues to gradually fill in letters in the hidden quote. As the quote begins to emerge, it will provide you with letter clues for the words you've not yet found. Work the puzzle back and forth between the clues and the quote until you've revealed the solution! (Remember: the first letter of every answer will spell out the author and/or source of the hidden quote.)

Solutions to last week’s

Crypto-Families TITLES: General, Dame, Khan, Duchess, Captain, Archduke, Mikado, Ensign, Alderman, Emporor. CAPITALS: Madrid, Ankara, Ottawa, Brussels, Cairo, Oslo, Rome, Dublin, Moscow, Minsk. MUSIC TALK: Clef, Segue, Measure, Crescendo, Legato, Code, Arpeggio, Mode, Accent, Refrain.

Halftime BISHOP PARROT LUCKOO TOUCAN HOODIE

CONDOR DIPPER FLACON HERMIT PIGEON

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Uneven Skin Tone?

From last edition The road to beautiful and even skin tone starts with the right skin care. Here are some natural home remedies that can help you. Get Rid Of Uneven Skin Tone: Home Remedies 1. Milk, Gram Flour, And Baking Soda You Will Need 2 teaspoons goat’s milk 1 teaspoon gram flour 1 teaspoon baking soda What You Have To Do Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply to your face. Let it dry. Gently wash with cold water. Goat’s milk is exceptionally gentle, and out of all types of milk, its pH is the closest to our skin. It exfoliates the dead skin cells to make your skin tone even. Gram flour makes your skin firm, and baking soda is a natural exfoliator. 2. Lemon, Sugar, And Coconut Oil Scrub You Will Need 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon lemon juice What You Have To Do Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Apply the mask on your face and scrub gently, avoiding the area around your eyes. Wash with lukewarm water and pat dry. Lemon juice has astringent properties. It diminishes dark spots and blemishes, giving you an even skin tone. Sugar exfoliates the dead skin cells, and coconut oil keeps your skin moisturized. 3. Turmeric, Yogurt, And Lemon Juice Face Pack You Will Need 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon lemon juice What You Have To Do Mix all the ingredients in a clean bowl. Apply the face pack and massage for 2 minutes in a circular motion. Let it dry and then wash with cold water. Why This Works Both yogurt and lemon cleanse your skin and lighten your skin tone. Turmeric contains antioxidants that scavenge the harmful free radicals, keep your skin firm, and delay the aging process. 4. Milk Powder Face Mask Uneven Skin Tone - Milk Powder Face Mask Pinit 2 teaspoons milk powder 1 tablespoon orange juice What You Have To Do Combine the ingredients and apply a thin layer of the mixture to your face. Let it dry and then wash with warm water. Why This Works Milk powder contains lactic acid that has a brightening effect on your face. This face pack not only sloughs off the dead skin cells but also keeps your skin hydrated and soft.

SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S WORD SEARCH

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No anti-venom available in Region One - Regional Chairman responds to two-year-old dying after stung by scorpion Just recently, Chief Medical Officer, Shamdeo Persaud, announced that anti-venom treatment is currently available at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and at certified public health sites. But there is none available in Region One, Barima Waini, says Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley as he reacted to the death of two-year-old Romero Lucian who was stung last Wednesday by a scorpion. Ashley explained that the region has been battling with drug shortage for the past four years, and while medication is being dispatched to the various health facilities, it is just not sufficient to meet the regions needs. In this regard, he said that a high-level meeting between the Regional Democratic Council and health officials has been scheduled for tomorrow. Among the issues to be discussed, he said, is the way forward for treatment of snakebites and scorpion stings. Asked by this publication whether little Lucians case is the first in recent times, Ashley reminded that a child had died under similar circumstances about a year ago. During an interview with

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Romero Lucian Kaieteur News, the dead childs aunt, Paula, expressed that the family is still in a state of shock. She is convinced that her nephew would still be alive if there was prompt treatment available at the Mabaruma Hospital. Recalling the fateful day, Paula said that the childs mother was about to pull up his pants when he complained that he had been stung. Upon checking, the mother realised that there was a scorpion hiding in the piece of clothing and quickly tended to the childs discomfort. He was rushed to the

Mabaruma Hospital, after he showed no signs of improvement. He arrived there around 08:00hrs, his aunt stated. Unfortunately, when the family arrived there, they were told that there was no treatment available for the toddlers condition and that he had to be air-dashed to the GPHC. The woman related that her nephew was given Gravol to ease the vomiting along with oxygen and saline. They were told that the plane would arrive by midday, but according to Paula, the plane arrived after 15:15hrs. She expressed, “Why didnt they get in the aircraft earlier as they promised. This was an emergency.” The child was transported to the Eugene F. Correira Airport at Ogle, East Coast Demerara but was met with another wait, this time for an ambulance to transport him to the GPHC. Little Romero was pronounced dead on arrival, his aunt said. According to Romeros aunt, his cause of death was given as respiratory failure due to scorpion sting. Romeros family is preparing to have his remains transported back to Mabaruma for burial. The toddler hailed from Kobarimo Hill, Mabaruma.

Public Health Ministry reports dip in suicide rate In 2014, Guyana was said to have the worlds highest in suicide rate, with 44.2 percent suicides per 100,000 deaths. This figure was four times the global average. The World Health Organisation report represented an effort to bring global attention to the issue of suicide. The goal was to encourage individual countries to take steps to prevent suicide, considering their specific culture and addressing local risk factors. In 2015, Guyana became one of the only 28 countries to develop a suicide prevention plan in response to the report. The plain identifies factors that could contribute to the countrys high rate of suicide. In light of that prevention plan being implemented, Guyana has seen a dip in the reports of suicide. Back in 2017, there were 184 suicide deaths as opposed to 141 in 2018. This meant that the percentage had dropped to 24.6 percent. Those figures were noted at the Mental Health Workshop by Dr. Util Richmond- Thomas, Director of the Mental Health Unit. This workshop was coordinated by the British High Commission in collaboration with the Guyana Press Association (GPA) and media operatives on Saturday. The workshop was intended to sensitise persons working in media on the importance of maintaining high media ethics when reporting on sensitive issues like mental health and suicide. The initiative was further supported by the University of Guyana,

the Ministry of Public Health and the Samaritans. In 2016, Greenland was stated with the highest suicide rate in the world, but because it is not included in the World Health Organization (WHO) compilation. This National Suicide Prevention Plan 2015-2020 includes goals, principles, objectives and lines of actions in order to identify the specific high-risk individual and groups for whom a tailored approach to their mental health need. The strategic prevention plan incorporates the engagement of the whole population to reduce access by reducing inappropriate media coverage of suicide and to foster stronger and more supportive communities and schools. Secondly, by selective interventions which aim to work with groups and communities, who are identified as being at a higher risk of suicide. By providing face-to-face response services for those bereaved by suicide, training front-line emergency response services in the community and coordination of suicide response services. And lastly, indicated interventions which target individuals who are showing signs of symptoms that are strongly associated with suicide or are in circumstances, which place them at a higher risk of suicide. For instance, Suicide Prevention Helpline or a peer support network can work for those with suicide ideation and suicide attempt.

Unicomer Guyana launches MIB... From page 12 stacking; pillow race and pillow hoop. Participants received bedroom items for their success in the games. Courts (Guyana) Operations Manager, Lovern Bakker, stated, “We [Courts] like to be first to market and this is a very innovative product. I’m sure many have never seen a mattress

in a box before so this is what Courts is all about, making life easier to its customers.” The manager said that the product was first launched earlier this year in Trinidad and customers have been happy about it so far, given that it is easy to transport. Courts Guyana is making this product available to shoppers for

only $79,999. However, it only comes in queen sizes. This unique mattress is a high quality, pocket coil spring mattress with latex foam that is compressed in a box for easy pick up from the store. The MIB will be available in the Main Street store only and will be on display in the Courts Sleep Centre on the upper floor.

PPP urges supporters to boycott... From page 16 additional names and we are awaiting an indication of whether the President finds them not unacceptable.” The Opposition questioned whether the informal engagement has been aborted. “If so, the President is obliged to invite the Leader of the Opposition to formally sub-

mit six names for the appointment of a Chairman of GECOM in light of the CCJs judgment quashing the appointment of Justice (rtd) James Patterson. The Leader of the Opposition remains committed to engage until there is agreement on a final list of six names to be submitted to the President.”

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BUILDING RESILIENT STRUCTURES WITH STANDARDS As many can recall, the tremor experienced in Guyana on Tuesday August 21, 2018 was a shaking reminder of our need as a nation to construct structures, including buildings and bridges according to the requirements of sections of the building code and standards, which are available at the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS). For too long the GNBS has been employing many efforts to make stakeholders in the building and construction sector, including home owners, aware of these codes and standards and how they can positively impact the outcome of construction projects. Contractors and engineers must adhere to these construction guidelines, which are available nationally and include requirements for foundations and excavations, construction of high rise buildings, structural steels, hardwood lumber and concrete block masonry. The time has come when we can no longer afford to build without the requisite knowledge - “building by guess”, especially when constructing larger and taller buildings. The layout and designs of any building foundation must be well prepared, using the right steel and concrete materials. Otherwise, at the end of construction or later during the occurrences of natural disasters, the entire structure could be compromised or damaged. There are also standards related to the various products used in construction such as the standards for concrete hollow blocks, steel nails and PVC pipes. The current scenario is that the strength of most of the concrete hollow blocks produced locally is not determined. Some preliminary tests conducted by the GNBS revealed that the majority of blocks available on the market are below the compressive strengths stipulated by the recently approved national standards. Block manufacturers therefore need to acquire copies of these standards and strive to make the kind and quality of blocks that can contribute to building resiliency in Guyana. Like the certifica-

tion of PVC pipes locally manufactured, which allows for the consistent production of quality pipes, the GNBS certifies the quality of blocks locally produced to ensure they consistently meet the requisite compressive strengths. As it relates to building and construction standards, ASTM International is a key partner of the GNBS. ASTM International is a standards development body recognised worldwide for the development of thousands of standards used in industry today, and it has developed some key standards to ensure structures constructed are resilient to adverse occurrences and changes in nature. These standards can be adopted and utilised locally by manufacturers, contractors and engineers. According to Jack Maxwell, a writer for ASTM in his article on resilience, “Natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and wildfires test the mettle of every person who surveys scenes like this in their homes”. Maxwell went on to look at resilience from a different viewpoint in the same context of natural disasters and focused on how we construct new and reliant buildings and structures to withstand disasters. He also tried to determine the relationship between resilience and sustainability, where he concluded that resilience is equal to durability plus sustainability. Stakeholders in the construction sectors must be mindful of this equation at all times. Further, ASTM International has developed a standard (E2026) to guide for seismic risk assessment of buildings. It is used to determine a property’s potential for earthquake-related losses caused by ground shaking and site instability, as well as other offsite problems. Though this standard may not be fully applicable to Guyana at this time, despite the recent tremors, its usefulness in evaluating resiliency of structures in earthquake prone territories cannot be underscored. For further information on this subject, please contact the GNBS on Telephone Numbers: 219-0065, 219-0066 or website: www.gnbsgy.org.

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Timehri Village:

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By Alex Wayne To avoid the ‘bacchanal’ at the minibus parks this time around, I opted to consult with a close associate who owned a car, and used his vehicle as my means of transport instead. This of course would allow me to enjoy the scenery as we drove by. This somehow always relaxes my mind and most time gave me some well deserved open air and very breezy, blissful sleep. We left Georgetown around 10 am and quite soon we had also left behind all the hustle and bustle of the city and its incessant, unnerving noises. Then we were darting in and out of traffic on the East Bank Demerara Highway. In no time I was fast asleep, leaving my driver to navigate the country roads as we weaved our way to Timehri. As soon as we were approaching the intersection called ‘Timehri Junction’, the driver woke me and in a few minutes, my fingers were working feverishly as I detailed information about the enthralling scenery that flowed past on both sides of the vehicle. Thick dense trees and foliage rolled past on both sides in various shapes formed by the undulating hills and wide beautiful, pristine valleys. I gazed in

awe and even shock at housetops, which were just level with the road shoulders since they were built in valleys close to the roadside. I could not help but wonder what would be the outcome if a speeding vehicle somehow swerved off of the highways and landed on the roof of a particular home. It almost sent chills up my spine as I dwelled on that train of thought. Timehri is a village in Guyana located 41 kilometres to the south of the nation’s capital Georgetown. As history would dictate, the name “Timehri” is an Amerindian word meaning “paintings and drawings on the rock”. It is the home of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), which is our major international airport. It is also home to the South Dakota Circuit where numerous international competitors meet and participate in much anticipated annual motor racing events. CJIA, formerly Timehri International Airport, is located on the right bank of the Demerara River in Timehri, 41 kilometres (25 miles) south of Guyana’s capital, Georgetown. As I disembarked within close vicinity of the CJIA, bus drivers rushed at me jostling each other as they tried to get me into their vehicles. I politely explained that I had just arrived and

The popular Lotus Restaurant always offer a ready hot meal for visitors.

a mystical, beautiful location

What breath-taking beauty as we approach the highways that leads to Timehri. explained my reason for the visit. A few of them kept urging me to ensure I approached their buses for transport when I would have completed my exploits. Chatting with residents I was hungry and on enquiring where I could get a hot meal, I was directed to the popular Lotus Restaurant, just a few metres from the airport. I was certainly moved by the excellent service I received there at the hands of the female supervisor. She chatted pleasantly with me, as I munched heartily on a very tasty curried chicken and roti, washed down nicely with some good, ice-cold cherry

juice. As I sat there, the drone of aeroplanes at the CJIA startled me a few times but I soon got used to it and hurriedly finished my meal. The sun was really getting hot and I did not want to be caught for an extended period exposed to its scorching rays. Then I began my exploring and I truly enjoyed the experience. This was more so fuelled by the warmth and pleasantness extended by villagers, who readily received me with a smile. Lucille Beresford, a very merry elderly food vendor who has been plying her trade close to the airport for

over ten years, explained that the trade was getting competitive, now that many other competing stalls have sprung up within close proximity of each other. “When I started selling here ten years ago business was booming. It was just a few stalls and we always would provide different food items. Everyone used to rush to my stall because I took time when I prepared my food. Excellent taste and presentation was always a plus and priority for me. I love to see when my customers smile in satisfaction, and when they purchase items to take home to their families after tasting my food for the first time. “Everyone had their own group of customers who supported them on a daily basis. I used to make real big time money and my apron pockets used to be overflowing with them dollar bills. But things have changed now. As you can see, there has been a great increase in food stalls here. “Some of them are really big and fitted with mini sports bars. This attracts the big spenders and as a result, the dollars are going elsewhere. Even some of my most loyal customers have drifted elsewhere because they are attracted to the entertainment offered by

these much larger food stalls. “Things have gotten hard for us, as a matter of fact; I am contemplating relocating my stall to an area where the competition is not so stiff.” Moving away from the food stalls, I followed a winding road, which soon turned off into a sandy path, flanked by dusty dunes on both side. This was a very peaceful section of the village where the laughter of happy residents rang out from a great distance. I approached a merry old woman with twinkling eyes and introduced myself and my reason for visit. We chatted for a little while during which she insisted that I sample two of her homemade tamarind balls. I did not regret accepting the invitation. But oh boy…Then a sting of bird pepper soon got the best of me and she laughed as water streamed from my eyes. Readily, she offered me a glass of ice-cold golden apple juice and promised that it would cool the burning. And it sure did help a lot because in minutes the burning sensation was cooling from my lips and tongue. Wanting a little history about the location, she soon directed me to retired head teacher, Oswick Adams, who eagerly (Continued on page 67)

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Sunday July 21, 2019 From page 66 engaged me in conversation. He quickly delved into documents he had in a box and was soon able to detail to be historical facts surrounding the location. “This place is very rich in its history Mr. Wayne… As I can recall the United States obtained rights to locate military facilities in British Guiana as part of the Destroyers for Bases Agreement with the United Kingdom in 1941. On 14 June 1941, the first United States Army forces arrived to survey land for a bomber airfield near Georgetown. Atkinson Field was built 28 miles (45 km) from Georgetown on 68 acres of land formerly known as Hyde Park, on the Demerara River. The forest was cleared and hills were leveled and a long concrete runway was constructed. On June 20, 1941, the airfield officially opened with the activation of a weather station. The station was named after Lieutenant Colonel Bert M. Atkinson, a United States Army Air Service World War I Aviator. Colonel Atkinson was the commander of the 1st Pursuit Wing on the western front in 1918. Colonel Atkinson retired from the Army in 1922 and died in April 1937. The mission of the station was the defense of the colony against Nazi U-Boats. The airfield was also a major staging point for American aircraft crossing the Atlantic Ocean heading to the European Theatre on the South Atlantic transport route. In 1965 and 1968, additions were made to the airport facilities. On 1 May 1969, the Atkinson Aerodrome was renamed the Ti m e h r i I n t e r n a t i o n a l Airport. “Timehri” is a Carib word for rock motifs located deep in the Guyana hinterland that pre-date the arrival of Europeans in the New World. The airport had also featured murals employing Amerindian motifs by Guyanese painter, Aubrey Williams. In March 1997, following the death of President Dr. Cheddi Jagan, the government decided to rename the airport the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The proposition to rename the airport was proposed in the Parliament (National Assembly) by the then Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Vibert De Souza. De Souza noted that it would be a fitting tribute to a man who had spent his life committed to the betterment of Amerindian people and fighting for the freedom and unity of all Guyanese.

A plaque bearing the new name was unveiled on May 21, 1997 by the Prime Minister, Janet Jagan.” The man refused to talk about the expansion of the airport saying that there is too much controversy surrounding it, all of which has been exposed in the media. He particularly applauded the Kaieteur News for seeking and exposing many things he felt that the public needs to know. Mr. Lennox James, a well-established farmer spoke about his farming exploits and of being lucky to be residing in a location where there is very fertile soil. “Timehri is a very nice place to live in and all the races here live as one. We are very contented and very proud of our beautiful village. This area has natural beauty and I think the Government should invest into making Timehri a major tourist attraction. “We have the space, and the natural hills and valleys, which would be perfectly suitable for exploring and sightseeing, even bird watching. “As a farmer here, I am very lucky to be living in an area where there is rich, fertile soil, and the sandy loam works quite nicely for my eschallot, cucumbers, cassava, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. “My pumpkins, especially, grow really big because of the good soil, and I therefore get to make an extra dollar than the normal farmers in other areas. The only trouble is getting my produce to Georgetown sometime. And some time I have to sell at low prices in the city to avoid spoilage. “There are vendors and farmers in Georgetown coming from far and wide and as such the competition is high. This forces many farmers to sell at really low prices to get back to their homes which may be great distances away.” Everyone seems to be employed in Timehri, and while some residents were engaged in various professions at the airport, others were content to sell in their shops and many food stalls. Some managed small liquor shops, while a few were the owners of ‘entertainment hot spots’; t h a t o ff e r e d w e e k e n d rollicking for residents, and persons coming from afar. Some residents are engaged in professions outside the village. A large number of males are porkknockers in the hinterland areas according to some residents.

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They alluring countryside, as we drove our way to Timehri South Dakota Circuit (An entrainment highpoint) Timehri has developed a lot over the years. Aside from its many avenues for entertainment, the South Dakota Circuit is quite a highpoint for the various races hosted there. These events attract large audiences from Georgetown, and even from as far as Berbice and other distant areas. Already the village was raving about an exciting race meet billed there for today. South Dakota Circuit is a permanent motor racing track in Timehri, behind the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana. It is operated by the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club. The circuit hosts national circuit racing including the GMR&SC Skyline Mortgage Caribbean Race of Champions and various drag racing events. A special fund-raising committee, headed by motor racing enthusiast, Sir Shridath Ramphal, and including Kit Nascimento and Alec Phillips and several others, lobbied local businesses for donations , raising some $200,000 to buy the bitumen from Shell Antilles Guianas Ltd. They got enough to cover two miles of roadway (at a greatly reduced price) and with the then Ministry of Works providing equipment and a road engineer to design the curves, the job was done by October 16, 1970. To mark the achievement the GMRC unveiled a plaque at the launching ceremony, inscribed with the names of the companies that helped. Dean Delamont returned and pronounced the facilities OK – issuing the club with an RAC International Track Licence, affiliation to the RAC and the provision of accident insurance for

competitors and spectators alike. The November 1970 meeting was the best ever, attracting some 15,000 spectators. It saw Team Speedbird return with Crabtree, in addition to teams from Antigua, Barbados and Trinidad. Team Guyana was led by President Eric Vieira in The Beast’s first appearance. That meeting in November 1970 even got a whole page write-up in the prestigious magazine Autosport by Peter Burn who accompanied the UK team. It also set the format and dates for regular visits by Team Speedbird – coming either in early March (before the start of the UK season) or November (at season’s close) every year until 1980. For many, the period 1970-1975 represented the halcyon years of the sport with Poole and Spice being regulars, bringing a host of interesting cars to these shores. Around 1973 the oil crisis hit the world and even though motorsport slowed in the UK, Te a m S p e e d b i r d k e p t coming, bringing some of the UK’s best to Guyana and the Caribbean. Richard Longman (Mini-tuner extraordinaire) raced against Gordon Spice (Mini-racer supreme) in March 1975 (Longman won). Also to visit were Jenny Birrell, Barry Foley (Auto Sport cartoonist), Bob Howlings (of Cheshire Sports Cars fame), Barry ‘Whizzo’ Williams, U2 Clubman racer Bob Lamplough, power boat racer Steve Castagne and the larger than life Derek McMahon. The Caribbean produced its stars too, while Roy Taylor, Eric Vieira and even David Reid defended Guyana’s

honour in their Jardim-built Terrapins, along with the U2s of Tom Wilson and Rod Grimes-Graem. Timehri in the good ‘ole days’ On a visit to the location several years ago, I had befriended Mr. Royston Henry who had shared great insight on the makings of Timehri from his boyhood days. He was not around anymore, so instead, I was directed to a Miss Dorothy Schultz who was very reluctant to speak to a media operative until I began mouthing endearments about how saucy she looked in her eye-catching outfit. For an old woman, her lips were blood red with lipstick and her nail painted red as well. Her eyebrows were neatly plucked and she wore a lot of jewellery although she was home. Sensing she was a ‘hottie hottie’ in her days, I steered the conversation along that line and soon she was renting the air with rather girlish peals of laughter. But she was adamant in her demands that her photo should not be taken. “I grew up in Timehri as a young girl and this place was just a very bushy location, but it was so beautiful with large sand fields and pastures to play in. Thatched roof houses were scattered here and there amongst the trees we used flambeax (lamps made from bottles, kerosene and cloth for wicks) to move about at nights. “We even used to boil water to drink and also used the water from running creeks to wash and to clean our homes. There was no electricity in some areas, and some very foolish people built their homes on the wrong sides of the hills and they paid for it dearly.

“When we got heavy rainfall, there was land erosion and many houses were washed away. It was a very sad sight since many of those families were poor and made the best from the farming they did.” She reminisced on awaking one morning to find water swirling through their home, which was built flat on the ground. Eventually the water swept away a lot of household utensils which they had to struggle to replace. She explained that soon things began to develop and persons soon learnt to level and build their lands to avoid erosion. In time, impressive homes sprang up around the airport and Timehri began to take on a brand new infrastructural appearance. When the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) built their training base there as well, residents felt safer and agreed that the village was rapidly developing at an admirable rate. Today, Timehri is a vast array of quite stylish houses scattered amazingly in the sandy dunes and valleys, offering a very picturesque and they blend naturally with swaying trees. Villagers now have access to potable water from the GWI establishments in and outside of the village, enjoy excellent telephone service, and a very attractive two-lane highway in progress that allows a better flow of traffic to and from the location. Conclusion Timehri can be best said to be a comfy village with exquisite beauty and very hospitable people. Join us next Sunday, when our reporter directs his sights to the quiet little village Anna Catherina, on the West Coast of Demerara.

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VACANCY Vacancy for (1) maid must be able to cook Vegetarian meal, Apply at Alabama Trading 65 Robb St Bourda

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Industrial Sales Representative, 5 Subject CXC Age 25+ Experience in Sales, must own vehicle, email r e s u m e : vacancy@josarltd.com

1 three bedroom apartment for rent in Diamond. Tel#6022563/609-4365

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IMPORTED Pure breed rottweilers for sale. Contact S.S Royal K9 @ 638-1111

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Cassava & fine plantain available. Contact#223-5273/ 223-5274 (1) Transport land located at Parfaite Harmony, West Bank Tel# 664-7481 Toyota Corolla Car, left hand drive. Good condition $380,000 neg. #680-3863 Entire Boutique closing down sale.All ladies clothing as made JL brand, over 2000 pieces.Tel:225-0571.

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3 bedroom house to rent with all utilities, to bus route. Call: 674-5779

Waitress to work in Bar #6614863

Office & Business space to rent, High street, Georgetown. Contact Ray’s Realty #6279685

Seamstress. Contact: 6911918. Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm

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TOURISM ENTERING AN UPWARD SWING BY PAT DIAL The consumer community has always been concerned with Tourism because of the many facets it presents to society. In the Caribbean islands when their sugar industry which had been their economic mainstay for two centuries had to be closed, they turned to Tourism to try to keep themselves economically afloat and they have been largely successful. Their Tourism was of the sun-and-sand type and the various islands managed to have tourist industries of a high standard. Barbados could be cited as a successful tourist island and the evidence of its success is reflected in the value of its currency - two Barbados dollars is equivalent to US$1. as compared to Guyana where two hundred Guyana dollars is equivalent to US$1. For many years, Guyana never considered the development of a Tourist Industry as a great priority since the country was blessed with a large number of natural resources such as gold, diamonds, bauxite, forests, and fertile agricultural lands on which flourished agricultural industries including rice and sugar and these and others engaged the attention of Guyanese far more than Tourism. Of recent years, however, Guyanese are now realising that Eco-tourism which is the type of Tourism Guyana offers, could bring not only economic but ecological and social gain as well. Eco-tourism is far more profitable than sunand-sand and could bring to

the Interior communities more methodical ecological conservation and a cultural and economic fillip. It could also bring Guyana to salutary international notice. Last March, Guyana was named the "Best Eco-Tourism destination in the world" leading such experienced tourism destinations as Mexico and Tmatboey in Cambodia. Then in June, it received the Latin American Travel Association's (LATA) "Best in Sustainable Tourism" award. This award was conferred on Guyana for "its impressive sustainable tourism practices and community-led tourism framework, which provides job-creation, helps preserve local traditions and customs, promotes low-carbon lifestyles and provides livelihoods for indigenous communities". To further emphasise the growing positive international image of Guyana, it was featured in the June/July edition of the Travel Agent Central Magazine with Kaieteur Falls spread over its cover and Guyana being its lead story. A great part of the achievement of the promotion of this magnificent world image for Guyana must be to the credit of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG). The time is now coming to convert these achievements into money and this requires the strengthening of the local tourism base. In this area of strengthening the local tourism base and driving activity forward, the Guyana Tourism Authority

(GTA) and its Director, Mr. Brian Mullis, have been playing a major role. The GTA has been in touch with all stakeholders so that they would all have shared ownership. In pursuing this role, the GTA held two roundtable stakeholder engagements in June, the first in Georgetown and the other in Lethem. At these meetings, 45 tourism stakeholders representing tour operators, Interior lodges and resorts, hotels, communities and non-governmental organisations were involved. Among these stakeholders were the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, Conservation International and North Rupununi District Development Board. These meetings and engagements were held under the theme, "Tourism Development Challenges and Solutions. We all have a role to play". Tourism strategy, priorities and outcomes to date and for the period 2019 -2020 were addressed as well as critical areas such as reinstating regular scheduled flights into the hinterland, prioritising policy and critical infrastructural improvements and raising awareness as of the importance and value of tourism nationally. Also, and equally important with the growing market, international safety, quality and sustainability standards must be achieved. Mr. Mullis

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encapsulated this approach with the remark: "Only through this level of multistakeholder collaboration can tourism realise its potential as a force for good in Guyana". Food is one of the most important aspects of Tourism and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has been working assiduously to have the ho-

tels and restaurants provide food of international standard and reasonably priced. Twice each year, they enlist the restaurants of good standard to participate in Restaurant Week. In June, 18 restaurants participated and in November more than 30 will. All the 18 restaurants, which participated last month provided two-course lunches

at $2,500 and three course dinners at $4000. Each restaurant offered its own specialty. The week was a success and those who took advantage of it were high in their praise of the value they received. It was aptly described as "a culinary adventure where one could explore, eat and repeat". Tourism in Guyana is beginning an upward swing.

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Government rolls out $132M road for Orealla and Siparuta As the Government continues to live up to its promise to serve the entire country, it is currently constructing a two-lane allweather road that will link the Corentyne River Communities of Orealla and Siparuta. The residents are eagerly awaiting the completion of the project, which is being executed by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure at a cost of $132M. According to residents, the road will not only be a link between the two communities, but will also be a major boost to economic activities between the two communities and other villages that are home to approximately 1,700 residents. Farming and logging are the main sources of income for the residents in those areas. Former Toshao, David Henry, is pleased that the road is

finally becoming a reality under this Government. “This road will not just link Orealla and Siparuta; it will create a lot of employment, farming, and other economic activities. People can now reach those difficult areas which had not been possible before to do their farming. Residents stated that with the preparatory work ongoing at the moment, they feel that the road will be able to withstand time. Farmer, Janice Herman, noted that the road is a major development for the villages, “As I was going to my farm, I observed the road and can say it is much wider and is a very good structure.” Thesius Henry described the construction of the road as a ‘positive move’ by the government. “It will not only bridge the

gap but encourage other economic activities like transportation and sports. We are a riverine area and it is sometimes unsafe travelling by boat. So, this road is a big move.” Natalie Peneux believes that the road will positively impact the students in the area. “Children attending school will now be able to come home on the weekends and be with their families. It will be better for the farmers whose farms are far away. The road will now let them bring up their produce by vehicle”. The Government continues to ensure that roads are constructed countrywide, providing improved accessibility for all Guyanese. The construction of roads continues in areas that have never seen all-weather roads before.

GPA mental health workshop From page 13 Robin Williams, kill themselves and it is reported, more often than not the there is a spike in attempted suicide rates Dr Mohamed charged reporters to treat mental health issues with balance and accuracy. She stressed however that media should be sensitive and mimimize harm when reporting on such matters. According to PAHO’s 2017 report, suicide – a

societal ill that is to be held culpable for the loss of a vast number of the younger demographic-- is presently showing an alarming trend within Guyana. The Adolescent and Youth Health Report, suicide was cited as the leading cause of death amongst persons within the age range 15 to 24 years, an alarming number that accounts for more than half of the deaths in persons between 20 and 24. However, once delved

into, the report revealed that the higher percentage of these suicides was found in males. Guyana’s Mental Health Unit on combating these figures is implementing a litany of measures that are expected to greatly reduce the suicide statistics within Guyana. The unit also has a selfharm programme, which can be recognized as a major contributing factor for the reduction of Guyana’s suicide rate, which is currently at 24.6 percent.

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Competency critical to work in petroleum... From page 20 the oil sector emerges. “It’s not just about oil and gas; it’s about all the other supporting services that are required. Guyana is yours; consume it. Guyana belongs to us all, occupy it… Advise your friends and families to plan for careers not only in oil and gas. Your careers have to be beyond oil and gas. Yes, I said there might be opportunities therein but there are opportunities outside, what we call the multiplier effect,” he said. The Energy Director cautioned young people to utilise their smart phones and the internet to research the skills set and certification required in their particular field so that they are not duped by unscrupulous persons. “You have to do your own investigation to know

whether those certificates would be accepted within the industry because everybody can say, ‘I’m able to train you in oil and gas management or make you a petroleum engineer or ensure that you have the requisite skills, but will those certificates be accepted? “You need to do your homework… There is also a program called Google … what you don’t know you can investigate and find out… Use it so that you are able to access more information to make informed choices,” he said. In response to concerns about acquiring job experience as new graduates, Dr. Bynoe encouraged the young people to consider volunteering, both to gain experience and to obtain a broader perspective of careers within their areas of interest.

“Volunteerism is about gaining the experience and the expertise before you can start calling for your price. Too often people come through the door and the first thing they ask is… ‘How much are you paying?’ “That cannot be the mentality that we’re going forward with… The careers chosen will take time and therefore we need to manage our expectations. You’re not going to become an expert because you just graduated from law school. “You’re not going to become an expert because you just graduated from med school. You’re not going to become an expert because you just graduated with an economics degree. These things take time,” he cautioned.

China signals military expansion in... From page 62 security, peacekeeping, cyber security, antipiracy and counter-terrorism,” the expert said. China’s overseas military base, in Djibouti, has been playing its part in joint training exercises with allies across the continent, arms sales and intelligence sharing. The establishment of the base, China’s sole foreign military one, has raised tensions with the US, for its geostrategic placement at the Horn of Africa. America has accused China of using its BRI to seize influence. One of Guyana’s biggest investments yet is the US$138M it has taken from China Export Import Bank, one of the country’s primary lenders, to fund renovation of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), a project

that is marred in controversy. Eight years after the works began, Guyana is yet to see a completion date, and there are worries about how soon Guyana will be able to pay back the loan. The Government of Guyana has also indicated that it will join the BRI. Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 2017 called BRI the “project of the century”. Over 100 nations have signed on or shown interest. The country is accused of leveraging massive loans over small states to extend its military footprint. Kaieteur News has reported on many of these situations, where countries are plunged into debt, and some are forced to surrender state assets. Many call it “debt-trap diplomacy”.

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Opposition pushes for Cabinet resignation, no Parliament, elections by Sept. 18 Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, has formally written to the President, with several requests for Government in the approaching period.In a letter dated July 20, 2019, Jagdeo reminded of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)’s Consequential Orders based on its decisions rendered on June 18, 2019, in the matters of Zulfikar Mustapha v AG and Others, Christopher Ram v AG et al, Bharrat Jagdeo v AG et al, and Charrandass Persaud v Compton Reid et al. The Opposition Leader noted a key aspect of the Orders, that the provisions of Article 106 become immediately engaged following the passage of a No Confidence Motion. Last week, Jagdeo had said, during a press conference, that he would write the President on the resignation but that he didn’t want

to frustrate the good faith with which discussions were – and are still – being held on the informal nomination process for the list from which the President will select the new Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chairman. He has now requested that Cabinet resigns, as the Court, in its orders, stated “Upon the passage of a vote of no confidence, the Article requires the resignation of the Cabinet including the President”. There are several contentions with this on the side of the Government. Minister of Health, Volda Lawrence, had warned that the state of the country would be in trouble if the Cabinet resigns. That’s important to note since, due to House-to-House, there will likely be no elections for several months.The Opposition’s letter went on to state, “In ac-

cordance with the extraordinarily clear language of the CCJ… I hereby request that… Your Excellency issue a proclamation, dissolving the Parliament of Guyana”. Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, has said that there is no restriction on the meeting of the National Assembly, since the body has not been dissolved. Jagdeo had said last week that no Bills should be passed at this time, but that has been disregarded by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams. At present, Government is pushing forward with a move to have two Bills tabled and passed in the National Assembly. They are, according to the Extraordinary Gazettes of July 8, 2019, Bill No. 10 of 2019, the Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill 2019; and Bill No. 11 of 2019, the

Restorative Justice Bill 2019. Government had also announced its intention to make an amendment to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Control Act, with the aim of removing custodial sentences for the possession of small quantities of marijuana.Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, told Kaieteur News yesterday that a date has not yet set for the next sitting of the National Assembly. Finally, the Opposition Leader’s letter to the President requests that he “fix a date for the next General and Regional Elections to be held, which date must not be beyond 18th day of September 2019.” Former Minister of Legal

Affairs and Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, had also written to GECOM’s Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield, requesting that election preparations be started immediately. Jagdeo has contended that, by acting in accordance with the Order of (ret’d) Justice James Patterson, whose appointment was ruled as flawed and unconstitutional, Lowenfield is acting in contempt of the Court. According to Jagdeo, GECOM’s lawyer, Excellence Dazzell, had warned the Commission against embarking on House-to-House registration. She reportedly said that it could contravene the CCJ’s judgment on the No Confidence Motion of December

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Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo 21, 2018. By all indications, the timeline Jagdeo set out is not likely to be adhered to, since GECOM started Houseto-House Registration yesterday. That process will take six to nine months, and could see elections being held by next year. Even then, the Houseto-House process is being threatened by a boycott as well as a coming injunction, by the Opposition.

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ExxonMobil Schools Football tourney

Girls’ finalist decided Campbellville Secondary will face East Ruimveldt in the final of the female segment of the 2019 ExxonMobil Schools Football tournament. During yesterday’s semifinals, the two finalists took vastly different paths. On pitch one it was a battle of skills when the eventual winners Campbellville stitched in the first goal, compliments of Breanna Solomon in the 17th minute. Solomon returned in the 25th minute to make it two goals, leaving fans to believe that the game was over at that point. However, Shania East in the 39th minute brought the game back to life with a stunning goal as the Charlestown side seemed to

be making a resurgence. Shoiana Adams in the 45th quickly restored the twogoal advantage with New Campbellville’s third in the 45th minute before East narrowed the margin to one goal with a last-ditch 50th minute strike. Charlestown could not register that equalising goal before the whistle went. In the other game, it was easy sailing for East Ruimveldt who breezed by Tucville, 2-0. Keasha Jones in the 15th and Shaqwana Wright, (46th) were the scorers in the match as the two teams prepare to meet next Saturday. Meanwhile, in the Boys action: Queenstown won 3 to 2 on penalties in Game 1 after

the scores were level. Queenstown 3 Vs Marian 3 Queenstown Scorers Jason Titus 8th, 28th Kempson Spencer 30th Marian Scorers Bradley Walton 7th Daniel Lowe 15th, 34th In Game 2 Carmel Secondary 3 beat New Campbellville 1. Carmel Scorers Ian Daniels 40th Matthew Layne 6th Shem James 9th New Campbellville Scorers Antonio McArthur 31st In Game 3 Cummings Lodge 2 beat Lodge 0. Cummings lodge Scorers Jitzak Martinez 15th Shiloh Adams 32nd

Sunday July 21, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Your aggressive nature is strong today, so be careful, Aries. Even though this may be good for getting things done and tackling any project you need to complete TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) It's probably in your nature to want to include everyone in your plans today, Taurus. Perhaps you're running around making sure everyone is being cared for. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You may find that you have a strong will now, Gemini. Once you get fired up to go somewhere, there's little chance that anyone can stop you. CANCER(June21–July22) Calm down today, and be careful about accusing someone of something when you don't have all the facts. Keep your wrath under control. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) You may be feeling a bit more in touch with your warrior side than your emotional side today. More than likely this will set the stage for conflict in your world of hopes and dreams. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) You may find that someone or something is thinking or working opposite to the way you are. This feeling is aggravated even more by a strong warrior force that wants to be recognized. There is definitely a squeaky wheel in the situation that desperately needs oiling.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Pay attention to your body today and feel free to stop when your body says to stop, Libra. There's a strong aggressive force asking you to take action in one way or another. Make sure that you are considerate of others. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Emotionally, you should be doing well today, Scorpio. But when it comes to taking action, you're apt to be indecisive. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) There's tension in the air today, Sagittarius, and you might be restless and anxious to start something. There is plenty of energy around to feed you, but the trick is to make sure that you're doing things for the right reasons. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) You're probably feeling more in touch with your emotions, but it might be difficult to know which way to move based on where you are. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) You may be focused on a certain trajectory, but today you could run into complications based on overlooked issues. Be aware of the people around you and how your actions affect them. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) ou should be in a good mood today, but don't be surprised if some aggravating force steps on your toes or pulls your chain in some way.

Action in the ExxonMobil Schools Football tournament Girls’ segment. Game 4 resulted in Dolphin Secondary 6 defeatin Plaisance Bosco 0.

Dolphin Scorers Ian Ward 2nd Dwayne James 4th, 44th,

49th Jequan Cole 10th Tyrese John 43rd

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Thompson wins 200m in London as Muir storms to victory in 1500m London (AFP) - Olympic champion Elaine Thompson cruised to victory in the 200 metres at the Anniversary Games in London yesterday as home favourite Laura Muir destroyed the field in the 1500m. Jamaica’s Thompson, who won a 100m and 200m sprint double at the Rio Olympics, claimed victory in a time of 22.13sec, with MarieJosee Ta Lou of Ivory Coast second and Britain’s Beth Dobbin third. “I’m feeling great to be back in London competing over 200m,” said Thompson, quickest over 100m and 200m this year. “It’s all work in progress. It’s a long season so I just came out here to perform and enjoy it.” With the US trials for the world championships taking next week, no Americans are taking part in the men’s or women’s 100m and 200m at the two-day meeting, which is part of the Diamond League series. In the men’s 100m, South Africa’s Akani Simbine (9.93sec) beat Britain’s Zharnel Hughes into second

Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson won the women’s 200 metres at the London Anniversary Games. (AFP Photo/Ian Kington) place in a race in which five runners dipped under 10 seconds. Former world champion Yohan Blake was third in a time of 9.97sec. Scotland’s Muir won the 1500m in a time of 3min 58.25sec, seeing off the challenge of Kenya’s Winny Chebet after a blistering final lap.

“There’s huge strength in depth of the fields here, so you can run a world lead at one event and then someone else will do it at the next,” said Muir. “It really helps keep pushing you on. It’s great to have so much competition. My goal now is to win a medal in Doha (2019 world championships).”

Brazilian ‘murder’ goalkeeper to finish sentence under house arrest AFP - A Brazilian goalkeeper convicted of the murder of his exgirlfriend left prison yesterday to finish the rest of his 22-year sentence under house arrest. Former Flamengo stopper Bruno Fernandes, jailed in 2013 for his role in the slaying of model Eliza Samudio, could be seen on television being rushed into a vehicle following his r e l e a s e f r o m Va rg i n h a prison in Minas Gerais state. The 34-year-old was originally incarcerated in 2010 for his role in the kidnapping, imprisonment and killing of Samudio, who had sued him for child

support for their son. Bruno, as he is universally known in Brazil, admitted in court he had conspired with friends to kill her and that her body had been fed in pieces to dogs, but never admitted to taking direct part in the murder and disposal of the body. He has been allowed to leave prison due to a court ruling that he “satisfied conditions to benefit from the semi-open regime”, which allows convicts to work or to follow a training programme outside prison if he returns to his cell at night to sleep. A s Va rg i n h a P r i s o n does not have adequate facilities for the coming and

going of detainees, Fernandes has been allowed to sleep at his home, where he will have to remain between 8:00pm to 6:00am every night, including on Sundays and holidays. Bruno was freed in February 2017 by a top court pending an appeal against his sentence, only to be reimprisoned two months later. In March that year he was signed up by second division team Boa Esporte in the southeastern city of Varginha, sparking outrage at his quick reentry into the sport and leading to the club losing three of its sponsors.

South Africa’s Akani Simbine (centre) powers through to win the men’s 100m final from Canada’s Andre De Grasse (left) and Jamaica’s Yohan Blake. (Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs) - Norway teen sensation In a thrilling men’s 5000m, Ethiopia’s Hagos Gebrhiwet held off Norwegian teen sensation Jakob Ingebrigtsen during the final lap to squeeze home by just 0.17sec. European champion I n g e b r i g t s e n ’s t i m e o f 13:02:03 was a new national record. Aged just 18, Ingebrigsten set the world alight last year by winning double European gold over 1500m and 5000m. Gebrhiwet, the thirdquickest over the distance t h i s y e a r, s a i d h e w a s “pushed all the way to the line” by the young Norwegian. Ingebrigtsen said: “I was fast over the last

kilometre. I’m definitely able to go under 13 minutes. I was hoping for a personal best, but a national record is better.” J a m a i c a ’s S h e r i c k a Jackson won the women’s 400m in a time of 50.69sec and compatriot Danielle Williams won the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.32sec, the fastest time of the year so far. Tatsiana Khaladovich of Belarus won the women’s javelin with a throw of 66.10 metres while Anzhelika Sidorova (4.75m), an authorised neutral athlete, won the women’s pole vault. Portugal’s Pedro Pablo Pichardo (17.53m) beat twotime Olympic triple jump

champion Christian Taylor into second place while S o u t h A f r i c a ’s L u v o Manyonga won the men’s long jump with a leap of 8.37m. Norway’s Karsten Warholm ran the fastest time of the year (47.12sec) in the mens’ 400m hurdles and Kenya’s Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich won the 800m in 1:43.14. Jamaica pipped Britain to win the women’s 4x100m relay after a stunning final leg from Shelly-Ann FraserPryce. After London there are Diamond League events in Birmingham, Paris, Zurich and Brussels in the lead-up to the world championships in Doha, which start on September 27.

Dhoni to miss Windies tour for army stint MUMBAI, India, CMC – Media reports here say prominent former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will miss the tour of West Indies starting next month, as he opts for a twomonth army stint. The 38-year-old is an honorary lieutenant colonel in the country’s reserve force parachute regiment and is now expected to link up with the unit. However, an unnamed Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) source said the move was not an indication of any immediate plans by Dhoni to retire. “M.S. Dhoni is not retiring from cricket right now,” the Press Trust of India quoted the official as saying. “He is taking a two month

sabbatical to serve his paramilitary regiment which he had committed much earlier.” Speculation has been rife about Dhoni’s future ever since India were knocked out of the World Cup in England earlier this month. Dhoni played 90 Tests before retiring from the longest format five years ago but has gone on to play 350 One-Day Internationals and 98 T20 Internationals. An inspirational figure who led India to World Cup success in 2011, Dhoni has scored 10 773 ODI runs at an average of 50, to be one of just five Indian batsmen with over 10 000 runs in the format. The emergence of the exciting wicketkeeper/

batsman Risabh Pant has increased the speculation over Dhoni’s career, especially with the BCCI likely to use the West Indies tour to rebuild following the World Cup disappointment. Dhoni’s decision to opt out of the upcoming tour means Pant, who was belatedly called up to the World Cup as an injury replacement, will likely be first choice wicketkeeper for the Windies tour. The 21-year-old has already made two hundreds and two half-centuries in his nine Tests. India are scheduled to play a full series of two Tests, three One-Day International and three T20 Internationals from August 3 to September 3.

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West Ruimveldt makes first Windball Cricket final in 14 years

West Ruimveldt along with Officials of AL Sport David Wren & M. Hope, Sports Organiser Region 3 Deon Carew take time out for a photo.

O. Cummings and D. Ramjeawan It took West Ruimveldt fourteen years to once again play in a Finals as play continues in the A. Munroe organised, AL Sport & Tour Promotions National Sports Commission 22nd Edition End of School Year, Edward Cobenna Memorial Primary Schools Windball Cricket Champions Trophy tournament. In the second semi final, Saint Pius won the toss and elected to bat, they put up a challenging total of 106-1, Danesh

Ramjeawan 46 (6s -7) and Jamal Williams 36. West Ruimveldt responded with 112-0, Omarian Cummings 70 (6s -11) and Vikash Asram 15 led the response. The boys 3rd place and finals will be contested today commencing at 5:30pm. Director of Sport Christopher Jones is scheduled to be present to witness the game and do the presentation of prizes. The students will be making their final appearance under

the respective primary schools. Third place will see Enterprise vs, Saint Pius, and then the curtains will come down with West Ruimveldt opposing Winfer Garden. A keen contest is expected between the two schools. Trophies will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th placed teams, while players in 2nd, 3rd and 4th are to receive medals, along with players in the winning teams will all receive Back Packs.

Guyana Boys claim team Gold, Girls cop Bronze, Team finish 2nd overall Guyana Boys came out and displayed their mettle as they claimed Team Gold after brushing aside Barbados at the XXXVII J u n i o r C a r i b b e a n Te a m Squash Championships 2019 at the QPCC Indoor Racquet Center in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday. The Girls playing in the earlier matches stormed out 4-1 winners over Bermuda to claim the third p l a c e i n t h e Te a m competition. In the Girls results: Madison Fernandes (Guyana) - Walkover Beau Fernandes (Guyana) – lost to Bermuda Taliah Wade 8-11 11-9 11-8 10-12 8-11 Makeda Harding (Guyana) – won over Bermuda’s Ariana Lowther - Walkover Abosaide Cadogan (Guyana) – beat Bermuda’s Abigail Brewer 11-6 11-2 11-6 Kirsten Gomes (Guyana) – beat Bermuda’s Celia Robinson 11-1 11-1 11-3 The Boys also won 4-1 with only Daniel Islam losing to Khamal Cumberbatch for the Guyanese. Chemar Burnham (Barbados) – lost to Guyana’s Samuel InceCarvalhal Wi l s o n Dominic (Barbados) - lost to Guyana’s Mohyran Baksh

The champion Guyana Boys Caribbean Squash Team winners with their trophy and officials.

Darien Benn (Barbados) - lost to Guyana’s Shomari Wiltshire Aidan Parris (Barbados) - lost to G u y a n a ’s Michael Alphonso Barbados were able to accumulate 18 points to Guyana’s 16 to clinch the overall title.

Barbados beat Jamaica 4-1 in final to take Girls team gold. Excellent performance from the Guyanese youngsters and congratulations are in order for their impressive performances despite narrowly being edged for the Overall Team crown by the Bajans.

The four individual title winners (from left) Abosaide Cadogan, Kirsten Gomes, Shomari Wiltshire and Michael Alphonso with their trophies.

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Close wins highlight latest round of Guinness Street Football in Georgetown Close wins were the order of play when the latest round of the Georgetown Leg of the ‘Guinness Greatest of the Street’ football tournament was played at the National Cultural Center Tarmac on Friday night. However, perennial favourites, Sparta Boss, didn’t disappoint and they saved the best for last with a sound 6-1 thrashing of Alexander Village in the feature game of the night. And, apart from Leopold’s Street 3-1 win over Albouystown A, all the other matches either finished 1-0 or were decided by kicks from the penalty mark. The winners of the Georgetown Championship will walk away with a trophy and $500,000 while runnersup will pocket place $300,000 with the third place copping $200,000. Fourth place finishers will find themselves $100,000 richer while the contestants in the ‘Plate’ section will have an opportunity to win a prize equal to the same amount. See Friday’s results and current points standing below.

Complete Results Guinness Goal-(GG)-2 Game-1 North East La Penitence0 vs Rising Stars-0 North East won 1-0 on penalty kicks Game-2 Albouystown-B-0 vs Charlotte Street-0 Albouystown-B won 1-0 on penalty kicks Game-3 LA Ballers-0 vs Broad Street-0 LA Ballers won 7-6 on sudden death penalty kicks Game-4 Leopold Street-3 vs Albouystown-A-1 Leopold Scorers Omallo Williams-9th and 10th Darren Benjamin-14th Albouystown-A Scorer Akosi Jarvis-11th Game-5 Future Stars-0 vs Tiger Bay-1 Solomon Austin-16th Game-6 Gold is Money-1 vs John Street-0 Hubert Pedro-14th Game-7 Back Circle-0 vs Sophia-1

The action was competitive on Friday last as is expected in the Banks DIH Guinness branded tournaments. Dwayne Lowe-15th Game-8 Sparta Boss-6 vs Alexander Village-1 Sparta Scorers Dennis Edwards-(GG)18th and (GG)-20th Ryan Hackett-4th Gregory Richardson-12th Alexander Scorer Shem Porter-15th

Fireworks expected as all set for Grenville Felix Memorial Cycle race in Berbice today - Lucrative prizes on offer It will be fireworks on the East Berbice Public Road today as all the top cyclists in the Country are expected to don their cycling gear and head to the Ancient County for the much anticipated Grenville Felix Memorial cycle road race. The race, which is in its sixth year, is sponsored by the Felix family and organised by the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC). The event which, is coordinated by cycle coach Randolph Roberts is being held in honour of the late engineer, who was 96 when he passed away six years ago. The cyclists are expected to pedal off at 13:00hrs with a rolling start from his childhood place of residence at Betsy Ground, East Canje Berbice, in front the Betsy ground Primary School. The race will official begin when the riders are given the starters flag from Deputy Mayor of New Amsterdam,

Wainwright Macintosh when they pass his former residence at 22 Canefield, East Canje. The cyclists will then proceed to the No 51 Police Station before turning back to finish at Canefield, covering a distance of 62 miles. There will be categories for senior, veterans, juveniles, 12-14 and female riders. Prizes will be awarded to first three juveniles, first four 12-14, first two females and the first three veterans. There are eight sprint prizes up for grabs. With the lucrative prizes available and all the top cyclists in the country expected to be on show, the race is expected to be competitive. Most of the cyclists are at their peak at the moment and fireworks are expected as the rider’s battle for supremacy. The defending champion is Jamal John. According to Roberts, the event this year is expected to

be bigger with a lot more incentives. The Grenville Felix Memorial Trophy is a lien trophy and will be given to the first person who gets their name on it three times. Felix is a father of 10, all of whom are overseas, most of whom along with other relatives would return home to celebrate the event. He was one of Guyana’s first and oldest engineers at the time of his demise, working with Bookers and Guyana Sugar Corporation in Guyana and various parts of the world. He was an ardent Church goer and leader in the Anglican Church, a community leader who served in a number of social services originations and loves to share his knowledge and give back to the society. This is the eight cycling event held in his honour. The first two was held in honour of his birthday. It was changed to a memorial event after he passed away. (Samuel Whyte)

Point Standings Group-A Team Gold is Money LA Ballers Broad St. John St. Group-B Team Sparta Albouystown-B1 Charlotte St. Alex. Village Group-C Team Leopold St. Tiger Bay Future Albouystown-A Group-D Team Sophia North East Back Circle Rising Stars

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Horse racing returns to PMTC - Emphasis on local content Horseracing of the highest caliber will return to the Port Mourant Turf Club on August 1 when The Four Horse Man Promotion in collaboration with the Ryan Crawford Turf Club will stage a grand One-Day horserace meeting there. The meeting is being held in celebration of the Port Mourant Turf Club’s one hundredth anniversary and to place emphasis on local c o n t e n t . Ve t e r a n h o r s e racer and owner of the Elcock Stables, Colin Elcock, informed recently that the organisers are borrowing a page out of the book of sister CARICOM state Jamaica. Elcock explained that Jamaica has placed emphasis on locally bred animals. “This upcoming meeting will set the stage for locally bred horses to

compete for just as much or more than imported animals. We think that it is the appropriate thing to do at an appropriate time,” Elcock said. Over three million dollars in cash and prizes will be up for grabs at the event which comprises seven races. T h e T h r e e - Ye a r- O l d Guyana Bred is over a distance of six and one half furlongs and carries a first prize of three hundred thousand dollars. The Two-Year-Old Guyana Bred race will be run over a distance of five furlongs with the winner guaranteed two hundred and twenty thousand dollars. In addition, the H and Lower has a first prize of two hundred and twenty thousand dollars and takes the animals on a six and one half furlongs journey. According to Elcock, the organisers will use occasion

Colin Elcock to honour past members of the Port Mourant Turf Club. “Those persons, both living and deceased, who made sterling contributions to the club and horse racing in Guyana will be honoured,” Elcock added. So far Banks DIH Limited, Delmur Shipping, Punai’s Pharmacy, Deqwan Auto Sales, Murals Logistic Agency, Ryan Crawford, Aubrey Elcock and Rajendra Punai SC are the sponsors. Entries for the meeting close on Monday July 29th.

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Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship – Group A

‘Lady Jags’ aiming for clean sweep, play Suriname in last match today from 16:00hrs By Franklin Wilson There has always been a healthy rivalry between neighbours Guyana and Suriname dating back many years ago and that rivalry is set to be re-ignited this afternoon when the nations face off in their respective final matches in Group A of the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship at the Leonora Track and Field Center. The Dutch team will be hard pressed to keep the ‘Lady Jags’ at bay in their quest to sweep the group having already defeated Bermuda, Antigua & Barbuda and St. Lucia by similar 2-0 margins and are comfortably placed at the top of the group standings with a better goal average than Saint Lucia, the other team to qualify for the round-of-16 with 9 points from three wins and one defeat. Guyana’s first win came

against the highly touted Bermuda and it was the ‘Lady Jags’ first match as a unit having not had any warm up matches prior to this competition. Well, the performance of the team has improved with every minute they have spent on the field in and out of competition and can only get better. Head Coach Ivan Joseph summed up his charges performance following their shut out of Saint Lucia on Friday night last: “I thought we played well, taking #7 (Saint Lucia Captain) out of the game was our game plan, she’s a very talented player; I thought we executed our defensive strategy really well and the ladies worked really hard.” He noted that the Saint Lucians is the best team Guyana has faced so far and they did not make it easy for the ‘Lady Jags’.

Lady Jags on the go against Saint Lucia. Looking ahead to this afternoon’s clash with Suriname, Joseph said that he would be aiming to expose more of the local based players in the match so that they can get a feel of what it’s like to play at this level. Joseph is calling on the fans to continue their support of the ‘Lady Jags’: “The

crowd has made a difference, you feel it when goals are scored and I really appreciate the support out there. We’ll love to have you come out again on Sunday (today) because it makes a difference and the girls really value it.” Suriname’s #7, Cady Chinsee-chong (midfield) as well as their #10, Orthea Riley

(forward) who blasted a helmet-trick against Antigua and Barbuda on Friday night are the two players the ‘Lady Jags’ will keep on their radar to nullify the visitors aim for a win. The only points the Surinamese have came from their win against Antigua and while they would no doubt be

basking in confidence from that match, they would be coming against the best team in the group this afternoon in the opening match from 16:00hrs. The final match of this group will be from 18:30hrs when Bermuda aims to go out on a high in their clash with Antigua and Barbuda still to record a point.

Dept of Tourism Lusignan Open 2019 off to exciting start

From left Kevin Healy, Dylan Healy, Aleem Hussain, Aasrodeen Shaw and Captain Chatterpaul Deo. The battle for supremacy in the Department of Tourism’s 2-day International Lusignan Open teed off with excitement and great anticipation as golfers took to the Course to prove their supremacy or establish their place in the Club’s history. At end of Day 1, there was no clear and conclusive lead in any of the four Flights to suggest that anyone would be the undisputed champion. The tables show the performances of the golfers in each Flight. It was certainly worthy of note that Kevin and Dylan Healy, father and son

respectively, of the US Ambassador, performed creditably producing net 82 and 85 respectively. Minister of Communities, the honorable Ronald Bulkan gave a look in on the proceedings at the end of the day’s play.The Ministry of Business -Department of Tourism, headed by Director General Donald Sinclair, is the Main Sponsor for this tournament. Longest Drive was won by Avinash Persaud, and Nearest the Pin by Monnaf Arjune. But it requires the end of the two days to determine the real champions and

winners in each Flight. We look forward to the next day’s

play, scheduled to tee-off about 7:00 am today.

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C’bean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing set for CASH Aug 16-18 - 10 Nations, one Champion! Tickets on sale from tomorrow The much anticipated fourth annual Caribbean Schoolboys and Junior Boxing Tournament is set for these shores from August 1618 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Preparations for this mega Event for young pugilists around the Caribbean is intensifying from the local Boxers hoping to make the team and the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is moving full steam ahead. The GBA has organised weekend encampments which began on July 14 and the boxers are being accommodated at the National Gymnasium.

The 19 youngsters are going through their paces under the watchful eyes of the experienced Lennox Daniels, Sebert Blake, Clive Atwell and Clifton Moore and hope to impress their Coaches and gain selection on the team which is aiming to mount a strong defence of their three-time title. On Saturday last, the work began at 6:00am with Daniels and Atwell taking the boxers through their paces with the emphasis on fitness and endurance. At end of the session, Daniels, from a military background, told the aspiring youths that he was thought

Coach Daniels (left) and Coach Atwell (right) with the young Boxer encamped at the National Gymnasium. about discipline and taking orders adding that if you don’t listen you will never learn. “I am doing this because of the love for the Sport. The first time I took a team overseas was in 1988 and they were your age so I am enjoying my time with you since now I have come full circle.” Daniels was cleared of any wrong doing after the disappearance of Duane Crandon and Eusi Watkins, while on their way back from the Pan-American Box-off. Daniels was the Manager/ Coach when the Boxers absconded in Miami while on their way back to Guyana. Daniels, who first spotted GBA’s Technical Director and National Boxing Coach Terrence Poole potential as a Coach, told the group of youngsters, which included a female, a bit about his exploits as Coach while stressing the importance of hard work. Daniels Coached Guyana’s world ranked pugilist Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore, Andrew Murray and Guyana’s female world

Champion Gwendolyn O’Neil during his long and distinguished Career. The 29-year-old Clive Atwell held the National Featherweight and Lightweight Title and WBC CABOFE Super Lightweight and Featherweight crowns when his boxing Career came a screeching halt at Giftland Mall in November 2016 after he fell to canvas in a fight with Dexter Gonzales resulting in two brain surgeries. On Saturday he looked happy to be still involved as a Coach and told the youngsters about the importance of reasonability as both Coaches had a wonderful rapport with the boxers. Journalist Sean Devers, who trained with the boxers on Saturday, represented Guyana in Cricket and was invited by Daniels to say a few words to the youths in his capacity as a former National sportsperson. Devers told the boxers of the importance of building strong Minds which develops will-power and what makes a successful young sportsperson. “Skill is good but the strength of your mind is more important along with a willingness to work hard, how

much miles you put in on the road, how much Gym work you do,” said Devers, who was a member of both Youth and senior National Cricket Squads in the 1980s and 90s. “Run early in the mornings during the week when are not here, go to Gym and spar. Push yourself and remember that you have to go through pain to gain and that when, it you are fit and your body wants to give up, your mind will say no way. That’s called willpower, if you get hit don’t quit and remind yourself why are in the ring…to win or a least to give your best effort,” Devers added. Next Sunday they will move over to the ‘Six heads’ Gym in Albouystown were they will do ring work and both Coaches said the Steven Ninvalle Administration is doing an excellent job. “They come in Friday afternoons and spend the weekend. They get three meals, whatever they ask for they usual get, while at least two Coaches stay with them. We even had phycology taught at one session,” the Coaches informed. Daniels said there is a lot of work since some of the boxers don’t have all of the basics skills of boxing but they are young and the Coaches can’t put too much pressure on them. “I think they are working

hard but I am abit disappointed that there are not more youngsters here. They are many Gyms in Guyana but we have not seen many boxers from Berbice, West Dem or Essequibo,” Daniels noted. But for the veteran Coach they are positives and he believes if everyone boxes to their best Guyana should successfully defend their title this year. “I have seen some talent here that if properly developed they could go all the way but it is also up to them to want to improve, Moore, Howard and Pompey are some of the names I could mention,” Daniels said. Ninvalle says the Camp is going well and informed that Massy Stores has helped with some food for the encampment but more Massys being are encouraged to come on board. Ninvalle informed that tickets are on sale from tomorrow and can be purchased from any GBA executive or contact him on telephone number 624-6699. The Championships is scheduled to commence at 18:00hrs and Ringside cost $1,500, Stands $500 and season tickets (every day) cost $4,000. Some of the competing Countries include Barbados, Grenada, St Lucia, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.

Coach Daniels talks to the youths, while Journalist Sean Devers (left of Daniels) spoke to them about what makes a young sportsperson successful. (Clive Atwell photo)

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Crucial matches on tonight in Divine Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Cricket Entertainment Summer Super Cup Sir Everton Weeks CoE U-17 face Alleyne Sec in Final today at Kensington Oval - QC finishes 10th and Business School 15th

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Blueberry Hill United’s Montel Dainty

Amelia’s Ward Panthers Kevin Charles

Friday night’s no results in the Divine Entertainment’s Summer Super Cup twelve team football championship means that tonight’s double header may decide which clubs are likely to reach the semifinals from the three-team, four-group play, following the 0-0 drawn game between Milerock and Silver Shattas in Group D and the 2-2 stalemate in Group B between Blueberry Hill United and Amelia’s Ward Panthers at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground. The Silver Shattas playing their first game, failed to score when they faced Milerock who ended their campaign with another draw this time, scoreless against the Shattas. The other game Friday night was also without a winner when Blueberry Hill playing their first of two games, held on to draw their game 2-2 against the Ward Panthers through a 94th + 4th minute strike by Montel Dainty. Blueberry Hill had grabbed the lead in the 9th minute through Troy Miller before the Ward Panthers knotted things up one minute

Blueberry Hill United’s Troy Miller

before the first half ended 1-1 when Delon Luke scored. But Kevin Charles would send the Panthers ahead in the 59th minute through Kevin Charles before that late equaliser by Dainty. The first game tonight will bring together Topp XX who face Coomacka in a Group A clash. It is Coomacka’s first of two games and they would be looking to win since Topp XX, who lost to Eagles United 2-1, must win to have hopes of meeting the next round. Game two tonight is also a critical Group C encounter. Haynes and Winners Connection is coming into this game knowing they must win to stand a good chance of moving to the final four. Their opponents Hi Stars are aware of this, as that game between Winners Connection and Capital FC ended 1-1, and they (Hi Stars) could spell doom for the Winners Connection with a win. Hi Stars know also that a good result would see the likely clash with Capital FC being the deciding game of their group play.

ir Everton Weeks CoE U-17 face Alleyne Sec in Final today at Kensington Oval in the33rd annual Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools 40-over Cricket tournament after winning their semi-final clashes on Friday, while Guyanese Schools; Queen’s College and the Business School finished 10th and 15th respectively as QC lost to Australian’s 360 Cricket Academy and Business School beat Trinidad’s Queen’s Park Club. A t We y m o u t h : 3 6 0 Cricket Academy beat Queen’s College by 3 wickets. Queen’s College 140-9 in 40 overs (Vickash Jaikaran 37, Navindra Persaud 22, Idris Allen 17 not out, Elnathan Sukhnandan 13, Ronaldo McGarrell 13, Ronnico Ross 3-13, Lachlan Shaw 2-5). 360 Cricket Academy

141-7 in 38.1 overs (Jed Collins 31, Ben Jones 26 not out, Anay Baruah 24, Hugh Sheriff 14 not out, Lachlan Shaw 10, Gary Ross 6-24). At Lears: The Business School beat Queen’s Park Club (T&T) by 17 runs. The Business School 84 all out in 26 overs (Ushardeva Balgobin 17, Tathesh Shivrattan 10, Mikkel Govia 3-18, Sameer Mohammed 2-5, Shiva McCoon 2-9, Jabari Phillip 2-13). Queen’s Park Club 67 all out in 28.5 overs (Josiah Smith 19, Darrien Dodds 18, Brandon Volney 4-20, Tathesh Shivrattan 3-14). In SEMI FINAL 1 – At Empire: Sir Everton Weekes CoE U-17 beat Combermere School by 37 runs. Sir Everton Weekes CoE U17 211 all out 39.2 overs (Rashawn Worrell 40, Thierry Walcott 31, Renacko Belgrave 27, Giovonte Depeiza 21, Jabari Hunte 20,

Daniel Babb 13, Shamario D e p e i z a 11 , R o m a r i o Brathwaite 11, Che Simmons 3-35, Shayon Blennman 2-31, Nicholas Austin 2-37). Combermere 174 all out in 36.2 overs (Che Simmons 45, Romario Roach 44, Jaden Leacock 21, Seth Agard 17, Amari Goodridge 16, Jabari Hunte 3-33, Giovonte Depeiza 2-30). In SEMI FINAL 2 – At Wanderers: Alleyne School beat St Catherine Juniors by 7 wickets St Catherine Juniors 126 all out 36 overs (Ramar Newton 43, Latrell Greenidge 36, Naje Bishop 16, Rashoun Archer 10, Venice Vaughan 5-23, Shamar Marshall 2-16, D’Angelo Springer 2-22). Alleyne 131-3 in 14 overs with Demetrius Richards 74, Shaquon Glasgow 23, D’Angelo Springer 21 contributing. (Sean Devers)

Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship – Group A

‘Lady Jags’ aiming for clean sweep, play Suriname in last match today from 16:00hrs

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Flashback! The ‘Lady Jags’ (green) on the attack against Antigua & Barbuda on Monday July 15th, last.

Guyana Boys claim team Gold, Girls cop Bronze, Team finish 2nd overall

The second placed Guyana team of gold medal winning boys and bronze medal girls with team officials and trophy take time out for a photo

All the trophies winners with a proud Coach Carl Ince (right).

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