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“Cash-strapped” Guyana in talks China Railway among seven vying with Islamic Bank for $4B road project for more loans
“This might be the last meal I’m cooking for yall” - last words of missing man to family
‘Drunk’ fisherman Construction allegedly drowns in worker remanded Mahaicony River for killing BV man
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IMF warns Guyana to pace public …says dangers include spending with oil money increased cost of living D
Incoming Mission Head, Alina Carare
ays after Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo dismissed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a financial institution only interested in balancing budgets and not development, the entity yesterday called on those in charge of public spending to curb the practice since it would not be sustainable in the long term. It would be poignant to note that Budget 2022 which was presented and since approved, represents the first year of expenditure using Guyana’s oil resources and saw the Estimates of Expenditure for the year ballooning by some 37 percent over the previous year, the majority of which is earmarked for spending on
capital programmes. According to the IMF however, it is recommending “a feasible and moderate increase in public investment while further strengthening the medium-term framework for fiscal policy.” The recommendations have since been contained in the IMF’s Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission, which serves to a s s e s G u y a n a ’s f i s c a l performance. According to the IMF, it i s u rg i n g “ c a u t i o n i n determining the pace of ramping up public investment while pressing development challenges still face the country.” It said that “a large surge in public investment could add inflationary pressure, affect competitiveness of the nonoil economy, lead to an eventual loss in Foreign Exchange, and might not be sustainable over the medium-term.” The IMF, as such, is calling on the local
authorities to simultaneously strengthen the capacity to manage public investment, based on recommendations from the 2017 Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) report. According to the Statement issued by the IMF, it is recommending setting annual budgets within a fiscal framework that, over the medium term, constrains the annual non-oil overall fiscal deficit (after grants) to not exceed the expected transfer from the Natural Resources Fund, to anchor fiscal policy in a sustainable way. “This rule will also ensure that fiscal spending, including capital spending, is increased at a measured pace, to address development needs without m a c r o e c o n o m i c imbalances.” The findings released by the IMF were concluded by a team led by Alina Carare (incoming mission head) and Meredith McIntyre (outgoing mission head) who
held virtual discussions during May 18 and June 1, for the 2022 Article IV Consultation. The team met with Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, Central Bank Governor, Dr. Gobin Ganga, other senior officials, representatives from the private sector, banks, the opposition party, labour unions, and other stakeholders, including Guyana’s international development partners. According to the IMF report, while the Guyanese economy was negatively impacted by the pandemic, and 2021 floods, it has recovered well supported by the oil boom, and policy actions. The IMF noted,that it remains ready to assist the authorities’ capacity development needs, including technical assistance on (Continued on page 3)
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“This might be the last meal am cooking for yall,” - Last words of missing man to family By Shervin Begrave As police try their best solve a mystery and locate Reonol Williams or his remains, relatives can only reflect on the chilling last words he said to them before leaving their home on May 22 last. Those last words now bring tears to their eyes as his sister, Sylvie Williams, remembered him stirring a pot of steaming pepper pot and saying, “This might just be last food yuh brother cooking for yall”. Williams, a resident of Lot Five Enmore North, East Coast Demerara (ECD), is suspected to be the victim of a fatal accident that took place just after midnight on May 23, last. He was reportedly thrown into a car trunk by the driver who allegedly struck him down and the individual promised to take him to a hospital but to date, Williams nor his body can be found. His family members have already lost hope that he could still be alive but as they continue the search for his body, Sylvie is now reflecting on the last few years they spent living together. Williams, age 40, was a skilled labourer who worked in different locations across the country but in 2018 he decided to move in with his sister at Enmore. She welcomed him with open arms because according to
her, they shared a close relationship with each other from a very young age. “We very close with each other since we were small, he would always be with me at my side to watch over me,” Sylvie told Kaieteur News. Williams’ presence in her home was worth its weight in gold especially when the COVID-19 pandemic begun. Apart from working and helping out in the home, Williams lightened up the environment with his jovial and charming personality and on Sunday May 22, it was no different. Sylvie recalled that one of their siblings had visited that day and he cooked them lunch, a delicious Pepper Pot, but she noticed that he was not “100 percent” himself. “ I don’t know if the spirit was moving or what but he was restless like if something was bothering him”, she said. Nevertheless, they did not pay much attention to his restless behaviour and dug into the pot of the pepper-pot he prepared. They finished the entire pot because it was very tasty and he had to prepare more for his nieces and nephews. It was at this point that Williams would say the words that now have a chilling sound when repeated. “This might be the last food yuh brother cooking for yall.” After finishing up the
pot, recounted Sylvie, Williams got dressed and around 14:30hrs he left home to drop off a visiting sibling to the Amerindian Hostel at Princess Street, Georgetown. Sylvie added that it rained heavily soon after they left and was concerned about them because they did not have an umbrella. She soon stopped worrying after Williams called her around 18:00hrs and said that they made it safely to Georgetown. Little did she know that it would be the last time hearing her brother’s voice. Around 01:00hrs, their family friend came rapping at the door and broke the tragic news to her. “He said ‘them just knock down Reonol on the road and he dead,” recounted, Sylvie. She immediately rushed out of the house with her husband but when they arrived at the scene the road was clear and quiet. The friend related that Williams was returning from the trip he made to drop off his sibling at the Hostel and they ( the friend and Williams) had left Georgetown together in a taxi. It was late and the taxi driver did not want to drop them off directly at their home so they agreed to be taken to the Enmore Public Road. They began crossing the road together but as they
were making it to the center, a car speeding east appeared. The friend told police that he had managed to stop in time but Williams was one step ahead of him and the car struck him down. The car stopped and reversed to where a bleeding Wi l l i a m s w a s l y i n g unconscious on the road. According to reports the driver stepped out and picked up Williams, put him in his car and said he was taking him to the hospital. Relatives and police have checked Public and Private Hospitals but they could not find any record that an accident victim matching Williams’ description was ever taken there. It suspected that the driver might have dumped Williams’ body somewhere. Investigators were able to find the car involved in the accident and photos have even surfaced of an injured Williams lying on the road beside it. The owner was arrested and was even placed at the scene of the accident by the lone eyewitness. Police have released him on $300,000 station bail pending further investigation into the matter. Kaieteur News understands that the owner is claiming that someone else was behind the wheel in his car on the night of the accident. In the meantime (Continued on page 6)
Missing, Reonol Williams
IMF warns Guyana to pace... From page 2 macroeconomic and fiscal management, development of financial market infrastructure, and strengthening of statistical capabilities. The IMF Executive Board is expected to discuss Guyana’s Article IV consultation on August 31.
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EDITORIAL
Jagdeo v. Sanzillo
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PP/C Government and leaders have long manifested a consistent characteristic. There is neither patience nor tolerance for any kind of criticism, difference, or resistance to their scripts. Whenever the outspoken and factual present that hits a nerve, the glove comes off, and stridency takes over. It has to be their way, their message, and no other way. This is what Guyanese, and others elsewhere, are now privy to observe in Jagdeo v. Sanzillo, Round 1. It is not a divorce or abortion matter, but might as well be, for if it was a court case, it could very well have ended up at the CCJ; or in another era, the Privy Council; or if Mr. Sanzillo has his say, the United States Supreme Court, given his own heritage. But it is only the matter of a sharp, spiraling disagreement over a word. Worlds have been turned upside down because of a word, vicious wars fought to settle what was enmeshed in a word. In the instance of Jagdeo v. Sanzillo, it has to do with the word “debt.” Dr. Jagdeo of Moscow and Patrice Lumumba sees it as anything but, while Mr. Tom Sanzillo of New York, and a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) views what is being dealt with by each Guyanese as nothing but debt, and only debt. Who has it right? Who is closer to what stands as an advocate for financial wisdom, arithmetic commonsense? Though the Hon. Dr. Jagdeo may not like it, and it may bring out a deeper strain of his notorious meanness, we must call it as we see it. We at this publication are foursquare behind Mr. Sanzillo. We place our thinking and reasoning on the table, and invite others to be the judge and jury. The New Yorker, Mr. Sanzillo, insists that every Guyanese is indebted to Exxon for $9 million, as part of unstated public debt. The Guyanese potentate of a leader, Dr. Jagdeo, says it just can t be. The reality is that Exxon builds that figure into its cost recovery scheme, which is then placed before Guyana, and with waiting hand outstretched. It must be honoured and paid, be it a single American dollar or the entirety of the $9 million debt overhang of each Guyanese. Clearly, it is not income, which we are sure that Dr. Jagdeo will agree, however grudgingly. It is not an asset, which can be marked in Guyana s favour. It is not an addition that accrues on the plus side of Guyanas ledger. If Exxon were not to find one more drop of oil out there, it stands as a sunk cost, but would ultimately still be recoverable, should the geology lead to discovery of oil elsewhere in Guyana. Since it is neither income nor asset nor an amount that could be added to this countrys income statement, balance sheet, and checkbook, then a little light should begin to dawn in Dr. Jagdeos fertile and usually fevered mind. If it is none of those things on the positive side, then it could only belong to the other side of reckoning ledgers, and of which Dr. Jagdeo knows well, but pretends at being a wrongheaded devils advocate. Because he has found it fit to carp about this matter of it is not public debt, then his preference may be for that individual debt load of $9 million to be housed in some Suspense Account, stay there forever, and conveniently disappear. We regret having to tell Dr. Jagdeo that it isnt and will not be so, which he also knows. Twist it or turn it, the $9 million standing against the name of each citizen is a liability. It is charge, when aggregated, as is the convention for these matters. It is a subtraction from against the account of the nation, hence, each Guyanese. Just like how, on the plus side, GDP is worked out on a per capita (person/head) basis, it is the same practice that holds on the other side of books and calculations. It is irrelevant whether Dr. Jagdeo likes this, but there it is. It is public debt, not something imaginary or that belongs to Trinis, but a burden over each Guyanese head.
Healing will come only if we know the whole truth and nothing but the truth DEAR EDITOR, I read a letter published in Kaieteur News yesterday May 31, 2022 titled “ 56 years later Guyanese still wallow in the lies of our history,” written by Desmond Alli (General Secretary GUA). In his reference to the Independence date, he somehow makes a connection between what has been termed the Wismar Massacre of May 1964 and our date of Independence. This is pathetic, painful and puerile, if not wicked, in which he portrays IndoGuyanese as being the victims of violence. Briefly, let me state the following and challenge Alli, Bisram and others to dispute the accuracy of my words. First, the majority of residents living at Wismar, McKenzie and Christianburg hailed from West Coast Berbice, Mahaicony and Mahaica. In his letter, he talked about Indians being beaten in the mining town of Wismar. I can supply details if necessary, but almost on a daily basis people who lived in that upper Demerara community were in receipt of horror stories, atrocities and murders committed mainly against Afro-Guyanese family members in the West Coast Berbice, Mahaica, and Mahaicony areas. And what may have been the spark that ignited the anger was an incident where an Afro-Guyanese was found bludgeoned and
whose mutilated body was wrapped in barb-wire floating in the Mahaicony Creek. Obviously, the victim of torture by certain people. No one should justify violence, but as is seen everywhere in the East, West, North and South, human beings react when their kith and kin are assaulted and mistreated by other people. Is Ali aware, for example, of who were the perpetrators of the Abraham fire in Hadfield Street, Georgetown, which took the lives of Arthur Abraham and seven of his children? Arthur Abraham was of EuropeanPortuguese extraction and was ‘promoted’ from the position as Permanent Secretary in the Premier Dr. Jagan’s Office to another Ministry. Can Alli tell us who was responsible for the bombing of the Sun Chapman at Hurudaia in the Demerara River? The Sun Chapman launch that plied the Georgetown-Wismar route was owned by Norman Yacoob Chapman, a known PNC supporter. The explosion claimed the lives of 48 persons, all AfroGuyanese. Is Alli aware of the rape, murder and arson committed against the Ishmael family at Tain on the Corentyne, Berbice? The Ishmaels were all AfroGuyanese. Dear Editor, I was the General Secretary of the PNC Party at that time and it is painful to
recall those incidents, but so long as people like Alli and Bisram, who seem to be revisionist seek to rewrite our history, I will speak up because I believe that the time has come for the whole truth related to our march to Independence need to be told if we are to heal and not rip apart the already slender fabric of our beloved country. The propagandist must seek slumber after years of active service. I recall after PPP won the Elections in 1992, they sought to downplay our Republic Day celebrations (February 23). Many of us including Bishop Juan Edghill led demonstrations against this attempt by the new Government. Later speaking to top PPP Officials including Rev. Dale Bisnauth, a Minister, said that the PPP were unhappy to celebrate a date that coincided with Burnham’s birth date (his exact words). I pointed out to him that Burnham’s birth date was February 20, 1923 and our Republic date celebrated the successful uprising by the slaves at Magdalenaburg, Berbice on February 23, 1763 and that there was absolutely no relationship between Republic Day and Burnham’s birthday. But such is the power of repeating a falsehood. Healing will come only if we know the whole truth and nothing but the truth and as an independent people, seek to avoid the mistakes and errors of the past and with that
knowledge, work tirelessly to make a reality of our National Motto of One People, One Nation, One Destiny. Let us stop the nonsense that one side you had Sinners and on the other side you had Saints. Guyana was at war. See my book “Pain to Peace. 1953-1964. Alli can call (620-2900) and collect a copy at any time, free of cost and I am prepared to meet with him and a group of artists and to paint a clearer and truer picture of a road to Independence. Incidentally, I am the only person alive in Guyana today who was a delegate at that final Independence Conference held at Lancaster House, London in November 1965 and was privy to discussions that led to our Independence date being made May 26, 1966 and was also present at the Queen Elizabeth Park (National Park), when Lieutenant James (Jim) John Klass, from a British Battalion lowered the Union Jack and Lieutenant Desmond Roberts from the Guyana Defence Force hoisted at midnight our new flag, The Golden Arrowhead and when our two Titans, Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham hugged each other to the joy and massive claim of all who stood at the National Park that historic moment. Regards, Hamilton Green Elder
An invitation to Mr. Kissoon and Ms. Shah to expand on their construct of “Indianness” DEAR EDITOR, Permit me the space hereunder to contribute in a small way to an interesting development that I have noticed within the pages of the Kaieteur News publication over the last two days. Specifically, I refer to the letter by Ms Ryhaan Shah, captioned “post-election violence of 1997 caused me to realise my Indianness,” and Mr Fredrick Kissoons column titled, “My non-Indianness and my fictional self-hate.” These two pieces were published serially on 1st and 2nd June 2022 respectively, and have excited my sensibilities enough to will a response. However, I wish to state at the onset that it is my sincerest hope to engage and contribute to the developing discourse on how AfroGuyanese violence upon their person and psyche continues to impact their processes of self-identification and the reinforcement of their racial and ethnic identity. In the pieces
above, both authors expressed and alluded to how it singularly caused both of them to recognise their “Indianness.”My modest contribution, from the perspective of a boviander, is intended only to add another dimension to what has, in recent times, felt like a single side of the story. For myself, I am quite content to share in my personal experience of how violence underpinned by racist and colourist illogic has come to impact my own processes of self-identification. However, unlike the authors above, it has only served to reinforce my view of the need to construct the discourse on equality and human dignity more broadly in the Guyanese media. In the case of the two authors, I suspect that “Indianness” might be the reason why I perceive that they do not share the same outlook. In my case, however, the take away from a general and extensive survey of my
lived experience inclines me to adopt the view that this very “Indianness” is equally a progenitor and perpetrator of the violence against which they complain. More personally, it has left me with an unsettling feeling that I must always take steps to affirmatively assert my equal humanity and dignity, least it is lost on those who presume that by default inferiority is internalised. To be clear, I have found it impracticable to divorce their demonstrated “Indianness” from Indo-Supremacy, and its tenets that undergird their pervasive unwillingness to share a single spatial dimension with a perceived lesser group, but especially AfroGuyanese. In this connection, I would like to contextualise the views expressed above by sharing my experience. In 2006, I had left my relatively diverse community, Bartica, to take up secondary education at the Presidents College on a government hinterland scholarship.
As with the authors above, whether I was too young to observe the comparable phenomenon prior thereto is in doubt. But what I can confirm is that my first memory of being racialised occurred no sooner than settling in a long the East Coast corridor, while cladin knee-length trousers and the uniforms creme shirt. I think it will only be necessary to share two instances which will clearly make the point in relation to what is said above. In about 2008, my aunt had moved into a familial apartment in the community of Better Hope, and I was hoping that I would have been able to move in to avoid the boarding arrangement. However, I was made to understand soon enough that it would not be possible after venturing about 100 meters up the street. For the first time, I was explicitly racialised as “black man” with all the derogatory under and overtones by (Continued on page 5)
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Fish cage initiative is a good one Mr. Pitamber is not keeping the peace DEAR EDITOR, The headline that stated “Govt. to roll out fish cage initiative at Mainstay/Whyaka” caught my attention in a special way. It is about time that cage culture become normalize in Guyana. I mean the thing has huge advantages, even though pessimist can pinpoint a few setbacks, even though these are all basically set off by some form of mismanagement. By way of informing, many types of water resources can be used, including lakes, reservoirs, ponds, strip pits, streams and rivers which could otherwise not be harvested. Also, a relatively low initial investment is required in any existing body of water, and it is a case of harvesting being simplified, while observation and sampling are easily done. I add that less manpower requirement is a plus and more can take to this form of earning a living. Where Guyana is concerned, President Irfaan Ali is confident that the Region Two Village, on the Essequibo
Coast, called Mainstay/ Whyaka, can be a trend-setter. He detailed that the project “could have a profitability of $10M per year.” And urgency in this is vital as there is a shortage of fish and fish products both globally and regionally, “so what we want to do is to start the first pilot phase (fish cage project) in Mainstay.” Lest we opine that President Ali is a dreamer, I point out that in many areas of the world, freshwater cage culture comprises a significant proportion of salmonid production. In Scotland for example, 14% of the rainbow trout are reared in marine cages, 42% of the trout production comes from freshwater cages, and the remainder comes from freshwater ponds and tanks. In Finland, about 85% of farmed rainbow trout comes from brackish-water cages, with the remainder coming from freshwater cages. In general, there has been a recent tendency in many countries to shift trout production from freshwater systems into marine cages.
Guyana must hurry up. A nice thing to take in is that the President is targeting the young people of the village with the project and he assured them that it will be owned by them. He explained that the marine cage that the government is spending millions to set up at Mainstay will be a commercial one with the aim of producing some 11 metric tons of fish every nine months. This is really big, and the people can expect input from the government. In this vein, Mr. Tejnarine Geer, Chief Fisheries Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, and his technical team will be with the villagers, and according to him, “… they will be working with you in establishing this project. They will be ongoing testing and looking at the best possible location.” In fact, the word from the government team is that “Once we do this right, based on the numbers we have established, the annual probability could be as much as $10M”. What I like is that (Continued on page 6)
An invitation to Mr. Kissoon and... From page 4 an elderly Indian woman whose strung together profanities made it clear that the residence of “black man” was not appreciated in that street or community. Onlookers to the rant observed quietly, without intervention, as I returned to the premises for the last time. I was able to breathe a sigh of relief when my aunt eventually moved. The long-term insecurity that it has created is the reason I avoid venturing into predominately Indo-populated areas day or night. I still continue to consciously carry the fear and apprehension of raciallymotivated physical violence on my person. The second incident that belies my suspicion of “Indianness” is located in the denigration of my capacity, humanity and dignity at the hands of colleagues with a very peculiar vocabulary. In 2015, I was perceived to be supportive of a political opinion that embraced change. No sooner than it was realised, the invalidating attacks began- stupid, buck, neekaharam and harakati. Still further, it was told in no uncertain terms that I was ungrateful to have been the beneficiary of a government academic scholarship and to entertain any other opinion. It was made pellucidly clear at that moment that there was an ideological undercurrent that perceived that the bounty of the state was in fact for the benefit of some, and not all. Thankfully, as these persons were not the only colleagues
with whom I had shared supper and struggles, in a spirit of congeniality our other colleagues stepped in to repel the contemplable and egregious assault on my humanity. But could you believe it? I was reduced to less-than-human in a public space by those who, like these authors, find themselves constituted only victims of Afro-Guyanese violence. More than this, I was forced in the aftermath to reckon with the internal dissonance created by my experience and my belief in an Indigenous policy across that board that was benevolently paternalistic. Certainty, while these cases do not constitute the everyday norm for me, I see the products of this kind of “Indianness” subtly at work all around. At one end of the spectrum, it may evidence itself in a complete refusal to accommodate even the physical characteristics of another group -as demonstrated by the need for consultation and the failure of the ministry to lead from the front on a matter like natural hair policy. On the other end, it may constitute public figures who go as far as exploiting state media and public platforms to criminalise and discredit the societal contributions of AfroGuyanese As was Mr. Ramsons unfortunate remarks and the infamous piece penned by Parvati Edwards to push the narrative through state media that AfroGuyanese youths are socialised to rob and murder
Indo-Guyanese. In between those two points, it may look like inquiries about your race when calling to ask about accommodation rentals; it may look like being followed and having your bag unnecessarily searched in and out of shopping establishments based on profiling; it may look like being selectively denied the right to complete payment transaction by pin-code and card without proof of identification because you dont fit the imagined profile; Still, it may look like being interrogated by “friendly” neighbours in Bel Air Park about why you have chosen to use a public park, or how come youre in the VIP section of a party, show or club. This is what the share experience of black and brown people in a non-white country feels like. Therefore, I invite the authors above to expand upon their construct of “Indianness” and specifically how it extricates itself from the violent and morbid racial complexities that interact within the Guyanese matrix. This is against the backdrop of pervasive racial bestialization high and low From Nirvan Singhs allegation to Aunty Sukhie; the colour and ethnic implications of anothers sense of superiority located in the Kshatriya caste; and lastly, the familiar facts that would have emanated for an infamous libel case between Mr Kissoon, himself, and the former president. Yours sincerely, Otis Paul Junior Chase
DEAR EDITOR, I request a small space in your newspaper to address a matter that has become of great concern to the wellbeing of myself and family. I am Ramnarine Gobin, the father of two small children and I live with my stay at home wife, Bibi Nazira Gobin at 290 Section ‘D’ Non Pareil East Coast Demerara. For some three years now my neighbour Bheem Pitamber known as Neal, who resides at Lot 289, has been dumping sand on my fence illegally and causing it to damage. The gentleman uses this sand as a drive way but dug a small drain next to my fence. Not only is this water washing away the base of the fence but it is also rotting the wooden parts of the structure. I’ve been to the Buxton/Foulis NDC and com-
plained many times and they have in fact acknowledged that what is being done is wrong after a visit to the location. They’re attempts to reach Mr. Pitamber have been futile since the gentleman would occupy the property when he visits during the day, but sleeps elsewhere. The NDC had also instructed me to take this matter to the police which I did. I also visited the police station after numerous threats were made to harm my family and myself. The matter was taken to court for threatening language and Mr. Pitamber was placed on a five year bond to keep the peace. I also filed a court matter about the fence but my understanding is the case file was not with the court. Mr. Pitamber is not keeping the peace. He has continued to
dump sand to drive his vehicle and continues to damage my fence. One occasion, he would walk up to my fence and hit it as if to damage it further. And now, the man is driving his vehicle on the reserve which I maintain in front of my house. These are all deliberate acts and no matter the complaints made, no one seem able to seriously deal with this gentleman. At this point, the newspaper is the only avenue I have left. I am writing this letter so that those responsible for addressing the matter will take the necessary action. I plan to write another letter and name all the officials that have pushed me around or refused to seriously address this troublesome neighbour. Yours Truly, Ramnarine Gobin
TIGI offers clarity DEAR EDITOR, TIGI hereby responds to a letter dated 13th August 2021 from one, Mr. Harry Deodat. (https:// www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2021/08/13/questions-foralfred-bhulai/). We had somehow missed it. The answers to the questions in the order he asked them are as follows: 1. The correct and official name as incorporated is Transparency Institute Guyana Inc. This is the name under which an affiliate of the worldwide anti-corruption body Transparency International may operate until it is given full accreditation. At times TIGI is also referred to as Transparency Guyana for short. 2. TIGI welcomes members of the public as members. Attached please find a copy of the current application form. It is also found on our website TIGIGY.ORG a. Guyanese citizenship b. An interest in fighting corruption in all its forms c. Open to individuals and organisations 3. The process to elect office bearers is at an annual general meeting. Please see
S8.2 and S13 of our Byelaws, copy attached. 4. Yes. A public advertisement for its AGM precedes the actual election 5. Members of the public may make donations. However, donations may be refused. There is a membership fee. 6. TIGI receives no financial assistance from the Government of Guyana or any other local organization though we believe we ought to. We have approached members of parliament when in government and opposition to no avail. TIGI has been funded in the past for specific projects by the British Government and overseas organisations. 7. Yes, TIGI is the local chapter representative of Transparency International as explained above. When we are fully accredited we can use the full name “Transparency International Guyana” General comment TIGI welcomes members
from all political parties. The question on our membership form regarding strength of affiliation is for us to determine when a person should recuse himself or herself from any discussion on any matter that touches upon the political. It is also for us to establish whether such a member may not advance to the directorate on account of public perception of his affiliation. Please also note that the current president is Mr. Frederick W. A. Collins. We apologise for missing the letter before. We are not averse to responding to questions. In fact, we responded to a similar enquiry only about two months ago. We understand that the Commissioner of Information has shown a particular interest in the answers to the questions above and we hope that this heralds a new beginning to the relationship between the Commissioner of Information and TIGI. Frederick W. A. Collins President
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COVID-19 vaccination for 5-11 age group begins next week The vaccination of children ages 5 to 11 against COVID-19 will be rolled out in the coming week, as Guyana is expecting a shipment of 25, 000 doses of the Pfizer - BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for this age group on Monday. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents to ensure their children are inoculated. “These are special formulation, these are not the regular vaccines, that we have been giving, this is a special vaccine made by Pfizer specially for this age category,” Dr Anthony said. The World Health Organisation (WHO) earlier this year, recommended ex-
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tending the use of a smaller dose of the Pfizer - BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. The recommended dosage for the younger population is 10 micrograms instead of 30 micrograms given to adults. With the limited supply of vaccines, Dr. Anthony said parents should take every opportunity to take the jab. “When we start rolling this out, we will have enough vaccines for 25,000 children in the first tranche of vaccines that we would be giving,” Dr. Anthony noted. The vaccines will be administered at the regular vaccination sites across the country, as well as drive-
throughs. The health minister assured that the vaccines have been approved by all regulatory bodies. “We have been quite fortunate that one of our partner countries, Spain, has willingly agreed to donate these vaccines to Guyana, and thats why we would be one of the first countries in this region to be able to access the vaccine, and to use the vaccine,” Dr.Anthony said. Meanwhile, persons are urged to continue wearing masks as it is a proven way of preventing the spread of the virus. “As it is right now, I think a lot of people have become vey complacent and they dont want to wear masks, but
while a lot of people have stopped wearing masks, what we are seeing is an increase in cases,” the minister noted. There were 100 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in the past 24 hours taking the total number of infections to 873 cases. Dr. Anthony said the current Covid-19 infection numbers could be underestimated, since persons who have the disease may think they have the common flu. There are currently 27 persons hospitalised with the Covid-19 virus. The number consists of persons with underlying conditions, or older persons, however, there are also persons with only primary doses of a vaccine and no boosters. (DPI)
Huge indifferent DEAR EDITOR, Promise not kept as Government backs away from CoI into 2020 Elections (KN June 3). An important matter being treated indifferently.
This has to be seen as a huge disappointment and can only be wondered why? Regards, Shamshun Mohamed
Fish cage initiative... From page 5 government went ahead and set aside some $200M for this project in this years budget. And even though many skeptics are still in attack mode in terms of Marine Cage culture, we need to remind ourselves that we can sit still and expect to grow. We know that there are large scale cage culture going on in China and Thailand, so why not learn from them and make it the norm here. And that is precisely what is happening, as according to Zulficar Mustapha, the Minister of Agriculture, Guyana had actually asked China for advice and technical help in
setting up the project in Guyana. So, even though “… the Fish Cage Culture has proven to be successful in Asia; (and) it is fairly new in the southern part of the world where Guyana is located, “Only in this part of the world the technology might be new, for us the Caribbean and South America but we have to try it before to see how it comes (to see if it can make money or not).” I repeat that Guyana cannot sit and wait. Self-sufficiency is the aim and overnight success is not a reality. Yours truly, HenrySingh
“This might be the last meal am... From page 3 police continue the search for Williams’ body. Relatives have related that they have
searched from Enmore to Haslington on the East Coast Demerara but have come up empty handed.
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Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica earned the title of “the poorest president in the world” because of his humble life style. He lived on an old flower farm, drove a rundown 1987 Beetle and donated a significant portion of his 12,000 peso (US$300) salary to poor people and small entrepreneurs. He didn’t seem to care much about riches unless it could be used to help others. What a character; what level of empathy, of humanity and care this man displayed despite being the most powerful person in his country.
Of course, no one is asking Guyanese leaders to descend from their luxury vehicles, give away their hefty compensations or vacate their lavish mansions to appease a rumbling nation. But they are being asked for compassion and care; to seek for Guyana, greater benefits from its oil wealth, balanced sharing of this wealth between its people and equal opportunity for citizen development across all races. Guyana does not lack intellectuals to move us forward, what we lack are great characters in office. We are a small nation with unreliable leaders.
Will we never become mindful of the type of characters we choose to lead our nation?
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Construction worker remanded for killing BV man
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he 29-year-old construction worker who is accused of killing Troy Hicks, of North Beterverwagting (BV), East Coast Demerara on Saturday last, was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared in court. Devon Mohamed of S i d e l i n e D a m , Beterverwagting, appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Rochelle Liverpool, where the charge
was read to him. Mohammed called ‘Chike Baba’ was not required to plead to the charge which states that on May 28, 2022 at Hendricks Street, Triumph he m u r d e r e d 4 5 - y e a r- o l d Hicks. Magistrate Liverpool after remanding Mohamed to prison adjourned the matter to July, 14 for report. According to the police, Hicks was killed following a misunderstanding he had with the accused earlier that
day. Police said that around 19:15hrs that Saturday, Hicks was walking on Hendricks Street where the suspect attacked him with a cutlass by chopping him about his head and shoulders. Hicks who was armed with a dog chain and cutlass retaliated by chopping the suspect to his forehead. Hicks then ran into a corner shop after a group of men started to attack him by pelting him with bricks. In a
bid to escape from his attackers, police reported that the now deceased started to pelt bottles at the men and managed to run north on Republic Drive, Beterverwagting where the men ran after him. It is unclear what happened after, but an injured Hicks was picked up from the roadway by the police who rushed him to the Georgetown Public Hospital for medical attention. Hicks was pronounced dead on arrival at the facility.
Remanded, Devon ‘Chike Baba’ Mohamed
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Watch your language! Some people must have their daily “fix”. Some get it by using drugs and end up destroying their lives; others need to release bilious thoughts. There used to be a man who rode around on a bicycle shouting extremely loudly, the most obnoxious and obscene expletives against the President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo. He did this for years. No one bothered too much with him while he spouted the most vile things imaginable about the government and particularly about the then President. This was his way of getting a fix. If he did not do this perhaps he would not feel well. He was obviously a man who felt that his mission was to rant the nastiest things imaginable about the government and the President. Those were his opinions and he was free to have them. But while he was entitled to his opinions, he was not entitled to express those views in whatever manner he felt. He was certainly not free to publicly resort to colourful and expletive-laced language. While some adults may have found him an interesting character and someone to whom too much seriousness
should not be given, it must be also mentioned that there were often children around when he was publicly cursing, and those children are assailed by his terrible language. Too many of our children are today being exposed to profanity and vulgarity. And they are taking this language into the classroom. Teachers cannot correct this problem since the instruction in profanity is taking place in the wider society and is undermining morals. The use of invectives is now a public malaise. This is a problem which has been around for some time now and while there was a campaign against bad manners, there has never been a campaign against swearing and the use of profane and unsavoury language in public. Great strides have been made in creating awareness of the problems associated with child and domestic abuse, alcoholism, stigma and discrimination and a number of other ills within our society. Every day on the television there are ads on these issues. But what about the ads urging restraint in the use of obscene language in public? There are no such campaigns.
A few years ago, the airing of songs with vulgar lyrics was topical. There were complaints about the lyrics of some songs being played in public transport vehicles, particularly some mini-buses. In fact, it was observed that some school children used to wait on specific buses because of the lyrics of the songs that were played. Even sadder was the fact that adults used to sit right next to children in the buses where this sort of vulgar music was being played and said nothing, to the drivers and conductors, about the appropriateness of this practice. Yet many of these adults would not have their own children join these buses, but they would sit and enjoy the vulgar lyrics in the presence of another persons child without saying anything. Fortunately, this practice seems to have been on the decline and was helped by the initial ban that was placed on the playing of music within minibuses. There have been criticisms of some politicians cussing down one another. Well, as bad as that may be, those politicians do not use expletives when they are at it. But the politicians are not the
Dem boys seh...
Overtime nah pay Lang ago when yuh use to wuk overtime, de company use to buy meal fuh yuh. Dese days, dem prefer to pay yuh wan meal allowance because some people dont gah discretion. Once dem hear de company buying food, dem belly does suddenly become lang unending hole. Dem does order de most expensive food and two and three servings. De meal does be more dan de over time. And some people does malinger pun de wuk just so it can reach de time when dem gat fuh get meal allowance.
Deh gat jurors does gat to get meals too. And dem boys know dat even though de verdict reach very quickly it gat some juries does tek dem time just suh dem can get a meal. Overtime nah pay dese days. Ask dem security guards. De money suh small dat dem does prefer to be at home relaxing with dem family. But some ah dem security firms does insist dat dem gat to wuk double shift. It mek dem boys remember de story of de boss dat come to work in a brand new
Mercedes Benz. De security guard go out to meet he and say, “Wow! Dats wan amazing car! I wish ah had one just like it. It mussy cost yuh a fortune!” De boss turn to de security guard and say, ”Yes, it did. And yuh know something? Next year, if yuh wuk really hard, and yuh put in yuh overtime, do your absolute best then maybe...” De employee, all excited fuh wuh coming next, say “yes...” De boss look into de employee eyes and say, “then maybe... Ill have another one next year.” Talk half. Leff half.
only ones that are cussing down each other. Throughout this country, there are public quarrels between individuals and it is not uncommon for the most uncommon of language to be used in the “public commons”, the streets of Guyana by ordinary citizens quarrelling among themselves. Some of the things that are said in these public “buse-outs” are unprintable. The War on Bad Manners is over. Bad manners are still very much with us. But far more urgent than cor-
recting bad manners is the need to restrain the use of swearing in public. This is not healthy for children who are exposed to such obscenities. A new campaign needs to be undertaken so as to protect the minds of our children from being contaminated from profanity. The police need to do more. There should be a zero tolerance on profane language used in public. If someone wants to curse, if this is what gives them a fix every day, let them lock themselves into a room, and empty
their dirty thoughts in private. But please, when you are within earshot of the public, when you are in public places, and especially when children are around, restrain your tongue. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
Guyanese need to always remember the evil of this man T
his analysis here centres on the priceless value of free and fair elections in deciding the future of a country. On March 3, 2020 about midday in the studio of Kaieteur Radio sitting alongside Leonard Gildarie, my mind was made up. I was not going to stay silent on election rigging that would bring back the permanency of power and the evil such permanency brings. I, my parents, siblings, wife and her parents and siblings too lived under the evil empire of President Forbes Burnham. I know how rigged elections can destroy the entire contents of a nation. Here is an enumeration of dastardly edicts by Mr. Burnham that had there been the possibility of contenders losing election after Independence in 1966, Burnham would have been an ephemeral footnote in Guyanese history. These two words “ephemeral footnote”
is so reverberating in their presence because after August 2020 many of those who held power are gone and reside in obscurity. We will ask today and for many years to come; where are Granger, Harmon, Nagamootoo, Simona Broomes, among others? Before we come to the enumeration, a powerful scholarly reflection on what I will call “the Burnham dilemma” is in order. Given the demographic shape of Guyana from the 1950s o n w a r d s , B u r n h a m ’s dilemma was that his African-oriented PNC outfit could not win a general election. Burnham decided that he will not allow his fate to be sealed in such a tragic way so he invented rigged elections. But the possession of power through tampering with elections does not have to result in evil. The holder can use power to reach out, to placate his/her detractors, to seek accommodation. Burnham did nothing of the
sort. He used power to expand his ego and his personal empire. Here is a brief enumeration and as you read, think of if Burnham could have lost national elections if he would have gone in those directions. 1 - The 1974 rejection by g o v e r n m e n t o f U G ’s decision to employ Walter Rodney. 2 - The 1975 enunciation of the paramountcy of the party doctrine whereby the private organisation named t h e P e o p l e ’s N a t i o n a l Congress (PNC) became legally superior to the public sector sphere and had to accept prescriptions from the PNC leaders. To make the functionalism of the paramountcy effective, a ministry named National Development was founded but it was not staffed by professional public servants but PNC apparatchiks. What this ministry did was to place a branch in all important public sector corporations and other vital
public sector institutions. So at the University of Guyana, there was an office of the Ministry of National Development. For how powerful these apparatchiks were, see the autobiography of Yesu Persaud – pages 211113. 3 - The 1976 introduction of compulsory National Service at UG. Without consultation with anyone at UG, and I emphasise, anyone, Burnham scrapped fees and instead implemented compulsory National Service (NS) in the interior. Those who went to UG on a fee-paying basis had no alternative but to do NS. I refused and I remember very vividly so did Vanda Radzik who later became a women’s rights activist. 4 - The creation of the External Trade Bureau (ETB) to regulate all import and export business in G u y a n a . To b r i n g i n anything from a toothbrush to a brush-cutter into Guyana, the businessman had to achieve the
impossible – get an import licence from the ETB. Frederick Kissoon 5 - The 1984 biggest blunder of the PNC Labour Amendment Act. This was one of the most in its entire history in heinous assaults on trade government. These are just a sample of union rights in the entire Commonwealth. It did two p o l i c y d i r e c t i o n s t h a t undemocratic things. One - It r e s u l t e d i n e x t e n s i v e altered the fundamental alienation of the population. r i g h t s c l a u s e o f t h e But the maximum leader of constitution. This occurred the day piled on more because the PNC had a questionable policies that two/third majority in brought about deeper parliament. This meant that alienation. He could not be wages were no longer stopped, only in death. In recognised as property 1985 Burnham died. So we end with the rights. Two - It removed b a r g a i n i n g r i g h t s o f question – what if Guyana individual trade unions. The had free and fair elections, A c t m a d e t h e T U C would there have been all bargaining agent for all trade these items mentioned above. Was it possible that unions. 6 - The 1982 ban on the Burnham would have lost importation of a wide range the 1978 referendum and o f i m p o r t e d p r o d u c t s 1980 elections because of all including wheaten flour and these hateful policies? The dozens of essential items. answer is yes. (The views expressed in Father Andrew Morrison in his book, “Justice: The this article are those of the Struggle for democracy in a u t h o r a n d d o n o t Guyana, 1952-1992,” wrote necessarily reflect the that the ban ranked as the opinions of this newspaper.)
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Guyana in talks with Islamic Bank for more loans Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has confirmed that Guyana is currently in talks with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in order to contract additional loans. He made this disclosure during the recently held Annual Meeting by the Bank for this year held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Dr. Singh in an address to the meeting, delegates noted that Guyana is already at an advanced stage of developing new projects for its portfolio with the Bank, including one in transport infrastructure that is due to go to the executive board in September. With this in mind, Dr. Singh reminded the bank officials that, “as we confront the myriad challenges still before us, the Islamic Development Bank will continue, to be a highly valued development partner.” During his address,
the Minister with responsibility for Finance had espoused that particular areas of focus for his administration include investing in: adequate, reliable, affordable, and cleaner electricity which is essential for a competitive manufacturing sector; expanded and upgraded transport infrastructure, to increase the economic space in which they operate. Speaking to those in attendance, Dr. Singh said, “We meet at a time when the global economy is reeling from multiple intertwined shocks.” To this end he iterated that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt in many of our countries, with productive activity still muted in many places and the global supply chain still in deep dislocation. “On top of this, war in Ukraine has further disrupted production and trade in key commodities,
resulting in additional inflationary pressure.” He posited that as a result, global economic growth is now projected to slow from 6.1 percent in 2021 to 3.6 percent in 2022 and 2023 and, beyond 2023 is projected to decline further to 3.3 percent into the medium term. Additionally, the minister said inflation for 2022 is now projected at 5.7 percent in advanced economies and 8.7 percent in e m e rg i n g m a r k e t a n d developing economies, and many countries are experiencing their highest levels of inflation in decades. Needless to say, the impact is being felt most severely by the vulnerable, both within and across countries, the official stated. Furthermore, Dr. Singh told those in attendance that alongside the immediate crises before us, “we continue to face a global climate crisis of no less urgency, with gaping gaps
between stated ambition and policy action, a matter that will be the focus of attention right here in Sharm El Sheikh in just a few months at COP27.” These combined realities, he said, make the work of the Bank even more important to countries in the months and years ahead. He said they also make the theme of this year’s meeting very apt – Beyond Recovery: R e s i l i e n c e a n d Sustainability” as it captures the essence of the mission that lies ahead. It is with this in mind, Dr. Singh reiterated measures employed by his administration domestically in order to meet the challenges and to limit the effects of COVID-19 on
Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh at the IsDB Annual Meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt people’s lives and on the economy, as well as to contain the pass through of imported price pressure on the most vulnerable. He said
this is being done while at the same time improving competitiveness, and increasing resilience in the country’s productive sectors.
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Guyana moving two to three times faster than any other offshore energy player - Hess Boss …tells investors don’t hesitate, get on the train
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he bountiful oil scenario in Guyana has served as a major lifeline to foreign operators such as Hess Corporation which has a 30 percent stake in the over 6 million-acres Stabroek Block it shares with partners, US-based ExxonMobil and Chinese company, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). In fact, Hess is seeking to lure investors with the unprecedented level of positive fiscal returns coming from Guyana’s oil discoveries. During the Bernstein’s 38th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference held in New York on Thursday (June 2, 2022), Hess C o r p o r a t i o n ’s C h i e f Executive Officer (CEO) John Hess spoke extensively on the many positives coming out of the Stabroek Block. Hess told attendees that Guyana is the fastest growing offshore development globally, with significant value coming out of that venture.
He said that in discussion w i t h p a r t n e r a g e n c y, ExxonMobil during the country’s initial oil find in 2015, former CEO Rex Tillerson had denoted the company’s intention to go as fast as it can, while preventing any leakages. What this means, Hess explained, is that Exxon, with operator rights and the largest shareholder in the block with 45 percent, wants to maintain the growth of the o ff s h o r e f i e l d s w h i l e maintaining capital and operating efficiency. Despite the huge undertakings involving project management and other industry supporting tasks such as procuring large storage vessels, Hess lauded Exxon as being the best in the business to do the necessary work. As such, where Guyana is concerned, h e d e s c r i b e d E x x o n ’s philosophy of design one (floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) build many as being industry leading. “And we have a page in
Elderly man found dead at his Cummings Lodge home
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he slightly decomposed body of a 93-yearold man was on Thursday found at his Cummings Lodge East Coast Demerara (ECD) home. He has been identified as Carlton king of Lot 845 Third Field Cummings Lodge. Neighbours reportedly saw him lying motionless in his yard in front of his door around 16:00hrs and called
the police. They related that the man lived alone in his one-flat Concrete structure house. Detectives reported that they do not believe that foul play was involved in his death. His front door was slightly opened and no bruises were seen on his body. They believed that he might have collapsed while exiting his home. Investigations are ongoing.
our investor pack that actually shows our development of oil production is two to three times faster than any other global offshore development. So we are going fast and we are bringing value forward,” Hess related. He continued that Guyana’s offshore operators are going as fast as one can and still maintain capital and operating efficiency in such a deepwater operation. Guyana’s operation could also be two to three times better than any other industry player, the Hess boss boosted. A d d i t i o n a l l y, H e s s explained, that to be successful in the oil industry business companies must grow their resources; something the company was most recently criticized for. He continued that the discussion among investors at the time was for the
company to stop investing and that they should return investor’s money. “We said look, we have higher returns specifically in Guyana. We are going to benefit from that investment as we grow the resources, we grow the cash flow.” “Now that we have the second ship on, every ship at US$65 dollars Brent adds a billion a year of EBITA (Earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization). And as a consequence our cash flow, because we have these low cost developments coming on every year, our cash flow growth is 25 percent a year compounded each year for the next five years. And quite frankly with more ships, it can actually go out to 20, 30.” Reiterating the company’s position of growing resource for success, Hess described Guyana’s oil as being low cost, high margin, low
Hess’ Chief Executive Officer, John Hess carbon footprint crude. He said this quality of crude would be needed in the next 20 years, and the quality product also gives the Stabroek Block operators an advantage compared to what operators are getting at other locations. Hess noted too, that while in some locations, and at this time it takes as much as five years to bring a
field to production, it is about three years in Guyana. “Guyana is actually different. It is accelerating oil development and production which the world is going to need,” Hess said. Hess informed that in March the company increased dividend by 50 percent and is expected to grow again in the near future.
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The Mahaicony River where Barnwell’s body was found floating.
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“Drunken” Fisherman allegedly drowns in Mahaicony River It is suspected that a “drunken” fisherman on Tuesday fell into the Mahaicony River on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) and drowned. He was identified as Andrew Barnwell, 31, of Farm Mahaicony and his floating body was fished out of the river around 15:55hrs on Thursday. According to police he was last seen alive on Tuesday by his 57 year old colleague, of East Canje Berbice, Region Six. That colleague told police that he and Barnwell had been drinking together. Around 19:00hrs, they finished the drinking session and went to sleep in their boats. He claimed that Barnwell was sleeping in a boat moored alongside his. However, around 01:30hrs on Wednesday, he was awakened after his boat started to rock in the water. When he got up, it was untied and
drifting away, and according him, he secured it quickly and called out for Barnwell but got no response. The colleague related to the cops that he thought, Barnwell might have untied the boat and headed home so he went back to sleep. Later that day, he visited Barnwell’s home and asked his wife if he was there but she had not seen or heard from him too. Realizing that something was amiss he made his way to the Mahaicony Police Station and made a report. People began looking for Barnwell and on Thursday afternoon a group of fishermen spotted his body floating in the river. Police were alerted and his remains were fished out and examined by detectives. They reportedly observed that his body bore no marks of violence and believe that he might have fallen over board and drowned.
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EPA relying on Exxon estimates to determine amount of gas flared …after disbanding World Bank funded team to monitor emissions
Former EPA Head, Dr. Vincent Adams
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he Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tu e s d a y l a s t , renewed the Environmental Permit for production of crude oil and associated gases from the Liza I oil field in the Stabroek Block by operator, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited. In making the announcement, the EPA said it had increased the fine charged for flaring up to US$50—from US$45—for every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted through that process. A perusal of the renewed permit illustrates however, that it is EEPGL, ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, that would be providing an ‘estimate’ of the amount of
carbon dioxide flared for which a fine must be paid. Under the provisions in the renewed permit that addresses flaring, it outlines that “the permit holder shall estimate GHG (Green House Gas) emissions include Carbon Dioxide (Co2) and CO2e emissions…” Additionally the permit holder shall “estimate and report all GHG emissions,” and shall also summarise and report to the agency, the considerations made to estimate the volume of GHG emissions.” The recently approved Liza 1 permit including the flare charge was described by the former environmental agency head, Dr. Vincent Adams as, “an insult to the Guyanese intelligence,” especially since he claimed
The Liza Destiny FPSO that measures he implemented to create a highly skilled team to provide 24/7 monitoring against flaring onboard the Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel was removed by the current administration.” He disclosed that since the idea was to stop flaring all together as per the rules in the Liza 2 permit, his position during his time at the EPA was that the gas should be injected back into the reservoir. Additionally, Adams noted, the four million cubic feet of gas being flared is being described as only two
or three percent, “and they keep talking about the two percent because it is a small number. Two percent sounds small. But its four million cubic feet a day; that is the lowest they have gotten,” Adams reported. And this is onboard Liza one alone since the information for Liza 2 is not yet available. In relation to monitoring, Adams recalled accessing sponsorship from the World Bank to the tune of a million dollars for the verification of flaring amounts. He said the Bank brought in an expert with whom he sat along with a more than 30-man team of highly
specialized petroleum and environmental persons, “to be on those ships 24/7”. This move, according to Dr. Adams, was critical to ensure the monitoring of the unhealthy practice. That is how it is done in the petroleum industry in the US, and Adams said that is how he wanted it done here in Guyana, to have that same type of monitoring. It is important to be on the ship, Adams continued because the oil companies will say one thing but do another to protect their interest. But Adams said as soon as he left, the government
abandoned the monitoring initiative, “even though the World Bank spent a million dollars to help put together that team, they abandoned that program and said they don’t need that program.” He said that the World Bank and the EPA both have documentation on the 36man team, their qualifications, experiences, among other information. The team would have entailed high-powered p e t r o l e u m a n d environmental engineers, some of whom would have come from aboard. All of this was budgeted for at the time, Adams said.
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72 more new COVID-19 cases recorded; Senior citizen awaits Two persons in ICU compensation from City Hall
From some 1,409 COVID-19 tests conducted, the Ministry of Health on Friday reported it recorded 73 new cases across the country. The new infections which now bring the total number of confirmed cases to 65,148 were detected in Region Four which recorded 45 cases, Regions Three and Five which recorded seven cases, Regions 10, One and Six which recorded two each and Region Seven which recorded one. The Ministry via its dashboard reported that two patients are admitted into the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 25 persons are in institutional isolation, 834 are in home isolation and three are in institutional quarantine. Additionally, a total of 55 persons have recovered from the virus within the last 24 hours.
after falling into manhole Almost two years after falling into a city manhole at Haley Street, and almost five months after a High Court Judge ruled that the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) was responsible for the mishap, 71-year Patricia Lambert is still to receive the compensation that is owed to her. The elderly Lambert broke two toes as a result of the mishap. She took City Hall to court and won a judgment of G$400,000. However, the city managers are still to compensate the woman and her lawyer is seriously criticizing the delivery of service that has contributed to the delay in payment. Attorney –at-law Leslie Sobers told the Kaieteur News that the judgment against City Hall was announced since February 25 last when the matter was called before Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln. According to him, on February 6, 2020 around 7:30 p.m. Lambert was walking along the sidewalk on Haley Street,
Patricia Lambert’s husband Patrick Lambert stands over the manhole she fell into
headed to the Salvation Army’s Senior Ladies Retirement home when she
fell into one of the open manholes. He explained that (Continued on page 20)
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WHO says tobacco industry poisoning for action to hold planet - Calls industry accountable
In a recent report, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted how the tobacco industry is not only harmful to human health but it is also poisoning the planet. The report titled ‘Tobacco: Poisoning our planet’ was released on May 31, 2022, World No Tobacco Day. According to the report, tobacco harms people’s health directly through use and exposure to second-hand smoke and through its negative impact on the environment. It was stated too that tobacco’s impact on the environment occurs at various stages, including growing and cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, use and disposal of tobacco products – with each stage having negative implications for the environment, including the use of precious resources such as water and trees and the creation of pollutants through manufacturing. Furthermore, the report highlights how tobacco use remains a lethal habit, with an estimated eight million people dying each year due to its use and added to the millions of lives being lost; the tobacco industry costs the world: 600 million trees, 22 billion tonnes of water and produces 84 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year. As it relates to the production and consumption of tobacco, which contributes to global warming, the releasing of 84 million tonnes of CO2 into the environment each year is equivalent of driving 17 million gasoline-powered cars each year.
M o r e o v e r , W H O ’s Senior Health Expert, Dr. Ruediger Krech, during a Geneva news briefing stated that not only does tobacco use causes millions of human lives to be lost but smoking also has an impact on the planet, causing deforestation, water waste, air pollution, and littered beaches, parks and city sidewalks. D r. K r e c h w a r n e d , “ To b a c c o i s n o t o n l y poisoning people, it’s poisoning our planet.” It was explained that cigarette butts with filters are the most commonly littered item worldwide, with an astounding 4.5 trillion being littered each year. “Every one of these cigarette butts pollute up to a hundred liters of water,” Dr. Krech said. He stated too, that the consequences of tobacco use have moved from being a human problem to a planetary problem. To this end he said, “Tobacco can no longer be categorized simply as a health threat, it is a threat to human development as a whole.” The WHO is calling on policy-makers to treat cigarette filters, as single use plastic, and to consider banning cigarette filters to protect public health and the environment. The organisation is also calling on governments to consider banning cigarette filters as they do not have any proven health benefits. The o rg a n i s a t i o n h a s a l s o appealed for the tobacco industry to be held accountable for the detrimental impact the tobacco industry has on human health, economies, societies and the environment.
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Winston Jordan’s fraud case reassigned to third Magistrate After two Magistrates recused themselves from presiding over the misconduct in public office matter against former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan – Senior Magistrate Leron Daly was on Thursday assigned the case. The former minister had made his first court in December 2021, before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts for allegedly selling a State wharf below its market value. Jordan was slapped with a misconduct in public office charge which alleges that while being and performing duties of Minister of Finance and being the concerned Minister for the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), a company owned by the Government of Guyana, between February 26, 2020 and July 31, 2020 at Main Street, Georgetown, he willfully misconducted himself. It is further alleged that the former minister acted recklessly when he signed NICIL Order, No. 50 of 2020, transferring to and vesting in BK Marine Inc., Mud lots situated at North C u m m i n g s b u rg , Georgetown, being over 2.553 acres, by paying $20,260,276, for a property valued over $5B and being sold at a price that was grossly undervalued to such
a degree as to amount to an abuse of the public trust and without reasonable excuse or justification. The former minister was not required to plead to the indictable charge after it was read to him. The charge was brought against him by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), an arm of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). The Chief Magistrate had granted bail in the sum of $3M and the matter was adjourned to earlier this year. However, when the matter was called in April, last, the Chief Magistrate recused herself from the matter due to personal reasons and as such, she had reassigned the matter to Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus. Similarly, the Principal Magistrate also recused herself from the matter and the case was sent back to the Chief Magistrate. On Thursday, Chief Magistrate McLennan reassigned the matter to Senior Magistrate Leron Daly, and the matter is expected to come up before Magistrate Daly on August 29, 2022. When the matter continues the defence is expected to lay over their submission as it relates to the mode of trial for the matter. S O C U P r o s e c u t o r, attorney-at-law Tuanna Hardy, had requested that Jordan’s matter be tried summarily instead of indictably. This means the
Former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. prosecutor wants the matter to be tried in the Magistrate’s Court as opposed to it going before a judge and jury. On the other hand, Jordan’s lawyers: former Leader of the Opposition, Joseph Harmon, Khemraj Ramjattan, Dawn Cush and Darren Wade, wants the matter to be tried indictably. This means that a preliminary inquiry (PI) into the matter will be conducted in the Magistrate’s Courts to determine if there is sufficient evidence for the matter to be tried before a
judge and jury in the High Court. As such, both parties were asked to make submissions to the court for the magistrate to decide on the mode of trial. The prosecution had already made its submissions to the court – while the defence is yet to do same. On December 2, 2021, Jordan was arrested and later released on bail for a series of allegations relating to irregular transactions of public funds and state (Continued on page 19)
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Winston Jordan’s fraud case reassigned to third... From page 17 properties, estimated to value billions of Guyana dollars. According to the police, the first transaction that he was interviewed about is in relation to the alleged sale and vesting of the state’s largest wharf facilities located at Kingston, Georgetown, valued a p p r o x i m a t e l y US$40,000,000 but was reportedly sold for US$500,000. It is alleged that the purchaser BK
Marines Inc., only paid US$100,000, which is 10 percent of the purchase price, and Jordan issued a vesting order passing Title to the purchaser, without the payment of any further sum of monies. It was further stated that the vesting order stated that the property is being sold free from encumbrance and liabilities and no further sum of money is owed by the purchaser. Also, the transport was subsequently reportedly issued for the
property and the value stated on the transport was US$2,000,000. It was noted however, that the agreement of sale stated that title must only pass upon full payment of purchase price. The police also reported that investigators have evidence to establish that a facility which is a mere fraction of the size of the state property that is under investigation and located seven miles upriver was sold by a private company for US$17 million.
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Senior citizen awaits compensation... From page 16 the street was dark as it did not have street lights which caused Lambert to mistakenly step into the open space. The matter against the Town Clerk, the Mayor and City Councilors was decided upon and the compensation was stated. Sobers said that in honouring the court’s decision City Hall asked that the compensation cheque be uplifted on April 14 last. However, when the lawyer visited the city office, he said he was unable to get the money for his client. Having been asked to return to the establishment, Sobers said he was told at that time that Lambert’s name was misspent and that he should return a week later. The lawyer explained further that he did not return on the day he was told to uplift the cheque, but called the municipality the following day only to be told that the company was now in the process of preparing the payment.
Sobers has expressed great disappointment with the service received from the municipality. “This is an elderly woman we are talking about here. She broke her toes and need the money.” After announcing that a simple change had to be made, the lawyer said he is bewildered as to why the municipality is now saying they are dealing with this matter. “Were they not telling the truth in the beginning?” he questioned. Sobers further lambasted the City Council stating that as someone who frequented Haley street, he was aware that eight months into the case, the manholes on Haley Street were still uncovered. Up to the time of the judgment, he said those manholes had still not been secured. “This is uncaring,” the lawyer claimed. He nonetheless called on the municipality to speedily honour the compensation for the senior citizen.
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LCDS 2030 Series Pt. 7
Agriculture sector to be strengthened to reduce devastating impacts of flooding, drought For decades, the Agriculture sector has been a significant contributor to the economic wellbeing of the nation, contributing approximately 31.9% to non-oil Gross Domestic Product (GDP) while employing about 17% of the labour force. With Guyana being particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change which include massive flooding and drought, agricultural production has been wiped out to varying degrees over the years, which has no doubt hurt the targets set by other sectors that depend on the industry and by extension Guyana’s economy. The 2005 floods for example resulted in damages to the agricultural sector amounting to US$52.6 million. The sub-sectors hardest hit were sugar, US$11.2 million; and rice, US$8.1 million. Non-traditional Agricultural Commodities sustained damages of US$28.8 million and livestock, US$2.9 million. With overall costs of US$29 million and US$14.7 million respectively, the droughts of 1997 and 2010 resulted in damages to the rice and sugar industries resulting in losses in export earnings to the country and income to many households. Also, more than 1,500 Amerindian families in Southern Guyana, reliant on agriculture were affected and several rice farmers were forced to leave 35% of their rice fields uncultivated. Losses to the other subsectors of livestock and non-traditional agricultural commodities were numerous. In the 2021 floods, over 74,000 acres (43,473 acres cash crops and 30,684 acres of rice) of farmlands and over 20,000 farmers were affected. In light of the damning impact climate change has had on the agriculture sector, the government has crafted a plan within the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030 which seeks to insulate the industry from worsening impacts. Specifically, LCDS 2030 will seek to achieve the following: - Strengthen sea and river defense systems - Improve flood control and water management (drainage/kokers) - Address drought prevention (including in Hinterland regions) - Implement climate smart initiatives - Strengthen institutions such as the NDIA, Sea Defence, Hydrometerological Department, etc. - And finally, improve response capability for climate events Even as the LCDS 2030 continues the final round of regional and community discussions, the government through the Ministry of Agriculture is already laying the ground work to build a more climate resilient industry. This is being done for example, through the acquisition of climate insurance and the improvement of key drainage and infrastructure along with the establishment of two new canals. ABOUT LCDS 2030 LCDS 2030 outlines how the Government of Guyana will accelerate economic growth and development in a non-polluting, low carbon way. It outlines how Guyana will utilize and monetize its natural resources such as its lush and pristine forests in a sustainable manner so as to combat the impacts of climate change. The document also ensures the country’s world-class forests, biodiversity, water, and marine resources are valued for the vital contribution they make to the health of the planet. The current draft that was launched by President, Dr. Irfaan Ali in late 2021 is undergoing a period of consultation with citizens on how the nation can re-double its efforts towards achieving the outlined vision, the roots of which can be traced back to 2009. In 2009, Guyana had launched the first Low-carbon Development Strategy as a developing country, setting out a vision for inclusive, sustainable development, while simultaneously maintaining the country’s forests, about 85% of the country’s territory, to help meet some of the most urgent challenges the world faces. There is no doubt that Guyana intends to stay true to the vision set out in 2009 which is to create a model low-carbon economy for the world. Since 2009 however, local authorities have gained a greater understanding of the outsized contribution Guyana’s ecosystems make to the world’s health and economy, as well as its role as one of the world’s most important countries for biodiversity conservation. Here are some interesting facts about the important role Guyana’s forests play as noted in the LCDS 2030. *
Guyana has the second-highest percentage of forest cover on earth and is working with partners to sustain 99.5% of that forest while building the foundation for a new low carbon, ecosystem economy. The government has said it expects to tap opportunities to access a market mechanism for forest climate services and other ecosystem services. This will enable Guyana to store 19.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (the measure used for greenhouse gas
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Deforestation rates are among the lowest in the world and Guyana is one of only four countries in the world (and one of only two in the Amazon Basin) verified to have sustained a High Forest Low Deforestation (HFLD) state.
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Guyana is one of four countries which host the Guiana Shield, one of the most pristine rainforest landscapes in the world. The Guiana Shield stores around 18% of the world’s tropical forest carbon and 20% of the world’s fresh water. LCDS 2030 is currently undergoing a period of national consultation. Once this is completed, the LCDS will be finalised and then tabled in the National Assembly.
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FOR SALE 100m3 locust logs US$250 per m3.Contact:617-9656. One Agro Processing Business. Serious inquiries, price 150 mil. Tel:672-5912 or email: gimpex@gmail.comfor f u r t h e r d e t a i l s .
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For a Receptionist, Hotel Attendant. Tel: 231-0951, 2277714, 640-0673. One Porter. Apply at: Lens 136 Sheriff Street next to Buddys/Pizzahut. Call: 2272486 or 226-3750 Female Cleaner for office. Call:642-9823. Cook,Baker & Servicemen for interior location. Applicants must be experienced. C a l l : 2 3 1 - 2 2 5 0 . Clerical assistants live-in accommodation available for out of town applicants covid vaccinated persons only. 2237500. For Porters.Apply in person at Alabama Trading,65 Robb S t B o u r d a . Customer Service Rep/Dispatcher to work at a reputable organisation,familiarity of G/ Town.Contact:621-9356.
LEGAL NOTICE 2022-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-328 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATR IMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO.: FD-328 BETWEEN: -(RAMDEEN) JASMATTEE nee ETWARU Petitioner/Applicant -andMDEEN) MAHIPAUL Respondent To the Respondent MAHIPAUL RAMDEEN Last Known Address Amelia’s Ward, L i n d e n , G u y a n a . TA K E NOTICE that on the 10th day of March, 2022 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by JASMATTEE RAMDEEN nee ETWARU, the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 12th day of May, 2022 the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur News Newspapers, a daily Newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web.AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents.AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirtyfive) days from the date of the second and final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Wednesday the 3rd day of August, 2022 at 1:15pm before the Honourable Madam Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln via Zoom Meeting ID: 817 2463 7445 and Password: Court12 at the Family Division of the High Court
“Cash-strapped” China Railway among 7 contractors vying for $4B highway expan- board, so as to facilitate the road project Corentyne sion project is one being un- increase traffic that will come dertaken by the Ministry of when the Guyana to Suriname China Railway First Group, the company that recently informed the government of its inability to secure finances to execute the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, is now among seven contractors vying for the contract to expand the New Amsterdam to Corentyne highway. The New Amsterdam to
LEGAL NOTICE at Georgetown.IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of The High Court is located at the Law Courts[Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 20thday of May, 2022.
Public Works. During the opening of tenders on Thursday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office, it was revealed that this is just phase one of the highway project which is estimated to cost $4,820,826,400. Phase one, according to information from the NPTAB office, is divided into two lots with lot one estimated at $2,322,808,900 and lot two at $2,498,017,500. The contractors vying for the project are as follows: Kares Engineering Inc. Lot1 $2,228,511,205;China Railway First Group Corporation Limited Lot1 $2,974,838,350, Lot2 $3,868,058,335; Berbice Construction Consortium Lot1 $2,111,032,715, Lot2 $2,294,363,680; VR Construction Inc. - Lot1&2 $5,391,501,820; AJM Enterprise Lot1 $2,759,506,060, Lot2 $2,637,551,920; H. Nauth & Sons Lot1 $2,141,255,195, Lot2 $2,437,467,235; and China Road & Bridge Cooperation Lot1 $3,478,146,849, Lot2 $3,208,455,206. Talks on expanding the highway were brought up by Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo late last year, who noted in a press conference that the government is looking to have this project on
river bridge is open. The Vice President while engaging farmers and residents at Number 63 Village on Friday, June 03, 2022 said that some $8 billion is set aside to upgrade the road and that it will be paved and widen some four feet on both sides. “We set aside $8 billion to widen this road, we were thinking about four lane from New Amsterdam all the way to Moleson Creek but the width, we cant do four lane because some of the houses are close by in some areas so we are going to widen it to like 4ft on both sides, 8ft more and repave the whole road from New Amsterdam to Moleson. This year you are going to see them moving the pipelines off the shoulders and also the Guyana Power Light (GPL) utilities moving it out off the alignment and next year we can come and pave the road. This will cost over US$100million,” Jagdeo said. During the opening of tenders also, minutes were read for the design and supervision service for the reconstruction of the North West Secondary School. This school was gutted by a fire last year. Below are the companies and their bids:
Ministry of Education Design and supervision of service- reconstruction of North West Secondary School, Region One. IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATUREPROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION LETTER OF AD MINI STRATION.In the mater of the Deceased Persons’ Estate Administration Act, Chapter 12:01 -and-In the matter ofthe Estate of GOBIN PERSAUD,Dec eased-and-In the matter of an application by ROHAN PERSAUD LET GLORIA SHORTT of L0t 185 Char lotte and King street, Georgetown Guyana and NEVAAPPLE of Lot 17 Croal Street, Georgetown, Guyana witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of GOBIN PERSAUD, deceased, who died on the 19 th day of March, 1986, at Georgetown Hospital to call at the chamber of MR. YOG ANAND PERSAUD,Att orney-at-law,whose add ress for service and place of business is at Room 1)7, First Floor, Maraj Building, 185 Charlotte and King Street, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana.Dated this day May 9th,2022.
Ministry of Agriculture- National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) Construction of Access road to Hope High level drainage, East Coast Demerara.
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Shabazz names final squad for CONCACAF Nations League Georgetown -: Golden Jaguars Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz has selected his final 24-man squad for four crunch Concacaf Nations League B fixtures this month, following a highly productive camp in Trinidad and Tobago. Shabazz said he had been impressed with the “total effort and commitment” from the players and staff and praised the Guyana Football Federation for facilitating the encampment, which was “very important for the future of Guyana football”. “The competitiveness for places has increased and the intensity has increased, so it was difficult to pick 24 players out of the 31 we had in camp,” Coach Shabazz said,
revealing that he was now focused on enhancing the cohesiveness of the squad. “We are trying to get some of the guys who have come in to adjust to how we want to play because they have come into an organised team, and when you arrive into an organised team, if you bring in too many players, it can change the texture of it,” Shabazz elaborated. “It’s like coffee, when you put milk in it, sometimes you put so much milk in it, you forget that it’s coffee.” The squad has arrived in the Dominican Republic to prepare for its first Group B fixture of the international window against Montserrat on June 4. Guyana will then play Bermuda on
June 7 and Haiti on June 11 at the Leonora Track and Field Stadium, before heading back to the Dominican Republic for a second match against Haiti on June 14. This edition of the League will conclude in March 2023. In the days leading up to the clash against Montserrat, Shabazz revealed he would focus on building team cohesion, and ensuring the players gel together as a unit in defence and attack. The winner of each group in League B will automatically qualify for the final stages of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup and the Concacaf Nations League, while second place teams will progress to the preliminary round of the Gold Cup.
Saturday June 04, 2022 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Emotional matters could hit the fan today at a (virtual) group meeting of some kind. Those around you communicate with are apt to be feeling especially stressed and volatile, Aries.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Surprising new developments in close friendships or love relationships could come your way today, Libra. Someone might move away or perhaps move closer to you.
TAURUS(Apr.20–May20) Stress might be getting the better of a household member today, Taurus. This person feels emotionally volatile. The least irritation could set off a temper tantrum.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Unexpected developments might interfere with your home life or with plans to spend a quiet evening with your family, Scorpio. This could have you feeling a little down at first, but don't let it get to you. . SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) You may be looking forward to talking on the phone with someone dear who lives far away, Sagittarius, but circumstances beyond your control could get in the way.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Friends, neighbors, and relatives could be feeling especially stressed out and explosive today, Gemini. This isn't a good day to initiate intense communications with them. CANCER (June 21–July 22) The economy could well take another dip, Cancer, and you might hear from people expressing concerns about financial matters.
CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Although business and money matters continue to go well, some rather unsettling news regarding either your finances or the economy in general could reach you today, Capricorn.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Oppressive stress on you or those close to you could cause disconcerting upsets within your relationships today, Leo. Try to be objective and work things out rationally instead of going to pieces.
AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) You may have been looking forward to communicating or spending time with the people you care about today if possible, but circumstances beyond your control throw some unexpected obstacles in your way.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Se pt. 22) Stress could take a toll on you today, Virgo. You might temporarily lose your ambition and be left wondering if it's all really worth it.
PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Although you've been feeling especially strong physically over the past few days, Pisces, today you might feel a little under the weather.
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Rafael Nadal into French Open final Powell, Shepherd to miss ongoing after Alexander Zverev suffers injury Netherlands ODIs after visa delays
Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd could not appear for their visa interviews in India. (Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal advanced to the French Open final. NBC Sports - Rafael Nadal advanced to the French Open final after Alexander Zverev retired from their semifinal match with a right ankle injury in the second set. Zverev rolled the ankle on game point for Nadal to force a tiebreak after Nadal won the first set 7-6 (8). The match was more than three hours old when Zverev screamed in pain and was taken off the court in a wheelchair. Minutes later, Zverev reentered the court on crutches
to shake the chair umpire’s hand and hug Nadal. “Very sad for him,” Nadal said of the No. 3 seed Zverev, the highest-ranked player without a major title. “He was playing unbelievable tournament. … I wish him very best and very fast recovery.” Nadal, bidding for a record-extending 14th French Open title and 22th Grand Slam men’s singles title, becomes the second-oldest French Open men’s singles finalist in history behind Bill Tilden
from 1930. Tomorrow, he will face Norwegian Casper Ruud or Croatian Marin Cilic in the final in what could be his last career match at Roland Garros. He has said this week that he does not know which French Open match will be his farewell. He played on his 36th birthday yesterday. Tomorrow marks the 16th anniversary of his first French Open final, a win over Argentine Mariano Puerta.
GFF Regional Association (RA) Leagues continue this weekend The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Regional Association (RA) Leagues will
continue this weekend in seven of the nine RA’s. The GFF released the fix-
tures for the scheduled matches and they are as follows:
ESPNcricinfo - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd will miss the ongoing threematch ODI series in the Netherlands because of visa delays, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said in a statement yesterday. Both Powell and Shepherd immediately travelled to London from India after their participation in the IPL, as their visa interviews could not have taken place in India due to the IPL bio-secure protocols. The CWI statement said that “despite having the interviews the day after their arrival, they are both still in London awaiting the appropriate visas to be able to travel to the Netherlands.” Powell played for Delhi Capitals and played his last game on May 21 in Mumbai, whereas Shepherd, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad, played his last match in the IPL on May 22. Both teams did not qualify for the IPL playoffs which would have given the West Indies squad hope of the two players making it for the ODIs in Netherlands. The final match of the on-
Romario Shepherd completes a run out - Dec 13, 2021. (PCB) going ODI series - which West Indies currently lead 20 - will take place today in Amstelveen, which means Powell and Shepherd will now directly fly to Pakistan for the ODI series starting June 8 in Multan. For the final game in Amstelveen, West Indies will again have only 13 players available for selection, like in the first two matches. The West Indies squad will travel from Amsterdam to Pakistan on Sunday for matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium on June 8, 10 and 12.
The games were initially slotted for Rawalpindi but were moved to Multan in light of political uncertainty in Islamabad, the country’s capital, adjacent to Rawalpindi. ODI Squad to Pakistan: Nicholas Pooran (captain), Shai Hope (vice-captain), Nkrumah Bonner, Shamarh Brooks, Keacy Carty, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Shermon Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Anderson Phillip, Rovman Powell, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.
Ohio lawmakers advance trans sports ban with genital check (Reuters) - Ohio’s House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban transgender girls from school sports and require verification from a doctor if a student’s sex is called into question. The provision was a lastminute addition to an unrelated bill that passed in a marathon session late on Wednesday, the first day of Pride month. The bill next goes to a vote in the state Senate when it reconvenes in several months after a recess. The Ohio House’s Republican majority took a similar step last year but that effort ultimately failed.
More than half a dozen states have passed or enacted similar provisions this year alone. Unlike most of the others, the Ohio measure would require students whose sex is “disputed” to provide a physician’s statement verifying “internal and external reproductive anatomy” and other criteria. Ohio schools that violate the proposed rules could face lawsuits. These provisions target “a handful of Ohio students and their families who simply want to play sports like everyone else,” LGBTQ rights
group Equality Ohio said in a statement. The Ohio High School Association (OSHAA) has had a transgender policy in place for 10 years during which there have been “fewer than 20 transgender girls approved to play high school girls sports,” according Equality Ohio and OSHAA. Conservative Republican proponents of such legislation argue it is necessary to give girls a level playing field in sports. Democrats and other opponents say the laws are harmful, unnecessary and unjustly target an already marginalized, vulnerable group.
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Two-goal Neymar closes on Pele record in big Brazil win AFP - Neymar scored two penalties to close on Pele’s goal record for Brazil as they fired a World Cup warning with a 5-1 thrashing of South Korea on Thursday. The Paris Saint-Germain forward netted his 72nd and 73rd goals for his country to come within striking distance of the legendary Pele’s 77 for Brazil. Neymar upstaged South Korean captain Son Heungmin, the joint Premier League Golden Boot winner who was kept quiet by a rampant Brazil in front of 65,000 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Neymar had been a doubt for the match after he suffered a right foot injury during training on Wednesday, but he was the star of the show on a night when Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus all scored. Brazil coach Tite said that there is fierce competition for places with the Qatar World Cup a little over five months away. “It was difficult to put to-
gether the starting XI. Everyone here wants to make the World Cup squad and has been playing well,” said Tite, who started Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro just days after he won the Champions League. “Even after talks with my staff, it was not easy to choose the starting line-up. “Our objective is to reach the final at the World Cup and it’s our dream to win the tournament,” he added. Brazil, ranked number one in the FIFA rankings, fielded a strong side and looked dangerous almost from the opening seconds with a header by Thiago Silva wiped out by an offside call. Brazil took advantage of poor South Korean defending to take the lead on seven minutes. Alex Sandro was left open as he charged into the left side of the box and he set up Fred for a shot from close range. The Manchester United midfielder misfired but the ball took a fortuitous bounce to
Neymar (no.10) and teammates celebrate during their win over South Korea. Richarlison, whose scrappy effort deflected in off goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu. Bordeaux forward Hwang Ui-jo levelled the score for the hosts on the half-hour mark, turning and firing it in off the left post with a smart finish. But that goal came
against the run of play and Brazil went ahead again on 42 minutes. South Korean defender Lee Yong was called for a foul on Sandro inside the box and after a video review Neymar stepped up, nonchalantly putting his penalty to the left
of goalkeeper Kim. Neymar scored his second penalty on 57 minutes, once again after a VAR intervention and again rolling the ball to Kim’s left, the ball almost dribbling into the net. Substitutes Coutinho —
who had come on for Neymar — and Jesus added gloss to the scoreline with two welltaken strikes. - Son award Prior to the match, Tottenham’s Son was awarded South Korea’s highest sporting honour, the Cheongnyong Medal, by President Yoon Suk-yeol. Tite said that keeping the South Korean dangerman Son quiet had been vital. “We knew South Korea would try to rely on Son Heung-min as much as possible,” he said. “When he was playing on the left wing we put Dani Alves on him, with Casemiro and Marquinhos also helping out. “He is a great finisher and he could have been a dangerous player against us. That he scored 23 goals in the Premier League (last season) shows the kind of player he is.” Brazil next play Japan, in Tokyo, on Monday.
Environmental activist disrupts Thompson-Herah to face strong French Open semi-final field at Rabat Diamond League Elaine Thompson-Herah will be back in action today in Morocco.
Security members take off the court a protestor after she ties herself to the net during the semi final between Norway’s Casper Ruud and Croatia’s Marin Cilic. (REUTERS/Yves Herman)
PARIS, (Reuters) - A environmental activist interrupted the French Open men’s semifinal between Marin Cilic of Croatia and Norwegian Casper Ruud for 15 minutes yesterday when she jumped onto Court Philippe Chatrier and tied and glued herself to the net. The woman, a French citizen, wearing a t-shirt that read ‘we have 1028 days left’ tied herself to the edge of the net with a string around her neck. The message, written on both sides of her white t-shirt, was a reference to a UN report on climate change. “An environmental activist managed to get onto Philippe
Chatrier Court and attached herself to the net with metal wires and glue,” the French tennis federation said. “The young woman, of French nationality, entered the grounds with a valid ticket early in the day. She was then handed over to the police.” Security guards did not rush to her but instead spread out around the court and then slowly walked to her before removing her from the net. The players were quickly ushered off the court and play was interrupted for about 15 minutes with Ruud leading 36 6-4 4-1. “When it comes to this protest, it was a little bit, what should I say, nasty is
maybe a good word, because I didn’t really know how to react to it,” Ruud told reporters after his victory. “It was a little bit tricky and difficult situation. Never happened to me before. So we were taken outside for six, seven minutes and I got to regroup a little bit and got my flow going again.” This is not the first time play has been interrupted at the French Open. During the 2009 men’s final, a spectator jumped on to the court from the stands and tried to put a hat on Roger Federer’s head. In the 2013 showpiece between Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer, a masked protester ran around the court waving a flare.
SportsMax - Reigning Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah will be back in action today at the Rabat Diamond League, in Morocco, where she faces a quality field in the women’s 100m. Lining up alongside Thompson-Herah will be experienced Ivory Coast sprinter Marie Jose Talou, Trinidad
and Tobago star Michelle Lee Ahye, and compatriot Natasha Morrison. Thompson-Herah heads into the event off the back of a dominant performance at the Prefontaine Classic last weekend where she got the better of United States sprinter Sha’arri Richardson, compatriot Shericka Jackson, and
Great Britain athlete Dina Asher-Smith. The Jamaican won the event in 10.79. Elsewhere, another Jamaican Stephenie Ann Mcpherson will compete in the women’s 400m, while Shanieka Ricketts will compete in the women’s triple jump.
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NBA Finals: Celtics’ 4th-quarter barrage stun Warriors to steal Game 1
Yahoo Sports - SAN FRANCISCO — The Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors at their own game. Boston hit its first seven 3-pointers of the fourth quarter to turn a 12-point deficit heading into the final period into a 120-108 win in Game 1, stealing an NBA Finals game at Chase Center on Thursday. The Celtics went 9 for 12 from long distance in the fourth quarter as part of a 170 run in nearly five minutes of game time. Jaylen Brown keyed the late run, scoring 24 points with seven rebounds and five assists for the Celtics. Derrick White had another good performance off the bench, scoring 21 points with five 3pointers. Al Horford, playing in his first Finals game after 141 playoff games without making it to the last series, led the way for the Celtics with 26 points, including six 3-pointers. The teams combined for a Finalsrecord 40 3-pointers, smash-
Boston Celtics center Al Horford made an impact in his first NBA Finals appearance after a record 141 playoff games without making it to the final series. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) ing the previous record of 35 set by the Cleveland Cavaliers and Warriors in 2017. Boston’s Jayson Tatum struggled, going just 3 of 17 for 12 points with 13 assists. Stephen Curry started the 3-point barrage in the first quarter, but the Warriors weren’t able to support his classic performance. Curry scored 21 points in the first quarter, the most he has ever scored in a single quarter in Finals history, and made 6 of 8 3-pointers, a Finals record for made triples in one quarter. Curry, of course, also held the previous record
of five 3-pointers in a Finals quarter (along with Ray Allen and Kenny Smith). Curry finished with a game-high 34 points. Andrew Wiggins added 20 points for the Warriors. Klay Thompson moved into second place on the alltime playoff 3-pointers list, passing LeBron James. Curry is first on that list. Thompson had 15 points and three 3pointers Thursday. Warriors forwards Otto Porter Jr. (foot soreness) and Andre Iguodala (neck) played after missing time in the previous rounds. Iguodala be-
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of game one of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center. (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) came the first non-Lakers or Celtics player to play in seven Finals series. Gary Payton II (broken elbow) was cleared before the game, but did not play. The loss was the Warriors’ first at home this postseason (9-1). NBA Finals schedule
Game 1: Celtics 120, Warriors 108 (Celtics lead 1-0) Game 2: Celtics at Warriors, Sunday, 8 p.m. ET (ABC) Game 3: Warriors at Celtics, Wednesday, 9 p.m. ET (ABC) Game 4: Warriors at Celtics, Friday, June 10, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5: Celtics at Warriors, Monday, June 13, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)* Game 6: Warriors at Celtics, Thursday, June 16, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)* Game 7: Celtics at Warriors, Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)* * — if necessary
New Zealand duo put England on back foot with century stand PA Media - England’s inspiration ran dry on day two of the first LV= Insurance Test as an emphatic century stand between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell put New Zealand in control at Lord’s. After a frenetic first day that saw that saw 17 wickets fall, another seven were added to the tally before the Black Caps’ fifth-wicket pair settled in for what could go down as a match-winning stay. Coming together with their side struggling at 56 for four – just 47 ahead – they put on an unbroken 180 to move their side 227 ahead at stumps. Mitchell ended the day on 97 not out, three short of a well-deserved century at the home of cricket, with Blundell 90no in an imposing total of 236 for four. Their partnership was an exemplary display of calm accumulation, with the pitch flattening out and the home attack unable to whip itself into action. After a strong start, the core seam unit struggled to part the Kiwis’ middle-order pairing, who shut down the vastly experienced James Anderson and Stuart Broad before finally showing impressive debutant Matthew Potts that Test cricket was not quite as simple as he might
have thought. The Durham quick began by removing visiting captain Kane Williamson for the second time in as many days and took his match tally to six when opener Tom Latham nicked off. New captain Ben Stokes was expensive at more than five an over and there was an inconclusive first look at England’s first ever concussion substitute Matt Parkinson. Having raced down the motorway from Manchester to replace Jack Leach on Thursday afternoon, the Lancashire leg-spinner finally got a long-awaited chance to prove his abilities to bamboozle county batters could translate to the highest level. He started nicely, landing his first few leg-breaks in solid areas and getting a little bite from the pitch, but Mitchell and Blundell’s initial struggles to find their timing against him soon disappeared. Renowned for being a consistently accurate wrist spinner, as well as a purveyor of the occasional magic ball, Parkinson was guilty of tossing up a couple of glaring wide full-tosses and did not create much drama as he sent down 14 wicketless overs for
43.
England had earlier climbed from 116 for seven overnight to 141 all out, building the slenderest of nine-run leads. That left little margin for error, but Anderson once again set a superb tone, finding Will Young’s outside edge with the first ball of his second over. Williamson’s recent lack of runs continued as he once again failed to make an impression, nicking Anderson in front of the slips before he tried to punch Potts off the back foot and fed Jonny Bairstow a waist-high catch in the cordon. Potts saw off Latham just before lunch, picking up another thin edge and adding another layer to a highly encouraging first appearance. The afternoon session finally saw the game revert to something approaching a regular Test match rhythm, as New Zealand dug in to add 90 for the loss of just one wicket. Devon Conway was the man to go, poking Broad into Ben Foakes’ gloves, before Mitchell and Blundell picked up the slack. Mitchell cut and pulled well, showing enough intent to allow Blundell to find his feet at a quieter pace. Stokes’
Daryl Mitchell (left) and Tom Blundell put New Zealand in the ascendancy. (Adam Davy/PA) introduction raised the runrate, despite some prodigious reverse swing, and when Parkinson finally got his hands on the ball, New Zealand were 90 for four. For a player whose last four outings have been T20 appearances in the Vitality Blast, he was admirably short on nerves as his first delivery dipped nicely and turned away as Blundell defended. Parkinson has been followed by suggestions that he is too slow through the air to be a real danger at Test level and the batters did appear to need a few sighters before getting to grips with his style.
He did not concede a boundary until his fifth over, but there was a lack of jeopardy too as England’s hunt for a breakthrough began to labour. Blundell had successfully played catch-up and beat his partner to the first half-century of the match, getting there in 101 balls with a compact square drive off Potts. Mitchell did not have to wait long to follow, getting there with a nudged single off Broad, and it was increasingly apparent that the game was being shaped by two coolheaded knocks. There were pockets of ac-
tivity, with five boundaries in the space of three overs as Mitchell took on Anderson and Blundell did the same to Broad, but it was the methodical manner and chancelessness that impressed most. England’s own unreliable batting line-up will need to show plenty of the same qualities to get anywhere near a successful chase as the game moves towards its conclusion. Scores: New Zealand 132 and 236 for 4 (Mitchell 97*, Blundell 90*) lead England 141 (Crawley 43, Southee 455) by 227 runs.
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Renee and Looknauth to V Net Communications supports make debuts for MMZ in NY Wakenaam day of sports
MMZ CC will play two games this weekend and will have in their lineup former Guyana youth players Wicketkeeper Batsman Ronaldo Renee and all-rounder Richie Looknauth along with young right-arm legspinner and left hand batsman Ushardeva Balgobin who played last year. It is anticipated to be a very exciting weekend of cricket for the MMZ boys who have been strengthened by the three cricketers from Guyana. Renee is from Tuschen East Bank Essequibo and represented Guyana at the U15, 17 and U-19 level between 2014 and 2018. Renee, who plays for the West Demerara senior team in Guyana, scored the only century; an unbeaten 100 against Enmore CC for MMZ USA on their tour to Guyana earlier in the year. His teammate Looknauth is from Anna Catharina WCD and also represented Guyana at the U-15, 17 and U-19 level between 2013 and 2018 and is currently a senior player at Everest in the City. Also on show will be the flamboyant 19 year-old Ushardeva Balgobin who is a right handed and bowls leg spin and bats left handed and is also a senior player at the Everest. The team Manager Ejaz Asgarally welcomed Renee, Looknauth and Ushardeva Balgobin to the MMZ family. The two captains for this weekend’s
games which will be played in Queens and the Bronx are Andy Mohammed and Kelvin Shewpershad. Both players are very optimistic that with the inclusion of these talented cricketers MMZ CC have a great chance to come out on top this year. Mohammed will lead the team today, Saturday, while Shewpershad will do the honours tomorrow, Sunday. MMZ management thanked Miss Mandy Tahal and Nicholas Chinkoo for their warm hospitality shown to Mr Renee and Mr Looknauth. The 30-over game today is at Randall’s Island at 1:30 pm vs Punjab X1. Tomorrow, in the 40-over fixture MMZ face-off with United Fighters at the Whitestone ground at 1pm. Squad for Saturday: Kelvin Shewpershad (Captain), Melvin Shewpersad, Keith Edie, Ushardeva Balgobin, Andy Mohammed, Richie Looknauth, Nicholas Chinkoo, Joe Knights, Ronaldo Renee, Ansar Yasim, Randall Wilson, Mark Fredericks, Matthew Lutchena Squad for Sunday; Andy Mohammed (Captain), Melvin Shewprasad, Kelvin Shewprasad, Keith Edie, Ushardeva Balgobin, Richie Looknauth, Ejaz Asgarally, Nicholas Chinkoo, Ronaldo Renee, Matthew Lutchena, Mark Fredericks, Samuel Raghubir, Shawn Sue, Troy Mars. (Sean Devers)
French Open: Coco Gauff into doubles final as well as singles BBC Sport - American teenager Coco Gauff has the chance to win two French Open trophies this weekend after reaching the women’s doubles final as well as the singles. Gauff, who plays Iga Swiatek in the singles final today, advanced to the doubles showpiece with compatriot Jessica Pegula yesterday.
The pair beat fellow Americans Madison Keys and Taylor Townsend 6-4 7-6 (7-4). Gauff, 18, is in her first Grand Slam singles final but was runner-up in the US Open doubles final in 2021. L a s t y e a r, C z e c h Barbora Krejcikova became the first woman sinc e 2 0 0 0 - a n d t h e
seventh ever - to win the singles and doubles titles at Roland Garros. Gauff and Pegula will face the winners of the other semi-final, which features Ukraine’s Lyudmyla Kichenok and Latvian Jelena Ostapenko against French pair Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic.
V Net Communications has supported the day of sports which will be held tomorrow, Sunday at G Square Cavaliers ground, Belle Plaine, Wakenaam. The entity which is located at Delph Street, Campbellville, has sponsored the trophies for the masters T20 game which is set to commence at 10:00hrs. The match will be played between Wakenaam United and Wakenaam Masters, past and present players from the island. As part of the day’s activities, a domino competition will also be played and will commence at 09:30hrs. Among the teams set to participate are Police, Underdog, All Star, Pensioners, V Net and Good Success. The winning and runner up teams as well as the MVP will receive trophies in both competitions. The event is being organised by a number of Wakenaam residents. The day’s activities which was re-scheduled from
Tanya Crossman (right) and Shaneeza Bacchus display some of the trophies. today, is being held to promote unity among citizens and to aid in the development of sports on the island. Teams: Wakenaam United - Saif Hussain (Capt.), Safraz Sheriffudeen, Siddiq Mohamed, Imran Khan, Heera Sukhram, Jaggernauth M a n b o d h , Va r o u n i e Sasepaul, Saga Jadookool, Oyono Sampson, Shoaib Namaz, Deonarine Persaud,
Nawaz Sheriffudeen, Leonard Lewis and Kampta Persaud. Wakenaam Masters Zaheer Mohamed (Capt.), Navishaul Pooran, Shorab Ali, Wazir Khan, Khemraj Surujpaul, Mark Seymour, Tareeq Ahmad, Gladewin Henry snr, Satnarine Sahadeo, Mortiemer Whyte, Fardeen Sheriffudeen, Kennard Lewis, Tom Singh and Vickram Ramnarine.
History-making driver Sarah Misir named brand ambassador for NCB Capital Markets Formula Woman Driver Sara Misir
SportsMax - United-Kingdom-based Formula Woman Driver Sara Misir has been signed as NCB Capital Market’s newest brand ambassador. Misir, 24, is Jamaica’s first and only Formula Woman driver, after successfully earning a seat in the GT Cup Championships by winning the Formula Woman qualifying competition in March from a
field of over 10,000 applicants. “It’s official. I’m NCB’s newest Brand Ambassador!” Misir posted on Instagram Thursday. “I’d like to thank NCB Capital Markets for choosing me to represent such an iconic brand with such a long history in Jamaica. As I pursue my passions and continue to race towards my dreams, I’m happy to be on
the journey with NCB Capital Markets,” NCB Capital Markets expressed delight about having Sara on board in a statement. ”Sara has made an indelible mark in the world of motorsport, becoming the first Caribbean Formula Woman driver. Together we will go further, go faster, chart new roads and shatter expectations”.
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BABA AGM and elections ORSCA/Adana Homes 10-10 on tomorrow at Leisure competition bowls off today Inn Hotel, New Amsterdam
Following recommendations made by the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) the Berbice Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) will stage its Annual General Meeting and Elections for office bearers tomorrow at Leisure Inn Hotel, New Amsterdam starting at 1.00pm and the affiliated clubs in that jurisdiction are expected to participate. These elections will be staged following a meeting which was held between President of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation Michael Singh and some clubs which took place after elections which were held in April and the incumbent Vibert Garnett was re-elected. Those elections were questioned by some clubs who said they were not informed and sought the intervention of the GABF President Michael Singh. The elections will see nine
Anil Mahadeo, left, of Sunshine receives the winning trophy from Satishwar Persaud in 2021.
Michael Singh GABF President
Vibert Garnett
clubs being invited to participate once they ensure that they are affiliated and have their players registered with the BABA in keeping with the BABA Constitution, through its Secretary Ms. Alesha Samad who can be contacted on 654-7211. The clubs invited and must meet the requirements are Rose Hall Town Jammers, Kildonan, Fyrish Black Sharks, Canje Knights,
Manchester, Glasgow East Bank, New Amsterdam Warriors, Ithaca and Hopetown. Garnett, on Sunday 24th, 2022 when the BABA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), was returned to serve for the next two years but some clubs said they were not adequately informed and appealed to the GABF, which will have a presence tomorrow at the important meeting.
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Paul takes 6-50 before rain spoils 3rd day action By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with WD Hotel & Mall Charity & Dave’s West Indies Imports After a second and final stoppage due to rain yesterday at the Queen’s Park Oval on a depressingly wet and windy day in Trinidad, Guyana Harpy Eagles were 30 without loss replying to the 218 made by T&T Red Force in a game in which almost five seasons have been affected by the adverse weather. At the crease was Tagenarine Chanderpaul on three from 43 balls and Tevin Imlach on 25 from 54 balls with three boundaries. On the resumption at 3:45 PM, Chanderpaul, who took 30 balls to get off the mark, clipped Gabriel for two to mid-wicket and demonstrated tremendous patience and concentration, while Imlach was playing his shots before rain sent the players and Umpires scurrying off the field for a final time for the day at 4:02PM. Earlier, the Red Force began the third day on 203-9 with Terrence Hinds on nine and Shannon Gabriel on five and they took the score to 218 with Hinds being unbeaten on
Kemo Paul
22. Gabriel had his stumps scattered by Paul who ended with 6-50, while Gudakesh Motie supported with 2-35. When the Harpy Eagles began their reply, Imlach, with two fifties in his last two games, stroked a couple imperious boundaries before rain stopped play at 10:30 AM with Guyana on 19-0 from 12.4 overs with Imlach on 16 and Tagenarine Chanderpaul on one. Play eventually resumed at 3:45pm but only 3:2 overs were bowled with Imlach being ‘squared up’ by Terrence Hinds as the
ball peeled off the outer half of the bat and galloped all along the ground across the still fast outfield despite the pounding it took over that last two days from the rain. According to the Guyana camp, the intention now, with rain taking away so much time and a result unlikely, is to bat for the rest of the match and get as much runs as possible. Today is the final day and play is scheduled to commence at 9:30 AM. There was no played yesterday in the other two matches in Diego Martin and Turuba.
Excitement galore is highly anticipated from Saturday when the 2022 Ontario RoundArm Softball Cricket Association (ORSCA)/ Adana Homes 10-10 competition begins with two matches in Brampton and Mississauga. At Marvin Heights Public School ground in Mississauga, Wildfiya will collide with Phoenix, while at Chingucousy Secondary School facility, Brampton Rangers will tackle Guycan Tridents. Both matches are slated to commence from 10:00hrs. In the first Adana Homes-sponsored edition of 2021, Sunshine emerged victorious over Masters but they will open their campaign when the competition resumes on June 18th with a list of matches. Managing Director of Adana Homes Satishwar
Persaud has expressed fascination with proceedings last year and again he is in anticipation of some riveting onfield actions. “I [am] delighted and happy to partner with the ORSCA again; it was very exciting last year and we all looking forward to some good cricket again especially in the 10-10 version,” Persaud related. Meanwhile, President of the ORSCA Mitch Bacchus is also optimistic of another action-packed and fulfilling season when i t c o m e s t o t h e g a m e ’s shortest and exciting version. Bacchus first acknowledged the generosity of Adana Homes and secondly thanked all the teams for their continued commitment to the association. He stated this not only demonstrated their love for
softball cricket but they have been loyal players and supportive as well. According to Bacchus, the semi-finals and final will be played on June 26th at 10:00hrs and 13:00hrs respectively with the venue being the Hanover Public School ground in Brampton. Bacchus also took the opportunity by expressing his gratitude to his fellow executives for executing their duties over the years. He said since the formation of the ORSCA in 2011, all members have shown great commitment and responsibilities for the growth of softball cricket and it is indeed admirable. Bacchus finally mentioned that Persaud of Adana Homes is very kind in sponsoring the tournament for the second year in succession which is a revelation of his pride and gratification.
NSC/MCY&S supports Faye Joseph Memorial Domino tournament The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission (NSC), yesterday made a presentation of over $500,000 in cash, along with trophies, to the Georgetown Domino Association (GDA), for the hosting of the Faye Joseph Memorial Nation-Wade tournament. The tournament will start today at the National Gymnasium and concludes on Monday at the same venue, featuring over 30 teams from across the country. Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle noted that, “Domi-
noes is one of the indoor sports that carries a large crowd. We live in the spirit of One Guyana, and so we’ve asked the Domino Association to see how they can start decentralizing the sport, so next year we expect to not only support it, but hope it can be held in Berbice and Essequibo as well.” Ninvalle, on behalf of Minister Ramson and his fellow NSC Commissioners, wished the Association a successful tournament, while pledging the Commission’s support for the tournament next year. Meanwhile, Colin Boyce,
GDA’s Vice President, thanked the NSC and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport for what he’s calling a timely intervention. Boyce reminded that Joseph was a household name across Guyana in Domino. In fact, at the time of her death, Joseph was the serving president of the Guyana National Domino Federation. “It is only fitting that we have this event and we thank the Minister (Ramson) and Director of Sport, for this support,” Boyce said.
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Central Essequibo victorious at the inaugural Independence T10 Cup
The triumphant Central Essequibo team strike a pose with the Honorable Minister of Culture, Youths and Sports Charles Ramson. Central Essequibo emerged champion at the recently held inaugural Independence 10-10 Cup on the Essequibo Coast Region Two (PomeroonSupenaam). At the Imam Bacchus ground, Central Essequibo beat South Essequibo by 40
runs. Central Essequibo tallied up a challenging 92-4 from the 10-overs and then kept South Essequibo to 526 at the expiration of the ten overs. Leading the way for Central Essequibo was Captain Rovindra Parasram with a steady 24 while
Nathan Persaud chipped in with 18. Javid Azeeze captured two wickets for 10 runs from his two overs, delivering for South Essequibo. No batsman was able to make any impression when South Essequibo pursued the target as off-spinner
Narindra Madholall grabbed three wickets from two economical overs conceding only six runs. The two other participating teams were Pomeroon and North Essequibo. The winning side received $100,000 and a trophy while $50,000 was given to South Essequibo
along with a trophy. The day’s event was played in honour of Guyana’s 56th independence anniversary and was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youths and Sports in conjunction with the Essequibo Cricket Board. Meanwhile, President of
the Central Essequibo Cricket Committee Trevis Simon congratulated his team for coming out on top. He stated they played handsome cricket throughout the day beginning by defeating North Essequibo by six wickets.
Cornelius scores twice as Denmark stun France Karim Benzema has scored 10 goals in 14 games for France after returning to the international fold last year. (Reuters)
Andreas Cornelius showed good strength to hold off William Saliba and hammer in Denmark’s winner. (Reuters)
BBC Sport - Denmark substitute Andreas Cornelius scored twice as they came from behind to beat holders France in the Nations League at the Stade de France. Karim Benzema opened the scoring with a stunning effort, cutting in from the right wing before dummying his way past three defenders and slotting in.
Cornelius volleyed in PierreEmile Hojbjerg’s ball over the top to level. And the 60th-minute substitute won the game when he ran on to a long ball before firing in from a tight angle. It was the first time the former Cardiff striker has scored twice in an international game. Both sides had several chances
in a lively opening game to group A1. In the first half Denmark’s Joakim Maehle hit the outside of the post and Benzema had a goal disallowed for offside. In between Cornelius’ two goals, France’s N’Golo Kante crashed a shot off the post and Denmark’s Christian Eriksen forced a save from Hugo Lloris. On a bad night for the defending
champions, France lost Paris StGermain striker Kylian Mbappe and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane to injury. France boss Didier Deschamps missed the game following the death of his father during the week. The first game at the Stade de France since the controversial Champions League final between Benzema’s Real Madrid and
Liverpool thankfully passed without off-field incident. Liverpool fans described heavy-handed policing, organisational chaos and overcrowding last Saturday - with Uefa apologising to fans caught up in the trouble. Ralf Rangnick’s Austria lead Group A1 after beating Croatia 3-0 in the other game.
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Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, makes the NSC’s presentation to GDA representatives for the inaugural Faye Joseph Memorial Domino tournament.
NSC/MCY&S supports Faye Joseph Memorial Domino tournament History-making driver Sarah Misir named brand ambassador for NCB Capital Markets
NBA Finals: Celtics’ 4th-quarter barrage stun Warriors to steal Game 1
Formula Woman Driver Sara Misir
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula celebrate their victory. (Roland Garros Twitter)
French Open: Coco Gauff into doubles final as well as singles
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