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Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL - Tel: 624-6456 Editor: SHARMAIN GRAINGER Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
A time for deep pondering In some form or another and even much more so in recent times, quite a few of us have been uncomfortably near to what thrills a good segment of the population in this country. It goes something like this: ‘is we in charge now.’ Or ‘we have the power now.’ Or ‘we are in control now.’ So, get used to it. As much as we try to absorb that, there is no getting used to any of it, since such flies in the face of the devilishly torturous reality that is now an embedded part and parcel of this country. When we hear such statements laced with hauteur, we cannot help thinking and concluding that such are the follies of fools. Even as the arrival of some of our ancestors was celebrated yesterday, the hard gut checks of domestic circumstances emphasise and re-emphasise that so much needs to be done to lift up this harshly divided society to some other state of mind, another place to which it doesn’t know (and doesn’t want to know) exists. If we are to get anywhere as a nation, as a viable society, then there has to be several realisations that come to the same place at the same time and blend in some manner. For we are a land of many diverse peoples and cultures. Even Guyanese, who are not blessed with the ability to read and write and understand, appreciate that our demographics condemn us to a state of compromise to continue. Or continue in the failed manner that we have practiced and embraced and compromise any likely chances of progressing along a constructive national path. Since the numbers and percentages are largely well known, there is no reason to repeat them today, save to say a thing or two, if only to enlighten, maybe, even to soften where we stand sturdily on the respective sides of our hard divides. They are worth saying again. Guyana is not a country like the Philippines or Singapore. It has many contributory citizen components, but they are all sucked into and overwhelmed by the overpowering numerical superiority of two troubled and tortured tribes. What to do about the other? How to exist prosperously without the other? How to plough ahead and get ahead without the inputs of the other that is seen as a threat and consigned to the margins of a shabby, unacceptable existence? We table these unsparing thoughts and the surrounding questions that no one wants to hear. They are not going anywhere, but rebounding right in our faces and blinding us as to the futility of our wasteful efforts, our energies dissipated in disputing one another. Instead of arriving and the actual assimilations of arrival, what we have in this Guyana once beloved (still is, to some extent, if Guyanese can be believed) is departure. We depart from our senses. We depart from the richness of our prospects. We depart from the destiny that should and could be ours, when the best that we can do with our bonanzas is crow about ‘who is in power’ and ‘who is in charge.’ It goes without saying who is not, which means that many are left out and with nothing but their simmering resentments to take them through their day, which is not of any arriving, but of the desperation of losing. It is the sum of the essences of local stupidities. We have arrived at the threshold of a new day with a vast new horizon in front of us, for us to command and own. But yet we allow our worst instincts to take the firmest hold of ourselves, shake us like a soggy dog, and drop us in a raggedy heap. It is one from which we are always working our way upwards, as we strive to get back to where we were before. This is how limited we are, and though we know full well that, while we are caught up in verbal wars and spiritual conflicts, those who come to help themselves to our gifts fetch away our rich prizes. Because we are so distracted, so senselessly occupied with a paltry and shaky supremacy. We believe that we know better, which is why we recommend a better way to our fellow Guyanese, whether of Indian or African heritage, or that of native born or
President Ali must correct statement that every group came here for improvement DEAR EDITOR, I strongly reject and condemn the following statement by President, Irfaan Ali, in his Arrival Day Message and call for it to be retracted. According to him, “Let us remember that every group that came did so for improvement, did so to have improved living conditions, did so that successive generations will be better off.” Remember what? He is calling on Guyanese to remember what is not true, an attempt to mislead or figment of somebody’s imagination. Said statement is an insult to the arrival of those Africans who came to these shores as chattel slaves and against their will. It is an attempt to ignore or rebuff what
none other than the United Nations (UN) regards as the worst inhumane treatment by man to man. It is an insult, an eyes pass, an attempt to normalise a treatment condemned by the UN and could likely be replicated here. Enslaved Africans were denied basic human rights, with the foremost being accepted as human beings, the right to free speech, religious worship, freedom of association, national participation and self-determination among others, which are under threat today. President Ali must know slaves did not come here for “improved living conditions.” The history of the slave trade and slavery speaks to Africans being cap-
tured, not knowing where they were going, being assessed and sold like cattle, thrown into the bellies of ships, men, women and children violated, enchained and abused from the moment of captivity to their deaths and for those who survived Emancipation until that day on August 1, 1838. He must get his history right and stop sanitising a system that even Europeans, the ethnic group that perpetuated the trade and inhumanity, condemned as evil, horrible and inhumane. Said condemnation still happens in the 21st century. There has also been a move to realise Reparations for the injustices of chattel slavery and the slave trade.
President Ali must either correct the offending statement in his “We are stronger together” Arrival Day Message or it shall be accepted not as careless writing but deliberate. As a matter of fact, given that he holds the titles of Head of State and Head of Government of this diverse nation still struggling to overcome historical legacies of ethnic tensions and divisions and political exclusion, his statement will only stoke not smoother or extinguish these problems. Guyanese can only be stronger together when we get it right and treat each other with dignity and respect. Yours truly, Lincoln Lewis
Attempts to support Walton-Desir have not helped DEAR EDITOR, This has reference to the ongoing raging controversy regarding the comment of Amanza Walton-Desir that Indians are “mentally lazy, relying on PPP to think for them.” The statement and the subsequent attempt to clarify what she meant do not help to improve race relations. The bold attempts by David Hinds, Vincent Alexander, Rickford Burke have not helped WaltonDesir. It would have been better for these race baiters to remain silent and for her to simply say she was misunderstood and she deeply apologises for the inelegant remark. It would have brought an end to the issue and kept her name in good standing among the populace. Walton-Desir’s ‘mentally lazy’ remark, her defense of or attempt to explain it and the feeble defence put up by PNC stalwarts come across as ‘racist’ even if that was not the intention. I voted for the coalition in 2015 and 2020 for similar reasons that Indians voted for PPP. Indians were forced to vote PPP blindly because of perceived racism emanating from PNC not because they are mentally lazy. Indians continue to support PPP because of what they experienced as PNC’s history of rac-
ism and such racism persists in the mindset of many PNC politicians and as exhibited in the kind of remark made by Walton-Desir. Why would Messrs. Alexander, Hinds and Burke defend her? They should have rebuked her. Why are Joe Harmon and former President David Granger silent about her remark? The history of the founding of the PNC would show that some prominent Indians initially supported the party. Were they also mentally lazy? They were insulted and shoved out of the party leaving the PNC as an exclusive African party. When the PNC governed between December 1964 and October 1992, it made virtually no genuine effort to embrace Indians of integrity or to share power with PPP, the party of Indians. It recruited and offered positions to opportunistic Indians who had no standing among Indians. The PNC governed for one race and rigged to remain in office. Not one credible Indian embraced PNC. Some of the PNC policies were asinine, alienating and marginalising Indians, causing them to remain in or gravitate towards the PPP camp. Desmond Hoyte attempted to reach out to Indians around
whose forbears were born elsewhere. And this is regardless of what was or was not celebrated yesterday. We also believe that our fellow citizens know that, regardless of who arrived first or second, there is only one nationally prospering Guyanese road to travel. It is the road of togetherness. That journey has not been started, and though it looks very dim now, we recommend that it be embarked upon going forward, if only to give us a chance to capitalise as a people. We do not think that there is a single Guyanese, no matter how obstinately partisan he or she may be, who is not aware that togetherness is the key to the future. Unity and togetherness are the passports that fling wide open all doors that pave the way for a truly national prosperity.
1988, but it was too little too late. Hoyte should have repudiated Burnham’s racist policies right after he rigged the December 1985 elections. He formed CREEP that included prominent businesspersons who had to constantly ‘dole out’ to stay in business. Were they mentally lazy? Indians had no choice but to embrace Cheddi Jagan and the PPP in 1992. Cheddi, Sam Hinds and Janet Jagan governed honestly and did not alienate Africans. But the PPP governed poorly after the two Jagans and Sam. There was Indian revulsion of corruption post 1999. The Indian community rebelled against the PPP with some supporting ROAR in 2001 and the AFC in 2006. Indians constituted the bulk of the AFC’s 11% support in November, 2011. Indians were against the AFC entering into a coalition with PNC in 2015. But Indians still voted for the PNC led alliance propelling it into government. But the PNC did not change its stripes. It resumed its hardcore anti-Indian ethos. Instead of the PNC embracing Indians and pursuing policies to win over more of them, the PNC returned to the racist policy of Forbes Burnham, alienating and marginalising Indians. Indians of integrity, pro-
bity and incorruptible honesty were not recruited or approached for racial reconciliation. Appeals for shared governance by Indian rights advocates were rejected. Worse, they were attacked by African rights activists in the PNC. David Granger blew an opportunity to politically divide Indians by empowering those opposed to corruption. Instead, the PNC embraced the corrupt. The Indian leadership in the coalition, in the form of Moses Nagamootoo and Khemraj Ramjattan, were powerless; the AFC could not deliver to their Indian constituents. By virtue of racism that seems integral to the PNC party and fundamental to its ideology, Indians were forced to return to the PPP despite of their general hate of a corrupt PPP. Indians knew that the PPP would resume its corrupt practices that characterised its governance between 2000 and 2015. But the Indians had a tough choice in 2020 – a racist PNC or a corrupt PPP; they voted for the latter to put an end to what they feared would be a racist militarised government. Indians have sought protection under the umbrella of the PPP. Since August 2020, PPP government has resumed (Continued on page 5)
Keeping quiet about a crime is a crime Dear Editor It just keeps getting bizarre, unfolding events in the body in the shallow grave matter! It is unbelievable that knowing a crime, no less than murder, was committed and keeping quiet for almost a month carries no consequence. Keeping quiet about a crime is a crime, and should attract consequences. Did I read somewhere the law is a three-letter word? Yours truly, Shamshun Mohamed
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Intellectual Property Rights and in the new millen- was achieved by two reCOVID-19 nium,Earlyimplementation of IP searchers working under NIH DEAR EDITOR, The COVID-19 pandemic has taken more lives than any war, humanitarian disaster and natural disaster. As people continue to die by the thousands every day there is little hope for an end in sight unless leaders around the world can more together in a spirit of cooperation to tackle this crisis. Today, the global public outcry is even more vociferous on the demand for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to waive the rigid patient on Intellectual Property (IP) so that more manufacturers around the world can produce the COVID-19 vaccine. Early in its formation, the WTO adopted Trade related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) that granted patent rights to researchers and companies around the world as an incentive to encourage higher investments on research that would encourage greater innovation. However, very early in the adoption of IP rights the WTO realised that implementation would be lopsided and cumbersome since the poor lack the resource and infrastructure to register their patents. Moreover, many poor countries were already shortchanged by not initially registering their local products.
came under intense scrutiny as the AIDS crises escalated and developing countries led by South Africa campaigned for the waiver of the rigid patent rights. The WTO eventually agreed that a waiver should be granted to government to override IP in public health emergencies to produce generic drugs. Today the global economy is facing even greater health crises and COVID-19 is even more fatal but the WTO is yet to ameliorate public outcry. The Financial Times 03/ 05/21 reported that the World Health Organisation last year attempted to encourage the pooling of IP –COVID -19 Technology Access Pool – to speed up production of vaccine but received limited interest from countries and companies holding IP rights. Professor Jeffrey Sachs, pointed out that the pharmaceutical companies argued than an IP waiver would deprive the industry of its rightful profits-a claim he described as exaggerated and reflected greed over reason. The IP held by Moderna and Pfizer is not the result of those companies’ innovation but academic research by the National Institute of Health (NIH). The scientific breakthrough of mRNA vaccines
Attempts to support... From page 4 corrupt acts as reported in the independent media. Instead of trying to win back Indians, Walton-Desir and others are attacking them with this idiotic comment. PPP does not need to campaign for any election. The PNC is doing an excellent job pushing Indians into the PPP camp. What PNC is doing will keep it in opposition forever. I wasted my ballot in voting or the coalition in 2015 and 2020. PNC racism is so dangerous that not even a single African intellectual al-
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lied with that party has condemned the attempts to rig the election for fear of repercussion. And not one PNC activist has come out to condemn Walton-Desir. The PPP, on the other hand, is subjected to ongoing critiques by Indian intellectuals. On this point, which group displays more mental laziness? If anyone is mentally lazy, it is people like Walton-Desir and those who refused to call out the PNC for election rigging and racist policies. Yours truly, Nigel Philadelphia
grants at the University of Pennsylvania. The University still owns the key patents that were sublicensed to Pfizer and Moderna Professor Sachs argued. It should be noted that the major financing that successfully brought the COVID19 vaccine to the table was innovation by public institutions financed by hard-earned taxpayers’ dollar. US President, Joe Biden, is coming under increased pressure from the international community and progressive Democrats to increase supply and release the patents on coronavirus vaccines. Earlier this week President Biden’s chief medical adviser on the pandemic argued that drug companies must act by either expanding manufacturing capacities to supply other nations at an extremely diminished price or transfer the technology to let the developing world make cheap copies. A hallmark of the Biden administration is the efficiency in getting the vaccine to people, which led to a decline in the infection rate in US. However, the US will not be out of the woods if Covid remains in other parts of the world. This effort should be replicated globally. Finally, this global crisis now demands a global solution. Popular novelist, Arundhati Roy, described the implosion of Covid-19 as a crime against humanity. The pandemic demands that government and pharmaceutical companies put people before profit. The Covid-19 vaccine is a global public good that should be accessible to all. Yours truly, Rajendra Rampersaud
I am still seeking the reason for SOCU’s withdrawals of the cases against Singh and Brassington DEAR EDITOR, Recently I raised cautiously the question of the reasons for SOCU’s withdrawal of charges it had made against Dr. Ashni Singh, then Minister of Finance and Mr. Winston Brassington, then CEO of NICIL. The responses that have come to my notice are not chance responses that can be ignored. They seem to be part of a built-in defence against the now familiar charge, which I did not invent, of misconduct in public office. The episode involving the two public figures named above cannot and should not be separated from the whole
issue of gender status and its intersection with power relations. Thus, I find it close in nature to the episode involving a male Minister and a female Parliamentarian who complained of being assaulted by him. The episode involving these two MPs could in other circumstances and a healthier political culture have been the occasion for an all-party closing of ranks in defence of the equality which their Oaths of Office commit them to defend. The woman’s complaint is being treated unfairly as an unsolvable legal problem requiring jurists of exceptional calibre. I end discussion on
this topic with a final statement: when I studied law at the feet of Mr. Fred Wills, LLM, he taught us one Sunday morning at his home, “to put a person in fear of being struck is assault.” All I wish to do now is to repeat the records available in print of the fate of the allegations against the two public figures who, as I heard Attorney Timothy Jonas argue in principle, are now being deprived of a chance to clear their name. SOCU was established in 2013 or 2014 during the PPP/ C administration and was then described as being (Continued on page 6)
I expected better from Haji Roshan In the simmering cauldron to be completely clear: I Khan would have preferred more of that is Guyana’s ugly social DEAR EDITOR, We have a storm whipping into frenzies and we certainly didn’t need more fuel whipping up passions about either “mentally lazy” via follow-up words for the offender to be “marked.” Though I understand the fevered emotions flaring, I say that this is not helpful. I expected better from Haji Roshan Khan, a man who showed himself to be fearless and willing to go against the grain during the rage-filled and hate-saturated elections of 2020, to call issues as they were and as he saw them. I think he did on Monday, but went a tad too far. Even though sagacious defenders may accurately posit that he took a page straight out of America’s BLM, I still say this most respectfully to Haji Khan (with emphasis on that honorific): I expected benevolence. And
“the merciful and the benevolent” in this time of sacrifice, despite his laboured efforts at contextualising. To his credit, Haji Khan tempered his thoughts, as expressed, in several spots, for which I commend him. I offer this from Haji Khan: “I stretch my hand in dignity and respect” (“APNU+AFC’s Walton-Desir, Roshan Khan quarrel that she must be “marked” for “mentally lazy people” remark” Demerara Waves May 4). This is what I expect from Haji Khan and for which I commend him. Those who know better, function at a different level must maintain that and always seek to perfect those ways.
and racial relations, there are not enough of these kinds of words, this kind of thinking. Instead, there is lurking for any action that could be amplified and utilised for the worst of incitements. We keep stretching our necks to peer into the unthinkable and the incalculable. I think that one of these days, it is inevitable that we will lose our feet and overbalance flat on our sorry faces. It will be too late to be sorry then, to retreat then. It is why, therefore, I urge that we cease pushing the racial envelope; we desist from stoking passionate divisions. It would be much better if we (Continued on page 6)
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If we miss the opportunity to socialise across communities, opportunistic politicians will divide us DEAR EDITOR, In 2009, one of the questions in the USA Vanderbilt University LAPOP Guyana Survey was about socialising. Of those Guyanese who responded, seventy-eight (78%) stated that, in their organisations, most or all of the other participants were from the same ethnic community. Possibly, in the diaspora, there would be a similar response. Therefore, while most Guyanese co-exist and interact, there is not much socialising across our Indigenous (Amerindian), African, Indian, Mixed, Portuguese, Chinese and European ethnic communities. This has led to misinformation and stereotypes about all ethnic communities. When did this begin? The European colonial system prevented socialising across ethnic communities by deliberately separating us into specific occupations, specific
residential areas and specific cultural and religious organisations. Along with those policies, European dominance was maintained by an ideology of ethnic/racial stereotypes that fostered an unequal and unfair rivalry between professionals, workers and farmers from all ethnicities. Over time, all of us internalised the colonial ethnic stereotypes, unaware that they influence our thoughts, behaviour and our intentions towards a particular ethnic community. Like air, they are invisible but always present. Here a few examples. Members of “S,” “T” and “U” ethnic communities are good at mathematics and doing business. But, they are clannish (keep mainly to their ‘own’), uppity (‘nose in the air’) and cold. They quietly look after their ‘own’ by supporting each other to take advantage of opportunities. Members of
“W” ethnic community are good artists and writers. Because of their varied origins, they easily socialise across communities. But, they use family and other contacts to win unfair advantages and privileges. Members of “X” ethnic community are good athletes, musicians, dancers and they love to party. They are strong but lazy and unreliable employees. They like to bully and they are always complaining about discrimination when they do not get what they want. Members of “Y” ethnic community are hardworking, ‘tight’ with money and support their families by ‘putting away for the future.’ But, they are weak, greedy and conniving and they want to dominate everything. Members from “Z” ethnic community are good at fishing and hunting and they are willing to work for low wages. But, they lack culture and intelligence. They are unable to handle alcohol and
they do not show up every day to work. They are shy and awkward. These stereotypes are not true, whether they are positive or negative. They have no scientific basis. Because some of us had interactions with individuals from a particular ethnic community that reflect a stereotype, we cannot prejudge, generalise and fear that we will have similar experiences with every individual from that ethnic community. Today, ethnic and class stereotypes persist because we continue to learn about them from supposedly “trusted” sources - families, schools, daycare centres, neighbourhoods, community organisations, friends, workplaces, the media and regrettably even in some of our churches, temples and masjids. If we can guess who the S, T, U, W, X, Y and Z ethnic communities are, it means that those stereotypes ‘come to mind’ when we are talking about a particular ethnic community. At the same time, drawing on our commonsense and direct experiences, at home and in the diaspora, there are male and female Guyanese of Indigenous (Amerindian), African, Indian, Mixed, Portuguese, Chinese and European ancestries who are brilliant and excellent farmers, agroprocessors, chefs, bakers, fisher folk, artisans, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, masons, manufacturers of craft and furniture, creators of fashion, workers, civil servants, auto mechanics, soldiers, police officers, taxi driv-
ers, minibus drivers, truck drivers, boat captains, teachers, professors, scientists, engineers, technicians, accountants, auditors, experts in information and communications technology, lawyers, judges, magistrates, surgeons, doctors, businesspeople, hotel and eco-lodge owners, tour operators, managers, wholesale/retail traders, market vendors, miners, politicians, diplomats, salespeople, artists, musicians, cricketers, footballers, athletes and actors. While it is clear that Guyanese from all ethnicities perform excellently in all the occupations and careers mentioned above, we need to question whether the ethnic representation is sufficiently balanced and proportional across those occupations and careers. For instance, there is the stereotype that Guyanese of Indian, Portuguese, Chinese, Mixed and European ancestries are better at leading and financially managing businesses, than Guyanese of African and Indigenous (Amerindian) ancestries. Consequently, when the staff at a financial institution unconsciously and unintentionally accepts this stereotype, a male or female business person of African and Indigenous ancestry could possibly face ‘closed doors’ when they try to access credit and business support programs. Two other stereotypes are that Guyanese of Indian ancestry desire to dominate the business sector and monopolise land ownership and that Guyanese from the Indigenous (Amerindian)
communities want to dominate land ownership in the hinterland areas. Consequently, when the staff at a government agency unconsciously or unintentionally accepts this stereotype, a male or female of Indian or Indigenous ancestry could possibly face ‘closed doors’ when they try to apply for land. The lesson from history is that more socialisation across ethnic communities is essential for the development of an equitable society. The current situation in Guyana provides an opportunity for all Guyanese to share and learn about our similarities, common beliefs, values and experiences. Then we will be able to better appreciate each other as human beings. If we know and understand each other better, we will not fear each other. But we will not be able to effectively socialise, at home and in the diaspora, if we tolerate or condone discriminatory remarks and behaviour. Therefore, first of all, we have to challenge and debunk all the ethnic stereotypes, within ourselves and in the economic, political and social system. If the opportunity is missed to organise grassroots socialising and networking across ethnic communities, like when the independence movement lapsed to do so between 1953 and 1957, then narrowminded opportunist politicians will use ethnic stereotypes to destabilise and prevent national unity. Yours truly, Geoffrey Da Silva
I am still seeking the reason for SOCU’s... From page 5 under the control of the Commissioner of Police with some oversight by the Finance Intelligence Unit. In 2016 Mr. Joseph Harmon of the Coalition repeated the assurance that SOCU will remain within the control of the Commissioner of Police. Sometime in 2018 the two public figures were charged and the DPP in office, whoever it was, did not intervene to remove the case from the court. An attorney represent-
ing the two men approached the High Court for a declaration that the charge was invalid. The DPP’s position in relation to this plea has not been found in print. The High Court answer to the plea of invalidity came from the Chief Justice when she ruled that the two public figures should stand trial by a Magistrate. The next stage in the drama was the withdrawal by SOCU of the charge against the two men and the media report of this withdrawal.
Up to the time of the writing of this letter, there is no public information about whether the DPP’s office has any response to either the ruling of the High Court or to SOCU’s withdrawal of the charges. Article 187 of the Constitution, on the face of it, empowers the Director of Public Prosecutions in all matters dealing with the prosecution of persons. Yours truly, Eusi Kwayana
I expected better from Haji Roshan... From page 5 were to use energy and expressions to forage for some pathway that presents us with opportunity and groundings from which, and on which, we can erect something. Something lasting and not these emotion-fueled events that wound us still more grievously, more enduringly. In-
stead of fusing shards, we create more. We started with the MP, continue with the Haji. It has been fire upon fire and the iciness that freezes our hearts, prevents us from any thinking at all. Better to hear calming voices, counseling wisdoms that are about the unequivo-
cal: we cannot and must not go down these roads. There must be peacemakers, there just have to be contrarians to lift up and this is regardless of the costs. If we love this land truly and all its peoples genuinely, then so must we be. Thus, I stand. Yours truly, GHK Lall
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Security guard shoots pork-knocker ing camp where the suspect in Oku backdam works when he heard a loud explosion and felt a burning
A security guard is now in custody after he reportedly shot a pork-knocker in his shoulder near a mining camp located in Oku Backdam, Region Seven. According to a police report, the injured man has been identified as 29-year-old Kurt Walcott called “Walla,” of Queenstown Village, Essequibo Coast. The security guard is attached to Onkar
Persaud Security Company, which provides security services for a mining operation in Oku Backdam. The report stated that on Tuesday last around 09:00 hrs. the security guard was armed with one .223 Smith and Wesson rifle. According to what Walcott told the police, around the aforementioned time he was passing the min-
in his shoulder. Walcott further stated that he then realised that he was shot to his left shoulder. He was taken to the Bartica Regional Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and later discharged. Subsequently, the matter was reported to the police, the suspect was arrested and placed in custody and his firearm was lodged. However, attempts by the police to question the suspect have proven futile since he has refused to respond to any questions asked. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Biden says he plans to back WTO IP waiver for COVID-19 vaccines WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden yesterday threw his support behind a proposed World Trade Organization waiver of intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, bowing to mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers and more than 100 other countries. Biden, who had backed a waiver during the 2020 presidential campaign, voiced his support after a speech at the White House.“Yes, I’m going to talk about that later today, yes,” Biden told reporters in reply to a question about whether he intended to back the waiver.Biden’s chief trade negotiator, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, issued a statement shortly after Biden spoke, announcing the Biden administration’s support for the proposed measure, which would temporarily waive certain IP rights to help countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a global health crisis, and the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID19 pandemic call for extraordinary measures,” Tai said in a statement.
Ingenuity, creativeness needed for ... From page 15 and family that got me to this point, many sleepless nights but here I am proudly standing,” she added. Ms. Greene expressed gratitude to the Government for the encouragement and support. She also said she hopes a bicycle lane can be constructed along the roadways. This year the Government allocated $250 million to Small Business Development Fund, the largest allocation for small business development in Guyana to date. The Green Tech Small Business Fund is a component of this Fund. The objective is to ensure small and micro enterprise receive the necessary incentives to strengthen their operations.
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Olympics-Coe says Tokoyo organisers Imran Magic Khan given ... delivered on COVID-19 protocols SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe yesterday gave Tokyo Olympic organisers high marks for a marathon test event they staged in Sapporo, saying they were able to deliver both on the operation of the race and on their COVID-19 countermeasures. The Sapporo Challenge Half Marathon 2021 was held yesterday as a dress rehearsal for the marquee Olympic event with less than three months before the Summer Games begin. Six international athletes participated in the event in the northern city and had to go through stringent testing protocols before and after enter-
ing Japan.“The organising committee here not only demonstrated the ability to stage an event on the field of play, it also demonstrated the ability to deliver across other complexities including, of course, the COVID-19 protocols,” Coe told a news conference.All participants, including staff and media, had to log their temperature and answer a health questionnaire daily in the week leading up to the event, either through a mobile app or on paper. Organisers urged spectators not to come and watch the race, with event staff holding signs reading: “To prevent infection, please refrain from watching.” Nevertheless, a handful
of observers turned out for a glimpse of the action. Staff wore masks and sometimes face shields and plastic gloves.Japan is battling a resurgence in coronavirus infections, and organisers are wrestling with how to hold the world’s biggest multi-sporting event safely with about 15,000 athletes expected to participate. They have already decided not to let in international spectators, and have said they would decide by June how many local spectators they would allow into venues, if any.“Everybody of course, the athletes particularly, will hope for spectators but I think they recognise that if that’s not possible, then
Thursday May 06, 2021 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) You might have trouble with your plumbing today, Aries,
particularly if you have a big kitchen. This is too complex a problem to handle yourself. Pay the money to have a professional take care of the problem. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Are you having problems with your phone, Taurus? Is traffic out of control? Perhaps it might be best to stay home today and put conversations with your friends on hold for a while. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) A treasured possession might be missing somewhere in the house today, Gemini. No matter where you look, you won't be able to find it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Confusion may reign today as you try to glean some information that seems to be totally elusive, Libra. Are you researching a project? Are some of the facts obscure? SCORPIO (Oct.23–Nov. 21) A sibling or neighbor might be compelled to move away, Scorpio. This might be emotionally wrenching, and you could have a difficult conversation with this person. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Money matters might seem disastrous today, Sagittarius. You may have had a temporary setback, but you're probably being especially pessimistic and not seeing the whole picture.
CANCER(June21–July22) A romantic partner might suggest a trip together, Cancer, perhaps to a place you've been anxious to see. This is a possibility, but now your friend is merely kicking the idea around.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) A temporary separation from a romantic partner might have you despairing today, Capricorn. Your imagination may conjure up all sorts of dreadful scenarios, like your beloved finding someone else.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) - Uncomfortable intuitive impressions from someone close might be troubling, Leo. Is your friend ill or bothered by events out of his or her control?
AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Have you been walking or exercising too much lately, Aquarius? If so, you might experience aching feet and legs today.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) A goal you've been pursuing may be unworkable now, Virgo. You may have to put it on hold for a while. This could be disappointing, but think about it carefully.
PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) A close friend or romantic partner might be in a negative mood today, Pisces. You may want to try to lift this person out of that mood. Take your friend to a sporting event, party, or funny movie.
the Games will still take place and the competition will still be extremely good,” Coe said.“And of course the athletes are now used to competing in stadia where there aren’t any crowds.”Coe, who was the chief organiser of the 2012 London Games, said it was important that the Olympics were delivered successfully and safely.“I know that each and every international sports federation are absolutely committed to adhering to the protocols and the processes with rigour,” the Briton added.“Not just to protect themselves but acutely conscious that we have a responsibility in our behaviour to protect local communities as well.”
From page 21 Albouystown. The man left and returned with three men and viciously attacked him. He couldn t do anything. One gash to the hand required over 30 stitches, while in January 2012 he was stabbed on the left arm following another incident in Albouystown. That same year he won bronze at the ALBA games in Venezuela after defeating Kenny Canon. He was also named the Boxer-of-the-Year by the Guyana Boxing Association. Khan attended Dolphins Secondary School and the only sport that was played most of the time was cricket. “I love playing cricket it’s my second sport... It helps me to keep fit also keeps my eye sight intact, But I want to say
that while cricket is big, many people fail to realize that that the only sport that an Olympic medal come from is boxing. And I want a shout out a big thank you to Michael Parris,” said Khan who played Cricket for Training School in 2016 Police interdivision T20 tournament and represented the Police at the Second division level once as medium pace bowling allrounder. “My suggestion for Professional Boxing to move forward in Guyana, is that we need people to stop think about making money for themselves and think about Boxers future and career,” responded Khan when asked what he would do to lift the standard local Boxing and lives of those in the sport. “I just want to thank my parents.... My family are my number one in my life....my father is my biggest supporter and the person that always been there for me from day one. Big shout out to James Walcott one of Guyanas best coach.” concluded the pugilist who is a member of the Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym. Many in the Boxing fraternity are hopeful that this pandemic will be over soon and the Gary St Clair Superhero fight night Promotions card can be successfully staged come September.
Basil Butcher Memorial ... From page 23 old Aaron Lewis of Amelia’s Ward, 13 year old Josiah Boston of the Linden Constabulary area, 15 year old Joshua Manbodh of Mackenzie High School who lives at Speightland, and another 15 year old Ms Jade Simmons of Coomacka Mines. The Community Development Cricket Officer of the GCB, Mark Greenville, informed that emphasis will be given to developing the sport among the youths at the various levels. He, however, was disappointed with the state of cricket in Linden, while saying that, “We are looking to develop male and female players in the area.” Joseph London agreed with Grenville that the start must be with getting the youths involved in the game and the schools must be the focus of training.
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Team Alanis/Jason Choo-Wee-Nam/GCF 60-Mile Road Race
Christopher Griffith pips Briton John on the line to win; Washington takes junior class; Mendes rules veterans division
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y Franklin W i l s o n In another epic battle to the finish line between We Stand United Cycle Clubs Briton J o h n a n d K F C Te a m Evolutions Christopher Chicken Legs Griffith. The latter cyclist prevailed to win the Team Alanis organised 60-mile road race yesterday in memory of the late cyclist, Jason Choo-Wee-Nam. Brother of Jason, Paul, who is President of Team Alanis and an executive member of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) which sanctioned the race, held the event in memory of his brother who was a former junior rider in the 1980s who would have been 47 yearsold yesterday. Another budding national cyclist, Troy Humphrey would have celebrated his birth
anniversary yesterday; both succumbed to injuries following accidents. It was another powerfully executed ride by John but he missed out on the top prize by a whisker as Griffith who kept close watch of John for the entire race, had enough in the tank to beat John on the line. The race got off to a fine start just outside the National Park on Carifesta Avenue and proceeded to Half Way Tree before returning to the starting line for the finish. It was a race which saw the veteran riders (Paul ChooWe e - N a m , J a i k a r r a n Sukhai, Reginald Mendes, Wa l t e r G r a n t - S t u a r t ) holding their own for the most part until John and Griffith took charge after working hard to connect on the downward journey, eventually pulling away for the leaders to take the top two positions after a
Briton John and Christopher Griffith battles to and past the finish line in yesterdays race. (Franklin Wilson photo) furious finish. Griffith won in 2:28:13.27 seconds from John followed by Curtis Dey, Alex Mendes, Paul C h o o - We e - N a m a n d Kwame Ridley to close out the top six positions. Mendes, Choo-Wee-Nam and Ridley were the top three veterans in the contest
while the junior category was won by Mario Washington (Flying Ace Cycle Club) with David Hicks (We Stand United Cycle Club) Aaron Newton (We Stand United Cycle Club) taking the 2nd and 3rd p l a c e s , r e s p e c t i v e l y. Cash incentives were presented to the outstanding
performers by Choo-WeeNam. Riders will now focus their attention on the threestage Independence race which was has been revived with sponsorship form Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. This event is slated for May 15th and 16th, next.
The first two stages are set for Berbice on the 15th with the third and final stage being held from the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden to the City on the 16th. This would be followed by the GCF National Championships on May 22nd, 23rd and 30th, respectively.
CWI announces West Indies Mens Central Contracts for 2021-2022 season Guyanese trio of Hetmyer, Paul St. Johns, Antigua Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed the international retainer contracts for the West Indies Mens Team for the 2021-2022 season. A total of 18 players have offered contracts for the upcoming 2021-22 season which runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. For the first time Nkrumah Bonner, Joshua Da Silva, Akeal Hosein and Kyle Mayers have been awarded International retainer contracts, whilst n e w l y a p p o i n t e d Te s t captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Darren Bravo receive International contracts for red ball and white ball cricket respectively. The Guyanese trio of Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul and Romario Shepherd has been left out of the reckoning. West Indies Mens Team Lead Selector, Roger Harper said, “Contracts offered for the 2021-22 period sees 18 players being retained, a decrease of 4 from last year. Jason Holder is the only player to retain his all-format contract due to his strong Test and T20I performances during the evaluation
period.” M r. H a r p e r a d d e d , “There are several new players offered red ball contracts earned by their strong performances during the last period. A number of players were not retained because they did not meet t h e m i n i m u m requirements.” CWI Director of
and Shepherd fail to find favour
number of players who were awarded first time contracts in recognition of their performances during the period under review. I know that the eleven players who
These players, along with our T20 specialists, will ensure that we have genuine competition for places that will push everyone to attain higher standards of performance.” The evaluation period for the 2021-22 contracts
Shimron Hetmyer (CPL)
Romario Shepherd (CWI)
Keemo Paul celebrates a wicket © Getty Images Cricket, Jimmy Adams said, “I am happy for all the players who have been offered retainer contracts for the upcoming period. Especially pleasing was the
have lost their International retainers will be striving and fighting hard to get back into the teams and earn their central contracts back next year.
covered performances and statistics from April 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021 (this was also supported by statistics from the previous 20192020 evaluation period).
This allows for all players to be appraised immediately after the evaluation period and provides a notice period before new contracts on the July 1, 2021. We s t I n d i e s M e n International Retainer Contracts 2021-2022 · All-Format Contracts: Jason Holder. · R e d B a l l Contracts: Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner*, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva*, Shannon Gabriel, Kyle Mayers* and Kemar Roach. · White Ball Contracts: Kieron Pollard, Fabien Allen, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein*, Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph, Nicholas Pooran and Hayden Walsh Jr. *Players offered contracts for the first time in 2021-2022 Players who are no longer receiving international retainer contracts are: · All Format Contracts: Roston Chase. · R e d B a l l Contracts: Shamarh Brooks
and Shane Dowrich. · White Ball Contracts: Sunil Ambris, Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd and Oshane Thomas. All players who are no longer on International retainer contracts are offered an A* grade Regional Franchise Contract for the following year. In the release CWI noted that: · CWI invests in the long-term development of cricketers at both international and regional level by retaining 108 male players on retainer contracts each year as part of the professional cricket system. · Following the announcement of International Retainer Contracts, the six Regional Franchises will now complete the process of awarding their fifteen contracts, with the Professional Franchise Player Draft due to take place on Tuesday 25 May, 2021 at 3pm ECT /2pm Jamaica.
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Gary St Clair Superhero fight night Promotions card
Imran Magic Khan given chance to resurrect career By Sean Devers Imran Magic Khans Boxing Career seemed headed nowhere but 28-yearold, one-time Olympic Medal hopeful, has now been given an unexpected chance to resurrect his Boxing career when he was added to Gary St Clair Superhero fight night Promotions card tentatively set for the Providence Stadium in September. The Card which could be shown on a Pay-per-view channel is the biggest Event in Guyanas Boxing history with US based Guyanese Elton Dharry and Dexter Marques (who resides in Guyana), fighting for world titles. Dharry will oppose a Brazilian, while Marques will battle a Venezuelan fighter. Keevin Allicock, Guyanas best hope to win this countys second Olympic Medal in 41 years, will match gloves with an overseas Boxer, while Alisha Jackman could also be factored in against an Australian female in the Pro/Am 10-bout Card. Khan, who faced plenty of setbacks in his young life and now resides in Parfaite Hormone in West Demerara,
informed that Dharry recommended him to be on the card and that he wanted to thank him for the opportunity. “I have not boxed since 2019 when I beat Keeve Allicock by a unanimous decision ....Guyana is a country of little opportunity for Boxing…just nuff talk and money thinking. Every time somebody come on board to promote a boxing card it always be some problem concerning money.... Thats what I was told,” lamented Khan who grew in Albouystown. Khan disclosed that the pandemic has really affected his training. “Plus, I have two kids, so I have to go out and look for it... So it really hard for me,” explained Khan who left the Guyana Police Force in 2018 and is now self-employed buying and selling clothes and other items off the Internet. “This card is very important to me because it has two World championship titles on line and it will be broadcast worldwide... So I have to train hard and come with my A game. I am looking forward for this Card and this fight,” stated Khan who was named 2011
Benson Gicharu Njangiru of Kenya (right) punches Imran Khan of Guyana during their mens bantam weight bout at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014, in Glasgow, Scotland. joint Junior Sportsman-ofthe-Year. “It will be a beautiful feeling to be back and fighting in front of my home town supporters. I want to tell my fans that I know you have not hear about me in a while... I won’t blame anyone but myself because I made a family and I had to go and work to support them,” added Khan, who lost twice to Quincy Gomes in his fourbout Pro bout career. “I want to say thanks again Elton Dharry for remembering about me and putting me on this card.......
Region Seven Softball Cricket League formed
Members of the newly formed Region Seven Softball Cricket League.
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eteran sports administrator Edward Skeete was elected President of the Region Seven Softball Cricket League when the body was formed recently in Bartica. Shellan John was elected Vice President, Tesha Kenswil will serve as Secretary, Mohamed Zaheer Sheriff is the Treasurer and Mohamed Azarudeen the Assistant Secretary
Treasurer. A letter has since been forwarded to the town council requesting a meeting. President Skeete informed that softball is a popular sport in the area and the league was formed so as to ensure the smooth running of competitions and help in the development of the sport there. The area comprises 12 female and 10 male softball teams.
This card and this fight will be the fight that my career will start fresh and start with a big bang and I want you guys to come and support me and I know is long no one see me but it will be the fresh me.... Full 100 percent,” said the former National Amateur lightweight boxing champion. Despite the advice from many, the gifted Khan who at the peak of amateur career and a chance to Box in the Olympics, opted to turn Pro. “I decide to turn pro because I turn a father …I
had to look for it early... But I want to say that it’s my biggest mistake in my career cause professional boxing in Guyana does not offer boxers anything but disappointment and promises,” lamented Khan, a gold medallist at the inaugural Goodwill Games in Guyana in 2012. “I grow up in Albouystown and it was not easy… its dog eat dog, especially when you are an Indian... You always have to be straight and always looking for the goal in life and what you want.
Imran Khan was injured in a tussle in 2012. In Albouystown you always have to know how to represent yourself cause if you don’t you will be bullied all the time,” posited Khan. In 2015 Khan suffered injuries in Albouystown when the then the 21-yearold policeman was chopped about the body following an altercation. He suffered deep cuts to his left hand and was rushed to the Hospital after being assaulted while in front of the Harpy Eagles Gym. Khan had an argument with a man in a yard in (Continued on page 19)
Swiss court removes prosecutor in Infantino case
ZURICH (Reuters) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has won his bid to have a Swiss special prosecutor removed from an investigation looking at his undocumented dealings with S w i t z e r l a n d ’s f o r m e r attorney general. The ruling by the Federal Criminal Court caps a running legal battle between Infantino and prosecutor Stefan Keller, who in July opened criminal proceedings over meetings Infantino and former top prosecutor Michael Lauber held while Lauber’s office investigated alleged corruption in world soccer.Infantino’s legal team has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing by the man elected in 2016 to clean up F I FA a f t e r i t b e c a m e embroiled in a corruption scandal. It has questioned Keller’s handling of the case and his impartiality. “The Appeals Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court has found...Stefan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks to journalists during a two days visit with Patrice Motsepe, president of CAF, in Abidjan.
Keller has given grounds for recusal in the criminal proceedings against the President of FIFA Gianni Infantino by his media releases of December 10, 2020, February 10, March 8 and 11, 2021, as well as by a statement in a legal journal,” the court said in a statement. The ruling said Keller’s media releases were not “an objective communication of important interim steps in the pre-trial proceedings, but rather one-sided reporting”.
It approved Infantino’s request for Keller’s recusal in a legally binding ruling. “ F I FA a n d F I FA President Gianni Infantino welcome the decision of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court to remove Stefan Keller from his position as extraordinary Federal Prosecutor,” the global soccer body said, reiterating its willingness to cooperate with the authorities.Keller was not immediately available for comment.
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RHTYSC,MS/ Denise Leow Babb Memorial Programme 2021
Five members benefit from $100,000 worth of bicycles as RHTYSC plays tribute to late VP “Denise Leow Babb was the first female elected to the position of Vice President of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club and she served with distinction for over five years. Denise was the person who spearheaded the formation of our female section and was responsible for our involvement in female cricket. She was not only an outstanding administrator but also a role model and mentor to every one of our females. The success we enjoy today with our female cricketers is because of her and the least we can do is to pay tribute to her memory.” The words of RHTYSC Organising Secretary Ravindranauth Kissoonlall as the club launched the first edition of the Denise Leow Babb Memorial Programme on Tuesday last at the Area H Ground. Five under19 players from the RHTYSC membership received a bicycle under the programme, which was sponsored by the club and the children of the late Vice President. Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster stated that the club decided to honour Mrs Babb because she was not only an inspiration to her fellow administrators, but she was
RHTYSC members and their parents poses with the cycles after the presentation. the reason why the RHTYSC invested heavily in female cricket back in 2008. Because of her vision and hard work the RHTYSC has produced four West Indies senior players along with dozens of Berbice and Guyana Players. They include Shemaine Campbelle, Erva Giddings, Sheneta Grimmond, Shabika Gajnabi, Marian Samaroo, Dian Prahald, Plaffina Millington, Meliane Henry, Oma Matadin, Jackie Singh and Sherika Campbelle. Foster stated that Babb, who died overseas last year December after a long illness, played a major role in the development of the club Say No and Say Yes
Programme and was also the spearhead of the personal development project, which allows cricketers to give back to those less fortunate than them. The cricketers who received the one hundred thousand dollars package of cycles were Tyrone Hooper, Dharsanie Subramanie, Komalchand Ramnarance, Tyrell Hutson and Jeremiah Felix. They were selected based on their personal discipline, dedication to club activities and family financial income. Foster told the attentive youths and their parents that the RHTYSC strongly believes in investing in its members as the main
objective is to make sure that they succeed not only on the cricket field but in life as well. He spoke broadly on the importance of education, personal discipline, while urging them to say no to crime, drugs and alcohol. He also disclosed that in 2021, the club would be distributing close to one million dollars worth of cycles to less fortunate youths across Guyana, in an effort to assist them to attend school and cricket practice. Asst Secretary/CEO Simon Naidu stated that the club over the course of the next week would be hosting several programmes as part of its 31st annual awards
ceremony. He disclosed that due to the covid 19 guidelines in place, the club would be unable to host a large gathering and as such several smaller events would be hosted. Among the other activities to be hosted shortly would be the Tribute to Medical Workers, Tribute to Law Enforcement Officers, Basil Butcher Trust Fund, Tribute to Heroes and Tribute to Outstanding Teachers. A much smaller Award ceremony would be hosted on the 16th of May to honor outstanding long serving members who have contributed to the clubs
success over the last thirty one years. Naidu expressed gratitude to the seven children of the late Vice President for their support of the programme and reassured them that the club would continue to work hard every day to keep their mothers legacy alive. Jeremiah Felix speaking on behalf of the players thanked the club and the Babb family for the donation of the cycles. He stated that joining the club was one of his best decisions as it had assisted him to stay away from the evil world of Satan and has assisted him to focus on the positives in life.
Chelsea subdue Real Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final BBC Sport - Chelsea will face Manchester City in the Champions League final in Istanbul after convincingly overcoming a fading Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. On a night of high tension, even behind closed doors, Chelsea fully deserved a victory that sets up an all-English final against Pep Guardiola’s Premier League leaders on 29 May. Thomas Tuchel’s hosts were grateful to goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for two fine first-half saves from Karim Benzema but they were able to build on the 1-1 draw they achieved in Madrid when Timo Werner headed in from almost on the goal-line in the 28th minute after Kai
Havertz had lofted a finish on to the bar. It set the platform for a second half of total Chelsea domination that was nevertheless laced with anxiety as the hosts missed chance after chance to put the game to bed. Real’s former Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saved from N’golo Kante and Havertz, who also headed against the bar, while Mason Mount shot wildly over the top when clean through. It was Mount, though, who finally sealed Chelsea’s place in their first Champions League final since they won the competition in 2012. The outstanding Kante, who was also instrumental in
Timo Werner has been directly involved in 22 goals in all competitions this season (12 goals & 10 assists), the most of any Chelsea player. (Getty Images)
the opening goal, fed substitute Christian Pulisic and his cross was turned in by Mount with five minutes
left. The result adds another chapter to the remarkable transformation under Tuchel
since he succeeded the sacked Frank Lampard in January - and gives him the chance to make amends for
the 2020 Champions League final, when his Paris StGermain side lost to Bayern Munich.
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AAG aiming to upgrade NTFC for S.A. C/Ships The President of the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG), Aubrey Hutson, has shared with Kaieteur Sport recently that he is steadfast with his aim to have the National Track & Field Centers (NTFC) 400m synthetic track upgraded as soon as possible with eyes on the South America under-23 championships and the 50th Carifta Games that are both scheduled to be hosted by Guyana within a years time. Hutson revealed that yesterday he was at the Leonora based facility with some prospective contractors who did surveying to assess the amount of work and accompanying cost the rehabilitation of Guyanas first and only synthetic track will need. Works have begun in the ancient county of Berbice
and the mining town of Linden to have standard synthetic tracks but the NTFC will remain the Mecca of Track & Field for the time being, mainly because of the amount of fans it can house along with the dressing room and other facilities. In an invited comment, the administrator divulged that he is not wasting any time in getting things done because he is optimistic that by October, Guyana and its sister countries in South America will have a better grip on the deadly covid-19 virus that has claimed countless lives in the continent.The realistic target is to have the track upgraded along with additions of two more stands at the ground by 2022 for the grand, 50th edition of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (Carifta)
NACAC and AAG officials during a walk-around of the NTFC last year January. (Calvin Chapman photo) games that usually runs off during the Easter weekend, but Hutson declared that if he can secure the necessary
funding for the track upgrade by October, it will be a super bonus. In 2017, the AAG hosted
its first major games; the South American Championships with much success, so another good
showing in October will solidify the local bodys ability to organise events of this magnitude.
Basil Butcher Memorial Fund Trust Businessman Clement Munroe donates basketball backboards, hands over four bicycles to Linden youths balls to RHT Jammers
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he Rose Hall Town Jammers Basketball Team on Saturday, April 24th 2021 received a timely donation of basketball backboards and balls from Rose Hall Town Overseas Based Businessman Mr. Clement Munroe, who made the donation on behalf of his mother for the youths of Rose Hall Town. Mr. Vibert Garrett, President of Berbice
Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) said that the association is pleased with the donation and hopes that Mr. Munroe continues to support the association and youths in and around Rose Hall Town. Miss Samad, Secretary of the club received the items from Mr Munroe in the presence of players and BABA President Mr. Vibert Garrett.
Mr. Munroe (3rd left) presents the Backboards and balls to Miss Samad, while BABA President Mr. Vibert Garrett (center back row) along with players shares the moment.
From left Compton London, youth cricketer Aaron Lewis who received his bicycle, Mrs. Pamela Butcher, Mark Greenville and Compton Parkinson.
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uesday four promising youth cricketers were presented with bicycles so they can attend training and school across Linden. The donation of the bicycles, through the Basil Butcher Memorial Trust Fund, was made possible by the United States-based sons of former Guyana and West Indies cricketer Basil Butcher, who worked and lived in Linden for a major part of his retirement from cricket. Mrs. Pamela Butcher was there at the presentation which was held outside the residence of Butcher ’s former Mackenzie Sports Club teammate Joseph London on Greenheart Street, central Mackenzie in Linden.
Mrs. Butcher told the gathering, “On behalf of the Basil Butcher Memorial Trust and the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, I would like to make this presentation in collaboration with my three sons Basil Jr, Brian and Bruce. I hope the kids make good use of the bicycles and try to do their best to become the cricketers that this town will be proud of.” Vice president of the newly elected Upper Demerara Cricket Association, Andrew Forsythe, remarked that his new administration ensured that “The four bicycles were given to youths across Linden, from the Coomacka Mines, from Wisrock on the Wi s m a r s h o r e , f r o m Mackenzie, Lower Kara
Kara in Spieghtland and Amelia’s Ward. So we ensured a spreading out of the bicycles across the community.” He acknowledged that the Butcher family had invested in Linden with a business on Republic Avenue and still are showing an interest in the town. He singled out the role played by Guyana Cricket Board vice president Mr. Hilbert Foster in this effort through the Basil Butcher Memorial Trust Foundation to have the donation in Linden. Forsythe said that the UDCA is going to push for the return of hardball cricket competition in Linden. Those who received the four bicycles were 18 year (Continued on page 19)
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Christopher Griffith pips Briton John on the line to win; Washington takes junior class; Mendes rules veterans division rt o p S
Mario Washington raises his hands in triumph as he wins the junior race from David Hicks. Aaron Newton came third. (Franklin Wilson photo)
Imran Khan (right) misses with a left upper cut as Keeve Allicock covers up at the Giftland Mall. (Sean Devers photo)
Gary St Clair Superhero fight night Promotions card
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