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Ramjattan supports halted Third man charged with murder of America Street money changer 2017 promotions of senior officers A construction worker is the third person charged with the murder of America Street money changer, Shawn Nurse, called ‘Fabulous’ who was shot and killed while plying his trade. Kacey Heyliger, 23, of Kitty, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Heyliger was not required to plead to the indictable offence which alleged that February 4, last, at America Street, Georgetown, he murdered Nurse during the course or furtherance of a robbery.Kerwin Dos Santos and George Hope, both 24, of Freeman Street, East La Penitence, Georgetown, were the first two to be charged with the money changer’s murder. According to information, ranks were able to arrest Heyliger after Dos Santos and George admitted their involvement in the murder and implicated him. Nurse, known as ‘Fabulous,’ of Apartment 33 Shopping Plaza, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was shot in the left side of the face during a struggle with a gunman, who was attempting to relieve him of a large sum of foreign and local currency. The father of three died at the scene, while his killer fled with an undisclosed sum of cash and a quantity of gold
Remanded to prison: Kacey Heyliger jewellery.According to the police, Nurse was shot to the left cheek just below the eye by an identifiable male dressed in a red hoodie and brown three-quarter pants. The male then escaped on foot via Avenue of the Republic and Charlotte Street. Police ranks processed the area and the body. A 9mm spent shell was recovered at the scene. Last year October, Hope was arrested by police after he was suspected to be involved in the murder of 58year-old Fazal Shaheed, who was shot and killed during an invasion at his family’s home in East La Penitence on September 24, 2017. A few weeks after that killing,
Hope was arraigned in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts where he was remanded to prison for allegedly being in possession 736 grams of marijuana for trafficking. According to reports, a party of policemen descended on the East La Penitence home of Hope, who was allegedly seen standing next to a barrel, which when search, contained a haversack with leaves, seeds and stems inside. It was further alleged that on April 30 at Industry, East Coast Demerara, Heyliger while being armed with a gun robbed Tharaj Boodoo of $2M. He was not required to plead to the charge. The court heard that on April 30, Boodoo went to Republic Bank at Triumph where he withdrew $2M and proceeded to his Industry, East Bank Demerara home. The court heard that Heyliger who was in a vehicle with others trailed him from the bank to his residence. When the victim exited his vehicle, Heyliger pointed a gun to his face and relieved him of his cash before escaping in the waiting car. An investigation was carried out and Heyliger was arrested and taken into custody. A confrontation was held between the two and he was positively identified by the victim.
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inister of Public Security, K h e m r a j Ramjattan, has told the media that he supported the decision of President David Granger to halt the last set of promotions of senior Officers that the previous Police Service Commission was about to make months before its term ended. Ramjattan made direct reference to the Commission’s decision to promote a police rank who in 2009 was accused of torturing a client of his at police station by burning his genitals. That teenager subsequently sued the state and was awarded judgment in excess of $6 million. “When you look at what happened with the last Police Service Commission which promoted people who burnt the genitals of boys in police lock stations what do you think I will think, and especially when I was the lawyer for the little boy?” The Security Minister at a Press Conference in his boardroom on Wednesday, said that there were several other allegations leveled against the members of that Police Service Commission. He however declined to get into what those allegations were when he was pressed by the media to elaborate. He said that he did not want to besmirch anyone’s character. That Commission was
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headed by Chairman Omesh Satyanandand. Carvil Duncan, Lloyd Smith, Keith John and Harold Martin sat as Commissioners on the body. It would have been the first time that Ramjattan was so concise in his position on the halting of the promotions which the court later ruled was unconstitutional after a motion was filed challenging the government’s decision. There were several officers who were up for promotion but who had pending matters and even those who were the subject of Commission of Inquiry into the failure of the police to properly handle a report and investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate the Head of State. Among those on the list were Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, and then Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum. Notably absent from the list was Assistant Commissioner of Police David Ramnarine who was senior to everyone else on the list at the time. Ramjattan also accused to
the Police Service Commission of failing to carry out its constitutional duties. “You had to get that Police Service Commission changed and I think the President was totally correct in not promoting anybody there in respect to that kind of attitude. There were a number of other allegations and they were obviously not doing their constitutional duties” The Parliamentary selection committee received four names of persons who are recommended to serve on the soon to be newly formed commission. The four names are all retired Assistant Commissioners of Police, among them Paul Slowe, Clinton Conway and Claire Jarvis. Senior Police officers cannot be promoted or disciplined if the Service Commission is not in place. There are several matters, which were referred to the secretary of the body. The Service Commission when it gets into office is expected to deliberate on those matters.
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Guyana still to implement IMF’s One year later… recommendations to safeguard oil money By Kiana Wilburg t was early last year that several govern ment ministries and agencies among them the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Ministries of Finance and Natural Resources, and Bank of Guyana, received several recommendations that would go a long way to safeguard billions of dollars in oil revenue to come. Very few of the crucial recommendations made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been implemented. In fact, the regulatory body had cause to point out again, that Guyana still needs to modernize revenue administration and strengthen public financial management capacity ahead of oil production. The IMF said that it is pleased the government will keep the financial management areas as critical near-term priorities. The Fund said that it stands ready to provide technical assistance where needed. One of the IMF recommendations to the local authorities last year, specifically the Natural Resources Min-
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istry, was to ensure the establishment of a Cost Recovery Committee. It emphasized that this is necessary so that the government can be equipped to begin auditing bills submitted by the oil and gas operator. But this is far from being in place. Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, noted that there would be a special Accounting Unit established at the Finance Ministry to track oil revenues. He said that this is necessary since the current accounting systems are simply inadequate. He also noted that the Ministry has intentions to implement the other recommendations of the IMF as it relates to his sector. IMF & FINANCE MINISTRY Before oil revenue starts flowing into the economy by 2020, several international organizations and even local critics want to be assured that Guyana is equipped with robust accounting systems, which would ensure accurate reporting on the use of those funds. The International Mon-
GRA Commissioner General, Godfrey S. Statia
Central Bank Governor, Dr. Gobind Ganga
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan
etary Fund called on the Government to review the nation’s accounting systems, which is usually referred to as the Integrated Financial Management and Accounting System. The Fund said that the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) attached to the Ministry of Finance should be tasked with the responsibility of undertaking such an analysis. The IMF said that while the Department will take into consideration the functionality of IFMAS, it should also determine the gaps and developments needed to be ready for recording and reporting of petroleum revenues. Critically, the Fund said it will be essential that treasury reforms are coordinated with those of the budget process. In this regard, the international body said that in the future, the Office of Budget is likely to update a budget classification system to cater to the petroleum revenue that would be flowing into the economy. The IMF noted that the Accountant General also
needs to align its chart of accounts with the revised budget classification. At critical parts of the medium-term planning process, the Fund said that key decisions will require the AGD’s inputs, therefore necessitating the Department to adapt from an annual to a mediumterm mode of operations in line with budget execution. “For example, it is important to decide how to show the (medium term) in- and outflows from the Natural Resource Fund in the budget documents as well as in the regular financial reports. Based on the draft Natural Resource Fund Law, the reporting requirements of Natural Resource Fund are comprehensive and the AGD needs to develop new skills and knowledge to be able to prepare the required reports. Therefore, the AGD should ensure that the current rules and procedures are updated and start building capacity to meet these demands.” IMFAND GRA The IMF has also identified a number of weaknesses,
which exist within the tax systems of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). But GRA Commissioner General, Godfrey Statia, has assured that the entity is working to correct these deficiencies. He noted however that sweeping changes will not happen overnight. Statia said that it can take up to three years for GRA to smooth out the kinks in its systems. Statia said that it was GRA that invited the IMF to visit the authority and conduct an assessment of its systems. Statia said he told the team that GRA is not interested in sugar-coated words. He wanted the IMF team members to be as outspoken as they could about the challenges facing the Revenue Authority. In its report of May 2017, the IMF outlined GRA’s main strengths and weaknesses. The strengths included a highly qualified cadre of staff, extensive information available to taxpayers through a variety of channels, withholding and advance payment mechanism in place, independent graduated dispute resolution mechanism and strong external oversight mechanisms. The weaknesses highlighted were no-segment
based management of taxpayers, functional limitations of the IT system, Limited etransaction system, lack of strategic and structured risk management approach, weak filing and payment compliance, de-centralized audit case selection process, absence of legislative tax rulings system and compliance improvement programme limited in scope and content. Upon the receipt of the said report, the Commissioner General said that a further request was made that another study be done to advise GRA on the next steps in modernizing the Authority. Statia said that this assessment was done in September 2017, a draft submitted in October and a final report done in December. The Commissioner General said, “Suffice to say that many of the recommendations made by the team were either already work-in-progress, or envisaged to be implemented during 2018 and beyond. The major recommendations of that assessment for January 2018 include produced monthly statements of total arrears and collectible arrears to inform debt management activities. “ “In 2007, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) also did a diagnostic study for the Authority which was sitting on the shelves, and never implemented. In 2017, upon a visit to Guyana, a PWC partner and a former colleague from the Trinidad Tobago Internal Revenue, was on the team, and I was able to persuade her for PWC to do an update of the diagnostic study part with cost to GRA.” Statia added, “This was completed in July 2017, and its findings were similar to those outlined in the IMF report. What stood out in their report however is the fact that GRA appears to be (Continued on page 28)
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here are two main problems associ ated with the work of professionals within the public sector of Guyana. The first is that many of them are grossly overpaid while others are underpaid; the second is that these professionals are now endangered species given what is happening at present. There are professionals who are working for the present government who are being paid ‘consultant salaries’ that is super salaries but they are not producing the quality or the volume of work associated with consultancies. These professionals are the sources of ire within the public service because there
are others who feel they are working at the same level but not receiving these super salaries. Some of these professionals are working for multiple times the salaries of Ministers, something that should be an exception and not the rule. There is no doubt that there are highly trained and qualified professionals working in the public sector. But the jury is still out as to whether the nation is getting value for its money from most of these professionals. There is divided opinion as to whether these super-salaried persons are providing quality output for the high pay that they pocket each month. Guyana has always had a
human resource problem. While hundreds graduate each year from our local university, most of them cannot find suitable jobs and 80% end up migrating. Among the 80% is the crème of the crop. It is because of the brain drain that the super salaries emerged. The international community was prepared to pay high wages to attract skills to undertake work, which they were funding in Guyana. And what has happened is that some of those same high paying persons were retained after their consultancies had ended. They ended up demanding the same high pay from the State. And those that came after felt that were entitled to
Female CSEC/CXC student and taxi driver busted with ganja at roadblock A Linden taxi driver and a teenager who is set to be writing the Caribbean Secondary Examination (CSEC) through the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) was yesterday remanded to prison after pleading not guilty to having in their possession 26 pounds of marijuana. Michael Bascom, a 35year-old taxi driver of Lot 1146 Phase ‘B’ Wisroc Housing Scheme, Linden; and Reva Bovell, an 18-year-old student, of Obama Drive, Linden, both appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The allegation against the duo is that on May 9, last, on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, they trafficked 11.832 kilograms of marijuana. They both denied the allegation. Bovell was represented by Attorney-at-law Clyde Forde, who is his application to secure bail for his client told the court that Bovell entered Bascom’s taxi at Obama Drive with her purse only. He further added that there were multiple
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Remanded: Reva Bovell occupants in the vehicle. However, Custom-AntiNarcotics Unit (CANU) Prosecutor, Konyo Sandiford, objected to bail being granted to the duo citing that they both give oral and written caution statements linking each other to the narcotics. She added that the two defendants were the lone occupants in the vehicle when it was stopped by ranks at a roadblock where a search was then conducted and the alleged marijuana was discovered inside. The two
Remanded: Michael Bascom were then arrested for the offence. The Chief Magistrate, after considering the fact that the teenager is writing this month through to June, asked that she provide her timetable on her next court appearance. Both defendants were remanded to prison and are expected to return to court on May 24 for report.
such pay. This is the problem that is faced now with persons working for extremely high salaries but whose output in many instances is questionable. A great many of the professionals who stayed and those who came back to work, found the State too large, too powerful and too oppressive. When the State, as was done at one time in Guyana, can have the judiciary fly the ruling party’s flag over the Court of Appeal, then one can understand why professionals, though well-paid, left Guyana in droves. That exodus continued because professionals saw how oppressive and vindictive the State can become. They bailed out and continue to bail out because regardless of what pay they are offered,
there are few guarantees that they will not end up facing some charge or being scandalized. If you think politicians are subject to abuse and ridicule in the public trying being a senior public servant. People out there can be nasty. Professionals are really not going to stand up to this sort of abuse and they will leave and the country will be poorer in skills for it. The exodus will continue. Professionals are not going to protest, they will not strike, they will not form an association to protect their interests nor will they refuse to take instructions from politicians. They will simply move on and move out of Guyana. It is hard to ask a professional to work in a highly politicized environment to sub-
ject themselves to the risks associated with working for the public service – bad name, great responsibility, long hours and with a high risk of being hauled before the courts on some vindictive charge or to be arbitrarily dismissed when governments change. The present generation of professionals has options. They can move on and move out of Guyana. And they will do so especially when the State can operate with impunity and venom.
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DEMTOCO must comply with tobacco laws - Health Minister
Lawyers and representatives of Demerara Tobacco Company (DEMTOCO) at yesterday’s meeting
Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, (centre) with other Ministry officials.
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ealth officials have sent a clear signal that the tobacco industry must comply with the tobacco control legislation which was enacted last December. Led by the Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, health officials met yesterday with representatives and lawyers of the Demerara Tobacco Company (DEMTOCO) on the enforcement matters. The meeting spearheaded by Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, was convened with the industry to ensure compliance with the new laws. Health officials
have stressed that no smoking in public places and public transportation must be observed while advertisements of tobacco products are prohibited. “We are not hiding behind legislation. Instead, the intention is to move forward in a positive direction and have the full compliance of the tobacco industry,” Minister Lawrence stated. According to health officials, the tobacco industry is expected to comply in detail with various aspects of this regulation. The Minister detailed that any Act assented to by the President is “live and legal.”
President David Granger assented to the Bill in July 2017; however, the commencement order was issued on December 15, 2017, by the Public Health Minister. During the meeting, it was clarified that the industry will be restricted from advertising tobacco brands, promoting products with their brands and sponsoring events of any kind. Further, public display of tobacco products for commercial use is also prohibited. It was also pointed out that since the law is already enforced, the clause that prohibits smoking in public places and public
transportation must be observed. Regulations from the law regarding the packaging and labelling of tobacco products will be issued by the Ministry shortly, giving the tobacco industry nine months to comply with the detailed regulations. Last month, Lawrence informed Kaieteur News that the regulations remain on track to have the tobacco industry in full compliance with the packaging and labelling by the end of the year. The legislation provides for a maximum fine of $10,000
for a person who smokes in a place where smoking is prohibited. Where the person commits the offence a subsequent time, the maximum fine is $20,000. No imprisonment is prescribed for the offence. According to the stipulations, the Act provides for a ban on smoking in indoor public places, indoor work places and public transportation, and only in specified outdoor places including the premises of schools and health facilities, and places for the commercial service of food and drinks. The Tobacco Control Act
regulates where persons can smoke tobacco products in order to protect others from exposure to dangerous secondhand smoke, but it does not ban smoking. Guyana has joined its Caribbean Community (CARICOM) sister countries, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica and Suriname by passing tobacco control legislation to safeguard the health of present and future generations from the devastating health and socioeconomic effects of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.
Guyanese-born NY police captain centre of sex harassment probe New York (New York Daily News)- An NYPD captain who once filed a complaint against a superior officer over alleged racist comments has become the subject of a sexual harassment investigation over accusations he offered female cops he supervised prime assignments in exchange for dates, the Daily News has learned. So far, three cops have filed sexual harassment complaints with the NYPD’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission office against Capt. Yugisteer (Roger) Sankerdial of the 114th Precinct in Astoria, Queens, sources said. The women claim Sankerdial, 48, was overly complimentary about their looks and asked them out on dates, claiming he would make them his personal driver or give them similar sought-after assignments if they slept with him. “He would say if they went on a date with him he would take care of them,” a source said. “He would make the female officer feel very uncomfortable. When he would come out and ask, ‘Who wants to drive me?’ they would all run out of the building.” Sankerdial is a Marine Corps veteran promoted to NYPD captain early last year. He has been with the NYPD 16 years. In 2005, he and three other officers filed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints against their Queens North Task Force sergeant, Michael Patrone, accusing him of expressing hatred for minorities, spewing racist comments and using derogatory terms when dealing with minority civilians. Sankerdial, who is Guyanese, and his three colleagues told The News at the time that the NYPD was slow to respond to their claims and that they were retaliated against with threats. Patrone ended up losing a few vacation
NYPD Captain Yugisteer (Roger) Sankerdial of the 114th Precinct has become the subject of a sexual harassment investigation. (NYPD via Twitter) days and ultimately retired.An NYPD spokesman said the department was investigating the claims against Sankerdial. “Sexual harassment is against the law, and the NYPD takes seriously any accusations of this unacceptable behavior,” the spokesman said.Sankerdial denies any wrongdoing, said Roy Richter, the president of the NYPD’s Captains Endowment Association. “He’s flabbergasted by the allegations, which are completely false,” Richter said.The captain was also the subject of an A&E interview about his experiences at Ground Zero. He was five weeks into his NYPD Academy training when he responded to the Twin Towers on 9/11.
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$78.9M Kitty roundabout ahead of schedule - MPI The new Kitty roundabout, which was constructed for the sum of $78.9M, will reduce traffic congestion and make life easier for road users. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Project Engineer, Sherod Parkinson, said that a survey conducted approximately two months ago, showed that a vehicle approaching the intersection of the Seawalls Road, Rupert Craig Highway, Vlissengen Road, Carifesta Avenue, and the JB Singh Road experienced about 80 seconds of delay. This adds up and would create a massive traffic jam during peak hours. Parkinson stated that prior to the construction of the roundabout, it took persons approximately 30-35 minutes to pass through the intersection. He said that traffic would be backed up as far as the Guyoil Gas Station at the corner of Queen Street and the Rupert Craig Highway during peak periods in the mornings and evenings. With the Kitty roundabout, Parkinson said that drivers will now have a shorter delay which will result in persons reaching their destination faster than before. Not only will persons reach their destination faster
The Kitty roundabout
but they will also save on fuel and reduce wear and tear of their vehicles. Parkinson said that the project is about 95% complete leaving only road signs and markings to be installed. It is also about six weeks ahead of schedule. He further stated that there were cost overruns but added that these were
“taken on” by the contractor who wanted to ensure the project is completed within the stipulated time. One of the engineers, Imran Baksh, who was also at the Press Conference said that there is so much traffic that an intersection can handle efficiently over a period of time.
He noted that the roundabout is an improvement, which will give a larger volume of traffic access through the network in a shorter period of time. Jorge Linton, another engineer, told reporters that there is no signalization that can cater for the volume of traffic that is expected. He ex-
plained that as the years progress, the traffic volume will keep increasing. Before the roundabout was installed, Parkinson said, there would be policemen on the road during the peak periods in the mornings and evenings affecting the free flow of traffic. He said that when the roundabout is being fully
utilized, there would be no need for policemen to be out there. The roundabout is expected to be opened to the public ahead of Independence Day. To ensure the correct usage of the roundabout, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure will be embarking on a major publicity campaign.
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Judge goes easy on Guyanese CEO, 72, who stole from his NGO New York (New York Daily News)- A Manhattan Federal Court judge went soft on a former CEO who stole funds from his Harlem nonprofit to pay for his photography obsession because he had led
an upstanding life before he broke bad in his golden years. Judge Colleen McMahon sentenced 72-year-old Derek Broomes on Wednesday to 18 months home confinement and three years of supervised
release — even though the feds had recommended a year in prison. The maximum sentence could have put him behind bars for 10 years. McMahon said she was conflicted over Broomess' fate
because he had never been arrested before the nonprofit theft and had devoted his 50year career to civil service and helping others. "There are days when it's not very easy to do this job," McMahon told Broomes, who stole US$204,000 from Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, which subsidizes rents for low-income individuals who are HIV positive. "I have found personally on the rare occasion when I meet someone like you, Mr. Broomes, I really don't know what to do." The judge initially talked tough when Broomes and his lawyer asked for leniency based on his age and that he could do more good outside prison by working to pay the restitution he owes. "I am not in the forgiveness business," she said. "I'm, for better or worse, in the punishment business, and my job today is to balance society's need for a strong statement against your truly unusual personal situation." Ultimately, McMahon said she opted against prison because she wanted him to start paying back the nonprofit. The home confinement allows him to go to work and to church services, she said. Broomes owes about
$142,000 in restitution and forfeited $204,000 in ill-gotten gains. McMahon said that home confinement isn't a cake walk — especially when he has to explain to his grandchildren why he has to skip key moments in their lives. "School plays, soccer games, going to the movies, the kinds of things they would expect their grandfather would have a right to do with them," she said. "But not for the next 18 months." Broomes, a married grandfather who immigrated from Guyana, pleaded guilty in January to a felony embezzlement charge for using nonprofit funds while he was the CEO to pay for his personal expenses, including $125,000 on photography equipment. He was busted after a city Department of Investigation probe. "Before his job at HCCI, he worked briefly as a deputy commissioner at the city's Human Resources Administration and as a deputy inspector general at the city's Department of Investigation. His lawyer, James Neuman, said most of the stolen money covered mundane expenses like auto repairs, his cable bills and medical charges. Neuman said Broomes ini-
Derek Broomes, who stole $204,000 from Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement,. (HCCI Harlem via Youtube) tially tried to justify the photography purchases as connected to the nonprofit, which at the time was using photographers documenting the condition of the housing units it operated. In reality, Broomes, an amateur shutterbug, was financing a hobby he had become obsessed with, the lawyer said. "I think this conduct when it comes to the photography equipment is bizarre," Neuman said. "Everything is totally out of character with his life."
Dem Bank predicts below 3% growth this year Despite a tough year, locally-controlled Demerara Bank Limited is reporting a 17 percent profit increase. In his review, for the half year ended March 31, 2018, Chairman of the bank, Dr. Yesu Persaud, disclosed that the unaudited financials of the bank as at March 31, 2018 were approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting dated April 18, 2018. Persaud said that the global and local operating environment remained challenging during the period. “I am pleased to report to Shareholders that the profit after taxation for the half year ended March 31, 2018 was recorded at $907M compared to $774M for the corresponding period of 2017.” This reflects an increase of 17 percent over the previ-
Dem Bank Chairman, Dr. Yesu Persaud ous half year. The deposits of the bank increased from $55.4B to $59.4B, an increase of seven percent. Loans and Advances
moved from $24B to $25B. “The performance of the bank is excellent considering the slowing down in the local economy. Global growth is projected around 3.4 percent in 2018,” the Chairman predicted. Guyana’s real growth was 2.1 percent in 2017 and it may remain below three percent this year, he predicted. The economy has slowed down with the exception of the rice and mining sectors. The news of the bank’s performance would come at a time when there has been confirmation of poor returns from sugar, bauxite and forestry. Rice, with new markets in Cuba and Mexico, coupled with high yields, has been doing well this year for farmers.
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CARICOM member states to phase out incandescent bulbs (Thestkittsnevisobserver)– As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) moves to become more energy efficient, steps are being taken to phase out the use of incandescent bulbs. On the basis of a mandate from the CARICOM energy ministers, plans for the phaseout programme are now being developed by the CARICOM Secretariat and the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ). The plans are expected to be completed in September 2018.The programme will include a roadmap to reduce
the import and sale of incandescent light bulbs within the region, and will guide and support countries in the establishment of regulations and actions for the phasing-out exercise. If all goes according to plan, incandescent bulbs will gradually be phased out as energy efficiency standards for lighting are phased in. The phase-out schedule could begin as early as January 2019 with the 100watt incandescent bulbs, with further restrictions on smaller lamp sizes entering into force in incremental stages. The decision to develop
the phase-out programme was taken at the recently concluded meeting of CARICOM energy ministers held at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown. It was chaired by the Honourable Sen. Darcy Boyce, minister of state in the Office of the Prime Minister of Barbados with responsibility for energy. The ministers took the decision as part of the menu of quality measures undertaken to steer the community toward energy efficiency and sector regulation.Incandescent light bulbs have existed for 130
years and are considered to be inefficient because they waste most of their energy. They are very cheap to manufacture and purchase, but only five percent of the input power is converted into visible light, with the remainder converted into waste heat. Hence, they are expensive to operate and lead to high electricity bills for households and businesses that use them. The natural successors to incandescent bulbs are compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). These use 6090 percent less energy than
Fisherman’s decomposed body washes up at Number 63 Beach
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he badly decom posed body of one of the murdered sailors washed up on the Number 63 Village foreshore, yesterday. He was identified by the tattoo on his chest as Gavin Outar, one of the missing fishermen from the April 27 attack in Suriname. According to senior police sources, they received an anonymous call around noon that a body was discovered along the beach, entangled in shrubs. Police arrived at the scene shortly after. The upper and lower limbs have rotted leaving bones visible. The body was clad in a pair of cut off jeans. The face was left with its skeletal structure. What was even more conspicuous was a tattoo on the left side upper chest that resembles an upside down axe and cross with a red ‘X’ above it. Some say that the tattoo is an anchor. The corpse was photographed by authorities and taken away to the Skeldon Hospital Mortuary. It is being reported that a few days ago, information was filtered to the Divisional Commander Lyndon Alves of a possible sighting of a body at the Number 36 Village shore. A relative of a missing fisherman who was beaten, shot at and dumped overboard in the second pirate attack in Suriname waters had reported that he overheard some fishermen talking that they supposedly saw a body on the shore. His information was given to the Commander along with a contact number for the relative. It is unclear whether the information given was acted upon. It is believed that the very body that was found yesterday at 63 Village shore could have possibly been the same body reportedly spotted at Number 36 Village shore.
The body of Gavin Outar that washed up on the Number 63 Beach, Corentyne, yesterday. Additionally, the ‘B’ Division’s Commander said that because of the extent of decomposition, it is difficult
to perform an autopsy. Government Pathologist, Vivikanand Bridjmohan, visited the scene yesterday to
have a look. On Friday April 27, several pirates attacked four fishing boats, tying up crewmen, chopping a few of them and ordering others to transfer their catch. One man witnessed his captain being trussed up and weighed with a battery and dumped overboard. Another saw his colleague’s arm being chopped off. Five men survived by jumping overboard and swimming away. Days later another fishing boat was attacked with the captain killed and the others also dumped overboard. Some 12 fishermen, all Guyanese, are still missing after the deadly attack that took place between the Suriname and French Guiana borders.
Taxi hijacked on seawall ends up on E’bo Coast Police on the Essequibo Coast yesterday recovered a stolen motorcar, which is believed to have been used by a carjacking ring. According to reports, the vehicle was stolen from a 46year-old man within the vicinity of Kitty in the capital city Georgetown on March 14, last. The car that was stolen was described as a silver/ grey Toyota Allion with licence plate HC 6839. Based on information received, ranks visited a residence in Airy Hall, Essequibo Coast, where the stolen car was discovered with a fake licence plate. Two males were arrested and are now in police custody assisting with the investigations.The police have been making major headway into the breaking up of a number of gangs believed to have been involved in a
The seized car. spate of carjacking over the past year.Cars were ending up in Linden; on the Soesdyke/ Linden Highway and in the
hands of bodywork shops and others.With each car costing in excess of $2M, the owners have been hard hit.
Caricom wants to get rid of these inefficient bulbs. incandescent lighting and offer a much longer lifespan. In 2015, the CARICOM ministers approved energy performing standards for CFLs and LEDs. These standards protect consumers from “underperforming products,” while simultaneously protecting importers of highly efficient products from competitors saturating the market with “cheaper,” low-performance products. Effort is being made for the standards for CFLs and LEDs to be adopted at national levels before year’s end as an assurance of quality in the efficient lighting alternatives. This is a precursor to the removal of inefficient incandescent bulbs from CARICOM markets. Cuba was the first country in the world to successfully complete the phase out of incandescent bulbs. In 2007, the Caribbean country banned the import and sale of
incandescent bulbs and implemented a programme for their direct substitution with CFLs in households. According to reports, about 116 million incandescent bulbs were replaced by CFLs in every household in Cuba, resulting in peak demand savings of about 4,000 MW and eight million tons of carbon emissions. Among the other steps that the region has taken on the road to energy efficiency is the development of an energy efficiency code for buildings within the CARICOM. At the April 19 meeting in Guyana, energy ministers also approved the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, with the accompanying Caribbean Application Document, as the Regional Energy Efficient Building Code (REEBC). The establishment of the REEBC is a very important step in creating a clear and generally-accepted framework for maximising the efficiency of the “total” energy services in buildings. The approval paves the way for the systematic implementation of the principles and practices related to, among other things, energy efficient lamps and lighting. The phase out of incandescent bulbs is consistent with the requirements of the recentlyapproved Energy Efficiency Code for CARICOM buildings. Within CARICOM, successful implementation of the REEBC could eliminate 15,000 barrels of imported oil and save around US$1 million in foreign exchange every day.
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Jordan “dead sure” data on all concessions granted to companies can be made available to public By Kiana Wilburg nformation on conces sions is not private business. It is not a state secret. As such, there is no reason why it should not be made public. That was the position of Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. He acknowledged that the media, and any citizen for that matter, has a right to know about the concessions being granted to various sectors. His comment came in response to a report that the media has been trying to access information on all the concessions granted to two of the largest foreign gold mining companies in Guyana—Troy Resources and Aurora Gold Mine— since they came to these shores. The Finance Minister did not object to this. In fact, he said that he would make contact with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) for this information to be made public. “I don’t believe this in-
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formation is private. In any case, back in the 90s, we were under obligation to publish all concessions granted to companies. Remember, we used to publish them in the newspapers… “But concessions are not a secret. GRA should be able to grant it. In fact, in their annual report, they should have a section showing the value of the concessions which were granted to companies…” There is no breakdown of the concessions in GRA’s report. The concessions are not shown . Which sectors received what, and which companies are not known. The Finance Minister said, “ I am dead sure the information is available. I am going to ask the Commissioner General of GRA, (Godfrey Statia) that if this information is not available, to have his Tax Department compile it.“And if you know the company by name, then you
…Promises to make intervention at GRA
GRA Commissioner General, Godfrey S. Statia
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan
can also get to have it by sector. I will ask him to do that. This information is not a secret.” GUYANALOSING BILLIONS
On an annual basis, foreign companies are given billions of dollars in tax breaks while locals are made to pay the full cost of duties charged on equipment, vehicles and fuel needed to support their
operations. For example, a four-door Toyota Land Cruiser normally costs $14M. It attracts duty of $32M. Foreign entities like Aurora Gold Mine and Troy Resources Limited would only pay $14M. But local must pay $14M plus the $32M duty. Furthermore, if a small mining company hopes to get at least one duty free concession, he or she must satisfy 13 benchmarks. One of these includes producing over 5000 ounces of gold. This is equivalent to more than U$5M. Only five Guyanese have the potential to do this. Significantly, while billions of dollars worth in concessions are given to these foreign entities, little is known about how many indigenous companies are used to provide them with goods and services in contrast to the for-
eign conglomerates contracted to provide same. Mr. Statia has bemoaned the fact that there continues to be gross distortions between the concessions granted to local mining companies and foreign ones. The Tax Chief said that he has considered time and again, just how much the nation is benefitting from the billions of dollars in concessions granted yearly. He said, “There is a distortion to big miners versus small miners… But the story of gold is a web of problems and many unknowns which I agree should be highlighted.” The Commissioner General said that being the patriot he is, he can certainly understand anyone’s call for equal opportunity in the mining sector as well as a strong dose of transparency and accountability.
Guyana still to implement IMF’s... From page 8 consistently under-budgeting revenue collection. GRA is aware that the tax base is larger than the tax collections but under-budgeting masks the accountability of bringing the taxpayer base closer to reality by increasing taxpayer compliance or reducing tax avoidance or evasion.” IMF ON BANK OF
GUYANA The International Monetary Fund has also called for the authorities to strengthen the powers of Bank of Guyana, as well as its programmes. While there is still more to be done, the IMF has reported that there has been progress as it relates to implementing the 2016 Financial Sector Assessment
Programme (FSAP) recommendations, including enhancing the supervisory power of the Bank and establishing an emergency liquidity assistance framework, a national payment system and a deposit insurance scheme. The Fund also welcomed the establishment of a Financial Stability Unit within the Bank to assess macro-financial vulnerabilities.
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Company bids US$3.6M for the supply and delivery of medical equipment for the Ministry of Health (Continued from Thursday 10th 2018) For the rehabilitation of the Enmore Community Centre Ground, the Ministry of Communities received several bids.
The Ministry of Communities received bids for the construction of fence at Aranaputa Sports Complex, Upper Takutu, Upper Essequibo.
Finally, the Ministry of Communities received bids for the construction of sanitary blocks and changing room at Aranaputa Sports Complex, Upper Takutu, Upper Essequibo.
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For the rehabilitation of the Wales Community Centre, the Ministry of Communities received several bids.
The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Region Five, received bids for the construction of a new Nursery School at Calcutta, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
In conclusion, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Region 5, also received bids for the The Ministry of Communities received bids for the rehabilitation of the Uitvlugt Commusupply and delivery of three (3) tons vibrating asphalt concrete compactor equipped with both nity Centre Ground. drum and pneumatic tires.
The Ministry of Communities received bids for the rehabilitation of the Skeldon Community Centre Ground, East Berbice, Region 6.
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CCJ reduces sentence for Guyanese man accused of killing ex-boss step-daughter Port of Spain, TrinidadThe Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in the case of Teerath Persaud vs The Queen, yesterday today ordered that Teerath Persaud’s manslaughter sentence be reduced from 25 years to 18 years. With a discount for time already spent in custody, Persaud, born in Guyana, would serve a remaining 13 years and 339 days starting
from 11 December 2012. On 8 November 2008, Persaud and Christopher McCollin went to rob the home of Mr. Persaud’s former employer, in Barbados. On entering the home, they saw 16-year-old Anna Druizhinina, the former employer’s step-daughter. They bound her hands and feet and tied a towel around her face. Persaud, according to statement from
Police patrol nabs bicycle duo with unlicensed pistol
On Wednesday night, police ranks on a mobile patrol in Dennis Street, Campbellville, at around 20:00 hrs, observed the suspicious behaviour of two males, each riding a bicycle. The ranks decided to stop and search them and found an unlicensed .38 pistol with six live rounds. The suspects, age 32 and 21, of Campbellville and of Thomas Street, Kitty, respectively, have been arrested and are being processed for court, the police said.
CCJ, watched as McCollin used a piece of wire and looped it around Anna’s neck and threw the other end over a beam in the ceiling. McCollin made her to stand on a paint can and bucket, placed one on top of the other. The can and bucket had been retrieved by Persaud. They left the young lady precariously perched on the containers whilst they searched for items to steal. She eventually fell from the containers and was strangled. On 3 February 2010, McCollin pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. At his sentencing hearing, the DPP and McCollin’s attorney agreed to facts in a previous statement given by McCollin to the police, which essentially portrayed Persaud as the main conspirator. Having considered the circumstances of the case, Justice Worrell sentenced McCollin to 16 years’ imprisonment, less 20 months that he had already spent on remand. On 11 September 2012, Persaud also pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter and the DPP and his attorney also agreed to facts in a previous statement given to the police that portrayed McCollin as being the main conspirator. The judge in this case, Mme. Justice Crane-Scott, found that this was a serious
case of manslaughter on the borderline of murder with numerous aggravating factors and so she said that in her sentencing process she would use a starting point of 30 years. From this 30 years, she reduced the sentence by 4 years for Persaud’s early guilty plea and an additional year for his previous clean record, his cooperation with the police, as well as his expression of remorse. The judge therefore sentenced him to 25 years’ imprisonment with a discount of four years and 26 days for time already spent in custody. Persaud took his case to the Barbados Court of Appeal on two grounds; first that his sentence was unreasonably longer than McCollin’s and secondly, that the sentence had been excessive because of the misapplication of the aggravating and mitigating factors in the case. However, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal. Persaud then appealed to the CCJ arguing essentially the same grounds argued in the Court of Appeal. The CCJ concluded that the concept of parity in sentencing was an important principle in the law of sentencing and that persons whose personal circumstances are similar and whose legal liability for the offence are relatively the same should receive comparable sentences.
Sentenced reduced: Teerath Persaud The CCJ was not convinced that the case against Persaud was so dramatically different from that against McCollin that he should be sentenced to an additional term of nine years’ imprisonment. The CCJ also found that the starting point of 30 years
Killed: Anna Druizhinina adopted by the judge in Persaud’s case was too high and that she should have started at 25 years. The Court said that an additional two years should be added for the aggravating factors in this case but gave a discount of 1/ 3 for his early guilty plea. This resulted in a sentence of 18 years.
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Public officers mislead PAC on employment practices The bi-partisan Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned public officers who provide misleading answers during their appearances. Officials of the Region Ten Democratic Council were the latest culprits when the PAC sought to ascertain information about the hiring of staff to fill vacancies for junior and senior teachers. The regional team which was led by Regional Executive Officer, Orrin Gordon, told the PAC that some 32 vacancies were advertised for head teachers in 2016, but he could not provide information detailing the numbers which were hired. Since some of the regional officials, including the Regional Executive Officer, were recently appointed to their respective posts, Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence indicated that they could not indicate that they are vacancies advertised by the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is not a matter of fact.“You cannot answer
Region Ten officials attending the PAC meeting questions on information that you do not have. What the Chairman (Irfaan Ali) is stressing is that the answers being given not by only yourself, but also other public officers are misleading to PAC. “We have to be asking you ten questions to get one answer; that is not acceptable
to all of you,” the Minister stated. She stated that public officers must provide answers as accurately based on evidence. “That is what auditing is about; evidence. Not assumption. If you have the answers you give it; if you
CCJ resolves land dispute between two E’bo brothers Trinidad -The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday resolved a family dispute involving lands in Essequibo, Guyana. In 2002, Mr. Kowsal Narine filed a claim against his brother, Mr. Deonarine Natram, claiming that their father, Mr. Nateram, had been in possession of the lands since 1959 and had therefore acquired prescriptive title to the lands.Mr. Kowsal Narine also claimed that he had acquired prescriptive title to the lands. The CCJ allowed the appeal and declared that Mr. Kowsal Narine had been in sole and undisturbed possession of the land since 1 June 1991 and that any title, right or interest of Mr. Deonarine Natram had been extinguished.In 1959, Mr. Nateram entered into an agreement to purchase the lands from Mr. Ashbourne Chan and Mr. Foster Chan, who were also named as defendants. Payments were made to the Chans but Mr. Nateram never paid the full purchase price although the Chans permitted him to take possession of the lands. The last payment was made to the Chans by Mr. Nateram in August 1965. In 1989, Mr Nateram signed an agreement by which he gifted the land to Mr. Deonarine Natram. Mr. Deonarine Natram then approached the Chans and they agreed to sell the land to
him for $9,950 on the same day, but transport was not passed to him by the Chans until the year 2002. Mr. Deonarine Natram instituted a claim against Mr. Kowsal Narine and another brother, Mr. Narine Nateram, in which he sought damages and an injunction restraining them from using the land. He also asked for an order that they yield possession of the land to him. This claim was discontinued in March 1990. In May 1990, Mr Nateram made a will giving the lands to Mr. Kowsal Narine. Mr Nateram died on 31 May 1991. The dispute between the brothers intensified in 2002 when Mr. Deonarine Natram came on the lands and burned some seed paddy. Mr. Kowsal Narine took the matter to the High Court in Guyana. At the trial before Justice Roxanne George, Mr. Kowsal Narine, gave evidence that he had assisted his father with the cultivation of the lands from 1973 until 1981, when his father gave him exclusive possession of the lands. He also testified that he paid $75.00 per acre as rent to his father until the latter’s death. His evidence was that he remained in exclusive possession of the lands after his father’s death. The trial judge found that the father had acquired prescriptive title to the lands in 1978 on the basis that he had become a tenant at will one year after the last payment was made in
1965, that is, in 1966. She also found that Mr. Kowsal Narine had acquired prescriptive title in his own right. Mr. Deonarine Natram appealed the decision of the trial judge. The Court of Appeal found that the father was not a tenant at will but rather a licensee. The court also disagreed with the trial judge’s finding that Mr. Kowsal Narine had acquired prescriptive title in his own right. The appeal was allowed and costs awarded to Mr. Deonarine Natram in the sum of $100,000. Mr. Kowsal Narine appealed to the CCJ. The CCJ agreed with Guyana’s Court of Appeal that the father was not a tenant at will, but a licensee, having entered into possession of the lands in 1959 with the consent of the Chans. That licence was not terminated by the Chans and Nateram never paid the full purchase price. The CCJ analyzed the status of a purchaser who had not paid the full purchase price but who was put into possession of land by the vendor/ landowner in Guyana. The CCJ accepted that on the father’s death the licence granted by the Chans to Mr.Nateram automatically terminated and the nature of the possession changed. Mr. Kowsal Narine thereafter remained in possession of the lands from 1 June 1991 in his own right.
don’t have the answer you state it. Don’t give two and three answers,” the Minister stated. PAC members have been paying close attention to the hiring practices in the regions. There have been instances where regional officials have not been advertis-
ing vacancies. PAC member, Juan Edghill, expressed concerns about the flawed hiring practices. “We are discovering cases in large portions where they are hiring people without advertising,” he noted. He added, “It means that I
could get my family and friends and political supporters to write an application to an institution even before a vacancy exists. This Government is hiring people without advertising vacancies contrary to their own policy where they said they will reduce contract employees and put everybody on the fixed establishments.” The PAC is moving to implement a system where accounting officers will be required to take an oath when they appear before the committee to be questioned about Government funds. According to Ali, from time to time, the committee has been encountering difficulties where accounting officers deviate from the wholesomeness of answers. They change their answers when pressed in different corners. “The oath will remind accounting officers and all those who are giving evidence before the PAC. It would remind them of the seriousness of the information that they are presenting,” Ali stated.
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McMaster embracing Milerock edge Botofago to... challenge of pet event London, CMC – Recently crowned Commonwealth Games champion, Kyron McMaster, says he has embraced the challenges served up by the 400 metres hurdles event. The British Virgin Islands delivered the British Virgin Islands’ first ever medal at a global meet when he clocked 48.25 seconds to capture the one-lap event in the Gold Coast last month. ”Over time I have developed a passion for the event, because I realised what I could accomplish as a 400m hurdler,” the 21-year-old said. ”What I love about the 400m hurdles is it is an event that separates the men from the boys. I’ve seen 44-sec-
ond 400m sprinters – who should theoretically be able to able to comfortably run 47seconds for the 400m hurdles struggle to do so. “It is an event that requires maturity and patience to reach the top level.” He added: “I hurdle because it is an event many people can’t handle and I love a challenge. I like to take on and beat sprinters over 150m, 200m or 300m while I’m hurdling and they are running on the flat.” McMaster’s recent success represented a triumph of the human spirit. Only last year, the BVI suffered extensive damage by the passage of dangerous category five
Hurricane Irma, which also claimed the life of McMaster’s coach and lifelong mentor Xavier Samuels. The tragedy led to him nearly quitting the sport but he moved to the United States where he continued to train. His Commonwealth Games success came on the heels of an impressive 2017 campaign where he ran below 49 seconds in winning the Zurich Diamond League last September. McMaster, who was third last week in Doha, said track and field had already contributed significantly to his life. “I have also enjoyed the perks of life as a professional athlete,” said McMaster.
Friday May 11, 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) The day ahead will be as busy as can be. Matters that had been left unsettled are now becoming urgent. Today brings an opportunity to release some steam, Aries
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Today's aspects will clarify any team situations of which you're a part. This could concern teams in your private or professional life. This is the moment to take action.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) You can expect today to be tense, Taurus, as the people close to you are likely to be especially irritable. Adults and children alike may throw tantrums for no reason
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Your stroll through the universe of possibilities that you so love has come to an end, Scorpio. It's time for you to come back to Earth and join the rest of us.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) The moment has come to affirm your individuality and life choices. The planetary energy will make you work hard to rethink the number of obligations you undertake.
SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) You must have felt the pressure rising in the past week. Intense, isn't it? Do you have a job to finish at the last minute? Is there some ill humor or misunderstanding among your relations?
CANCER(June21–July22) Why not go directly to the heart of the problem, Cancer? This could be the question you've been asking yourself concerning a commitment to a cause LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Don't let your fear or anger get the better of you today, Leo. You're going to be pushed to the forefront and you may even be forced to make some big decisions regarding the direction of your professional life VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Your ideas about life are going through some radical changes. None of the givens that you've always taken for granted apply any more, Virgo. Rather than lament the changes, grow from them. So don't drag your feet! Stand up and move ahead.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) There's some likelihood that your heart will flutter as certain plans begin to be realized. If you have your heart set on someone who seems impossibly remote AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Although the forecast is stormy, the day ahead may give you an opportunity to free yourself from your family, literally or figuratively. Be wary even if the course seems clear to you PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) oday you could feel a little more vulnerable than usual, Pisces. Perhaps you feel hemmed in by decisions you can't put off any longer. Or you could be a little overworked and overwhelmed by all your activities.
From page 39 and UDFA Wayne Forde and Terrence Mitchelle were among the officials attending the presentation. Milerock was presented with the winner’s trophy and a complete set of uniforms while each player received a winner’s medal.
Teams Milerock Botofago Amelias Ward Silver Shattas Hi-Stars Topp XX Eagles
GP 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
W 4 4 4 2 2 1 0
Meanwhile, Botofago were awarded with the second place trophy a complete set of uniforms and each player received their second place medal. Amelia’s Ward FC and the Silver Shattas FC received the third and fourth place trophies, respectively.
Final Points Standings D L GF 2 0 10 1 1 12 1 1 10 2 2 10 1 3 6 0 5 3 1 5 3
GA 3 4 4 9 10 12 13
GD 7 8 6 1 -4 -9 -10
Points 14 13 13 8 7 3 1
Grenada FA announce support... From page 35 can be derived through the staging of a tournament of such magnitude and the benefits of any legacy program that may be pursued. We stand side by side with the 41 members of CONCACAF whom we feel certain will provide the necessary support to our colleagues. On this note we extend best wishes to our three members pursuing their bid to
North... From page 36 Bollers stroke an intelligent unbeaten 45 (3x4) while Afelre Henry, who was run out 12, was the only other batsman to reach double figures. Bowling for Charlestown, Raymond Bandhu, Collin Smart, Kelvin Gordon and Ravi Hanuman took one wicket each. Charlestown in reply, never appeared capable of overhauling North Georgetown’s score and were bowled out for 47 off 13.4 overs, four batsmen failed to score. Opening batsman Raymond Bandhu led with 24. Bowling for North Georgetown, Shivanand Gossain was the most destructive with figures of 5-3 from 3 overs. Wayne Bollers supported well with his leg breaks, taking 3-11 from 4 overs while there was a wicket each for Michael Pooran and Mervyn Permaul; North Georgetown winning by 68 runs.
Laluni, Providence... From page 38 Christopher Ragnauth made 30 and Trevor Gomes 16; Shane Prashad grabbed 4-14; Quincy Grimmond snared 310, Colin Benn 3-34. The competition continues on Sunday with Farm facing host Bayrock and Ruimveldt playing Sandpipers.
secure through the UNITED BID, all the necessary success in Russia come June when all 211 FIFA members shall cast their votes for the hosting of the tournament. On this note we extend thank you to the CONCACAF President and
his delegation for gracing us with his presence during the staging of the final of the inaugural Pure Grenada Cup. We look forward to future visits and cooperation’s between our members through the ONE CONCACAF PROGRAM.
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Floodlights meet Parika Defenders in opening GFSCA fixture tonight The Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground in Queenstown Georgetown is the venue for the opening match in the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) organised Back to Eden, Khan’s Trading, Permaul’s Trading and Trophy Stall Tournament. Parika Defenders have been pitted against Floodlights to get the action underway in the Masters Over-40 category from 19:30hrs. Play will continue at the Malteenoes Sports Club ground on Thomas Lands on Sunday in the same category when Wellman take on Narine Masters on Pitch One and Fisher-
men Masters and Savage do battle simultaneously on Pith Two from 10:00hrs. The afternoon fixtures will bring together Albion Masters and Parika Defenders on Pitch One with Success Masters and Enterprise Legends playing on Pitch Two from 13:00hrs. The tournament will be played in four categories; Masters Over-40, Masters Over-50, Male Open and Female Open. Teams still interested in being part of the competition may contact Wayne Jones on 650 1790 or 685 6908, Anil Beharry on 623 6875 or Jailall Deodass on 615 8644 or 672 3994.
Pant’s epic ton in vain as Sunrisers reach playoffs
Haiti tackle World Cup-bound Argentina
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, CMC – French Caribbean side Haiti will provide Lionel Messi’s Argentina with their final home warm-up match before next month’s World Cup in Russia, when the two teams meet on May 29 in Buenos Aires. Haiti, known as the Grenadiers, are scheduled to arrive in the South American country’s capital on May 22 to begin preparation for the international friendly carded for the Estadio Alberto J. Armando. Argentina will use the fixture as their farewell before they head to Russia for the June 14 to July 15 showpiece, where they clash with Nigeria, Croatia and debutants Iceland in Group D. They face Israel in Tel Aviv on June 9, in what will be their last friendly interna-
Rishabh Pant hit boundaries to all parts against Sunrisers Hyderabad ©ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Lionel Messi tional before the World Cup kicks off. For Haiti, the match will be their first international of the year. Their most recent outing last November saw them
beat United Arab Emirates 10 at the Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Haiti are ranked 108th in the FIFA world rankings while Argentina lie fifth.
Grenada FA announces support for Canada, Mexico & US joint bid for FIFA WC 2026 The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has announced its intention to give fullest support to our CONCACAF Member Associations, Canada Soccer Association, Mexican Football Federation and the United States Soccer Federation joint bid to secure hosting of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Our decision to lend support to our northern neighbours within the Confederation provides the opportunity for the people of Grenada and the rest of the region to experience the world’s greatest sport right next to our shores and to also experience firsthand, the greatest show on earth right before our naked eyes. The dreams of our young people to one day aspire to the highest level as players, match Officials, coaches and
Grenada FA President Cheney Joseph receives a token from CONCACAF President, Victor Montagliani on the occasion of the Final of the Pure Grenada Cup. administrators continues. The GFA is too well aware of
the vast opportunities that (Continnued on page 34)
ESPNCricinfo - Delhi Daredevils’ Rishabh Pant smoked an unbeaten 128 off 63 balls - the highest score by an Indian in T20s - but another Delhi boy Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson stole his thunder and ensured Sunrisers Hyderabad became the first team to progress to the playoffs. The result also meant Daredevils were the first team to be knocked out. On another night, Pant’s blistering assault may have been match-winning. After being part of two run-outs, he single-handedly took on Sunrisers’ attack like an action hero would treat a bunch of villains. A 36-ball half-century made way for a 56-ball century. By the time he finished, Daredevils had smashed 135 off their last 10 overs to swell the total to 187 for 5. On a typically slow Feroz Shah Kotla pitch, the chase ought to have been a challenging one, but Dhawan scored his second half-century of the season a n d Wi l l i a m s o n h i t h i s sixth to make light work of it. They added an unbroken 176 for the second wicket the highest stand for Sunrisers - to usher their team home with nine wickets and seven balls to spare. Daredevils’ go-slow Sunrisers’ sensational attack had limited Mumbai Indians to 52 for 3 - the lowest 10-over score this season - while defending 118 against Mumbai Indians last month. They repeated the feat again, against Daredevils on Thursday night. Shakib Al Hasan found grip and turn with the new ball to dismiss Prithvi Shaw
and Jason Roy off successive balls. Pant denied Shakib a hat-trick and instead went onto hit a hattrick of off-side boundaries to greet Siddarth Kaul into the attack. Shreyas Iyer, at the other end, laboured to three off eight balls, before he became the victim of a terrible mix-up with Pant. Don’t mess with the angry Pant Harshal Patel, who was promoted to No. 5, ahead of Glenn Maxwell and Vijay Shankar, injected some urgency into the innings with a brace of sixes off slower balls. Another piece of sloppy running, however, resulted in the run-out of Harshal for 24 off 17 balls. It was the fourth time in four games that Pant was involved in a run-out. Having turned his back on his partner for a second time, a fuming Pant unleashed his pent-up frustration on Sunrisers’ attack. The first ball he faced after the Harshal run-out was banished over the midwicket boundary. It brought up his fifty off 36 balls; he then needed only 20 more for his next fifty. P a n t ’s f e r o c i t y p u t Maxwell in the firing line at the non-striker’s end. He then stretched out, met the pitch of a wrong’un from Rashid Khan, the No.1 T20 bowler right now, and disdainfully reverse-swatted it away to the backward point boundary. Pant, however, hit his peak when he flipped Bhuvneshwar Kumar over short third man not just once but thrice. Pant had Maxwell, a master of trick shots himself, punching his gloves and Williamson smiling wryly. Bhuvneshwar had Maxwell holing out with
the first ball of the last over, but Pant smashed the remaining five balls to the boundary, the pick of them being a one-handed six over long-on. All told, Pant took Bhuvneshwar for 43 runs off 11 balls at a strikerate of 390.90. Nailing the chase The popular opinion was that bat first and bat big would apply pressure on Sunrisers. Their only two losses this season have come while chasing 180-plus totals against Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings. Against Daredevils, Sunrisers had an early setback when Alex Hales was pinned lbw by Harshal’s offcutter in the second over. The next over bowled by left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem was the only over in the chase without a boundary. Dhawan, who had managed only 68 runs in five innings since sustaining an elbow injury, was severe on anything that was remotely short and wide outside off. Williamson, however, was just doing his thing. He kept manoeuvring the balls into the gaps and kept putting the bad balls away. Dhawan moved to his fifty off 30 balls, when he swatted Harshal over midwicket for four, in the 1 2 t h o v e r. Wi l l i a m s o n , meanwhile, brought up a fifty of his own, three overs later, off 38 balls. Daredevils dug deep into their reserves, with Liam Plunkett and Trent Boult bowling a variety of slower balls, and Nadeem even venturing a l e g b r e ak, but nothing worked against Dhawan and Williamson. Masters of the defence: check. Masters of the chase: check.
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Space Gym, Space Games 2018 – Powerlifting
Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash Tourney
Petterson (male) and Pluck (female) cop Best Lifter Awards
Harding beat Fernandes in entertaining match-up
Carlos Peterson, winner of the Heavyweight class and Ms. Junica Pluck who topped in the Lightweight category emerged as the Best Overall Lifters when Space Gym celebrated their 2nd Anniversary with a Powerlifting competition o n We d n e s d a y n i g h t a t their 102-109 Sandeman Place & Croal Streets, Stabroek. This event which formed part of the celebratory Space Games was the first of two events the second is set for tomorrow at the same venue from 16:00hrs, Fitness Challenge for male and female athletes. Petterson who had a best Deadlift of 705lbs also recorded a 300lbs Benchpress and a best Squat of 600lbs for a total of 1605 and a Wilks (The Wilks Coefficient or Wilks Formula, developed by Robert Wilks, is a method by which the strength of a powerlifter is measured against other powerlifters of a different weight category) points of 462.19. In setting herself apart from the rest of the competition, Pluck achieved a total of 670lbs. boasting bodyweight of 143lbs, Pluck had a best Squat of 265lbs, Benchpressed 120lbs and achieved a best Deadlift of 285lbs. Her {Pluck} Wilks formula points of 318.92 was enough to land her the top overall cash prize and trophies. Angelica Brouas placed second to Pluck in the Lightweight Class with a Total of 485lbs (165 Squat; 95 Benchpress; 225 Deadlift). She was 3rd overall; Wilks points, 258.85. The lone Heavyweight female, Kean Andrews came 2nd overall, Wilks points 265.2. Andrews, a former national basketball player was the only female on the night to achieve 300lbs in the Deadlift, she went 20 better than that and along with a Benchpress of 140 and a 204 Squat accumulated a Total of 785lbs.
The Male and Female Overall Best Lifters, Carlos Petterson and Junica Pluck. Ebo Orford was 2nd Overall ‘Big’ John Edwards, 2nd overall won the Masters competition from Gordon Spencer. Edwards’ Wilks was 399.9 to Spencer ’s, 317.14. Edwards’ Total was 1,510lbs (585 Squat; 405 Benchpress; 520 Deadlift). Spencer ’s best in the three lifts, Squat, Benchpress and Deadlift were 430lbs, 215lbs and 430lbs for a Total of 1,075. Ebo Orford was the top Middleweight with Vickram Panday placing 2nd. Orford had a total of 1,255lbs (495 Squat; 300 Benchpress; 460 Deadlift), h i s Wi l k s p o i n t s w a s 388.45. Panday’s Wilks was 364.0 as a result of his Overall Total of 1,250 (Squat 500lbs; Benchpress 250lbs; Deadlift 500lbs). The Junior winner was Daniel Singh with a Total of 895lbs (315lbs Squat; 155lbs Benchpress; 425lbs D e a d l i f t ) , Wi l k s b e i n g 300.9. Brian Peters had to settle for the 2nd place, his Total was 815lbs (300lbs
Squat; 130lbs Benchpress; 385lbs Deadlift), Wilks points being 245.24. Space Gym Manager, Mr. Lucas Matos before the presentation of prizes thanked the competitors and organisors for their efforts which enabled the success of the event. He noted that he was impressed with the level of competition and is already looking forward to an even bigger and better competition for their 3rd anniversary in 2019. He encouraged members to sign up for the Fitness Challenge tomorrow pointing out that more attractive prizes including commemorative tee shirts and trophies would be up for grabs, tomorrow. Assisting with the presentation of prizes were Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Cohesion Department of Culture Youth and Sports Melissa Tucker and GABBFF Mr. Physique Champion, Yannick Grimes.
Makeda Harding and Madison Fernandes entertained a small turn-out with an aggressive brand of squash on night two of the Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash tournament on Wednesday at the Georgetown Club. Both players had plenty of big shots in their arsenal and were not unwilling to use them as the contest ebbed and flowed. In addition to her power shots, Harding who seemed to have put on a bit of weight, employed a few well executed drop shots in an up tempo battle as she won the first two matches. However, Fernandes fought her way back by winning the third game 11-9, but the 16-year-old Harding, who also represents Guyana in Hockey, stormed back to win the match 11/5, 11/9, 9/11, 11/ 8. The left-handed Samuel Ince-Carvalhal was all over Demetrius DeAbreu winning three straight matches 11/6, 11/6, 11/5 after defeating Zachary Persuad11/1, 11/2, 11/6 in his first game of the night. Louis Da Silva demolished his younger brother Brenno 11/0, 11/0, 11/0 in the boys U-11, category. In the boys U-13s, Demetrius DeAbreu dominated the first
two games against Mohryan Baksh in matches punctuated by long and skilful rallies. DeAbreu won the first game 11/6 and took the next one 11/5, but Baksh got the upper hand in the third game and fought ‘tooth and nail’ as he pushed DeAbreu hard before letting him off the hook when the score was level at 10. The third game was very competitive and Baksh had DeAbreu desperately sliding across the floor to return balls which were seemingly out of his reach. DeAbreu eventually won 12/10. Twelve-year-old Michael Alphonso easily disposed of Nicholas Verwey in other boys U-13 match winning by three straight matches as he demonstrated the type of confidence and level headedness rarely found in a teen player. Also in winners row were Caribbean U-15 Champion Shomari Wiltshire, the Islam twins, Daniel and Anthony and Ince-Carvalhal who all won two matches on Wednesday evening. In the Girls U-13 division, Paige Fernandes beat her older sibling Christiana Paige. Matches continue tonight from 18:00hrs. (Sean Devers) Results on the night: U11 Boys
Louis DaSilva beat Breno DaSilva 11/0, 11/0, 11/0 Chad DeAbreu beat Grant Fernandes 11/1, 11/5, 11/2 U-13 Girls Paige Fernandes beat Christiana Fernandes 11/3, 11/ 3, 11/7 U-13 Boys James Mekdeci beat Lucas Persaud 11/4, 11/0, 11/ 3 Demetrius DeAbreu beat Mohryan Baksh 11/6, 11/5, 12/10 Michael Alphonso beat Nicholas Verwey 11/3, 11/8, 11/1 U-15 Girls Kirsten Gomes beat Teja Edwards 11/1, 11/2, 11/0 Abosaide Cadogan beat M Persaud 11/1, 11/0, 11/1 U-15 Boys Samuel Ince-Carvalhal beat Zachary Persuad 11/1, 11/2, 11/6 Samuel Ince-Carvalhal beat Demetrius DeAbreu 11/ 6, 11/6, 11/5 U-17 Girls Makeda Harding beat Madison Fernandes 11/5, 11/ 9, 9/11, 11/8 U-17 Boys Shomari Wiltshire beat Lucas Jonas 11/0, 11/0, 11/1 Daniel Islam beat Gianni Carpenter 11/5, 11/2, 11/4 Anthony Islam beat Osmond Mack 11/2, 11/2, 11/ 4
GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL
North Georgetown play Chase Academy to decide Georgetown District Winner tomorrow North Georgetown will face off with Chase Academy tomorrow at a venue still to be decide to determine the Georgetown District Winner of the 2017/2018 Guyana Cricket Board/ Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited/ National Sport Commission/National Secondary School Cricket League (GCB/ DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL). Action is expected to get underway at 10:00hrs; Chase Academy had previously secured winning points from Charlestown Secondary. Meanwhile, the three Georgetown Zone winners; North Georgetown (East Georgetown Zone), Chase Academy (North Georgetown Zone) and Charlestown (South Georgetown Zone) competed against each other.
Wayne Bollers-NGSS
Shivanand Gossain-NGSS
North Georgetown Secondary School outplayed Charlestown Secondary to win by 68 runs at the Everest Cricket Club ground, Camp Street. North Georgetown bat-
ted first and posted 115-6 off their allotted 20 overs, rain causing a delay to the start of play. All-rounder Wayne (Continued on page 34)
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GAPLF Intermediate /Masters Championships
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aithful corporate partner Fitness Express of Sheriff and John Streets, Campbellville has once again stepped up to the plate and taken the tab as the major
Fitness Express takes tag as major sponsor
sponsor of this Sunday’s Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) Intermediate and Masters Championships set for the St. Stanislaus College Auditorium, Brickdam.
GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL
Essequibo Islands’ hold nerves to beat Parika Salem by four wickets
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he 2017/2018 Guyana Cricket Board/ Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited/ National Sport Commission/National Secondary School Cricket L e a g u e (GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSC L) continued with Essequibo Islands Secondary School defeating the Parika Salem by four wickets. Essequibo Islands Secondary which is located in the Island of Wakenaam narrowly secured victory over Parika Salem Secondary at the Tuschen ground, East Bank of Essequibo. The host team, Parika Salem opted to take first strike but were made to work hard for their runs, due to excellent bowling by the Essequibo Islands bowlers and some excellent fielding. Parika Salem, whose players appeared to be in good form prior to this match, crumbled for 76 all out from 22 of their allotted 30 overs. Wazim Mohamed and Travis Christian made 19 each and were the main contributors with the bat. Bowling for Essequibo Islands, left arm spinner Ryan Atkinson grabbed 512, while Gladewin Henry Jnr. claimed 3-11. In reply, Essequibo Islands suffered some hiccups as their calm and watchful batting approach, was slightly marred by the fall of key wickets at vital times. However, they managed to hold their nerves to reach home off the fourth ball of the 20th over, finishing on 79-6. Ryan Atkinson was the highest run-scorer for his team with 14. Bowling for Parika Salem, Shivraj Mohabir took 2-16 while there was one wicket each for Wazim Mohamed, Travis Christian, and Orlando Adulphus. Essequibo Islands
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Hamel Lamb Secondary will now reach the winner of Essequibo Coast Zone in the Essequibo County District Final, on May 18. Wakenaam Combine trounce Bartica Combine Bartica travelled to the Island of Wakenaam to take on the host at the Wakenaam Community Centre ground, Good Success. Wakenaam won the toss and decided to take strike, racing to 209 all out off just 25 of their allotted 50 overs. Sachin Dindiyal slammed 52, Ricky Persaud stroked 41 and Fitzroy Retemiah hit 40. Bowling for Bartica, Hamel Lamb grabbed 3 for 41and Tevon Mc Pherson 3 for 54. Bartica struggled in the reply as Wakenaam bowlers maintained a steady line and were ably backed up in the field. Clearly unsettled, the Bartica’s batsmen crumbled for 123 off 18 overs. Hamel Lamb was the only batsman to display a high level of resistance with 56, while Trevon Mc Pherson contributed 18. Bowling for Wakenaam, Ricky Persaud took 5-31 and Ryan Atkinson 2-12. Wakenaam Combined won by 86 runs.
According to a release from the federation, Fitness Express has been a major sponsor for events of the GAPLF over the years and has maintained that reputation. Fitness Express’ Darren McDonald handed over the sponsorship cheque Treasurer of the federation, Colin Austin stating that it was the pleasure of Fitness Express to maintain such a commitment to the sport and more importantly, the
athletes. Austin expressed the federation’s appreciation to Mc Donald for their continued investment in the sport. Action on Sunday would commence at 09:00hrs but the weighing in will start at 07:00hrs. The GAPLF is informing athletes that after 08:30hrs, athletes will no longer have the opportunity of weighing in which would mean non participation. Admission for patrons is pegged at $500.00.
Darren Mc Donald (right) of Fitness Express hands over sponsorship cheque to GAPLF Treasurer, Colin Austin.
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CONCACAF Women’s Qualifier
Less than two weeks before Lady Jags begin quest to win The 2015 Lady Jags squad. In just under two weeks, Guyana’s Female national team, the ‘Lady Jags’, will begin their bid to qualify for the CONCACAF Women’s Championship when they host Bermuda, Barbados and Suriname in Group E of the qualifying tournament which will be played from May 23 – 27, next. The National Track and Field Centre (NTFC) at Leonora which successfully hosted CONCACAF Girls’ Under-17 World Cup qualifying matches last August, will host the six matches on the 23rd, 25th and 27th. Each match day will have a double header beginning at 17:30hrs and the Lady Jags will contest the feature match each night, kicking off at 19:00hrs. Head of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Wayne Forde, told Kaieteur Sport that he believes Guyana will definitely capitalise on their home advantage to make light work of the opposition, which he also believes are not on the same level as the Guyanese girls. According to the football boss, the locally based players have been training rigorously under the watchful eyes of Technical Director, Ian Greenwood.
Many of these girls who came through the Scotia Bank Academy Training Centers have been putting in hard work since last August when they were preparing for the CONCACAF Girls’ U n d e r - 1 7 Wo r l d C u p qualification. Eight of the local girls were part of the squad that performed creditably in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenge Series which was held in the twinisland Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. In 2010, the ‘Lady Jags’ made history by qualifying for the CONCACAF Gold Cup held in Mexico, a tournament featuring the best women’s sides in the region and also serving as qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Although they didn’t win a game that is the only major international tournament a football team from Guyana has qualified for. In 2015, the Lady Jags also made it to the final round of Olympic Qualifying in Texas. The flagship female team had created history when they defeated Guatemala 2-1 and became only the third Caribbean side to register a win at that level of CONCACAF football. Second half substitute Mariam El-Masri in the 71st and Alison Heydorn in the 76th minute were the goal scores for the Guyana which came from behind after going down in the 54th minute.
Laluni, Providence record victories Laluni and Providence recorded victories when the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association (EBDCA) 50over tournament continued last Sunday. Host Laluni batted first and posted 208-7 in 35 overs. Reon Shuman made 35, David Francis 31, Troy Domingo 29 and Julian Mohabir 28, Rickey Seeamber, John Paton and Sunil Tulsiedai picked up two wickets each. In reply, Peter’s Hall were limited to 75-8 in 22.1
overs; innings closed. Arif Mohamed, Domingo and Blair Johan had two wickets each. At YMCA, Providence posted 191 all out in 34.1 overs. Jason Alstrom scored 59 while Martin Pestano made 26 and Terrence De Cunha 25; Melroy Gomes bagged 5-37, Jeremiah Benjamin 2-21 and Patrick Mohabir 2-26. Silverbullet managed 91 all out in 19.3 overs in reply. (Continued on page 34)
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GFF/Pele Alumini Frank Watson U-15 League – UDFA
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GFF President Wayne Forde with top two teams and President of the UDFA, Terrence Mitchelle.
Milerock edge Botofago to title by a single point
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i l e r o c k Football Club ( M F C ) emerged inaugural champions of the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) leg of the GFF/Pele Alumini Frank Wa t s o n U 1 5 I n t r a Association League by the narrowest of margins. Action kicked off last October with seven teams which battled in the oneround tournament which was completed on March 17th this year. The unbeaten Milerock FC finished one point ahead of Botofago FC that had 13 points from their six games played. Out of the 21 games scheduled for the league, five of them were walkovers and one had to be replayed due to bad weather. A total of 55 goals were netted in the league that averaged 2.6
goals per game with all the matches being contested at the Wisburg Ground. Malachi Todd, of the runners-up Botofago FC, emerged as the player with the most goals after netting a total of six. Youngster, Akeem Venture of the Amelia’s Ward FC was adjudged Best Defender of the league while Zadain McIntyre of the Milerock FC was awarded Best Midfielder and Gerold Mentor, also of Milerock, was rewarded Best Goalkeeper. The UDFA made special mention of 10-year-old Romano Charles of Hi-Stars FC who impressed with his skills and tactical knowledge of the game, during the prize giving ceremony which was held on April 28 at the Wisburg Ground. Presidents of the Guyana Football Federation (Continued on page 32)
Hyman, Alleyne shine at Best of the Best Martial Arts C/ships
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ellon Hyman and Rodwell Alleyne turned i n o u t s t a n d i n g performances when the Best of the Best Martial Arts championships were held recently at the National Gymnasium. Hyman, Alleyne and Joshua Kellawan placed first in the Team Traditional Kata while Hyman, Alleyne and Osrick Haynes triumphed in the teams sparring. Alleyne took the first podium spot in the Self Defence while Hyman finished second.
Rohit Isri, Aron Sampson, Samara Sandford, Darren Carrol, Mustafa Arif, Joshua Kelaman, Dellon Hyman, Rodwell Alleyne, Khristian Cameron all placed first in the Traditional Kata while Joshua Kelaman placed second in the Freestyle Kata. Aron Sampson, Arif Mustafa, Haynes, Junior Sampson, Kristian Cameron, Ulanda Hyman, Alleyne triumphed in Sparing while Hyman finished second and Carrol third. Alleyne placed second in the Free Style Kata.
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Pepsi continues to fuel RHTY&SC U-19, Intermediate Teams and 15 years on Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) under the internationally renowned Pepsi brand has maintained their sponsorship of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) Under19 and Intermediate cricket teams. According to club Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster, the 2018 sponsorship package is worth $240,000 which covers the cost of balls for practice and matches, transportation, snacks and preparation of the two teams in a year that is anticipated to be the busiest in Berbice. Foster, who is also President of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB), expressed confidence that both teams would be able to successfully defend their titles at the board level. He hailed the long term relationship with DDL and Pepsi as one of the main reasons why the club is widely considered the best in Guyana noting that the sponsorship has allowed the players to concentrate on playing the game without
worrying about expenses. During the ongoing relationship, the club has produced players the caliber of Clinton Pestano, Eon Hooper, Shawn Pereira, Loyydel Lewis, Askay Homraj, Kevlon Anderson, Junior Sinclair, Jonathan Rampersaud, Mahendra Gopilall, Jeremy Sandia, Sheneeta Grimmond, S h a i l e n d r a S h a m e e r, Shemaine Campbelle, Shabeka Gajnabi, Arif Chan, K e v i n S i n c l a i r, U m a Matadin, Mariam Samaroo, Dian Prahalad, Aleema Arokium and Plaffiana Millington among others who have gone on to play for Guyana. Foster pointed out that Kevlon Anderson was named MVP of the Guyana Cricket Board Under-19 Championship; Kevin Sinclair was the Captain of the double champions, while Junior Sinclair was named Best Wicketkeeper. Another Pepsi Under-19 player, Keith Simpson was one of the best bowlers in the tournament with 21 wickets and copped the man-of-thefinals award in the 50-Overs
format. Such was the dominance of the Pepsi players that they won the award, five times out of the seven matches that Berbice played. The 2018 Pepsi Under19 and Intermediate teams would be led by Kevin Sinclair with Kevlon Anderson as his deputy. The success of these teams Foster informed is based on investment in each player, the excellent one on one relationship between management and player and a no nonsense approach to discipline. The club he posited invests heavily in players careers on and off the field as education is very important. Every Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club member has his/her own bat as part of the massive investment while some have also received batting pads, gloves depending on their ability to procure same. Vice President Mark Papannah and Cricket Manager Robby Kissoonlall both expressed gratitude to Pepsi and DDL for their
RHTY&SC Assistant Organising Secretary/Cricket Manager Robby Kissoonlall receives the sponsorship from Sherese Leander, Marketing Representative of DDL. continued confidence in the club while noting that fifteen years of support is remarkable in a country where sports sponsorship is difficult to maintain. Kissoonlall pledged that the two teams would uphold
the high standards they have set themselves and would continue to represent the Pepsi brand with pride, passion, dedication and discipline. Marketing Executive of DDL, Larry Wills expressed satisfaction
with the relationship between the two entities, noting that they have been good representatives of the company and Pepsi brand and expressed confidence that the association would continue into the future.
STSC Pre-Independence 5-a -side football set for Sunday The South Turkeyen Sports Committee (STSC) will be hosting a Pre-Independence 5-a-side penalty shootout and football competition on Sunday starting at 08:30hrs at Jubilee Park. Entrance fee is $3,500 and at stake are trophies, medals and cash prizes donated by Tent City, Trophy Stall, Johnny Barnwell and family, Sleepin Hotel, Ken Phillips, Antartic Maintenance and Repairs and Mr. Bransford CEO of Brans Security Services. Among the teams set to take participate are Lodge, Durban St, Sophia, ABCD Field Sophia, Vryheid’s lust, Pleasance. Meanwhile, tomorrow, STSC in
collaboration with Queen’s College Sports Committee and will hosting a 6-over tape ball cricket competition starting at 09:30hrs at the same venue. Entrance fee is $3,000 and at stake are trophies and meals donated by Trophy Stall Bourda Market, P & P Insurance, National; Sports Commission, Henry Chase and Cummings Electrical Ltd. Queens College, Chase Foundation, St. John’s Secondary, Sophia Warriors, Sophia Special School and Kingston Secondary are slated to take part. The competition will conclude on Sunday.
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Harding beat Fernandes in entertaining match-up
Demetrus Da Abreu (left) plays a back hand shot against Samuel Ince-Carvlhal who won.
Makeda Hardin (left) beat Madison Fernandes battling on Wednesday night at the GT Club.
Space Gym Manager Mr. Lucas Matos (foreground left) seen with winners and other top performers following the presentation of prizes after the Powerlifting competition on Wednesday night. PS Ministry of Social Cohesion Department of Culture Youth and Sports Melissa Tucker is seated at right.
Space Gym, Space Games 2018 – Powerlifting
Petterson (male) and Pluck (female) cop Best Lifter Awards
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