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Friday July 01, 2016
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
Put Up or Shut Up Public trust within the ambit of governance addresses the conduct and activities of ruling elites and members of the opposition. It is predicated on the public’s belief that elected officials will act in the right way that either narrows or eliminates disparities between expectations of outcomes and actual outcomes. Public trust affects actions and public confidence impacts outcomes, and in these two inseparable concepts lie transformative and visionary leaders. Public trust and confidence in government tend to wane when there are no visionary or transformative leaders. Trust is essential in building confidence. However, the citizens of Guyana expect the government to act on their behalf and in the interest of the country. Last year, the people elected the current administration and have placed their confidence in it to serve their needs efficiently, effectively and fairly. But so far the government has not articulated any clear policy or disseminated information to do so. It has not reacted to public concerns in a timely manner and has not been transparent either. It has cultivated walls of secrecy and mountains of obfuscation as mechanisms to avoid criticism or public scrutiny. This has weakened the public confidence and trust in the government. It is alleged by some that the government is on a crusade to establish good governance and as being accountable and transparent by touting decency and integrity as its enduring qualities. However, it has not provided any explanation to the public on perceived scandals and allegations of misconduct. Simply put, the government must come clean with the people if it is to maintain their confidence. It should not fool itself into believing and subscribing to the annoyingly falsehood that the people do not deserve an explanation. Such belief could lead to self-destruction. Public trust is an important barometer of public satisfaction which comes with significant electoral consequences. Lack of public trust had created a political environment in the country which made it difficult for the previous government to be reelected. The primary reason being it did nothing to curb corruption or the waste of public funds. It allowed misconduct by public officials and did not do anything to prevent executive thuggery in government entities. In politics, the dynamic of public trust and confidence are quintessential to the development of policies that lead to good governance. Positive performance increases public trust and confidence in governments as it displays the clear ability to perform. Negative performance, of course, is the opposite. It highlights inadequacy. However, public trust and confidence have changed over time based on government’s actions, perceived outcomes and the people’s perceptions. The government should be aware that its failure to serve the needs of the people adequately could result in far-reaching consequences. Fortunately it can be said that Guyana has credible and functional state apparatuses, evident in the three branches of government-executive, legislative, judiciary-as well as the Fourth Estate, the media. So it is a pity that after one year in office, the government has not aggressively taken the bull by the horns – it has taken only incremental steps in key areas. It has effectively reduced corruption and has put a relative dent on crime and the trafficking of drugs, but it is struggling to curb the abuses of office. When in opposition, it had promised to prosecute those found culpable of corruption and misuse of state funds. But after numerous forensic audits that cost the taxpayers nearly $150 million, no one has been charged. And although there are rumours of charges pending, the administration has admitted that there is not sufficient evidence that could stand-up in a court of law, yet the audits continue. The time has come for the government to “put-up or shut-up.”
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.
Political interference at UG DEAR EDITOR; The new Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana has reportedly said that he is prepared to walk away from the job if there is any political interference by government in the management and administration of the university. These are indeed strong words which could result in some tension between the University Council and the UG administration of which the ViceChancellor is the head. It is no secret that the University Council is made up of several persons who enjoyed the confidence of the political directorate and who influence the decision making process in a way acceptable to the party in power. Several qualified and distinguished individuals were denied employment during the days when the UG Council was dominated by known PNC members and supporters. Among those was the late Dr. Walter Rodney who was denied a teaching job at the University of Guyana by the PNC dominated Council despite being recommended by the University’s
Appointment Committee. One can only wish the Vice-Chancellor well in his attempt to de-politicize the University. Let me take this opportunity to commend the Vice-Chancellor for his initiative to raise extra-budgetary funding for the University. The University simply cannot deliver on its mandate to be Guyana’s premier teaching and research institution on the existing slender financial base. The student revolving fund has not been revolving in the way envisaged which puts added financial strain on the government to provide the required funding to the University. Despite the challenges, the University of Guyana has done well over the years in terms of providing the country a trained and qualified cadre of professionals to manage the economy. I think more support is needed by the private sector who has over the years been a major beneficiary of the skills provided by the University at little or no financial cost. There can be no doubt that the University has come a long way since its
establishment in 1963 by the PPP. It was a bold decision taken by the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan to establish our own university at a time when most of the territories were relying on the University of the West Indies or foreign universities to provide them with their developmental skills. Hydar Ally EDITOR’S NOTE: All Governments since independence including the PPP Government have interfered with the independence of the University for narrow political purposes. We do not want to accuse Mr. Ally, who served as PPP representative for more than twelve years from 1992 on the University Council of convenient m e m o r y. H e c i t e d t h e P N C Government’s action against Walter Rodney, but we recall during the Jagdeo and Ramotar presidencies, the PPP dominated Council removed lecturers they found politically unacceptable including a prominent social activist that resulted in two weeks of protest on the campus.
When you beg, conditions are attached DEAR EDITOR, Sunday papers (June 26,2016) carried a notice issued by the Registrar of the Supreme Court requesting that all Attorneys-at-Law attend an orientation session on the new High Court Rules at the Georgetown Club. The notice states that the session will be conducted by one Mr. Anthony Ross QC, and Ms. Katrina Marciniak, both of the Canadian Bar and consultants to the Supreme Court of Guyana on the High Court Rules Revision. We certainly have many brilliant legal minds right here in Guyana capable of carrying out such a revision, so why bring in foreign legal consultants? My guess is that the funding for this review of our High Court Rules came from a foreign Government or funding agency such as the World Bank, and here lies the root of the problem. This type of funding comes with conditions, one condition is that we use foreign consultants appointed by the funding agency. The same thing is going to happen when the World Bank funds a review of our education curriculum. This is all designed to keep us in check – to make sure we toe the line - it is how neocolonialism works. It is no wonder that recently a youngster told me all about Christopher Columbus and “what a patient man he was”, but had never heard of the outstanding Guyanese scholars Ivan Van Sertima, who wrote the seminal work, “They Came Before Columbus: the African Presence in Ancient America”, or George G. M. James, who wrote the groundbreaking book “Stolen Legacy”, now considered to be a classic. This state of affairs will persist as long as successive governments continue to pursue the neo-liberal
capitalist agenda. This economic model prevents the State from intervening meaningfully in the economy in order to generate the wealth necessary to fund the kind of reconstruction and nation building Guyana so desperately needs. Instead, government is reduced to raising revenue from taxes, parking meter schemes and relying on the private sector as the so-called engine of growth. After decades of neo-liberal ideology it should be clear to everyone that the private sector is not in the business of nation building and that we cannot raise sufficient revenue from taxation alone to carry out the kind of radical transformation required by our society, including the eradication of poverty. There are numerous examples worldwide which show that despite stringent measures put in place to force the wealthy (the 1%) to pay their taxes, they inevitably find loopholes, leaving
the tax burden to be carried predominantly by the middle and working classes, who are already struggling to make ends meet. Under these circumstances the government remains short of revenue, and in order to fund social programmes is forced to seek grants with conditions designed to keep us right where we are: in a state of dependency. That is why Forbes Burnham said that if such conditions are tied to the funding Guyana is offered let the foreign donors keep their money. Many moons ago he quite rightly knew that the only way for Guyana to emerge from the dependency syndrome and what respected Caribbean economist, George Beckford referred to as our “persistent poverty”, was to pursue a path of economic independence and self-reliance. Who controls the purse strings controls (Continued on page 5)
Property Protection Agency has killed my future DEAR EDITOR; Please allow me a space in your newspaper to express the struggle I, a poor man, have to go through in order to collect the little benefits I am entitled to. My name is Raman Khan and I am a 62year-old security guard employed by Property Protection Agency for more than 18 years. In February of this year, I took ill and was given 21 days sick leave. My health deteriorated and I was given another 21 days the following month. I was paid for the sick leave up to this point. Because of my age, I took ill
on the job again with the doctors diagnosing me with High Blood Pressure and High Blood Sugar. I was given more leave in April and May. However, the company has refused to pay me and even refused to give me my job back. Now, this is a company that I have given 18 years of my life to and it pains to see the treatment I am receiving now in my old age. We all know the salary security guards receive. It’s nothing big but it certainly put food on my table and I was thankful. Now I am without a job with a family to take care of. Raman Khan
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A pensioner fainted Pharmacy Council of Guyana Clarifies What? in the sun DEAR EDITOR; As you know, the lack of proper accommodation for our senior citizens who must go to the various post offices every month-end to collect their Old Age pensions and NIS benefits etc has been featured in the media quite a lot recently, especially since a pensioner fainted in the line in which he was standing for many hours in the hot sun at the Blairmont Post Office last month. As a ‘son-of-the soil’ from Blairmont, I naturally became very concerned and immediately initiated action towards erecting a proper shed with suitable accommodation attached to the Blairmont Post Office to
better serve our citizens, especially the senior ones who have already given of their best for our country. This facility is scheduled for completion this week-end and I have planned a small “OPENING CEREMONY” for Tuesday, 5th July 2016 at 9.00am just before the July payments begin on that day so that the pensioners can also participate in the ‘opening’. I should, therefore, be most grateful if you can please arrange for this event to be given the best possible coverage in your newspapers. I think you will agree that it has the potential of acting as a catalyst and springboard for similar ‘community enhancement’ projects throughout Guyana. Nowrang Persaud
DEAR EDITOR; I refer to a letter by the Pharmacy council captioned, Pharmacy Council clarifies.” I am a prospective graduate of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy, University of Guyana. The Pharmacy Council of Guyana has responded to a letter written by a pharmacy graduate in the June, 28th Edition of this Newspaper. The recent back and forth between the Pharmacy Council of Guyana and the recently graduated pharmacy students is great cause for concern. As a soon to be graduated pharmacist, not even sure if I should call myself that; I was of the opinion that the Pharmacy Council was like a parent body that represented its members and keep their best interest at heart. The mere fact that it even took the council this long to respond to a letter
dated April 24th, 2016 (more than two months) goes to show the level of negligence on the part of the Pharmacy Council. It seemed that what the Chairman aimed to do was to make the previous writer appear uninformed and to basically clear the name of the Council. In a contrasting look at the two letters, it does not seem like the issue of the graduated “pharmacist” was about laws but rather the Council’s disregard as it relates to dispatching relevant information. They made no effort to inform the graduates of the situation. In addition to that the Chairman claimed they met with the 2014 batch to discuss the way forward. What he failed to mention was that although this batch falls within the same ambits of the Internship regulation they were still granted licenses, after the very internship programme they are pushing
for failed to materialize. The writer was from the 2015 batch and nothing was done for them. What will be done for us? Also I don’t recall the student saying that the Pharmacy Council is in charge of earnings but stated that without a license ($56,000) was the average salary. Now more than six months have passed since the 2015 batch has graduated and still to date the internship programme has not initiated. What does Mr. Carl Bacchus have to say about this? Why hasn’t the Council offered the same temporary fix to the 2015 batch that they offered the 2014 batch? Could it be victimization because someone spoke out? Please Mr. Carl A. Bacchus, Chairman, Pharmacy Council of Guyana, clarify this. As a prospective graduate I wonder, is my faith the same? Concerned Graduand
We could not have afforded the lavishness Serious accusations of the 50 year celebration
against the City Police DEAR EDITOR, The hypocrisy, the gall and the contempt by the senior officials at City Hall is most disgusting. In a recent news report, a Georgetown City Councillor was accused of invading the privacy of Town Clerk Royston King and his family after he or she allegedly contacted one of King’s daughters about the controversial trip he made to Mexico and Panama with the Mayor and other council members. It was reported that the Mayor declared at last statutory meeting that “You cannot invade a man’s privacy, not with his girl children; you cannot go to such depths, your family is off-limits”, and that there are so many implications to the issue. She further suggested that the Councillor who committed this purported infraction could be charged for obstruction, and could even be locked up, as she plans to take up the issue with the Ministry of Social Protection. Royston King for his part is reported to have said that Councillors should not interfere with the work of the administration. This all seems hunkydory, but the real question that needs to be asked and answered is whether it is only the Mayor’s or Town Clerk’s children that should be protected or shielded from harm whether physical or psychological? Are they from some royal bloodline w h i l s t o t h e r p e o p l e ’s
children are mere commoners? How could these two individuals one of whom is the political head whilst the other is the administrative head of the municipality denounce and rebuke a Councillor for allegedly asking the Town Clerk’s daughter a question about the infamous Mexico/Panama trip, making it out to be such a heinous crime whilst they are guilty of turning a blind eye to far more egregious crimes that are being committed right within the Council and even by them. Not very long ago, a very senior and infamous member of their City Police Department was arrested by the National Police in Sophia at the home of a young lady, someone’s daughter, while armed with a pistol and intoxicated, for mercilessly beating, kicking and pistol whipping this girl, who is also a staff of the City Police Department. And what did the morally upright and honorable big wigs at City Hall did? Nothing! As it was claimed that this delinquent officer had only a year to go before retirement, and therefore should be protected from conviction lest he loses his benefits such as his pension and gratuity. The young lady was forced to submit an affidavit declining to pursue the matter through the legal system. Could this crime be compared to a Councillor allegedly questioning the daughter of a (Continued on page 7)
DEAR EDITOR; To fête or not to fêteThat’s the Question. It has been one month since we (Guyanese) reached and celebrated fifty years as an “ independent” nation. There have been (and still is) lots of debates by my fellow Guyanese at all levels as to the wisdom of celebrating the Golden Jubilee in such a grand, lavish manner. I read in the press, on the telly, the radio, the man and woman on the street, every form of rationalization in support of and against the lavishness of the celebrations. The Collation Government for a certainty, made the event one to remember. Don’t get me wrong, I fully appreciate the celebration of any milestone, any birth anniversary. I do believe that any celebration
must be measured with the prevailing economics of the time. In simple language, I am saying that any celebration must be celebrated based on the affordability that goes along with the ability to pay for that event. I do compare the Jubilee celebration we undertook akin to a man who has no viable means of financial support — the economic state of our country. The lack of real hard cash to support basic necessities. The “poor man” holding his birthday bash at the Pegasus or Marriott, inviting one and all to partake in the extravaganza. But at the same time, his roof has missing “zinc sheets”, when it rains, the house leaks in a hundred places. Guyana’s
need to cover the holes of the country, i.e. fix downward spiral of the economy (despite what they are telling us that things are on the “up” when I see the “average man in the street” having a harder and harder time to afford basic necessities, that is a tell-tale-sign that things are not getting easy. The house steps are falling apart, difficult for anyone to gain access to his dwelling space— the difficulty of the average Guyanese to climb the e c o n o m i c l a d d e r. T h e windows of the house are dilapidated, missing windows inviting all kinds of critters access to enter — Guyana situation where we are faced with the horrible cases of undesirables elements roaming and
gaining access to our dwellings. Fix the crime situation. The man’s kids having to beg the neighbors for material help to get by — our Guyana situation of having to beg the world for every possible handout to accomplish our every task and needs. Dear Editor, the cost does not justify the need. The money spent (and to date, no one knows exactly how much or what was spent), could have been spent elsewhere. It was not worth it….. Muhammad Raoof USA.
When you beg, conditions are... From page 4 everything. Arch-Imperialist Benjamin Disraeli knew what he was saying when he stated: “Colonies do not cease to be colonies because they’re independent”. Gerald A. Perreira Chairperson Organization for the Victory of the People (OVP)
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Lincoln Lewis takes aim at the Coalition Govt. DEAR EDITOR; Those who suffered under the PPP/C and/or were disturbed over that party’s mismanagement of the nation’s business want this government to succeed, for the sake of Guyana and her people. Success will not be achieved when this government continues to repeat the missteps of the PPP/C in handling the nation’s affairs and abuse the people through the transgressing of their rights. There is one too many instances in this society happening under this government that ought not to be happening, given that when in opposition they condemned them, and moreso these acts border on disregard for the law, principles governing the management of the nation’s business, and the rights of citizens. Let me make it very clear to those who are inclined to label me anti-government or say give this government a chance; on matters relating to the governance of this country, I have a singular interest
and focus- I want good governance, now! Consequently, all who hold constitutional office, be they elected or appointed, shall be held to account by me consistent with the established tenets. On matters of this nature friendship or association is not the motivating factor, but adherence to acceptable universal principles. The trade union movement did not lead the fight for internal self-government (1926) to sit back and allow the principles underpinning governance in the interest of and on behalf of all the people, to be trampled on by any group or party entrusted the people’s privilege to manage their affairs. There are concerns about several issues and the way these are being mis-handled by the administration. At this moment attention is being paid to the Labour landscape. It is the first time in independent Guyana where there is no Ministry or Labour and a Labour Minister not
being a member of Cabinet, yet workers are expected to turn the wheels of production and increase productivity if there is going to be development. This most vital resource (human) continues to be treated with contempt, of which a few instances are being noted. Today telecommunications workers are on the streets protesting because the employer is imposing working conditions without engagement with the union, which is in breach of the Collective Labour Agreement and Trade Union Recognition Act, Section 23 (1). There still remains contempt by the Government of Guyana for the 2012 High Court’s decision in handling the arbitration matter between the Bauxite Company of Guyana Incorporated and Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union. In the sugar industry, the unions representing sugar workers are being shut out from discussion on what will happen to the Wales Estate
Where are the detailed results of the 2012 census? DEAR EDITOR; The Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin stated on Thursday June 23 at a GMSA luncheon that one of the key problems facing the business community and the government is the lack of timely, reliable and accurate statistics. He stated that available statistics on labour unemployment is 2006. This is a decade old. Similar sentiments were echoed by participants at the luncheon. Some sentiments include lack of faith in the statistics. Four million United States dollars was spent on the 2012 census. This is almost one billion Guyana dollars. Detailed results are still to be published. The Stats Bureau has therefore failed to deliver on its mandate to Guyana and the Guyanese people. Lack of statistics is affecting the business community and the entire country. The current chief statistician is Lennox Benjamin. He has been there a long time. This is an indictment against him and the entire senior management of this entity. It speaks to Benjamin and his senior staff not executing their basic management responsibilities. Some persons must be demoted or removed quickly. It is clear from the statements of the Minister of Business that the Stats Bureau is in a sad state of affairs. He indi-
cated that the Minister of Finance is responsible for Stats Bureau and will be focusing on this agency. The Minister of Business having stated his concerns also indicated that these are the concerns of the government he represents. Therefore it is only fitting that Minister Winston Jordon assumes the chairmanship of the board of directors of this entity to give it the due attention it deserves. The current chairperson is a young person Dr. Natasha Gaskin-Peters. Dr. Gaskin-Peters is accomplished academically but does not possess the experience to turnaround such a critical entity. Minister Jordan and his government have the option of several other experienced persons that are capable of turning this entity
around if he doesn’t have the time to assume the chairmanship. These include Professor Clive Thomas, the Governor of the Bank of Guyana or deputy, someone from the University of Guyana, the CEO of a commercial bank, etc. Consideration must be given to the diversity of skills, experience and social cohesion of persons in this organisation. A member of the GMSA audience also stated that the figures are manipulated for political mileage and does not reflect the true picture. Therefore this organisation must eventually be placed under a parliamentary committee like the Procurement Commission given the importance of statistics to avoid any potential political massaging of statistics in the future. Haresh Singh
Serious accusations against the City... From page 5 public servant? And even more recently, another disturbed male rank of the City Police Department who visited his headquarters late one night was able unimpeded, as everyone in the station had disappeared in effect abandoning the station at that time, to molest a young male prisoner, somebody’s child who in fact is a minor who was
being held in custody. This brings another question to mind and that is why the City Police would arrest and detain a juvenile? And what did the highly regarded, upstanding and ethical big wigs do? Absolutely nothing except for releasing this wayward constable from the employ of the Council. Riley Matthews
and by extension the workers. The teachers union continue to witness dilatory acts on the part of the Ministry Of Education in addressing outstanding issues on behalf of the teaching profession. The Public Service Union had to be in the media constantly demanding that the government meet to commence negotiations before government acted some days ago. All of the issues above speak to the respect for the Laws of Guyana and the fundamental right to freedom of association and collective bargaining for workers/citizens which this government continues to be in breach of. Lest this government for-
gets, when it campaigned to enter office, Labour was the major interest group that allowed the group access to share our platform to speak to the workers and citizens. I can say without fear of contradiction that had the workers know that this would have been their lot, i.e. contempt for them, the group that forms the government today would have be in the opposition. Bharrat Jagdeo and Donald Ramotar as the nation’s Chief Public Servants have committed some egregious acts against workers in this country. Those who yearned for and/or worked to bring change to society did
not expect a David Granger/ Moses Nagamootoo administration to seek competition in outdoing their predecessors in this regard. Workers expected when this government spoke about a Good Life it was a life that every citizen would benefit from. Let me end on a personal note: I want nothing from this government, what I want is that laws be honoured, rights be respected, and timehonoured principles embraced. This opportunity is taken to call on those on the side-line to embrace the tenets of good governance and demand of the APNU+AFC government to do the same. Lincoln Lewis.
The rise of Sherod Duncan DEAR EDITOR; I am concerned about Mr. Sherrod Duncan on two fronts. Firstly, his meteoric rise to fame and stardom is dazzling and for this, he has to be weary. And to think that he really did nothing spectacular. All he did was ask if the duly elected Councillors could have a say in what happens at the council? And for that single request, he is now the talk of the town (pun intended). This reminds me of a saying: “one eye man is king in blind man country.” If Mr. Duncan had said what he said in a country that is not a banana republic, his request would have been granted, adjustments would have been made and the matter would have lasted all but three days. But in Guyana, where old habits die hard, a little known Councillor, simply by being practical, has now been able to attract the backing of the international community, including the Ambassadors of the world’s most powerful nations. Who would have thought? He even made the Government do what the PPP are now saying is illegal; they are reviewing the Parking Meter contract. Mr. Duncan has caused consternation to the City’s single most ambitious project. No other project in the City, in recent history, has engendered more investment capital, international and local impetus and political involvement. Singly handedly Mr. Duncan has brought to a bitter place, a project that in the minds of the conveners was a walk in the park. The four most powerful M&CC big wigs were on board with this deal. Now all eyes are on Mr. Duncan. Many will seek him out. He will be approached by those who have long had ideas and plans for the City
of Georgetown but who could not (or did not want to) pay the usual “concessions” that are required. Additionally, he will be approached by those who are willing and able to pay such “concessions” but who would want him to endorse their projects. He is now in demand. It is perceived that he can make some kings and he can make others paupers. My first concern, therefore, is that from here on out, everything Mr. Duncan does will be under sever scrutiny. Secondly, it is possible that some of those whom he offended might seek to get to him. After all, if there is one thing Guyana is known for, is its awful and brutal vindictiveness. Just ask Freddie. I was going to say ask Waddle, ‘Sash’ Shaw, or Crum-Ewing but you can’t ask them. They were murdered. Even the facts about who killed Walter Rodney are up for discussion, even after a multi-million dollar inquiry.
So Mr. Duncan needs to tread carefully. I might even suggest that the international countries who found logic in Mr. Duncan’s objections, find ways to protect him. Not only from those who might have been affected by his spoke in the wheel of this current project but also from those who think that he might be a hindrance to other projects in the pipeline. Editor, I debated Mr. Sherrod Duncan in the runup to the Local Government Elections. My only problem with him then was that he was campaigning under the banner of the Coalition, which I thought was unfair. I believed then, as I still do now, that the Central Government should not be running the Local Government. However, if I had known that Mr. Duncan would have been this independent in his thought and intent, I would have left him alone. I tip my hat to him. Pastor Wendell P. Jeffrey
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Brian Tiwarie sets Ramotar straight on Surendra steel Managing Director of BK Group of Companies, Brian Tiwarie has debunked allegations by former President Donald Ramotar that his company was awarded $800M in Specialty Hospital steel. In the June 30 issue of a daily newspaper, Ramotar, said that the coalition administration needs to explain why some $800M of steel and other equipment earmarked for the specialty hospital project went solely to Brian Tiwarie. The issue surrounds eight containers of steel that the Ramotar administration took possession of after Surendra Engineering was dropped from the project. Tiwarie made it clear that the containers were taken to an auction and bought by an individual and not BK International. He said that the accusations being made by the former Head of State show that he was incompetent in dealing with the issue while he was in office. The Managing Director of BK International explained that “mere” steel rods were in the containers and not expensive steel frames as told to the
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BK Managing Director, Brian Tiwarie Government. “To refresh former President Ramotar on this issue, if he had researched it properly, he would have seen that the estimated cost of the cargo in the containers was approximately US$153,000 and that is consistent with the contents in the container.” According to the Managing Director, the former government failed to do elemen-
tary homework as to the contents being shipped and also to monitor the expenses based on the massive amounts for mobilization that were paid to Surendra Engineering. “Ultimately, it would serve this nation well if a performance audit was to be conducted into the presidency of Donald Ramotar. Let the facts and the findings speak for
Police to receive additional training to deal with cybercrime An Assistant Superintendent and a Sergeant from the Guyana Police Force will benefit from training in cybercrime next month. The Interpol-sponsored training will be conducted in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from July 10-12, 2016. Speaking at Thursday’s post-cabinet briefing, Minister of State Joseph Harmon said that the cooperation with Interpol is important as Guyana builds the capacity of its public
security sector. “You may have good detectives and so on that looks at these different types of offences (but there are) other types of offences that are being committed on the internet and in cyberspace, so this is important training for our policemen,” Harmon explained. The officers’ cybercrime training is part of the preparation in the public security sector for tackling cybercrime locally. Harmon noted that only the legislation is outstanding.
There was a stakeholder consultation on the draft Cybercrime Legalisation in March of this year. The legislation will address cyber threats of identity theft, cyberbulling and child pornography among others. The completed draft is likely to be laid in Parliament shortly. With an explosion in internet use in recent years, cybercrimes are fast becoming a headache for authorities with outdated laws and untrained police tasked with dealing with the growing threat.
themselves”, he noted. BK International, Tiwarie stated, was subcontracted to do foundation work and had expended enormous amounts to do piling works and stock materials on site. But proper supervision and monitoring of the project was lacking by the government. Tiwarie stressed that huge sums of money were paid over to Surendra and the company was allowed to walk away.
He said that Surendra Engineering owes BK International $400M for foundation work done on the specialty hospital. Tiwarie added that BK International filed legal proceedings against Surendra Engineering in Guyana and courts in India. Tiwarie added that BK was granted judgment against Surendra Engineering by the High Court in Guyana after the company conceded that it owed BK the sum claimed. He said that the Donald Ramotar Cabinet on advice of then Attorney General, Anil Nandlall disregarded court decisions and allowed the Managing Director of Surendra Engineering to leave Guyana even after a court order prevented him from doing so until he had honoured judgment granted to BK International. However, Tiwarie pointed out that while some contend that BK was a favoured contractor under the PPP, records will show that all contracts awarded to the company were done after fair bidding process. He stated, “There were some instances where BK
was unjustifiably denied contracts even though we were the most competitive bidder. There were numerous occasions when BK had to challenge these injustices through the courts in Guyana.” Tiwarie continued, “The records will therefore show that BK was no favoured contractor in the PPP regime. The records will also show that BK International was the first local company to qualify itself with the appropriate equipment, infrastructure, engineers and personnel which allowed us to bid and receive contracts for projects under the International Development Bank (IDB), European Union (EU), Caribbean Development and Word Banks among others.” In the meantime, he is urging Ramotar to get his facts correct when making derogatory statements against a company like BK. He added that BK will continue to provide support and growth to this nation while continuing to provide employment for Guyanese for the betterment of themselves and their families.
Demerara Life re-launches motor insurance product In spite of the fact that the insurance industry, both locally and internationally has been facing challenges, the Demerara Fire and General Insurance pleasantly surprised many when it recently re-launched its motor insurance product with new and added benefits. The event took place yesterday at the Demerara Mutual Board Room. Demerara Life Insurance is one of oldest insurance companies in Guyana. It had launched its campaign with its improved auto insurance policy. The insurance company believes that it can no longer allow the profitable car insurance market to go on without playing a vital role. Marketing Direc-
tor Clarence Perry at a press conference announced the company’s most competitive auto insurance package. He further stated that the Demerara Mutual Insurance will be offering its 24 hrs, 7 days a week roadside assistance as part of its package. The roadside assistance is expected to be moved into other areas where the company has branches, such as Linden. Persons who need a jump start or change of tyre will get assistance from auto workmen in the area. However other roadside services could be offered at an additional fee. The Marketing Officer of Demerara Group made mention of the discount benefits for female drivers. This is
where customers must own and drive an insured vehicle, and a fleet discount for customers with two or more vehicles. And in case of a vehicle replacement, the company will rent a car for the customer for up to fourteen days, but if the customer needs it for more than fourteen days they will have to pay an additional price while repair works are being done. The company believes that its new package will take on its competitors with no trouble. They also made mention of the windscreen coverage that would allow repairs or replacement to your damaged windscreen. The Marketing Director also explained that the company is putting more emphasis on the general insurance. He also noted that with about 10,000 new vehicles being added to the roadways annually his company is looking forward for a boost with its insurance package. It was emphasised that “Comprehensive” coverage in Guyana means, essentially, that the company will indemnify the policyholder against loss or damage of your vehicle.
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Jagdeo sold out Guyana, thinks others are into the same business - Harmon Minister of State Joseph Harmon yesterday jumped to the defence of his colleague Minister, Raphael Trotman saying that Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is mistaken to judge Trotman by his own standards. At a recent press conference, Jagdeo stated that Trotman was selling out Guyana. He said that Trotman carelessly handled the interest of the country by supporting the allocation of two million hectares of the nation’s forest resources for conservation purposes. Responding to this, Harmon said, “I want to say Trotman don’t sit on his own nor does he go around the world negotiating contracts on his own. He is a part of a Cabinet and Government, and whatever he negotiates comes to Cabinet. Cabinet then look at it and discuss it before any final decision can
be made”. Harmon said that Jagdeo needs to stop making reckless statements and think things through before speaking. However, the Minister said that he can understand why Jagdeo cannot seem to think differently. “When Dr. Jagdeo says Trotman is selling out Guyana and so on it is because he is stuck in that kind of mindset. That is what he is accustomed to doing, so he is now thinking that because all these things are being put into the public domain, that it is Trotman doing it. So he sees Trotman as a target,” said Harmon. Jagdeo has chastised Trotman on numerous occasions. His latest criticism came in light of the announced conservation of two million hectares of state forest. Jagdeo claimed that Trotman does not know what he is doing. The pledge referred to
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman was made in April by President David Granger while addressing the United Nations. According to Jagdeo, the pledge has counter-productive terms which will inhibit national development in the
future. During his remarks, the former head of state read an excerpt of the pledge which reads: “The conservation of an additional 2 million hectares through Guyana’s National Protected Area System and other effective area -based conservation measures as per Guyana’s commitment under
Sugar industry hopes to turn fortunes with ‘New GuySuCo’ mode The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) yesterday launched the ‘New GuySuCo’, ‘One GuySuCo’ and ‘Putting GuySuCo First’ concepts as a part of the strategic and systematic implementation of its change management programme. The launch was held in the Conference Room of the Head Office at Ogle Estate and targeted members of the Executive and Senior Management of the Corporation. This event is the beginning of an internal social mobilization campaign to be conducted over the next year, until 30 June 2017. In a statement, the Corporation explained that the ‘New GuySuCo’ concept captures the essence of the direction in which the entity is progressing. “It will include sugar cane cultivation, sugar production and a Diversification Division that will focus on a variety of ventures, some of which include aquaculture, fruit crops, dairy farming, livestock farm-
ing and rice cultivation.” According to the Corporation, the ‘One GuySuCo’ is an aspiration, and will be used as an approach in the social mobilization programme. It promotes greater internal collaboration, synergies, partnerships and team-building and will be used to bring on board employees at all locations and divisions, and to promote shared values within the corporation ‘Putting GuySuCo First’ is the internal campaign as a mechanism that will be utilized in an effort to achieve ‘One GuySuCo’ and realize the goals and objectives of the ‘New GuySuCo’. “The aim is essentially to organize managers and general staff around the transition process and the ‘New GuySuCo’, as well as to secure commitments to the transition process from the individual, departmental and estate levels.” GuySuCo said that the objectives of the campaign are to foster greater ownership
within the Corporation and the compilation of a list of commitments from employees, departments and estates on their involvement in the transition process and beyond. “The campaign targets employees and focus will be on the individual, departmental and estate levels. The executive and senior management staff who participated in the session made pledges and commitments to what will be done at the individual, departmental and management levels to enable a smooth transition process and ensure that the ‘New GuySuCo’ is
successful.” According to the release on the meeting, individual commitments were also made by those present, some of which included ‘being open to change’, taking ownership, ‘being more efficient’, increasing output, ‘being flexible’, ‘being positive’, ‘being a team player’, ‘being honest’, doing self-evaluation in order to be more professional, ‘being creative and thinking outside the box’, and committing to tasks and meeting deadlines. GuySuCo is hoping that the changes will see a mobilized workforce around the transition process; greater ownership within the corporation; and more committed individuals, departments and estates to the transition process.
the UNCBD (United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity), including the protection of conservancies and reservoirs and their watersheds and the watersheds upstream of new hydro-power sites. Existing mangrove forests will be counted in this target and the mangrove restoration programme along the vulnerable coast will be expanded.” Jagdeo continued, “If we do want to develop hydro power in the future, with this pledge, we are going to have a hugely difficult time.” He criticized Trotman for supporting this move. “Trotman has now taken our country into a new area; it is a pure conservation that will harm growth, development and will run counter to the green economy that President Granger speaks about.”
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon The opposition leader added, “In that pledge Trotman made, he sold out Guyana through bad negotiations and bad pledges; sold out our national interest.”
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=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===
Stink potatoes and foreign fruits after 50 years of Independence Do you know the foreign fruits industry here is a money winner? I pass a company daily on my way to Georgetown from Turkeyen, and its expansion has been phenomenal. This is a family business that started out importing grapes and apples. Later down the years it added strawberries, pears (not avocadoes). Later on it added foreign vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower. Despite its additions over the years, its main vehicle continues to be apples and grapes. This business has grown by leaps and bounds. The economics are simple. We do not have a large enough expatriate stratum to keep that particular importation business afloat, and the situation is even more complicated by the existence of other such firms. The place I am referring to is not the only company importing grapes and apples. Why then does a thriving market remain for these foreign fruits? Because a sizeable chunk of the local population across race, class and culture buy apples and grapes.
Apples and grapes are not cheap goods on the market, yet they sell. Apples and grapes are not better than the local fruits. So why do Guyanese love them? The answer is the permanent psychological effect that colonial values have on the population of the peoples of the Third World. If you are a lay person and reading this, you need to get a simplified explanation of one of the greatest books ever written on the effects of colonialism. Edward Said, the Palestinian professor at Columbia University took his place among the pantheon of brilliant Third World scholars with his famous and fantastic book on the effects of colonial culture on the Arab people. Titled, “Orientalism,” this book ranks as a classic in anti-colonial scholarship, and puts Said among the best that such scholarship produced. Unfortunately at a young age, Said died of cancer. Whenever I think of the enduring influence of colonial penetration of the Third World, I remember Said and the words
that say; “the point is not to live forever, but to create something that will. “ Said died young, but he left an epistemological text that will live forever. Why does a thriving market in foreign fruits exist in a country that produces some of the best fruits and vegetables in the entire world? The answer is psychological and is totally unrelated to prices. What is so special about an apple as compared to a succulent guava, a juicy mango, a delicious banana, a delectable sapodilla, a cheesy avocado? There is a fruits vendor at the junction of East and Church Streets facing the Merriman Mall. He sells out of a canter truck. That man’s banana species is simply gorgeous. Comparing those bananas with apples is like comparing Brian Lara and a village batsman. How can any Guyanese find a grape a tastier fruit than a slice of pineapple – my wife’s favourite fruit? I see that the familyowned company referred to
above has expanded into a huge physical building. Yesterday, I looked at the new structure going up and I said to myself that business is booming, the business of foreign fruits. But in a strange twist of fate, another foreign item tells the story in an opposite way of the failure of 50 years of Independence - potatoes. I cannot believe what I saw last week at one of the leading supermarkets. These potatoes were unfit for human consumption. I lived outside and there is no way, the people of Europe, the US and Canada would even feed those kinds of awful potatoes to their pets. When you see these potatoes then you would know that they could not have been bought by an importation company, but were probably dumped and that company got it free and brought it to Guyana. Shopping next to me was Dr. Emanuel Cummings, lecturer in Health Sciences at UG and husband of the Junior Minister of Health. I suggested to Dr. Cummings that
he take a look at the potatoes. He immediately said he wasn’t interested, because he thinks Guyanese should be eating sweet potatoes instead of the Irish varieties that Guyana imports. Before I move off, I assert as someone who lived abroad that I do not believe for a moment that any firm would export those kinds of potatoes. I went to the other supermarket to see if they had similar types to the ones that I found scornful. Only one supermarket has normal looking potatoes. All the rest had the
Frederick Kissoon stink, horrible looking ones I talked to Dr. Cummings about. I am convinced that that stuff is being discarded and someone is getting it free and selling it to Guyanese.
Dem boys seh...
Nuff money mek a big man choke Is nah fun to lef you house in de morning and got de police waiting fuh arrest you before you reach wuk. But then again, is only scamps can be in that position. Decent people does lef home, go to work and go back home without any problem. Old people also quick fuh seh that moon does run till day ketch it. Day come and ketch a young moon who didn’t know when to stop siphoning off de people money. It was Jagdeo who was de first one to claim how de audit was a waste of time and how it only trying to embarrass he people. This man wuk wid him. He see what was happening so he do de same and end up wid US$50 million in some bank account. One account had he wife money and although she only wuk wid this man she had more than $400 million in she bank book. Dem boys seh that when dem see de money dem begin to get de idea wha use to happen. Somebody decide to tek out de money and pass it to this boy who would then bank it and ship it to different bank account. That is why nobody coulda seh Jagdeo tek money. Other people tek it for him. But when illegal things sharing people does tek something fuh demself. This man proppa tek. Then he buy phone cards and claim that de revenue from de cards was really nuff. That is when dem detective ask him if he does buy de cards cash and keep all de sales money because that is not how de thing does wuk. He start to tremble and tell dem how he mix up de phone card money wid dem other money. That is only de tip of what really happen when Jagdeo was boss. Brassington move couple million and everybody decide to move couple million. People getting ketch and dem boys willing to bet that in de next few days nuff people gun disappear from de country. This is de set who bank dem money elsewhere but Uncle Sam promise to help track dem down. Talk half and watch how greed skin up a man.
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GINA was draining “lifeblood” of Chronicle - PM tells House The House yesterday afternoon approved the supplementary provision that was being sought – though already advanced from the Contingencies Fund – by the Government to the tune of $11M to offset partial liabilities to the Guyana National Newspaper Limited (GNNL) that was incurred by the Government Information News Agency (GINA). The approval that was being sought by the Government in the National Assembly yesterday, came under heavy scrutiny by the People’s Progressive Party/
Civic (PPP/C)’s Members of Parliament (MPs). However, the Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, took no prisoners since it was his office – the Office of the Prime Minister- Prime Minister’s Secretariat that sought this provision. The Prime Minister, responding to queries made by MP Irfaan Ali about the period that the debt was incurred, told the House that it was prior to May 2015. This sparked chatter amongst MPs on the opposition side. Ali subsequently questioned why the $11M was not included in the Au-
gust 2015 Budget. The Former Minister told the house that the Prime Minster has “exposed himself” and cited that there was an “irregular financial situation” at hand. Nagamootoo later unleashed, stating that the money was a part of a $74M that was owed by GINA to the GNNL and efforts were being made to keep the company viable. “...Or it would collapse due to its indebtedness owed by the Guyana Chronicle…A forensic audit was conducted into the operations at GNNL
Three men are scheduled to appear in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court today in relation to the murder of porkknocker Shawn McDonald, whose bound and battered body was found in a metal container at Kurupung two Mondays ago. The suspects were captured separately in various parts of the interior earlier in the week. One was arrested at Kurupung Mountain Foot and another at an area known as Pappy Show Landing. Kaieteur News understands that the suspects have implicated themselves in the killing. Initial reports police received suggested that Mc Donald,
43, was slain after a woman complained that he had tried to rape her. But the suspects have reportedly now claimed that Mc Lean had destroyed three hammocks in their camp. This allegedly happened after one of the men had a misunderstanding with Mc Donald’s female friend. The dispute had escalated with the destruction of the hammocks and the men then beat and tied Mclean, and placed him in a metal container, where he later succumbed. A post mortem showed that he sustained multiple injuries, including wounds to the head, a broken shoulder, and a deep cut to the mouth
that reportedly caused him to suffocate on his own blood. Police were told that McDonald was seen drinking and brandishing a cutlass at individuals at Kurupung. He was then seen heading towards his camp. Police were also allegedly informed that three men were later seen putting the porkknocker in a metal container. Around 06.00 hrs last week Monday, a woman went to Mc Donald’s camp to check on him and found the miner’s body in a container. The police were then notified. McDonald resided at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, and was the eldest of four siblings. He had worked in the interior for several years.
Three to be charged for gold miner’s murder
and all manner of skullduggery was discovered. There was no discovery of the debt which (was) surreptitiously amassed in transactions that amounted to irregularities which will come eventually,” Nagamootoo stated. “It was only when we discovered that GINA was draining the lifeblood of the chronicle that we decided that it was in fact, an expenditure that could not be avoided.” The Prime Minister stated that Cabinet was approached and the money was allocated, describing the process as “an operation to rescue the Guyana Chronicle”. “We would not allow the Chronicle to be killed because GINA placed ads for the PPP in the Chronicle and they did not pay,” he said. The Forensic Report into the GNNL was published on the Ministry of Finance’s website a few months ago where several irregularities were highlighted in the report by the auditors. The report showed that free services were provided to political parties in 2015 totalling over
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo
$260,000 and there was poor oversight over trade receivables with a balance of $102,489,156 outstanding as at May 31, 2015. It revealed also, that the top ten customers owe $88,981,814 as at May 31, 2015, these customers had
included GINA ($74,091,147), the National Communications Network (NCN) Inc. ($1,582,950) and Kings Advertising ($1,520,843). From the auditors’ observations, no effort was made on the part of the company to recover these debts.
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Cops accused of allowing GRA wants another crack prisoners to escape at finding new chief
Two policemen, who are accused of allowing three prisoners to escape while they were in custody at the Lethem Police Station, were yesterday released on self bail after an appearance before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. Corporal Jessie Browne, 40, of Annai Village, North Rupununi and Constable Dawnley Joseph, 26, of 609 East Ruimveldt, Housing Scheme, Georgetown, denied that between September 16 and 17, 2015, while having lawful custody of three prisoners, allowed them to escape through negligence or carelessness. Attorney Jerome Khan represented the defendants. He told the court that Browne has been a serving member of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), for the past 21 years. Joseph, Khan stated, has been a policeman for six years. The lawyer stated that both men are currently on active duty at the Annai Police Station. According to Khan, at the time of the incident, Browne was the Subordinate Officer (SO) at the Lethem Police Station. Joseph was
GRA has conducted interviews for a new Commissioner General but wants more candidates to apply for that top post. Corporal Jessie Browne
Constable Dawnley Joseph
performing duties. He said that the alleged prison escape occurred in the wee hours of September 17. He said that other prisoners informed his clients that the three had escaped. He pointed out that his clients immediately responded by launching a search. Khan disclosed that Browne and Joseph searched several communities in the village and also near the border between Guyana and Brazil. The lawyer requested for Browne and Joseph to be
released on reasonable bail because they are not flight risks. He added that his clients have no record of convictions or police accusations and have been fully cooperating with investigators. Khan assured the court that the policemen will make themselves present in court to vindicate their names. Police Prosecutor, Corporal Deniro Jones had no objections to his colleagues being admitted to bail. The matter was transferred to the Lethem Magistrate’s Court.
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) seems to be experiencing difficulties in finding a new chief. Yesterday, the tax collection authority disclosed that it will be publishing fresh invitations for applications after conducting a number of interviews recently. “The Governing Board of the Guyana Revenue Authority will shortly make another attempt to recruit and appoint a high level professional to take up the post of Commissioner-General of the authority,” a release from the entity indicated. A number of persons were interviewed for the Commissioner-General’s position last week. “The board had recently organized and conducted interviews for the position but thinks that it should continue the search for a suitable candidate for the post.”
According to GRA, the Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, who has been apprised of the situation, has urged the board to move as quickly as possible to complete the recruitment process for a CommissionerGeneral. GRA has been without a substantive Commissioner-General since January after its former chief, Khurshid Sattaur, was sacked. Since taking office last year, the new administration had vowed sweeping changes at the entity with an aim to bring revenues up and stamp out corruption. However, a number of questionable decisions recently under the new board have been causing disquiet among staffers. GRA sacked two of most senior Customs officials on Monday for what Chairman Rawle Lucas described as poor performance.
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Corrective works being done on defective $1B Kato secondary school Kares Engineering, the contractor in the defective $1B Kato secondary school, is under scrutiny with other projects, Government said yesterday.
- contractor’s other projects under scrutiny The beleaguered $1B secondary school at Kato, Region Eight, is continuing to give authorities the gripes, with no definite word when it will be opened. Updating the media yesterday, Minister of State Joseph Harmon, during the post-Cabinet press briefings, disclosed that the facility, one of the most expensive to date, has been delayed yet again. This is because there are still remedial works being carried out to correct major structural defects that were found following the school’s construction. Harmon disclosed that the Ministry of Public Infrastructure is still working along with the contractor to
rectify the defects on the school. “The contractor who was given the contract, has been called in and they are basically dealing with the Ministry of the Public Infrastructure now in relation to that contract, and several other contracts which that contractor has with the Ministry of Education,” Minister Harmon said. Kares Engineering had won the contract for the construction of the school which, when it opens its doors, would allow for universal secondary education in the region. Construction of the school started in 2013 under the previous administration and the edifice was scheduled to be opened in
January 2016. This was delayed following the discovery of the defects. Minister Harmon said that the administration “felt it was not safe to put children into that school.” News of the defects in the structure of the school
HM abandons Silver Hill Primary School ...examinations stalled, PTA clueless of woman’s whereabouts
It has been reported that the head teacher of the Silver Hill Primary School on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway has not reported for duty at the school since last Monday nor has she made contact with staff regarding her whereabouts. It is common that during this stage of the school term that the students would be engaged in their end of year examinations. As a result of the HM’s absence this exercise has stalled. Concerned parents and members of the Parent-Teachers’ Association of the school who made contact with Kaieteur News yesterday, confirmed the woman’s absence. The dismayed parents said that examinations were to begin last Monday. The HM had reportedly collected the prepared test questions last week from the teachers with the intention to go and have the official examination papers printed. According to one parent, since leaving, no form of communication has been made with the school or the PTA. The HM’s absence has resulted in the office being closed since Monday. The teachers are unable to sign in their time stamps and mark their class registers. The parents find the situation unacceptable and untenable. The disturbed parents are
disappointed with the HM’s actions since it appears as though she has no consideration for the distance children are forced to commute from home to school, then to be told that their test has been postponed. The children therefore have nothing to do all day. According to one mother, she is tired of hearing her child telling her that test has been postponed until the next day, only to hear the same words the following day. The parents are of the opinion that
the students will suffer due to this insensitive delay. Another parent expressed the view that it is unfair for the HM to be receiving a monthly salary to do her job but chose to abandon the school at this critical time. One member of the PTA informed Kaieteur News that the school has several other problems; one such issue being the empty treasury of the PTA. Consequently the school cannot fund any extracurricular activities for the students. Also, it was reported that the toilet facility designated for teachers is in a deplorable state. One member of the PTA stated that contact was made with the Ministry of Education and they have promised to begin investigating the matter.
was first made public in January, during the consideration of the 2016 estimates and expenditure. Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, responding to questions about the budgeted estimates of Region Eight, was questioned about the school’s opening. In responding, he told the House that this was being delayed due to flaws in the school and that these went beyond the construction of the complex to its design. Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson,
later revealed that a detailed assessment conducted by his Ministry had found that the concrete work done by the contractor was defective. The Kato Secondary was initially billed at $780M, but the previous Government had later disclosed that the final tally could be about $1B. The school is intended to be a modern institution which caters for 400 students, 250 of whom will be accommodated in the dormitory. The school also has an adjoining administrative block, teach-
ers’ quarters, kitchen and sanitary facilities, and apart from the dozen classrooms, it also boasts computer and science laboratories, departments for industrial arts, home economics, visual arts and agriculture. The previous administration in justifying the costs, had said that the contracting firm utilised timber, sand and stone from within Region Eight. However, cement and other hardware had to be transported by trail and air from Georgetown into Kato by the contractor.
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Ministries sign MoU with Peace Corps for resource management support In a bid to support ongoing activities of resource management in order to either create a natural resource management plan, or to help kick-start an existing plan, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday by representatives of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the United States Peace Corps. The signing took place at the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs, Quamina and Thomas Streets, Georgetown. The Peace Corps will be deploying 10 volunteers in Regions One (Barima/Waini) and Nine (Upper Takatu/ Upper Essequibo) this year. With their arrival slated for
September. Minister of Indigenous Peoples Affairs, Sydney Allicock, said that he was elated to have such a partnership that deals with the management of the environment and continued that “If we do not manage the natural environment properly we could (be) committing slow suicide by putting more mercury into the creeks and rivers or destroying the trees without proper management,” The volunteers will support ongoing activities of resource management in order to either create a natural resource management plan or help kick start an existing plan. The Minister explained that the volunteers “will help us to prepare the communities for the eventual development
that we see so that our communities will own whatever is developed within those communities and feel comfortable about it.” US Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, making brief remarks at the ceremony, noted that the partnership comes at a critical time for Guyana. “This (agreement) comes at a pivotal time when the Government of Guyana strengthens and intensifies its efforts to increase its biodiversity preservation efforts to protected areas and supporting sustainable development initiatives at both regional and international levels,” Holloway said. Minister of Natural
US Ambassador to Guyana Perry Holloway hands over the MoU to Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock (centre). Also in photo are Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman (second from right), Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Valerie Garrido-Lowe (right), and Country Director, Peace Corps-Guyana Linda Arbogast (left) (GINA photo). Resources, Raphael Trotman, pointed out that care for the environment and the people living in the hinterland must be taken into consideration. “We have to be mindful of the people, rightly so, who live in the environment where these resources are found. We have to be mindful of the flora and the fauna that exist in those areas,” the Minister explained. Linda Arbogast, Country Director of Peace Corps Guyana, noted that the Peace Corps is committed and will be working with the local people through a communitybased approach. The goal of the project is to build the capacity of Guyanese to be better
environment stewards. “Our volunteers will promote and support environmental awareness with youth through wildlife clubs. This will be provided by teachers in schools who will incorporate environmental education in the school curriculum,” Arbogast said, adding that, “Guyana has made great strides in the preservation of its land. The Peace Corps will help preserve the land for future generations.” Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Valerie Garrido-Lowe, described the signing of the Memorandum as a “very momentous occasion for Guyana.”
The Minister pointed out that over the years, the Peace Corps has been providing young people with various skills needed in health and education. According to Minister Garrido-Lowe, preservation of the environment is just as important. “The hinterland is where we have all the natural resources. We need to manage our environment so that our generations to come can have the use of it,” the Minister emphasised. The 10-member Peace Corps batch is expected to spend a period of two years offering their services to Guyanese before they return to their homeland.
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Suriname court postpones decision on leader’s murder trial PA R A M A R I B O , Suriname (AP) — Suriname’s military court yesterday postponed a final decision on whether President Desi Bouterse will go back on trial for the killings of political opponents when he was a military dictator in 1982. Judge Cynthia ValsteinMontnor said an order from Bouterse to halt proceedings against him might apply to prosecutors but it did not affect judges on the military court. She said a final decision would be announced Aug. 5. Earlier this week, Bouterse instructed Suriname’s attorney general to halt proceedings against him, invoking a constitutional article that allows the president to issue such orders in the interests of national security. Hugo Essed, a lawyer for relatives of the 15 victims, said he was “hugely encouraged” by the court’s postponement. “If the judges want to, they can keep going with this trial even if the prosecutor refuses to,” Essed said. But Irvin Kanhai, Bouterse’s lawyer, contended that the military court must follow the president’s order to halt proceedings.
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Boris Johnson halts bid to be UK prime minister, upends race - Home Secretary Theresa May, is the new favourite to succeed Cameron
Desi Bouterse “The government of Suriname has unanimously given the military court an order. When the prosecutor says he cannot prosecute, there is no trial,” Kanhai said. The military court session followed a June court ruling that invalidated an amnesty law pushed through parliament by Bouterse’s supporters after he was elected president. The court ordered the resumption of the trial against him and 24 co-defendants. Bouterse this week said the trial poses a danger to the internal security of the country, which is struggling through a recession because of the sharp drop in commodity prices. Bouterse and 24 allies from his time as a military dic-
tator in the 1980s avoided trial until November 2007 on charges stemming from the execution of the 15 prominent political opponents. The former strongman returned to power in 2010 when he was elected president by parliament. Two years later, lawmakers passed an amnesty law and court proceedings were put on hold, angering human rights activists. Bouterse, who was reelected by parliament last year, has accepted what he calls “political responsibility” for the military’s killing of the 15 well-known journalists, lawyers and union leaders but said he was not present when the executions took place. Witnesses in the trial have disputed that claim.
Reuters - Former London mayor Boris Johnson abruptly pulled out of the race to become Britain’s prime minister that he was once favoured to win, upending the contest less than a week after he led a campaign to take the country out of the EU. Johnson’s announcement, to audible gasps from a roomful of journalists and supporters yesterday, was the biggest political surprise since Prime Minister David Cameron quit after losing last week’s referendum on British membership of the bloc. It makes Home Secretary Theresa May, a party stalwart who backed remaining in the European Union, the new favourite to succeed Cameron. May, seen as a steady hand, announced her own candidacy earlier yesterday, promising to deliver the withdrawal from the EU voters had demanded despite having campaigned for the other side. “Brexit means Brexit,” she told a news conference. “The campaign was fought, the vote was held, turnout was high and the public gave their verdict. There must be no attempts to remain inside the EU, no attempts to rejoin it
Boris Johnson
Theresa May
through the back door and no second referendum.” The decision to quit the EU has cost Britain its top credit rating, pushed the pound to its lowest level against the dollar since the mid-1980s and wiped a record $3 trillion (£2.26 trillion) off global shares. EU leaders are scrambling to prevent further unravelling of a bloc that helped guarantee peace in post-war Europe. The International Monetary Fund indicated that uncertainty over Brexit would hurt economic growth in Britain, the rest of Europe and the wider world. The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, said monetary policy
would probably be eased over the summer. Johnson, whose backing for the Leave cause was seen as essential to its victory, saw his leadership bid suddenly crumble after his Brexit campaign ally, Justice Secretary Michael Gove, withdrew support and announced a bid of his own. “I must tell you, my friends, you who have waited faithfully for the punchline of this speech, that having consulted colleagues and in view of the circumstances in parliament, I have concluded that person cannot be me,” Johnson said at the close of his speech at a London luxury hotel.
Obama administration calls on private sector to assist refugees Istanbul airport bombers were Russian, Reuters - The Obama administration yesterday called on U.S. companies to assist refugees caught in a global refugee crisis in which 65 million people have been displaced, many of them by violent conflicts. The administration is seeking help from the private sector with education, employment and the enablement of refugees to be independent, the White House said in a statement. Fifteen founding companies have been recognised by the administration for taking on significant commitments to help refugees. They include Accenture, Airbnb, Chobani, Coursera, Goldman Sachs, Google, HP, IBM, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and LinkedIn. The others are Microsoft, MasterCard, UPS, TripAdvisor, and Western Union. The United Nations Refugee Agency said that of the total number of displaced persons, 21 million have crossed international borders and have registered as refugees. The United States govern-
Barack Obama
ment plans to accept 85,000 this year, according to a White House fact sheet. Some prominent Republicans, including presidential candidate Donald Trump have criticised President Barack Obama’s steps to bring refugees from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan into the United States, citing security concerns. On Sept. 20, Obama is scheduled to host the Leader’s Summit on Refugees at the UN for countries committed to making significant commitments to the U.N.’s calls for humanitarian assistance. Examples of U.S. compa-
nies helping refugees include Airbnb partnering with aid organizations to provide their workers with travel credits to book accommodation as they respond to humanitarian crises. Social networking service LinkedIn launched an initiative in Sweden to help match employers with refugees seeking work in the country. And yogurt maker Chobani has been working with refugee centres in New York state to hire local refugees. Nearly 30 percent of the company’s manufacturing workforce consists of resettled refugees, according to the firm.
Uzbek, Kyrgyz - Turkish official Reuters - Three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers who killed 44 people in a gun and bomb attack at Istanbul’s main airport this week were Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz nationals, a Turkish government official said yesterday. The attack on one of the world’s busiest airports, a hub at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, was the deadliest in a series of suicide bombings in Turkey this year. The three bombers opened fire to create panic outside, before two of them got inside the terminal building and blew themselves up. The third detonated his explosives at the entrance. A further 238 people were wounded. The official gave no further details beyond confirming the attackers’ nationalities and declined to be named because details of the investigation have not yet been released.
Forensics teams had been struggling to identify the bombers from their limited remains, officials said earlier. “A medical team is working around the clock to conclude the identification process,” one of the officials said. Interior Minister Efkan Ala told parliament that evidence continued to point to Islamic State responsibility and that 19 of the dead were foreigners. Ala said the identity and nationality of one of the bombers had been determined but did not comment further. The pro-government Yeni Safak newspaper said the Russian bomber was from Dagestan, which borders Chechnya, where Moscow has led two wars against separatists and religious militants since the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. Turkey’s Hurriyet newspaper named him as Osman Vadinov and said he had
come from Raqqa, the heart of Islamic State-controlled territory in Syria. The Russian interior ministry said it was checking information about Vadinov. A spokesman for Kyrgyzstan’s state security service said it was investigating, while the Uzbek security service had no immediate comment. The revelation that one of the attackers was a Russian national comes at an awkward time for relations between Ankara and Moscow, strained since Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border last November. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wrote to Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week to express regret over the incident, but officials in Ankara say he stopped short of making the apology Moscow wants before it will lift economic sanctions.
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T&T Prime Minister to pay Plans to introduce fingerprinting in Barbados quashed by court official visit to Jamaica PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - CMC – Matters of mutual interest to Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica will be discussed when Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley pays an official visit to Jamaica next month. A release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here says Rowely will be in Jamaica between July 17 and 21. This visit follows an agreement between Rowley and Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness to bring to an end the ongoing dispute between both countries concerning immigration. Relations between the two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states have been strained over the decision of Port of Spain to deport a number of Jamaicans whom they said would have been a charge on the state for their stay here having shown no means of sustaining themselves while in the country. “The Jamaican Prime Minister and I agreed that the time has come that this matter be put to bed by the voice of T&T speaking directly to
Dr. Keith Rowley the people of Jamaica. I propose to do so myself,” Rowley told on his return from Cuba where he attended the summit of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) earlier this month The stance taken by immigration officials prompted several Jamaicans to call for a boycott of products from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member state. According to Rowley
while in Cuba he met with Holness and other Jamaican officials who accepted the position of twin island republic that “there is no policy of discrimination against Jamaicans in T&T”. Describing the dispute as unproductive and negative, Rowley said it would not be tolerated, especially by those who think they can prosper by “the fanning of these flames.”
UK committed to Caribbean despite Brexit, says High Commissioner
Victoria Dean BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Victoria Dean is seeking to assure the region that the United Kingdom (UK) remains committed to the Caribbean despite its exit from the European Union (EU) and “nothing will change overnight”. She gave the assurance amid concerns voiced by several in the region about the impact that Brexit, as the move is referred to, will have on Caribbean countries that have depended on Britain’s aid, trade and tourists. “I should be clear that nothing will change overnight. British tourists will keep coming to the region, keep contributing to the lo-
cal economy and keep enjoying these beautiful islands,” the High Commissioner said in a statement. She also sought to assure that “the re-energized partnership between the UK and the Caribbean”, launched by Prime Minister David Cameron on his visits to the region last year, would continue. Referring to Cameron’s declaration during the trip that the UK wants to “to help the Caribbean on their path of development – supporting economic growth and creating new opportunities for people living here”, Dean added: “That has not changed. The UK remains the largest bilateral donor to the region.”
“Our cooperation with the Caribbean is an important part of who we are and what we do. Our close co-operation and partnership is underscored by our deep links, bonded by our shared values and through our close linguistic, historical, cultural and political ties. These are essential to our relationship and will not change.” The High Commissioner stressed that the British people had made a clear and robust decision in the historic referendum held last Thursday – in which 52 per cent voted in favour of leaving the EU – and the will of the people must be respected. She said British Chancellor to the Exchequer, George Osborne, has reassured the British people and the global community that Britain is ready to confront what the future holds. With concerns that Britain will lose some of its global influence on the global stage, the diplomat added: “The UK remains a great country, and will always be capable of thriving and prospering on the world stage. Our voice will always be powerful. We are a top-table member of the UN Security Council, of NATO, of the G7, the G20 and the Commonwealth.” (Caribbean360)
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - (CMC) – The Supreme Court yesterday quashed plans by the government to introduce fingerprinting at ports of entry. The case brought by social activist and attorney David Commissong was heard by Justice Pamela Beckles after government failed to file a defense within the stipulated 28-day period. Commissiong said he was not surprised by the judge’s ruling which deemed the matter null and void and unconstitutional. The Immigrations (Biometrics) Regulations 2015 was supposed to begin on April 1 but was delayed because of the court matter. Under the law all persons entering and leaving the country were to be fingerprinted. There were also plans to
Justice Pamela Beckles introduce facial scanning. The Immigration Authority of Barbados said those measures were intended to bring the country in line with international ports of entry regulations. Earlier this year former attorney general Dale Marshall
questioned the wisdom in having Barbadian nationals leaving or returning to the country be subjected to being finger printed. Marshall said then said that the new measure was a “mindless adherence to international dictates”.
Obama warns Venezuela not to block ‘legitimate’ recall drive
Opponents of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro sing the national anthem during a spontaneous demonstration in Caracas. (AFP Photo/Federico Parra) Ottawa (AFP) - US President Barack Obama issued a stern warning to Venezuela’s government late Wednesday to not block the opposition’s “legitimate” efforts to hold a referendum to recall the country’s embattled president Nicolas Maduro. “The democratic process should be respected,” Obama said at a North American summit as he stood alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. “And that includes legitimate efforts to pursue a re-
call referendum consistent with Venezuelan law,” Obama added. Venezuela is undergoing deep political conflict that has raised tensions in the volatile South American nation as it struggles with an economic crisis. Obama described the situation as “very serious,” and signaled that he, Trudeau and Pena Nieto were united in their position on Caracas. “Together we’re calling on the government and opposition to engage in meaningful dialogue and urge the Venezuelan government to
respect the rule of law and the authority of the national assembly,” Obama said. He also added that “political prisoners should be released.” Venezuela’s opposition blames Maduro for a deep economic crisis that has caused widespread food shortages and deadly looting. The opposition has launched efforts to remove the leader since they took control of the assembly in January. But Maduro has challenged them through the Supreme Court, which his rivals say he controls.
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Night Manager, Security, DJ, waitresses, bartenders, 1 experienced secretary between ages 18-25, must have CXC –Call: 668-8332; 638-5303 Experienced driver/salesman and porter to drive & sell beverages. Experienced is an asset. Call: 226-9800 LAND FOR SALE New Road V/Hoop -$27M, $17M, Tuschen-$2.5M, $6.5M, La Parfaite Harmonie -$1.4M, $1.2M, $1.6M, Eccles, Zeeburg, Providence- Call: 604-6724 (Continued on page 31)
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GPHC Chairman amplifies need for improved nurses’ wages Nurses at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) are stretched to the limit. This state of affairs was on Tuesday amplified by Chairman of the hospital’s Board of Directors, Dr. Carl ‘Max’ Hanoman, who was at the time addressing a forum to recognise nurses who have been performing laudably at the GPHC. The forum was one that celebrated a new initiative ‘100 awesome nurses’ which seeks to recognise those within the nursing profession who have played an equally professional and caring role in the lives of sickle cell patients. While the aim is to honour 100 nurses, Dr. Hanoman questioned “what about the other 500 nurses?” He is confident that the other nurses attached to the GPHC are also awesome, even as he sought to put into context the word awesome. “If my nurses are going to be professionals and have a human approach, I am going to say awesome is in its context. They must be loving and caring; that must be the approach of the Georgetown Hospital.” But according to Dr. Hanoman, a practicing doctor
for many years, who was recently appointed Chairman of the Hospital’s Board of Directors, although there are some nurses who may not be readily classified as ‘awesome’, “we cannot complain about the majority of those within the nursing profession at GPHC”. He qualified the notion that nurses at the institution are stretched to the limit, by pointing out that those who work on the wards are often faced with the job of eight nurses. However, Dr. Hanoman observed that the remuneration for these nurses is usually not taken into consideration. “Nothing is done for these nurses...you question their resilience; you ask me to improve health systems’ resilience, but how can we improve it if we don’t improve the resilience of the nurses.” Dr. Hanoman added, “how do we improve resilience...it has to have something to do with the care and benefits of their (nurses’) family.” According to the Board Chairman, unless deliberate efforts are made to address the wages issues and the care and benefits of the nurses “don’t complain that they are
not doing well...” “Have we ever looked at the remuneration for these nurses?” Dr. Hanoman questioned. “Let civil society out there create a fund for our nurses to give them something back. They are here when you come in and they are here when you leave. How can you forget them?” Dr. Hanoman’s remarks about the nurses come at a time when there seemingly exists a struggle as it relates to the placement of nurses within the GPHC. Kaieteur News has been reliably informed that this state of affairs has tremendously impacted the operation of the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E), which is usually hard pressed on an adequate complement of nurses on a daily basis. Reports suggest that there are some officials at the health facilities who are opposed to the placement of the recommended number of nurses to allow for the effective functioning of the A&E. It has also been alleged that nurses are even being deprived training that has been approved at the level of Cabinet. Just last week Min-
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LANDFOR FORSALE SALE LAND Land in La Parfaite Harmonie -$1.3M, $1.4M, Tuschen (front) $3.5M with house, water & light -Phase 2$1.2M. Call: 642-1252
GPHC’s Board Chairman, Dr. Carl ‘Max’ Hanoman
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ister of State, Joseph Harmon, revealed that as part of government’s effort to improve emergency medical services, nurses of the GPHC will be exposed to strategic emergency medical service training. The training, according to Harmon, will arguably be the first of its type in the entire Caribbean. But a source close to the operation of the hospital divulged that there are individuals who are already opposed to the nurses being exposed to the training.
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Region Five Chairman pushes for remigrant scheme
A cross section of the crowd in attendance
Male Janitorial / Cleaner, apply in person at Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling Stabroek. Professional cosmetologist at Natural Beauty Salon & Spa, 110 Grove, Market Street E.B.D– Call: 652-5800 One fitter machinist & one welder - Call: 613-1588; 234-0780 Porters/Labourers needed, apply in person at Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling.
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Regional Chairman Ramphal Situated south of the Region Five administrative office block at Fort Wellington, West Coast Berbice, about half a mile from the public road, is a rapidly developing housing scheme known as Catherina’s Lust South. This scheme was developed by the Hopetown Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited. There are 20 families residing in the scheme at the moment and there are another 20 homes under construction. According to the chairman of
the society, another 30 applicants, many of them remigrants, have already received approval for their house lots, and are likely to begin construction soon. The scheme is already serviced by GPL and GWI. The access road to this developing community has for some time now been the topic of discussion with no forward movement. There is now good news for the residents. Regional Chairman, Mr. Vickchand Ramphal, on
Wednesday, stated that he will contact the relevant agencies, and work toward the development of the particular access road. Mr. Ramphal at the time was addressing the audience in attendance at a symposium held at the Hopetown Congregational Church Hall, Hopetown, West Coast Berbice, as part of the observances of National Cooperative Week in Region Five. He said that one option is to get the project in the bud-
get for 2017, but he is willing to explore other avenues. There are elements within the Regional Development Council that have opposed the upgrading of the access
road to Catherina’s Lust South, as well as upgrading Baker Street and Bowman Street in Bel Air Village, all of which are dirt roads in the Hopetown District.
Rooms in Albertown – Call:225-3234 2 Bedroom apartment @ Section ‘A’ Sophia – Call: 219-1045; 625-0940 Furnished 2 bedroom apartments in Nandy Park, parking available. For further information – Call: 619-4824; 233-5560 LAND FOR SALE La Parfaite Harmonie -$1.2M & $1.3M & $1.6M, Mining claims in Puruni & Ekereru & other areas. Call: 611-7223; 651-1969
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Saudi Arabia ‘alarmed and outraged’ by rights groups’ criticism
Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman (L) greets U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S. REUTERS/LUCAS JACKSON Reuters - Saudi Arabia yesterday said it was “alarmed and outraged” by a call from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch for the kingdom to be suspended from the U.N. Human Rights Council until a Saudi-led military coalition stops killing civilians in Yemen. The two human rights advocacy groups said the Saudis have had “an appalling record of violations in Yemen while a Human Rights Council member.” Saudi Arabia is in its final
year of a three-year term on the 47-member Human Rights Council. A Saudi-led coalition began an air campaign in Yemen in March 2015 to defeat Iranallied Houthi rebels. “We were alarmed and outraged at Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch’s statement accusing Saudi Arabia of unlawful attacks in Yemen,” the Saudi U.N. mission said in a statement. “Saudi Arabia and the coalition have complied with international law at every stage
in the campaign to restore Yemen’s legitimate government,” it said, adding that the coalition’s main goal was “the protection of civilians.” “We deeply regret the loss of any civilian life,” the statement said. A two-third majority vote by the 193-member U.N. General Assembly can suspend a country from the Geneva-based U.N. Human Rights Council for persistently committing gross and systematic violations of human rights during its membership.
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Jamaica prime minister launches CARICOM review commission
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) is seen with (from left): Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister and newly appointed Chairman of CARICOM Review Commission, Damien King, Economist, Professor Alvin Wint, and Andre Mariott-Blake, CARICOM Youth Ambassador. The Prime Minister launched the Commission on Tuesday at the Office of the Prime Minister KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness early this week launched the CARICOM Review Commission. The chairman of the commission is Bruce Golding, former prime minister. In his address, Holness said, “We cannot preempt what the commission will say, but it was never the intention to lay any groundwork or chart any path out of CARICOM. This is about
strengthening Jamaica’s position within the regional integration process, which is absolutely important for Jamaica’s economic growth and development for the next 50 years.” The commission will among other things, evaluate the effects that Jamaica’s participation in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has on its economic growth and development; analyze CARICOM’s performance against the goals and objec-
tives outlined in the revised Treaty of Chaguaramas and to identify the causes of the shortcomings; assess the value of Jamaica’s membership in CARICOM on its influence in critical international fora and with third state trade and development partners; and assess whether the CARICOM dispute settlement provisions provide realistic options for settlement of disputes for Jamaica. (Caribbean News)
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Brazil lends $895 million to Rio to guarantee safety at Olympics Reuters - Brazil’s government disbursed 2.9 billion reais ($895 million) to cover Olympic security spending by the state of Rio de Janeiro, which declared a state of fiscal emergency just weeks before the sporting event kicks off on Aug. 5. A presidential measure published yesterday in the government’s Official Gazette confirmed the emergency loan, an effort to guarantee safety with as many as half a million foreign visitors expected in Rio during its worst financial crisis in decades. The money will also help complete a subway line crucial for transporting visitors from the city center to Olympic venues in the neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, Rodrigo Vieira, Rio state’s secretary for transport, told
reporters yesterday. Brazil’s economic recession, the worst since the 1930s, is stoking crime and straining public finances, leading to threats of police strikes on the eve of the games. The first Olympics to be held in South America were originally planned to showcase Brazil’s ascent as a global power, but will play out instead against a backdrop of recession, political turmoil and concern about an outbreak of the Zika virus. Security fears were heightened ahead of the Games as parts of a mutilated body washed up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio on Wednesday, just meters from a beach volleyball venue. Yesterday, Rio police said they arrested two people and
confiscated firearms after a shootout in Cantagalo, a favela, or slum that overlooks the popular, upscale beach neighborhood of Ipanema. No one was injured. The government is also seeking to step up security at Rio’s international airport in the wake of recent attacks in Brussels and Istanbul. Serious doubts remain that all the infrastructure work will be finished in time. The state government had originally requested an additional 500 million reais to finish the rail line, but transport secretary Vieira said the extension could now be finished using money from yesterday’s loan. The line is expected to be finished just days before the games. Further complicating
An athlete attends a training session at 2016 Rio Olympics Canoe Slalom Circuit, part of X-Park at Deodoro Sports Complex as Brazilian Army soldiers take part in a simulation exercise. Reuters/Ricardo Moraes
preparations is the broader political flux in Brazil, with the Senate likely to take its final vote on the impeachment of suspended President
Dilma Rousseff the week after the Games. Senate President Renan Calheiros had said the vote would come around Aug. 20,
the day before the closing ceremony, but on Thursday he changed his forecast to between Aug. 25 and 27. ($1 = 3.24 Brazilian reais).
Smith, Tanvir and Mohamed... (From page 34) for 30 off 28 balls (2x4 1x6) caught off the bowling of Adam Zampa with the score on 54 in 9.3 overs before a mini recovery for the 5th wicket between Brad Hodge and Devon Thomas. The two took the score to 114 in
14.5 overs when Hodge became Zampa’s second scalp. Hodge’ contribution was 38 (joint top score) which came off 32 balls (4x4 1x6). Thereafter there was a steady trek of batsmen back to the dugout as the Patriots lost wickets regularly. Thomas
was knocked over by Tanvir for 38 (1x4 4x6) after a mini blitz off 17 balls. Tanvir also accounted for Thisara Perera for a 12 ball 20 (2x6) and Carlos Brathwaite for 5 (1x4); no other batsman was able to get into double figures, extras contributing 12 as the Patriots ended on 1649 off their 20 overs at 8.20 runs per over. Samuel Badree was unbeaten on 7 and Tabraiz Shamsi 5. Tanvir was supported well by Adam Zampa who took 334 from his 4 overs with the other wicket taken by Emrit for 37.
Friday July 01, 2016 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Avoid disputes with family; their complaints can't change anything anyway. It might be time to make a fresh start. Travel will be to your advantage; however, it might be expensive. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) You can gain valuable cultural knowledge through dealing with foreigners. Be careful how you deal with colleagues. You may find travel to be most rewarding. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You may find yourself in the limelight for the wrong reasons. Be aware that minor accidents or injury may prevail if you are preoccupied. Sign up for seminars that will expand your business awareness. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Take a different approach; make an offer they just can't refuse. One of your female friends may try to disrupt your day. Stand up for your rights. Jealousy may be a contributing factor to your emotional ups and downs. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Try to stay calm and understand both sides of the situation. Discuss your objectives with peers or lovers. Opportunities will come through behind the scenes activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Promotions will be yours if you have acted professionally in times of crisis. So smile! You should visit a friend or relative who hasn't been well.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Your high energy should be spent pleasing your mate. Changes in your residence may be financially favorable. Don't overspend on friends or children. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) You can benefit financially if you put money or maintenance into your living quarters. You are best to get out of the house today. You may overspend if you travel today; however, the trip will be one to remember. SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) Spend some quality time with your lover. Your unique contribution to the organization will enhance your reputation. Take a second look; difficulties with appliances, water, or electricity in your home may be evident. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Look into career choices and courses being offered. Keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself and you won't get dragged into an unsavory debate. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Misunderstandings at work could easily lead to your demise. Unexpected bills will leave you a little short. Don't allow your lover to take advantage of your good nature. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Don't bother complaining, do the work yourself. Females may put demands or added responsibilities on you.
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Euro 2016 - Portugal win shoot out to reach semi-finals Wales face Belgium today Portugal reached the semi-finals of the European Championship for the fourth time in five tournaments with a penalty shootout victory over Poland. Ricardo Quaresma scored the winning spot-kick after Jakub Blaszczykowski’s effort was saved by Rui Patricio. Robert Lewandowski had fired Poland ahead in the second minute with teenager Renato Sanches equalising via a deflected strike. Portugal’s semi-final opponent will be either Wales or Belgium. Remarkably, Portugal have reached the last four without winning a game in normal time following three draws in a group in which they finished third and an extra-time win over Croatia in the last 16. No side has ever got this far in a European Championship without winning a match inside 90 minutes. Portugal have also only led a match for 22
minutes during the whole tournament, while Poland have not trailed for a single minute. However, for a second dour and conservative knockout game running, Fernando Santos’ side did what was required when it mattered. Neither goalkeeper came close to saving the first three penalties from either side. Cristiano Ronaldo, Sanches and Joao Moutinho all scored excellent penalties for Portugal, with Lewandowski, Arkadiusz Milik and Kamil Glik following suit for Poland. However, after Nani had put Portugal 4-3 ahead, Patricio dived full length to his left to palm away Blaszczykowski’s effort with one hand. Lukasz Fabianski got his fingertips to Quaresma’s decisive effort but could not prevent it finding the roof of the net. For much of the game, the overriding image of Ronaldo was of him slapping
his thigh and screaming towards the French sky in frustration. Barring a few exceptional moments - his two goals against Hungary and assisting Quaresma’s winner to see off Croatia - this has been a disappointing tournament for the finest European player of his generation. He was barely recognisable from the figure who has terrorised defences across the continent for more than a decade as a series of scuffed and miscued strikes took him from 31 to 36 efforts for the tournament without an addition to his two groupstage goals. Worst of all was a couple of air shots - one from a low Nani cross, the other following a chipped ball over the defence and into the box by substitute Joao Moutinho. He should have had a first-half penalty, when he was clumsily shoved in the back in the box by Michal Pazdan, but his anguished
Renato Sanches revealed a glimpse of his potential in bringing Portugal level after 33 minutes with a deflected shot into the corner. appeals were waved away by referee Felix Brych. However, he led from the front in the shootout, firing home the first penalty with aplomb and remains in the tournament, unlike Poland’s own star man. Having scored 13 goals in qualifying and 42 in 51 appearances for club Bayern Munich in 2015-16,
Lewandowski had spent much of Poland’s four games prior to yesterday being frustrated, through both fair and foul means from opponents - he is the most fouled man in the tournament. Meanwhile, Wales’ Euro 2016 quarter-final against Belgium today is their biggest match since the 1958 World
Cup. Wales have not reached a major finals since they were beaten by Brazil in the last eight 58 years ago. Ranked 26th in the world, Wales take on a side 24 places above them - with a semi-final in Lyon on 6 July the reward for the winner. (BBCsport)
Muguruza stunned by qualifier, draw opens up for Serena Reuters - Second seed Garbine Muguruza, gunning to add the Wimbledon crown to her French Open title, was sensationally beaten in the second round yesterday by a Slovakian qualifier, removing one of the biggest obstacles to Serena Williams defending her title. Jana Cepelova pulled off the shock of the tournament so far, downing the Spaniard 6-3 6-2 in a nerveless Court One display. Spaniard Muguruza, who lost to Williams in last year’s final, looked lacklustre and struggled with the accuracy of her powershots that had thrilled the French crowds. Muguruza had laboured in the first round against Italy’s Camila Giorgi on Monday, eventually winning through in three sets, but had not lost against a player ranked outside the top 100 since last August on the hardcourts of Cincinnati. However, Cepelova, ranked 124th and having come through three rounds of qualifying, had served notice that she could cause an upset, having a two-two record over top-five players. The 23-year-old brought all the pedigree that helped her down then world number three Simona Halep in the first round last year, racing through the match in 59 minutes. She broke Muguruza at the first opportunity, forcing a backhand error, and never
looked back, sassing her opponent at the net, outdoing her on the baseline and sealing both sets on the first set points. Her defeat removes one of the major challengers to Williams’s bid the equal Steffi Graf’s Open era record of 22 grand slams by lifting the trophy next Saturday. Muguruza had achieved the rare feat of overpowering Williams to claim her maiden grand slam title on the Paris clay with a 75 6-4 win over the world number one and many had thought she could go all the way at Wimbledon. She ruefully dismissed yesterday’s defeat as no drama, and the sunny, relaxed demeanour that has won her legions of fans was still in evidence. She scotched suggestions she had buckled under pressure heaped on her after her Paris triumph. Venus keeps her wits about her to down Greek upstart A time violation warning, a few spots of rain and the thunderous groundstrokes of her rival could not throw Venus Williams off her longlimbed stride as she reached the Wimbledon third round with a 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over Greek qualifier Maria Sakkari yesterday. Playing an opponent who was not even aged five when she won the first of her seven grand slam titles at Wimbledon in 2000, the 36year-old Williams proved that
Slovakia’s Jana Cepelova celebrates winning her match against Spain’s Garbine Muguruza Reuters/Tony O’Brien
it would take more than sheer determination to topple the American at her favorite tournament. After two days of rain cre-
ated a scheduling headache for the organizers, the fivetimes Wimbledon champion found herself cast adrift on Court 18 — an arena once la-
beled “a parking lot” by former world number one Jelena Jankovic. With only 782 seats available for punters, there was a constant tailback of spectators jostling for space in the narrow gangways as they stood eager to catch a glimpse of the oldest player in the women’s draw. The American eighth seed drew plenty of applause when she won the first set despite dropping serve in the seventh game after incurring a time violation warning for switching rackets between points. Wimbledon debutante Sakkari, who grew up idolizing Williams’s younger sister Serena, also drew shouts of “Bravo Maria” as her power-
ful groundstrokes started to hit their targets with more consistency. However, Venus, who will contest her 300th grand slam match if she reaches round four, was in no mood to be upstaged by a 20year-old. Apart from defeat by unranked Kim Clijsters at the 2009 U.S. Open, Williams had not lost to a player ranked outside the world’s top 100 at a grand slam this century. While world number 115 Sakkari’s hopes of ending that run gathered momentum when she broke Williams three times to bag the second set, Williams rediscovered her touch in the third set to book a last-32 meeting with Russian Daria Kasatkina.
Regal Murray hurries into round three Reuters - Andy Murray produced the kind of imperious form that has propelled him into two grand slam finals this year as he beat Taiwan’s Lu Yen-hsun 6-3 62 6-1 in the Wimbledon second round yesterday. Lu, the son of a chicken farmer, ruffled a few feathers on Centre Court when he jumped out to a 2-0 lead before extending it to 3-1 in the opening set. However, once Murray had levelled for 3-3, it did not take him long to clip his rival’s wings. From 3-2 up in the second set, Murray won seven games on the trot as Lu struggled to
find a way to keep pace with Murray’s potent groundstrokes. A Lu double fault on match point allowed Murray to hurry off court for a royal audience with Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. After huffing and puffing his way through five-setters in the first two rounds of the French Open, Murray was relieved that his start to the grasscourt major was much more serene. Six sets contested, six sets won. Lu, affectionately known as Rendy on the tour, had handed Murray a chastening defeat in the first round of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Since
then, however, the man who beat Andy Roddick to reach the 2010 Wimbledon quarterfinals has failed to win a set against the Scot in four subsequent meetings. On a comeback trail after being out of action for four months having undergone
right elbow surgery in January, Lu had come into the match on an 11-match winning streak on grass after claiming two Challenger titles in the run up to Wimbledon. But despite the promising start against Murray, his luck quickly ran out.
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Charles, Miller help Vanguard emerge winner of GVF Female Olympic Day tourney Zouks to victory Port of Spain, Trinidad, CMC – West Indies opener Johnson Charles belted an attacking half-century and South African David Miller produced an entertaining late cameo as St Lucia Zouks stunned title-holders Trinbago K n i g h t R i ders by six wickets in the opening game of the Caribbean Premier League here Wednesday night. Set a competitive 163 for victory at Queen’s Park Oval, Zouks got home off the first ball of the final over when the lefthander Miller clobbered fast bowler Ronsford B e a t on to the cover b o u n d a r y, w e l l a f t e r midnight. Charles top-scored with 52 off 38 balls with six fours and a six while Miller counted four fours and a six to end on 33 not out from 20 deliveries. Andre Fletcher made 23 from 22 balls. Champion off-spinner Sunil Narine was the best of the TKR bowlers with two for 25 while medium pacer and captain Dwayne Bravo claimed two for 43 from his four. Sent in earlier, the hosts rallied from a slow start to reach 162 for six, thanks mainly to Darren Bravo’s superb unbeaten 63 off 44 balls. The innings was stuttering at 58 for three at the end of the ninth over when Bravo and Umar Akmal, who made 30, combined in a 66-run, fourth wicket stand to pull things around. Bravo lashed two fours and four sixes while the energetic Akmal faced 28 balls and counted two fours and a six. They were separated in the 18th over when Akmal tried to slap a short one from seamer Shane Watson down the ground and was caught and bowled. However, Bravo went into overdrive as TKR briskly gathered 39 runs from the last three overs of the innings. When New Zealander Brendon McCullum pummeled two boundaries off the opening over from South Africa Morne Morkel, Zouks seemed in for a long night. But left-arm spinner Derone Davis removed him for 12 in the third over with
the first delivery of his spell – caught at slip by captain Darren Sammy – and Watson, who finished with three for 26, knocked over C o l i n M u n r o f o r 11 courtesy of a catch at midwicket also by Sammy, to leave TKR on 38 for two in the sixth over. South African open Hash i m A m l a , w h o made 26 from 21 balls w ith fours and a s ix, tried to revive the innings until holing out to deep over in the ninth over off off-spinner Nitish Kumar. Bravo and Akmal then took command as they pushed TKR past the 100-run mark, a milestone raised in the 14th over when the Pakistani cleared the ropes at long-off with Morkel and then tickled him fine for a boundary. In reply, Charles and Watson got stuck into opening bowlers Beaton and left-arm spinner Nikita Miller, as they set the foundation for victory with a 47-run, opening stand off 35 deliveries. With Watson doing most of the heavy lifting, Zouks raced to 29 without loss after three overs but Dwayne Bravo’s introduction in the sixth over accounted for the Aussie, caught at mid-off for 16 off a leading edge. Charles added another 46 for the second wicket with Fletcher before a botched reverse sweep off Narine found McCullum’s safe hands at slip in the 12th over and when Fletcher fell to Narine two overs l a t e r, Z o u k s w e r e i n a s pot of bother at 104 for three in the 14th over. But Miller and Australian Mike Hussey, who made 16, effectively killed off TKR’s hopes by adding a positive 43 off 30 balls for the fourth wicket, to ensure Zouks a winning start. Scores: TKR 162 for six off 20 overs (Darren Bravo 63 not out, Umar Akmal 30, Hashim Amla 26; Shane Watson 3-26). ZOUKS 164 for four off 19.1 overs (Johnson Charles 52, David Miller 33 not out, Andre Fletch e r 23; Sunil Narine 2-25, Dwayne Bravo 2-43).
Georgetown based Vanguard Volleyball Club emerged as the champions of the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) Female Volleyball Tournament on Sunday last which was held in observance of Olympic Day. The champions served and spiked their way to overall victory in a tournament that also attracted Linden Central, Spikelands, the Guyana Defense Force, Plaisance, and St Cuthberts Mission. Linden Central took the runner-up position. Competing against Linden Central in the final, Vanguard prevailed 2 sets to 1 after the teams
were tied one game each and playing some entertaining volleyball. The Linden team was visibly tired in the third set which opened the way for Vanguard to breeze to victory. The young female team from Plaisance Volleyball Club was awarded the trophy for Most Improved Te a m a n d M s N i k i t a Samaroo of Vanguard was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament apart from also being adjudged the Best Setter and Best Server. Vanguard players, Ms Odile Broomes and Ms Bowman were declared the Best Receiver and
Linden Central’s female Volleyball Team B e s t S p i k e r , respectively. The activity was
sponsored by the Guyana Olympic Association.
Smith, Tanvir and Mohamed leads Amazon Warriors past Patriots in final over thriller Man-of-the-match Dwayne Smith smashed a 35 ball 62 to set the perfect foundation for the Guyana Amazon Warriors which chased down St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots 164 to end on 165-6 to ease to an exciting 4-wivket win one ball to spare in their first game and the second match of this year’s Caribbean Premier League last night at Warner Park, Basseterre, St. Kitts. Pacer Sohail Tanvir took 420 when the Patriots batted to help limit the home team to a manageable total (1649) which the Warriors chased down with one ball to spare. Captain Martin Guptill and Smith set the foundation for the win as they featured in a 62 run opening partnership before Guptill fell for 22 (2x4 1x6) off 16 balls. Smith was joined by Chris Lynn in the 7th over after Guptill was caught off the final ball of the 6th. Smith, who was hitting the ball well and looking well set fell for 62 (3x4 5x6) off 35 balls with the score on 91. He became Krishmar Santokie’s 50th CPL scalp as the Jamaican became the first bowler to achieve this landmark beating Dwayne Bravo who is on 49 wickets. Christopher Barnwell went 9 runs later with the score on 100 for 5. Debutant Anthony Bramble was given out at
134-5 despite TV replays showing Shamsi had bowled a no ball; he went for 14 off 10 balls with two fours. It was eventually left to Jason Mohamed who had to keep the bottom half of the batting together in guiding the Warriors to victory. Mohamed was left unbeaten on 42 which came off 29 balls decorated with 6 timely boundaries. Tanvir made a rearguard 8 as Veersammy Permaul was left unbeaten on 0 without facing a ball after coming to the wicket when Tanvir went off Santokie with 3-balls remaining in the innings. The Patriots got off to a bad start after being invited to take first strike by the Amazon Warriors which won the toss. Lendl Simmons went for a duck in the first over caught by Dwayne Smith in the slips off the bowling of Tanvir who also bowled one maiden in his 4 overs. Evin Lewis did not last very long as he went for 8 bowled by Rayad Emrit with the score on 34 (5.1 overs) following a brief recovery with Faf du Plessis for the second wicket. Jonathan Carter was brilliantly run out by Chris Barnwell for 1 with just a single added to the score and one delivery after the fall of the second wicket. du Plessis was next out (Continued on page 32)
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Meet Guyana’s CBC U16 Youth Basketball Team Guyana’s male team will play Aruba Sunday night at 8:30pm in their first game of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championships at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Guyanese are in Group B with Aruba, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.
Name: Jordan Alphonso (Captain) Age: 13 years old School: Marian Academy Position: Small Forward to Centre
Name: Jermaine King Age: 15 years old School: Berbice High Position: Centre
Name: Shamar France Age: 15 years old School: Plaisance Secondary Position: Shooting Guard
Name: Roydon Glasgow Age: 14 years old School: Bishops’ High Position: Point Guard
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Thrilling matches seen in Lucozade Inter-Club hockey Play in the Lucozade Inter-Club Hockey Tournament continued on Tuesday with some thrilling matches, at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue. First off was the clash between Old Fort ‘A’ and Old Fort ‘B’ in what some spectators determined was a clash of sheer skill. Two minutes into play Jael Gaskin of the ‘B’ team scored a stunning FG, but that just seemed to inspire the ‘A’ team. Jason De Santos of Old Fort ‘A’ scored a PC in the 7th minute of play and Dwight Sullivan (also of the A team) scored two FG’s in the 18th and 20th minutes respectively. That brought the half time score to 3-1 in favor of the ‘A’ squad. However, the second half proved to be more exciting as both teams made many attempts to add to their final tally. Old Fort ‘B’ Dehron Wilkinson scored a FG in the 22nd minute, but that was quickly answered by Askofu Simon (Old Fort ‘A’) with a FG of his own one minute later. Three minutes John Abrahams of the ‘B’ team made a successful PC, but it was then that Old Fort ‘A’ unleashed their relentless skill. Dwight Sullivan (2 FG’s), Aderemi Simon (1
FG) and Jason Clarke (1 FG) all sealed their team’s victory bringing the ultimate score to 8-3. The second match happened between Bounty’s GCC and the GCC Pitbulls. A fast-paced first half saw a goal apiece as Kevin Spencer of Bounty’s GCC scored a 14th minute PC and Mark Sergeant of the Pitbulls scored a 16th minute FG. The last half was much more productive though with Spencer starting the scoring again for the Bounty side with a 26th minute PC, but this time Meshach Sergeant (Mark’s brother) responded one minute later with a FG of his own. Kareem Mc Kenzie and Michael Craig of the Bounty squad added two more FGs, before Keon Mc Kenzie of the Pitbulls edged in a FG for his team. At this point a win seemed likely for either side, but Steven Xavier of Bounty’s GCC stole that hope for the Pitbulls with a FG and a PC just three minutes before the buzzer sounded. Meshach Sergeant tried valiantly to even the odds, but only managed to squeeze in one FG in the 39th minute. Bounty’s GCC beat the GCC Pitbulls 6-4. Action continues today, at the National Gymnasium at 17:00hrs.
GFA/Stag Premier League Name: Jahleel Young Age: 15 years old School: Marian Academy Position: Power Forward
Name: Kevon Wiggins Age: 15 years old School: New Amsterdam Multilateral Position: Shooting Guard
Name: Andrew Johnson Age: 16 years old School: Plaisance Secondary Position: Point/Shooting Guard
Name: Akeem Crandon Age: 16 years old School: President’s College Position: Centre
Name: Zion Gray Age: 16 years old School: Tutorial High Position: Power Forward
Name: Kelmar Carmichael Age: 15 years old School: New Amsterdam Multilateral Position: Point Guard
Name: Nigel Bowen Age: 16 years old School: Plaisance Secondary Position: Small Forward
Name: Kareem Boyle Age: 16 years old School: President’s College Position: Small Forward
Head Coach, Mr. Lugard Mohan: Assistant, Kevin Bonnett, Linden and Willon Cameron, Berbice.
Set for sizzling climax on Sunday @GFC The 2016 Georgetown Football Association / Stag sponsored Premier League champions will be crowned on Sunday when the final four matches in the associations senior season will all be contested kicking off from 14:00hrs. The top of the table clash between current leaders Western Tigers (30 points) and second placed Santos (27 points) from 20:30hrs will crown deserved champs. The Tigers will be aiming to close off on a high while Santos will no doubt
be out to infiltrate that party. Equaling exciting will be the battle for second and third places between the Guyana Police Force and Riddim Squad, both on 23 points. Police will engage Northern Rangers (11 points) in the main supporting match at 18:00hrs with Riddim Squad down to face Beacon (4 points) at 16:00hrs. The opening game at 14:00hrs brings together Camptown (18 points) and Flamingo, on 10 points.
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Pall of gloom envelops GAWA as stalwart Sydney ‘Skipper’ Paul passes on Death is inevitable yet when it occurs it produces deep pain and remorse and currently the members of the Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) are undergoing such experiences following the death of one of its founding members, Sydney Paul fondly known as Skipper, Sandy, Sandow, and Lion. He passed away at his home in East Lapenitence early Wednesday morning after a period of illness. He was 96 years old. Kaieteur Sport spoke with former General Secretary (GAWA), Deion Nurse and he said that though he knew of Mr. Paul’s illness he was still devastated by the news. He said that he has enjoyed great relations with the deceased and those memories will forever be imprinted on his mind. Nurse said that Paul’s contribution to the sport has been immense and he will be
Sydney Paul
greatly missed. Indeed, Paul is a founding member of the GAWA in 1940 and was once a Vi c e P r e s i d e n t a n d National Coach for many years. A father of eleven, Paul was the first Guyanese to become an International Weightlifting Federation Class One Referee and had served as Coach and
Manager of many teams to overseas competitions. During Paul’s stewardship, Guyana produced lifters the likes of Martin Dias, Mike Swine, Stanley Braithwaite and Roy Mc Arthur among others. F u r t h e r, u n d e r h i s stewardship Guyana (British Guiana) won its only world weightlifting championship
medal, a silver by Kevil Daily in the middleweight class in the USA in 1947. He also piloted Guyana to many medals at the Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games and Central American and Caribbean Games. The sport suffered a prolonged drought between 1979 and 1989 and it was through the efforts of ‘Sandow’ and the late Cecil Ramsingh, that the sport was revived with the first championship being held in 1990 which introduced a new breed of lifters. Such stalwarts included women lifters, Subrena Pestano, Shondel King, Althea Meyers-Joseph, Lauvern Pyle and Sharon Clarke. The males that benefited from Paul’s input are Sean Cozier, Colin Mc Koy, Deion Nurse, Wayne Cozier and Aubrey Smith among many others. Mr. Paul’s love for the sport caused him to construct a gym at his home in East Lapenitence and it was there
that dozens of weightlifting stalwarts honed their skills under his tutelage. His hard work was noted and he was the recipient of a national award, the Medal of Service (MS), for his diligence. Mr. Paul is survived by his children, many grandchildren, great grands
and great great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements for the late Sydney Paul will be announced at a later date. Kaieteur Sport wishes to express deep condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. May his soul rest in Peace!
U.S. to visit Cuba for friendly Chicago - For the first time since 1947, Cuba will host the United States for an international friendly, when the sides meet on October 7 at the Estadio Pedro Marrero in Havana, U.S. Soccer announced yesterday. It will be the Americans’ second visit to Cuba in the last 69 years. On September 6, 2008, they posted a 1-0 win in the semifinal round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
”We are happy to have the chance to bring our team to Cuba,” said U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. “In addition to good competition, we are always looking for our group to have different experiences, and this is a unique opportunity.” In their last meeting on July 18, 2015, Clint Dempsey scored three goals as the U.S. earned a 6-0 victory in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. (CONCACAF)
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GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 – Berbice
Matches continue this weekend; Cougars and Paradise Invaders are latest winners Play in the Berbice Football Association (BFA) leg of the GFF/NAMILCO Flour Power National Intra A s s o c i a t i o n U n d e r- 1 5 league is set to continue this weekend with five matches. Last weekend, only two matches were possible owing to heavy rainfall which affected all the participating associations, Bartica being the only other association where matches were played. At the Mahaicony ground tomorrow from 14:00hrs, Hopetown United Rangers will face off against Monedderlust and over at the Esplanade ground, New Amsterdam from 16:00hrs, New Amsterdam United will oppose Paradise Invaders. O n S u n d a y, t h r e e matches will be played. At
Rosignol ground from 14:00hrs, Rosignol United will play Litchfield Nuggets Youth and Sports while two matches will commence at 16:00hrs. The Scottsburg ground will host the Corriverton Links vs Canefield Diamond Strikers clash and over at Burnham Park, Cougars will oppose Mahaicony Thunder Hawks. In results from the two matches that were contested l a s t S a t u r d a y, S h a n e Hamilton blasted five goals to lead Cougars to n exciting come from behind 7-4 win over Canefield Diamond Strikers which had taken the lead two minutes into the match through a Alade Grant goal. G r a n t ’s g o a l s e n t Cougars into overdrive with Hamilton firing in the
eq u a l i z e r i n t h e 9 t h minute before blasting goals again in the 12th, 22nd, 60th and 80th minute. Wayne Joseph offered
able support to Hamilton with a pair of goals in the 57th and 83rd minute. Canefield got their other goals from Akeem Bovell (27, 72) and
Nkrumah Smith in the 76th minute. Over at the Mahaicony ground, Paradise Invaders clipped Mahaicony Thunder Hawks 4-0 on
account of an own goal in the 4th minute; Nial Reynolds’ 12th and 47th minute strikes and Gladwin Humphrey’s 64th minute effort.
SCOTIABANK CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup CSV Providing Developmental Guyana to face Jamaica Assistance to Guyana and Suriname in Round 3 President of the South American Confederation of Volleyball, CSV, Mr. R af ael Llored a, h as embarked on a developmental assistance programme for member countries. The Coach responsible for executing this programme, Mr. Marcos Miranda paid a
short planning visit to Guyana between June 283 0 , l a s t . Miranda’s visit was to interface with representatives of the G u y a n a Vo l l e y b a l l Federation (GVF) as well a s t h e f e d e r a t i o n ’s affiliates with a view to plan the best way to utilize
his expertise. Coach Miranda has coached Beach and Indoor volleyball at the Olympic level and is a highly sought after expert. He is expected to return to Guyana in mid September to conduct training for coaches in Berbice, Demerara and Essequibo.
GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U17 League – Weekend fixtures West Demerara Football Association Saturday July 2 Team Team Beavers vs Wales United Sunday July 3 Eagles vs Slingerz Bartica Football Association Saturday July 2 Ballers vs Riversview Beacons vs Rising Stars Sunday July 3 Potaro Strikers vs Agatash FC Lazio vs Wolves United Georgetown Football Association Saturday July 2 Santos vs Eastveldt GFC vs Order & Discipline Pele vs Fruta Conquerors Alpha vs Camptown
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Qualifying as the best first runner-up from Round 2, Guyana’s Golden Jaguars have been drawn to play Jamaica and old rivals Suriname in Round 3 Group 1 of the Scotiabank CFU Men’s Carib b e a n C u p Championship. The Guyanese will face Jamaica at a venue still to be decided on October 5 next while hey will oppose old neighbours and rivals Suriname at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, on October 8. The Surinamese will entertain the Reggae Boyz
on October 11 at the Andre Kamperveen Stadium in Parimaribo. Jamaica drew a bye to this round of the ongoing competition while Suriname qualified as the 4th best runner-up team from Round 2 . The Group 2 teams are Haiti, French Guiana (3rd best runner-up from round 2) and St. Kitts & Nevis (4th best runner-up from round 2). Group 3 comprises of Curacao (best ranked team from round 2), Antigua and Barbuda (2nd best runner-up
from round 2) and Puerto Rico (5th group winner from round 2). Group 4 has Trinidad and Tobago, Martinique (2nd group winner from round 2) and Dominican Republic (3rd group winner from round 2). The three best runner-up teams from Round 3 will go into a playoff for 5th place between November 7 – 15, 2016 while the final round of qualifying is set for May, 2017 where the top three nations will qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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Vreed-en-Hoop thump EISS to advance Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary defeated Essequibo Islands Secondary School (EISS) 60 to advance to the next round of the Digicel National Schools’ football championships which continued yesterday at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora. EISS showed early promise, but it was Vreeden-Hoop which went ahead with Alwin Kendall slotting home in a 21st minute after receiving a through ball. The goal lifted Vreed-enHoop’s confidence as the increased their pace and control. Shem Thom extended the advantage in the 32nd
minute. After gaining possession, EISS goalkeeper Dwain Retemiah threw the ball straight to the booth of Thom who made no mistake as he tapped the ball over Retemiah’s head for an easy goal. EISS almost pulled one back, but Quacy White was ruled off side after finding the back of the net. The Islanders played a g g r e s s i v e l y, c r e a t i n g several chances during a good period where f o r w a r d We n d e l l Osbourne forced a save f r o m Vr e e d - e n - H o o p keeper Shay Thom just before half time. H o w e v e r Vr e e d - e n Hoop continued to dominate possession after the break
lifting the tempo which forced EISS, which hardly had a shot on goal in the second session to defend for the most part.
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Action between Vreed-en-Hoop and EISS at Leonora yesterday.
Retemiah then saved a shot from Alwin Kendall as he made a run down the left flank while Brain Chapman sent his free kick over the bar from just on the edge of the area. However Chapman made it 3-0 in the 57th minute beating Retemiah to his left with a shot from almost 30 yards out. EISS looked a tired bunch and Vreed-en-Hoop
stretched their lead four minutes later when Akeem Pinder slotted home from inside the 18-yard box. Retemiah managed to save a shot from Alex Welcome m o m e n t s l a t e r, b u t a goalkeeping blunder gave Vreed-en-Hoop another goal in the 65th minute. Defender Steffan Webster played the ball into his opponents’ area, but Retemiah advanced in an
attempt to clear the ball which found the back of the net after bouncing over his head, much to the dismay of his teammates. Champan then netted his second goal in the 86th minute after receiving a pass from Akeem Pinder inside the area to complete the scoring. (Zaheer Mohamed)
Hinterland communities in need of more activities The Region 7 community of Waramadong hosted one game in this year ’s Digicel Schools Football Championship last Sunday and what was witnessed was another fine exhibition of the host putting on a pleasing show for the fans and visitors. The host, as many of the Amerindian communities have done over the duration of the competition, once more proved that they are worthy of being given the opportunity to stage more matches in the annual event. Kaieteur Sport visited the community and spoke
with some of the residents and what was gathered was that they are yearning to be presented with more opportunities to showcase their ability to be good hosts as well as the abundant talent that reside within their respective communities in certain sports. DC Caesar Fox (formerly Waramadong) has been a regular feature in all six editions of the championship to date and their performance against Paruima gave early evidence of their ability to go all the way this time, having lost in the final on three previous occasions, while bowing out
in the semi-finals twice. Speaking with Sherlan Peters, one of the dancers who entertained the supportive audience that converged on the ground to view the game, she expressed optimism of D C Caesar Fox winning the match which they did, but also made a plea to Digicel to bring more activities to her community. ”I think that this game will be a big one and D C Caesar Fox will be the winning team this year, they will reach the final and win the championship,” she happily related. Asked about her
Members of the Waramadong Dance Troupe sit in the stand as they await their entry on to the field to entertain the fans and visitors last Sunday.
presence at the ground, she said they were there to perform a dance as part of the entertainment aspect, but more importantly to support the boys. Peters added that she felt excited and confident and glad that Digicel saw it fit to
arrange for the game to be played in her community, b ef o r e r eiter atin g h er petition for the cellular company to bring more a c t i v i t i e s t o Waramadong. The same call has been repeated in other hinterland
communities and while Digicel has been a driving force in this area, much more support is needed from other corporate entities to eliminate or perhaps minimize the scourge of deviant behaviour in those areas.
DSFC - Two regional finals on this weekend GTI defeat St. John’s College 4-0 Government Technical Institute (GTI) defeated St. John’s College 4-0 to advance to the next round of this year’s Digicel Schools
Football Championship which continued yesterday, at Camp Ayanganna ground. On target for the winners were Donte Yonnick (18th),
Emmanuel Thomas (29th), Tafari Simon (30th) and Kevin James (33rd). Meanwhile, below are the fixtures for July 1-4.
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Digicel Senior National Squash Championships
Ali, Mekdeci & Wilshire win on opening night Playing in the veterans division, Javed Alli, Joe Mekdeci and Garfield Wilshire all advanced to the next stage after being victorious on the opening night of the Digicel Senior National Squash Championships at the Georgetown Club Inc. courts on Wednesday evening, organized by the Guyana Squash Association. In the first game, De Groot hardly threatened Ali and failed to score a single point in the final set to eventually go down 11 - 2, 11 - 7, 11 – 0. The final result of 11 - 1, 11 - 3, 11 - 4 in favor of Joe Mekdeci over Robin Low was not a true indication of the fight that Low put up. In the second set in which Low lost 11-3, one of the rallies between the 52-yearold Low and the 51-year-old g r e y h a i r e d ‘ Wa r r i o r ’ Mekdeci lasted over 15 shots
Former National Champion Garfield Wilshire (right) beat Medhi Ramdhani in an exciting match-up on Wednesday night at the GT Club. (Sean Devers photo) and brought raucous applause from the small gathering. While Low was more powerful, Mekdeci was all about tactics and his drop shots stretched Low to the limit especially as the contest progressed. In the final contest of the evening former Guyana and
Joe Mekdeci (right) got the better of Robin Lowe 11-1, 11-3, 11-4 on Wednesday night. (Sean Devers Photo)
Southern Caribbean Champion Garfield Wi l t s h i r e a n d M e d h i Ramdhani was the most energetic match-up of the night. In an attempt to show their fitness levels, both players declined to leave the Court to refresh themselves at the end of the first; in end
the still lanky Wilshire prevailed 11 - 4, 12 - 10, 11 – 6 . The Open draws were scheduled to commence last night with matches in the round of sixteen for the Men and quarter final matches for the Women. The standard of play and level of intensity was
anticipated to increase as some of the best players in the country matched rackets. Last night’s action was expected to involve number one seed Alex Arjoon, defending champion Nyron Joseph, Jason Ray Khalil, Kristian Jeffrey, Regan Pollard, Ben Mekdeci and Raphael De Groot in the
M e n ’s D i v i s i o n w h i l e number one seed Ashley Khalil, Akeila Wiltshire, Larissa Wiltshire, Taylor Fernandes and Victoria Arjoon in the Women’s Division. The tournament continues daily from 18:00hrs with the finals set for Sunday. (Sean Devers)
National U-17 trials continue tomorrow with 40 players in contention
Coach Sampson Gilbert chatting with some of the players during last Saturday’s session at the GDF ground. Forty players have been shortlisted by the Guyana F o o t b a l l F e d e r a t i o n ’s Technical team following trails on Saturday last as preparations for this year’s Caribbean Football Union’s Men’s Under-17 tournament next month, kicked off. Last Saturday’s session
was abandoned at the Guyana Defence Force ground due to heavy rain, the venue remains the same for tomorrow’s continuation from 13:00hrs. The GFF has informed that the alternate venue is the National Track and Field Facility, Leonora.
Tomorrow’s session will also include six players from the Bartica Football Association (BFA), who were unavoidably absent on Saturday last. According to GFF’s Technical Development officer, Mr Lyndon France, last week saw 72 players participating
in the trials but due to the inclement weather, it was abandoned on Saturday. The national squad, which will consist of 26 players, will be finalized tomorrow after the trails and encampment will begin immediately. The team is scheduled to
depart Guyana for the USVI on July 13, next. Guyana contest Group 4 along with host USVI, Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda. The junior Golden Jaguars will play the Junior Reggae Boyz in their first match on July 15 at the
Lionel Roberts Stadium from 14:30hrs. The second and third matches are set for July 17 against the host team from 17:00hrs with their final game against Antigua and Barbuda commencing from 14:30hrs, two days later.
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Vanguard emerge winner of GVF Female Olympic Day tourney
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Charles, Miller help Zouks to victory
GOA/GVF Olympic Day Female champs, Vanguard Volleyball Club.
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