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KAIETEUR NEWS Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: ADAM HARRIS Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491 Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
A supernatural society
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t as if the Guyana Police Force does not have enough trouble from human sources, including its own ones. Trainees are under siege and fearful before invasions of the mind-bending. But it goes beyond the physical manifestations, and cowering before the unknown. In many respects, the supernatural visitations (“ghostlike figure” and “taken over”) reportedly experienced at the Felix Austin Police College, as well as the reactions (“running helter-skelter”), together are representative of a society bogged down in the swamps of superstition and unnatural fears. It is ironic; untimely and unseemly, too. That a society in the bright lights and lightning speeds of the 21st century surrenders readily to the darkness and imagining many spine-tingling fears. Paralyzing fears. This is bigger than the occurrences at the training college. Too quickly, there is the readiness to sense the worst and settle for the worst. According to the media, there have been similar incidents in different locations around the country. On these occasions, the big city is the place. But such frightening incidents, for the most part, are more rural in origin and contagion. For the darker, less bustling, pristinely quaint locales are more susceptible to every manner of terrifying speculation and with a huge brigade - of the ready, knowing, and supporting - fueling the fires of fears. There is ready admission, as reinforced by most religious belief systems, that there is darkness and light, with creatures of the unknown sometimes running amok. There had to be outside interventions: hopefully holy; necessarily unflinching. Thus, there must be those steadying and influencing hands, voices, and presences of men and women of a purer power called upon in numerous scriptural examples to step forward and overwhelm the forces of another world. It is encouraging that senior police responded authoritatively to calm the agitations by reaching for men of the light. Hopefully some measure of tranquility and sanity returns early. Yet this is troubling on another level. In an age of instantaneous and nonstop communications, of everincreasing spheres of exposure, knowledge, and wisdom available at the flick of fingertip and gaze, there are still the many forms of superstitions that menace the minds of locals so easily, too fluidly. A cemetery is nearby and it has to be…. A horrible accident occurred right there, therefore it means that what is believed to have been seen, that brings chill and shivering, can only be of that spectral nature. It is crippling. Not solely one person. Not around one place exclusively. Not at one time only. In the most mundane matters - be such of the heart, of work, of progress (or lack thereof) - there is that retarding, cast-iron conclusion: this is what it is. It is the same sad story in the scientific and medical worlds: the ready, rushing retreat into the netherworld, and limp succumbing to the throes of the mysterious, the malignant, and the mentally maiming. A citizen consults a doctor, irrefutable laboratory tests indicate that glucose numbers are off the charts. Amputation of extremity and limb threatened, and then effected. It matters for naught; because somebody did something. Something dirty. Something devilish. Something destructive. It is where the forces of darkness and evil are summoned at will, and answer at will, to the machinations of men. Tradition mutated into the ironclad law of psychological irreversibility. It can only be that! That is why workers resist removing their shoes. Somebody out there (or in here) is waiting to pounce to do something. The domain of the demonic delivering without fail; and which explains all the tribulations that terrorize. From powerful politicians to ordinary people and many in between in this society, there is a reach for the underworld to solve the challenges of the real world. Looking to the light and believing in it are not the first or second options. Just have to be that way. Of forefathers; of frights; of fragile flesh. Does not have to be. Today, just should not.
We all must do our part in order to avoid more driving or driving are given the opportunity to where people are either glued loss of lives negligent under the influence of continue their actions which to their mobile devices or DEAR EDITOR, As of late, there has been an unfortunate high number of road fatalities, it is clear that awareness needs to be raised in order to avert these tragedies. As the number of vehicles in Guyana increases so too does the chance for accidents, this is why there is a need to take great caution when using the roadways, not only the operators of vehicles but also pedestrians need to see this as a matter of importance. In most cases, accidents are caused as a result of
alcohol. This is one of the greatest issues, people continuing to drive while intoxicated despite seeing that it has led to the death of so many innocent people, they risk not only their own life but also the lives of others. Presently, road safety nor the punishments for reckless driving is not taken seriously, people who have been found driving under the influence of alcohol or who would have previously been involved in an accident due to their own negligence are not reprimanded in any way and
eventually lead to the death of others. Law and order plays an essential part in this, people continue to drive recklessly or under the influence of alcohol simply because they can easily extricate themselves from the situation, which is not right, the law must apply to all and no one should be exempted from facing trial because of their affiliations or social status. In other cases, pedestrians may also contribute to the accidents that occur. In this modern age
have on earphones while walking along the road, it is inevitable. The road is not a place to lose your focus texting while crossing the street and it is even more so dangerous to reduce your hearing by listening to loud music with earphones, how would it be possible to hear if there is a vehicle approaching behind you? We all need to do our part in order to avoid more loss of lives. Yours faithfully Fernando Alli
The Granger Administration is on course to becoming a corruption and Our Courts, in light of justification, can realize only the dictatorship the 2.obviously prejudiced one conclusion: That the lawlessness of Jagdeo and DEAR EDITOR, The David Granger administration has erred gravely in not understanding how democracy operates. It is impossible for a democratically elected government to trash its people and survive either in government or at the polls. The Coalition Administration has usurped Guyana’s Democracy and is NO LONGER A D E M O C R AT I C A L LY ELECTED AND F U N C T I O N I N G GOVERNMENT. The Institutions of Democracy Guyana has lost so far: 1. The Independence of the Guyana Elections Commission, with the unilateral appointment of the GECOM Chairman by the President.
decision of the Court of Appeal. The Coalition Administration initially accepted the verdict of the decision of Parliament that a no-confidence motion had been successfully passed against it on December 21, 2018, and that it should resign and hold elections within the period of three months stipulated by our Constitution. That Guyanese hold with derision the decision of the Court of Appeal to overturn the ruling of the Chief Justice that the No Confidence Motion passed on December 21st, 2018 was valid, and that the coalition administration should resign and call elections, that our individual and collective recognition that the opinion of the Court of Appeal lacks reasonable
Coalition Administration has usurped our democracy and is no longer a democratically elected and functioning government. The Democratic National Congress had long ago predicted that Guyana was heading for a national crisis of government because of the coalition administration’s wilful disregard for the will of Guyanese and its insistence on adopting welfare degrading policies, which severely damage our economic prospects in the long term. We had warned of the real possibility of having the PPP back in government as a consequence of the Coalition’s consistent failures in almost every domain of its policy decisions, and that it is was important that we prepare an alternative government or slip back into
the PPP. Time has come to a head, and unless we make serious decisions soon, the unpalatable future we know is sure to greet us at the next elections will be realized. We now have no time to think and dally. We either act or face the sure consequences of our indecision. We urge Guyanese to seriously reflect on what we consider the unfolding of a crisis in governance within the Coalition Administration with the recent rehiring of Mr. Duncan. David Granger is on course to becoming a Tyrant and his administration a Dictatorship. Guyana has had enough of this in our generation. Yours faithfully, Craig Sylvester Democratic National Congress
Football time, uniform of players and use of weed, teams participating? If not, is sometimes given (those need need to be addressed it possible that the to be better kept and clean) DEAR EDITOR, The football fraternity has issues that seem to be going unaddressed and unnoticed by promoters’ sponsors and organizations responsible for this sport in Guyana. Many of the issues I speak about finds rest in the Futsal tournaments and Organised Street Football, and even at leagues level. One such problems is the matter of time, too many assignments that media personnel’s are asked to support start far later than the stipulated time announced or advertised and it’s discomforting to say the least. I don’t know if it’s deliberate by organisers to ensure that the bars and stands are fully patronized by the crowed or it’s just a general breakdown of respect for time which has been ingrained in our culture. Imagine leaving home travelling miles to get to a game that has been
advertised to start at 7:00PM then 2 hours after starting time, announcements are made for teams to get ready to play in the first meet of the night, that’s unacceptable by any standard. Consideration needs to be given to time, I therefore use this opportunity to commend the Corona Futsol Tournament Organisers who will hold the finals on Saturday night. I have attended almost all the games in this tournament and they made strides to ensure that the time range is observed. Another problem is that of uniform, too often players are seen on playing turf with all sorts of clothes, same team members embracing all the different colours known to mankind, some white, some blue, some red and all kinds of colours. Is there a problem with sponsorship for uniform? If so, can the National Sports Commission assist with uniforms for the
organisation/business entity responsible for the tournament provide some financing for the players’ uniform? Sometimes boots that are obviously damaged and torn shorts are all on display for the public to see, a vest is
but in the absence of that the rainbow colours are on exhibition on the field. Finally, in this inaugural letter, I would like to mention the weed. Oh yes, football and weed seems to be in a serious long term relationship, (Continued on page 7)
A permanent joint services operation centre should be set-up in Agricola DEAR EDITOR, The driver of the truck that killed 7-year-old Ciarra Benjamin on the Agricola Public Road, East Bank Demerara, last Saturday (1st June, 2019) was very unfortunate. ‘’A child always comes first;’’ my deepest sympathy to the Benjamin’s family, but the driver should not have been battered by the residents and thereafter his truck torched. The East Bank Demerara Highway is very imperative to all citizens, it is the only road that connects Georgetown with East Bank, West Bank and West Coast of Demerara. This is a wake-up call to the National Security Committee to establish a permanent joint services operation centre on the Agricola Public Road to maintain law and order as our country is gearing for oil and gas. Yours faithfully, Parmanand Ram
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SARA: AN AGENCY EMBROILED IN ITS OWN IMBROGLIO DEAR EDITOR, From the outset, I want to make it abundantly clear that I support investigations into decisions made and transactions done by public officers, including the Executive President, in respect of assets of the State, once there is a basis for such investigations. I apprehend this to be one of the cornerstones of accountable, transparent and good governance. Both the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, himself a former President, and former President, Donald Ramotar, have publicly declared that they welcome any investigation into the allocation of oil mining blocks to the recipients under the PPP Administration. Expectedly, they both demanded that the investigations be done by a reputable international agency. Unsurprisingly, they both opined that the State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA) is not qualified to conduct such investigations. With these sentiments, I fully concur. It is an uncontroverted fact that SARA is deeply politically tainted, entrenched and influenced. This disability is aggravated by an aura of unconstitutionality which envelops its governing legislation and is compounded by a stain of illegality surrounding the appointment of its two most senior functionaries. From its inception, the State Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), the precursor to SARA, was conceived in and
birthed from, the political womb of the Ministry of the Presidency. There it spent its weaning months where it was nourished from monies out of the budget of that political agency. In that political epicentre, its three main officers were handpicked by the political czars, absolutely devoid of transparency or accountability and without resort to a competitive process. Professor Clive Thomas is a known politician and a leader of the Working Peoples’ Alliance (WPA), one of the political parties in the Coalition Government. While in SARU, he was quoted almost weekly in the press, expressing very jaundiced and conclusive views on a number of areas of endeavours which were to become the subject of investigations by SARA, long before these investigations commenced. These premonitions, without more, illustrated an arrival at verdicts, long before the probing begun. His open hostility to the PPP and its supporters made the matter more toxic. Aubrey Retemyer was a leading member of the US chapter of the PNC. Now at home, there is no doubt that he would have transformed into a regularised and locallydomiciled patron of Congress Place. Eric Phillips’ long association with the PNC is well-documented and he is also one of the political advisers to President David Granger; his ethno-driven ideology will always be perceived to impair his
objectivity in a society like ours. These are the three leading officers of SARA. Their political groundings, party affiliations and ideologies, ipso facto, disqualify them from being independent, professional and apolitical, all of which are requisites for the holders of offices in any investigative arm of the State. Irrespective of how professional may be their intentions and actions; the political stench, which they emit contaminates anything that they do in the eyes of the public. More than half of the society perceive them as political apparatchiks with hatchets in hand. That is the cold, hard reality. Additionally, pending in the High Court is litigation, which challenges the constitutionality of almost every provision of the SARA Act. These proceedings will certainly not end in the High Court. They journey all the way to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). This challenge, therefore, will be extant for the next five years, at a minimum. Moreover, the Director and Deputy Director of SARA simply transitioned themselves from SARU into SARA when the SARA Act came into force. They were never appointed in accordance with the Act neither were their terms and conditions determined in accordance with the Act. The schedule of the SARA Act provides that, “the National Assembly shall, by a simple majority and on the recommendations of the
Parliamentary Committee on Appointments, appoint the Director and the Deputy Director of SARA.” Professor Thomas and Mr. Retemyer, who purport to be the Director and Deputy Director, respectively, of SARA, were never appointed by this process. The schedule of the Act also provides that, “the terms and conditions of the appointment of the Director and Deputy Directors, including their terms of office, shall be determined by the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments.” The National Assembly has had nothing to do with either the appointments or fixing the terms and conditions of employment of neither
Thomas nor Retemyer. The schedule of the SARA Act further compels the Director to prepare a report at the end of each financial year, detailing how the agency has discharged its functions, its annual plans for the financial year and costs associated thereto, along with monies credited to the agency. This statement is required to be laid by the subject Minister in the National Assembly. As far as I am aware, no such report was ever laid in the National Assembly and SARA has been in existence since 2017. Additionally, yours truly has filed legal proceedings challenging the legality of the appointments of Professor Thomas and Mr. Retemyer. Those proceedings are
pending in the High Court. In the end, we have the constitutionality of the SARA Act being the subject of a legal challenge, the two most senior functionaries of SARA holding office illegally and the agency, itself, contravening its superintendent legislation by not laying its Annual Report in the National Assembly. An agency so embroiled in its own implosive illegalities, must be disqualified by any standard, from being a professional investigative unit. No educated, civilized society will repose public trust and confidence where so many legal issues abound. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP Attorney-at-Law
Cigarette smokers should be mindful of their environment and others around them DEAR EDITOR, It was said by King James I, that “Smoking is hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, and dangerous to the lung.” I write in great disgust of the smoking population, as I feel stricter actions should be taken to do more to stop public smoking, same as those actions that were taken to stop the usage of scandal bags. Have you ever been in a public transportation or even in an open area and smell cigarette smoke? I can assure you that each person living in our country has experienced that. It has been very disgusting and of harm to the human body. What I
realise is that even when persons are aware of the harmful effects, they still insist on doing such an act. Though smoking may have some pleasurable effects on the human body, the harm outweighs that, hence it should stop. Second-hand smoking, otherwise known as passive involuntary smoking, is smoking that has been inhaled by someone from a smoker, which is a major factor of air pollution. I was in a bus (Route 44), waiting on it to load at the East Coast bus park when I smelt cigarette smoke. My heart started racing and I felt as if I was about to pass out. I just couldn’t bear the smell any longer so I stepped out of the bus and asked the guy if he could please go somewhere else and smoke. He insisted that the breeze wasn’t blowing in that direction and it wasn’t his smoke I smelled. Even when he came back into the bus, the stench was unbearable, as his mouth was on spring for the entire journey. I’m just saying that to
make it clear that persons who smoke do not take into consideration their environment or others around them. Imagine having to inhale it when it does more harm to someone who has inhaled it than to the person smoking. It is very important that they take into consideration where they smoke.Smoking is considered one of the factors that lead to cancer, causes cardiovascular conditions, significant decline in lung function and various other bodily harm. It can cause persons to have dry cough, headache, eye irritation, nausea, and also dizziness. Persons may even develop bronchitis, asthma, respiratory infection and pneumonia. It is said that second hand smoke is a serious hazard to our health that causes more than 41,000 deaths per year. In addition, when smokers dispose of the cigarette butt in an inappropriate way, it helps in polluting the environment. I feel that the time has come for the banning of smoking in public places and in offices! Rooplall Dudhnath
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Sugar dispute another manifestation Last chapter of signing bonus downplayed; government missed great PR moment of the Administration’s mis-adventure DEAR EDITOR, The GAWU saw in several sections of the media reports regarding the status of the $30B bond that was secured by the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) to re-capitalise the estates under the stewardship of the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc (GuySuCo). The bond, which came to being after the seemingly clandestine transfer of the Corporation’s shares, among other things, to the Government’s holding company. The March 29, 2018 Stabroek News reported that the Special Purpose Unit (SPU) of NICIL, which apparently was instrumental in the bond’s birthing, said it would “…provide a muchneeded capital injection, support infrastructure maintenance… and develop new co-generation capacity to support estate operations and sell to the national power grid”. Our Union, as a concerned stakeholder, after learning about the bond, through media reports, sought an audience with NICIL-SPU and the GuySuCo regarding its plans for the large sum it was intent, at that time, to borrow. At an April 19, 2018 meeting with officials of the sugar corporation and the SPU, the GAWU learnt that monies was earmarked towards improving cane production and productivity as well as enhancing factory operations. Sums, we were told too, were identified for ventures into electricity generation and plantation white sugar. The GAWU, at that time, while welcoming the ideas did express concern that it appeared there was no firm plan to guide how the monies that would be secured will finally be spent. To that end,
we urged NICIL-SPU and the GuySuCo to collaborate to working out the finer details of that plan. We even went as far as offering views to allow for a more rounded and wellthought-out road map. Notwithstanding, what we felt was a valuable suggestion, the bodies charged with managing the affairs of the sugar industry have apparently not worked out a proper and workable plan. That suggestion, we must add, the GAWU has reiterated on many occasions. We should not fail to add that Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, responding to questions, posed to him in Parliament by the Opposition, did say that a plan was worked out. We sadly have to say that we take the Minister’s utterances with a pinch of salt, as if such a plan does really exist it must be the most closely-guarded secret in the history of Guyana. Moreover, had such a plan really been a reality, the lamentations by NICIL’s Head (a.g.), Mr. Colvin HeathLondon, and the responses by the Corporation’s CEO, Dr. Harold Davis Junior, we believe, would not have been heard. Undoubtedly, the plan, among other things, would have clearly set out the parameters for disbursements and accountability. Rather than ironing out these matters very early on, we see the apparent chasms rising to the surface and complaints and disagreements between NICIL-SPU and GuySuCo appearing ever so often. Also of concern to us, is that, so far, though roughly a quarter of the bond has been disbursed, no tangible progress has been seen. We recall that the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo,
Football time, uniform of... From page 4 and to think that it can cause health problems it is heart aching to see it being used like it’s as important as water. Weed, grass, ganja, joint, blunt, and Mary Jane whatever one might call it, contributes to the mist of the National Gymnasium, Clift Anderson Sports Hall and football fields across this country, especially at nights, and for those of us who don’t smoke its distasteful and smelly scent is buffeting. What surprises me more than any other thing is the presence of the officers of the Guyana Police Force at these events when this is going on. Second hand smoke is dangerous at any level, give consideration to the non-smokers at your events when you light up next time or want to use it openly. Samuel Gillis
had previously expressed concern about the lag between implementation and the securing of the funds and the heavy interest costs that would have to be borne in the intervening period. From all appearances, the Opposition Leader was right as NICIL, according to the media, will channel to bondholders several hundred million dollars in interest while the specific capital works to secure the industry’s viability, it seems, appear nowhere on the horizon. Concerns, we see too, were expressed by NICIL regarding the probability of default. This is something that is not in our interest especially considering that the bond has essentially mortgaged the assets of the Guyanese people. For the current and future generations of Guyanese this would be an unwelcome disaster. The entire imbroglio that is unfolding, we see, as yet another manifestation of the Administration’s misadventure and, undoubtedly, poor policy making regarding the sugar industry and which will further negatively impact national interests. As we well know, the government’s actions and/or inaction regarding the industry has been one of the more difficult times of our nation’s recent history. It is a period, which has seen the largest retrenchment exercise in Guyana’s history and a period that has brought about tremendous hardship and grave difficulty for thousands of Guyanese people of varying walks of life. Yours faithfully, Seepaul Narine General Secretary GAWU
DEAR EDITOR, An article: “US$18 M signing bonus transferred to the consolidated fund,” appearing in KN on May 31, seems to have gone entirely unnoticed by the general populace. Apparently, none of the commentators saw the irony of the government reluctance to placing the signing bonus in the consolidated fund, against them ordering it to be placed there unannounced, in reminiscence of the mode in which the signing bonus was collected. It was rumoured amongst ordinary folks that the government had intent to squander the $18M signing bonus. This perception does not emanate from a deranged logic. Constitutionally, all monies paid to the state should be kept in the consolidated fund. The government ought to have known that requesting the creation of a rogue account to lodge the $18M would have given credence to the public’s perception that the government had sinister motive. With that in mind, the government’s decision to instruct the Central Bank, through the Minister of Finance, to transfer the $18M, plus $450k as interest to the consolidated fund on the 28th December, 2018 should have been done with pomp and ceremony - a publicity stunt, to allay the fears of the suspecting citizens and to announced to the Nation that they were prepared to do the right thing. Instead, they order the transfer in silence, a silence that could be construed as secrecy. The fourth estate of the people (the media) was not informed. At the disclosure of the
transfer, days ago, Jordan said the decision to keep the money in a separate account was above board and is representative of government’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The idea of one account for state fund (consolidated fund) was conclusively agreed upon as best practice for transparency and accountability. For Jordan to speak of another account for the same purpose (transparency and accountability) reeks of hypocrisy. This sort of mentality lends credence to the belief that the Coalition’s ‘think tank’ was kaput before it entered office. The failure of the coalition leaders to recognise the benefits of the PR moment that could have been achieved by announcing the transfer of the $18M to the consolidated fund, when the central bank was instructed to do so, brings into focus the naivety of the government’s ‘think tank’. Surely, making the request for the transfer public knowledge would have boosted their credibility in the hearts of the people. It would have been perceived as an expression of remorse for what had appeared as an intended abduction of monies belonging to the state- given the secrecy, denial and their hitherto refusal to put the signing bonus in the consolidated fund when it first became public knowledge. It is human nature to err and to forgive too! I am inclined to believe that this concept eluded the Coalition leaders ‘think tank’ when they opted for silence, after they requested the transfer late last year. One can only conclude that the Coalition’s ‘think tank’ felt
that pretending that the transfer of the signing bonus to its rightful place (consolidated fund) is no big deal, by not informing the public, would, in retrospect, make the entire ruckus over the secrecy, denial and former reluctance to put the monies from the signing bonus in the consolidated fund, look like a non issue. However, this ‘no big deal’ pretence is a difficult sell, since an estimated 90 percent of the populace is convinced that the government had sinister intent. Pretending that $18M, the first oil monies being put in its rightful place (consolidated fund) after being caught and trying to conceal it, is not worthy news to the public ear, is grossly ludicrous. It is more of a misguided attempt to hide their shame over the mishandling of the signing bonus. Rudolph Singh
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“G3” building in Diamond badly damaged in midday blaze -residents chide Fire Dept.
Essential Care Pharmacy’s representative, Deonarine Etwaroo, talks to the media One of the most notable landmarks in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, was badly damaged by fire yesterday, but firefighters managed to contain the blaze to the upper section. The “G3” building, as it is known, houses several businesses including a bar, gym, Western Union, the Essential Care Pharmacy and a branch of Hand In Hand Insurance. The midday blaze snarled traffic on a normally busy Diamond access road,
highlighting the limited capacity of the country’s infrastructure in one of the country’s biggest housing areas. The building is said to be owned by Meera “Gaitree” Mookram, sister of the owners of the popular M&M Snackettes. According to her relatives, from all indications, the fire started in the attic of the three-storey building which was built about eight years ago. Mookram is said to be
overseas. There were criticisms about the firefighting yesterday with residents pointing out that a fire station is located about a block away, but the few personnel that came seem ill-equipped and had trouble getting water for the lone tender. In fact, a fire engine from the Guyana Prison Service at Timehri had to lend backup.
The remains of “G3” from above and at ground level yesterday.
According to Deonarine Etwaroo, a representative of the pharmacy, he received a call around 11am, and when he came there was no water being used to douse the flames that were leaping out through the roof and windows.
By then, the police were busy diverting traffic, which had backed up, through an adjacent street. “A truck came with water from Timehri and that saved us,” an upset Etwaroo said. Essential Care has been at “G3” for seven years.
The official said that in all likelihood while the fire would not have reached his pharmacy, the water damage was considerable. Admitting that it is a setback, Etwaroo said that many depended on his pharmacy for medication. He has 12 staffers. “You know what one of my staffers told me? A fireman asked for a key. How a fireman can ask for a key? You have to break what you have to break and do what you have to do upstairs. It is sad. You interview anybody out there and they will tell you how long they (firemen) take with the water. That truck from Timehri save us!”
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he “low-intensity civil war” which has existed between the PPPC and the PNCR since 1957 has created the illusion that it is this political crisis which accounts for Guyana’s relative underdevelopment. Little consideration is given to the notion that what has hampered our development is not so much how power should be shared, but rather, how the economy should be organized. The period of 1964-1968 saw Guyana practice a freemarket system. The commanding heights of the economy were still in the hands of foreign multinational corporations. Foreign investment flowed. The United States was keen to prop up the coalition and gifted the government a new highway from Soesdyke to Linden. The Black Power uprising in 1968 in Jamaica led by Dr. Walter Rodney failed to expose the limitations of the prevailing model of development to bring meaningful improvements to the lives of the masses. It made the mistake, often repeated afterwards, that the organization of power relations was necessary to bring about the desired change. This has been a terminal fault line of Pan Africanism. Burnham panicked after the problems faced by Eric Williams in Trinidad and Tobago, not long after Rodney was expelled from Jamaica. Burnham sought to avoid be-
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coming a victim of any emergent movement by radicalizing his politics. He moved from being an opportunistic pragmatist to a disciple of socialism. His nationalization of the bauxite and sugar industries were done out of desperation in the hope that he could redistribute wealth more rapidly under State control. The cooperative socialist experiment which he launched was a bogus attempt to giving power to the people. And Rodney himself would expose Burnham as a fraud. Burnham brought almost 80% of the economy under state control. The consequences were devastating. What Venezuela is experiencing today, Guyana endured far worse under Burnham. The nation was impoverished because the economic model adopted by the PNC was a grand failure. Desmond Hoyte went back to the pragmatist approach. But government did not appreciate that for neoliberalism to succeed, there had to be democracy and respect for human rights. The absence of a progressive capitalist class also handicapped the development of a market economy under Hoyte. It was left to the PPPC to do so. However, buried down in external debt and tormented by post-election protests, the PPPC found it difficult to achieve the sort of improvements which it thought was possible. It was saddled with a private sector which
wanted to make money in Guyana to finance lavish lifestyles overseas. Under the neo-liberal policies of both Hoyte and Jagdeo, the rich got richer and the gap between them and the poor was widened. The neo-liberal model has proven ineffective in reducing inequality, and no one needed the PPPC or the PNCR to tell them that. The experience of neo-liberalism since the end of the Cold War has been a widening of the gap between rich and poor. Guyana continues under the APNU+AFC to pursue a flawed neo-liberal economic model. Oil or no oil, the neo-
liberal model is not going to work in Guyana. It will only increase inequality. APNU+AFC is not radical enough to change course. It does not have an economic solution to the problem of Guyana. And the supporters of both parties have been deluded into believing that it is politics of Guyana rather than the failure to find a suitable economic plan which is the cause of Guyana’s backwardness. APNU+AFC does not have the answers to Guyana problems. The economic thinking is too myopic. If neoliberalism is the chosen path, then what is needed are lead-
ers who are less risk averse, willing to take big chances and endure some market failures for the sake of huge successes. What Guyana needs are leaders who can think big economically. Sadly the main debates are about how power should be shared. Most people assume that once the two main political parties can set aside their differences the country’s problems will vanish. Everyone has a political solution. No one seems interested in coming up with a new way of organizing our economy. Everyone seems to have accepted that the neoliberal way is the sure path to
progress, only if we can get our politics right. They are dead wrong. It is the economic organization of society which needs remedying. The fact that both neo-liberalism and socialism have failed does not mean that there is no alternative. What Guyana needs are economic thinkers. Because the problem we face is more economic than political.
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
Depressing conversation with Dr. Brian O’Toole A frustrated victim of attempted murder, Dr. Brian O’Toole feels that the police need to up their game in the investigation and that the US embassy can do more to assist. Dr. O’ Toole feels the media need to intensify their investigations. As O’Toole spoke to me, for a fleeting moment I wasn’t listening. My mind went back to the rule of President Jagdeo and my role as an investigative media operative. After conversation with Dr. O’Toole, I thought of how much journalism in Guyana misses Father Andrew Morrison. In that fleeting moment that invoked the reign of Jagdeo, I knew what I would have done if the attempted murder had occurred back then. I would have penned several articles citing the untouchable status of those that the victim had pinpointed. For me it would have been a typical case of powerfully-placed people being protected by the Jagdeo
state machinery. Jagdeo is gone from power. There is a new government, but after listening to O’Toole, it seems the story of the untouchables has no ending in this country. Where are the pens and voices in Guyana on the murder attempt on O’Toole, which points to a circumstantial knowledge of three former students whose fathers have serious connections? O’Toole has named names and the parents of these young men. He said the names are with the police. First there is the alleged drug seller. He got expelled. He is an alleged serial distributor of the drug, ecstasy, in five high schools. I felt a slight twinge when his father was identified to me. This is a nice gentleman. I knew him as a student from UG. He is a devoted Christian preacher and has never failed to voice his appreciation for my activism. Sad he has to be in this situation. Shortly after the expulsion, a friend of the alleged
drug seller got booted out of the school too for social media postings that praise the possession and use of guns, and advising students not to attend classes on a particular day because something evil would take place at the school. Days after, the son of a prominent citizen that was a contemporary of mine during our student days at UG, took to social media to boast that the School of the Nations would face an arson attack. He was a former student at the school. The very next night, an attempt was made on O’Toole’s life. In identifying the alleged drug seller as the gunman, the police informed O’Toole that immigration records showed he was not in Guyana on the date of the gun attack. But matters are getting complicated, because some legal advice to O’Toole centres on whether that immigration document is genuine. Only the American police can verify that. Immigration records would tell which day
the alleged drug seller touched down in the US. The FBI did interview the son of the prominent professional. He said it was a joke. From thereon, the American involvement dried up. O’ Toole is disappointed with the lukewarm approach by the American Embassy. I told him in pellucid semantics that the US cannot risk the accusation that it is getting involved in a criminal investigation in Guyana where the US hasn’t got jurisdiction and the Embassy could open itself to charges that why O’Toole, when many other Guyanese commit crimes in Guyana and are happily living in the US and the Embassy shows no interest. To say you would set a school on fire in the US on your Facebook page would certainly land you in volcanic
heat. But the guy committed no crime in the US. O’Toole subsequently gave the American Embassy proof of a recording made on social media by a former student who it is alleged made the arson threat. This recording is about admiration for the shooter, the dance he did after he fired the shots and his rejoicing at the attempt on O’Toole’s life. It appears the American Embassy has not responded and O’Toole is mystified. I think the Embassy is being diplomatic. Its jurisdiction is limited. Based on what O’Toole has related so far, the shooter is one of the following three persons – the alleged drug seller, the other who boasted of the value of possessing and using guns, and the guy who is gloating over the at-
Frederick Kissoon tempted murder. But O’Toole is willing to concede that the shooter could be a friend of these three former students. It is up to the police to interrogate all three of them. But O’Toole feels there is feetdragging. I have had this experience in my journalistic career. The O’Toole situation involves some untouchables in this society. My sympathies go out to this great educator, Dr. Brian O’Toole.
DEM BOYS SEH
Jagdeo, Robert and Donald own oil blocks but not in dem name People does duck and do things. If dem get through, dem does wipe dem mouth and walk away. People accustom to dat because dem see dat happening nuff times. Even in life, dem does see it. Nuff women had problem finding de man who get dem pregnant. Dat does happen wid de government. Dem have people in de government who does do nuff things in secret. When dem get away wid it, people does pocket deh money and smile. De only time people does suspect something wrong is when dem see a man suddenly get a mansion and nuff cars. But dem got people who does do things and de only time people does hear dem mouth is when somebody
find out and talk. Dat is wha happen when de Waterfalls paper expose de deal Donald cut wid de Canje and de Kaieteur oil blocks. Dem boys seh de deal was in secret and it was illegal. Some people who don’t know nutten bout oil, who never dig a water well and who barely had a bank account get de blocks. Dat thing mek dem boys get so vex dat dem talk bout it fuh days. Dem plan to talk about fuh de rest of dem life. It ain’t only stink to high heaven, it stink way past heaven.Donald decide to respond. He seh he didn’t know nutten bout oil when he sign off de two blocks fuh nutten. Dem boys seh he couldn’t know because he didn’t even know he was
president. Jagdeo is de one who tell him what to do, where to sign and what to sign. De people who get dem blocks, when dem boys check, is people who is friends wid Jagdeo, Robert, de Minister, and Donald. Dem remove de nation’s wealth and property and put it in de hands of people who parading demselves because dem is now de landlords. Dem even start renting, dem sell a portion and collect more money dat can pay off all of Guyana’s debt. Dem boys certain de people who holding Kaieteur and Canje blocks fronting fuh Jagdeo, Robert and Donald. Talk half and watch how de coalition quiet.
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REO dismisses claims of sanitary issues at St. Ignatius Secondary “calls it sinister plot to undermine administration Regional Executive Officer of Region 9 (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region), Carl Parker believes the recent closure of the St. Ignatius Secondary School located in Lethem, citing unsanitary conditions, is intended to undermine the “good name” of the regional administration. Parker disclosed, on Wednesday, during a telephone interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), that at “no time” did the head teacher of the
school indicate to him, or through his office, that a problem of such a magnitude existed at the school. In a letter dated June 4 and circulated on social media, the head teacher wrote to the Deputy Education Officer (DEO), Ingrid Trotman, seeking permission to close the school, citing unsanitary conditions, which were present for three weeks. The request was then granted for classes to be suspended for three days. The letter also stated that REO Parker was contacted about the sanitation issue at the school and that the Clerks of Work visited the school assessed the situation and informed that time would be needed to gather the materials to fix the sanitary facilities.
However, in a letter sent by the REO to the Board of Governors of the school, he related that on May 24 a visit was made to the school for
the Culture Day activities, yet the issue was not raised. Further, it was noted that a management meeting is usually held on Mondays at 10:00hrs “and at no time was such a report made; not by the Regional Education Officer, not by the Regional Environment Officer, who visits that institution regularly, to ensure that the Kitchen of the Dormitory is in a healthy state; not by the Head Mistress who calls me regularly on issues pertaining to the school.” According to Parker, in his letter, the situation at the school points more to poor administration by the school and possibly the board, “it is unthinkable that a sanitary facility, according to you [the board], could be out of commission for three weeks and not one report was forwarded to the Education Department or the Regional Administration. Somebody is not performing their assigned functions.” The REO said it is “disturbing” that on this occasion, the matter was treated differently. As an ex-officio member, Parker said he was not invited to the meeting, nor was he included in the board’s Whatsapp Group. Parker disclosed that on June 3, he was contacted by the Regional Education Officer (REO) who apprised him of the situation. “On the morning of Tuesday, June 4, I instructed Overseer, Mr. Travis Josiah to do an assessment of the facilities and report. He did so at approximately 07: 30hrs that
The St. Ignatius Secondary School, Region 9
Regional Executive Officer of Region 9, Carl Parker morning and I received his report at around 08:15hrs. I summoned a contractor to effect immediate repairs to the facility. I had no idea that the contractor did not do as he had promised,” the letter detailed. The Regional Environmental Health Officer was summoned to do an assessment of the conditions and report to the REO, however, to date, Parker said he has not been given such a report. On Wednesday, June 5, he “was alerted to posts on the social media ordering the school closed,” Parker added. “This sordid episode, therefore, points to a lack of effective supervision at the school by both the school’s administration and the board. Were the facilities not working, a report should have been made the very next day at least; not three weeks after, and hoping that the regional administration would be aware.”
The contractor alluded to previously has since been fired and another hired by the REO to have the facilities fixed. The letter dispatched to the board was copied to the Minister of Communities, his Permanent Secretary, the Minister of Education, the Chief Education Officer, the Deputy Chief Education Officer, and the head teacher of the school. Parker has stated his nonsupport for the school’s closure. He added that the possibility of the students contracting Hepatitis, as stated in the head teacher’s letter, is also “unfounded” and seeks to “create an atmosphere of sensationalism which I found to be counterproductive to the resolution of the various issues that the institution may be facing.” He has called for an atmosphere of open dialogue between the administration of the school and his office.
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Green State Development Strategy good for Guyana …will promote green ventures, protect natural resources - Environment Dept. Director Director of the Department of the Environment, Ndibi Schwiers, yesterday morning, lauded the Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) as a model that “is good for Guyana” as it will allow stakeholders to diversify the economy and foster sustainable investment opportunities that will protect the natural resources and environment. Schwiers was at the time delivering remarks at a programme hosted by the Department to commemorate World Environment Day 2019. The event was held in the Baridi Benab, State House. “The Green State Development [Strategy] Vision: 2040 offers us that confidence. It not only aims to foster sustained economic growth that is low carbon and resilient, but importantly, it seeks to include inclusivity by fostering social cohesion, ensuring good governance and by protecting our rich natural resources. In a nutshell, this document is one that is good for Guyana,” Schwiers said. In her remarks, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms. Mikiko Tanaka shared similar sentiments. Ms. Tanaka hailed Guyanas undertaking of the GSDS and indicated that the United Na-
tions is willing to partner with the Government and civil society to ensure the success of the strategy. ”The UN system will support the implementation of the Green State Development Strategy (GSDS). We would like in particular, to work with the Government and interested partners to address interconnected SDGs [Sustainable Development Goals] issues affecting the most vulnerable and marginalised population groups. For example, in the context of World Environment Day, we would like to support policy making and public-private investment to generate decent, green jobs at scale for youth and women from difficult environments,” Tanaka said. Speaking on this years World Environment Day theme, “Air Pollution”, Ministry of Public Healths Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud said although Guyana has a large amount of fresh air, the medical system has still been observing persons with health challenges that are related to environmental pollutants. However, he referenced the Tobacco Control Bill as an example of the progressive strides Guyana has made to control environ-
President David Granger (left) shares a light moment with Ms. Ndibi Schwiers (centre), Director, Department of Environment, yesterday morning, as Dr. Shamdeo Persaud (right), Chief Medical Officer looks on. Also in photo is Ms. Mikiko Tanaka, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana. mental pollutants. Dr. Persaud said, “I think Guyana has stood out as one of the countries around the Caribbean with the most comprehensive tobacco control bills in this Region and we are looking forward to really making Guyana a healthy place.” President David Granger, Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon and students from several city schools also attended the event.
TT Top Cop announces plan restructure police force PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - CMC – Police Commissioner Gary Griffith says the police force will be restructured by the end of this year. Griffith told reporters during a press conference yesterday that he is currently drafting a plan that will include an app to help citizens report criminals anonymously and improved ballistics investigations. According to the police commissioner, he knows that some people are hesitant to come forward with information. “There is a fear and a concern of reprisal and what I would be doing is I would be providing an app for citi-
zens to come out and give us information,” he said. “I cannot put my head on a block that each and every police officer can be trusted. Remember the police service comes from society, our society is not perfect,” he said. Griffith gave the assurance that “things” are being put in place to ensure the safety of those who report criminal police officers. “We are putting systems in place to ensure a degree of accountability for any police officer involved in police activity,” said the Commissioner who also urged citizens to get more involved. “If you see something,
say something. There is no such thing as the perfect crime, someone would know something.” He warned the public that if they are aware of rogue police officers, instead of making a report at the police station contact him directly. “Give us the information and we will deal with them, but you cannot be turning a blind eye,” he said. While the Commissioner also defended members of the police force, he admitted that sometimes police officers may be wrong and urged citizens to make use of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA).
Antigua PM signs agreement with Investment Migration Council GENEVA - CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who is attending the Investment Migration Council (IMC) Forum here, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the organization. A government statement said that Browne participated in the annual IMC Forum, “which saw all the leading stakeholders in the investment migration industry gather to analyze the state of the industry and
strategize on the way forward.” The statement added that on Wednesday, Browne sat with the chief executive of the Investment Migration Council Bruno L’Ecuyer “where they both signed the MOU that set out the mandate of the IMC to conduct research, prepare reports, lobby organizations and governments, and handle communications on the issues related to the investment migration industry.”
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Lights for Henrietta Housing Scheme Auditors encounter difficulty Minister within the Ministry of the Presidency, with responsibility for Public Service, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley has assured residents of Henrietta Housing Scheme that she will assist in making their community shine bright. Following multiple requests made during a community meeting at the CV Nunes Primary on May 29, Minister Sarabo-Halley emphasised the importance of street lights. The minister noted that while she, “cannot commit that you [residents] will become a city [overnight], we will have some streetlights here [Henrietta]. We will work towards that”. Maxine Stewart, a resident, was one of many that highlighted this issue. She explained that without streetlights, the lives of residents are at stake since incidents can take place. Stewart noted that while only a few areas within the community are without such lights, she hopes that persons can walk about the community during the night without fear. She added that proper rehabilitation works for the
accessing City Hall records
Minister Tabitha Sarabo-Halley slated roads within those areas will also need to be considered. According to the Public Service Minister, relevant stakeholders will be contacted to aid in achieving the
residents vision as soon as possible. She also urged residents to assist in their community development in any form, as a way of fast-tracking this much-needed implementation. (DPI)
City Hall is currently undergoing a forensic audit as part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into its operations. However the auditors have encountered a number of bottlenecks in accessing the records needed to conduct the audit. During a recent statutory meeting of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, Town Clerk (Ag) Sharon Harry-Munroe disclosed that the city administration has been cooperating with the Audit Office as that entity seeks to conduct a thorough audit of the books. It was noted, however, that some of the information requested has not been forthcoming. Kaieteur News understands the information relates to the $200 million that was transferred to the M&CC for the restoration of Georgetown by December 31, 2016. The Council reported that capital works had spent $131.382 million on five projects, and $42.123 million for the purchase of office equipment and furniture – a total of $173.505 million. Auditor General (AG) Deodat Sharma had reported that the payment vouchers and other related documents were not presented for audit examination. “We are not getting information since last year to now. I don’t want to preempt, so when we go in there, we are going to look at whatever they give us and then make a pronouncement,” said the AG in the report
Other projects to be assessed include Constabulary Training School $23.096 million; City Engineers building $13.594 million; Constabulary Headquarters building $12.921 million; Kitty Market: $60.121 million and the Albouystown Clinic $21.580 million. Meanwhile, Mayor Ubraj Narine and Deputy Mayor Alfred Mentore engaged in discussions with officials of the Local Government Commission towards the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and improving conditions of work for staff at City Hall. While the details of the meeting have not been revealed, Kaieteur News understands that the Mayor has met with senior officials of City Hall to discuss matters relating to their employment. Mayor Narine had previously expressed his dissatisfaction with the work of some departments in the municipality. He has been exploring avenues in an effort to bring about an overall improvement in that regard. On November 30, last, the CoI report was handed over by lone Commissioner Justice Cecil Kennard (ret’d) to Chairman of the Local Government Commission (LGC), Mortimer Mingo. The report had called for several senior officers to be terminated for their poor management of the affairs of the city; and that where irregularities are found, criminal investigation and charges be laid against defaulting officers.
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Missing Canje man drowned The 43-year-old man whose body was fished out of the Canje Creek on Wednesday died by drowning. A post mortem confirmed the cause of death. Mohan Parbhudyal, of 44 Betsy Ground, East Canje, Berbice, went missing on Monday after he left his home for his usual morning bath in the Canje Creek. Parbhudyal’s wife, whom he separated from sometime ago, told Kaieteur News that her husband was an excellent swimmer, and he would routinely venture out early to the creek to have a bath, but on Monday when he left, he never returned. “He does normally go river every day, sometime three times a day. The day when he disappear me bin gone work and he bin gone creek side, but when me come home, me neighbour tell me how me husband nah come home from work, but I nah really tek it serious, because me and he don’t live together, and not knowing that he dis-
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Dead: Mohan Parbhudyal appear,” Rekha Munisar said. She explained that they recieved the message from some men who spotted the body floating in the creek. His body was already in a state
of decomposition. The post mortem was done on the day the body was found (Wednesday) and he was buried yesterday due to the state it was in.
Four more witnesses to take stand in fraud trial Police Prosecutor Sanj Singh is expected to call four more witnesses in the matter of Carole Chester. The 50year-old, who was an advisor to a former Mayor of Linden, is accused of defrauding a man of $960,000, by falsely pretending that she was in a position to get him a house lot. Chester, of 1893 Central Amelias Ward, Mackenzie, Linden, appeared before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly in the Ge o r g e t o w n M a g i s trates Courts where her trial is ongoing. She denied the charge which alleged that, between August 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018, at Georgetown, she obtained $960,000 from Ryan Ferrier, by falsely pretending that she was in a position to obtain a house lot for him, knowing same to be false. The prosecutor will call the remaining witnesses to the stand. The magistrate then adjourned the matter
Carole Chester until June 14. According to the facts of the charge, Ferrier and Chester are known to each
other. The court heard that during the months of August and September 2018, Ferrier went to Chesters home and asked her if she could help him obtain a house lot, since he had applied to the Housing Ministry and was not getting any response. The woman allegedly agreed. The court heard Chester later contacted Ferrier and told him that she has someone who has a house lot and he agreed to pay her the money. Ferrier later found out that the transaction was not above board and a report was made to the police. An investigation was conducted and Chester was later arrested and charged. Chester is currently on $50,000 bail.
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Controversy surrounds $7.7M allocated for works to West R/Veldt playfield Bush is taking over the location
Residents and committee members of a Sports Committee in West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, are accusing a contractor (name provided) of a scam in relation to works that were executed on the playfield in the ward. Committee members and other villagers are alleging that the contractor was paid large sums of cash to conduct works on the playfield, but instead, merely tore down the fence, and in some sections just placed back material that was already there before the repair works were attempted.
Sources at the Mayor and City Council have confirmed that some $7.7M was allocated by Local Government Authority for several months now for the project which is being spearheaded by City Councilor, Tricia Richards. Residents and young sports enthusiasts yesterday told this publication that several appeals to Richards about the alleged haphazard works on the playfield have gone on deaf ears for months, and that Richards has blocked some committee members, preventing them from making telephone contact. Yesterday Richards disputed these claims saying that she was easily accessible by phone at any interval. She informed that committee members of West Ruimveldt were “ ignorant of the processes that surround acquiring the funds for the projects�, indicating that after the project report was submitted from her end, it has to be addressed at Ministry of Finance and other entities, before monies is allocated to the City Council. Richards added that to date some $5.7M has already been acquired in the coffers of the City Council for the project, but the slow process in releasing funds at that entity is what would have been delaying works on the playfield. She did not comment on how much money had been paid to the
contracting firm for works already executed on the playfield. She also explained that beside the playfield project, there are several others that the Council has to engage as well. Richards indicated that while the monies have been allotted to the Council for quite a while now, checks and balances, and other processes had to be executed and submitted before any works are attempted. She also said that works by engineers assigned to the project is done in phases, which may have led to the delay in completion of works on the playfield. Added to that, she said that the bill of quantities for the project depicted repairs to the playfield, and not a complete overhauling, as suggested by the committee members. She noted that accountability is of vital importance in the process, hence the need for engineers to check scopes of work and submit reports before the City Engineer, Town Clerk, Treasurer and other officials sign their approval for works to be executed. A visit to the playfield yesterday showed large mounds of earth at various locations, while large sections were overgrown with bush. Residents are lamenting that almost every form of recreational and sports activities at the playfield has been halted for months now.
Large mounds of earth left at sections of the playfield.
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More woes for GPL, consumers as barge severs submarine cable at Craig
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he troubles of state-owned Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) are continuing unabated. Yesterday morning, days after a high-powered submarine cable linking the Vr e e d - e n - H o o p a n d Kingston power plants was damaged, another one at Craig has been severed. According to the power company, this was another maritime accident. It will pile more woes on the under-pressure GPL. “Our 13.8kV submarine cable that rests along upper Demerara River within proximity of Craig, East Bank Demerara was dislodged by a barge sailing along the Demerara River. This incident occurred around 04:23 hrs.” GPL said that as a result, its customers from Vriesland to La Retraite, West Bank
Demerara, were without electricity until 07:46 hrs. Efforts, GPL said, are underway to alternatively power the customers from the Vreed-en-Hoop substation. The dislodged cable was located yesterday afternoon by deep water divers and efforts are being made to hoist and examine it for damage. According to GPL, repairs were effected to the onshore transmission and distribution infrastructure that connects to the cable as this was also damaged during the incident. Meanwhile, with regards to the 69 kV submarine cable, GPL said that it concluded its examination of the cable that had been laid on the river bed along the channel of the Demerara River connecting the Vreeden-Hoop and Kingston Power Stations.
The compromised section of the 69 kV submarine cable at Kingston “This examination revealed no further damage on the cable. As previously
reported, investigations conducted on Wednesday June 5, revealed a compromised section of the cable approximately 0.7 km offshore from our Kingston operations.” Officials from the China Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CMC), which had laid the cable, were part of the efforts to retrieve and examine the submarine cable and are at present preparing a curative plan of action. “In the interim, our company is continuing to engage MARAD in identifying an alternative route to lay a 13.8kV submarine cable along the Demerara River, in an effort to reconnect our Vreed-enhoop operations to the eastern sections of Demerara/Berbice Interconnected System. Both entities are also engaged in discussions regarding establishing improved maritime conduct within proximity of our submarine cables. GPL is facing criticism after a noted increase of outages in recent months.
The state-owned company runs a connected system in Demerara and Berbice, using a network of transmission lines and submarine cables across the two rivers. Along it is scattered a number of power and sub-stations. However, in recent years after being dogged by old generators and then with new ones installed, the problems with old, leaky transmission and distribution lines started becoming more pronounced. Billions of dollars have been spent, but the outages have not gone away. Smart meters are being installed as well as new transmission lines along the coastland. However, the submarine cable and the continued use of CMC, a Chinese company which came under fire for its quality of work, has placed GPL on the back foot. The submarine cable from Kingston has now been broken three times since 2 0 1 5 , w i t h t h e administration and GPL both blaming the previous government for allowing a
cable to be placed in a busy port area. This time, the broken cable has left the East Demerara and Berbice interconnected system without almost 14 megawatts of power from Vreed-en-Hoop. With two engines at Kingston down for repairs, the shortfall of 10 megawatts for Berbice and East Demerara has forced GPL to implement a load shedding systems which will leave consumers with hours of blackout each day. Those outages can last up to more than a month, unless GPL finds a way to bring another cable across the Demerara River. CMC, the same criticized Chinese company, will be in the midst of it. It has not been blamed for the poor laying of the cable. GPL is standing the costs of the repairs. The company said it is bringing two generators from Anna Regina and in the mid-term is looking for more than US$100M to replace cables, equipment and install more generators and sub-stations.
The barge involved in the incident
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Guyana's feisty diva
'Shelly G' returns with a bang!!! By Alex Wayne
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fter an almost five year hiatus from the musical Arena, Guyana's saucy and captivating soca queen, 'Shelly G'has returned to the scene with the release of her new song, and a scorching video that matches it. The new song, 'Touch My Body,' was released not so long ago with music production done by Ridwaan Razak, Dynamix Studio's, with much input from Video Director, Brian Roberts (Honest Illusions Multimedia). The Executive Producer is Ian Johnson (Watzhott Productionz) Released in New York, the video and song instantly catapulted the songbird to the very top of the ladder, raking in much notable points that saw her being dubbed, the 'Caribbean Temptress.' The video was a fusion of sizzling scenes that saw her being whisked away on erotic puffs of intoxicating clouds by a rather dashing Caucasian male model. The connection between the two was visibly erotic, and many have mentioned seeing the singer quiver in molten anticipation during the creation of the video. Commenting in a little chit chat with our reporter she burst out in bubbly peals of laughter, girlishly admitting that the actor certainly had her blood broiling during video shoots. Being Guyana's first female Carib Soca Monarch (2009), Shelon Garraway aka Shelly G took time to become a household
name on her quickly garnered fans. Hot, tantalizing, sexy, electrifying, dynamic, and explosive on the stage, are the only words that you can use to describe this (Hottie Hottie) young Talented, Guyanese born Singer, Song Writer and Dancer . Shelly's desire in life was to always be a successful singer and songwriter. This is the fuel that drives this diva, singing since the age of six in church, in her school dorms and eventually auditioning on the talent exclusive show which earned her a lead recording roll at Dynamix Recording Studio. She does it all, versatile in everything Soca, Dancehall, Reggae, Chutney, R&B and Soul. Recording music over the past ten years had been an exciting journey for Shelly G recording hits with the likes of Luciano, First Born, Fojo, Jah Cure, Rudy Corbin, JB, and Chutney sensation De Hitman Parboo, and most recently recording a mixtape (My Name Is) with 21 songs trying to take her music to a higher level by integrating Hip Hop, RnB with West Indies Soca and Dancehall. She was also the opening act for lots of international artist on tour to Guyana, Akon, Beenieman, Jah Cure, Beres Hammond, Maxi Priest, Soca Queen Allison Hinds and Queen of the Dancehall Lady Saw and R&B sensation Ashanti, to name a few. In 2005, she was first runner up in The Guyana Carib Soca
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nsa McAL's unique 'Ride Out' Promotion which kicked off in Georgetown and its environs earlier this month and will be held in Berbice, Bartica, Linden and the Essequibo Coast, continues into June. Every area will see a fortnightly draw with a Honda 125CC motorcycle to be won at every drawing in Georgetown. The bike is also up for grabs at the last fortnightly drawing in Berbice, Linden, Bartica and the Essequibo Coast. Other prizes which are up for grabs at every drawing include: two
Monarch, and went on to win the Carib Soca Monarch Title in February of 2009 becoming the only woman to ever win the Soca Monarch. Shelly has exhausted her possibilities for Guyana and now wants to go main stream by fusing the Caribbean vibes with the American Hip Hop and RnB. This gave birth to her MixTape (My Name Is Shelly G), showcasing her new style on 21 tracks. Check it out in digital Stores worldwide. Music is the blood that runs through her veins and she practically lives in the Studio, recording in London, Jamaica, Trinidad and Guyana courtesy of Vizion Sounds, Platinum 101 Trinidad, Dynamix Music and Stadic Production. Her latest Soca Monarch entry for the 2014 competition Party Animal (Wuk It) was recorded in Trinidad by Stadic Productions and was awarded Best Groovy Soca by the Hits & Jams Boom 94.1 Radio Station in Guyana for Mashramani 2014 (Carnival) season. Look out for her live performances at venues near you and come out and support. Shelly's music is available on her website www.shellygonline.com For further updates checkout her website www.shellygonline.com,
coolers filled with stag beers, US$200, and one 50 inch television set. To enter, drink the stag beers, save the crowns, enter six of them in an envelope with your name, contact number and address, and place it in the entry box. For Georgetown, the boxes will be at several locations which include: Sweet Point, the Garage, Wings and Things, White Castle Fish shop and Green Paradise. There is no limit to how many times you can enter or win. The drawing dates are June 7 and 21.
appearance from 2017 Princess Star Karaoke Contest champion, Dameon Apple of Bartica. Admission is free to the resort on Sunday night and patrons are urged to arrive early for a chance to win a a mystery prize, which will be placed on er. mystery seat for a lucky winn Meanwhile, the resort is offering as a a part their 'Customers Treat Promotion' room all on ount disc 15% g ppin who rates and packages. The management are e urging staffers at the resort to call phon ) (437 +1 or , 7132 629 ) numbers +1 (718 or s ction dire for 4361 613 or, , 223 4741 more information.
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The battle is on for the next
Guyanese Earth Warrior! By Alex Wayne
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iss Earth Guyana is back and better than ever with the Grand Coronation scheduled for June 15, 2019 at the National Cultural Center; where a new Guyanese Earth Warrior will be crowned. The show will commence at 20:00 hrs with tickets to be purchased for $3000 and $2000 from the National Cultural Center or from any of the Miss Earth Guyana Representatives. Miss Earth Guyana 2018 Xamiera Kippins' will crown her successor, and the 2019 queen will then go on to represent Guyana at the international level. Miss Earth Guyana 2019 will take home GYD$1 M in cash and prizes. The pageant this year, under the theme “Flora in Guyana” will see the young women representing flowers from all across Guyana as they advocate for the protection and preservation of the environment through their “Beauties for a Cause” Project. The stunning eight finalists competing for a chance to be Guyana's 2019 representative to the annual Miss Earth Pageant are Amelia Bakhsh, Anessa Vansluytman, Faydeha King, Cintiana Harry, Kataina Phillips, Maricia Meusa, Phelicia Adams and Selena Guyadeen The Miss Earth Guyana Organization is looking to crown the most beautiful woman of Guyana to serve as a role model; dedicated to uphold the advocacy to preserve and restore Mother Earth. Miss
The Miss Earth Guyana contestants with reigning queen, Xamiera Kippins at center Earth is the largest environmental event in the world channeling the beauty pageant entertainment industry as an effective tool to promote environmental awareness. This year, Miss Earth Guyana National Finalists will be given a number of opportunities which include Educational Seminars focusing primarily on Green Education and Public Speaking, Eco-Tours to Fort Island, Madewini, Leguan and The Mangrove Restoration project, Pageant training and coaching by Jada's Consultancy, among many other benefits. Leading up to the grand coronation on June
Bikini Boxing to sizzle Linden and Georgetown By Alex Wayne
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y now, fans of the sporting arena would have become accustomed to sexily clad girls in scintillating bikinis, showcasing at either pool parties or on the fashion runways. However, come July 13, 2019, Promoter
Sean Bristol will be taking things to the next level as he stages his 'Bikini Boxing Extravaganza' at the La Familia Hotel, Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown. This event will be later staged in the Mining Town of Linden on August 12, 2019, at Raysville, Harmony Hill in Linden. 'Bikini Boxing 2019' is expected to serve up a captivating melee of curvy bodies, provocative costumers, and fierce fist flying as pretty lasses faceoff at the La Familia Hotel Poolside in three one minute boxing matches before the champions are decided. This competition for the first time is being launched in Guyana, and Bristol hopes to take it to the international level. Winners will receive medals and championship belts for their exploits. The boxing matches will be supervised by contracted referee, Michael Ramotar (comedian and television personality) He intends to have the competition staged in several administrative regions in Guyana, even though the event is still in its developmental stages. A ccording to promoters, regular tickets for the events will be sold at $1000, while VIP tickets are going at $3000. Tickets can be obtained from 'That Look Boutique (Alexander & South Road, Georgetown), Sweet Point Bar, Orange Walk Bourda, Wind Jammer Hotel, Kitty, Georgetown, and Green City, Durban & Vlissengen Road.
15, the eight delegates have thus far participated in a number of events including the Georgetown Seawalls Clean-up followed by a meet-and-greet. The delegates also visited the Ancient County of Berbice for another Clean Up session at the Number 63 Beach, along with a few public and sponsored appearances. In additional, the finalists have already participated in three of the preliminary events; Recycle Fashion, Talent and Beauty for a Cause Presentation. During the Beauty for a Cause Presentation, the finalists were given the opportunity to pitch their environmental projects to a panel. This segment of the competition is
lives up to its name once more By Trishan Craig
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s hundreds filled the National Cultural Centre on Sunday last, patrons were in high anticipation of the night's event. 'Nothing to Laugh About' part 12 did not disappoint as for another year it lived up to its name. The show commenced on May 31, 2019 and ran until June 3, 2019. Each night the show promptly started at 20:00hrs except for Saturday night due to an unfortunate incident. Nevertheless persons filled every seat at the venue. Individuals were elegantly dressed in their formal clothing of evening gowns and suits. As they made their way through the doors and handed over their tickets some stopped
the most important one where the winner automatically qualifies for a spot in the Top 4 for the pageant. As commonly known, “Beauties for a Cause” raises public awareness about environmental protection and social action to reduce climate change where the delegates of the pageant promotes “5Rs”, Re-think, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect. During the talent preliminary, Faydeha King emerged as the winner with Amelia Bakhsh and Phelicia Adams coming in at second and third respectively. The winner of the Recycle Fashion will be announced at the grand coronation ceremony. to capture the moment in a photo. Once more, the directors of the show did not leave out anything new that has taken place over the past year in Guyana when writing the scripts of the acts. The acts focused on political matters like the passing of the No-Confidence motion and the management of our upcoming oil and gas sector. It also looked at social issues of unemployment and vagrancy among many other important factors. As per norm, the cast displayed their act in such a hilarious manner which caused the audience to erupt with laughter at almost every line of their script. Members of the audience were also treated to gifts by the sponsors of the show. Three lucky individuals either received a cell phone, a printer or a food warmer. As the show came to a close, persons were treated to a dance off by two groups. It was in relation to a dance competition sponsored by 96.1 Voice FM. It was titled “Bust a move dance klash”. The segment ended with Unity Boyz wining with a maximum score of 15 points. When the curtains came down after 12am, supporters left the building fully satisfied. Their heart was filled with laughter as they uttered their favorite parts of the show with every breath they took as they made their way to their respective mode of transportation. Some of the faces that participated in the show were producer Linden 'Jumbie' Jones, Leza 'Radica' Singh, Chris Gopaul, Michael 'Credit' Ignatius and Mark 'Chiney Man' Kazim.
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MAJESTY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES
Miss World Guyana Majesty International is pleased to announce the 25 Quarterfinalists selected to compete in the Miss World Guyana 2020 national competition set for May 2020. Those who were shortlisted are:
QUARTERFINALISTS
Sponsors for the pageant include the Guyana Public Telecommunications, Pegasus, Impressions, Space Gym, and Windsor Estates. The Official Photographer for the pageant is the talented Mr. Keron Bruce.
APPLICANT NUM BER
Location
First Nam e
Last Nam e
20190317 -73
Guyana
Raeshaunna
Jones
20190317 -42
Guyana
Ederle
Stephen
20190317 -83
Guyana
Aliya
Wong
20190317 -70
Guyana
Danasha
Peterson
20190317 -34
Guyana
Ronecca
Arjune
20190317 -82
Guyana
Tiffani
Bonner
20190317 -67
Guyana
Brittany
Singh
20190317 -27
Guyana
Rabeena
Hussain
20190317 -81
Guyana
Jamicia
Mc Calman
20190317 -66
Guyana
Reshana
Khan
20190317 -22
Guyana
Nasaskeia
Kendall
20190317 -80
USA, Virginia
Jhadee
Gordon
20190317 -21
Guyana
Abeena
Gomes
20190317 -79
United Kingdom
Alicia
Jordan
20190317 -78
USA, Florida
Sasha
Hughes - Williams
20190317 -77
United Kingdom
Tia
Shepherd
20190317 -76
Guyana
Gabriella
Chapman
20190317 -65
Guyana
Malesha
Mackoon
20190317 -19
Guyana
Aaliyah
Anthony
20190317 -61
Guyana
Samantha
Stanwick
20190317 -12
Guyana
Sherzana
Munilall
20190317 -47
Guyana
Celicia
Campbell
20190317 -11
USA, San Francisco
Stacy
Sirkissoon
20190317 -46
Barbados
Kimberly
Adams
20190317 -45
United Kingdom
Marlena
Jurakan
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Monique’s Caring Hands to offer financial assistance to students at city schools Several city schools will benefit greatly as the Monique Caring Hands, a non-governmental organization (NGO) readies to offer financial assistance to students sitting CXC examinations.
According to CEO, Dawn Stewart, some forty students (20 males and 20 females) will be selected from schools in Georgetown and given financial aid to cover expenses for five CXC sub-
jects. This comes as part of the entity’s ongoing drive to give back to society and further affirm its mandate to offer assistance for worthy causes. Schools already highlighted to benefit are The
Bishops’ High, Queen’s College, Tutorial High, Brickdam Secondary and many others. M o n i q u e ’s Caring Hands, the local branch of Caribbean People International Collective Inc. (CPIC) in the United States is located at Lot 18 Norton Street, Werk-en-Rust, and was born mainly out of a need to assist those suffering with HIV/AIDS. The centre is named after Monique Gildarhie, a Guyanese woman who died in 2002 from AIDS. CPIC was established in 1999. Monique’s offers support centre programmes designed to meet the “unique” needs of families infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS, suicide prevention, domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking, poverty and dysfunctional families. The intention is to increase the number of persons who receive voluntary HIV counselling and testing among sexually
CEO of Monique Caring Hands, Dawn Stewart active persons and pregnant women, while at the same time promoting abstinence, condom use and monogamous relationships. A second goal is to ensure behavioral changes through culturally based training, addressing social issues. The entity also runs a sister project called the
International Youth Summit, which deals with issues lik e p e e r c o u n s e l ing, condom use incentive plan, behavioral care model incentive plan, women/men health and support c a r e , a n d others. Added to that, the organization also offers assistance to persons pursuing educative attainment.
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Ann’s Grove youth gets eight years for manslaughter Twenty-two year-old Simeon Pompey was yesterday sentenced to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter before Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court. Pompey was originally arraigned for the murder of Sydney Errol Campbell called ‘Bakey’ of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred on January 1, 2015. Pompey was scheduled for trial before Justice Singh. However, the former accused opted to throw himself at the mercy of the Court when his matter came up for hearing yesterday. In a plea of mitigation, Attorney- at- Law, Nigel Hughes noted that his client is a young man who found himself in an unfortunate situation which led to the death of his peer. The lawyer noted that his client has been remorseful of his actions and utilized his time in prison to improve himself, academically. Pompey, 22, was incarcerated since 2015. Hughes therefore petitioned the Court to have mercy in sentencing the young man; that he be afforded the opportunity to return to society and make a valuable contribution. When he was given a
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Simeon Pompey chance to respond, Pompey apologized to the relatives of the deceased, seated in the gallery of courtroom. “I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me, and the relationship that our families once had can somehow be repaired,” Pompey said, adding that it was never his intention to fatally injure Campbell. In accepting the plea, Justice Singh told Pompey that he was impressed by what he has been doing with his life since the incident. Further, Justice Singh said by taking responsibility
for his actions, Pompey had indicated that he was ready to move forward with his life. “You have been doing well so far, so keep up the good work and good luck,” the Judge told the former accused after sentencing him to eight years for the crime. Earlier, in presenting the case, State Prosecutors Tuanna Hardy, Abigail Gibbs and Teriq Mohamed related to the court that Shondell Jones told police that on the night of December 31, 2014, she and her brother, Sydney, went to a Chinese shop at Clonbrook, Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, to buy food. The woman said as they were making their way back home, they were approached by Pompey and another man who were on a bicycle. According to her, Pompey jumped off the bicycle and stabbed her brother to his left side chest saying, “Let this thing done from today. Thereafter, the sister said that the other man picked up a brick and pelted her brother. She said that her brother fell onto the ground and Pompey approached him and chucked him again saying, “Let this thing done from today.” Her brother later succumbed.
Judicial complaints should be directed to Secretary in absence of JSC Board – Former Attorney General In the absence of an active board of the Judicial Service Commission, (JSC), litigants and members of the public can lodge their judicial complaints with the secretary of the board located within the office of the Court of Appeal. Guyana‘s Constitution mandates that there shall be a JSC which has the authority to make appointments and to remove and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices. The JSC has however been absent for close three years now. Former Attorney General Anil Nandlall has been among those critical of Government‘s slothfulness in appointing a new oversight body. Nandlall had noted that the absence of the Commission creates a constitutional vacuum. H o w e v e r, s i n c e t h e Board of the JSC has not been functional for some time, Nandlall says persons with grievances against members of the judiciary will have to lodge
their complaints with the Commission’s Secretary. “The complaint will have to be addressed to the secretary of the JSC which is at the Court of Appeal.” Commenting on the issue last January, President David Granger told the media that the Judicial Service Commission is an indispensible element of Guyana’s legal framework. “The ‘Commission’ is the guardian of judicial autonomy. It is the defender of its independence. It is the protector of its integrity and impartiality. Granger had promised to have a new board of the JSC in place before the end of the month. President Granger had said that he had been in discussion with the relevant officials on the mat-
ter. He said the JSC is intended to insulate judicial appointments from political partisanship, a n d p e r sonal and other biases, while ensuring that its recommendations for the appointment of judicial officers flow from a dispassionate and objective process. “The JSC is the custodian of the values and standards of ethical and legal probity by judges and judicial officials. The JSC must zealously ensure that the personal conduct of judges does not bring the judicature into disrepute. It must preserve and protect the system’s integrity,” the President added. The life of the membership of the last JSC expired September 30, 2017.
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Jagdeo supports three independent probes in oil industry
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pposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo now supports three independent probes into the award of oil blocks for the Kaieteur, Canje and Stabroek blocks. During a press conference yesterday, Jagdeo was asked about a contention by the Transparency Institute Guyana Initiative (TIGI), that the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) government signed with Exxon’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) for the Stabroek Block, is “illegal, irretrievably flawed” and “either the result of grand corruption or grand incompetence.” The contentions raised by TIGI are that the PSA is in contravention with the Constitution and the Procurement Act. The Institute also complained about the lack of ringfencing provisions in the contract. Jagdeo has before stressed the importance of maintaining the sanctity of contracts. But in a recent statement, TIGI stated that a document which is “in breach of international practice as well as local laws” would be “invalid, void and of no effect.” Asked whether he would support reconsidering the arrangement with Esso if it is found to be illegal, Jagdeo said that an independent investigation would have to deal with all of those issues. He said that he would prefer it if an international firm conducts such an investigation. “ExxonMobil said publicly they would participate in that. So that is where the gov-
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Norway approves $16B for development of solar farms - money was set aside for now-cancelled Amaila Falls project
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo ernment should hire an international firm to do this, if it wants to move it forward,” Jagdeo said. This is not the first time he has called for an investigation into awards to oil companies. During his press conference last week, he told reporters that he would prefer it if an independent, international firm investigated the award of oil blocks to companies on the Kaieteur and Canje blocks. He had said that the State Assets Recovery Agency is too political, in his view, to carry out such an investigation. The Kaieteur and Canje blocks were given out just days before the 2015 election by the Donald Ramotar-led administration. That matter is marred with controversy. Ramotar is facing public scrutiny due to the fact that the blocks were given out so close to Election Day. He is also under fire because an advertisement made by the
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) during election season – at a time when he was the Presidential candidate – indicated that the PPP knew oil was discovered when it awarded the blocks to companies that are virtually unknown, and inexperienced to operate in the oil sector. This is especially concerning, because ultra deep drilling is required for those blocks, a technique which only a handful of companies in the world have the technology, track record, and capability to execute.
Minister David Patterson (at head of table) meeting with the new GPL board members who were installed yesterday. Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, yesterday disclosed that Norway has approved the transferral of $16Billion through its Climate Mitigating Ministry, which will finance the construction of 30 megawatts of solar photovoltaic farms with storage. The announcement follows the installation of the new Board of Directors of the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL). The Public Infrastructure Minister explained that the operationalising of these farms would provide the power company with a significant boost. In addition, funding has been approved by the United Arab Emirates, which will be used to transform the island of Wakenaam into one of the country’s first, “truly green off grid centres”.
In July 2018, the then Minister of State, Joseph Harmon announced that Guyana is set to benefit from close to $27Billion following fruitful talks in Oslo, Norway. Impressed with the government’s 2025 energy-mix proposal, the country’s deforestation rate of 0.05 – one of the lowest and the role President David Granger has been playing in championing sustainable development, Norway unlocked billions of dollars under the Norway Forest Agreement.The government said the money would be directed towards intensified efforts to achieving 100 per cent renewable energy use, which includes the construction of solar farms totalling 100 megawatts.These farms will be located in Bartica, Lethem, Mabaruma, Mahdia and several interior locations. (DPI)
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LAND FOR SALE Transported land 11.6 acres. Lot 15 public road. #2 Village W.C.B. Price $18M. Contact 686-4818, 648-7109
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One Houselot - 100ft x 50ft in upscale Providence housing area. Sugrim #621-4802
(2) bedroom apartment @ 3 miles Bartica, water included $40,000. Contact #682-8290 Apartment to rent 2 & 1 Bedrooms, UG Turkeyen area. Call: 684-4178
Buying Wamara, Darina, Crabwood, Purpleheart, Tonkabean Logs. Contact #664-5150/691-5349 1 Gardener/handyman to work at Friendship East Bank Demerara. Tel#266-2217
One (1) General worker to work shift system, must be fluent in English and Spanish. Tel#668-0306/225-6337 1 - Male Ablebodied clerk. Call: 231-2029/616-5954 1 experienced female kitchen assistant. Tel#619-1640
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General Domestic to cook & clean for East Bank. Call: 6144358 Vacancy for experienced Lorry driver, Apply at Alabama Trading Vacancy for Salesgirl. Apply in person at Alabama Trading 65 Robb Street, Bourda Female cleaner office & home. Call: 642-9823 Persons needed for Interior. Age 21-40. Phone #674-1767/ 661-7265 Live-in Domestic, must be able to prepare all type of Indian and Creole dishes. Call Richard #609-7675/674-1705 Vacancies exist for (1) Hotdog Cart operator. Food handlers certificate required. Call: 6034981 Deskstaff, Receptionist 25-45 yrs 233 South Road Lacytown/ 225-0198 Experienced Male Porters & Salesgirls with 2 yrs experience. CXC maths & english. Apply @ Christine’s Variety, Lombard St. Contact: 227-8529 One legal computer clerk, 1 maid/cook, must reside in Mahaica/Mahaicony area. Phone 624-7087. Email: husainsaphier@yahoo.com Office Clerk 25-45 yrs old. Please call #616-6988 Watchman to work in Georgetown, must be 60 years of age or older, free place to live. Salary $25,000. Call: 265-7550 Supervisor for Xenon Hotel in Essequibo. Contact#2235273/74
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Sod turned for Community Centre/ ‘Safe Haven’ at Amelia’s Ward By Enid Joaquin The sod was turned for the establishment of a community Centre and ‘safe haven’ at Amelia’s Ward, Linden yesterday. The facility, which is already being built, is under construction via New Horizons 2019. New Horizons is an annual U.S. Southern Command training and humanitarian exercise that is led by the Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) in various countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Guyana previously hosted successful New Horizons exercises in 2004 and 2009. Among those in attendance yesterday were Minister of Communities, Amna Ally, US Ambassador SarahAnn Lynch, Linden Mayor Waneka Arrindell and other Regional stakeholders and members of New Horizons. Minister Ally in brief remarks, told the gathering, “Today the people of Linden and the Government of Guyana have much to celebrate and be thankful for, because soon we will not have one, but two community centres....and for the first time, a women’s home in Linden. This sod-turning ceremony represents the first act of greater things to come!” The Minister added that the initiative would not have been possible without the support of the US Government, through the New Horizons Project. She detailed that the agreement between the United States Security Cooperation Office, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the Ministries of Communities and Public Health of Guyana, and New Horizons, has resulted in positive outcomes for the people of Linden, and said that she looked forward to future partnerships. The Minister expressed confidence that the community centre, would provide a safe space, for residents to meet and interact with each other... ‘transferring learning and teachings.’ Pointing out that a home should be a safe place, and while many people have that security, the Minister acknowledged that unfortunately and tragically, in some cases, many women and children in Guyana don’t have that safe place. She lamented that domestic violence, continues to be a challenge, and has a serious impact on a lot of women. This, she posited, can impede the socioeconomic development of not only communities, but the nation as a whole. “However this women’s home will be a refuge and safe haven for our women, that will provide secure accommodation for women and girls who are at risk, or have been subjected to violence.”
Sod turning for Community Centre/Safe Haven. Linden Mayor Waneka Arrindell and US Ambassador Sarah Ann Lynch are second and third from left respectively. She nonetheless pointed out that the facility would contribute far more than just a safe place to stay. Ally stressed that essential aspects of protection services and resources would be provided, so that those that would have suffered abuse, could recover and rebuild their self-esteem and Independence. Encouraging women to leave abusive relationships, the Minister said that ending violence against women needs “multi-pronged approaches and collaborations, at different levels. The Minister related further, that Government remains committed to end violence against women, and will continue to work and invest resources, to ensure that shelters are available, in all the regions across Guyana. She thanked the United States Government, for their continued support and collaboration. Linden Mayor Waneka Arrindell, whose initiative it was to establish such facilities, pointed out, ”It’s a privilege today, to be a part of this life changing experience. The introduction of the course, first and foremost of a women’s home in Linden, is something that we will always remember, because we do know that this will bring the type of relief that we need, not only to Linden, but to Regional Ten as a whole. And women here can be assured, that we will create an environment that will allow for them to be protected from whatever ills that they are going through.” The Mayor added that the roles of community centres cannot be overstated, as they continue to be the spaces that allow for life-changing experiences of our youths, children and the general populace. She admonished all, to
care for the facility, and to utilize the services that would be provided. She expressed optimism that skills training would be provided, especially for youths. US Ambassador SarahAnn Lynch, said that she was “truly elated’ to be a part of such a remarkable occasion. She expressed “sincere gratitude’ to the Commander of the New Horizons expedition and Task Force, Colonel Kenneth Bravo, for the superb work that he and his troops have already completed, and
also for the other needed projects and community outreaches, that would be undertaken over the next few months.” The Ambassador noted that the New Horizons Exercise is nothing new to Guyana, as it is the third such initiative to be executed in the country. Ambassador Lynch said that this speaks volumes about the United States commitment to build and sustain enduring relationships with partner nations. “It’s a commitment that does not wane, because we
know that by sharing our values, our challenges and our responsibilities, we forge partnerships that improve the Region’s overall stability. Our partners’ success is indeed our success!” Commander of the US Forces in Guyana, Brigadier Colonel Kenneth Bretland said that the New Horizons will bring over five hundred airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines into Guyana, between February and September of this year. Bretland said that the primary purpose is to train US Forces, on how to plan and
conduct community assistance missions, in different and challenging conditions. He said that to ensure that their conditions were challenging, the first thing that was done here, was to build a base camp to house the New Horizon team. This was done in February and completed in May, he said. He added that, to date, the team has conducted seven interventions across fifteen locations in Guyana. The first was at the Port Mourant Hospital and the second would be today (Friday) at the Linden Hospital Complex. New Horizons, the U.S. Southern Command’s annual training exercise, covers three months, and will train U.S. military civil engineers and medical professionals, who will work alongside Guyanese military and health professionals in joint humanitarian assistance exercises. New Horizons personnel and their local counterparts will work at various locations in and around Linden, Port Mourant, New Amsterdam and Georgetown, to construct three community centres and one women’s shelter. U.S. military doctors will also be present to provide medical care to Guyanese citizens during the exercise, including ophthalmologic care and surgery. This New Horizons exercise will conclude in August.
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Trans Pacific... Windies Neymar rape From page 39 is expected to see overaccuser appears in... which great... seas competitors as well will From page 34 until the situation was “cleared up”. What’s the legal situation? The lawyers who first represented Ms Trindade say her initial complaint was of “aggression” or “physical violence” by Neymar. They said they had discussed a settlement with Neymar’s lawyers but that those lawyers then rejected it. The two legal teams dispute who initially asked for the meeting. Ms Trindade then filed a rape allegation in São Paulo last Friday. Her lawyers said
the allegation was “incompatible with the strategy” they had agreed, and they parted company with her on Saturday. She now has new representation. In her interview, Ms Trindade said of a lawyer in her first legal team: “He didn’t fully believe me. I felt he was prejudiced. He portrayed it as if I’d not been raped, that I had wanted it.” Neymar could also face investigation over publishing the images of Ms Trindade without her permission, as the act may infringe laws designed to protect privacy.
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Friday June 07, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) A group with which you're affiliated may be temporarily torn apart by quarrels among its members, Aries. It's best to stay out of it. A friend could be having trouble and come to you for advice and help. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Changes taking place in your home could cause some temporary frustration tense nerves on the part of family members, Taurus. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Miscommunication with someone from far away could lead to bruised egos, heightened emotions, and angry phone calls. It's best not to get drawn into a quarrel. CANCER(June21–July22) Your talents as a psychologist could be put to work today when misunderstandings arise. Your companions aren't likely to be thinking straight and may not respond to reassurance, Cancer. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Someone who interests you could seem to be showing interest in someone else. This might arouse your insecurities and cause a bit of jealousy. Don't make yourself crazy. All may not be as it seems. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Someone is keeping secrets from you. We all have private issues, Virgo, but this situation affects you. Your intuition will probably tell you who the person is. Try to get them to open up without exerting pressure.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Circumstances beyond your control might get in the way of attending a group event. This could cause some disappointment for you and others, Libra. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) A female visitor who needs some sympathy could come around today. She may want advice on some problems, but she could also bring information, possibly involving new scientific or metaphysical studies SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Some important plans, perhaps involving a vacation or education, could be temporarily blocked by circumstances beyond your control CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) A letter or call could arrive today bringing upsetting news about money, Capricorn. Your first reaction might be to blame yourself or someone else, but the circumstances are probably beyond anyone's control. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Jealousy could rear its ugly head today, Aquarius. This could involve a romantic relationship. Jealousy is often groundless, so avoid it by doing some communicating. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Nervous tension could cause a temporary malaise that keeps your energy very low today. But there are tasks that need to be done, so you'll probably try to do them in spite of the way you feel.
From page 33 bowler. “They are being intimidated which means they are weak.” Gayle’s first review in the third over came when he was ruled to have been caught behind off Mitchell Starc. Despite a sound being registered, the batsman was adamant he had not touched the ball. The review found the ball had missed his bat but nicked the stumps, without dislodging the bails. The second review followed an LBW two balls later, the decision reversed when the ball was seen to be going wide of the wicket. “I think I’ll just say I just found ourselves a bit unlucky to be on the other end of all the decisions,” West Indies captain Jason Holder said. “I guess honest mistakes from the umpires, I don’t want to get into the officiating part.”
Dutch reach Nations League final as England... From page 36 way from the spot in the 32nd minute. England nearly returned the gift early in the second half when Walker was dispossessed by Memphis Depay but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. By now, though, the Dutch were in control and, while much of their possession was unproductive, they deservedly levelled with a powerful De Ligt header in the 73rd minute as the 19year-old atoned for his earlier mistake. England produced what they thought might be the winner with a flowing move which started on their own goal line. The ball found Raheem Sterling, who flicked it to Barkley and he slipped it through for Lingard to score. But, with the celebrations complete, the referee chalked it off after Lingard was shown by VAR to be centimetres ahead of the last man. After that, it all went
downhill for England. Seven minutes into extra time, Stones dwelled on the ball on the edge of his area and was dispossessed by Depay, whose shot was brilliantly parried by Pickford. However, the ball broke loose, Promes got there first and, although he failed to make proper contact, it hit Walker and trickled into the net. Another England fiasco followed when Barkley’s heavy touch from a pass allowed Depay to nip in and he laid the ball off for Promes to seal the deserved Dutch win. “We made too many mistakes in our third of the pitch, partly because of that pressure and partly because of errors by us,” England manager Gareth Southgate said. “It’s very painful for everybody, it’s a night where we have learned so much. It was tough to take in the end because you get to another semi-final, it should be a positive but everybody leaves even more deflated.”
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Raptors beat shorthanded Warriors, take 2-1 Finals lead (Reuters) - The Toronto Raptors defeated a shorthanded Golden State Warriors squad 123-109 in Oakland on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the best-ofseven NBA Finals. The Raptors won behind 30 points from Kawhi Leonard and a balanced attack that saw five other players score in double digits. The Warriors were able to cut the lead to as little as seven points at some stages but the Raptors always had an answer as sharpshooter Danny Green made six three-pointers and Serge Ibaka blocked six shots. The Raptors overcame a 47-point performance by Stephen Curry — a playoff career high for the Warriors point guard — but it was not enough for the two-time defending champions. “They never make anything easy and Steph is a two-time MVP,” said Raptors point guard Kyle Lowery, who tallied 23 points and nine assists. “For us, we need to just stay locked into the game plan. We can’t have any mental lapses, that’s what hurts us. We’ve just got to
continue to work, play hard and stay level headed.” The Warriors were forced to play without starting shooting guard Klay Thompson, who was a gametime scratch after he injured his hamstring in Game Two, and two-times Finals MVP Kevin Durant, who has been sidelined with a calf strain since May 8. The Warriors were also without back up big man D e v o n L o o n e y, w h o suffered a fracture in Game Two and has been ruled out for the remainder of the series. Warriors coach Steve Kerr responded to the absences with his 10th different starting line-up of the playoffs but the team’s defense suffered as the Raptors shot 52 percent from the field and 45 percent from deep. The Warriors offence also suffered with Curry outscoring the other four starters combined. The Raptors led by as many as 14 points in the first half before the Warriors stepped up their defense in the last six minutes of the second quarter to go into the break trailing by just eight. But Green got hot for the Raptors in the third quarter
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) walks off the court during the fourth quarter in game three of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors at Oracle Arena. (Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports) and the visitors were able to extend their lead to 13 heading into the fourth quarter, where a rainbow three-pointer by
Fred VanVleet with 1:37 remaining put the game out of reach. The Raptors are trying to
win a first NBA title while the Warriors, winners of three of the last four championships, are attempting to cement their
legacy as one of the sport’s greatest dynasties. Game Four is today in Oakland.
Brazil 2-0 Qatar: Neymar to Windies great Holding slams officials at Australia match miss Copa America after rupturing ankle ligament BBC Sport - Neymar will miss the 2019 Copa America on home soil after rupturing a ligament in his ankle during Brazil’s 2-0 friendly win over Qatar in Brasilia. The Paris St-Germain forward, 27, who was stripped of the Brazilian captaincy in May, limped off after 17 minutes. Everton’s Richarlison had put the hosts ahead after 16 minutes and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus added a second eight minutes later. The 12-team Copa America tournament starts on Friday, 14 June. Neymar was taken to hospital for a scan after being helped off the pitch by members of the Brazil support staff, having appeared to twist his ankle. Brazil coach Tite, who on Monday described the forward as “indispensable” but not “irreplaceable” in the team, initially believed the injury would not be “very serious”. Neymar, who joined PSG from Barcelona for a world record 222m euros in August 2017, missed three months
(Reuters) - West Indies great Michael Holding slammed what he saw as “atrocious” umpiring during his country’s 15-run defeat by Australia in the Cricket World Cup at Nottingham’s Trent Bridge yesterday. The Sky television commentator did not hold back against New Zealander Chris Gaffaney and Sri Lankan Ruchira
Palliyaguruge after West Indies opener Chris Gayle was twice given out LBW before the decisions were overruled by successful challenges. A third review failed with Gayle walking for 21 off 12 balls, but a subsequent replay showed the previous delivery was a no-ball which should have allowed the batsman a free hit.
“The umpiring in this game has been atrocious,” Holding told viewers as West Indies chased Australia’s tally of 288. “Even when I was playing and you were not as strict as they are now, you were allowed one appeal. You don’t appeal two, three, four times to the umpire,” added the 65-year-old former fast (Continued on page 32)
Neymar has scored 60 goals for Brazil in 97 international appearances. (Getty Images) between January and April earlier this year after breaking a metatarsal in his right foot. He also missed three months following surgery on the same injury in 2018, returning just in time to play in the World Cup. Paris St-Germain teammate Dani Alves replaced the forward as national team captain - a role he held for eight months - following
disciplinary issues that included a ban for lashing out at a fan. The hosts are attempting to win South America’s continental tournament for the first time since 2007. Neymar’s injury came on the day a woman appeared on Brazilian TV to go public with accusations that she was raped by the player accusations he denies.
West Indies’ Chris Gayle asks for his third DRS review. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
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Australia’s Starc, Coulter-Nile combine to sink Windies NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Fast bowler Mitchell Starc’s five-wicket haul and a defiant 92 by Nathan Coulter-Nile helped Australia beat West Indies by 15 runs at Trent Bridge yesterday to secure their second consecutive win at the Cricket World Cup. Chasing 289 for victory, West Indies got off to a poor start before Shai Hope (68) and Nicholas Pooran (40) laid the platform for the power-
hitters, but the Starc-led Australian attack kept them on a tight leash, restricting them to 273-9. “You have to keep trying to get wickets, once the West Indies batsmen get set they are so destructive and can hit it to all parts,” Australian captain Aaron Finch said. “You have to try and stall their momentum and get them to take risks - it came off today.” After leg-spinner Adam
Zampa removed Pooran, fast bowler Pat Cummins had Hope caught at mid-on in the 35th over to deliver a body blow to the Windies who never recovered. Starc claimed Jason Holder (51), Carlos Brathwaite and Sheldon Cottrell in the final five overs to finish with 5-46 in his 10 overs. Earlier, Coulter-Nile struck the highest World Cup score for a number eight batsman as he took Australia to a competitive total after they lost their first five wickets for 79 runs. “I absolutely was nervous. At 38-4 and they keep coming hard at you - we just had to keep hanging in there and to get 288 in the end was outstanding,” Finch added. Having won the toss, the Windies new-ball attack of Cottrell and Oshane Thomas removed Australian openers David Warner and Finch with 26 runs on the board. All-rounder Andre Russell struck in his first over when a thick edge from Usman Khawaja was taken by a brilliant one-handed catch by wicketkeeper Hope, before Glenn Maxwell was snared for a duck by Cottrell. Smith (73) and wicketkeeper Alex Carey (45) halted a middle-order collapse before Coulter-Nile struck four sixes and eight fours, falling short of his maiden century when he was removed by Brathwaite in the 49th over. “I didn’t think I’d get that much but happy to. I got a bit of a spray from the coach after getting out in a warm-up game so thought I’d stick around,” man-of-thematch Coulter-Nile said. “I found it very difficult, they were either bowling very quick or the pitch was up and down. It looked like they were on track (during the chase) the whole way until Starc came back.” ‘ATROCIOUS UMPIRING’ In a game dotted with umpiring errors reversed by the Decision Review System (DRS), Windies opener Chris Gayle was unlucky to be adjudged lbw when he should have had a freehit after Starc had overstepped in the previous delivery. Umpire Chris Gaffney had given Gayle out twice in the third over but the opener survived with two successful DRS appeals. Holder had two incorrect decisions reversed, first off Maxwell and then Zampa. “I’m sorry but the umpiring in this game has been atrocious,” said former West Indies quick Michael Holding who was commentating on the game. They are being intimidated, that means they are weak.”
West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran in action during his knock against Australia. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
West Indies’ Skipper Jason Holder in action during his half century against the defending champs. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
Andre Russell (right) celebrates one of his two wickets during Thursday’s 15-run defeat to Australia at Trent Bridge. (Photo courtesy CWI Media)
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Neymar rape accuser appears Anisimova blows Halep out of French Open as dream run continues in Brazil TV interview BBC Sport - A woman has appeared on Brazilian TV to go public with accusations that she was raped by star footballer Neymar. Najila Trindade, who filed a rape allegation last Friday, told SBT Brasil the incident in a Paris hotel on 15 May was “an assault together with rape”. Neymar has denied the accusations, posting a WhatsApp message exchange to try to prove his innocence. He appeared briefly to play for Brazil on Wednesday in a game he said was the most difficult of his career. Neymar was injured after 20 minutes of the match against Qatar in Brasilia and will miss the upcoming 2019 Copa America tournament in Brazil with a ruptured ankle ligament. What was said in the TV interview? Ms Trindade says she was attracted to the Paris StGermain and Brazil forward and wanted to have sex with him. She said she was flown to Paris and put up in a hotel at Neymar’s expense. Ms Trindade said she was an “ordinary person - a model and a student of interior design” and a “daughter and mother”. The interviewer asked Ms Trindade whether what happened was an assault or rape, and Ms Trindade replied that it was “an assault together with rape”. She said that when she met Neymar, he was “aggressive, totally different than the boy that I got to know through the messages”. Ms Trindade said she was initially prepared for consensual sex but demanded the use of a condom. She alleged that Neymar refused, became aggressive again and raped her. She said she told him to stop but he refused. SBT published part of the interview on Twitter (in Portuguese). Video has surfaced. What does it show? The video footage shows an altercation purported to be between Ms Trindade and Neymar in a hotel room, reportedly filmed by Ms Trindade.
Najila Trindade, who filed a rape allegation last Friday against Neymar, appeared on SBT Brasil TV. (SBT) The pair lie down on a bed, after which the woman stands and starts to slap the man, who defends himself with his feet. The woman says: “I’m going to hit you, you know why. Because you beat me up yesterday”, suggesting the altercation was a second meeting. Neymar has said that he and Ms Trindade met twice. In the SBT interview, Ms Trindade said she only began to understand everything that had happened to her after the first meeting ended, and that she returned because she wanted to prove the events and “wanted justice”. The video was shown on the Brazilian channel TV Record. What has Neymar said? Neymar has not commented so far on the TV interview. His father, Neymar dos Santos, was interviewed by TV Record about the hotel room footage and he said it was clearly a set-up that proved his son was innocent. In an earlier statement, Neymar’s management called the accusations “unjust” and said the footballer had been the “victim of an attempted extortion”. Neymar repeated the extortion accusation in a seven-minute video on his Instagram page.
Speaking in Portuguese, the footballer said: “What happened that day was a relationship between a man and a woman, within four walls, like with any couple. And the next day nothing much happened. We kept exchanging messages. She asked me for a souvenir for [her child].” During the video, the 27-year-old showed what he claimed were a long series of WhatsApp messages with Ms Trindade, including intimate photographs of her. He said he had to make them public to “prove that nothing really happened”. I n h e r i n t e r v i e w, M s Trindade denied accusations of extortion, saying: “I want justice, not financial compensation.” Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro visited Neymar in hospital after the footballer’s injury on Wednesday, wishing him “a good and speedy recovery”. Mr Bolsonaro said earlier: “He is in a difficult moment, but I believe in him.” Meanwhile, Mastercard announced that it would suspend an advertising campaign featuring Neymar. The firm said it would not use the footballer in its adverts (Continued on page 32)
PARIS (Reuters) Teenage sensation Amanda Anisimova blew defending champion Simona Halep out of the French Open with a shock 6-2 6-4 victory in the quarter-finals yesterday, and immediately set her sights on winning the Suzanne Lenglen Cup. Third seed Halep, who had been looking to become the first woman to retain her title at Roland Garros since Belgian Justine Henin won three times in a row from 200507, never found a solution to counter the 17-year-old American’s beguiling mix of speed and accuracy. The unseeded Anisimova, the first player born in the 2000s to reach the last eight at a Grand Slam, can become the first teenager to lift the trophy here since Iva Majoli of Croatia prevailed in 1997. She next faces Australian eighth seed Ashleigh Barty, who beat American Madison Keys in the day’s other rescheduled quarter-final after Wednesday’s complete washout.
“This is honestly more than I could ever have asked for,” Anisimova, who won her first tour-level title on the Bogota clay in April, said on court at the finish. “That was one of the best matches I have ever played. “Going out there today, I knew that if I wanted it I had to give something different.” “I think she played great. I think that I have done everything I could today and in this tournament, I’m happy with the result,” a graceful Halep said. “It’s not bad at all to make quarter-finals at a Grand Slam. Coming in as a defending champion, the pressure was on.” BULLET SPEED Halep’s defeat means that the 2019 champion will be the ninth different winner in the last 10 Grand Slam tournaments. Anisimova played fearlessly from the start to storm to a 4-2 lead, and then broke Halep again to bag the opening set in under half an hour. With balls flying off her
racket like a speeding bullet, Anisimova piled on the pressure as she lured her opponent to the net before finishing off the point with passing shots. With ticket holders opting to enjoy an early lunch before the men’s semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev kicked off, the players were left to battle it out in a half-empty stadium. A few ‘Simona, Simona’ chants came down from the stands as Halep finally won a game after losing seven in a row. Anisimova was 3-1 up in the second when Halep earned break points, but the American fended them off with some superb angled winners. Halep eventually broke back in the seventh game when Anisimova overcooked a backhand down the line. The teenager showed signs of nerves at 4-4 but Halep failed to convert a break point. That miss proved costly for Halep as Anisimova wrapped up the greatest win of her young career with her 25th winner.
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Djokovic dismisses Zverev before turning sights to posterity PARIS (Reuters) - Despite sending mighty serves crashing down from a great height, world number five Alexander Zverev could offer only momentary resistance to Novak Djokovic yesterday, as the top seed barged into the French Open semi-finals in straight sets. The 6ft 6ins (1.98m) tall German had served for the opening set at 5-4 before Djokovic simply clicked it up a notch to steal that set 7-5 before romping through the next two 6-2 6-2. “He was serving very well, it was a big challenge for me to find the right returning position,” Djokovic smiled on court. “I was 4-5 down, then I played five or six games perfectly, hitting clean balls. It was very windy but it felt good to play (after Wednesday’s washout).” Zverev may have felt similarly pleased to get out on
court. For the first stages of the match in any case. “I really thought that the first set should have gone my way,” he ruefully reflected. “And then played three really bad games from there on. You know, once he’s in control, he’s very tough to beat. He’s world number one for a reason. I hoped more from this match, really. But once the first set slipped away, it was kind of difficult to play him. “At least I’m not injured this year, so I can prepare for the grass and hopefully do well there.” So while Zverev switches his focus to grass, it is business as usual for Djokovic, who hasn’t lost a Grand Slam match since a lasteight loss here last year. That defeat on a cold, darkening evening by Marco Cecchinato proved only a prelude to winning
Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and January’s Australian Open. CLOSING FAST That put Djokovic on 15 Grand Slam singles crowns, within touching distance of Rafa Nadal’s 17 and closing fast on Roger Federer’s male record of 20. Inevitably, the lure of posterity has begun to play a bigger part in his thinking. “The presence of historymaking is stronger than ever right now in my career,” Djokovic told reporters. “I think the longer I play or the further I go, I guess, in my career, the sense of history-making is only getting stronger. “That’s one of the greatest motivations I have, obviously. I think there is no better way to make history in the sport than to win slams and play your best in the biggest events.” The victory over Zverev
was a 26th consecutive one in Grand Slams, and it will take a mammoth effort to end that run. The man tasked next with stopping him is Austrian Dominic Thiem who, at world number four, is ranked one place higher than Zverev. Thiem was himself ruthless, dispatching Russian Karen Khachanov 6-2 6-4 6-2. Familiar faces occupy the bottom half of the draw with Federer due to face Nadal in the first semi-final. There is certainly an odd man out, as Thiem is yet to win a Grand Slam and the other three own 52 between them. But Djokovic is taking nothing for granted. “Dominic is deservedly where he is, one of the top four guys, especially on clay,” he said. “That’s where he’s playing his best tennis. He’s got that tremendous power in
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after his quarterfinal match against Germany’s Alexander Zverev. (REUTERS/Charles Platiau) his game, especially with forehand and serve. Seems like his relationship with
(coach Nicolas) Massu has helped him a lot, also mentally, I think, in big matches.”
Razor-sharp Thiem Dutch reach Nations League final as subdues Khachanov England self-destruct to reach semi-final PA R I S ( R e u t e r s ) Dominic Thiem produced a claycourt masterclass to overwhelm Russian Karen Khachanov 6-2 6-4 6-2 and reach the semi-finals of the French Open for the fourth year in succession yesterday. The Austrian fourth seed struggled early in the tournament but has warmed to the task and was far too solid for the 23-year-old K h a c h a n o v, w h o w a s unable to replicate the tennis he produced to beat Juan Martin del Potro in the previous round. Thiem, runner-up to Rafael Nadal last year, hardly put a foot wrong throughout a one-sided
contest as he set up a clash with either top seed Novak Djokovic or Alexander Zverev. Khachanov had won their only previous meeting, also in Paris but on an indoor hardcourt. However, Thiem on clay is an entirely different proposition and from the moment Khachanov struggled to hold serve in the opening game his prospects looked bleak. The razor-sharp Thiem broke serve in the third game and never relinquished control, offering Khachanov not even a sniff of a break point throughout a clinical display.
GUIMARAES, Portugal (Reuters) - Netherlands capitalised on two England defensive mix-ups in extra time as they came from behind to win their Nations League semi-final 3-1 yesterday and set up a showpiece final against Portugal. The Dutch went 2-1 ahead when defender Kyle Walker turned the ball into his own net after a mistake by team mate John Stones in the 97th minute and Quincy Promes completed the scoring in the 114th after Ross Barkley gave the ball away. England thought they had scored in the 83rd minute when Jesse Lingard ran on to Barkley’s pass to find the net but he was ruled a fraction offside after a two-minute VAR review.
Netherlands’ Memphis Depay in action in the UEFA Nations League Semi Final versus England. (REUTERS/Rafael Marchante) The Dutch will face hosts Portugal in Sunday’s final in
Porto, while England were left to contemplate a fourth
England’s Kyle Walker scores and own goal and the Netherlands’ second during the UEFA Nations League Semi Final. (REUTERS/Carl Recine)
successive competitive semifinal defeat following their losses at the 1990 and 2018 World Cups and Euro 96. “It was a war of attrition,” said Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman. “We have beaten Germany, France and now the number four team in the world – this reflects our development. We haven’t played semi-finals and finals so this is new to us but we’re taking it in our stride.” It was the Dutch defence that initially went to pieces when the highly-rated Matthijs De Ligt failed to control a pass and tripped Marcus Rashford when the England forward slipped past him, giving away a penalty. Rashford calmly sent Jasper Cillessen the wrong (Continued on page 32)
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Gold is Money claim Ivanoff Vodka Dominoes title
Members of the victorious Gold is Money team with Guyana Dominoes Federation President Faye Joseph (right) and Ivanoff Brand manager Maria Munroe. Gold is Money of Georgetown emerged champions of the Ivanoff Vodka nation-wide dominoes competition which concluded on Monday night last at Transport Sports Club, Thomas Lands. Gold is Money continued their fine form in the tournament as they proved too much for their rivals, marking victory by some distance. Led by the maximum of 18 games from Shawn Morgan and 16 from Anthony Solomon, Gold is
Money finished on 89 games when the final sitting concluded. BMU of Bartica took the runner up spot with 69 games, while Lotto also of Bartica finished third on 63 games. Steven Burnett and Debbie Thinson both made 16 games for the runner up side, while Sandra Jonas and Leroy Jonas made 13 each for Lotto. The MVP was Shawn Morgan while the lone love bird was Esther Manjat of BMU.
Shawn Morgan accepts the MVP prize from Maria Munroe.
Australia’s Ashleigh Barty celebrates after her quarterfinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. (REUTERS/Vincent Kessler) bidding to reach her fifth Grand Slam semi-final, usually overpowers opponents with her potent serve and flat groundstrokes, Barty prefers to use her range of slice, topspin and clever placement to outfox her rivals. She seized control of the match in the seventh game when Keys struck a backhand wide at 30-30, then the American failed to punish a short ball and Barty, who had stood her ground in the left corner, smashed a stunning backhand winner to break. Keys was looking
Kevin Sinclair struck a fine century to hand Achievers Sports Club an innings and 189-run victory over D’ Edward SC when play in the West Berbice Cricket Association/Anil Lalsa Construction Company twoday tournament continued recently. Achievers won the toss and batted first at Bush Lot ground. They were given a solid start as openers Kevin Sinclair and Collis Noble put on 147 for the opening partnership. Sinclair struck 14 fours and two sixes in scoring his first century of the competition-107, while Noble was caught for 38. Andrew Dutchin slammed 50 not out, while Azoomah Alfred made
an unbeaten 24 as Achievers SC posted 262-4 declared. Bowling for D’Edward SC, Tony Dalana took two for 22 from six overs and Henraj Harilall one for 58 from 11 overs. D’Edward in reply found the going tough and were bowled out for 42 with Sinclair claiming four for 18 from 10.2 overs, while Christopher Harry captured three for 15. Enjoying a lead of 221, Achiever ’s enforced the follow-on and D’ Edward SC were sent packing for 32. Sinclair picked up four for 12 from five overs to end with match figures of eight for 30, while Andrew Dutchin took three for 14 from 4.2 overs and Christopher Harry had one for two from two overs.
England beat West Indies by 208 runs – 1st ODI
Barty outplays Keys to reach French Open semis PARIS (Reuters) - Australian eighth seed Ashleigh Barty reached her first Grand Slam semi-final as she outplayed errorprone American Madison Keys 6-3 7-5 at the French Open yesterday. In a quarter-final clash postponed on Wednesday because of heavy rain, Barty produced an intelligent display full of guile in the Court Suzanne Lenglen sunshine. Barty’s greater variety proved too much for 2018 semifinalist Keys whose power game broke down at the vital moments. The only blemish came when she failed to serve out the match in the second set but she recovered her poise to complete victory and set up a semi-final against American teenager Amanda Anisimova, who beat reigning champion Simona Halep. “It was a really clean match,” Barty, who returned to the sport three years ago after stopping to play cricket, told reporters. “I felt I was in control. “I got the balls I wanted, and I was able to put the balls in difficult positions for Maddie. Really, really happy with how we went about it.” While 14th seed Keys,
Sinclair’s century hands Achievers SC comprehensive win
flustered and short of ideas but she produced a venomous forehand winner to hold for 2-2 in the second set after Barty had earned a break point with a loopy, angled forehand that dragged Keys way out of court. Barty’s sliced backhand is one of the best on the women’s tour and she used it to cutting effect to drag Keys into areas of the court she did not want to be. Keys lost patience at 3-3 and blazed a forehand long, then a backhand to offer up the break
of serve. Barty had not even faced a break point on her own serve but with victory in sight at 5-4, she finally let the nerves show with a doublefault and then a forehand error to gift Keys a lifeline that had looked unlikely. Keys could hardly believe that she had been handed a lifeline but she failed to grab it dropped serve immediately with a double fault to allow Barty to serve for the match again. This time she reeled off four straight points to reach the semi-finals. She is the highest-ranked player left but Barty knows there is still a long way to go before Saturday’s final and first she must do her homework for a semi-final against Anisimova, whom she has seen in action for all of 20 minutes. “I’ll sit down with my coach tonight and try and work out a game plan, try and work out ways that I can be effective against her,” the 23year-old Queenslander said. “It’s a new situation for me. It’s a little bit of a new territory. But I will prepare and do the best that I can to keep it normal.”
LEICESTER, England, CMC – England Women defeated West Indies Women by 208 runs in the first One-Day International of the ICC Women’s Championship series at Grace Road here yesterday. Scores: ENGLAND WOMEN 318 for nine off 50 overs (Heather Knight 94,
Amy Jones 91, Tamsin Beaumont 32, Natalie Sciver 32; Hayley Matthews 4-57, Afy Fletcher 2-59, Shakera Selman 2-64). WEST INDIES WOMEN 110 off 36 overs (Chedean Nation 42 not out; Sophie Ecclestone 3-30, Laura Marsh 3-30, Katherine Blunt 2-6).
Pepsi rejoins ExxonMobil U-14 schools football The second edition of the ExxonMobil U14 Schools football tournament will gain a boost from Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) under its Pepsi Brand. During a press conference yesterday, Brand Executive Larry Wills explained that the company is more than happy to sponsor events of this nature. Wills said, “For the second year running, DDL under the Pepsi brand is proud to be a sponsor of the ExxonMobil U-14 schools football tournament.” “We were Happy with the way it was executed last year and the decision to sponsor again was easy for us,” he added. Speaking on behalf of the Petra organisation, Co-
director Troy Mendonca, believes that apart from plugging money directly into the tournament, DDL is also producing another spin off benefit. “ D D L a n d P e p s i ’s contribution to this tournament is geared towards developing the youth, giving them a chance to play football at a level where there was not football a few years ago.” In saying a special thank you to DLL and Willis, Mendonca added that the organisation is hoping that this tournament has a bigger impact than the 2018 edition. The tournament is set to begin next Saturday at the Ministry Of Education ground with a March Past from 10:00hrs.
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YBG donates winner’s trophy and $100,000 for Linden Regional Schools C/Ship - Mackenzie High face Linden Foundation, Linden Technical Institute tackle Wisburg The Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) organization has donated the winners’ trophy and $100,000 for the staging of the Linden Regional Conference Schools basketball championship which bounces off this afternoon at the Mackenzie High School hard court in Retrieve Linden. The championship, which has attracted some six schools across Linden, will see Mackenzie high and Linden Foundation Secondary square off in game one from 14.00hrs and the other pits Linden Technical Institute against Wisburg Secondary from 16.00hrs. Director of Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Chris Bowman, which will be having the National Basketball Festival at month end comprising teams from across Guyana, made the donation of the cheque and trophy to Secretary of the Linden Amateur Basketball Association Joseph Chapman on Wednesday in Georgetown. Bowman in handing over the money to assist in the running of the tournament said, “Looking back at the partnership between YBG and LABA we are happy once again to have this
Chris Bowman (left) hands over cheque and trophy to LABA’s Joseph Chapman. arrangement with LABA. Ideally that should be the arrangement and should be for all the associations.” He pointed out that, “In Berbice they have Regional Coordinators, but ideally we should have this arrangement with the elected officers in the sub associations throughout these processes. I think this is the model for the way forward and how we qualify teams for the national championships.”
The tournament continues tomorrow with three more matches at the same venue. In the first game from 13.00hrs Mackenzie high will be in action again against Wisburg Secondary, at 14.30hrs New Silvercity Secondary face Linden Technical Institute and from 16.00hrs Christianburg Wismar secondary take on Linden Foundation Secondary.
West Indies batsmen must take responsibility - Holder NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) - West Indies captain Jason Holder said his batsmen need to take more responsibility after they lost to Australia by 15 runs in the Cricket World Cup yesterday. Chasing 289 for victory, West Indies made a poor start before Shai Hope (68) and Nicholas Pooran (40) rebuilt the innings, but the Mitchell Starc-led Australian attack restricted them to 2739. “Guys just need to learn from the mistakes that they make,” Holder told reporters. “Take a little bit more r e s p o n s i b i l i t y, and chasing especially, you just need to take responsibility, and it’s important that one of the top four batters be there at the very, very end.” Asked to bat on a flat pitch at Trent Bridge, champions Australia got off to a terrible start as they were reduced to 79-5 before
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Essequibo youths score big as several grounds rehabilitated - “ Queenstown and six other community grounds and building under construction DPI, Guyana, - Youths on the Essequibo Coast, Region 2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are set to benefit from several projects aimed at improving playgrounds and other sports facilities in the region. Following government’s outreach to the region on May 29, Director of Sport, Christopher Jones highlighted activities taking place to improve the lot of the region’s youths. Jones said Lima Sands, Rivertown, Onderneeming Sand, Westbury, Good Hope and Lima community grounds have all been selected for much-need rehabilitation works. He also indicated that the respective grounds are under different stages of infrastructural development. Currently, Sparta, Affiance No 1 and Richmond communities have also requested the region’s Regional Democratic Council (RDC) to include their community grounds to benefit from the government’s effort. Youths within Queenstown village will soon benefit from the donation of sport gear and equipment. Responding to a resident’s request, Director Jones assured the community that the youths would benefit from the distribution of the gear and equipment. “During the ‘Government comes to the people’ outreach held at Damon Square, Essequibo Coast, a number of
Director of Sport, Christopher Jones (Karime Peters/DPI) communities made requests for gear and equipment and we [Department of Sport] have made the commitment to them to send those as early as possible. So, we have no problem including such for Queenstown youths.” The Sport Director told the residents that they will soon receive football, volleyball and basketball equipment. However, they will receive the cricket gear and equipment at a later time. Jones explained that this is due to the equipment being ‘very expensive’ as mentioned by the resident. Residents will also soon
benefit from the rehabilitation of Queenstown’s community ground. “I am advised that works have already started at the ground as well as at the community building. The construction of the fence is included in this plan and while the installation of lights was not included, it will be provided.” The Sport Director said that these works are compliments of the department’s ground enhancement project aimed at providing the platform for athletes’ development across Guyana. It also seeks to harness quality athletes by ensuring they have the necessary facilities.
Lodges Kyk-over-al and Frenaeus back Wiltshire dominoes tourney
West Indies’ Jason Holder after the toss. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers) Nathan Coulter-Nile (92) and Steve Smith (73) shared a 102run stand for the seventh wicket. That helped the Australians post a competitive total and they went on to secure their second win of the tournament. “We definitely missed an opportunity,” Holder said. “It’s a bit disappointing to be losing a game like that when
we’re in full control of the game, but these things happen.” West Indies began their campaign strongly by crushing Pakistan thanks to hostile pace bowling. “I just think we just need to be aggressive, continue to be aggressive, smart aggression, and just continue to look to take wickets,” Holder said.
Lodges Kyk-over-al and Frenaeus have thrown their support behind Mark Wiltshire for the staging of a dominoes competition and family fun day on Sunday at Georgetown Cricket Club, Bourda. The entity has sponsored the trophy for the tournament which is set to commence at 13:30hrs; entrance fee is $10,000. The winning team will take home a trophy and $200,000, the runner up $100,000 and third place $75,000; the Most Valuable Player will take home $10,000. All Prizes are guaranteed and teams are asked to be on time to facilitate a prompt start.
Mark Wiltshire (left) accepts the trophy from Mark Reid.
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Minister Broomes, GAICO Construction donate table tennis gear to Valmiki Vidyalaya High School Georgetown, Guyana – Minister within the Ministry of the Presidency, Mrs. Simona Charles-Broomes, this morning, in collaboration with GAICO Construction Incorporated, presented a quantity of table tennis equipment to the students and teachers of the Valmiki Vidyalaya High School, Peter Rose Street, Queenstown, Georgetown. The Minister presented the items in fulfillment of a promise she made to the students during her visit to the school for their Youth We e k a c t i v i t i e s . Additionally, at the school’s request, Minister Broomes has facilitated a visit from Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe to interact with the students on topics relative to Guyana’s emerging oil sector. The interaction has been planned for later on in the year. During her interactions with the students, Minster Broomes again encouraged them to work hard and assured that the Government intends to deliver on its promises to the nation’s youth. “I’m really serious and committed to our young people… and so today, I’m
Minister within the Ministry of the Presidency, Mrs. Simona Broomes along with some of the teachers and students of the Valmiki Vidyalaya High School and representatives of GAICO Construction Incorporated during the presentation exercise. here to deliver because this process is what I believe in,” she said. Minister Broomes also told the students she was pleased that they were engaged in sport, while pursuing their academic studies. Her gift of table tennis equipment included one table tennis table, several pairs of rackets and several balls. The Minister then expressed gratitude to Mr. Komal Singh, Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of GAICO Construction for his continued support of endeavours that benefit youth. “Mr. Komal Singh is a great humanitarian, and I want to salute him for making this table tennis board possible…. Any investment in our young people is a direct impartation of the development of this nation,” she said. Meanwhile, Office Manager of GAICO
GMR&SC Drag Championship round 2
Trans Pacific continues support of Motor racing locally - Balram Auto Mechanic also on board One of Guyana’s leading Auto Sales and Spare parts retailer, Trans Pacific, has readily thrown its support behind the motor racing community once again as they recently confirmed their sponsorship of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMRSC) second round of the 2019 Drag Championship that speeds off on June 23 at the South Dakota Circuit Drag Strip. At Trans Pacific Auto Sales, Lusignan Office, Proprietor Sahadeo Ramsewack handed over his sponsorship cheque to GMRSC’s representative, Balram Ramdeo. Ramdeo, who is also Ramsewack’s mechanic, thanked his client on behalf of the GMRSC for his generous contribution. While being a patron,
Krishna Ramsewack (right) hands over Trans Pacific sponsorship cheque to GMRSC’s representative, Balram Ramdeo. Ramsewack will be looking to prove his machine’s power when he takes to the drag strip this Sunday in his Toyota Alteeza that has been upgraded. In round one of the c h a m p i o n s h i p , Ramsewack’s day ended
prematurely after his machine encountered some technical issues. Ramdeo of Balram Auto Mechanic Shop, has also signed on as one of the sponsors of this event. Admission for the event (Continued on page 34)
Minister Mrs. Simona Broomes engaged in a game of table tennis with Grade 9 student of the Valmiki Vidyalaya High School’s Mr. Rahul Singh. Construction, Ms. Champa Maraj who spoke on behalf of the CEO, said GAICO is pleased to partner with Minster Charles-Broomes and it has always supported education initiatives. “GAICO Construction Inc., is always in favour of education, personal upbringing and recreational facilities… and we are pleased to be part of today’s presentation,” she said. Recently, the company
also teamed up with Minister Broomes to hire three young men from the New Mosque Masjid in Alexander Village following her interactions with the youth there. Ms. Maraj also signaled the company’s willingness to continue to support the school’s programmes. Additionally, Sports Officer of the Valmiki Vidyalaya High School, Mr. Narendra Persaud, said the school appreciated the
Minister ’s interest and support of the school. “I would like to thank you, Minster, on behalf of the Sports Society for taking the time to come. We know that you are a busy person… and I can assure you that we will take good care of it,” he said. Deputy Headmaster at the school, Mr. Yogesh Mathoo also expressed his appreciation to both the Minister and the company for the donation.
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Australia’s Nathan Coulter-Nile scores a four during his match wining innings. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
Australia’s Mitchell Starc appeals for a DRS review which is given not out. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers) West Indies’ Shai Hope hits a four during his innings against the defending champs. (Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff)
Australia’s Starc, Coulter-Nile combine to sink Windies Anisimova blows Halep out of French Open as dream run continues
Petra’s Troy Mendonca (center) watches as Mark Alleyene (right) collects the sponsorship Cheque from DDL’s Larry Wills.
Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. celebrates after her quarterfinal match against Romania’s Simona Halep. (REUTERS/Charles Platiau)
Pepsi rejoins ExxonMobil U-14 schools football
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Trans Pacific... Windies Neymar rape From page 39 is expected to see overaccuser appears in... which great... seas competitors as well will From page 34 until the situation was “cleared up”. What’s the legal situation? The lawyers who first represented Ms Trindade say her initial complaint was of “aggression” or “physical violence” by Neymar. They said they had discussed a settlement with Neymar’s lawyers but that those lawyers then rejected it. The two legal teams dispute who initially asked for the meeting. Ms Trindade then filed a rape allegation in São Paulo last Friday. Her lawyers said
the allegation was “incompatible with the strategy” they had agreed, and they parted company with her on Saturday. She now has new representation. In her interview, Ms Trindade said of a lawyer in her first legal team: “He didn’t fully believe me. I felt he was prejudiced. He portrayed it as if I’d not been raped, that I had wanted it.” Neymar could also face investigation over publishing the images of Ms Trindade without her permission, as the act may infringe laws designed to protect privacy.
be $1000 for adults and $500 for children. Some of the sponsors that have indicated support for 2019 GMR&SC Drag Championship round two include Platinum Car Show, Supreme Bets, R. Kissoon Contracting Services, Deryck Jaisingh Trucking Service and Machinery Rentals, Del Ice Co., Mohamed’s Enterprise, B.M. SOAT Auto Sales, Prem’s Electrical, E-Networks, Motor Trend, Nexus Machine Shop, Power Line, Jumbo Jet Auto Sales, Wind Jammer Hotel, Cyril’s Taxi, A&R Jiwanram Printery, Blue Spring Water, Choke Gas Station, Miracle Optical, Special Auto, First Class Auto Spares and Sales, GT Tuners, West Coast Customs Washbay and Imran Autoworks and KFC.
Friday June 07, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) A group with which you're affiliated may be temporarily torn apart by quarrels among its members, Aries. It's best to stay out of it. A friend could be having trouble and come to you for advice and help. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Changes taking place in your home could cause some temporary frustration tense nerves on the part of family members, Taurus. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Miscommunication with someone from far away could lead to bruised egos, heightened emotions, and angry phone calls. It's best not to get drawn into a quarrel. CANCER(June21–July22) Your talents as a psychologist could be put to work today when misunderstandings arise. Your companions aren't likely to be thinking straight and may not respond to reassurance, Cancer. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Someone who interests you could seem to be showing interest in someone else. This might arouse your insecurities and cause a bit of jealousy. Don't make yourself crazy. All may not be as it seems. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Someone is keeping secrets from you. We all have private issues, Virgo, but this situation affects you. Your intuition will probably tell you who the person is. Try to get them to open up without exerting pressure.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Circumstances beyond your control might get in the way of attending a group event. This could cause some disappointment for you and others, Libra. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) A female visitor who needs some sympathy could come around today. She may want advice on some problems, but she could also bring information, possibly involving new scientific or metaphysical studies SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Some important plans, perhaps involving a vacation or education, could be temporarily blocked by circumstances beyond your control CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) A letter or call could arrive today bringing upsetting news about money, Capricorn. Your first reaction might be to blame yourself or someone else, but the circumstances are probably beyond anyone's control. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Jealousy could rear its ugly head today, Aquarius. This could involve a romantic relationship. Jealousy is often groundless, so avoid it by doing some communicating. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Nervous tension could cause a temporary malaise that keeps your energy very low today. But there are tasks that need to be done, so you'll probably try to do them in spite of the way you feel.
From page 33 bowler. “They are being intimidated which means they are weak.” Gayle’s first review in the third over came when he was ruled to have been caught behind off Mitchell Starc. Despite a sound being registered, the batsman was adamant he had not touched the ball. The review found the ball had missed his bat but nicked the stumps, without dislodging the bails. The second review followed an LBW two balls later, the decision reversed when the ball was seen to be going wide of the wicket. “I think I’ll just say I just found ourselves a bit unlucky to be on the other end of all the decisions,” West Indies captain Jason Holder said. “I guess honest mistakes from the umpires, I don’t want to get into the officiating part.”
Dutch reach Nations League final as England... From page 36 way from the spot in the 32nd minute. England nearly returned the gift early in the second half when Walker was dispossessed by Memphis Depay but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. By now, though, the Dutch were in control and, while much of their possession was unproductive, they deservedly levelled with a powerful De Ligt header in the 73rd minute as the 19year-old atoned for his earlier mistake. England produced what they thought might be the winner with a flowing move which started on their own goal line. The ball found Raheem Sterling, who flicked it to Barkley and he slipped it through for Lingard to score. But, with the celebrations complete, the referee chalked it off after Lingard was shown by VAR to be centimetres ahead of the last man. After that, it all went
downhill for England. Seven minutes into extra time, Stones dwelled on the ball on the edge of his area and was dispossessed by Depay, whose shot was brilliantly parried by Pickford. However, the ball broke loose, Promes got there first and, although he failed to make proper contact, it hit Walker and trickled into the net. Another England fiasco followed when Barkley’s heavy touch from a pass allowed Depay to nip in and he laid the ball off for Promes to seal the deserved Dutch win. “We made too many mistakes in our third of the pitch, partly because of that pressure and partly because of errors by us,” England manager Gareth Southgate said. “It’s very painful for everybody, it’s a night where we have learned so much. It was tough to take in the end because you get to another semi-final, it should be a positive but everybody leaves even more deflated.”