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Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
The honest financiers Somebody has to be kidding around; jokes like these should not be made. Only this is not a joke: CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, did just that: no to more stock. He is entitled to the millions. He is due. Though he has honestly earned the underlying monetary reward, this corporate leader sets an unprecedented example of lacking in acquisitive greed, of saying no to more. The prayer is for this country to be so blessed. That it would attract a certain caliber of people, who would bring to the public, service that is so drearily lacking, so expansively missing because of their unending greed, that overpowering lust to rip the treasury apart and walk away flush with cash. Unearned cash. Unofficial cash. Unaccounted for cash. It is the life, a beautiful one here for the local plunderers. Financial gorging and bureaucratic self-enrichment, a badge of achievement and a reference of political prosperity –it is easy to spot those who feast on the public money. Offshore arrangements, inland mining partnerships and many dealings smell overpoweringly. There are these developments about oil blocks and who arranged matters in a certain personally beneficial way. Whether land or oil or housing certain associations and accumulations have a hard, reproachable taint about them.That is, it is not clean; nor that any such related practices—secret and shady and suspect—are about the altruistic and aboveboard. The same goes for management: political management, materials management, and money management —which are mostly interrelated.There is a constancy of Guyanese men and women paying themselves on the side and through many self-serving measures: parcels, properties, pickings. Rather defensively, the critics say that it means nothing, since Sundar Pichai already has so much. First, he is due more; yet denies himself. Now, try telling that to thieving, gouging, desecrating Guyanese scoundrels pretending at patriotic servanthood. Foreign public service world: men from Wall Street give up tens of millions of dollars per year to serve for tenths of a million in Washington. George Washington set the example differently a couple of centuries ago when he assumed the presidency. He attached the words, “So help me God” at the end of the oath of office, and had an opendoor policy for all citizens. He looked with scorn upon titles such as “His Excellency” which the Congress wisely discarded. Why not so, Guyanese political magnates? A BBC article dated June 30, had the astonishing caption, “Young, mega rich -and demanding to pay more tax.” It is real. And from all appearances, the eighteen superrich individuals, who signed an open letter cum public declaration to that effect mean business. In the forefront is Ms. Liesel Pritzker Simmons (of the Hyatt hotel group), who is quoted as saying, “It’s time for us who are blessed with unusual financial success or luck to contribute more to our common good and common future.” That will not win many friends in rare altitudes of the superrich. She went on, “The best way that we in this fortunate bubble can contribute is that we want to be taxed more.” Local tax defaulters: stop cheating! The BBC coverage noted that a tax of 2 cents per dollar on assets after a US$50 million exemption, and one cent on assets in excess of US$1 billion could yield some US$3 trillion in collections in ten years. The names in the open letter include the well-known billionaires George Soros (Soros Fund Management), Chris Hughes (Facebook cofounder) and the heiress to the Disney fortune, Abigail Disney, among other financial notables. In Guyana, tax cheats, corporate pilferers, and political and public service rogues continuously search for opportunities to get more. On every occasion it is believed that malefactors have been identified and loopholes closed, more of them surface.
Editor’s Note; If your sent letter was not published and you felt its contents were valid and devoid of libel or personal attacks, please contact us by phone or email.
A sinister move to discredit me and defame my character DEAR EDITOR, I noted an article appearing in the Tuesday July 23 edition of the Guyana Chronicle, captioned “M&CC money found in Chief Constable’s Vehicle”. It is unfortunate that this article was published without a check being made to ascertain the validity of this story reported to the newspaper. It would seem that there is some sinister motive behind the action of the person or persons perpetrating this act to discredit me and defame my character. To provide clarity to this distortion which was published, it is necessary that I make it known that I, as Chief Constable, am in no way responsible for the collection or depositing of monies into the Bank on the behalf of Council nor the custodian of bank deposit bags or its keys. The department provides a service to the City Treasury and Markets’ department on
a daily basis relating to the escorting of designated cashiers of the departments mentioned and their cash, using a vehicle of the City Constabulary assigned to the Regent Street Outpost. As a consequence of the vehicle assigned to escort duties being out of order on the 17th June, 2019, because of defective tyres, a request was made by the Town Clerk (ag) for the vehicle assigned to me to assist in the transporting of Council’s cash. In keeping with this request, the vehicle was used on several occasions for the transporting of the cashiers of the departments mentioned above and their armed escorts. This movement continued until the said Vehicle was also grounded for defective tyres on the 20th June, 2019. The Constabulary vehicles remained out of service for approximately three weeks due to the C o u n c i l ’s i n a b i l i t y t o
purchase tyres. On Tuesday 9th July, 2019, tyres were procured for both vehicles. The new tyres for the vehicle assigned to me were installed by the Municipal workshop on the 10th July, 2019, rendering the vehicle operable. At about 17:00 hours that day, a request was made by the Town Clerk (ag) for assistance to take her home. I approved for the vehicle assigned to the Chief Constable to transport her home, using her driver. Further on the 16th July, 2019 at about 11:00 hours a request was also made from the Town Clerk (ag) for the vehicle, assigned to me, to be used to transport the Mayor to an engagement, to which I acquiesced. While in office at about 16:00 hours on the said day, I received a report from my driver that during the process of cleaning the interior of the Vehicle assigned to the Chief Constable, he discovered a bag under a seat. The bag was shown to me where I
observed it to be a bag used to deposit money to the bank. I immediately summoned the administrative Inspector and the Officer in charge of Investigation where we observed the bag to be sealed and bearing the Markings of the M&CC. I immediately contacted the City Treasurer (ag), and the Clerk of Markets to have them verify the department the bag belonged to and in keeping with this, the Assistant Clerk of Market reported to the Chief Constable’s office where he identified the bag as belonging to the Markets department. I then gave the instruction for the bag to be lodged at the Station to allow for further verification and a check of the contents, at 08:00 hours the following day, as it was claimed by the assistant Clerk of Markets that it was after 17:00 hours and the key could not be retrieved from the City Treasury at that hour. (Continued on page 6)
The Constitution’s reference to ‘inclusionary democracy’ has become hollow DEAR EDITOR, I begin this letter with the following excerpt from the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana: ‘The principal objective of the political system of the State is to establish an inclusionary democracy by p ro v i d i n g i n c re a s i n g opportunities for the participation of citizens, and their organizations in the management of decision making processes of the State, with particular emphasis on those areas of decision-making that directly affect their wellbeing.’ Applied in the context of occurrences in our country since May 2015, when APNU+AFC took office, the Constitution’s reference to ‘inclusionary democracy’ has become hollow to the extent that ‘inclusionary’ has become exclusionary, while the coalition’s genre of democracy is slowly but surely withering away under our very noses. And ’Opportunities for the participation of citizens and their organizations in the management and decisionmaking processes of the State’ as for example in the electoral process, has become such a mockery and one-sided affair that it is
boggles the mind how such transgressions are taken for granted. The Constitutional guarantee for protecting the well-being of citizens has been turned on its head, becoming a guarantee that protects the interests of the well connected who unashamedly, feed on state resources and syphon off huge portions of our national patrimony for their personal enrichment. The sum total of the massive scams and sleaze that have piled up on the backs of the coalition has become so cancerous that, like vermin, they eat away at the sinews of the moral fibre of Guyanese society and, by extension, the raison d’être of the State’s stability and viability. People usually look to those who ‘sit at the top’ to set the example. To them, ‘the top’ means the upper class sophisticates who are either ‘in charge’ of one entity or another as well as those who govern the country. But when those at the top say one thing but do the opposite, people view such acts as betrayal or immoral or both. In many instances, people’s religious upbringing and convictions play a big role in determining
wrong from right and what is immoral and what isn’t, at the end of the day they abhor such transgressions. In these modern times, there is a more enlightened approach to politics and immorality. Under specific circumstances, it is known as political immorality. Corruption by ruling elites managing the affairs of government and their attempts to hold on to power by any means necessary is considered as immorality in politics. To many, the worst act of immorality in politics is to claim support for free and fair elections while at the same time setting in motion a process to thwart the sovereign will of the people. In its editorial published on July 21 2019, the Sunday Stabroek elucidated on a topical but profound subject viz; ‘Power and perception.’ The editorial alluded to a number of instances to which power and perception have impacted public morality. Though the editorial did not brand the missteps of government as political immorality, here is a good example of how this phenomenon manifests itself and how it can cause a breakdown of the moral fibre in Guyanese society. According to the S/N
editorial; ‘There has been nothing done by this government in its four years in office which has caused such damage to the fragile democratic fabric of this society and to its brittle legal framework. In a very fundamental sense, this has set us back decades, not years.’ This assessment captures the zeitgeist of APNU+AFC’s tenure in office between 2015 and 2019. People who aspire to office are judged by the electorate on the basis of representation made on their behalf and promises made to them. From a people’s perception, the aspirants are adjudged politically. When the aspirants get into power as is the case with APNU+AFC and their first act is to increase their salaries hundred fold; when they get caught up in acts of corruption, and, when the promises made are not fulfilled, people lose confidence and hope, and trust becomes well nigh impossible to restore. The S/N editorial asks rhetorical, but important questions concerning the President’s mindset as regards the present situation; ‘Just what is going on in his mind?...It’s as if he is (Continued on page 6)
Was the NCM a blessing in disguise? DEAR EDITOR, Was the NCM a blessing in disguise, a cauldron of unintended consequences? Did it release a sociopolitical pressure valve? And when the steam subsides, will a nation be scalded beyond use or properly tenderized and seasoned to do business with any giant; will Guyana be led by a leader for ALL, monitored by an Opposition for ALL, and guided by the demands of a more knowledgeable, more understanding, more united, and more sophisticated citizenry? Is it possible...? Guyanese, my brethren, we have to be hopeful and patient while being deliberate. I’ve refrained from commenting on most political discussions because quite frankly I’m not interested in politics or discussions that are racedriven or divisive. But I also reasoned that who in these times can escape the ubiquity of Guyanese politics? Occasionally, I’m privy to intellectually deep, stimulating, and emotionally charged discussions on FB. A ringside view of the array of brilliant Guyanese engaged in sociopolitical discussions ranging from group and party loyalty to nationalism. And while many are locked in debates on who should govern this 83,000 sq. miles or the limitations of party or group loyalty to produce the kind of leadership and unity Guyana needs for its socio-economic development, there is a political battle of will taking place in Guyana. The tendency of group and party loyalty to transcend politics and descend into racial and social malaise has many Guyanese wondering if Guyana will ever emerge from this political crisis unscathed. Some even openly ask if Guyana will ever transform into the regional economic force, a place earned not only by its oil potential but by all of its natural resources. Unscathed? Hmmm ... only
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time will tell. But emerge, yes. I have to believe it will. It has to. While Guyana is in checkmate by its politicians, I believe that a solution is inevitable. Even though I prefer to keep my thoughts to myself, some of these conversations, though controversial, intense, and at times condescending, are very engaging and revealing. Recently, I shared with a close friend that if we are honest and if history is not hijacked by revisionists, which seem to be the dominant ghosts that haunt Guyana’s historical corridors, we will chorus the NCM was a blessing in disguise. Then there is the irony of unintended consequences - a peeling or stripping of the hubris masks off our politicians. Who could have imagined the mass awakenings of Guyanese home and abroad, many of whom normally slumber through these political periods? The NCM released a valve in this sociopolitical pressure cooker - and however one sees it, by the unintended engagements, it seemed necessary. A group of politicians, driven by ... I’ll let history decide ... redesigned the political theatre, causing brighter lights to be aimed at actors and actresses often hidden because their script has either been destroyed or is to be rewritten. —Act 1 awed and shocked the audience. —Act 2 cleared the stage for the legal scene. ——Act 3, now all the lights are on. The director is confused. The writers did not anticipate the play would have awakened and attracted such a large, knowledgeable, sophisticated, and interested audience. —The audience refuses to leave the theatre and is demanding more, and however strange the scenes, they demand an ending, a proper end-
ing even though no one knows what, how, or exactly when. The audience seems restless. The theatre might not withstand their impatience, fuss, and fury. The NCM - was it good or bad? It really doesn’t matter. It has happened, and the jaguars are awake and on the prowl. Who will tame them, what will satiate them, and when will they sleep again? The NCM - its unintended consequences - is perhaps a blessing. For the observers, neocolonial, et al, who may have thought they knew, understand and can manipulate the Guyanese ethos... —including those wh o might have thought that Guyana is devoid of the brains, experience, knowledge, skills, and talents to check themselves, to monitor and course-correct, are perhaps wondering how could they have so underestimated this nation. —Maybe they should have looked beyond our politicians, for while some can hold their own, there are Guyanese far more educated, more knowledgeable, and more sophisticated than our politicians. The NCM was that gust of wind, however inconvenient, low down and dirty, and however it seems to have halted progress, it has awakened a nation. Who could have imagined the avalanche of anger and debates distilled in these digital discussions? Many are left wondering if they should hate BJ or thank him. Is he a (Continued on page 6)
Bringing GECOM to a state of perpetual readiness that is acceptable to all, is most important DEAR EDITOR, I write to you in the midst of an ongoing debate concerning the Guyana Elections Commission’s “readiness” to what it must do to be in compliance with the three months mandate to hold an election after the successful passing of the December 21st 2018 noconfidence vote. Much has been disputed in the public domain regarding this already, but I believe there is room in the discussion to talk about the hurdles GECOM is confronted with, and the future of GECOM as the guardian institution responsible for ensuring free, fair and just elections. Since the passing of the no-confidence vote, many revelations became apparent concerning GECOM’s readiness to prepare for the calling or constitutional demand of an election. There is no doubt in my mind, and for others I’m sure, that the failure of GECOM to keep the National Register of Registrants Database (NRRDB) in optimal and up-to-date condition is astounding. But it is not entirely GECOM’s fault. Political leaders and other democratic stakeholders have failed to collaborate with GECOM and each other to resolve many glaring issues with Guyana’s electoral procedures. This is very unfortunate, since for GECOM to be in a perpetual state of readiness, it must also be in a perpetual state of develop-
ment. GECOM is not only the functionary institution responsible for electoral matters, but also the hallmark of Guyana’s democratic structure, whereby the people of Guyana can exercise their right to vote for who they prefer to represent them in governance. Therefore, political institutions have a democratic responsibility to the electorate to upkeep their commitment to national resolution and democracy. Regarding GECOM, there is an urgent need for institutional development. Over the years, many external observers, such as the Organisation for American States, CARICOM and the Carter Centre, have written extensive reports covering several of Guyana’s national elections. At the end of their reports they provide recommendations which could improve operational procedures and overall integrity of GECOM’s electoral responsibilities. While many strides have been made, there still seems to be many obstacles preventing GECOM to truly take on the role of an independent institution. One such obstacle is continued political interference, which stifles GECOM’s role as an impartial agency. This is perhaps the most despairing in a series of obstacles that need immediate attention and resolution. There must be a way in which GECOM can keep its integrity
as an impartial agency and still be informed, not governed by, the views of political parties or partisan agents, with the inclusion of NGOs, civil society groups, and others. Undoubtedly, the current system GECOM adheres to is extremely labour-intensive and tremendously expensive, putting a heavy price tag on taxpayers to compensate for during every election cycle, simply just to vote. Perhaps GECOM can learn from countries that have tried and tested many variations of electoral processes. One that comes to mind is the model practiced in Finland. In Finland, the entire electoral process is electronically managed and administered. Voter registration begins at birth, with a unique identification number assigned to every citizen. Although this is mandatory, it avoids the state from prosecuting its citizens for not complying with obligatory registration mandates, which in Guyana, citizens or residents can be fined for not ensuring their names are registered.Virtually all public agencies in Finland, such as hospitals and tax institutions, are obligated to transfer necessary records pertaining to a citizen or resident to the state for appropriate processing, which includes updating the central database of registrants. If a citizen or resident (Continued on page 6)
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The accusations in a recent article did not originate from me DEAR EDITOR, It would be remiss of me not to clarify many aspects of an article in your 24th July 2019 edition of the Kaieteur News under the headline “City Constable accused of collusion with criminals”. Let me say from the outset that such accusations did not originate from me, and I am quite surprised that the article was written in that fashion. Here is what transpired: The incident occurred just after 7pm on Thursday 11th July, 2019 on Regent Street outside of Bhena’s Footwear. After snatching my cellphone, the thief fell off his bicycle then got up and started running east along Regent Street, leaving the bicycle behind. At the time he was in company of an accomplice on another bicycle, and this individual made a left turn and escaped north on Camp Street. The thief was pursued and caught when he made a right turn into Alexander Street, and ran into a yard, with the cellphone in his possession. By then a female City Constable who happened to be in the vicinity had joined the chase, and the young man was escorted to the Bourda Constabulary Outpost. He was booked by the Lance Corporal on duty, and the cellphone and bicycle were lodged. A search was carried out on his person and no documents or other articles were found. A statement was taken from me, after which the Lance Corporal informed me that the young man would be transferred to the City Constabulary Head Office located at City Hall compound, and I must make enquiries there the next day for an update on the matter. That was the Bourda Constabulary’s involvement in the matter as far as I know.
The following day I visited the Constabulary Headquarters and indeed the young man was in custody there. The Sergeant (or Inspector) on duty explained to me that their prosecutor did not have any matters set for court that day, but efforts would be made to have the matter heard in another court. That did not happen. On Saturday I visited once again and a female Sergeant informed me that they had placed the young man on bail, but he couldn’t afford to post his bail money and therefore would remain in custody until his matter was called in court on Monday or Tuesday. On Monday morning I returned expecting to hear that the matter was scheduled for the Magistrate’s Court during the day, but the same female Sergeant then informed me that the young man was a juvenile, he was 17 years of age, and therefore the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA), would be taking charge of the matter. Sometime between 2pm and 3pm on the said Monday, 15th July, I received a telephone call at my place of work from the CPA and was asked how I wished to proceed with the matter. Without hesitation, I replied that I wished for the matter to go to its fullest extent as provided for under the Law. The person promised they would get on back to me, but never did. The following day I once again visited the Constabulary Headquarters, and, to my surprise, they informed me that I must uplift my cellphone. Upon further enquiries I was told that the CPA had released the young man from custody and a file would be sent to the DPP so the next time he committed such acts he would be dealt with.
That explanation most certainly perplexed me, so I proceeded to the CPA’s Probation Department to seek clarification. There I spoke with a female staffer (name given), who said the person who dealt with the matter (another female staffer – name provided) was attending a one-day workshop. However, she listened to what I had to say and promised she would seek an explanation from that colleague then call me on my cellphone before the day was done. By now, the pattern of failed promises was multiplying, the call never came. The following day, Wednesday 17th July, I once more visited the Probation Department to see either of the ladies, but this time the receptionist told me that both were engaged in meetings, and she did not know when they will be available to see me. How convenient.Editor, I have not returned to the CPA’s Probation Department since that day, neither have these public officers seen it fit to call me and offer any explanation or justification for releasing another young criminal back into society, without being held accountable for the crime he committed. Thanks to a slack justice system, and empowered by complicit public officials, this miscreant is probably back on the streets snatching cellphones and jewellery from unsuspecting citizens. It is anyone’s guess what he will graduate to eventually. Yours sincerely, S. Sarius EDITOR’S NOTE: Mr. Sarius’s concluding assertion that the miscreant is/has been empowered by complicit public officials, runs counter to his claim of having been misunderstood in the article with which he has an issue.
A sinister move to discredit me and... From page 4 As a result of the failure to return at the appointed time on Wednesday 17th July, 2019, by the Assistant Market Clerk and the absence of any further communication from the City Treasurer and Clerk of Markets, I gave the instruction for an investigation to commence, having notified the Town Clerk (ag) and subsequently the Mayor, of the discovery. I am therefore flabbergasted by the revelations of the Chief Citizen that he was never informed of this matter, despite his followup with me by way of telephone on this matter at about 17:00 hours, on Wednesday 17th July, 2019, and an interaction he had with the investigating Officer at about 10:00 hours the same day. Further, at two meetings of the Heads of department convened by the Town Clerk (ag) at her office on Tuesday 16th July, 2019 and Wednesday 17th July, 2019, the Town Clerk would have expressed her displeasure at the Chief Constable reporting the matter to the Mayor, and would have sought to have the money bag uplifted from the Constabulary and deposited into the bank. I would have also
learnt from this meeting that, in keeping with the discovery, the City Treasurer (ag) would have convened a meeting with personnel of the Markets’ and Treasury departments, thus resulting in the Assistant Clerk of Market not reporting to the Constabulary to continue the process of verification of the bag’s contents, as instructed by the Clerk of Markets. While it is perturbing that this matter would have been spun to cast blame on the Constabulary, instead of focusing on the revenue-collecting areas, it is not unexpected, taking into consideration that financial procedures were breached, allowing for a bag of money intended for the bank to be found in a vehicle two weeks after it should have been deposited, without any alarm being raised by those responsible for such transactions. It is evident from this latest episode of Council that the right has become the wrong, where aspersions are being cast on an individual for reporting an alleged crime in keeping with a sinister motive. Andrew. H. Foo Chief Constable
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Is the boat heading inevitably to the rapids? DEAR EDITOR, When Superman was forced to answer a riddle to save Lois from the Sphinx, he was asked the question “What happens when the unstoppable force meets the immovable object?” Superman’s answer was “They call a truce.” A truce - a pause - may be helpful if it were to be used in our domestic politics in attenuating abrasiveness which we have endured for a prolonged period. However a truce would be of little or no value in relation to the issues consequent on the validity of
the no confidence motion, issues which are consuming our attention. What is required is a solution to those issues arrived at on the basis that is satisfactory to the negotiating partners. Methods and process do make a difference in negotiations, more so in this age of transparency. In this connection I pose two questions. Firstly, does the consistent use of “megaphone diplomacy” in the instant circumstances facilitate or hinder the successful outcome of negotiations?
Secondly, as regards the negotiations, was consideration given to a package arrangement encompassing more than one issue, an approach to which can be applied the principle ‘nothing is agreed until everything is agreed” and thus providing an opportunity for a win-win outcome?. Is this still possible? On the other hand, the boat may already have sprung its moorings and is heading inevitably to the rapids. Yours faithfully, Rashleigh E Jackson
Bringing GECOM to a state of perpetual... From page 5 relocates regionally, they are held responsible for updating an address change to the state, which then disseminates that change of address to all other public institutions, such as the passport office, national identification office, driver’s licence agency, etc. When an election is on the horizon, the state notifies eligible citizens or residents of that upcoming election and the place or district of which they’re eligible to cast their ballots.
What we need more than ever is for political agents and the citizenry to act out their civic responsibilities to build a better and sustainable nation. What we need are viable solutions and fluid ongoing discussions on how to better improve the Elections Commission. For over a decade (or longer) GECOM has been met with scrutiny over its integrity and questions over its ability to produce impartial election results. But so long as we continue to bicker over these matters and not do
something to address these concerns, we are left in a state of deadlock, repeating the same mistakes and mantras, and revealing hypocrisy after hypocrisy like a true broken record. This must stop. What should be of utmost priority for any leader, in this context, is fighting to bring GECOM to a state of perpetual readiness that is acceptable to all, but most importantly to the people of Guyana. Yours faithfully, Ferlin F. Pedro
The Constitution’s reference to ‘inclusionary ... From page4 determined to see out this government’s full term and is prepared to bulldoze through the Constitution, rules and institutions in order to achieve that.’ The editorial’s second reference to the President’s mindset was; ‘As it is, however, people are tired of the tension and uncertainty being generated by the actions of government, and his presidential air notwithstanding, he himself is associated with intransigence and inflexibility in their minds.’Scholars have referred to two types of mindsets, fixed and growth. Persons with a ‘fixed mindset’ hold the belief that their talents and intelligence are inborn, fixed and unchangeable. Persons with a ‘growth mindset’ believe that these abilities can be developed and strengthened by way of commitment and hard work.The references to mindset mentioned in the S/ N editorial put those who govern our country presently
in the category of persons with a fixed mindset. Their non-performance, damage done, and obstinacy of recent vintage, puts them unmistakably in that category. People have a general expectation to be treated fairly; they are inclined to reasonableness and yearn to have their problems addressed in a timely and impartial manner by those at the top.Any unexplained variation or nonimplementation of their legitimate expectations is viewed with suspicion, as deceptive and immoral. Naïveté aside, deception finds many believers and, though the loss of honour may be worse than the loss of life, yet there are those in our midst who are prepared to surrender their honour, credibility and self-respect to become epigoni without social consciousness or moral rectitude.In the circumstances, attempts by the well-connected elite in Guyana to explain away their immoral self-interests by referring to what was meted
Was the NCM a blessing...
From page 5 scoundrel or an act of fate? Have BJ and his core group considered they might, all of us, be pawns and puppets in this cosmic play in this political theatre called GUYANA?Guyana, I believe, has awakened ALL her children, because she intends for EVERYONE to benefit from the abundance dormant in her womb. The politicians have had their say, and while their scene may not be over, hopefully, before the final curtain, will come to an agreement, forced to surrender to what is right for ALL. Selwyn A. Collins
out to their ancestors, leave the marginalized and dispossessed to ask what about their ancestors…was not similar treatment meted out to them as well? The prevailing moral conviction at the top appears to be ‘all of self and none of thee,’ unmoved by reality, cocooned in selfrighteousness and total abandonment of restraint to get their way in order to stay in power.The outcries of the political opposition have thus far, fallen on deaf ears by the Granger-led administration. Suffice it to say some whimpers have been heard emanating from sections of the international community. Altering Mr. Granger’s line of thinking and the perverse course of his, and the collective fixed mindset of APNU+AFC can be done only by active, not passive resistance, total defiance and mass action by all the political and social forces united under one roof.What Guyana needs is a mindset that mobilizes ethnic and cultural diversity and political pluralism in the colours of the Golden Arrowhead. The Granger-led coalition administration should take a page from the African Ubuntu philosophy which holds that self exists in relation to others. Ubuntu represents a new way to look at ethics, morality and freedom. Yours faithfully, Clement J. Rohee
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President briefs diplomatic Commercial Banks still turningdown corps on political situation small businesses – Small Business President David Granger at the briefing of member of the diplomatic corps, yesterday
President David Granger met with representatives of the diplomatic corps yesterday and explained in detail the political situation in Guyana. The President assured the diplomats that the Government is committed to upholding the Constitution; respecting the institutions of the State – including the National Assembly and the Courts; ensuring the rule of law; safeguarding human and civil rights; and preserving our democracy especially through the conduct of free, fair and credible Local and General and Regional Elections. “Your Excellencies, recent political developments have been subject to some misinterpretation and misrepresentation of Government’s intentions and they need to be clarified and explained.”
Granger sought to reassure the diplomats that the government is committed to complying with the Orders of the Courts. “We are resolved to ensure the expeditious appointment of a Chairman of the Elections Commission. We seek fair, free and credible elections as early as possible. The Elections Commission, at present however, is without a quorum owing to the absence of a Chairman. “My Government will continue to act in good faith to ensure that a chairperson, ‘not unacceptable’ to the President, is appointed so as to ensure that democratic elections as early as possible.” The President said further that free, fair and credible elections are essential to representative democracy but it can be done if certain minimum conditions are met.
Bureau CEO During a presentation to a graduation gathering for women who participated in a Women Empowerment Project (WEP), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Small Business Bureau (SBB), Dr Lowell Porter, said that the Commercial Banks in Guyana are still turning down the applications of small businesses. WEP was established by Unicomer Guyana Inc along with Cerulean Inc. The programme stemmed from Unicomer’s Broadening Horizons Customer Service Representative Initiative which was developed to strengthen small businesses in Guyana. The CEO, Dr Lowell Porter said, “I am happy to see the relationship between big businesses and small businesses. Guyana is a developing country and many times the small businesses here work hard and have good ideas but they don’t have that support.” “Guyana still has the problem where the Commercial Banks are still declining applications to them. They don’t want to go through that risk
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Small Business Bureau (SBB), Dr. Lowell Porter to get involved with businesses not existing for more than two years. According to Dr Porter he believes that these very small businesses can make a change as an entrepreneur only needs an idea to start up their entity. “Small Business Bureau is a small organization however; with our little budget given by the government we have tried to help many. We can’t help all but we have tried and I have personally seen success in those businesses that we helped,” the CEO said.
The Small Business Bureau (SBB) was established under the Guyana’s Small Business Act (2004) to implement programmes and offer services which address major constraints faced by small businesses – access to finance, business management and technical skills. They were also put in place to promote policies which foster small business development and monitor small businesses’ access to designated 20% of Government’s procurement of goods and services.
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Ghana to help Guyana with Natural Resource Fund Training By Kiana Wilburg Once all the arrangements are finalized, officials from Ghana are expected to help Guyana with oversight training for the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) says Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. During an interview, yesterday, the economist reminded that the NRF legislation provides for a Public Accountability and Oversight Committee. This body which will meet with representatives from the Media, the Guyana Bar Association and Transparency Institute Guyana Inc. (TIGI), will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the compliance of the government and other relevant persons when it comes to the principles of transparency; good governance; and international best
practices, including the Santiago Principles, when using the Natural Resource Fund. Jordan said that Ghana has a similar set up for its Fund and a workshop is being organized so that Guyana’s oversight committee can be aware of what is expected of it in practice. “We are trying to organize a seminar with representatives from Ghana who can come and share their knowledge...We will then write all the 22 groups that will have a seat on our committee and invite them to the workshop where it will be explained to them how the process works etc. “After that, they will return to their respective bodies and nominate their representatives.” Minister Jordan disclosed
that letters have since been dispatched to the President, the Private Sector Commission and the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, for their nominations for the Committee. Jordan noted that Jagdeo has since declined to comply with the request. According to the NRF Law, Guyana’s oversight committee will include a representative from civil society organizations and community-based organizations, a nominee to represent women with the said person being nominated by civil society organizations, a nominee of the Bar Association of Guyana, a representative of the Guyana Consumer’s Association, a nominee of the Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a nominee of TIGI, a nominee of the Guyana Press Association, a nominee of most representative associations of trade unions, a nominee of the Private Sector Commission, one nominee from each of the 10 Regional Democratic Councils and a nominee from academia who is nominated by the governing council of the University of Guyana. CRUCIAL ROLE OF OVERSIGHT BODIES
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan Since Guyana pursued the creation of the historic legislation, numerous independent oversight bodies have stressed the importance of Governments being held accountable for the management of Natural Resource Funds. In fact, this was endorsed by Chatham House, a nongovernmental organization based in London whose mission is to analyze and promote the understanding of major international issues and current affairs. Chatham House explained that in many countries, the courts are explicitly mandated to determine the constitutionality of legislation and ensure government compliance with laws, including those govern-
ing natural resource fund management. Where the courts are free from political interference, Chatham House said that judicial review is a strong form of independent oversight insofar as courts are able to enforce their decisions on the government. Chatham House said, “Some countries are not brave enough to embrace this type of independent oversight. But the evidence is overwhelming to prove that this is an extremely powerful form of ensuring transparency and accountability in the operations of the NRF.” It added, “In 2008, the Timor-Leste Appeals Court found that a $290.7 million withdrawal from the Petro-
leum Fund by the Government was illegal. The rationale was that it violated the 2005 Petroleum Fund Law requirements that the government provides a detailed explanation for the withdrawal and that petroleum revenues be managed for the benefit of current and future generations. The Court was able to order that the money be returned to the Fund.” Turning its attention to the importance of MultiStakeholder Groups, Chatham House said that some countries have established formal forms of these oversight bodies to reinforce and support the work of traditional bodies such as Parliament and the Judiciary or to provide an additional source of regulation. Chatham House said that in Chad, Ghana, and TimorLeste, civil society persons such as Chartered Accountants, trade unionists, traditional leaders, and central bankers, form formal oversight committees for their country’s NRFs. The transparency body said, “Ghana’s Public Interest and Accountability Committee, for example, is mandated by law to monitor the management of petroleum revenues as outlined in the Petroleum Revenue Management Act. Timor-Leste’s Petroleum Fund Consultative Council, which consists of various civil society persons, is mandated to advise Parliament on how the country views the operations of the fund as well as recommendations for improvement…”
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Better late than never! Many years ago, I invigilated an examination. During the sitting, one particular child was making rhythmic movements with his head, as if he was listening to music. I got up and went to him to see whether he had on any earphones – something that was prohibited. I saw none. Afterwards, I learnt the truth. He lived next door to a discotheque and because of the regular noises emanating from that joint, he had to study at nights while listening to the sounds from the discotheque. As such, he developed body movements while studying, brought these to school and, eventually, into the examination room. Residents have been exposed for years to noise nuisance from bars, clubs and rum shops in their neighbourhood. There is one particular street in Kitty which has the highest per capita rum shops in the country. The residents who live near to these ‘watering holes’ have trouble sleeping at nights because of the loud noise both from the rum shops and their patrons. Noise nuisance is a national problem. It affects persons all over Guyana. It is time that something is done about it. It has taken four years but finally the government seems determined to do something about noise nuisance. One recommendation which has emanated from the government is for public bars and clubs to make themselves sound-proof if they are going to use noisy instruments. This is an excellent idea. There are ‘watering holes’ where you can hardly hear
what the persons at your table are saying. At some social functions, including weddings, the noise levels are so loud that it makes conversation non-existent. The same happens at most clubs where the idea seems to be more noise, less talk. Noise nuisance is now being deemed noise pollution because of its effects on human health. Exposure to high decibels can cause irreparable damage to a person’s hearing and this in turn can affect that person’s speech since he or she cannot hear clearly his or her response to others and may garble words without knowing it. Noise nuisance is also associated with both physical and psychological disorders. Many years ago, a study found an association between mental illness and working long hours in noisy factories. Noise nuisance is not confined only to the places frequented by the drinking classes. It is also to be found at workplaces where employees have to endure hours upon hours of noise pollution from machines. This is enough to drive even the mad madder. Then there is the noise nuisance caused by churches which do not operate out of sound-proof buildings and which sometimes are oblivious that they are located in proximity to where persons live and therefore should ensure that they do not disturb the neighbourhood. Then there is the noise nuisance on the roads, caused by the honking or horns unnecessarily by motorists. When a truck honks
its horn it is like an industrial siren. It can shock you out of the deepest sleep. Some drivers are still, despite warnings from the police, installing large music boxes in their vehicles. The vehicles become moving jukeboxes. Then there are the music carts which rove around the country selling CDs. They seem to like to play their music at a level which can give earache. Parties and shows are allowed to take place without any consideration given to nearby residents. Outdoor
events of this nature should be seriously monitored and the noise levels should be controlled. Persons who go to the Georgetown Seawall for relaxation, come back more stressed. The confusion and noise levels at that location is a national shame. The government is now taking the issue of noise pollution seriously. Better late than never! But it is not a task which should be left to the police alone. There is a need for others for other government agencies to be held ac-
countable. The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) should not be approving permits for churches and industrial concerns in residential areas. Clubs and bars should be limited in these areas and, as is now being proposed, should be sound proof. Rum shops can be allowed with sound-proofing if they agree to not have any nosily instrument. The government must now go beyond talk and take action to do the things it says it will do. It is high time to pro-
tect the physical and mental health of citizens by reducing their exposure to noise nuisance. The Ministry of Public Security has been slow to act. It has done very little over the past four years. It has a chance to redeem itself now and to demonstrate that it is more than just talk.
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
Some questions about who is taking bribes When Charrandass voted for the no-confidence motion (NCM), immediately, not the day after or days after, but immediately in and around Parliament that night, persons were openly talking about Charran taking money to vote yes for the NCM. Khemraj Ramjattan and Moses Bhagwan fed the fury of bribe-taking. The police were called in to investigate the act of illegality against Charran. The Police Commissioner went in another direction. He
said that the enquiry into the allegation of bribe-taking also involves a national security dimension. It is more than seven months since the NCM was passed in the House. The Commissioner of Police has not in any speech or public interview updated Guyanese on the nature of both the financial and national security aspects of the probe into Charrandass. Charran has sued Khemraj Ramjattan but strangely has not filed a writ against
Nagamootoo who used pellucid semantics in condemning Charran for illicit funding. Charran has not sued the Chronicle over Barrington Braithwaite’s incredible descent into unequivocal defamation over bribe-taking. Braithwaite went so far as to describe the personal circumstances of Charran that led to him taking money to vote for the NCM. Even in the nasty days of PPP’s hegemony, the Chronicle would not have published such infamous assault on another
DEM BOYS SEH
People coming and changing Guyana
Is amazing how people does behave when dem hear bout money. It don’t have a pay day that shops don’t be full of people who either buying or bumming. Dem boys live by a sugar estate and dem know wha use to happen on a Friday. That is de day when wives got to drop everything and go to de husband workplace or else she don’t get a cent to buy ration fuh de house. That is also de time when de rum shops does decorate. De people does start cleaning out de place since morning so that by de time de first cane cutter enter de floor still damp. That is what Guyana has
become—a big rum shop. Exxon come and find oil. De Guyanese people accustom to dem simple ways. De business people who think dem smart use raise dem price every month end. But oil come and people who know about oil come, too. Most of dem come from Trinidad. House price suddenly gone up. Dem boys see odda people coming and dem is de ones who know bout hard times. When Guyanese use to complain bout hard times, was because dem never had a chance to live in present day Venezuela. These people come and dem gobbling up some jobs that Guyanese use to mek styles pun. If City Hall barely
get a vacancy, don’t ask— about ten Venezuelans jostling two Guyanese fuh de wuk. Yet things different. Long ago when de farrin people come wid money dem use to sport like mad. Now Trinis coming like mad and since a hole open dem jump inside. Guyanese who sit back all de time suddenly trying to find a hole to jump in. Dem can’t find one and dem complaining. Dem boys seh dem use to boast how dem population small. Now de country got more than a million people, half of dem is farriners. And dem can eat. Talk half and watch how Guyana changing.
person’s character without proof. I told Mark Benschop when he interviewed me that there are outputs in areas of power under the APNU+AFC leadership that are far more egregious than when the PPP ruled. I gave Benschop one example – governance at UG was more terrible than any period of the PPP’s 23 years in power. Here is another example – the descent into the gutter of journalism by the Chronicle. I am still nonplussed that a lawyer of the caliber of Charran still has not sued Braithwaite and the Chronicle. If you are not familiar with Braithwaite’s attack, then please visit it at the Chronicle’s web site and tell me how the press association could have remained silent on the Chronicle’s abuse of the sacred principles of journalism and how the Ethnic Relations Commission could retain Braithwaite as a commissioner. As we mentioned Benschop, let me inform readers that when he started a question on Charran, I immediately intervened before he could finish and exclaimed that Charrandass Persaud is a close personal, friend for the past thirty years, remains such a friend. I admired his courage in voting for the NCM. I sup-
ported his vote and still do. I did end my interception by saying if I could be presented with proof that he took money to vote for the NCM, I will certainly bring the friendship to an end. Let us now ask some question of all those who see an ugly motive in Charran voting yes for the NCM. My point here is to bring into focus the theatre of the absurd which should have been confronted by decent people since the NCM. Why is a crucial act of an important player in society a source of perverted conspiracies if we do like how he/she acted? I have no proof that Charran took a bribe. All I know is from the discussions we had about his deep, extensive chagrin over how badly the APNU+AFC’s rule turned out, he wanted to see them go. On several occasions, he described the AFC in power as being just a sick and twisted as when the PPP governed. I shared his sentiments then. I still do. I would not vote for the PPP. I believe, its governance was terrible but I cannot vote for APNU+AFC because their four years of authority have convinced me that down the road they will do exactly what the PPP did to the fragile state of democracy. So let’s ask some questions. Did anyone pay
Frederick Kissoon Nagamootoo to leave the PPP in 2011 and join the AFC? Did foreign interest offered financial rewards to Khemraj Ramjattan to undermine the PPP Government in 2010? Did anyone pay Joey Jagan and Ulele Burnham to go on the final campaign trail at Square of the Revolution in 2015 and endorse the APNU+AFC? Did the remnants of the WPA leadership take money to collapse its traditional identity into APNU in 2011? Did Mark Philips, the recent head of the army receive payment for his support of the PPP’s position that house to house registration is unconstitutional? Did the PPP pay its 2015 prime ministerial candidate, Elizabeth Harper to join with it? Here is my answer to all those questions. It is a resounding no. People in those circumstances did what they thought was best for their conscience and their country. Why can’t we see Charran in the same context? I do
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GECOM’s work plan shows House to House exercise projected to end in 2020 – Jagdeo The House to House registration work plan presented to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is projected to end well into 2020, according to Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo. Yesterday, he provided members of the media with copies of the work plan, during a press conference held at his Church Street office. “This is a document produced by the Secretariat, and shared by [GECOM’s Chief Elections Officer] Mr. [Keith] Lowenfield with the Commission, and it has 290 days.” Jagdeo told the press. “This work plan was shared with the commissioners some time last year. This work plan laid out a timeline for House to House registration.” The document lists 43 items to be completed, more than half of which has been dealt with. Of the current House to House registration exercise at No. 24 of the plan, it is stated
that the intended start date was June 2, 2019 – with duration of 120 days – thereby, ending on September 29, 2019. In reality, the exercise started last Saturday, July 20, 2019. The Order signed by former GECOM Chairman, Justice Patterson, states that that process will conclude on October 20, 2019. After that, there are a series of other items on the plan, which need to be executed. The undertaking of postregistration activities, at No. 29 of the document, is scheduled to start on October 3, 2019, and end on October 23, 2019. Since the actual exercise, according to the order lists a concluding date of October 20, 2019, the post-registration activities will likely go much later than planned. Four of the items (Nos. 3336) on the list are scheduled to conclude in November 2019. Then, from items 37-41 are set to conclude in December.
The last two items, Nos. 42-43, are not clearly printed in the documents shared to the media. But the Opposition Leader claims that No. 42, ‘Produce voters’ ID cards’ is set to take 60 days to be completed. That, he says, would be completed in February 2020. “No. 42 is to produce voters’ ID cards… They have 60 days for that. That would have taken them to February 18, 2020, to just produce the ID cards.” He contends that, next, GECOM would have to distribute the ID cards, and that that will take another month, pushing the completion date of the project into March 2020. Jagdeo had said before, that even the Order signed by Patterson, for the House to House registration exercise, would be enough to prove that the execution of the exercise would cause elections to be held later than September 18, 2019. Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire refused to grant a Conservatory Order halting the exercise, stating that there needs to be more evidence to prove that the exercise would cause the election to be held later than September 18, 2019 – three months after the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)’s ruling on the No Confidence Motion. Attorney-at-Law
Christopher Ram had requested that Order. Now, the Opposition Leader has distributed GECOM’s work plan. PPP Commissioner Sase Gunraj last night, confirmed that the work plan does, in fact, list 290 days as the duration needed for its completion. He said, even then, that that is a conservative estimate. After that, there would still need to be a period of claims and objections, the Commissioner added. GECOM’s Public Relations Officer, Yolanda Ward, told Kaieteur News last night, that she has not seen the work plan, and that she can’t definitively say when the House to House Registration will conclude. She had said that the process had managed to register 20,000 persons in a matter of two days, but that it’s too early to assess the pace. Jagdeo contends that the process will need to be scrapped. “The leadership of the People’s Progressive Party met and we decided that we would not be complicit in an act which undermines the Constitution and the decision of the Caribbean Court of Justice… “The CEO has deliberately embarked on a process that he knows will put him at odds with the decision of the Caribbean Court of Justice. He
Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo knows this because he’s been advised about this by his own legal officer.” Jagdeo had said, during another recent press conference, that GECOM’s legal office, Excellence Dazzell, had advised Lowenfield that the Commission would do well to prepare for elections, in accordance with the CCJ’s ruling. She had reportedly advised against the commencement of House to House registration. “So he has embarked on a process, House to House registration, to frustrate the decision of the Caribbean Court of Justice. We cannot be complicit in this. I want to say to all Guyanese that they should not participate in an illegal activity.” Commissioner Vincent Alexander told Kaieteur
News, recently, that telling persons to refuse to register would be to encourage them to disobey a public policy law. GECOM had been running an advertisement, which states that refusing to apply to register is an offense. According to the National Registration Act, persons who fail to be registered can be fined or imprisoned. “Every eligible person who refuses to make an application for registration shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $16,250 or imprisonment for six months.” But according to Jagdeo, “They cannot charge 50,000 people [or] 100,000 people and especially, they can’t force you to participate in an act which, as far as we’re concerned, is illegal.”
Caribbean Airlines cargo interlines with Air Canada
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aribbean Airlines Cargo can now ship into and out of all major cities in Canada. This was made possible with the recent signing of an interline agreement between Caribbean Airlines Cargo and Air Canada. This new interline arrangement has expanded the airline’s cargo operations to facilitate shipments from hubs like Port-of-Spain, Barbados, Miami and Fort Lauderdale to destinations
such as Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, the airline announced in a release. Caribbean Airlines Cargo has interline agreements with several airline partners including Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, N o r w e g i a n Cargo, Saudi Cargo and many others. These agreements enable the airline to offer priority shipping at affordable rates globally. Caribbean Airlines also offers
direct cargo services to 80% of Caribbean islands, through its network of frequent passenger flights and its allcargo freighter service. The airline is experienced in shipping general cargo, live animals, perishables, human remains, dangerous goods, valuable cargo and diplomatic documents. Additionally, it caters to the needs of the oil and gas industry through the transportation of large and oversized time sensitive pieces.
Eddy Grant LIVE on NBC The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon Guyanese International Superstar Eddy Grant’s Management has today announced that Eddy has been requested to make a rare live performance on the popular late night talk show, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Eddy was approached by Fallon’s team on Jimmy’s behalf to have Eddy perform his massive USA & Worldwide hit “ELECTRIC AVENUE”
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which topped the USA Billboard Hot 100 charts at #2 in 1983, and also was nominated for a Grammy Award (Best R&B Song of 1983). Eddy will perform on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on July 31, 2019. Electric Avenue has been covered numerous times by other artists/bands (eg. Beck, Skindred and Refugee Camp All Stars ft. Ky-Mani Marley) Electric Avenue was used
in the 2015 Superbowl Advertisement for BMW featuring Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel.Electric Avenue featured in the popular movie “Pineapple Express” starring Seth Rogen. Electric Avenue is named after a street in Brixton, London. In 2016 Eddy was invited by the mayor of London to switch on the illumination installment of the street name, “Electric Avenue”
CARICOM closely monitoring Guyana’s affairs, prepared to offer assistance if requested At the convening of their 10th general meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United Nations, CARICOM’s Secretary General Ambassador Irwin La Rocque noted that the Secretariat has been closely monitoring Guyana’s current and uneasy affairs following the No-Confidence Motion. He stressed, “It does not mean we don’t care; it doesn’t mean we are not concerned… CARICOM does not interfere unless there is a democratic and judicial process breakdown. “We continue to monitor everything very, very closely… There has been a process that has been ongoing since the vote of no confidence, and we have seen that the process has worked so far in the sense that the CCJ delivered a judgment and its consequential orders,” La Rocque told reporters at the press conference. The Secretary- General adds that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling in his view was “very, very clear that all of the actors concerned; the Executive, the Opposition and GECOM must play their part.” Following the CCJ’s ruling which declared that the vote of no confidence against the government passed by the National Assembly was valid, the provisions of Article 106 of the constitution were set off, namely the resignation of the Cabinet and new elections to be held in three months. “We [CARICOM] are very much engaged,” and he understands there continues to be dialogue between the par
CARICOM’s Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque ties. He said that he met with both the President and the Leader of the Opposition on more than one occasion following the ruling. He said that he spoke to the President before and after the ruling. “I am in touch, and will continue to be in touch with the relative parties involved,” the ambassador expressed. La Rocque further disclosed that he regularly briefs his Chairman, Prime Minister of St. Lucia, Allan Chastanet. In his press conference last week, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo accused CARICOM of being “silent” and called for them to make a public statement on the current affairs in Guyana, but LaRocque pointed out that just before or after that statement there had been a meeting between himself and President Granger. The Secretary General
went on to say that dialogue is continuous and that “we have to allow the dialogue to continue and if things break down then obviously then one needs to take a different position on the situation… “But for now I think the situation continues. I have spoken to both of them [the president and opposition leader], I have made the offer that CARICOM is prepared to assist if both parties deem it necessary… That is how we operate.”
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No room for partisanship when it comes to welfare of citizens -President Granger
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resident David Granger has said the improvement in citizens’ wellbeing should not become a source of partisan division nor should there be room for partisanship when it comes to the welfare of citizens. The Head of State was at the time speaking at the opening ceremony of the Second National Conference of Local Democratic Organs, which will conclude tomorrow at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC). The Conference is a deliberate intervention intended to become a platform for promoting the work of the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) and Municipalities. It aims to provide a practical basis for them to work together with Central Government to strengthen community development and improve citizens’ quality of life. This is the second year that the Opposition controlled NDCs, RDCs and Municipalities have boycotted the Conference. “Cooperation and collaboration will help to better deliver these services. People are paramount. This improvement in citizens’ wellbeing therefore should not become a source of partisan division. There should be no room for partisanship when it comes to the welfare of our citizens.
“We have to work together, across the divides of class, geography, politics and race to bring improvements to our people. It is regrettable that for the second time, that this forum, intended to promote cooperate and coordination for the common good, has become a victim of a partisan boycott. Who gains? The people lose when their officials boycott, whether it is the National Assembly or a forum organised by the Minister of Communities,” the President said. President Granger noted that local government is aimed at satisfying the basic needs of the people, particularly at the community level and is concerned with ensuring safe, secure and economically sustainable communities. He said that the local democracy is a public good. Local democracy is about bringing governance “…of the people, by the people, for the people” at the community level. “We are all products of communities –whether those communities are villages, or neighbourhoods or municipalities, we all depend on communities. All of us have emerged from communities. It is the community which has clothed, educated, fed, housed and protected us. The community, as a social unit must, be preserved, protected and improved so
President Granger addresses the NCLDOs hosted at the conference centre Liliendaal, yesterday that it can continue its vital role of socialising present and future generations. Councillors of our local government system therefore, are the custodians of our communities. “It is they who must ensure that citizens can enjoy safety, security and economic sustainability in their communities,” he noted. President Granger also said that local democratic organs are vital elements of the system of local government.
The Constitution at Article 74 reposes significant responsibilities in local government organs. It entrusts them with the authority: “…to maintain and protect public property, improve working and living conditions, promote the social and cultural life of the people, raise civil consciousness, preserve law and order, consolidate the rule of law and safeguard the rights of citizens…
“Local democratic organs, in order to discharge these responsibilities effectively, must be invested with greater autonomy. No one sitting in Fort Street can run 70 or 80 local democratic organs effectively and efficiently. “We have begun the process of enhancing the autonomy of local democratic organs. Ministerial approval is no longer needed for local democratic councils’ budgets, estimates of rates and expen-
diture and to implement their revenue generating measures. “We hope eventually to wean local democratic organs off of financial dependence on central government. Local democratic organs are being empowered, not enfeebled. We have unshackled them from domination and miniaturisation by central government,” the Head of State said. The President, who while in Opposition protested for the holding of Local Government Elections, said that local democratic councils, under his watch, will not be dominated or dictated to. He noted that his administration does not desire to control local authorities but rather seeks to cooperate and collaborate. Notwithstanding this, President Granger said that the Government is not unaware of the challenges which the local democratic organs face, ranging from resource scarcity- financial, human and technical; leadership constraints and lack of capacity have all hobbled local government organs in the execution of their plans. “We are responding purposefully to these challenges. The Ministry of Communities under the guidance of Minister Bulkan is implementing a robust, holistic capacity building agenda that goes beyond the provision of training. It is also providing technical support to local (Continued on page 16)
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Gov’t reaffirms support for LDOs at 2nd National Conference
Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, has reassured the representatives of municipalities and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils, (NDCs) of Government’s commitment to ensuring that Local Democratic Organs (LDOs) operate independently, uninhibited by central government. Speaking at the commencement of the second National Conference of Local Democratic Organs, (NCLDO) being held at the conference centre Liliendaal, Bulkan told the community leaders of the importance of their role in the system of government. “You are first face of government that the people see. Through you, citizens are afforded the opportunity to directly influence the conditions under which they live by participating in the management of their community,” Bulkan stated He said that Government has embraced effective local government as an important partner in national development. “This represents a distinct break from the centralist approach of the previous administration and entails citizens having access to essential public services within their respective regions. “Integral to this approach to national development, are
LDOs to be better resourced, organised and structured to be effective to achieve a consistent level of performance.” R e a f f i r m i n g Government‘s continued support to enhance the leadership and management capacity of LDOs, encouraged the community leaders to engage in activities to improve working and living conditions, promote the social and cultural life of the people. Under the theme “Advancing National Development Through Empowered And Innovative Local Democratic Organs in a Green Economy, President David Granger, noted that his administration does not desire to control local authorities. “We’re here rather to cooperate and collaborate,” he added.Alluding to the fact that his Government has held two successful Local Government Elections since assuming office, Granger noted that “We didn’t do this to win. “We wish to provide better quality of life to the citizens of this country, better quality of life for the citizens of this country…wins, lose or draw; we will continue to have local government elections in accordance with our constitution.” The Ministry of the Presidency, in collaboration with
the Ministry of Communities, hosted the National Conference of Local Democratic Organs a forum which brings together all three layers of government under the strategic programme to empower and equip Local Democratic Organs (LDOs) for improved service delivery to the residents of their communities, towns and regions. This year’s conference is
expected to consolidate and build on the achievements made in restoring functionality to the system of local governance and has a number of objectives including providing an update on the implementation progress since the inaugural NCLDO held in July 2018; reviewing and prioritising the recommendations from the inaugural NCLDO 2018 and developing
a plan of action to guide the implementation of the recommendations; and stimulating innovation through improved awareness on the role of local government in achieving local and national development. The Ministry has put together a two-day programme, with the first day being used to meet objectives 1 and 4. It will include panel dis-
cussions on local governance and national development and local government leadership. Today, the second day, will review and prioritise the recommendations emanating from the inaugural conference and develop guiding principles for the implementation of that plan to meet objectives 2 and The leadership of all ten regional administrations.
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Insurance Brokers Guyana Limited is 50
Insurance Brokers – Guyana Limited is (IBGL) celebrating the 50th anniversary of its registration in 1969. In celebration of its achievements, IBGL will host a series of events throughout the year to share with its staff and clients the 50-year milestone. The first of these would be held on Sunday. When IBGL was registered under the management of William Hans Barrow in April 1969, it was the first business of its kind in Guyana. After two years working as a subsidiary of two UK-based firms, Mr. Barrow assumed full control and was appointed to the position of Managing Director. From the early days, the company attracted both local and overseas business through Mr. Barrow’s network
in Guyana, as well as through his contacts in the City of London where he had worked for many years. The first client, Dr. Enid Denbow, signed a letter of Appointment in the spring of 1970 when IBGL was operated by only two members of staff. Dr. Denbow remained their longest serving client, and a true friend of the company until she passed away in 2017. IBGL strives to set the standard for insurance broking, but also plays an active part in developing both the Insurance Industry and the wider business community in Guyana. IBGL has been proudly represented during Mr. Barrow’s tenure. The company has been a member of the Insurance Association of Guyana and the
Insurance Association of the Caribbean. Mr. Barrow was privileged to serve as President of both of these organisations. The Company is an active member of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Mr Barrow also served as the Chamber ’s President for the fiscal year 1993-1994. Today, the company boasts well over 5000 clients and 26 members of staff with offices in Georgetown and Linden. It continues to have clients that have been with it for more than one generation. This is a testament to the professionalism and client-centricity that Mr. Barrow instilled into the fabric of the company. Those values remain the legacy that he has left following his retirement in 2019. As IBGL kicks off its 50th year, the company invites its clients and the business community to recognize all that the company has achieved over the last half-century and to look forward to the oppor-
tunities that lay ahead with several exciting events in 2019 & 2020. As part of the celebrations IBGL intends to involve staff, clients and the community in general. Over the course of the celebration year, IBGL will be making donations to causes and charities in and around the community. Earlier in 2019, IBGL was one of the sponsors of the Magnum Mash Cup. More recently, it donated funds to the Athletics Association of Guyana to support Devaun Barrington as he represents Guyana at the end of July 2019 in Trinidad. A Cocktail Reception at the Marriot Hotel in Georgetown is planned towards the end of July 2019 where former staff, clients and friends of the company are invited to join the current management and staff in celebrating the company’s Golden Jubilee. A photo exhibit of the his-
Hans Barrow tory of the company entitled “Moments in Time” will be on display at the Cocktail Reception and afterwards it will be available to view at the office in Georgetown.
The collage features some historical photos of the company from the early days through to today and is a fantastic snapshot of the last 50 years of a Guyanese company.
Forum to educate people on HIV and AIDS to commence soon The Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) along with Regional Youth Leaders will be initiating its third meeting to educate people on Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV and AIDS. This meeting is set to commence on July 30 in Port-of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. This meeting comes approximately 18 months ahead of the 2020 deadline for reaching the Joint United Nations programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 90-90-90 target. The programme is to target 90% of people who are already diagnosed and living with HIV; 90% of people diagnosed with HIV and are on treatment; and 90% of people on treatment but are virally
suppressed. PANCAP will be implementing strategies so as reach as many affected and depressed persons as possible. According to Kevin Mendez, Chair, PANCAP Youth Advocacy Steering Committee, the forum will also facilitate sharing of success stories, and lessons learnt from regional youth leaders calling attention to issues concerning adolescents’ health and rights. “Youth leaders will combine their experiences and knowledge to identify innovative ways to address gaps in the achievement of the priority areas of the Caribbean Regional Youth Advocacy Framework on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights,” stated Mendez.
“Our goal is to strengthen the Caribbean regional HIV response and create a roadmap with strategies for sustaining youth advocacy.” In excess of 40 participants will attend. They will be CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs), youth leaders from Key Populations, representatives of the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/ World Health Organization (WHO), Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC), CariFLAGS, Caribbean Right Here, Right Now (CRHRN), and the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Over 15 Caribbean territories will be represented.
No room for partisanship when it ... From page 14 authorities. “The Ministry has taken steps to standardise and enhance financial accountability. It has increased the stipends for some categories of officials. It is working with you to ensure that the local government system can continue to improve services to residents and to become a catalyst for development. “Local government is overcoming the legacy of neglect, political interference and maladministration. We are re-empowering local government through enhanced autonomy, capacity building and through structure cooperation, collaboration and coordination among local democratic organs and especially with regional and national
government,” he stated. Meanwhile, Minister of Communities, Mr. Ronald Bulkan agreed that local democracy is an integral part of the democratic organisation of the State. “True democracy is at the local level. It is at this level that citizens are afforded the opportunity to directly influence the conditions in which they live in participating in the management of their communities. Strong local governance is essential to fostering the conditions for social cohesion, deepening our democracy and ingraining development that is sustainable in communities countrywide. Our role is to replace the dominant attitude to local government by the former administration and re-
place it with cooperation and collaboration to ensure that local democratic organs are given the opportunity to deliver effective, efficient and sustainable services. The record will show that the Government has spared no effort to breathe new life in t h i s s y s t e m , ” M i n i s t er Bulkan said. The Minister iterated that the time has come for the local and regional officials to now seek ownership of this process, which the Government has restored and do their best by it. The Conference is the brainchild of President Granger and is themed, ‘Advancing national development through empowered and innovative Local Democratic Organs in a ‘green’ economy.’
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Soaring beyond the sky By Nateshia Isaacs
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fter chatting with 11-year-old Nevin McLean, it was evident that his dream is to become a pilot. The future airman got his first opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a Roraima Airways plane, during a recent visit to the community of Kato on July 22, last. McLean and several other top NGSA performers of the Potaro-Siparuni Region were awarded tokens, courtesy of the Ministry of Education and bursaries from Ansa McAl Limited at a ceremony held
11-year-old Nevin McLean from Mahdia, who plans to be a pilot in the future, admires a Roraima Airways aircraft at the Kato Secondary School. The Mahdia, School of Excellence student, gained 461 marks at the recent
National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examination and has been awarded a spot at the Mahdia Secondary School.
Roraima Airways Pilot Rasheed Dey explains the various aircrsft's controls to the young Nevin David McLean Young McLean told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that he is excited to begin this new chapter. “I think [secondary school] will go well for me,” he beamed. McLean was also given a complete tour of the aircraft by Pilot Rasheed Dey who explained the functions and operations of every part of the aeroplane. The lad shared with DPI, his passion to one day get behind the controls and soar among the clouds and see the landscape in all parts of Guyana originated. He said that this had been his dream since he was three years old. “[I wanted to become a pilot] since I was in Nursery School. It was career day, and I told my mom I wanted to become a pilot, and she said “okay”, he explained. “Well, I love to be in the air, and [just] imagining flying! I like to look at the trees and mountains,” he added. M c L e a n ' s m o t h e r,
Tirselle John-McLean, said that she is proud of her son. She expressed confidence in his abilities. “He says he likes to be in the air. He wants to do the drills and [everything] the pilots would do. He said that would be his career. “I said [to him] do you want to choose another option, he said “no”, right through Nursery and Primary and now at this higher level.” The 11-year-old's advice to future NGSA students is “success comes through hard work. So, you've got to keep working.” Over 14,000 students sat the National Grade Six Assessment in April. Region Eight is this year's most improved region with a 10% increase in Maths and increases in other subject areas. The ministry remains committed to bridging the gaps between hinterland and coastal education and has been taking several steps to ensure this reality.
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Miner found dead in mining pit drowned
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postmortem examination conducted yesterday on Travis Joseph, 20, a miner who was found dead in a mining pit in the
Ianna Backdam, last Friday drowned. Government pathologist, Doctor Nehaul Singh concluded that the young man's cause of death was
drowning. The condition leading directly to his death was asphyxiation. The report also noted that another significant condition leading to his death, was
blunt trauma to the head. This publication understands that Joseph was discovered dead in the mining pit, which is located in the North West District,
last Friday. F a m i l y members who spoke to this publication explained that Joseph was a known miner, but last week for the first time he was employed by a city employer. The man's mother, Donnette Valmond, told this publication that there's a number of conflicting reports, which leads her to believe that foul play may have been involved in her son's death. Based on one report, it is believed that Joseph went down to the mining pit to wash and he allegedly slipped into the pit. The
The deceased Travis Joseph second report indicated that the now dead man may have jumped into the pit. Now that the postmortem results are out, family members are demanding that a thorough investigation be conducted to determine the circumstances leading to the young man's death.
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CDB wins top industry award for driving geothermal energy development in Region BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is being lauded and awarded for its work in advancing geothermal energy development in the Caribbean. On July 17, last, the Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC) gave CDB's Sustainable Energy Facility for the Eastern Caribbean (SEF) programme its top prize for Best Financing Programme at its GEOLAC Industry awards. SEF, which is developed in partnership with the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), and executed by CDB was specifically recognised for the financing which combines grant, contingently recoverable grant, and concessional loans resources coming through the IDB from Global Environmental Facility, Clean Technology Fund, and the Green Climate Fund. SEF also utilises IDB and CDB resources. SEF is one of the programmes under the CDB GeoSmart Initiative. CDB Vice-President
Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency, Joseph Williams, collected the award on behalf of the CDB along with Christian Gischler, Lead Energy Specialist, and 'lead architect' for SEF at the IDB. The 6th GEOLAC, which was held in Santiago, Chile July 17-18, 2019, is the largest annual gathering of the regional geothermal market. Its awards highlight entities that are significantly advancing geothermal development in Latin
CDB's Head (acting) for Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency, Joseph Williams, collected the award on behalf of the CDB along with Christian Gischler, Lead Energy Specialist, and 'lead architect' for SEF at the IDB. (Operations), Monica La Bennett, noted that the small size and relative isolation of many of the CDB's Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) means that energy costs are high but the barriers to exploring geothermal and other indigenous energy potential are also enormous. “The high cost of energy impacts competitiveness in
many BMCs and makes the economies especially vulnerable to oil price swings. For some time now, Caribbean governments have been supporting the use of our natural reso u r c e s l i k e geothermal to produce cleaner, lower-cost energy. “However, the availability of appropriate financing, particularly in the
exploration and development stages when the costs can be relatively high has been a major challenge. We have prioritised mobilising lowcost and concessionary financing to help kick-start geothermal expansion in our BMCs and so are especially pleased that our efforts in this area have been recognised.” CDB's Head (acting) for
America and the Caribbean. CDB's GeoSmart Initiative aims to reduce the financial, technical and institutional barriers to geothermal energy development in five Eastern Caribbean states – St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, St Lucia and Dominica. It also helps governments build capacity and strengthen institutions so they can be better equipped to implement and manage geothermal energy initiatives.
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remover. 4. Further, she advised that face products should not be applied on the morning of your appointments unless it is waterbased. 5. It was noted that ladies must avoid rubbing, plucking or irritating the eyes before or after a lash appointment. 6. It s also important that you avoid hair or nail vitamins or other growth pills for at least two days prior to appointment date. According to the Lashes Boss, this may stimulate oils which can reach to
your lash follicles. 7. Cleaning your lashes to avoid build up of dirt is a must, the Lashes Boss noted. 8. Zephyr noted that care must be taken to avoid caffeinated products before appointment as this would cause eyelids to be restless or jumpy during an application. 9. She further advocated that clients avoid very oily foods before and after lash appointment as they aid in producing additional oils on your face which may cause particle buildup from the environment around the eyelid. 10. BONUS TIP: Zephyr emphasized that clients should take time out to eat healthily, avoid certain pills or medication, and drink lots of water. She said that this will not only aid the longevity and durability of your extensions but also promote the healthy growth of your natural lashes.
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s promised ladies, we are back again this week with the Lashes Boss herself, Latoya Zephyr, sharing some key tips you need to consider before adding those luminous lash extensions. 1. According to the Lashes Boss, it is crucial for the ladies to consider their unique, physical characteristics, particularly the shape of their eyes and natural lashes. Zephyr said that these vary from person to person, as such; lash extensions would not look the same or complement everyone the same way. 2. If you are on your menstruation, the Lashes Boss notes that it is quite normal to expect your face to be a bit oily as excess fat is being produced by your hormones. As such, the queen of her craft suggests that you cleanse your face with an oil free cleanser at least twice, morning and nights, for two days prior to a lash appointment. 3. If you have an appointment, Zephyr advocates that you avoid wearing makeup or walk with a water-based make-up
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Latoya “Lashes Boss” Zephyr In her own words, the Lashes Boss’ advice to all you beautiful ladies this weekend is: “Beauty from the inside always enhances your beauty on the outside.” For more information, be sure to contact the Lashes Boss at 6708031. You can also follow her page on Instagram @LashesByToya.
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CULT Us - A terrific horror tale from Jordan Peele
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e're Americans.” That phrase, delivered in a deathless, deadpan drawl, echoes through the twists and turns of a movie whose very title slyly evokes the common abbreviation for United States. Having taken a scalpel to the covert racism of gliberal America in Get Out, writer-director Jordan Peele turns his gaze inward for this rip-roaring follow-up, which is fearsomely entertaining, consistently thought-provoking and occasionally bloody
scary. A Twilight Zone mashup of Dostoevsky's The Double and Jack Finney's The Body Snatchers, spiced up once again by a wit reminiscent of vintage Ira Levin, it's a modern fable that locates our anxieties about outsiders in a guilty fear of ourselves. The result plays like a mirror-image riposte to the French-Romanian home-invasion horror Ils (Them), suggesting that, contrary to Sartre, hell is not other people; it is us. “There are thousands of miles of tunnels beneath the continental US,” declares the film's ominous opening statement. “Many
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or the past few weeks, the Entertainment Police has featured the absolutely thrilling Big Little Lies series as a must watch show on the Enetworks channel. But it’s time to switch things up a bit. If you are ever wondering what to do with your Tuesday evenings, then worry no more; reserve that night for America’s Got Talent at 8 PM on NBC. For those who may not be familiar with the hit show, America’s Got Talent sees some of the world’s talented yet undiscovered performers of all ages — singers, dancers, magicians, comics, musicians,
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ventriloquists and more — appear before celebrity judges who decide which contestants move on in the competition each week. With the guidance of the show’s host, the audience learns the back stories of these amazing people as they strive to make it to the finale, in which one talented performer wins a life-changing $1 million prize — as well as viewers’ hearts. It is a show you would more than likely fall in love with. Be sure to catch up on it this and every Tuesday.
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have no known purpose at all.” This sets the unsettling scene for a 1986 prologue in which a young girl in a Thriller T-shirt wanders away from her parents at a Santa Cruz beach fairground. Entering the Vision Quest hall of mirrors, the child sees something terrifying and traumatising – or is it just her own reflection? Thirtysomething years later, the adult Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) returns to that same beach with her family: goofy husband Gabe (Winston Duke); argumentative teen daughter Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph); and anxious son Jason (Evan Alex), who hides his face behind a monster mask. Haunted by her childhood, Adelaide has “a hard time just talking”, particularly in the company of the Tylers, the dysfunctional white family whom Gabe envies but the rest of his brood merely tolerate. “I don't feel
like myself,” Adelaide insists, pleading to leave the summer home that is bringing back so many memories. But when a shadowy family arrive on the Wilsons' doorstep, it soon becomes clear that they can run, but they can't hide from themselves. There are enjoyable arguments to be had regarding what Us is really “about”. Is it a classic return-of-the-repressed tale in the manner of Jekyll and Hyde (everyone has a shadow, a dark side) or a broader parable about affluent society's parasitical relationship with a hidden underclass, like Wes Craven's underrated The People Under the Stairs? Crucially, Peele allows his audience to play it both ways – to decide for themselves what's so scary about these subterranean visions and the spectres they bring forth. Slipping nimbly between the (continued on page 25)
Reserving Tuesday Nights for American’s Got Talent is totally worth it !!!
Art of War Set For Tomorrow at Sports Hall Tarmac
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irst launched in 2016, the Art of War is a DJ musical clash where DJs battle to win the audience’s as well as the judge’s favour. It is the first clash that Empire Media Inc ever did in Guyana and its main aim is to bring a different flavour while revitalizing the clash arena in the country. The clash sees a number of highly rated Guyanese DJs every year who battle fiercely for the bragging rights and cash prize. Last year, the clash was won by Notorious International’s DJ Magnum and this year, eight of Guyana’s most talented musical soldiers were selected to compete and go to “war” for $1M, two round trips to Jamaica and a year bragging rights. What’s the catch? Winner takes all. The event goes down at the Sports Hall Tarmac tomorrow. Below is a brief profile of each competitor.
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1) Full Name: Guy Dash DJ Name: DJ Guy Sound Represented: Mighty Ruler Selector entering the clash with you: DJ Chappy Amount of time in the music industry: 10 years What brought you to Art of War? A wild card draw from a previous clash with XL Lock De
Scene after I reached the finals and lost. Empire Media Inc saw my talent and said I had to be in this year’s Art of War. What would you do if you win: I actually plan on starting a DJ School so that I can share my talent with the youths. 2) Full Name: Dauren Deonarine DJ Name: DJ Darren Sound Represented: I don’t represent a sound in particular. I am usually contracted to play at events where Crown Vybz is providing its services. Selector entering the clash with you: I don’t have a selector, I am a solo DJ. Amount of time in the music industry: 2019 marks 20 years since I have been playing music professionally. What brought you to Art of War: My love for the Dancehall Fraternity and Sound Clash culture. Also, I was a finalist in “No Retreat, No Surrender” in 2017 as well and that created a platform for my reappearing in Art of War after consideration by Empire Media Inc. What would you do if you win: I would continue providing my service to the Entertainment Sector in Guyana and globally...
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Kids Jam 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 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
592 Lager Beer Jouvert set for July 31 On July 31, the Ansa McAL Trading Ltd Group will be hosting its grand preEmancipation Jouvert at the National Racquet Centre. Tickets only cost $2000 with free water, paint and beers being distributed to patrons all night long. The best DJs will be there to ensure your entertainment to the max. The lineup includes: DJ Ace, Gully Ras, Diamond, DJ Energy, Selector Carl, Selector Face, and Father Moey. You wouldn't want to miss this event. See you there!
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set for Sunday at Everest Cricket Ground 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-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.
HEINEKEN MOTIVATED 4 PARTY SET FOR TOMORROW 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!
3) Full Name: Kevin Sookhbarrow. DJ Name: Dj Kevin aka Bad Indian Sound you represent: Royalti Vybez Name of Selector: No selector Number of years in the music industry: 10 years What brought you to Art of War: I’m the winner of the xl lock de scene DJ competition where I achieved my ticket to the art of war 2019. What would you do if you win: If I win I will continue to be more creative in the Music Industry. I look forward to be working with some big promoters so that I can gain more experience not only in clashing but in entertaining at parties too... 4)Full Name: Jeff Meusa DJ Name: DJ Bandit Sound Represented: Spotlight Sound Name of selector: That’s a surprise Number of years in music industry: Three years in Guyana What would you do if you win: Continue defending Linden and go straight to Jamaica with a smile. Do you think you have what it takes to win: I am winning already! (I speak all things into existence.) 5) Full Name: Kaleel Smith DJ Name: DJ Supreme Sound you represent: Notorious International Name of selector: Charlie Amount of time in the music industry: Four
years What would you do if you win: Continue to work on the development of DJ Supreme and also focus on getting my career onto the bigger dancehall/clash platforms. 6) Full Name: Damion Henry DJ Name: DJ Damion Sound you represent: MAYJAh Vybz Sound. Name of selector: Selector ANDRE Number of years in the music industry:17 years What brought you to Art of War: I always wanted to be a winner in the music industry. I was invited by Selector Andre to give it a try. 7) Full Name: Nigel Horatio DJ Name: DJ versatile Sound represented: I represent a sound by the name of Vigilant out of Berbice What brought you to Art of War: All my life I wanted to be a DJ so I would take part in all the wars or sound clashes they have in GT. That’s mostly why I entered in Art of War 2019. 8) Full Name: Clarence St.Hill DJ Name: Jimmy Slatta Sound you represent: Fire House Int’l Name of Selector: Big joe Amount of years in the music industry: 22 years What brought you to Art of War: My CEO and I were watching the last Art of War so we decide that I should give it a try because I know I have what it take to win this Art of War.
Us - A terrific horror tale... From page 24 registers of domestic sitcom and sociopolitical shocker, Us takes time to establish its family dynamics before throwing the Wilsons (and us, the audience) to the wolves. It's time well spent, ensuring a deep emotional investment in the characters that keeps us tethered to them even as the narrative descends into madness. Throughout, the attention to small details gives the bigger picture clout – the bickering dinner-table conversations that concisely establish each character's strengths and weakness; the throwaway comments that cleverly set up a late-in-the-day revelation; the mimicked human gestures that creepily recall the satire of George Romero's Dawn of the Dead. Mirror images are everywhere, from the symmetrical shape of the oversized scissors that are the intruders' weapon of choice (a nod to Kenneth Branagh's Dead Again?) to the numbers on a digital clock that recall a briefly glimpsed apocalyptic sign (“Jeremiah 11:11”) and are almost inaudibly echoed in a TV sports commentary that burbles away in the background. When an irritable Zora insists
that “there's fluoride in the water that the government uses to control our minds”, her petulant words strike a distant chord, subliminally alerting viewers to an unfolding mystery. No wonder Adelaide feels threatened by the accelerating coincidences that suggest that her nemesis is “getting closer”. While Us is definitely an ensemble piece, special credit is due to Nyong'o, who commands two pivotal roles with a conviction that is simultaneously engaging and alarming. Hats off, too, to choreographer and movement consultant Madeline Hollander for bringing a shiversome physicality to the shadow roles that recalls the creepiest moments from Hideo Nakata's Ringu. Amplifying the underlying themes of Peele's script is Michael Abels's exhilarating score, which blends brooding polytonal drones with stabby strings, interspersed by inventive use of the human voice. A quasi-gothic choral Anthem evokes the chills of Jerry Goldsmith's Ave Satani from The Omen, while jukebox tracks by Luniz, Minnie Riperton and (most pointedly) NWA are strategically deployed to hilariously horrifying effect.
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Irfaan Ali’s candidacy is not diminished by fraud charges – Opposition Leader
The 19 charges of fraud brought against Presidential Candidate of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Irfaan Ali, do not diminish the attractiveness of his candidacy, according to Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo. During a press conference, yesterday, Jagdeo said that Ali is still a good candidate because the voters know that the charges brought before him were fueled by ulterior motives. “People know,” Jagdeo said. “People understand that these are politically motivated; done by an agency that is corrupt.” The agency he was referring to was the Special Organised Crime Unit
(SOCU). For some time, the Opposition Leader has said that there is widespread corruption in the agency, and that it is a political tool used by Government to harass and malign its political opponents. “So, SOCU did those on instruction from Government, and the fact is that Irfaan Ali was not a beneficiary of any of those things.” He said that it is telling, the fact that Irfaan Ali was charged alone, and not all the persons implicated in the scheme. “They should have charged the 19 other persons, including me. They should have charged us, but they focused on our candidates – potential candidates, now, our candidate.”
“Anil Nandlall got charged for couple law books and Ali for this.” Last year, a charge of fraudulent conversion was brought against another member of the PPP, a prospective presidential candidate at the time, Anil Nandlall. It is alleged that, between May 18 and May 29, 2015, the former Attorney General fraudulently converted 14 Commonwealth Law Reports valued at $2,313,853, property of the Ministry of Legal Affairs – where he worked until the then PPP Government was unseated in the 2015 General election – to his own use and benefit. “They were trying to decimate our leadership,” the Opposition Leader told Kaieteur News yesterday. The charges against Ali state that between the period 2011 and 2015, he, as Minister of Housing, conspired with persons unknown to defraud the Government, when
he acted recklessly by selling 19 plots of state lands at Plantations Sparendaam and Goedverwagting, East Coast Demerara. The lands, which were sold for $39.8M, are valued at $212.4M, according to SOCU. According to SOCU, Ali is accused of ‘grossly underselling’ the 19 plots of state lands to former President Bharrat Jagdeo, former Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon; Luncheon’s wife, Floreen Ramnaught; and former ministers Priya Manickchand, Dr. Jennifer Westford, Robert Persaud and Clement Rohee, DPP Shalimar Ali-Hack; former army chief-of-staff Gary Best, and Fortune Developers Inc. Guyana. Ali is also accused of selling lands to former General Manager of the Guyana Gold Board and daughter of former President Donald Ramotar, Lisaveta Ramotar; former President of the Private Sector Commission, Ramesh Dookhoo and the son of former Labour Minister Dr. Nanda Gopaul, Dr. Ghansham Singh; former Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Chief Executive Officer, Rajendra Singh; and former president of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr. Compton Bourne. He is also accused of selling lands to Former Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission Safraaz Khan; former CEO of Guyana Water Inc,
PPP Presidential Candidate, Irfaan Ali Shaik Baksh; along with George Halla and Dave Narine. Ali was arrested and charged after a probe of the financial operations of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), was conducted by accounting firm Ram & McRae, and forwarded to SOCU for investigation.Ali has since been released on self-bail by the lower court. He was, however, not required to plead to the charges since they were indictable. Ali, through his lawyers, Anil Nandlall and Associates, had moved to the High Court where a challenge of the legality of the charges was mounted. At the High Court, Ali, among other things, had re-
quested an order of Certiorari quashing the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to charge him with the offence of conspiracy to defraud contrary to common law. His basis was that the charges were irrational, biased, and influenced by improper considerations and motives. Justice Franklyn Holder refused to grant the reliefs sought by the applicant, Irfaan Ali, on the condition that the Court does not intend to interfere with a Prosecutorial decision to institute criminal charges. It would only do so in extreme and very exceptional circumstances. Justice Holder did not find those to apply to Ali’s challenge.
2,535 DUI cases for 2018, 14 fatal -says Report-Talks underway to address alcohol accessibility
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ccording to the 2019 drug report, last year saw 2,535 cases that were attributed to Driving Under the Influence (DUI). A study conducted by the Guyana Drug Information Network (GUYDIN) and according to the 2019 Drug Report, the reason for so many cases of DUI was the easy access to alcohol. DUI is a criminal offence that attracts a fine of $7,500. However the said fine doesn’t seem to deter drivers from indulging in activities that will result in the attraction of that fine. The report went on to state that it is a fact the consumption of alcohol by the Guyanese public has been a favourite past time for as long as one can remember. Also, since the country is a large producer of rum and beer, this adds injury to in-
sult and fuels the practice. Another problem is that there are limited mechanisms and systems to monitor the day to day consumption of the drug. As such many consume as they see fit, as the products are widely accessible on the markets and at alarmingly high volumes. The Guyana Drug Information Network and other stakeholders are currently undergoing talks to have systems put in place to address the easy and lawless accessibility of alcohol. Studies done in recent times have shown that there is a high prevalence of the population engaging in the risky behaviour of binge drinking ; the 2016 Household Drug Prevalence Survey indicated that the rate of binge drinking among males was 64% and 46% among females. Tiffany Barry, Head of the Drug Information Network
National Anti-Narcotics Agency, in an interview said, “We are still in the information gathering stage and we are working along with other agencies to have the issue addressed.” She added that they will be conducting sensitisation campaigns and are also looking at various other methods to assist in placing restrictions of sorts on the alcohol accessibility. It was observed at the city bus parks that a number of mini-bus drivers and conductors ply their trade while consuming an alcoholic beverage. In addition, the sale of alcohol on the bus and car parks makes access to these beverages easy for drivers, commuters, including school children. It lays the foundation for dangerous conditions on the roads.
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“Learn to be thankful for what you have” - 20 encouraged during WEP graduation
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he conference room of the Guyana Na tional Library was overflowing with jubilation as 20 exceptional women graduated from the “Women Empowerment Project” (WEP), yesterday. Unicomer Guyana Inc. partnered with Cerulean Inc. to carry out the programme which has been ongoing for the past three months. There are three more months to go for the project to come to an end. The programme stemmed from Unicomer’s Broadening Horizons Customer Service Representative Initiative which was developed to strengthen small businesses in Guyana. Customer Experience Manager of Unicomer Guyana Inc, Shonelle Bacchus, said, “I feel really proud that our company could have invested in these 20 women. One of them has even said that she was so happy that bigger companies are investing in smaller companies.” “That statement touched me because it is these same small businesses that will in turn come back to Courts and be our partners or customers.” In a charge to the graduates, Managing Director of Courts Guyana Inc., Clyde DeHaas, left a quote with the women as they go back to their businesses. “It is not how hard you fall. It is about
how hard you bounce back.” According to a majority of the graduating individuals, the project was very effective in the sense that they may have thought that they had all the tools to run their business. However, they are now equipped with a wider set of skills. By applying the new knowledge a participant was already placed as a finalist in a competition for funds to small businesses around the world. This has taken that individual to Colombia and soon Dubai. WEP targets young entrepreneurs to equip them with skills that will better their business entities. The project trained individuals to manage their financing, leadership and employment so that as they [entrepreneurs] look at expanding their business they will know how to manage these aspects. The programme targets persons within the age limit of 18 to 30. Manager Bacchus, said that from the time the programme was advertised within a matter of days persons signed up to join. “This programme was already on the way with our regional branches. As soon as it was advertised in Guyana we were already filled.” According to Ms Bacchus, they started with such a small figure so that it
The graduating women and sponsors
allows them the opportunity to properly assess the programme to determine its effectiveness. The programme was held twice a week— every Tuesday and Thursday. Participants met for two hours to go through the various stages. According to the sponsors, men will be added to the upcoming programmes. During the three months the women were given personalized training on marketing, managing finances and some tips to grow their businesses. These in-class sessions
E’bo Miner loses over a million following burglary
A miner who lives in the Charity Extension Scheme on the Essequibo Coast, returned to a burglarized home last Monday, after spending almost a month in the Interior. Based on reports reaching Kaieteur News, the victim, Clint Gonsalves, departed his Charity home for the interior on July 1. During the time he was away, his wife was residing in Georgetown. This publication understands that while the man was away, his sister-in-law was caring for the property. A close relative told this publication yesterday that last Sunday, the sister-in-law discovered that the television was missing from the home. After further inquiries she discovered that the grill, which secured a window behind the house, was sprawled. A thorough search was carried out and a number of items that valued some $1,235,000 were missing. Amongst the items were a number of music related hardware, which valued a total of
were followed by a two-week internship programme that allowed the participants to work in some of the most distinguished companies in Guyana to get practical experience in the application of some of the concepts taught.
One of the participants even did her internship right at Courts. The remaining three months of the programme will be done in the form of one on one personal business coaching sessions for each partici-
pant with the tutor of their choice. Given the completion of the classroom sessions, participants will now graduate and be equipped to more successfully manage their businesses. (Trishan Craig)
Digicel sends Kingston and Tiger Bay kids to computer camp Schools are out for the holidays and Digicel Guyana is reaching out to the community to send a number of children to an all-expense paid computer summer camp at Global Technology. “Kingston and its environs will always have a special place in our heart especially when it comes to the children. We wanted to do something that will have a lasting impression on their minds. At Digicel we have been committed to youth development and empowerment, whether it’s through sports, education or academia. “ We are as delighted as they to be able to give them this opportunity and expand their horizons”, said Vidya Sanichara of Digicel. The computer camp for
kids will offer the children an experience in fundamentals of computer and scratch programming. It will run for approximately three weeks beginning August 6 and ending on August 20. The children from five years to twelve are excited to learn about computers. “I am excited to learn about computers because I think it will help me with my homework,” said one very chatty eight-year-old. Digicel has got the assistance from Mr. Junior Forrester to coordinate transportation to get the children to and from summer camp. Mr. Forrester is a very active member of the Kingston community. He is also the Founder Principal and Founder of Kingston Football Development Academy.
Over the twelve years that Digicel has been in Guyana it has contributed significantly to youth and youth development. They have done this through several youth initiatives country wide, like their Schools Football Championship, youth basketball, Track and Field, Squash, Special Olympics, back to school dental outreach just to mention a few. “As always, we welcome the opportunity to give back in whatever way we can. The fact that we can have an impact in bettering the lives of youth and children in communities that we have a strong presence is always heartening to us,” noted Sanichara at the presentation of packages on Wednesday at their Fort and Barrack Streets, Kingston head office.
Hospital employee steals from lab, tells court he was trying to help out pharmacist
The burglarized house $575,000, a Direct TV cable box, a television and a projector. Police stationed at the
Charity Police station indicated that investigations are still ongoing.
A man who stole a number of items from the Suddie Public Hospital, and later attempted to sell them to a pharmacy, told the court last Wednesday that he was only trying to help out the pharmacist without making any money off of the stolen items. The accused, Mohamed Khan, who is a former employee of the Suddie Public Hospital, appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam in the Anna Regina Magistrates Court last Wednesday, charged with simple larceny. Kaieteur News understands that some time last week, the 28-year-old man stole a number of items from the hospital’s medical laboratory. The items stolen included 21
packs of Dengue test, 100 microscope slides, one bottle anti-A, one bottle anti-B, one bottle anti-D and one felusion. The court heard that Khan attempted to sell the items to a pharmacist, who later alerted officials at the hospital. While in court on Wednesday, Khan pleaded guilty to the charge of simple larceny, which was brought before him. The man told Magistrate Sam that he was sorry for the offence and that he wouldn’t do it again. He went on to say, “I was trying to help the man without making any money from it.” Khan was fined $25,000.
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Bishops’ High who spoke to the media outside of court stated, “I’m so excited and grateful for the experience…I have never worked before but I’m a quick learner and I know I would do good at whatever job I’m tasked with.” While awaiting the results from the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), these students will have a beneficial way to occupy their time, and have a feel of the working world.
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Family cross-charged granted bail Bodies of two more fishermen found A man, his wife and their son on Wednesday, stood before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer a range of charges. Kenneth Nunes Snr. was slapped with three charges and he pleaded not guilty to all. He was granted bail in total sum of $15,000. June Nunes was slapped with one charge, and she also
pleaded not guilty. She was placed on $5000 bail. Kenneth Nunes Jr. was slapped with four charges; after the four charges were read to him he pleaded guilty to three and not guilty to the final charge. He then offered to explain what happen on the day in question. Nunes Jr. stated that he and his father had a misunderstanding and that’s how the problem ensued. After the
defendant’s explanation Principal Magistrate McGusty entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on one of the charges.Nunes Jr. was fined $20, 000 on the two charges with a guilty plea and granted bail in the sum of $20,000 for the two charges with a not guilty plea. The matter was then transferred for a trial date where they are expected to make their next court appearance.
Samuda: Schools Were On The Verge Of Collapse - Samuda explains procurement breach The Gleaner - The buildings at the centre of a scathing report by the Auditor General’s Department were dilapidated and threatened the safety of the students occupying them, the education ministry has asserted. In some cases, according to minister with oversight responsibility for the education ministry Karl Samuda. “They were just on the verge of collapsing on the students, so swift action had to be taken,” Samuda told journalists Wednesday as he responded to the findings of a performance audit of the procurement management at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. “That does not mean that it was devoid of the possibility of engaging the proper process,” he added. Samuda, who was speaking during the resumption of the post-Cabinet press conference at Jamaica House, also conceded that enough attention had not been paid to the Government’s procurement rules and that “the actions of the ministry were not consistent with adherence to proper procurement policy”. The audit found that the education ministry entered into design-and-build contracts with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) for construction works at nine schools without following due-diligence procedures and despite warnings from the National Contracts Commission (NCC). With proposed contract variations
Sahidan Khan, left, wife of Anand Rampersad and Nazeema Ramdeo, mother of Shiva Ramdeo, right, console each other at the Orange Valley Fishing Depot.Ivan Too
State Department’s Pompeo says he would go to Iran ‘if that’s the call’: Bloomberg
Karl Samuda submitted by the CMU to the ministry, the contracts sum is expected to increase by $59 million (27 per cent) to $277 million, compared to the original contracts sum of $218 million. Samuda said the ministry has since established a system to “assess where we are and what is required to be done”. “We did a national survey of all schools. We did a national survey of all book supplies, furniture, everything … in the last two months. So we know exactly what schools require, and so we are going to be proactive so that we identify the areas that need the greatest attention in the shortest time,” he said.
CH&PA, DLL to boost living conditions of Diamond residents Minister within the Ministry of Communities, with responsibility for Housing, Annette Ferguson, on Thursday July 18, last, met with residents of a section of the Diamond community. They have been complaining about their living conditions. The Minister and her team of officials from the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), including its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lelon Saul and Technical Assistant to the Minister, Mr. Remington Nelson, visited the area at the invitation of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), headed by its Execuutive Chairman, Komal Samaroo, and some of directors of the company. There was also Government Affairs Advisor, Wesley Kirton. The residents, a majority
Trinidad Guardian - The death toll from a vi-o-lent bandit at-tack at sea con-tin-ues to rise yesterday morn-ing as the bod-ies of two more of the missing fish-er-men sur-faced along the Ce-dros coast-line. Kar-ish-ma Ramdeo said her broth-er, Shi-va Ramdeo’s body was found in Ce-dros yesterday morn-ing, while the body of anoth-er fish-er-man, iden-ti-fied as Bran-don Kissoon, was al-so found. Ramdeo was 27 while Kissoon was 19. The two were among sev-en lost at sea when gun-tot-ing ban-dits held them up, beat them and forced them to jump overboard their fish-ing ves-sels on Mon-day night. So far, four bod-ies have been found. Anand Ram-persad’s body was found on Wednes-day morn-ing while anoth-er body sur-faced late on Wednes-day night. That body re-mains uniden-ti-fied.
of whom are squatters, have been complaining about the impact of DDL’s operations on their quality of life and had recently intensified their protests by engaging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Some of the residents had their structures “regularized” some years ago although the area is zoned for industrial activity and not for residential purposes. “This government wants to ensure that you live in conditions that are designed for you to enjoy proper housing and a good quality of life. President Granger has made it clear that no Guyanese should be living in shanties, slums and squatter settlement conditions,” Minister Fergusson told the residents. Arising out of Minister Ferguson’s visit, it was decided that the CH&PA will
begin preliminary work in this week. It was said that this work, which includes a review of the cadastral plan of the area, is expected to be completed in time for a community meeting with the residents at the end of August. Teams from both CH&PA and DDL will participate in that meeting. Minister Ferguson is the second minister to visit the residents in less than one week, following outreaches by both the residents and DDL to Government in search of a lasting solution to the dilemma facing the community. DDL has pledged its commitment to working with the government and the residents to find a permanent solution to their predicament to ensure that they have access to improved living conditions.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a television interview yesterday that he would go to Iran for talks if it was necessary, amid tensions between Tehran and Washington. Asked if he would be willing to go to Tehran, Pompeo said in an interview with Bloomberg TV: “Sure. If that’s the call, I’d happily go there ... I would welcome the chance to speak directly to the Iranian people.” Tensions between Iran and the United States have ratcheted up since last year, when President Donald
Trump withdrew the United States from the Iranian nuclear deal, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, saying it was not strong enough. Washington also reimposed sanctions on Tehran. The relationship between the two countries has been strained further over the past three months following attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran. Iran tested what appeared to be a medium-range ballistic missile on Wednesday that traveled about 1,000 km (620 miles), said a U.S. defense official, who spoke on condition
of anonymity. The test did not pose a threat to shipping or any U.S. personnel in the region, the official said. Trump and Iranian leaders have both publicly said talks were possible, although each side had different conditions for negotiations to take place. But on Wednesday, the top military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran would not negotiate with Washington under any circumstances, in what appeared to be a hardening of Iran’s position amid the crisis.
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Doobay Medical Centre set for 18 more fistulas this weekend
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ighteen fistulas are scheduled to be conducted at the Doobay Medical and Research Centre this weekend. The Annandale, East Coast Demerara facility is arguably the only entity that has been offering this service for the past decade. At least this is according to founder and head of the facility, Budhendranauth Doobay. “We have done over 50 fistulas and our complication rate has been less than one percent,” he shared doing an interview with this publication yesterday. Dr. Doobay, a Vascular Surgeon based in Canada, is a Guyanese, who has been giving back to the land of his birth, by offering regular dialysis services to many at a subsidised rate at his not for profit organisation. But it was in an attempt to improve its delivery of renal care service that the Medical Centre started offering to its patients Arteriovenous (AV) fistula which is recognised as the gold standard hemodialysis access. Dr. Doobay had explained that with the AV fistula a renal failure patient cannot be dialysed with natural tissues. This, he explained, is due to the fact that the catheter used to facilitate dialysis is usually inserted in the region of the upper chest or neck which is in fact a foreign body.
And, according to him, a foreign body can in no way last forever in the body of a patient. “It can get infected and an infected patient can even lose his/her life... When there is an infection it can be really bad and we would have to take the catheter out,” Dr. Doobay said as he admitted that offering renal care is not without a few challenges. When he spoke about this procedure a few years ago, Dr. Doobay explained that all good dialysis centres are opting to do away with catheters and are now embracing the AV fistula procedure. The service which costs a few hundred thousand dollars is to date still being offered free of cost at the Medical Centre, Dr. Doobay assured yesterday. “We take a vein and connect it to the artery and it becomes big...It is an expensive operation and we are doing it free...We bring in our own people, our own gowns and everything we do for free,” said Dr. Doobay. It has been medically proven that once kidney function goes below 10 to 15 per cent of its normal operation, dialysis treatments or kidney transplants are necessary to sustain life. There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both dialysis treatments
under the skin to help hold the catheter in place. The blood flow rate from the catheter to the dialyzer may not be as fast as the AV fistula. Added to this, catheters have a greater tendency to become infected than the other access types because the device is both inside and outside of the body. A catheter therefore must always be kept clean and dry thus swimming or bathing are usually restricted. Getting dressed may disturb the catheter at the exit site, so care needs to be taken.
Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay are able to replace the kidney function of cleaning the blood of toxins and removing extra fluids for people with kidney failure. Hemodialysis is done to clean a patient’s blood by removing it from the body and passing it through a dialyzer or artificial kidney. The dialyser is a filter with two parts one for blood and
another for dialysis fluid called dialysate. Usually for dialysis, a catheter is inserted into a large vein in either the neck or chest. However the catheter is usually a shortterm option but there have been instances when it is used as a permanent access. With most dialysis catheters, a cuff is placed
However, an AV fistula is created by connecting a vein to an artery using a soft plastic tube. After the graft has healed, hemodialysis is performed by placing two needles; one in the arterial side and one in the venous side of the graft. The graft allows for increased blood flow. Grafts tend to need attention and upkeep. As such patients at the Renal centre will be exposed to sensitisation sessions on how to ensure that theirs are well cared for in order to ensure that the optimum result is maintained.
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Hugo Santillan: Argentine dies after boxing injuries Jack Leach makes 92
Santillan was a former South American super-featherweight champion.
BBC Sport - Argentine boxer Hugo Santillan has died from injuries sustained during a title fight, just days after the death of Russian fighter Maxim Dadashev. The 23year-old collapsed in the ring on Saturday shortly after his WBC Latino Silver lightweight bout with Eduardo Javier Abreu in Argentina ended in a draw. He was taken to hospital and underwent emergency surgery but died yesterday. “Rest in Peace, Hugo Santillan,” the World Boxing Council said in a tweet. Santillan is the second boxer to die from injuries sustained in the ring this week after Dadashev’s death was confirmed on Tuesday. The 28-year-old had been
Friday July 26, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) You should be feeling especially passionate today, Aries, so don't be surprised if you can't get sex and romance out of your mind.. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Long-buried emotions from the past, some of them pleasant and some in need of release, could well up from your subconscious today, Taurus. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Some exciting social events or group activities could take place in your neighborhood today, Gemini. You'll definitely want to attend. You may go with some close friends or a romantic partner. CANCER(June21–July22) Your business and financial interests definitely get a big boost today, Cancer, perhaps through contacts with friends. Career matters are skyrocketing and your financial future looks promising. Keep up the good work. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Love and romance are apt to be your primary focus today, Leo. If you're currently romantically involved, expect a wonderfully intense evening with your special someone. If you aren't involved, don't be surprised if someone new and exciting comes into your life VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Today dreams, visions, and intuitive insights enrich your innovative side and interactions with others. Don't hesitate to put your ideas into motion, Virgo, even if they seem a bit too ambitious.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) A neighbor or relative you haven't spoken to for a while might suggest attending a social event together, Libra. Make the time, as it could open up doors for you that you wouldn't normally expect. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Scorpio, your working life and income are likely to be enhanced today through the influence of people who live in distant states or foreign countries. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Romance is front and center today, Sagittarius, as you're probably feeling especially passionate. This is a great day to plan an intimate evening with a lover. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) You're likely to be feeling especially romantic today, Capricorn. If you're currently involved, plan an intimate evening at home with your lover. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Today you might find that your social life takes a definite turn for the better. You could receive more than one invitation to parties or group activities PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Business and money matters may seem too good to be true, Pisces. Success and good fortune in these departments are for you today. If you've been trying to get a break in a creative or artistic field, it may finally manifest.
hospitalised with bleeding on the brain after his IBF lightwelterweight fight against Subriel Matias was stopped at the end of the 11th round last Friday. He underwent emergency surgery but failed to recover. Boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland tweeted yesterday: “A sad, sad week for boxing.”
before hosts collapse in Lord’s Test BBC Sport - England’s Test against Ireland hangs in the balance despite nightwatchman Jack Leach making 92 at Lord’s. Leach’s second-wicket stand of 145 with Jason Roy, who hit 72, looked to have nullified the damage of England being 85 all out in their first innings. But Leach missing out on becoming the first England nightwatchman to make a Test century was part of a collapse of 4-23 and 777. At 248-8, England were just 126 ahead, only for Sam Curran to launch an audacious counter-attack of 37 from 21 balls. With Stuart Broad also battling to 21 not out, England had reached 303-9 a lead of 181 - when the threat of lightning and then rain ended the second day’s
play. It sets up an intriguing finale, when Ireland playing in only their third Test - will have the opportunity to pull off one of the greatest shocks of all time. Even if England do not add any further runs on Friday (today) morning, the chase on a slow pitch and in conditions offering movement will be a tricky one. Still, should England’s bowlers save them once more, it will not mask the disappointment of such a substandard performance just a week before the Ashes begin. Scores: England 85 (Murtagh 5-13, Adair 3-32) & 303-9 (Leach 92, Adair 366). Ireland 207 (Balbirnie 55; Curran 3-28, Stone 3-29, Broad 3-52). England lead by 181 runs.
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Clippers roll out duo of Leonard, George Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were rolled out as members of the Los Angeles Clippers at an introductory press conference on Wednesday, with both players beaming that they finally will be wearing the same uniform. Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, recruited the sixtime All-Star George to join him in Los Angeles — George is from Palmdale, Calif., to the north, Leonard from Riverside, Calif., to the east — and sees George’s twoway game as a good complement to his. “Now we’re on the Clippers and it’s just, I think we got something special and we can make history here.” Leonard said at the press conference. “We got the right team to do it ... I’m ready to go.” “I remember when I was at Indy and we drafted Kawhi,” George said. “We could have done some special things at Indiana, but it’s great to fast forward where we are now. We’re both here in L.A., and it just seems like this was destined. We were supposed to play together.” The Portland Trail Blazers will sign six-time All-Star free agent Pau Gasol, the Spanish big man announced on Twitter. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Gasol’s deal will be for one year and $2.6 million, as he joins a Blazers team coming off a run to the Western Conference Finals. “Ready and happy to join one of the best teams in the league!” Gasol tweeted.
Gasol, who turned 39 earlier this month, is coming off the worst season of his 18year NBA career. In failing to average double digits in scoring for the first time of his career, he recorded just 3.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in 30 contests (six starts) with San Antonio and Milwaukee. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson’s shoe deal with Jordan Brand is the largest ever for an NBA rookie in terms of annual pay, ESPN reported. Per ESPN, the contract is for five years. The report added that several competitors made offers with total values “well into the nine-figure range,” and other offers exceeding $10 million annually. The deal surpassed LeBron James’ as the most lucrative landed by a rookie. The No. 1 pick in June’s draft, Williamson is widely regarded as the most coveted endorser to enter the NBA in years, arguably since James in 2003. More than three weeks after the Denver Nuggets reportedly agreed to a lucrative contract extension with star combo guard Jamal Murray, the team officially announced the signed fiveyear deal. The Nuggets did not reveal further specifics regarding the contract. The Athletic reported on July 1 that the sides agreed to terms on an extension worth $170 million. Murray, 22, had one season remaining on his original rookie contract and would have been a restricted free agent next summer. Instead, the extension, which
will kick in after the 2019-20 season, will run through the 2024-25 season. Speaking on “The Warrior Podcast,” three-time NBA champion head coach Steve Kerr called out transactions sparked by star players as “bad for the league” and “a real problem.” “I’m talking more about the Anthony Davis situation,” Kerr said of the big man maneuvering his way from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers. “Where a guy is perfectly healthy and has a couple years left on his deal and says, ‘I want to leave.’ That’s a real problem that the league has to address and that the players have to be careful with.” Kerr has an issue with Davis’ approach, while still under contract, as opposed to stars who have played out their contracts first before switching teams. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love joined the growing list of withdrawals from USA Basketball’s FIBA World Cup roster, The Athletic reported. The five-time All-Star Love told The Athletic he called Team USA coach Gregg Popovich to inform him that he wasn’t going to play in the event that runs Aug. 31-Sept. 15 in Shanghai, China. Love is the fifth player in three days to pull out. Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal and Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris withdrew Monday, and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan pulled out Tuesday. (Filed Level Media)
Walton fires Knights to opening win after Gayle fails Toronto, Canada, CMC – Superstar Chris Gayle failed but fellow West Indies batsman Chadwick Walton lashed a robust Man-of-theMatch unbeaten half-century as Vancouver Knights made a successful start to the defence of their Global T20 Canada title with a comfortable eightwicket win over Toronto Nationals here yesterday. Chasing 160 in the opening match of the tournament at the CAA Centre, Vancouver found themselves slumping at 36 for two in the fifth over before Walton, with a 35-ball 59 not out and South African Rassie van der Dussen, 65 not out off 43 deliveries, saw their side to victory. Walton crunched four fours and four sixes while van der Dussen punched
four fours and three sixes, as the pair added 126 in an unbroken third wicket partnership. Tobias Visee (20) had added 30 off 22 balls for the first wicket with Gayle before falling in the fourth over, caught at long leg off Guyana-born Canada ODI fast bowler Jeremy Gordon. And seamer Mark Montfort then claimed the prized wicket with Gayle, shattering the left-hander’s stumps as he missed a wild swing in the next over. Heinrich Klaasen and Rodrigo Thomas had both earlier top-scored with 41 after the Nationals, sent in, reached 159 for five off their 20 overs. West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard smashed an unbeaten 30 off just 13 balls with two fours and three sixes
to help Nationals finish strongly. New Zealand star Brendon McCullum perished cheaply up front for four, pulling South Africa fast bowler Andile Phehlukwayo to mid-wicket in the fifth over. Thomas, who struck three fours and sixes in a 31ball knock, put on 42 for the second wicket with Calum MacLeod (17) before Klaasen and captain Yuvraj Singh (14) added a further 38 for the fourth wicket. Klaasen struck two fours and four sixes in a cameo 20ball knock before giving way to Pollard’s fireworks at the death. The Global T20 Canada features six teams, including several current and former West Indies players, and runs until August 11.
From left, Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, coach Doc Rivers, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and owner Steve Ballmer at a news conference at Green Meadows Recreation Center to introduce the team’s two new players.(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Tour de France
Geraint Thomas third behind Julian Alaphilippe as Nairo Quintana wins stage 18 BBC Sport - Britain’s Geraint Thomas dropped to third overall at the Tour de France but remained 95 seconds behind leader Julian Alaphilippe after Nairo Quintana won a mountainous stage 18 to Valloire. Colombian Quintana attacked from a leading bunch, 7km from the summit of the Galibier, for a fine solo victory. Defending champion Thomas rode away from Alaphilippe on the final climb but the Frenchman caught up on the descent. Thomas’ team-mate Egan Bernal is second after the Colombian attacked late on. “We wanted a hard pace and unfortunately we ran out of guys,” said Welshman Thomas. “The call was made for Egan [Bernal] to go and that kicked it off. I couldn’t do much then other than follow. “I had a little dig just to see if anything was going to happen and the guys followed me over the top. It was a good day for Egan gaining some time. “We knew it would be hard to drop Alaphilippe, but there are two more big days to come.” The 208km race from Embrun took in three Alpine mountain passes of more than 2,000m each in altitude and most of the action came on the final one of those, the 23km ascent of the 2,642m Galibier. Quintana, who started the day almost 10 minutes adrift of the overall race lead, sprinted away from a bunch that had gone
Nairo Quintana won the 2014 Giro d’Italia and 2016 Vuelta a Espana and has twice finished second at Le Tour clear early on in the stage. He reached the summit around 90 seconds ahead of France’s Romain Bardet, and he maintained that advantage on the 19km descent to the finish. Team Ineos’ Bernal also attacked on the Galibier, riding clear of fellow general classification favourites, including Thomas, Alaphilippe, Thibaut Pinot and Steven Kruijswijk. Bernal managed to keep clear on the descent to Valloire, picking up 32 seconds to move up to second overall, 90 seconds behind Alaphilippe and five ahead of Thomas to leave Ineos second and third overall. Alaphilippe is bidding to become the first French winner of Le Tour since Bernard Hinault won the last of his joint record five titles in 1985. He took the race lead on stage three, lost it on stage six and reclaimed it on stage eight. Since then, he surprisingly won stage 13’s individual time trial and has repelled attacks in
the mountains, where he was expected to falter. Yesterday’s stage, the first of three big days in the Alps, was expected to test the Deceuninck Quick-Step rider and although he clearly struggled towards the top of the Galibier, losing 20 seconds to his rivals, his superior descending speed allowed him to quickly catch up. However, stages 19 and 20 are both summit finishes, with Friday’s stage also featuring the highest point in the race at 2,770m. The rider leading at the end of stage 20 will win the Tour, with Sunday’s finale into Paris a largely processional ride with tradition dictating that the race leader is not challenged. Britain’s Adam Yates, who was part of Wedenesday’s initial break, fell away 10km from the summit of the Galibier. In his BBC Sport stage-by-stage guide, the Mitchelton-Scott rider has picked Quintana as his rider to watch today.
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GMR&SC International Drag C/ship is for August 25th The best of the best in Guyana will be forced to defend home turf when the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) stages its International Drag Race event on August 25th at the South Dakota Circuit. Competitors have marked the dates on their calendars for what is expected to be the largest event in the local quarter-mile set up. According to the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club, (GMR&SC) they have received interest from competitors in Trinidad and Tobago for the event. “There are about five or six Trinidadian cars that have confirmed their interest in participating in our International D r a g R a c e event. We are currently working with our Trinidadian counterparts to get these guys and their cars in here for the event,” GMR&SC President Rameez Mohamed confirmed.
Team Mohamed’s Goliath (left) and Team Trans Pacific Alteeza (right) are expected to be part of next month’s action. “We are also trying to get other cars from other parts of the region once it is logistically and financially possible. This includes Suriname as well because we know there are some guys there who were expressing interest in our local
events.” While the club has not released its list of sponsors just yet, Mohamed confirmed that there are already companies calling to sign on to the event because of the sheer magnitude expected. “We will announce the
people that are making this event possible shortly. We are in talks with a lot of people who can assist us both logistically and financially for this event because of how large we expect it to be.” The last local drag racing event was deemed a
success especially considering the weather had plagued the previous day and also curtailed a few classes on race day. This time, the club is expecting more cooperation from the weather and even more cars, as Mohamed said that several competitors have
been building to this event. “Some of the guys opted to take their time, skip our local drag meet just over a month ago and build towards this event because they know the competition here will be stiff. I can definitely say we will see far more cars.”
Cummins, Holder halt India A after Dube, Saha fifties
Miguel Cummins North Sound, Antigua, CMC – Test pacer Miguel Cummins struck twice in t h e d a y ’s f i n a l o v e r a s West Indies A clawed their way back into the opening four-day “Test” after India A had taken the upper hand on day two of the contest
here yesterday. The right-armer removed G owtham Krishnappa lbw for six to the second ball and then had Shahbaz Nadeem adjudged caught behind down the legside off the day’s final delivery, forcing India A to
limp to the finish on 299 for eight on a rain-hit day. Cummins’s strikes followed that of fellow Barbadian fast bowler Chemar Holder in the previous over which accounted for top-scorer Shivam Dube for 71, as the visitors lost three wickets for seven runs in the day’s last 10 balls. Dube had combined with Test wicketkeeper Wriddihiman Saha, who made an unbeaten 61, to help fortify the India A innings after they resumed from their overnight 70 for one at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground. Priyank Panchal, resuming on 31, made 49 while Shubman Gill chipped in with 40 and captain Hanuma Vihari, 31. Cummins, who played his last Test a year ago, was the best home side bowler with three for 36 while off-spinner Rahkeem Cornwall (2-51) and left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican (2-69) claimed two wickets apiece. Panchal and Gill, who resumed on nine, extended their second wicket stand to 43 before being separated, when the righthanded Panchal missed a paddle sweep at Warrican and was plumb lbw. He faced 115 balls and struck
five fours. Gill, who counted three fours and a six in an 87-ball innings, put on 30 for the third wicket with Vihari to lift India A to 134 for two but the tourists surrendered their advantage, losing a wicket on either side of lunch without a run added. In the last over before the break, Gill lost his concentration and heaved at Cornwall, managing only to sky a simple catch to Jermaine Blackwood running around from slip to short point. And off the first ball after lunch, Srikar Kona inexplicably holed out to long off the first ball he faced, to give Cornwall his second wicket of the over. Vihari, who faced 80 balls and notched two fours, anchored a 34-run, fifth wicket stand to steady the innings but his promising knock was cut short when he hooked at Cummins for Holder to take a brilliant low catch long leg. Tottering on 168 for five and still 60 runs adrift of West Indies A’s target, India A were rescued by Dube and Saha who posted 124 for the sixth wicket. Dube was bold in approach, striking seven
fours and four sixes off 108 balls in a shade over two hours while Saha has so far faced 146 balls in just over three hours at the crease, and struck six fours.
Recalled for a spell with the new ball, Holder bowled Dube with a full length delivery to end the stand before Cummins sliced through the tail.
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Pan Am games 2019
Squash women lose opening singles’ matches; National ruggers in action today By Calvin Chapman in Peru In their debut at the 18th Pan American Games being contested in Lima, Peru, the Guyanese Squash pair of National Champion Ashley Khalil and U.S based Mary Fung-A-Fat both lost their opening Women’s Singles matches 3-1, yesterday morning. Playing at the National Sports Center in Videna, Lima, Khalil was first up against Chilean number one seed Giselle Delgado at 09:00hrs while Fung-A-Fat was pitted against Chile’s Ana Pinto from 09:45hrs. The score line for both of the ladies matches didn’t do the pair much justice but the young women performed creditably. Khalil lost to Delgado 8-11, 12-14, 11-7 and 2-11 in a match that could have gone either way. Manager of the team, David Fernandes, shared the fair sentiment that if Khalil
had won the second game, which was agonisingly close, Khalil would have taken the match. Fung-A-Fat games went 7-11, 4-11, 11-7 and 1012. Fernandes shared with this publication that Fung-AFat appeared a bit nervous in the first two games but found her groove in the third game and won. The fourth game was closely contested, FungA-Fat carried over her momentum from the third game and was cruising 7-5 to victory (to force a fifth game) but Ana Pinto exercised her experience and rallied back into the match to lead 7-10. However, Fung-A-Fat dug deep and took the match game to duece before Pinto eventually won 12-14. Khalil, who will be teaming up with Taylor Fernandes for the Women’s doubles today, is happy with both herself and Fung-A-Fat’s performances noting that Guyana’s Squash
is capable of reaching great heights. “I think that compared with the level of training and exposure that we have in Guyana and based on results that we get against experienced players, our ladies are sure to break into the top 50 if we were to go pro,” Khalil shared. David Fernandes who is also performing duties as Assistant Coach, expressed satisfaction with the girls’ performance, “I think Ashley and Taylor will do well tomorrow (today) in the doubles. It’s a best out three, so they will have to come out gunning. I think the girls were a bit nervous today (yesterday). It’s a big stage so there will be some butterflies; it was a spirited performance by both players so there should be no reason for disappointment.” Meanwhile, in Rugby, the ‘Green Machine’ will be in 7s
Friends of DCC assist U-19 Selectees President and executives of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) have gathered resources to assist their club members who have been selected on the national Under-19 side for the upcoming Cricket West Indies Regional U-19 tournament which is set to bowl off in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday. Club Captain, Dennis Squires told members of the media that as a club, DCC is very proud of having five members selected to represent Guyana at the championships and they have collectively pooled resources to add to the players’ comfort
while away on national duties. Together the club members and friends have organised donations of cricket gear and money that will be distributed to the five players. Among the corporate companies making contributions are Royal Real Estate and Construction Firm, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre and Roger Harper Sports while Vice Presidents Patrick Harding and Lawrence Smith and member Carol Lonke have also chipped in. The players selected are left-arm spinners Daniel Mootoo and Ashmead Nedd, top order batsmen Sachin
Singh and Alphius Bookie and impressive fast medium bowler, Qumar Torrington. Squires thanked the donors for once again assisting the club’s initiative and used the opportunity to wish the players well. Guyana will begin their quest for a sixth consecutive 50-over U19 title on Sunday when they take on hosts Windward Islands at Arnos Vale Sporting Complex. This year, only 50 overs matches will be contested among the six CWI territorial teams in a round-robin format where each team will play each other once. The final round is on August 6.
Dennis Squires (left) receives assistance on behalf of the DCC players from Manager of Regal Stationery and Computer Centre Telesha Ousman.
Rugby winger Patrick King (left) and Physio, Akeem Fraser action today from 12:00hrs when they come against the United States of America (USA) before playing familiar foes, Trinidad & Tobago, tomorrow and scrum against Brasil later, tomorrow. Winger, Patrick King said, “Presently it’s a bit cold but it’s not that bad. The guys have been coping with it so far.”
He further iterated that, “Even though this is a high level tournament, we want to make our fans proud again since we have registered a string of poor performances of recent.” Team Physio, Akeem Fraser, refuted rumors that as many as five players travelled to the championships injured, “The team is doing well and
in terms of injury nobody is suffering from anything severe that would prevent them from playing, everyone is ready to go.” Guyana is competing in eight disciplines at the 2019 Pan American Games, Commonwealth Silver Medalist Keevin Allicock will jump into the boxing ring, tomorrow.
Historic donation of equipment by UCI a boost for GCF - Members of Guyana’s Team for JCCC to benefit A total of eight (8) road bikes among other equipment were received by the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) compliments of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The items which were cleared by President of the GCF Horace Burrowes this week will be a huge boost to the sport according to the head of the body now preparing to host the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships from August 10-11 next in Bartica. Burrowes was in high praise of the UCI for the timely donation of equipment noting that this is the first time that Guyana has received such a donation from the world body which would go towards boosting youth and female development. “This positive development is huge for this nation and our young cyclists. I have been attending conferences and events of the UCI since being elected back in 2015 and it was my duty to lobby the UCI to assist us. I am very grateful to them for this donation which has come at the perfect time as we’ll be hosting for
the first time in our history, the Junior Caribbean Championships, next month.” The overall value of the items received is in the millions and apart from the cycles; vests, socks, polos, jackets, t-shirts, gloves, helmets, shoes, handlebars and forks have been received. Burrowes stated that some of the riders selected to represent Guyana next month would be recipients of the UCI’s goodwill to the nation whilst noting that some of the equipment (including cycles) would remain the property of the GCF.
“This is a really positive development for the federation which has never owned a single cycle but we now have eight which is a good start. A lot of the items received would be given to our young riders including females but we would be focusing on our Junior team for now. The UCI has promised to build on this support and very shortly, I would be informing all of another positive and historic development for members and Guyana. If we as a body pedal as one team, there’s no telling of what can be achieved.”
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Focus to be on local horses for PMTC Centenary Race Meet on Aug. 1- Colin Elcock As father time gallops closer to race day of the Port Mourant Turf Club (PMTC) Centenary Horserace Meet at PMTC, Corentyne, Berbice on Emancipation Day, August 1, Colin Elcock, spokesperson for the organisers yesterday at his at his business place, Del Mur Shipping in Campbellville, updated the Media on the joint venture. The ‘Four Horse Men’ Promotion Group has collaborated with the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club to stage this Meet. The Horse owner, who had taken a threeyear sabbatical from the sport of kings, informed the ‘Four Horse Men’ Promotion Group: a group of local and overseas Guyanese in the fraternity has returned to rescue the sport in Guyana. “We want local horses to get the same prizes as the overseas horses. We want a level playing field, help smaller owners get back, run it like a business, let the sponsors come to us because they know what they will be getting something in return for their support” Elcock said. “Horse racing can provide employment since sports
tourism is a big thing. We could have the horses race in stages like in motor racing. Go to Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica” suggested Elcock. Elcock also said he did not want to talk about politics but lamented that it seems that both Governments have very little interest in sports or understand what it can do for a Country. Elcock, who was accompanied by his son Darren as co-sponsor, disclosed that he has spoken to several local horse owners who share his vision. It was disclosed that the Emancipation Meet is being held in memory of the achievements of the late Attorney-at-Law and Senior Counsel, Marcel Crawford for the enormous amount of work he did at the PMTC during his lifetime. “He had documents from all over and sat down and put together a piece of legislation for horse racing and sent it to Ministers of both Governments to send to Parliament but it must be in some garbage bin by now. Up to now there are no fixed laws for horse racing in place. Yet when you hold an event you
must do a lot of things including paying the GRA. We hope to bring horse racing back to City but we need an all-weather track since too often rain results in events being cancelled” lamented Elcock. The late Crawford, who owned his own race track at Alness on the Corentyne, was a stalwart in the fraternity as a breeder, importer, trainer, promoter and sponsor. Elcock added that this Meet which marks the 100th anniversary of the turf club, is focused on local content and will be used to give back to ex-owners that are not doing so well. They will receive hampers from the organisers. According to the Organisers, seven races are scheduled with over $5M in cash and trophies and other incentives up for grabs. Over 50 horses have been entered for what promises to be a day of fantastic competition among the horses and a day of fun and frolic for what is anticipated to be a large turnout of fans. Among those vying for supremacy are, The Republican, Cat Ruler,
Coiln Lecock (right) and his son Darren at yesterday’s press conference. Mahaica Star, Victoria, Marryann, Kentucky Woman, Not This Time, Catch a Glimpse, Silver Charm, First Prince, Up Top Boss, Flo Jo, Byron, Up Rising Star, Orian, Pick A Chue, Princess, Village Prince, Princess Emma, Touch Down, Delilah, Royal Progression, Prince Celine, Massapequa Dr, Lucky Lucky and Stolen Diamond. Sponsors including Banks DIH Limited, Dequan Trading, Attorney at Law Senior Counsel Rajendra Poonai, Sankar Auto Works, Cumming Electrical Company,
Valvoline, Just Water, Colin Elcock Delmur Shipping, Toolsie Persaud and Habibulla Meat Center are on board so far. There are three feature events on the programme with the 1300M race for animals classified 3 years-old Guyana-bred racing for a winning purse of $300,000 and trophy the main race. The H3 and lower race over 1300M for a winning take of $220,000 and trophy and the two year-old Guyanabred animals 1000M for a winning take of $220,000 and
a trophy are the others. The other events are for horses classified J and lower, K2 and Lower, L class open and L1 and lower. Races will be run under the Guyana Horse Racing Rules and no late entries will be accepted. Interested persons can make contact with Bobby Vaughn on 624 6788, 223 5097 or 227 7061, Marcel Crawford Jnr. on 678 5342 or 600 7690, Fazal Habibullah on 657 7010, Compton Sancho on 691 1174 or Loresa Mohabir on 624 0453 for further information. (Sean Devers)
2019 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships
Plans ongoing to ensure a memorable time is had by all Plans are ongoing to ensure that the 13th edition of the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships to be hosted in Guyana for the first time under the auspices of the Caribbean Cycling Federation (CCF) from august 10-11 is a resounding success. The Town of Bartica has been chosen as the destination for the twenty (20) nations expected to descend on these shores for what will be a memorable experience according to His Worship, Mayor of Bartica, Gifford Marshall. With the Caribbean Cycling Federation (CCF) through its Technical Director Henny Banasacio already visiting and approving the race route, minor works to ready the route are expected to commence in the new week and will last for a few days, Mayor Marshall, indicated. “The municipality of Bartica is honoured to say the least to host the junior
CCF Technical Director Henny Banasacio (2nd left), Mayor of Bartica Gifford Marshall (2nd right) in discussion with GCF Secretary Maria Leung and Assistant Racing Secretary, Joseph Britton when he visited Guyana. Caribbean cycling championship and we first of all want to thank the Guyana Cycling Federation, Director of Sports of the National Sports Commission and all other stakeholders who would have displayed confidence in the township of
Bartica to host such a event.” Mayor Marshall reminded that active mobility is a part of the Town’s Green Agenda and is positive that cycling is one of the platforms. “This being the first of many major events to come, we are more than privileged
to host. We want to also thank members of the business community who have so far expressed an interest by coming on board and offering their support and most importantly, the residents of the town who continue to give their unwavering support
to activities of this nature.” As host, Mayor Marshal declared that they will endeavour to be the best noting that Guyana would be on display to the region and the fact that Bartica has lots to offer given its geographical location.
GCF President Horace Burrowes informed that this historic event will showcase what Guyana has to offer from a Sports Tourism perspective. “The GCF will this weekend meet with the parents of the cyclists that we have selected to form the Guyana team to let them understand what this event is all about and what we expect from them. In the coming days, the team would be making its way to Bartica where we will take the training to another level.” Both Marshall and Burrowes agree that with the support of all the main stakeholders, the event will be a major achievement for all involved. High ranking executive members of the members C a ribbean Cycling Federation and the Pan American Cycling Confederation (COPACI) will be in Guyana for the event.
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Guyana commits to cultural exchange at Tokyo Olympics
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inister of S o c i a l Cohesion, Dr. G e o r g e Norton has signaled Guyana’s intention to participate in a cultural exchange component of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Minister Norton, accompanied by Permanent Secretary, Ms. Melissa Tu c k e r a n d A s s i s t a n t Director of Sport, Ms. Melissa Dow-Richardson, met with officials of the Secretariat of the Headquarters for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, earlier in the week. The meeting, held in Minister Norton’s Georgetown office, discussed the Host Town Initiative and the possibility of Guyana participating in the post-Olympic activity being introduced by Japan. According to Assistant Director of the Tokyo Olympic Secretariat, Toshihiro Hayashi, the Host Town Initiative seeks to capitalize on the influx of hundreds of countries, as a means exposing the Japanese people to various cultures that exist across the world. Of the 207 countries participating in next year’s Olympics, some 135 have already committed to the cultural exchange which will commence the week following the games. Minister Norton believes that the initiative will be mutually beneficial, and promised to do all that he can to facilitate the participation of Guyanese athletes. The Host Town Initiative is being fully funded by the Local Government bodies of Japan. Should the Guyana delegation choose to stay on for the post-Olympic exchange, those athletes would be afforded the opportunity to engage the people residing in Date City, Japan. In addition to attending sports workshops and visiting schools and other public places to interact with students and residents, the athletes will also be afforded the opportunity to experience all that Date City has to offer –
From left, Keeichi Tada (Senior Policy Coordinator), Royston Alkins (Foreign Service Officer), Assistant Director of the Tokyo Olympic Secretariat, Toshihiro Hayashi, Hon. Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, PS Ms. Melissa Tucker and Assistant DoS Ms. Melissa Dow-Richardson. including its unique sceneries and cuisine. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn the country’s history and be part of its festivals being hosted during that period. At 102.36 square miles, Date City has an estimated population of 61,207 in 22,590 households. Guyana and Japan are expected to have a year of information exchanges, in preparation for the Host To w n I n i t i a t i v e . T h e exchanges will commence from August 2019. The Assistant Director of Sport is confident of the ability of the Guyanese contingent to adequately showcase Guyana’s culture on an international stage. “As athletes, you are trained to not only shine on field, but to also be Ambassadors for your country. I am certain that our athletes are capable of showcasing Guyana, c u l t u r a l l y, ” D o w Richardson said. Also attending the meeting were Keeichi Tada, Senior Policy Coordinator attached to the Secretariat of the Headquarters for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with Foreign Service Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royston Alkins. In wrapping up the engagement, the visiting team also expressed gratitude for the assistance Guyana provided during the devastating earthquake that hit Japan in 2011.
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Members of the National U19 squad with Coach Julian Moore (left) and Assistant Coach/Manager Andy Ramnarine, right.
National U-19 team depart for St. Vincent and the Grenadines The Guyana Under-19 team departed yesterday for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines where they will defend their Cricket West Indies Rising Stars U-19 50over title. Title holders for five consecutive years, Guyana open their campaign against Windward Islands on Sunday at Arnos Vale. The squad will be Coached by Julian Moore while Andy Ramnarine will serve as the Assistant Coach and Manager. The squad reads; Ashmead Nedd (Captain), Kevlon Anderson (Vice Captain), Alex Algoo, Sachin Singh, Garfield Benjamin, Alphius Bookie,
Seon Glasgow, Adrian Hinds, Daniel Mootoo, Kevin Umroa, Joel Spooner, Qumar Torrington, Leon Swamy and Junior Sinclair. GCB Honorable Secretary, Anand Sanasie met with the squad prior to their departure and urged the players to give it their best shot. Guyana will face Barbados in their second round at Arnos Vale on Tuesday before playing Leeward Islands at Park Hill on Thursday. The Guyanese will then battle Jamaica at Arnos Vale on August 4 and take on Trinidad and Tobago in their final round game at Arnos Vale on August 6.
WDFA/Trophy Stall U-11 League
Pouderoyen clip Eagles in latest match
Micaiah DeFreitas (right) and David Williams – Pouderoyen FC Goals off the boots of Micaiah DeFreitas in the 27th minute and David Williams in the 36th minute led Pouderoyen to a 2-1 with over Eagles of Stewartville in the latest match of the West Demerara Football Association / Trophy Stall
sponsored Under-1 League. Orlando Stephenson had brought Eagles level in the 25th minute but Williams’ goal carried Pouderoyen to victory in a match that was played at the Leonora Track and Field Center, Leonora, West Coast Demerara.
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Fitness Express is supplement supplier for Mahadeo and Adonis - Guyana’s team to 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games, USA wings out today
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illon Mahadeo and Delice Adonis will wing out of Guyana today bound for the Madison, Wisconsin, USA where the Reebok Cross Fit Games is set to unfold from August 1-4 at the Alliant Energy Center. The Guyanese duo who would be coached by Jamie Mc Donald will both be making their respective debuts at what is described as a grueling strength and fitness competition that ultimately crowns the “Fittest on Earth” and being held in Madison, which was recently named “America’s Fittest City” by Fitbit. The pair has landed sponsorship to take care of a constant supply of supplements, compliments of Fitness Express. Owner of Fitness Express, Jamie Mc Donald said he was very pleased to be able to lend support to Mahadeo and Adonis as they embark on a
journey to make Guyana and themselves proud. “I have seen the commitment exhibited by both these athletes over the past months, preparing for what would be the biggest challenges of their fitness careers. We at Fitness Express have always been encouraging our athletes from all sports to be the best and we do so tangibly. Our support towards Dillon and Delice is no different as we want them to be empowered in a holistic manner as they go after glory.” Mc Donald said that the next few days would be very hectic for them as they have been training in a committed and strategic way and it is now time for them to be tested against the best in the world.What are the CrossFit Games like? The Games distinguish themselves from other sports by testing overall fitness, rather than skills in a specific area. In a “ready for anything” style,
Eagles United and Net Rockers through to Divine Entertainment semis Top ranked clubs, Eagles United and Net Rockers have booked their places in the semifinals of this year’s inaugural Divine Entertainment Summer Super Cup following wins on Wednesday night last at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground, Linden. The full semi final line up would be known following the two remaining quarter final matches set for tonight at the same venue. In the first game from 19:00hrs, Capital FC and Hi Stars will face off in a Group C clash while a Group D encounter between Botafago and Silver Shattas from 21:00hrs will close out quarter final play. In Wednesday’s matches, Net Rockers sailed past Blueberry Hill 3-0 behind goals from Shane Luckie (29th), Denzil Pryce (81st) and Deshawn Joseph in the 87th minute. The win ensured sealed Eagles’ passage as both teams had drawn their matches against the other team in Group B, Amelia’s Ward Panthers. In the Group A
Colwyn Drakes - Eagles FC showdown, Eagles United, the number one seeded team turned back the challenge of Coomacka even as the latter drew first blood in the 3rd minute through a Ronny Sanchez strike like they had done in their upset win against Topp XX. However, Eagles United were not in a mood to encourage such a repeat and drew level in the 30th minute thanks to a Shavane Seaforth goal to end the first half, level. The winning goal would come in the 58th minute after a foul resulted in a free kick for the Eagles side which was blasted into the back of the nets by Colwyn ‘Buck’ Drakes.
the athletes are challenged to a number of workouts that are kept secret until right before the event. In the past, they’ve been surprised with everything from a rough water swim to a pegboard climb. The pure strength of these athletes, plus the excitement of the unknown, make this a supercharged spectator sport.
In this composite photo Jamie Mc Donald of Fitness Express’ Sheriff and John Streets, Store presents protein powder to Dillon Mahadeo and Delice Adonis.
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