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Excellent staff and service at NAREI Is C. Allen one of those PPP writers DEAR EDITOR, way from the days when it op- a vital role by reaching out to now trying to hide under a veil? I am most heartened by erated as the Central Agricul- farmers and promoting my recent visit to the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and I compliment the Ministry of Agriculture and the institute for the excellent staff and outstanding service at this institution. Our visit to NAREI this week was to source black pepper, turmeric and ginger plants, and also to seek guidance on the best way to prepare plots for these plants, protect them from diseases and pests, and care for them properly until they are ready to be harvested. NAREI has come a long
tural Station located at Mon Repos. Opened in 1962 under the Cheddi Jagan administration, the station has since expanded its commendable mandate and from what I see, they are doing a fine job. I was a strong supporter of this institution since it started as the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) back in 1984 and I reinforced my support when its services were expanded and it became NAREI in 2010. This is because I am passionate about Guyana’s agricultural development and I know that NAREI is playing
greater efficiency in the cultivation of crops and marketing of their produce. I travel extensively through Guyana’s farming areas and also grew up among farming communities. As such, I interact with farmers, so I am aware of NAREI’s work to bring farmers up to date with new farming and marketing techniques. I am all for NAREI empowering our farmers and helping them get more value from their investment of time and money. At this juncture in our history, I observe that there (Continued on page 6)
GuySuCo responds to Kaieteur ... From page 4 is in existence at De Willem. In relation to the articles which stated that ‘In four years, GuySuCo spends over US$11M on outdated spare parts’ and ‘GuySuCo has over $3B in outdated Fiat tractor spares in stock - growing evidence of massive procurement fraud over time’. These articles are erroneous and mischievous, to say the least, and exposes the limited knowledge of the source of the information, on the scale of the operation of GuySuCo; as well as the limited research done before publishing same. The Corporation’s total inventory is G$3.6 Billion of which G$61M is Fiat spares, therefore the US$11M (G$2.6 billion) and the G$3 billion in outdated Fiat tractor spares reported, is ridiculous and highly malicious. The article on 20 May, stated that ‘Kaieteur News recently perused the inventory list of spare parts that GuySuCo bought during 2008 and 2012…according to the list, GuySuCo spent over 2.3 billion on various pieces of spare equipment’, the same article stated that ‘the majority of the outdated spares were bought in 2008’; if the Kaieteur News had given GuySuCo the courtesy and enquired, it would have been discovered that in 2008, the Corporation changed its computer system to ‘Oracle’ Inventory software, hence in 2008, entries of the items which were in the inventory
at the time, were made into the new software. As such, if one looks at the list of inventory, it reflects 2008 for receipt of these items, reflecting the entry onto the software and not when they were bought, as stated by the newspaper article.Another point to note is that when an estate closes, the inventory of that estate is transferred to another estate; thus in 2012 when the La Bonne Intention (LBI) estate closed, a large amount of spares were transferred to the Enmore Estate inventory. Over the years, spares were also transferred from Leonora and Diamond estates, to the inventory of other estates.Further, on the point of spares, it is important to note that the parent company Case New Holland (CNH), produces Case harvesters, New Holland tractors and Ford tractors, all of which are included in the Corporation’s fleet of machinery, hence the need for Fiat spares which are compatible with and are used in the New Holland tractors as well as in the Fiat tractors. In addition, the industry still has Fiat tractors which are operational in cane transport, mill dock operations and drain digging, contrary to what is reported in the Kaieteur News articles.Also, it is important to note that in any industry such as ours, in engineering, it is recommended that 10% running spares are available in inventory for effective maintenance and operations; this is 10% of the capital cost
of the equipment. Based on the scale of the operations of the Corporation, the G$61M in Fiat spares in the inventory of GuySuCo, is well below that 10% required. The management of the Corporation is well aware that its information is being twisted and manipulated and this is causing irreparable damage to the business. Since the publication of sensitive pricing information on the Corporation, a price reduction is being sought by another large customer, citing the same reasons as the previous customer reported in one of the articles. The Management wishes to note that they are entrusted with the responsibility to manage a business, also the Corporation has over 11,000 employees and is currently in a challenging transition period and they intend to manage and lead the Corporation and its employees during this difficult period into a resilient and sustainable business and will not be deterred or become distracted. Yours faithfully, Audreyanna Thomas C o r p o r a t e Communications Manager Communications Department Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo)
DEAR EDITOR, I refer to a letter by a C Allen, “Guyana Goldfield and Exxon backlash” in KN on May 21st in which Allen sought to justify the concessions granted to Guyana Goldfields (GG). While Allen was honest in describing the Exxon deal as a “terrible contract”, he then pontificates on the virtues of GG as one of the “most accountable and transparent companies that provides more revenue to the country than sugar and indeed is the largest contributor to the Government of Guyana in terms of employment, taxes paid (corporate and payroll etc) and duties”. I have no problem with that, save for him using” Employment” on his list of “largest”contributions to Guyana. Allen then tried to imply that with all the above mentioned goodies, the media is unjust to mention GG’s concessions because the company invested “over US$150 million or G$30 billion over 10 years before finding an ounce of gold.” Was this cost audited? Surely Allen should know that from the time Co-
lumbus sailed West in search of spices and found gold, the lure of gold has not abated. For decades now, the fastest way to raise money in Canada for investment is to speak of hearing where large deposits of gold could be found in Guyana. In local parlance, it is called “boring gold with your ears”- it works like a miracle in Canada. No one will invest in a company who proclaims that they are going to drill on the rock of Gibraltar for gold. People invest in gold ventures in Guyana because they know that gold could be found there. What’s the point of Allen praising GG for investing here? Of the 30 companies that Allen spoke of that came and did not find gold, most were not much interested in finding gold – they simply wanted to get their hands on investors’ money. The trick is to come here, bore some holes, inflate the cost, pocket the investors’ money. It is the easiest scam, all because of the “lure of gold”. That could have been GG’s intention, but after they
struck the “mother lode” they knew there was more to be made. It is doubtful that GG spent US$I50 million in ten years – boring some holes and flying samples to Canada for testing cannot cause that amount. Miners in Guyana are of the opinion that the gold content in those samples, in respect of GG, was more than enough to support their prospecting operation. That probably explain why they took so long, sending so many samples before going to production. Allen said after gold was found, “Guyana Goldfields had to find more investors to build the mine”. It shows how little Allen understands the dynamics of the lure of gold. When you strike gold your stock price goes up; you don’t go looking for investors, they come looking for you. You inflate the initial value of your investment that has to be recovered; it is your personal profit for taking the chance. Allen said, “The end result was that without the concessions granted by the government, the mine would not (Contunued on page 6)
Welcome initiative by PSC DEAR EDITOR, The newspaper report that the Private Sector Commission (PSC) is trying to encourage the Political Parties to take more nationalistic, less narrow politically motivated initiatives for the development of our country is indeed music to the ears for
Guyanese. Our people are tired of bickering and backbiting and truly want to see us working together to address the problems of our nation.It is a pity to read that the expected response has not been forthcoming. I am sure I reflect the views of most nationalistic Guyanese that
not only the PSC but all other national groupings including our trade unions, churches and other social groupings should insist that we eschew our divisive baggage of the past and work towards new collaborative approaches for the development of Guyana. Nowrang Persaud
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There’s a vast difference between the 3 years of APNU+AFC and 23 years of PPP DEAR EDITOR, The coalition government is in its third year in office, and quite frankly it makes the PPP’s twenty-three years look really bad. It shows in three years what the PPP could not have done in their twentythree long years. Today the PPP wants us as Guyanese to believe and feel as if they had Guyana at heart; as if they cared for Guyanese and the working class. The three years in government exposes the two de-
cades of PPP failure to develop Guyana’s infrastructure, working class, health sector, security sector, agricultural sector, education sector, regional development, fairness to all seeking jobs, equality, transparency and accountability. It also highlights its racism and vindictiveness towards those who did not agree with the dictatorship of the party leadership. In three years we have seen and heard what citizens
could not have engaged in during the twenty-three years of the PPP and that is freedom of speech. Today I can proudly say that every Guyanese has found their voice, be it government supporters that are speaking up to the government publicly or those that support the opposition. Some of our well educated and highly qualified citizens could not have found their voice to tell the PPP Government anything. Today they truly want to be patriots of this land by cussing out this APNU+AFC coalition.
Is C. Allen one of those PPP ... From page 5 have been feasible and…blah blah blah”. This is audacious. If small local miners without concession can work areas with small percentages of gold and make a profit, what hinders GG from doing so? Mr Allen, no one mines gold from deep in the earth’s crust with a mattock and spade, equipment and expertise had to be brought in, environmental concerns had to be addressed; the mother lode (gold) is there to pay for that. Why try to justify the
concessions to GG, while our local miners cannot have the same? Was GG going to walk away from all that gold if they did not get those concessions? I think not. Has Mr Allen given any consideration as to why GG had sign for 8% royalty which he said,”was higher than in Suriname and other mining jurisdictions”? It is simply because the concessions granted by the Jagdeo regime were worth their weight in gold, relative to what is in the mine. The
milch cow (GO-Invest) had produced for the boys. Mr C. Allen seems to be one of those writers that the PPP had employed to counteract their critics, now trying to hide under a veil. The continuation of concessions about to be offered to GG and the Peruvian company linked with it is indicative that the milch cow is about to produce milk for a new breed of dinosaurs. If not, let the Coalition explain their sitting for two years and counting on the recommendation of the Tax Reform Commission, which called for the review of the “exorbitant” concessions granted to companies in various sectors. Rudolph Singh
In three years the APNU+AFC government ministers have never threatened any media owner or their employees to go after them. This government has brought back true democracy in this land. A prime example is that we are having local government elections. This type of elections allows anyone to run for their area. It’s not a dictatorship-type of election process anymore, whereby some were barred from running because they are not politically affiliated, especially to the PPP. This was achieved in three years for the grass root people. In three years we have seen drug lords being pulled from doing their business as if it is legally established. We have read, heard of and even witnessed the amount of drugs that are being found today and the many being prosecuted under this threeyear-old administration. This was never done under the
PPP during its twenty-three years. There has also been total security reform under this government. We saw the CPGs being made as a political arm of the PPP. Most were used to doing work for the PPP politicians throughout the country during elections. These loyalists were presented with political gifts as handouts. Today, many of the said CPGs are failing to fulfill the real purpose for which they were established, because they cannot be used by the PPP and collect those handouts. CPGs today are more open and transparent. It took the APNU+AFC government three years to do what the PPP could not have done in twenty-three years for the sugar industry. That is to make it viable and profitable again by downsizing the industry to ensure its sustainability. The PPP did not have the nerve to do that
because they were using the sugar workers and their families to get support and votes. This government did it because they want the industry to survive. The PPP in twenty-three years could not even better one estate to show that they care for the workers but rather, invested billions at Skeldon – a situation that has left the workers suffering today. The PPP took the sugar from Blairmont Estate to package it at the new plant in Enmore and called it Demerara Gold. They never looked at the cost of transportation, etc. They did that to show workers and their families that they cared, but we all know it was a game. The PPP woefully failed the sugar workers and was using them to secure benefits for themselves and cronies. Sugar workers need to understand that GAWU failed to represent them in (Continued on page 28)
Excellent staff and service at ... From page 5 are serious problems with staff performance, attitudes and protocols at many government and private institutions. This results in harassment and confusion for persons attempting to conduct any transactions at these places. In many instances, when
you go for service, people act like they don’t see you or appear not to care about whether you are getting through with your business or not. Many times persons going to Government offices are confronted with staffers who are rude, crude and presumptuous. This is why the well-mannered staff I met and professional service I got at NAREI stood out so much. It was the total opposite to what I am accustomed to experiencing. We were met at the gate by courteous security staff who guided us to the nursery. A young man named Kumar assisted us at first. He was respectful, caring, patient and helpful. He helped us select the best passionfruit, lime, lemon, plum rose and sour-sop plants, as well as some special hybrids. He even gave advice on the best types of soil for the various plants. The ladies transferring seedlings and the general staff in this area were all polite and helpful to us. In the end, they took our numbers, promising to call and tell us when certain plants we want are available for distribution. Then we went to another area to get turmeric, ginger and black pepper plants and met another group of excellent staffers who advised us on growing turmeric, ginger and black pepper and even gave us sample plants to try. We learned that plum stems planted near to black pepper helps to produce a
successful crop. The scientist there, an impressive young gentleman, stepped out of his office from a meeting, to help us. He instructed an employee to walk us through the various beds of plants to see how they grow. I was so happy with the service and communication and personalities of all the staff that I found it hard to leave the compound. So once again, congrats to the Ministry of Agriculture and the management of NAREI. However, I felt a bit sad when I saw a gift from the Government of India, abandoned in the compound. I recall reading several years ago about the juice-making mobile vehicle given to us. I read that the vehicle was to be moved around the country, making fruit juice for people in various communities. The vehicle could have been used as a means to educate people on better ways to make juices as well. It was sad to see the vehicle parked in a particular spot for years on previous occasions. Now, I see the doors open and everything inside seems to be gone. I wish some conscientious individual at the Ministry of Agriculture can look into this. We should not allow our gifts that could be used to help our citizens to be abandoned. I am confident that the staff at NAREI would be willing to work with the Ministry to look into this matter, find out what went wrong, and make sure it does not happen again. Roshan Khan Snr.
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Persons who hoard frequencies will be ‘reviewed’ - GNBA begins visits to newly licensed radio stations July. CEO Brutal Group Incorporated, Christian Duncan, said that after many years of attempting to obtain a radio licence, he is elated that his journey has begun, which will lead to a transformation in the promotion of local talent across all frequencies of
The GNBA officials with Christian Duncan of Brutal Communications, one of the newly licensed radio stations.
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he Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) yesterday began its review of newly licensed radio agencies. The Chairman of GNBA, Leslie Sobers, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Prudence Lewis-Bhola, visited the Pinnacle Group, owned by Alfro Alphonso; Brutal Communications Incorporated of Brutal Tracks Recording; Blackman and Sons Incorporated (Hoyte Blackman Television Channel 9); Two Brothers (the Slingerz Group); Kaieteur News’ National Media and
Publishing Company and Chandra Narine Sharma (CNS 6).Sobers explained that the visits are a follow up as well as means of determining if any of the stations are “hoarding frequencies.” The agency, the Chairman said, will be cracking down on any person who is suspected of hoarding frequencies for other persons.“(GNBA) will not condone broadcasting hoarders for whatever reason…the issued license will be reviewed …Frequency is a scarce commodity the electromagnetic spectrum can only accommodate so many broadcasters.”
Sobers added that the agency is “fine-tuning and tweaking” the responsibilities as broadcasting moves forward. He further explained the time frame for any expected radio entity to put all the necessary measures in place is a period of three to five months. However, the authority will consider the financial capability of the entity to launch a station. At the studio for Brutal Communications Incorporated, a spot-check was conducted. The studio is about 75 percent complete and due to be launched in
Guyana. “We are building a network, the first synchronous FM network in Guyana. Our intended geographic coverage will extend from the Corentyne through Demerara to Charity and from the Demerara Coast, all the way up to Linden, Bartica, Ituni and Kwakawani. “In the final phase of
expansion, we will attempt to bring Lethem into that sphere.” His aim is to have a “truly global broadcast” putting more local talent on the market. The station will provide employment for 35 persons. According to Dr. LewisBhola, there are in excess of 40 pending applications.
Woman burns man in jealous rage Forty-three-year-old Devon Marks of Nottinghamshire, Linden was on Sunday rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex suffering from first and second degree burns to forty-five percent of his body, according to reliable sources. Reports indicate that the burns were inflicted by Marks reputed wife, Alice Vyphuis, who reportedly threw gasoline on him and struck a match. Eyewitnesses said that the woman first threw acid on Marks and subsequently threw gasoline on him. Based on reports, the woman burnt Marks in a fit of jealous rage after rumours surfaced that he was unfaithful to her. Marks reportedly ran and jumped into the nearby Demerara River. He subsequently
started running to get to the Linden Hospital Complex but collapsed in front of the home of a resident of Watooka, which is almost a mile away. The woman said that she quickly threw a sheet on the back seat, helped him inside then drove him to the hospital. “He kept muttering how he wanted to end the relationship but that the woman was unwilling to let go.” The suspect is much older than Marks with children of her own. Marks kept ranting that he wants children and that she cannot give him any, his rescuer said.The reputed wife is presently in police custody assisting with investigations. Marks has since been transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital.
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Upper Demerara Hospital undergoing More services to become available upon $13.5M rehabilitation completion - Medical Superintendent By Enid Joaquin
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he Upper Demerara Hospital better known as the Wismar Hospital is currently being rehabilitated to the tune of some $13.5M. It is expected to offer more services upon completion. Medical Superintendent, Dr. Steve Marks, said that assessments for needed infrastructural works were carried out earlier this year. According to Marks, the current rehabilitation was made possible through the 2018 budgetary allocation to Region Ten. Some $3.4B considered to be the largest budgetary allocation to date, was approved for the Region this year.
The Regional Health Services would reportedly benefit from $663.03M of that amount.Dr. Marks said that the rehabilitative works include repairs, painting, tiling, installation of new ceilings and general roof work, and the installation of air conditioning units and ceiling fans. The ten-week project, which is on target, is currently in its third week, Marks said. “When all the work is completed, we would be opening up back the Maternity Ward, the casualty ward— The Female Ward is already open. The Labour Room would be reopened and soon we would like to open back the Paediatric Ward too. These are just some of the projects and plans that we
have for the first six months of the year.”Dr. Marks said that the Hospital, which is a District Hospital, is functioning way below its category or level. “So we have to bring it back to that level, where it could be seen or viewed as a District Hospital, and the service, which is required of a district hospital is provided to the public.” Marks added that most of the services that are presently available at the Mackenzie Hospital would be available at the Wismar Hospital, upon completion of the rehabilitative works. The Wismar Hospital was established to serve residents on the West Bank of the Demerara River.
Officially referred to as the Upper Demerara Hospital, its establishment was launched with the Jaycees of Mackenzie making the first contribution of $30,000. The group had reportedly accumulated the money through fundraising activities-namely the Mackenzie Carnival- the precursor celebration to Mashramani. Employees of the Demerara Bauxite Company (DEMBA) also contributed significantly towards its building, both in terms of financial donations and skilled labour. The Jaycees, however, later challenged the Government of the day—the PNC— to provide the additional funds needed for completion of the project. Both the Wismar facility and its sister institution at Mackenzie initially came under the purview of DEMBA. The only difference was that
any medical intervention at the Mackenzie facility had to be paid for while similar services at Wismar were free. However, with the nationalization of DEMBA, both institutions were debundled. Later, the Ministry of Health took over the responsibility for the operations of the two facilities. Subsequently, the Mackenzie Hospital commenced free medical care in 1976, which resulted in drastic reduction in patients seeking health care at Wismar. The later establishment of an HIV Unit along with a Tuberculosis Clinic would see a further decline in patients seeking medical intervention there.This was because of the stigma associated with these two communicable diseases. Regional Executive Officer of Region Ten Orrin Gordon said that the current rehabilitation to the hospital would only be to the most critical
areas.“We needed almost three times that amount to fix everything, but as it is, we’re doing the most critical now and then next year and thereafter we could tackle the rest”. Gordon acknowledged that although the Region would assist with small projects around the facility, they don’t have all the resources, to take care of the major issues. As regards the current works, Gordon said that he did receive a progress report from Dr. Marks, but did not get a percentage, as to how much of the work was actually being undertaken. He further pointed out that there have been reports of some discrepancies in the quality of materials being supplied as against what was required.“This is something that we have to look into, because at the end of the day, we need value for money,” Gordon emphasized.
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he majority of Guyana have had no experience of one-man rule. They do not understand, therefore, the danger is inherent in perpetuating the cult of leadership personality. Unfortunately, despite all the claims about being democratic tend to like strong man rule. Even the young generation seems to have a preference for a strong ruler. Guyana once had a oneman rule and it was disastrous. Burnham ruled supreme over his party, the government and the country. He was a law unto himself. He destroyed Guyana. Those who believe that Guyana cannot become like Venezuela is today, should recall that we were once worse that Venezuela is today. The shelves of the Venezuelans supermarkets are not totally barren. You can get food and groceries to buy on the day, which is allotted to you. But there was a time in Guyana when the only
thing you could get in our supermarkets were local products such as rice, sugar and rum.Guyanese had an escape valve then. Tens of thousands went to Suriname and set up homes in Suriname and in the same Venezuela. Hundreds of thousands more emigrated to the Caribbean, North America and Europe. That valve still exists but not for everyone. Anti-immigration policies are now part of the new global order. Therefore, many can still run but not as many as before. It is the poor who are going to feel the squeeze, as they did in the past, if one man-rule causes a destruction of democracy and the economy. Therefore, Guyanese as much as they admire the strongman, must always be mindful of the lessons of their own history. One-man rule leads to destitution. And Guyana was once more destitute that Venezuela is today.Some Guyanese are looking towards the Leader of
the Opposition to come to their rescue. They call him the boss.The Leader of the Opposition however is no messiah, even though he operates as though he is one. He went into Tiger Bay a few days ago. He was the only leader of the PPPC who was a part of his party’s delegation. He still exhibits that tendency to want to single handedly dominate the political space that is allocated to him. The PPPC, under him, has become a one-man show. The PPPC cannot win any election once it is a one-man show. The PPP needs cross over votes. East Indians from which it draws the bulk of its support, now only constitute below 40% of the population. This makes it difficult even in a polarized election for the PPPC to win a majority. The PPPC therefore needs crossover votes and Jagdeo recognizes this. But Jagdeo is his own enemy. He cannot hope to reverse the PPPC fortunes if he is the centre of
DEM BOYS SEH
Two ugly politicians and a beauty pageant Dis is de season fuh beauty pageants. Two weeks ago was Mother and Daughter Pageant. Dem boys can’t remember who win de dat pageant. Couple weeks from now is de Miss World Pageant. Dem don’t know who will win. In three months dem will have de PNCR Pageant. Dis one dem boys can predict a winner because is only two people contesting de pageant. And both of dem ugly but one of dem more ugly than de odda. One got mustache and de odda one don’t have. De one who don’t have does shave he own and de one
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who got does black it. One bald and one grey but you wouldn’t know by watching de hair on ee head because of de dye. He can’t walk in de rain because de dye gun run pun de white shirt under he black suit. Dem looking fuh sponsors. One apply to Banks DIH, and one to DDL. Dem start masquerading all over de place. De odda day, one of dem go over West Demerara fuh community meeting and nobody tun up to meet him. He tun back and travel back to GT. De odda one walk round de court and Big Market thinking he woulda get big
support. He stretch out he hand but nobody didn’t reach out. Dat is how de two of dem realize dat nobody know dem and dis time nah lang time, especially when people realize how dem pay millions of US dollars pun a mere threatening letter. De two of dem is part of de clique dat give away de whole oil field, and dem silent bout de forest and de foreign gold companies. Dem more silent wid de bauxite. Dem boys predict de nicer one of de two ugly gon win. You decide which one. Talk half and pray fuh some good leaders to tek charge of dis country.
gravity of the party. A oneman show is counterproductive to his own efforts at trying to win over non-traditional votes for the PPPC. Jagdeo, regardless of who is the Presidential candidate, is expected to be the power behind the PPPC’s bid for power in 2020, just like how many people believed that he exerted influence over the PPPC’s minority government from 2011-2015.
Similarly, the APNU cannot be a one-man show. This goes against the grain of a coalition. And if the PNCR is to retain power it needs to continue its Coalition with the other parties of the APNU and the AFC. However, minuscule are the other parties within the APNU, they coming together is a powerful symbol which can create enough swing votes to allow the coalition to retain power.
APNU is fast becoming the PNCR and the PNCR is fast becoming a one-man show. August will be an opportunity to change that and to demonstrate that the PNCR has a succession plan, which does not depend on one person.
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
Harmon will win over Williams for Chairman of the PNC
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he history and na ture of political par ties in Guyana is that the leader is the natural maximalist actor. I know of no party in Guyana from my studies where the leader’s assertions no matter how untenable, no matter how unpopular are discarded. The leader gets his way. The leader decides who get what, when, where and how. This Roman tale has existed inside political parties as far back as the fifties and some events are now fixations in the nation’s political history. Balram Singh Rai is on record as saying Cheddi fixed the election to favour Brindley Benn over him in the 1962 contest for chairmanship of the PPP. Jagan and Burnham from the fifties onwards until they died deter-
mined who they wanted in the hierarchy. The Vincent Alexander versus Robert Corbin episode in the PNC has sadly led to the exodus of Alexander. Alexander told me he no longer has legal membership in the PNC. The Desmond Hoyte versus Aubrey Norton event led to Norton’s removal with a statement from Hoyte that still echoes in politics – “The General-Secretary is a creature of the leader.” The Robert Corbin versus Aubrey Norton saga was yet another manifestation that it is almost impossible to challenge the leader in the entrenched political culture of Guyana. Faith Harding is dead and gone but she left the PNC in which she spent decades because she felt that Robert
Corbin had manoeuvred to ensure David Granger won. When Granger won over Carl Greenidge by twelve votes, there were voices of suspicion. Clarissa Rhiel was one of them who didn’t accept Granger’s sudden success. She went public with her words that she didn’t know where Granger came from. She supported Greenidge in the contest. At the South Road gates of the High Court, she told me that Granger was nowhere in the trenches. I can only offer my opinions to which I am entitled and my opinion is that Granger won because there was the powerful hand of Corbin in the atmosphere. There is no question in my mind that Harmon will become the next Chairman of the PNC. The Chairman is effec-
tively the deputy leader. Let me state my opinion again, I don’t believe congressional election from the fifties in the PPP and PNC has ever been straightforward affairs above machinations and conspiracies. Not for a moment will I change from that viewpoint. This is the nature of Guyana’s politics. I see nothing in party culture that indicates that this ill-shaped module will change. I remember that when the President informed the AFC that it has to submit a name for the vacant GECOM Commissioner, an inner small group met at one of the AFC ministries to decide on a selectee. One of the nastiest, perhaps the nastiest, expressions of undemocratic conspiratorial leadership in the history of this country is the WPA. Since the death of Walter Rodney, the WPA has been an expression of incestuous politics, the type of which exceeds any depravity in the PPP and PNC. Rupert
Roopnaraine, de jure and de facto leader of the WPA, is virtually a one-man show. My take is that if the leader rises above the Harmon-Williams battle, we may not be able to predict who will win. But even here the situation is fluid because who controls the credentials committee determines the delegates system. If there are PNC leaders in that credentials committee that favour one candidate over the other, then the race is over. If the leader has a choice, again, I say the race is over. Having dealt with that aspect of the politics of the PNC, I conclude this article by stating what I believe in. I think President Granger wants Joe Harmon to succeed him as PNC leader and president. If Harmon becomes Chairman and Granger retires before 2020, then only Nagamootoo’s generosity can make Harmon president by Nagamootoo doing what Sam Hinds did in 1997.
Frederick Kissoon If Harmon becomes Chairman and Granger doesn’t run in 2020, then Harmon will be the presidential candidate. If Harmon is Chairman, and Granger wins in 2020 and midway, Granger retires, then the AFC Prime Minister would be asked to give way to Harmon, and he (I say he, because the PM slot for the 2020 election will be a male) will do so. Of course, there is a monkey spanner in the works. A third, credible party is being formed. All it takes is for them to win two seats to create a minority government. In free and fair elections in 2020, I think there will be a minority presidency.
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Broadcast regulator cracks DPP Chambers takes outreach down on profane language to Mabaruma, Port Kaituma - says ‘bleeps’ not helping situation
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he Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) is continuing its campaign to crackdown on the use of dirty language during programming by operators. The authority said it is advising broadcasters to desist from the screening and promotion of vulgar content, through songs and videos. “The Authority’s Monitoring and Compliance Department continues to report instances where broadcasters are in breach of the Broadcasting Act (Section 19), particular, through the promotion of discourteous content, with
evidence of profanity.” GNBA said that it has been observed that songs and videos are sometimes edited with a significant number of ‘bleeps’, which ultimately affects the value of content and quality viewership. “The authority hereby advises that such vulgar content be excluded from your station’s content schedule, particularly during prime time. This is premised on the fact that notwithstanding the evidence that edits are done to songs and audiovisual content, the first letter of indecent languages is
pronounced.” Additionally, the variation of the edit is similar to the original word, hence, it defeats the purpose of editing. GNBA also released a number of words which should be avoided, particularly, during prime time hours. These include ‘Ass’, ‘Asshole’, ‘Balls’, ‘Bitch’, ‘Bullshit’, ‘Shit’, ‘Son of a bitch’, ‘Tits’, ‘Cock’, ‘Dick’, ‘Dickhead’, ‘Prick’, ‘Punani’, ‘pum pum’, ‘Pussy’, ‘bumboclaat’, ‘bumbohole’, ‘bumbocleet’; ‘bumborass’, ‘Cunt’, ‘scunt’, (Continued on page 28)
A section of the audience at the DPP Chambers Outreach
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he Office of the Di rector of Public Prosecutions (DPP) held a Public Outreach at Mabaruma and Port Kaituma in Region L North West District. The event was conducted over two days from May 16, last. The objective of the two-day event was to sensitise residents of both communities to the functions of the DPP’s Office in the judicial system and what assistance can be given to the public who seek redress on criminal matters. On Wednesday, several residents of Mabaruma went to the Regional Office Boardroom where they
filed complaints about legal matters that are pending in the Courts or have been dismissed to their dissatisfaction. Some followed up on reports made to the police. On Thursday, residents came out in numbers at the Port Kaituma Community Centre to meet with the DPP Representatives. Again, the residents filed complaints and registered their concerns about legal matters and reports made to the police. During the two-day activity, a Legal Representative addressed the gatherings on the functions and role played by the DPP’s Office in the Judicial System.
Of interest to the residents was the Sexual Offences Act. They grilled the Representative on the law that governs this Act. Residents took the opportunity to express their concerns about a number of issues and the h i g h level of sexual offences that occur within the subdistricts. The DPP Representatives also paid a visit to the North West Secondary School and add r e s s e d s t u d e n ts on the laws of Guyana and in particular in relation to Sexual Offences. The outreach programme to Region One was part of the DPP’s office Communications and Outreach Programme and focus to be of service to people. Outreaches have been held in Regions Two, Three, Six, Nine and Ten. The next outreach is planned for today in Mahdia, Region Eight at the Regional Office Boardroom.
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Wismar Hospital sees too many cases of fungal infections Dr. Claudette HeyligerThomas, a paediatrician from Atlanta, Georgia, and attached to the Bridges Medical Mission which is currently in Guyana, visited both the Linden Hospital Complex and the Upper Demerara Hospital last Thursday. Dr. Heyliger-Thomas said that it was her fourth visit to the Upper Demerara Hospital. She said that most of the cases seen were of children who were infected with fungal infections. “Children tend to have a lot of fungal infections of the skin and scalp. Colds are the usual, but for today that’s
predominant. We’ve seen a lot of fungal infections of the scalp and of the skin...Children play in dirt so that’s the result. Thompson said that these conditions are infectious and so parents should teach their children not to share combs brushes and other items. She said that fungus is a very slow growing organism so it takes a long time to get rid of. “Even though I’m just here for a short time, I would like to make a difference, because that is our motto; building bridges, making a difference. One of the unique cases
- Bridges Paediatrician seen was a child with a short frendula, which is a tissue that attaches the tongue to the base of the mouth to keep it in place,” Dr. HeyligerThomas said. The team also facilitated the Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme for health professionals desirous of obtaining credits over the weekend at the Marriott Hotel. Dr. Donald C. Wallerson, a cardiologist and US-based Guyanese, attached to the Bridges team, said the mission
had seen almost two dozen patients at the Mackenzie Hospital. He acknowledged that patients are appreciative of the fact that the services offered come at a significant “cost benefit” to them. Dr. Wallerson said that he had the “unfortunate circumstances” of seeing a patient who had paid $15,000 to have an echocardiogram done a week ago. An ecocardiogram is an ultra sound diagnostic evaluation of the heart, Dr. Wallerson
explained. The procedure was recommended by his doctors and the patient was scheduled to have it done at the GPHC. He could have had the procedure done for free, Dr. Wallerson said. PROJECT DAWN The Base for the Bridges Medical Mission known as Project Dawn, is at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, according to Dr. Wallerson. He added that for each one-week Mission to Guyana, the team attends to between130 and 150 patients. He said that the availability of early screening here is not
as readily available, as it can be. Sometimes cases are seen, that in the United States, would have been dealt with five to ten years before. The doctor said that because these cases are not “picked up” earlier, we get them at a more advanced stage.” He added that the benefit of the team coming to Guyana over the past ten years or so is that they would have seen patients that were fortunate to have early screenings done, and so “caught entities early enough in the disease evolution and so were able to make significant impacts.” Continued on page 14
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As new cardiac procedure is introduced...
Heart rhythm disorder is a common medical condition – Cardiologists
Dr. Ravi Kishore
Based on the size of the population and the known global statistics, there is likely to be quite a few thousand people living in Guyana with heart rhythm disorder. This is according to Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Mahendra Carpen. Although many patients have been diagnosed with the condition over the years, they were only able to receive treatment for the associated symptoms. As its name suggests, heart rhythm disorder is an abnormal variation from the normal heartbeat. Moreover,
heart rhythm disorders involve abnormalities, including irregular heart beat and rate. Although cardiac experts have concluded that heart rhythm disorders or arrhythmias could be harmless, it has been deduced that if they are particularly abnormal or result from a weak or damaged heart the disorder can cause serious and even potentially fatal symptoms. But not many doctors are familiar with the procedure to fix this condition. This was amplified by Chief
Interventional Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Health City in the Cayman Island, Dr. Ravi Kishore. With more than 20 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Kishore said that far too often symptoms of heart rhythm disorder are continually perpetuated in patients, especially young people, because they are not properly diagnosed and treated. Given the realisation that the condition is one that is quite prevalent among Guyanese and that no service was being offered to rid the
problem, Dr. Carpen, a trained Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist himself, saw the need to introduce cardiac electrophysiology. C a r d i a c electrophysiology as a cure for heart rhythm disorder was introduced for the first time to Guyana’s health care system this past weekend at the Woodlands Hospital. It was spearheaded by Dr. Carpen, with support from Dr, Kishore, who offered the procedure to four patients who have been suffering for a number of years and had sought his medical attention in the past. As he lauded Dr. Carpen’s decision to introduce the procedure, Dr. Kishore said, “Since this has never been done in Guyana before, there must be a number of patients who require this. This is a major step in the management of cardiac diseases in Guyana.” “You all know about a n g i o p l a s t y, y o u k n o w about stents but this is an electrical disorder of the heart and it is very much required. This is the first step...many patients may not have come for this service before because many doctors are not aware of it [the condition] to diagnose it properly,” said Dr. Kishore. The cardiac electrophysiology procedure known as Radiofrequency Catheter Ablations for arrhythmias is a procedure that is performed to correct any disturbance in the heart rhythm. The need for the procedure to address the condition was first brought to Dr. Carpen’s attention back in 2013 when he attended the 28th Caribbean Cardiac Society Scientific Conference in Curaçao, There he was tasked with making two oral presentations on the state of Cardiology in Guyana. But according to Dr. Carpen, the issue of arrhythmia was not discussed very much at the forum as a challenge in the Caribbean. In
Dr. Mahendra Carpen fact, he disclosed that the only presentation on the condition was made by a representative from the Dominican Republic. “Nothing came out of the English-speaking Caribbean, and that is not surprising, because there is only one other place in the Caribbean that I know of that does any work in Radiofrequency ablations for arrhythmias, and that is Trinidad.” He noted even back then that this is an avenue that Guyana will be seeking to pursue with a view to offering the procedure to persons not only here but also in the English-speaking Caribbean too. Although the condition is one that can affect just about anyone within the population, Dr. Carpen had explained that it is known to happen mainly in young women and is usually caused by an abnormal electric circuit within the heart. He said that there are many patients who have complaints relating to “their heart racing and palpitation that occurs from time to time.” Although there are medicines that can help to treat the condition, Dr. Carpen pointed out that there could be some side effects, thus the need for Radiofrequency ablations. The one to two hours long procedure is one that allows a Cardiac Electrophysiologist to operate on a patient while in a conscious state.
Wismar Hospital sees... From page 13 Superintendent of the Wismar Hospital, Dr. Steve Marks, expressed gratitude for the medical intervention by the Bridges Team, which has been collaborating with the local health sector since 2009. “The team has greatly impacted our services, not only in the area of paediatrics, but in other areas including cardiology and spirometry and many other services over the years. This is a mission that we look forward to and both teams through our collaboration have made some great impact on the lives of people in Region Ten. Dr. Marks said that he is optimistic of the potential to move the hospital to a higher level and probably look at establishing a specialized paediatric service, with the collaboration of Dr. Heyliger-Thomas. The team presented four nebulizers among other items to the facility.
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Intercropping technique boosts crop production
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he growth of Guyana’s other crops sector is undeniable. This is driven by various factors in the economy. However, one farming feature that may be overlooked is intercropping. This simple technique has significant benefits and is perhaps one of the reasons why farmers stay in the business. During a recent interview, Dr. Oudho Homenauth, Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) said that the Insti-
tute advices both small and large farmers to intercrop. Pleasingly, many have heeded this advice and have been reaping the benefits. “Intercropping increases yields by doubling up on available growing space. Importantly, proper crop selection is required since not all crops are suitable for intercropping. If intercropping is not done well, the farm would be a haphazard collection of plants. That is why our Extension staff advises farmers on suitable crop types,” he noted.Dr. Homenauth ex-
plained that coconuts farmers are encouraged to intercrop with pineapples, red beans, peppers, and tomatoes to generate income given the time span the nuts take to appear. Also, the farmer is maximizing the use of the land. One other crop farmer, who has heeded NAREI’s advice, is Deodat Persaud of #56 Village Corentyne, Berbice. The 54-year-old’s homestead comprises sweet peppers, corrila, bora, purple cabbage and onions. This has proven to be a profitable venture. (Continued on page 28)
Wednesday May 23, 2018
Recent manufacturer’s authorisation now a requirement for drug suppliers Special attention is being given to the way procurement is processed by the Ministry of Public Health. This is according to a published notice which boldly states that major changes have been made to the way the Ministry undertakes its procurement process. The notice, published in the yesterday’s edition of this newspaper, informed that as it relates to suppliers of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, the Ministry has taken a decision to change the way it conducts business with them. The notice detailed that “one very important measure taken to enhance the efficiency of the evaluation of Bids and other due diligence process is to now request for each of our familiar Pharmaceutical and Medical Suppliers to submit recent manufacturer’s authorisation offered to them.” A recent Manufacturer’s Authorisation or Marketing Charter Agreement is considered to be one which is an original parchment of the manufacturer and is dated no earlier than six months to date. Eligible suppliers are required to submit these documents to the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary on or before Friday.These instruments of authorisation, according to the Ministry in its notice, are intended to expedite the verification process during the evaluation period and also to militate against any uncertainty.This develop-
- Health Ministry announces ment comes even as the Ministry engages action to ensure that its procurement process is above board. In the not so distant past, officials of the Ministry were required to answer questions about its procurement process, which in some cases had left much to be desired. In order to ensure that there is transparency and accountability, the Ministry had put in place a Procurement Department, according to Public Health Minister, Ms. Volda Lawrence, She said that the Procurement Department now has the responsibility for the acquisition of drugs and medicines that meet prescribed safety and health standards at a cost effective price. She went on further to explain the reasons which informed the decision to establish the new unit. ”The recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry into the Ministry of Public Health’s procurement procedures, the Reports and comments emanating from the Auditor General’s Office, and the investigation into the award for emergency drugs at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC], together with the Public Procurement Commission’s findings on the matter, have emboldened the Ministry to establish a Procurement Department.”
Lawrence had explained during the most recent budget debates that this Department has its full complement of staff including a USAIDtrained and experienced Manager, Supervisors and Support Staff, who will ensure that the Ministry of Health follows the guidelines stipulated in the Procurement Act and adheres to the principles of the Segregation of Duties. In this way, she asserted that the Ministry and GPHC can withstand scrutiny and function with transparency and integrity.The Minister said, too, that great emphasis has been placed over the years on the purchasing of drugs and less on the distribution of drugs.”In other words, the arrival of the drugs at its final destination has not been efficiently monitored, resulting quite often in so-called shortages of drugs,” said Lawrence.The Minister revealed that the Ministry is therefore putting systems in place that will account for the transportation of drugs and medicines from the Bond until it arrives at its final destination. Lawrence said that the Ministry will be better positioned to account for the availability of specific drugs. The issue of late distribution of drugs has been highlighted for years in the Auditor General’s reports.
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Govt. to hire international law firm to negotiate future oil contracts By Abena RockcliffeCampbell What’s done is done. The APNU+AFC Government has been taking that approach in the handling of the concerns being raised about existing oil contracts. The Coalition has been firm that there will be no reviews or renegotiations. However, the government has vowed to ensure that the nation benefits from the establishment of better financial regimes in future oil contracts in order that higher revenues can be secured. To this extent, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman recently announced that the government will be hiring an international law firm to help with the negotiations of future oil contracts. Minister Trotman’s comments came recently before the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Natural Resources. Minister Trotman told the Committee that the “time is coming soon when we will have to issue some new licences but we will do so with the benefit of the services of an international law firm…They have worked
up a list of international law firms and we are going to choose one of those soon.” Minister Trotman said that Guyana seems to be on the radar of most major oil companies around the world. The Minister told the committee, “We have received applications from a number of companies. Minister Trotman said that some of these companies are “Total—the French major, ENI—the Italian major and Chevron—the American major. We are in discussion with Petrobras of Brazil; and, there are applications from Repsol and a few others. Several recommendations were made to the coalition government for it to ensure that the remaining oil blocks are auctioned. However, based on the utterances, Trotman said that the government will not go down this path. At one of his weekly Press Conferences, Opposition leader, Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged that Petroleum Advisor to President David Granger, Dr. Jan Mangal’s recommended that the best approach to the remaining oil blocks would be to auction them. “You don’t need to bring
Three ranks injured after police pickup crashes
The damaged vehicle in the De Hoop yard, Mahaica.
Police Commissioner (ag), David Ramnarine, yesterday ordered a “thorough investigation” following an accident involving one of the new Chinese pickups that was donated late last year. According to a police statement, the crash occurred about 08:15hrs, on the De Hoop Public Road, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. The police pickup, PWW 5411, attached to the Mahaica Continued on page 26
anyone in to tell you what your advisor already said, ‘Auction the blocks’. That is the best way that the government gets value,” Jagdeo stated. Auctioning of oil blocks is nothing new in the oil industry because countries believe it brings the best value for money since operators compete to secure rights. Last year, Mexico moved to liberalize its industry by placing 19 oil and gas blocks for auction. The South American country is eyeing earnings of $93B from auction. In the case of Guyana, considered a frontier oil nation, experts believed that
auctioning the blocks prior to oil discovery would not have attracted great interest from firms. Guyana opted to allocate the blocks to investors based on one-onone negotiations. Mangal noted that this creates the serious risk of corruption due to the lack of transparency and accountability. When ExxonMobil and its partners publicly announced the discovery of oil off shore Guyana in 2015, the game changed. According to Mangal, Guyana should no longer be awarding petroleum acreage via one-on-one negotiations after the Liza discovery in 2015.
Presidential Advisor, Dr. Jan Mangal’s
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman
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REMANDED: Malcolm Culley It is alleged that on May 18, at Albouystown, Georgetown with intent to commit murder, he wounded Rawle Khan. The 27year-old was remanded to prison until June 11. Appearing for Culley was Attorney-at-law George Thomas who told the court that his client is more than willing to comply with any conditions, should the court be minded to grant bail. The lawyer further said that his client poses no risk of flight. However, the police prosecutor opposed bail for Culley citing the serious nature of the offence and the fact that the victim is still hospitalized with punctured lungs. Among the other injuries sustained by the victim, were fractured ribs and lacerations about the body. Police are still to complete investigations.
Three ranks injured after... From page 25 Police Station, was badly damaged. The statement confirmed that the Foton Tunland Pickup, part of the Chinese grant last year that also included ATVs, motorcycles and buses. The police force said that the vehicle was driven by a constable under the command of a Corporal. They were proceeding west along the southern side of the road when the driver reportedly swerved further south from a cow. In the process, he allegedly lost control and the vehicle careened off the road and came to a halt after it collided with a house and turn turtle. “The two ranks along with another who were in the back seat, received minor injuries. They were taken to the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital where they were treated and sent away. No one was in the house, at the time of the incident,” the police said.
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Reputed husband drowns Herstelling woman in latest domestic violence attack
The location where Lowtie Atwaroo was submerged in the drain by her reputed husband.
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owtie Atwaroo aka Mona, 32, of 221 Plantation Walk, Herstelling. New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, died Tuesday night when her
reputed husband submerged her in a gutter. Atwaroo who walked out of an abusive relationship some eight weeks ago, was said to have gone back on
Monday afternoon to reconcile with her 38-year-old reputed husband of 1262 Plantation Walk, New Housing Scheme, EBD. Atwaroo’s father said
There’s a vast difference between ... From page 6 twenty-three years. Today GAWU is fighting as if they and the PPP genuinely care for the workers. It’s just a political game! Under the rice sector, the farmers were also made scapegoats and used by the PPP for support. The PPP hadn’t the guts to implement the correct rates and taxes that had to be put in place at MMA/ ADA according to the Act, all because the majority of the farmers are said to be PPP supporters. The PPP used to divest monies from elsewhere to ensure that entity survived, because they would have lost votes. This government ensured that the Act is implemented and today the same PPP that was and presently is using the farmers, want to challenge an Act that they were a part of when in government. Shameful!The PPP messed up the PetroCaribe deal. Close associates, families and friends benefitted handsomely. Those were the people getting the cheese with their bread, leaving others with crumbs to survive. Some of those that benefitted from the cheese had their pictures placed on billboards during elections. In three years, this government has ensured that there are proper infrastructural works being done in this land of ours. During the twenty-three years we had to fixed bridges, roads, streets, pavements, buildings, etc after months of completion within various villages and regions under the
PPP administration.Looking at the infrastructure before this government took office will show the pattern of works that the PPP was inclined to accept. Some of the streets had to be rehabilitated year after year. Poor drainage systems and maintenance of village drains was the hallmark of the day under the PPP. The PPP did nothing to better Guyana when it comes to this sector.Youths were robbed of opportunities all because they were not part of PPP’s youth arm. They were victimized all because they didn’t want to support the dictatorship. Today, under this government, young people have opportunities as long as they meet the criteria, and without being afraid of being victimized. Young people have an opportunity to share and voice their concerns openly and they are doing that. I can go on and on to say things that are happening better under this three-yearold government that could not have happened in twentythree years under the PPP. I am calling on all my Guyanese brothers and sisters to open their eyes and see the vast difference under this government. Let’s look at what the PPP achieved in their twenty-three years and compare it with three years under this APNU+AFC government and you will see the reason for the PPP to be afraid of 2020. Many of our own supporters are being led astray by the PPP today. Why? Because the PPP is spreading lies and trying to tell the nation that
nothing good is being done under this government. But yet for all of the propaganda, it is this government that is enhancing the airport. It is this government that lowered the toll for the Berbice Bridge that many of the PPP members are using. It is this government that raised the benefits of old age pensioners and PPP members are benefitting. It is this government that is ensuring there are better streets in villages that Bharrat Jagdeo and the PPP are now using to access their supporters. Let us not be sidetracked by the blindness of the PPP. Let’s open our minds and see the reality and truth about Guyana. No one has anything to lie to you about in this government. We have lived under the lies and deception for twenty-three long years. Let’s ask ourselves as to why the PPP didn’t want Cde. Moses Nagamootoo, Khemraj Ramjattan and other longstanding stalwarts in their party after the death of Cheddi? They took a while to tell those individuals that they didn’t care about the struggles of the people. All they cared about were the Pradovilles and their own lives. No room for loyalty and struggles or supporters. All that has been duly cast aside and Guyana is on the rise under the APNU+AFC. Let’s all cooperate as we work with the government in having that “Better Life For All”. Regards Abel Seetaram Regional Councillor Region 5
The house where Lowtie Atwaroo lived with her reputed husband before walking out.
that she had gone over to her reputed husband’s home which was four corners away, on Monday, around 1pm. He said she returned then went back to see him at 4:30pm. He said she returned an hour later, but this time she was looking worried. He said that he asked her what was wrong and she claimed, that something was on her mind that she had to clear up with her reputed husband. He then told her not to go back to the man’s house, but she insisted that she needed to clear her mind. That was the last that he saw his daughter alive. Sometime around 9:30pm, persons came and told him that his daughter was in an argument with a man on the road. He ventured out a while after to see what was going on, only to witness his daughter lying on the roadside dead; her reputed husband was nowhere to be found.
The person who pulled the body of Atwaroo out of the drain was a resident who lived across the road from where the incident happened. A taxi driver in the area claimed that just moments before, he drove past the location and witnessed a man in the gutter doing something. He said that he stopped and asked what he was doing there, and was told by the assailant that, “I hear a girl hollering here and I come to see, but me na see nothing.” The taxi driver claimed that he found the explanation strange but went about his business, since he didn’t notice anything suspicious. He learnt some time after what happened after persons told him that a girl was murdered by her husband in a drain. The taxi driver said he was sorry that he didn’t help, since he did not know at the time when the guy was in the drain, that he was standing on
a woman’s body. The resident who lives across the road told the victim’s father that he heard screams but was afraid to venture out, because the area was dark and he did not know what was going on. A short while later, a car passed and stopped briefly, the neighbour said that he saw it was a man in the drain and realized it was the same individual that was arguing with a woman earlier. After the car drove off, he saw the man come out of the drain and head in the southern direction into some bushes, but did not see the woman. He then ventured out to see where the woman was, only to see one of her arms up, and her head buried in the drain . He eventually went in, pulled her out, and realized she was dead. The reputed husband was arrested at his Herstelling home.
Intercropping technique boosts ... From page 16 Weekly, wholesalers purchase vegetables from his farm. The excess he sells at the Skeldon Market. Farming is more than a business for Persaud. It has become a lifestyle: the disci-
pline in caring for crops; negotiating with buyers; and learning and experimenting with new techniques showed by NAREI’s Extension staff. Every so often, Persaud plants different crops on his farm. He recently planted 350
Broadcast regulator ... From page 12 ‘fuck’ and all its variations. “GNBA reminds broadcasters that the media is a powerful tool and the information screened are considered important and acceptable in the minds of the populace. More significantly, those young susceptible minds that are easily influenced. In a broader sense, vulgar content disrupts public morals and the general, national perception of our youths.” GNBA says it is
encouraging operators to visit its website, gnba.gov.gy, for vital information, with respect to the necessary broadcasting laws and guidelines. “GNBA looks forward to broadcasters’ cooperation, as we endeavour to ensure good broadcasting standards are upheld.” The authority has been cracking down on television and radio stations following the enactment of new regulations, and the installation of a new board.
roots of the Titan variety of sweet peppers. He knew to get the best from this crop because shaded technology was necessary. So in the absence, he improvised. The farmer intercropped with corrila, which he grows on a harbour. The sweet peppers were planted under the corrila. “My sweet peppers coming good just like if they were under a shade house also the crop is not being affected by plenty pests,” Deodat said. While, the corrila crop is being used as a shade, it may be preventing certain pests from attacking the sweet peppers, that is one of the benefits of intercropping, Dr. Homenauth said. He noted that intercropping creates biodiversity, which attracts a variety of beneficial and predatory insects that is not possible with monoculture gardening.
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MOPI received 13 bids for construction of sea defence within Region Three and Region Four The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board opened several bids yesterday, as is usually done on Tuesdays. The following are bids presented. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure received bids for the construction of sea defence within Regions 3 and 4. Lot 1: Construction of Rip Rap Sea Defence at Uitvlugt, Region 3. Lot 2: Construction of Rip Rap Sea Defence at Leonora, WCD, Region 3 Lot 3: Rehabilitation of Sea Defence transition at Sulic along WCD, Region 3 Lot 4: Rehabilitation of Sea Defence at Den Amstel, WCD. Lot 5: Construction of Rip Rap Sea Defence at Chapman’s Grove, ECD, Region 4, Phase 2.
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure received bids for the rehabilitation of hinterland strips: Lot A- Rehabilitation of Bemichi Airstrip, Region 1 Lot B- Rehabilitation of Kamana Airstrip, Region 8.
Ministry of the Presidency received bids for the reconstruction of Training Building roof, Kuru Kuru Training Centre.
The Ministry of Public Telecommunications received bids for the supply of batteries for Data Centre, Core Sites and LTE Sites.
The Ministry of Agriculture, NAREI, received bids for the installation of 700 Brushwood along the foreshores of Columbia to Aberdeen, Essequibo Coast, Region 2.
The Transport and Harbour Department received bids for the docking and rehabilitation of M.V. Makouria.
Guyana Defence Force received two bids for fabrication and installation of three cabin enclosure for motor life boats.
For the repairs of fibreglass vesicles, the Guyana Defence Force received two bids.
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Berbice fisherman accused of slashing AFC pushes for no jail on small ... page 3) In the courtroom, the Magistrate told them co-worker’s throat remanded for murder (From accused of having 8.4 grams of marijuana in to be calm before explaining to them that the A fisherman of Whim Village was yesterday charged for the murder of his co-worker at the Whim Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Charlyne Artiga. Reggie ‘Bai’ Ramsammy, of lot 100 Whim Village, Corentyne, Berbice stood before the Magistrate as the charge was read to him. It stated that on May 17, last, at Number 65 Village, Corentyne, Berbice he murdered Devanand Jailall. The Prosecution, represented by Inspector Phillip Sherrif told the Magistrate that the file for the case was complete. Ramsammy was not required to plead to the indictable charge and was unrepresented. He was remanded to prison and is set to return to court at the Number 51 Magistrate Court on June 22, 2018. On Friday Ramsammy, who was captured shortly after the incident, confessed to murdering Jailall over a row about drugs being used on the fishing vessel that they were on. The vessel was docked at the Number 65 Village fishing port on Thursday when the incident took place. Ramsammy told police that he and the victim were “high” when Jailall began to “smoke and he asked him to stop it and he refused and he picked up the knife and stabbed the victim several times”. Jailall’s attacker, after committing the act, escaped. The police were immediately summoned to the scene and a hunt for the suspect was
his possession. Mangal, 27, of Lot 2 Princes Street, Lodge, Georgetown, admitted to the charge, which alleged that on May 18 at Princes Street, he had the ganja in his possession. The mother of the a c c u s e d w h o was crying inconsolably st ated “Your honour I’m pleading with you, don’t let my son go to jail. That’s my only son; is my sister called the police to lock him up because the two of them had a disagreement.”
Reggie Ramsammy launched. He was later accosted. An autopsy performed on Jailall’s corpse by Government Pathologist Dr. Vivekanand Bridjmohan revealed that he died from shock and haemorrhage due to multiple stab wounds.
Laws of Guyana stipulate that any person found in possession of over five grams is liable to face a fine, together with the minimum of three years or the maximum five years imprisonment. “I gave him the least sentence which is three years. He could have been sentenced to between three and five years. If you feel bad about this, the most you can do at this point of time is appeal the sentence, that’s the option that is open to you. I can’t do anything.”
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Troy Doris recognised for ‘putting...
Mayor Patricia Chase-Green presents a plaque to Troy Doris. (Leon Leuong and Keno George)
Wednesday May 23, 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Your courageous strength and desire to take a leadership role may be threatening to others today. Be careful of automatically assuming the dominant position
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) You may have the intellectual side of the equation completely set in your head, Libra. You've collected all the facts and have all the data worked out
TAURUS(Apr.20–May20) You can cut through to the truth quite easily today, Taurus, so don't hesitate to do so. If you come to an intersection and no one seems to know who should go next, take the initiative and go.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Other people might have a hard time navigating through the day, thanks to the intensity and corruption that's likely to surface. You have nothing to worry about
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You may want to keep your ship on an even keel today, Gemini, but remember that no matter how hard as you try, this simply might not be possible. CANCER (June 21–July 22) This is your day to shine in many respects, Cancer. The action you take is right on target, so draw back your arrow as far as you can before letting it fly. There is a quiet strength to your being that comes out occasionally. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) You could be wondering why everyone has to be so serious and emotional all of a sudden. You're likely to be feeling this way, too. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Don't put up with anyone's shenanigans, Virgo. Your time is too precious and your energy too powerful to waste on those who see you as a fair-weather friend or emotional crutch.
SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Secure your bunker and make sure it's fully stocked with heavy artillery, because there is bound to be a battle. Trust that you need to be fully prepared in order to enter the fight today CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) You tend to get quite emotional about things even though you don't always show it prominently to the outside world, Capricorn. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) If situations get too hot and heavy, Aquarius, your first instinct is to run away or jump to the next subject before anyone notices you're avoiding the serious ones. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Your actions today could take an investigative approach, Pisces. You're able to probe much more deeply than usual as you search people's eyes for the answers you seek. Feel free to take aggressive action based on your gut instincts.
From page 34 another medal.” It is hoped that Doris will cop another gold medal when he competes in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. If he is successful, Mayor Chase-Greene said, this would be the first Olympic medal for Guyana in forty years. The Mayor said that it has been some time since Guyana has celebrated the achievement of a sports medal, “The last time Guyana would have won any medal was at the Olympics in 1980 by Michael Parris in the bantamweight boxing arena.” Troy Doris is currently in Guyana during the week of May 21 to 26, the week of Guyana’s 52nd Independence. During his stay, he is scheduled to be part of a series of courtesy calls on public officials including Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton and His. Excellency President David Granger. Doris will also attend the 52nd Flag Raising Ceremony at D’urban Park on Friday, May 25, 2018. (Delicia Haynes)
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Troy Doris recognised for ‘putting Guyana on the map’
From Left Denroy Tudor – International Desk, Ministry of Public Health, John Adams – MP and Technical Advisor to the Minister of Public Health hands over a token to Commonwealth Gold Medalist, Troy Doris in the presence of Director of Sport Christopher Jones. (Leon Leuong and Keno George)
DPI, Guyana - John Adams MP this morning presented an award to Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Troy Doris on behalf of Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence. The gesture was in recognition of Doris’ performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Australia. Adams told Doris that, “You were able to place Guyana on the map and place the country’s name, Guyana, on the lips of people… Guyana is particularly proud, so is the minister and the Ministry of Public Health hence this gesture.” It was further noted that the award will act as a form of motivation for improved performance from Doris while encouraging local national athletes to emulate that sportsman. “He plays a pivotal role to those into the triple jump sport. I trust that while Mr. Doris is in Guyana that he can meet with some of our athletes to give encourage them and to give them pointers,” Adams added. Troy Doris thanked the
Public Health Ministry for recognising his achievement, “Things that are big and spectacular like accomplishments do not go unnoticed. I do appreciate this award and I thank the Ministry of Public Health.” He said it is an honour to represent Guyana and looks forward to continuing making the country proud. “Maybe in the future there is going to be a plan to further my athletic performances as well as others and so I am very thankful for the opportunity”, the gold medalist said. The Gold medalist also met with the Georgetown Mayor, Her Worship Patricia Chase-Green and City Councillors. They also presented him with a plaque in recognition of his achievement. While accepting the acknowledgements, greetings and well wishes, Doris said, “It’s not every day that one person gets the backing of an entire country. I am glad that I am actually here… I don’t think this is my last medal, I will definitely be back with (Continued on page 33)
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Dominoes action for R and R SC this weekend
Dominoes action promises to be intense during the competition. Gold for Money Dominoes team will be hosting a two-day tournament at R and R Sports Club, 76 Meadow Brook Gardens starting 14:30hrs Saturday. Entrance fee is $12,000 and the winning team will take home a trophy
and $175,000, runner up a trophy and $75,000, third place a trophy and $40,000. Prizes are subject to change and the competition will be played on a points system. The competition will conclude on Sunday.
Annandale Secondary secure final berth following first innings honours Annandale Secondary have booked their passage to the final of the RDC/Lloyd Britton/Devcon Constructions/ REO Region Four Inter Secondary Schools 40-over two innings competition following first innings points over Hope Secondary yesterday. Annandale Secondary batted first and managed 103 all out in 29.2 overs at Lusignan. Chanderpaul Ramraj made 28, while Romel Datterdeen made 20; the pair added 60 for the third wicket, while Vinod Sundar made 14. Amir Mohammed claimed 3-
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2, Troy Simpson 2-12 and Danzil Wilson 2-20. Hope Secondary responded with 57 all out in 18.1 overs. Rahuldev Vivakanand made 11 as Daniel Prashad had 3-10, Ramraj 3-17 and Datterdeen 2-8. Enjoying a lead of 46, Annandale Secondary were 37-9, batting a second time. Roopnarine John got 10 as Joshua Blackman grabbed 411 and Amir Mohamed 3-6. At Everest, Friendship Secondary advanced to play diamond secondary for a spot in the semi final after taking first innings
points from Soesdyke Secondary. Soesdyke Secondary batted first after winning the toss and were skittled for 39 in 7.1 overs. Rondel Kattow snared 3-3, Damion Smith 3-8 and Prince Forde 3-22. Friendship Secondary replied with 97-6 declared in 16.2 overs. Adrian Lim struck 44 and Munesh Ramdehol 13. Kenroy December captured 3-13 and John Blair 2-11. Batting a second time Soesdyke Secondary reached 60-7 with Leron Crawford scoring 25; Kattow had 3-3.
Chess Federation selects team for World Olympiad... From page 39 player and CM Ali continues to show improvements and dominance among women/ girls in chess. Yolander Persaud booked her flight to the Olympiad as well with some fantastic chess lately. Ms. Persaud has shown great improvement since participating in the last Olympiad with WFM Thomas and CM Ali, to add some experience to the women’s team. With the future of women/ girls chess in Guyana in mind, the executive committee selected two young but aspiring chess players 16 years old Nellisha Johnson of Christ Church Secondary and 14 year old Sasha Shariff of Marian Academy. Both Johnson and Shariff have been showing a lot of improvement at local chess
scenes lately. Both players have received potential FIDE ratings after their attendance at this year Carifta Chess Championships held in Paramaribo, Suriname last March. These girls have been dominating as well in Guyana National Juniors and Women’s Chess Championship 2018, which the executives thought was enough for them to gain their place on the national team. The 43rd World Chess Olympiad is scheduled to be held in Batumi, Georgia from September 23rd - 06th October, 2018. Guyana for the first time ‘since 1980 sent a men’s team to the 2014 World Chess Olympiad held in Tromso, Norway and was successfully able to send a women’s team for the first time in the sport’s history along with the men to
the last Olympiad held in 2016 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year, the GCF intends to send both teams to this year’s Olympiad with some financial assistance from corporate Guyana and from Guyana Olympic Committee, National Sports Commission, Minister Norton Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Presidency. The Executive Committee will be hosting a few fund raising activities at a popular night spot and grounds around Georgetown to aid the process.
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BCB launches five Educational Posters with support from GNNL and Brian Ramphal
Berbice Junior and Female Cricketers posed with their Educational Posters. “I want to place on record that under my Presidency that all Berbice Junior Cricketers shall have to
know the History of Cricket, the Rules that govern the Game, the Rich Legacy that they are repre-
senting and be a good Ambassador of the Ancient County.� Those were the words
of President of the Berbice Cricket Board Hilbert Foster as he officially launched five Educational Posters as part of a comprehensive developmental programme for youths in Berbice. The Posters were sponsored with the support of the Guyana National Newspapers Limited and overseas based Guyanese, Brian Ramphal. The Posters would be shared out free of cost to youth cricketers and all cricket clubs in Berbice. Foster stated that his administration would spare no effort to make certain that every Berbician cricketer fulfills his/her potential not only on the cricket field but at the personal level as well. Among the programmes to be organised are training of Cricket Coaches, Countywide Coaching of 280 youths, Social Skills Seminar, Elite Training
Programme and assisting less fortunate cricketers. The Educational Posters were printed at great cost because it was discovered that the majority of Berbice players were not educated about the History and Rules of Cricket. They were also unaware of the rich legacy of Berbice Cricket and the Berbice Cricket Board President was alarmed that most cricketers and administrators do not know the nineteen Berbicians who played Test Cricket. The five posters featured the Profile of Berbice nineteen Test Cricketers, Facts about Berbice Cricket, fielding positions, tips about batting, Umpiring Signals, Measuring of the Pitch among others. Posters on fast bowling, spinners and wicketkeeping would be printed later in the year. Foster appealed to the young cricketers to edu-
cate themselves on the game and urged Club leaders across Berbice to use the Posters to hold educational sessions with their members. The Berbice Cricket Board he also announced would be organising a Social Skills Seminar to Educate Berbice Junior Players about Public Speaking, Table manner, Personal Hygiene, Personal Manners, Behaviour at Public Events and how to interact with the Media among other vital topics. Foster, who is known for being out spoken, noted that he us very disappointed with the attitude of most cricket administrators in Guyana. These administrators, he stated only take up positions to boost their personal CV when applying for a job or a Foreign Visa. Leaders, he stated must be visionary, willing to lead from the front and pledged that under his leadership, Berbice would be the pride of West Indies Cricket. He expressed gratitude to the Management of Guyana National Newspapers Limited especially its Chairperson Geeta Chandan-Edmond and Mr. Brian Ramphal for their financial support. Guyana National Newspapers Limited sponsored three of the Posters, while Mr. Ramphal sponsored two. The Berbice Cricket Board launched the Posters by making presentations to members of the Berbice 2018 Under-15, Under-19 and Female Teams, while several clubs at the event also collected theirs.
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WIFBSC 2018 Barbados – Individuals Day 2
Slowe, celebrating 40 years... Goodluck extends lead heading into today’s final day: Fraser takes over in O-Class By Franklin Wilson in Barbados in association with Industrial Safety Supplies Inc. and Fitness Express Ransford Goodluck has further increased the lead on his rivals following another intense day of shooting here at the Paragon Ranges in Barbados as the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championships Individuals showdown enters the final day today. Ahead by just a single point after the first day with three of his countrymen trailing him, Lennox Braithwaite, Sherwin Felicien and Leo Romalho in that order, Goodluck started yesterday with a possible at the 500 yards range (35.2) and was the only Guyanese to shoot a possible yesterday. By the end of another challenging day, the experienced marksman was well ahead of the competition by 8 points on 259.19 with Braithwaite on 251.16, Romalho 247.15 and
Leo Ramalho.
Felicien 240.12. Canadians Geoff Woodman and Tom Maynard also shot possibles at 500; 35.3, the only such scores on the day.
John Fraser
The O-Class ballet is also heating up, this is a category where those not in the top 15 (X-Class) battle for supremacy; there is also the TClass which is for first comers. But in the O-Class battle, it is led by the Guyanese with the USA based duo of John Fraser and Sigmond Douglas overtaking Peter Persaud who led after day one. It’s a neck and neck battle and today whoever hold their nerves and pull off tights shots at the 300, 600 and 900 yards will come out victorious. The 1000 yards range yesterday was not easy for either of the shooters with fish tailing winds posing challenges for all. Goodluck and Jamaican David Rickman had scores of 46.3 and 46.2 respectively but it was female Jamaican shooter Karen Anderson who won this difficult range with a score of 48.2. Canadian Woodman had a 45.1. An exciting day beckons. Following are the scores from yesterday, including the day and overall aggregate to date.
Class Name X Ransford Goodluck X Lennox Braithwaite X Leo Romalho X Sherwin Felicien X Dylan Fields X Roberto Tiwari
500 35.2 34.1 33.1 34.3 34.2 32.4
600 47.3 49.5 48.5 44.1 45.2 46.2
1000 46.3 38.0 37.1 32.0 33.1 39.1
Day 2 Agg 128.8 121.6 118.7 110.4 112.5 117.7
O O O O O O O
32.2 33.3 33.3 31.2 32.0 29.1 32.1
46.0 46.2 41.0 44.0 39.0 33.1 38.2
38.0 36.2 38.0 41.1 35.2 32.0 38.0
116.2 115.7 112.3 116.3 106.2 94.2 108.3
John Fraser Sigmund Douglas Peter Persaud Ryan Sampson Dane Blair Paul Slowe Terrance Stuart
Day 1& 2 Agg 259.19 251.16 247.15 240.12 237.11 227.15 241.12 241.12 239.9 236.8 225.7 211.6 207.6
From page 40 The security specialist posited that to be a good coach you have to edify yourself so that you can be able to pick up the little things during training and competition that would make you and your charges successful. His coaching traits have also been recognized at the West Indies level where Slowe has performed d u t i e s a s H e a d Wi n d Coach. “The guys have been very generous in always stating that I am one of the better wind coaches. It takes some practice and as a coach too, you want to know that the shooter can
hold and aim off good shots which makes your job much easier. So, yes I have been able to rise to a certain level which I hope I can continue at that level for a long time to come.” On advising the younger generation of shooters, Slowe passionately stated that in order to last long, you have to love the sport. “There’s going to be lots of ups and downs; you cannot have unreasonable expectations. I always say to youngsters, go out there and do your best, don’t aim to beat anyone. You do your best, if you win a medal, you win a trophy, you win a trophy. Once you keep improv-
ing, do not retrogress, set yourself small targets, baby steps and you will get there. Lots of people have become disappointed and dejected because they aim too high when they get into the sport.” Consistency the experienced shooter stated, is the name of the game: “This is what will tell who is a good shooter from who is just a flash in the pan. I am sure no one wants to be a flash in the pan but it calls for dedication, a lot of sacrifice, time away from the family on Sundays to practice and lots of investment in proper equipment.” Slowe joined the Guyana Police Force at age 18 in 1974.
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GOA honours Commonwealth Games gold medalist Doris By Zaheer Mohamed Guyana’s triple jump 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Troy Doris was yesterday honoured by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) for the achievement. At a simple ceremony held at the Olympic House, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, Doris received a commemorative Plaque from President of the GOA K. Jumman Yassin in the presence of members of the Guyana team. Doris, who is born to Guyanese parents resides in the USA, he won the gold medal with a leap of 16.88m at the Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia last month. Yassin said Troy has
made all Guyana proud and the GOA has been supporting Troy before and after RIO Olympics and are so happy that he was able to do it because we have seen the success. “I sincerely hope the Government or the NSC will now come on board because they were not onboard at all previously. They hnoured him, brining him to Guyana is good but I only hope that it is not only a photo opportunity because we have had too many photo opportunity from politicians and our athletes need something more constructive, so I hope that this visit will cement something for him as an athlete and for other elite athletes and coaches. The GOA is giving him a
Troy Doris (right) accepts the plaque from GOA head K. Juman Yasin in the presence of members of the Guyana team and GOA. (Zaheer Mohamed photo) cheque for US$5,000; I also wish to indicate hopefully that from June he should be receiving from Olympic Solidarity scholarships sum of US$1,000 per month.” The other scholarship awardees; Brenessa Thompson, Kadecia Baird, Chelsea Edghill, Aliyah Abrams, Andrea Foster, Narayan Ramdhani, Winston George
and Shemar Briton will be receiving a US$500 per month. Yassin stated that the last Olympics they had four awardees for scholarships but have now expand it to nine persons. Doris said his achievement is for his team and the nation at large. “It’s not about me anymore, about sports shining some spot spotlight on Guyana.” He ex-
pressed gratitude to the GOA who has been very supportive throughout his career. Doris said his next major assignment is the Pan American Games and IAAF World Championships, but generally his next goal is to really get another medal and hope to be in better shape by 2019/2020. Doris in return presented a plaque with his name engraved to Yassin.
BFA Independence Cup Semis
Undefeated Rivers View play Mil Ballers tomorrow; Beacons oppose Lazio today
Andrew Simmons Rivers View FC
Kurt Welcome (right) and Ricardo Perreira - Beacons FC
The semifinal line-up for the Bartica Football Association (BFA) Independence Cup competition has been decided with matches slated for today and tomorrow at the Bartica Secondary School Ground. Beacons, which topped Group ‘A’ with 7 points, will oppose Lazio who ended as the runner-up team from Group ‘B’ with 4 points. The unbeaten Rivers View, which have three wins from as many matches, will tackle Mil Ballers who were the second best in Group ‘A’ with 4 points, the two will collide tomor-
row. In the final group match on Monday, Rivers View blanked Rising Stars 2-0 on account of an Andrew Simmons double in the 19th and 67th minute; Simmons is the tournament’s leading marksman with 5 goals. In the penultimate group match, Beacons edged Strikers FC 2-1, Charles Wyatt (34th) and Kurt Welcome in the 40th minute were the goal scorers, while Strikers’ consolation goal was scored by Ricardo Perreira in the 38th minute.
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COCACAF Group ‘E’ Caribbean Qualifiers commence today at Leonora Lady Jags banking on defence for upset against Bermuda as fans called to support By Sean Devers It is said that when night falls the stars come out to shine and this evening at Leonora Track & Field Centre the female stars in the four teams in Group ‘E’ will all hope to shine brightly as CONCACF Qualifiers kicks off with a double header. Barbados face Suriname in the opening game from 17:00hrs, while Lady Jags and pre-tournament favorites Bermuda known as the Lady Gombey Warriors, do battle in the feature game from 19:30hrs. The GFF was expected name their team last night due to injury woes to three players in the 26-member Provisional Squad that includes 16 overseas based players. Although the Lady Jags qualified for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Mexico which is a world Cup qualifier and the 2016 Olympic Qualifying tournament in Texas, the Guyanese unit will start as underdogs tonight. If they follow the plans of Head Coach Dr Ivan Joseph who says the strength of the team will be the upper spine, they bank on defence for an upset win tonight. “Our strength is our Centre Backs, three Centre
mid-fielders and our Centre forward, who are all top quality players. If we are good defensively then we are not likely to concede goals,” said Coach Joseph. This is the first time that Guyana will oppose Lady Gombey Warriors whose head Coach Naquita Robinson, when told about the Jaguars’ plans, said her charges will unlock the home team’s defence when they try to counter, while assistant Coach Vance Brown informed that the best form of defence is offence. According to Robinson, 15 of the 20-member Bermuda Squad are home grown, while their team is a good mixture of seniors and some of the U-17s who were playing in the CONCACAF U-17 World Cup Qualifiers in Nicaragua. The players became available since the Qualifiers were suspended last April 22 for security reasons and has been shifted to Florida. Bermuda, Canada, Costa Rica and the United States of America are in Group ‘B’ from June 6-8. The last time Bermuda’s Women played was in 2014 but Coach Robinson said that most of the team plays together at U-15, U-17 & U20 levels. Since 2016 a
(From left) Akadih Casttelo (Asst Coach), Natali Nedd (Goalie), Dr Ivan Joseph (Head Coach) & Debra Francis at the Media briefing yesterday. seven year plan has been formulated for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. “Instead of looking for overseas players the focus is on Youth development and our Football is in a good space. We are very confident of qualifying,” Robinson stated. The lady Jags Coach says this tournament will be a tough fight since there are good teams with talent involved, adding that winning here would be a
SBA looking to host inaugural Caribbean Club Basketball Champions’ League by year-end Humphrey Eendragt, Te c h n i c a l C o m m i t t e e member of Suriname Basketball Association (SBA), shared with Kaieteur Sport during last weekend’s visit to the Dutch speaking nation, plans of having a 12 team, annual regional club tournament beginning this year-end in Paramaribo, Suriname. Although the plans are yet to be finalised, he proposed that the initial tournament will see six nations being represented by their top two club teams. The National Federations approached to play in the historic tournament consist of Guyana, hosts Suriname, T r i n i d a d & To b a g o , Barbados, Jamaica and Antigua & Barbuda. So far, Guyana and T &T have confirmed their interest in being part of the event. Last weekend, Bounty Colts played Suriname in two friendly matches as
Humphrey Eendragt, Technical Committee member of Suriname Basketball Association. players from both teams used to opportunity to meter their level of preparedness for next month’s Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championships and Eendragt explained that the friendly series which was organised by the SBA is only a building block for a “much bigger project”. The club champions’ tournament will follow a two-group, round-robin knockout format with four
pools of three teams each. “It’s a pity we don’t have it, we must start it. That’s why football is growing, we start with the club first then grow with countries”, Eendragt posited, he also noted that the tournament will be lucrative with a targeted prize purse of around US$25,000 $30,000. The tournament will be held annually in a different nation each year and in addition to prize money, some of the benefits of the event will allow each club participating to provide a coach to have clinics at grassroots and the various age groups in schools, community and sports centers. Also, there will be training for coaches as well as forums for them to share coaching philosophies and such to help raise the level of competitiveness regionally. (Calvin Chapman)
short term outcome but the main focus is to build a programme which will see the team reach International standard in the next 12 months.Guyana has never lost to Suriname but the head Coach reminded that a lot has changed since then. “I was hired three weeks before we went to Trinidad where eight 16-year olds made their senior debuts. While the investment in youth is very good so many teenagers should not be
playing together in any International side,” Dr Joseph pointed out. The Lady Jags head Coach reiterated that while the players will feel pressure since they are used to qualifying, his job is to mitigate that pressure. “They have not been together as team for a long time….the team has been dormant and been short of high level Football during that time. So there is where I have to balance realistic
expectations of what can do now and what can do in 12 months,” Coach Joseph reminded. The Canadian pair of Mariam El-Masri and Briana DeSouza (who celebrated her birthday yesterday), are the most experienced players in the team, having played in both the 2010 and 2016 Qualifiers and DeSousa should sure up the back line to prevent Bermuda from scoring. Both El-Masri, who scored Guyana’s first goal in their Qualifiers in 2010 against Mexico in their 7-2 defeat and DeSousa called on the Guyanese public to pack the venue to its 3,000 capacity to show their support of the home team. Bermuda Squad: Teyah Lindo, Taznae Fubler, Chelsea Harvey, Micah Pond, Symira Lowe Darrell, Akeyla Furbert, Khyla Brangman, Precious Smith, Ember Butterfield, Eva Frazzoni, Deshae Darrell, Zakiya Durham, Victoria Davis, Jade Stewart, Trinae Edwards, Rayni Maybury, Jadae Steede Hill, Keunna D i l l , K ’s h a e l a B u r c h Waldron, Marley Christian, Naquita Robinson (Head Coach), Vance Brown (Assistant Coach), Dashun Cooper (Goalkeeper Coach).
Chess Federation selects team for World Olympiad in Georgia The Executive Committee of the Guyana Chess Federation has selected the Guyana National Men and Women Chess Teams which will represent our nation at this 43rd World Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia, slated for September 23rd - 6th October, 2018. The Guyana Chess Federation spearheaded by Attorney At- Law Mr. James Bond, assembled a local criteria for the selection process of the teams. The criteria of the selection process for both women and men’s teams took the following areas into consideration: 1) International Ratings of all players - 5 points 2) Performance & Participation in local and regional tournaments of all players - 4 points 3) International Titles of all players - 2 points 4) Other considerations such as potentials & discipline - 1 point With the above criteria
outline, the Executive Committee decided that the following players scored highest and will represent Guyana at this prestigious event. National Chess Champion and National Coach CM Wendell Meusa will be playing for Guyana for the 1st time at this event. Number 1 ranked FIDE rated player CM Anthony Drayton has also been selected. It is clear beyond any doubt that Meusa and Drayton are the country’s two top players. The 3rd player selected is former Junior and Senior National Champion CM Taffin Khan. Khan has been always rated as another top player in the country and he continues to show his competitive dominance in the tournaments he’s participated in. New to the men’s team is Mr. Loris Nathoo, who played phenomenally in this y e a r N a t i o n a l Championships to book his seat. Mr. Nathoo just
received a big increase in his F I D E ( Wo r l d C h e s s Federation) ratings and he has been beating top players lately this year such as Meusa, Drayton and Khan. Travelling as the 5th player is Glenford Corlette, who is a regular participant in local tournaments and has been showing tremendous improvement. Based upon the criteria of the selection process, Corlette gained more points than CM Ronuel Greenidge who was the other player in consideration as the 5th player. CM Greenidge, who participated in the last two Olympiads failed to accumulate enough points to be selected.For the women’s team, Guyana 1st FIDE Master and Women’s National Champion WFM Maria Thomas will spearhead the team along with the young but experienced CM Sheriffa Ali. It’s evident that WFM Thomas is our best female (Continued on page 35)
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Wednesday May 23, 2018
MOPH hops on board Exxon under-14 football tournament
Teams briefed ahead of kickoff
Player representatives of the various teams in the Exxon under-14 football tourney pose with members of the organising team, yesterday at the National Library.
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ith the June 2nd kick off date approaching, the respective teams for the upcoming ExxonMobil Secondary Schools under-14 boy’s and girl’s football tournament were briefed on the rules yesterday at the National Library. Speaking during the brief ceremony, co-
director of the Petra Organisation, Troy Mendonca stated that they are pleased to have the ministry of Health on board yet again with another school tournament. “We want to again thank the Ministry of Public Health for coming on board with us through their chronic disease department. It is always important to have them onboard,”
Mendonca posited during the brief. Meanwhile, General Medical Officer attached to the department, Dr. Martin Campbell, added that the ministry is always in support of events that promote healthy physical activity. “For far too long, chronic diseases have been ravaging the individuals in our society
and chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension and things like that are what I am speaking about,” the doctor added. A total of twenty four male and eight female teams will participate in this inaugural tournament which will bridge the gap between Petra’s Peewee and under-18 football tournaments.
Slowe, celebrating 40 years representing Guyana in Fullbore Shooting By Franklin Wilson in Barbados in association with Industrial Safety Supplies Inc. and Fitness Express
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ount back 40 years to 1978 right here at the Paragon Ranges in Barbados; this is where current Head Wind Coach of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) Paul Slowe first represented Guyana. His career shot off one year earlier as a young Police Officer at the Small Bore level when practice was held every Saturday at the Tactical Service Unit (TSU) Range which still exists today at Eve Leary. “There was this guy Persaud, not Mahendra, I think he went away to Ve n e z u e l a t o d o h i s doctorate and never came back, he was one of my contemporaries at the time. He went to Trinidad in 1977 and dominated the junior events.” Slowe recalled that he was based on the Corentyne at the time as a young Sergeant and when the news came over about Persaud dominating in Trinidad he quietly told himself that he had possessed that kind of
class as well, having shot with Persaud. He recalled that he forgot about shooting for a while b u t i t w a s G u y a n a ’s WIFBSC Hall of Famer, Neville Denny aka ‘Uncle Neville’ who then started encouraging him to take up fullbore shooting at Timehri where he had never ventured to before. “I was again reluctant and I remember very well it was early in 1978, and he {Denny} called to say that the team to go to Barbados would be selected and it was going to be sometime in April, 1979. At that stage, I had never travelled out of the country so I was anxious to be a part of it.” Slowe finally decided to take up the challenge and was then outfitted with rifle, jacket and everything that was necessary by Denny and he did reasonably well in his first outing to the extent that he made the Guyana team. When he was selected then he {Slowe} realised that he did not have a passport and the required resources to make the trip. “I recalled being sent to the Police finance officer, the total cost for the tour was around $725.00 and he said that they hadn’t the resources to do it. Very
Passion still intact for the sport
Paul Slowe at the 300 yards range in Barbados. dejectedly I went back to Neville to tell him that it was a no from the Police.” Given the kind of leader Denny was, a no was never going to be accepted so ‘Uncle Neville’ went to overdrive and Slowe recalled that a call was made to one Donald Haynes and was told to let Slowe go to him. “Mr. Haynes indicated to me that he was very proud, calling the names of some police officers who had represented Guyana before me and he was happy to know that after a long break
in such a tradition, another policeman was going to represent Guyana. He sent me to the finance office and I received the sponsorship and I came to Barbados.” Slowe informed that that tour was not only his first in national colours but it was also the first time that he was going to shoot at the 900 and 1000 yards ranges since Guyana did not have those ranges back then. “Paul Archer was the Captain and advised how to go about shooting at the 900 and 1000 yards. I did not win the O Class, I think a guy by
the name of Lynch won; but I won so many medals, almost every range I won a medal. Coincidentally, around the same time I got a little stiff neck so I was nicknamed, ‘medal neck’, the boys said I won too many medals and that was what strained my neck.” Following that performance on debut for Guyana, Slowe happily recalled that he never looked back. Guyana hosted the Caribbean championships in 1979 when Ransford Goodluck commenced his career and it was the first
time in many, many years that Guyana won the championship on home soil. Slowe has been a consistent member of the Guyana team ever since and only took a break in the 1990s when he pursued studies at the University of Guyana. “It has been a rewarding 40 years in shooting, I still think I have some passion for the sport, the camaraderie, the challenges and everything else have combined so far for a wonderful experience and I would not trade this for anything else.” To u c h i n g o n w h a t prompted him to start coaching, Slowe recalled that he developed a good sense of reading the wind and being able to observe conditions which resulted in him taking on the challenge. “I developed the ability to look at the flag, look at the mirage, look at the conditions and to fairly accurately estimate what it is doing; which direction it is coming from and what strength. I have done some reading and a lot of studying of the elements to try to master what is the cloud cover, the sunshine and the wind among other things.” (Continued on page 33)
Wednesday May 23, 2018
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Some of Annandale’s student-athletes pose with Andy Medas-King (third from right) and Deputy Head Master Deon Abrams.
Annandale Secondary recognises top student-athletes KMPA Classic set for September with over $4M up for grabs
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esterday, 25 student-athletes of the Annandale Secondary School were awarded for their outstanding performance in the various categories of sports. Andy Medas-King of the King Medas Pansy Adonis (KMPA) foundation was present at the ceremony, which also saw head of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) Physical Education Department, Nicholas Fraser, at the simple but significant event. A total of 19 awards were handed out with National under-17 footballer Troni Semple copping a total of four, including the school’s senior sportsman of the year award, while Isanah Rogers won senior female sportswoman of the year award. Deputy Head teacher of the Annandale, Deon Abrams, congratulated all the awardees for their contribution to the s c h o o l ’s i m p r o v e d performance in Sports and stressed the importance of balancing academics with sports. He also mentioned that that student who didn’t received any awards this year; he hopes will motivate them to do their best. Medas-King stated in his opening remarks called on parents to be tolerant and supportive of their children who want to do sports and academics and he explained how the two goes hand-inhand. “Although Education is
important, the right mix of sports is ideal. Sports can even help pay for your education and most of the top colleges (in America) don’t accept students based purely on academics. They usually opt for the rounded students, be it athletics or some other sport or extracurricular activity,” Medas-King noted. It was announced that Annandale received a 100% pass rate in P.E. last year inclusive of 13 grade ones which was taken with much delight by MOE’s Nicholas Fraser and he applauded the students for their outstanding efforts. During the awards ceremony, MedasKing announced the that the 2018 KMPA Classic Road Race will be held on September 23rd at Bachelor’s Adventure on the East Coast of Demerara with over $4million in cash and prizes to be won.
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Ransford Goodluck
Guyanese shooters are in contention for X and O Class top honours:Among them, Leader Ransford Goodluck and Sigmund Douglas (Pictured), John Fraser and Leo Ramalho.
Troy Doris (right) displays his medal and plaque and with GOA President K. Juman Yassin. (Zaheer Mohamed photo)
The Lady Jags is watched by Head Coach Dr Ivan Joseph (right) during a practice session under lights at Leonora.
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