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Mahaicony Hitman p. 8 confesses to businesswoman p. murdering robbed by 11 Brazilian men for $2M bandits posing - skeletal remains found months later

as customers

GRA spending $400M annually to rent and maintain buildings - as Govt. fails to construct building for permanent HQ p. 10

Canadian oil companies keeping p.

9 citizens in the dark on plans to handle CA$72B in clean-up costs - Financial Analyst calls for rapid action to prevent use of tax dollars to fix a broken system

Pres. Biden warns Exxon to pay fair share of taxes p.

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- Meanwhile Guyana Govt. goes to court to ensure oil company gets tax free ride

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ONE YEAR LATER…

ExxonMobil still to surrender 45% of Kaieteur Block

By Kiana Wilburg When one considers amendments made to the Petroleum Prospecting Agreement for the Kaieteur Block, it is clear that ExxonMobil’s affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana (EEPGL), is more than one year late on the relinquishment of 45 percent of the highly prospective offshore concession.

The Kaieteur Block, which spans 13,500 km2, holds a gross, estimated prospective resource of 2.1 billion barrels of crude. To grasp a better understanding of the size of the block, it is bigger than the size of three of the founding members of CARICOM: Jamaica (10,991 km²), Trinidad and Tobago (5,131 km²), and Barbados (431 km²).

The massive offshore concession was awarded

back in April 2015 to Cataleya Energy Corporation (CEC) which was formerly Ratio Energy Limited and Ratio Guyana Limited, a subsidiary of Ratio Petroleum Energy Limited Partnership headquartered in Israel (Ratio Petroleum).

Subsequent to the Upper Cretaceous play-opening at the Liza-One discovery in May 2015, a farm-in agreement executed with ExxonMobil, along with various other arrangements, saw the effective date of the Kaieteur Petroleum Agreement being amended from April 2015 to February 2017.

With this in mind, it should be noted that a prospecting licence in the oil sector is up for renewal after four years.

During that period, the company has to adhere to a

work programme, and at the conclusion of same, it can elect to relinquish all or a portion of the block.

The PSA, when perused

by Kaieteur News, notes at Article Four, which deals with Exploration Programme and Expenditure Obligation that the Contractor shall carry out a series of minimum work commitments.

The agreement notes that the initial period of four years shall be divided into two phases, each, having a duration of 24 months.

In the first phase, the contractor shall acquire all available 2D seismic data from previous surveys conducted over the Contract Area, process and/or reprocess as necessary, and interpret same. At the end of phase one of the initial period, the Contractor shall either elect to relinquish the

entire Contract Area, or relinquish 25 percent of the Contract Area and commit to

the work programme in phase two.

During phase two of the

initial period, the Contractor shall conduct a survey to Continued on page 3

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Guyana gives up entire year’s budget paying Exxon & partners Income Tax Oil is a tricky business and Guyana has found itself in a conundrum where it is foregoing more than it earns, meaning the oil business is essentially running at a loss for the country.

According to the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), Guyana has agreed to, under the taxation provisions, to pay ExxonMobil’s share of Corporation and Income Tax. As such it would mean, that Guyana foregoes each year, billions of US dollars.

Clause 15.4 (a) of that PSA stipulates that the Minster of Natural Resources agrees that a sum equivalent to the tax assessed to be paid by the Minister to the Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on behalf o f t h e contractor—ExxonMobil Guyana – and that the

Hess Corporation CEO, John Hess amount of such sum will be considered income of the contractor.

Additionally, at 15.4 (b) the Minister also agrees that the appropriate portion of the Government’s share of profit oil delivered, shall be accepted as payment in full for the contractor’s share of Income Tax and Corporation

Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh Tax—levies owed to the GRA. Collectively it would mean that instead of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL)—ExxonMobil Guyana—paying over hundreds of millions of US dollars annually as taxes owed to GRA, it has agreed

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From page 2 acquire a minimum one thousand (1,000) line kilometres of new marine 2D seismic and/or five hundred square kilometers (500 sq.

1cm) of new 3D seismic over the Contract Area, process, and interpret same.

At the end of the initial period of four years, EEPGL can elect either to relinquish the entire contract area or relinquish 20 percent of the block, save and except for any discovery made and renew the Petroleum Prospecting Licence for a further period of three years.

It, therefore, means that at the end of the first four years, that is to say, in February 2021, ExxonMobil should have handed over to the State, 45 percent of the Kaieteur Block.

The Kaieteur Block is currently operated by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Production and Exploration Guyana

Limited, in partnership with CEL, Ratio Guyana Limited and a subsidiary of Hess Corporation.

The partners are already

planning to drill 12 wells this year and are awaiting the blessings of the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency to move ahead.

The applicable section of the PSA. to accept that a portion of its share of profit oil, be recognised as its taxes.

Documentation to this effect is then provided to the US based company allowing it to not have to pay any taxes in its home country for its earnings overseas.

Collectively, this has led to Guyana’s financial records being essentially misrepresented to reflect profits from an industry when in fact the country is in the red losing hundreds of millions by foregoing the payment of Income and Corporation Tax. Addressing the forgone I n c o m e Ta x a l o n e , juxtaposed with Guyana’s earnings on Profit Oil and its two percent royalty would expose that Guyana will in fact lose in excess of $2B

this year.

This, since calculated at 25 percent of its earnings, Income Tax foregone would easily eclipse Guyana’s earnings.

This year, Minister within the Office of the President, with responsibility for Finance, D r. A s h n i S i n g h h a s predicted that Guyana will be collecting some U S $ 9 5 7 M t h i s year—US$857 being profit and US$100M being royalty.

ExxonMobil partner in the Stabroek Block, John Hess, Chief Executive Officer of Hess Corporation

recently pegged earnings from the oil block this year to be some US$2.6B for its 30 percent stake in the operations.

The Stabroek Block is currently being developed by two Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)—the Liza Destiny and Unity and the Liza I and II developments—and collectively the oil companies are set to rake in just under US$9B. As such, it would mean that should Guyana collect, i t s I n c o m e Ta x f r o m ExxonMobil and their Continued on page 14

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EDITORIAL

Hess hit the heights with Guyana

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uyana is any oil companys biggest dream.

Guyana is Christmas, New Years Eve, and Carnival all wrapped in one and loaded with oil goodies. This is what John Hess, the CEO of Hess Corporation has been preaching to his investors, to Wall Street, to the world. His words were, in effect, give us time, and everyone will be rich in no time; give us some space, and the prosperity race will be on. Mr. Hess words on Guyana have proven to be prophetic.

There is plenty oil in Guyana, and it is not the thick, sludgy variety that requires expensive refining, not so appealing to both oil producers and consumers. Rather, it is the sweet stuff, low in sulfur, and light to the touch of machinery, a boon to industry. Best of all, Guyanas oil is already abundant, with much more at deeper levels, all of it coming at giveaway prices. There is nothing better than that, and the anxious and nervous heavy-hitter investors and oil sector watchers can all breathe a sigh of relief that their patience and confidence have been rewarded, and what they have to do now is rake in the billions. Guyana is all good news, and the outlook is that things will only get better and better, meaning, richer and sweeter.

Breakeven prices, return on capital invested, an annual cash flow of 25 percent compounded are all simply out of this world. Hess and company (Exxon, CNOOC) are in oil heaven. They have many grounds, every right, to boast to the world, to preen and strut their stuff before all listeners and watchers, and it is all from the belly of Guyana, and on the backs of suffering Guyanese. The word has been drill, baby, drill; and this is capitalism at its profitable best.

The PPP/C Government and its feeble leaders are not a problem, as both are already under lock and key. The APNU+AFC Coalition Opposition is also in the bag, given that it can hardly say a word for itself, seems to lack any idea of where its feet are, and is the best example around of frailty, frivolity, inefficiency. There is one problem, though, and it is one that is not going away. The problem is the Guyanese people, who expect so much from this oil and have nothing to show for all of its billions of barrels and, as it looks increasingly likely, nothing to get in the days ahead.

These distressed and frustrated Guyanese are compelled by circumstances to scrape the bottom of lifes daily barrel to get by, and are aware of what is going on, that is, who is getting, and who is left out. They hear foreigners like John Hess drooling and bragging before everyone, while they are reduced to begging. They take note of the cabal of insiders in the PPP/C Government: cronies, families, friends, top businesspeople, and they simmer with anger. Guyanese observe this societys new aristocracy created by the PPP/ C Government, and as powered by the nations oil bonanza, which does not reach or touch the poorer, the lower, and the lesser. This is not good for any community, much less a whole nation of diverse peoples.

This is how the foundations of tension contribute to flaring of passions, and eventually leading to much worse, as in the undesired, and the undemocratic. Leaders and loyalists live like kings from our natural resource wealth, especially this oil; on the other hand, the mass of the population is forced to live like dogs scavenging for scraps left behind by those at the top of the oil pile. John Hess could speak of a “start to return cash” to his deep-pocketed investors, while empty-handed Guyanese are left to lament whether this oil will ever bring any kind of return for them.

The benefits of oil have so far been elusive for ordinary Guyanese, other than the occasional toys and trinkets from Santa Claus leaders in this Santa Claus PPP/C Government, and then only for selected segments of the population. Hess could rave about Guyana being an industry leading durability story, while Guyanese find ways to coexist with heavy, sorry reality. Will this oil ever mean something for regular Guyanese?

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Extending a handshake to signal peace DEAR EDITOR, Oftentimes, a gesture as simple as a handshake can resonate with tremendous importance in politics to signal peace. Symbols are important especially in Guyana.

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton’s complaint that President Irfaan Ali bullied him into a handshake only reveals what a bumbling idiot he is.

Ironically Norton is a former Foreign Affairs employee and is very familiar with diplomatic protocol.

Historically, the most important handshake in American history occurred in China on February 21, 1972 during President Richard Nixon’ visit.

In the past all had not

been honkey dorie with China-American relations.

America had had a staunch anti China policy since the Communists achieved power in 1949.

Historically John Foster Dulles President Dwight Eisenhower’s secretary of state and a staunch anticommunist refused to shake Chinese Prime Minister Chou En Lai’s hand at a conference in Geneva in 1954.

Dulles later quipped that the only time he’d meet with Chou would be if their cars accidentally collided.

Dulles was also the US secretary of state when the British Guiana constitution was suspended in October 1953.

Anti communist Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of England and he dispatched gunboats to British Guiana.

Just 18 years later President Richard Nixon President Eisenhower ’s vice president and a credentialed anti-communist in his own right was on his historic overture to China.

When the President’s plane Air Force One landed in China, Chou was standing on the tarmac personally waiting to greet Nixon.

Nixon insisted he and his wife, clad in a bright red long overcoat, be the first to depart the plane, and ordered his Secret Service to block the exit until he had

deplaned.

He personally delivered the long overdue handshake.

Today China is a world superpower rivaling America.

It was high drama, and Nixon knew it.

He also understood that the handshake signaled a break from past American policies he helped to advocate and shape.

All Guyanese who follow politics hope we have a chance to witness another handshake between the Opposition Leader and President Irfan Ali to return Guyana to cordiality and good manners.

Yours respectfully, Sultan Mohamed

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How about a “One Guyana” minimum wage, not higher wage for Government workers and lower wage for private sector workers?

DEAR EDITOR, Since our Government is so committed to “One Guyana,” how about a “One Guyana” minimum wage, not a higher minimum wage for Government workers and a lower minimum wage for private sector workers? Why did any Government allow a two-tiered system, where the Private Sector is allowed to pay a lower minimum wage than the Government Sector?

Given local content and new oil related companies operating in Guyana, should they have the option of paying a lower Private Sector minimum wage?

There was a recent headline, “Oil and gas company only paying wage increases to expats, not locals GAWU” (SN, June 9, 2022).

The truth is that we dont and will never have “One Guyana.” There are two inequitable Guyanas the “haves and the have-nots,” the poor rural Guyana and slightly better off urban Guyana, and the better off Government employees with stabler salaries and benefits versus the selfemployed and underemployed. Now that we have mega billions of barrels of oil, and the oil companies get all kinds of tax free concessions and tax-free incomes, why are we still talking about the old

“minimum wage” rather than a new paradigm of a “living wage” complete with annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) and the emergence of a social welfare state, similar to some European countries?” When will we have the “good life?

The truth is that neither the PNC nor PPP are working class parties anymore. They are the parties allied with the bourgeoisie, petty bourgeoisie and the oil imperialists against the working poor.

Their “working class” ideology died with Mr. Burnham and the Jagans.

The PPP and the Private Sector are in each others back pockets.

They have each others backs. The Private Sector groupings and chambers stand ready always to issue any statement of support that will make the Government look good.

In reciprocity, the Government does things to benefit big business such as suppression of minimum wages, waiver of taxes and duties, removal of stamp duty, subsidies to reduce shipping costs, special deals, etc. The Private Sector loves the PPP, and the PPP loves the Private Sector.

A recent article said, “We see the government and private sector not as sitting on op-

posite sides of the table but on the same side because our objectives aligned,” Dr. Singh said (“Objectives aligned Finance Minister says PSC a highly valued partner, “May 12, 2022).

Wont it be nice to see a headline that says, “Governments objectives completely aligned with the working class.”

There needs to be some investigative reporting on which businesses in the Private Sector got the $4 billion subsidy, purportedly to stabilise shipping costs and keep prices stable. How come

prices did not fall after businesses received that subsidy? Consumers are still catching hell with the runaway cost of living.

But while the Government and Opposition have abandoned the workers, the union leadership are abject failures, refusing to call for renegotiation of the oil contracts. The additional money we would get can go towards transformation of the Wages and Salary Structures and Income Support Systems. The Unions have become toothless poodles begging for a new private sector minimum

With the advent of social media does Guyana need State Media?

DEAR EDITOR, It is only the most gullible of us who will believe what The State Media (NCN and Guyana Chronicle) portrays.

The State Media always tries to make the Government of the day look good. But with the advent of social media does Guyana need State Media?

The Guyana Chronicle and NCN should be privatised. By doing this it will strengthen the Government

democratic credentials notwithstanding it will also create a level playing field for Guyanese media houses.

What is needed is free and impartial media not State Media which does the bidding of the Government of the day.

The PPP/C does not need the media to tell them they looking good. It needs the media to hold them and all stakeholders accountable.

Yours Faithfully, Sean Ori

wage of $60,000 from the current $44,000+ and the Government is moving slowly towards approval of such a pittance.

Exxon got Liza 1 renewed before the clock struck midnight, but the lowest paid workers must wait.

Which family in Guyana can survive if the breadwinner makes just $60,000 a month? The unions begging for $60,000 is a sellout. That figure should be revised to $100,000. The Public Sector minimum wage is $74,900 per month.

Have we no conscience as an oil and resource-rich nation? Where are the voices of the NGOs and preachers who tell people give me your offerings now and God will bless you later in heaven? Apart from Mr. Glenn Lall/KN, Stabroek News, “Our Wealth,

Our Country,” Oil and Gas Governance Network (www.OGGN.org),TIGI, Article 13 and others, who else is speaking out for the working poor of Guyana? You cannot count on the Parliamentary Opposition that is so weak and clueless right now, abrogating their responsibilities, and letting down their supporters.

Trade Unionist Eugene Noel stated that workers in the Caribbean are currently paid more than Guyanese, despite the wealth of resources available here. As if thats not bad enough, we also have the lowest currency in CARICOM, lower than the teeny tiny islands with no real resources.

Wake up Guyana! Its our wealth and our country. Our working poor deserve a better life!

Sincerely, Dr. Jerry Jailall

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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT/CEO, MR. PATRICK YARDE ON THE OCCASION OF GPSUS 99TH ANNIVERSARY The 99th anniversary of the struggles of the Guyana Public Service Union, celebrated on Wednesday June 8, 2022, is an occasion that members past and present must be proud, because the stance for “Justice for the Public Employee” that have had to be taken amid political assaults on the constitutional rights of workers and attempts to erode hardwon gains. It is because of the long arduous battle of the years that gave rise to the theme “Relentlessly and Continuously for 99 years pursuing Justice for Public Employees.”

The achievements of the Union were made through unity and solidarity of its members over the years, beginning June 8, 1923. The struggle for better working conditions, security of tenure, equality and fair wages, while providing high-quality public service to our nation has been a grueling and seemingly never ending journey.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) was first founded under colonial rule

as the British Guiana Civil Service Association (BGCSA) on June 8, 1923, but was formal registration as Trade Union ¹ 55 on the November 5, 1948. Following the declaration of Guyana as a Republic in 1970, the Union was rebranded as the Guyana Public Service Union in 1972, and subsequently merged with the Medical Employees Union in 1975.

The GPSU made its greatest strides during the mid1960s and throughout the 1970s, because of the impetus for change provided by the Governments of that period and the underlying proworking-class sentiments that existed in that era. As such, Governments at that time entered into agreements to benefit workers and the substance of these pacts informed Public Service Rules, Regulations and Guidelines for treatment of workers throughout the years. There were also several Collective Labour Agreements with Governments of Guyana, including the Avoidance and Settlement of Disputes Agreement,

Union Dues Check-off and Agency Fees Agreement, Secondment to the GPSU Agreement, Trade Union Leave for attending meetings and Leave for Trade Union Education, etc. In summary, the gains included ratification of all fundamental International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conventions to protect Trade Union rights and workers rights, amendment of the Constitution of Guyana to include the feature to make all Collective Agreements legally binding, establishment of the National Insurance Scheme as a basis of insuring workers against potential work risks, and entrenchment of pensions as a constitutional right, among other things.

One of the most fundamental achievements was the amendment of the Constitution of Guyana to approve the establishment of the Public Service Appellate Tribunal, which facilitated Public Servants seeking redress from decisions of the Public Service Commission. More tangibly were the Lamaha Gardens land scheme for Public

Service housing and the GPSU Sports Complex land at Thomaslands.

Notwithstanding this, wages, salaries and allowances, as well as, abuse of workers rights and poor working environments remained the lynchpin over the years that successive Governments refused to deal with adequately, because of proclaimed economic reasons and the private sector selfish interests in maintaining a cheap labour market in Guyana. The importance of these elements to the stability of the workforce put the GPSU unionised workers on collision courses with Governments, even though as a Union its preference was always to find amicable solutions to the attainment of workers rights through negotiations, consistent with the agreed steps of Collective Labour Agreements signed between Government and GPSU. As a result of Governments innate desires to maintain workers conditions of service at its lowest and the

fact that wages, salaries and allowances in Guyana remained lower than those in neighbouring Caribbean territories, together with corresponding working environments in those countries that were much more advanced and worker friendly. These issues then became the main roots of clashes between Government and GPSU. GPSU, nevertheless, maintained its agitation for better conditions of service and in 1993, Government conceded that there were employed poor in the Public Service, but failed to take corrective measures to deal with the situation.

In 1999, following a strike that lasted fifty-seven days an arbitration tribunal ruled in favour of GPSU, with the result that the wages and salaries of Public Servants were increased significantly, with awards of 31.06% for 1999 and 26.66% for the year 2000.

The award at that time angered the Government, but it complied with the awarded percentages for wages and salaries, while disregarding

the awards for allowances and reintroduction of increments. As a backlash to the Union, Government suspended the check-offs for Union Dues and Agency fees and frustrated Public Servants attempts to re-register with the Union.

Regrettably, the GPSU over the years thereafter have met with many unmerited challenges from the employer of its members and other political elements that sought to undermine the Union. However, the leadership has maintained its independence and has conducted itself fearlessly and professionally, in a manner that can stand up to scrutiny, at all times.

In recognition of those past union stalwarts, who started this amazing journey, laying the foundation upon which we currently stand and imbued our organisation with the fortitude and strength, we must say thanks. To those of us, who are challenged to continue this journey, I say let us do so unwaveringly, for we owe ourselves and the (Continued on page 59)

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Not because fire and brimstone have not rained down on those whose perverted ways have been causing more harm than good in this land, should we, for a single moment, believe that the Creator is asleep or has abandoned this land.

The Creator still has a vested interest in this land, and there are those among us who are fully aware of this. It is for this reason that several patriotic Guyanese can brave the scorching sun and downpours to stand up for needed change in this land – they know that they are not fighting alone.

Guyanese do not lose hope - a transformation is on its way and there will be no doubt that the Creator is the one in full control, and not those inspired by the dark side.

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Hitman confesses to murdering Brazilian men for $2M - skeletal remains found months later

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onths after two Brazilian men disappeared from their camp at Gold Camp Backdam, Mountain Ayangana, Potaro River, Region Eight, a hitman has reportedly confessed to murdering them for $2M. Police have since been able to locate skeletal remains suspected to be those of the murdered men.

This development was confirmed by Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum.

The murdered Brazilian

men have been identified as Geraldo Vieria DeSouza and Edivaldo Alves DaSilva.

Police had no clue that the men had been murdered until they were tipped off by a villager in the area.

Ranks from the Madhia Police Station learnt that the men may have been murdered between March and April, 2022. A suspect was identified and police finally arrested the individual identified as Lyfrey Alban over the weekend.

While in custody, Alban reportedly confessed that he

was hired as a hitman to kill the two men for $2M. He told cops that another Brazilian national had contracted him for the job. He described the man who contracted him as a Macushee (an Amerindian tribe) man called “Jackie Chan”.

Alban claimed that “Jackie Chan” told him that the two men had murdered his son in a Brazilian mine some time back and he wanted revenge.

Alban said that he took the job and armed himself with a 20 gauge shotgun to carry out

his work.

Together with “Jackie Chan”, Alban went to the victims' camp where he shot them dead.

He now alleges that the Macushee had left the backdam and never returned to pay him off for the job.

Alban has since assisted police in locating the skeletal remains of the men, and a 20 gauge shot gun believed to be the murder weapon was seized from him.

An investigation is ongoing.

Confessed hitman, Lyfrey Alban

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Canadian oil companies keeping citizens in the dark on plans to handle CA$72B in clean-up costs - Financial Analyst calls for rapid action to prevent use of tax dollars to fix a broken system

By Zena Henry As the global energy system transitions toward lower-carbon fuel sources, oil and gas decommissioning liabilities are expected to become a more near-term issue than previously envisioned for many States.

Decommissioning or the cleanup of equipment used during oil production projects is an important part of an oil companys overall plan for a field. This very costly activity is usually addressed upfront in agreements so as to ensure the company does not escape liability.

Left unaddressed, countries can be left with hefty clean up bills. This is a matter the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has already warned Guyana about since offshore oil operator, ExxonMobil is being allowed to recover clean up funds well ahead of the period that it would be needed for. Also, Guyana seems not to be keeping tabs on the funds to assure its availability when the time comes.

The IEEFA, which conducts financial and economic analysis and research in the energy sector, has highlighted a similar

scenario is facing Canada since some oil companies there have not been transparent about their decommissioning plans.

A recent analysis by the IEEFA revealed that Canadian oil and gas companies are failing to make plans to pay

in-depth analysis of five of the 10 most vulnerable small-cap oil and gas producers in Canada. This probe found that these companies are at high risk of defaulting on future decommissioning obligations even if they

for the CA$72B that would be needed for future decommissioning liabilities for oil and gas wells, pipelines, and facilities.

“The cleanup liabilities, collectively referred to as Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs), are likely to result in future corporate defaults, leaving the Canadian taxpayer to pay to resolve the mess,” the report stated.

What is worse is that IEEFA said the full extent of the decommissioning liabilities problem may not be fully known, “given the lack of transparency and reporting of AROs by oil and gas companies.”

To g e t a b e t t e r understanding of the troubles facing Canada, the IEEFA conducted an

operate in a long-term US$80- to US$90-per-barrel oil price environment.

IEEFA said the situation could be worse than it appears as companies may be understating AROs through mismanaged accounting and by delaying classification to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), which obscures the actual size of AROs. The report continued that the global energy transition will likely slow the growth of oil and gas demand which will make it more difficult for oil and gas companies to sell their assets and increase financial stress on oil and gas companies as clean-up liabilities grow.

This could result in the Canadian taxpayer being left on th e h o o k t o p a y f o r mismanagement of assets

60 new COVID-19 cases recorded The Ministry of Health on Saturday recorded 60 new COVID-19 infections.

The Ministry in its COVID-19 dashboard revealed that there are two persons in the Intensive Care

Unit (ICU).

According to the dashboard, there are 16 new cases in Region Two, 7 in Region Three, 22 in Region Four, two in Region Five, 11 in Region Six and two in Region 10.

The number of persons in institutional care is 987 while the number of deaths remains 1239.

Of note, the Ministry has recorded 63,548 recoveries to date.

Dem boys seh...

Somebody gan get put in a vice De 19th June is D- Day. Somebody gan get put in a vice on dat day. Dem bin try to pre-empt de vice by shifting from one side to de odder.

But de moment of truth coming soon and is either dem win or dem lose.

De 19th June gan gat nuff su-su. We gan hear who susu and whether dem gat any truth in wat dem seh when dem talk how dem was told dat de man wah su-su did not su-su.

De Good Book does seh how de truth does set yuh free. But de truth could also send yuh to jail. And all because of su-su!

Meantime, things heating up in Uncle Sam. De Jan 6th hearings start into wat happen wen de Capitol was

stormed and dere was an attempt to steal de elections. De truth dere gan certainly see some people free but it can also send certain people to jail.

We gan know whether de attempt to steal de elections was a conspiracy theory or de truth. De difference between de two is six years in jail.

But dem boys nah confident bout any politician going to jail. Politicians, dem is masters of confusing people.

You see if yuh ask a politician fuh de truth, de whole truth and nothing but de truth, yuh gan get three different answers.

But sometimes is best yuh dont know de truth. It mek dem boys remember bout de time a man was lying on he

death bed surrounded by he three children. De man had doubts as to whether de last child a boy who de look a lil pagalee was he own. So since he was dying he turn to de wife and ask, “Please, assure me that the youngest child is mine.

Ah want to know de truth before ah die. Ah will forgive you if…”

De wife calmly interrupted, “Yes, meh dearest. Ah swear on my mother’s grave, without question. YOU are his father…”

Moments later, de man died peacefully…

Still by his side, de grieving widow muttered under her breath, “Thank God he didn’t ask about the other two…”

Talk half. Leff half.

from chief executives who are paid an average of US$950,000 annually.

The fact that the transition towards lowercarbon fuel sources can bring decommissioning events closer than expected, IEEFA said that “vigorous government oversight, must take effective and rapid action

to avoid defaults and debt impairments that would force the Canadian taxpayer to bail out a broken system.”

It is the same advice the agency gave to Guyana.

ExxonMobil was accused of going against industry standards by a l r e a d y taking some US$3.2 billion for

decommissioning, while Guyana was failing to monitor the cash.

I E E FA has, nonetheless, advised Guyana to keep its eyes on the money for if Exxon were to sell its offshore business or walk away, Guyanese would have to foot the companys cleanup bill.

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GRA spending $400M annually to rent and maintain buildings ...as Govt. fails to construct building for permanent HQ

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t least $400M is being spent annually for the rental and maintenance of buildings that house the operations of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).

This has been happening for over two decades yet consecutive governments have found difficulty with building the national tax agency at least a permanent office for its headquarters.

This issue is being brought to the fore even as news circulated that the land that was earmarked for GRA to build a headquarters at Plantation Pattensen, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara was taken away and given to foreign hotel developer, Pasha Global.

While the government has been silent on the decision to transfer the land allotted to GRA for its headquarters and give it to the hotel developer, the agency's annual income and expenditure records show that GRA has been spending millions every year

to rent and maintain buildings that house its operations.

An examination of GRA's Annual Reports and Statements of Accounts, which was laid in the National Assembly from December 2010 to December 2014, revealed that each year, the tax agency spent between $80 million to approximately $400M monthly.

According to the reports, GRA's rental and maintenance of buildings in 2010 cost the State $80, 110, 0690. In 2011, GRA's cost for rental and maintenance of buildings stood at $77, 555,000. Then in 2012 rental and maintenance jumped from $77,555, 390 t0 $359,038,586. In 2o13, there was a slight decline in the cost. The rent and maintenance of the buildings for GRA cost the State, $346,015,418 and in 2014 the cost was slashed by half but it still cost the State $157,103, 581 to rent and

The land located at Plantation Pattensen, Liliendaal

Economic and Youth Policy Advisor at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, Elson Lowe maintain buildings for the a u t h o r i t y.

H o w e v e r,

Kaieteur News understands that at present, the rent and cost maintenance of GRA buildings have shot closer to the $400M mark.

A source close to the tax agency noted that GRA's rental and maintenance are determined by the number of buildings or facilities it rents to house its operations.

Kaieteur News understands that in addition to renting the Camp Street facility to accommodate its main office, GRA rents at least four other facilities to house its operations, these include parking spaces and places for storage. The source told Kaieteur News not only is the revenue authority's rental and maintenance bill costing the State but renting facilities to house GRA's Main office has been relocated on several occasions.

“The tax office headquarters went from the Guyana Post Office building downtown to Albert and Charlotte Streets then to the former Clico building on Camp Street where it currently is, it is not right to have such an important agency without a permanent place to work out of. I think that is why the move was made to secure land to build a permanent place for GRA only for it to be taken away,” the source said Meanwhile, Economic and Youth Policy Advisor at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, Elson Lowe told Kaieteur News that GRA, as Guyana's tax agency, should not be treated as an afterthought.

He stressed that “GRA has the responsibility of being the State's main tax collection why doesn't it have a place to house its headquarters? Is the question only the government can answer.”

“The GRA is the

GRA Commissioner General, Godfrey Statia equivalent to what the IRS is in the United States but the IRS building in the US is massive and beautiful on it is in scripted the words: “taxes are what we pay for a civilised society, and the American people know the IRS is no joke because it's treated as no joke. It is quite sad that after all these years of existence GRA does not have a permanent headquarters. I do hope it will change soon because it appears GRA has outgrown its current location and there is also the issue of not having enough parking for people who go there to conduct business.

The GRA is currently renting the former CLICO building on Camp Street from the National Insurance Scheme.

But Lowe says it would be more profitable for GRA to have its own facility with adequate parking and for the building to be rented to private entities.

“I'm sure a lot of private companies would want to occupy that prime piece of real estate facility because of its location and convenience,” he asserted.

GRA has been renting facilities to accommodate its headquarters.

Back in 2017, GRA had secured a 50-year lease for the controversial investment site, to build its headquarters. The land

located at Plantation Pattensen, Liliendaal, ECD which was reportedly taken away from GRA, was originally intended for the construction of a multimillion dollar investment, sporting a luxury hotel and several other facilities. The venture fell through when the overseas investor breached its agreement with a local businessman.

Back then, GRA Commissioner General, Godfrey Statia had told members of the media that the building which currently houses the GRA headquarters and almost 900 employees is no longer sufficient.

He said that the GRA has since acquired the land from the Guyana Lands and Survey Commission (GL&SC).

Statia had told reporters at a press conference that investors had not completed their payment for the plot of land at Liliendaal East Coast Demerara.

The land was repossessed and leased to the GRA. Earlier this year, GRA was in the process of inviting bids to commence construction of the building but before the revenue authority could have gone through with its plans, it was revealed that the land was transferred back to a hotel dealer.

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AFC re-elects Ramjattan as Leader

-Sherod Duncan replaces Patterson as General Secretary The third largest political force in Guyana – the Alliance For Change (AFC) – has re-elected its incumbent Leader, Khemraj Ramjattan.

Ramjattan was elected on Saturday at the party's seventh National Conference, which also named Sherod Duncan as the

new General Secretary (GS).

Duncan will be replacing former Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson who received no nominations for the other executive positions that were open.

Notably, former Minister of Telecommunications

Catherine Hughes has been elected to serve as the Party's Chair, replacing Raphael Trotman. She defeated Ramjattan, Sherod Duncan and Shadow Finance Minister, Juretha Fernandes.

Meanwhile, Ricky Ramsaroop will serve as Vice-Chairman of the Party.

Also contesting were Valerie Garrido-Lowe, Devin Sears, Catherine Hughes, Juretha Fernandes and Sherod Duncan.

The conference was held at the Revealed Word Christain Centre, William Street, Kitty, Georgetown.

The day's proceedings

opened with prayers and went straight into the Leader's report, General Secretary's report, discussion on the way forward, motions and most importantly the election of office bearers for the period 2022 to 2024.

The Party said this year's national conference may arguably be its most consequential.

Among the decisions made was for the Party to remain collated with the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). Duncan on his Facebook page shared: “The Alliance of Change (AFC) today voted to stay in the Coalition when discussing its 'The Way Forward' document.

Specifically, the 2022 National Conference, voted overwhelmingly on its third option in the document, to "Stay in a revised political alliance with APNU, whether coalition or a parliamentary cooperation agreement, but the AFC must demand and secure a firm agreement and structure for it to have greater influence on policy positions and political action within the alliance, while maintaining its independence and rebranding and regaining its identity. This option will require political maturity and pragmatism on the part of APNU, which may not be forthcoming."

Meanwhile, the Party's Leader is reported to have told conference delegates that "We are muddled by all kinds of information; we are given various propositions as to directions and courses to take on issues. We sometimes cannot discern the best choices. Our members and leaders have pressing chores in this hard guava season because as yet the oil monies have not reached us and the soaring cost of living is an existential threat.

So, in being occupied with surviving we may fail to properly investigate issues and get our decisions right.

The future of the AFC must not be decided, then, in the absence of such analysis because of this fight for survival. I want to ask for that special effort in each individual member here that we participate in the decision-making processes that this liberal democratic party allows. We will not be exempted from blame and the bad consequences of our non-participation and bad decision making.”

More than 50 members have been nominated and are vying to sit on the 12-person

Re-elected AFC Leader, Khemraj Ramjattan

New AFC General Secretary, Sherod Duncan

New AFC Chair, Catherine Hughes AFC governing council – the National Executive Committee. The Party up to pres. time did not announce who will serve on this council. Efforts to contact Ramjattan and Patterson proved futile. The new Chair, Cathy Hughes, indicated that the Party was still in a meeting.

Some 285 delegates were slated to participate in the election process, with 50 observers supervising the process from six locations in Guyana, in addition to two overseas. “These delegates represent groups across the 10 regions of Guyana, the Youth For Change (YFC), the Women For Change (WFC) and AFC groups in the Diaspora including the USA, Canada, UK and the Caribbean,” AFC said in a statement.

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Ministry begins COVID-19 inoculation of children 5 -11 On Saturday, at the National Cultural Centre tarmac, the Ministry of Health commenced inoculating children from age five to 11 against COVID-19.

The government had announced on June 4, last that it was expecting about 25,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for this age group and would commence a vaccination drive.

True to its promise, the activity kicked off at 09:00hrs on Saturday at the Cultural

Centre tarmac, an activity that was graced by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony and his advisor, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy. Some vehicles were seen trickling in with parents who brought their children to receive the jab.

Some children opted to take their jab in the comfort of their parents car in a “drive thru” system while others opted to step out.

As they were being administered the vaccines, some cried, while the braver ones

bit their lips as the needle entered their arm.

After being vaccinated, some gav e c o m m e n t s t o the media and hurried away to take photographs with the Disney mascots present at the vaccination drive while others requested to have their face and arms painted with designs done by Carlus Savory, a graphic artist who volunteered his services to support the cause.

One boy told reporters

that he feels safer now that he has been vaccinated.

According to Minister Anthony, the ministry was planning the vaccination drive for sometime but was faced with some challenges. He did not share details of the challenges but said that he is grateful that the ministry was able to receive a significant number of vaccine doses to kick start the initiative.

Dr. Anthony explained that the vaccines received are

Scenes from Saturdays vaccination drive

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony

made up of 1/3 of the adult dosage and is customised for children.

He noted too that his ministry has been working along with the Ministry of Education to target schools to continue the vaccination of children.

“We have been working with the Ministry of Education and working with schools and sending out information to different schools, requesting information from parents,” Dr. An-

thony related.

The minister hinted that once the information is gathered, his ministry will take the vaccination drive to schools with a high percentage of children whose parents want them to be vaccinated.

He pointed out too that the government will be monitoring the response to the COVID-19 vaccination programme for children and if the doses in stock are exhausted quickly then efforts will be made to acquire more.

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Order of Malta gives humanitarian support to Guyana

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ince 2017, the Em bassy of the Sover eign Order of Malta in Guyana, has been doing its part to support a range of issues here including migrant health care and educational support.

In a release, the Embassy noted that “Our focus is truly humanitarian, in assisting refugees and other displaced persons in most places in the world.”

HEALTH CARE Locally, the Embassy noted that it has been supporting migrant and displaced persons by supplying health care services.

This is done through the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Georgetown, as part of the Blessed Gerard Paediatric Mission.

Additionally, a medical doctor would visit Port Kaituma in Region One, to take care of the needs of residents of that community and contiguous areas, as well as the Venezuelan migrants.

Apart from the range of health care services offered, vitamins are also distributed.

The Fund for Forgotten People a British/American foundation approved a grant for the first years support in 2019/2020 and has approved a second one to allow for the continuation of this project in Port Kaituma.

Medical Outreaches comprising doctors and the St. Josephs Mercy Hospital Mobile Clinic have been ongoing in three regions: One, Three and Four in Guyana and will be expanded in the coming year to include Region Five.

The Order of Malta in Guyana also collaborates with the St. Johns Ambulance Brigade which is headed by its Chairman and Councillor, Mr. Vibart Parvattan. The St. Johns Ambulance Brigade promotes the training and education in First Aid to all age groups.

EDUCATION In the area of education, through private funding, the Order of Malta has hired two special needs teachers.

These special needs teachers are based in two locations. These are the special needs home for children at Mahaica, East Coast Demerara and Crisel s Academy of Excellence, in Parfait Harmonie, on the West Bank of Demerara.

A further sponsorship programme ensures that children who are resident in orphanages and who have outstanding academic results are awarded scholarships.

Such students are recommended by their school

The Cristel’s Academy group has also been the beneficiary of support

Guyana gives up entire year’s...

Ambassador Viscount Roland Donin de Rosiere KM principals.

During the spring pilgrimage to Lourdes in May 2022, the Embassy of the Order of Malta in Guyana received international recognition. Additionally, a mass was held on May 4th to pray for the sick in Guyana.

Malteser is the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta for humanitarian aid.

Through Malteser, the Sovereign Order has been in the forefront globally in assisting Ukrainians at the Polish, Hungarian and Slovakian Borders. Funding accounts have been set up in the Malteser Magazine for donations.

As the war escalated in Ukraine, the Order of Malta responded by organising buses to transport families across the borders and assisted them to get settled through its volunteer programmes in those countries.

Stewart DeFreitas, Charge d’ affaires

Deborrah Ramsay, Second Secretary Globally, in 2018, two million patients were treated in medical facilities through the support of the Order of Malta.

For further information on Malteser International: w w w . m a l t e s e r international.org

From page 3 partners this year, at 25 percent, it would see Guyana earning some US$2.25B on Income Tax alone.

But with Guyana agreeing to pay that tax bill to GRA from its less than US$1B earnings, it would mean that the Ministry of Natural Resources would still owe GRA some US$1.3B, to be paid from future earnings.

Conversely, it would mean that Guyana will lose US$2.25B it should have collected as Income Tax from the oil companies.

The revelation of the oil companies earnings from the Stabroek Block by Hess Corporation’s CEO, John Hess, was made during his recent participation at the Bernstein’s 38th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference.

During an almost onehour discussion that was focused mostly on Guyana, he said the company has already received three lifts of one million barrels of oil from the Stabroek Block, which has two ongoing projects, Liza Phase One and Liza Phase Two. In the second quarter, he said the lifts will increase to seven and in the third and fourth quarters, eight liftings each. The Hess Boss said, “We have over a US$100 barrel price. We are therefore going from US$300M of incremental cash flow from Guyana to US$700M in the second quarter, then US$800M in the third and

US$800M in the fourth.

Dr. Singh during the reading of budget 2022 earlier this year had said that there will be 94 lifts from the Stabroek Block, 13 of which will be government’s lifts.

From this, it is estimated that deposits into the Natural Resource Fund for 2022 will total US$957.6 million, comprising some US$857.1 million earned from the government lifts of profit oil, and an additional US$100.5 million from royalties.

By Kaieteur News’ calculations, Exxon’s subsidiary and operator of the Stabroek Block, EEPGL, is poised to walk away with US$3.9B while CNOOC will get US$2.2B this year. It therefore means that Exxon and partners will walk away with US$8.7B profit in 2022 tax-free.

The Liza Phase I development, which began production in December 2019 utilising the Liza Destiny FPSO with a production capacity of approximately 120,000 gross barrels of oil p e r d a y, r e c e n t l y c o m pleted production optimisation work that expanded its production capacity to more than 140,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

The Liza Phase II development, utilising the Liza Unity FPSO, began production in February 2022 and is expected to reach its production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day by the third quarter.

The third development at

Payara is ahead of schedule and now expected to come online in late 2023, utilising the Prosperity FPSO with a production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

The fourth development, Yellowtail, is expected to come online in 2025, utilising the ONE GUYANA FPSO with a production capacity of approximately 250,000 gross barrels of oil per day. At least six FPSOs with a production capacity of more than one million gross barrels of oil per day are expected to be online on the Stabroek Block in 2027, with the potential for up to 10 FPSOs to develop gross discovered recoverable resources.

G u y a n a ’s Stabroek Block is 6.6 million acres (26,800 square kilometres). ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited is the operator and holds 45 percent interest in the Block.

Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd. holds 30 percent interest, and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited holds 25 percent interest.

Corruption benefits the rich and powerful at the expense of the poor.

Say no to it.

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First real estate organisation launched in Guyana Guyana’s first real estate association – Guyana Association of Real Estate Professionals (GAREP) – was on Friday launched at the Tower Hotel located on Main Street, Georgetown.

In a release, the newly formed association stated that the main objective of the organisation is to bring Guyana on par with international standards in the real estate industry.

Attending the launching ceremony at the city hotel was the European Union’s Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz-Canto and Bramdev Tyagi, a representative of the Indian High

Commission.

Ponz Canto was quoted as saying, ‘real estate is the foundation of all great wealth in a country and I’m happy to see that such interest and effort being made by this group to elevate Guyana to world class standards.”

After the two diplomats made their brief remarks, the Association’s logo was unveiled by members of the association’s IMC (an executive committee within the organisation) body.

The members of the IMC are Melissa Khan, Neil Mcphoy, Ramkumar Jewanram, Petes Persaud, Stanley Wills, Sandy Harry,

Members of the IMC posing for a photo

Nicola Duggan, Kerron Boston, Cassandra Bidajhar, Avinash Balac, Eurie Hohenkirk, Ulric Mentore, Ryan Gomes and Amrita Sookram.

According, GAREP, membership of the organisation is open to all persons interested in the real estate business and also willing to contribute towards the development of the industry.

Unveiling the Association’s logo

A section of the audience at the launch

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BLUNTNESS ON INDECENCY! In case you haven’t heard, please be informed that as part of our continued effort to channel positive changes in our country, our publisher, Mr. Glenn Lall, has dedicated our Page Seven to be “BLUNT” about on-going indecency in our land that should matter, not only to us at this publication, but the entire nation.

SUNDAY The gangsters will not triumph!

The gangsters masquerading as leaders are daily trying to pull wool over our eyes.

We know it's just a survival tactic; they are ashamed that gradually people are gaining knowledge that they have made deals that will indebt this nation for generations to come.

They are travelling throughout the country to persuade citizens that they still have credibility, but don't be fooled, they have none.

These people have no heart for you and me; they are inherently selfish human beings who are obsessed with depriving the poor and needy.

They dangle random cash grants to solicit the support of the poor and vulnerable while they hog the real wealth for themselves and cronies.

But be assured, their deceptive plans are unravelling to the point of full exposure.

They will not be allowed to sink this nation into permanent destitution.

We call on all right thinking Guyanese to come out and support the protest for what rightfully belongs to ALL of us at the Square of the Revolution – Monday through Friday from 10:00 – 12:00hrs.

MONDAY Will Guyanese ever know what it means to own 11 billion barrels of oil?

Guyanese are yet to come to terms with what it means to

be the owners of 11 billion barrels of oil. This nation's people do not understand the value of this, 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent, and what it means for our financially prosperous future.

Let's just put it out there that our leaders are the real reason why citizens do not understand what is being stolen from right under their noses. It's those very people who must look out for our interests and teach us all we need to know to successfully defend our resources, but they are busy selling out our wealth with bad deals and in secrecy.

The foreigners are fully aware of what we have; and they want us to remain ignorant and docile within this situation that our politicians have created, because it's less resistance in the course of a robbery. Will Guyanese ever know what it means to own 11 billion barrels of oil?

TUESDAY The plight of the poor Daily we read and hear stories of the suffering of Guyanese across the length and breadth of this country, while our leaders make empty promises of 'good life; one Guyana and securing the lives of the nation's people'.

Over the past weeks, the reality of poverty in this oilrich, but mismanaged country has not escaped our attention at this newspaper.

When we read how desperate were the circumstances of the three children who perished in the fire at Mocha and then

seeing pictures of schoolchildren being fed plain rice and pepper, one cringes in hurt for this country.

Seemingly with no plan, no vision, no proper programme for poverty a l l e v i a t i o n , t h e Vi c e President Bharrat Jagdeo every day is busy running around the country promising citizens part-time jobs and cash grants. And while the initiative in and of itself might not be bad, the unstructured, discriminatory manner in which these things are being rolled out does not inspire any confidence that our leaders care about us.

And so the poor remains with us, desperate and disadvantaged with no leader.

WEDNESDAY It does hurt when yuh no longer de centre of attraction Dem boys know de pain and de anguish wah dem diehard supporters of de Opposition going through. It must be huttin dem real bad, eating away at dem soul fuh see how de Pee Pee Pee regain power.

Dat muss be de hardest thing fuh bear. De unkindest cut of all.

Imagine getting invite to a diplomatic reception but you is no longer de centre of attraction. Yuh getting dis and put in a corner fuh stand up while de Pee Pee Pee boys getting all de attention. And to think all dat attention coulda bin you own. Dat gat to hurt.

De Pee Pee Pee is now de life ah de party. Everybody

want dem near dem. Heads of States coming to Guyana and meeting dem, and dem nah gat too much time fuh de Opposition who nat so long ago did basking in de limelight.

When yuh use to walk in a room, everybody use to stand up. Now is you gat to stand up when de Pee Pee Pee walk in a room. Dat gat to hurt.

Is suh with life. One time yuh up and de next time yuh down. When yuh up, everybody want be yuh friend. Yuh like nectar to dem bees. But when yuh down, yuh mash dog down.

But some people nah understand dat life gat its seasons. So dem tekkin on.

Dem face sour when dem see de Pee Pee Pee getting all de acclaim and attention. But day does turn night.

Talk half. Leff half.

THURSDAY Where is the food security Mr. President?

Our young President has taken on the role of positioning Guyana to become the food basket of the Region.

Food security has become the talk of the day, with measures being taken to improve transportation and remove barriers to trade between Caribbean states.

In our own country, people are starving. Our schoolchildren are being forced to eat 'shine rice' – a meal with little nutritional value – but the focus of our leaders is elsewhere.

There is a popular saying that you shouldn't hang your hat where your hands can't reach.

For those who don't understand, it simply means to do only which you are able.

We must get this right!

FRIDAY

Everyone boasting about Guyana's wealth, except Guyanese Everyone is boasting about Guyana's wealth except Guyanese. Oil and gas is the country's new black diamond. But can you imagine that it is the foreigners who are boasting about what they will benefit from what belongs to Guyanese?

Yes, we understand that we are "poor" and do not have the finances to develop our own natural wealth but this does not give the government and its oil partners the right to exploit and blatantly rob the Guyanese people.

Is the government so out of touch that it cannot see that the country's meagre gains and the rabbit food it is dishing out to the people are not reaching some of those who need the benefits the most?

And why does the government continue to fool citizens with grand statements about Guyana's growth rate and increased GDP. Growth in GDP has no bearing on citizens' advancement if they cannot benefit from the resources they own. It's painful that Guyanese must live within their means as the Vice President said while the foreigners are boasting of their gains and calling on others to come reap from Guyana.

Will our so called leaders show some love?

SATURDAY What's in it for Guyana?

President Irfaan Ali is yet again on the world stage attending a major summitthe Summit of the Americas.

The occasion affords him the opportunity to interact with world leaders and learn from

them how they have been successful in managing their countries.

We often wonder whether our leaders usually take away anything from these meetings or their focus is mainly on the publicity it provide them.

O n l y o n S u n d a y, President Ali was at pains to lament how unfair the developed countries are in demanding that Guyana and other developing nations move swiftly towards renewable energy.

However, as was pointed out by one of our letter writers, the oil companies here are repatriating about 85% of the value of the oil by; buying equipment manufactured in the developed countries, thus developing those economies more; providing expensive technical expertise, remunerated at their rates, only paying taxes to us if they choose to be more than 180 days in our inefficient jurisdiction; and their 12.5% of the so far unaudited profits.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, s o m e developed countries have now slapped a windfall tax on their oil companies, with the USA budgeting to ensure that their multinational corporations pay an effective tax rate of at least 15%.

If there is anything to be gleaned by our leaders on the world stage, it would be to pick the brains of the Presidents of the developed countries and perhaps ask them, how they get so much from the oil companies for their people, while we in Guyana get next to nothing?

It is our hope, that President Ali would not miss the opportunity to pick the brains of President Biden and even his Caricom colleague, Dr. Keith Rowley, while he at it again on the world stage.

Mahaicony businesswoman robbed by bandits posing as customers Police in Region Five are investigating an armed robbery committed on a 32-year-old businesswoman from Dundee Village, Mahaicony, who was beaten and tied-up during the commission of the crime.

The woman, Dhanmattie Mahadeo called 'Sherry', was reportedly robbed of millions in cash and jewellery and was beaten and tied-up by two mask-wearing men who were armed with guns.

According to Mahadeo, the proprietor of 'Sherry's Agri Centre', she was in her office space on her premises, which includes her home

and business, when a heavily tinted Nissan Bluebird pulled up.

She said two men exited the car and asked if she had chicken feed for sale. She reportedly responded in the negative but advised them that she deals with fertilisers, etc.

Mahadeo said she was counting some cash at the time and so she called out to a female employee, asking that she speak with the men.

However, the woman said that she decided to attend to the men herself since her employee did not respond.

They asked for two packs of fertiliser and as she was putting the

fertiliser in a bag both men jumped over the business counter and whipped out guns – one reportedly lashed her to her head and the other began to duct tape her hands and neck.

According to the woman, they demanded cash and jewellery.

Fearful for her life, Mahadeo said she showed them where a sum of $4.2M in cash and cheques was.

They then dragged her into the house where they demanded more cash and jewellery.

Mahadeo said she showed them where the more cash was and they also took off the gold jewellery on

her hands and all of her husband's gold jewellery that were in her bedroom.

The men also removed the DVR set, took a laptop computer, three cell phones and an iPad before escaping. Mahadeo said that she managed to free herself and it was then that she realised that they had also tied up her female employee.

She said she ran to her mother's house located 10 minutes away and from there called the police.

The bandits' booty included $2.7M in cash, three GRDB cheques, four gold rings and two gold chains which were stolen from

Robbery victim, Dhanmattie Mahadeo Mahadeo while a cell phone and $42,000 were stolen from her employee.

An investigation is ongoing.

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CARICOM demands concrete action on Climate Change fight at Americas Summit With the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), including Guyana particularly susceptible to the risks associated with Climate Change, the regional bloc of countries has used the platform of the IX Summit of the Americas to press for concrete action on the part of the developed world to tackle the impacts of the environmental phenomenon.

The clarion call was emphasised and advanced at the platform by CARICOM

Chairman, Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceno, during the plenary sessions held earlier this week at the confab being hosted in Los Angeles, USA. Pressing CARICOM's case, the regional leader sought to impress that Caribbean economies are in a precarious place because of our inherent vulnerabilities to external shocks, including exposure to climate change and devastating storms. But the pandemic and now the

effects because of the war in Ukraine have further battered our economies.

According to Prime Minister Bricenco, notwithstanding the six percent recovery in global growth in 2021, CARICOM Member States, except for Guyana, recorded an average growth rate of one percent.

He said too, “a few Member States experienced even further GDP (Gross Domestic Product) losses ranging from one percent to -

6.3 percent.”

Member States, he said, were expected to record a stronger growth performance in 2022 but “the effects of the war, rising inflation, rising oil costs and further supply chain disruptions have led the IMF (International Monetary Fund) to downgrade growth projection for the region” and that “we cannot continue on this path.”

With this in mind, the Belizean leader told world

CARICOM Chair, Belizean Prime Minister John Bricenco leaders, including US President Joseph Biden and his Guyanese counterpart, Irfaan Ali, “this regression was not of our making, we are ready to join our partners in the Americas to design measures that will provide

urgent and targeted responses to arrest this decline.”We have come to Los Angeles to agree on specific deliverables on climate change, debt relief, access to concessionary (Contiued on page 63)

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Proposed NOC must adapt to global changes in energy sector - Analyst Guyana will need to be skillful with the management of its oil sector as developing the resource is coming within a limited window resulting from the world's fast pace to renewables to combat climate change.

Compounding this dilemma is the fact that the country is a newbie in a capital intensive industry and must depend heavily on outsiders to finance and develop this

massive sector.

One way that the country intends to do this is by having a foreign “strategic partner” develop and manage a National Oil Company (NOC) with Guyana having passive ownership of shares. What this means Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo said is that, “…we are taking a share of the company but we have no control over operations or management

except for the controls given to shareholders through passive ownership by virtue of owning shares.”

While the government is said to decide on that avenue

by September, it is also set to make its maiden bid round which will include relinquished potions of oil blocks. VP Jagdeo had n o t e d , h o w e v e r, t h a t whoever wins oil blocks and is given the go ahead for a NOC must have “deep

pockets” as well as experience in exploring deepwater basins. Whoever comes forward must have the understanding that “…should they come to the table, they would need to have deep pockets because if you have an operator who comes to the table and takes losses and can't raise money, then you will have a slowdown in activity. So, we have to choose a partner along those lines.”

International Energy Analyst, Arthur Deakin has a d d e d , h o w e v e r, t h a t government should also choose a partner that will be able to develop a flexible NOC to handle the globally

Guyana's lead official on Oil and Gas, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said government will decide on a NOC in September. changing sector. Deakin, who Co-Directs Energy at the Americas Market Intelligence (AMI) advised that Guyana may need to take some time and first develop a completely new type of NOC that caters to the global transition of energy.

Given the fossil fuel transition in as little as 28

years, Deakin posited that the only way he saw an NOC making sense at this time for Guyana is if it is set to look beyond oil. The analyst indicated that the country is looking at Liquefied natural gas (LNG) which will be important for the country in the near future, “…but it must look forward to (Continued on page 59)

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Pres. Biden warns Exxon to pay fair share of taxes - Meanwhile Guyana Govt. goes to court to ensure oil company gets tax free ride

US President, Joe Biden on Friday last, lambasted ExxonMobil Corporation, his country’s largest oil and gas producer, for not assisting with easing supply shortages which have unleashed economic pains on the pockets of American citizens. Instead, Biden said Exxon is comfortably taking advantage of the supply crisis to make soaring profits for its shareholders.

Biden said Exxon actually “made more money than God this year” and warned that the multinational must pay its fair share of taxes.

Interestingly, that call by the American leader is in direct contrast to the Government of Guyana which supports nonpayment of taxes by ExxonMobil no matter how much money it makes off the nation’s Stabroek Block resources.

The Government has often preached that Guyana has to maintain the sanctity of the 2016 Stabroek Block Agreement which gives Exxon and fellow contractors a tax free ride while affiliated companies,

calculates the taxes payable, hands its tax returns to the Minister and he takes it to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA)and says, ‘Don’t worry, I am paying the taxes for them. Gross up the income as well as the tax and give me a receipt in the form of a Certificate of tax paid in

Attorney-at-Law and Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram

US President, Joe Biden

subcontractors, and expatriate employees get massive tax concessions and waivers.

In fact, in a case now going through the High Court, the government of Guyana and Exxon find themselves on the same side opposing a citizen’s action asking the court to declare whether it is lawful for Exxon not to pay taxes in Guyana.

In an invited comment, Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram opined that the situation described

above represents one of the greatest economic ironies of all time.

What is even more damning, he said, is the fact that Exxon has full licence to exploit Guyana’s patrimony, desecrate the environment, make as much profits it wants and pay no taxes in Guyana.

He said, “But it is still worse than that. The 2016 Petroleum Agreement reduces our Minister of Natural Resources to a messenger boy. Exxon makes a ton of money,

the name of Exxon.’ Exxon will then take that certificate and present it to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) to show that it has paid taxes in Guyana.”

The Chartered Accountant noted, however, that while the certificate is issued by a state agency, it is

in reality “a fake, a scam and it is probably a fraud.”

Ram said it is doubtful that Biden knows the whole truth of Exxon’s greed and the act it is performing on his IRS. On Saturday Kaieteur News reported that Biden Continued on page 61

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By Kiana Wilburg We have all had those chaotic, stressful days that require a “good laugh”.

Oftentimes, it is all the therapy we need.

I would even extend that by noting that

watching stand-up comedians, whether on Netflix, Youtube, or any other streaming platform, can sometimes be the sweetest and most soul-binding moments when spending time with family, friends or your significant other.

Unfortunately, some comedians during

Jo Koy

their performances make such lewd jokes that, especially when said in the presence of our parents or elders, can make you cringe, hope and pray the moment passes quickly, or just switch to something else. I have stumbled into these awkward moments many times when in the company of parents,

relatives or younger cousins. It was not always easy for me to find family-friendly comedians that are funny and entertaining.

But after some years of trial and error, I have managed to find four comedians who fit the bill.

Dave Chappelle

If you have never seen any stand-ups by Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr., known professionally as Jo Koy, then I would implore you to give Jo a try.

He is a Filipino-American whose stage name comes from a nickname his family g a v e h i m g r o w i n g u p .

One of the most admirable qualities about this comedian is that he never misses an opportunity to credit his mother for his comedic and acting talents.

He frequently tells stories about her in his c o m e d y s h o w s .

For example, Koy during one of his standups joked about a time he thought he had pneumonia and his mom prescribed Vicks VapoRub as a cure-all for everything. In the Guyanese or Caribbean perspective, I am sure this is very relatable when it comes to a flu or cold. But in Koy's case, money was tight for things like expensive medical treatments. He joked that you would have to be dead in order to be taken to the hospital.

Today, the comedian tours across the US and can be heard as a weekly guest on the podcast, The Adam Carolla Show.

He has also done two highly-rated and successful comedy specials on Comedy Central: Don't Make Him Angry and Lights

O ut.

H i s t h i r d comedy special, Jo Koy: Live from Seattle is a Netflix Original which was released on March 28, 2 0 1 7 w o r l d w i d e .

Koy released another Netflix special titled Jo Koy: Comin' In Hot on June 12, 2019.

On June 12, 2020, Netflix released Jo Koy: In His Elements, a comedy special featuring Filipino American comedians, DJs, and Bboys.

While he shares intimate and relatable stories about the pain, love, and hurt he has been through with his family in the foregoing specials, which I recommend, it is undeniable that Koy has always been able to successfully inject life lessons about his ethnic heritage into is comedy shows.

Overall, he is the ultimate “poke-fun-atyour-family” type of guy and no one or topic is off limits.

Russel Peters

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ast on my list is Russel Peters, a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and producer who began performing in Toronto in 1989 and won a Gemini Award in 2008.

In 2013, he was number three on Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid comedians, and became the first comedian to get a Netflix stand-up special.

What I adore the most about Peters is that he has this penchant for bringing out laughs

out of almost any sensitive issue, with enough care.

He attributes his style to his idols — the similarly irreverent George Carlin and the light-hearted nature of Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy. Racial and cultural stereotypes of any kind are often poked fun at in his material, but he does so by inviting those who he makes fun of to laugh at themselves and to reflect on their quirks.

Peters is well known for making light of the accents of different countries. He is also widely known for his punchline, “Somebody gonna get a hurt real bad.” It ends a joke he tells about his childhood with a traditional Indian father, who used corporal punishment on his sons. Another punchline he uses is "Be a man! Do the right thing!" which relates to a story of a Chinese man trying to get him to pay more for an item at a shop.Like Jo Koy, you would notice from his performances that he enjoys sharing an important message that we should all bear in mind as we connect through humour—no matter our race, sex, creed, or religious belief, we are not perfect.

We all have our idiosyncrasies. Stay humble and laugh at them while you can.

If you have a Netflix account and you've been skipping any comedic videos or clips featuring Dave Chappelle then you ought to stop this minute.

Chappelle is one of the most brilliant comedic story tellers of our time.

Unlike many of his counterparts who tell a series or sequence of crazily funny jokes on a range of subjects; Chappelle's mastery of captivating the audience starts by telling a critical story based on a topical issue of the day.

That issue can range from the death of a friend via police brutality or racism in the USA. The rest of his performance includes a sequence of humourous micro-stories that all relate to the first; he then allows the brains of the audience to have an intermission with a series of personal jokes that relate to his family or the way of the world today as compared to the 90s. But

when his show nears conclusion, Chappelle ends with a punch-line—a joke so funny yet so horribly thought-provoking that brings it all together. He's a grandmaster in addressing current affairs with this approach and many are to this day inspired by him, including the foregoing comedians mentioned.

The comedy legend has received numerous accolades, including five Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards as well as the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Chappelle received his first Emmy in 2017 for his guest appearance on Saturday Night Live.

In 2018, he received a Grammy Award for his Netflix-produced comedy album The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas.

Equanimity, another Netflix special featuring Chappelle, was nominated in 2018 for three Emmys and received

the award for Outstanding Va r i e t y S p e c i a l ( P r e Recorded).

In 2019, Chappelle was selected to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which is presented by the Kennedy Center as America's highest comedy honor. In 2020, Sticks & Stones earned Chappelle his third consecutive Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

These are but a few of his accolades, outstanding shows, and moments of greatest recognition for the contributions he has made to the art form.

Trevor Noah

T

revor Noah is perhaps one of my favourite comedians of the 21st Century. Perhaps my bias comes from being a journalist and aficionado of the language, but if you love witty word plays and enjoy learning about the challenges of black history or just the way people of other cultures relate to each other, then Noah is going to be worth every minute of your time.

For those unfamiliar with his background, Noah is a South African comedian, television host, actor, and political commentator.

He is the host of The Daily Show, an American satirical news programme on Comedy Central.

Born in Johannesburg, Noah began his career in South Africa in 2002.

He had several hosting roles with the South African

Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and w a s t h e runner-up in the fourth season of South Africa's iteration of Strictly Come Dancing in 2008. From 2010 to 2011, he hosted the late-night talk show Tonight with Trevor Noah, which he created and aired on M-Net and DStv. In 2014, Noah became the Senior International Correspondent for The Daily S h o w, a n d i n 2 0 1 5 succeeded long-time host Jon Stewart.

To date, he has won various awards, including an MTV Africa Music Award and a Primetime Emmy Award from 11 nominations.

He was also named one of "The 35 Most Powerful

Pe ople in New York Media" by The Hollywood Reporter in 2017 and in 2018, Time magazine named him one of the hundred most influential people in the world.

Overall, the South African millennial, who came of age under apartheid, has an ingenious approach to sharing personal stories of struggle, African history and global experiences through, fun, clean and unforgettable

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Meet the ambitious and gorgeous Tiffeney Alexis Ageda. This belle loves life and believes in balance. Tiffeney also enjoys good outdoor fun. She enjoys hiking, running, swimming, nature walks, and kayaking. This week’s beauty also relishes reading a good book, travelling, and spending time with the people she loves most.

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tion of marine life… va er es pr e th in le ro ial nt se es an g llin lfi Fu Guyanese Marine scientist and Biologist,

is a ‘Special Person’

By Rehanna Ramsay

T

here is a popular q u o t e b y American author Mark Twain which says: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

Many people embrace these famous words but this week’s ‘Special Person’ might have just uncovered what that saying truly means.

Twenty-six-year-old Maria Fraser discovered her passion for the sciences, and for marine life conversation at a young age, and to date, she is arguably the first and youngest locally-based Guyanese to have obtained credentials in the field of oceanography.

In fact, the young marine scientist has quite an impressive resumé for an under 30-year-old in the sector.

Her qualifications include a Master of Science Degree from Zhejiang University, Ocean College for her studies in Marine Science (Biology), a Bachelor ’s of Science Degree from the University of Guyana (UG) in General Biology, a University of Guyana Associate degree in Biology as well as a Chile University Diploma in Good Practice in Public Sector.

Throughout her academic life, Fraser has received several awards including the Excellence

Snorkeling in Guyana’s mostly unexplored EEZ Award from the University of Guyana in 2018, the best Graduating student with the highest GPA in the Faculty of Natural Sciences University o f G u y a n a ’s B e r b i c e Campus (UGBC), the Most Outstanding International student of Zhejiang University, China, and the Best Female Athlete at Zhejiang University, China, swimming, tennis, and badminton.

Outside of this, she holds a certificate from the Guyana Lutheran (Church) Music Academy for majoring in playing the keyboard.

In addition to her qualifications in the area of marine science, Fraser is also an avid volunteer.

The New Amsterdam Multilateral School graduate

has done the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Guianas Ocean Expedition and Megafauna survey as a Marine Mammals Observer, v o l u n t e e r e d a t Environmental Management Consultancy and Saxicalli Rainforest Project, and a host of other volunteer projects geared at the conservation of the environment and marine life.

At present, Fraser is employed as a Marine Scientist at our Ministry of Natural Resources and is the Research Manager at the G u y a n a M a r i n e Conservation Society (GMCS).

She also sits on the Executive board of Research Manager at the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) and the Vice President of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Association Development.

She is also attached to UGBC as an external supervisor for the final year research students lecturer and an Executive Member of the UGBC Alumni. Maria cares about the future of

s EEZ ted in Guyana’ Dolphins spot ) er as Fr ia (Photo by Mar

young people, therefore enjoys mentoring and guiding one on a career path.

She remains active in various capacities for marine conservation and has even worked as a research analyst for National Geographic in China during her studies.

FRASER LEGACY It’s no surprise that Fraser choose to work in the field of conservation, as she hails from a family that is well known in the Berbice area, as the proprietors of the “Fraser Farm,” or what is known as “the 99 Window House.”

She explained that most of her childhood was spent on the farm with her Mother, J u l l i e a n n F r a s e r, a n d grandparents David and Shirley Fraser, learning the ins and outs of cattle rearing, crop, and animal production.

Fraser told Kaieteur News that “At an early age I was exposed to veterinary medicine as my grand-dad was an agriculturist and his father, was a veterinarian from the golden days.”

She said that living on a farm has advantages, “besides learning to grow your own food, farming life has taught me a great d i s c i p l i n e a n d responsibility.”

Fraser recalled waking up at 5am to milk the cow, feed the chickens and other animals, and water the plants.

Fraser’s childhood days were filled with adventure.

She found herself in situations like playing with a small tiger cat which she thought was a kitten, driving a tractor as a teenager, pumping water to feed the animals, and swimming in the nearby trench to a house that was inhabited by

caimans and anacondas.

Fraser declared, “These were fun memories! But not for my mother and grandmother as they were very concerned about my well-being…”

Despite her adventurous persona, Fraser always valued her academic pursuits. Given her attraction to nature, she was influenced to pursue scientific studies.

As a result, after completing high school, Fraser enrolled at the UG Berbice Campus. Her intention was to study medicine but by the second year of UG, Fraser recalled “something happened!”

She explained that “I had applied to UG’s medical school, fortunately, I was not accepted, so I continue and completed my degree in Biology at the University of Guyana’s Berbice Campus.

After completing I still wanted to do medicine, but I realised that all my friends were pursuing studies in the field of medicine and I thought to myself that in my generation there will be a lot of doctors, so why not do something that is different, something that is unique and that my country ‘Guyana” will need.’”

Fraser recalled that as students of the University, “We were told early that we need to find our passion.”

As a result, Fraser said she was reminded to do something that she loved,

Guyanese Marine Scientist, Maria Fraser

because “once I love it, it will not be consider work.”

After completing her first studies in Biology at the University of Guyana, Fraser said she enrolled at the Zhejiang University, Ocean College in China to read for a Master’s in Marine Science and Biology.

Her outstanding performance as a student in China earned several notable roles including (student) ambassador for the Ministry o f To u r i s m Z h o u s h a n Province, China, the International student representative, a summer teacher at her University.

Also her university appointed her as volunteer English teacher at several pre and middle schools in China.

When asked about her chosen career path Fraser asserted that: “To be very honest marine science found me…”

She revealed further “It’s quite new to Guyana and I would want to believe I am the first person to hold a Master of Science in Marine Science in Guyana. Today I now have other colleagues that perusing studies in marine-related studies.”

ESSENTIAL ROLE Today, Fraser is thrilled to be working with the Ministry of Natural Resources encouraging for sustainable use and management of our natural resources. She alluded, that Continued on page 54

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Walter Rodney was betrayed by his own party T

he WPA stands indicted for betraying Walter Rodney. It has betrayed its former co-leader no less than s i x t i m e s .

The first betrayal took place soon after his death.

Walter had expected to die and had urged the party to use his body as a barricade for people's power.

Instead, the then leaders of the WPA used it to retreat inwardly and backwardly.

The second betrayal took place after the Grenada R e v o l u t i o n . T h e W PA announced that the Americans would no longer tolerate a leftist government in the Caribbean and it took the decision to distance itself from the ideology of Walter Rodney. Ironically, it said it was a Rodneyite party.

The third betrayal took place when the WPA sold its political soul in return for a place at the table of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). While the party is still holding to the line that Rodney was the victim of an assassination plot orchestrated by the then PNC government, it must be recalled that the WPA itself

objected to the wording of a motion in the National Assembly in which the word “assassination” was used.

It may have then had a fair basis for such an objection since the language of the motion could have been deemed prejudicial.

But it was not that motion that halted the promised inquiry. It was the failure of the WPA to develop the terms of reference for the inquiry that eventually brought an end to a process that was initiated during the 25th anniversary of the historian's assassination. At that event, the wife of the slain WPA leader called for closure to be brought to his death.

T h e P P P / C administration agreed to bring closure by having an inquiry.

The government asked the WPA to develop the terms of reference, no doubt because of the historical attitude of that party which claims Rodney for itself and which has always behaved as if Rodney belonged to the WPA and the WPA alone. But the WPA was not keen at all, despite the promises made to the Rodney family, to go

ahead with the inquiry.

And the reason was clear.

The 25th anniversary of Rodney's assassination was in 2005.

It was then that the promise was made for an inquiry into his death. The next year was however an election year and the WPA, which by then had become miniaturised as a political party was interested in the leech politics.

It wanted to suck political nectar from the PNC/R as p a r t o f a B i g Te n t arrangement.

If the WPA had moved ahead with the development of the terms of reference of the “Inquiry”, it would have jeopardised its chances of being part of the Big Tent and so it simply forgot about the request of the family for closure to be brought to Rodney's death. This WPA therefore sacrificed the Inquiry in order to safeguard the WPA linking up with the PNC/R u n d e r t h e B i g Te n t .

The fourth betrayal of Walter Rodney occurred when the one WPA leader 'confessed' that the party had been stockpiling arms just prior to

Rodney's death. It was a most shameless betrayal because it supported the twisted narrative of the PNC/R that Rodney got what was coming to him.

The leaders of the party know fully well that a mere hours before Rodney was assassinated a decision was taken to prepare for some of its activists to go into hiding because of the fear of repression. In fact, one of the leaders of the WPA was mandated to undertake this task.Burnham was therefore gunning for the WPA and Rodney's death was a direct result of Burnham declaring war on Rodney.

Rodney probably could never have imagined what his party would have come

to, that it would pay such a price to jump into bed with the PNC/R. Even the WPA perhaps could not have predicted the level of opportunism to which it eventually descended when it made its infamous confession about stockpiling arms.

The fifth betrayal was the WPA joining with the PNC/R and other parties to form A Partnership for National Unity.

It was evident even before the marriage was announced that the WPA was being sidelined in the discussions. At one point, it did not even know that a list of candidates had been announced for the 2011 elections.

The sixth betrayal was when the PNC/R stopped the Commission of Inquiry into the death of Rodney. The WPA shamelessly remained within the Coalition. It should have left.

The WPA continues to betray the memory of Walter Rodney. He would have been ashamed of the party that he helped to establish.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)

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Today In Compiled By Zena Henry

Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison A global hero, Nelson Mandela stood up for what he believed in (NPR.org photo).

The UN ILO launched World Day Against Child Labour

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oday marks 20 years since the United Nations' International Labour Organisation (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it.

Each year, since 2002, on June 12, the World Day brings together governments, employers and workers' organisations, civil society, as well as millions of people from around the world to highlight the plight of child labourers and what can be done to help them.

Under the 2022 theme: "Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour," the

Wo r l d D a y c a l l s f o r increased investment in social protection systems and schemes to establish solid social protection floors and protect children from c h i l d l a b o u r. W h i l e significant progress has been made in reducing child labour over the last two decades, progress has slowed overtime, and it has even stalled during the period 2016-2020.

Today, 160 million children are still engaged in child labour – some as young as five. Government social protection systems are essential to fight poverty and vulnerability, and eradicate and prevent child labour.

Social protection is both a human right and a potent policy tool to prevent

families from resorting to child labour in times of crisis. However, as of 2020 and before the COVID-19 crisis took hold, only 46.9 percent of the global population were effectively covered by at least one social protection benefit while the remaining 53.1 per cent – as many as 4.1 billion people – were left wholly unprotected. Coverage for children is even lower.

Nearly three quarters of children, 1.5 billion, lacked social protection.

Significant progress towards ending child labour requires increased investment in universal social protection systems, as part of an integrated and comprehensive approach to tackle the problem.

President Reagan's “Tear down this [Berlin] wall” speech marked new turn in cold war On June 12, 1987, American President Ronald Reagan stood just 100 yards away from the concrete barrier dividing East and West Berlin and uttered

some of the most unforgettable words of his presidency: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.”

By the time Reagan

travelled to Berlin, Germany, to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the city's founding, the Berlin Wall had divided the city in (Continued on page 48)

East and West German people celebrate the end of the cold war on top of the Berlin Wall, 10 November 1989. Photograph: Peter Horvath/REX/Shutterstock (Photo Credit: The Guardian).

South African antiapartheid activist, Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison. In 1993, he received the Nobel Peace Prize and one year later he became President of South Africa.

On June 12, 1964, Nelson Mandela and seven of his comrades were jailed for life in what became known as the Rivonia Trial. Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada, Walter Sisulu, Elias Motsoaledi, Andrew Mlangeni, Govan Mbeki, Raymond Mhlaba and Denis Goldberg were convicted of sabotage on June 11 by Judge Quartus de Wet. The next day, all but Denis Goldberg, who was the only White person convicted in the case, were shackled and flown to Robben Island Maximum Security Prison. Because apartheid rules applied also to prisoners, he was held in Pretoria Central Prison,

where he spent the next 21 years.As they entered the court room at the Palace of Justice in Pretoria on June 12, 1964, all the accused were prepared to be sentenced to death. Mandela had decided to give a statement from the dock instead of testifying. These now famous words ended his more than four-hour long speech to mark the opening of the defence case on April 20, 1964:“During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against White domination, and I have fought against Black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve.

But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” Mandela used his speech from the dock in the Rivonia Trial to outline the history of racial oppression in South Africa and to explain how the African National Congress had tried every available method of peaceful protest before deciding to turn to the armed struggle.

Mandela and his followers were fighting against apartheid, a system of White supremacy in South Africa. Under apartheid, everyone was put into one of four racial categories: “White/European,” “Black,” “ c o l o u r e d , ” o r “Indian/Asian.” Non‐White South Africans were second‐class citizens with little or no political power.

Restrictive laws governed every aspect of people's (Continued on page 48)

The world's largest twin jet, Boeing 777, took flight for the first time

June 12, 1994: At 11:45 a.m., Boeing test pilots John E. Cashman and Kenny Higgins took the first Boeing 777-200 airliner, line number Wa001, FAA registration N7771, on its first flight (Photo Credit: This day in aviation photo) When the Boeing 777 longer-range aircraft - the was developed, it sought to 757, 767, and the 747. It was fill the gap between the the world's largest twincompany's sister crafts 767 engine jet at the time and was and the 747. By the 1980s, developed in consultation Boeing had developed a with eight major airlines. solid lineup of aircraft. The T h e p r o g r a m m e w a s Boeing 737 had become the launched on October 14, dominant short-haul aircraft, 1990, with the first order and it offered a range of from United Airlines. The

prototype was rolled out on April 9, 1994. On June 12, 1994, the world's largest twin-engine jet took off on its maiden flight. The 777 entered service with the launch customer, United Airlines, on June 7, 1995.

The Boeing 777 can (Continued on page 48)

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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN

Our social evolution shapes our essential being

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refer to a published correspondence, “An invitation to Mr. Kissoon and Ms Shah to expand on their construct of Indianness” in the Kaieteur News of Saturday, June 4 of someone who printed his name as Otis Paul Junior Chase. This gentleman attributed words to me that in 34 years of column-writing I never used. He kept on and on without naming any source from which his words are taken Here are his outputs abbreviated as Q – meaning “quote” and my responses abbreviated as R meaning “response.”

Q - “Both authors (Kissoon and Shah) expressed and alluded to how it singularly caused both of them to recognise their Indianness.”

R - Either Mr. Chase is dishonest, has a runaway imagination or is ignorant. I never ever penned in 34 years of a presence the newspapers of an event (events) that

caused me to recognise my Indianness. Up to this day I never wrote on my Indianness. In fact, I observed that I do not know what it is. Ryhaan Shah and Vishnu Bisram in reacting to that confession of mine delineated their arrival at Indianness.

Q - “For myself, I am quite content to share in my personal experience of how violence underpinned by racist and colourist illogic has come to impact my own processes of selfidentification.

However, unlike the authors above, it has only served to reinforce my view of the need to construct the discourse on equality and human dignity.”

R- I have no idea what Mr. Chase is talking about in relation to me when he used the words, “unlike the authors above,” meaning me and Shah. Ms Shah and Mr. Bisram, like Mr. Chase, wrote about how they arrived at their process of self-

identification. I never wrote about circumstances in my life that led to my selfidentification. Where is Chase getting these words from that he puts into my mouth?

Q - “In the case of the two authors, I suspect that Indianness might be the reason why I perceive that they do not share the same outlook.”

R - I am totally confused here. This man has no logic about him. He writes about my acknowledgement of my Indianness, then, in the same vein he says Shah and I have differences on Indianness that is why Shah and I do not share the same outlook. What mangled nonsense in making a point, that eventually renders the point useless.

Q - “Parvati Edwards pushed the narrative through state media that AfroGuyanese youths are socialised to rob and murder Indo-Guyanese.”

R - If Mr. Chase had an ounce of research talent he

would know that I was the only Indian in Guyana to put in print a rejection of what Ms. Edwards sprouted out and I was the only Indian in the picket line outside the Chronicle building in demonstrating against Ms. Edwards. Present was Gerhard Ramsaroop, but he is half-Indian.

Q - “I invite the authors above to expand upon their construct of Indianness” R - Why am I supposed to do that? Why is that a priority for a Guyanese citizen who rejects the following – discrimination against one race by the other, one ethnic group bullying another, people seeing themselves as Indian first and African first.

Q - “The familiar facts that would have emanated for an infamous libel case b e t w e e n M r. K i s s o o n , himself, and the former president.”

R - Here is dishonesty in full flow. Mr. Chase carefully and deliberately chose his words. He chose not to say

the following words – “facts that M r. K i s s o o n brought out in the libel case.” My Frederick Kissoon question is: were these facts brought out by someone who was 99 percent African. The had embraced his Indianness. A f r i c a n p e o p l e o f Conclusion. Mr. Chase's Wortmanville did not treat letter is an important one that the Kissoon family badly and is why I devoted an entire discriminated against us. column to it. Mr. Chase's Four of my siblings married letter is about how we feel African Guyanese. All of my about racial, cultural, and friends in Wortmanville were religious identities based our Africans; I had no Indian experience in life. Why this friend in Wortmanville.

My wife was born in gentleman chose to write Wortmanville and I can't about something I recall her telling me that her discovered, which I haven't discovered, is clearly in his family was treated badly by Black people in imagination.

Wortmanvile.

Out of that His point about the r e a l i t y, y o u come to realisation of self-identity appreciate the essence of based on unpleasant racial encounter early in his life other races. I know who I am.

I am multi-racial human first does not square with mine. and Guyanese second.

I grew up in an African (The views expressed in populated ward in south G e o r g e t o w n n a m e d this article are those of the Wortmanville. I would not a u t h o r a n d d o n o t u s e t h e w o r d s , necessarily reflect the “predominantly African.” It opinions of this newspaper.)

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VILLAGE

Sunday June 12, 2022 The Cropper Primary School located at Albion.

Albion

…a peaceful community built on the foundation of sugar

By Malisa Playter-Harry

(Continued on page 48)

The Albion Food Court and Lounge which has been abuzz since it opened its doors.

A deplorable street that residents want the authorities to fix.

Aunty Elvie is one of the oldest residents of Albion.

An Albion Sugar Estate worker, making his way home, poses for our camera.

The sugar factory that employs many Albion residents.

The newly constructed Albion Police Station.

A tractor passing on the Albion public road.

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The “nagging” shoulder pain

Shoulder impingement:

By Dr. Zulfikar Bux Emergency Medicine Specialist Shoulder impingement is a very common cause of shoulder pain, where a tendon inside your shoulder rubs or catches on nearby tissue and bone as you lift your arm.

It affects the rotator cuff tendon, which is the rubbery tissue that connects the muscles around your shoulder joint to the top of your arm.

An impinging shoulder will often improve in a few weeks or months, especially with the right type of shoulder exercises, but occasionally it can be an ongoing problem leading to a persistently painful shoulder joint.

Today we will discuss this very common cause of persistent shoulder pain.

WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT? Shoulder impingement can start suddenly or come on g r a d u a l l y .

Symptoms include: pain in the top and outer side of your shoulder pain that's worse when you lift your arm, especially when you lift it above your head pain or aching at night, which can affect your sleep weakness in your arm Your shoulder will not usually be stiff.

If it is, you might have a frozen shoulder instead.

WHAT CAUSES SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT? When you lift your arm,

the rotator cuff tendon passes through a narrow space at the top of your shoulder, known as the subacromial space.

Shoulder impingement occurs when the tendon rubs or catches on the bone at the top of this space, called the acromion.

This can happen if: the tendon becomes swollen, thickened or torn – this can be due to an injury, overuse of the shoulder or “wear and t e a r ” w i t h a g e the fluid-filled sac (bursa) found between the tendon and acromion becomes irritated and inflamed (bursitis) – this can also be caused by an injury or overuse of the shoulder the acromion is curved or hooked, rather than flat – this tends to be something you're b o r n w i t h there are bony growths called spur on the acromion – these can develop as you get older.

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DOCTOR?

See a doctor if you have shoulder pain that does not go away after a few weeks or is stopping you from doing your normal activities.

He/she will look at your shoulder and ask you to move your arm in different ways to see how easily you can move it and if movement makes the pain worse.

The doctor may suggest some treatments you can try or refer you to a physiotherapist for treatment advice. You probably will not need to go to hospital for any scans.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP IF YOU HAVE

SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT? Avoid things that make the pain worse – avoid activities that involve repeatedly lifting your arm above your head for a few days or weeks.

Ask your doctor when you can restart these a c t i v i t i e s .

Do not stop moving your arm completely – try to carry on with your normal daily activities as much as possible so your shoulder does not become weak or stiff. It's usually best to avoid using a sling.

Hold an ice pack to your shoulder for around 20 minutes several times a day Take painkillers – antiinflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol may help. A

doctor can prescribe stronger painkillers if needed.

HOW IS SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT TREATED? Your doctor will put you on a course of antiinflammatory painkillers and review you in a week or two.

If it doesn't improve, the following may be other treatment options that your doctor will explore with you: Shoulder exercises – A doctor may be able to advise you about simple shoulder exercises you can do.

Physiotherapists can also diagnose shoulder impingement and suggest exercises to help improve shoulder posture and further strengthen your muscles to improve your pain and range of movement.

You may need to do these exercises with a physiotherapist at first, but

after a while you'll usually be able to continue doing them at home.

S t e r o i d

By Dr. Zulfikar Bux Injections – Emergency S t e r o i d Medicine Specialist injections into your shoulder can help relieve pain if rest and a s u b a c r o m i a l exercises on their own do not decompression may be an option if other treatments help. have not worked, although But it's still important to there's some uncertainty do your shoulder exercises, about how much it helps. as injections usually only The surgery involves have an effect for a few weeks and your pain may widening the space around come back if you stop the the rotator cuff tendon so it does not rub or catch on exercises. anything nearby.

While the injection can The pains from shoulder be repeated if needed, having impingement can often be more than 2 is not usually relieved, especially if caught recommended because it early. might damage the tendon in Do not hesitate to visit your shoulder in the long your doctor if you this type of term. nagging shoulder pains.

Surgery-A surgery called

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WEEK IN REVIEW SUNDAY US AIMING TO SLAP 50% TAX ON OIL COMPANIES …HADALREADY INCREASED ITS ROYALTY FROM 18 ¾ % IN DECEMBER …AS POLITICIANS IN GUYANA CALLANY INCREASE ‘BREACH OF CONTRACT’ The United Kingdom recently slapped its oil companies with a one off windfall tax of 25 percent on all oil companies operating in that jurisdiction in order to also partake in the sweeping profits being had by the operators as a result of the escalating oil price on the world market due in large part to the war being waged between Russia and Ukraine.

As such, the US is looking to follow suit, having already hiked its royalty payable by oil companies there to above the 18.75 percent in December last.

Democratic Congressman from the State of California, in the US, Adam Schiff, on Tuesday last announced the new legislation to lower gas prices and to bring immediate relief to Americans struggling to pay the out-of-control prices at the pump by instituting a suspension of the federal gas tax.

Schiff, at a press conference to announce the move, said that “for months now, a combination of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, ongoing supply chain issues, and price gouging by the oil companies have been steadily driving up the price of gasoline to more than US$4.50 a gallon nationwide and more than US$6 a gallon here in Los Angeles.”

According to Schiff, “in spite of this volatility, one thing has remained the same: Big Oil’s skyrocketing profits.”

He posited, “this is exploitation, plain and simple, and it’s unacceptable to all of the people who are having to spend hundreds of dollars more every month just to go about their daily lives, at a time when so many are already struggling to make ends meet.” The proposed legislation, namely the Federal Gas Tax Suspension and Windfall Profits Tax Act, would suspend the federal gas tax – which currently stands at 18.3 cents per gallon – through December 31, 2023.

It was noted that to ensure the Highway Trust Fund is still robustly funded, the suspension would be paid for through a new 50 percent tax on Big Oil’s windfall profits.

According to Schiff, “we can help bring down the cost of oil by suspending the gas tax and paying for it with a windfall profits tax on oil companies.”

This, he said, will provide immediate financial relief for consumers and do so in a revenueneutral way that will ensure the transportation projects people also rely on continue to move forward.

At the end of the day, Congress needs to choose between the interests of commuters and those of Big Oil, “I know what side I’m on,”

Schiff added.

It was noted that as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the five biggest oil companies — Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips and BP — have increased their profits by over 300 percent in the first quarter of the year compared to 2021, amassing $35 billion in just three months.

Additionally, even at times when oil prices have fallen, gas prices have hit new highs, proof that Big Oil is profiteering off of the volatility while exploiting American workers and families. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/05/us-aiming-to-slap-50tax-on-oil-companies/) AMERICAN COMPANY BOASTS OF “HIGHEST GRADE” BAUXITE FIND IN GUYANA - HAS BEEN SHIPPING OUT RESOURCE SINCE 2018 “The extreme low impurities make this bauxite stand out in a class of its own,” is how an American Company, First Bauxite LLC (FBX), described its bauxite find in Guyana on its website (https:// firstbauxite.com/about) . The company announced that the find represents the “highest quality mega bauxite find” at its Bonasika Mining project located on the right bank of the Essequibo River, Region Three, just 10 miles above Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).

FBX via its 100 percent owned subsidiary, Guyana Industrial Minerals INC. (GINMIN), has been in the country since 2008, exploring lands here for bauxite and hit the jackpot at its Bonasika concession which spans an area of approximately 18, 940 acres of land.

At the opening ceremony of the Bonisika Bauxite mine in February 2020, the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bill Rice made some remarks. He said, “The government has been with us since day one which is many years ago starting with the ability to explore this area which started when our geologist were walking down along that creek over there (pointing to an area in Bonasika) and all of a sudden saw a lot of crop and said: ‘Oh what is this material?’ and they picked it up with their hands and it turned out to be the highest quality bauxite in the world.” The company, in boasting of Guyana’s bauxite on its website, said that it is in a class of its own.

FBX stated that high grade bauxite has little impurities thus making it cheaper to mine and produce.

“The bauxite mined from the Bonasika mine contains a high amount of alumina and low tramp elements making bauxite economical for the production,” stated the company. The raw bauxite ore being taken out of Guyana’s earth is 63 percent grade which is of higher quality than most found in countries across the world. When the bauxite is sintered (meaning purified by a factory), its quality jumps to the highest in the world standing at a grade of 93 percent, the FBX explained. This extreme high quality

could make Guyana’s bauxite the most expensive on the world market because, according to FBX, it is an “excellent material for hot strength, refractoriness and very resistant chemical attack and abrasion.”

This means that the products that it can make will be considered “high end” and so durable that it can last a lifetime.

FBX noted too that “The low silica and low impurities make First Bauxite’s Calcined product a superb choice for steelmaking slag conditioning.”

The Bonasika Bauxite from Guyana is also excellent for making strong lightweight ceramic proppants – a high quality material used in deep water well operations in the oil industry.

However, while many Guyanese might be happy that their country is blessed with such high quality resources, they have been left in the dark about the revenue they stand to gain from the export of their bauxite by the foreign company.

In fact, FBX has been shipping bauxite since 2018 and citizens have no clue about the revenue that they have gained from this expensive resource being mined from their land.

The company was granted its mining licenses by a previous People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration but had started small scale production under the David Granger-led regime, A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC), in 2018 before officially opening the Bonasika Mine in February 2020, still under the APNU+AFC. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/05/american-companyboasts-of-highest-grade-bauxitefind-in-guyana/) MONDAY HESS USES STABROEK BLOCK OIL TO KEEP INVESTORS FROM FLEEING - SAYS PARTNERS DRILLING DEEPER TO UNLOCK MORE OIL To truly understand the premium quality of Guyana’s oil, one only has to hear the recent assertions of Hess Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hess who participated at the Bernstein’s 38th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference.

The Hess boss explained that about three years ago, investors were not in agreement with their approach to constantly investing with no meaningful or significant

dividend being returned. They said out rightly to have their money returned and they will leave. But to keep them from walking out the door, Hess explained to them the crown jewel which they hold in their portfolio and how that asset is tied to one of the best oil contracts the world has ever laid eyes on.

Hess said, “ Three years ago, we were criticized for investing; a number of investors stopped investing and said just ‘give us the cash back,’ but we convinced them using Guyana. We said look, ‘We have high returns specifically in Guyana and we are going to benefit from that investment because as we grow the resource we grow the cash flow.’

Hess then charmed his shareholders with the economics attached to Guyana’s oil. The CEO said: “every ship at US$65 Brent adds US$1B a year to Earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA) and as a consequence our cash flow is 25 percent compounded each year for the next five years and quite frankly with more ships, we can actually go out to 2030.”

He added, “Part of that strategy is also going down the cost curve, our cost per barrel goes down 25 percent to US$9 per barrel by 2026; our break even as a company will be US$45 Brent for 2026 and at the end of the day that cash flow growth will compound where we are growing intrinsic value but also start to return cash along the way as well.”

With such outstanding financial prospects he told shareholders Hess is no doubt destined to grow dividends. He said too, that Guyana is an industry leading durability story given it’s over 25 discoveries in the block and the fact that the partners intend to drill 18,000 feet deeper to unlock more oil that has been trapped for ages. With Guyana in its portfolio, Hess said production is poised to grow by 10 percent a year. Hess and its co-venture partners currently have four

sanctioned developments on the Stabroek Block. The Liza Phase 1 development, which began production in December 2019 utilizing the Liza Destiny floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) with a production capacity of approximately 120,000 gross barrels of oil per day, recently completed production optimization work that expanded its production capacity to more than 140,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

The Liza Phase 2 development, utilizing the Liza Unity FPSO, began production in February 2022 and is expected to reach its production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day by the third quarter. The third development at Payara is ahead of schedule and now expected to come online in late 2023 utilizing the Prosperity FPSO with a production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day. The fourth development, Yellowtail, is expected to come online in 2025, utilizing the ONE GUYANA FPSO with a production capacity of approximately 250,000 gross barrels of oil per day. At least six FPSOs with a production capacity of more than 1 million gross barrels of oil per day are expected to be online on the Stabroek Block in 2027, with the potential for up to 10 FPSOs to develop gross discovered recoverable resources which total almost 11 billion barrels. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/06/hess-uses-stabroekblock-oil-to-keep-investors-fromfleeing/) NEW LIZA 1 PERMIT PAVES WAY FOR EXXON TO CAP OIL SPILL LIABILITIES AT $2B - FORMER EPA BOSS SAYS CURRENT DOCUMENTA “HOAX” The recently renewed Liza 1 permit seeks to put in place (Continued on page 29)

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From page 28 protection for citizens of Guyana and its environment as oil operations occur offshore.

Crude has been pumping from the Liza 1 Field since 2019, but its operation has come under much criticism given t h e c o u n t r y ’s e n v i r o n m e n t a l vulnerability due to limited insurance coverage.

Again, the document is being criticized for not offering the type of protection that is needed in case of a serious oil spill in the Stabroek Block.

T h e E PA a n n o u n c e d days ago that it accepted Financial Assurance from Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL)—ExxonMobil Guyana—instead of Full Coverage insurance. They announced that the Permit ensured that EEPGL is held liable for all costs associated with clean up, restoration and compensation for any pollution damage coming out of the project.

They said that EEPGL must have a combination of Insurance that “cover well control, clean up and third-party liability as well as “a Parent Company/ Affiliate Guarantee Agreement which indemnifies and keeps indemnified the EPA and the Government of Guyana in the event that EEPGL and its Co-Venturers fail to meet their environmental obligations under the Permit.”

H o w e v e r, “The financial assurance provided must be guided by an estimate of the sum of the reasonably credible costs, expenses, and liabilities that may arise from any breaches of this permit.”

Former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Vincent Adams told the Kaieteur News that all this new language means is that ExxonMobil will be capping its liabilities at the US$2 Billion guarantee which was proposed by the company to cover any oil spill.

He said that while as EPA boss, the language that he ensured was placed in the Liza 2 Permit, and which was copied in all others stipulate unlimited liability coverage comprising of insurance plus parent company guarantee to cover everything above the insurance and/or what EEPGL cannot cover, this new permit seems to provide room to cap the

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operator’s liabilities. “This is their first step in removing the current language that calls for unlimited/full liability coverage and replacing it with US$2 Billion,” Dr. Adams stated.

Where the permit speaks to credible and legitimate costs, the former environmental agency head said that, “It is mindboggling that any cost resulting from a spill cleanup would not be legitimate, reasonable and credible.” “All this means, for example, is that if there is a spill like the BP spill in the Gulf that cost US$70 Billion, Exxon will only spend a maximum of $2 Billion for what they deem to be legitimate, reasonable and credible costs; and Guyana will be stuck with the balance.” Even the “ridiculous” $2 Billion cap i s n o t g u a r a n t e e d , D r.

Adams warned.

He said, “Pay careful attention to such words as the financial assurance must be guided by estimate of “legitimate costs” and “reasonably credible costs”. The bottom line is that they are dastardly violating the Permit which pellucidly directs them to obtain unlimited/full liability coverage and they now appear to be hustling to change the current language with this scam, because they know someone may take them to court and they will lose.”

Dr. Adams described the new Liza 1 permit as “a hoax buttered up with fancy words to confuse and

con our people.” ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/06/new-liza-1permit-paves-way-for-exxonto-cap-oil-spill-liabilitiesat-2b/) TUESDAY EXXON & PARTNERS TO WALK AWAY WITH TAX-FREE US$8.7B PROFIT IN 2022 - GUYANATO GET LESS THAN US$1B ON PROFIT, ROYALTY Guyana is no doubt the crown jewel of Hess Corporation’s global asset portfolio. With just a 30 percent working interest in the Stabroek Block, the American company is set to collect US$2.6B in tax-free revenue for 2022.

Specifically, Hess Corporation’s CEO, John Hess was pleased to make this revelation during his participation at the Bernstein’s 38th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. During an almost one-hour discussion that was focused mostly on Guyana, he said the company received three lifts of one million barrels of oil from the Stabroek Block, which has two ongoing projects, Liza Phase One and Liza Phase Two. In the second quarter, he said the lifts will increase to seven and in the third and fourth quarters, eight liftings each. The Hess Boss said, “We have over a US$100 barrel price. We are therefore going from US$300M of incremental cash flow from

Guyana to US$700M in the second quarter, then US$800M in the third and US$800M in the fourth. So that is a rate of change just for this year. So people used to say in the past ‘Why invest in Hess, just wait for the production to come on in Guyana’. Well guess what? It is on. And then that continues to compound at US$1B a year in incremental cash flow as each ship comes on.”

Hess disclosed that the third ship for the Payara development comes on stream in 2023 with the Yellowtail project coming into production two years later. He said a fifth ship will get sanctioned for 2026. “So this is our rate of change ahead and that is why it (Guyana) is such an incredible cash flow story and it is unequaled in the business.”

With two Floating Production Storage and Operating (FPSO) vessels in production this year, Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh had said during the reading of budget 2022 that there will be 94 lifts from the Stabroek Block, 13 of which will be Government lifts. From this, it is estimated that deposits into the Natural Resource Fund for 2022 will total US$957.6 million, comprising some US$857.1 million earned from the Government lifts of profit oil, and an additional US$100.5 million from royalties.

By Kaieteur News’ calculations, Exxon’s subsidiary and operator of the Stabroek Block, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) is

poised to walk away with US$3.9B and while CNOOC will get US$2.2B this year. It therefore means that Exxon and partners will walk away with tax-free US$8.7B profit in 2022. Meanwhile, Guyana must pay the company’s share of income taxes for 2022 from its projected US$957.6 million revenue. Projects for the Stabroek Block continue to be sanctioned at breakneck speed as the companies intend to take advantage of the absence of ring-fencing provisions in the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). Hess and its co-venture partners currently have four sanctioned developments on the Stabroek Block. The Liza Phase 1 development, which began production in December 2019 utilizing the Liza Destiny floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) with a production capacity of approximately 120,000 gross barrels of oil per day, recently completed production optimization work that expanded its production capacity to more than 140,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

The Liza Phase 2 development, utilizing the Liza Unity FPSO, began production in February 2022 and is expected to reach its production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day by the third quarter. The third development at Payara is ahead of schedule and now expected to come online in late 2023, utilizing the Prosperity FPSO with a production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/07/exxon-partnersto-walk-away-with-tax-freeus8-7b-profit-in-2022/) GUYANAMUST DEFINE CLEARLYWHAT OIL COMPANIES CAN RECOVER - T&T STAKEHOLDERS URGE The failure to have the right legal controls in place to get the best out of oil and gas audits has cost the people of Trinidad and Tobago millions of US dollars over the years.

Some of these mistakes, they are still paying for today.

In light of this, industry stakeholders of the CARICOM State stressed the need for Guyana to be vigilant when auditing oil companies’ bills and implement mechanisms that would guard against abuse. On the sidelines of the recently concluded Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2022, stakeholders sought to

impress upon this news a g e n c y, t h a t p e t r o l e u m cost auditing is a technical function requiring specialised knowledge and expertise.

They explained that multinational oil and gas companies have the resources to employ ample financial advisers, accountants, and lawyers.

Meanwhile, most developing-country tax authorities suffer from weak capacity owing to a shortage of skilled staff. In many cases, it was explained that those agencies have yet to develop sector-specific knowledge to detect and mitigate cost overstatement; even as they work to simultaneously keep up with an industry that is constantly changing. In essence, the capacity imbalance between oil companies and governments makes it profoundly difficult for revenue administrators to control costs.

One way of bridging the gap, they said, is for the two year-old producer to review and strengthen laws that determine the treatment or eligibility of costs to be recovered by oil companies.

With such a tool, they argued that auditors would be armed with a key legal tool to protect government revenues from abuse. “Of course this is a matter of policy, but it is vital that Guyana gets this right.

This loophole has cost us over US$200M in taxes and we are not even producing at the scale Guyana is; even the incentives we give out have opened a door to massive abuse that we cannot close to this day.

Guyana has to do this right or it can lose way more than we did,” one stakeholder shared.

It was in May the Government of Guyana had signed a contract for a fourmonth review or audit of ExxonMobil’s expenses between the years 2018 to 2020.

Importantly, the audit will cost Guyanese some US$751,000. This is a discounted price from the US$1 million that was being sought by the consortium to undertake the review.

The consultancy was awarded to VHE Consulting, which is a registered partnership between Ramdihal & Haynes Inc; Eclisar Financial; and Vitality Accounting & Consultancy Inc. The Local Consortium is supported by International firmsSGS and Martindale Consultants for the ‘Cost Recovery Audit and Validation of the Government of Guyana’s Profit Oil Share’.

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From page 29 Government has come in for some considerable backlash for the short timeline it has given the companies to conduct the audit. It should be noted that the audit timeline is in stark contrast to Ghana and Kenya for example, where the authorities there retain the right to complete audits of companies’ cost recovery bills within seven years. In Peru, the time limit for audits is a minimum of four years. Even in the USA, audits are allowed to be completed within a minimum of three years.

International agencies such as Oxfam America have warned that even a three-year deadline would not be suitable for Guyana given its technical deficiencies.

Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat has nonetheless expressed every confidence that the contracted consortium can get the job done. He said that the results of the said exercise would also be publicised while adding that any issues found would with overstated costs would be reclaimed. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/07/guyana-mustdefine-clearly-what-oilcompanies-can-recover/) WEDNESDAY EXXON’S PARTNERS BRAG… GUYANA IS A GUARANTEED CASHCOW UNMATCHED ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD Guyana’s oil sector is a guaranteed cash cow for the companies involved in its production that is unequal anywhere else in the world, with a revenue stream that increases each year as new projects are brought onstream.

This was the sentiment expressed by Hess Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hess, during the recently held 38th Strategic Decisions Conference 2022—organised

by Bernstein Anonymous.

“If you just think about this year we have three liftings in Guyana in the first quarter, a million barrels a ship, the second quarter is about seven liftings, the third quarter and fourth quarter, eight liftings.”

He elaborated by pointing out that with each lift of one million barrels, and with oil price at over US$100 a barrel, “you are going from US$300M of incremental cash flow from Guyana to US$700M in the second quarter, US$800M in the third, US$800M in the fourth.”

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who holds a 30 percent stake in the Stabroek Block bragged, “that’s a rate of change just for this year.”

According to Hess, “people use to say why invest in Hess, I will wait for the production to come on in Guyana; it’s on, and that continues to compound at a billion dollars a year of incremental cash flow as each ship comes on.”

He added that “our third ship called Payara comes in second half of 2023, then we have Yellowtail in 2025, a fifth ship (Uaru) will get sanctioned for 2026.”

With this in mind, he stressed, “it’s not just rate of change for this year, its rate of change in the years ahead and that’s why it’s a durable cash flow story that is unequaled anywhere in the business.”

Lashing back at critics, Hess recalled being criticised about three years ago for investing, saying, “a number of investors said, stop investing just give us the cash back, (and) we said look we have higher returns specifically in Guyana, we are going to benefit from that investment; as we grow the resource, we grow the cash flow.”

According to Hess, now that “we have a second ship on, every ship at US$65 Brent adds US$1B a year…as a consequence, our cash flow, because we have these low cost developments coming on every year, our cash flow growth is 25 percent a year, compounded each year for the next five years, and quite frankly with more ships it can actually go out to 2030.”

Part of the success story for Hess, he said, is the downward curve in the costs associated with production.

He explained further saying, “our cash cost per barrel goes down 25 percent to US$9 per barrel of oil 2026, our breakeven as a company will be US$45 Brent for 2026 and at the end of the day that cash flow growth is going to compound, where we grow in intrinsic value but also start to return cash alone way as well.”

According to Hess, as a result of its investments in Guyana, the company has not only managed to increase its dividends paid to shareholders by 40 percent but also managed to pay off some $500M on a US$1B loan “we needed to get through the cycle to continue to the Guyana investment and then as we go forward we are going to continue to grow our dividend.” ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/08/exxonmobilspartners-bragguyana-is-a-

guaranteed-cash-cowunmatched-anywhere-elsein-the-world/) EXXON TARGETING ‘SWEET SPOTS’ DEEPER IN STABROEK BLOCK – HESS BOSS Hess Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hess has disclosed that the majority of the oil that has been discovered in Guyana’s Stabroek Block has been at 15,000 feet. But much deeper, at 18,000 feet to be exact, the ExxonMobil-led joint venture is finding more large pools of sweet oil.

The CEO made this disclosure during his participation at the Bernstein’s 38th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. He noted that at 15,000 ft in the block, geologists refer to this section as the Upper Campanian; the Cretaceous age. In simpler terms, the oil is found in a layer of the earth that spans a timeframe from 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago.

“But what we are finding now is at 18,000 feet there are sand channels and those sand channels are actually starting to trap the oil that is also being trapped at 15,000 feet. We have drilled to 18,000 feet but they were never optimally located to drill the biggest prospects,” the Hess Boss said.

He added, “This year we luckily drilled a well called Fangtooth that was optimally located at 18,000 feet and we found the material oil deposit that in and of itself could underpin another Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel and it is very high quality oil.”

Earlier this year, Guyanese authorities had announced that the Fangtooth-1 well had encountered approximately 164 feet (50 metres) of high-

quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs. The well was drilled in 6,030 feet (1,838 metres) of water and is located approximately 11 miles (18 kilometres) northwest of the Liza field.

Now that the partners have correlated the wells which total over 26 in the block, the Hess Boss said the partners are targeting oil not only at 15,000 but 18,000 feet.

Hess said the joint venture is starting to find other attractive and deep prospects which can either be used to support and expand the production of existing projects or developed as a standalone project. “So clearly we are still in the early innings.”

The Hess Boss also boasted about the cost to drill wells in Guyana. He noted that it might take 30 days to drill a well but it is cheaper to do it here than in the Deep Water Gulf of Mexico.

Kaieteur News understands that it costs about US$30M to US$50M to drill wells in the Stabroek Block. It would be higher for much deeper wells.

Hess and its co-venture partners currently have four sanctioned developments on the Stabroek Block.

The Liza Phase 1 development, which began production in December 2019 utilising the Liza Destiny floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) with a production capacity of approximately 120,000 gross barrels of oil per day, recently completed production optimisation work that expanded its production capacity to more than 140,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

The Liza Phase 2 development, utilising the Liza Unity FPSO, began production in February 2022 and is expected to reach its production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross

barrels of oil per day by the third quarter.

The third development at Payara is ahead of schedule and is now expected to come online in late 2023 utilising the Prosperity FPSO with a production capacity of approximately 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

The fourth development, Yellowtail, is expected to come online in 2025, utilising the ONE GUYANA FPSO with a production capacity of approximately 250,000 gross barrels of oil per day.

At least six FPSOs with a production capacity of more than one million gross barrels of oil per day are expected to be online on the Stabroek Block in 2027, with the potential for up to 10 FPSOs to develop gross discovered recoverable resources.

Guyana’s Stabroek Block is 6.6 million acres (26,800 square kilometres).

ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, is the operator and holds 45 percent interest in the Block. Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd. holds 30 percent interest, and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited holds 25 percent interest. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/08/exxontargeting-sweet-spotsdeeper-in-stabroek-blockhess-boss/) AFRICAN OIL CONFERENCE IN LONDON… ‘WHITE’ PROTESTORS CALL FOR END TO ‘OIL COLONIALISM’ IN AFRICA …DEMAND CANCELLATION OFALL DEBTS, COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES AND DAMAGES Two weeks ago, the African Energy Conference

was hosted at the Mayfair Hotel in London, England, where delegates were met by vociferous protest demonstration against the oil companies represented there along with the leaders of at least 12 African nations.

The group of primarily Caucasian protestors— against the economic and other exploitation of African citizens in the oil producing regions—were calling for four primary objectives to be met, namely the cancellation of the debts of those countries, for oil companies to pay compensation for damage caused over the years, greater investments in renewable energy and the departure of those companies from the African shores.

During the protest activity it was pointed out that the conference is being held in that country and not Africa because 60 percent of the oil and gas producers operating in Africa are from the global North.

Additionally, of that 60 percent of African oil being produced by Northern companies it was pointed out that four companies control half of this production. Those are ExxonMobil, Total, Shell and ENI. Chanting slogans such as ‘Justice for Africa’ and ‘end oil colonialism’ the protestors managed to prevent at times, delegates from entering the venue.

Some of the protestors subsequently made their way into the lobby the hotel in a bid to state their case.

Some, having gained entry into the five-star central London hotel, secured themselves together in the lobby and sprayed black paint across the front in fresh anti-oil protests.

They were later evicted from the premises and the hotel later used makeshift shutters to prevent them from seeing into the hotel through the glass window panes.

Some of the protestors even managed to make their way onto the entrance of the hotel’s canopy where a “end oil colonialism’ banner was strung.

Organised by Extinction Rebellion, the protest saw presentations by a number of stakeholders, including some from the affected communities in Africa who had been adversely affected by the operations of oil oligarchs on the continent.

According to organisers, failing to reach the demands could see as many as 700 million people on the continent at risk of being displaced as refugees as a result of the impacts of climate change. One such (Continued on page 31)

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From page 30 stakeholder on the protest line remarked that at present “Africa is a world where the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must” in reference to discriminatory practices perpetrated on the poor and vulnerable on the continent.

One of the organisers, Cathy Allen, from Extinction Rebellion said, “what’s happening here is unregulated oil companies signing exploitative new oil deals with debt-burdened African nations. This is not a conference, it is a crime scene disguised as a party.”

According to the event’s website, the summit aims to ‘bring together Africa’s upstream industry for a unique event shaped for companies active in Africa’s oil and energy game’.

Representatives from a dozen African governments attended the event, while speakers included Somalian resources minister, Mohamed Hashi Arabey Abdi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Oil Corp, Keith Hill, and representatives from oil giant Shell.

US energy giant ExxonMobil and French petrol firm Total Energies are listed as sponsors for the summit, which had cost as much as £500 to watch remotely with an online ticket.

Police taped-off an area around the hotel’s entrance during the protest, with Scotland Yard and the Met Police later reporting that six persons were arrested. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/08/african-oilconference-in-londonwhiteprotestors-call-for-end-tooil-colonialism-in-africa/) THURSDAY GOVT. MISSED OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE MORE BEFORE RENEWING LIZA 1 PERMIT - AUBREY NORTON The Government of Guyana has missed an opportunity, in keeping with the law, to secure better terms for its people, by failing to exploit the renewal of the Liza One Permit.

This is according to the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, who during a press conference on Tuesday, said the most recent move by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government exposes its ineptitude.

He was at the time responding to a query from this newspaper and noted that the government had the opportunity, in keeping with

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the law, to revisit it and get a better deal for the people of Guyana.

According to Norton, “the opportunity was provided that it be done within the law and the opportunity should have been taken. Unfortunately, the government didn’t take it and the Guyanese people will suffer because of government’s inaction on a matter in which conditions conducive to dealing with the issue existed but the government did not utilise it.”

Norton concluded, “I have no doubt that the failure to do that is clearly a case of the government’s ineptitude, their incompetence, among other things.”

The Leader of the Opposition was also keen to note that while he believes in the sanctity of contracts, the Liza One Permit could have been used to rake in a better deal, without touching the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) government signed in 2016 with the oil company.

The Liza One Permit, the first project to be approved for Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL)—ExxonMobil Guyana—was renewed after expiring on May 31. The Liza 1 Oil field in the Stabroek Block first began pumping oil in December 2019 after hydrocarbons were found in commercial quantities in 2015.

The field is being produced using a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel—the Liza Destiny—with an installed capacity of 120,000 barrels per day.

International experts had been lobbying the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to not renew the permit until a better deal is forged for Guyana. For instance, International Lawyer Melinda Janki had recommended that a new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) be conducted based in part on the fact that Guyana does have very strong laws in relation to EIAs. She lamented, however, “…those laws are not being implemented or enforced.”

The international lawyer had argued that the Liza I Permit should not be renewed, as the operations pose grave harm to the environment. She had also referenced the miniscule “gains” from the company’s current operations, which far outweighs the damage being caused in the same process.

Tom Sanzillo, Director of Financial Analysis for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), during the

recent webinar, had also suggested that the EPA use the Liza 1 permit renewal as leverage to address the numerous shortcomings in the oil contract signed with ExxonMobil in 2016.

Notwithstanding the experts’ advice, the permit was renewed with a few changes underscored.

According to the EPA’s statement, the key provisions that were made to the permit are as follows: flaring, financial assurance, monitoring and grievance mechanism. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/09/govt-missedopportunity-to-secure-morebefore-renewing-liza-1permit-aubrey-norton/) HESS CONFIDENT GOVT. WILL MAINTAIN LOPSIDED CONTRACT …TELLS INVESTORS OF STATE’S SUPPORT FOR FASTER OIL PRODUCTION The Guyana Government is using a consultant— Michael Porter—that was foisted on it by Stabroek Block Operator and partner, Hess Corporation, to develop a country plan.

Additionally, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Administration is in fact, encouraging the accelerated development of the oil resources offshore under the same provisions of the Production Sharing Agreement, since it is a country where “contract sanctity is honoured.”

These were among the views expressed by Hess Corporation Chief Executive Officer, John Hess, who during the 38th Strategic Decisions Conference 2022— organised by Bernstein Anonymous—sought to

impress on stakeholders, the company’s decision to remain steadfast.

According to Hess, Guyana—a former British Colony—is a jurisdiction where contract sanctity is honoured and that the companies are in fact responding to the desires of the administration, forging ahead with the oil operations ahead of schedule.

He told stakeholders present at the confab, “…this government that is running the country is very probusiness.”

Hess elucidated saying the Guyana Government in fact, “wants us accelerate investing in their oil resource so they can monetize it so they can lift the country out of poverty.”

According to Hess, “the country two years ago had a GDP per capita of Jordan, in the next five years, it will have GDP per capita superior to Brazil or Mexico, so Hess and ExxonMobil as well are working hard with the country to help them help themselves to build a sustainable economic value proposition.”

Addressing the accelerated development by the oil companies in the Stabroek Block, Hess noted that as it relates to the first Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) ship—the Liza Phase I called the Destiny—it had come in with nameplate of 120,000 barrels of oil per day (BOD), but that vessel has since been debottlenecked to where it is now running 140,000 BOD “and you know the prospects are for that to continue, so that’s ahead of schedule.”

Debottlenecking is the process of identifying specific areas and/or equipment in oil and gas facilities that limit the flow of product (otherwise known as bottlenecks) and

optimising them so that overall capacity in the plant can be increased.

As it relates to the Liza Phase II—the Unity—Hess reminded that with a capacity of 220,000 BOD, that vessel is currently ramping up production and is also ahead of schedule.

According to Hess, the third ship Payara was supposed to come on-stream at 220,000 BOD, in 2024 but that has since been moved up to the fourth quarter of 2023.

With regards increased production from those vessels beyond nameplate capacity, Hess said, “I would say both Liza Phase II, the second ship, and Payara, the third ship, both have the opportunity to debottleneck to go up maybe another 10 percent just like Liza Phase I.” On the fourth project— Yellowtail—Hess told the confab that development which recently approved is currently having its Hull built to accommodate some 250,000 BOD nameplate capacity representing the largest of the vessels to be put in operations thus far.

That development too is also ahead of schedule and will cost some US$10B, according to Hess.

“The offset to that is that we are developing over 900M barrels of oil resources where the other developments we are developing a lower amount,” he said, and added that “the breakeven for these four ships is between US$25 and US$45 Brent, and the Yellowtail project of itself is the best return on the industry today.”

Meanwhile, as it relates to the relationship between the oil companies and the administration, Hess revealed that, “we worked and encouraged them (government) to work with

Michael Porter, independently of ExxonMobil and Hess, to where they have a country development plan.”

Such a plan, he said, would be focused on human development “which is really education and health care, infrastructure development.” ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/09/hess-confidentgovt-will-maintainlopsided-contract/) FRIDAY RELINQUISHED PORTIONS OF FIVE OIL BLOCKS TO BEAUCTIONED While the government has not disclosed which offshore blocks are set to be part of the nation’s first auction in the third quarter of 2022, Kaieteur News based on its review of the respective Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) has been able to ascertain that there will be five contenders. They include relinquished portions of the Kanuku, Corentyne, Demerara, Canje and the Kaieteur Blocks.

Importantly, no part of the Stabroek Block would be included in nation’s maiden bid round since the provisions of the 2016 contract only allow for 20 percent of the acreage to be relinquished after seven years. It therefore means that a portion of the oil rich block would only be surrendered to the State until 2023.

The Kanuku Block which covers 1,937 km2 in the Atlantic Ocean within the Exclusive Economic Zone of Guyana is operated by Repsol. The company gave up 20 percent of the block this year in which it holds a 37.5% stake and while Tullow holds (Continued on page 32)

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The Corentyne and Demerara Blocks are operated

by Canadian explorers, CGX Energy Inc and Frontera Energy Corporation.

An independent Prospective Resource study of the two concessions by McDaniel & Associates Consultants Limited, noted that the concessions hold a combined median estimate of 4.84 billion oil-equivalent barrels.

CGX has successfully relinquished parts of the Demerara and Corentyne blocks to the State.

Like Stabroek, the Kaieteur and Canje oil blocks are operated by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL). In the case of Kaieteur, 25 percent had to be relinquished since February 2021. This is yet to occur. As for Canje, 20 percent was relinquished in 2019.

In the Canje block, EEPGL holds a 35 per cent interest.

The remaining partners are: TotalEnergies E&P Guyana with a 35 per cent stake, JHI Associates with 17.5 per cent, and Mid-Atlantic Oil & Gas with 12.5 per cent.

In Kaieteur, Esso has 35 percent working interest, Hess Corporation holds 20 percent, Ratio Guyana Ltd has (25%), and Cataleya Energy Ltd. (20). In the meantime, industry analysts such as ABIS energy which has been involved in following Guyana’s oil story since 2018, have said via a report that the basin is highly likely to witness farm-ins and merger and acquisition (M&A) activities over the next five years.

The report said these will be driven on the one hand by operator cost reduction considerations and on the other by the inability of smaller independents like Eco Atlantic to raise the necessary financing to carry out or meet their contractual work obligations or requirements.

The report concluded that given the largely deep and ultra-deepwater nature of G u y a n a ’s most prospective exploration areas, any such M&A activities are likely to favour the major companies with the deep pockets necessary to carry out extensive exploration activities. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/10/relinquished-

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US President, Joe Biden

portions-of-five-oil-blocksto-be-auctioned/) ‘TAX THE OIL COMPANIES, DEMAND 50% RETURNS’ - BHULAI TELLS PRESIDENTALIAFTER HIS COMPLAINTS ABOUT DEVELOPED COUNTRIES Civil society advocate and energy technologist, Alfred Bhulai said that President Ali should find ways in getting more out of oil companies operating here, including insisting on a 50% returns on profits, rather than complaining that this country does not have money to fund renewable projects.

Bhulai, who holds a degree in Applied Chemistry (U.G) and Engineering (Technical University of Berlin) made the comments in a letter to the editor of this newspaper, where he pointed how the developed countries have safeguarded themselves, while Guyana doing the opposite.

Last Sunday during his remarks at the World Environment Day activities President Ali while railing against the developed world argued that Guyana must aggressively pursue the production of oil to gain the revenues the country needs to combat the effects of climate change.

“We cannot address climate issues unless we address the fundamental needs and wants of human beings.

We cannot even speak about climate change if we have people who are hungry, people who don’t have access to water, people who don’t have access to wages and earnings…” the Guyanese leader told the gathering following a fitness walk at the National park.

He shared figures from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) which estimates

that one in three persons globally does not have access to safe drinking water simply because the developing world lacks the resources it needs to grant those facilities.

Additionally, the President shared that some 20 percent of the global population does not have access to adequate housing and one billion people of the global population lives in slums.

In this light, he said “We cannot have one world and one planet where more than half the people are without water, without food, without food security. We cannot have one world and one planet if we have such grave inequality that exists in our world. We can’t have one world and one planet when more than 68 percent of our population is projected to live in urban centers; the stress that will put on small land areas will be enormous…that is the reality of the world we live in today that is why we have been consistently calling on the developed world to (honour) the pledges they made.

We are far away from the US$100 billion pledge that the developed world would have made to fight climate change on adaptation and mitigation measures.”

According to him, for adaptation alone, developing economies need around US$140 million annually to cope with rising sea levels due to climatic conditions.

As a consequence he said “That is why developing countries like Guyana must take a balanced approach.

We must explore every possible revenue generating activity so that we can have the resources necessary for adaptation and mitigation but we must do so in a sustainable way.” ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/10/tax-the-oilcompanies-demand-50returns/)

BIDEN SLAMS EXXON FOR NOT PAYING FAIR SHARE OF TAXES - SAYS COMPANY ‘MADE MORE MONEY THAN GOD THIS YEAR’ US President, Joe Biden on Friday slammed ExxonMobil, his country’s leading oil producer, for being reluctant to drill more oil fields so that it can benefit from skyrocketing prices for oil and gas as supply shrinks.

The American President outrightly stated that the posture of the company was reflective of sheer greed as it sits back and watches inflation rise in-country, much to the benefit of its shareholders’ pockets.

According to a CNBC report, inflation in May rose at levels not seen since the early 1980s. Asked by a reporter if his administration has plans to “go after” oil company profits, Biden did not say what course of action he would take. He did state however that, “Exxon made more money than God this year.”

Expounding on the inflationary pressures facing his people, Biden blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine which led to shortages in the market and record-high gasoline prices.

He also pinned part of the blame for high fuel costs on Exxon and other oil producers for what he called a failure to increase supply to help reduce prices.

“One thing I want to say about the oil companies: They have 9,000 permits to drill. They’re not drilling,” he continued. “Why aren’t they drilling? Cause they make more money not producing more oil — the price goes up.”

The second “reason they’re not drilling is they’re buying back their own stock,” Biden said. “Buying back their own stock and making no new investments.”

Exxon, the top U.S. oil producer, announced in April that it intends to triple the size of its stock buyback programme and repurchase up to US$30 billion in shares by the end of next year.

According to CNBC, in the first three months of 2022, Exxon distributed US$5.8 billion to shareholders, including US$3.8 billion in dividends and US$2.1 billion in stock buybacks. Given these figures, Biden issued a specific directive to the petroleum producer: “Exxon: Start investing, start paying your taxes.” Exxon has of course objected to several of the president’s accusations.

“We have been in regular contact with the

administration, informing them of our planned investments to increase production and expand refining capacity in the United States,” Exxon Mobil spokesperson Casey Norton told CNBC. Kaieteur News will provide a more detailed report on this story in its Sunday’s publication. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2022/06/11/biden-slamsexxon-for-not-paying-fairshare-of-taxes/) EITI REPORT MAKES THIRD CALL FOR GOVT. TO RELEASEALLLARGE SCALE MINING CONTRACTS Guyana’s third Extractive Industries Transparency (EITI) report has made yet another call for the government to release all mining contracts, especially those dealing with large scale operations.

Since becoming a member of the global body, the report notes that the government agreed to adhere to several requirements. In this case, EITI requirement 2.4 (a) of the 2019 Standard states that Guyana should publicly disclose all mineral agreements entered into force prior to the reporting period, in this case, 2019.

Importantly, the report highlights that the country’s Mining Act (1989) does not include any expressed restrictions on the public disclosure of mineral agreements and licenses by the government.

It goes further to state that even the mineral agreement signed on November 18, 2011 for Aurora Gold Mine developed by Guyana Goldfields is silent about restrictions on the public disclosure of the mineral agreement. Be that as it may, that very agreement, along with many others, is not available online for citizens to understand what concessions were granted to these firms versus what the country would get in return.

In light of this, Guyana’s third EITI report recommended that a work plan be drafted for the electronic publication of all mineral agreements in the mining sector. The document said this work plan may include defining how the electronic publication of mineral agreements can be undertaken and a realistic short term timeline as to when such data could be available.

The report further notes that the work plan can include a review of the institutional or practical barriers that may prevent such electronic publication.

There are currently 10 companies holding large scale licenses in Guyana.

The Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. holds three large scale licenses for the extraction of bauxite in Kurubuka (Block 22), North East (Block 5 in Kwakwani), Berbice (Block 38) for a total area of 16,691 acres, in which the Guyanese Government has a state participation of 10% as confirmed by the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL).

Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Inc. holds three (3) large scale licenses for the extraction of bauxite in East Montgomery, Tailing area and Dacouria for a total area of 3,063 acres, in which the Guyanese Government also has state participation of 30% as confirmed by NICIL. Correia Mining Co. holds a large-scale license for the extraction of gold and diamonds for a total area of 3,681 acres.

Guyana Goldfield Inc.: holds a large-scale license for the extraction of gold in Cuyuni (Aurora)? for a total area of 14,339 acres while Guyana Industrial Minerals Inc. holds a large-scale license for the extraction of bauxite in the Bonasika Mining project for a total area of 18,940 acres.

Additionally, North American Resources Incorporated Ltd. holds a large-scale license for the extraction of gold for a total 5,950 acres. Pereira Mining Company holds a large-scale license for the extraction of gold, silver, and valuable minerals for a total area of 5,105 acres. Meanwhile, Romanex Guyana Exploration Ltd. holds a large-scale license for the extraction of gold and valuable minerals for a total area of 11,110 acres; while Ontario Incorporated holds a large-scale license for the extraction of gold and copper for a? total area of 8,346 acres.

Troy Resources Guyana also holds a large-scale license for the extraction of gold for a total area of 15,160 acres. Along with the 10 large scale licences, the report notes that there are 62 mining entities making material payments to government exceeding $35.1 million. Since these account for 50.1% of the reported payments in 2019 to the Guyana Gold Board and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), it was recommended that the contracts for these companies also be released. ( h t t p s : / / www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2 0 2 2 / 0 6 / 11 / e i t i - re p o rt makes-third-call-for-govtto-release-all-large-scalemining-contracts/)

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Essequibo farmer sees little hope in farming as climate crisis worsens

By Romario Blair It is no secret that the worsening climate crisis has had a devastating effect on Guyana's agriculture sector. In the Pomeroon for instance, farming seems to be permanently disrupted, after more than a year of consistent rainfall and flooding.

Derick Alli, who has been farming from the age of seven, is just one of the many farmers, who has been feeling the effects of the worsening climate crisis. Alli usually cultivates 40 acres of farmland, which includes citrus, cash crops, coconuts, bananas and plantains, in his home community of Merylborough, located in the Lower Pomeroon River.

For over five decades, farmer Alli has toiled the fields, and has reaped sweet rewards in the process. With the rewards from farming, Alli, together with his wife, Bridget, successfully raised their eight children in the Riverine community of Merylborough, located along the bank of the Pomeroon River.

During a recent interview with Kaieteur News, Mr. Alli, now 65 years old, revealed that it is nearly impossible to compete in the farming business, given the recent turn of events.

A natural inclination to farm Alli revealed that at the age of 10, his father passed away, leaving

10 children behind. As things became difficult financially, Alli was left no choice but to pick up where his father had left-off on the farm. He said that by age 16 he was out of school, since his other siblings grew increasingly dependent on him.

He revealed, “I had all the rest of my siblings behind me so by age 16, I had to leave school to work to send them to school, and I had to support my mother.

Things were difficult then because when I was going to school I had to wash and wear one pants and one shirt to school. We were still kids then but we didn't have weekends off because it was on the farm all the time.”Alli told Kaieteur News that he took a break from farming in the 1970s, in pursuit of several other careers. But he soon realised that he was cut out for farming, and thus returned to the industry. He added, “One of the reasons I stuck to farming is because I don't like being employed by other people. I like being my own boss…and with farming there are a lot of benefits – for one you get your own products, anything you need you plant it yourself.”

For over 50 years, he said that he had comfortably enjoyed farming as his primary means of income. However, he is worried that the industry he once enjoyed is

plantain that I was cutting from. That flood came in and killed everything, from the grown plants to the young ones, to date I'm not cutting any produce … and we have farmers in the Upper Pomeroon who have suffered severe losses as compared to those in the Lower Pomeroon area... Most of those farmers that did permanent crop have Farmer Derick Alli says even the lost their entire coconut industry has been impacted crops.” by effects of climate change.

The sixty-fiveyear-old farmer also spiralling out of control. explained that throughout the Crippled by constant flood greater part of this year, the rains Alli pointed out that during the year 2021, he was hardly and flooding have prevented much productive as his farm was progress on the farmlands. As a c o n s t a n t l y result, Alli said that things have flooded. When hardly changed for the better. asked to describe “Things haven't changed from last t h e e x t e n t t o year to now. For last year, we were which he was flooding consistently, and even the a ff e c t e d , A l l i greater part of this year, we've seen said, “In some more rain than anticipated. Right cases I've lost now, there are a lot of bushes and e n t i r e c r o p s . sogginess on the land because of From last year, the consistent rains; we cannot when the flood plant anything right now. Only the began initially, I large farmers can afford that. We had three acres of are at a loss as to how to get back to farming,” said Alli.

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Farmer Derick Alli and his wife Bridget.

Alli told Kaieteur News that he finds himself in quite a dilemma, since his primary source of income is slowly descending into hopelessness. “Because of the spiralling cost of living, you cannot purchase anything but the needs… and it's difficult knowing that the land is there, but because of the flooding you can't work it as you wish,” he added.

Need for long-term comprehensive plan Granted that the effects of the climate crisis are worrying, Alli stressed the need for a long-term comprehensive plan – one that is geared at combating floods, and improving flood recovery. He said that while the one-off cash grant is a good initiative, it is still insufficient for recovery. He is concerned that he has not heard of any comprehensive plan to date.

As such he concluded, “The one-off cash grant cannot make it.

We need a sustainable plan. The government needs to put a better financial system in place for farmers so they can access cash for recovery. The effects of flooding within the Pomeroon is just massive, even the coconut industry has been affected. We need to see on the ground, and in these affected farms, more representatives from the regional level and from the Civil Defence Commission,” the farmer asserted.

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Food for the Poor aiming to expand reach to Hinterland …as it celebrates 31 years of service in Guyana Community Projects.

Wi t h a b o u t 6 2 p e r s o n s employed at Food for the Poor (FFTP), and scores of volunteers, Guyanese have been blessed through outreaches and the various distribution drives organised to hand out food and personal care items and even clothing.

The body has also been instrumental in offering monthly support to nine children’s homes, under its Angel of Hope Programme. Similarly, Food for the Poor’s feeding programme caters to more than 700 children in 10 different schools across the country. Besides that list, the organisation believes: “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day.

If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” To this end, the local NGO has been supporting agricultural projects by funding pigs, sheep and poultry projects as

A single mother smiles as she receives the keys to her home from Food for the Poor.

By Davina Bagot

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uided by its belief that God is alive and can be served by helping those in need, Food for the Poor Guyana is celebrating 31 years of service.

On June 3, the organisation celebrated its 31st anniversary with a church service and day of reflection. Having served thousands of persons already on the coasts, the non governmental organisation (NGO) is seeking to extend its helping hand to persons residing in Hinterland communities.

Recognising the need for the lives of the hinterland people to also be improved, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the

FFTP shares food items at a public distribution exercise in Mashabo, Essequibo Island, Region Two.

Young people with disabilities receive electric wheel chairs from the agency. organisation, Jonelle DeViera said, it is looking to soon be able to reach those families. To achieve its goal, the organisation said it is looking to

partner with locals to aid in transporting items into interior locations and to assist in the execution of Sustainable

well as shade houses.

Additionally, Food for the Poor said it gives back to the government by providing medical equipment and supplies to the Ministry of Health as well as public hospitals and Health Centres across the country.

“Everything that FFTP Guyana Inc. embarks on, it is structured and geared towards promoting development. We are also focusing more on sustainable development, income generation and transformation of communities,” DeViera related.

One of the services that the organisation is particularly proud of is the construction of resource centres and furnished homes for those in need. To date, the organisation has handed over approximately 3,600 homes to families. The homes would have been constructed by the agency for persons who already owned a plot of land. Food for the Poor said they would assess the requests received

Food for the Poor celebrates Christmas with the Geriatric Home.

to ensure they meet the criteria. For instance, single parents with school aged children are a priority for the group.

Established since June 3, 1991 in Guyana, the NGO has managed to branch out to more regions in the country, with the support of its generous local and overseas donors, but even though the organisation has grown significantly over the years, the team is hoping to expand its Sustainable Community Development Programme to be able to create jobs and livelihood opportunities.

Reflecting on the development of Food for the Poor, the PRO said that the group started off with only three persons, receiving a small number of containers per year from its parent institution, since it is an international body. Today, more than 60 persons have been employed, with as many as 180 containers being shipped to Guyana for those in need. This

medicine, and shelter, among other services, to the poor in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In its vision statement, the organisation states: “Food For The Poor is God’s instrument to help the materially poor and to renew the poor in spirit.”

LIFE-CHANGING Food for the Poor holds the title of the largest charitable organisation in Guyana, providing more assistance to disadvantaged families than any other NGO or organisation in the country.

Asked to share some of the life-changing donations the NGO has made in the past year, the PRO explained that it was heartwarming to see children being able to move for the first time, through manual and electric wheel chairs donated.

Persons that lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and were unable to feed their families were also assisted. In a burdened health sector, hospital beds and medical

A shade house project launched by the organisation to help encourage sustainable economic opportunities.

means that donations are now possible for almost all of the administrative regions.

FFTP Inc, according to its website, is an ecumenical Christian non-profit organisation based in Coconut Creek, Florida, United States that provides food,

equipment were provided.

Additionally, furniture and food supplies were provided to schools.

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Linden entrepreneurs set to expand business ventures with US$30,000 grant

Country Style Foods’ Dwayne Wade receiving his grant.

Owner of Pleasurable Flavour, Dianna Plowell receiving her grant.

By Vanessa Braithwaite Funding is inevitably one of the challenges for small businesses. While there is a growing international market for locally manufactured products, agro-processors are rarely able to meet this demand with quality products and high-end packaging because of the lack of funding and resources.

Recently, five agroprocessors, three of whom are from the mining town of Linden, were awarded US$30,000 each to scale-up their businesses and take “Brand Guyana” to the world. They were awarded through the 2022 Economic Development Accelerator implemented by the Guyana Economic Development Trust in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Linden awardees are Dwayne Wade – owner of Country Style Foods, Dianna Plowell – owner of Pleasurable

Flavours and Tasmin Pillow – owner of Taz Foods.

Taz Foods is a Region 10 bas ed agro-proces s ing company, that manufactures bottled green seasoning – a luxurious garlic sauce and pepper sauces. ‘Cook-up in a Cup’ is the latest invention and Taz Foods is already working on new products.

With the ‘Cook-Up in a Cup’, there is no longer need for the labour intensive process of cooking a delicious pot of cook-up rice. No more grating coconuts, pressuring peas and mixing everything together to the right texture for hours. Guyanese can now enjoy this traditional meal in less than 30 minutes and still get that bursting authentic taste, that makes cook-up r i c e s u c h a d e l i c a c y.

Customers have a choice of either microwave or stovetop packages and are guaranteed the same healthy wholesome flavours that are enjoyed from a regular pot of cook-up rice. Taz Foods also recently launched a readyto-make pasta product

Speaking on her journey to becoming a budding agroprocesser and entrepreneur, the 36-year-old Pillow, said she has been very proactive in trying to gain as much knowledge to better herself.

She participated in several training programmes including those from the Small Business Bureau and the Board of Industrial Training. She is also a former student of the University of Guyana and the Guyana School of Agriculture Her products are sold in both wholesale and retail stores across Guyana at a very affordable cost. They are high quality and the packaging is superb and export-worthy. House-wives have testified of how flavourful her garlic sauce is, giving the perfect finish to any meal.

Country Style Foods, on the other hand, is a Linden based snack manufacturing company owned by Wade.

Since plantain chips is one of Guyana’s most popular snacks, Wade decided that

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DONATIONS Apart from the support it receives from FFTP international, there are also other donors that make regular contributions to the local organisation. These would usually come from a number of groups, religious bodies and other NGOs. Local companies too would make donations upon request.

“Our theme for our anniversary is ‘Collaboration through Partnership’, thus, we welcome partnerships and any item that will benefit disadvantaged families and

communities,” the FFTP representative indicated.

Individuals or businesses that would like to support the charitable body can do so by contacting Food for the Poor on 218-1553, 218-2128, or reaching out to the Facebook page – Food for the Poor Guyana or email prguyana@foodforthepoor.org.gy or info@foodforthepoor.org.gy Likewise, persons in need of help are welcomed to contact the NGO via the telephone numbers and email address provided. They can also send requests via letters or through the Facebook page.

Owner of Taz Foods, Tasmin Pillow receiving her grant. this must be his first product in his snack line-up. In less than a year, the company was birthed. This well-packaged, tasty, high quality, crispy, crunchy snack, is one of the first to grab to appease a munchies crave. Not only is it the definition of standard in its packaging but the product itself is well flavoured with natural herbs, free of oil and crispy to the last bite.

Wade said, he realised there was a large influx of plantain chips and other snacks made from local ingredients being exported into the country. As a result, he wanted Guyanese and the rest of the world to see that locals can manufacture something of the same quality and even better.

“We import a lot of snacks and we want to prove that we can manufacture healthy, organic snacks of a

high quality, with no excess calories, no trans-fat, gluten free and so forth. That, Wade said, was how his company was birthed.

What is extraordinary about this operation is that it started during the pandemic and has still reaped maximum success, even before the conclusion of the first calendar year.

“We supply most of the retailers in Georgetown. We don’t have all the resources to spread across the country; we are working hard to do so.

Right now, we are in almost all the supermarkets in Georgetown and retail shops,” he said. He recently launched the ripe plantain chip flavour to the brand and with the grant, will venture into other flavours such as cheddar cheese, sour cream and onion, barbeque and spicy flavours.

In addition to new

plantain chip flavours, Wade said the company will be introducing other lines of snacks such as sweet potatoes and cassava chips.

Pleasurable Flavours is another Linden-based agroprocessing company founded by Plowell. A household sauce name in Linden, Pleasurable Flavours is popular for its pepper sauce, green seasoning, all-purpose sauce, sweet pepper relish and other products. In fact, Pleasurable Flavours is one of the first Linden-based brand of products that has been made available in supermarkets across Guyana.

This grant is important to Plowell because the company started from humble beginnings. “I did a lot of walking around for two years, and then we started in Continued on page 51

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Sustaining a livelihood through fishing despite challenges

By Malisa Playter-Harry People from all levels of society have found many ways to earn. In fact, having a job so that you don't have to worry about paying the bills and putting food on the table, brings a sense of ease and comfort.

Sharon Grant, 49, has been living in Albion Village, East Berbice Corentyne for

When they bought their first boat, it was not easy sailing for them, as, according to Grant, they were plagued with piracy attacks.

Indeed, this was a demotivation factor for them, and they decided to sell the boat. Sometime after, they decided to purchase another boat, 18 years ago, and since then her husband has been actively involved in the

Robbie Madramootoo displays a big fish he was lucky to catch. the past 29 years with her husband Robbie Madramootoo, a fisherman for over 18 years. The couple had three children – two daughters and a son – but their son died just over two years ago.

According to Grant, from the time she got married and lived in Albion, she and her husband have been doing various jobs to earn a living, with fishing as their main source of income.

“We do a lot of things, my husband sell at the school, work at the sugar estate, work at sea. He use to get a grass cutter and hustle and then he buy a boat and he continue he job in the sea,” Grant said.

fishing industry.

The fishing business, she said, “is a good business”, as it has helped to sustain their existence for many years. But when the year 2020 came, Grant said her husband, along with other fishers, started to face some difficulties to make a decent catch. She said if her husband makes $10,000 – $20,000 a week and this has been the result of the diminishing catch – in the past they made much more. The earnings from the catch, Grant explained, goes towards their bills while she has ventured into rearing ducks and chicken to make an extra dollar.

“Me does mind fowl and duck, our livelihood in and out depend on he fishing and it supports the family a lot. Right now, it lil hard but before time it was good.

The finances from the fishing does help to pay the bills, the chicken money and so does help clear the expenses in the home.” Grant said.

Her husband, she said, would usually spend four days out at sea with other fishermen on their boat but when he returns, the catch is not as it used to be and her husband, along with others, are convinced that since the commencement of drilling by the Oil and Gas giant, ExxonMobil, “it chasing the fish away.”

This has however, been dispelled by Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture, which has been instead been linking the diminishing fish catch to climate change as suggested by a Food and Agriculture Organisation's study.

But Madramootoo, according to Grant, usually tells her all about the struggles he faces out at sea when it comes to getting a good catch.

“The reason why things have slowed down, dem na really catch much, because the fish na deh like before because a lot of boats deh now and dem too, dem say the oil drilling, it chasing the fish away because sometimes they go far out and spend a lot of expense and dem na do no catching because all dem fisherman saying because of the oil,” the woman added.

However, despite their difficulties, Grant said that they have been trying to live a comfortable life with whatever they can afford, and while the troubles in the fishing industry have impacted their family f i n a n c i a l l y, t h e y w i l l continue to ply the trade as it is their main means of eking out a living. She is, however, hopeful that sooner or later things will improve and fishing can once again be a lucrative business to benefit from.

Sharon Grant who has been living In Albion for over 20 years is a supportive wife to her husband.

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Lessons from a Lashpreneur !!!

Colored Eyelashes and why they are the Secret to Making Your Eyes Pop

By Latoya Zephyr Whether the craze was born from the mermaid beauty trend or not, it doesn’t really matter. What is of importance is that colored faux eyelashes and colored eyelash extensions are the secret to making your eyes pop.

Think I'm crazy? Honestly, when I first saw this trend dominating the Internet, I wasn't so convinced I'd ever want to add in baby purple hairs or rainbow colors to my lash line either. But as it turns out, besides being a photo op, they can do a lot for your look—perhaps even more than your standard tube of mascara.

The #1 benefit to getting colored lashes is that they are designed enhance your natural eye color and shape of your eyes even more that traditional lash extensions," she tells us. "Colored lashes also help you express your individuality, the subtle pops of color creates a flirtier, sexy appearance."

While you can opt for any color you want and the percentage of colored lashes verses standard black lashes applied, and even customize a multicolored look, another approach is to choose in a way that will enhance your natural eye color.

For example, purple makes green eyes appear much more intense and also works well on brown eyes to create the illusion of bigger eyes," explains Richardson. "Green works best paired with hazel eyes for a beautiful wash of color, while blue helps blueeyed girls make a bigger impact and also brings out the natural beauty of brown eyes.

So if you have blue eyes and decide you want them to pop even more, your lash tech would apply 20 percent of the faux lashes in black and then

60 percent in blue.

You'll also probably be in the studio a little longer than usual. "Unlike applying tradition black lashes, colored lashes requires a little more thought in placement and cre-

ativity, "Creating symmetry on both eyes is important,it’s an art.

So if you would love to give this a try, we do have them available at Lift and Lashes.

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Enetworks to air NBA Finals E2 channel Today, the team at Enetworks will be airing the NBA finals on E2. The series will feature the Eastern Conference champions, the Boston Celtics and the Western Conference champions, the Golden State Warriors. The

Warriors have home-court advantage in the series based on having the better regular season record.

The Celtics and the Warriors (originally in Philadelphia) have been with the NBA since its inaugural season in

1946 when the league was known as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).

The Finals is a rematch of the 1964 NBA Finals in which the Celtics defeated the then-San Francisco Warriors in five games.

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Cichlid

Cichlids /ˈsɪklɪdz/ are fish from the family Cichlidae in the order Cichliformes.

Cichlids were traditionally classed in a suborder, the Labroidei, along with the wrasses (Labridae), in the order Perciformes, but molecular studies have contradicted this grouping.

The closest living relative of cichlids is probably the convict blenny, and both families are classified in the 5th edition of Fishes of the World as the two families in the Cichliformes, part of the subseries Ovalentaria. This family is both large and diverse. At least 1,650 species have been scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families. New species are discovered annually, and many species remain undescribed. The actual number of species is therefore unknown, with estimates varying between 2,000 and 3,000.

Many cichlids, particularly tilapia, are important food fishes, while others, such as the Cichla species, are valued game fish.

The family also includes many popular freshwater aquarium fish kept by hobbyists, including the angelfish, oscars, and discus.

Cichlids have the largest number of endangered species among vertebrate families, most in the haplochromine group. They are particularly well known for having evolved rapidly into many closely related but morphologically diverse species within large lakes.

Many cichlids introduced into waters outside of their natural range have become nuisances.

All cichlids practice some form of parental care for their eggs and fry, usually in the form of guarding the eggs and fry or mouthbrooding. Anatomy and appearance

Cichlids span a wide range of body sizes, from species as small as 2.5 cm (1 in) in length (e.g., female Neolamprologus multifasciatus) to much larger species approaching 1 m (3 ft) in length (Boulengerochromis and Cichla). As a group, cichlids exhibit a similar diversity of body shapes, ranging from strongly laterally compressed species (such as Altolamprologus, Pterophyllum, and Symphysodon) to species that are cylindrical and highly elongated (such as J u l i d o c h r o m i s , Teleogramma, Teleocichla, Crenicichla, and Gobiocichla). Generally, however, cichlids tend to be of medium size, ovate in shape, and slightly laterally compressed, and generally similar to the North American sunfishes in morphology, behaviour, and ecology.

Cichlids share a single key trait - the fusion of the lower pharyngeal bones into a single tooth-bearing structure. A complex set of muscles allows the upper and lower pharyngeal bones to be used as a second set of jaws for processing food, allowing a division of labour between the "true jaws" (mandibles) and the "pharyngeal jaws".

Cichlids are efficient and often highly specialised feeders that capture and process a very wide variety of food items. This is assumed to be one reason why they are so diverse.

Feeding Within the cichlid family, carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, planktivores, and detritivores are known, meaning the Cichlidae encompass essentially the full range of food consumption possible in the animal kingdom. Various species have morphological adaptations for specific food sources, but most cichlids consume a wider variety of foods based on availability.

Carnivorous cichlids can be further divided into piscivorous and molluscivorous, since the

The discus, is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon River basin in South America. morphology and hunting behaviour differ greatly between the two categories.

Piscivorous cichlids eat other fish, fry, larvae, and eggs.

Some species eat the offspring of mouthbrooders by head-ramming, wherein the hunter shoves its head into the mouth of a female to expel her young and eat them.

Molluscivorous cichlids have several hunting strategies amongst the varieties within the group.

Lake Malawi cichlids consume substrate and filter it out through their gill rakers to eat the mollusks that were in the substrate. Gill rakers are finger-like structures that line the gills of some fish to catch any food that might escape through their gills.

Many cichlids are primarily herbivores, feeding on algae (e.g. Petrochromis) and plants (e.g. Etroplus suratensis). Small animals, particularly invertebrates, are only a minor part of their diets. Other cichlids are detritivores and eat organic material, called Aufwuchs (offal); among these species are the tilapiines of the genera Oreochromis, Sarotherodon, and Tilapia.

Other cichlids are predatory and eat little or no plant matter. These include generalists that catch a variety of small animals, including other fishes and insect larvae ((e.g.

Pterophyllum), as well as variety of specialists.

(Source: Wikipedia)

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==GNBS IN FOCUS== ACCREDITATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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he Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) joined Conformity Assessment and Accreditation Bodies across the Globe on Thursday, June 9, 2022, to observe World Accreditation Day (WAD).

The occasion was commemorated under the theme “Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic G r o w t h a n d t h e Environment.”

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) jointly established WAD as a global initiative to raise awareness of the importance of accreditationrelated activities.

Accreditation, being the highest level of impartial quality assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies, such as testing, inspection and certification bodies, allows confidence in the results, findings, and decision-making.

According to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), “This year's theme, Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment, focuses on how accreditation supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.”

ILAC underscores the positive impact of accreditation which is clearly aligned with the pillars of People, Prosperity, and Planet, and provides policymakers, businesses and other stakeholders with the solutions to implement, measure and monitor many of the objectives and targets contained in the SDGs, and the support to achieve them.

Meanwhile, according to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), “The world economy relies heavily on natural resources provided by healthy ecosystems, and yet we continue to put these ecosystems through enormous stress and to consume resources at an alarming rate.

Accreditation, alongside other quality infrastructure

tools including metrology, standardisation, conformity assessment and market surveillance, can support the shift to a circular economy and more sustainable forms of production.”

The IAF suggested that the use of standards can help organisations adopt more eco-friendly practices, with accredited conformity assessment providing assurance that organisations are meeting requirements and fulfilling claims.

The GNBS has, over the years, spearheaded the National Committee for Conformity Assessment, which comprises of several Regulators, to push them towards becoming accredited providers of inspections and testing services.

In addition, as the National Accreditation Focal Point, the Bureau continues to offer support in the form of technical assistance and training to both public and private institutions that are interested in vying for accreditation.

Currently, accredited laboratories in Guyana include the Guyana Rice Development Board Central Laboratory, Eureka Medical Laboratories Inc., the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department Laboratory, Woodlands Hospital Pathology Laboratory, and the Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital Laboratory.

The GNBS Industrial Metrology Laboratory is also a proud addition to this Group of Accredited Labs providing accredited measurement calibration services to companies and laboratories across the various sectors.

On the occasion of World Accreditation Day 2022, the GNBS encourages more certified laboratories to climb to the level of accreditation which will allow global confidence in the test results they provide, particularly for industry, health and the environment.

For further information on this subject, call the GNBS on Telephone number: 2190065 or 219-0066 or visit the Bureau's website: www.gnbsgy.org

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Tobacco is dangerous to health and e-cigarettes and hookahs are not healthier alternatives

By Pat Dial On 31st May, World 'No To b a c c o D a y ' w a s commemorated and the Guyana Consumers Association felt that it should reiterate its long held programme and policy of taking action to curtail and prevent tobacco usage in Guyana.

The energetic campaign against tobacco usage was launched by Dr. Leslie Ramsammy when he was Minister of Health. Dr. Ramsammy was responsible for many improvements and innovations in the health sector and one of his memorable achievements was his crusade against tobacco and having the tobacco control legislation drafted. He is now alerting the public of the risks of ecigarettes and hookahs.

Tobacco usage is one of the world's silent killers. It has a large number of dangerous chemicals which when ingested by snuff, chewing or smoking deteriorate the organs of the body and cause a number of dangerous ailments including heart disease, cancer, lung diseases, diabetes, pulmonary diseases including chronic bronchitis. It also increases the risk of immune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis and eye diseases.

Tobacco usage causes gradual deterioration and debilitation of the body resulting in a fall in productivity in the workplace. When users fall ill as they inevitably will do, they put an added burden on the State's Health Services and with falling incomes and even death, they bring much distress to their families.

The Guyana Tobacco Control Legislation is quite comprehensive.

For example, it controls marketing: Cigarettes should not be sold to juveniles and should be sold by the packets only and not loosely; all packaging, in particular cigarette boxes, must carry written health warnings and clear pictorial warnings of examples of the damage to the human body and such should occupy at least 60 percent of the exposed space; nonsmokers are protected from secondary smoke by having several smoke free zones such as public transport or parks or in hospital environs.

The anti-tobacco campaigns in the developed world have been successful and tobacco usage has fallen

to the extent that the tobacco companies are now turning their attention to the developing countries for their market and especially among the youth. In Guyana, the educational campaigns and the tobacco control legislation promoted by Dr. Leslie Ramsammy when he served as Minister of Health have had a measure of success and tobacco usage has contracted from what it was 20 years ago. Yet too much tobacco is still being consumed and this could be gleaned from the fact that the Demerara Tobacco Company is the most profitable public company in the country.

The Tobacco Industry is always ahead of anti-tobacco activists and to meet the expected fall in tobacco demand, they have put on the market e-cigarettes, e-cigars, vapes, vape pens, e-pipes and vaporisers. These e-products or electronic products use a liquid that usually contains nicotine from tobacco, flavourings, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin and other unwholesome chemicals. The liquid is heated to create an aerosol which the user inhales.

We reiterate that there are major health risks associated with the prolonged use of these devices including general disabilities, lung damage, seizures and other neurological symptoms. The persistent use of these devices is just as dangerous to health as tobacco smoking.

Dr. Ramsammy, Chairman of the Presidential Commission on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases has alerted the public of the risks of usage of e-products: “While the Commission recognises the use of e-cigarettes in tobacco cessation programmes, the marketing of e-cigarettes as a healthy alternative to traditional tobacco is dangerous and misleading."

He then went on to point out that both e-cigarettes and hookah products are imported, distributed and sold in shops, stores and vendor stalls in contravention of the Packaging and Labelling Regulations (2018) passed under the Tobacco Control Act 2017. He further emphasised that the Tobacco Control Act 2017 equally recognises that the alternatives the Tobacco Industry have provided do not (Continued on page 49)

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The world's largest twin jet, Boeing...

From page 24 accommodate a ten–abreast seating layout and has a typical 3-class capacity of 301 to 368 passengers, with a range of 5,240 to 8,555 nautical miles (9,700 to 15,840 km). It is recognisable for its large-diametre turbofan engines, six wheels on each main landing gear, fully circular fuselage crosssection, and a blade-shaped tail cone. The 777 is said to have been ordered and

delivered more than any other wide-body airliner.

As of April 2022, more than 60 customers had placed orders for 2,108 aircraft of all variants, with 1,683 delivered. The Boeing 777 as of January 2022, has been overshadowed by the new Boeing 777X, now the world's largest twin-engine jet. This model will not be available for delivery until 2025.

Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in...

From page 24 lives, dictating where they could live, work and travel and restricting their access to education, health care and other social services. Mandela had risen up against apartheid and called upon all South Africans to join him. Mandela was held on Robben Island until March 1982, when he was moved to Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town. In 1988, when he contracted tuberculosis, he was

treated at Tygerberg Hospital in Bellville and then at Constantiaberg Medi-Clinic until he was moved to Victor Verster Prison in Paarl.

On February 11, 1990, Mandela walked through the gates of Victor Verster Prison a free man. Amid growing domestic and international pressure and fears of racial civil war, President F. W. de Klerk released Mandela. Mandela died on December 5, 2013. (Excerpts from NelsonMandela.org)

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Albion From page 26 businesses, other economic activities people engage in are fishing, gardening and livestock rearing. However, as the country develops, young people of the community have ventured into professional working paths such as teaching, etc.

Eighty-seven years old Basdai Bhikari, who is well known to the Albion community as “Granny” or “Aunty Elvie”, although currently bed-ridden, was quite eager to share her story about living in the village she described as 'peaceful'.

She recently had a fall that caused an injury to her hip. Nevertheless, she was happy to speak with Kaieteur News, which she did with a pleasant smile on her face. The village elder, who was born in the year 1935, said that she tied the blissful wedding knot at the age of 18.

But according to her, the union with her husband only lasted 10 years.

He died leaving her to care for their only child, a daughter.

Aunty Elvie, the name she is most commonly called, said that she had lived near the Albion Estate but after she'd gotten married, she moved to her parent's house located along the Albion public road with the Albion Police Station as her neighbour.

“There were never so many houses,” she said, as she recalled living a simple and peaceful life during her younger years.

She said then, that there were only two businesses, and both were shops where

you could purchase things to eat or cook. Her husband, prior to his death, like many others, was employed at the Albion Sugar Factory while she remained at home taking care of her daughter – which was a norm for the women during those years. Her husband, she said, also did rice farming to help boost their financial standing.

She added, “the majority of the people worked in the estate and very few mine stocks (reared livestock).

When I come here the neighbour was mining stock and people did fishing and so forth…people also did a lot of gardening.”

Aunty Elvie, said that prior to her moving near to the police station, there was a health facility attached to the sugar factory where people in the community sought medical attention.

But as time went by, some residents from the community began migrating to other villages, in search of better living.

“It was a remarkably simple and nice life I had, the people use to live peacefully among each other, it was like a cottage, 10 houses use to deh in one cottage. Some people owned two houses like us,” she related.

Reminiscing on her early days, she revealed that “Though it was hard at the time, I enjoyed it because my mother never sent us to work anywhere, just to school, and after school, she sent me to learn to knit like jerseys and petticoats and so on.

When I finished that she sent me to do sewing,” she recalled.

Having lived in Albion

for more than eight decades, Aunty Elvie said that she has seen much development with more businesses and more people from various levels of society living and contributing to the economic development of the village.

Describing living next to a police station as “marvellous,” a smiling Aunty Elvie shared that the law enforcement men and women have been immensely helpful to her.

This is owing to the fact that since her fall, they have been the ones assisting her by sending someone to uplift her pension for her every month at the post office located at Nigg, which is located a village away.

Although Albion is a peaceful community, there are some challenges that residents face.

These include deplorable streets and drainage and irrigation issues.

Another resident, who has been living in the village for over 20 years, said she is forced to pay persons to clean the drains in front of her house since the Neighbourhood Democratic Council has never done any cleaning.

She added that she along with other residents have made several complaints to the local authority, but their pleas have so far fallen on deaf ears. There are also several cross streets connected to the main streetway leading to the Cropper Primary School that are in a deplorable state.

Residents said they are pleading with the authorities to address their issues.

VILLAGE

President Reagan's “Tear down...

From page 24 half for nearly 26 years.

Built, and officially closed on August 12, 1961, to prevent disaffected East Germans from fleeing the relative deprivations of life in their country for greater freedom and opportunity in the West, the wall was more than just a physical barrier. It also stood as a vivid symbol of the battle between communism and democracy that divided Berlin, Germany and the entire European continent during the Cold War.The wall's origins traced back to the years after World War II, when the Soviet Union and its Western allies carved Germany into two zones of influence that would become two separate countries,

respectively: the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany).

Located deep within Sovietcontrolled East Germany, the capital city of Berlin was also split in two. Over the next decade or so, some 2.5 m i l l i o n E a s t Germans—including many skilled workers, intellectuals and professionals—used the capital as the primary route t o f l e e t h e c o u n t r y, especially after the border between East and West Germany was officially sealed in 1952.

Seeking to stop this mass exodus, the East German government closed off passage between the two Berlins during the night of

August 12, 1961. What began as a barbed wire fence, policed by armed guards, was soon fortified with concrete and guard towers, completely encircling West Berlin and separating Berliners on both sides from their families, jobs and the lives they had known before. Over the next 28 years, thousands of people would risk their lives to escape East Germany over the Berlin Wall, and some 140 were killed in the attempt.

The Berlin wall was dismantled in 1989, but some observers have registered doubt that Reagan's famous catchphrase actually impacted the decision.

(Excerpts from History)

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Tobacco is dangerous to health...

From page 47 represent a healthier alternative to traditional tobacco products and therefore the Regulations in the Tobacco Control Act 2017 equally apply to these products.

The Tobacco Control Council must now take action to have importers of e-cigarettes and

other e-products and hookahs conform to the Packaging and Labelling Regulations (2018) of the Tobacco Control Act (2017).(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)

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THE

Court Journal

By Renay Sambach

I

n Guyana, the Judiciary consists of three different levels of court supremacy. There are several jurisdictional Magistrates' Courts, one High Court in each of the three counties and one Court of Appeal.

The Magistracy is the hub of Guyana's Judiciary and as such, a large number of criminal cases are disposed of at that level.

Working at that level of the court are Magistrates, who are judicial officers who administrate the law in the

various districts throughout the country.

There is the Chief Magistrate, Principal Magistrates, Senior Magistrates and Magistrates.

According to the law, the Chief Magistrate, a Principal Magistrate, and a Senior Magistrate have the power to exercise and perform all the functions conferred on a magistrate under the Summary Jurisdiction (Magistrates') Act. Presently sitting as the Chief Magistrate is Ann McLennan. Some Principal Magistrates are: Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus, Judy Latchman and Faith

Sunday June 12, 2022

Understanding the magistracy level of the court system The Georgetown Magistrates' Courts.

McGusty. Additionally, some Senior Magistrates are: Fabayo Azore, Leron Daly, Dylon Bess, Alex Moore, Clive Nurse and Zameena Ally-Seepaul.

Among the Magistrates are Annette Singh, Rhondell Weever, Alisha George, Roshelle Liverpool, Sunil Scarce, Crystal Lambert, Peter Hugh, Wanda Fortune, and others.

The Magistrates function by examining facts presented to the court by the prosecution and defence and then applying the relevant laws to reach a final verdict or decision.

At the Magistracy level, summary criminal matters such as: assault, simple larceny, abusive language, robbery under arms, forgery and also civil matters are conducted there.

At a trial in a Magistrate Courts for summarily disposed matters, the prosecution presents the evidence in the matter to the court and at the end of a trial the Magistrate can either rule i f t h e r e ' s i n s u ff i c i e n t evidence or sufficient evidence for the defendant to be convicted for the offence.

All serious offences like murder, carnal knowledge, rape and other serious criminal matters commence at the Magistracy level. For those offences a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) or Paper Committal is conducted before it is sent to the High Court if enough evidence is

produced.

For serious offences an accused is not required to plead to the charge since it is laid indictably. In a PI, the evidence in the matter is presented to the court and at the end, the Magistrate can either rule if there's insufficient or sufficient evidence against the defendant for him/her to stand trial in the High Court or if the matter will be discharged.

Often persons confuse the 'matter being discharged' with the 'matter being dismissed'. A serious offence, being discharged against someone is not an acquittal as in the case of the matter being dismissed. As such, it must be noted that when a matter is discharged, charges can still be brought again, against someone for the same alleged offence.

In addition to criminal matters, Magistrates also hear civil cases and family disputes.

Also, Magistrates cannot rule over serious offences, only judges can pass judgment for serious offences in the High Court and Magistrates cannot impose a sentence greater than five years for any matter.

Besides handling the majority of criminal matters, the Magistrate's Court is where persons go to pay or uplift child support.

Moreover, another body that is a part of the Magistracy are police

prosecutors.

A prosecutor is a legal officer who represents the state in criminal matters. In the Magistrates Court, they are police prosecutors and special prosecutors. Every courtroom at the Magistrates Court is assigned two or three police prosecutors, in some instances more.

Police prosecutors are police ranks who were assigned to work with the court superintendent's office.

The police officers, who prosecute undertake a limited training in the area of prosecution.

Despite their limited training in the law field, some police prosecutors have proven to handle the job fairly well when they going up against attorneys-at-law who studied law for several years before being accepted to the Bar to practice.

However, it has also been observed that due to the police prosecutor's lack of training in the legal field that many criminal matters that pass through the Magistrates Court, end in favour of the defence counsel who has superior knowledge and training in the law field.

Most of the criminal cases in the Magistrates Court are handled by police prosecutors.

Additionally, they are special prosecutors, those prosecutors are attorneys-atlaw who are often hired by the Attorney General's office and tasked with prosecuting certain cases.

In addition, agencies like the Special Organised Crime Unit (S.O.CU) and Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (C.A.N.U) have their own prosecutors.

Relatives of a murder victim or the virtual complainant in any matter can also request to hire an attorney-at-law to prosecute the case instead of using the police prosecutors.

Also operating at the Magistracy level is attorneys-at-law.

Lawyers are practitioners in a court of law who are legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on the retainer of clients.Additionally, each court is also equipped with a clerk and an orderly. The clerk is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining records of a court. As for the court orderly, duties include swearing in witnesses and maintaining order in court.

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Get creative and beat the REATORS’ effects of high food prices

C The

OVEN

By Zena Henry

T

he ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine has literally caused worldwide disruptions to trade and investment and by extension impacted consumers of food and fuel globally. The World Bank said that although the world’s poor—who spend a large part of their incomes on life’s necessities—are the most vulnerable, no country, region, or industry is left untouched by these disruptions.

In Guyana, this fact could be attested to. Even now the government has set aside $5B to help cushion cost of living issues. The price of food in the country has skyrocketed and consumers are complaining bitterly. A 900ml bottle of oil that once cost $460 is now almost $800. At the farmer’s market, the price of greens more than doubled. Worth being mentioned also is the scary reality that Caribbean

leaders say they are confronted with as a result of the global happenings. That small developing nations have been unable to import a large portion of their food from overseas, even though they have money in hand; that the nations where CARICOM buys its food are keeping what they have for itself since they did not have excess to sell, underscores the grim reality that forced Caribbean leaders to become more proactive about food security. So much so that they want to cut 25 percent of their hefty global import bill in the next three years, while building stronger partnerships that allow for increased regional food security.

Citizens too must pay attention to the situation and determine what role they could play to help themselves. After all, consumers are the ones most affected by the shocks to the e c o n o m y. W h e n t h e government was unable to buy certain goods during the pandemic and shortages occurred, it was families, particularly impoverished ones, who felt the squeeze.

But like the CARICOM

leaders found out, it is always a safer option to control one’s food. And in this situation that means simply, learning to adapt by coming up with ways that aid your own personal food security.

The idea of growing your own food should immediately come to mind.

But before we get there, let’s look at some ways to save money at the supermarkets and produce markets. There are little considerations to keep in mind when working with a budget or implementing cost cutting measures.

BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE FARMER If possible, take a cool drive to your local farmer and source the produce directly from the farm.

Buying directly from the farmer helps to cut cost since t h e r e t a i l e r ’s m a r k u p determines how reasonable the item would be.

Transportation cost to the farm would more than likely be regained from the bargain price received. As a result of the high food prices, the Guyana government has initiated farmers’ markets around the country. Take full advantage of these and enjoy bargain prices at a time when Interplanting allows for the efficient use of space.

Linden entrepreneurs set to...

From page 36 the small shops in Linden,” Dianna said. She added that the business started when she realised that she could not adequately provide for her family after her daughter was accepted into a prestigious university in the United States.

“I got up from the bed and went to the fridge and I had a big bottle of [homemade] pepper. My father had a lot of these high wine bottles so I threw it out into these bottles and went around and I sold all out that afternoon.

“I didn’t have any seal or any label or anything, the next day I went down the road and buy more pepper and blend and did that for a while and as the money came in, I increased in amount and quality and that’s exactly how I started,” the entrepreneur

revealed.

From then to now, Dianna now has six flavours of pepper sauce and later added several other seasonings and products.

Pleasurable Flavours also manufactures ready-mixed fruits for cakes, and local snacks such as plantain chips, chicken-foot and tamarind balls. Her latest product is the ‘Shake and Fry’ which is a meat and fish flour coating.

In addition to the grant, the awardees will also benefit from a year of coaching which will position them for the export market and to compete with leading brands across the region and internationally. The awardees were enrolled in the course since last year and were engaged in actual classes and completed assignments before qualifying for the grant.

Vertical farming with containers.

basic goods have become inaccessible to some families.

BUY IN BULK, POOL FUNDS IF POSSIBLE In some cases, farmers

do not transact retail sales.

Depending on the size of the farm and quantity of produce, they prefer wholesale transactions to get rid of their bulks and would

not sell goods below a certain amount. In that case, an easy way of crossing that hurdle is pooling funds and purchasing in bulk. Once the Continued on page 62

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Patriotic Guyanese unrelenting in call for a better oil deal

By Davina Bagot Protestors this past week braved rainy weather and scorching sun to demand their fair share from the lopsided oil contract, signed in 2016 between the Guyana Government and U n i t e d S t a t e s o i l m a j o r, ExxonMobil.

The activists had commenced their public demonstration at the Square of the Revolution, popularly referred to as the Cuffy monument, prior to the renewal of the Liza One Permit renewal, about two weeks ago. Since then, they have maintained their call for a better deal, as the country’s political leaders have ignored repeated appeals from international experts in the field to use the permit renewal to rake in better terms.

On Friday, weather patterns were favourable to the protestors who chanted throughout the morning “we want a better deal.”

Attracting motorists with their bells and placards, the picketers urged: “The whole world is standing up for Guyana, let’s stand up for ourselves today.”

A mother sheltered her toddler, who appeared to be just a few weeks old, from the blazing afternoon sun as she too demanded a better deal for her children. Some passersby waved and gave thumbs up to the protestors, while some honked their horns in solidarity.

“The oil companies are robbing our kids’ futures,” one placard read while another outlined that the oil operations are killing the economy as fishermen and farmers continue to face hardships.

The picket line on Friday grew from earlier in the week, as scores of persons turned out to support the call. One elderly woman told Kaieteur News that a few years ago, a Canadian company came to

Guyana to exploit the country’s gold resources, but the administration at the time did not allow the operations and had ordered the company to pack up and leave. She insisted that the government of the day, as well as the Opposition take a stand

against the ‘bullyism’ currently to avoid Guyana from becoming another Africa.

The woman complained too that gas prices have seen an increase, further impacting the cost of living with nothing of benefit being done for the

Some of the patriotic Guyanese who protested for a better oil deal during the past week.

population at large.

Championing the calls for a better deal is Kaieteur News Publisher, Mr. Glenn Lall, who Friday said that the oil companies, Hess in particular, only this week boasted of the sweet benefits the Continued on page 62

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>>>Young Entrepreneur on the Move<<<

Dare to experience the creative effects of

‘Michael Bonds Photography’

By Allyiah Allicock

W

hile some persons may view photography as just picking up a camera and flashing a picture, to Michael Bonds it is more than that, to him its most importantly a form of art.

Bonds, who hails from the mining the town of Linden, is the talented 25-year-old behind the lens of ‘Michael Bonds Photography’ a business he introduced in 2017.

Bonds, whose photographs have been grabbing the attention of many lately, told Kaieteur News in a recent interview that his interest in photography was ignited a few years ago while he was a student at the University of Guyana majoring in Economics.

“I

te funny how I started photography. I was at university at which I was majoring in Economics. I had one of the latest Samsung phones and my friend had one of the latest iPhones and we began taunting each other about whose phone had the better camera quality. So every day we would go out and see who could take the best photograph. We used to photograph things like flowers and animal and along the way we started photographing people with our phones and editing them,” he recalled.

His interest and love for the art grew and this, he said,

Young entrepreneur, Michael Bonds

“Most times, most of the innovative and fresh ideas come from young persons. We have technology on our side and we know how to use it to our advantage and make the lives of everyone easier. Hence, you find a lot of businesses own by young persons are striving.”

led him to buy his very own camera, pretty much kick starting his photography journey from there.

This journey, he said, has so far been well supported and graciously welcomed by many who have grown to love his work. “People regularly discover my work and contact me for bookings, so the support has been great,” he noted.

The young man said that over the years challenges he faced were minimum, but one he highlighted is that he had to deal with balancing his business, studies and work.

Bonds is not only an entrepreneur but also a Health Promotion Officer attached to the Health Department of the Regional Democratic Council of Region 10.

The proud Lindener also added that while the pandemic impacted other small businesses, for him it surprisingly helped. “Social activities were so limited that most people resorted to just taking a lot of photograph and Some of his because of that I most outstanding benefited,” he shared. shoots done Bonds whose over the years. intention is to get better at his craft, highlighted that one of his long-term goals is to bring a different type of photography to his community. As it is now, his business primarily focuses t ’s q u i

on fashion and modelling photography.

Apart from that, he mentioned that he just wants to put his best foot forward and to continue making persons happy when they receive their photographs. Over the years, this young man’s work has been recognised by several local designers, models and boutiques – they have all utilised his services.

Among those who have benefited from Bonds work are Naomi Murray Designs, Randy Madray Designs, Crème De La Crème, and the Fashion Box. Grateful for the support, he noted that they have all helped to build his business.

Our featured entrepreneur is of the view that many others who are in business play a vital role in society today. He related that “Most times, most of the innovative and fresh ideas come from young persons. We have technology on our side and we know how to use it to our advantage and make the lives of everyone easier. Hence, you find a lot of businesses own by young persons are striving.”

But to ensure that these businesses keep on striving, Bonds said that more locals need to support locally owned businesses.

According to him, what he observes is that most persons tend to run to big businesses – primarily foreign and established businesses – for minor stuff, when they can simply get the same quality services from the “small man businesses.”

Supporting locals, he pointed out, will extremely help them better their service in every way possible.

Apart from that, “I would appreciate more financial aid organisations for small

businesses,” he shared.

Persons who wish to utilise Bonds’ creative service can reach out to him on telephone number (592) 687-9780 or via Facebook at Michael Bonds Photography a n d I n s t a g r a m @michaelbondsphotography.

Bonds’ latest work which has gone viral. This photograph features models Myranda Johnny, Zoriah McCalmon, Shinana Liverpool and Tenika Beckles.

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...Maria Fraser, is a ‘Special Person’ From page 22 “she couldn’t have ask for any better team and supportive leadership from the subject Minister and Permanent Secretary.”

She explained that her role is essential as Guyana places great importance on the sustainable use and conservation of marine resources.

“The LCDS 2030 project mentions support for the protection for low-carbon development of marine and coastal ecosystems which will be done by examining the ecosystems of the coastal and marine environment through marine spatial management and improving the capacity and knowledge of key stakeholders in these areas,” she explained.

Fraser looks forward to helping Guyana develop an Ocean Policy, an Integrated Marine Management for Land-Based Pollution, and Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) to promote the establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

She said, “I am happy to see this objective set, as I know I will have my role to play in ensuring this mandate is accomplished for the greater development of Guyana and sustainable use and management of our natural resources. Also, with the mandate from United Nations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.”

The UN’s SDG number 14 is to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, sea, and marine resources.

Fraser said, “One of the target goals is to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land base activities, including marine debris and nutrients pollution.

She explained that “It’s not just a source of food. The ocean is also home to an abundance of life.”

According to Fraser, while estimates on the number of species that live in the sea exist, no one knows with absolute certainty what that number is.

She noted that the US National Library of Medicine’s National Institutes of Health states that: “91 percent of species in the ocean still await description. The ocean covers around 70 percent of the planet’s surface and is up to 11,000 metres deep.”

“The number of yet-to-bediscovered creatures living in the

Pictured with a team from the Guyana Marine Conservation Society

sea could easily run into the millions. Three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihood.

The market value of marine and coastal resources and industries is estimated at US$3 trillion per year, about five5 percent of the global GDP. However today, 40 percent of the ocean is heavily affected by pollution, depleted fisheries, loss of coastal habitats, and other human activities,” the marine scientist added.

Fraser told Kaieteur News, nevertheless, that Guyana Exclusive Economic Zone—oceanic boundary remains largely undiscovered.

In this regard, she noted that research is needed to raise awareness of the value of the marine and coastal ecosystem and the need for conservation and sustainable planning and development.

MARINE CONSERVATION In her capacity as a conservationist, Fraser works for Guyana’s oldest and only marinefocused conservation NonGovernmental Organisation —the GMCS. With GMCS, Fraser works along with other local conservationists like Annette Arjoon whom she lists among her mentors in the field.

“We are a pool of committed experts from academia, government, private sector, and

indigenous backgrounds. We work together passionately to support and advocate for the protection, conservation, and management of Guyana’s marine and coastal biodiversity,” she added.

Through her work in this field, Fraser has had several opportunities, including one where she explored Guyana’s EEZ. She revealed, “I was given the opportunity to take part in the Ocean Mega fauna survey last October 2021, where we spent six days at sea documenting marine life. It was an honour to be a part of the WWF Guiana Megafauna expedition, there is no other way to put it over, before exploring other people’s countries, explore your own backyard!”

Fraser noted that “There is so much that Guyana has to offer us, but many of us are still in denial.” “ Ye s ! G u y a n a h a s dolphins, whales, exotic fishes and marine life! And yes we do have blue waters,” she declared, adding that it is very important for Guyana to do more in protecting and preserving the ocean especially by reducing plastic pollution.

According to Fraser, for this to happen the Government and Private sector must play a major role in developing a stringent Marine Policy and Blue

Economy plan to manage our marine resources.

“And with time I hope to see Guyana implement an Ocean Governance department,” she posited.

The marine scientist is an advocate for practicing sustainable harvesting of fish.

In the past, she has worked with UG in partnership with the WWF project as a field researcher for the collection of shark and rays data from different fishing locations across Guyana.

Most recently, she was a part of the fisheries studies conducted in the Barima Mora passage in Region One, where the team spent one week assessing the abundance of species in that area.

Besides enjoying her work with marine conservation, Fraser enjoys mentoring her peers in their respective career paths whether marine-related or not. The young marine scientist is also a member of Project Hope, a charitable organisation where she oversees the needs of orphaned kids through peer-peer tutoring.

She noted her family and mentors, Jaggie Tribhawan Jagessar, her high school math teacher, Mr. Phillip Da Silva – U G B C L e c t u r e r , a n d D r.

Gomathianygam – Director for UGBC, all played a role in motivating her in the direction of academic excellence. In this regard, she hopes to do the same for others.

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Junior page

Painted Rainbow Leaf Craft

A Fable

by Mark Twain Once upon a time, an artist who had painted a small and very beautiful picture placed it so that he could see it in the mirror. He said, "This doubles the distance and softens it, and it is twice as lovely as it was before."

The animals out in the woods heard of this through the housecat, who was greatly admired by them because he was so learned, and so refined and civilized, and so polite and high-bred, and could tell them so much which they didn't know before, and were not certain about afterward. They were much excited about this new piece of gossip, and they asked questions, so as to get at a full understanding of it.

They asked what a picture was, and the cat explained.

"It is a flat thing," he said; "wonderfully flat, marvelously flat, enchantingly flat and elegant. And, oh, so beautiful!"

That excited them almost to a frenzy, and they said they would give the world to see it. Then the bear asked: "What is it that makes it so beautiful?"

"It is the looks of it," said the cat.

This filled them with admiration and uncertainty, and they were more excited than ever. Then the cow asked: "What is a mirror?"

"It is a hole in the wall," said the cat. "You look in it, and there you see the picture, and it is so dainty and charming and ethereal and inspiring in its unimaginable beauty that your head turns round and round, and you almost swoon with ecstasy."

The ass had not said anything as yet; he now began to throw doubts. He said there had never been anything as beautiful as this before, and probably wasn't now. He said that when it took a whole basketful of sesquipedalian adjectives to whoop up a thing of beauty, it was time for suspicion.

It was easy to see that these doubts were having an effect upon the animals, so the cat went off offended.

The subject was dropped for a couple of days, but in the meantime, curiosity was taking a fresh start, and there was a revival of interest perceptible. Then the animals assailed the ass for spoiling what could possibly have been a pleasure to them, on a mere suspicion that the picture was not beautiful, without any evidence that such was the case. The ass was not troubled; he was calm, and said there was one way to find out who was in the right, himself or the cat: he would go and look in that hole, and come back and tell what he found there. The animals felt relieved and grateful and asked him to go at once--which he did.

But he did not know where he ought to stand; and so, through error, he stood between the picture and the mirror. The result was that the picture had no chance, and didn't show up. He returned home and said: "The cat lied. There was nothing in that hole but an ass. There wasn't a sign of a flat thing visible. It was a handsome ass, and friendly, but just an ass, and nothing more."

The elephant asked: "Did you see it good and clear? Were you close to it?"

"I saw it good and clear, O Hathi, King of Beasts. I was so close that I touched noses with it."

"This is very strange," said the elephant; "the cat was always truthful before-as far as we could make out.

Let another witness try. Go, Baloo, look in the hole, and come and report."

So the bear went. When he came back, he said: "Both the cat and the ass have lied; there was nothing in the hole but a bear."

Great was the surprise and puzzlement of the animals. Each was now anxious to make the test himself and get at the

By Grace Giggles & Nap time[September 1, 2020] If you've been here awhile then you know how much I love a pop of color, right?! So, as soon as I saw the leaves starting to turn here, I knew I wanted to do a colorful take on this classic painted leaf craft! This is a great activity + science lesson in one (hello my fellow virtual learning mamas)! If you're looking for an easy activity that both your preschooler and big kids can do together, this is it! straight truth. The elephant sent them one at a time.

First, the cow. She found nothing in the hole but a cow.

The tiger found nothing in it but a tiger.

The lion found nothing in it but a lion.

The leopard found nothing in it but a leopard.

The camel found a camel, and nothing more.

Then Hathi was wroth, and said he would have the truth, if he had to go and fetch it himself. When he returned, he abused his whole subjectry for liars, and was in an unappeasable fury with the moral and mental blindness of the cat. He said that anybody but a nearsighted fool could see that there was nothing in the hole but an elephant.

MORAL, BY THE CAT You can find in a text whatever you bring, if you will stand between it and the mirror of your imagination.

You may not see your ears, but they will be there.

F

Supplies Needed Paint + Brushes Cardstock Leaves How-To Head out on a nature walk and ask your kids to find leaves of all different shapes & sizes. When you get home take a look at your leaves and make it a quick & easy lesson on the different types of trees (depending upon your child's grade level).

H FUN WIT

Next, it's time for art class at home!

Gather some washable paint and a few paint brushes and encourage your kids to paint with different colors & patterns. Once they've painted their leaf (don't forget the stem!), have them turn it over and press onto a piece of card stock.

Tip: If you're looking for a more permanent piece of artwork, try this painted leaf craft on a mini canvas!

POETRY

A Friend A friend is a friend, Right to the very end; She's loyal and faithful and true, No matter what you may do.

A friend is always there, To help you in every care, She's honest and ever for you, In everything you try to do.

Whenever you are in need, She will come with the greatest speed, So I have to try to be like her, And help her in every endeauvour.

Inkies

ill in the blank squares so that each row and each column contain all of the digits 1 thru 3.

The heavy lines indicate areas (called cages) that contain groups of numbers that can be combined (in any order) to

produce the result shown in the cage, with the indicated math operation. For example, 12× means you can multiply the values together to produce 12.

Numbers in cages may repeat, as long as they are not in t h e s a m e r o w o r c o l u m n .

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TEEN TIME

Build A Box Of Friendship

by Chuck Pool

Utilise some of your time during the coming holidays to develop Healthy Relationships with everyone I am sure that the enjoyable things that happened to you in the past that you most remember are not the big ones, like the time you went on a trip, or the presents that you got at Christmas, or your birthday.

The things that stick in your memory, and allow you to go over them and enjoy them once again, are the times you connected with the members of your family or some friends. These are the times when you feel at one with them, that you are together whatever happens, when you felt the sense of belonging and being loved.

This proves that life is not about acquiring money and other stuff, or being a big shot, or even having a great career. It is all about building relationships with others, especially those

closest to you.

Here are a few things you can keep doing to develop healthy relationships with those who mean so much to you:Treat people the way you want to be treated; Let people know you appreciate them and admire

them for doing something good; Express gratitude to those who share their lives with you; Remember that manners can make the difference between a loss and a win; Speak with love and respect; Be kind to yourself

and to others; Express your feelings to your parents, brothers and sisters, a friend, someone you trust, especially when your emotions seem out of balance; Pay attention to what is going on around you, and react according to your conscience; Ask for help when you feel something is above you; Tell the truth always, and be honest in all your dealings; Try to give some of your time and energy towards your community; Live up to your principles irrespective of what others say or do.

Follow these rules and you will always be in control of your life, and touch the lives of the people you meet in a meaningful way.

Into a box of friendship, To ensure that it is strong, First a layer of respect On the bottom does belong.

Then to the sides attach, In the corners where they meet, Several anchors full of trust, Devoid of all deceit.

The height of friendship can be measured By the sides of four, So make them all a larger cut, And the box will hold much more.

Now fill it up with courtesy, Honour and esteem, Understanding, empathy, And passion for a dream.

Add to that your honesty, Emotions joy and love, And since they are so important, Place them up above.

But leave the box wide open So all can see inside, To learn what makes a friendship work From the box you built with pride.

When you make the special effort to develop relationships, you are sure to reap immense rewards for yourself.

Jigsaw sudoku Hello, readers, Uncle Roy is again asking all of you to try in some way to make a contribution to this page, and thus to the welfare of you and your fellow readers.

This contribution can take any form that you feel would be valuable – an account of what is going on in your community and country, any advice you would like to pass on to your fellow teen readers and, on a broader level, any comment or recommendation you would like to make to your fellow Guyanese.

Please remit same to my email – roypaul2002@yahoo.com, and be assured that your worthwhile contribution will have a prominent place on our page.

Solutions to last week’s Inkies

Connect the dots

Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column, and each jigsaw shape contain all of the digits 1 thru 9.

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What kind of basic care do my feet need?

Just as you wouldn't go a day without brushing your teeth, you shouldn't you go a day without taking care your feet.

Check them daily for cuts, sores, swelling, and infected toenails.

Give them a good cleaning in warm water, but avoid soaking them because that may dry them out.

Moisturize them every day with lotion, cream, or petroleum jelly. Don't put moisturizer between your toes. You want to keep the skin there dry to prevent infection.

Avoid wearing tight-fitting shoes. Your shoes shouldn't hurt your feet.

Skip the flip-flops and flats. They don't provide enough arch support.

Rotate your shoes so you're not wearing the same pair every day.

Trim your toenails straight across with a nail clipper. Then use an emery board or nail file to smooth the corners, which will prevent the nail from growing into your skin.

Corns and Calluses What are corns and calluses?

Corns and calluses are thick, hard patches of skin on your feet. If you have them, you may notice pain when you walk or wear shoes.

How do I treat corns and calluses?

Mild corns and calluses don't usually need treatment and will go away on their own. But there are some things you can do to help them go away more quickly: Wear thick socks to protect your skin.

Rub your callus with a pumice stone while you're in the bath or shower.

Use corn pads to relieve pressure.

Apply salicylic acid to help dissolve corns and calluses. Be sure to follow directions carefully so you don't damage healthy skin. Never use acid treatments on your feet if you have diabetes.

Wear prescription foot orthotics.

When should I see my doctor?

If you have diabetes, don't try to treat your corns or calluses on your own. Always see your doctor.

If you're feeling any pain, you should also see your doctor.

They may recommend changing shoes or adding padding to shoes. Your doctor might even shave off the callus or corn. If you have a lot of pain, cortisone injections, or in some cases, surgery, could be in the treatment plan.

How can I get my sweaty feet under control?

Start with good foot hygiene: Wash your feet with antibacterial soap. Make sure to clean between your toes.

Dry your feet, and sprinkle them with cornstarch, foot powder, or antifungal powder.

Wear moisture-wicking socks.

What are warts?

These small growths of hardened skin are caused by a virus. They can be painful, especially when they develop on the bottom of your feet. Those are called plantar warts.

The most common way to catch them is by walking on a dirty, wet surface without shoes. If the virus touches your skin, it can enter through a cut, some so small you don't even know you have them. The result could be a plantar wart, which may be hard, flat, and gray or brown in color.

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Govt. and Opposition relations and contentions DEAR EDITOR, I observe the relationship between the PPP Government and the PNC Opposition. To say kindly, it is unhealthy; frankly, it is ugly. The most public evidence is the relationship between the President and the Leader of the Opposition. There is no relationship. It is raw and ruff. It is aggressive and abrasive.

Too much tenseness, much muted hostility. There are other underpinnings too well known to be repeated today.

Whats the point?

There is one point, though, that I make. As the temperature of leaders go, so does that of their supporters.

That could be taken to the bank. I would like to say that it is the worst thing for us, but nobody is listening. Also, that we play into the hands of our enemies, and already I hear the reaction: so what?

Undoubtedly, we have all these rich things, yet we have nothing, save our reciprocal rage. To that I add, the hatreds that spring so reflexively,

so fluently, from deep inside.

It is the one constant about us, that which we are really, incomparably good at, very proud. From long practice, we discovered that we like it.

Even though this drags us deeper down, we still rush forward raucously, energetically. This is at bottom, higher up, and then right at the top.

It is that same top that I place under the microscope and, truth be told, it discomforts.

Look at the President closely where the Opposition is concerned, and he pretends supreme confidence, essays a superficial swagger that fools none. The guts are there, but not the fortitude, which does not bode well. His shaded scorn for the Opposition due to foreign backing is misplaced, which I tell him (respectfully, of course). I remind him of Burnham who also had that meddling foreign element (Cheddi Jagans conclusion, not mine) and look at his lot. No foreign friends.

Not enough locals backing. I humbly suggest that His Ex-

cellency appreciate that the only neighbour that counts right now is right here. That would be the Opposition, the sons of this soil and, no matter how disowned, brothers under the sun (and under the skin) despite the mutual snarls.

To the Opposition Leader, my counsel is engage and not entertain any foolishness from any party, be they local or foreign.

This leader must refrain from the feature that come so easily to be a man of the street, someone not to be messed with. There is that edginess that conveys a Mike Tyson - like menace, which has its place and time.

Reach out and touch in good faith and with good visions.

Bring that to the table first.

After that, and only if it fails, there could be grounds to assert that there was sincere trying, despite the awareness that the climate and circumstances do not contribute to clean and conscientious, even calm, conversations.

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT/CEO...

From page 6 future employees of the State that much.

Brothers and Sisters, let me reiterate the need for unity throughout the membership to confront and remove the obstacles to a better future.

Our Union predates the formation of any existing political party in Guyana.

It is therefore necessary to re-energise and intensify the pursuit: (a) for the upliftment of the employed poor through bargaining for a living minimum wage for the Public Service, in so doing enhancing the remuneration of all professional, technical and managerial workers; (b)

to eradicate the scourge of racism and discrimination; and (c) eliminate all undesirable tendencies, internal and external unconscionable practices. We must continue to lead by example and never lose sight of the fact that Public Servants are the premier workforce and are custodians of the nations resources and the implementors of the Countrys developmental programmes. As such, we should demand that Government, the Employer, adhere to laws, respect the rights of Public Servants and that of all workers and desist from political discrimination. We must also demand that Government

must be inclusive, through the involvement of all stakeholders in meaningful dialogues that are commensurate with individual and national goals, whereby wealth could be distributed equitably to all.

However, let us not forget the dangers posed by climate change and the prevailing Coronavirus Disease 2019 and other imminent biological threats plaguing our society today, all of which impacts our daily lives to a large extent.

God Bless the Guyana Public Service Union, its past and present officers and members, who fought for betterment over the 99 years of the struggle.

Proposed NOC must adapt to global...

From page 16 diversify beyond those toward cleaner fields like biofuels, non-conventional renewable energy, solar and wind, looking at developing the mid stream and downstream infrastructure to get cleaner energy to consumers across the region.”

“So, the only way this would make sense, and this would be more for 2025, is to create a NOC that is much more diversified beyond oil,” he said.

Environmental lawyer, Melinda Janki had mentioned the massive change in the global oil and gas business, and noted that Guyana should be reassessing how it proposes to treat various aspects of the local industry. She said that there have been reports of intergovernmental panel on cli-

mate change warning that oil and gas must end, and the international energy agency saying no new oil and gas development. “So, we have the scientist saying one thing , we have the international energy agency saying almost exactly the same thing as well as the United Nations Secretary General saying that any government starting oil and gas is madness and morally irresponsible.” Experts, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have urged the government that a NOC would not bring greater returns to the nation. They advised that government instead improve its stake in the production sharing agreement given the variables that come with developing and managing such an enterprise. Various factors have contributed

heavily to high oil prices which producers currently enjoy. But this may not remain the same.

Oil developers and operators may face significant challenges in the future, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) analyst, Tom Sanzillo had said. He highlighted that the oil market is volatile and usually persists based on certain factors. He said for now, the increased oil prices appears pleasant for distributors of the resource. “But the markets don't look like they will be that strong for very long.”

For Guyana, he said the only way the current oil operator, ExxonMobil, is making a sizeable profit “is by maintaining the one-sided contract it currently has with Guyana…that probably won't stand up against market forces.”

Thereafter, I think that the heated inevitability of Guyana that has been long delayed would take over.

I think that it is time that we stop fooling ourselves, either as leaders or as people.

But first our leaders, both those in the PPP Government and PNC Opposition, must stop fooling themselves, and making fools of the people.

We can fight each other, delight in it. While we fight, the foreigners fetch. Their envoys will make some polite clearing of the throat, while counting the barrels that leave these shores, as well as the ounces, board measurement, metric tons. Black and brown people can beat themselves blue, who cares.

Instead of fighting, or rep-

resenting confrontation, I exhort President and Opposition Leader to see the slivers of light that I shed. My star is neither bright nor high, but a star it is nonetheless, however dim. Think of this. We have a people together and nothing can stop us from getting a bigger piece of our birthright. It is the last thing that the oil magnates desire to behold: a united polity. For then to be anti-oil company predations is neither to be anti-PPP nor anti-PNC. It is to be pro Guyana.

When the people are reconciled and harmonised, then the President doesnt have to lift a finger to point at PNC deviators or naysayers. In the same vein, the Opposition Leader would not have a leg

to stand on that speaks to PPP collaborators and PPP traitors, including constitutional ones, natural resource ones, or self-enriching ones.

The undivided people (maybe for one moment, for this one objective) duly marshalled and mobilised can stand in streets, on rooftops, at ports, operational spaces, and every other point of pressure, and shout with one voice.

I think I hear a chorus saying one thing over and over: what do we want? We want oil democracy. Oil justice. Oil prosperity. To President and Opposition Leader, I say be true tribunes for the people. It starts, accelerates, and flourishes from joining hands, smoking pipes. Naturally, the oil people (ambassadors) would have a problem.

Sincerely, GHK Lall

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Business owners sue State for malicious prosecution (T&T GUARDIAN) — The owner of M Rampersad and Supplies Ltd and his wife are suing the Attorney General for more than $1 million in a malicious prosecution lawsuit. Owner and director Narish Rampersad, his wife, Vashti, is also a director and shareholder. The company initiated legal proceedings through their attorneys Jagdeo Singh, Michael Rooplal, Saira Lakhan and Jaime Maharaj.

They are claiming that two criminal charges, which were subsequently dismissed, were laid against them maliciously and without reasonable and probable cause.

The charges laid by Customs and Excise Officer Dwight Questnel on February 6, 2017 alleged that on March 14 and April 8, 2016 they made false declarations relative to two shipments of goods consigned to the company.

According to the

documents filed, the charges were dismissed in the Port-ofSpain Magistrates; Court on June 2018 after the magistrate upheld their attorney’s nocase submission.

In their submission, Rampersads’ attorneys had pointed to the fact, which was not disputed by the prosecution, that the forms were not signed by their clients.

However, the charges followed the seizures of a total of 48 of their vehicles by the Hall of Justice (Photo: T&T Guardian)

servant/agents of the Controller of Customs and Excise Division in 2016.

The first seizure occurred on April 20, 2016, when Customs and Excise officers and heavy armed police officers executed two Notices of Seizures at the company at Hilda Lazzari Terrence, San Fernando, seizing a number of documents and two motor vehicles.

Customs and Excise officers and armed police officers returned to the company with Notices of

Seizures on April 25, May 11, and June 29, seized several other vehicles, as well as a quantity of automotive parts.

On June 27, 2016, the serva n t / a g e n t s o f t h e comptroller seized the c o m p a n y ’s t w o To y o t a Land Cruiser at the port of Port-of -Spain but no notice of seizure or any other document was served to the company.

According to the court documents, the company and the comptroller engaged in a series of correspondence,

in which the company requested the release of the vehicles and the institution of condemnation and forfeiture proceedings.

Rampersad was interviewed by Customs and Excise officials in November 2016 but he exercised his right to silence on the advice of his counsel.

The following month, the company initiated judicial review proceedings against challenging the seizure of its vehicles, automotive parts and documents.

T&T public servants to get additional salary increase (T&T GUARDIAN) After several protests and public outcry against the two per cent wage increase offer to public servants, the government is now seeking to make an improved offer to representing unions.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Social and Welfare Association (TTPSSWA) yesterday met with Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) Dr Daryl Dindial at Alexandra Street, Port-ofSpain and its president Superintendent of Police (Ag) Gideon Dickson said they got good feedback.

“The CPO indicated the government notes the outright rejection of the two per cent offer and they are going back to the drawing board with a view of trying to improve that offer,” Dickson said.

Speaking with Guardian Media following the meeting Dickson said his association will meet again on Monday at 9.30 am to get a revised offer.

He described the meeting with the CPO as “professionally conducted”, during which both sides expressed their positions.

“At the end of the day, some consideration must be given to what we would have had to undergo over that period.”

Prior to the meeting, as they stood side by side, Dickson told the CPO his association was entering the talks in good faith.

Both parties met in the lobby of the CPO’s office shortly before 2:30 pm after the meeting, carded to start at 9.30 am, was pushed back at the request of the CPO. In a brief statement, the TTPSSWA president said his membership must get the best result at the end of the process.

“On behalf of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Social and Welfare Association, we are pleased to be here at this time to engage in negotiations. We just want the membership to know that we are entering in good faith and the intention is to move the process along to bring the best benefit to all our officers, those who have served before and those who are serving presently.

Dickson had told Guardian Media on Thursday that his members had rejected

the CPO’S two per cent offer for eight years (2014 to 2021) and were asking for 27 per cent over six years (2014 to 2019).

He said police have made it clear that they needed a better offer than the one on the table, which they labelled as “ridiculous.”

It also caused a stir among the larger trade union movement, leading to a protest on May 27.

The National Trade Union Centre (NATUC) led the march which started at Memorial Park in Port-ofSpain and ended at the Ministry of Finance Towers on Independence Square.

When the offer was made and unions called for a shutdown of the country, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley asked them not to overreact.

However, he indicated at that time that with the proposed two per cent increase, there would be an additional cost of $175 million in Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA), an estimated $1 billion in back pay and an increase in the state’s monthly wage bill of $411 million.

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$29M estimated to construct admin. building at Botanical Gardens

T

he National Parks Commission is looking to con struct an administrative building at the Botani cal Gardens for an estimated cost of $29 mil-

lion.

During the opening of tenders on Thursday, it was Ministry of Education Supply, delivery, installation and testing of equipment - Department of Education for Lots 1 to 3

revealed that 12 contractors had submitted bids to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB)

estimated to cost $10 million and supervision services for the construction of a multi-purpose building and bond, a project

office for the project.

Bids were also opened for the construction of a security and bond building for the Protected Areas Commission, a project

being undertaken by the Office of the Prime Minister.

Supply, delivery and testing of equipment - Queens College

Below are the companies and their bids: Office of the Prime Minister Supervision services for the construction of multi-purpose building and bond

Supply and delivery of digital antenna systems - NCERD

Pres. Biden warns Exxon to pay fair share of ...

Protected Areas Commission Construction of security and operation building

National Parks Commission Construction of Botanical Gardens Administrative building

Bureau of Statistics Procure the service of a Public Relation Firm

From page 19 sternly criticised the posture of the oil company as he said it was reflective of sheer greed. Biden said the company sits back and watches inflation rise in-country, much to the benefit of its shareholders’ pockets.

Expounding on the inflationary pressures facing his people, Biden blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine which led to shortages in the market and record-high gasoline prices. He also pinned part of the blame for high fuel costs on Exxon and other oil producers for what he called a failure to increase supply to help reduce prices.

“One thing I want to say about the oil companies: They have 9,000 permits to drill. They’re not drilling,” he continued. “Why aren’t they drilling? Cause they make more money not producing more oil — the price goes up.”

The second “reason they’re not drilling is they’re buying back their own stock,” Biden said. “Buying back their own stock and making no new investments.”

Exxon, the top U.S. oil producer, announced in April that it intends to triple the size of its stock buyback programme and repurchase up to US$30 billion in shares by the end of next year.

According to CNBC, in the first three months of 2022, Exxon distributed US$5.8 billion to shareholders, including US$3.8 billion in dividends and US$2.1 billion in stock buybacks. Given these figures, Biden issued a specific directive to the petroleum producer: “Exxon: Start investing, start paying your taxes.”

Exxon has of course objected to the president’s accusations. Industry stakeholders now wonder what Biden’s reaction would be if he knew the advantage Exxon was taking on Guyana.

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Patriotic Guyanese unrelenting in call...

From page 52 company is reaping in Guyana.

However, the businessman argued that Guyanese in return are not enjoying the fruits from its own riches, which is being carted off by the foreign companies. He encouraged Guyanese to demand more for their children’s future by coming out to protest.

Further to that, he said that the country’s leaders are boasting of projected growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but it is the foreigners again who really benefit. Lall argued, “In 2019, they say Guyana is growing at 45 percent. Did anyone of you get 45 cents?

In 2021, they said we grew by 20 percent. Did any Guyanese get anything?” A new report

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come out, today only, it’s in the newspapers.

They say how Guyana is set to grow 47 percent. What growth we talking about? For who?

Yes, it’s growing for the White man and their country and their families. What you Brown, Black and Purple people getting in this country?”

Meanwhile, earlier in the week protesters stood their ground amidst intermittent showers of rainfall as a result of the tropical wave that hovered over Guyana. The overcast skies did not deter the protester from demanding a change to the oil contract as they were decked out in raincoats, umbrellas and even long boots. The protest will continue into the new week from 10 am to 12 noon.

Get creative and beat the effects of...

Bargains allows more for less

From page 51 farmer has been located, talk to your family members, coworkers or persons you think would be interested, to pool funds and buy bulk goods directly from the farmer. This allows for larger quantities of produce to be purchased at a cheaper cost, giving the participants more goods to take home than if they had made individual purchases from a retailer.

Buying cheaper brands and looking out for bargains Some persons do not compromise when it comes to quality, although not having enough money to buy what is desired would force someone to do that. Many associate the quality of a product with the brand. In that case, if stretching the dollar is the objective, now might be a good time to start trying cheaper brands to ascertain whether the switch could be made without compromising too much on quality and taste. Additionally, keep an eye out for good bargains.

Whether at the produce market or the supermarket, keep your eyes out for those combo promotions where even if a few extra dollars are required, the product is cheaper together than if they were bought separately. Look out for the two for one price, buy one, get on free promotion. Even if you don’t use the item right away, you know you have it in stock and got it at bargain price.

Utilising ways that preserve food for longer periods The longer goods could be persevered, reflects on how far the dollar could be stretched. At a time when high food price is a problem, no one wants to know they are losing money from having to toss items that were not used, because of spoilage. Being able to reduce spoilage will impact positively on the amount of money that is retained as there won’t be a need for double purchases within short periods. Try some of the tips mentioned for preserving food for longer periods.

Loosely wrap leafy vegetables in foil paper and place them in the refrigerator. It is expected to remain fresh for almost a month. Put the heads of scallion/spring onions in a glass with little water and place a clear plastic bag over it. This product, which in some cases is still selling at $200 for three heads, will remain fresh and regrow when cut. Cucumber will spoil in a matter of days in the refrigerator. Instead, put them in a clear plastic bag, poke a few holds and place in a cool area on the kitchen counter. Take note of fruits that release the gas ethylene which ripens other fruits around it. Herbs would last longer wrapped in damn paper towels and placed in the refrigerator. Plastic wrap the top of ripe bananas and they will last for longer periods.

Kitchen Gardens in small spaces There is no better way to secure your food than to grow it yourself. As such, here are a few useful tips from HGTV for especially persons with small spaces but desirous of having their own kitchen gardens. …High-yield Crops Planting crops that have a high yield per square foot makes better use of limited space. Tomatoes, peppers, onions, eggplant, beans, cucumbers and squash offer a lot of produce throughout the season from just a few plants.

High-yielding, lettuce and greens are described as “cutand-come-again” crops, meaning that you can cut the outer leaves continually through the growing season and the plant will continue to produce more leaves from the centre. …Plant Wide Rows When you think about it more closely, the single-row method is really kind of a waste of space. Intensive gardeners will plant rows with two or three plants side-byside, creating one wide double or triple row. Do not use for vining plants like cucumbers and melons, but the practice is ideal for produce like lettuce and kale.

Preserve and regrow your scallion with a container and a little water …Try Vertical Gardening When you run out of space on the ground, grow up instead. Vining plants such as cucumbers, beans, peas, squash and tomatoes grow easily on trellises or fences, which can be made of anything from wood to bamboo to string. …Plant Crops Together A planting method called interplanting or intercropping helps with efficiently using space. One idea is to plant fast-growing vegetables among slower-growing ones so that you harvest the fast crop before it begins to crowd the slow one. You also can plant low-growing crops that can take a little shade—such as lettuce, parsley —under tall crops like tomatoes and peppers, where the lower level will catch the rays that the taller plants let filter through. …Gardening in Containers Containers are the ultimate solution for gardeners with limited space. Large containers could be used for crops such as spring onions and could easily be used alongside intensive practices such as vertical gardening and choosing high-yield crops, among others.

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Cannabis — SVG’s new green gold (IWNSVG ) — St. Vincent and t h e G r e n a d i n e s i s strategically positioning itself to take the lead in creating a modern medicinal w e l l n e s s i n d u s t r y, s a y s M i n ister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar.

He told a press conference in Kingstown today (Friday) that the government has been appro a c h e d b y s e v e r a l investors globally “to begin the process to roll out a psychedelics industry … which will be a fundamental pillar of the

modern medicinal wellness industry”.

The agriculture minister pointed out that consultations are ongoing with regards to the legal, scientific as well as medicinal framework which will inform this thrust.

Caesar said the significant progress made by farmers (traditional cultivators), investors and the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) is impressive, considering the challenges of the past two years.

A d e l e g a t i o n led by Minister of Commerce of St Lucia, Emma Hippolyte is in St. Vincent and has visited cannabis farms, MCA, and met with traditional cultivators as well as the Bureau of Standards.

Hippolyte said SVG has led the way in the cannabis industry and she was rather impressed by work of the MCA and the products being developed.

“When I look at the end products … especially the lotions … to me, we see that as a market that you can

Minister Saboto Caesar, of SVG, left, and St. Lucia Minister of Commerce, Emma Hippolyte. (API photo)

CARICOM demands concrete action...

From page 17 financing, energy and food security. With firm commitments we can move forward.”

He was adamant, now is the time for actions that are focused on achieving a sustainable, resilient and equitable future for the hemisphere.

“Action must include equitable access to vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 to end the acute phase of the

pandemic and a strengthened and sustainably financed global health architecture.”

Action, he said, must include the Paris 2030 delivery agenda and as such, “we demand firm plans from developed countries for emissions reduction targets in line with the 1.5 degree centigrade Paris temperature goal, a plan to scale up climate finance beyond the floor of the US100 billion dollars annually through to 2025, and doubling of adaptation finance.”

A d d i t i o n a l l y, P r i m e Minister Bricenco implored, “action must include finalisation and use of a multidimensional vulnerability index to determine access to grants and concessional development finance, so that countries like ours can affordably finance our recovery and build resiliently. Action must include debt relief.”

Action, he insists, must include a coordinated, multilateral response to the deepening food and energy crises including financing and technology transfer to support the acceleration to renewable energy.

The Belizean Prime Minister was adamant, the world is a tipping point, “the Americas and the world face existential threats, as leaders, we are called to make consequential choices which will irreversibly shape our collective future.”

To this end, he ques-

tioned, “will we continue to postpone the urgent action needed to reduce emissions, finance adaptation and mitigation and protect the most vulnerable countries and populations from the impact of climate change” and suggested “we cannot.”

“Will we implement practical and innovative measures to alleviate the crushing debt crisis? We must; will we ensure that the socioeconomic devastation including the sharp rise in poverty, hunger and education loss caused by the pandemic do not result in a lost decade for the Americas with more irregular migration and insecurity?

We can, will we allow ourselves to be divided by failed cold war paradigms or will we meet the profound challenges united and with common purpose? We will.”

According to Prime Minister Bricenco, “these are the questions which underpin the theme of this Ninth Summit of the Americas: “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future.” How we respond to these questions will design our destiny.”

In making his appeal, he noted that “as we seek solutions we know that money is not the problem.

For example, in less than three months two countries in this hemisphere committed over $55 billion to Ukraine.

The question is: how much will be pledged to finance the ambitious agendas we agree at this Summit?”

capitalise on,” Hippolyte said.

The minister said that as St. Lucia explores their own industry, Castries would collaborate with their Vincentian counterparts, “we can use the technical team that you have, the labs that you have, the p r o c e d u r es you have developed, and see how we can merge that with international standards…”

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Murray into Stuttgart final after Kyrgios loses cool amid ‘racial slurs’ (Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Murray looked back to his best on grass as he beat Nick Kyrgios 7-6(5) 6-2 to move into the final of the Stuttgart Open yesterday after the Australian lost his cool in the second set and said he was racially abused by a fan.

The final is the 70th of Murray’s career and his second of the year after a runner-up finish in Sydney in January. The 35-year-old will face second seed Matteo Berrettini who is playing his first Tour-level final of the

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season.

After an entertaining opening set where there was nothing to separate the two players, Murray sealed it in the tiebreak after which Kyrgios broke his racket and earned a point penalty as well as a game penalty in the second set.

The Australian, who was constantly complaining to the umpire, then refused to continue playing, sitting in his chair until the supervisor came out and convinced him to finish the match.

A frustrated Kyrgios later

said that he had retaliated after hearing a racial slur.

“When is this going to stop? Dealing with racial slurs from the crowd?” he wrote on Instagram.

“I understand that my behaviour isn’t the best all the time - but ‘you little black sheep’, ‘shut up and play’ little comments like this are not acceptable.

“When I retaliate to the crowd, I get penalised. This is messed up.”

After an absorbing opening set, where Kyrgios had even got the crowd

Sunday June 12, 2022 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Family members might want to get out in the world today, perhaps to attend a festival or rally. This is an excellent day to do this sort of thing.

TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Family members who live far away might be planning a visit in the future, and you could discuss it at some length today. A lot of phone calls or emails could be exchanged.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Insights shared by a family member could lead to possible ways to increase your income. Expect to handle a lot of paperwork regarding money, but this is a positive development and definitely should leave you feeling good about your situation.

CANCER(June21–July22) If you need to execute legal papers of any kind, Cancer, you couldn't find a better day to do it. Relationships, particularly romantic ones, should be especially warm, supportive, and rewarding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Volatile emotions may come to the surface among the members of your household today. This could prove irritating for you, Libra, but try to avoid becoming involved in others' quarrels.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Someone distraught or angry, perhaps a relative, might phone you today expecting a sympathetic ear and soothing words. You'll be more than able to provide them.

SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) A lost possession could be recovered today. A gift, either money or a long-desired item of some kind, could bring tears to your eyes.

CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Today should prove to be a wonderful day. Your physical energy is good, and you should be looking and feeling wonderful.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Home and family are apt to be your primary focus today, Leo. Work around the house might take up a lot of your time. You might want to spruce up the place and make it more beautiful.

AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Today you might feel as if you're walking around in a daze, Aquarius, but it's a good daze. Your imagination and artistic abilities are sharp. Your intuition is especially attuned, and the thoughts and feelings of others are more apparent to you than they realize.

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Today a strong sense of destiny could lead you to someone new - either a potential close friend or prospective romantic partner. You're apt to feel especially protective toward this person, Virgo, and even though he or she is new to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) A group with which you're affiliated with could suddenly seem to grow closer, and a family feeling could develop among its members.

One of the members could suddenly appear to you in a new light, and a romantic attraction might develop.

Britain’s Andy Murray (REUTERS/ Matthew Childs) going with an underarm serve and front ‘tweeners’, he lost his focus in the second and made numerous errors as Murray quickly wrapped up the match and sealed his spot in the final.

Murray, whose last Tour title came in 2019 in Antwerp, was sympathetic in his oncourt interview, admitting that he did not have to work as hard in the second set after a “high quality” opener.

“You’re always kind of battling yourself as well as the opponent, it’s one of the difficult things about individual sports,” Murray, who has not dropped a set in the tournament, said.

“Nick has the potential to be one of the best players in the world, there’s absolutely no question about that. But yeah, he obviously got very frustrated in the second set and made it a lot easier for me.

Race favorite Mo Donegal...

From page 70 Repole and trainer Todd Pletcher, as their filly Nest also placed. Skippylongstocking filled out the podium at third.

We The People, entering the race at 7-2, held the lead for the first mile or so, but eventually faded to fourth.

The biggest disappointment was that unlikely Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, which entered the race at 4-1 odds. After skipping the Preakness Stakes to focus on the Belmont, the horse looked agitated as he walked to the starting gate and ended up spending much of the race in last place.

Rich Strike was in a similar position during the Derby, but the magic clearly wasn’t there again. The horse ultimately finished sixth out of eight.

East Ruimveldt...

From page 71 beat Freeburg Falcons 4-0 in the second game. Goal scorers for Campbellville were Jorcialy Salina, who is a Colombian national, with 3 goals, while Robella Alexander tucked in the other one.

The action is set to continue next weekend.

Haiti settle Guyana to...

From page 68 have been an excellent chance for Jaguars head coach, Jamaal Shabazz, to try a substitute or two where players were lacking but the substitutions took place for the second 45 minutes.

What followed was Etienne Jr. penetrating twice in quick succession to poise the match at 1 – 5 with the half time whistle approaching. On the brink of half-time, Moriah-Welsh scored much to the delight of the Guyanese spectators, who only had cheers of encouragement for Guyana when they had possession near goal.

Once Adams was in for Briggs, his impact was instantaneous, although his movements were clearly not fluent.

Only one goal was added to the board in the second half which has its share of spills and thrills along with some questionable calls by the referee. Jaguars’ Daniel

Wilson also had a ragged performance with indecisive plays that led to a lot of Haitian counterattacks.

The most enjoyable aspect of the game was to observe a team that has played among the highest of competitors in the Concacaf Nations League.

Guyana now has more knowledge and experience from playing the former League A team and will be looking to capitalise on that aspect when the two sides clash in Guyana’s away encounter on Tuesday, June 14, in the Dominican Republic.

That is another decisive match in the battle for the top spot between the Group’s front runners. Guyana still have a chance to top the Group if the return match has a favourable result.

Meanwhile, Bermuda played Montserrat last night from 19:30 hrs with the two teams entering the match on two points and no points, respectively.

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Guyana Cup awards exclusive security contract to A&R Security Services

A

midst the planning, promotion and staging of an event on the scale of Guyana Cup, security is paramount.

To execute a seamless horseracing event without

security breaches is increasingly challenging, so therefore, a solid partnership was forged between the Guyana Police Force and a recognized security firm, A & R Security Services, for Guyana Cup 2022 on

Sunday, August 14th.

Guyana Cup 2022 is building momentum and attracting a growing crowd.

Over 30 new thoroughbred horses have been imported and the announcement of the most sought-after dancehall

artiste in the world presently, Skillibeng, has caught the attention of thousands looking forward to the event.

Social media has definitely propelled the promotion campaign that is expected to make this event the largest thus far for 2022 and in the history of Guyana Cup. A & R Security Services stands firm and ready to take all the necessary measures to combat all the security glitches with a work force of over 170 security officers.

With an exceptional track record thus far, A & R security Services can boast of a committed team that is continuously trained to ensure the safety of their patrons.

Their team consists of

ex-military and police who are highly confident that the training and knowledge they gained over the years can now be taught to the A & R Security Officers. The main services that will be contracted for this mega event carded for Sunday 14th August are security to overlook the entire event preventing mishaps, for all the artiste, escort for the entire “Road show campaign” and more.

When contacted the Chief Of Security for A & R Security Services indicated, “Whether it’s at a crowded venue or a corporate meeting the security always requires a rare breed of event security guards who can bring the blend of

Jermaine Mason (right) of AR Security receives the contract from a Rep of the organisers.

experience, judgement, sensitivity, efficiency, and professionalism that you expect and you patrons deserve. For too long we have seen poorly trained or inefficient guards at other e v e n t s c a u s i n g immeasurable damage through critical oversight that in the back end give the event and promoter the wrong stigma. Our team is excited to work along with the Jumbo Jet Racing Committee and the Guyana Police Force for Guyana Cup. We have some new methods and techniques that we will be launching to detect items hidden on a person and to ensure the perimeter is locked down tight.”

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Amazon pulls out of race for IPL media rights for 2023-27 cycle ESPNcricinfo - Amazon has pulled out of the race to own the media rights to the IPL for the next five years.

ESPNcricinfo has learned the global e-commerce giant is not part of the final list of seven bidders participating in the e-auction on Sunday to decide who will get to broadcast one of the most lucrative tournaments in the cricket calendar.

Amazon has been a lead player in acquiring lucrative streaming rights across global sports and was expected to bid aggressively for the IPL’s digital rights packages. In 2021, the company struck a billiondollar-a-year deal (for 10 years) to broadcast just 15 Thursday night matches in the National Football League in the USA. Their withdrawal will be a blow to the IPL. It is learned that the decision not to pursue the

media rights was made by Amazon’s top brass in the US and that it was communicated to the IPL on Friday - the deadline for bidders to submit their paperwork.

With Disney-Star, Sony, Viacom-Reliance, Zee, Fun Asia, Super Sport and Times Internet still in the running, the number of bidders this time is exactly half that of the previous auction, when 14 companies vied for the broadcast rights of the IPL from 2018 to 2022. Star India beat all comers with a record bid of $2.55 billion in the global consolidated category (TV and digital for India and rest of the world), making it the richest media rights deal in cricket.

This time, though, the IPL has segregated the TV and digital rights into their own packages. Package A consists of TV rights for the

Indian subcontinent.

Package B caters to digital rights for the Indian subcontinent. Package C contains digital rights for a special bouquet of matches, including the playoffs, for the Indian subcontinent. And Package D, TV and digital rights for the Rest of the World, which is divided into two sub-categories: combined ROW or five individual regions. The auction will start at 11am IST on Sunday with the simultaneous sale of Packages A and B. Only once winners are decided for them will Packages C and D come up for bidding. Also, given there is a half hour interval between every bid, there is a strong chance the auction may spill over into a second day. Every bidder can compete for more than one category but will need to list their price on a per match

basis. For Package A, the base price per match is INR 49 crore (USD 6.3 million approx.). For Package B, it is INR 33 crore (USD 4.2 million approx.). For Package C, it is INR 16 crore (USD 2.05 million approx.).

For Package D, it is INR 3

crore (USD 390,000 approx.).

The IPL has made one change to the e-auction though. The winner of Package A can enter in a contest with the winner of Package B by offering 5% more than the top bid. And,

originally, this contest was supposed to feature bid increments of at least 5% but now it’s become a direct face-off. No minimum bid increments. The same process would be repeated to determine the winners of Packages C and D.

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2022/23 Concacaf Nations League…

Haiti settle Guyana to command Group B Omari Glasgow had an admirable performance but was unable to add to his goal tally on Saturday.

Equipped with a handful of boisterous spectators and the experience to effectively capitalise on opportunities presented, Haiti brushed aside a seemingly hapless Guyanese squad to claim control of Group B. Playing at the Leonora Track and Field Facility in the League B encounter, Haiti secured their 3-points from a 2 – 6 drubbing to move on to seven points, overtaking Guyana, whose six points has them in second.

Haiti were led by a double from Derrick Etienne Jr, but it was an all-round

team effort from the Haitians with goals being scored by Dany Jean (4’), Steven Saba (9’), Carney Antoine (38’) and substitute, Fredler Christophe (80’).

Guyana’s two goals were scored by Emery Welshman (11’) and Nathan MoriahWelsh (44’).

The Golden Jaguars faced an entirely different class of opponent yesterday, but what was immediately noticeable was Guyana’s starting XI that excluded the team’s best defender, Quincy Adams, and midfielder Stephan Duke-McKenna.

The match started with

the Haitian offence exposing the centre back, Matthew Briggs, who opened instead of Adams. That led to Jean drawing first blood in the fourth minute before Sada took the same route to make it a two-possession game.

Tw o m i n u t e s l a t e r Guyana were able to put together crucial passes near the opposition’s 18-yard box and pull one back with a shot off Welshman’s boot.

A few moments later Welshman squandered the chance to equalize after putting too much flare on an attempted bicycle kick during a goal mouth

scrimmage. The forward had enough time to control the ball before his attempt but Guyana’s communication on the field throughout the match was little to none at warranted scenarios. There wasn’t much support from players near goal either.

However, Haiti kept their foot on the gas even though s n i p p e t s o f G u y a n a ’s chances resulted in an often break in their defence.

Antoine added a bit more misery to the list for the host team when Antoine took the score to 1 – 3.

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Steph Curry leads Warriors past Celtics to level NBA Finals series (Reuters) - Stephen Curry erupted for 43 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 10797 on Friday to even the bestof-seven Finals series 2-2.

C u r r y, w h o w a s questionable to even play after he injured his foot in Wednesday’s Game Three, put the team on his back to secure the gritty win in front of a hostile crowd at TD Garden in Boston.

“We knew how big this game was,” Curry said.

“I just thank God that I avoided significant injury.

And for us to come out and do what we did and go home?

That five-and-a-half hour flight home just got a little bit better.”

Curry put the game on ice with his seventh three pointer, which gave the Warriors a six-point cushion with less than two minutes to go in the back-and-forth contest.

Andrew Wiggins provided crucial support for Curry, scoring 17 points and grabbing a career-high 16

rebounds while playing excellent defense.

The Celtics got off to a solid start and held a six point lead at halftime thanks to the aggressive play of Jaylen Brown and poor shooting by the visitors.

But the Boston offense got stagnant late in the fourth to open the door for Golden State, who took a 95-94 lead on a straightaway three pointer

by Klay Thompson.

The Warriors would not trail again as they improved to 6-0 after a loss in the playoffs.

Curry’s brilliance helped cover for subpar play from some of his supporting cast.

“He wasn’t letting us lose, that’s what it boils down to,” said Draymond Green, who is aiming to win his fourth championships with Curry and Thompson.

“I could tell in his demeanor the last couple days that he was going to come out with that type of fire. And he did, and we were all able to follow it.”

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he was awestruck

by Curry’s performance.

“Just stunning,” he said.

“This is the strongest physically he’s ever been in his career, and it’s allowing him to do what he’s doing.”

Thompson said it was C u r r y ’s b e s t F i n a l s performance ever.

“This was nearly a mustwin game, and to go out there and shoot as efficiently as he did, and grab 10 rebounds and they were attacking him on defense?” he said.

“His conditioning is second-to-none in this league.”

In the previous 30 instances when a Finals has been tied 2-2, the team that wins Game Five has gone on to win the series 73% of the time (22-8).

Kerr said the series will only get more intense as it shifts back to San Francisco for Game Five on Monday.

“I would expect both teams to bring every ounce of energy and emotion the rest of the way,” he said.

Brazil’s congress gives Hamilton honorary citizenship Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain thumbs up as he arrives for driver’s parade ahead the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s congress passed a symbolic motion on Thursday to make seventime Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton an honorary citizen of the South American nation.

Congressman Andre Figueiredo first made the suggestion in November after last year’s Brazilian Grand Prix, which Hamilton won at Interlagos. The Mercedes driver carried a

green and yellow flag on his victory lap and at the podium to celebrate with local fans.

“Speechless. Today I was granted honorary citizenship to one of my favorite places in the world,” 37-year-old Hamilton said on Instagram, posting pictures of himself with the Brazilian flag. “I don’t really have the words right now. Thank you Brasil, I love you, I can’t wait to see you again.”

Hamilton has many fans

in Brazil due to his F1 racing and his respect for three-time world champion and local hero Ayrton Senna, who died in an accident at Imola, Italy in 1994.

Hamilton, who lost the 2021 drivers’ championship to Max Verstappen on the final lap of the season, is struggling this year. He is in sixth position with 50 points ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the eighth race on the calendar.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter of game four in the 2022 NBA Finals at the TD Garden. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)

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Shanaka’s 25-ball 54* scripts stunning victory for Sri Lanka ESPNcricinfo - Dasun Shanaka made a furious late charge at a total that always seemed beyond Sri Lanka, crashing sixes over midwicket, smoking fours down the ground, and through cover, batting desperately to bring his team some joy out of the series.

There was a bit of luck, but not that much. A wide that shouldn’t have been called, maybe. Australia’s bowlers missing their lengths a little more often than they usually would.

But in the presence of packed and uproarious Pallekele crowd, Shanaka hunted down 75 off the last five overs in the company of Chamika Karunaratne, who occasionally produced big hits himself, but was more the captain’s hype man.

Shanaka had hit only six off his first 12 balls, but then went into supernova mode, blasting 48 off his next 13 deliveries, taking Josh Hazlewood apart, then Jhye Richardson, then Kane Richardson in the final over, from which 19 had been required.

The last over As good as the two previous overs had been for Sri Lanka, it didn’t seem like they’d make it in the last one.

Shanaka is not particularly good at crashing balls through the offside (deep midwicket and down the ground are his areas). But then the pressure of Shanaka’s outrageous hitting in the previous two overs got to Kane. Or so you’d surmise.

He bowled two clear offside wides first up, which

brought the requirement down to 17 off the last over, essentially. Then he bowled two decent deliveries, one of which was hit to sweeper cover, and a slower ball that S r i L a n k a ’s b a t t e r s scrambled a bye off.

But with 15 needed off the last four, the real magic began for Sri Lanka.

Shanaka slashed a slightly overpitched wide ball for four past point - his very first boundary of the innings in that region. Then, when Kane missed a straight yorker, he pummelled him down the ground, easily beating long-off.

Next was the shot that, for the first time in the chase, seemed to put Sri Lanka on top. A low full toss, walloped into the sightscreen behind the bowler’s head.

Richardson was flustered. He bowled a wide to give the win away. The batters ran a bye just to be safe.

The Pallekele crowd was already in raptures.

The two previous overs Where Shanaka really got into his work was against Hazlewood. Sri Lanka needed 58 off 17 balls when Shanaka got the strike. Then he put a quasi-miracle into motion. Two big sixes to start - one over deep midwicket, one over wide long-on. Two fours to follow, through the covers, then down the ground. Hazlewood missed his length on all of those deliveries.

The next over, bowled by Jhye Richardson, started with a six, as Jhye tried a slower one, but again missed his length, and was bashed

by Shanaka over midwicket.

Two fours were to follow here, with Shanaka walloping through midwicket again, after Karunaratne crashed one through deep cover.

Perhaps the most controversial moment of the match came when umpire Kumar Dharmasena called a wide off what would have been the last delivery of the over, but which had passed inside the tramlines with the batter (Shanaka) taking a regular guard. Shanaka had left the bowlers no option but to chance this line though.

SL’s top order makes moderate headway It wasn’t a spectacular start, but Sri Lanka’s top five had at least put their team in a position in which a mild miracle was possible. They made 49 for 1 in the powerplay, for example, which isn’t quite enough to keep up with the required rate, but almost. By the end of the 12th over, Sri Lanka needed 82 off 48 balls, with seven wickets in hand, which seemed tough, but not impossible.

They’d lose three wickets rapidly from there, but the runs the top four

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Chamika Karunaratne and Dasun Shanaka gave Sri Lanka an unlikely win. (BCCI)

made (Danushka Gunathilaka 15 off 12, Pathum Nissanka 27 off 25, Charith Asalanka 29 off 19, Bhanuka Rajapaksa 17 off 13) helped set the hosts up.

Well, sort of.

Australia rampage through the first nine overs But then, Australia had bossed the early parts of this match so completely, it seemed impossible that Sri Lanka could pull off a consolation win.

The first over, bowled by Karunaratne, went for just four runs. Then Aaron Finch and David Warner exploded.

Finch went first, crashing

Dushmantha Chameera for two fours, then hitting Maheesh Theekshana for consecutive ones. Warner started making quick runs too, hitting through the covers with particular relish.

Theekshana got Finch for 29 off 20 eventually. But Australia still motored to 82 for 1 at the end of the ninth over.

Stoinis wallops Australia to a big total A u s t r a l i a ’s i n n i n g s didn’t just have a big start, it also had a massive finish.

They’d been 117 for 4 at the end of the 15th over, before Marcus Stoinis and his huge biceps made a dramatic

entrance. He pounded Praveen Jayawickrama for a six and two fours in the space of three deliveries, eventually picking up 38 off 23 balls.

Matthew Wade and Steve Smith then began to attack, taking 11 off the 18th over, 11 off the 19th, and 16 off the last.

All up, Australia had hit 59 off the last five overs.

Most times, this should have been a definitive final burst.

Scores: Sri Lanka 177 for 6 (Shanaka 54*, Stoinis 2-8, Hazlewood 2-25) beat Australia 176 for 5 (Warner 39, Stoinis 38, Theekshana 2-25) by four wickets.

Soca Warriors secure 2-0 Concacaf Nations League B win over St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Race favorite Mo Donegal surges to win Belmont Stakes Yahoo Sports - A few months after maybe the most unlikely Kentucky Derby winner ever, the favorite took the win at the Belmont Stakes.

Mo Donegal, which entered the race as a 5-2 favorite, surged down the stretch to win the 2022 Belmont Stakes. It was a 1-2 victory for owner Mike (Continued on page 67)

It was a good day for Mo Donegal’s owner. (AP Photo/ Frank Franklin II) Levi Garcia got the second for T&T. SportsMax - Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors secured a 2-0 win over St. Vincent & the Grenadines as Group C action continued in the Concacaf Nations League B at the Arnos Vale Stadium on Friday.

Defender Neveal Hackshaw, who represents USL Championship club Indy Eleven, opened the scoring in the 17th minute

before AEK Athens winger Levi Garcia got the second and final goal for T&T. Trinidad and Tobago are now second in Group C with six points after three games, one behind Nicaragua who moved to seven points after securing a 2-0 win over the Bahamas at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium in Nassau.

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Jamaica beat Guyana by 7 wkts to remain unbeaten CB Insurance T20 Blaze

By Sean Devers at Providence A 68-run partnership between Chedean Nation and Rashada Williams and an impressive spell of fast bowling from Chinelle Henry powered Jamaica to a third consecutive victory in the CG Insurance T20 Blaze when they beat Guyana by seven wickets yesterday at Providence with 13 balls to spare.

Set 91 to win to go level with defending Champions Barbados on 12 points, Jamaica raced to 92-3 with Williams stroking six fours from 54 balls in her unbeaten 14 while Nation made 32 from 39 balls with four fours.

In Guyana’s innings of 90-6, Shabika Gajnabi with 26 not out from 30 balls with a four and Sherry-Ann Fraser, who was forced to retire hurt on 20 from 30 balls with a single boundary reached 20 as Chenille Henry had 3-13 and Corina Howell supported with 2-20.

In a game that began 15 minutes late due to some early afternoon showers, the host won the toss and opted

Shabika Gajnabi

to bat.

Katana Mentore was LBW to Henry for a duck at 1-1 before Sheneta Grimmond (0) was brilliantly taken at point by Skipper Stefanie Taylor on her 31st birthday as Henry struck again at 5-2.

When Howell got the important scalp of Captain Shemaine Campbell for 10 and removed Lashuna Toussaint (11) in the space of three runs, Guyana were 234 and in deep trouble.

Debutant Sherica Campbell joined Gajnabi who was looking set before

another debutant, left-arm spinner Jody Browne, trapped her LBW for three at 36-5. Sherry Ann Fraser, who got going with a glorious cover drive for four and Gajnabi, who also timed the ball well, were in the middle of ‘Operation rebuild’ when Fraser was forced to retire hurt.

Tremaine Smartt (1) provided Henry with her third wicket at 81-6 to bring Mandy Mangru to the crease and along with Gajnabi they got their team to a score which seemed 20 short of a defendable total.

When Jamaica, hunting their 8th regional title began their chase, they quickly lost Natasha McLean for a duck at 0-1 and 36-year-old Smartt celebrated her wicket with a summersault to the delight of a fair size gathering with included Sports Minister Charles Ramson and a group of young ladies from the GCA. Smartt struck again when she removed Taylor for 10 and with Jamaica on 20-2 Guyana were back in the contest.

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stroke-play from Nation and Williams carried their score to within three runs of victory before Gajnabi removed Nation then Henry ended the contest with a boundary off her first ball.

Meanwhile, In the morning game, defending Champions Barbados registered an emphatic 10wicket victory over the Windward Islands after galloping to 89 without loss in the reply to the 86-6 made by the Windwards with Skipper Haley Matthews (41) and Kaycia Knights (32) seeing their team home, Matthews ending the contest with a boundary.

Earlier, after a 64-run third wicket stand between Skipper Afy Fletcher (31) and Zaida James (22) the Windwards failed to reach 100 as Sharika Bruce (3-13) helped the Bajans to 12 points with their third consecutive win.

T&T and the Leewards were set to play each other last night in the final game of the day.

The tournament continues tomorrow with another triple header.

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GFF Blue Water U-15 Girls League

East Ruimveldt and Campbellville start on winner’s row

Jorcialy Salina (left) and Robella Alexander The GFF in collaboration with the Women’s Football Association kicked off the Blue Water U15 Girls League, Georgetown section with two games at the NTC at Providence yesterday.

East Ruimveldt Empress defeated Charlestown Super Strikers 3 nil in the opening encounter. Deanna Small scored all 3 goals for the winner. Campbellville then (Continued on page 67)

Deanna Small

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