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KAIETEUR NEWS Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: ADAM HARRIS Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491 Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210

EDITORIAL

No transitioning In Guyana there is an unrecognized truth: campaigning is never over even when it is officially over. Promises are always being made; incitements continuously instilled and rekindled. Unless people get carried away, the words, intents, and energies are not as obvious nor as searing nor as public as during elections seasons. Yet they are no less potent, no less moving, no less consequential. Together such political actions and visions are fiercely dedicated to one thing and one thing only: hegemony. The perpetuation of a certain kind of hegemony by any method and through every effort. It is of winning at all costs. That is the problem. It is, in fact, the root and branch of many other problems. Because, at the core, hegemony and perpetuation signify the priority of a single objective: triumph of the party. Matters are as narrow and broad, and as immensely complex as that. And because of that superficial political depth, that absence of a national soul, in the cauldron of persons and objectives, there can be no transition. There can be no transition. No transitions from emotions, thinking, and visions of the shallow partisan trenches of party congresses to that wider road, which remains unpopulated, unused, untried, and unlearned. The bridge-necessary and vital-from party politics to governance of a country, a minutely shredded country, is never contemplated deeply, never built sturdily, and never traveled inclusively. There is no transitioning from politicking to governing. Not with any steadfast devotion, and certainly not with the unalterable determination to overcome all obstacles, that stand in stony obstructions designed to thwart, to weaken and, ultimately, to delay into the extended eternity of inaction and indifference. There is nothing beyond deceptive words and anemic postures that are lacking in believability as to authenticity, and devoid of fire and strength. In the raw politicking that is ceaseless campaigning, there is never (never) honest commitment to the initiation and preservation of something that assumes the merest outlines of the diverse collective, the unity that bespeaks the national. It is because the political tribe has to be employed. First. The political clan has to be housed. First. And the political neighbour and comrade must be taken care of before everyone else. In one word: First. The debts, promises, and expectations, all heavy and overdue and overwhelming have to be remembered, respected, and honored. First. Loyal and believing men and women line up with fiery passions and forceful enthusiasms for their recognition, their reward and return on the racial identification, racial investment, and racial sacrifices they made. Any other way and it is betrayal; some other way, and it is failure: abject, damning, unforgiveable. This is what was inspired at the party and stronghold levels. The bill is due; the pipers have to be paid in full (and as defined by the awardees and recipients, bosom brethren all). There is nothing left. There is nothing left but the refuse that even the dogs that licked Lazarus would be sure to raise a leg and shower with dismissal. What chance governance? What probability selection and entry? What likelihood of acceptance and trust? Of the national? Of that one chimerical, elusive destiny? Political leaders and disciples can preach Paul, and Peter and Philip, too. But all any reasonable thinking citizen has to do is to look hard and look long and this is the stormy, capsizing reality that first swamps and then drowns. One and all, including so-called winners trapped in their limited world. Thus, the governance of a nation is dunked and drowned without fail, without effort at salvaging, without something, anything, resembling a straw on which to hold. It is about politics as delivered and experienced in reallife Guyana. To the nation’s continuing loss and regret, it is of governing the whole in the imagining, at best. And, that is, making the dangerous assumption that actions did rise to that noble ideal and level.

Dissecting article 156-3. The law is language, not assumptions or inferences! DEAR EDITOR, As the Country awaits the decision from the CCJ, there is a lot to ponder on the complexity of our constitution and the willingness of politicians to construe its language to benefit their narrow-minded interest. The use of article 156-3 by government lawyers in their attempt to negate Charrandass’ vote was based on assumption and inference. The government lawyers made a valiant attempt to negate Article 9 of our constitution which states, “Sovereignty belongs to the people, who exercise it through their representatives and the democratic organs established by or under this Constitution.” The representatives of the people spoken of at article 9 are undoubtedly the parliamentarians. From article 9 to 155, the representatives of the people has been manipulated into the representative of the “ list” or political party. The Law is language!

Article 156-3 states. A member of the National Assembly elected on a list shall cease to be a member of the Assembly, if: a. “ he or she declares in writing to the Speaker or to the Representative of the List from which his or her name was extracted that he or she will not support the List from which his or her name was extracted.” Did Charrandass write to the speaker? No. He is still a member. b. “he or she declares in writing to the Speaker or to the Representative of the List from which his or her name was extracted, his or her support for another List;” Did C. Persaud wrote to any of the two individuals mentioned? No. He remain a valid member of the assembly. c. “the Representative of the List from which his or her name was extracted indicates in writing to the Speaker that after meaningful consultation with the Party or Parties

that make up the List that the Party or Parties have lost confidence in that member and the Representative of the List issues a written notice of recall to that member and forwards a copy of that notice to the Speaker. “Did the representative of the coalition’s list issue a notice of recall to C. Persaud or the Speaker? No. C. Persaud remains a valid member of the national assembly right up to the point where he voted and until he resigned or a notice of recall was issued to the Speaker by the representative of the list. Speculation by Govt lawyers on the intent of Charrandass to vote the way he did prior to the No confidence debate has no merit. Charrandass had his prerogative based on article 9, through” sovereignty belongs to the people,” as a representative of some 8000 plus citizens. A dollar has a face value of what is printed on it and like article 156-3, it is what is written at a, b, and

c. There is nothing written in article 156-3 that states that a member voting against the list would or could invalidate his vote. The law is language not assumptions! Inference used by government lawyers is an attempt to mislead. Article 156-3-a and b speaks to the conscience of a member to inform the speaker and representative of the list. It is nothing more than a loophole for an MP to get out of parliament. Article 156-3,nc. gives the party the right to kick a representative of the people out. This should be a major concern for the people. This is a direct assault on, “sovereignty belongs to the people who exercise it through their representatives.” Charrandass vote was a simple exercise of the sovereignty of the eight thousand odd people who resonate to him as their representative. There is nothing in article 156-3 to negate that. Rudolph Singh

Ruling Party Ahead in Delhi Elections DEAR EDITOR, I have been in India over the last three weeks surveying voters on how they plan to vote in India’s ongoing general elections. Unlike other countries, India has multiple voting days to accommodate the 970 million voters in this large mountainous hard to reach areas of the country. Five phases of voting have been completed. This Sunday, May 12, voting is in the capital Delhi and in several other areas in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The last phase of voting is on May 19 in Varanasi where the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is contesting. Modi serviced his constituency well and based on my conversations with voters is projected to win by a landslide although all opposition parties have ganged up against him in desperation to bring about his defeat. I have spent considerable amount of time in India studying its politics and social structure over the last 35 years, including conducting opinion polls and serving in an administrative position at a university. I have taken feedback from the public on projected outcomes. This writer spent some time polling voters in Varanasi, Delhi and in Azamgarh constituency and surrounding constituencies over the last several days.

Prior to that, weeks were spent in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Madya Pradesh, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Most Indo Guyanese are descended from UP. Based on my surveys, in urban areas, middle class voters prefer Modi, who is leader of the BJP. Modi is preferred by three to one over the Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi as PM. There will be no PM Rahul Gandhi this time around as his party is struggling to win 100 seats. Congress will run a distant second to BJP. Modi is extremely popular, the most popular politician in the country. He is likely to remain PM for a second term though a majority is not guaranteed. However, the ruling BJP’s MPs are facing serious antiincumbency and a significant number of them (of 283 that won in 2014) will lose their seats because they have failed to service their constituencies. That is why the BJP has moved to replace several MPs. The BJP’s biggest challenge is regional parties have firmed up alliance against it. The alliance formed between low caste parties in UP and in Bihar is giving the BJP a rough time — Yadavs for SP and Jatavs for BSP in UP, and Yadavs. Yadavs, other low castes, and Muslims have also teamed up in Bihar. However, in UP, the

two parties don’t have good relations with each other and were sworn enemies until last year when they called a truce and decided to cooperate to defeat Modi. Supporters of each were involved in violence against one another in previous elections. This time around, there is a truce between supporters of both parties. Now they are against the BJP. The two parties have agreed to contest 36 seats each and to support each other. It is not clear if there will be vote transfer among supporters of both parties. In by elections last year, there were successful vote transfers with BJP losing two seats to the merger or alliance. What this writer has

found is that Yadavs are voting for Yadav candidates of SP. Where there are no Yadav candidates, some Yadavs will vote for BJP and not for SP dalit or chamar candidates. Similarly, some dalits (chamars in the Caribbean) will vote for BJP instead of casting votes for Yadavs. This could help BJP that won 72 of 80 seats in UP in 2014. Muslims are against the BJP and have been instructed by leaders of jamaats to vote for the candidate that has the best chance of defeating the BJP. Some Muslim women are voting BJP because the party has committed to giving Muslim women equal status Continued on page 6

APNU+AFC afraid to face electorate DEAR EDITOR, While the APNU+AFC Government tries to brag that it has achieved a lot in its four years tenure its brag lacks credible substance. The APNU+AFC Government seems a bit confused as to why people are not rushing to congratulate them. What is there to congratulate them about? The fact that they are out to enrich themselves (ref: 50% Pay Rise for doing nothing); the fact that thousands of people have lost their jobs in a country with high unemployment; the fact that they have not produced the evidence about rampant corruption under the PPP/C Government. The list goes on and on but you get the picture. Clearly, the APNU+AFC Government is not comfortable with their performance or they would hold General Elections as required by the No Confidence Vote. They are afraid to face the electorate. Yours Faithfully Sean Ori

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The Coalition Govt. has delivered nothing tangible in four years DEAR EDITOR, Four years after entering office with a slim but controversial victory at the May 11, 2015 polls, the APNU/AFC coalition Government has reversed the directions of Guyana into a FAILED state. The coalition Government failure to address numerous scandals is the reality that this coalition government is considered to be the most corrupt Government ever in the history of Guyana. The APNU/AFC coalition

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Government has failed in every aspect of governance in order to realize the good life for all Guyanese. In just four years of governance our country has lost hope. There are many signs of discrimination against critics of the Government emerging, marginalisation, racial and political discrimination has emerged, massive corruption in every sections of the Government , the upsurge of crime is uncontrollable, taxation is the only form of revenue, unemployment of

thousands of workers, no new investments or job creation especially for young people, etc . The list of failures of the Granger led administration has outweighed the few achievements if there are any, Guyana can only recover from the mismanagement of the coalition government by a new PPP/C administration. The coalition Government has not delivered nothing tangible in four years. Regards Zamal Hussain

A SMALL ACT CAN HELP TO END SEGREGATION DEAR EDITOR, It was on this day in 1955 when a simple act of defiance elevated a seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, into a pivotal symbol in America’s civil rights movement. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of a city bus. Little did the 42-year-old know that her act would help end segregation laws in the South. She was on her way home from work that evening and

took a seat in the front of the black section of a city bus in Montgomery. The bus filled up, and the bus driver demanded she move so a white male passenger could have her seat. But Parks refused to give up her seat, and police arrested her. Four days later, Parks was convicted of disorderly conduct. The events triggered a 381-day boycott of the bus system by blacks that was

organized by a 26-year-old Baptist minister, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The boycott led to a Supreme Court ruling that desegregated public transportation in Montgomery. But it wasn’t until the 1964 Civil Rights Act that all public accommodations nationwide were desegregated. Parks died at age 92 in October 2005. Yours Rooplall Dudhnath

The Iran nuclear deal is a Don’t Cry for Caribbean Airlines threat to the petrodollar DEAR EDITOR, The petrodollar is a system where oil is sold in United States (US) dollars exclusively. In 1944 as a consequence of the Bretton Woods Conference the US dollar backed by gold became the world reserve currency prior to that it was the British Pound. In 1971 US President Richard Nixon unilaterally cancel the international convertibility of US dollars to gold. From 1972 to 1974 the US made a series of agreements with Saudi Arabia which lead to them selling oil in US dollar only. In 1975 because of Saudi Arabia’s influence the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed to sell oil exclusively in US dollars. Oil is the world most traded and strategic commodity. The US dollar status as the premier world reserve currency is tied to the petrodollar. The petrodollar allows the US Government to gain revenue by issuing bonds at lower interest rate than they would otherwise be able to do. Consequently, the US Government can run higher budget deficit than most other countries and still be considered the worlds most successful and powerful economy. This allows the US debt to be 22.3 trillion dollars which is 105 % of its GDP and the US is still considered having a successful economy . The US is currently running a deficit of US $1.2 trillion annually and it is expected to

increase. Today oil is not only sold in US dollars although over 90% is still sold in US dollars. On December 8, 2008, Iran announced it had converted all of its oil payments exports in non-US dollar currencies. In 2014 Quatar agreed to sell China oil in Yuan. In 2015 China and the United Arab Emirates created a currency swap agreement. In 2016 India and Iran transacted oil sales in Indian Rupees. On March 26, 2018, China launched its oil futures priced in Yuan and the Chinese oil futures contract is growing at a significant pace. The Iran nuclear deal is a threat to the petrodollar because it aggravated Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter of oil. On July 14, 2015 in Vienna ,the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action better know as the Iran nuclear deal was signed between Iran the 5 permanent members of the United Nation Security Council (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States plus Germany) and the European Union. On 16 January, 2016 the agreement was implemented. This deal infuriated Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia and Iran are rivals. On October 4, 2017 Saudi Arabia’s king Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Russia for the first time in history presumably because they are not please with the Iran nuclear deal. On October 13 ,2017 US President Donald Trump announced the US will not make the certification provided for under US

domestic law required to give effect to the Iran nuclear deal. On May 8, 2018 the US announced withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. On October 30, 2000 the United Nation granted Saddam Hussein permission to sell oil in Euro. In March 2003 his government was overthrown by US soldiers and he was eventually killed. Some people believe that In 2011 , Muammar Al Gadhafi’s plan to quit selling Libyan oil in U.S. dollars — demanding payment instead in gold-backed “dinars” (a single African currency made from gold) was the real reason US supported Malitia killed him. It probably more complex than that. Venezuela has the world largest oil reserve but is not even in the top 10 oil exporters. If China and Russia help Venezuela to become the number one exporter of oil, the petrodollar is dead. The US will do everything in her power to prevent that. The US needs to back its dollar with gold or else it will be vulnerable to pressure from Saudi Arabia , Russia and China. Nothing last forever. Yours truly, Brian Ellis Plummer

DEAR EDITOR, Having read your article in Sunday’s Kaieteur news bemoaning the fact that American Airlines has an advantage over Caribbean Airlines on the lucrative JFK to Guyana route, as a traveler on said route, I shed no tears for Caribbean Airlines. Of late, for Guyanese, Caribbean Airlines has been the Jessy James airlines. For years this “national carrier” has been taking advantage of Guyanese with its skyrocketing fares on the JFK/GEO route. Even with the fluctuations of oil prices, in the last decade the ticket price on that route has ballooned from an average of just under $600 to $1200 plus. That’s an increase of 100%. CAL has been losing money on its local Trinidad/ Tobago route. I have Trinidadian friends who fly home from NYC for half the price I pay. Trinidad is just an hour away from Guyana. Why is my ticket costing twice the amount? Like a true Guyanese, I figured I might get around paying through the nose by buying a return to Trinidad then a return from Trinidad to Guyana. No can do. CAL had jacked up the

price for the one hour ride to Guyana to $400. One can fly from NYC to California (which is much farther than NY to Guyana) for just over $400, an 8 hour flight. Why are Guyanese being charged $400 for a one hour flight? Is the air between Trinidad and Guyana heavier, demanding more fuel for the planes? Guyanese were at the mercy of CAL with no one holding the airline accountable for this piracy. I had once paid as little as $450 for a return ticket on Easy Jet (cried when that fellow went to jail) during its short stint. Universal wasn’t that bad either. CAL has simply taken advantage of

Guyanese and has had its hands in our pockets for way too long. This is an airline based in Trinidad where oil is slightly more expensive than water. Now American Airlines is on the route, most likely attracted by the projected oil crowd that will be traversing that route. I do hope Jet Blue and other airlines join the fray. CAL will have to keep it honest and charge sensible prices and not use Guyanese to fill its shortfalls on other routes. We’re still hoping for the resurrection of Guyana airways. I therefore shed no tears for Caribbean Airways. M. Alves

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Culture and religion forms barriers to achieving gender equality - Report Tradition, culture and religious norms have created barriers to achieving gender equality. According to the Women and Gender Equality Commission,( WGEC) the role of women in society is invariably influenced by a nation’s social, religious economic and political history. In a report presented in Parliament recently, the Commission noted that European and colonial ideas dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries about women’s roles in a male dominance society, are still prevalent in Guyana today. The document noted that patriarchal attitudes stem from religious concepts adapted in the Pre -Vatican Catholicism era. The concepts, according to the commission have been passed down for generations through religious norms and customs and still exert a significant influence on law, politics and the daily life experiences of women in Guyana. The ideals are often shaped by teaching from religious groups in Guyana; Christianity and Islam, both have patriarchal origin. Efforts, therefore, of individuals and organizations which champion the cause for achieving gender equality, are being hindered by the deep religious and cultural structures, which remains intact. This is despite the fact that women have made resolutely and impressive progress towards equality in Guyana. “Guyana’s society remains patriarchal—the Government of Guyana has admitted there is still a predominance of behaviours

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and attitudes at all level of society to support beliefs of male superiority over the female.” Additionally, the Committee on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, (CEDAW Committee) also stated that attitudes in Guyana are set by patriarchal norms and stereotypical and discriminatory cultural practices towards women. “So much, that for 2015 UNDP Human Development Report for 2015 ranked Guyana as 117 out of 118 countries for gender equality…” The dismal country report is as a result of a system which at least, in formal terms, has a progressive legal framework but a society which embraces cultural norms in divergence of that structure. In fact, Guyana has admitted that while constitutional provision and statutes provide for equality at all levels … “there is a cultural lag in terms of attitudes and prejudices, cultural and religious traditions and ignorance. Outdated views about a women’s place in society contribute to gender- based violence and sexual harassment, as well as discrimination against women in the home in education and in employment.” The report highlighted further a 2015 Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women which stated that despite unimaginable strides at the international, regional and local levels, women are still vulnerable to experiencing violence. This is visibly the case in Guyana where the gravity of

the situation has led citizens to protest at the violence against women. Within the religious sector some churches are taking steps to reduce violence against women. Bishop Alleyne, a Roman catholic Bishop in Guyana, has emphasized that domestic violence is at no time acceptable or justified. ‘It is an ill, an evil that must be addressed and dispelled.’ In addition, Amnesty International had expressed concerns at high levels of physical and sexual violence against women and girls in Guyana. Nevertheless, violence against women remains perhaps the most visible and at times fatal indication of discrimination against and disrespect towards women in Guyana.” the report added. The Women and Gender Equality Commission is one of the five constitutional rights commissions provided for under the revised 2003 constitution to address gender issues, promotes the advancement of women in society and investigates and makes recommendations to the Parliament. The Commission receives complaints, reports on issues affecting both women and men in regards to gender issues and examines policies and programmes which affect the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. The Commission aims to promote national recognition and acceptance that women’s rights are human rights, respect for gender equality and protection, development and attainment of equality. In keeping with its constitutional mandate, the Commission has submitted their first annual report to the Speaker of the National Assembly.

This accusation of racism levelled against the Enmore Post Office staff is untrue DEAR EDITOR, Reference is made to the letter published in the Kaieteur Newspaper on May 10 captioned: “Highlighting that recurring problem at the Enmore Post Office”. The GPOC first of all, is very concerned that any senior citizen faces any impediment when he/she goes for services at any post office. On the day the letter was published, a GPOC team paid a visit to the Enmore Post office and community to verify the allegations, then we went in search of the letter writer, Mr. Charles Selman and others mentioned in the letter. We wanted to be told firsthand about their experiences at the Enmore Post Office. Our investigation on the ground revealed the following:1. The Enmore Post Office has always been adequately resourced to meet the requirements of this community that it has been serving for many decades. We have always taken into

consideration the growth or diminution of every community’s senior population. We learnt that the number of pensioners utilising the Enmore Post Office to receive their monthly pensions had increased, and it appeared that this PO has become the Pensioners’ preferred location on the East Coast of Demerara. 2. This increase created large crowds on the location on “Pension Days” who end up in longer queues, spending more time waiting to be served. 3. The letter writer, Mr. Charles Selman was not located by the GPOC team and the residents of Enmore and surrounding communities do not know him. 4. We apologise for the instances where the funds ‘ran out’ because the number of people seeking service was many more than normal. It is very unfortunate that in this 21st Century our people still take refuge in accusations of racism. Enmore, like any other community in Guyana, does

not comprise people of any one ethnic grouping, so the accusations of practising racism are unfortunate, definitely untrue, and at no time will be condone by Management. And generally, the people who work at the post office live in the same communities or nearby. The Guyana Post Office serves this entire country via our 65 Post Offices. Over time, we have developed strong and long lasting relationships with people in the host communities, so much so that they donate benches and other resources for their senior citizens, pregnant women and the infirm. GPOC is constantly reviewing and updating our systems, our physical facilities and equipment to enable us to serve our customers faster and more efficiently. We can only hope that no more customers will be moved to accuse the Corporation of practising racism. Management Guyana Post Office Corporation

Ruling Party Ahead in Delhi Elections From page 4 to males, a position angering Muslim males. In the capital city, polls say there is a toss up in the seven seats. Antiincumbency has hurt the BJP in 2019 with the party struggling . This pollster gives the BJP the lead in five and a very good chance in the other two seats. In 1999, this pollster predicted a sweep of Delhi – which was the actual outcome. In 2004, this pollster gave the BJP only 2 seats; it actually won only one. In 2009, this pollster indicated BJP was struggling in all

seven seats and in fact lost all seven. In 2014, this pollster gave the BJP a complete sweep – the actual outcome. The BJP has dropped a couple candidates and included cricket hero Gautham Gambhir, Delhi Captain for IPL and a popular Punjabi singer to boost its chances. The party is popular among the middle class in the urban areas but very unpopular amongst the business class and lower class, especially slum dweller. The business class resent having to pay their fair share of taxes. The election is hard to predict. Three way contests in Delhi give the BJP a chance to make a sweep but still it is a tough contest. In UP, BJP is projected in the lead in about 50 seats. Voters say they should

give Modi one more term since he could not achieve much in one five year term. There is no credible opposition. They are only united in their desire to defeat Modi who has been cracking down on corruption and promised to jail politicians involved in rippling off money from the treasury to their families and friends. The Main voter issues in Delhi are unemployment and traffic jams. In rural areas in UP and Bihar, the main voter planks are development water, road, electricity, and farmer issues. The Modi effect is not as strong as it was in 2014 but his resolve on national security has attracted voters. The opposition has no credible alternative. Yours truly, Dr. Vishnu Bisram

Non-functioning streetlights on West Coast Berbice DEAR EDITOR, Kindly permit me space to, firstly, inform the Minister of Public Infrastructure that almost three quarters of the recently installed streetlights, on the West Coast of Berbice, have been non-functional for more than two weeks now. Secondly, I would like the Minister responsible for labour to know that security guards working at NATI, and at the Fort Wellington Hospital are yet to be paid for the month of April. I am also requesting that violation of other labour regulations be carefully investigated and addressed. Thank you. Ovid Schultz

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Pirates snatch $900,000 in Essequibo River attack On Thursday night last, three men plying the Essequibo River in a cargo vessel bound for Supenaam, were attacked by pirates. Today, those three men are fortunate to be alive. This publication understands that two of the victims were hospitalised with chop wounds following the ordeal last Thursday, one of whom has since been discharged. Based on reports reaching Kaieteur News, the three men departed Parika in a 50 foot vessel, bound for Supenaam, where they were to purchase fuel and supplies for Buck Hall. But at around 22:00hrs, three pirates in a small wooden boat, powered by an outboard engine attacked the crew. According to the manager of the cargo boat operation, two of the pirates, armed with a gun and cutlass, clambered onto the cargo boat. The third stayed aboard the smaller vessel. On seeing the pirates, one of the crew members jumped overboard. The other two weren’t so fortunate. The pirate with the cutlass inflicted several chops on the victims, when they failed to hand over a money bag. The manager said that the pirates eventually made off with the bag, containing some $900,000 in cash, along with the engine lead. Following the attack, the third crew member swam back to the vessel and called for help. The two men who were taken to the Suddie Hospital, where they received medical attention for chops to their heads and hands. Kaieteur News understands that a suspect was detained at the Anna Regina Police Station. He was released. During a telephone interview with this publication yesterday, the operations manager said, “One of the attackers is a guy that previously worked with us. The crew could’ve identified him because of the voice, and his face wasn’t fully covered, it was tied with a white vest. We reported to the police, police hold him and after 48 hours the police released him.” The manager said that after some twelve to fifteen years, this is the first time his vessel had been attacked by pirates.

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- crewmen chopped

The wounded crewmen

Lands and Surveys Commission putting satellite mapping system on trial Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission will be embarking on a trial use of Guyana’s National Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) Network. A statement from the GLSC announced the availability of this “important national infrastructure” so that surveyors, engineers and other professionals may test it. The network will be used on a trial basis from May 1 to December 31. The commission will use this period to accumulate feedback and make whatever adjustments are necessary before a complete formal rollout to all users, with fees attached. Interested professionals could start by contacting the Commission’s Head Office. It will help the GLSC to gather information, set targets and indicators, and develop sustainable Land Use Policies that are in line with the implementation of the Green State Development Strategy The commission touts the infrastructure as a modern, accurate geodetic positioning network. The network is expected to be useful in surveying, agriculture, mining and construction. This is meant to fulfill the commission’s mandate as it is written in the GLSC act Chapter 59:05, Section 4, which states that it is “to execute or cause to be executed geodetic, topographic, hydrographic and cadastral surveys in relation to the land and water resources of Guyana”.

Eight years ago, hundreds of millions of dollars were expended to set up this network, but the system was never operationalised. So GLSC signed a $93M contract, in June of 2018, with British Consultancy Company, Ordnance Survey International, so that it could establish the CORS project. GLSC is working to have full functionality for the Network Operations Centre (NOC) and an eight-site CORS; design and document associated CORS management processes. The eight sites are Eclipse Falls – Region 1, Supenaam – Region two, Georgetown – Region four, New Amsterdam – Region six, Olive Creek – Region seven, Lethem – Region nine, and Linden – Re-

gion 10. Trained staff will operate all first and second line activities; and a third-line support cover will be established with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) equipment and software manufacturer, according to GLSC. The GNSS is part of a high accuracy database which eliminates the need for on-theground markers and referencing points during land surveys. The satellite technology is similar to Global Positioning System (GPS), and will be instrumental in helping to keep track oil and other natural resources. The commission stated that the network has been in operation since December of last year.

Gunmen storm Albion... (From page 3) attempted to offer advice to the young ranks but they opted to patrol the public road while the bandits hid in the backyard in the said cross street. When this publication checked the fence in the resident's back-yard, there was an opening with what appeared to be blood stains on the zinc, "Dem binna push the gun mouth fuh open the zinc and like dem cut dem hand and rub the blood pon the zinc, because me hear the noise and dem police this had the information, but dem na act, dem really act stupid, dem cudda catch dem man dis." Recently Berbice has seen a spike in armed robberies and murders with little success in catching the perpetrators.

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Residents lauds Food for the UG alumni body supports renewal Poor for ‘Solus Christus Initiative’ of Vice Chancellor’s contract The Alumni and Friends of the University of Guyana (AFOUG) are in full support of the renewal of the contract of tenth Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Guyana (UG) Professor Ivelaw Griffith. AFOUG said it has been working closely with Professor Griffith, and the university to improve and enhance the institution’s profile. “Our organization supports the vision of the ViceChancellor to rebrand UG, and to work with the public and private sectors, alums and friends to make UG a worldclass university,” the body has said. According to AFOUG, the excellence and pursuit of success are engrained in Griffith and has been evident in his decades long career in education and the numerous accolades he’s received. According to the organization, “Professor Griffith, has the honour of being the first person in the University of Guyana’s history to graduate with Distinction in Political Science in 1980, he has an outstanding record as a scholar, academic leader and teacher. His accomplishments include work in consultancy to Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, USAID; testifying before the United States Congress on Caribbean security; serving as a consultant to the Commonwealth Secretariat.” Professor Griffith is the past president of the Caribbean Studies Association, and a visiting scholar at the William Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense studies in Washington DC; the Royal Military College of Canada, and the George Marshall European Center for Security studies in Germany. He has been the Provost of York College in the City University of NY; Provost at

Tenth Vice Chancellor and Principal of UG Professor Ivelaw Griffith Radford University in Virginia, Dean of the Honours College at Florida International University, and Budget Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida International University, he’s also left his mark as President of Fort Valley State University even as he maintained his tenure as a professor of political science. According to the AFOUG, Professor Griffith took over an institution that was “long-neglected as an educational enterprise; which he knew needed transforming to become a meaningful facilitator of educational and economic development.” “A fact-finding visit to UG in 2016 by the named group of Education Resource Ambassadors (ERA’s)…found an institution in stark disarray with shocking physical infrastructure needs. A library without funds for repair or expansion; classrooms without chairs and a lack of hygienic or recreational facilities and security on campus resounded with students and staff alike. The university needed help and it needed someone with vision to turn it around.” “The appointment of Professor Ivelaw Griffith as Prin-

cipal and Vice-Chancellor heralded a new day for the university. Professor Griffith is a product of the university and had the best drive to see his Alma mater rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. UG has changed for the better and this is evident under his short years at the helm,” AFOUG added. In pointing out some of the achievements under Professor Griffith’s stewardship, the organization stated that the School of Medicine has regained its accreditation, a new student complex is underway, and the Walter Rodney Chair was restored. It further said that there is a Distinguished Artist-in-Residence; and the anniversary of former President Cheddi Jagan was observed. According to AFUOG, WiFi is now available on campus, and the Turkeyen and Tain talks have discussed a number of issues relevant to the development of Guyana. Further it was pointed out that there are new programs in Food Science, Social Work, Petroleum Engineering and Civil Engineering, among others that have made UG better because of the Vice-Chancellor; a detailed description of all these improvements can be found on the UG website. “Professor Griffith has pointed out that the work has just started,” AFUOG revealed. “He is optimistic about UG. The new Jay and Sylvia Sobraj Center for Behavioral Science and Research, and improvements to the landscape will enhance the reputation and standard of the institution. The Vice-Chancellor welcomes transparency and accountability and he is openly approachable to the staff, students and the unions for improving the university quality and standards,” AFOUG noted.

- 127 homes delivered in 2018

The Solus Christus Village at Trafalgar/Union village.

The Solus Christus Village outreach team Some 43 families have been made happier as a result of the Food for the Poor ‘Solus Christus’ home venture that has been initiated in the Trafalgar/Union Berbice area. That aside, the FFP organization in 2018 had completed 127 homes across Guyana, at a cash value of $152.4M (with each valued at $1.2M). Each home at the Solar Christus Village was valued at $1.2M as well. Ina recent interview with some residents, many dubbed the Food for the Poor initiative as being “a blessing from above” and many noted that had it not been for that initiative in 2018, many would have been homeless, or still residing in deplorable conditions. The Solar Christus Housing Project was a collabora-

tive effort between Food For the Poor Guyana Inc., and Funding Donors, the Stoner Family of the USA. The actual execution of works locally was done by FFP. The Solus Christus (Christ Alone) housing project has not only made life easier for 43 families, but has greatly heightened their livelihood and comfort as was evident from the opinion of residents there. Mr Chuck Stoner of the USA is the driving force behind the Solar Christus Village venture. The Stoner family to date has financed the construction of almost 200 homes in Guyana, donated a water ambulance, built a nursery school, and orchestrated several feeding programmes across Guyana through the FPP.

Parliament to debate tax waiver for Tullow this week Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, will move a motion in the National Assembly on Wednesday to affirm a tax waiver for Tullow Guyana B.V.

The order paper for that sitting of the National Assembly indicates that the Minister will move to have affirmed, the order he made on February 14, published in

an extraordinary legal supplement of the official gazette, dated Monday, 18 February, 2019. Minister Jordan made an order that “if so required by the provisions,” – of, in this case, a Production Sharing Agreement – “the written laws mentioned in [Section 51, Subsection 2]” shall not apply to or be in relation to the licensees, Tullow Guyana B.V., Eco (Atlantic) Guyana Inc., and Total E&P Guyana BV. This includes any of their permitted assignees and successors in their interest. This order is for the purpose of giving effect to the Production Sharing Agreement, of January 14, 2016, between the Government of

Guyana, on one side, and Tullow Guyana B.V. and Eco (Atlantic) Guyana Inc., on the other side, concerning the Orinduik Block, offshore Guyana. However, when Kaieteur News reached out to the Minister on Sunday, he said that only Tullow will be debated on, during Wednesday’s session. The tax exemption is based on a precedent set out by Section 51 of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act of 1986, titled ‘Modification of Tax Laws’. It states “The Minister assigned responsibility for finance may, by order, which shall be subject to affirmative resolution of the National As-

sembly, direct that any or all of the written laws mentioned in subsection (2) shall not apply to, or in relation to, a licensee where the licensee has entered into a production sharing agreement with the Government of Guyana.” The laws mentioned in subsection (2) are the Income Tax Act (81:01); the Income Tax (In Aid of Industry) Act (81:02); the Corporation Tax Act (81:03); and the Property Tax Act (81:21). According to Article 15.9 of the Production Sharing Agreement for the Orinduik Block, titled ‘Taxation and Royalty’, the Minister agrees that the contractor shall be exempted from the Property Tax Act.

Chuck Stoner, a member of the USA Stoner Family The homes at the Solus Christus Village were distributed with indoor toilets, baths, two- burner table top gas stoves, three bulb sonar panel systems with phone chargers, five piece dining sets, two single beds and mattresses, and a 250 gallon water tank for storage purposes. During its 27 years of service to Guyana, the FFP has donated food items, clothing, footwear, and personal care items to almost every area around Guyana. Other initiatives included construction of wells, animal husbandries, fish farming, livestock rearing, homes, schools, and building construction. To date, the FFP has constructed over 600 homes. This entity also supplies medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, office furniture, agricultural tools, academic items, and much more. Over the years they have extended their humane initiatives through collaborations with ministries and medical institutions.

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One-term governments and zero-sum politics People are in distress. Not about the blackouts or crime. But about the forthcoming decisions of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). People are being overcome with anxiety about the possible outcomes of two cases before the Caribbean Court of Justice – the one concerning the appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the other about the validity of the no-confidence motion. The distress is being cause by partisan prejudice. The electorate has become

highly polarized over these cases. In so far as the population is concerned, the verdicts in these cases are a zero-sum game. A decision either way will be a victory or defeat for one or the other. A ruling which invalidates the no confidence motion will be viewed as a victory for the opposition and a loss for the government. Upholding the constitutionality of the appointment of the Chairman of GECOM will give the supporters of the government as much pleasure as it will bring unhappiness to the

opposition supporters. The two cases presently before the Caribbean Court of Justice have brought out, not created, just how polarized is the society. One side wants the verdicts to favor the respondents. The other side wants it to favor the appellants. These divisions run deep and approximate to Guyana’s political divisions. Politicians, unfairly, are forced to shoulder almost all the blame for the country’s ethnic and political divisions. But the politicians are more much the victims of ethnic prejudice than they are its

DEM BOYS SEH

Father’s Day coming Mother’s Day come and gone. Nuff women happy but dem got some who still cussing de rotten egg. That is de one who only putting he mother belly pun fire. Old people does seh putting people belly pun pimple. He is de one who does visit he mother on Mother’s Day to collect some of de things he brother and sisters give he mother. This is de man who does mek he mother lose sleep because every time she hear a man get shoot she does think bout she son. But de day past. Father’s Day coming but de only time Guyanese does hear bout Father’s Day is when it advertise pun TV. Some fathers don’t even know who is dem children because dem disappear before de child born. That is why some people don’t feel sorry fuh dem when dem deh sitting by de road and begging people. Of course, nuff of dem use to spend dem time not far from de roadside. That was dem liming spot. But most of de fathers is good people. Dem is de people who mek sure dem children eat

and go to school. Dem boys even see some fathers dropping off children to daycare and picking dem up. Some of dem does drop off dem children to school every day. But children ain’t stupid. Dem know when to find dem no-good father. If one of dem get into trouble in school dem does run to dem father. He, like de fool he is, does run to de school to prove that he love he child. Dem boys see one of these same fathers get a licking from a teacher that he couldn’t believe that some teachers can fight like a road man. But then again, some fathers does get bad name and is because of dem there is a Father’s Day. Some of dem does go in de bush to try dem luck. Dem does send home money but when dem come home de wife don’t have nutten to show. She is de same woman who get special greetings yesterday. Life is funny. Talk half and wait fuh Father’s Day.

Eureka Medical Laboratories introduces new service The Eureka Medical Laboratories (EML) is now offering the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test to the public. EML is the first private health care institution to introduce this service. The test is also offered in the public sector through the National Public Health Reference Laboratory which EML will collaborate with from time to time. According to Operations Manager of Eureka Atlantic Offshore Medical Services, Tiffany Roberts this new service is “a hallmark for EML; we launched a new test method and this advanced technology will pretty much change how we diagnose, screen, prevent and treat our patients and it is a very specific, sensitive and is also an accurate method. What this method does is it actually takes a specific sequence of DNA and it amplifies that DNA for further testing.” Even though the test is offered free through the public sector, many take the option of sourcing the

Operations Manager of EML, Tiffany Roberts

Chief Executive Officer of EML, Andrew Boyle

service overseas and this would take time and money. Now that EML offers the service, test results can be available as fast as in 24hours, Roberts said. “We are going to be offering testing for infectious diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, cervical cancer, tuberculosis and it is mainly because of those burdens and the effect that those infectious diseases have on Guyana, we feel that if

patients are screen early, they can be diagnosed early and they can be treated early. Chief Executive Officer of EML, Andrew Boyle explained the availability of the test at his private institution proves to be a cheaper option. “For example, to send a PCR gonorrhoea test overseas is US$270, that is about $ 6070,000 GYD we can do that for $15,000 or thereabout. Continued on page 21

agents. Ethnic politics is unforgiving. The ethnic communities rail against their members who join the opposing camp. Indians who join the PNCR are called all manner of ill-names including ‘naamkaran’. Africans who join the PPPC are treated as outcasts. When it comes to determining where the main responsibility lies for Guyana’s ethnic divisions, the people are looking in the wrong direction. They should start by looking in the mirror. The public is assessing the two cases strictly in terms of their potential partisan benefit. People are concerned as to which side the decisions will favor. However, if the present cases were looked at in terms constitutional principles, people would realize the issues at stake in these two cases before the CCJ are not a zero-sum game. It is the sum of all games. The verdicts will settle what type of majority is needed for a no confidence motion to be passed. It will settle what constitutes a majority for the passage of a no confidence motion. It will decide on the validity of the

vote of someone sitting in the National Assembly. The CCJ is also expected to determine whether the President has absolute discretion to appoint whomever he feels as Chairman of GECOM or whether he is bound by the consensus formula once he has activated such an approach. Guyana has never had a no confidence motion debated in its National Assembly. Nor has any President rejected three lists, from the Leader of the Opposition, of nominees for the Chairman of GECOM. As a result both the passage of the no-confidence motion and the unilateral appointment of GECOM has led to political divisions. And as is so well known in Guyana, where there is politic divisions, the ugly spectacle of racial tensions rears its head. The cases before the CCJ may be generating its own flatulence. But Guyana has to anticipate that no confidence motions will become a regular feature of political life. Guyana’s future elections are going to result in either minority governments or majority governments with slender parliamentary

majorities. No party is likely to command more than a twoseat majority. In such scenarios, no confidence motions are going to become a regular occurrence in Guyana’s political life. One-term governments are also likely to become institutionalized. As such, the public have to get accustomed to regular changes in government via elections. One-term governments will mean that each of the two main political parties have a genuine chance of holding power. This may be a good thing by virtue of the law of unintended consequences. The political parties have failed to agree on a system of shared governance. Oneterm governments may unintentionally provide an alternative to shared governance. Given the inflexibility of the main political parties towards shared governance, the prospects of one-term governments may also be a solution to zero-sum politics.

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How Scotland erased Guyana from its past By Yvonne Singh (From The Guardian) The mangrove-fringed coast of Guyana, at the north-eastern tip of South America, does not immediately bring to mind the Highlands of Scotland, in the northernmost part of Great Britain. Guyana’s mudflats and silty brown coastal water have little in common with the lush green mountains and glens of the Highlands. If these landscapes share anything, it is their remoteness – one on the edge of a former empire burnished by the relentless equatorial sun and one on the edge of Europe whipped mercilessly by the Atlantic winds. But look closer and the links are there: Alness, Ankerville, Belladrum, Borlum, Cromarty, Culcairn, Dingwall, Dunrobin, Fyrish, Glastullich, Inverness, Kintail, Kintyre, Rosehall, Tain, Tarlogie, a join-the-dots list of placenames (30 in all) south of Guyana’s capital Georgetown that hint of a hidden association with the Scottish Highlands some 5,000 miles away. As a child, I knew little of my parents’ country Guyana. I knew that it was part of the British West Indies and the only English-speaking country in South America. I knew that my parents, as part of the Windrush generation, had answered the call for labour in postwar Britain. My father, aged 19, travelled by ship from Trinidad in 1960 and enjoyed a long career with the Royal Mail; my mother arrived by plane a couple of years later, to work as a nurse at Rushgreen hospital in Essex. I had visited Guyana just once at nine years old (our only plane holiday as children) when my mother’s youngest sister was getting married. My memories of that time are fragmented and rather strange: the scorching heat; the propensity of people to douse themselves with Limacol (“breeze in a bottle”); the glossy rubber leaves the size of dinner plates that were used to serve sticky balls of rice at the wedding dinner; the constant nag of insects – mosquitoes, cockroaches, spiders, flies – magnified in size and more vicious than any I’d seen in the UK; the pain and humiliation of getting sunburnt for the first time (“wha’ happ’n wid de gal face”); and finally my aunt looking demure in a white lace wedding dress for the Christian wedding ceremony, then transforming into a Lakshmi-like vision in a red-and-gold sari for the Hindu nuptials. For this was and is a country that celebrated all religions – Christian, Hindu, Muslim – all features of a colonial past that involved the forced movement of people across continents to a life of bondage and indenture. Those people later settled and made Guyana their home, so it is known as the land of six peoples, with people of African, Indian, Chinese and European descent, as well as native Amerindians and a sizeable mixed-race group, making up its population. The story of why my own family came to be in the Caribbean had been blurred over time: it was something to do with the British, something to do with slavery, but that was all that was shared. Decades later the GuyaneseAmerican journalist Gaiutra Bahadur published the seminal book Coolie Woman, which brought much insight into the subject of Scotland’s links with Guyana. But there have been few other notable works. Guyana doesn’t feature in the history books or the school curriculum in Britain. This is astonishing when you think that the British had such a role to play in that nation’s birth and how central that colony was to the United Kingdom’s industrial wealth and growth in the 19th century. Unlike the Caribbean islands of Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad, it is possible that Guyana’s unique geography (being attached to the South American mainland) has rendered it and its history all but invisible from the collective British consciousness. Perhaps fittingly, it was the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World.

The portrayal of Scots as abolitionists and liberal champions has hidden a long history of profiting from slavery in the Caribbean. I am standing on a ridge cluttered with dried grass and leaves on the eastern bank of Loch Ness. Below me, shimmering like a sheet of burnished steel, is the fabled water. I watch as puffy clouds tow shadows across its surface. North of where I stand is Dochfour House and Gardens, a sprawling, sandy-coloured, Italianate mansion, the ancestral home of the Baillie family, now owned by Alexander Baillie, after the death of his father – the eccentric Lord Burton – in 2013. The late lord was a hands-on estate owner and guarded his lands fiercely up until his death – one story has him forcing a car bonnet down on the hand of a passing motorist who had the temerity to examine his car engine near the entrance of the property. Today the 11,000-acre estate can be hired for “exclusive house parties” and corporate events. Guests can spend time in the grand mansion, or enjoy shooting, fishing and sailing in the extensive grounds. It’s an impressive legacy, even more so when you realise that the Baillies of Dochfour were leading “West Indian merchants” in the 1700s and early 1800s, active in the slave trade and the ownership of plantations in the Caribbean. Brothers Alexander and James, along with their cousin George, started trading in St Kitts and Grenada as Smith & Baillies in the 1760s. Their substantial interests spread to include plantations in Jamaica, Nevis, St Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. When the soils of the neighbouring islands had been exploited, excursions into Guyana presented more fertile territory. Consequently, the Baillies established a number of plantations there, with this colony yielding substantial profits even after the abolition of slavery. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 didn’t just bring an end to chattel slavery, it also compensated Britain’s 46,000 slave owners for the loss of their “property”. As Guyana’s plantations were mostly involved in sugar-making, and sugar boilers commanded a compensation figure of £100 compared with that of £18 for an unskilled field worker, the Baillies and other plantation owners were heavily compensated for their estates in Guyana. Consequently, the Baillies received a total of £110,000 (equivalent to around £9.2m today) compensation for the 3,100 slaves they lost, which they invested in a Monopoly board of estates across the Highlands, ensuring that they and their descendants would become one of the largest landed proprietors in the north of Scotland, largely thanks to the profits of slavery. I meet with historian David Alston in Cromarty, a small town in the Highlands that sits at the mouth of Cromarty Firth. Comprised of just a few streets, the town boasts a wealth of Georgian and Victorian architecture and its fair share of chi-chi boutiques, catering to the American and Canadian tourists who visit the area eager to seek a piece of Highland ancestry. Alston explains that there are 13 different sites in this tiny place that have connections to slave plantations – mostly in Guyana. He says: “If you lived in the Highlands in the 1800s, you would know about Demerara and Berbice [in Guyana]; people would talk about coming back ‘as rich as a Demerary man’.” It’s hard to process that a network of Scotsmen from here and the surrounding area used Guyana as a “get-rich-quick scheme”, exploiting for profit the trafficked humans (both slaves and indentured labourers) who were my ancestors. A “gold rush” with no thought of the tragic human consequence. As I wade through research and testimonials of the fate of slaves in Guyana, it’s difficult to suppress the anger I feel: up until 1826 (nearly two decades after the abolition of the slave trade in 1807), “the 11 o’clock flog” was

administered in Berbice’s searing heat to men and women who flagged in their tasks; sexual abuse was so endemic in the same district that, in 1819, one in 50 of the enslaved population was the child or grandchild of a white European. What is also astonishing is that the people I speak to in Guyana don’t seem aware of this link with the Highlands. I speak to an older cousin who grew up in Guyana but now lives in the US. “We were taught about Cuffy [a rebel slave leader] and the slave rebellion of 1763,” she recounts. “But the slave trade wasn’t discussed.” I tell her about Cromarty and she laughs at the pronunciation of a well-known place from her childhood, near Cotton Tree in Berbice. “You know Aunty Florence’s mother, Big Mama, was half-Scottish,” she says. “We all used to wonder why she was so white and so much bigger than us, but then one day Granny told us that her father was a Scotsman.” She then recalls a troubling story. “Granny said that the Indian women would be working out in the rice fields and it was then that most of the rapes would take place. No one would hear them scream … it was only nine months later that they had to deal with the consequences.” The Baillies were part of an Inverness network of Scots, including the Frasers, the Inglis family and the Chisholms, who had substantial plantation interests in Guyana. However, slave ownership wasn’t confined to the wealthy: ordinary working people had a chance to buy slaves too. Alston has compiled a comprehensive index of more than 600 people from the Highlands with connections to Guyana before emancipation. He says: “Guyana offered some the prospect of making a fortune, even for those of limited means, if they were prepared to start work as clerks, overseers and tradesmen. The key to success was to own slaves.” Alston explains: “It was a weird accident that so many people from the Highlands went over. Plantations employed all sorts of people: carpenters, gardeners, bookkeepers and doctors were needed. Scotland had a good education system and the population was mobile. Tacksman [prinicipal tenants in Highlands after landowners] led immigrations and looked for opportunities.” Despite Guyana’s distance and dangers (many Scots succumbed to yellow fever), the reward was seen as worth the risk. The benefits were many, there were people returning from Guyana buying land and estates and improving farms in Scotland, and the plantation economy also fired industrial wealth. Alston states: “The livelihoods of some of the poorest people in Cromarty depended on what was going on in the Caribbean. There is a red sandstone building near the harbour which was established in the 1770s as a protofactory: it imported hemp from St Petersburg and employed 250 people and 600 out-workers – more than the population of Cromarty now – to produce cloth to make bags and sacks for West Indian goods.” The economic benefits of slavery had a trickle-down effect on every part of the Scottish economy: there was a boom in herring fishing in the Highland lochs, as this salted-down fish was a major export to the Caribbean as a protein-rich source of slave nutrition. Similarly, in the Outer Hebrides, many workers were employed in the manufacture of rough linen, known as slave cloth, for export to the colonies. In fact, Cromarty profited so much from the slave trade, it was one of the towns that petitioned against its abolition. Highlanders also have the dubious accolade of pioneering the first shiploads of Indian indentured labourers to Guyana shortly after the abolition of slavery. John Gladstone (a

Guyanese planter and father of the future British prime minister, who received £106,769 in compensation, the equivalent of about £9m today) wrote to Francis Mackenzie Gillanders of Gillanders, Arbuthnot & Co in Calcutta, requesting a new source of cheap and easily controlled labour. Gillanders had already sent Indians to Mauritius under five-year contracts and was keen to fulfil Gladstone’s request. He perceived no difficulty with the new recruits, declaring they have “few wants beyond eating, sleeping and drinking”, referring to the “hill coolies of India” as “more akin to the monkey than the man”, unaware of “the place they agree to go to or the voyage they are undertaking”. The arrival of the ships Whitby and Hesperus in Guyana in 1838 would herald the movement of more than half a million Indians to the Caribbean to work under overseers in the sweltering plantations, until the end of the practice in 1917. What is shocking, given the extent of the involvement of Highland Scots in the history of Guyana, is the way their role has been airbrushed from history. Not many Scottish people would have a clue where Guyana is or of its importance to their own nation’s industrial growth. Scots have been portrayed as abolitionists, reformers and liberal champions, so David Livingstone is remembered fondly, as is Scotland’s role in abolition, while the slaveowning firms of Sandbach Tinne, John Gladstone, HD and JE Baillie, CW&F Shand, Reid Irving and others are referred to euphemistically as “West Indian merchants”. Unlike in Liverpool, Bristol or London, there is little acknowledgment in Glasgow of public buildings funded by the slave trade. Buchanan Street, Glassford Street and Ingram Street are named after notorious slavers, but there is no mention of this in the city’s history. “The research I was doing in the 1990s felt very lonely,” says Alston. He recalls the opening of the National Museum of Scotland in 1998. “Despite huge sections devoted to Scotland and the world, there was not a mention of the slave trade or the slave-based plantation economies, which supported the rise of Scotland’s industrialisation. The story sits very uncomfortably with the narrative that people want to tell about Scotland and Highlanders.” Alston explains that Scotland’s own historical grievances, specifically the Highland clearances (when tens of thousands of Highlanders were forcibly evicted from their homes to make way for large-scale sheep farming), make it unable to confront the past. He says: “If you want to portray yourself as a victim, the last thing you want to do is be the victimiser, and it is difficult for that to change because it is so embedded in the Scottish view of itself and the Highlands view of itself. “In Sutherland county there is a memorial to the clearances funded by a Canadian whose ancestors were cleared [the Emigrants Statue]. The tone on the inscription is very much that the Scots enlightened the world. There was talk of putting replica statues up in all the places that Scots went to … I wonder if they will put one up in Georgetown, Guyana.” Helen Cameron, who now lives in Australia, visited both Cromarty and Guyana in an attempt to trace her roots. Helen is related to the Camerons of Glen Nevis: John Cameron, her great, great, great-grandfather, came to Berbice in the early 1800s and set up a plantation with his kinsman Donald Charles Cameron. Accounts of their time there include shipments of coffee, cotton, rum and sugar, and the sale and hire of slaves. John Cameron had a relationship with Elizabeth Sharpe, “a free coloured woman” (a descendant of slaves) and they had seven children. The couple’s five sons all emigrated to Australia, while the daughters remained unmarried. Helen writes by email: “It will seem strange that I did not make the intellectual connection (Continued on page 22)

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Mother and Daughter 2019 Pageant exuded glitz and glamour a little while presenting in this segment, and some were visibly nervous, but a ‘dingdong battle’ amongst three particular pairs saw Subrina Marcus and Nashavia emerging the queens of the night in their category. Cedil Burgees and Kira carted off the second available position Taking up the next available spot was Winetta Bayley and Shawanna. Then the big divas and their teenaged princesses came to the stage and in many cases, the audience was hardly speaking their thoughts as they tried to ascertain which was mother and who was daughter. The

By Alex Wayne One certainly has to applaud the Supa Stylistic Productions on producing a leg of the annual Mother and Daughter Pageant that was over the top with glitz and glamour. Customarily, this pageant has always been associated with a well planned and executed routine, but this year around, it appears as if Franchise Holder, Ingrid Fung and her team pulled all the stops to give patrons an event to remember. Patrons arrived to smiling ushers and breath-taking stage décor that had them gasping in awe and amazement. It was strictly high class theatre aura as the National Cultural Centre stage and interior was transformed to a somewhat Hollywood styled facility Saturday night last. And one has to certainly give accolades to the Heatwave Band’s Tenecia De Frietas and Calvin Burnette, who filled the venue with their liquid vocals that had the ladies and gentlemen clamoring for more. It was the perfect show at a perfect venue, made to its finest by the perfect organizers. Mistress of Ceremony, Radio’s Margaret Lawrence was quite entertaining and regal in a scarlet red off-theshoulder gown that certainly accentuated her good looks. The honey- toned, provocative vocals of De Frietas filled the air and the Junior Segment of the PAGEANT BEGAN. They appeared first in a blur of colour and eye-catching hues that had the large audience expressing approval. The stage routines were electric and the perfect bond between mother and daughter was evident in their showcase. In this segment the little ladies were all saucy, and certainly outdid their mothers. The competition was riveting as each duo served up a refreshing platter of dazzling smiles, mincing their steps either daintily, or lacing it with fire and sassiness that had the crowd reeling in enthusiasm. They all did well but they were no match for the fiery Jenel Cox-Greaves and her little Persian Goddess, Trinity. They were crowd favourites from the very moment they came on stage. Taking second position was Patricia Herbert and Tahara. In third place were the very cheery Yulisa Douglas and Gabrielle. Then knees turned to jello as the enticing voice of Heatwave Band’s Calvin Burnet filled the venue, and the ladies screamed in wild abandon. The contestants of the Middle Category flooded the stage evoking

Donna Eastman and Shemeka were the favourites in the Senior Category, and the audience protested when they did not rake in the top spot. thunderous applause from the audience. It was a mind-boggling blur of cocktail dresses, body hugging gowns and dashing smiles, all fused in a kaleidoscope of blinding colour that took supporters to great peaks of excitement. To look at them, one would become lost in swirling sea of flashing smiles, outfits, and graceful aura like that of

beautiful swans. In this segment the designers certainly went to great lengths with some of the most creative and dashing apparel. One has to agree that local designers, Olympia Small-Sonoram, and Sidney Franswah seemed to create gowns and dresses reserved only for the gods and princesses of Egypt. Some presenters stuttered

Eureka Medical Laboratories introduces... From page 9 Very soon we will be offering hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis and malaria and those are very common diseases and those will be done by PCR testing, it’s an amazing technology.” Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence extended congratulations to the management and staff of EML as the 24th anniversary of the institution was observed. She noted that the introduction of the service is timely as it complements and embraces the government’s measure to combat the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases especially those which lead to cervical cancer. “Eureka is not only on the fast track but is on the detection track that will allow them to quickly identify those affected and initiate treatment to stem the demise that is so rampant in our country…. Undoubtedly, Eureka has its eyes focused on the future of health care with new technology such as we are launching today; advanced testing that will facilitate screening, early diagnosis and treatment that will help to stem the demise of our citizens.” The minister lauded EML’s efforts to be pioneers in the private sector.

mothers all looked arresting in this segment, and most of them outdid their daughters when it came to sashaying, modeling, pivoting, and unleashing that special onstage suave. Donna Eastman and Shemeka were the instant crowd favourites in this arena. They exuded a certain grace and presence associated with international models. Their routine was downright electric, and they certainly knew just how to present and showcase their fantastic ‘African Queen’ gowns created by Sidney Franswah. Many in the audience were loudly

proclaiming that theirs was the best outfit on stage for the night. When they did not grab the coveted first place there was loud protesting from sections of the audience. But they were indeed getting stiff competition from the adorable Ulissa Jones and Octlatia, and though it came as a shock to some, many shook their head in approval when Ulissa Jones and Octlatia carted off the coveted spot. Several patrons won giveaways during the show made available by the many sponsors who contributed in making the event a success.

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An inmate of the Mazaruni Prisons died on Saturday and seven others were hospitalised after drinking what they believed to be alcohol. The dead prisoner has since been identified as Gary Stuart, who is said to have been serving time for robbery. Kaieteur News understands that Stuart and several other prisoners were on work detail at the Teperu Quarry on Friday, when Stuart found a bottle that appeared to contain alcohol on a vessel the inmates were painting. He reportedly drank some of the ‘alcohol’ and shared the contents with seven other prisoners. Later that day, the prisoners complained of feeling unwell. The inmates, except for Steurt who said he was fine, were taken to the Bartica Hospital. But later, Stuart complained of feeling unwell and was rushed to the Bartica Hospital, when he succumbed. An autopsy is to be performed while, police are in possession of the bottle and will have the contents tested.

How Scotland erased... (From page 12) of being a descendant of a plantation owner as also being a descendant of a slave owner. I was slightly taken aback when the manager of the hotel where we stayed in Guyana said, ‘This is the first time I have met the descendant of a slave owner.’” She continues: “I had known that the family had plantations, but I do confess that until this research I had not considered who actually worked these plantations. I was also ignorant of Britain’s dependence on slavery. “I hope my ancestors were benevolent slave owners,” she writes. “I do not like to think they were inhumane, even though, as one person in Guyana said, ‘Why would you think otherwise?’” Scotland’s role in empire does not belong in the margins or footnotes: Highland Scots had a huge role to play in the large-scale trafficking of human beings for profit. I believe that however unpalatable this history is, it is a shared one, and contributes to our

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understanding of race and how the movements of people from long ago fits with our story now. To obscure these facts is to rob individuals of their stories all over again, and to deny them any sense of belonging or place in the world. When will Britain face up to its crimes against humanity? Today, steps are being made to acknowledge Scotland’s slaving past: there is a campaign to establish a museum of slavery, and for memorials and plaques to go up across the country on statues, streets and homes linked to the slave trade. In September 2018, Glasgow University published a report revealing that the institution benefited directly from the slave trade, despite its leading role in the abolitionist movement – receiving bequests of almost £200m in today’s money. The university has now launched a “reparative justice programme” that will involve the creation of a centre for the study of slavery as well as a collaboration with the University of the West Indies. In Cromarty’s graveyard, the mid-morning sun slants across the gravestones pockmarked with moss and lichen, illuminating the faint inscriptions. The statue of Hugh Miller, the town’s famed geologist and writer, perched Nelsonlike on a high column, overlooks the scene. I read the carved words on one crumbling grey stone that has sat in this cemetery for more than 150 years. It says: “John Munro late of Demerara.” Less clear is “Berbice” on another stone. A mere 20 miles southwest of this cemetery, at Gilchrist near Muir of Ord, is an ornate mausoleum containing the well-preserved tomb of Gillanders – he of the famous monkey quote. One truth remains: however hard we try to cover over our past, it rarely stays buried.

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GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup – WDFA

GFF Elite Leagues Season 4

Conquerors down Den Amstel, Pouderoyen to still flawless with a game to play face Den Amstel Western roar past GDF; Milerock needle Ann’s Grove for championship on Saturday @ Den Amstel Gr Rivalry between the West Bank and West Demerara will be renewed once again when old rivals Pouderoyen clash with Den Amstel on Saturday from 14:00hrs at the Den Amstel Community Centre Ground to decide the West Demerara Football Association, GFF/KFC Under-20 Independence Cup champions. The two clubs earned the right to battle following close semi finals wins on Saturday last at the same venue. Pouderoyen edged Eagles FC 3-2, while Den Amstel squeezed past Uitvlugt Warriors 2-1. Akimbo Henry, Keanue Laurence and Devin Gaskin accounted for Pouderoyen’s three goals, Gary Mingo and Terrence Blair responded for Eagles but it was just not enough as they fell short and agonizingly so. The home team, Den Amstel once again made home court advantage count for them in edging past the visiting Uitvlugt Warriors. Tadious Edwards and Malcolm Miggins from the penalty spot accounted for Den Amstel’s goals. Uitvlugt Warriors got their consolation form Mickhel McKend.

Fruta Conquerors and Den Amstel during their GFF Elite League Season 4 clash yesterday. By Franklin Wilson Milerock secured their first points of the season which is almost at an end when they beat Ann’s Grove by the lone goal of their encounter as play in the Guyana Football Federation Elite League Season 4 continued yesterday at the GFF National Training Center with a triple header. The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), even though they drew first blood against Western Tigers they were not able to deny the West Ruimveldt side their fifth win of the season which also took them to second place in the standings ahead of Den Amstel who suffered their second loss at the hands of champions Fruta Conquerors, 3-0. The Tucville boys despite being reduced to ten players in the 65th minute when Sherwin Skeete received a straight red card for pulling down Delon Lanferman in the box, still rallied to keep a clean sheet as they took full points. Latest Points Table Team Fruta Conquerors Western Tigers Den Amstel GDF Santos Guyana Police Force Buxton United Victoria Kings Ann’s Grove United Milerock

The subsequent penalty that was awarded for Skeete’s blunder was saved by Simeon Hackett who denied Jamal Harvey from halving the score which was 2-0 at the time. Thereafter, 10-man Conquerors sealed the deal in the 74th minute when elder statesman Gregory ‘Jackie Chan’ Richardson netted. The first two goals were scored in the first half, Domini Garnett opened proceedings in the 9th minute with a clinical finish after which another seasoned campaigner, Vurlon Mills doubled the advantage when he inked his name of the score sheet in the 26th minute. Den Amstel too, were later reduced to ten (10) men when Gideon Payne who came on as a substitute in the 73rd minute for Ruben Dainty was given marching orders by Referee Gladwyn Johnson for using abusive language to one of the Assistant Referees in the 80th minute. The Fruta boys have been averaging just over five GP 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 7

W 8 5 4 4 3 2 1 1 1 1

D 0 2 2 2 1 2 3 2 1 3

(5) goals per match underlining their potency in the attacking third, while they have also displayed a high level of efficiency in the defensive third as they have only allowed four goals against them in eight matches with one to play. The GDF ran away early leaders against Western Tigers when Delwin Fraser found the back of the nets in just the 3rd minute of play, tapping the ball past Western’s Troy Carrington in goal. But ten (10) minutes later, the Tigers roared back with a goal of their own, Cleyon Forrester pulling them level in the 13th minute. Western Tigers on 37 minutes added their second of the match thanks to Andrew Murray who got into the act of producing to the delight of his colleagues. The first half whistle sounded with the Tigers holding the one goal advantage. As the exchanges continued back and forth neither team were able to add L 0 1 2 2 4 4 4 4 6 3

GF 41 19 18 13 8 7 3 9 2 4

GA 4 9 10 8 14 10 11 24 23 11

GD +37 +10 +8 +5 -6 -3 -8 -15 -21 -7

to their first half account until the 70th minute when the Tigers further increased their advantage. This time Pernel Schultz banged one into the back of the nets, handing his team a two goal cushion at 31. The game was virtually put beyond the Army in the 73rd minute when Western Tigers were awarded a penalty which was scored by Randolph Wagner to make it 4-1 in their favour. And even though the GDF netted their second when Delroy Fraser sneaked one into the back of the nets in the 74th minute, they were kept at bay by the prowling Tigers. Milerock were finally able to get on to the points table in their seventh match of the season and it was sweet tasting victory for the boys from the bauxite Mining Town of Linden. They got the winning strike after a goalless first half in the first minute of the second, off the boot of Josh Parvattan. Points 24 17 14 14 10 8 6 5 4 3

Akimbo Henry (centre), Keanue Laurence (left) and Devin Gaskin – Pouderoyen FC U20 scorers.

Tadious Edwards and Malcolm Miggins – Den Amstel U-20 FC

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Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation donates safety gear to the Guyana Police Force

GSSF President Mr. Ryan McKinnon (front right) hands over ear and eye protection to the OC, TSU Mr. Guy Nurse (front centre) in the presence of GSSF Director Mr. Aleemul Ali (front left), while flanked by ranks of the TSU. The Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation in keeping with international sport shooting standards has adopted the policy of mandatory ear and eye protection for all shooting events. “Compliance to safety while handling firearms is always paramount,” reiterated President of the GSSF, Mr. Ryan McKinnon in his comments while handing over a

donation to the Guyana Police Force. The GSSF ensures that all members follow all firearm safety rules and are personally protected during shooting by wearing protective gear for their eyes and ears. All shooters, instructors, range safety officers, scorers and spectators in proximity to the shooting points are required to wear eye protection while the range is hot.

The Foundation in strengthening its partnership with the Police Force made the donation to aid the safe training and development of ranks with firearms. The equipment is thus specifically targeted for use by the Training Section of the Tactical Services Unit. The presentation of the ear and eye protective equipment was made at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary,

Georgetown, to the OC, TSU, Mr. Guy Nurse. The Foundation looks forward to continued collaboration with the Guyana Police Force and commits to giving assistance, building capacity and aiding in the general development of the force and its ranks where possible. The GSSF wishes to thank all its members, partners, collaborators

and supporters for the valuable contributions made towards the development of the organisation and by extension the sport of shooting in Guyana. The Board of Directors wishes to express its continued commitment and dedication to the development of the Foundation while working closely with local regulatory departments and authorities.

Pollard stars as Mumbai claims IPL title to take Chennai to their target during a 51-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Even when Bravo was eventually dismissed for a run-a-ball 15 with the score on 133, Watson still continued to lead the charge by striking timely boundaries. Needing just eight runs from the final over for victory, Malinga produced a

sensational final over to leave Chennai short by one run. Utilizing yorkers to good effect, he conceded seven runs off his five balls, which also included the run out of Watson. Requiring a single run to tie the scores and force a super over, Malinga trapped Shardul Thakar leg before wicket, sparking wild

celebrations from his teammates. Another West Indian in Andre Russell copped the award for the IPL’s Most Valuable Player. Scores: Mumbai Indians 149 for 8 (Pollard 41*, Chahar 3-26) beat Chennai Super Kings 148 for 7 (Watson 80, Bumrah 2-14) by one run.

Kieron Pollard lifts Lasith Malinga on his shoulders after victory. (BCCI) HYDERABAD, India, CMC – On the back of a crucial knock from Kieron Pollard, the Mumbai Indians defeated the Chennai Super Kings by one run in a thrilling Indian Premier League Final here yesterday. Pollard topscored with an unbeaten 41 in Mumbai’s seemingly below par total of 149 for eight in their 20 overs.

S h a n e Wa t s o n t h e n smashed 80 from 59 balls to carry Chennai within s i g h t o f v i c t o r y, b u t a spectacular final over from Lasith Malinga limited the Super Kings to 148 for seven in their 20 overs. Pollard’s 25-ball knock laced with three sixes and three boundaries rescued Mumbai from a precarious position of 101 for five in the

15th over. He put on 39 runs in the next four overs with Hardik Pandya and finished the innings in a blaze of glory by smashing two boundaries off the last two balls. Pollard’s West Indies counterpart Dwayne Bravo went wicketless in three overs that cost 24 runs. In their run chase, Watson and Bravo seemed on course

MS Dhoni’s dismissal made it a tense chase. (BCCI)

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RHTYSC 29th Award Ceremony Goals galore on third night of Jacobs Jewellery and King’s Jewellery Corona futsal tournament

World on board with special prizes

Eon Alleyne of West Front Road tries to dispossess William Europe of Future Stars who won the round-robin match last night 5-3 in the Corona Futsal tourney at the National Gymnasium. The third night of the ongoing fourth annual Corona Futsal tournament which is being played at the National Gymnasium saw initial play in the group round-robin stage with six highly entertaining matches. In the feature clash of the night, Back Circle edged California Square 3-2 to win the group A fixture. Trayon Babb netted a brace in the 6th and 18th minutes, while Selwin Williams scored the third goal. Mishack Barittla bagged a brace for the losers. Other results saw East La Penitence beating Tucville 5-3, Bent Street easing past Mocha 5-0 and Future Stars winning 5-3 against Leopold Street. Sparta Boss scored the most goals during

their 6-2 defeat of the only club side remaining in the tournament, Beacons. Ryan Hackett scored a hat-trick, while Jermaine Junor, Eusi Philips and Kelsey Benjamin, each netted one goal. For Beacons, Wesley Greenidge and Dorian Dickson scored one goal each. The tournament continues tomorrow night with six more group round-robin matches at the same venue. The teams which come out on top in the group stages will be awarded as follows: first $40,000; second $30,000; third $15,000, and fourth $10,000, as an added incentive. In the grand finale, first place winner will receive $500,000, while second place will pocket $250,000. Third place will cop a $125,000 prize; while fourth will have to settle for $75,000.

Please see tomorrow’s fixtures below: 5/14/2019 Round Robin Night 2 Gymnasium 19:30 hrs Tucville vs Tiger Bay 20:15 hrs Leopold Street vs Mocha 21:00 hrs Back Circle vs Beacons 21:45 hrs Bent Street vs Future Stars 22:30 hrs Sparta Boss vs California Square 23:15 hrs West Front Road vs North East La Penitence

Match # 19 20 21 22 23 24

Manchester City retain Premier League title (Reuters) - Manchester City retained the Premier League title yesterday, securing top spot with an emphatic 4-1 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on the final day of the season. City finished with 98 points, one point ahead of second-placed Liverpool, who finished the campaign with a 2-0 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. At the conclusion of the highest-quality duel for the title ever seen in

the English game, City, with a remarkable 14th straight league victory, came from behind to become the first team since Manchester United in 2009 to earn back-to-back championships. With Liverpool leading 10 at home to Wolves, City’s only moment of alarm came when they went 1-0 down at Brighton’s AMEX Stadium to a 27th minute Glenn Murray goal. But Sergio Aguero

responded with a goal 83 seconds later and City went on to dominate with Aymeric Laporte heading them ahead before halftime and Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan sealing the triumph after the interval. Champions League finalists Liverpool, who won with a double from Sadio Mane, had the consolation of achieving the best-ever performance by a secondplaced club in the annals of England’s top flight.

Plans for the 29th Annual Awards Ceremony of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, MS are slowly falling into place. The Awards Ceremony would be held on Sunday 19th May at the St. Francis Community Developers Training Centre. A total of close to 80 persons would be honoured as the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club recognise the outstanding contributions of its members and cricketers in 2018 along with several others who have contributed towards the development of the Ancient County. Long time sponsor King’s Jewellery World for the fifteenth successive year donated one of its world renowned West Indies Cricket Medallion. Club Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster received the medallion from CEO of King’s Jewellery World, Mr. Looknauth Persaud. The Club Secretary/ CEO stated that the special prize would be given to the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club member, who was selected by Management to enjoy a one year benefit period in recognition of outstanding service and contribution over an extended period of no less than five years. Asst Secretary/CEO Simon Naidu has been selected to enjoy 2019 as a benefit year in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the continued development of Guyana’s leading NGO. At just nineteen years, Naidu has taken over the daily operation of the Club, as the veteran Secretary/CEO concentrated on fulfilling his duties as President of the Berbice Cricket Board. Guyana First Class Player and ex Amazon Warriors Player Steven Jacobs has come on board for the first time as a Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club sponsor and donated a special cricket ring which he would be launching shortly at his increasing popular Jacobs Jewellery and Pawn Shop located in Pike Street, Kitty. The 30 years old cricketing allrounder stated that he was always impressed by the outstanding work of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club and was pleased to contribute. Meanwhile, the National Sports Commission has donated $400,000 to the Club’s 2019 Say No/Say Yes Programme. The funds would be used for the RHTYSC 19th Annual Magazine and to assist several cricket clubs in

National Sports Commission donates to Say No/Say Yes Programme

Steven Jacobs of Jacobs Pawn Shop hands over prize to RHTYSC Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster. Berbice with cricket balls. The 48-page Magazine would be published shortly at the F&H Printery in Georgetown, while about twelve clubs would receive balls at the Club’s 29th Annual Award Ceremony on the 19th May. Asst Secretary/CEO Simon Naidu expressed gratitude to Looknauth and Ryan Persaud of King’s Jewellery World, Steven Jacobs of Jacobs Jewellery and Director of Sports, Christopher Jones for their assistance to the Club. Naidu reassured them that the Club was totally committed to the development of youths in Berbice and would continue to work hard in the future. The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, MD would be honouring forty of its members at its 29th Annual Award Ceremony along with Medical Personnel, Retired Teachers, Outstanding 2018 Teachers, Students and Law Enforcement Officers. Mr. Jimeel Davis of Food for the Poor would deliver the Feature

Address in a reduced Award Ceremony as compared to those in the past as the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club is currently investing heavily into the operation of the Berbice Cricket Board as it strives to assist its Secretary/CEO to fulfill his mandate as President of the Berbice Cricket Board. Just over $2M worth of prizes would be shared out instead of the usual $3M. Among the Awards that would be shared out are Under-15 Player of the Year, Under-19 Player of the Year, Most Committed Player, Most Discipline Player, Most Promising Player, Most Improved Player, Female Cricketer of the year and Cricketer of the Year, who is expected to carry home close to $300,000 worth of prizes. Club members like Clinton Pestano, Kevin Sinclair, Shemaine Campbelle, Erva Giddings, Jonathan Rampersaud, Shabiki Gajnabi and Kevlon Anderson are among those to be honoured.

King’s Jewellry CEO Looknauth Persaud hands over cricket medallion to Hilbert Foster.

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Wellman Masters Round 2 of Drag Championship set for June 23rd and Ariel Masters record victories GITTENS SLAMS CENTURY

Shaheed Gittens

Greg De Franca

Zameer Hassan Wellman Masters and Ariel Masters registered victories when the Everest Cricket Club Masters and Trophy Stall 20-over softball

tournament was contested yesterday at the Everest Cricket Club. Wellman Masters beat Fisherman Masters by five runs. Batting first, Wellman Masters managed 161-8 off their allotted 20 overs. Dinesh Vivekanand struck four fours and six sixes in a top score of 65, while Lloyd Ruplall made 53 with three fours and four sixes. The pair steadied the innings nicely with a fifth wicket stand of 105 with sensible batting in hazy conditions after Wellman Masters were reduced to 405. Unnis Yusuf, Sham Persaud and Ramo Malone picked up two wickets each. In reply, Fisherman Masters were restricted to 233 before Zameer Hassan and Troy Ramsaywack resurrected the chase with a fourth wicket stand of 89 before Ramsaywack was removed by Latchman Kallicharran for 39 which included three fours and one six. Hassan slammed two fours and five sixes before he fell for a top score of 61, with his team needing 23 to win. Dinesh Mangroo with 13 not out and Pooran Singh (11) offered some fight down the order, but it was not enough to see their team home as Fisherman Masters ended on 156-9. Greg De Franca grabbed 4-25 including a hat-trick, while Wayne Jones and Kallicharran had two each. Ariel Masters beat HS Masters by 59 runs. Led by an attacking century from Shaheed Gittens, Ariel Masters posted a challenging 230-4, taking first strike. Gittens clobbered five fours and 12 sixes in scoring 130, while Mark Fung made 44 with five fours and one six. Richard Latif took 2-20. HS Masters were bowled out for 137 in 16 overs, in reply. Troy Lewis scored 40 as Gittens and Azeemul Haniff claimed two wickets each.

Team Mohamed’s Nissan GTR ‘Goliath’ has never lost a race at South Dakota’s drag strip.

Mark ‘Mad Max’ Menezes was victorious in both the 600cc and 1000cc bikes classes in round one of the Drag championship.

The date of the highly anticipated second round of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) drag race championship will be on June 23rd. This date underwent many deliberations by the executive committee of the GMR&SC who held a meeting recently. The first round of the Championship, which was dominated by the Team Mohamed’s (Cars) and Mark ‘Mad Max’ Menezes (Bikes), sped off since March 24th this year and the date for round two is believed to be ideal by the club since they believe the rainy season will be over by then. Kamal Seebarran, a member of the GMR&SC executive committee, in an invited comment with Kaieteur Sport, revealed that, “I spoke with a lot of the Suriname speedsters and they are extremely excited to come to South Dakota again for the second round of the drag championship.” He

further revealed that a much bigger Dutch contingent at next month’s race meet is expected, while efforts are being made to bring speedsters from French Guiana. Round one was dubbed the biggest drag race meet that Guyana has ever witnessed by many seasoned racing fans and journalists and those numbers are expected to increase according to head of the GMR&SC, Rameez Mohamed. Mohamed highlighted that the investment by the club and their corporate sponsors, especially Mohamed’s Enterprise, along with dedicated competitors who work tirelessly on machines were some reasons for the sport’s growth over the years. The most significant investments were the construction of the multimillion dollar launch pad and the extension of the strip from 1000ft to a full quartermile. A correspondence from the club also revealed that round three of the Endurance Championship, which is being led by Adrian Fernandes of Team Wreckers, is set for September 15. The release noted that the GMR&SC are currently altering the rules of the Endurance and other championships, in a bid to encourage new drivers to join the sport and compete in a controlled environment. The details of those new rules changes will be revealed in a subsequent article. (Calvin Chapman story and photos)

Just a section of the huge turnout of fans that came out to witness the drag racing action last March.

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Georgetown Grand Prix 2019

Rahaman, Alves and Nobrega dazzle; Good debut show for ‘Flat Top and Kumar’

Louis Kumar leads fellow debutant Ackeem Thomas during action in the Easy Cup Rookie class at the Georgetown Grand Prix. (News Room Photo) The 125cc juniors’ category exceeded expectations with the most sublime karting led by cousins Nathan Rahaman and Zachary Persaud at the first Georgetown Grand Prix of the 2019 season. The event, which was hosted by GT Motorsports go kart track that is located on Thomas Lands and Albert Streets, saw Rahaman emerging as the champion driver in his class, copping a first and two second place finishes. Jamaican Tommi Gore, who was very outspoken and confident of a good showing, left the track without a podium finish in his three races. Over in the 60cc Kids Cup, Justin TenPow was simply unstoppable, winning all three races in rampant fashion. Nicholas Sawh and

Ben Phang came second and third throughout the night. In the easy cup rookie, Naresh Alves easily was the best driver in the group, despite being lucky with some crashes by close rival Sachin Narine. However, eyes were focused on Ackeem ‘Flat Top’ Thomas and Luis Kumar, two close friends who laid it all on the track in their debut appearance. Thomas had qualified in third ahead of Kumar in fifth, but Kumar showed no signs this was his first competition, displaying aggressive driving which forced Thomas out of second, into third. In round two, Narine got a good race and finished second, but once again Thomas and Kumar gripped the attention of the fans as bumper to bumper they went throughout the race. Despite

some kart troubles, they pushed each other, and Thomas showed his aggressive side and held onto third. The final race was a mirror reflection, with Thomas’ aggressiveness being more evident with him forcing Kumar out wide for a second. Both impressed and stated they are returning to the drawing board for an improved showing next meet. In the 125cc Seniors, Steven Nobrega got two first place finishes. Trinidad and Tobago’s Zachary Boodram and Jamaica’s Colin Daley Jr. got a second place finish each. In the Easy Cup Super, Kristian Jeffrey, Stefan Jeffrey and Nobrega wowed the crowd with some bumper to bumper racing as they shared the night’s honours.

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New Guinness Street Football Champ to be crowned in Linden on Saturday A new champion will be crowned in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship, as holders Silver Bullets went down to High Rollers in the semi-final round at the Mackenzie Market Tarmac last weekend. A large crowd was on hand to witness the unlikely result, as the youthful High Rollers outfit prevailed 1-0 on penalty kicks, after regulation and extra time finished scoreless, in the process sealing their first ever appearance in the final. Talisman Omar Brewley was the difference on the night, netting from the distance, after both Silver Bullets players Robin Adams and Jermaine Samuels missed from distance, alongside a failure from team-mate Jonah Simon. With the win, High Rollers setup a meeting with fellow first time finalist Amazings, who also prevailed via the penalty shoot-out route. Amazings were perfect from the distance, defeating Capital Storm 2-1 on penalty kicks, after regulation and extra time ended scoreless. The two losers will face-off in the third place playoff. In the earlier quarterfinal round, High Rollers upset highly touted Swag Entertainment 2-1. First half goals from Jehu Regis and Shane Haynes in the fifth and eighth minute each secured the win. For the loser, Colwyn Drakes found the back of the net in the 13th minute. On the other hand, Amazings edged Coomacka 2-1 on penalty kicks, after normal time ended 0-0. Meanwhile, Silver Bullets crushed Wisroc 4-0. Damion Williams recorded a hat-trick, opening his account in the 11th minute, before registering a ‘Guinness Goal’ [GG] [a goal scored in the final three minutes counts as two] in the 20th minute.

Assisting with a third minute conversion was Jermaine Samuels. On the other hand, Capitol Storm edged Quiet Storm 2-1. An 18th minute [GG] from Oral Peters sealed the win. For the loser, Kellon Adams netted in the sixth minute. Complete Results Guinness Goal-[GG]-2 Goals Semi-finals Game-1 Amazings-0 vs Capital Storm-0 Amazings won 2-1 on penalty kicks Game-2 Silver Bullets-0 vs High Rollers-0 High Rollers wo 1-0 on penalty kicks Quarterfinals Game-1 Capitol Storm-2 vs Quiet Storm-1 Capital Scorer Oral Peters-[GG]-18th Quiet Scorer Kellon Adams-6th Game-2 Silver Bullets-4 vs Wisroc-0 Damion Williams-11th and [GG]-20th Jermaine Samuels-3rd Game-3 Amazings-0 vs Coomacka-0 Amazings won 2-1 on penalty kicks Game-4 High Rollers-2 vs Swag Entertainment-1 High Rollers Scorers Jehu Regis-5th Shane Haynes-8th Swag Scorer Colwyn Drakes-13th Final-May 18th Amazings vs High Rollers 3rd Place Silver Bullets vs Capital Storm

Action in the semi finals of the Linden Guinness football competition was keen as a new champion will be crowned.

Kristian Jeffrey after his winning race in the Easy Cup Super. (News Room photo)

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Errin Mitchell of Exxon strikes gold at Integrated Security Services inaugural golf tourney A magnificent performance by Errin Mitchell of Exxon, playing in her first 18-hole tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course, led her to capture top honors in her flight as well as win the overall champion ‘gold’ cup in the Integrated Security Services Inc. (ISS) inaugural golf tournament on Saturday last. Playing in a group which included LGC President Aleem Hussain, Macorp CEO Guillermo Escarraga, and her Exxon colleague Kari Ehmling (who also turned in an amazing score, including her first eagle - the only one in the tournament - on the 11th hole), Errin attributed the best round of golf so far in her life to the encouraging and fun group she played with on Saturday. Management and members of the ISS, who were on hand for the presentation of prizes, expressed their pleasure at the participation and success of the golfers, and their appreciation for the development taking place

at the LGC and committed to their further involvement with the LGC and golfing in Guyana. In the 20-28 flight of the tournament, excitement came down to a count back for 2nd position as Ansa M c A l ’s Tr o y C a d o g a n edged out Guillermo Escarraga. Final scores in this flight were: 67/28 Errin Mitchell, 1st and 71/ 26 - Troy Cadogan, 2nd. Close competing scores were 71/21 – Guillermo Escarraga, and 73/92 Dr Philbert London. In the 11-19 flight, Ayube Subhan was one stroke less than Parmanand ‘Max’ Persaud and two strokes ahead of Brian Glasford resulting in the following scores for that flight: 67/15 - Ayube Subhan, 1st, and 68/12 – Max Persaud, 2nd. Close scores were 69/17 - Brian Glasford and 73/16 – Lekhnarine Shivraj. In the 0 – 10 flight, Kassim Khan continued his winning ways, taking first in the flight as well as overall Best Gross honors. Second place was a tie between Aleem Hussain

Three ISS staff (stooping front) share a moment with Club President Hussain and the winners. Standing from left: A. Hussain (holding trophy for Mike Mangal), Kari Ehmling, Kassim Khan, Maxim Mangra, Errin Mitchell, Ayube Subhan, Max Persaud and Troy Cadogan. and former Guyana Open Champion, Mike Mangal, with the second place conceded to Mike. Tope scores in that flight were 69/9 – Kassim Khan, 1st,

and 76/9 – Mike Mangal 2nd, followed by 76/10 Aleem Hussain. Troy Cadogan was winner of the Longest Drive, while Maxim Mangra won the

Hassan bowls Fisherman Masters to Wayne Jones softball title

Nearest The Pin. Meanwhile, a very refreshing note is the fact that this tournament saw the largest field of women golfers in local tournaments for the last 2 years, with recent tournament winner Eureka Giddings as well as former Guyana Open female Champion, Shanella Webster-London, also participating, making a total of 5 females. ISS, located at 21 Peter Rose St., Queenstown, Georgetown - telephone

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Woodpecker Products National Junior Squash Tourney starts today

The victorious Fisherman Masters A sturdy bowling performance from Zameer Hassan guided Fisherman Masters to a 47-run victory over Wellman Masters in the final of the Wayne Jones 15-over softball tournament which was contested recently at the Malteenoes Sports Club. Fisherman Masters batted first and managed 134 for 9 from their allocation of 15 overs. Stanley Mohabir led with a blistering 37 which included one four and five sixes, while Ramo Malone made 28 and Dennis Mangroo 26. L. Singh claimed 2 for 27 and Greg Defranca 2 for 31. Wellman Masters chase got off to a fine start, but Hassan produced a fine spell to peg back the scoring before rain interrupted with Wellman Masters on 87-7, needing 47 from

two overs. Subsequently, Fisherman Masters were awarded the game due to a superior run rate. Greg De Franca made 14 and Dinesh Vivekanand 10; Hassan grabbed 4-17 to take the man-of-the-match award. Earlier, Fisherman Masters beat Fed Up XI by six wickets. Batting first, Fed Up XI managed 137-8 with Richard Persaud scoring 42, Shaheed Gittens 33 and D. Mohabir 20; Zameer Hassan bagged 4-21. Fisherman Masters reached their target with six wickets in hand. Troy Ramsewack made 41 with seven fours and two sixes while Jagdesh Persaud made 29 and Stanley Mohabir 26 not out. R. Camacho took 2 for 15 and Oslyn Batson 2 for 22. (Zaheer Mohamed)

The Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash tournament will begin today from 6:00pm at the Georgetown Club, Camp Street. This is an important tournament in the Junior Squash calendar and a benchmark for Junior Caribbean Squash Association squad selection and determining the National title winners. Some 24 players will compete in age categories Boys and Girls Under 19, Under 17, Under 15, Under 13 and Under 11. There is a very young group of players this year but there is certainly no lack of talent amongst them. Reigning U19, U17 and U15 Champion Shomari Wiltshire will defend his U17 and U19 title for the boys, while Michael Alphonso, Nicholas Verwey and Demetrius DeAbreu will battle each other and others in the U15 category. Mohryan Baksh will be looking to earn the U13 title this year. For the Girls, Abosaide Cadogan will be defending the U19 and U17 titles, while Kirsten Gomes will set her sights on the U15 category as well as contending in the higher categories. With few competitors in the girls group, the younger categories will have the majority of the games over the coming week. Play will continue each weekday at 6:00pm and the final matches will begin on Saturday from 11:00am.