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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
KRAUSS’ PEN IS MIGHTER THAN THE SWORD
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any letter writers and columnists have r e s p o n d e d t o C l i ff o r d K r a u s s ’s provocative article in the New York Times titled: “The $20 Billion Question for Guyana.” In the article, Krauss portrayed Guyana as a vast, watery wilderness with only three paved highways, a few dirt roads between villages that sit on stilts along rivers snaking through the rainforest, and children in remote areas going to school in dugout canoes, and play naked in the muggy heat. No one in Guyana knew of Krauss or heard about him before he wrote the article, but since then, he has become known to many Guyanese. While Krauss’s depiction of Guyana as an impoverished country may be true, it was not appreciated. If nothing else, he has incurred the wrath of the people. His description of Guyana’s culture, economy and the people’s way of life is far from the truth. For Krauss or anyone else to criticize a country they knew very little or nothing about it is poor judgement. Without delving into the contents of his article, it is important for the people to know that Krauss is not alone. The New York Times has an editor and an editorial staff whose responsibilty it is to peruse the writings of its reporters and make the necessary corrections before they are published. So for the editor and his staff to approve and publish such an incendiary article proved that they have subscribed to Krauss’s prejudicial views. It is known that on a population basis, the United States has the highest rate of reported HIV cases with more than 1.1 persons infected with the virus and one in six persons do not know they have the virus. So for the New York Times to publish such an erroneous article by Krauss that “A vast majority of college-educated [Guyanese] youths emigrate to the United States or Canada, while those who stay behind experience high rates of H.I.V. infection, crime and suicide” is absurd, to say the least. Guyana is no longer the suicide capital of the world, its crime rate is less than that in the U.S and it has a low HIV rate. That said, Krauss may be right in describing our electricity system as unreliable due to constant blackouts and that the discovery of oil could make Guyana vulnerable because of its weak and corrupt institutions. However, his wholesale condemnation of the country does not blend with reality. But his distorted views of Guyana are not new. This is how most upper and middle-class whites from the rich and developed countries view people from the underdeveloped countries. Mr. Krauss’ description of Guyana prodded the Minister of Finance, Mr. Winston Jordan, to reject his erroneous, distorted and disgraceful article that Guyana is a backward and wayward country that is destined to fail. The Minister implored Krauss to re-examine his views on Guyana, its proud and resourceful people and their resilience in overcoming adversity. The New York Times is perhaps one of the most read newspapers in the United States and possibly in the world, but it is unfortunate that its reporter, Clifford Krauss seemed unaware of the unyielding strength, power and resolve of the Guyanese people. Guyanese are very patriotic and nationalistic. Therefore, no matter how poor, backward and divided the people are, it is clear that if Guyana is attacked by a foreigner like Clifford Krauss, its citizens would come together as one people and condemn him. This is a common practice in most countries.
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.
Animal Farm reborn under this Coalition DEAR EDITOR, During the past three years of this Coalition Government in Office we have witnessed a modern day, real life enactment of George Orwell’s political allegory, Animal Farm. It must be recalled that immediately before the entry of the APNU/AFC Coalition into government in May 2015, the then Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsarran was sacked by the PPP/C Administration after there was a ‘public outcry’ backed by the Guyana Bar Association, the Guyana Women Lawyers Association, the Justice Institute of Guyana and the Private Sector Commission. This was supported by condemnation from the US and British Envoys. It was concluded that the utterances by the minister cannot be condoned. This is despite Dr. Ramsarran being charged and hauled before the Courts! Let us now fast forward to July 2018, a sitting Junior Minister of Government, Simona Broomes claimed that two security guards attached to the KGM Security Firm approached her vehicle as she and her driver were parking and abused them, one of them cocked his gun in her direction and threatened her life. The two guards were
arrested and locked up for 12 hours before being released on their own recognizance. The surveillance camera however contradicted her version of what happened. Unfortunately, the ‘public outcry’ is now subdued and the various organizations which were so vociferous in Dr Ramsarran’s case are among the silent majority. This is the same Minister who was reprimanded by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland for bringing the House to disrepute for filming a parody video in the Chambers and distributed it on the social media. This Minister is untouchable: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” It must be recalled also that it was the APNU/AFC Coalition which had said that the Code of Conduct for Ministers will be in effect before the first 100 days in office but despite coming into effect nearly two years later the effectiveness of the Code is questionable since disciplinary action and penalties for the breach of this Code lie solely with President Granger and the Minister of State, Joseph Harmon.. Transparency International Guyana had noted that instead of leaving this to the
will of the very people the Code would govern, specific penalties for some breaches should be laid out. This has now come to pass! The Code of Conduct for Public Officials clearly states that “a person in public life shall, in the execution of his or her official functions, conduct themselves in a manner which engenders the respect of their peers and t h e p u b l i c . ” It also states that “a person in public life owes a duty to the public and shall consider themselves servants of the people.” It is evident that there was a breach of this Code but the Minister of State had concluded that the Broomes case is ‘a police matter…let the police do their work’, while the President is silent, the Minister of Security offered ‘no comment’ and the Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally ‘got better things to do’ than addressing ‘social protection issues’. Surely the Code does not apply to Government Ministers and Officials! “Man serves the interests of no creature except himself.” ¯ George Orwell, Animal Farm. Yours sincerely, Haseef Yusuf RDC Councilor-Region 6
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Has anyone taken the initiative to digitise historic moments in Guyana? DEAR EDITOR As a young Guyanese who is interested in learning about the political and historical evolution of the country in which I live, it disheartens me to relay my dissatisfaction and struggle to unearth this treasure of information. The first example that comes to mind is an experience a few years ago, when I was seeking a recording on the state funeral of the late president Dr. Cheddi Jagan. Quite naturally, I visited the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre at Red House expecting to find what I was looking for. Unfortunately, it was not to be. I was told, much to my disappointment, that while such a recording surely existed in the archives at some point, currently the staff there are having difficulties locating it. Interestingly, and gratefully, I did manage to find a video record of the late Forbes Burnham’s funeral on YouTube, which precedes Jagan’s by some 12 years, mind you. On the matter of YouTube, I further note that while I can find the speeches of prominent individuals of
the sixties such as JFK or Dr. King, there is a paucity of such records involving Guyanese leaders of the sixties to the eighties. Hasn’t anyone in administrations hitherto taken the initiative to digitise historic moments, for the contemporary Guyanese audience? I wonder where in Guyana could I locate a satisfactory catalogue of Burnham’s speeches, and if such material exists, why isn’t it more readily available to the general public? The man’s oration was second to none, but the younger generation has been robbed of listening. That is a shame. The history of our immediate post-independence has taken on an esoteric quality, because only a select few seem able to access said material. I visited the Walter Rodney (National) Archives a few weeks ago. I begin by saying I enjoyed my visit and I was pleased that they pos-
sessed copies of the Guyana Chronicle from decades gone by. However, I was uncomfortable with the state in which I found the old Chronicle papers. Very fragile, decaying, and not in one piece. The documents could have been preserved better for posterity. I know there are special sleeves that old papers can be encased in for protection. I reiterate that digitising the material would be a good move for preservation. Digitising would remove the worry of decay and loss. I do not think that our historical content is simply nonexistent, rather, the problem lies in the scattered nature and inaccessibility of this material. You find yourself on a voyage when searching for our historical records, moving between locations, but never finding the completed picture. It is like trying to assemble the pieces of a puzzle, except that you do not know
where all the pieces reside to begin with. I can look up the cherished chronicles of many nations with relative ease, but in Guyana it seems we have been poor custodians of our own past. I wonder sometimes, when the baby boomer generation of Guyana passes on, how much of our history and the commensurate lessons would be lost permanently. “This is the Dark Time my Love” may very well be the sole Martin Carter poem Guyanese children have ever been exposed to. It was certainly the only one given attention during my literature studies in secondary school. Whose fault that is I am not sure, but I expected that we would have taken some more pride in Carter and perhaps made his work more pervasive. The only copy of his works I ever held was found in a dusty corner of my father’s library,
dating back to the eighties. If you were to search online for Carter, you would be lucky to discover a handful of his better known poems. Have we left him in the eighties? There seems to be a lack of promotion of Guyanese literature, which is unfortunate because I think this country badly needs more readers. The plight outlined above is significant in my humble opinion; I propound that we as a nation need to under-
stand our history, if we are to step sensibly into our future. I was often told by older Guyanese that we were a very literate nation in days gone by. I am not sure how literate we currently are but, if the current standard of political discourse is anything to go by, perhaps not very much. That is precisely why we need to make our historical information and literature more accessible to our citizens. Yours Faithfully, Gibran A. Azeez
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THE INCOMPETENCE OF GTT BY REV.GIDEON CECIL
Something smells about this transfer
DEAR EDITOR, About three weeks ago I discovered my phone had a problem. I was receiving calls but was unable to make a call. Whenever I dialed my phone it had a constant noisy sound. I called GTT and took a long time to get through because they are always on voice mail. I am wondering in this day and age on an emergency why they are on voice mail. That’s a long tedious process. I spoke to a representative and she told me they will come to check on my phone in seven to 10 working days. I asked her why so long she said that’s their procedure and hung up. I came from church about 1 PM the Sunday afternoon seven days after I reported the issue and my daughter told me a man was calling at the gate. It was a GTT technician. He came and checked my phone and told me my phone had a problem he has to change it. I note with interest he gave me a Bill for the phone cost $4,600 with a six-month warranty and told me it will
be on my bill when I go to pay. I told him I don’t think it’s a phone problem but a line problem. I discovered I had the same problem after he left. They used to give a replaceable phone for free I now ask the question why this charge of $4,600 and how many poor people like pensioners can afford that cost? Why couldn’t they charge just $1000 to replace a phone? A few days later, I encountered another problem I noticed my Internet that is DSL had a problem. It comes on and works for five to ten minutes and it cuts off. I called the 0488 number; that was another voicemail again. I eventually got on to a representative who told me to unplug my modem for 30 minutes while she will look at my account. I followed her instructions and it worked. It lasted for a week and I noticed I had the same problem with the internet again. I called the 0488 number again and they took me again on the same merry go-round circle. For five days now it is the same problem.
I spoke to a woman and told her that I had applied for the BLAZE since February this year but never got it. She said I was supposed to get it after 40-60 working days and I will get it soon. The internet worked after she walked me through some steps. Sad to say I encountered the same ON AND OFF INTERNET problem up to around 4 PM from morning; a problem they cannot fix for five days. My wife is doing a research paper and my children are doing their SBAs and this is a real problem because of deadlines. I explained all that to the lady. I made another call about 4:15 and spoke to another representative who told me she can see my report ad she can see from my account that I am DEFINITELY having internet issues but she cannot fix it and now the most ridiculous thing she said that a technician will come to fix my problem in 7-10 working days. I asked her why so long? And she hung up. These people are unprofessional and I now wish to ask (Conitnued on page 7)
DEAR EDITOR, Guyana read of a startling story of the alleged transfer of an inspector from Berbice, allegedly because he refused to take a call from a civilian’s phone. The case would boost increasing arguments from the police ranks who have been pushing for a union to recognize them and protect their rights. According to reports in Kaieteur News, Inspector Godfrey Playter was stationed at the eastern end of the Berbice Bridge at a checkpoint back in March when his team stopped a minibus from the city. The minibus, Playter said, was stopped by a female rank.The pass reportedly lacked details and the driver was not in possession of the road service licence. Playter claimed that he warned the driver and allowed the bus to go. A civilian in the bus reportedly attempted to hand the inspector a phone, saying that it was his boss on the line. The inspector claimed that he refused to take the call
and it was not explained who the boss was. He was later admonished by his commander, who told him that it was the Commissioner of Police (ag), David Ramnarine on the phone. Playter believed from his statements that because he did not take that call, he was transferred from Berbice, to Cove and John. He said the transfer has placed financial hardships on him and his family. The Top Cop, in a police statement, claimed that two police ranks were in the bus. It was also claimed that Playter made several unbecoming statements and later apologized to two senior police officers. Editor, there are several things worrying about the report. For one, what exactly were two police ranks doing in a minibus that would have allowed the civilian to feel comfortable enough to call the Top Cop? Was it the force’s business that they were required to leave the city and venture to Berbice or was it the business (personal) of Mr.
Ramnarine? It may help Guyana to understand the nature of the relationship of the men in the bus if we are told what exactly they were doing in Berbice. Why did the Top Cop not call the policemen’s phones instead of the civilian? I can recall that police ranks were warned about outside interference and there was a circular sent to ranks not to take phone calls from outside of the force that can hamper their work. If the ranks were on official business, which records were written up that indicate the instructions were official? Were the instructions placed in the diary? If so where? Editor, perhaps this issue can raise a debate on the call by police ranks for a union. In the meantime, maybe the police force can explain to the Guyana public what is the relevance of the inspector’s daughter working at the newspaper and the matter being reported. Is the police force saying that police ranks and officers should be treated differently from the rest of Guyana? Frustrated police officer
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The Medical Council of Guyana needs to give this doctor a reality check DEAR EDITOR, In my years of going to medical professionals, I have never experienced or heard such awful experiences of women like myself receiving care from a particular male obstetrician/gynecologist. I have decided to share my experience with this obstetrician/gynecologist due to the number of responses I have received from other women about their hurtful encounters with him. It must be noted that all of this is written from the perspective of a young woman seeking help. Also, if you have had a positive experience with this doctor, you should feel grateful but do not make me feel like I or other women shouldn’t express our con-
cern with his behaviour towards patients. He could have been wonderful towards you but that cannot serve as an excuse for how he behaved with other patients. At his office, his motto is written under his esteemed qualifications. His religious belief is expressed through his horribly executed statements and questions. Two days ago, I along with two other persons visited this gynecologist’s office. To my surprise, we were welcomed by a doctor who had an attitude problem with his arms folded and distasteful tone. As the patient listed her symptoms, he began to question her judgment. She stated that she has been ex-
THE INCOMPETENCE ... From page 6 Mr.Justin Nedd, GTT’s CEO these questions. Will I be compensated for failed internet service I paid for in July 2018? Why are they always on voice mail? Do I have to send GTT a lawyer’s letter to compensate all my lost time and lost days for internet service I have paid for? Why is GTT taking 7-10 working days and months to fix basic problems? Why I cannot get BLAZE I applied for since February 17th 2018?Why all these long delays and lame excuses to fix an internet and phone problem and I live just five minutes’ drive away from the Beterverwagting GTT office? In my opinion the government must break this GTT monopoly for GTT to have more competition. They are very incompetent and are very quick to give dead apologies in very nice flowery sophisticated Queens English. In this day and age of technology we have the slowest internet service in the entire Caribbean. I am calling on GTT CEO and the Hon. Cathy Hughes to address these issues I have raised here. How do I pay for internet service for 31 days, when I can barely get for 10 days in a month? May God help us. Regards, Rev.Gideon Cecil
periencing irregular periods. You’ll love the response he gave to that. “Oh, women go through that normally”. Sir, you cannot come to that assumption without a physical examination or tests. Furthermore, responding like this creates a hostile environment. Patients would be unwilling or even afraid to share their other symptoms if you dismiss it so casually. His tone reminded us that we are indeed powerless to doctors. Additionally, other symptoms like pelvic pain and weight gain were given to this doctor. His response to these symptoms was “symptoms from the past are irrelevant”. Now, doctors go through years of medical school. I would assume that they learn how to properly treat patients and to also know how to console them if anything goes wrong. From this experience, not only do I question his medical knowledge but I also question his character. In his office, his achievements are proudly placed. However, this isn’t the man we met in that office.
With his responses, we raised important questions about our uncertainty about his prognosis. Eventually, he kept repeating that we were crazy and he ended his consultation by saying “you guys are crazy, whatever you plan on finding, you wouldn’t find it here”. He created an unwelcoming environment which made us leave his office immediately after that comment. After we left and even up to now, it still hasn’t sunk in that a doctor was so unprofessional towards us. I’m sure you are thinking that they are two sides to a story. Although that is true, accompanying situations from other women prove that this man is horrible towards his patients. One woman commented on our Facebook post that she was told that she is too young to be pregnant and that if she was his younger sister, he would beat her. What I took away especially from other comments on our Facebook page was that this doctor had a problem with
women who were unmarried. Who are you to judge me about being unmarried? I came to you with concerns about my health and you judged me and chased me away because you didn’t like my marital status. How dare you? How dare you! You took an oath which stated that you will care and respect for your patients while offering your MEDICAL HELP. You had no right to chastise me because you did not agree with my choices. Now, this is where the meat of the article is in. The Guyana Medical Council. You are responsible for ensuring that all doctors treat their patients with respect along with monitoring the performances of each licensed doctor. So, I do hope this letter reaches to you. Investigate him. Christianity or any other religious domination should not and should never be influenced in medical practices. You can belong to any religion but if you are in the medical field and you cannot use your religious beliefs to treat people in a disdainful
way. Which religion teaches people to be cruel? I probably missed that page when I was reading the holy book. I do have a feeling that this may not be taken seriously. We know that people in power are influenced by money and social standing. This letter will serve as the first step in having the Medical Council review this doctor’s behaviour. Lastly, I want to dedicate this letter to the women who have experienced psychological trauma from his approach towards patient care. If any doctor treats you like this, it is just them not you. I believe you. There are other trustworthy and kind medical professionals that can assist you. I have to believe that they are. Actually, from what I have read, they are! To conclude with, Doctor, if you are reading this, I do hope that you take your patient’s health seriously. I hope that you treat them with care and respect. After all, these patients are paying for your retirement plan. Juliana Lopes
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Venezuelan migrants begin receiving critical supplies Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, along with representatives from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), the Ministry of Health and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), began distributing food and sanitation hampers to Venezuelan migrants in Barima-Wani, Region One.Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig, Director General of the CDC stated that the exercise is aimed at “providing some amount of relief to communities where you have an influx of Venezuelans.” He noted that the items included in the hampers were procured by CDC, IOM and UNICEF.The three-day exercise which began Thursday in Khan Hill, Mabaruma saw 10 families being given muchneeded supplies. These included food supplies, tarpaulins, sanitation items and baby supplies. Hampers were also given
to the village Toshao, Ernest Santiago. The donation was intended to ease the burden of those who have been supporting these migrants for a number of weeks. Though there was a language barrier, it was evident that the Venezuelan migrants welcomed the donations. The exercise continued yesterday in Kamwatta and Powaikuru with hampers being distributed to eight families in each village. On July 16, last, Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix convened a multi-agency coordinating meeting to tackle the Venezuelan migration issue. This meeting included members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Ministry of Communities, Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Ministry of Social Protection, Ministry of Public Health and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC).
A Venezuelan migrant family with their donated items
Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix donating hampers to a Venezuelan family.
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Buxton Emancipation observances kick off today
The Buxton First of August Movement has organized its annual activities to observe the 180th anniversary of the end of plantation slavery in Guyana and the Anglophone Caribbean under the theme, “Emancipate Yourself from Mental and Economic Slavery.” This year’s theme draws attention to the ongoing need for African Guyanese to redouble their efforts to make good on the emancipation promise of economic and cultural empowerment as prerequisites to true freedom. This year’s observances kick off today with an Emancipation Church Service at the St Augustine’s Anglican Church, Buxton from 8:30 am. The service will be conducted by Father Carl Peters, parish priest of St. Augustine. On July 31, there will be a Libation Ceremony and the Emancipation Soiree. The Libation Ceremony will be held at the Emancipation Monument at the Buxton Market
Square beginning at 6:00 pm. This will be followed at 9:00 pm by the Soiree which takes the form of a cultural program which includes Drama, Poetry, Folk Singing, Dance, Village Gaff, Kwe Kwe and Nancy Story. Several cultural groups and individuals from Buxton and beyond are slated to participate. Super Cat One Man Band will also be in attendance. The keynote address will be delivered by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon. On August 1, Emancipation Day, there will be the annual Village Feeding, where villagers, especially the elderly and children, will be treated to a variety of African Guyanese foods.On Saturday August 4, The Friends of Villages Museum and Archives Inc. will launch the “Buxton Friendship Museum, Archives and Culture Centre.” The activities continue on Sunday August 5 with the annual Eusi Kwayana Emancipation Symposium at Friendship Primary School at
4:00 pm. The topic for this year’s symposium will be “The Coming Oil and Gas Economy: Prospects for Empowering the Poor and Revitalizing the Village Economy.” The panelists are Professor Clive Thomas, Nigel Hughes and Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman.The observances conclude with an “Education Roundtable” on Sunday August 12 at Friendship Primary School at 4:00 pm. The topic is “Restoring Education Excellence in Buxton: What is to be done.” The feature address will be given by Minister of the Public Service, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine. The Buxton First of August Movement expects this year’s activities to be the beginning of a year-long conversation among Buxtonions on village revitalization and renewal. Particular attention would be given to areas of education, business, agriculture and cultural empowerment.
Dem boys seh...
Smuggled whisky giving Banks and DDL stiff competition Guyana does mek nuff rum. In fact, people does always seh rum can’t done so when a man start to drink like if he want to done rum, people does tell him that rum gun done him. Banks and DDL does mek so much rum that Guyanese can’t drink all. Dem does mek rum fuh de rich and de poor. Dem even got rum fuh de very poor. That is bush rum. There is not a day that people don’t drunk and yet de rum can’t done. But dem boys now see how Guyanese love a likker. GRA ketch a man wid a truckload of likker that come from outside the country. Somebody smuggle it in. Wid all de likker Guyana got people still smuggling in likker. After Customs tek way that, another man bring in more. When that and all get ketch somebody send a policeman to bring down another set of likker. De policeman had to hire a minibus to fetch de likker. That and all get ketch.De odda day boys was listening to de news when a man run in and tell dem that somebody was smuggling in a set of whisky in some barrel. It mean that dem pack de barrel overseas and decide to ship it in. Some Customs officer tell dem that de barrel
gun pass through but de shipper didn’t bargain fuh Statia.He move de people who woulda normally clear de barrel and put anodda set. That is how dem find de whisky. Wha people doin’t know is that Banks and DDL is de people who squealing pun de smuggled likker. Every smuggled bottle cutting dem profit. Long time, when Customs had Christmas party was all de seize likker dem use to drink. And when it nuff people use to carry home a bottle. That use to affect Banks and DDL. Last week Customs announce that it was disposing of de likker. Clifford and Yesu smile. Dem believe that Customs was going to empty de likker in de river. Is when dem hear bout auction that dem get serious. Now both Banks and DDL going to join in de auction. Of course whisky is foreign likker and wid all this smuggling, it show that people like de foreign stuff more than de local stuff. And de foreigners like de local rum more than dem own. That is why dem boys believe that de smuggling ain’t got nutten to do wid de oil people who wukking here. It got to do wid people like de Chat-3 and Irfaat. Dem is de whisky people.Talk half and watch out fuh de likker smugglers.
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Woodlands Hospital cast blame on GPHC for medical waste dilemma The Woodlands Hospital is not taking lightly, reports which suggest that its predisposal storage of bio-hazardous waste is especially wanting. Bio-hazardous waste is any waste containing infectious materials or potentially infections substances such as blood. The privately operated hospital located on Carmichael Street, Georgetown is refusing to accept blame for reports which suggest that it has thrown caution to the wind when it comes to its medical waste. In an invited comment to this publication the hospital’s Administrator, Mr. Deonarine Memraj, made it clear that reports of spilled medical waste or seeping blood from the bags containing such waste is entirely the fault of the sanitation workers who are contracted to remove the waste. He shared photographs of a well kept waste storage area where receptacles are all or-
derly aligned.However, photographs published by this newspaper last week revealed an overflowing receptacle and streams of blood on the ground nearby. The hospital, at a cost, utilizes the services of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC’]s Hydroclave Department to remove its medical waste. “It is unfortunate that when the sanitation workers from the Facility Management [at] GPHC collect our medical waste, how it is handled,” Memraj opined. He explained, “The workers wheel their bin from the [waste disposal] truck on Carmichael Street to our collection area where the waste is then transferred and removed.”According to the hospital administrator, “During this process, excessive numbers of bags are sometimes placed in bins and this causes puncture to some bags and content to escape.” He, however, asserted
that once the waste is removed, the area and bins are then sanitized with bleach and replaced. Currently the GPHC provides its waste disposal service to the Woodlands Hospital on Thursday of each week. But according to Memraj, “requests for twice weekly collection to minimize the volume were denied.” But the administration of the GPHC is also not prepared to accept the blame for the shortcomings at the private hospital. A spokesperson for the GPHC said that the public hospital has been working to suit the request of the Woodlands Hospital. “They have requested pick up of bio-hazardous waste once per week and we offer that service on each Thursday…They have not requested any other days. There are other institutions that have asked us to facilitate pick-ups on other days and we have been doing that
A photograph shared by the Woodlands Hospital showing a tidy and orderly medical waste storage shed in its compound. for them and we are willing to do that for Woodlands too if they so request,” said the spokesperson. This publication was informed that the spillage of the medical waste is a situation that obtains because the sanitation workers are forced to collect the waste by accessing the Woodlands Hospital compound through a narrow alleyway. “They don’t allow them [the sanitation workers] to enter through the main entrance and using the alleyway makes it difficult for the sanitation workers to do their job properly,” said an official who commented on the matter yesterday. The official also noted, that the onus remains on any health facility to ensure that its environment is beyond reproach.
The medical waste storage situation was first brought to the attention of the media, by way of email, from a resident who lives in close proximity to the Woodlands Hospital. The resident opted to share the situation with the media after becoming peeved by the perceived inaction on the part of the Environmental Health Unit of the Ministry of Public Health. However, an official at the Ministry said that the matter was under investigation and even shared that it is gaining the attention of the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] too. On Friday the hospital was subjected to a visit from officials of the EPA who are looking into the concerns leveled by the resident. “I am very concerned at the blatant disregard of envi-
ronmental welfare and safety which this hospital is showing to both the surrounding neighbours and your Ministry,” the resident detailed in an email to the Public Health Minister even as an appeal was made for an inspection of the hospital. The resident is worried that the state of affairs has been lending to the exposure of the neighbourhood to germs and by extension diseases. The resident reported of illness within the home which is suspected to be directly linked to the situation in the hospital’s compound. According to the resident, “Both my children are ill at the moment and I am convinced it’s the transference of germs being spread by the cats, flies and rats eating this waste and then going about their business in the yard.”
Commission recovers $8M exchanges, refunds for consumers The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has recovered more than $8M in exchanges, refunds and repairs on behalf of consumers for the period January to June 2018, Director of the CCAC, Dawn Holder-Cush announced yesterday. The CCAC was established to administer and enforce the Competition and Fair Trading Act 2006 (CFTA) and the Consumer Affairs Act (2011). “The Consumer Affairs Act is one of the most effective Acts which gives the Commission the authority to defend the rights of consumers in Guyana,” explained the Director of the CCAC.The recovery of the over $8M, came mainly from businesses in the auto, electronics, furniture, clothing and accessories and construction materials supplies industries. These cases account for 100 of the 150 cases received by the Commission for the
- 150 complaints filed for first half
first half of the year. The remaining cases are ongoing investigations.Complaints to the value of $122,782,719 were investigated in 2017 with a 91% resolution rate. “The Commission urges consumers to take advantage of their inherent rights given to them through the Competition and Fair Trading and Consumer Affairs Acts, and encourages consumers to seek redress with the Commission should they feel disenfranchised by the purchase of a good or
service.” The Commission can be reached on telephone numbers 219-4410/3 or by visiting the office at the National Exhibition Site Sophia.According to the Commission, consumers are reminded that among some of their rights, are the right to a refund and the right to return goods under specific conditions. “It is the responsibility of consumers to always demand proof of purchase, inclusive of a receipt and contracts where necessary.”
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Avoid confidentiality clauses in extractive sector contracts - NRGI warns Guyana, other nations By Kiana Wilburg If the resource wealth of a nation is to be managed in a transparent manner, then the government must provide its people with information about the whole chain of decisions made for the respective sector. As such, confidentiality clauses in contracts should be avoided at all costs since this forces the government to provide its people with piecemeal data. This is according to the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving countries’ governance over their natural resources. NRGI believes that an essential prerequisite for accountability is transparency. It stressed, however, that piecemeal information is not sufficient. It insists that the government should disclose its decisions with a complete, complementary set of data. For instance, NRGI said that revenue data might be accompanied by information on the applicable tax rates and taxable income. NRGI also said that information should be disclosed at an appropriate level of disag-
…Says citizens cannot properly monitor govt., companies with piecemeal info. gregation. It said that this would include location, project name, and product type. In addition, NRGI said that “machine-readable data” (data combined with descriptions of these data to enable automatic use by computers), with mutually agreed interoperable standards can facilitate monitoring efforts. NRGI also stated that Governments of emerging countries like Guyana should publish the names of companies operating, bidding for and investing in extractive assets, as well as the identities and chains of ownership of their beneficial owners. It insists that this can facilitate monitoring and enforcement of the applicable fiscal regime. The Institute said that local authorities should make available, data and reports on licences, geological surveys, cadastres and reserves, as well as economic, environmental and social impact assessments. Critically, it said that authorities should also publish contracts and make them readily available online. NRGI opined that disclosing information that allows for
national accounting and monitoring of sector management, revenue management and expenditures is also necessary. It said that this information can be compared against any fiscal rule the government sets itself. Further, NRGI said that savings funds must have high levels of disclosure requirements, particularly considering the potential for offbudget activity. In particular, it said that fund management ought to publish information on the balance sheet and cash flows, recipients of payments, and audits. Further to this, NRGI said that the government should disclose not only payments and spending, but also the relevant rules across the whole decision chain. In many cases, the Institute said that Governments write large parts of these rules into complex contracts hidden from public inquiry. As far as possible, it said that governments should write terms within legislation, which observers can scrutinize more easily than a contract. The institute said that any remaining concessions
given in contracts which depart from standard legislated terms should be submitted to and approved by the legislature. Above all, NRGI said that confidentiality clauses in contracts should be avoided at all costs and contracts should be made public.NRGI said that the public’s right to information is enshrined in many national and international conventions, and an increasing number of countries have freedom of information laws stipulating that all government information is public unless disclosure is specifically proscribed by law. It noted that Governments should adopt such rules to mitigate the risk of rights over resource extraction being signed away before members of the public can scrutinize agreements that affect them. “Government and business can also benefit from greater transparency. Disclosure requirements create the incentive to maintain effective systems of information management, which lowers the cost of collecting and
maintaining good data and improves their accuracy. “This is essential for efficient government operations: it informs management decisions; improves the quality of service provision to companies and citizens; and supports strong lines of accountability within government.” Additionally, the Institute said that companies face the challenge of managing public expectations in the areas in which they operate. NRGI stressed that effective transparency allows them to alleviate distrust and strengthen the “social license to operate.” NRGI said that roles and standards of behaviour should be clearly defined and understood by all so that the public can monitor government action. It said that a set of values and ethical standards, reflective of society’s expectations for those in positions of authority and codified in laws and regulations, ought to guide decisionmaking.Government functions better if clear lines of responsibility are drawn, and the executive and bodies such
as an independent auditor can monitor and bring to account those institutions that fail in their duties, the organization stated. To respond appropriately to the demand for better performance, NRGI said that government institutions should be able to make effective decisions. As such, it said that better accountability requires better capacity if governance is to improve. According to NRGI, the provision of information must be paired with the ability to use it to monitor and judge the actions of the government. NRGI believes that civil society, including religious, academic, professional and social organizations, as well as the media, has an important role in this regard. The Institute said that for these organizations to be effective, they must be independent of the government and open about sources of funding and the interests they represent. It said that the government in turn must establish and protect the rights of civil society, including the (Continued on page 64)
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Pomeroon drug bust...
Colombians freed of aiding cocaine trafficker Five Colombians who were charged with aiding a carpenter who traffic over 25 pounds of cocaine, had the matter against them dismissed on Friday by Magistrate Ester Sam in the Suddie Magistrate’s Court. It was alleged that between September 1, 2017 and January 2, last, at Grant Woodland, Pomeroon, Colombian Nationals Yeison Sanchez, 27 a driver; Jesus Amaya, 52, a farmer; Reginaldo Jaramillo, 45; and Wilinton Reyes, 36, a farmer, helped Gavin Adams traffic 11.410 kilograms of cocaine. On Friday, the Magistrate ruled in favour of the defendants citing that the Customs Anti Narcotics Prosecutor (CANU), Konyo Sandiford, failed to lead evidence to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The defendants were all represented by Attorney-atLaw Bernard DaSilva. According to reports, relative to a joint operation by CANU and the police, millions of dollars worth in cocaine was seized. Consequently the foreign nationals were arrested and charged for the offence. It is alleged that between September 1, 2017 and January 2, 2018 at Grant Woodland, Pomeroon, Essequibo, Gavin Adams, 48, a carpenter, of Essequibo, had 11.410 kilograms of cocaine for trafficking. His matter is still ongoing in the Suddie Magistrate’s Court. He is currently on remand for the offence. The court in remanding him had cited the prevalence of the offence, and the fact that he gave certain oral statements to the police.
Freed: Yeison Sanchez
Freed: Reginaldo Jaramillo
Still on trial for trafficking cocaine, Gavin Adams
Freed: Wiliton Reyes
It was reported that based on information received, CANU ranks and police ranks, conducted a four-day operation involving several security agencies, which resulted in the arrest of 10 persons, and the seizure of cocaine, cash and a car. The operations spanned three different regions which saw arrests of not only Guyanese, but Colombians and a Venezuelan. It was reported that the National Anti-Narcotics Agency (NANA), the Cus-
toms Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), GDF Coast Guard and Guyana Police Force were involved in the operation which was done between January 1 and January 4, 2018. NANA, in an interview, had stated that three locations were raided. They included a residence at Barrow Avenue, Republic Park; a residence in the Pomeroon River and a camp located a short distance north-east of the Moruca River mouth. Among the items seized were a Toyota Axio car; three speedboats with engines; 15 cell phones, 11 kilos of coke and a large amount of cash. The cash included US$87,134 ($17.8M); over 1M Venezuelan Bolivar; Colombian peso totaling $201,000; 7,362 in Brazilian Real along with $82,820 in local currency.
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Heated race for PNCR chair….
Harmon endorsed by party members in Canada The race for one of the most senior positions in the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is heating up with the Canadian members reportedly throwing their support behind Joseph Harmon. While the other two candidates, Volda Lawrence and Basil Williams, have not been publicly speaking on their campaign, their teams have been aggressively targeting social media, like Facebook, to bring awareness on critical issues. Harmon is the current Minister of State from the PNCR, which represents the largest part of the A Partnership For National Unity (APNU). The multipartied APNU and the Alliance For Change form part of the current Coalition Government. The chairperson position is critical. It is that person who takes over the responsibility of party’s leader in case he or she is unable to function. The chair post is also widely seen as a shoe-in for the Presidential Candidate n o m i n e e . With general elections two years away and in the likelihood of party leader, Brigadier (ret’d) David
Minister Volda Lawrence
Attorney General, Basil Williams
Granger not running for a second term as president, the chair position has taken new meaning. According to party officials, Harmon, the current Minister of State, visited Canada recently, while on his way to the United Nations. There he met with several key players of the party and he outlined his vision. His visit appeared to have swayed the members as they have agreed to endorse him. Harmon’s visit would have followed that of Williams, the current Attorney General who is the incumbent chairperson.
Williams has also signaled his intention to run again. The all-important votes will come next month at the party’s biennial congress which is scheduled for August 17-19. Earlier, this month, the party officially accepted nominations. President David Granger is not being challenged. Since being elected as leader of the party in 2012, Granger has not been challenged for the position but there is competition for key posts within the party as it heads into its biennial congress next month. Reportedly
Minister Harmon with a few of the PNCR members in Canada. challenging for the ViceChairman post will be Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure,
Annette Ferguson and Sports Director, Christopher Jones. There has been growing
calls for the PNCR which led the country for almost three decades until 1992, to reflect more youths in its leadership.
Minister Harmon addressing a group in Canada.
GPF responds to 297 calls via suicide helpline Since it was launched two years ago, the Guyana Police Force, (GPF) suicide helpline has received 297 calls from persons seeking help to deal with issues such as depression, frustration, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The figures were released by Acting Police Commissioner, David Ramnarine during a recent event held at the GPF Headquarters. The GPF ‘Suicide Helpline’ was launched under the Force’s Social Crime Prevention programme in August 2015. At the launch, former Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud, said that the helpline is equipped with suitably qualified and trained persons to answer the phone
calls and receive text messages and emails and other forms of communication through social platforms operated and manned by an inter-agency centre. He explained that when a call comes to the centre, once it is able to determine where the call is coming from, efforts will be made immediately via the nearest police station to have one of the counsellors from the Ministry of Social Protection or faith-based leaders who are counsellors to go to the subject and take over the process. He said, too, that since many persons who commit suicide are hooked on drugs or alcohol, inputs from other agencies would be necessary. At some stage therefore, a determination is made on the counsellors who will work
with the affected person or whether there is need for more professional engagement; and in those cases, the Ministry of Public Health will be contacted, and mental health specialists can be brought in to speak with the subject. Persons with thoughts of committing suicide are encouraged to seek counselling via the helpline. Persons desirous of accessing the services of the Guyana Inter-agency Suicide Prevention Hotline can contact:Telephone numbers (+592) 223-0001, 223-0009, 600-7896, 623-4444, Email: guyagency@yahoo.com, Twitter: guyanaagency, WhatsApp: +592-600-7896, 592- 623-4444 FaceBook: Guyana Interagency Suicide Prevention Help Line
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Govt examines transfer of NICIL properties to Kwakwani utility The government is pursuing the transfer of some National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) properties now being maintained by the Kwakwani Utility Incorporated (KUI). KUI falls under the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Hinterland Electricity Company Incorporated (HECI) which is a subsidiary of NICIL. It is responsible for electricity distribution, as well as water and sewage disposal in Kwakwani. On a recent visit to
Kwakwani, Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson met with KUI’s General Manager, Fitzhubert McPherson and board members to discuss issues affecting the company and to share his 2019 plans for the community. Challenges with fuel acquisition, the poor performance of newly installed generator sets and the need for restructuring of the board were among issues discussed. McPherson also bemoaned the problems encoun-
Minister Patterson meeting with board members.
tered with NICIL properties, noting that KUI employees are looking after NICIL properties, but the company is getting no returns. He recommended that instead of leaving the properties to deteriorate, they could be rented to earn some income. Minister Patterson assured the board members that that issue will be addressed immediately: “Kwakwani Utility Incorporated used to be under NICIL
Kwakwany Utility Inc., Region 10
and it no longer is, now it is under MPI, but we omitted to vest some key assets in the transfer and it’s causing them (board) some issues. So we are looking into that as we speak.” The long-term plan for the community is the construction of a solar farm, similar to that in Mabaruma. Minister Patterson told the board members that the government is in the final processes for a loan for the solar farm. He
tasked the board with identifying a plot of land for the initiative. “We need land, we don’t want to buy land, and we’re looking for state land or land under KUI or NICIL just to put the solar panels. They are normally on a pole elevated, so it can be swampland. Once we do it in the dry season, there will be very little maintenance, so the water wouldn’t affect it.”
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Govt faces questions over tax-free Anti-money Laundering Committee ...AG, SOCU Head, DPP, others to benefit The decision by the Government to exclude the soon to be established Anti-money Laundering Committee from all taxes has been criticised as expected.This tax-free clause is included in the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2018 which was passed on Friday by the National Assembly. According to the Bill, the Committee, its assets, property, income and its operations and transactions authorised by this Act, shall be exempt from all taxation including customs duty, consumption tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax, income tax, property tax and purchase tax, and the Committee shall be exempt from payment of any tax or duty whatsoever. Further, the Bill clearly states, ‘No taxation of any kind shall be levied on any obligations or security issued by the Committee’. Those who will benefit from the tax-free arrangement include the Attorney General, who will head the Committee, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Governor of the Bank of Guyana, The Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit, the head of the Special Organised Crime Unit, the General Manager of the Guyana Gold Board, the Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, the Chairperson of the Guyana Securities Council, the Chairperson of the Gaming Authority and the Chief Cooperatives and Development Officer. Additionally, the Committee has to be staffed and this will be done by the Attorney General, which according to opposition Member of Parliament, Juan Edghill, raises more questions.The Attorney General is paying staff, determining who gets what because he is the head of the budget agency collecting the money and paying. This is normally the duty of the permanent secretary; it now goes to the head of the committee which is the Attorney General and we are hearing that its committee, its assets, its property and everything else will pay no tax,” Edghill declared. The Committee replaces the Anti-money Laundering Authority which came about as a result of Amendment Act #1 of 2015 which was passed by the current Coalition administration and was signed into law on July 10, 2015. Although the Committee is tasked with similar functions as that of the Authority, the tax-free provision is to-
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams
Head of SOCO, Sydney James
DPP, Shalimar Hack tally new. Several names were put forward for the Authority, but Government never moved forward with their appointment. The names included Nicholas Deygoo, Captain Gerald R. Gouveia, Wayne Eucaulton Fordyce, Hance Manohar, Frederick Collins, Thomas Bissessar Singh, Mohamed Alli, Christopher Ram, Melissa Jessica DeSantos and Ms. Sadie Amin. Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan said that the ‘no tax’ clause is to allow the Committee to function effectively. Ramjattan also pointed out that if the Opposition is not pleased with the provisions in the Bill they can change if they get ‘popular again’.
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---Hinds’ Sight by Dr. David Hinds---
An Open Emancipation letter to African Guyanese in the presence and hearing of the rest of Guyana Dear African Brothers and Sisters, As Guyana observes another emancipation anniversary, it must not only be a moment of celebration but also a time of deep reflection, especially among African Guyanese. There is, of course, much to celebrate. Any people who would have been the victims of the most inhumane system in human history and overcame that experience must indeed celebrate that overcoming. As we reflect on emancipation, therefore, we must reflect on the memory of the experience of enslavement. Historical memory is important, for its serves as a reminder of a period in human history that should never be repeated. The brutality of the slavery system has no parallel in history. It reflected an assault on the humanity of the African peoples and the inhumanity of slave-owning classes and races. African Guyanese, therefore, are always in the process of recapturing their humanity. This is no easy task, given the fact that some of the social and power relations that informed the system of slavery are still with us today. The second area of reflection should be on the very overcoming of slavery. Emancipation among other things, meant overcoming. In that regard, the resistance ethos is central to an understanding and appreciation of African Guyanese history, culture and identity. There could be no slave oppression without resistance—the many slave rebellions and other forms of defiance are testimony to this spirit of resistance. A third area of reflection must be on freedom. Emancipation meant freedom. The objective of resistance obviously was freedom. We know that freedom is a process that involves conscious and unconscious interventions by
those to whom freedom is denied. As Brother Bob Marley reminds us “no chains around my feet, but still I am not free”. The struggle for freedom is always constant and this emancipation observance must remind us of that continuing journey. It should be noted that when African Guyanese in 1838 freed themselves, they ensured that other groups that subsequently came to Guyana, could come free of chains. The freedom won in 1838, therefore, was freedom not only for African Guyanese, but for all of Guyana. A fourth reflection as we observe emancipation must be in the role of the descendants of enslavement in helping to craft a humane society in Guyana. After the end of slavery in 1838, African Guyanese transformed Guyana from a slave trading and inhuman space to one that was worthy of human habitation. In pooling their meagre resources, earned during the period of Apprenticeship, and buying lands, which they turned into villages, they struck the first major blow for a humane Guyana. When African Guyanese created their villages, they were embarking on constructing the country’s modern political economy. They constructed their churches as a reflection of their deep and abiding faith in both their present and future. They created schools next to their churches. Here were people who could barely read and write, but who understood the importance of education. They were investing not only in their education, but the education of future generations. They also set about creating the economy by allocating lands for farming. What we know today as our Agriculture Sector has its
origins in the pioneering work in the village economy. Finally, they created their own form of government in the form of village councils which were geared at administering the day-to-day business of the villages. The Village Movement, therefore, was African Guyanese gift to Guyana and the rest of the world. It was a unique intervention by people who were barely out of more than two centuries of forced bondage. It reflected a spirit of entrepreneurship and cooperativism. It, therefore, pioneered what we know today as the private and cooperative sectors. This disabuses the notion that African Guyanese have not contributed to the business ethos of Guyana. A fifth area of reflection should inevitably be a frank, self-assessment of the current African Guyanese condition. I have said on previous emancipation anniversaries that the condition of African Guyanese is worse than it was at the time of independence. In every sphere of life in Guyana—economics, politics, culture, education, entrepreneurship, sports—, African Guyanese seem to come up short and consequently lag behind the other major ethnic group. For a people who contributed so much to the foundations of Guyana, this is shocking and unacceptable. This condition has been allowed to fester to the point where it has become institutional and normative. In ethnically competitive societies like Guyana, ethnic unevenness is to be expected as different groups gravitate to different areas of the political economy. But when that unevenness turns into permanent imbalance, it is time the society takes notice and acts to correct it. The consequences are too risky. There are economic and other woes in our major ethnic groups,
The Baccoo Speaks There must be something in the air that is causing men to attack women at the drop of a hat. A young man is going to stab a young woman with whom he shared a relationship for reasons best known to himself. The situation is such that the woman is seriously wounded. The police are going to arrest the suspect but only after neighbours cooperate in identifying his location. ** The fires are back. It is no longer careless use of
lighted objects but deliberate attempts. There have been three so far. The next fire would be the result of a
drunken argument. Again the losses would be significant. A nearby house would be threatened, so the threat of destruction is never far from an innocent person. ** Another criminal attack would end disastrously for the victim. A gunman would shoot the victim although there would be no need to. Such is the case of young illiterates. The police are going to respond, but it will be days before they attempt to apprehend the culprit.
but the disproportionate underdevelopment of African Guyanese is cause for great concern. There are three contributing factors to the African Guyanese condition. First, there is a nauseating stubbornness among our political parties and leaders in not recognizing that in our deeply ethno-racialized society, economic policy cannot be colourblind or race neutral. This approach to policymaking has had the opposite outcome to the one intended—instead of creating a race-neutral society, it has constructed an ethnically imbalanced economy. I can point to no policy in the last four decades that contributed to African Guyanese empowerment. Whether it’s Burnham-Hoyte structural adjustment or Jagan-Jagdeo Ethnic-Statist domination or Granger’s neoliberal thrust, African Guyanese have been left behind. It is time we craft policy that speaks to the ethnic imbalance in our political economy—not to create an African domination but to balance the outcomes. Since the Burnham-Kwayana policies of the early independence years, no government has crafted policies which have contributed to African Guyanese empowerment. The second contributing factor is the direct and indirect effect of the PPP’s unconscionable and deliberated transfer of hundreds of billions of dollars of common wealth to one ethnic group. The average economic gap between our two major ethnic groups has contributed to imbalance in outcomes in education, business ownership, home ownership, marketable skills and employment in the top-end professions. This in turn has affected African Guyanese confidence and their sense of their selfworth. The third contributing factor is African Guyanese own self-destruction. Here I wish to be blunt with our people. Over the last five decades we have progressively lost our way. We surrendered our collective dignity to the dictates of party politics—we
make no demands of our political leadership. Unlike other ethnic groups, African Guyanese do not put a high price on our votes and political support. We have become a Follow-the Leader race, always blindly cheerleading our own and ever ready to cussout the other side. We excuse our own contributions to our underdevelopment and place all the blame on the “Indians.” Whatever wrongs the Indian Guyanese political leaderships have done to African Guyanese, Indian Guyanese people cannot and must not be ultimately held responsible for the deterioration of the African Guyanese condition. African Guyanese have bought into the nonsense of substituting “Guyanese” for “African Guyanese.” We are the only ethnic group in Guyana which cannot see how we can be both ethnic and national. We are beaten down because of our race, while we shout that Guyana does not have a racial problem. In the end, African Guyanese leaderships take us for granted and Indian Guyanese leaderships ignore or patronize us. It is high time African Guyanese leaders, especially those who hold power, discharge their responsibilities to the group. I ask not for special government favours for African Guyanese, but for government to facilitate policies that ensure ethnic equality. We cannot wait longer for this— it’s long overdue. It is the height of madness for us to have a government in office thanks to a majority African Guyanese vote that does not see African Guyanese empowerment as one of its principal tasks. I am not talking about African Guyanese domination, I am talking about policies that facilitate equality of opportunity and equality of outcome for African Guyanese and other ethnic groups. African Guyanese boys drop out of school more than any group in Guyana, they are more likely to be criminalized and to be lured to a life of crime. We leave our youth to drift while the privileged Africans look after ourselves. We send a little barrel
Dr David Hinds to our villages, give prizes to our few top achievers and ignore the multitude that is left behind. We fight for a little donation from the rich but don’t fight for liberating policies. We turn out in numbers to events when we hear money is sharing but suck our teeth when we hear of an educational symposium or meeting .In the end we wittingly and unwittingly accept our second-class citizenship in exchange for a “bubble session”, a little hustle and a gun. We must ask ourselves as a collective, whether we have remained true to the promise of emancipation. Are African Guyanese as committed to the freedom journey that was reflected in 1838? Are African Guyanese committed to the economic and political empowerment of the group? Are African Guyanese committed to the affirmation of Black pride and dignity? Are we as a people, still committed to the spiritual and educational liberation of our people? These and other questions should form the basis of a collective self-examination aimed at returning the African Guyanese nation to its roots and refocusing our eyes on true emancipation. So, as we beat our drums and move our dancing feet and wear our African attire and pray to our gods and ancestors, we must do so in a spirit that is geared towards the renewal of our African identity and our reason for being, and working to turn back the negatives which have overtaken us and risk permanently consuming us. More of Dr. Hinds ‘writings and commentaries can be found on his YouTube Channel Hinds’ Sight: Dr. David Hinds’ Guyana-Caribbean Politics and on his w e b s i t e www.guyanacaribbeanpolitics.com. Send comments to dhinds6106@aol.com
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Last bout for Ramesh Bess By Michael Jordan
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nyone who fol lowed boxing dur ing the ‘70s would remember him. Slightly-built but ferocious. Fighting from light-flyweight to the bantamweight division. He was Ramesh Bess, an amateur boxing champion who would go on to represent Guyana in Cuba, while turning professional in the latter stages of his career. But no one dreamed that his final, desperate fight would be fought far from the National Sports Hall, in a sand-pit on the Soesdyke/ Linden Highway. After his fighting career ended, Bess had a brief stint in the Guyana National Service and he dropped out of sight of the media. We would later learn that he had married,
fathered five children, and was working as a checker with a businessman who owned a sand pit at Swan, on the Soesdyke/Linden highway. His boss and fellow workers nicknamed him ‘Boxer’ because he often reminisced about his days in the ring. At around 07:00 hrs on Sunday, August 8, 2004, his boss, Mangra Raghoo, entered his van and drove to the sand-pit. In the vehicle was another checker who was to relieve the now 50-year-old ex-boxer. At the time, Bess lived in a small, one-bedroom home with his wife, Wendy and their five small children. The eldest was seven, while the youngest was a baby girl who was just eleven days old. They stopped at the hut where Bess was stationed.
Ramesh Bess The former boxer was about to enter the van when a gunshot rang out. Sand pit owner Mr. Raghoo then saw two masked men—one with a shotgun and another with a cutlass— emerge from behind the van. Pointing their weapons at Raghoo, the bandits ordered
him to hand over the day’s earnings. Pleading with the robbers to spare his life, the businessman explained to the gunmen that all the cash was at the sand-pit. The masked men then ordered him to drive to the sand-pit, but Raghoo told them that the battery was dead, and they would have to push the van. While the businessman was pleading with the robbers, a truck emerged from the sand-pit. This distracted the bandits, who began to head towards the truck. Raghoo and the checker who was to have relieved Bess, took the opportunity to flee into dense vegetation a short distance away. They remained there for about half an hour. Eventually, Raghoo heard some of his employers, who had feared that he had been kidnapped, calling his name. The businessman emerged from his hiding place and assured his workers that no one had been hurt. But he was wrong. Unknown to the businessman, that single shot that the gun-toting robber had fired had caught Ramesh
Bess at the back of the head, killing him instantly. The police later learned that after killing Bess, the gunmen headed to another sandpit. The checker at the sandpit was in a hut preparing to have a cup of tea, when he saw a masked man with a ‘long gun’ emerge from the trees nearby. As he watched, the man, pointing the gun, began to walk slowly towards the hut. He then observed a shorter man, who was masked and brandishing a cutlass, standing by one of the windows of the hut. ”Hand over the money,” the masked men said. The checker immediately handed the men $15,000 that he had collected from the day’s customers. Ordering the checker to lie face down, the men ransacked the hut for other valuables. After finding nothing, the bandit with the gun discharged a round, which
shattered a speaker-box in the hut. They then fled on foot. Police ranks eventually arrived and scoured the area for the killers, but came up empty-handed. Mangra Raghoo was forced to keep his sand-pit closed for a week, out of fear of another attack. But the gunmen never returned. Police never got a clue as to their identity. Fourteen years later, no one knows who killed former boxing champion Ramesh Bess. If you have any information about this or any other unusual case, please contact us at our Lot 24 Saffon Street office or by telephone. We can be reached on telephone numbers 2258465, 22-58491, or 2258473. You need not disclose your identity. You can also contact Michael Jordan at his email a d d r e s s mjdragon@hotmail.com or kamarangnight@gmail.com
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==THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN==
Guyana produced Clifford Krauss and will produce more like him
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lifford Krauss has a bigoted mind, one that is contemptuous of Third World people and his bigotry is nurtured by the limitation of his scholarship. No doubt many of his editors at the New York Times are equally limited in their understanding of Third World development. But it is countries like Guyana that produce the Clifford Krausses of the rich world. We act as if we are a backward, 10th rate banana republic and we do nothing to change that image, and we put no pressure on our leaders to extirpate the anachronisms we live with in Guyana that makes journalists, tourists and foreign visitors laugh at us. And make no mistake; they mock us for things that are so unnecessary – things that we can easily erase. I have seen images of fistic fury in the parliament of some not so known countries, and I must confess; the
thought that went through my mind is “what a hellhole country.” Imagine then what foreigners think of Guyana when they encounter the dystopian stupidities they see here. And one must remember, these are visitors from places like South Korea, Japan, Germany where public toilets are impeccably clean and the grass on the parapets are always manicured. An orderly society and pleasant bureaucracy are all these people are accustomed to. Krauss has a fictional, biased pen, no doubt a reflection of his mind, but think of the nasty grammar if he had stayed longer and had seen more. Imagine Krauss’s wife had texted him and said; “darling bring back a key-ring that has the map of Guyana” to which Krauss replied, “I won’t be back in the US for another month, but I will immediately post one.” So off to the craft esplanade outside the central post office, Krauss went. He
bought the key-ring, had it neatly boxed by the craft shop and stepped off the pavement into the post office and to the parcel section. “I’d like to post this tiny box to Texas, please.” The attendant looked at Krauss with a pleasant smile and said, “ID please.” Krauss showed her his American passport. She then said, “Sir, the second requirement for posting a parcel is that you must produce an envelope with your name on it with a post date stamp that came through Guyana’s postal system.” Krauss told the young lady Guyana is a stupid place, threw the keyring on the ground, and walked away. Now ask yourself - was Krauss justified in doing so? What happened if Krauss had gone to the Eve Leary offices of the Guyana Police Force? What would he have seen? The façade of most police buildings in Guyana is deplorable. And there is this definite impression, if you are
a visitor, that the buildings reflect a really, disheveled, unstable, ravished, banana republic. I have to see the façade of those Eve Leary buildings each morning as I walk my dog on the seawall. One of these days, my dog is going to ask me why the police offices look so terrible. In the section for parked vehicles at the CID head office there are about a hundred derelict motorbikes that existed long before Brutus betrayed Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate. If those bikes are pieces of evidence in court then I say the accused, the prosecutors, the witnesses and the magistrates in those cases are long gone from this earth. So why are these ugly remnants occupying the front lawn of the head office of the
country’s police force? Did Krauss see this monstrosity? There is a deadly curse in this country that is devouring the psyche of every citizen that lives here. And the nation is helpless to get rid of it. I remember when I was lecturing at UG, there was a room where the cleaners had to take their lunch hour. This was in 2004. I remember well, because it was the age of the violent Buxton drama. There was hardly room to move because hundreds of twisted metal objects in the form of ancient typewriters filled the space. These were items brought from Queen’s College when the university started there in 1963. When UG moved to Turkeyen in 1972, they brought these useless type-
Frederick Kissoon writers. I requested the UG administration to get rid of these ugly relics so the cleaners could have more space. I was told, “No, no, no, those things have to be audited.” One Saturday afternoon, when I was alone, I threw all of them into the swampy jungle next to UG. I did the auditing myself. Nietzsche’s Übermensch has to help Guyana.
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point, coming over as politically opportunistic. But he missed the point entirely. In his ‘offerings’, he questioned the “sudden silence” of certain Rights and other groups which he said, had “hounded down” his administration between 1999 and 2011, i.e. whenever police squads had had shootouts with purported bandits. In missing the point comprehensively, Jagdeo deliberately left out salient points, or he had a serious case of amnesia, especially about the aforementioned period.
So last week, the Guyana Police Force came in for high praise and public approval for responding so quickly and professionally to the residents’ call for help, thwarting the five bandits’ reported attempt to break into their home allegedly to steal a safe, but the former president had another opinion. Virtually everyone commenting on social media put their politics aside and gave kudos to the police for being proactive and accurate. The bandits were known to them. What the PPP’s General
Secretary should try to remember when he attempts to compare police confrontations in Guyana’s history, is that never again has there been another politically protected police rogue squad other than the one who used to kill, maim and terrorize our citizens in the name of the Government on his watch. Mr. Jagdeo must remember as we do, that the terrors that Guyanese barely lived through between 2002 and 2009 all occurred during his reign as president. The records show that there were 162 killings of innocent citizens and business owners. In 2002 to 2004 there were more than 500 extra judicial killings. A total of 27 law enforcement officers were also executed deliberately in those three years, allegedly by roving bandits who had become very bold because they believed that they were immune; couldn’t be caught. A point to note: for the entire 20th Century in Guyana, i.e. the 100 years before 1999 when Jagdeo became president, only seven law enforcement officers had been killed in the line of duty in Guyana. Since we attained
Independence in 1966, this nation had never seen so much bloodshed on this land before 2002, and never ever before had law enforcement been forced to bury so many of their own. Despite all this evidence, the former President still has the gall to link last week’s police action to race and politics. He has convinced us that all he has left in his war chest is conning the PPP’s supporters into believing that everything has racial and political undertones. “They said that we killed through extra judicial means and they included all the bandits and the victims and the policemen who were killed … and you had nearly 100 IndoGuyanese there.” These were his words, muddled as usual, but definitely appealing to race, and attempting to rile up the people who habitually castigated the police force for him as a matter of course. Thankfully, this nation survived that bloody era. We have grown past the pain that the Phantom Squad inflicted, along with the urban/social warfare that police rogues practised in the streets.
Guyanese have matured and we have learnt to expect full service from the people sworn to protect and serve. We are thankful that last week no Guyanese expressed any doubt that the police acted professionally and responded quickly to a call for help. It indicates that all the work that was done to begin to mend the public image of the GPF was not in vain. It indicates that citizens are once again willing to trust the Force to work and behave with dignity and pride. We all know that changing the GPF’s image to a positive one, and improving the quality of service to communities, continues to be a work in progress, a job that began in 2015. Actually it is very heartening to watch many policemen and women actively involved in community activities in Sophia, Albouystown, West Coast Demerara, Parika, Essequibo Coast, and some Hinterland communities. The District Commanders and station staff have begun to function as active leaders and service providers in the communities they are working in, and we are very impressed.
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Crime is not something that is common to any one country. In some countries it is worse than others. It could be violent, with gunmen taking advantage of ordinary law-abiding citizens; it could be petty thieves making life a misery for people who lock their homes and venture away for one reason or the other only to have an intruder help himself to precious stuff. It could also be the snatch and run individual who is attracted to a piece of jewellery worn by a person. The situation is such that people are making political mileage out of the situation. Depending on which side of the political divide one is sitting, the crime situation is either bad, very bad or decreasing. The police keep reporting that crime is on the decline, and they provide the statistics to show. Of course, it is not a decline in every area; some areas are increasing, like the murders. Murders are worrying, but because they are mainly confined to disputes, people tend not to worry too much. After all, they are not threatened. But there are the gun crimes committed by roving groups of young men with nothing to do and a burning desire for material things.Some of these young men are a source of concern. They left school illequipped for the real world and with role models who are little better, only older. There
was a time when the people who had to worry the most were the wealthy ones. Their wealth was the magnet. These were the people who would keep large sums of paper money in their homes.Last week, five men targeted a home in which there is supposed to be a safe containing only heavens knows what. How these men knew about the safe is anybody’s guess, but they targeted the home with a violence. They literally crashed a gate and forced their way into the house. On Friday, news came that the authorities had found a car that had been parked in an area for some time. Inside they found the driver’s licence of one of the men killed during that failed attack on the house with the safe. There was talk about the car being one of those stolen from someone, but at this time I cannot confirm that report. Suffice it to say that the group had more than one vehicle and opted to use one of the fleet. If indeed it belonged to the now dead bandit, I wonder who would come forward to claim possession. But there is another side to all this. Five men were killed; post mortem was performed on four because relatives came forward to identify the bodies. But there was one man, although known and his name broadcast, no relative had come forward by Friday. Was it a case of embar-
rassment? Is it that the relatives simply cannot afford a funeral so they would rather let things take their natural course? And that is another issue. Gunmen go after targets and reap large sums of money. But there is often nothing to show. The relatives do not have an enhanced lifestyle. Perhaps everyone adopts the policy of easy come; easy go. Another criminal act that left me wondering whether the young bunch does not take this whole idea of crime as a pastime. Three or four young men attack a carwash at Bagotstown and proceed to rob the woman there. Criminals often try to keep their identity from their victims, but in this case the woman knows all of them. Is it that they are now like lower animals that seek only instant gratification? One sees something that one wants and one goes after it, regardless of the obstacles or the consequences. Two young men confront a 66-year-old man who goes to a bakery. One beats him while another takes his cellular phone and whatever little else he might have had. Certainly it could not have been much, so why risk a lengthy jail sentence or even death for such trifles? It must be that the young criminals are like hyenas, picking at scraps. But that is what makes them dangerous. They cer-
tainly do not have the power of reasoning. These are the people who create the impression that crime is rampant, because they are everpresent.I know where things went wrong for these young criminals. The parents simply cannot control these children, so the streets gobble them up. Guns appear to be easy to come by. There was a time when the view was that the guns came on the heels of the drug trade. That may be the case, but the drug trade does not seem to be as vibrant as it once was. There are many gunmen in
the prisons and it would seem that as soon as one is removed from the scene, two more appear. Inside the prison there is a breeding ground, so the criminals come out even more schooled in the gun trade.A policeman is travelling in a minibus and he is attacked and robbed. This would tell me that there is no respect for the law. Should the police respond with violence? I think not, because of the experience we had in the not too distant past. The gunmen retaliated with a violence of their own, killing even the most innocent policeman.
Adam Harris Should the sentences be more severe? All that would do is to keep the criminal off the streets for longer, but one must consider overcrowding. I have no answer.
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By H.E. David Granger Pan-Africanism has its roots deeply embedded in two historical phenomena. The first, the Trans-Atlantic Trade in Captive Africans, resulted in the forced removal of millions of Africans from the continent and to the Americas over a period of more than four centuries. The second, the Scramble for Africa, resulted in the invasion, occupation, division and colonisation of most of Africa’s territory from the late 19th century. Enslavement and imperialism were based, broadly, on the domination of Africans by Europeans and were predicated, consequently, on the notion of racial superiority. Resistance of Africans to such enslavement and imperialism represented a rejection of the notion of racial superiority and are the bases for the African peoples’ desire to reassert their dignity. Pan-Africanism at its very core, therefore, is about ensuring respect for the dignity and equality of Africans and people of African descent. It can is both an ideology - or a set of ideas - and an institution which is based on organisation and mobilisation of persons to support its ideas.
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Pan-Africanism, at the institutional level, promotes solidarity amongst Africans around the world. The constituent elements of Pan Africanism, as a set of ideas, could include: - solving problems faced by Africans and people of African descent; - supporting self-determination for all African peoples; and - strengthening African cultural retentions promotion of pride. Pan-Africanism, in the pursuit of human dignity, is concerned with the conditions under which Africans, and people of African descent, find themselves in the world. Pan-Africanism will remain relevant so long as there exists a need to address or redress the conditions of African people all over the world. PAN-AFRICANISM AND THE INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR PEOPLE OFAFRICAN DESCENT The Pan-African Movement (Guyana Branch) has been a clear and consistent voice calling for respect for the rights, recognition of the condition and retention of the culture of African-Guyanese. The Movement has been toiling to improve the condi-
tions and to promote greater consciousness of African culture in Guyana for almost three decades. The Movement, expectedly, joined likeminded organisations to observe the International Decade for People of African Descent. The United Nations General Assembly, through Resolution 68/237 on 23rd December, 2013, proclaimed the period – commencing 1st January 2015 and ending on 31st December 2024 – as the International Decade for People of African Descent. The General Assembly, also, adopted on 18th November 2014, Resolution 69/16 which outlines a Programme of Activities for the Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent. The ‘Programme’ called for the removal of all obstacles which prevent People of African Descent from “equal enjoyment of all human rights, economic, social, cultural, civil and political, including the right to development.” The pursuit of right to development, as prescribed by the ‘Programme’, cannot ignore the economic infrastructure – including acquisition of land, accumulation of capital, access to markets and training of labour – which
are the bases upon which a person provides for his or her well-being and that of the family. It demands that steps be taken to enhance the economic empowerment of persons of African descent. PAN-AFRICANISM AND REPARATIVE JUSTICE The Trans-Atlantic Trade in Captive Africans was the worst crime against humanity in the history of the world. The Trade involved the shipping of millions of Africans to the Americas (including Guyana and the Caribbean). The atrocities, brutalities, cruelties and indignities associated with enslavement are unmatched in human history. The Trans-Atlantic Trade lasted for more than four hundred years. Pan-Africanism is an important means for mobilising public opinion at the personal, national, regional and international levels in the cause of ‘reparative justice’ for the crime. The case for reparation – in Guyana and the Caribbean – is based, principally, on three grounds: First, acts of enslavement and genocide are crimes against humanity under international law. There is no statutory barrier to prosecution for “crimes against humanity whether committed in time or war on in time of peace”. Crimes against humanity are prosecutable at any time. - Second, the massive expropriation of the wealth – which was the patrimony of the Region’s people – during the commission of these crimes enriched Europe. That wealth was extracted through enslavement or forced labour. It impoverished those whose servitude generated that
wealth. - Third, colonisation and enslavement left a legacy of underdevelopment which can be corrected through corrective justice. The Caribbean Region, as a consequence of European conquest, conflict and colonisation, became the weakest and most Balkanized region in the world. Its economic structures still bear the stamp of the ‘plantation economy’ with a high concentration on primary production for export to western markets, including Europe. PAN-AFRICANISM AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT Programmes for the economic empowerment of Guyanese of African descent could well originate in our villages, which became the cradle of African economic empowerment after Emancipation in 1838. African-Guyanese initiated the Village Movement. The freed Africans pooled and invested their savings to buy abandoned plantations. They converted those plantations into human settlements which stretched from the Corentyne to the Pomeroon Rivers. The Village Movement has been described as: “the most spectacular and aggressive land settlement movement in the history of the people of the British Caribbean and a movement which seemed to one planter in British Guiana to be certainly without parallel in the history of the world!” Villages are vital human and economic centres. Two out of every three Guyanese still live in villages. Villages are repositories of accumulated knowledge and exper-
tise. Villages must be revitalized to provide the bases for small- and medium-sized enterprises, including cottage industries, to be established to provide employment and generate wealth. Villages must be restored as incubators of entrepreneurial zeal. They have the potential, for increased agricultural, agro-processing and valueadded production. Villages, also, can expand the range of services which they presently provide for residents. PAN-AFRICANISM AND GUYANESE NATIONALISM Pan-Africanism is inseparable from Guyanese nationalism. It has, at its heart, the struggle for human dignity and equality. The pursuit of dignity and equality is based on respect for the cultural, economic, human, social and political rights, including the right to development. People’s right to a life of dignity and equality can be fulfilled only if their economic rights are respected. Organizations must mobilise for the task of economic empowerment, beginning in the villages.The Pan-African Movement (Guyana branch) has a place in this country and a role to play in the economy in order to develop initiatives to reenergize our villages– one enterprise at a time. This would be a fitting contribution to the national programme for the International Decade for People of African Descent. It will promote the economic empowerment of our villages. It will advance the pursuit of greater dignity and equality for Africans, the core values of PanAfricanism in the Guyanese nation.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: When life has become uncomfortable By Dr Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is rapidly increasing as more countries become industrialized. Studies are showing that the westernized diet and lifestyle is putting more persons at risk for IBD. It’s starting to creep up in Guyana also. Today we will shed some light on this condition so that you can be more aware in the event you, or someone you know, develop symptoms suggestive of it. WHAT IS INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)? IBD is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red and swollen). The inflammation lasts a long time and usually comes back over and over again. The two primary types of inflammatory bowel disease are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. WHAT IS CROHN’S DISEASE? Crohn’s disease is an IBD that causes ulcers to form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Crohn’s disease can have areas that are normal, in between areas that are affected. Some people who have Crohn’s disease have
severe symptoms, while others have less severe symptoms. Some people who have the disease have long periods without symptoms, even without getting treatment. Others with more severe disease will need long-term treatment or even surgery. WHAT IS ULCERATIVE COLITIS? Ulcerative colitis is an IBD that causes your colon (large intestine) to become red and swollen. The redness and swelling can last for a few weeks or for several months. Ulcerative colitis always involves the last part of the colon (the rectum) and can go higher up in the colon, up to involving the whole colon, but is continuous unlike Crohn’s disease which skips areas. Symptoms may come and go for up to a year. These occurrences are called flare-ups. WHATARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CROHN’S DISEASE? The symptoms of Crohn’s disease vary, depending on which part or parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is affected. Common symptoms include the following: · Diarrhea · Stomach cramps · Abdominal pain that comes and goes · Blood in your stool
· Low appetite · Unintended weight loss Other less common symptoms may include fever, joint pain, eye problems, skin problems, and feeling tired (called fatigue). The symptoms of Crohn’s disease may be mild or severe and may also come and go. WHATARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS? Symptoms of ulcerative colitis vary depending on how severe your case is and how much of your large intestine is affected. Common symptoms include the following: · Rectal pain or bleeding · Frequent, small bowel movements · Feeling an urgent need to have a bowel movement · Diarrhea · Blood in the stool · Abdominal cramping and pain · A strong feeling that you need to have a bowel movement, but not being able to do so (called tenesmus) · Pain on the left side of the abdomen · Unintended weight loss · Fatigue In most people who have ulcerative colitis, these symptoms tend to come and go. You may have periods where you have no symptoms, fol-
lowed by periods where you do have symptoms. WHAT CAUSES IBD? It is not yet known exactly what causes these inflammatory bowel diseases. These diseases seem to run in families, which mean that genetics may play a role. Many researchers believe that inflammatory bowel diseases are caused by a problem with the immune system. Normally, the immune system protects your body from infection. In people who have an inflammatory bowel disease, the immune system mistakes food, healthy bacteria, and other substances for an infection. This causes the immune system to attack the cells of the intestine, which leads to inflammation. HOW IS IBD DIAGNOSED? Your doctor will give you a physical exam and listen to you describe your symptoms. To help diagnose your problem your doctor may order a number of tests, including blood tests and stool samples. Your doctor may
also order one or more procedures to help him or her view your colon. These procedures usually require them to look into your intestines with a camera. HOW IS IBD TREATED? The goal of treatment is to get rid of the inflammation that causes your symptoms. Many types of medicine can help reduce inflammation, including anti-inflammatory drugs and drugs that suppress the immune system. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may also recommend an antibiotic, antidiarrheal, laxative, pain reliever or vitamin supplements. In severe cases of inflammatory bowel disease, you may need to go to the hospital for intravenous (IV) fluids or surgery. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO RELIEVE THE SYMPTOMS? The best thing you can do is to take good care of yourself. It’s important to eat a healthy diet. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may ask you to cut down on the
Dr. Zulfikar Bux amount of fibre or dairy products in your diet. It also may be necessary to limit or avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages. In addition to eating well, you need to get enough rest and exercise regularly. It’s also important that you learn to manage the stress in your life. When you become overly upset by things that happen at home or at work, your intestinal problems can get worse.If you have inflammatory bowel disease, you are at an increased risk of colon cancer. It is therefore best that you get checked early if you think you have any symptom(s) suggestive of IBD.
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Former Minister of Housing, Irfaan Ali SUNDAY SOCU completes Pradoville 2 file, charges ready to be laid The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) has completed its investigation into the allocation of lands at ‘Pradoville Two’ to Cabinet members of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic Administration and their close associates. Head of SOCU, Sydney James, told Kaieteur News that the file has been long completed and has been handed over to Police Legal Advisor, Justice Claudette Singh. “It is now at the stage where criminal charges are to be laid,” said James. He declined to name some of the persons likely to be charged. This newspaper understands that when the file was initially completed, Singh requested valuation of the plots of land. SOCU thinks its work is airtight. It took some time, but all the relevant persons were interviewed. Resistance to accessing info from banks! Judiciary needs urgent training to understand seriousness of SOCU’s work –SARA Director One of the biggest challenges facing institutions like the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) is access to information from the commercial banks. When SOCU officials turn to the Magistrates’ Court to compel banks to provide information, they are often times, left wallowing in disappointment.
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SOCU has been told; for example, that Magistrates do not have the power to issue orders that would force banks to open their books and/or make copies of certain documents. Even if SOCU is successful in obtaining such orders from the court, the banking institutions are slow to comply, if they do at all. So what does this mean for the State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA), an anticorruption body that will have to turn to the judiciary as well as to the same banks for information to prove its many cases? Weighing in on this poignant question recently was SARA’s Deputy Director, Aubrey Heath-Retemyer. The official said that SARA is paying attention to the manner in which SOCU is being treated. Based on his observations, he believes that there is a stark disconnection between the judiciary and the thirst of the nation for an end to corruption. He said, “We can’t say if the requests SOCU made for orders from the Court were prepared properly but we think that we have technically competent people to prepare these things in a manner where we would be able to dot all i’s and cross all t’s. ”At the same time, we believe that the courts of this country seem not to favour (such requests by entities).” ”There are times when the society of a country demands so much of the legal system that there is a wave of change and the legal people are far more inclined to see justice prevail than they are to apply the law to stop legitimate progress in the direction of fighting corruption. In other words, there are some countries like Brazil and Argentina where the court is highly trained and far more in tune with what the national psyche is, what the people really yearn for.” Heath-Retemyer reiter-
Former President, Bharrat Jagdeo ated his position that there is a disconnection in Guyana between the judiciary and what the people want.
regret its shortsighted action.”
Govt. willingly defends Exxon’s contract but ignores Berbice Bridge -Chris Ram says that toll issue will come back to haunt us
Cops exhume skeletal remains of missing female mining camp cook – daughter IDs clothing, victim’s boss in custody
Accountant, Christopher Ram, is warning Government to rethink its stance on the Berbice River Bridge. The bridge recently appealed for permission to increase it tolls, claiming that it has been running at a loss. Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, who has responsibilities for transportation and roads, said that Government will not countenance any toll increase. However, the bridge company, which is chaired by Dr. Surendra Persaud, had insisted that the Concession Agreement that exists between Government and company allows for periodic increases. Persaud is also Chairman of the National Insurance Scheme. The bridge company has been insisting that it is a private one. This forced Government step in and lower rates by introducing a subsidy system about two years ago. Recently, the Board again appealed for an increase. Last weekend, Ram, an outspoken activist, via his blog www.chrisram.net, said that the outcome of not addressing the looming crisis can lead to problems down the road. ”I sincerely hope that the Government will understand the iniquity and urgency of this situation and move quickly to address it. If the Government persists with this inaction, it may very well find that when it inherits the bridge in another few years, the bridge will be in such a state of disrepair that it may
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Police may be a step closer to solving the mystery surrounding the suspected murder of mining camp cook Petol Hafez who vanished earlier this month. A senior official confirmed that investigators last week Saturday exhumed skeletal remains, suspected to be Hafez’s that were found on July 8 at an abandoned mining camp at Thomas Island at Puruni, Mazaruni. Police had ordered the remains buried pending an exhumation. The autopsy, which was conducted Saturday, showed a ‘crack’ in the skull, but Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh was unable to determine the cause of death. A daughter of Hafez had told police that a “flowered top”, pants and brassiere, which were found near the remains, as clothing that belonged to her mother. But police will have to await on DNA results from samples taken from the remains to confirm the victim’s identity. Meanwhile, a mining camp operator with whom Hafez was employed remains in custody. One year later…SARA still to bring a single corruption case before court – Deputy Director says budget cuts to department hampered investigations Three years ago, the coalition administration created the State Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to recover stolen state assets. Under the guidance of economist, Professor Clive Thomas, the unit
Head of SOCU, Sydney James dived into a number of investigations. But without legal powers, SARU was confined to a straitjacket. There wasn’t much it could do on the hundreds of reports it received about corruption. It wasn’t until 2017 that the National Assembly passed legislation for SARU which then became the State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA). With that accomplishment, many critics of SARA expected that with the accusations and reports of corruption it often spoke of, SARA Directors would have at least two cases ready for the courts in 2018. But it appears that retrieving stolen assets is easier said than done. SARA’s Deputy Director, Aubrey Heath-Retemyer explained that the entity is facing several challenges. One debilitating factor he pointed to was the budget cuts in 2018. He noted that the entity’s budget proposal for 2018 was slashed by more than 30 percent. It only got about $200M. The SARA Director noted that the budget cuts affected the extent to which investigations could have been carried out. He said that plans to use international companies which are versed in asset recovery had to be placed on the back burner since the funds were not available. “The government needs to be prepared to invest significant quantities of cash upfront because of the extent of the searching and investigation that would be required to locate state assets. When people steal these assets, they don’t have them lying round. They change form and even jurisdictions and in that sense, government should make a conscious effort to try and understand the budgeting needed to track these assets funds.” The Deputy Director also addressed criticisms that SARA is moving at a snail’s pace, especially as it relates to bringing cases before the
court. ”Our job is not to just take cases to court. Since we have been established we have done a lot of things. We have worked through a number of other agencies to get things done. We worked with the various regions and that work allowed us to slow down theft and leakages. If we don’t do that kind of work then there will continue to be corruption…” Heath-Retemyer also called for there to be an appreciation of the time it takes to carry out investigations. He stressed that it often involves going after 20 to 30 pieces of evidence to build a case. Heath-Retemyer noted, too, that Guyana being a paper society also makes the job of compiling evidence even more tedious. 481 NEW CHILD ABUSE REPORTS IN LAST SIX MONTHS – 393 girls, 88 boys – Community vigilance helping to expose cases, says Childcare Agency The Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) is expressing alarm over the staggering 481 new cases of child abuse that have been reported to the Agency in the past six months. Statistics released to the Kaieteur News revealed that 393 were girls, while the other 88 of the victim were boys. In May, the agency recorded 238 cases of sexual abuse against children under the age of 18. CPA Director Ann Greene says the alarming number of reports is linked to the fact that citizens are more vigilant in communities where child abuse occurs. She also noted that the CPA has been educating community members about this scourge. The complaints are made to the relevant authorities including the Childcare and Protection Agency, (CPA) (Continued on page 41)
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From page 32 before investigations are launched.Greene has noted that the agency provides avenues for reporting matters through the various media. ”We have a Facebook page and we have a hotline number which people can call and report such issues. We are also encouraging people to come in to the CPA and we are seeing that the community has become more responsive to filing reports.” Greene noted that what is frightening however is that many cases of child abuse and molestation remain unreported.”It is frightening because this is only the tip of the iceberg since child abuse is something that is done behind closed doors and children really do not (always) have the voice to talk about the abuse. They suffer.” TUESDAY Guyana’s proven oil reserves exceed 4B barrels- ExxonMobil ExxonMobil has increased its estimate of discovered recoverable resources for the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana to more than 4 billion oil-equivalent barrels and has advanced its evaluation to support a third phase of development and consideration of two additional phases. The company released a statement Monday saying that the increase follows completion of testing at the Liza-5 appraisal well, a discovery at Ranger, incorporation of the eighth discovery, Longtail, into the Turbot area evaluation and completion of
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CPA Director, Anne Greene the Pacora discovery evaluation. The previous recoverable resource estimate was 3.2 billion oil-equivalent barrels. ”Outstanding resource quality across these opportunities combined with industry-leading project execution capabilities will provide great value to resource owners, partners and our shareholders,” said Neil Chapman, senior vice president, ExxonMobil Corporation. ”Continued success in Guyana and progress in other upstream growth projects in the U.S. Permian Basin, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea and Brazil are giving us additional confidence in achieving our long-term earnings growth plans that we outlined in March.” 260 Venezuelans camping out in Region 1 – to receive food hampers, several vaccinated – household, sanitation and hygiene items already delivered Government’s Multi-
agency Coordinating committee will soon deliver approximately 60 food hampers to Region One as part of intensified efforts to support Venezuelan immigrants. Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the hampers will aid in addressing the needs of these persons. There are 53 immigrant families with 260 persons stationed at four campsites. The Multi-agency Coordinating Committee includes members from the Guyana Police Force, the Ministries of Communities, Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Social Protection, Public Health and Citizenship and the Civil Defence Commission. Since its formation, the group has already distributed household, sanitation and hygiene items to the immigrants.
Health workers, police and immigration officers have also been deployed to the border communities to support the Ministry of Public Health in inoculating these persons. Minister Felix said these services are necessary to safeguard Guyanese from potential threats. WEDNESDAY Turkeyen home invasion turns deadly as…Five bandits killed in shootout with police The communities of Turkeyen and Pattensen, Greater Georgetown, were startled by rapid gunfire around 03:15 hrs Tuesday. The gunshots lasted almost 40 minutes. When the shooting subsided, five known criminals were dead. Their attempts to access
a safe in a house in a heavily secured and gated community, was foiled by ranks of the Guyana Police Force. Dead are 38-year-old Timothy St. Hill of Diamond Housing Scheme; Levy Braithwaite, 31, of North Ruimveldt; Jermaine Doobay; Ian Forde and 40 year old Adrian Daly of Westminster, West Bank Demerara. The quintet’s attempt was foiled after the caretaker for the property called police who were quickly on the scene. The heavy fortification of the property was no deterrent to the criminals, since they broke padlocks that secured the main gate to the community that was some 150 feet from their primary target – a house that stood behind a 10ft fence and secured by solid steel gates. The bandits then used crowbars to unhinge the
A few of the Venezuelans camping out
gates from the tracks that allowed for it to move from side to side, and this caused the gate to fall to the ground with a loud crashing sound, causing the caretaker to become aware of their presence. To his surprise, there were three men entering the yard, two with long guns in hand. The caretaker who was with his wife and three young children at the time, got his family together and retreated to a room in the house, where he immediately called 911. While the police were on their way, the men were breaking down the front door of one of the two houses that is on the property – Lots 8 and 9 Turkeyen. Police said that the target was a safe in that house. Before the bandits could access the safe which is said to be on the second storey of the house they were in, the police had surrounded the property. Police say that their first encounter was with two bandits who had guns in hand, in the yard. There was an exchange of gunfire, during which the two gunmen were killed. A third bandit rushed out of the home and was caught in the crossfire. Moments later, a white Toyota motor car bearing registration number HC 4195 drove up, and two occupants exited. Police said that two men came out and opened fire on the patrols, forcing them to take cover. During the exchange, the two were killed. While securing the crime scene, investigators unearthed three guns, a quantity of ammunition and housebreaking implements. One AK47 and two matching magazines were found close the bodies of the bandits who had fired on the police from the car.Two shotguns were found next to the bodies of the bandits that the (Continued on page 42)
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From page 41 police said had fired on them when they first arrived on the scene. Close by were the house-breaking implements including two crowbars and a large nipper. There were bloodstains evident on the roadway and pavement leading to the property, a grim reminder of the events that occurred. Dead bandits had criminal records, were going after safe – Top Cop At least three of the five bandits killed during a shootout Tuesday morning with police ranks at Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, had criminal records. Police Commissioner (Ag) David Ramnarine made this disclosure during a press conference held at Eve Leary, Tuesday. Ramnarine commended the work of the officers on patrol, who he said responded to a radio message following a 911 dispatch call at around 03:00 hours. Their swift action foiled the robbery. According to the Commissioner, the call was made by a man, who resides at the building in the gated community with his wife, two children and a grandchild. ”They are said to be care-
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takers of the house which belongs to a businessman who lives in Florida, USA,” Ramnarine told the media. He said the bandits had used an instrument to cut down a gate to gain access to the property. That gate is located on the western fence of the MovieTowne compound. The loud crash of the gate falling is what alerted the occupants. “From all indications, their intention was to access a safe located inside one of the houses on the premises,” the Top Cop added. Although he could not say exactly how many ranks responded to the call, the Top Cop noted that two patrols – an anti-crime patrol in ‘C’ Division as well as a Criminal Investigations Department (CID) plainclothes patrol – went to the premises located approximately 100 feet away from the MovieTowne construction site. Ramnarine related that when the ranks arrived, they observed two men in the yard. ”Upon seeing the ranks, the perpetrators opened fire and the police officers fired back. A third man, who was in the compound, was caught in the exchange of gunfire. Two men in a white car later approached and began to shoot
Killed: Levy Braithwaite
at the police. The officers took cover and returned fire.” An AK-47 rifle with two magazines which were taped together, a number of live rounds and two other rifles, a toque and cellular phones were among the items recovered at the crime scene. The dead bandits were later identified as Timothy St. Hill, Levy Braithwaite, Adrian Daly called ‘Juice Boy’, Ian Forde and Jermaine Doobay. St. Hill, 38, had a long criminal history. He was described by the Police Commissioner as being very instrumental in aiding the “notorious prison escapees” who broke out of the Camp Street Prison during a fire last year. He had helped the fugitives by providing them with medical supplies, food and clothing. Discovery of employee’s skeletal remains… Mining camp owner remanded on murder charge Following the discovery of skeletal remains suspected to be those of a female cook, her 38-year-old employer was Tuesday remanded to prison on a murder charge by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. James Allen of Two Friends Village, East Coast Demerara, appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’
Killed: Adrian Daly
Courts where he was not required to plead to a charge for the capital offence. It is alleged that between June 28, 2018 and July 8, 2018 at Thomas Island, Puruni River, he murdered 31-yearold Petol Hafez, of Lot 21 Side Line Dam, Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo. Attorney-at-Law Trento Lake, who appeared on behalf of the murder accused, requested that the prosecution disclose statements in the matter. After the brief court hearing, the Chief Magistrate remanded Allen to prison until August 16, when he will appear in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court. According to reports, Hafez had travelled to Puruni around June 28 to work as a cook at a mining camp. But she went missing earlier this month, and on July 8, skeletal remains suspected to be those of the woman were discovered at an abandoned mining camp at Thomas Island at Puruni, Mazaruni. Police had ordered the remains buried pending an exhumation. The exhumation, which was conducted Saturday, showed a ‘crack’ in the skull, but Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh was unable to determine the cause of death.
Killed: Jermaine Doobay
A daughter of Hafez had told police that a “flowered top”, pants and brassiere, which were found near the remains, were clothing that belonged to her mother. But police will have to wait on DNA results from samples taken from the remains to confirm the victim’s identity. Her daughter said that Hafez had promised to return “before school opened.” THURSDAY Preparing for Oil … Opposition MPs will attend CDB programme to improve interrogation skills – Jagdeo Guyana’s looming oil wealth will call for a greater level of transparency and accountability. With this understanding in mind, several Opposition Members of Parliament (MP) will participate in an upcoming Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) project that will sharpen their interrogation skills. This was revealed Wednesday by Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, at his weekly press conference. The former Finance Minister said, “I had an engagement with a team from CDB. They want to do a project to improve the skills of MPs to
Killed: Ian Forde
interrogate public expenditure and I said I support it and our MPs will attend. “What I told them however is that if the goal is greater transparency, then it is not so much the lack of training that leads to less accountability. There are other factors. The House Speaker (Dr. Barton Scotland) for one, needs to be trained to understand public expenditures, linkages and (the need to) give (MPs) enough time for interrogation.” The former President also bemoaned the fact that Ministers provide “short” responses on questions, which require detailed answers. Overall, he agreed that the National Assembly needs to ramp up its resources so that there can be enough scrutiny on the expenditure of the nation’s oil moneys. The legislature of any country would have a pivotal oversight role in the oil and gas industry. But Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds, does not believe that Guyana’s Parliament is prepared for the task that lies ahead. In fact, when it comes to the rigid transparency and accountability that would be needed for the oil wealth to come, Dr. Hinds noted that (Continued on page 43)
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hopes it would be about good things. FRIDAY SOCU money-laundering cases in jeopardy ‘High Court ruling presents big challenges in accessing suspects’ bank records’ – Ramjattan
The bullet holes (circled) in the bandit’s car
Appeal Court rules amendments to Sexual Offences Act constitutional — overrules decision of former CJ The Court of Appeal handed down a ruling Tuesday, which essentially overturned a decision of former Chief Justice (CJ) Ian Chang in relation to the amendments to the Sexual Offences Act of 2010. Chang had deemed paper committals under the amendments of Sexual Offences Act 2010 unlawful and unconstitutional. Chang’s ruling had stemmed from a successful challenge to the Act by Attorney-at-law, Murseline Bacchus. The lawyer has presented arguments on behalf of his client, Ray Bacchus, a father of three, who was charged with the rape of a child under 16 years of age. According to the charge, Ray Bacchus on August 28, 2014 at St. John Street, New Amsterdam Berbice, sexually penetrated a child aged 14. He argued against a Magistrate’s decision to commit his client to stand trial in the High Court under the Act. Murseline Bacchus, on behalf of his client, moved to the court for an order or rule nisi of certiorari directed to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the Commissioner of Police and Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus herself, to show cause why her decision to commit his client to stand trial for the offence of rape, should not be quashed on the grounds that the committal is null, void, unlawful and unconstitutional. In his petition, Bacchus had submitted that he was not permitted cross-examination of the witness whose statements were filed by the Prosecution, nor was his client permitted to give evidence or call any witness in the proceedings before he was committed. After listening to arguments from all sides, Chang said that paper committals
Investigators at the scene, after the shootout under the Sexual Offences Act, are unlawful as the accused is given no opportunity to defend him or herself in the Magistrate’s Court, which is a breach of one’s constitutional rights. GRA busts millions worth of whisky concealed in barrels Officers from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Wednesday intercepted a shipment of several cases of Johnnie Walker whisky concealed in barrels at a Georgetown port. According to information, officers were on a drug enforcement operation Wednesday morning when they opened a barrel that should have contained clothes, but instead was neatly stacked with boxes of the whisky. Two other barrels were also discovered with whiskey. Kaieteur News understands that the shipment was made from a Caribbean port via Holland. Officials are attempting to track down the consignee and believe that this may have been part of a larger smuggling ring. The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is looking to get rid of at least 10 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) as well as several engines. There have been several recent instances where GRA officers have intercepted undeclared liquor entering the
country. GRA recently registered its intention to “dispose of” over 220 cases of high-end liquor. GRA has 110 cases of Tequila Ocho (750ml); 25 cases of Absolut Vodka, 75 cases of Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky and 10 cases of Johnnie Walker Double Black. Also, the entity says, it has one bottle of Tequila Silver Patron (750ml); four bottles of Crown Royal Whisky (50ml) and ten bottles of Gronlivet Whisky (50ml). Jury acquits Richard Stanton of Patricia Sanasie murderHugs, smiles and tears of joys rained at the High Court in Georgetown on Wednesday, as family and relatives of Richard Stanton welcomed him in open arms minutes after a jury found him not guilty of the January 2015 of Patricia Sanasie. After over two hours of deliberation, the jury announced its decision to trial Judge Brassington Reynolds. At the announcement of the verdict, Stanton who was standing in the prisoner’s dock shouted ‘Yes”, as he raised a copy of the Holy Bible that he was holding. He also expressed gratitude to the jurors for the unanimous verdict. Stanton had been accused of murdering Sanasie on January 12, 2015 at Atlantic Ville, East Coast Demerara.
Reports are that 45-yearold Sanasie was riddled with bullets by gunmen clad in black just as she was about to enter her yard. She was shot to the chest, abdomen, neck and groin. The shooting occurred almost a year after her husband survived a similar attempt on his life. It was reported that Romona Sanasie, daughter of the deceased, positively identified Stanton as her mother’s killer. At the time of her mother’s death, the young woman was in the car with her mother. Before discharging Stanton, Justice Reynolds seized the opportunity to give the former murder accused some words of advice. The judge pointed out to Stanton that this is the closest that he could have come to receiving the death sentence. Further, the Judge told him that this situation has been a close call for him, and that he should give God praises, since he has been afforded another opportunity to make the most out of life. Justice Reynolds told Stanton that if he should ever hear about him again, he
A High Court ruling has dealt a big blow to state agencies pursuing financial crimes, as it affects investigators who require access to bank records for money-laundering suspects. The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) had appealed to the High Court that Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan has no power to make an order to inspect and take copies of entries in a banker’s book where there is no cause or matter before the court. Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln ruled on July 12 in favour of GBTI. The ruling sent shockwaves throughout several state agencies, including the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) which is currently investigating dozens of cases of corruption, some involving former Government officials. Essentially, banking details of customers suspected of money laundering are necessary for the investigation of suspects who have not yet been charged. In fact, it is upon the production of the banker’s book that police investigators, including SOCU will be able to inspect, take copies, and gather sufficient evidence to institute charges against suspects.The ruling raises many questions as the Evidence Act, Chapter 5:03 states under Section 12 (1) that on the application of any party to a cause or matter, a court or judge may order that the party is at liberty to inspect and take copies of any entries in a banker’s book for any of the purposes of that cause or matter. Further, Section 12 (2) states that the order may be made either with or without summoning the bank or any other party, and must be served on the bank three days before it is to be obeyed, unless the court or judge otherwise directs. Responding to questions posed by Opposition Member, Clement Rohee in the National Assembly last Thursday, Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan
informed of the court challenges mounted by GBTI against SOCU investigations. SOCU has been trying for months to get access to bank records. He pointed out to the MPs that GBTI has filed several applications contending that Section 24 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act Chapter 10:11 does not provide for the production of the banker’s book. GRA could be losing $$M in Income Tax in gold sector …Gold Board GM says authority needs to do export analysis In the last eight years, the Guyana Gold Board would have issued Dealer’s Licences to several individuals and entities. Some of these include: Adamantium Metals, El Dorado Trading, Osaka Resources Limited, Rong-An Inc., Pure Diamond Incorporated, Mohamed’s Enterprise and K.A.B Investments Inc. Records which were examined by several forensic auditors show that these dealers engage in volumes of transactions that sometimes exceed those of the Guyana Gold Board. In fact, auditors have stated that a significant portion of the exports for these dealers is done by way of purchase and sale, i.e. trading. Specifically, auditors attached to Ram and McRae Chartered Accountants have said that if one assumes this state of affairs to be correct, then those transactions would be subject to Income Tax, if trading as individuals under their natural or business names, or Corporation Tax/Minimum Corporation Tax, if trading as a company. The auditors recommended that the Gold Board undertake an analysis of the exports of all dealers separately, identifying exports into own production and purchases. They said that each of these requires separate tax treatment and once the information is available, it should be forwarded to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) for their consideration and action. In its estimation, the auditors said that this could involve hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes. Kaieteur News recently engaged the Guyana Gold Board’s General Manager, Eondrene Thompson, on the matter. She said that while forensic audits made such a (Continued on page 44)
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fact that the reserves are being prudently managed. Also, the crackdown on the currency exchange at certain places has to do with following the law. Must we allow certain practices to continue fearing what Mr. Jagdeo might interpret it to mean? Of course not! “ In an advertisement a few days ago, Bank of Guyana which is the regulator of commercial financial institutions and cambios licensed to trade in foreign currencies, said it has received credible information of use of foreign currency by unlicensed entities. ”The Bank of Guyana notes with concern that some businesses are accepting foreign currency for the purpose of settling payments for transactions – instead of Guyana dollars.” While Central Bank Governor, Dr. Gobind Ganga would not immediately go into details during a recent interview on the matter, Kaieteur News has learnt from Government officials that authorities have been paying close attention to the Cuban traders in Guyana. With Chinese retailers and wholesalers in recent years growing in number, especially along Regent and Robb Streets, Cubans, especially, have been coming here with the precious US dollars. SATURDAY Guyana gets US$35M to boost financial sector Efforts to modernize and strengthen Guyana’s financial sector have been boosted by US$35M Development Policy Credit from the World Bank. The signing ceremony for this loan took place Friday morning between Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, and the World Bank’s Senior Country Director, Pierre Nadji. The World Bank official in his brief remarks, said that the loan was prepared for the government in record to time to support the budget of the government, help stabilize the
financial sector and prepare the grounds for sound fiscal management. He said that the loan is one of two, which the World Bank hopes to hand over to the government soon. Nadji also reminded that the government passed amendments to several financial bills. He opined that these were done in the right time for the agreement. The World Bank official said, “I hope to do more to help the Guyanese people reduce the challenges of poverty.” Minister Jordan was also in high praise of the loan, which will support the country’s financial sector. He noted that the World Bank has made available to the government, over US$90M, which will be accessed over the next two to three years. He said that the US$35M loan is part of that resource envelope. China looks to ramp up financing of roads, infrastructure projects in Guyana -as critical MOU signed for “Belt and Road Initiative” The government will prioritise transforming Guyana’s infrastructural landscape using funding from China’s Belt and Road Initiative. On Friday, according to Government, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge and Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Cui Jainchun, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) within the framework of China’s Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st century Maritime Silk Road, more commonly referred to as the Belt and Road Initiative. The signing was done at the Chinese Embassy in the presence of President David Granger, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and other Ministers of Government. The MOU makes provision for cooperation in the areas of policy coordination,
President David Granger receives a representation of the Maritime Silk Road from Ambassador Cui in the presence of Minister Greenidge.
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo receives a representation of the Silk Road route from Ambassador Cui in the presence of Minister Greenidge. facilities connectivity, trade and investment, finance and integration, and people to people interaction. “One of our main priorities at this point in time is to work on the development of infrastructure and that would include assistance with the design, whether it is with roads, harbour and the like, as well as access to funding for the construction of such facilities,” Minister Greenidge said. Guyana is the first South American country to cooperate with China under its Belt and Road Initiative. Friday also marked the 46th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Guyana and China. Ambassador Cui says it is a promising chapter to a new partnership. “We are confident that we will bring tangible benefits to our two countries and two peoples.” The Belt and Road Initiative was introduced by China’s President Xi Jinping in 2013. The massive trade and infrastructure investment project entails cooperation between China and more than 70 countries.
Traffic cop allegedly caught with bribe money granted bail arrest warrant issued for colleague A former traffic rank who was allegedly caught with money that he accepted from a truck driver employee to drop a charge against him was yesterday slapped with a bribery charge. Twenty-eight-year-old Chris Brown, of La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. He denied the charge, which stated that on December 7, last, at Ruimveldt Police Station, while being an agent of the State, he along with Officer Mark Collins corruptly obtained from Iyana Hutson, the sum of $10,000, as an inducement or reward for foregoing to charge Dwayne Dover with a traffic offence. The Chief Magistrate issued an arrest warrant for Collins who failed to show up in court for the charge to be read to him.Police Prosecutor, Gordon Mansfield, had no objection to bail being granted to Brown; hence, he
was released on $5,000 bail and instructed to make his next court appearance on August 6. According to information, the two traffic ranks were lured into a sting operation after the employee recorded the serial numbers on the monies and handed the information over to a police sergeant. It is alleged that a 44-yearold contractor’s supervisor was driving a Canter truck in the vicinity of Industrial Site, Ruimveldt when he was stopped by the defendants for an alleged traffic violation. Brown reportedly then solicited $15,000 to forgo the charge. The driver contacted his supervisor who wrote down the serial numbers of some bills. He then notified a police sergeant at the Ruimveldt Police Station of the incident and gave him the serial numbers. The contractor then went to the Ruimveldt Police Station where he handed over $10,000 to the defendant, who allegedly gave another traffic rank the cash.The two ranks were later searched and police retrieved the cash, with the corresponding serial numbers, in the pockets of one of the culprits.
Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Cui Jianchun and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, signing the MOU.
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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s Road to Engagement
Time sure flies! Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are engaged after a whirlwind romance that started just two months ago. Their journey to engagement has been short, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been packed with all the milestones you would expect of any happily in love couple. From awkwardly meeting the friends, to the anxiety-inducing holidays with the family, these two have all their bases covered. So in honor of the singer’s proposal to the Quantico star, we’re taking a look back at the two’s romantic history, starting with the star studded event where they first sparked dating rumors. May 1, 2017: Long before the two started dating, they were just two friends wearing matching Ralph Lauren outfits to the 2017 Met Gala. And while the 36-year-old says it was just friendly, perhaps it was the start of something new.May 2018: Tongues started wagging after the duo was spotted attending multiple events together in California. The actress and singer were first seen watching Beauty and the Beast Live in Los Angeles, before taking things further south to San Diego to watch a Padres game. They ended their funfilled weekend with a boat ride with their friends, where they could be seen cuddling in a photo. June 6, 2018: Jonas basically made things official when he commented, “That smile,” with a heart emoji on a photo of the star eating at InN-Out. And, of course, Priyanka had to let the “Jealous” singer know that the attraction was mutual, so she slyly commented, “Who is cuter? Lol,” on a photo of the artist and a koala. June 11, 2018: Fast forward about a week later to Joe’s cousin’s wedding, where the former Bollywood star joined her rumored beau and his
family on the happy occasion in Atlantic City. Dressed in a chic chartreuse dress, Priyanka held onto her stylishly dressed man, before slipping into something more casual for a family brunch by the beach. June 28, 2018: Priyanka then took her new significant other on a trip halfway around the world to Mumbai to meet her friends and family. And unsurprisingly the introduction went off without a hitch. “Priyanka’s mom absolutely adored Nick. She thought he was very charming. Everyone adores them as a couple and is very supportive of the relationship,” a source told E! News at the time. They rounded out their getaway by celebrating her friend’s engagement at a lavish party. July 4, 2018: Love was in the air on the Fourth of July. The two joined Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner for a bike ride in Central Park before joining the rest of the Jonas clan for an evening of fireworks and fun. A person close to the couple told E! News the singer believes Priyanka “is different from anyone else he’s dated. She’s very mature and sophisticated.” The source added, “It’s been a breath of fresh air and he’s very happy with her.” July 5, 2018: As if it wasn’t obvious enough, the duo made it crystal clear that they were in it for the long haul when they got matching gold rings. Fans noticed Nick started wearing the ring in the beginning of June, before spotting the actress wearing one of her own on multiple occasions. July 16, 2018: On one of the latest stops of their global tour, the pair flew to London to celebrate the actress’ 36th birthday, along with the help of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. The foursome made it a double date when they got dinner 34 Mayfair in London, before heading over to the Ritz Casino for a nightcap.
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Game of Thrones Jokes
1: Why did Bran Stark take a bath? A.Because everyone was complaining of a strong Hodor. 2.What stopped winter from coming? A: Winterfell and it couldn't get up! 3: What's the difference between Game of Thrones and Twitter? A: Twitter has a limit of 140 characters. 4: What do you call a Lannister girl who can outrun her brothers? A: A virgin 5: What does the young Stark boy need? A: Some Bran' new legs 6: If Jaime Lannister became King, what would be his first duty? A: To find a Hand of the King 7: What is someone doing when they swear allegiance to Daenerys? A: They are jumping on the band-dragon 8: What is the name of the Stark family barbershop? A: Winter is Combing 9: What did the railing say to the stairs? A: A Bannister always pays his steps! 10: Where do you take your Direwolf to get fixed? A: The KingSpayer 11: What Jon Snow's bakery called? A: You know Muffins, Jon Snow 12: Does Theon Greyjoy smell good? A: No, he Reeks! 13: Why didn't Theon cut Ramsay's throat with that razor blade? A: He didn't have the balls 14 What is Tyrion's favourite TV show? A: "Imp My Ride" 15: What do you call a creepy ex-boyfriend north of the Wall? A: A White Stalker 16: What is the name of the Starks' upcoming Christmas special? A: "I'm Dreaming of a Red Christmas" 17: Which game show featured the Starks and Lannisters? A: Family Blood Feud 18: When Daenerys' troops started strolling instead of marching, what nickname were they given? A: The Unhurried 19: How do most dragons get to King's Landing? A: They fly WesterosJet 20: What's the difference between Cersei Lannister and a direwolf? A: Lipstick 21: What is Kings Landing famous for? A: It's knight life! 22: What are White Walkers looking forward to this winter? A: A wight Christmas 23: Why did Cersei order the Starks direwolf to be executed? A: She has no Sansa humor 24: Why are dragons hard to work with? A: They fire everyone! 25: How do you wake up Sansa Stark? A: Softly Turn Her (Sophie Turner) 26: How do white walkers like their dragon eggs? A: Terri-fried! 27: What's the name of the game show hosted by Theon Greyjoy? A: Wheel of Torture 28: Which Game of Thrones character is always in the Christmas spirit? A: Ho Ho Hodor 29: Why was the Mountain banned from the Olympics? A: He was taking Westeroids. 30: What was Jaime Lannister's favourite TV show growing up? A: All in the Family 31: What kind of ruler would Podrick Payne be? A: A Dicktator 32: What's a white walkers favorite bean? A: A human bean 33: What did the dragon have at McDonalds? A: A Qarther Pounder
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How to Get Long Hair ASAP Pixie cuts, bobs and shoulder-length hair can perfectly frame a face, but when it comes time to grow out strands for a new style, the wait can be a long one. Forget marking days off the calendar for a Rapunzel-inspired mane. Read on for how to get long hair, sans extensions. How to Grow Out Your Bangs- Gracefully Growing your hair out is a heck of a lot harder than cutting it. Skip the awkward stages completely with this amazing guide to growing out your bangs without wanting to throw yourself out of a window. An Owner's Guide to Naturally Wavy Hair If you have naturally wavy hair, then you know that sometimes your texture feels like a curse. Wavy hair isn't as wash-and-go as straight strands, and it lacks the bounce that curls have. Although getting there may take a little extra work, waves can look shiny and gorgeous—as long as you know how to style them. Your Ultimate Guide to Home Hair Color Don't you dare pick up a box of dye without reading this comprehensive guide first! How to Get Rid of Brassy Hair So you've dyed your hair, but now you're left with brassy, orange hair? Here's how to get rid of brassy haironce and for all. How to Maintain Your Hair Color Changing your hair color is a big step, but preserving it is an entirely different journey. Here's how to keep your freshly-dyed locks looking vibrant and the products we recommend. 101 Ways to Make Your Eyes Pop All of the tips and tricks you need to know to make your eyes stand out and really pop. How to Wash Your Hair—the Right Way You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair's health, bounce, and shine. But if you're making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it. The Right Bangs for Your Face Shape We've all seen our favorite celebrities rocking some serious bangs on the red carpet and on magazine covers. But becoming a fringe convert means finding the right style of bangs for your face shape—and for your lifestyle. 101 Beauty Mistakes You Might Be Making To err is human, right? Well, not when it comes to our hair, makeup and skincare. We talked to a cornucopia of experts about the common beauty mistakes you could be making—and how to never make them again. The 5 Rules of Luscious Lashes Long, luscious lashes: Those are a year-round necessity. Follow these five rules to get perfect eyelashes without having to revert to time-consuming falsies or expensive extensions. Hacks for Applying Fake Eyelashes Expert Mabel Leeshares seven things to keep in mind if you're applying falsies for the first time and feel intimidated by what should be an easy process. Three Steps to a Perfect Ponytail Every Time Because it's a style we wear almost daily, we never get tired of learning tips to perfect the ponytail. Here are Rodney Cutler's tips for getting it right, every time.
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$30B GuySuCo bond no factor on foreign reserves – Minister Jordan Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan is confident that the recently secured $30 Billion syndicated bond to revitalise the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) will not put pressure on foreign reserves. Recently, it was claimed that when spending of the $30B bond begins, it will substantially increase the demand for foreign currency and put pressure on the reserves. However, at a press conference Friday at the Ministry of Finance, Minister Jordan told reporters that when it comes to the foreign subscription part of the bond, “they’re going to bring in foreign currency which obviously is going to be sold to the Bank of Guyana, thus boosting their reserves. So, the statement that it’s going to put pressure on the foreign reserves for the Bank of Guyana doesn’t hold much water.” He went on to say that the larger issue was that the very opposition that “bruck up” GuySuCo, and put it in its current state, are the very people who want nothing to be done for the cash-strapped company. “The $30Billion bond we took is not to pay wages to
The Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara operations.
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan public servants, but to rescue GuySuCo. You would think there would be more sympathy and support for rescuing that entity by plugging in the kind of financing that we have been able to attract so that GuySuCo can come back on its feet; not as expanded as before, but in a way where it can stand on its own feet.” GuySuCo had incurred a debt of more than $82Billion by 2015, with the government bailing out the cash-strapped sugar corporation with billions of dollars in annual subventions. Since 2015, government subsidies to GuySuCo were around $32Billion. “Most of the comments coming from the opposition seem to suggest that we were
wrong to attract financing to bring GuySuCo out of the struggles. But we will try to push as fast as possible to get it out of its struggles,” Minister Jordan said.
The bond was secured by the Special Purpose Unit (SPU) of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL). The SPU has said that GuySuCo
needs $30Billion, over a fouryear period, to provide a much-needed capital injection, support infrastructure maintenance and upgrades at the Albion, Blairmont, and
Uitvlugt estates, which the state is keeping, and to develop new co-generation capacity to support estate operations and sell to the national power grid.
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Duo discharged of murdering miner at Omai Landing Two friends who were on remand after being charged with the murder of Carlos Wong, got the murder charge against them discharged on Friday. They allegedly chopped Carlos Wong at Omai Landing in June 2017. It is alleged that on June
9, last year, at Omai Landing, Essequibo, Dwayne Washington, 25, and Dorwayne Hollingsworth, 22, both of Phase One, Wismar, Linden, murdered Carlos Wong. They were not required to plead to the charge after it was read to them. Attorney-at-Law Dexter
Todd, who represented the defendants, had argued that the essential elements to constitute the offence of murder were not established. The Magistrate in coming to his ruling told the court that the prosecution has significantly failed to establish a case against the defendants. Thus they were both discharged for the capital offence of murder. According to reports, Wong, 46, a miner of Half Mile, Wismar, Linden, died after he was chopped on the right hand at Omai Landing,
Essequibo on June 9, last year. Wong and two men were involved in a heated argument over a water pump, when one of them armed with a cutlass, chopped the miner on his hand. The lawyer had always argued that his clients did not commit the offence. According to the lawyer, it is alleged that someone saw Wong stealing the pump and escaping before jumping into a river. The lawyer added that his clients were only arrested since they were the last persons who saw Wong alive.
Dorwayne Hollingsworth (in white shirt) and Dwayne Washington
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STANDARDS IN FOCUS CARICOM STANDARD FOR POULTRY PRODUCTS USEFUL FOR LOCAL INDUSTRY The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has adopted the CARICOM Regional Standard Specification for Poultry and Poultry Products as a National Standard. This standard, which will be made mandatory, will ensure that specified poultry meats, whether imported or locally produced, are meeting requirements that guarantee wholesomeness for public consumption. Developed in 2012 under the authority of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), this relatively new poultry standard gives regulatory oversight of poultry and poultry products in the Caribbean. It is necessary to facilitate trade in this commodity among Member States of CARICOM. The requirements of the standard provide guidance to the industry on the sustainability of poultry processing while allowing the growth and development of small and medium sized enterprises. When adopted and implemented, the standard could serve as a catalyst for the improvement of the quality infrastructure associated with poultry processing. In other words, aspects such as testing, certification, labelling and measurement will become integral parts of
the production process. In addition, the Veterinary Public Health Unit as the competent authority will be able to comprehensively monitor poultry meat production in Guyana according to the requirements of the standard. Specifically, the scope of this poultry standard covers requirements for primary processed poultry consisting of carcasses, poultry parts and poultry products for human consumption. It defines and distinguishes between the market classes of poultry. The standard includes requirements for sanitation, plant hygiene, the dressing operation, grading, packaging, labelling and marketing as well as ante-mortem and post mortem inspection of poultry products sold through commercial distribution systems. The standard does not apply to freshly killed poultry prepared for direct sale to consumers and for which conditions may be prescribed in National Regulations. Despite its initial development at the CARICOM level, local stakeholders had their opportunity to contribute to the development of the poultry standard early last year prior to adoption by Guyana. During the public comments stage of developing the standards, the GNBS hosted
a public consultation to provide detail information to those who participated and to garner their feedback on the requirements. Participants attending the session included key poultry producers and regulators. These participants were generally in agreement with the requirements and pledged to make the necessary improvements to their business operations to satisfy the requirements of the standard. This starts with the purchase of the standard and the implementation of the requirements. Ultimately, the poultry standard augers well for users and the economy as a whole. With its implementation, the local poultry industry will be able to benefit and grow as poultry products are no longer limited to the local market but can be sold in the CARICOM Region as well. Local consumers are also expected to benefit from this standard with improved quality of products through a standardized grading scheme and education on the requirements outlined in the standard. For further information on this subject, contact the GNBS on telephone numbers: 2190065 or 219-0064 or visit the GNBS website: www.gnbsgy.org.
Verdict looms for former soldier facing manslaughter trial Justice Sandil Kissoon will early in the week sum up the evidence in the trial of former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) rank, Allister Woolford, who is charged with manslaughter following the fatal shooting of his friend, Devon Howell, back in 2014. The charge against Woolford alleges that on December 8, 2014 at Lot 100 Republic and D’Andrade Streets, Kitty, he unlawfully killed Howell. The accused killer, who has pleaded not guilty to the charge, is out on $400,000 bail. Woolford is being represented by Attorneys-at-Law Hewley Griffith and Compton Richardson. He is on trial before a 12-member mixed jury at the High Court in Georgetown. Based on reports, a gun went off and Howell was shot in his neck. He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) where he eventually succumbed almost three weeks after the incident. His upper spinal cord was reportedly damaged as a result of the shot and he never
ACCUSED: Allister Woolford regained consciousness. During November 2014, Woolford was charged with Attempt to Commit murder after Howell remained in a critical state at the Georgetown Public Hospital, days after the shooting. However, after Howell succumbed the charge of Attempt to Commit murder was withdrawn, and a new charge of manslaughter was instituted against Woolford. Based on evidence coming out of the trial, Howell was shot with a gun that belongs
to the GDF. Jonathan Williams who was also employed with the GDF during 2014 testified that he had signed for and uplifted the gun from the armory at Base Camp Ayanganna, Georgetown. According to him, he left and went over to 100 Republic and D’Andrade Streets, Kitty, where he met Woolford and Howell. Williams testified that he needed to use the washroom and so he left the gun in care of Woolford, whom he trusted. Minutes after, Williams told the jury that he heard a gun go off and he immediately exited the washroom to inquire about what had happened. Williams added that he saw Howell lying on the ground and that Woolford was applying first aid. He told the court that he inquired about what happened and Woolford told him that he shot Howell. The witness recalled that he panicked and picked up the gun from the floor and returned it to Base Camp Ayanganna, where he “rectified” certain things.
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One (1) House in Lamaha Gardens, Four (4) Bedrooms, furnished US$3000, Unfurnished US$2,500. Call: Tel#675-1430 1 flat concrete house, 3 bedroom & 1 master room, PVC ceiling, tile, grill, Parfaite Harmonie, Onderneerming #662-6818 1 Bedroom apt for rent in Alexander Village. Call: 6687329 Two Bedrooms cottage house at 97 Fourth St, Pearl, EBD Call: 219-5462/625-3981 2 bedroom apartment, unfurnished & Furnished (AC, Parking, WiFi etc.) Eccles. #667-2536 Spacious three bedroom bottom flat, parking space 188 BB Eccles #645-0656 #2332223 Upper flat of concrete buliding with three bedrooms, $85,000 monthly, call: 600-2828 Better Hope E.C.D. Wooden 2 story. Home-30x30 Land80x100ft. Contact Ray’s Realty 627-9685
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2 Bedroom apartment in 1 BB Eccles. Tel#609-5548
Female cleaner office & home. 233-2745
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Immediate vacancy exists for operators to work shifts @ Del Ice Co 25 yrs up. Call: 6429191/231-1408
Prime land to build that dream home. Not far from Princess, New Thriving, Massy, HJ water world $13M neg- Call: 669-8397
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5 acre to lease, Coconout & other fruit trees on Demerara river. Email: gzplayter@aol.com
Land of Canaan $5.5M an acre, Herstelling front $5.5M, Sophia $5M, Support river front. #618-7483
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2 acres of title land situated @ 1st St Garden of Eden EBD $6.5M Neg. Call Terrence #638-7836. email: Latchmanrich@gmail.com
Herstelling (2nd Bridge) 110ftx60ft $5.5M (Transferable) Farm $3.5M (Transferable) Tel#656-1345/ 656-0701
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DemBake at Land of Canaan is seeking experience Bakers, Drivers, Male Sales Agents. Tel: 266-5847
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5 Bedroom house with A/C & hot & cold water system. Located in Bel Air. Price $66Million. Call 672-1920
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CONSUMER CONCERNS
SYNTHESIZE OLDER WITH NEWER METHODS OF POVERTY ELIMINATION PAT DIAL From time immemorial, poverty has been one of the greatest of human concerns. The ancient philosophers and religious teachers tried to deal with the scourge of poverty by redistributing wealth informed by ethical imperative. This resulted in charity or in giving based on compassion. Lord Jesus enjoins Man to be his brother's keeper; that one is responsible, as far as one's ability allows, to provide for those in need from one's resources. Hinduism/Buddhism teaches compassion for the poor. Since Life is one, and all human beings are related, and since one's good actions are rewarded by good reactions, the more generous one is to the poor, the more generous one is to one's self. In Islam, one's Zakaat or charity, is actually prescribed in the Holy Quran on a percentage basis of one's wealth. These ancient forms of the redistribution of wealth based on ethical imperatives resulted in much personal charity as well as the provision of hospices and Dharam Shalas to house the poor, hospitals where the sick could be tended and even the founding of educational institutions for the poor. Many of the oldest English Public Schools originally accommodated the poor. Oxford and Cambridge were non-fee paying when they were founded. Similarly, the famous Buddhist international University of Nalanda was free for poor students and monks. In later centuries, the world's population multiplied at unprecedented rates. There was the growth of urbanization and the beginnings of industrialization. The older TO LET Newly constructed apt in a safe and healthy environment. Call: #698-6496 1 room apartment bathroom and living room @ 294 4th Field Cummings Lodge ECD, Job letter required #222-0401/ 673-2467 Preferably UG students. Business Space, Upper flat @ 177 Charlotte & Alexander, Georgetown, Very spacious, suitable for lessons. #6443555/689-3462/679-1579 One Bedroom apartment preferably working single female or couple. $40,000 monthly Tel#672-3699 Executive type 2 bedroom air conditioned bottom flat with modern convenience in South Ruimveldt Gardens, Call: 618-8436
methods of confronting poverty, though still very useful, became inadequate. Owing to globalization and easier communication brought about by the ICT Revolution, the scourge of poverty is no longer thought of in terms of individuals or families, it is now thought of in terms of whole countries and even the whole world. Accordingly, the solutions for diminishing or eliminating poverty are therefore now thought of in macro terms. We tend to think of the nation's food supply, health, sanitation, education, access to water, unemployment, social exclusion, high vulnerability to natural disasters and diseases and other factors which prevent people from being productive as macro problems requiring macro solutions. Macro solutions would involve the inputs of Governments, the Private Sector and the Academic and Scientific communities. Governments could create the environment for generating job opportunities for the poor and marginalized and fiscal policies that stimulate pro-poor growth and poverty reduction. Governments could also use social legislation in Health, Education and provision of water, electricity and transport to assist the poor. The Private Sector, as "the engine of growth", could provide economic opportunities for the poor, focusing on segments of the economy where the poor are active such in small enterprises and the informal sector. The Academic and Scientific community could increase public awareness of
the negative impact of poverty. Science could provide new and sustainable solutions and technologies of reducing poverty. Not only national Governments are involved in macro solutions to end poverty but also the United Nations and its loan agencies. The General Assembly itself adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals which are expected to transform the world by 2030. Most of these Goals have a poverty reduction orientation. Poverty reduction and elimination is of concern to everyone since the well-being of everyone is linked to the well-being of everyone else. This is a truth which the ancient religions taught. Growing inequality is detrimental to economic growth and undermines social cohesion leading to social and political tensions manifesting themselves in instability and conflict. Most of the literature on poverty elimination focuses on the macro solutions and to a much lesser extent the micro. The poor are featured almost as an abstract object merely as recipients of benefits which may be brought to them. Almost none of the literature speaks of how the poor have helped themselves and continue to help themselves. Guyanese people of the
19th century, as emancipated slaves and indentured labourers, never knew any other condition than poverty and the syndrome continued well into the 20th century. They therefore evolved ways of confronting poverty. Some of these ways included supplementing their food supply. Whatever land was available around their houses was planted with vegetables and root crops like sweet potatoes and even runners like squash. Everyone kept chickens or even ducks and turkeys which supplied them with eggs and a meat diet once or twice per week. Fish from the canals were caught, even by children and herbal teas and homemade drinks instead of aerated drinks were used. Even
people who lived in rooms in tenement yards kept plant boxes and plant pots where they grew vegetables and herbs. The poor in those past generations did not spend much money on food. They allowed for clothes to give their full service. Clothes were worn until they could not be repaired and shoes were resoled by shoe repairers. The poor spent very little on food and clothes. They had the discipline of saving from their tiny and irregular money income. It was this discipline which made it possible for the emancipated slaves to purchase abandoned sugar estates and establish villages of their own and a new life. A last observation of how the Guyanese poor of past
generations confronted social exclusiveness, unemployment and upward mobility: They understood that Education was the key factor in their effort. They used the new school system and educated themselves in academic and technical skills and became equipped for the teaching profession and nursing and in the skilled trades. They therefore not only moved upwards socially but created employment for themselves. If the methods of struggling against poverty which were evolved by the Guyanese poor of past generations are resuscitated and synthesized with the modern macro methods, there is a good chance of achieving success in eliminating poverty.
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ICT developments highlighted as Region Three’s top... From page 20 The Minister of State urged the students to strive to maintain their status as top performers in their academic endeavours and other
pursuits. Regional Education Officer, Ms. Anesta Douglas, explained that this year, 1,872 grade six pupils sat the NGSA in the region. Senior
Education Officer, Ms. CarolAnn Benn described the occasion as a proud moment and congratulated the students and their parents for the success that was
achieved. Benn reminded the students that they have made themselves, their parents and their communities extremely proud. She said that students are the future leaders and therefore, the country needs to invest in them. She noted that what must be appreciated by everyone is that education is available to all Guyanese regardless of ethnicity and economic background. Benn also urged the students to make full use of the boundless opportunities that are available. Further, she reminded the
students that their success is not only measured by their education in the classroom but that they need to become rounded citizens. “You need to get involved in youth clubs. You need to get involved in other extracurricular activities; play games, a game of football, a game of cricket. Join the karate club or dance class. Ensure that you get involved and make yourself rounded.” The students that were honoured yesterday were Darren Ramphal [Leonora Primary - 522 marks], Saif Azeze [Academy of
Excellence - 522 marks], Virendra Dookie [Leonora Primary - 521 marks], Deevina Chan [Vreed-en-Hoop Primary - 520 marks], Ziya Haniff [Vreed-en-Hoop Primary - 519 marks], Haresh Persaud [Academy of Excellence - 519 marks], Bhairav Hardat [Leonora Primary - 518 marks], Narendra Marai [Academy of Excellence - 518 marks], Afiyah Harry [Academy of Excellence - 518 marks] and Zackiea Ali [Meten-meerZorg Islamic - 518 marks]. All 10 students secured placement at Queen’s College.
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No charges in Broomes matter
The scene that has been the centre of much controversy. Weeks after Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, Simona Broomes, made claims that two security guards attached to a firm providing security at a business establishment in Providence, East Bank Demerara, were abusive to her, the police issued a statement suggesting that according to legal advice, no charges are to be laid. Minister Broomes made claims that two security guards were abusive to her. She even claimed one of the security guards cocked a gun and pointed it at her,
which was contrary to what CCTV video footage showed. The Police in a statement after the incident said, “A thorough investigation (was) launched following allegations of abuse and threats against a Minister of the Government and her driver at the parking lot of a popular established business premises located at Providence, East Bank Demerara, about 20:30hrs Sunday.” The police said that two security guards were arrested, detained overnight and released.
OAI ties ExxonMobil to 10 acres of ... From page 3 OAI had approved for use by local aviation companies.”OAI agrees, based on Clause three of the MoU, that Esso is authorized to commence construction of ESSO’s facilities without a sublease. In contrast, Guyanese applicants were made to wait several years for their subleases prior to moving a brick. In fact, several small domestic aviation operators are still waiting for OAI to deal with their requests for land and other facilities at the airport .Through the MoU, ESSO is not only protected from any breach of agreement by OAI, but will have the right to continue to possess the land if a breach occurs. ESSO agreed to pay US$43,570 for years 2017-2020, and certain “small increases”. The proposed lease payments are considered minuscule having regard for the estimated value of the land in the location itself which is valued at $500M. Real estate of this type on the neighbourhood would attract a minimum annual payment of $50M. ESSO will pay OAI US$300,000 for completion of infrastructure, drainage, roads etc to be done by OAI to give ESSO access even though it is unclear how much all of this would actually cost and how much of it will come from OAI’s shareholders’ funds. Whilst ESSO may terminate the agreement at any time, and for any reason, without any liability whatsoever, no such right is afforded to OAI as in such a case OAI accepts ESSO’s facilities “as is”.Contrary to the conditions of the subleases to Guyanese companies at the airport, the MoU says that arbitration of dispute will be done through the rules of the international Chambers of Commerce and in Trinidad and Tobago. But, the agreement does not spell out who pays for any arbitration that may ensue. The agreement on arbitration ties the hands and feet of the arbitrators by stating up front that “the parties waive any rights to recover punitive, indirect consequential and exemplary damages, and the arbitrators shall be so guided.” The need for international arbitration for a dispute between the lessor and sub lessee
involving 10 acres is unclear and could be very costly for OAI’s shareholders. However, this is quintessential ExxonMobil language and modus operandi. The MoU makes no reference to Article 4.6 of the Master Lease which requires that subleases must contain a provision that the “covenants, promises, conditions and obligations” in the lease agreement shall bind ESSO and its heirs, etc. Aviation advocate, Annette ArjoonMartins has dealt with land issues at the airport since 2009. In an invited comment, ArjoonMartins said that she is deeply concerned that OAI, a Guyanese company, would have double standards for local and international companies. She views OAI’s behaviour as practising local content which is severely discriminatory to other Guyanese companies operating at the airport. Arjoon-Martins said that she has been advised by some of the domestic operators that OAI has notified them that construction by ESSO will commence within two weeks. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is the focal Ministry in the Master Lease, with responsibility for the 450 acres of land at the Ogle airport. It seems to have had its authority removed. Minister David Patterson, being aware of discriminatory land allocation and speculation by OAI, had made it clear to the Commissioner of Lands who had sought his advice on the extension of the Master Lease that this should not be extended. Ultimately, Minister Patterson had indicated that corrective actions should be taken to resolve the challenges at the airport. This appears to no longer be the case as the speed at which ESSO has been facilitated by both OAI and the Government of Guyana is indicative that the oil and gas sector now has prominence over domestic aviation at an airport which was intended to have been developed with equity and fairness in a transparent and accountable manner. Kaieteur News understands that the matter of the MoU is not mentioned in the annual report of the CEO of OAI to the board of directors and shareholders for year 2017.
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Success man stabs girlfriend, 77 victims of human mother-in-law trafficking rescued for 2018
Victim Maggie Macbeth is badly scarred
Victim Tiffany Macbeth shows some of the stab wounds she received A man who stabbed his girlfriend Tiffany Macbeth and her mother, Maggie Macbeth, yesterday morning was captured later that day after he revisited the crime scene at Success Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara. From reports received, Troy Sargeant woke up in the wee hours of yesterday morning and started to choke Tiffany Macbeth’s five-year-old niece. When his girlfriend intervened he started to beat and choke her, too. The commotion caused her mother to wake up and come over from the other room she was in.A struggle to have the man stop his assault on Tiffany and the child led to Sargeant arming himself with a knife and stabbing Tiffany and her mother several times. The women however put up a fierce fight and caused the man to run out of the house. But they were badly wounded When Sergeant left the women locked the
A total of 77 victims of Trafficking In Persons (TIP) were rescued for the period January 5 - July 3, 2018. These victims were provided with the necessary psychosocial support by the Ministry of Social Protection. This was disclosed by Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally, yesterday at the launch of the ministry’s Freedom Fest’ at the Durban Park, Georgetown in observance of World Trafficking In Persons Day 2018.According to Minister Ally, 60 of the 77 victims were placed in protective care, while some were assisted with job placements, educational and training opportunities along with judicial support when necessary. In May alone, eight of sixteen young ladies (14 Venezuelans, one Cuban and one from the Dominican Republic) were rescued during a raid executed by the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Guyana has maintained its
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Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally Tier 1 ranking, according to a US State Department report; which means that the country continues to fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of TIP. Minister Ally noted that the protection of human rights
and dignity of all the citizens of Guyana is an essential component of good governance, and so “I can assure that your government will, by all means necessary, do what it can to curb this illicit activity.”
Avoid confidentiality clauses in extractive... Suspect: Julian Sergeant door and called 911. Sadly, their calls for help was not heard since they claim the emergency services staff put down the phone on them. They only received help after calling a family member who is a police officer. The women were taken to a Hospital where they were treated for multiple stab wounds.
From page 11 media, and allow it to operate without harassment. NRGI said that the legislature is essential in its oversight of the executive. The Institute said that the Parliament can audit the activity of the government and other institutions, and act as a conduit for public concerns.
But for the legislature to perform this role, NRGI said it requires enhanced capacity and understanding of extractive issues, as well as access to reliable advice on the nuances of extractive resource management.It stressed that an informed citizenry is also better able to discuss with the government the nation’s stra-
tegic direction. Also, given the transformational importance of resource governance for citizens, NRGI said that managing public expectations is critical. It noted that an effective communication strategy and relationship between government and civil society is essential in this regard.
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BCB outline rules for Clubs, five resolutions... From page 69 pride in representing their County. The BCB should select teams after the conclusion of the GCB Franchise League, while Clubs should be allowed their own players in fundraising events. “Those who saw the Movie Enough starring Jennifer Lopez would know there is a breaking point in everyone and that people need to stand up against what is wrong and abuse of power. What happen here should be stopped. How is it that the clubs spend money, time and effort into developing players and when they make a Guyana team those same players are prevented from playing in their own Club’s fund raising tournament by the GCB? This
is unfair and not right and we as strongly condemn such actions,” an emotional Forster said to raucous applause from those present. The BCB head was referring to the issue of the GCB calling on the morning of the Roy Fredericks Cup, a Fund raiser for the Blairmont CC in memory of the late great West Indies opener, to inform the organizers that no player who represented Guyana at any level this year were not allowed to participate in the Fund raiser. All of these motions were unanimously passed by the clubs which while the seven Berbicians selected to represent Guyana in the Regional U-19 team were given a token of appreciation of US$ 50 each. (Sean Devers)
Tamim, Mahmudullah... From page 68 long-on, but neither Holder nor Nurse could provide him the strike at crucial times or provide big hitsoftheir own.Bangladesh just held on to the win. Mehidy was the best bowler on show once again, picking one for 45 while Mashrafe took two for 63. Mustafizur and Rubel also took one wicket each. S c o r e s : BANGLADESH 301 for six off 50 overs (Tamim Iqbal 103, Mahmudullah 67 not out, Shakib-alHasan 37, Mashrafe Mortaza 36; Ashley Nurse 2-53, Jason Holder 2-55). WEST INDIES 283 for six off 50 overs (Rovman Powell 74 not out, Chris Gayle 73, Shai Hope 64, Shimron Hetmyer 30; Mashrafe Mortaza 2-63).
Sunday July 29, 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Tune into the thoughts of others, Aries. Focusing only on yourself means you're missing the beauty and wisdom that come from other people. TAURUS(Apr.20–May20) You'll find that your brain is extra sharp today and you have a greater sense of clarity regarding your purpose in life. It could be that your nurturing instinct is high GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Many people conduct their lives without really making conscious decisions about their actions. People walk around like they're asleep. Don't fall into this trap CANCER (June 21–July 22) Your thinking is clear today and you'll find that it's right in sync with who you are. Find your strength in conversations in which you display your keen insight into the situation at hand. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) It's OK to be wrong, Leo. If you know you've made a mistake, feel free to admit it. Don't let your ego stand in the way of progress. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Be careful about being too critical today, Virgo. You're likely to turn people away if you aren't careful with how you express yourself. This is a good time to listen and receive as opposed to deliver information.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Your mental ability could be rather sluggish and lazy today. It could be that you aren't feeling as sharp as you'd like, Libra. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) One of the important lessons of the day for you is to remember that emotions are powerf u l things to recognize and honor. Don't discount your feelings. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Someone may be calling you on certain behaviors today. It could be that your aggressive nature rubs someone the wrong way and they simply don't have thick enough skin to take it. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Your mind is thinking quite clearly today, Capricorn. You'll discover that you have a keen ability to tune into the subtle energies that are moving through your life right now. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Your receptivity to new ideas is stronger than usual today. Listen to what people say and remember that you can learn from every person you meet. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Your mental clarity is astounding today, Pisces. You'll find that your pattern of thinking reflects exactly who you are at the core of your being.
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Tamim, Mahmudullah set up series win for Bangladesh ESPNcricinfo - It went so quiet in the rest of Warner Park that you could clearly hear the Bangladesh dressing room celebrating their first away ODI series win in nine years. West Indies fought till the end, but ultimately went down by 18 runs in a contest that was decided by the side with fewer mistakes and more nerve. The 2-1 series win comes on the back of an ordinary Test series, but the visitors once again showed that ODIs remain their preferred format. It is also Bangladesh’s
first ODI series win in West Indies, and the second such win overall against the opposition. West Indies though remain without a series win for four years now, and much of the defeat fell at their feet in Basseterre. Rovman Powell’s unbeaten 41-ball 74 that included five fours and four sixes, was the only thing that stood between Bangladesh and an easier win, but he too fizzled out in the last two overs, hitting only one six. He had little support at the other end, with
Shai Hope taking up 94 balls to make 64, which is likely to remain a talking point across the Caribbean. But Bangladesh had no such problems when they batted. Tamim Iqbal’s 103 came off 124 with seven fours and two sixes, which set up the last 10 overs for Mahmudullah, whose unbeaten 49-ball 67 got the visitors to a 300-plus total. He added 53 runs for the fifth wicket with captain Mashrafe Mortaza, who promoted himself to No. 6 for the first time
in 10 years and made a crucial 25-ball 36. Tamim had batted till the 39th over, helping Bangladesh to a position of strength after they made another indifferent start. Anamul Haque fell early once again, leaving Tamim and Shakib with the rebuilding job for the third time in a row. They added 81 runs for the second wicket, Tamim starting off with three fours in the first Powerplay before surviving a chance at short midwicket on 28. Shakib, who struck three fours in his 37 off 43 balls, fell to a flighted A s h l e y N u r s e d e l i v e r y. Mushfiqur was bowled by a Nurse half-tracker before Tamim and Mahmudullah added 48 runs for the fourth wicket, during which Tamim reached his century. His first six was a straight hit off Sheldon Cottrell while the second - a slog sweep off Bishoo - took
him to 98 before he reached his century in the following over. Bangladesh made 96 off the last ten overs. A whack over the offside off Mashrafe signaled G a y l e ’s i n t e n t i n We s t Indies’ chase. His first six was literally hit out of the ground. The replaced ball was sent to the boundary the next ball, albeit through an edge going past slip. His next six was a slap over extra cover before Bangladesh pulled things back with Evin Lewis’ wicket. Mashrafe removed him for the third game in a row after he’d scratched around for 13 off 33 balls. But Gayle went on, hammering Mosaddek for a six over his head, before launching Mahmudullah twice off successive deliveries in the 18th over, first over midwicket and then over long-on. But Rubel Hossain brought an end to
Gayle’s whirlwind knock in the 22nd over, having him caught at long-on by Mehidy. Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer understandably couldn’t push at Gayle’s pace but did the next best thing: dragged West Indies along for another 13.5 overs without any further damages. Hetmyer struck two fours in his 30 off 42 balls before Mehidy bowled him with one that skidded on from short of a length. Hope, who was dropped by Rubel at long-off on 36, added another 45 runs for the fifth wicket with Rovman Powell who had to do all the heavy lifting at the end. Hope finally fell in the 44th over, with West Indies requiring to score at more than 10 an over. Powell struck all four of his sixes off Mustafizur, two over midwicket and two over (Continued on page 67)
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BCB outline rules for Clubs, five resolutions passed President of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) Hilbert Foster told the large gathering at St Francis Community Development Hall in Rose Hall Town that enough is enough as the over 100 clubs and teams in Berbice passed five resolutions by show of hands as the best run cricket Board in Guyana held its successful seminar to conclude the four-day trip to Berbice by veteran Guyanese Cricket Commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perriera. At the seminar, which was addressed by Perriera and included the presence of the Berbicians in this year’s National youth team, Foster outlined the rules Clubs had to adhere to under his Presidency. Foster mandated that all Clubs establish a Facebook account to receive information from BCB Facebook page, while every player should also do so to ensure better communication between the Board, the Club and the players. There are 85 second division teams in Berbice, while 30 structured clubs play Berbice cricket including 11 who do so at the
first division level. A minimum of 20 players must be registered, every first division team shall have a junior section except Police, all First Division Teams must have a Coach and a Manager, while every Club shall have an annual meeting, election for office bearers, record of membership with the names of President, Vice President, secretary and Treasurer shall be submitted to BCB within three months from elections. Foster emphasized that all team members shall be properly attired and teams who arrive late shall forfeit their right to the toss, while Walkovers shall be granted after a grace period of 30 minutes. It was also stated the any team which does not complete their fixtures shall not be allowed to play in the next tournament. First Division transfers of players shall obtain release from old club, shall submit letter of acceptance from new club. BCB Competition Committee shall then grant approval in writing. All Clubs shall provide one contact person and their home venue to BCB.
Foster argued that if the criteria for Windies selection was Regional performance as was the case with Windward Islands batsman Devon Smith who scored the most runs then same standard should have been for Albion’s Veerasammy Permaul. “The Windies selectors picked three teams that were playing at the same time and Permaul was not in any of them. Those who feel Permaul should have been in one of the teams, raise your hand,” Foster told the larger gathering of Berbice officials. Everyone raised their hands in support of Permaul. The 28-year-old left-arm spinner past 100 First-Class matches (103) and 400 wickets (444) during the last Regional season and represented the Windies in six Tests (18 Wkts) but has not played a Test match since June 2015. He has played seven ODIs. Foster said that Junior Inter Inter-County matches should be played in Berbice. There should be a return of Senior Inter-County matches since he feels players take (Continued on page 67)
President of the BCB Hilbert Foster is flanked by (left) Reds Perriera and BCB Secretary Robby Saywack at the Seminar.
Four-team cricket tourney set for Zeelugt on August 12 In an effort to promote the sport in the area, Keon Roberts will be hosting a four-team cricket (hardball) tournament at Zeelugt Sports Club ground on August 12 starting at 09:00hrs. The winning and runner up teams will be given trophies and medals as well as the best batman bowler in the tournament. Zeelugt, Rising Star, Meten-Meer-Zorg and
Golden Achievers are the teams set to battle for supremacy. Special prizes will be handed out for the children in attendance, while Bar-beque will be on sale. In an invited comment, Roberts said fans will be in for a treat since some of the top players on West Demerara and East Bank of Essequibo will be participating. He stated that cricket is
one sport that promotes unity and such he is looking forward to a successful competition. Pritipaul Singh Investment is the lone sponsor on board so far and Roberts has expressed gratitude for the gesture. The tournament is being organised to coincide with the birth anniversary of Roberts, Keon Junior and Keola Roberts.
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Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Nat’l Playoffs
National champs Dave & Celena All Stars into semis Defending national champions Dave & Celena All Stars may have already made an emphatic statement which is that their win last year was no fluke after joining counterparts Silver Bullets in the semi-finals of this year’s Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Playoffs which got underway on Friday evening, at the Pouderoyen Tarmac. The holders who made the trek down to the West Side from their base in Linden opened their defence with a stiff test against Leopold Street and narrowly escaped with a 1-0 penalty shootout win after regulation time failed to break a 0-0 stalemate. In their second engagement, they once again had to dig deep to scrape past another team from the Mining Town in Swag Entertainment with a 1-0 win. Tyric
McAllister’s 10th minute strike was enough to secure their semi-final berth. However, the visiting contingent from Linden was not done there as Zone champions Silver Bullets booked their spot in the last four with victories over West Side Ballers and Bartica’s Disconnection Crew, who impressed on their first outing. The Bullets first survived a tense 3-2 win over West Side ballers after regulation time ended 1-1, before returning to cut off the livewire Disconnection Crew with Jermaine Samuels proving to be the hero, courtesy of his 6th minute effort. West Side champs Showstoppers, Leopold Street, ESPN, Ballers, Disconnection Crew and Swag Entertainment were the teams to be eliminated. Meanwhile, Round two of
the competition is set for Wednesday, August 1 (Emancipation Day), at the Haslington Tarmac when some of the ‘big guns’ like Sparta Boss, Bent Street, West Front Road, Trafalgar, Uprising, Buxton Diamond and Paradise will square off for the remaining two semi-final spots. Those fixtures and Friday results are seen below: Complete Results Guinness Goal-(GG)-2 goals Win in Normal Time-3pts Win on Penalty Kicks2pts 1st Round Game-1 West Side Ballers-1 vs Silver Bullets-1 Silver Bullets won 3-2 on sudden death penalty kicks Silver Bullets Scorer Damion Williams-8th West Side Scorer
Nickel Chetram-9th Game-2 ESPN-1 vs Disconnection Crew-3 Disconnection Scorers Elsio Oliveira-2nd and 5th Ryan Andries-3rd ESPN Scorer Tefon Daly-12th Game-3 Leopold Street-0 vs Dave & Celena’s All-Stars-0 Dave and Celena won 1-0 on penalty kicks Game-4 Showstoppers-1 vs Swag Entertainment-2 Swag Scorer Colwyn Drakes-5th and 10th Showstoppers Scorer Marvin Josiah-8th 2nd Round Game-5 ESPN-4 vs West Side Ballers-2 ESPN Scorers Jolyan Harry-(GG)-19th
Tefon Daly-2nd Kevon Lythcott-13th West Side Scorer Kwesi Alleyne-(GG)-20th Game-6 Silver Bullets-1 vs Disconnection Crew-0 Jermaine Samuels-6th Game-7 Swag Entertainment-0 vs Dave & Celena-1 Tyric McAllister-10th Game-8 Showstoppers-1 vs Leopold Street-2 Leopold Scorer Okanie Fraser-(GG)-18th Showstoppers Scorer Stephon Jupiter-1st Semi-finalists Group-A Silver Bullets-5pts Group-B Dave and Celena-5pts East Coast DemeraraHaslington Tarmac-August 1st Group-C
- Silver Bullets also make last four Uprising-Champion Gold is Money-Champion Melanie-B Bent Street Group-D Trafalgar-Champion Sparta Boss Buxton Diamond Paradise Fixtures Round 1 (D1)-Buxton Diamond vs Paradise-19:00hrs (C1)-Melanie-B vs Bent Street-19:30hrs (D2)-Sparta Boss vs Trafalgar-20:00hrs (C2)-Gold is Money vs Uprising-20:30hrs Round 2 Winner of D1 vs Loser of D2-21:15hrs Winner of C1 vs Loser of C2-21:45hrs Winner of C2 vs Loser of C1-22:15hrs Winner of D2 vs Loser of D1-22:45hrs
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Malteenoes hosts heated double-header Fresh off convincing victories in their latest games, Fishermam Masters and Success Masters will clash in a heated battle when the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc (GSCL Inc) Over-40 round robin tournament continues today at the Malteenoes Sport Club ground on Thomas Lands. In the latest action two weeks ago, Success Masters trashed Narine Masters by 103 runs in a lop-sided contest at Everest. The victors were lead by Hackeem Majeed with 64, Vijay Baljit 35 and Baldeo Muller 25 as they compiled 187 for 8 from their 20 overs before bowling out Narine Masters for 84. While Fisherman Masters replied to 133 for 3 made by RR Masters with 137 for 2 from 15.1 overs for the easy 8-wicket win. Troy Ramsaywack (76) and Dennis Mangar (36) led the chase nicely with a huge partnership that RR Masters had no answer for. However, the game of the day saw Regal Masters turning the tables on HS Masters with a 26-run vic-
tory in challenging conditions. Regal took first strike but were held up early on by the opposition bowling which was lead by Samuel Kingston with 3/13 from four overs. After losing their top order cheaply with Eoin Abel, Linden Lyght and Mahesh Chunilall back in the hut with the score on 46 for 3 in the ninth over, the victors got a busy 31run partnership from Saheed Mohamed (29) and Fazleen Mohamed (21) that put them on course for the challenging total. After their dismissal, the lower order also cashed in with cameos from David Harper (15 not out), Mahendra Hardyal (15) and Parsram Persaud (10 not out) that took them to 129 for 7 after 20 overs. HS Masters, who briefly entertained thoughts of a second consecutive victory over Regal Masters following their thrilling last-ball win the last time the two teams met in May, then ran into Gamal Seenjan and their plan vanished. Left-arm b o w l e r,
Seenjan opened the bowling and sent down his four covers consecutively for just nine runs, while claiming a key wicket. HS Masters never recovered from the slow start and eventually folded for 103 off 19.5 overs. Fazleen Mohamed returned to claim 3/22, while Hardyal (3/30) and Persaud (2/23) supported admirably. I n t h e g a m e s t o d a y, Success and Fisherman Masters will battle on Pitch Number Two, while Narine Masters and RR Masters will slug it out on Pitch Number One. Both games begin at 10:00hrs. Meanwhile, Regal Masters who drew the bye this week are leading the points table as the tournament edges closer to the play-off stage. The other Masters teams in the tournament are Albion Masters, Essequibo Masters and Parika Masters. The round-robin Over-40 and Open tournament is sponsored by Ink Plus, Crown Mining Supplies and Elegance Jewellery and Pawn Shop.
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Reds impressed by ‘seriousness’ of BCB
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Goodfellas win big on opening night
Reds (2nd from left) meets the President of Albion CCC Vemen Walters (extreme left) and his team. By Sean Devers At 79, the memory of internationally acclaimed Cricket Commentator Joseph ‘Red’ Perreira is as sharp as ever as was shown during a highly productive four-day trip to Berbice and for a man his age, his stamina, memory and commitment to making a difference in Sports in Guyana, remains as strong as ever. On Wednesday last just after his arrival at the Ogle International Airport, where he was greeted by BCB Secretary Robby Saywack and former National Coach, Albert Smith, Reds visited young cricketers in West Berbice before traveling to Rose Hall Town where he was accommodated as guest of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB). Reds conducted a wideranging programme aimed at identifying areas in need of development but the focus was on the Senior Berbice clubs and their Youth development. “What stood out for me during this trip was the seriousness by the BCB. BCB President Hilbert Foster stayed away from my interactions with the various Associations since he wanted them to give me their honest views on the BCB…It was not a PR stunt to have me there,” declared the Pomeroon born Sports fanatic who now resides in St Lucia with his wife Zandra. “My visit to Berbice was not only focused on cricketing matters since I
meet with the Mayors of New Amsterdam, Rose Hall Town and Corriverton to share ideas about developing sport in Berbice. They have agreed to stage 5 & 10K runs i n t h e t h r e e To w n s , ” informed Reds an advisor to former Sports Minister Shirley Fields-Riddley and Ex OECS Sport Director. Reds said he spoke to Regional Chairman of Region five about refurbishing Rohan Kanhai’s house in Port Mourant so that visitors to Berbice could see where Guyana’s best batsman, the first West Indies Captain of Indian decent, once lived. Reds presented 24 clickers to the Berbice Cricket Umpires Association (BCUA) and visited many sports facilities in the Berbice area to get acquainted with the current infrastructure. “I also met with teams which were not clubs and I explained that teams only have players while clubs have an executive, a home ground and it is easier for them to get funding for cricket development. Strong Clubs makes strong Associations,” Reds pointed out. He said that he has spoken to the Football, Boxing, Athletics, Vo l l e y b a l l a n d C y c l e Associations and Federations to go to Berbice to participate in exhibition games to keep the Berbicians interest in sports alive. “My friend Dave Martins will perform for free at the BCB fund raiser which they
will organise. Martins will be sponsored by Baron Foods, a Manufacturing Company in St Lucia owned by Guyanese and I encourage all Berbicians to support this event,” Reds said. On Saturday Reds spoke to Berbicians in the National youth teams along with the officials from the clubs and teams of the BCB at a seminar at St Francis Community Development Centre in Rose Hall Town before travelling to Albion to do commentary in the Blairmount CC fund raiser Roy Fredericks Cup, which concluded in the wee hours of Sunday morning when he attended the ODI at Providence. Reds said he was well taken care of by the BCB, w h i l e h i s o n l y disappointment was that the youngsters at Blairmount were not aware of Roy Fredericks’ career as a cricketer and Sports Minister. The late Fredericks played for Blairmount Estate and is the only Government Minister in the World to have scored a First-Class double century when he came out of retirement in1983 at Bourda and made 217 against Jamaica. B a c k i n t h e C i t y, Reds,who has commentated in 147 Test matches since his first at Bourda in 1971 when West Indies opposed India, spoke to youths at the Malteenoes Cricket Academy on Wednesday before going to Providence for the Day/Night ODI.
Play between Figgy Green Jags and Russians (right) on Friday’s opening night. The fifth annual M o h a m e d ’ s Enterprise/ExxonMobil futsal tournament kicked off Friday night at the Mackenzie Hard Court in Linden with six entertaining clashes. In the opening night’s battle for the top cash prize of $600,000, Good Fellas made their presence known with an exhilarating 8-4 win over Hardball in the feature match of the night. Runic Velloza’s four goals for the winners
trumped Lorenzo Miller’s hat-trick effort for Hardball in the 12-goal spectacle, while in other results; Nut Genaslide defeated Red Line 5-4, while Haynes Hitters got past Presidential Family 5-2. Deon Carter rifled in four out of Figgy Green Jags’ five goals during their 5-2 triumph over Amelia’s Ward Russians. Meanwhile, Quiet Storm defeated Money Move 3-2 in the closest match of the night. Jehu Regis bagged a
decisive brace for the winners while his teammate Antwaine Gill scored the other goal for his team. In the penultimate match of the night, Progressive Ballers defeated Trendsetters 5-2. When the final whistle is blown on August 18th the runners-up will receive a handsome $250,000, third $100,000 and fourth place $50,000 in the competition which has been sanctioned by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF).
PPP/C Group recognises Hetmyer for match winning ton
Shimron Hetmyer (2nd left) receives the prize from Ramson in company of Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Progressive Party Campbellville group, Dion Younge (left) and another PPP/C Executive, Cosmos DeSantos.
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Reds with Sidney Jackman (next to Reds) and UCCA officials.
ttorney-at-Law and Chairman of the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic Campbellville group, Charles Ramson Jnr, presented a cash prize to Guyanese Shimron Hetmyer for his “brilliant” match-winning hundred for the West Indies Wednesday night at the Guyana National Stadium Providence against Bangladesh. West Indies won by 6
runs. Ramson said all of Guyana is and should be proud of this young talented Guyanese and, “…we wanted Hetmyer to know that we support him in his quest to become a great international player. Guyana has had a long list of players who have made Guyana proud on the international cricket scene, and we wish him all the best.”
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Banks DIH, Nand Persaud, A&A Engineering Services support Guyana Cup 2018
Amanda Budhoo left, rep for Nand Persaud Company presents the sponsorship to Compton Sancho.
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he corporate community continues to show much support for the 12th annual Guyana Cup horserace meet that is set for August 19 at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice. On Friday, local Beverage giant Banks DIH limited became one of the latest sponsors on board with the horserace Meet that is sure to attract many fans and turfites with a total prize purse of over $15million. The announcement was made during the handing over of the Championship Trophy by Banks DIH Limited to the organisers during a simple ceremony at the Company’s Head office at Thirst Park on Friday. Alisha Mohamed, wife of Nasrudeen Mohamed, promoter of the event received the Trophy from Banks DIH Limited
representative Shenisa Fredericks in the presence of Outdoor Events Manager Mortimer Stewart, and company officials. Communications Manager Troy Peters said that Banks DIH Limited and the organizers of the Guyana Cup have had a long and fruitful partnership which has grown over the years. Also adding to the long list of sponsors is Nand Persaud Company Limited, the manufacturers of Karibee Rice and A&A Engineering Services. Sales Representative of the entity (Nand Persaud) Amanda Budhoo handed over the sponsorship cheque to Compton Sancho, one of the organisers of the event at the company’s number 36 village, Berbice. Mr Asquith Hamilton Snr of A&A Engineering Services presented the sponsorship to
Shavhanand Gansan of the organisers. Also throwing support behind the Guyana Cup recently have been Discount Store, Hand-in-hand Insurance, Superbet, Gizmos and Gadgets and Mazi nightclub of the USA. The programme of events for the August 19th one-day meet has been released and as is customary, the C Class event is the main attraction. The day’s full race programme reads as follows: 1) C class and lower, 1 6 0 0 m . To t a l p u r s e : $3,875,000 2) 3yr old Derby 1100M - purse: $2,000,000. 3) G1 and lower 1400M - purse: $1,550,000. 4) H3 and lower 1100M purse $1,350,000. 5) 2yrs old Guyana Bred 1100M - purse: $680,000. 6) I class and lower
Mr. Asquith Hamilton snr of A&A Engineering Services hands over the sponsorship to Shavhanand Gansan of Jumbo Jet Auto Sales. 1400M - Purse: $581,000. 7) J3 and lower 1400M. Purse: $485,000.
8) L class 1400M - purse $390,000. 9) L class 1400M - purse
$390,000. 10) L class 1100M – purse $290,000.
Buxton Cricket Academy starts Aug 7
CPL merchandise goes on sale from today
- Sponsorship hard to get
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he CPL Franchise has announced the arrival of the 2018 Guyana Amazon Wa r r i o r s o f f i c i a l merchandise which is now available at the Merchandise Store in the Ticket Centre at Camp and Quamina streets. CPL urges patrons not to buy from unauthorized vendors as the items will not be authentic. Last year, some known stores were selling bogus items at higher costs than the official Tyka brands. For more information, check out the store or contact John Ramsingh on 6643999.
Banks DIH Limited representative Shenisa Fredericks hands over the Championship Trophy to Alisha Mohamed of the organizing committee, while Mortimer Stewart, Rawle Nedd (Banks Beer Manager) and Dennisa Paton look on
The new Warriors uniform will be on sale from today.
he Buxton ‘Carl Hooper’ Cricket Club will hold its Cricket Camp from August 7-19 at the Club’s ground on the East Coast of Demerara which carters for young Children on the East Coast, but for the Camp to be a success sponsorship is urgently needed. President of the Club Esse Peters says this Cricket Camp held during the school vacation has been running for last 12 years but because of a down turn in the economy, the club has only managed to secure two sponsors so far. “We are going ahead with this because we feel it is
a good thing for the youth them to stay out of trouble by having something positive to do now school is closed,” said Peters. Buxton is one of the strongest teams on the East Coast and has produced former National U-19 allrounder Clive Andries who is one of the leading allrounders in East Coast cricket although he is finding more success as a National Footballer. “Clive is one of the top performers on the East Coast but despite him being selected for the GCB East Coast Franchise team, he continues to be an inspiration to the other
payers here,” Peters disclosed. “Buxton is sometimes unfairly seen as Village of only bad things and with camps like these we are trying to change the image of Buxton. This camp will teach the youths them to play together, have discipline and respect and Cricket skills and we are begging for help to make our Camp a success this year,” said Peters. According to Peters the Club has written to several companies and also to the Guyana Cricket Board for sponsorship but have not gotten a response as yet. (Sean Devers)
Kaieteur News
Sunday July 29, 2018
Guinness Cage ‘East Coast Best vs. the Rest’ Competition
Renowned for its unrivalled provision of services in the Sector, Queensway Security Services confirmed its association with the Three Peat Promotions’ Guinness Cage Competition following a simple ceremony that was conducted at the entity’s Head Office on Oronoque & Regent Streets on Friday. The five-day tournament dubbed ‘the East Coast Best versus the Rest’ will commence on August 8, at the Haslington Market Tarmac with the remaining playing days being August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, at the same venue. Making the presentation of a cheque for an undisclosed sum to Three Peat Promotions’ Rawle Welch was Operations Manager Clay Flatts, who did so in the presence of Chief Operations Officer Lancelot Khan. Flatts, a former standout footballer, praised the promoters for their willingness to support the development of the game
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Queensway Security Services confirm association and urged that they execute the tournament with the professionalism and discipline that is associated with the Company. Khan in his interaction was also keen to understand the sport and promised to visit the games on one of the nights. Welch in his remarks expressed his gratitude to the Company for its significant support at the Promotions first call, adding that it signals the seriousness of the organisation in helping to develop sports and cohesion among the various communities that the participating teams are coming from. He said unlike many other corporate entities that prefer to wait and watch a product develop before getting on board, Queensway has led the way in helping to shape and develop the product. “I have to say that Queensway Security Services is a shining example of what corporate responsibility is and should
other entities duplicate their deed then sports and athletes will be able to strive”, Welch mentioned. The Company provides a range of security services including Static, Armed and Unarmed Guards, Armed Patrol, Response Services, Alarm Monitoring, E m e rg e n c y R e s p o n s e , Security Escorts and VIP Protection Service. Twenty-four teams will contest the competition with a minimum of twelve chosen from East Coast villages, while the remainder will comprise teams from Georgetown, Linden and West Demerara. Every night there will have a winner among the fans and this will be awarded to the fan that buys the most buckets of the sponsor’s beverages. Among the other entities who’ve pledged their support are: Banks DIH under its Guinness and Power Wine brands, Clarks footwear giants Chetsons, ENetworks Inc., KSM Investments, Yhip’s Bakery,
Queensway Security Services Operations Manager Clay Flatts (left) hands over the cheque to Three Peat Promotions Rawle Welch on Friday. Brass Aluminium & Cast Iron Foundry (BACIF), Ray’s Auto Sales, Y.K. Investments, Trophy Stall, Express Shipping, Wo o d p e c k e r P r o d u c t s , National Sports Commission, ‘C’ Division of the Guyana Police Force, Attorney-at-Law Roysdale Forde, Julius Variety Store and C & C Prestigious Styles.
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Tamim, Mahmudullah set up series win for Bangladesh P. 68
Chris Gayle pulls one during his half century yesterday at Warner Park. (Windiescricket Flickr)
Tamim Iqbal celebrates his 11th ODI hundred, (Windies cricket facebook)
Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Nat’l Playoffs
National champs Dave & Celena - Silver Bullets All Stars also make into semis last four P. 70
Part of the action on opening night of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Playoffs at the Pouderoyen Tarmac.
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