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KAIETEUR NEWS Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: ADAM HARRIS Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491 Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
A long pregnancy and troubling birth promised The CCJ gynecologists have pronounced. Guyana now expects. What child is this going to be? For this will be the mother of all childbirth experiences. Going forward, all Guyanese are mothers. The chair and no-confidence twin are out. Unilateralism: out! Given historical Guyana, what now looms are assuming the elements of a bad, demanding pregnancy. There is the familiar history of trauma (electoral); the morning sicknesses (political); the acute physical discomforts (racial); and the psychological alarms (social). There is nothing smooth or serene during these prenatal semesters of tribal and environmental waiting. A much longer wait than anticipated and clamoured for is possible: logistics (or assorted tricks). During these lengthy waiting hours, the unknown unborn kicks impatiently: sometimes angrily, defiantly, spitefully. House-to-house placental containment is neither welcomed nor found favourable. The timing is not right; so, too, are the blood counts. That means head counts. Through all of this, there comes the wonder of it all: what kind of child is this? What kind of child will the voter deliver to this nation? What manner of creature will Gecom hold aloft for the nation to embrace? Will this apparition - waited for, drooled over - come into the world of Guyana feet first, and thus already heading downhill? Or with a cord around its neck, which strangles not only it, but this nation of midwives hovering around radio and television sets? To take this still further, there is the high probability that this electoral and Gecom offspring may come with a mask (kawl) on its face. In which instance, all Guyanese better prepare to see jumbie. All of this is sure to raise issues and challenges about authenticity and paternity. A robust election child suffused with the glow of promise is yet to be received by the peoples of this nation. All reckoning (including miscounting) indicates that this will be no bright bouncing baby. Regrettably, only another of the old, withered weaklings swaddled and coddled at different times by different people. Put differently, what is expected when all the longing and waiting and cursing are done would be another of the same deformed product that even mothers would distance from in horror. Not the child desired. Not the one expected. This would be despite all the polling images and comforts gleaned from political sonograms. Many will be the shrill screams and mournful wails of disappointed and dejected citizens with the monstrosity that comes with electoral childbirth. It will be a hard delivery, with C-section demanded. That “C” stands for counting. Heard is the breast-beating of a country that should have listened (now too late); should have taken vitamins (now too anemic); should have absorbed and imbibed sensibly (now haunting); should have distanced from racial fixation (now useless). Whatever the result of Guyana’s upcoming childbirth, all are going to have live with it, make urgent contingent arrangements, undergo special sacrifices, and behold political bartering. There are no other extraordinary measures that serve as well, given the jarring, draining reality of coexisting with a child that has a lifespan of five years, or less. Guyana’s electoral graveyards are littered with such stillborn, disfigurements, and freaks. Some have had the shelf life of a half-life: knee quivering, mind-melting, terror-inducing. In Guyana’s discouraging political experiences, it has been fifty years plus of throwing out unformed babies with dirty water. Abandoning and disowning; throughout, it has been a single parent experience; one adult grooming. Thus, electoral babies (governments and social growing pains) totter along a well-trod path: unlearning; yet not untutored in a certain ancestral way. The child of such indoctrinations matures into the fragments that break into the usual factions that split asunder the fragile national fabric. There is wrenching and convulsion and weeping. Without fail.A child is about to be born in beautiful Guyana. Many are not going to like the long pregnancy that precedes it, nor the flesh, bones, and afterbirth that accompany it.
Efforts for a moral revival, security of State and well-being of the people must never be compromised DEAR EDITOR, So the CCJ has ruled and the President has said he will respect and abide by its ruling. This is the position of a Statesman. Already, the Pundits are preaching and pontificating. One such has asseverated that Elections can be held within 60 days. As one who has been in Election business since we first had Universal Adult Suffrage, to hold General Elections within 60 days is preposterous. For example, the integrity of the Voters’ List is a sine qua non. My other worry is that thanks to good PR of the Opposition and others, the impression is being gained that the Coalition is somewhat
reluctant and/or afraid of Elections. To the best of my knowledge, this is not the case. Some folks are rearing to go and for some of us, the adrenaline is flowing. The President has quite rightly said, we need a List of Electors that is not bloated as of the case of certain recent elections. When the two sides meet, I suggest, they appoint some mediator that can help us work out a system that ensures the purity of an Election List of all persons who qualify eighteen and over at some date to be agreed. I have heard statements by friends and it appears that our business is everybody’s business. Maybe, that’s a
good thing since we are committed to the concept of the comity of Nations. I, at one time, referred to a column in the local media, years ago, by a popular writer, titled ‘Things that bother me.’ What bothers me? It is the Statement made by the Chairman of GECOM printed by another news outlet on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, saying he is not sure how to respond to the CCJ ruling. This is ludicrous and beyond belief, particularly in circumstances, where I am aware that even before the CCJ ruling, he was advised to graciously demit office, because the writing was on the wall. The existence of this kind of folly and stubbornness is
not helpful. Of course, there are other instances. The President must be reminded that he is Commander-in-Chief and that he should not hesitate (in spite of the Herdmanston– Cummingsburg Accord and other Agreements), that when the Nation faces serious challenges, he must summon the boys and girls who have crossed the line of propriety, and say sorry my friend, but the buck stops here and I can’t afford to carry the burden of your presence any longer because a nonnegotiable is simply this Guyana comes first and the efforts for a moral revival, security of the State and the well-being of the people must never be compromised. Hamilton Green
Some recommendations on the way forward DEAR EDITOR, Now that the CCJ has spoken, the court has asked that the parties come together and to advice the court on consequential orders on Monday. I would like to make the following recommendations: 1. Chairman of the Elections Commission Recommendations: (a) Let the current Chairman remain in office until the next President is sworn into office. He will then resign;
(b) The current Chairman resigns immediately. The President and Leader of the Opposition ask the former chairman, Steve Surujbally, to be appointed the interim chairman and to resign after the swearing in of the new President; (c) The President and the Opposition Leader meet within 48 hours after Monday, June 24th and agree on six (6) persons to be the new Chairman. The Opposition Leader and the President shall
complete this process within one (1) week. The President must select someone from the list within 24 hours of receipt of the list from the Opposition Leader. If the two leaders cannot agree on a list, the Opposition leader shall submit a list of eligible persons (according to Article 161 (2) within one (1) week from their meeting, and the President shall select one person from the list within 48 hours of receipt of the list. Some of the names I would
ask to be considered are Madame Chief Justice, Yonette Cummings-Edwards; Mr. Christopher Ram, Mr. Rudy Collins, Mr. Paul ChanA-Sue, Mr. Komal Samaroo, Mr. Clifford Reis, Mr. Bert Sukhai and Mr. Robert Badal. 2. Holding of Elections Recommendations: (a) Parliament should be dissolved on Tuesday, June 25th; (b) Elections shall be held on or before August 31st; Sincerely, Charles Sugrim, CPA
If you are looking for faults and faults only, that is and again blocked the and construction of roads what you will surely find enough thoroughfare, yet their cries across the country. It’s my
DEAR EDITOR, Please permit me a space in your newspaper to respond to letters published in the three dailies namely: Kaietuer News captioned, “Urgent appeal for MOPI to fix key Berbice roads”, Guyana Times “MoPI must fix Black Bush Polder Road immediately” and Stabroek News “Ministry neglecting major road problems in Berbice” all written by one Zamal Hussain, lamenting the state of the Black Bush Polder roads and blaming the APNU+AFC Coalition for the state of these roads and lack of street lights in some areas in Berbice. I would like to state categorically, that Hussain’s rank politicking is convenient since on the very MOPI website there is the Government’s record of rehabilitating and constructing roads and bridges across the country and not only in the government’s supporters’ communities. Since the APNU/AFC came into office, it has seen this country’s crumbling infrastructure as a main
priority. For example, the East Bank, Berbice Road, a 25 mile stretch of road from New Amsterdam to Lightown Village. From as far back as 2009, residents have been staging protests against the deplorable condition of the road. In 2012, the frustrated residents blocked the road amidst a heavy down pour of rain, even refusing calls by the police to clear the roadway, there was deafening silence from the then PPP/C Government. Following many protests over the years from angry, fed up residents, in 2013 protesting residents decided that enough was
fell on deaf ears of the uncaring PPP/C government. Fast forward to 2019, the East Bank, Berbice residents are currently enjoying the $1.2 Billion asphalted road with attendant culverts, guardrails, signage and street lights; a total of 120 LED lights and lighting fixtures were installed between Stanleytown and Everton Village. So, for Hussain to cry about roads and street lights in Berbice, he must know that government has already allocated and Cabinet has approved in excess of $578 million in contracts to be awarded for the rehabilitation
belief, due to all of the mess the government inherited from the PPP/C administration, it is now working across the country to improve roads in all communities, and surely Black Bush Polder will be included.It is unfortunate that persons who are not supporters of this government are finding faults with everything, but if you are looking for faults and faults only, that is what you will surely find. It is amazing how some people would not recognize development, even if it is hitting them in the head. Sincerely yours, Ceion Rollox
Benefits for Dem Bridge workers being stalled DEAR EDITOR, I hope that you could publish my letter about the situation of the workers of the Demerara Harbour Bridge concerning our job evaluation. Our Union (GAWU) and the Bridge Management sometime ago completed our job evaluation. But the Bridge is not implementing the evaluation. Our Union, I
have seen, has been working very hard to get the evaluation in place. They have written many letters but the Management continues to make excuse after excuse. Many workers want the evaluation to come in place. We are sure we will benefit and we wonder why the Management does not want to implement it.
We are hearing that the evaluation for the Management is not finished. But that should not prevent the workers from getting their rightful benefits. I hope, on behalf of my fellow workers, that this letter would be published and that those in authority can address our situation. Yours faithfully, Concerned Worker
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TIME TO PUT A STOP TO CROOKED COPS DEAR EDITOR, “Investigation has provided no remediation. Ranks still collecting for protecting...” I open with a statement written by the author which appeared in your newspaper on December 10, 2015 — The Guyana Police Force in cooperation with the State, the Society and the Citizens of Guyana have, according to their mission statement, sworn to provide service and protection by means of crime prevention and detection, maintenance of law and order, traffic control, property protection and peace preservation, through the provision of the highest standard of professional police service with absolute integrity and dedication. [ h t t p s : / /
www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2015/12/10/the-police-forceis-a-runaway-train-ofcorrupt-behaviour/.] Such a statement stands in stark contrast to known facts and displayed acts, especially in light of a recent whistleblowing episode where some ranks of the Police Force’s “B” Division in the Ancient County have brought forward damning allegations of their colleagues being in collusion with known criminals. The whistleblowers who have only now come forward as the situation have gotten out of hand, further disclosed the connection between junior and senior ranks and the criminal network, with a rank collecting large sums of money for tipping off the criminals when the police
were on their track. In the recent shoot out in Black Bush Polder, the cell phones found on the three bandits had numbers of police ranks in the call logs and contact lists. Weighing in on the situation, Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan, contended that there is always some sort of existing complicity between criminals and rogue elements of law enforcement. He further added that while such an anomaly is not exclusive to Guyana, a no-tolerance attitude exists for such behaviour. A strange comparativeacknowledgement of sort and one which gives a distorted connotation to the term tolerance, for the issue of corruption within the ranks dates back to as far as 2002, during the reign of then
President, Bharrat Jagdeo, when revelations during a courtroom trial in the U.S. caused the Guyana Police Force Target Special Squad to become the target of an investigation, involving Thomas Carroll, a former ViceConsul of the United States Embassy in Guyana. The latter had solicited the assistance of members of the Tactical Squad of the Police Force, known as The Black-Clothes Police, to act as enforcers, silencing and intimidating anyone who revealed his visa selling racket. Taking pride of place in the police rogue gallery in the face of afore stated nontolerance is former Assistant Police Commissioner Steve Merai who self-confessed death squad member, Shawn
WE MUST NOT BE CONFUSED AND INFLUENCED OUTSIDE THE REALM OF TRUTH AND REALITY DEAR EDITOR, Now that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Guyana’s final recourse to legal justice, has pronounced that Article 106(6) stands and the Government has been “defeated” by the noconfidence motion of 21st December 2018 let us take a look at Article 106(7). Article 106(7) expressly states that, “Notwithstanding its defeat, the Government shall remain in office and shall hold an election within three months, or such longer period as the National Assembly shall by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the votes of all the elected members of the National Assembly determine, and shall resign after the President takes the oath of office following the election.” Whereas Article 106 (7) stipulates “election within three months,” in the pursuit of exercising a right to legal recourse Guyana is outside of the window. Whereas the Constitution does not stipulate under what condition an extension of this time is possible, Article 106(7) allows for, “such longer period as the National Assembly shall by resolution, supported by not less than two-thirds of the votes of all the elected
members of the National Assembly, determine…” The intention of the Constitution is to allow the parties involved to use the parliamentary process to deal with the exigencies and arrive at a decision of mutual satisfaction, in the best interest of all Guyanese. It remains unfortunate that our political leaders were unable to return to the National Assembly to arrive at a way forward, particularly since it was recognised that Guyana is absent of conventions and clear guidelines to navigate governance. This includes smooth transition and continued governance after a successful confidence vote. In what appears to be consistent with the Laws of Guyana, the CCJ has issued a Consequential Order for our political leadership to return on Monday 24th June with submissions as to how they will proceed in light of the rulings. It is safe to conclude the submissions that will be made will not be political outside of the framework of the law. The course of legal justice continues. It is important to the discussions of the rulings we recognise these factual pointsi. We are outside the 90-
day period stipulated in Article 106(6); ii. Election will be held; iii. GECOM has advised the Voters Registration List expired April 2019; iv. Presently the Opposition and Government differ on how to produce a valid sanitized Voters List that will ensure no eligible Guyanese is deprived the right to vote; v. Absence of a convention or clear guidelines how government functions in the interim between a confidence vote and election. To ignore them we stand the risk of falling victim to messages that seek to confuse and influence us outside of the realm of truth and reality.Outside of the outlined, there is the issue of the GECOM Chairman who the CCJ ruled the process was flawed and in breach of the Constitution. The parties are now required to agree on a position how this matter will be resolved in the best interest of having an electoral process that is acceptable to all. We must note the possibility of agreeing to a Chairman consistent with the law, its spirit and intent. If the Government and Opposition fail to act in a matured way and arrive at
reasonable position, consistent in their deliberation the CCJ will intervene. A news entity, in reporting on the rulings, stated CCJ’s “President Justice Adrian Saunders took pains to say that the two sides should aim to reach consensus but cautioned that in the absence of such there is room for the court to issue orders.” The ball is in the citizens’ court to hold the politicians accountable to the rule, spirit and intent of the law. These must be held paramount. We cannot pursue partisanship interest in our pursuit to move this country forward. We must proceed in a lawful and orderly manner and not one merely driven by political expediency to satisfy any group or individual. Let us ensure that this period of our history signals a change in continued efforts to navigate around disputes and grievances, recognising legal justice best serves our collective interest of peace and stability. The rights of all are enshrined in the law and all should have equal access to pursue them. Both the Government and Opposition have the right to pursue them. Lincoln Lewis
Hinds, implicated in the 2010 gunning down of political activist Ronald Waddell. Then there is Police Sergeant David Leon Lindo accused of conspiring with other persons to cause the death of businessman Mohamed F. Khan, who was reportedly made a target following a business dispute with another business person. Kaieteur News on December 5, 2015 revealed that a serving member of the Police Force reportedly confessed to his involvement in a carjacking ring that relieved a taxi driver of his vehicle at gunpoint. Police corruption not only propagates distrust among the public, but serves to undermine the criminal justice as a whole. While political issues can easily be dealt with, the social effect of police corruption is much harder to overcome. What Minister Ramjattan failed to realise, or consciously overlooked, is that acknowledgement of complicity between criminals and rogue elements of law enforcement speaks volumes regarding the Force’s selection process. What type of humans is being hired? The screening and selection process should be taken very seriously, as many problem officers are flagged on preemployment screening, but the signs are often overlooked or ignored. Apparently, there are steps to be taken before applicants are recruited into the Force viz: (a) successful completion of a written examination, (b) passing of medical tests, (c) acceptable background checks. As long as the applicant has successfully completed the three afore-mentioned steps they have an automatic entry into the Police Force. Such a system produces quantity rather than quality. Examination of the recruitment system revealed that the Final Interview for Selection conducted by the Police is very limited and is not structured to address behaviour, especially psychological behaviour. In April 2014, President Donald Ramotar while speaking at the opening of the Annual Police Officers’
Conference said that ‘integrity testing’ will possibly become a feature that top ranking officers will have to undergo before being promoted. According to Ramotar, it is the hope that such a move would weed out corrupt officers from the helm of the Force, ultimately translating to a less corrupt institution. Opposition Leader David Granger announced that he had no faith in the proposal by President Ramotar. The continued presence of rogue cops at all levels within the force has been a problem plaguing both the past and present government, and the current situation only typifies the inefficacy and inability of the Force to rid itself of this longstanding scourge. To what tolerance does Ramjattan refer? What tangible evidence can be provided to corroborate the efforts made thus far to eradicate corruption? Investigation has certainly not brought about remediation. Corruption within the force affects society, including political, economic and sociological. Easiest to define is the social aspect, because one corrupt officer in a department can generate an overall distrust of the entire department. The entire Waldo Police Department, located in Florida was disbanded due to allegations of corruption. As I have previously stated in an earlier article on the said issue, the Police Force and law agencies within Guyana should look microscopically closer, at not only their hiring policies but also the integrity of those whom they hire. In the U.S. 90 percent of law enforcement agencies use psychological testing for pre-employment screening. While the psychological screening does not determine a candidate’s sanity or lack thereof, it nevertheless identifies traits that determine a candidate’s suitability to become a police officer. Although it takes all kinds of personalities to make up an effective police force, there (Continued on page 6)
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APNU+AFC Administration must be voted APNU+AFC consolidates dictatorship out to correct Guyana’s volatile and some are shamelessly silent DEAR EDITOR, law. Their silence is rulings. Essentially the ABCE socio-political and economic environment Certain important the acquiescence to the ongoing countries’ urgings for all DEAR EDITOR, I take the informed view that the Granger led APNU+AFC administration has created a volatile socioeconomic and political environment, especially since the carried noconfidence motion of December 21. Together, Mr Granger and his administration have demonstrated flagrant disregard for the rule of law. The undemocratic and wanton acts of the Cabinet members bear this out. Further, Mr. Granger’s most recent posture, in response to the CCJ decisions on the noconfidence and the unilateral appointment of Mr. Patterson, is unfathomable, though not totally surprising. It seems the administration has fanned fire into a blaze rather than dousing it. To begin, Mr. Granger
talks about respect for the law, and keeps repeating his adherence to the ruling of the CCJ, and in the same breath, he is asking the Court to explain his flawed and unconstitutional act. Isn’t he the same Granger who refused to provide an explanation for rejecting the Opposition Leader’s lists of names for the position of Chairman of GECOM? It appears Mr. Granger and his APNU+AFC are bent on creating mayhem. In fact, it has been opined that his most recent speech appears to be taunting the populace. Further, during the CCJhearings, the Attorney General told the CCJ that decision(s) contrary to the government would likely lead to social disorder in Guyana. What was the AG implying? Or could he have been instigating disorder? It is well
accepted that the subordination of justice to the executive authority defines a non-democratic system. A stable environment exists where the population is free from major threats to their safety, and where national and international investors have trusts in the political, economic and other important governance institutions. These institutions have now been thrown into disarray; public officials have changed gears and seemed to have fast tracked into corrupt and pillaging mode with a spate of illegal financial acts. There is no doubt that foreign as well as local investors’ confidence in Guyana has drastically declined, if not lost all together. Yours sincerely, Ronald Singh (Barrister & Solicitor)
Time to put a Stop to Crooked Cops
]From page 5 are nevertheless certain traits that all officers should ideally share. A major undertaking in combating police corruption should be to provide constant support and recognition to officers (whistleblowers) who by reporting corruption, choose to do what is ethically
correct rather than what is expected of them by their colleagues. Honest police officers need to recognise the harm that even minor corrupt acts may cause and take the necessary steps to expose each instance, which they are witness to. (Concerned citizen)
stakeholders chose silence as David Granger and APNU+AFC rejected the NoConfidence Motion (NCM) and ignored the March 21st, 2019 deadline for elections. The excuse for silence was the government exercised its options to challenge the NCM in court and, while the challenge was absurd, everyone should allow the courts to adjudicate. The courts have taken more than six months, essentially granting APNU+AFC a sixmonth deferral of the constitutionally-mandated elections. The court processes now have been exhausted and the courts have definitively ruled the NCM was valid and elections must be held in accordance with the law. Those stakeholders who were silent have no excuse to be silent anymore. Local and international stakeholders must understand their continued silence is acquiescence, reinforcing disrespect for the constitution and supporting dictatorship. One of the most worrying silent stakeholders has been CARICOM. CARICOM has been shamelessly hypocritical in the events in Guyana since December 21st, 2018.After the NCM, CARICOM claimed the matter was a judicial one and everyone should await the outcome of the judicial process. Now that the Judiciary has spoken, including the CARICOM court, the CCJ, I expect CARICOM to continue its silence. They have not even urged the government and other stakeholders to respect
railroading of Guyana’s constitution and democratic processes. CARICOM’s silence in the face of constitutional malfeasance in Guyana abrogates its future ability to speak out against authoritarianism and unconstitutional behaviour anywhere else. It will be sheer hypocrisy if CARICOM tries to speak out against any assault on democracy anywhere else, should its silence persists as one of its governments continue to disrespect both the constitution and the judiciary, in effect consolidating dictatorship. If a dictatorship exists where CARICOM’s headquarters is located and CARICOM chooses silence, its legitimacy to ever speak out is forever dented. Yet I would be shocked if CARICOM does the right thing and speak out. They did not even once speak out when the PNC carried on for 28 years with a brutal dictatorship and rigged elections. CARICOM turned the other way then and CARICOM seems determined to turn the other way again. The ABCE countries, to their credit, immediately urged all the political stakeholders to respect the rulings of the CCJ and to hold elections in accordance with the constitution. Having urged the political stakeholders to respect the law and democratic processes, the question is what are these countries prepared to do as the Guyana Government has already pronounced its intention to ignore the
political stakeholders to respect the constitution and rulings of the CCJ has been rejected by APNU+AFC. David Granger and APNU+AFC is emphatic they will determine the terms, conditions and timeline for holding election, CCJ or no CCJ, ABCE countries, or no ABCE countries. Granger and APNU+AFC have unequivocally thumb their noses at the CCJ and the ABCE countries. David Granger, in his usual self-righteous style, on one hand meaninglessly parrot the mantra he will respect the CCJ’s rulings. On the other hand, he insists he is unable to uphold the law. Either he respects the CCJ and call elections in accordance with the law or he does not care about the CCJ. His Prime Minister and his Finance Minister let the “cat out of the bag” when they insist, CCJ or no CCJ, no elections are being held in accordance with the law. Elections, according to them, will be held under terms and condition and in a timeline, APNU+AFC decide. True, the CCJ decisions mean that the Cabinet is resigned, that parliament no longer can legally sit. It is true that Granger now is in charge of a caretaker government. It is true that the CCJ decision means that at the maximum, elections must be held within 90 days. But these truths only apply to those of us who believe in democracy, those of us who are dictated to by the laws and by the constitution of Guyana. Dr. Leslie Ramsammy
Assembly points on Thomas Street good intentions, bad locations DEAR EDITOR, A positive and noticeable action can be seen in the creation of assembly points in front of the Eureka Laboratory and the Medical Arts Facility on Thomas Street, Georgetown. These are recognised and necessary health and safety measures by international standards and a mandatory requirement for most non-residential buildings in developed countries. However, and unfortunately, both signs were badly positioned and will miss their objective, which is, to safely accommodate a specific number of persons exiting a building during an evacuation. Assembly points are also referred to as assemble areas and allow for accountability of persons after exiting a building during
an evacuation. In the establishment of an assembly point, consideration must be given to what type(s) of danger(s) occupants within buildings are likely to face and what requirements would be necessary for an evacuation. If there was an outbreak of a fire at either facility, patrons escaping and assembling at these locations would be at an increased risk of being harmed by the fire and causing a hindrance to firefighters performing their duties. Occupants exiting these two facilities during an evacuation will also have to contend with the moving traffic on the roadway adjacent to the buildings; an existing hazard. The above probabilities prove that persons escaping a fire from within the buildings
and gathering at the proposed assembly points would still be at a great risk of injuries or causing an obstruction to the firefighters on site. Management of the Eureka Laboratory and the Medical Arts Facility should therefore consider relocating and establishing appropriate and safer areas for use as assembly points. One such option that could be considered and investigated is the reserved land north of Lamaha Street. I congratulate the administrators of these two medical facilities for their bold and positive initiatives. Let’s continue to put the interest and safety of others first. Sincerely, Kwesi Amsterdam Member, Chartered Institute of Building, UK
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Another CJIA official accused of sexual harassment -Four women resigned in 2012 As police continue to investigate a high-ranking airport official for alleged sexual crimes, there are details emerging now of other victims. In fact, another very senior official is being implicated. Kaieteur News was told yesterday that four women walked off the job in 2012 after what they claimed is systematic pressure for them to have sexual relations with that one official. One woman, a mere teen then, opted to resign in 2012 after she was pressured to have relations. She reportedly handed in her resignation, only to see it torn up in her face. Three women who claimed they faced similar pressure, joined her in
resigning in 2012. The incident had affected the four women, leaving them traumatised. These latest revelations would come after a senior employee of a duty-free business operated by a concessionaire at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) complained last week of a cover-up. She claimed that she made a complaint that a very senior airport official forcefully kissed her twice and touch her last year July while she was in his office. The woman said she visited the official’s office to ask for him to intervene in removing the wheel clamps on her employer’s vehicle which had been overnighting in the airport’s parking lot. While in the man’s office,
the woman said she was offered an invitation to his birthday celebration. She alleged that when she was about to leave the office, the man came from behind his desk and kissed her. Shocked, she attempted to leave. However, the official, one of the most powerful at the airport, blocked the door and kissed her again. The woman claimed she went back, traumatised to her office and threw up. At the time, she was also dealing with the death of a cousin. She claimed that she made a complaint to CJIA’s chief, Ramesh Ghir, who promised to get to the bottom of the matter. The woman said she tried to ascertain the progress of
CJIA erred by not taking the allegations of sexual harassment straight to police, officials say. the investigations a number of times. It was only recently after insisting on an update that she was texted by an official of the Human Resources Department who told her that that matter had been “addressed”. The woman was not told what that meant. Over the weekend, the story broke with the woman filing a police complaint on Monday.On Tuesday, the airport’s management yanked the woman’s security pass. The airport, in a statement later that day, said it had sent home the official pending investigation. CJIA also disclosed it had withdrawn the woman’s pass for the same reasons.
That had raised eyebrows. There has not been a statement from the board. The officials implicated are in very senior management positions and said to be well connected, politically and otherwise. Police officials had made it clear over the weekend that the airport erred badly by not reporting the matter at the Timehri police station. Instead, by handling it inhouse, the airport minimised an issue involving a woman that should have triggered certain protocols under human resources norms. According to sources, over time there has been a lax attitude at the airport when it comes to staffers. “I can tell you of parties
where staffers are invited and officials, who are married, turn up with young staffers in tow. Staffers are being groomed and promised positions and gifts. The families of people know. You want to know more? Ask the media to visit the airport and speak to employees, and you will hear a story of nepotism and abuse.”The CJIA is the country’s main port, it is currently undergoing a major expansion that has become a scandal involving US$150M. Instead of a brand-new airport, CJIA has been renovated, with little penalties for the Chinese contractors or local supervisors, for dropping the ball on the country’s biggest project, on land, at the moment.
Outgoing Indian High Commissioner praised for role in Berbice monument
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resident David Granger, on We d n e s d a y morning, received a courtesy call from outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Mr. Venkatachalam Mahalingam at the Ministry of the Presidency. The Head of State thanked High Commissioner Mahalingam for the support he has provided to Guyana during his five-year tenure. He reminded the Indian High Commissioner that it was through collaboration that the Indian Immigration Monument was unveiled at Palmyra, East BerbiceCorentyne (Region Six). Guyana, he said, is grateful to India for its contribution and collaboration on the project while noting that the Indian Immigration Monument symbolises the ties of history between Guyana and India. “I am very glad you were here for the unveiling of the monument. I think of it as a legacy for your tenure here. It is a concrete symbol of the friendship between the two countries,” the President said. Additionally, President Granger said the Indian High Commissioner’s presence in Guyana also aided in fostering social cohesion through the hosting of various cultural
President David Granger and outgoing High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Venkatachalam Mahalingam at the Ministry of the Presidency events, which not only saw the participation of descendants of East Indians but all ethnic groups in the country. “You brought a particular
quality to your office. Your style made citizens feel comfortable and that is the way it should be. We are gradually breaking the (Continued on page 30)
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he government’s reaction to the recent decisions of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), concerning the no-confidence motion (NCM) and the appointment of the Chairman of GECOM, has revealed the hollowness of our country’s political leadership. The government is dazed, jaded and caught off-guard. Why that should be the case is incomprehensible. A rule in planning is that you plan for the worst and for the best. There were only two scenarios which could have arisen from the CCJ: the worst or the best outcome. Insofar as the gov e r n m e n t w a s concerned, the decision was the worst possible outcome. But not surprisingly, the government was unprepared for it. If it were a boxing match, the verdict would have been a knockout. The government admitted that the CCJ rejected every single argument that it advanced. In other words, the
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government had no case. Why the government thought otherwise would surprise anyone. During the NCM cases, one CCJ judge did suggest that this case should never have reached the Court. The government was lucky that the court did not rule that its actions in contesting the NCM amounted to an abuse of process rather than an exercise of challenge to the constitutionality of legislative acts. The government should have been ready for any eventuality. It could hardly have felt that it had a case, but Guyanese put trust in luck and hope. Both were in short supply during the cases in front of the CCJ. The government has found itself helpless and clueless. It does not know how to react to this judgment. It was given an opportunity to reach a political agreement with the opposition before arguments for orders are heard next
Monday. The government has placed the cart before the horse. Instead of summoning an urgent meeting, the government is now likely to await the orders before meeting with the opposition. This is a clear sign that the government is distressed and has become paralysed by the court’s decision. It does not know what to do. It is placing its faith in magic; that somehow things will work out in its favour. The APNU+AFC government is clinging desperately to the demand for house-to-house registration to give it a few more months in office. But what does a few months change? The fact is that it was booted out of government by someone from within its own ranks? It does not change also that four of its senior Ministers had to resign because they were dual citizens. It will not change the fact that there will have to be a new Chairman appointed
from a list submitted by the Leader of the Opposition. The NCM has therefore weakened the government and dampened its morale, and this filtered through to its supporters. Many of its supporters are exhibiting signs of high trauma. While the government may be in a state of confusion, the supporters are distraught. Some of them are not thinking straight. On social media, some of these supporters are openly flaunting their i n s e c u r i t y. T h e y a r e petrified at the very notion that the government has
fallen and that elections have to be called. Some of them have lost reason. On social media, they are asking why it is that the President cannot appoint whom he pleases as the Chairman of GECOM. One therefore has to spare a thought for the government and its inability to come to grips with the reality that it has fallen. It does not matter when elections are held. The APNU+AFC government has been defeated by a vote of no confidence. It has fallen, and many of its supporters are suffering the traumatic effects of this defeat.
But in as much as one can be concerned about the government, greater concern must be for those of its supporters who seem to be deeply troubled by the decision of the CCJ. Like the government, they should have seen what was coming. They too seem not have a plan B.
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
Granger, Jordan, Harmon: Outrageousness at its worst All the Guyanese intellectuals wherever they are in this world who supported the PNC in its evolution and who still embrace the PNC, have to be embarrassed at the illogical utterance attributed to the PNC leader and president of the country, David Granger. The President said he would like the CCJ to explain how he acted unconstitutionally in appointing the GECOM chairman (I hope at the time of writing; Thursday afternoon, Patterson would have resigned). The level of absurdity in that statement is beyond belief. To my mind it disqualifies Granger from being the PNC leader and president. A litigant hires a lawyer. The judge makes a ruling which is pronounced in court followed by a written decision. The lawyer explains to the litigant why the judge arrived at his decision. The CCJ will not make contact with President Granger. It is improper for them to do so; it will never happen in a court of law.The government has an Attorney-General. Granger
has to seek an explanation why the CCJ ruled against the president. Here are very brief notes why the president’s appointment of Mr. Patterson as GECOM chairman fell down. The CCJ’s reasons are in the public domain. President Granger unilaterally appointed Patterson without meaningful consultation with the Opposition Leader. Article 161 does not allow the president to choose a GECOM chairman on his own because the selection has to be situated in the Carter Formula. The Carter Formula is synonymous with consultation. President and Opposition Leader must sit down and the president can say; “no I don’t want those five persons, they haven’t got integrity.” The Opposition Leader will say; “look, I’ve got another name, this gentleman is first class, look at his curriculum vitae.” The president then says; “nah, I know he is a crook, I’ve got information on him”. The president then tells the opposition leader, “here is my choice; he is top class;
look at his service worldwide.” The Opposition Leader then agrees. The GECOM Chairman is then chosen through consultation. This did not happen. Even the president’s partner from the other side in government, the AFC, told the nation they were not approached on the name of Justice Patterson. Granger’s Attorney-General has to inform him ASAP that the next GECOM chairman must be selected via a consultation process between the two men. There cannot be a unilateral movement. What about this, doesn’t Granger understand? Granger’s outrageousness was replicated by Finance Minister Jordan. Jordan likes to threaten libel when you write about him. But now he opens himself to criticism. He wants citizens to “be on the ready…to picket for house to house registration”. That is for GECOM to decide when it gets a new chairman; hopefully in a few days. Where was Jordan’s voice
when the government lost a non-confidence vote (NCV) and GECOM did not start preparation for an election, an omission one of the CCJ’s judges pointed to? He should be denounced for such a call, and this columnist is denouncing him. I think after his suspicious advocacy, citizens of Guyana should put his intentions under the microscope. Finally, the third expression of outrageousness. Joe Harmon classified Moses Nagamootoo as the best Prime Minister this country has had for the past 27 years. He said Nagamootoo is royalty. Something seems to be consuming rational thinking within APNU+AFC and it is occurring in cruel fashion. First, the
president cannot comprehend a simple court decision. Then Winston Jordan is running around saying incredible things. Now “Lil Joe” or “Joe Shanlin” thinks Moses Nagamootoo is royalty. The cricket world cup is now going on. The women’s football world cup is now taking place. I would give anything to know who Lil Joe is picking to win in both tournaments. I would guess that since he has been to China and was photographed posing off with Chinese officials in an airplane, he will choose China to win the ladies’ world cup. When it comes to cricket, my bet is that he favours Afghanistan. Given the wholly outrageous expressions by these
Frederick Kissoon APNU+AFC leaders, one is anxious to know who will be the one to follow Granger, Jordan and Harmon. My bet is that it will be the man who refers to himself as “Nagga.” Nagga said that 18-year-old Guyanese will vex if they don’t get to register. He should go to Whim and tell the village that.
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Jordan is 30; he born in 1978 De Finance Minister got people wondering whether he counting right. People got serious problem wid what he seh is budget and economic growth. De man is a bad example because Basil De Willie couldn’t even decide dat 33 bigger than 32. Jordan go to Bartica because Soulja Bai tell dem dat dem got to meet people. He remind dem dat Basil de Willie cause all de problem. He cost de government good money to mek people go and try to fool de CCJ dat 33 is not really bigger than 32. It look like if all of dem got problem wid de thirties. Now dem boys want to know if Jordan addition correct when it come to de Budget. He stand up in Bartica and tell de people how is thirty years since he visit Bartica. He seh de last time he visit Bartica was 1978. He repeat is thirty years he never visit Bartica. Then he seh he remember de day as if it was yesterday. When dem boys check the time from 1978 to now, dem find is forty-one years. If Jordan can mek eleven years disappear just like dat
he can do magic wid de money from de treasury. He can mek Guyana foreign debt disappear. Dat is why after de government change in 1992 Jagdeo keep him. De man was so good dat Jagdeo didn’t want to lose him. Dat is why Jagdeo never really attack Jordan. Jagdeo get vex because de IMF write how Jordan do a good job but dat was because Jordan mek Soulja Bai look good. He was vex before because Statia skin him up bout a vehicle he import in 2016 and only register it now. Dem boys seh knock got knock back. Jagdeo promptly accuse Statia of seizing likker and giving de PNC couple hundred cases.Dem boys want to know wha wrong wid dat. Of course Jagdeo don’t drink, suh he don’t know de beauty of likker. Dem boys ain’t even asking if is true. Dem done ask Volda, who is de party chairman, toss ‘em couple cases.Dem boys like Absolut Vodka but if PNC didn’t get Absolut and is Ciroc Vodka dem boys gon settle fuh couple case Ciroc. Talk half and don’t count like Jordan.
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Gold price surges towards US$1,400 mark There appears to be good news for gold miners and Guyana. The gold price has been steadily rising in recent weeks and is likely to surpass the US$1,400 per ounce mark on the world market. As of yesterday, the price was nearing US$1,390 per ounce. That would have been the highest since prices plunged from a US$1,900 high in the 2011-2012 period. Gold miners in Guyana would be glad for the price surge this week after a couple of years where the prices barely moved past US$1,350. Still, over US$1,200 has been a good price for miners and traders. It was lower than US$900 prior to 2010. For Guyana, the price increase would spell good news as it depends heavily of the earnings and the foreign exchange that gold brings in. Foreign exchange from gold has been over US$600M annually for consecutive years, surpassing rice and sugar.Gold miners have been complaining of being severely challenged by weather and poor access roads to mining areas, located in remote areas. This has affected declarations and earnings. With regards to the surge in gold price, Bloomberg yesterday
reported that investors are pouring money into exchange-traded funds. “The dollar is weakening and the U.S. Federal Reserve seems to be charting a path to cut interest rates. Meanwhile, China is on a buying
spree to stock up reserves.” Gold futures for August delivery rose 3.6% yesterday to the highest for a most-active contract since September 2013, and settled at $1,396.90 an ounce at 1:35 p.m. on
the Comex in New York. Although gold has gathered some momentum in the past few weeks, it was the Fed’s comments Wednesday that triggered the latest spike, Bloomberg said,
”While the (US) central bank left its key rate unchanged, it abandoned a reference to being “patient” on borrowing costs. Lower rates boost the appeal of non-interest-bearing assets like gold.”
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GuySuCo ramps up efforts for white sugar production The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) in collaboration with Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSIL) and the Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC), has commenced a Joint-Work Programme to engage critical stakeholders on both brown and white sugars, as well as related trade matters in the Caribbean region. “An essential aspect of this collaboration is the protection of the local and regional sugar market and advancement and creation of
additional market opportunities,” the threeestate corporation disclosed yesterday. The announcement will come at a time of much uncertainty over the industry which lost four estates to privatisation over the past three years. Representatives from GuySuCo met on Wednesday with officers from the Foreign Trade Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Discussions at the meeting centred around GuySuCo’s Strategic Plan 2019 -2021 and
beyond; value-added products such as, white sugar, co-generation and cultural heritage (sugar) tourism and strengthening the working relationship with the Foreign Trade Department. Under the value-added aspect, white sugar (Plantation White) was specifically discussed. GuySuCo is aiming to develop the capacity to produce over 50,000 tonnes of white sugar by the end of 2021 or early 2022. “This will be done at the
Granger could use selection of new GECOM chairman to stall elections – Bharrat Jagdeo “He [President Granger] can delay the appointment of the new chairman of GECOM as an excuse to delay the elections further. Because that is precisely what they want, as everyone has seen.” This statement was made by Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, during a press conference yesterday at his Church Street office. On Tuesday, the CCJ upheld the no-confidence motion passed against the Government on December 21, last. The Court also found that the process undertaken by President David Granger to appoint retired Justice James Patterson to the position of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), was flawed and unconstitutional. In his comments on the way forward, Jagdeo said “The President must follow the judgment. He cannot make a unilateral appointment, as the court has ruled, once the leader of the opposition is willing to engage. And I am willing to engage.” Jagdeo further said that, consistent with the CCJ’s judgment, he can have a list ready in a matter of hours. He is adamant
that elections can and must be held within three months. “ We h a v e t o m o v e f o r w a r d . Wi t h i n t h r e e months, we believe that it can be ready.” “This is vital for us and we hope that, in the consequential orders, the court would look at this because the President can use [the appointment] as an excuse.” Due to this concern, Jagdeo has been meeting with members of the diplomatic community to keep them informed about the CCJ ruling and its consequences, hoping that they would take a strong stance on the matter. Jagdeo told the conference he has already met with officials of the United States. “I have met with them and scheduled to meet with some others later. I am supposed to meet the Secretary General of CARICOM next week.” He also expects to engage in dialogue with the Secretary General of the Commonwealth. While he did not divulge details of his discussion, Jagdeo noted that the diplomats were briefed on the party‘s position going forward. The Opposition Leader
said too that he has informed the community of threats and inflammatory rhetoric being spewed by members of the Government side. According to Jagdeo, these threats are potentially polarising to the nation and can destabilise the country‘s democracy. He said that he has informed the diplomatic representatives, accordingly. On Tuesday, the US Embassy, British High Commission, Canadian High Commission and Delegation of the European Union to Guyana issued a joint statement on the ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). The envoys urged that respect be shown to the ruling and that the parties find an agreement on the way forward. The statement was approved by United States of America, Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch; United Kingdom High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn; High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, Lilian Chatterjee and EU Ambassador, Jernej Videtiè. The diplomats noted that “The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled and it is important that all sides respect that ruling. We also encourage all to come to an agreement on the way forward.”
File photo: Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo at a recent meeting with members of the Diplomatic Corps
Albion Estate and the factory will be reconfigured with the flexibility to produce both brown and white sugar. The local market consumption for white sugar is approximately 20,000 tonnes and the Corporation intends to meet all or most of the local market requirements.” The Foreign Service Officers were informed that annually, GuySuCo supplies the local market with 25,000 tonnes of brown sugar, the regional market with about 30,000 tonnes, the United States of America Market with 12,000 -14,000 tonnes, under the Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) and the remainder is sold mostly on the European Market at World Market prices which fluctuates between US$260 - $300.” With the production of white sugar, GuySuCo will be able to meet the demand on the local market and part of the regional market, the corporation argued. “The application of the Common External Tariff (CET) was also a key aspect of the discussion. Currently, there is
a 40% CET that is applied by CARICOM Member States for non-regional brown sugar, however, GuySuCo, Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSIL) and other sugar producing countries in the region, have proposed for the 40% CET to be applied to all sugars entering the region, inclusive of white and brown sugars.” Another sore point for GuySuCo, has been the strength of enforcement of the CET by the relevant authorities, such as Customs Departments by ensuring that proper classification for sugars entering Guyana and the region is done. “Representatives from the Foreign Trade Department, provided invaluable advice and information on the Ministry’s efforts in areas of ‘Dumping’, current process of revision of the CET, widening partnerships and the Corporation aligning its products with trade agreements. The Foreign Service Officers also indicated that assistance
could be provided to GuySuCo with identifying solutions for bottlenecks in the marketing of sugar with other Caribbean countries.” According to GuySuCo, the general aim of this initiative on the ‘Partnership and Awareness Building Programme on Direct Consumption White Sugar’, is to engage more strategically with key local and regional stakeholders; increase confidence in the regional sugar industry and promote its significance to economic, social and environmental development, locally and regionally. The next steps would be engaging representatives from the Guyana Revenue Authority, Customs Department. Other meetings will be held with the Caricom Secretariat, Bureau of Standards, Private Sector Commission, Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association, as well as manufacturers such as Banks DIH Limited, Demerara Distillers Limited and Fernandes in Suriname.
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Two perish as car crashes into tree and explodes - Teen hospitalised
Dead: Dhaniram Ross Dhanraj
Dead: Kelvin Ward
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wo West Coast Berbice men in their early 20's suffered a grisly death on Wednesday night when the car in which they were travelling crashed into a coconut tree and exploded. The accident occurred around 21:00 hours on the Naarstigheid Public Road. The other occupant of the car, a teenage friend of the two men, is currently hospitalised in a serious condition at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. Dead are Dhaniram Ross Dhanraj, 22, of Chester Village, West Coast Berbice, and Kelvin Ward also known as "Ajay", 23, of Britannia Village, West Coast Berbice. The injured teen has been identified as Parmanand Arjune, 16, of Chester Village, West Coast Berbice. According to reports, the vehicle, reportedly driven by Dhanraj, was proceeding west along the southern carriageway of the road at a fast rate when the driver lost control and the car veered off the road, causing it to topple several times before coming to an abrupt halt after crashing into a coconut tree. Parmanand Arjune's mother, Sharda Arjune, told reporters that her son is currently at the hospital in a serious condition. He sustained burns about his body and face, along with a broken leg. "He crying out for pain, his father told me when I spoke to him," she said. Kaieteur News understands that the car bearing licence plate number PVV 7792 was borrowed by Dhanraj from his sister Nadia
Hospitalised: Parmanand Arjune
Ross. She expressed that the distressing news was still fresh in their minds and as such was not capable of giving an interview to reporters. Ross however did share that her brother, who was engaged, was scheduled to tie the knot in August. Post mortem examinations are scheduled for tomorrow.
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Pavement View Restaurant and
Sports Bar
presents six days of non-stop entertainment
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ost night spots around Georgetown have their actionpacked events slated only for the weekend. But the same cannot be said for the Pavement View Restaurant and Sports Bar located at Lot 41 Durban Street between Lime and Palm Street. This down-to- earth, immaculate and cozy spot offers its customers far and wide, various entertainment activities almost all week. Below is a guide that will help you select the event of your choice this and every week. *Mondays are usually closed unless there's a holiday *Soulful Tuesdays –Pavement View opens from 2PM on this day and creates an atmosphere filled with love and passion via its enchanting lineup of soul music. *Mix Wednesdays-From country western to retro funk, the management of Pavement View aims to mix things up with their riveting selections of yester year, soca and
even reggae. *Retro ThursdaysOn this day, brace yourself to be transported to funky town with the best of retro music. *Fridays-After a long , hard week of work, Pavement View invites patrons for its “free up time” hang which features the best in dancehall music. *Saturdays-If you are looking for the ultimate karaoke spot then Pavement View is where you need to be. The event kicks off at 8PM with DJ Nigel. *Classy Sundays-After five days of upbeat tunes, the management of Pavement Views takes it nice and easy on Sundays with the best of Jazz from 3PM to 9PM. This is followed by the melodious classics of yester year for the enthusiasts of dance. See you there!
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this weekend!!! 704 Sports Bar to host 704 Sports Bar presents the ultimate De-stresser Build Your Bucket every weekend for the ladies Wednesday and Friday The legendary Destiny's Child famously said, “Ladies it ain't easy being independent.” And at 704, the management and staff understand just how hard the ladies work to take care of themselves hence the reason this unique establishment is inviting all ladies to head on over to the 704 bar to indulge in their simply tantalizing Destresser cocktail. The first 30 will get this signature cocktail for free. See you there!!!
Aura Bar and Lounge at Pegasus Hotel pres. club night Saturdays Every Saturday, the Management at Aura will be providing an ambiance filled with quality service, delicious food and great music. Every Saturday should be a party to remember and the Aura is determined to give you that experience. The Lounge will be open from 8pm. Music will be provided by Guyana's most popular DJs. For reservations, you can make contact with management on: 225-2853 or 600-6912.
At the 704 Sports Bar, there will always be an opportunity to evolve your choices. And every Wednesday and Friday, party-goers will get a chance to build their bucket. This interesting concept allows you to pick any combination of six beers to Build Your Bucket (BYB) and get it at a special price. This offer is available from 5pm to 7pm! See you there.
Escape the after work traffic today at Palm Court As the Great Caribbean Singer, Father Fox says, "Who does go to work on a Thursday or even a Friday?" Well, unfortunately, most of us do! But that shouldn't stop you from "ducking" every once in a while when the pressure seems too much and you desire to have a little fun. Every Friday, one of Guyana's number one entertainment spots, Palm Court will be offering a light celebration called "Escape the after work traffic. The event gets started from 4:00pm to 7:00pm so see you there.
It's Heineken Fridays at 704 Sports Bar If you are a die-hard fan of the Heineken brand then 704 Sports Bar is where you need to be this and every Friday. According to management, fans can get six Heinekens for just $2800 between 7pm and 9pm. Be sure to take advantage of this offer guys!
Wine of the The Fiordaliso, Pinot Grigio k ee
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istributed by Ansa McAL, the Fiordaliso, Pinot Grigio features a pale yellow with a characteristic aroma of wild flowers, hints of honey and banana taste. It is not excessively dry, but soft, fresh and lively, with a pleasant lingering aftertaste of ripe pears. The lush grapes for this creation are carefully selected from vineyards in Northern Italy. They are harvested in late September, and after it is transformed into its luscious, irresistible state, it is kept in stainless acer and remains there until the sterilization of the bottle is completed. The Fiordaliso, Pinot Grigio pairs well with shrimp, crab, lobster and mussels. It also complements tomato, vegetable and basil dishes.
Kosmos The latest Entertainment hotspot that caters for all
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osmos is the new exciting destination for patrons of all walks of life looking for the ultimate experience. Whether you're craving a chef inspired meal, an afternoon hang spot or a great night out, Kosmos has you covered! There are daily happy hour specials, live band, nightly shows and theme parties combined with ultra modern environment and international line of beverages makes us the only place you will ever want to be. You will always want more at Kosmos. (See schedule for upcoming events at right)
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Soca Sensation Jumo Primo launches
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here are nightclubs here and there and they are often categorized as normal or regular. But the 592 Spot Nightclub, located at Norton Street, Georgetown is quite a classy facility that is aiming to offer patrons a heady fusion of allure, glitz, and glamour while still maintaining that raunchy country styled atmosphere. The very spacious and arresting club comes with a unique interior as the walls are painted in black. But that was not without good reason. On nights when management is flashing neon lights, the club is transformed into what appears to be an exquisite, shimmering
valley from outer space. Sound effects also accompany the special lights which can be seen on Wednesday nights as crowds gather for the weekly 'Weddy Weddy Parties.' Padded pillars are fitted with special effects that change the eyes, lips and cheek bones into hauntingly hallowed body contours, or the see the hair transformed with highlights of every hue and shade, if you stand close enough to them. Owned by Guyanese Soca Sensation, Jumo 'Rubber Waist' Primo, this newly opened joint is quite a scene stealer to what it was years ago, and even attract larger audiences. There are also very fashionable bar chairs for the divas of the night to ensure they sit in comfort while sipping on beverages and
Welcome to the 592 Spot cocktails, becoming the perfect targets for the roving eyes of the ever inquisitive male species who is always on the lookout for a piece of the action. The male crowds certainly come out to play on Friday Nights, boosting their egos with the stout of prowess served up on Guinness Nights. On Fridays, the action begins from since early in the afternoon at the After Work Lime. On Saturdays, the blood broils and adrenaline pumps high as the 'party fanatics' congregate at the 'Ladies Night
Kross Kolor's
Gavin Mendonca is the ultimate Punk Rocker By Alex Wayne
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uyana has become quite popularly known as the land of many waters. But ever so often, we do not pause to acknowledge the fact that Guyana is also highly regarded for being the land that is rich in talent. Our songsters for example, have been making headlines continuously on the international front, while many are blazing trails for others to follow locally. Amongst our topnotch batch of talented local singers is Kross Kolor Record's Gavin Mendonca. In just a few years, Mendonca has become quite a spitfire with his pulsating fusion of Guyanese Folk Music, Creole Culture and Dialect, and Punk Rock n' Roll. Born in the heart of Georgetown on Christmas Eve, 1991, Mendonca shared with Kaieteur Entertainment that it was in 2011 that he found his calling, which of course was Punk Rock. As one of the very few 'Punk Rockers' in Guyana, he quickly made a name for himself in the local rock community as well as on the national scene,
Summer GLOW PARTY SET FOR JUNE 30
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remier Promotions is kicking off the summer 2019 with the most fashionable glow and pool party on Sunday June 30th. The Tower Poolside will be transformed into a wonderland where you will illuminate under the glow and enjoy a multi-colored experience. Patrons will be given free jell-o shots and glow sticks among other amazing prizes on
signing with local label Kross Kolor Records. Since January 2014, Gavin has been the host of his self-produced radio show – Radio Rock 'n' Roll, Guyana's Premier Rock 'n' Roll Radio show, bringing rock music to a wider audience, while allowing a platform for rock music from all around the Caribbean to be heard on Guyana's National Radio Station. He is also an advocate for more local content on Guyanese Radio and is one of the directors of the annual 'Rupununi Music and Arts Festival'. Furthermore, Gavin has represented Guyanese Rock 'n' Roll multiple times in Trinidad, as well as Suriname, Colombia and Dominican Republic, the UK and the USA. Also a composer, he has written many songs that are patriotic such as 'City By De Tides' (a song about his home town), 'The Great Rebellion' (a song about Cuffy, and the 1763 Berbice Slave Rebellion) and also the 2015 Christmas Hit 'Cause Is Christmas (in Guyana)'. He is also the bassist of local Heavy Metal band - Feed the Flames. Gavin has managed to fuse Guyanese Culture, (which is truly unique), with entry of the event. You will also be given the chance to win champagne bottles, clothing and a night for two at the Tower Hotel. Make sure you head down for 3PM so you can party with vibes provided by Gully Ras and Diamond, Magnum and Top Striker, DJ Dellon and Seen Up, DJ Ice, DJ Akeem and King Keev. Early bird tickets cost $1500. If you are interested in free ticket delivery simply dial 592- 6849897. The Summer Glow party will be hosted the Sunday before Caricom Day. This event is sponsored by Hallmark Store, Banks Beer and Premier Promotions.
Rock 'n' Roll, creating an entirely new subgenre of Rock Music (Creole Rock). Gavin's main aim is to contribute to the preservation of Guyanese Culture and Heritage through his works. His first solo album, titled 'CREOLE ROCK: THE BEGINNING', was released in April 2016 and successfully launched in Trinidad at the Skyy Rock Festival in 2017. In May 2018, Gavin released his first Short Film - 'How To Build A Tree House' which incorporated the use of Patamuna Language and Folklore, and was filmed at Kaieteur Falls and its environs. For more on this talented singer, visit his official website at www.creolerock.com for more information. KROSS KOLOR RECORDS was established in 1996 by Burchmore Simon with the objective of getting exposure for his song writing talents, the performing talents of his compatriots of all backgrounds and to ensure that Guyanese culture and music enters and stays on the international scene. Kross Kolor boasts a rooster of the top Guyanese artistes,
Fiesta'. On Sundays, things simmer down a little at the 'Marvelous Sundays' showcase where a rich fusion of both modern and yesteryear ballads are played. This nightclub caters for special events, and entertains bookings for weddings, birthdays, and other such events. Persons desirous of making reservations can do so by calling 600 2768. The clubs follows a strict dress code schedule, and does not allow any firearm on the premises. Kross Kolors' raunchy and energetic Gavin Mendonca
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covering all genres of music from rap, reggae, soca, gospel, R&B to "Foja" the new world beat sound. SOUND GARDEN STUDIO is where the Kross Kolor sound emanates utilizing logic and protools DAW software powered by an Apple Mac Pro eight core. The equipment is rounded out by a Motu HD 192 sound card, Focus rite octopre amp, Yamaha and Mackie 824 Monitors, Mackie 32 channel controller Roland Modules and Alesis HD 24 hard disc recorder. Over the years the studio has produced and recorded over 5oo jingles, telephone prompts and voice overs for dozens of clients locally and overseas including those for telephone giants Digicel. Other clients include but not limited to BANKS DIH, DDL, GT&T, DSL, Western Union and Guyana Electricity Corporation.
Kaieteur News
Game Of Thrones is over
WHAT’S NEXT? By Kemol King
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POILER WARNING! If you haven’t finished watching Game Of Thrones (GoT), put this article away and come back when you’re done. I’d rather not spoil it for you. With that being said, I’m not happy with the way the show ended. That’s not because the show was bad, but because my Khaleesi didn’t end up on the Iron Throne. Otherwise, Game Of Thrones is phenomenal. It is action packed, political, thrilling and emotionally captivating. Now that it’s over, a lot of people don’t know what to do with themselves. You may not be able to find a TV series that’s as mind-numbing as this one, but a few of them come close. Vikings If you loved GoT for the cinematography of violence and gore, you’ll be fascinated with Vikings. It’s also set in Europe, during a period that’s heavily romanticized by some; when Scandinavian Norseman scoured the seas and rivers of the continent for trade, raids, colonization, and conquest. Sounds familiar, right? The show is centered on Ragnar, a farmer who rises to fame through successive raids through England. With the support of family and acquainted warriors, he rises in power, eventually becoming a King.
Vikings has everything that makes GoT legendary: an entirely believable social system of colonisers; a compact script; and strong performances across the board. The show’s fifth season finished airing earlier this year, and the show’s hundreds of thousands of viewers strong, await the sixth. The 100 This one isn’t historical, nor is it set in Europe. It’s post-apocalyptic and set in a time when a great disaster has wiped out human civilization. Luckily for humanity, it had already begun to colonise outer space. And so all of the remaining colonies joined forces and lived together. But since they were in space, their oxygen and food stores could only last so long. So they decided to send 100 (mostly) juvenile delinquents – against their will – back to a planet they weren’t even sure it was safe to go back to. Thus starts the show, The 100. Like GoT, surviving in this show is about wielding power and influence, and about knowing when to make alliances. It’s difficult to tell who will end up on top. But unlike GoT, you can rest assured that some characters will survive until the end. The show’s sixth season is going strong. Reign GoT is based on medieval Britain, but Reign is set in medieval Britain. It follows
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the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, a woman of the sixteenth century, who fought long and hard to protect her country. In the beginning, she travels to France to secure a political alliance by marrying the Crown Prince. The focus of the show is more on the intricacies of life at court for Royals and Nobles, who struggle to keep and wield their power and influence. It’s not 100% historically accurate in that it makes Mary much more likable to viewers.
2ND DRAWING FOR BERBICE – Saturday 22nd June – Ricks Bar, Rosignol 3RD DRAWING FOR THE OTHERS · Georgetown - Friday 21st June – White Castle Fish Shop – Hadfield St · Essequibo – Saturday 22nd June – Jaigobin Supermarket – Henrietta, Essequibo Coast · Linden – Saturday 22 June – Julianna's Bar – Coomacka Mines To enter, drink the stag beers, save the crowns, enter six of them in an envelope with your name, contact number and address, and place it in the entry box. For Georgetown, the boxes will be at several locations which include: Sweet Point, the Garage, Wings and Things, White Castle Fish shop and Green Paradise. There is no limit to how many times you can enter or win.
The Real Mary was much harsher in myriad ways. The parallels to GoT are uncanny. Queens sparring for power. Competing pantheons that erupt into conflict. War and famine here and there. Luckily for those who scorned the rough edges of GoT, there isn’t as much blood and gore. Neither is there as much incest. Reign is compact, with four seasons. That may sound short, but there are 78 episodes. That’s five more than Game of Thrones.
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y now, fans of the sporting arena would have become accustomed to sexily clad girls in scintillating bikinis, showcasing at either pool parties or on the fashion runways. However, come July 13, 2019, Promoter Sean Bristol will be taking things to the next level as he stages his 'Bikini Boxing Extravaganza' at the La Familia Hotel, Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown. This event will be later staged in the Mining Town of Linden on August 12, 2019, at Raysville, Harmony Hill in Linden. 'Bikini Boxing 2019' is expected to serve up a captivating melee of curvy bodies, provocative costumers, and fierce fist flying as pretty lasses faceoff at the La Familia Hotel Poolside in three one minute boxing matches before the champions are decided. This competition for the first time is being launched in Guyana, and Bristol hopes to take it to the international level. Winners will receive medals and championship belts for their exploits. The boxing matches will be supervised by contracted referee, Michael Ramotar (comedian and television personality) He intends to have the competition staged in several administrative regions in Guyana, even though the event is still in its developmental stages. According to promoters, regular tickets
for the events will be sold at $1000, while VIP tickets are going at $3000. Tickets can be obtained from 'That Look Boutique (Alexander & South Road, Georgetown), Sweet Point Bar, Orange Walk Bourda, Wind Jammer Hotel, Kitty, Georgetown, and Green City, Durban & Vlissengen Road.
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Man charged for raping woman during ‘spiritual bath’ A Linden spiritualist was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged for having sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent. Dion Liverpool, 43, was brought to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts where the charge was read to him by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. He was not required to plead to the indictable charge. It was alleged that on June 2, last, at Retrieve, Linden, he had sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent. According to information, (Continued on page 27)
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Import tax, VAT exemptions on cars, phones for persons living with disabilities Persons living with disabilities in Guyana are now eligible for Import Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on the purchase of smartphones and certain vehicles. Minster of Public Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Catherine Hughes announced yesterday that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has recently completed the Tax Exemption Policy. The application process and procedures are now being finalised by the Ministry of Public Telecommunication and the National Commission on Disabilities. For the first time, these persons will be able to purchase their own vehicles, free of excise duty and Value Added Tax (VAT). They will also be granted tax rebates on handsets with accessibility features, allowing visually and hearing-impaired persons to afford smartphones.
Minister of Public Telecommunications Catherine Hughes According to Minister Hughes, the Ministry had made the proposal to Minister of Finance Winston Jordan in 2018, who immediately took it on board. Minister Jordan made the announcement during his November 2018 Budget presentation. “This is another means of empowering people. With the increased use in technology. It opens many doors for them,
and we hope that it will strengthen their confidence to seek or create employment and use IT for their own development and our national growth,” Minister Hughes said yesterday. According to her, Guyana’s last census pegged its disability community at 49,000 persons. That number, she said has increased as it also includes senior citizens who have developed agerelated hearing and physical impairment. Minister Hughes said the members of this community have lived on the margins of the society for most of their lives since the previous government did little or nothing for them. During his budget presentation last November, Minister Jordan said the two initiatives solidify the government’s commitment to equity and inclusion for all citizens through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). (DPI)
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Life imprisonment for man who killed Linden bus driver Tw e n t y - s i x y e a r- o l d Albouystown resident Kerry Cromwell was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Linden bus driver Elvin Lorrimer. Lorrimer was shot and killed as he stood at the Linden minibus park in Georgetown on March, 21, 2016. H i s s h o o t e r, (Cromwell) had been convicted for the murder on May 28 last, following a trial before Supreme Court Judge Navindra Singh. Cromwell’s sentence was however deferred to facilitate a probation report Prior to the handing down of the sentence yesterday, the probation report into the life and upbringing of Cromwell was submitted by Probation and Social Services Officer Maloma Bristol. While the report was not read to the Court, the officer faced a series of questions about the information she provided. Bristol was specifically questioned on reports which suggested that Cromwell had an alibi — he was reportedly at home at the time of the incident. The officer said that neighbours claimed that Cromwell was at home with his daughter when the incident occurred. She said that residents of Albouystown also claimed that police would regularly target young men from the community because of the stigma of crime and poverty attached to it. Alluding to the new development, State Prosecutor Abigail Gibbs asked the officer whether she could provide the Court with the names of the persons to substantiate the claims. Bristol said however
that she did not have the names of the persons who claimed Cromwell had an alibi. She said that in hindsight, she believes she should have asked for their names. Justice Singh then inquired from the officer whether she knew if any of the persons were willing to come forward and testify on behalf of Cromwell and why they hadn’t done so before. In response, the officer claimed that she did inquire of the residents of Albouystown why no-one had come forward with the information before. Bristol said some neighbours told her that they really did not want to get involved in the matter and others claimed that they were waiting for Cromwell’s mother to reach out to them. In that regard, Justice Singh noted that the probation report was of no use to the Court. The Judge then invited Attorney-at-law Stanley Moore to address the Court on his client’s behalf. In a plea of mitigation, Moore told the Court that his client is a 26-year-old father of two who had no brushes with the law as it relates to violent crimes. Cromwell had been convicted for narcotics possession in 2014 and for escaping from prison in 2017. Nevertheless, the Attorney asked the Court to hand down a sentence, which would allow his client to return and contribute meaningfully to society. Moore stressed on the fact that his client has two young children, who need him in their lives. In answer to the A t t o r n e y, Prosecutor Gibbs asked the Court to consider that victim
Man charged for... From page 26 on the day in question, the defendant along with one of his friends went to the location. The defendant allegedly went to the woman’s home to give her a ‘spiritual bath’ so as to rid her of evil. During the ritual, Liverpool reportedly forced himself on the woman and had sex with her. After he was finished, his friend allegedly also had sex with the victim. The matter was subsequently reported to the police.
Police prosecutor Gordon Mansfield made serious objections for bail to not be granted to the defendant. He indicated that Liverpool’s friend is still at large. After listening to the facts of the charge, Chief Magistrate McLennan upheld the submission made by the prosecutor and remanded the defendant to prison. The matter was adjourned to June 26 when it will be called in the Linden Magistrate’s Court for continuation.
Sentenced to Life: Kerry Cromwell (Lorrimer) was also a father – a loving and supportive one, whose innocent life was snuffed out by a ruthless criminal, and his children were left to suffer. In response to all that was said, Cromwell still claimed that he had not committed the crime. The
man told the Court that he was at home when the shooting took place. He expressed a desire to have the opportunity to play a role in the upbringing of his daughters. Ta k i n g all the circumstances into consideration and the fact
that Cromwell failed to show remorse for what happened, Justice Singh said a life sentence in prison would be imposed. Cromwell would only be eligible for parole after serving fifty years in prison. According to reports, Lorrimer was shot by one of two bandits on a motorcycle at the bus park. The 53-year-old man of 184 Carter Road, Kara Kara, Linden, was reportedly preparing to make his return trip to Linden, at the time of the incident. Instead, he was shot, and later died at the Georgetown Public Hospital while receiving emergency medical treatment. During the trial, State Prosecutors Tuanna Hardy, Abigail Gibbs and Teriq
Dead: Elvin Lorrimer Mohamed called over ten witnesses, including former P o l i c e C o n s t a b l e Te r r y Cummings. He had testified that Cromwell was positively identified by an eyewitness as the shooter.
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Court orders election of Demerara Cricket Board by August 11
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ustice Navindra Singh yesterday issued an order, directing that the elections of the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) be held no later than August 11, 2019. The application to the court for the holding of the DCB elections was made by Roger Harper in his capacity as President of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA), Davteerth Anandjit in his capacity as Secretary of the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) and Bradley Fredericks as President of the Upper Demerara Cricket Association (UDCA). The respondents were the cricket board executives Anand Kalladeen, Anand Sanasie, Raj Singh, Alfred Mentore, Ravindranauth Persaud, Sudesh Peraud, Lalta Digamber, Colin Europe, Rohan Sarjoo and Ray
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Persaud. Under the Guyana Cricket Administration Act 2014, the GCA, ECCB, the West Demerara Cricket Association WDCA, the UDCA, and the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association (EBDCA) are the constituent members of the DCB. Justice Singh’s ruling now paves the way for legitimate elections of the DCB. The court confirmed that there was no legal executive committee of the DCB since January 24, 2015, and that any act done or performed by any person purporting to be an Executive Member of the DCB is null and void. Of importance, the court noted that the Cricket Ombudsman has responsibility at the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) elections and not the DCB elections and that the
existence of a Cricket Ombudsman does not and cannot prevent the court from making orders to ensure that the aims and objectives of the Guyana Cricket Administration Act are achieved. In the circumstances, the Court concluded that it has the jurisdiction to make orders in furtherance to reliefs applied for by the Applicants. Costs of $200,000 were awarded against Anand Kalladeen and Anand Sanasie. Mr. Arudranauth Gossai represented the applicants while Roysdale Forde and Ms. Olayne Joseph represented the respondents, Anand Kalladeen, President of the East Bank Cricket Board and Anand Sanasie, the President of the West Demerara Cricket Association.
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pposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has defended his failure to register immediately a Toyota Land Cruiser he brought into Guyana in 2016. During a press conference yesterday, he noted a report by Kaieteur News that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is reportedly probing a case in which questions were raised about the status of that situation. The Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), which was reportedly assigned PXX 7800, was said to have reportedly been brought in on a tax exemption that the former President is entitled to. However, although the vehicle had landed there since then, it was only this year that attempts were made to complete the registration of the vehicle said to be black in colour and 4,600cc. Defending his failure to immediately register the vehicle, Jagdeo said that he has not yet used it. “So yes, I imported a vehicle in 2016. It had some issues so it was in my garage until it was fixed. I wasn’t us-
… GRA says he’s obligated to “declare income from all sources” ing it. So recently, it got fixed and I registered it. Never left my garage.” Jagdeo further said that he has been in public office for 20+ years, adding that he has an entitlement to duty free concessions. “I have used duty free concessions twice, only in 2014 and 2016. And I’ve not sold any of the two vehicles that I bought.” Though he said he has not resold those vehicles, he stated that there are other people involved in the practice “And all the years I was entitled to, I just used it twice
and both vehicles are still with me.” In a statement, Commissioner General of GRA, Godfrey Statia, said that Jagdeo should, like every other citizen, honour his tax obligations. Statia said, “[Jagdeo] is reminded that contrary to his earlier statements in the press that he is not required to, he has an obligation to file his tax returns and declare his income from all sources, rather than sheltering under the veil of presidential immunity. Section 13 of the Income Tax Act clearly states that only the official emoluments shall be so exempt.”
he damaged subma rine cable linking Vreed En Hoop to the Kingston substation has again been damaged - for the fourth time. Once again, the damage was caused by the anchor of a large ocean-going vessel. Before this incident, this cable was damaged on Sunday, June 2, cutting the transfer of 14 megawatts of power from the West Bank Demerara to the Georgetown substations. The Guyana Power and
Light (GPL) was forced to embark on load shedding which saw customers facing up to eight hours of blackout daily. GPL teamed up with the China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CMC), and deepwater divers were employed to investigate. Seven hundred and fourteen metres of the cable was checked. It was found that the armour and insulation protection of the cable bore damage.
Minister of Public Infrastructure, James Patterson, related that “based on the damage we saw, the most probable cause will be the anchor of a large ship, one of the ocean-going vessels would have dropped an anchor there.” On June 10, GPL laid a temporary 13.8 kilovolt cable from a port in Georgetown across the De m e r a r a R i v e r. T h i s c a b l e w a s buried at a depth of 3 metres along the mooring area where the ship anchors tend to be lowered.
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Kyrgios blasts officials after “rigging” rant at Queen’s LONDON (Reuters) Things are never, ever, dull when Nick Kyrgios is in town and the Australian showman was causing a stir around the Pimms tents at Queen’s Club yesterday after accusing a line judge of “rigging” his first-round match against Roberto Carballes Baena. Kyrgios won 7-6(4) 6-3 but the match, his first of the tournament after severe rain delays, was most memorable for a rant at the match officials he branded a “disgrace”. The 23-year-old was back on court to face Canadian youngster Felix AugerAliassime, losing 7-6 6-7 7-5 — and spent the last two games going through the motions. Throughout the two matches spanning three
hours Kyrgios argued with fans and officials, swiped a ball into nearby houses, threatened to walk off court and even made fun of experienced umpire Fergus Murphy’s headgear. He also played some magical tennis but his remark near the end of the first set of his 7-6(4) 6-3 win over Carballes Baena, a match played on an outside court, could land him in trouble. “I’m not going to give 100 percent when I’ve got a linesman rigging the game, I don’t want to play,” Kyrgios said. He came out fighting in his news conference, saying he and teenager AugerAliassime had resorted to “giving each other points” because the line calls were
“outrageous”. “What’s the difference? For me doing a code violation, why can’t they get fined for having a terrible day in the chair?” Kyrgios said. “Like, there’s hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line. It’s not a joke. They just think it’s a joke because nothing happens to them after the match. “I think it’s ridiculous. Why not have another umpire ready to come in if that guy’s have a terrible day? I don’t understand. “The calls are horrendous, but I get fined and he gets nothing, a slapped wrist. It’s like a black star. It’s rubbish.” RELATIVE CALM His second match of the day was relatively calm
Friday June 21, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Things may get quite intense today, Aries. There will be a great deal of information coming your way, but it might not all be that good. It seems that someone is putting a roadblock in your path, making it difficult for you to pass. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Your head may buzz with activity today, Taurus. Suddenly it seems like the spotlight has been turned on. You're on stage and your brainpower is being tested. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Focus on the simple pleasures today. Don't feel like you have to go to distant lands or engage in expensive recreational activities to find happiness and peace.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Strong forces may act up today and ask you to stand up a little straighter than usual, Libra. Keep your shoulders back and be proud. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Feel free to take the lazy route today, Scorpio. Don't lift a finger if you don't have to. It may be hard to get others moving, too. You can prod all you want, but if people don't want to go, they aren't going to go. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Your thinking is steady and reserved today, Sagittarius. Your mind is right in line with your ego, and you will be able to accurately verbalize what is going on inside.
CANCER(June21–July22) Focus on your creative mind today This is a fertile time to plant seeds that will surely grow up healthy and strong. You have the ability to be prosperous now, but it won't come easily.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Today is an excellent day to say exactly how you feel, Capricorn. Your thinking is sharp and clear. Once you start talking, you may never stop. People will listen extra carefully to your words.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Motivation must come from within today, Leo. The only thing that can pull you out of bed is your inner drive. Too much partying may leave you spent to the point where you don't want to move.
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although at 5-5 in the third set, he resorted to casual trick shots. The first match was too until his opponent served a second serve on set point down at 5-6 that Kyrgios felt was long. “The ball was this far out (holding hands about a foot apart), no joke. It’s so far long. What are you actually doing up there?,” Kyrgios was heard to say. “Bro, it’s taking the piss. I refuse to play.” Kyrgios given a code violation for unsportsmanlike behavior before taking a dislike to umpire Murphy’s headgear. “It’s a joke, man. It’s a serious joke. Like your hat looks ridiculous, also. It’s not even sunny,” he said. Umpire Murphy said “be careful, Nick, be careful what you’re saying” when he used the word “rigging”. Kyrgios said later he had not meant it in that context. Kyrgios called the tournament supervisor to court in the second set. “Twenty people over there are saying it was way out. Go and ask them yourself. They’re not going to lie to you, they’ve got no reason to,” he said. “An 80mph second serve. You actually can’t be that bad.”
Lloyd decries Windies... From page 33 the teams I said would surprise most people before the tournament started and I have been proven right. The West Indies need to raise their game if they are to have a chance against New Zealand at Old Trafford on Saturday. “In Kane Williamson, the Black Caps have a terrific captain and an even more impressive batsman. His innings to knock off South Africa was absolutely masterful, one of the finest I have ever seen in an ODI game. He is a fantastic reader of the game and knows how to adapt to what is going on around him. “ T h e We s t I n d i e s would benefit from learning a thing or two from Williamson.”
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios during his first round match against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena. (Action Images via Reuters/Tony O’Brien)
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Newly-wed Vettel hopes for India’s Jasprit Bumrah says England good news from stewards the ‘most difficult place’ for bowlers
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in action during the Monaco Grand Prix race. (REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes) LE CASTELLET, France (Reuters) - A newly-married Sebastian Vettel and his Ferrari Formula One team hope to persuade stewards today to review a controversial decision that cost the German victory in Canada two weeks ago. Sporting director Laurent Mekies, who previously worked for the governing FIA as head of safety, will represent the Italian team at a hearing after first practice for the French Grand Prix at Le Castellet. Neither Ferrari nor Vettel, sporting a wedding ring after marrying long-time partner Hanna last week, were giving anything away about what new element they might present to make their case. The right of review calls for a team to present significant and relevant new evidence that was not available at the time. Ferrari have given no details “due to the sensitivity of the matter”. “Ask the team,” said Vettel when pushed for more information yesterday. The stewards have sole discretion to determine
whether such a new element exists and will either dismiss the request or accept there is a case for a further hearing. The decision to give Vettel a five-second penalty in Montreal, for going off track and returning in an unsafe manner while defending the lead from Lewis Hamilton, triggered a controversy that rumbles on. Vettel had led all the way and finished first before being demoted to second when the penalty was applied, giving the victory to Mercedes’ five times world champion Hamilton. Vettel, a four times world champion, is now 62 points adrift of the Briton. Vettel was furious afterwards, replacing the ‘1’ marker in front of Hamilton’s parked car with a ‘2’ before reluctantly going onto the podium. He said yesterday he had not changed his mind about what happened but shrugged when asked if he was confident Ferrari might be able to get back the victory. “First of all it’s to open the case again and have another
look, bring some information that maybe the stewards didn’t have at the time and see what happens,” he declared. The German would not be drawn on comments by compatriot and 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, who won his title for Mercedes, backing the stewards and criticizing Vettel’s behavior. “No view. No view is a good view in Germany,” said Vettel, his smile wearing thin as the questions about Canada kept coming and the Ferrari press officer tried in vain to steer the conversation elsewhere. Mercedes have won all seven races so far this season, and nine in a row in total when the last two rounds of 2018 are included. The Canada controversy has at least distracted attention from that domination, while Vettel’s reaction also took the focus away from his own mistake. The German rejected a suggestion that his repeated errors under pressure from Hamilton in recent seasons might be a bigger concern.
Halle Open: Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev reach quarter-finals BBC Sport - Roger Federer says he was “lucky” after surviving a scare against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach the Halle Open quarter-finals. Top seed Federer, 37, beat French world number 77 Tsonga 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-5. The eight-time Wimbledon champion is bidding for a 10th Halle title. World number five Alexander Zverev withdrew from the doubles due to a knee injury but beat American Steve Johnson 6-3 7-5 to reach the last eight of the singles. Federer will play Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in the next round at the grass-court tournament, while German 22-year-old Zverev will face Belgian David Goffin. World number three Federer was a set and a break up against Tsonga, 34, before the Frenchman came back to take the match to a third set. “I knew when I gave away that lead that it would be tight. Then it was about holding my nerve,” said the Swiss. “The third set was more of a battle. I tried to stay calm. It had a bit of everything: happiness, sadness, frustration. It was a bit emotional at the
Federer has won 20 Grand Slam titles. (Getty Images) end, which was nice.” Zverev enjoyed a slightly more straightforward win, but admitted he is still having problems with his knee. “Obviously my knee is still swollen but the pain is much less than it was a few days ago,” he said. “I hope when the swelling goes out it will be much better.”
BBC Sport - England is the hardest place in the world to bowl in one-day cricket, says India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The world number one bowler has taken five wickets in India’s three completed matches at the World Cup. “England has the flattest wickets,” Bumrah said. “I feel England is the most difficult place for a bowler. There is usually no help. “You feel that the ball will swing in cloudy conditions, but it doesn’t swing or seam so you rely on your accuracy.” Bumrah is likely to open the bowling with Mohammed
Shami after Bhuvneshwar Kumar was ruled out for two or three games with a hamstring injury. But the 25-year-old said a change would not affect his plans. “We’re just focusing on our strengths. When I’m bowling with Bhuvneshwar, we’re discussing that,” he said. “I’ve played with Shami before, the three of us have played before too. We’re just focusing on what we have to do, it doesn’t affect us.” India will also be without opener Shikhar Dhawan who has been ruled out of the tournament with a fractured
thumb sustained in India’s 36run win over Australia. But Bumrah said Virat Kohli’s side had quality backup, with Rishabh Pant called in as the replacement for Dhawan. “Obviously it’s unfortunate. He played a really good innings against Australia, he’s a very important member,” Bumrah added. “But we’ve got a lot of faith in ourselves, we’ve got a good balance. We are not worried about the changes. The people who come in as replacements are also equally good and they can take care of the situations.”
Lloyd decries Windies tactics, urges turnaround against Black Caps LONDON, CMC – Legendary captain Clive Lloyd has joined a growing chorus of great former West Indies players in questioning the Caribbean side’s match strategy at the ICC World Cup here, and has urged them to change course and “raise their game”, if they are to get the better of New Zealand in tomorrow’s do-or-die clash in Manchester. In reference to the tactic of short-pitching bowling throughout the tournament, the 74-year-old Lloyd said the Windies lacked “variation to their game plan” and had failed to adjust to the English conditions which had so far proven batsman-friendly. West Indies were left on the brink of elimination last Monday after Bangladesh comfortably chased down a national team record 322 to win by seven wickets in Taunton with 51 balls remaining. “I was disappointed with the West Indies performance against Bangladesh. It would appear that they only have one way to play with no variation to their game plan,” Lloyd wrote in his ICC tournament column. “They are trying to blast people out and I don’t think they understand the English conditions. You cannot always do that here because the pitches during this competition have been batsman friendly despite the rain. It might be green but it doesn’t always fly around.” He continued: “Bangladesh were ready for that sort of onslaught and to chase down 320 with eight overs to spare is a great effort, but it is poor cricket by the West Indies. “They have themselves to
Legendary former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd. blame if they miss the semifinals. They should have beaten Australia and they definitely should have seen off Bangladesh as well. But the Bangladesh side did their homework and deserved their victory.” Lloyd’s sentiments echoed those of contemporaries Sir Vivian Richards and Sir Andy Roberts who earlier this week criticised the Windies bowling strategy as “onedimensional”. West Indies used shortpitched bowling to good effect in their opener against Pakistan as they won by seven wickets, and also stunned Australia with the same strategy before the reigning world champions recovered to win by 15 runs. The Jason Holder-led unit then struggled against England in an eight-wicket defeat at Southampton, and Lloyd warned if there was not significant improvement against the Black Caps, a similar fate also awaited them. “The bowlers need to stick to a line and length instead of being wayward in both, which leads to leaking runs profusely,” said Lloyd, who oversaw West Indies’s
triumphs at the first two World Cups in 1975 and 1979 in England. “If they do that against New Zealand they will be punished, and yet I still believe the West Indies can perform very well against them if they stick to the right script.” West Indies are seventh in the 10-team standings on three points from their five matches. In order to move into the top four, they need to win their remaining matches against New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, and hope other results go in their favour. And while Lloyd said it was “increasingly unlikely” the Windies would reach the semis, he said it was important they produced winning performances going forward, starting with the critical fixture against New Zealand. “There is still a mathematical chance that the West Indies can make the semi-finals. And even though it is looking increasingly unlikely, it is absolutely vital that they try and finish the tournament on a high note,” Lloyd stressed. “New Zealand are one of (Continued on page 32)
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Del Potro out of Wimbledon U-15’s England tour key part of development process: West after re-fracturing kneecap LONDON (Reuters) - Juan Martin’s del Potro’s injury curse has struck again with the Argentine requiring more surgery after re-fracturing his kneecap during this week’s Queen’s Club Championships. The Argentine former U.S. Open champion slipped during his victory over Denis Shapovalov on Wednesday and later pulled out of the grasscourt tournament. His hopes of playing at Wimbledon were dashed yesterday after scans revealed he had fractured his right patella — the same injury that forced him to miss the last four weeks of 2018 and restricted him to five tournaments this year. The ATP’s website said the 30-year-old world number 12 had consulted with his doctor Angel Cotorro and that surgery was required within the next couple of days.
Argentina’s Juan-Martin Del Potro in action during his first round match against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. (Action Images via Reuters/Tony O’Brien) Since winning the 2009 U.S. Open, Del Potro has been robbed of large chunks of his career, undergoing three left wrist surgeries and another to
his right wrist. He had shown signs of returning to his best form and had risen to fourth in the rankings in January.
Russia to cancel contract between banned coach and state sports facility MOSCOW (Reuters) Russia will cancel a state contract between banned race walking coach Viktor Chegin and the athletics facility where he was formerly head coach after Reuters revealed his firm provided security there, Russia’s athletics federation said yesterday. Reuters reported this month that Chegin had won three state contracts worth a combined 8.5 million roubles ($130,000) to provide security to the training facility in the city of Saransk since his life doping ban took effect in 2016. A l t h o u g h C h e g i n ’s business activities are not prohibited under international anti-doping regulations, they show how Russia, which says it has reformed its practices following a 2015 doping scandal, has continued to back a high-profile coach serving a life ban. Dmitry Shlyakhtin, the president of Russia’s suspended athletics federation, said in a statement that the head of the Mordovia region, where the facility is located, had tasked the regional sports ministry with voiding Chegin’s current contract with the facility in the near future. “Formally Chegin’s commercial activities do not constitute a violation of the terms of his ban, but we understand that security at
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies has underscored the value of its Under-15 programme after naming a 14-member squad to tour England in August. The tour, which runs from August 8-18, marks the fourth straight year a West Indies Under-15 side will be involved in the series and high performance coach Graeme West said the move was a critical one in the regional developmental process. “Selection for the West Indies Under-15s is a significant step on the development pathway to representing the West Indies at the elite level,” West pointed out. “This tour gives these players a great opportunity and experience as a squad to develop their skills in different cricket conditions, but also to develop their teamwork and build camaraderie with new teammates. “It’s also an important p a r t o f C W I ’s o n g o i n g development and investment plans for youth cricket at every age group, especially since some of this group are likely to be wearing the maroon shirt more and more as they aim to progress through to Under-17 and Under-19 level.”
CWI high performance coach, Graeme West. Two captains have been named to lead the squad – left-arm spinners Andrew Rambarran and Nathan Sealy – with former Leeward Islands batsman Steve Liburd named as head coach and manager. West said the decision to name two captains was in an effort to develop the leadership skills of both players. “The panel has identified Nathan and Andrew as two potential leaders and that they should be given the opportunity to share the captaincy during the period of the tour,” the Englishman explained. “When one is captain, the
other will be vice-captain. Both young men have led their respective sides during the recent West Indies Under-15 Championship and were impressive.” The squad is scheduled to play four 50-overs matches, four Twenty20s and a 25-over match on the tour. SQUAD – Andrew Rambarran (co-captain), Nathan Sealy (co-captain), Solomon Bascombe, Mavendra Dindyal, Kamario Grant, Justin Jagessar, Jordan Johnson, Divonie Joseph, Joshua Morris, Rampertab Ramnauth, Isaiah Thorne, Devin Tyson, Steven Wedderburn, Rashad Worrell.
Kerber too strong for Sharapova in Mallorca President of Russia’s athletics federation, Dmitry Shlyakhtin speaks during a meeting of the federation in Moscow, Russia November 9, 2018. (REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov) the facility and access to athletes is a sensitive matter for anti-doping services,” Shlyakhtin said in a statement. Chegin did not respond to Reuters phone calls yesterday. The three state contracts, signed in 2016, 2017 and 2019, have allowed Chegin to remain close to the facility, located in Saransk, some 600km east of Moscow, and the athletes’ training there. According to WADA rules, athletes must not receive training, strategy, nutritional or medical advice from banned coaches and medical staff and can face sanctions if they do. Vera Nacharkina, a former race walker who is the facility’s director, told Reuters this month it was possible that
Chegin visited the facility to monitor his firm’s activities there. A 2015 report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) found that there was a “systematic doping regime” under Chegin’s influence at the sports venue where his firm now provides security. The racewalkers in Chegin’s charge regularly used blood transfusions, in violation of doping rules, and took banned substances, the report said. Russia’s athletics federation was suspended after the 2015 report found evidence of mass doping in the sport. The IAAF, the global governing body of athletics, this month decided not to lift Russia’s suspension.
(Reuters) - Top seed Angelique Kerber won the battle of the present and former Wimbledon champions as she beat Maria Sharapova 6-2 6-3 in a heavyweight second-round clash at the Mallorca Open yesterday. Germany’s Kerber, who will arrive at Wimbledon as reigning champion, proved too solid for Sharapova as her comeback from more shoulder problems was cut short. Kerber’s claycourt season had been undermined by an ankle injury and she bowed out in the first round of the French Open. But the 31-year-old lefthander looked sharp as she dominated Sharapova on the Santa Ponsa grass, setting up a quarter-final against either France’s Caroline Garcia or Spanish wildcard Paula Badosa. It was Kerber’s fourth successive win over fivetimes Grand Slam champion Sharapova, who returned to action this week ranked 85 after undergoing right
Germany’s Angelique Kerber in action during her first round match against Russia’s Anastasia Potapova. (REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach) shoulder surgery in February. American teenager Amanda Anisimova, who reached the French Open semi-finals this month, eased past Alize Cornet 6-2 6-4. She will next face third
seed Belinda Bencic, who also sealed her place in the quarter-finals. She was leading 5-7 6-3 3-1 when American opponent Shelby Rogers had to retire with an injury.
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Perfect U.S. beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F De Grasse edges Coleman to - Chile beat Thailand but both eliminated LE HAVRE, France (Reuters) - Holders the United States beat Sweden 20 yesterday to maintain their perfect women’s World Cup record and top Group F, setting up a last-16 clash with Spain. Lindsey Horan netted the tournament’s fastest goal after three minutes and Jonna Andersson scored an own goal as the U.S. beat the record for most goals (18) in the women’s World Cup group stage. Sweden, who were also qualified before kickoff, finished second in the group with six points and will face Canada for a place in the quarter-finals. “It’s a good performance and we wanted to continue to build momentum,” U.S. coach Jill Ellis told a news conference. “We have things to work on to make sure we’re sharper next game, and the players know that. It was a rival game and I thought the players showed a great mentality.” The U.S. did not concede a goal in the group phase. “It’s huge and a big part of what we’re trying to do both offensively and defensively. We talk about the idea of 360-degree defending where everyone is defending,” said midfielder Tobin Heath. The U.S. made a fast start when Horan tapped in the opening goal from close range from Megan Rapinoe’s
Kelley O Hara of the U.S. in action with Sweden’s Fridolina Rolfo. (REUTERS/Phil Noble) corner. That equaled Norway’s record group-stage tally of 17 set in 1995 but despite Sweden’s determined resistance, the mark seemed destined to be beaten at the Stade Oceane. Five minutes into the second half, Heath’s header took a deflection off Andersson as the U.S. doubled their lead. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review which ruled that Heath was not offside. Meanwhile, Chile were eliminated from the women’s World Cup after missing a late penalty that would have sent them through in a 2-0 win over Thailand yesterday. Francisca Lara’s 86thminute spot kick-rattled the bar as Chile finished third in Group F but short by one goal of advancing into the knockout stage.
Yanara Aedo’s strike bounced off the post and into the feet of keeper Waraporn Boosing as Chile scored their first women’s World Cup goal, Maria Jose Urrutia doubling the lead in the second half but the South Americans came up just short. “I do feel proud of the effort the players were able to make in this match and up until now,” Chile coach Jose Letelier told a news conference. “Football does create this type of situation whereby from one moment to another you just go through all types of emotions; from the peak of happiness to the depths of despair, that’s what it’s all about. “We’re totally at peace with all that we did and all of the players that have taken part in the process thus far.”
Cilic knocked out of Queen’s, Tsitsipas advances LONDON (Reuters) Defending champion Marin Cilic was cut down to size by Argentine Diego Schwartzman in the second round of the Queen’s Club Championships yesterday as the rain that has dogged the tournament finally relented. The big-serving Croatian, the fifth seed, lost 6-4 6-4 in the opening match on center court — a result all the more surprising as it was only the diminutive Schwartzman’s third career victory on grass. It proved a poor day for the big guns with second seed Kevin Anderson, runner-up at Wimbledon last year, beaten 6-1 4-6 6-4 by Frenchman Gilles Simon and three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka ousted in three sets by Nicolas Mahut. Mahut had an eventful day as he was given a code violation for
win 200 metres in Ostrava
unsportsmanlike conduct after leaving a ballgirl in tears when he struck her with a ball. The qualifier had just dropped serve and decided to send down a practice delivery that clipped the ballgirl in the head as she went about her duties at the back of the court. It was clearly accidental but followed another Mahut incident two days ago when he skidded over chasing a wide ball and ploughed into another unfortunate ballgirl. World number 191 Mahut, who beat fourth seed Wawrinka 3-6 7-5 7-6(2), faces Simon for a place in the semi-finals. Cilic, who beat Novak Djokovic to win the title for the second time last year, never looked entirely comfortable and dropped serve three times as he slipped to defeat. Greek top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, making his debut
at the prestigious Wimbledon warm-up event, belatedly moved through to the second round as he finished off home hope Kyle Edmund 6-3 7-5 having come off the previous night at 3-3 in the second set. Tsitsipas needed seven match points to end home interest in the singles draw and set up a clash, later on Thursday, with Frenchman Jeremy Chardy. In another first-round match delayed by the poor weather, Australian Nick Kyrgios beat Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets but became embroiled in a row with the umpire Fergus Murphy and was warned for unsportsmanlike conduct. Drier conditions helped organizers get the schedule back on track after Tuesday was washed out and only a handful of matches were completed on Wednesday.
Andre De Grasse beat Christian Coleman and local runner Pavel Maslak in the 200m in Ostrava. (AFP / Michal Cizek) AFP - Canada’s Andre De Grasse beat Christian Coleman of the United States to win the 200 metres at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava yesterday in 19.91 seconds. Coleman, the fastest man at 100 metres this year, clocked 19.97sec on a rainy evening in the eastern Czech steel hub. Both men recorded their best times of the season. De Grasse, who won a silver and two bronzes at the 2016 Olympics, took the win only an hour after finishing second on the 100 in 10.05 seconds, trailing winner Mike Rodgers of the USA by a hundredth of a second. Before the rain started,
two-time world high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene of Russia cleared 2.06 metres to equal her personal best. The 2015 and 2017 world champion matched her season’s best in the high jump by clearing 2.06 metres, three centimetres shy of Bulgarian jumper Stefka Kostadinova’s 32-year-old world record of 2.09m. Lasitskene is one of Russian athletes allowed to compete under a neutral flag while many others have been banned from the sport since November 2015 over a vast doping scandal. Cuba’s Juan Miguel Echevarria took the men’s long jump honours for 8.32m.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas, the reigning Olympic champion in the 400m, set an IAAF official alltime best in the rarely-run 300m, clocking 34.41sec, although controversial East German athlete Marita Koch is credited with covering the distance faster at the start of a 400m in 1985. Another Bahamian, Steven Gardiner topped the men’s 400 metres in 44.95sec. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Amel Tuka won the 800-metre race in 1min 44.95sec. Estonia’s Magnus Kirt won the javelin with a worldleading 90.34m. Tom Walsh of the USA won the shot with a season best of 22.27m.
Netherlands beat Canada to top group and set up Japan tie BBC Sport - Substitute Lineth Beerensteyn scored a second-half winner as the Netherlands beat Canada 21 to take top spot in Group E of the Women’s World Cup. Anouk Dekker gave the Dutch the lead when she headed in before Christine Sinclair equalised to achieve the feat of scoring in five World Cups. Beerensteyn’s closerange finish ensured the Dutch finished their group campaign with a 100% record. They will now play Japan, while Canada will face
USA. Canada, semi-finalists in 2003, looked set to go 1-0 up in the second minute when referee Stephanie Frappart pointed to the spot after Janine Beckie appeared to have been fouled by Desiree van Lunteren in the area. Sinclair stood with the ball on the spot but, after consulting with VAR, Frappart ruled the foul happened outside the area. The intensity of the game increased after the European champions took the lead through Montpellier midfielder Dekker, who
brilliantly got between two defenders to head in Sherida Spitse’s free-kick. Canada were level soon after when Sinclair prodded in Jordyn Huitema’s cross at the far post. Huitema, 18, was not born when Sinclair made her international debut in 2000. Dutch coach Sarina Wiegman decided to twist and brought on Beerensteyn in the 70th minute. Five minutes later, the FC Twente forward timed her run into the six-yard area to perfection to turn in Van Lunteren’s cross.
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Cameroon score injury time winner FIFA’s No. 2 Samoura to oversee African football reforms against New Zealand to reach last 16 BBC Sport - Ajara Nchout scored two brilliant goals, including an injurytime winner, as Cameroon dramatically beat New Zealand 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup as a best third-placed team. Nchout turned inside Ria Percival in the 95th minute and superbly curled in the winner to put Cameroon through. They were heading out after Aurelle Awona sliced a volley into her own net with 10 minutes remaining for 1-1. Nchout had put her side ahead in the second half with a lovely, dinked goal. Although Cameroon finished on three points, the same as Nigeria from Group A, they went through courtesy of having scored just a single goal more (3) than their African counterparts. The Netherlands finished top of Group E with a 100% record after a 2-1 victory over Canada, who finish in second place. Just how are Cameroon through? It was a rather uneventful game up until the 57th minute when
Ajara Nchout scored two brilliant goals, including an injury-time winner. Nchout brought the game to life by turning inside of two New Zealand defenders and keeping her cool with a smart finish. Cameroon were the better side thereafter but the game suddenly turned when Awona inadvertently converted into her own net, at which point both were staring at a heartbreaking exit. New Zealand, who remain without a World Cup win at the 15th
attempt, could have made it through to the knockout stages but Betsy Hassett’s low header was brilliantly tipped round the post by goalkeeper Annette Ngo Ndom. Olivia Chance screwed wide from inside the box on 87 minutes before the excellent Nchout made space in the box and slotted in with the last kick of the game deep in injury time to spark wild celebrations in Montpellier.
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FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura has been appointed general delegate for Africa for six months starting August 1 as part of ongoing reforms within African football’s governing body. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and its president Ahmad Ahmad have been in the spotlight after recent governance issues, while he was questioned as part of an inquiry into corruption, breach of trust and forgery in France earlier this month. He was later released without charge and has dismissed the allegations as “false”. Ahmad proposed the idea of seeking FIFA’s expertise to help assess CAF’s current situation and speed up reforms plans aimed at ensuring the organisation operates with “transparency and efficiency”. The notion was unanimously approved by CAF’s executive committee, and Samoura and a group of experts will work in tandem with Ahmad and his team to cover a number of areas, in an agreement that can be renewed with the agreement of both parties. These areas include overseeing operational management of CAF,
ensuring the “efficient and professional organisation of all CAF competitions”, and supporting the growth and development of football in all African regions. Samoura will remain as secretary general of FIFA but will delegate her functions within the administration, according to a joint statement from FIFA and CAF. However, the arrangement struck between CAF and FIFA over Samoura was strongly criticised by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, who said he could not “for the time being approve the detailed proposal”. His response cast a chill over Ahmad’s comments hours earlier after the Malagasy administrator hailed the collaboration, saying: “There’s nothing than having FIFA come and see what’s going on inside CAF.” Ceferin, a member of the FIFA council, wrote in a letter seen by AFP that the appointment “raises a large number of questions and in particular the likelihood conflict of interests”. - ‘Inconceivable’ “It is inconceivable to send a letter in the middle of the night (received at 1:50 this morning) and expect a response from me by 10:30 the same day.
I am always prepared to help, but the FIFA bureau of the council must not be reduced to a mere rubber stamp function,” he wrote. “Never in the history of our institutions has the secretary general ... been placed on secondment to take control of a confederation, even with the latter’s consent. You must understand that this is not the type of decision to be taken lightly and in haste.” CAF vice-president Constant Omari told AFP Ceferin’s reaction was overblown. “(FIFA president) Gianni Infantino hasn’t b e e n elected to develop one continent to the detriment o f a n o t h e r. W h e n C A F makes a request, it is hard to see how FIFA cannot play its role. It’s a logical accompaniment.” “One can’t act like that when a good thing is done. We are in charge of our actions,” he added, while defending the choice of Senegal’s Samoura. “It would have been shocking if it had been a European or a South American. To put the reforms into practice, one has to know the context. She is African, she knows how to smooth the rough edges and to encourage discussion.”
Balram Mechanics Headers help hand targeting Team Mohamed’s Martinique victory over Cuba Two days away from the second round of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s Drag Championship and the anticipation is running high with regards to who has the fastest local-built car. Balram Mechanics is one group that is confident of producing an excellent performance. “I am not scared of none of them to be honest. Sunday comes, as long as everything goes well, we will get a good race and a good showdown,” head mechanic Balram Ramdeo told the media Wednesday at his garage located at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara. Ahead of most drag racing meets, Balram Mechanics often touts
exceptional performances with the Trans Pacific sponsored Toyota Altezza. Unfortunately, mechanical issues have curtailed the machine unleashing its true power. “We had some failure to the back at the last drags. It cut six CV shafts. We got the right thing ordered and it looks like if it is ready. We are going at the track tomorrow and turn it up to see how it goes from there,” Ramdeo added. This outing, the additional help of Trinidadian Tuner Marvin Gay, who returned Wednesday evening along with more testing has given the team enthusiasm of a blazing run, despite having the stern competition in
Shawn Persaud and his everconsistent Toyota Caldina and Del Ice Co Hellcatpowered Mitsubishi Starion. Ramdeo, who is the GMR&SC’s Mechanic of the Year, was fervent on the point that fast times are on the horizon should the 1300H machine get good value from the track in the form of track bite. The hope is, when the car truly runs to potential, it can break into the seven-second class. For now, its main target, while ambitious, will be Team Mohamed’s black Nissan GTR. At the last meet in March, the familiar black GT-R, Goliath, certainly did not disappoint. On the new quarter-mile strip, its fastest time was a blistering 8.584s.
goldcup.org - DENVER, Colorado – A pair of headers helped Martinique collect its first win of the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup in a 3-0 victory over Cuba in Group A on Wednesday night at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The two teams had their fair share of chances in the first half, with Cuba’s Arichel Hernandez nearly breaking the deadlock via header in the 30’. It looked like it would be scoreless heading into halftime, but Martinique’s Joris Marveaux had other ideas and headed in a corner kick in the 45’ for a 1-0 lead to Les Matinino. Martinique had the momentum and it carried into the second half, as Mickael Biron earned a penalty in the 58’, but Kevin Parsemain was unable to convert the spot kick. Cuba GK Sandy Sanchez kept his team within a goal with a number of excellent saves, but Martinique would finally find its second when
Kevin Fortune who scored a goal in Martinique’s win against Cuba battles for the ball against Reinaldo Perez in a Group A match of Concacaf Gold Cup on June 19, 2019, at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. (goldcup.org) Stephane Abaul thumped in a header off a corner kick in the 70’ for a 2-0 advantage. Martinique’s football was flowing freely and its day was
capped when a slick Parsemain back-heel pass was stroked into net by Kevin Fortune for the 3-0 final.
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Saint Anne’s win Region 4 final
Region 4 Champs St Anne’s - Clanise Cobenna presents the winners’ trophy to captain B. Narine of St Anne’s.
Player of the Tournament Emmanuel Lewis receives his award. Saint Anne’s in front a crowd of more than 200 persons won the AL Sport & Tour Promotions National Sports Commission Region 4, 22nd Annual End of School Year “Edward Cobenna Memorial” Primary Schools Wi n d b a l l cricket
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Champions trophy tournament played at the National Gymnasium and Organised by Sports Officer A. Munroe. In the Region 4 Finals: East Coast Champions Clonbrook batted first and scored 88-1 with Tyrone
Marcs hitting 28 (6s-4), Prince Lewis 18 and Kevon Aiggle 18. East Bank Champs Saint Anne’s turn in the centre reached 92- 0 with Player of the Tournament Emmanuel Lewis hitting 76 (6s-10) and Brandon Narine 14 to record
the victory. The 3rd Place game saw Supply rattling up 121-0 with Kenutte Salvador 57 (6s-6) and Christopher Gorriah 55 (6s-7). Mahaica in response fell short at 39-3. Darrell scored 14, Lawrence Frank 10 and
Azara Franklin 10. Upper East Bank Zone finals: - Supply scored 127-0, Player of the finals L. Salvador made 76 (6s-8) and Kelvin Davis 43. Hauraruni hit 94-1 in reply with Jedediah George 46 (6s5) and Josiah Ross 22.
Hauraruni’s Isaiah Ross received an award for the most promising player. East Bank Finals: - Supply 92-0, Kenitte Salvador 42 (6s6), Kelvin Daniels 28. Saint Anne’s 95-0: E. Lewis 56 (6s-6), B Narine 28 to claim the victory.
Guardado fires Mexico into quarter... Warner hits 166 as Australia see off Bangladesh NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Australia continued their march towards the Cricket World Cup semi-finals yesterday as, helped by a tournament-high 166 for opener David Warner, they scored 381-5 before restricting Bangladesh to 3338 to win by 48 runs. Australia’s fifth victory in six games put them top of the standings on 10 points and looking assured of a top-four finish, probably alongside England, India and New Zealand. It was a third defeat in six for Bangladesh and though they are still fifth on five points, they will need a run of wins and other results to go their way to make the knockout phase. Warner, with his second century of the tournament, and captain Aaron Finch (53) again laid the platform with a carefully-constructed opening stand of 121, while Usman Khawaja (89) and Glenn Maxwell, who smashed 32 from 10 balls, helped the five-times champions to their mammoth total. Having chased down 322 with eight overs to spare against West Indies on Monday, Bangladesh set
From page 38 yards. Canada pegged one back in the 75th minute after a turnover, with Lucas Cavallini sending the ball past Guillermo Ochoa’s outstretched arms. Mexico, who last won the biennial event in 2015, again responded quickly as Guardado scored in the 77th
minute when his shot went in after deflecting off Davies’ foot and then the post. Mexico improved to 4-1 all-time when playing Canada at the Gold Cup, which crowns the continental champion of North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Second in Group A, Canada are tied with third-
placed Martinique on three points but lead on goal differential ahead of their final group match against already eliminated Cuba in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mexico will face Martinique, who earlier kept their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive by beating Cuba 3-0.
Australia’s David Warner walks off after losing his wicket. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers) about their task with confidence despite facing what would have been the second-highest run chase in one-day cricket. Roared on by a mass of supporters, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan were going along nicely but when Shakib was out for 41 with the score at 102 their hopes effectively ended and an entertaining
partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim (102 not out) and Mahmudullah (69) was never going to be enough. Scores: Australia 381 for 5 (Warner 166, Khawaja 89, Finch 53, Soumya 3-58) beat Bangladesh 333 (Mushfiqur 102*, Mahmudullah 69, Tamim 62) by 48 runs.
Mexico midfielder Roberto Alvarado (11) celebrates his goal with defender Edson Alvarez (4) and midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) and teammates in the first half against Canada during group play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer tournament at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)
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Women’s T20 cricket moves closer Wine Cellar and Massy Distribution to Commonwealth Games spot Premium Golf Tourney set for tomorrow SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - Women’s Twenty20 cricket moved a step closer yesterday to featuring in the 2022 Commonwealth Games after being nominated by organisers for its potential inclusion in Birmingham. The decision needs to be ratified by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) members and follows a bidding process which included a joint presentation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). “We are absolutely delighted that women’s cricket has been nominated for inclusion in Birmingham 2022,” ICC chief executive Manu Sawhney said in a
statement. “I’d like to thank everyone at the CGF and Birmingham 2022 for the nomination and it would be a real honour to become part of the Commonwealth Games family.” Cricket has not featured in the quadrennial Games since its maiden appearance in 1998 when the South African men’s team won the gold medal in Kuala Lumpur. The ICC last year said Birmingham was the perfect place for cricket’s return to the Commonwealth Games as 23 percent of its residents have links to cricket-playing nations outside the United Kingdom. ECB chief executive Tom Harrison said it could be a landmark moment in the
development of the sport. “It would present us with a wonderful opportunity to capitalise on the global reach of these Games to showcase the very best of women’s cricket and in doing so inspire a new generation of women and girls...” he said. Cricket, which has struggled to grow beyond its traditional bases, was last played at the Olympics in the 1900 Paris Games. The ICC has been pushing for the game’s Olympic return with the 20over format but the powerful Indian board has not been keen on the idea, fearing it might lose its autonomy and be answerable to the country’s Olympic committee.
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Gentle/ Lewis win mixed doubles - Gentle returns to beat Richmond in Singles Wednesday night’s action in the tenth annual Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry (GBTI) at the GBTI Lawn Tennis Court in Bel Air saw the completion of two games from the previous night, wins in Women’s Singles and Men’s Singles and two walkovers. The Afrucia Gentle/ Gavin Lewis, Leyland Leacock/ Kizzy Richmond mixed doubles game resumed with the former pair leading 6-1, 12 before eventually winning 6-1,6-3. The Gregoire Vincent and Joshua Kalekyezi contest resumed with Vincent leading 7-5, 6-5 before Vincent took the match 7-5, 7-5. Gentle returned later in the Evening to beat Kizzy Richmond 6-3, 6-0. Gavin Lewis/Daniel Lopes got a walkover from Anthony Downes/Leyland Leacock, while Gentle got a walkover from Simone Boucher.
Yesterday at the Wine Cellar in Movie Town, Liliendaal on the East Coast of Demerara, the launching for tomorrow’s Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) Wine Cellar and Massy Distribution Premium Golf Tournament was held. The tournament starts at 9:00am at the Lusignan Golf Club, while the Wine Cellar and Massy Distribution side attractions would be available from 2:00 p.m. In the golf tournament, prizes up for the taking would be 1st and 2nd Best Net scores in each of three Flights (of handicaps 0-9, 10-19, 2028) as well as the Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin specialty prizes. The Golf Club will be the
home for much more than just golfing as the Wine Cellar and Massy Distribution will be offering a celebration of premium wines, cheeses, and fine dining to complement the championship golf t o u r n a m e n t a t t h e golf Course. Owner and CEO of Wine Cellar, Mrs Marcia NadirSharma, indicated at her store at Movie town, that knowing the Wine Cellar has several premium wines and being cognizant of golf being a premium sport, she gladly collaborated with the LGC to sponsor a tournament and offer the side attraction of free winetasting complemented with appropriate cheeses, so that
the Club’s desire to offer an international standard of service would be supported. Wine Cellar started 3 years ago as a wholesaler, and was waiting for the opening up of the shopping area of Movietown to expand its business, which it did early in 2019. The public is invited to enjoy observing this weekend’s tournament free of cost. For more information on the LGC, on how to become a member, how to learn the basics of golfing free of charge, how to contribute to the Club, or how to use the facilities, please visit the LGC’s Facebook page at lusignangolfclub or call 2205660 or 668-7419.
Wounded Windies still a ‘dangerous side’, warns Henry MANCHESTER, England, CMC – New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry says the warm-up defeat to West Indies had not dented the side’s confidence but warned teammates they would be against “a dangerous” side when the two teams met here tomorrow. The Windies piled up a mammoth 421 to beat the Black Caps by 91 runs in their second warm-up of the World Cup in Bristol but has since won just one in five outings in the tournament. In contrast, New Zealand are unbeaten in the World Cup with four wins from five matches, and lie second in the standings on nine points. “It was just a warm-up game so I’m not too worried but every game is important in a World Cup,” Henry said ahead of the contest at Old Trafford. “Especially with the format the way it is, it will be a good challenge. It’s a new
venue, we go to Manchester and it’s going to be another great contest. “The West Indies are a very dangerous side so we’ll give them that respect but we’re looking forward to the challenge. “In every ground we will be faced with different challenges so it’s making sure we adapt to every surface we play on. Every game has been different and we’ve had to attack it a little differently.” New Zealand are just one of two unbeaten teams in the World Cup along with India, and are virtually assured of booking a top four spot. They opened their campaign with a dominant 10wicket win over Sri Lanka in Cardiff and have hardly put a foot wrong since. Confirmation of their class came when they chased down a tricky 242 in their last game against South Africa on Wednesday to win by four
wickets with three balls left. Slumping at 137 for five at one stage, the Black Caps were rescued by captain K a n e Wi l l i a m s o n w h o struck a magnificent unbeaten 106 and allrounder Colin de Grandhomme who lashed a quickfire 60 off 47 balls. “You’re sitting there with the opportunity to win a World Cup game so it’s pretty exciting. To be able to sit there and watch someone like Kane construct an innings like he did, and Colin as well, it was impressive to watch,” Henry said of Wednesday’s run chase. “It was a calm dressing room. We knew what we had to do, we just had to take it deep and keep the run-rate under control.” Tomorrow’s fixture will be a do-or-die one for West Indies who need to win in order to keep alive their already slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
Afruica Gentle was part of the Mixed doubles win before beating Kizzy Gentle in the Singles.
Guardado fires Mexico into quarterfinals with 3-1 win over Canada (Reuters) - Seven-times champions Mexico sealed their spot in the knockout stage of the Gold Cup with a 3-1 victory over Canada in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday. El Tri, who thrashed Cuba 7-0 in their Group A opener, faced a sterner test but still had little trouble breaking down the Canada defence, with a second-half brace from Andres Guardado sealing the
win after Roberto Alvarado scored before the break. Mexico had a slew of early chances, none better than in the 29th minute when Jonathan Dos Santos blasted over from 12 yards out. But El Tri, the top CONCACAF nation in world rankings, finally broke through in the 40th minute when Alvarado fired home a rebound after keeper Milan Borjan stopped Raul Jimenez
from in close. Canada nearly equalized in the 53rd minute when Alphonso Davies found space after storming down the left wing but his shot went just wide of the far post. The miss proved costly as Mexico doubled their lead less than a minute later with Guardado’s brilliant, curling, left-foot strike sailing inside the left post from about 30 (Continued on page 37)
West Indies beat New Zealand during the warm-up phase of the ICC World Cup in Bristol.
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GAPLF RAW Nationals lifts off on August 25 In keeping a keen eye on its calendar of activities, the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) will now focus their attention on the RAW Nationals (Unequipped), which is scheduled for August 25 at the Saints Stanislaus Auditorium. At this competition, the athletes will be lifting with little to no additional equipment during their lifts. Persons who are interested in competing at the Raw Nationals are required to submit their application and pay their fees. The forms and monies can be submitted to executive member, Martin Webster. A screenshot of the filled out registration along with the deposit slip to the GAPLF Bank Account #6552194 will be accepted as well. The competition will be one to watch as veterans will return to stake their claim, while the newbies will aim to break new records and show
off their strength on the given date as they fight for s u p r e m a c y. N a t o y a Robinson who was last year’s victor in her category is expected to return and defend her title as she set national records for the 84+kg Division, she squatted 165.5kg, benchpressed 92.5kg and dead lifted 195.5kg for a total of 453.5kg. Up for grab this year will be the position of male overall winner which was once held by Carlos Peterson-Griffith was has been suspended. This occurred due to the athlete’s violations of the GAPLF constitution. Peterson set a national record of a 305kg squat and Bench press 160kg en-route to claiming the male overall crown with 509.490 Wilks points; Peterson set a new national record in the deadlift, lifting 345kg. His total of 810kg was also a national record.
2018 overall winner Carlos Peterson-Griffith deadlifts 330kg at a previous meet. A new male overall winner will be crowned this August at the RAW Nationals since he has been suspended for 12 months.
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(From left) Rema Ramdolall, Guy Griffith, Marcia Nadir Sharma & Aleem Hussain at the Golf launching at the Wine Cellar at Movie Town yesterday.
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Mechanic Balram Ramdeo (right) with the 2JZ powered Toyota Altezza which he hopes can produce some fast times. (News Room Photo)
FIFA’s No. 2 Samoura to oversee African football reforms
Cameroon players celebrate after Ajara Nchout’s last-gasp goal saw them beat New Zealand to qualify for the last 16 of the women’s World Cup on Thursday. (AFP / Pascal Guyot)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura arrive for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 4, 2019. (REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer)
Cameroon score injury time winner against New Zealand to reach last 16
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