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EDITORIAL
Engine 1’s success with Exxon is good news for Guyana The name Engine 1 may not mean much to Guyanese, but its leaders pulled off an astonishing coup right in the heart of Exxon’s brain centre. Engine 1 did something that is sure to rock Exxon’s top management to its heels, and be a powerful indication that major changes are going to have to be the way forward at Exxon, especially as those relate to the environment and climate change. But there is something else that ought to be of priceless value to the citizens of this country, all of which we now share today. Engine 1, by any consideration, is not a big Exxon shareholder. It is best known as an activist hedge fund that owns a mere 0.02 percent (US$40 million approximate valuation) of the company’s outstanding shares, with an unrelenting focus on bringing about corporate change and responsibility. Caring for the environment and climate change are two areas that separate Engine 1 from its peers, and now it has succeeded in doing the once unthinkable. At Wednesday’s annual meeting of Exxon shareholders, a virtual one due to the pandemic, two out of the four directors nominated by Engine 1 gained seats on Exxon’s 10-man board of directors. There is the likelihood that it could still gain a third seat, which was too close to call. This is shocking development, a major one, that could have far-reaching implications on how oil majors operate in today’s world. And when one adds another landmark development in a Dutch court (also by a group of concerned and tireless activists, spearheaded by Friends of the Earth), which ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut emissions by 45 percent by 2030, a scant nine years away, this has much meaning for the world. That is, the world of corporate oil giants (how they deal with climate change), the world of resource-rich nations and their fossil-based treasures, and the world of relentless voices, as represented by those pushing oil companies towards the courts to move away from so much fossil fuels dependency. This was a primary motivator in Engine 1’s activism, meaning, desiring seats on the company’s board to influence change in management’s visions and policies regarding the environment, climate change, current operational programmes, and longer-term strategic fossil fuel plans. This was what stirred and galvanised Guyanese attorney, Ms. Melinda Janki, to join hands with fellow Guyanese attorney, Ronald BirchSmith, to haul ExxonMobil Guyana before the courts. The seismic developments at Exxon’s annual shareholders meeting, coupled with the ruling of the Dutch Court, could be a game changer for Guyana, and on a number of fronts. For starters, Exxon’s CEO, Darren Woods, himself a top three shareholder, could be on the way out, since this Engine 1’s board victory could be interpreted as signal of fading confidence in his leadership, and the visions he prioritised. The possible departure of CEO Woods, should it occur, could bring about a ripple effect in the top tiers of Exxon’s management structure, and provide openings for Guyanese leaders and the Guyanese people. We have to be bold enough and wise enough to strike while the opportunity is present. This country’s political leaders, without exception, have long lamented that Exxon has us over a barrel, and all tied up lock and stock. The iron is hot now, and should be used to strike. There is weakness in the now increasingly shaky ranks of once arrogant Exxon management. Like Engine 1, there are many material elements in Guyana’s relationship with Exxon that are cause for serious concerns and disappointment, if not anger. Like tiny Engine 1, our leaders should not be intimidated by the power and might of Exxon. The Engine 1 David has felled the oil Goliath, Exxon. As happens in life, when the alpha dog stumbles momentarily, displays a weak spot in his armour, then others find courage, and believe that they, too, can succeed, they also can chance their arm, go on the attack, and gain the upper hand. Guyanese leaders must not be hesitant or squeamish. This is war, and they must be willing to stand the sight and scent of blood. The opening is there to go for the jugular and press the company for concessions, to redo its relationship with us. And, our fellow citizens must also sense and seize a god-sent opportunity to pressure Guyanese leaders to, in turn, pass on that tension and pressures to Exxon. Something is going to have to give soon. The time is now, and both Guyanese leaders and the Guyanese people must act, and do so with confidence and conviction.
Free speech carries responsibilities - one is to speak truth DEAR EDITOR, Response is being made to Vishnu Bisram’s letter “Freddie Kissoon is bold, courageous, objective, and independent” (Kaieteur News - 24th May2021). The right to free speech does not confer on anyone the freedom to lie, malign and defame another’s character. Free speech comes with responsibility. In the original letter sent on May 26, I inadvertently dated Bisram’s letter as published on 26th not 24th May.
To the extent that Bisram continues to use the Letter Column to lie on me, and refuses to provide the evidence to support his claim that I, Lincoln Lewis was “condoning the rigging” of the 2020 Elections, it says to me that this is a deliberate attempt to defame my character. This is troubling and does not augur well for society or the so-called free/ independent press because the press, too, has a responsibility to pursue and insist on the truth in society.
I have noticed Bisram’s letter of 27th May appeared in your Letter Column with the title “Tacuma errs about Freddie, not an Indian Bad man,” with the same allegation being made of me “condoning the rigging.” Vishnu Bisram is being asked to provide the evidence of his repeated charge against me. Kaieteur News is hereby requested to publish my letter consistent with the right to respond, the public having the benefit of my response, and Bisram publicly knowing what I seek.
This studied effort by some to malign some Black leaders by falsification and demonisation to make them persona non grata in society will not be countenanced by me. Thus, Editor, I hereby make the request, through Kaieteur News where the falsification is being peddled, to have Vishnu Bisram provide the evidence to his claim. I look forward to my letter being published and the evidence publicly provided. Sincerely, Lincoln Lewis
Sanctimonious exploiters of the Haitians DEAR EDITOR, The Haitians are back in the news again and for all the wrong reasons. Because here again our Caricom brothers and sisters are being victims of that vicious cycle we call human trafficking and poverty. It is a vicious and cruel web when you are poor and vulnerable, and Haiti is one of those places on the map where untold horrors are being meted out to its people both at home and abroad. It is a dehumanising state of affairs, and something has to be done urgently to arrest this situation. I am talking about a people who are sexually and economically exploited. It means that in the light of such gross inhumanity, a responsible government cannot stand idly by and watch this brutal exploitation of another human being conducted right at our doorstep; that is not going to
happen. In this regard, our government has stepped up its surveillance as it relates to the entrance of Haitians into our country. We have forthrightly implemented stricter rules to deal with this inhumane practice of allowing their entry and later on, their exit to other ports, when we know fully well that these people are going on to live wretched lives in their new home. Now, this has ruffled the feathers of the political opposition, in so much that they are back in the spotlight as they take on the role of being the Haitians “Guardians”. But is the opposition really who it claims to be, helping Haitians? I think not, I think they are sanctimonious exploiters of the Haitians, because if they did care, they would have remembered the shameful results of their
last efforts, when Haitians they claim to be visitors to our shores were simply a people that were being smuggled into neighbouring countries, such as Brazil and Cayenne in a lucrative human trafficking ring. We are not going to drop our guard and allow this to happen again. Further, it is a well documented fact that Haitians are using Guyana as a transshipment point to other destinations. It is well documented that these people are also used for other nefarious acts such as prostitution and a modern day slave trading ring. In light of the foregoing, shouldn’t we then be more cautious in our approach to such glaring anomalies? The point I am making is, if Haitians want to go to Brazil or Cayenne as the case may be, then let them do just that, let them go directly to Brazil
or Cayenne. In the same tone, we deride this new found political opportunism coming from the opposition, as it browbeats us into accepting an illegality. In times like these, I also ask the pointed question: Where is the Guyana Human Rights Association in all of this, don’t they care? Do they have an ounce of humanity for Haitians? These are the questions, which I would like the GHRA to answer. Finally, as we take our place on the world stage, we do not want our country to be sullied by having a bad human rights record, or be blacklisted by the international community as a place where human trafficking flourishes. Therefore, the sum of it all is that we want our country to be seen as a place where we will maintain that clean safe record. Respectfully submitted, Neil Adams
Loyal Peeping Tom fan differs with Tom DEAR EDITOR, As I read your Peeping Tom column recently, I wondered how old you were and whether you were around before Independence to see how beautiful and prosperous Guyana was back then, even if we were exploited by our Colonial masters. To blame our poverty on exploitation is incorrect and unfair. Prior to Independence, we had a prosperous and safe country comparable to the best in the C a r i b b e a n . We were gainfully employed, and life was pleasant. Guyana was a safe place to live and even if our parents did not know how to read and write, they made sure we could and knew that education was the path to success. The people who were fighting for Independence fooled us
into thinking our future was brighter with them in charge. They knew nothing about running a country or how to make it prosperous. They embraced socialism as if it was the best thing since “slice bread” and it led to the downfall of G u y a n a ’s e c o n o m y a n d standard of living. It resulted in food shortages and hardship. In short, nothing good came of their dreams of an Independent nation. It only brought out the hatreds between races, which is more evident than ever today. Fifty-five years of Independence did not bring prosperity. Instead, the quest for power brought dictatorship, i n c o m p e t e n c e , nationalisation, marginalisation, food shortages and shortages of every kind, attacks on
the press and free speech, assassination of political opposition, oppression, election rigging, racial division and crime. All of which combined to force a mass exodus of skills, brains and talent to foreign shores. Our great leader Forbes Burnham was too power drunk to know and understand that he and his regime were incapable of running a country and maintaining its growth and prosperity at which our Colonial masters were adept. The children were in charge of the candy store. They danced, pranced and stuffed themselves without even knowing the harm, which they were causing. They did not know how to produce the candy or how to manage the store. When the candy was
finished, the business went bankrupt. It will now take as many years to undo the damage as it took them to do them. Guyanese need to understand that “Rome was not built in a day”. Glenn Lall is wrong to think Guyanese can all live “high off the hog” because of our natural resources. Even in the most resource rich and developed countries, people have to work to make a living and provide for their loved ones. There are no free rides. This idea of putting feet up and waiting for the “Royalties” to roll in so you can sip Whisky and relax in the shade will result in a drunk and lazy society marked for extinction. This is the reason why we are still poor after 55 years of incompetence. Loyal Peeping Tom fan
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Dutch people won Vic Persaud, a study in leadership, protocol against Shell; Guyana practice and public service excellence can against Exxon
DEAR EDITOR, Every once-in-a-while, someone comes along who bestrides the world like a colossus. Eshwar Vevakanand Persaud, CCH, was one such person. Vic walked with kings and queens, but never lost the common touch. He appeared to be very egalitarian deep down in his soul. He seemed to be born for the role of Director of Protocol and was gifted as Advisor in Protocol Affairs. His years in the Foreign Service at various overseas Missions had prepared him for the moment. He reached the pinnacle of his long and illustrious career in the Public Service of Guyana with the distinction of having served nine Executive Presidents, starting with Mr. L.F.S. Burnham and ending with Dr. Irfaan Ali. All those Presidents, except Dr. Irfaan Ali, came and left, but Vic Persaud remained planted behind the revolving door of the Executive Presidency, keeping the machinery of government ticking with the Bible, the Quran and the Bhagavad Gita, upon which the incoming Executive President would choose to swear to uphold the Constitution of Guyana and pledge to serve without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. Guyana was indeed fortunate to have this man as the custodian of its ‘Presidential Holy Books.’ This tribute is my portrait of Guyana’s ultimate Maestro of Protocol and Diplomatic etiquette. Just over three decades ago, the towering figure of Vic Persaud confidently strode into the Department of Protocol in the Office of the President to replace the then Director of Protocol, Winifred Agard, A.A., who was about to retire. He immediately
made the indelible impression of suavity, elegance and polish of manner, among the small staff of the Department. His immaculate sense of style bespoke the confidence of the gentleman who was about to become our new Director of Protocol and Secretary-General of the Orders of Guyana. He came at a time of transition in Guyana. It was the early to mid-eighties. Guyana was at its peak at international forums such as the Non-Aligned Movement, the United Nations, the Commonwealth and CARICOM. Guyana’s Presidential protocol was unique in the Caribbean, with the introduction of an Executive President as Guyana’s Head of State. Vic took on the role as Director of Protocol and never looked back. Significantly, Vic Persaud did not only serve honourably with nine Executive Presidents, but he also delicately handled each First Lady with utmost dignity, respect and sagacity. The whirlwinds of high politics swirled around him, but he was impervious to the vicissitudes of partisan politics. He embodied the finest values of the Public Service: integrity, impartiality and objectivity. He interacted seamlessly with politicians of every shade across the political divide, local diplomats and foreign envoys, the military, police top brass, academics, legal luminaries, Trade Unionists, the Private Sector business leaders, the media and religious leaders, all in the national interest. His image at Accreditation ceremonies for foreign Diplomats presenting their credentials to the President had become a media staple. Vic became a friend to countless individuals, but he had a special place in his heart for artists. He was an ardent
supporter of local artists whom he encouraged. Both established and up-and-coming artists, sculptors and ceramicists, streamed into the office to have their works selected for purchase as presidential gifts. I recall artists such as Trevor Alfred, Andre Sealey, Desmond Ali, Winston Strict, Camo Williams, Dudley Charles, Bernadette Persaud, Josefa Tamayo (Cuban Guyanese), Philbert Gajadar and countless others who were lucky to have Vic purchase their work and present them as gifts to visiting Heads of States and Governments or on Presidential assignments around the world. It was classic art diplomacy and a very practical demonstration of support for an otherwise neglected sector of society. It was his seminal role as Secretary-General of the Orders of Guyana that Vic’s eye for detail was on full display. He worked tirelessly with the Committee for the Orders of Guyana to make sure all ‘citations’ were perfect for each National Honour recipient. He was the custodian of Guyana’s National Honours system and was the driving force behind the production of all the ‘Instruments of Appointment’ and ‘insignias’ for Guyana’s highest national honours. Vic ensured that the names and citations on every ‘Instrument’ was calligraphed to the highest standards of excellence. He loved my Calligraphy and motivated me as a young Protocol Officer, to excel in Calligraphy, the art of beautiful penmanship. The Protocol staff looked forward
to lunch or a snack, which Vic would bring to the office from German’s Restaurant, or Betty’s black pudding or White Shop fried fish, when we worked weekends or overtime during the week in preparation for Investiture or other national events and ceremonies. When I last saw Vic in 2018, I told him he needed to write his Memoir for the benefit of the present generation of young public servants and for all Guyanese in general. I’m not sure if he got around to it. His successor, Col. Francis Abraham, has been doing a great job as Director of Protocol for a number of years now with Vic as his mentor. It would be a lasting tribute to Vic’s memory if a Manual of Presidential Protocol and Etiquette (The E.V. Persaud Protocol Manual) could be produced for posterity. During his sojourn at OP, Vic ensured that all fallen members of the Orders of Guyana were honoured with a solemn vigil, as their remains lay in repose. A Military officer would stand in silence with a cushion in hand bearing the medal, which the departed member of the Orders had received. Now it’s Vic’s turn to have his vigil. Guyana can make sure to honour the memory of Eshwar Vevakanand Persaud for “Life’s race well run, Life’s work well done, now comes eternal rest.” Yours sincerely, Standhope Williams Former Protocol Officer Office of the President
DEAR EDITOR, On the 26th of May this year, which marked the 55th anniversary of the independence of our great nation, good news came by way of the courts in The Hague. The Dutch people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands won a landmark case against Royal Dutch Shell. This case requires Shell to cut CO2 emissions by 45 percent in order to meet climate goals as set by the Paris Climate Agreement. According to news outlets, the courts also found that Shell’s CO2 emissions posed a “very serious threat” to Dutch residents and the company has an “individual responsibility” to reduce emissions. Earlier this year, the company was also ordered by the courts to compensate Nigeria for oil pipeline leaks. This is a significant turning point in the fight to prevent climate change targets being surpassed. It is
expected that other oil companies will also be taken to court and be required to significantly cut Co2 emissions. This bodes well for the upcoming case in Guyana against Exxon and the contamination that the sector brings. The contamination in Nigeria should also be a wakeup call to proponents of a pipeline for Guyana. To date, leaks continue to plague pipeline endeavours. A visit to Venezuela would be an eye opener. Although they have the largest reserves of oil and gas, the basic needs of the people are not met much less their wants. COVID-19 should have taught all those seeking wants and not focusing on needs that to be able to breathe is much more important than building the next Atlantis. Best regards, Mr. Jamil Changlee Chairman, The Cooperative Republicans of Guyana
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People are likely to feel oppressed and disenfranchised if the Govt. take place after and were told what we could destiny was held in the palm establishment. is not of their choosing Guyanese wear and eat. Yes, shortages of their hands. The one page Catholic Independence? DEAR EDITOR, In one of your recent editorials – titled Independence – you are highly critical of the Freedoms we as Guyanese enjoy today and are trying to convince us that we are no freer than when we were under the “yoke of the Colonial masters”. Editor, I was born in British Guiana when this country was under the control of Great Britain yet never was I enslaved nor my rights as a citizen compromised in any way. I enjoyed the same rights as any young person had in Canada, Britain and the U.S. at that time. Guyana was
virtually crime free and I was not restricted from doing anything lawful or normal. In fact, I was free to become as educated as I chose and live freely as a law abiding citizen. I was never denied a chance to work, earn money, engage in leisurely activities, purchase whatever I felt like, travel where I please or publicly voice my opinion. Life was good under the “yoke of the Colonial Masters” as I remember was far better than what followed after Independence. Let’s be honest and ask ourselves this question, why did the mass exodus of
The answer is simple, based on the changes that rapidly followed Independence, people were no longer willing to live in a country where their future was bleak. What Freedoms did the Government of Guyana between 1966 and 1992 bring me that I didn’t have before as an individual, that resulted in a better life for me? I do not know of a single one. I’ll tell you what changed after our Colonial Masters (as you so nicely refer to them) left. We lost a lot of our right to choice, gained a Dictator, lost the freedom of the Press
The Finance Minister should shed some light DEAR EDITOR, I hope that the trail on the GUYOIL audit has not gone cold, and a full report will be forthcoming soon. As the auditor general is auditing GUYOIL, the Honourable Minister of Finance may wish to ask him to widen his probe to include an assessment on how the insurance portfolio was moved from the then incumbent, who had given 30 years of impeccable service that can be attested to by several Chairmen, CEOs and Board Directors to a favoured Insurance Broker who we shall call ‘Broker X’. The Minister may also wish to enquire the circumstances surrounding the removal of
the Skeldon Energy portfolio from the then incumbent broker to the same favoured ‘Broker X’. The Minister may also wish to ask for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the overnight removal from the then incumbent broker of the Power Producers Distribution Inc (PPDI) Insurance Portfolio to the same favoured ‘Broker X’. The Minister may also wish to ask for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the award of the Cheddi Jagan insurance portfolio to the same ‘Broker X’. But worst of all Editor, the Honourable Minister of Finance and the Prime Minister may wish to ask for an investigation into the
aborting of the Insurance Tender for Guyana Power and Light (GPL). Now, this tender was advertised on the GPL website, but after two days, it was withdrawn and there is deafening silence. The current broker is the favoured ‘Broker X’. Editor, this stinks to the high heavens and is rife with corruption, skullduggery, cronyism, and nepotism. The pattern is that all insurances for government properties that are with ‘Broker X’ have to remain with ‘Broker X’, but if they are with any other broker, the business has to move to ‘Broker X’. So much for the promises of fairness, transparency and accountability. Yours faithfully, Mark Ramcharitar
were the order of the day. The shelves in all our department stores became so empty, we could have been mistaken for Cuba or North Korea. No one was stealing from us anymore but we had everything under our control. The standard of living fell through the floor. Everything imported was banned and we were told to “produce or perish”. We were also told that we were going to be “Fed, Clothed and Housed by 1976”. During this period from 1966 to 1992, the supporters of this regime did not have any issues with their Government. There was no outcry about a lack of Freedom, Rights, basic foodstuff like flour, cooking oil, toilet paper, garlic and onions, split peas and canned goods, just to name a few. All the while, the supporters were reveling in the power their Government wielded and their
No one cared for free and fair Elections, there was no call for power sharing and none of the supporters cared to see the inequity and unfair treatment meted out to the rest of the population. We were a Socialist State and the Party was Paramount! Nothing else was higher or more powerful. Any opposition was met with brute force and opinions of descensions made publicly could result in a sound beating or worse, from the Government’s supporter(s) who were all imbued with that right. Many of us knew better so we kept our voices hushed and our heads low. The things you have written in your editorial would not have been tolerated during those times. In fact, all the Government controlled media would have refused to publish your comments and you would find yourself in deep trouble with the
Standard was severely oppressed and harassed for anything negative they said about the Government or its Policies. Its Editor was a marked man. Editor, most of the Guyanese that enjoyed living in Guyana between 1966 to 1992 but chose to leave when that Regime was booted from office (after the first free and fair elections since 1964), chose to go to the U.S., Britain and Canada to live under the rule of the White Oppressors. Funny isn’t it? One would have thought that they had their fill of their “Colonial Masters and the yoke of Oppression”. The irony of it all. Editor, it is my humble opinion that you will always feel oppressed and disenfranchised as long as the Government in place is not the one of your choosing. Sincerely, KN Reader
Withheld comment on ANUG, another does it for me DEAR EDITOR, I refer to the article titled, “Executive member of A New and United Guyana resigns over failure to hold elections, suspend former GUYOIL Board member” (Demerara Waves, May 24). I have been sparing of the new parties; now a man from within the main one speaks out, and confirms what I have lumped scornfully, ‘as aal ah dem sell out.’ In Guyana, the tawdry record is give man or woman a prize, and their selfdescribed principles vanish. They abandon independence, neutrality, and objectivity, suspected falsely claimed, for any piece of silver thrown their way to make them surrender what they said that they stood for, so loudly. It is the way the game is played here, with ethics nonexistent, and the kicked-around electorate serving as the abused ball. Almost all these Guyanese, having so nobly asserted that they were not going to join with PPP or PNC, ended up with the side that won. They sell shamelessly, collect obscenely. Too many
make damn fools of naïve Guyanese; taking their hopes and trust for granted, and as something to be scorned like abused partners. No position on any board should have been accepted by the principals in any of the contesting groups. We lament about divide and rule at the hands of former colonial masters, and then turn around and do the exact same thing here. Racially, as is well known. Politically, as is becoming clearer. That is why Mr. Jonathan Yearwood bemoaned his suddenly ‘lone voice’ status in the party that came about with so much nobility of purpose, so much indomitable spirit. But since August 2, only for all of that to crumble into the ashes of still more newcomer treachery. The ranks of the speakership of the National Assembly stands as another, more glaring example of how cheap some can be, how low we grovel, to get what is considered high by our small minds. After all the big talk, and the bright lights of sunny attention, this is how puny the minds of tomorrow’s
ambitious for running this country are. How conniving. How easily saleable personal integrity is as a political commodity bartered away for a place, a pat, a penny. Editor, it is intriguing that, as the man says, that internal elections have been long delayed. I would have thought that he had more wisdom than that, since he ought to know that priorities like those are competing with attention seeking, kowtowing, and overall sniveling before the political bosses that stride over this land like so many colossi. And since Shakespeare seems to soothe our souls, I offer Iago and his maxim of, “A good name in a man or woman is the immediate jewel of the soul.” The only good name that counts in today’s PPP time, (and in the PNC time, too) is to worm one’s way in their good books. So, men sell; and so someone like Jonathan Yearwood keens his dirge. He speaks for me, many of us. Sincerely, GHK Lall
Is attack being condoned? DEAR EDITOR, The ‘black’ remark (whatever happened to such phrases like ‘black is beautiful’ and ‘young, gifted and black”?) perceived as racial, made by a young lady on a passenger vessel, resulting in a violent attack
on said young lady, and making its rounds on social media, is of grave concern, as it shows just how weak and fragile our race culture is. It also gives rise to the premise that the previous remark could also be regarded as racial. Of equal concern, though, is the
lack of condemnation of the violent attack on the young lady by a young woman also on the passenger vessel. Is it to be seen the attack is condoned and approved? No wonder racial harmony is so elusive! Shamshun Mohamed
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Caribbean must aim to become more food secure - President Ali His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali urged CARICOM member states yesterday to be aggressive in their suggestions, programmes and plans in addressing food security issues within the Region. The Head of State made this passionate statement during his address at CARICOM’s Regional Food Systems virtual dialogue. The event is a precursor to the United Nations 2021 Food Systems Summit slated for September, as part of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. “We cannot continue to eat third quality or second quality food when we can produce first quality food. We have to be brave; we have to be brave in addressing these issues. We can’t walk along the sidelines anymore. We have to confront these issues as a region. And importantly, we all have to commit to doing our bit in relation to climate change. But more importantly, we are perhaps the region that is affected in a worse way in terms of climaterelated disasters, and if we assess international financing that comes our way, it leaves much to be desired.” Food security, climate resilience, and financing were the primary areas of focus when stakeholders from across the Region met at the summit. President Ali is the lead Head-of-Government in the CARICOM Quasi Cabinet with responsibility for Agriculture. The President acknowledged that all three thematic areas covered are critical to ensuring that the Region’s commitment to the SDGs is not undone. He noted that the immediate challenge facing the Region is the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of which are not limited to health and human safety, but extend to all areas of member states’ economies, including their food systems. Notwithstanding, the President said that CARICOM has been engaged in strengthening regional food systems and regional food security even before the pandemic to ensure “stable and sustainable food supplies at all times”. “The leadership of the
Caribbean Community has been proactive in responding to the effects of the pandemic, including in respect to our food systems. At the 32nd Inter-Sessional Conference of the Heads of the Government of the Caribbean Community, held in February 2021, a strategy entitled ‘Advancing the CARICOM Agri-Food Systems Agenda; Prioritising Regional Food and Nutrition Security’ was proposed and endorsed.” Added to this, a Special Ministerial Task Force on food production and food security was established to follow-up and monitor the implementation of the ‘Strategy’. The Task Force, he added, has since met twice, with key priority areas being addressed to drive the transformation of the agrifood system. These priority areas include; the complete removal of all technical barriers to trade; the implementation of an E-agriculture strategy; investments in production, research and development; measures to promote derisking of the sector; and the improvement of transport and logistics. ENSURING FOOD SECURITY He added that given the Region’s high food import bill, estimated at more than US$4B per annum, the Caribbean’s high dependence on food imports leaves it vulnerable to external shocks caused by sudden spikes in food commodity prices, as is the current situation. As such, he emphasised that the Caribbean must aim at becoming more food secure. “This exercise must be sustained and must involve increased production of foods consumed within the Region. It must also entail increased intra-regional trade in agricultural commodities. The dismantling of barriers to the trade in agricultural commodities will enhance regional food security. If the Region is to become more food secure, it has to begin to source more of its food needs from within the Caribbean, and this will require the removal of unnecessary non-tariff barriers to intra-regional trade.” The President said that the Region is not short of
solutions for improving food security with a wealth of information readily available through proposals, reports, studies and regional strategies. “The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture (IICA), for example, has said that if the Caribbean is to achieve the goal of zero-hunger, the Region’s food-supply chain has to be redesigned to include food security as well as water and energy, given that agriculture is highly dependent on both water and energy. “IICA also correctly pointed to the need for a shift to greater agricultural valueadded production. The Jagdeo Initiative had identified ten key binding constraints to the development of Regional agriculture. The solution exists. What is required is the political will and the financing to give effect to what needs to be done to develop the Region’s food systems. I believe that the time has come, and the time is ripe for us to do so.” CHALLENGES President Ali added that the Caribbean Region faces many challenges in developing a competitive agrifood system that can contribute to the achievement of its food security and economic goals including the Region’s vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change – rising sea levels, extreme weather events and other natural disasters. “As I speak to you, my country, along with Suriname, is battling floods. In parts of the country, many of the agricultural lands are underwater. A number of our regions have been subject to torrential rainfall, which has resulted in flooding, which in turn, has led to losses of crops and livestock. Suriname is also been affected similarly.” It is therefore imperative, he stressed, that attention be given to building climate resilience in order to transform the Region’s agri-food system. FULLCOMMITMENT NEEDED Importantly, the President said that progress towards achieving the SDGs requires
...Eureka Medical Laboratories shares From page 19 delivery of quality every day,” Mr. Manbodh explained. “With that, customers have gravitated to us; they have built confidence in us”, he added. Certification to the National Standard was a steppingstone for Eureka Medical Laboratories towards becoming internation-
ally accredited to the ISO 15189:2012 standard, which specifies requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories. In order to reopen Guyana's International Airports in 2020 after a period of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EML was contacted to set up testing sites at the ports of entry. The Lab's
accreditation to international standard played a big role in its selection, as accredited tests was a requirement of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Under its scope of certification, Eureka Medical Laboratories performs tests in the areas of Microbiology, Haematology, Biochemistry, among others. (Source: GNBS)
a commitment from all member states to affirmative action in respect to climate change. With regards to the challenge of financing, he pointed to the Jagdeo Initiative, and the binding constraints identified therein to Regional agricultural development. Foremost among those constraints was limited financing and new investments in the sector. The ‘Initiative’ proposed the development of a fund to modernise regional agriculture. “Financing for regional agriculture cannot be divorced from financing for climate reliance,” the President pointed out. “Environmental threats impact the Region’s food systems. Financing for mitigation and adaptation to climate change is more critical today than ever before and is necessary to protect the Region’s food systems.” The success of these efforts, he reiterated, depends on the degree of international support received, especially with respect to financing for the building of an agricultural sector that is more resilient. President Ali emphasised that the Caribbean must therefore seize the opportunity of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit to link greater resilience for its food systems with increased access to financing for sustainable development and the environment. He said that the Region must also add its voice to the appeal for the full implementation of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development; greater grantbased financing for adaptation, and the establishment of a Climate
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Change Vulnerability Fund; greater ambitions under the National Determined Contributions of the Paris Agreement on climate change; and the operationalising of the REDD Plus Mechanism for trading in carbon credits. “If the Caribbean is to remain committed to the SDGs, it will require greater attention be paid to its food systems, especially in terms of ensuring food security, combating t h e t h r e a t s posed by climate change and being able to mobilise financing for climateresilient agriculture. If there ever has been a time for us as CARICOM to act decisively and as a cohesive unit, it is now – in light of the need to ensure that we do not deviate from our commitment to the SDGs.” This ‘Dialogue’, he added in closing, is therefore timely and relevant as it prepares countries for the United Nations Food Systems Summit, and also forces them to focus on thematic
concerns which are critical to the Region’s survival. President Ali commended the Secretary-General and the Secretariat of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for hosting the Regional Food Systems Dialogue, while he welcomed the participation of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the InterAmerican Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture (IICA), the respective United Nations Resident Coordinators and the World Food Programme. Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha, who is also Chair of the Special Ministerial Taskforce on Food Production and Food Security, Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley and representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the InterAmerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) also made brief remarks during the virtual event.
Armed bandits rob man over $400,000 - Victim succumbs to gunshot wounds A Trans Guyana Airways employee last evening succumbed while receiving medical attention after he was robbed and shot on Camp Street, Georgetown, moments after conducting business around the city. The dead man has been identified as Ronald Omar Smith, 40, a maintenance/ baggage handler of Wakapow, Pomeroon, Essequibo Coast. According to the police, Smith had just finished conducting business around the city in the company of a miner who was driving him in motor car PZZ 6065. The report further stated that after Smith made a sale of some amount of gold, he placed $437,000 cash in his haversack and went to visit his girlfriend. Around 16:25 hrs, on the western half of Camp Street,
between Church and Quamina Streets, Georgetown, Smith and his girlfriend were standing in front of the Impeccable Beauty Salon and Spa when two identifiable males rode up on a white XR motorcycle and confronted them. Kaieteur News understands that the pillion rider got off of the motorcycle and discharged two rounds at Smith. Smith collapsed and the pillion rider proceeded to remove the victim’s haversack which contained the cash. The suspects then escaped north on Camp Street. While speaking with this publication, Latoya, the proprietor of Impeccable Beauty Salon and Spa said, “I was in the salon working and I heard a sound, then I heard the second sound go off again and that’s when I
realised it was a gunshot.” The woman added that she later looked outside when she saw Smith lying in a pool of blood with his girlfriend over him and two men riding away on a motorcycle. According to the police, Smith was then picked up and taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he died while receiving medical attention. His body was examined and three circular wounds were seen, one to the upper left shoulder, one to the middle region of the belly and one under the right armpit area. The police have since arrested the driver who transported Smith around the city to conduct business moments before he was attacked and killed, as a manhunt was launched to locate the two suspects.
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LEGAL NOTICE CHAPTER 12:01) CIVIL JURISDICTURE 2020HC-DEM-CIV-FDA-880 SHAWNDELL NATASHA CORT Applicant NoticeTo:Any known Beneficaiariies of VERNON STEPHEN who pass away on the 29th January, 2004 TAKE NOTICE that a Fixed Date Application was filed against you on the 151h day of September, 2020 in the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Georgetown, Demerara by ShawncleII Natasha Cart in which the Applicant’s claim for: a. A Declaration that CLAUDETTE VIOLET STEPHENS aka Claudette Cart aka Claudette Walcott is the sole beneficial and registered Leasehold owner of the property described and known as A Lease for a term of 999 years executed and commenced on the 131h day of December, 1989, in respect of Sub-lot Lettered “B” being part of the west half of the west half of Lot 31 Bent Street, North Freeburg, in the City of Georgetown, in the County of Demerara, in the Republic of Guyana, with the building and erections thereon, which is registered in the names of CLAUDETTE VIOLET STbPHEN and VERNON EDWARD STEPHENS, Jointly, under Lease No. 119 or 1989; b. An Order directing the Registrar of Deeds to cancel the conveyance of the property described and known as a Lease for a term of 999 years executed and commenced on the 13th day of December, 1989, in respect of sub-lot lettered “B” being part .of the west half of the west half of Lot 31 Bent Street, North Freeburg, in the City of Georgetown, in the County of Demerara, in the Republic of Guyana, with the building and erections thereon, as more fully described in lease No. 119 of 1989, from CLAUDETTE VIOLET STEPJ-IEN to VERNON EDWARD STEPHENS, which was filed in the Deeds Registry at Georgetown on the 9th day of October, 2000; c. An Order directing the Registrar of Deeds to amend or rectify Lease numbered 119 of 1989, dated the 13th day of December, 1989, be deleting the name VERNON EDWARD STEPHENS and making the necessary annotation in the records kept at the Deeds Registry and on the Lease evidencing CLAUDETTE VIOLET STEPHENS’ sole ownership of the property; d. Such further or other Orders as the court may deen just. AND TAKE NOTICE if you desire to defend this action you must forthwith within 21 days after the final publication of this Notice, prepare an Affidavit in
LEGAL NOTICE Defence in Form 10C prescribed in the Civil Procedure Rules 2016, serve it on the Applicant’s Attorney-at-Law, Mr. Collis D. Baveghcms, Attorney-atLaw whose address for service and place of business is at “Lot 228 South Road, Lacy town, Georgetown, Guyana and file it with proof of service at the Registry at Georgetown, Demerara, not later than 4 (four) days before the date fixed for hearing of the application, and you or your Attorneyat-Law must appear at the hearing.ANDFURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to file such Affidavit and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing. final judgment may be given against you notwithstanding your absence. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this matter stands adjourned to the 7th July, 2021, at ] :30pm before the Honourable Madam. Justice Priya Sewnarine- Beharry Dated this 13th day of May, 2021
2021-HC-DEM-CIV -FD-82 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE F AMIL Y, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No. FD-82 BETWEEN: PAUL GREG FREDERICKS Petitioner -andODESSA NA TOY A FREDERICKS nee NURSE Respondent ODESSA NATOYA FREDERICKS nee NURSE 1559 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York, 11233, United States of America. To TAKE NOTICE that on the 2pt day of January, 2021 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by PAUL GREG FREDERICKS, the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 11 th day of May, 202 I the Petitioner was directed to effect service of his Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of a Newspaper in wide circulation in and around United States of America. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or
LEGAL NOTICE attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), an Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 50 (fifty) days from the date of the first publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Madam Justice Priya Sewnarinc-Beharry via Zoom Meeting ID: 503 218 6789 and Password: court 1 a in High Court at Georgetown. IN D EF A UL T of you filing an Acknowledgement of Service Notice of Intention to Defend, an Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 13th day of May, 2021.
2021-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-548 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO.: FD- 548 Between: (MARSHALL) RUDOLI)H ANTHONY Petitioner/ Applicant -and(MARSHALL) DAWN SHAUNDELL nee BROWN Respondent TO: DAWN SHAUNDELL MARSHALL nee BROWN (Last Known Address) Buxton Village, East Coast Demerara TAKE NOTICE that on the 29th day of April, 2021 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by RUDOLPH ANTHONY MARSHALL, the Petitioner/Applicant in the Family Division of the
LEGAL NOTICE High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 13th day of May, 2021, the Petitioner was directed to effect service of hisPetition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur NewsNewspapers, a daily Newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHERTAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division ofthe High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirty- five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed forDirections Hearing on Wednesday the 28th day of July, 2021 at 9:30 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry in Court 1A via Zoom Meeting ID 503 218 6789 and password: court 1 a of the hight Court at Georgetown. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of service/ Notice of intention to defend, Answer and/ or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absense and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court os located at the Law Courts[Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 24th of May, 2021.
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2021-HC-DEM-CIV -FD-407 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO. FD-407 BETWEEN: - (LOWE) ESTHER TAMARA nee V ANVIELD TO: RAYMOND PATTERSON LOWE Lot 741 ‘B’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown, Demerara TAKE NOTICE that on the 30th day of March, 2021 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by ESTHER TAMARALOWE nee V ANVIELD the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 12th day of May, 2021, the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur News, a newspaper published and circulated in Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with. related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Thursday the 29th day of July, 2021 at 10:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice PriyaScwnarine-Beharry via Zoom Meeting ID: 503 218 6789 and Password: courtl a. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention toDefend,Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce.
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Kaieteur News LEGAL NOTICE The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on . Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is Closed. Dated the 17th day of May, 2021.
2021-HC-DEM-CIV -FD-246 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION -FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO. FD-246 BETWEEN: - (MCJNTOSH) FLORENTYNA VERENA nee PRIMUS Petitioner -V(MCJNTOSH) DEXTER CALDWIN Respondent To DEXTER CALDWIN MCINTOSH (Last Known Address) Lot 2267 Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, GuyanaTAKE NOTICE that on the 25th day of February, 2021 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by FLORENTYNA VERENA MCINTOSH nee PRIMUS, the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown,Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 12th day of April, 2021 the Petitioner was directed to effect service of herPetition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur News Newspapers, a daily Newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web (Online). AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of
the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHERTAKE NOTICE that if you, desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, YQu must file ..,
LEGAL NOTICE an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), an Answer and/or Cross Petition ‘in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the Second and final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Monday the 28th day of June, 2021 at 9:30 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the High Court at Georgetown via Zoom Meeting ID: 503218 6789 and Password: court1 a. IN DEFAULT of you filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, an Answer and/ or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3 :30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 13 day of April, 2021
2020-HC-DEM-CIV -FD-8S7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO. FD-8S7 BETWEEN:(GAIM) ADREA EVERT nee GRIFFITH TO: WENDEL LA WERENCE GAIM (Last Known Address) Lot 865 Section B, Field 9, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana. TAKE NOTICE that on the 28th day of October, 2020 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by ADREA EVERT GAIM nee GRIFFITH, the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 7th day of December, 2020 the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on Petitioner
LEGAL NOTICE -and- (GAIM) WENDEL LA WERENCE Respondent you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of Kaieteur News Newspapers, a daily Newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web (Online). AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), an Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirtyfive) days from the date of the Second and final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Thursday the 29th day of July, 2021 at 11:00am before the Honourable Madam Justice Priya SewnarineBeharry via Zoom Meeting ID: 503 218 6789 and Pasword: court 1a High Court 1 A at Georgetown IN DEFAULT of you filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, an Answer and/ or Cross Petition the Court may proceed. in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the LawCourts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 13th day of May, 202 I
2021-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-419 “ IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATUR. .
LEGAL NOTICE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO.: FD- 41~ BETWEEN:(DA VID) JAMILLAH RASHEDA nee ELLIS Petitioner/Applicant -and- Respond(DAVID) ALVIN CERESTE TO: ALVIN CERESTE DAVID (Last Known Address) Lot 626 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, Guyana TAKE NOTICE that on the 3 l st day of March, 2021 a Petition for Divorce was tiled against you by JAMILLAH RASHEDA DA VII, nee ELLIS, the Petitioner/Applicant in the Family Division of the H;lh Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an order made on the 19th day of May, 2021, thePetitioner/Applicant was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur NewsNewspapers, a daily. Newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirtyfive) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Monday the 4th day of October, 2021 at 10:15 am in Family Court of the High Court at Georgetown. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays
LEGAL NOTICE except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 24th day of May, 2021
...AFC decries lax oversight capacity From page 15 International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA notes that “in the absence of suitable radiation protection measures, NORM in the oil and gas industry could cause external exposure during production...and internal exposures of workers and other persons, particularly during maintenance, the transport of waste and contaminated equipment, the decontamination of equipment, and the processing and disposal of waste. Exposures of a similar nature may arise also during the decommissioning of oil and gas production facilities and their associated waste management facilities, and that “The deposition of contaminated scales and sludge in pipes and vessels may produce significant dose rates inside and outside these components.” To this end, the AFC adumbrates, a systematic approach adopting internationally accepted standards for the safe and environmentally sound operation of TSD facilities and handling of NORM material and radioactive sources must be developed and legislated along with enforcement capabilities. It said, specifically, the AFC is calling upon the government to publicly disclose in layman's terms: “the security plan for protecting the radioactive equipment sources from getting into wrong hands; a description of these never-before-seen wastes and radioactive equipment sources in Guyana; the 'cradle to grave' process, criteria and standards for evaluating and authorising companies handling these wastes from the point of generation, through treatment, and to the point of final disposal; a general description of the types of waste treatment systems and technologies, and their treatment efficacies; the environmental, safety and health standards to be applied to the wastes and residuals upon entering the environmental media such as our clean water, air and soil; the environmental, safety and health risks to be posed by these TSD facilities; and the process with criteria used for determining whether or not an Environmental Impact Assessment is needed for a project.”
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Miami Heat forward Nemanja Bjelica (70) tips the ball loose from Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) in the second half during game three in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. (Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports)
Saturday May 29, 2021 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) You might not get the things done that you want to do today, Aries, but don't sweat it. Go easy on yourself if you still have a few unchecked things on the list tonight.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Today is a fantastic day, so make the most of it. If you're emotionally and mentally prepared to go on a new, exciting life journey, the opportunity will present itself.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Today is a fantastic day, so make the most of it. If you're emotionally and mentally prepared to go on a new, exciting life journey, the opportunity will present itself.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) If you've put in your time and done your homework, this day can prove very rewarding, Scorpio. Watch out for incredible opportunities hiding nearby.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You'll be tested today, so brace yourself for the unexpected. A large piece of your life is coming into question at this time, and you're being forced to face the music. CANCER(June21–July22) You have lots of energy at your disposal today, but it's erratic and powerful. You have the stamina to make major changes, and the opportunity to break free from any restrictions that hold you back. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) It's time to take a bold step forward, Leo. Have confidence in yourself and all the careful planning you've been painstakingly doing for the past few months. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) You can't ask for a better day. Positive energy is coming your way. You should look for the opportunities that are right in front of you. You may be going through some significant upheaval right now.
SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) You may find people very stubborn today, so take care, Sagittarius. Arguments can explode out of nowhere, so have your helmet ready. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Initiate a major change in your life. Break free of the humdrum and launch into something exciting. Take part in an online class that expands your mind. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Action is the word of the day. Whether you're initiating it or feeling the brunt of it, you'll be caught up in the vortex of it. Try not to lose your tempter today. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Today may be filled with sudden changes and unexpected events, Pisces. The energy is electric and strong. People will act in erratic, powerful bursts. Try to stay centered and maintain your focus.
Reuters - Khris Middleton recorded 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists as the surging Milwaukee Bucks beat the host Miami Heat 11384 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. The Bucks will try for a sweep today in Miami. Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 17 points and 17 rebounds for Milwaukee, and Jrue Holiday added 19 points and 12 assists. The Bucks, the top offensive team in the NBA, have outscored the Heat by 63 points in the past two games. Miami, which made it to the 2020 NBA Finals, was led by Jimmy Butler’s 19 points, eight rebounds and six
...Hero CPL franchises From page 26 Nyeem Young, Joshua Bishop, Samit Patel. Guyana Amazon Warriors – Nicholas Pooran, Shoaib Malik, Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammad Hafeez, Brandon King, Naveen Ul Haq, Romario Shepherd, Waqar Salamkheil, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Odean Smith, Niall Smith, Gudakesh Motie, Anthony Bramble, Kevin Sinclair, Ashmead Nedd. The 2021 Hero CPL bowls off at Warner Park on August 28 with the final set for September 19.
assists. Bam Adebayo added 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Lakers 109, Suns 95 Behind another strong defensive performance, host Los Angeles smothered Phoenix for a victory and a 21 series lead in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs. About 7,500 fans were in attendance as Staples Center hosted a Lakers playoff game for the first time since 2013. Anthony Davis led the way for the Lakers with 34 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron James chipped in 21 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Dennis Schroder added 20 points and four assists. Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 22 points — his third straight game with at least 20 points — as well as
11 rebounds. Devin Booker added 19 points, but he was ejected in the final minute for a flagrant foul. Nuggets 120, Trail Blazers 115 Nikola Jokic had 36 points, Austin Rivers scored 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and visiting Denver beat Portland in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series. Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points, Aaron Gordon scored 13 and Facundo Campazzo had 11 for the Nuggets, who took a 2-1 lead in the best-ofseven series. Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with 37 points. CJ McCollum had 22, Norman Powell scored 18, Carmelo Anthony had 17 and Jusuf Nurkic finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds. (Field Level Media)
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Hero CPL franchises have announced their full rosters for this year’s event.
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Hero CPL franchises reveal their 2021 team rosters SportsMax - Following the 2021 player draft of the Hero CPL, the franchises announced their full rosters earlier yesterday. Included in the squads are a number of overseas signings that include Shakib al Hasan, Chris Morris, Faf du Plessis, Matthew Wade, Sandeep Lamichhane and Shoaib Malik. There are also spots for talented Pakistani players Haider Ali, Azam Khan and Usman Qadir and Englishman Samit Patel, who will be playing at his first Hero CPL. The full squads are listed below: The Jamaica Tallawahs – Andre Russell, Shakib al Hasan, Carlos Brathwaite, Rovman Powell, Haider Ali, Chadwick Walton, Fidel Edwards, Qais Ahmad, Jason
Mohammed, Migael Pretorius, Kennar Lewis, Ve e r a s a m m y P e r m a u l , Abhijai Mansingh, Joshua James, Kirk McKenzie, Ryan Persaud. St Lucia Zouks – Faf Du Plessis, Keemo Paul, Wahab Riaz, Matthew Wade, Andre Fletcher, Kesrick Williams, Usman Qadir, Samit Patel, Obed McCoy, Rahkeem Cornwall, Mark Deyal, Roston Chase, Javelle Glenn, Keron Cottoy, Jeavor Royal, Kadeem Alleyne, Alzarri Joseph. Tr i n b a g o K n i g h t Riders – Kieron Pollard, Ravi Rampaul, Sunil Narine, Colin Munro, Sandeep Lamichhane, Darren Bravo, Lendl Simmons, Khary Pierre, Isuru Udana, Sikandar Raza, Anderson Phillip, Denesh Ramdin,
Tion Webster, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Leonardo Julian, Ali Khan. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Dwayne Bravo, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Sherfane Rutherford, Sheldon Cottrell, Winindu Hasaranga, Devon Thomas, Rayad Emrit, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Colin Archibald, Jon-Russ Jagesar, Dominic Drakes, Joshua Da Silva, Mikyle Louis. Barbados Tridents – Chris Morris, Jason Holder, Thisara Perera, Mohammad Amir, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Oshane Thomas, Kyle Mayers, Hayden Walsh Jr, Azam Khan, Raymon Reifer, Justin Greaves, Ashley Nurse, Shafiqullah Ghafari, (Continued on page 25)
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Diamond League: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce surges to 100m win in Doha American Michael Norman won the 400m in the fastest time in the world this year.
Fraser-Pryce was back on the track where she won the world 100m crown in 2019. (Getty Images)
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BC Sport Jamaica’s twotime Olympic c h a m p i o n Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce underlined her credentials for the 100m crown in Tokyo with an impressive win in Doha. The 34-year-old, who won gold ahead of Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith at the same venue at the 2019 World Championships, came home in 10.84 seconds. The time makes her the third fastest woman in the world this year. N i g e r i a ’s B l e s s i n g Okagbare was second in 10.90, but American Sha’Carri Richardson withdrew before the start. World leader Richardson was suffering with cramps in the wake of her secondplaced finish behind AsherSmith at a wet and windy Gateshead on Sunday. Fraser-Pryce, who missed more than a year of action around the birth of her son in 2017, is aiming for a third Olympic 100m title after winning gold in Beijing in 2008 and and London in 2012. She also won bronze in Rio in 2016. In the second of the elite Diamond League meetings of the season, there were a number of creditable British performances. Britain’s Holly Bradshaw came third in the pole vault, ahead of Olympic champion Katerina Stefanidi, with a season’s
best 4.74m. The event was won by American Katie Nageotte who beat compatriot Sandi Morris on countback after both cleared 4.84m. Russian world champion Anzhelika Sidorova had a disappointing return to international action after being cleared to compete as an neutral athlete, coming seventh with a best of 4.64m. In the 800m, Britain’s European indoor champion Keely Hodgkinson came fifth on her Diamond League debut. The 19-year-old and the rest of the field were left trailing as 1500m Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya powered through after a tactical first lap to win in one minute 58.26 seconds. Hodgkinson finished in 2:00.63, nearly two seconds off her personal best. Britain’s Adam Gemili was left trailing American Kenneth Bednarek in the 200m for the second time in six days. Bednarek, 22, held off fast-finishing Canadian Andre de Grasse to win in 19.88 seconds and make it three successive victories after wins in Ostrava and Gateshead. Gemili was down in sixth, but his time of 20.58 was a significant improvement on his performance in Gateshead. British 800m champion Daniel Rowden finished third on his first race of the season with a time of 1:44.60
b e h i n d K e n y a n Commonwealth Games c h a m p i o n Wy c l i f e Kinyamal, who won in 1:43.91. There was twin disappointment for the Qatari crowd. H o m e h o p e Abderrahman Samba was
fourth in the 400m hurdles, unable to match the 47.38sec winning time posted by American world silver medallist Rai Benjamin, while world champion Mutaz Essa Barshim was edged out by Ilya Ivanyuk’s 2.33m clearance in the high jump.
Elsewhere Kenyan world champion Timothy Cheruiyot won the 1500m in a new world leading time of 3:30.48, while Colombia’s Yulimar Rojas, who came within seven centimetres of the 26-year-old women’s triple jump world record earlier this month, racked up
another win. American Michael Norman won a keenly anticipated 400m, beating world silver medallist Anthony Zambrano and former Olympic champion Kirani James in a worldleading time of 44.27 seconds.
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AIBA and CISM sign the Historical Convention Egdhill first athlete International Boxing Association (AIBA) and International Military Sports Council (CISM) have huge plans regarding the cooperation on promoting of boxing through international military sports, assisting developing countries that have a lack of sporting facilities and above all strengthening the values of integrity, humanism and healthy life among future generations. The most important task of boxing among military sports is to settle conflicts by honest and noble sports competitions that leave no place to military encounters. ‘It’s not a secret for everyone that the military in every country is the protector of the population. By involving our youth in
the sport, we promote peaceful and healthy values that prevent human aggression. Doing so, we contribute to the defence of our nations,’ CISM President Colonel Hervé Piccirillo said. ‘This is a historical moment for us and the whole military world. Boxing helps to raise up each of us in the military, this is a part of the training of every soldier. Boxing is a lifestyle, it has values, overcoming, it is very popular among the young generation worldwide. CISM has always given attention to its development, and this year we will have our 58th M i l i t a r y Wo r l d Championships in Moscow,’ he added. ‘From my side, I fully
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CISM President Colonel Hervé Piccirillo (right) and AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev after the signing. share the high values expressed by President Piccirillo.’ Mr. Kremlev, AIBA President claimed. ‘The CISM is a big and important organization, military protect people worldwide. I totally agree that any conflicts should be resolved within competitions, on the ring, not the other way. I am happy to see how boxing is developing among the military, which always was for peace and kind actions. We p l a n t o o r g a n i z e tournaments in the memory of the military, help refugees
with food and sports equipment.’ The Convention of Collaboration was signed on Thursday in Centre National des Sports de la Defence (CNSD) in Fontainebleau. In the framework of the Convention, AIBA plans to conduct joint training camps, open the museum and build a military boxing academy. This convention shall permit the development of a true collaboration between the two parties, CISM and AIBA across their complete interests.
By Calvin Chapman Former Caribbean under21 women’s Table Tennis champion, Chelsea Edghill, who recently received one of two global wildcard spots to represent the Golden Arrowhead at the Tokyo Olympics this July-August, has created history by becoming the first athlete to be sponsored by the Guyana Lottery Company (GLC). The works were in the pipeline for the partnership even before the International Olympic Association (IOC) and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) made the announcement of Edghill earning the wildcard spot and during a simple but extremely significant ceremony yesterday at the GLC head office on Lamaha Street, it was made official. General Manager of the G L C , Tr a c e y L e w i s , expressed delight at the partnership with the Table Tennis star and revealed that the GLC and Guyana will be in full support of her, not only at the Tokyo Olympics but in all her future endeavours and wished her
success. During brief remarks, Edghill expressed heartfelt gratitude to the GLC for their support as she continues to strive to reach her full potential and excel. The former Queen’s College student mentioned a special thank you to broadcaster and GLC Brand Ambassador; Rawle Toney, and the media for their advice and support. At the media brief, Toney highlighted that, “It’s a pleasure for the GLC to be associated with Chelsea Edghill”, and he confirmed that the sponsorship will be for one year. The Let’s Bet Sports Ambassador noted that there are no conditions for the sponsorship with the exception of Chelsea continuing be a good role model and stellar athlete. Head of the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), Godfrey Munroe, posited during the presentation that it’s a momentous event for an elite athlete to be recognised and supported to reach one’s full potential.
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GCB Inaugural Under-19 Franchise Tournament Launched - Partners with E-Networks for live streaming and commentary
President-GCB (right) receiving Sponsorship of Falcons, Aravinda Gainda (Tropical Spring).
General Marine Rep. handing over sponsorship of Eagle’s team.
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he Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) launched the inaugural Under-19 Franchise Tournament in partnership with General Marine, Tropical Spring, Trophy Stall, 4R and ENetworks at the GCB’s Board Room yesterday May 28, 2021. The Tournament which is proposed to be an annual event, will be conducted after the annual Inter-County Under-19 Tournaments. The Franchise Tournament will present a selected pool of talented players involved in a number of competitive trial matches. This year’s tournament is scheduled to be held at the National Stadium, Providence from today May 29, 2021 at 10:00 hours. The Tournament will include three (3) teams, namely Falcons, Eagles and Amazon Hawks, which will be captained by Matthew Nandu, Zeynul Ramsammy and Marvan Prasad, respectively. At the launch, President Bissoondial Singh, who outlined the purpose of the Tournament, indicated that due to the fact that CWI was unable to host the Regional Under-19 Tournaments in 2020 and 2021, the
executives of the GCB are of the view that such an Under19 Tournament (which is being live-streamed with commentary) will provide valuable feedback to the CWI selectors and relevant coaching staff on players’ ability and current form. Mr. Singh went on to indicate that the players will also be able to showcase their talents to a wider audience within Guyana, the West Indies region and beyond. He further mentioned that the Franchise Tournament will create a competitive trial match environment in a teamwork context, as against a heavy focus of individual player performance. This trial environment in a tournament setting will provide the national selectors with a good indicator to the players’ form. Further, the Under-19 Franchise Tournament will provide players with more opportunities for national selection, since it would build on their club, Association and county tournament performances. President Singh was high in praise of the sponsors who readily came onboard. He thanked them for their invaluable contributions and wished that their businesses will continue to excel.
Representative of General Marine, Floyd Allen indicated that their company was privileged to be associated with the GCB and other sponsors in running off this tournament. He wished the players every success in their endeavors. Young teenaged national player and former West Indies Under-16 player Isai Thorne presented the 4R sponsorship cheque to president of the GCB, Mr. Bissoondial Singh. He praised the GCB for taking this initiative to give Under19 players an opportunity to play cricket at such a competitive level. He indicated, that based on feedback, players were keen to participate and to have an outside chance of being involved in the West Indies ongoing preparatory activities for the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup. Representative of Tropical Spring, Aravinda Gainda said their company was very pleased to once again be a part of the GCB activities. He remarked that this was Tropical Spring’s second engagement in sponsoring GCB’s cricket. He indicated that Tropical Spring was looking forward for another successful partnership.
Further, he indicated that their decision to sponsor the Falcons Under-19 team is based on their belief that investing in youths is the best way to proceed with cricket development. He said that the vision their company has and would like to share is that the GCB maintains this league and possibly expand on the number of teams that can be sponsored by various businesses. Gainda posited that this will greatly strengthen the relationship between the private sector and the GCB. He went on to suggest that this approach will simultaneously provide mileage to the sponsors. A d d i t i o n a l l y, G a i n d a th an k ed th e G C B f o r offering Tropical Spring the opportunity to sponsor and pledged their company’s continued support. Ebullient Proprietor of Trophy Stall, Ramesh Sunich, told of his company’s delight in being a part of youth development, and in doing so, pledged to donate all trophies for the tournament. Mr. Colin Stuart, TDO of the GCB Outlined the structure of the Tournament, indicating that it will take-on a round-robin format with the winner being decided on a point system which may
necessitate the use of Netrun rate to determine the champion where two or more teams end the final round on equal points. The tournament will progress as follows: On Saturday May 29, 2021, Falcons will play Eagles. On Sunday May 30, 2021 Eagles will battle Amazon Hawks, while on Saturday June 5, 2021 Amazon Hawks will challenge Falcons. The GCB trusts that this tournament will help to give the U-19 players an opportunity to be selected in the CWI U-19 Preparatory activities for the 2022 World Cup. The GCB has arranged for an independent match to be played upon conclusion of the tournament on Sunday June 6, 2021 to involve the best performers from the tournament. All matches will commence at 10:00 hours. The link for the livestream is: https://youtu.be/W1d9no_ WTqg The teams are: Falcons Matthew Nandu Capt. Sheldon Charles Sarwan Chaitnarine Tomani Ceasar Jason Holder Addul Ramsammy Jeremy Sandia
Andre Seepersaud V. Capt. Brandon Jaikaran Wazim Mohamed Pavindra Ganesh Rudranauth Kissoon Ajay Gainda Manager: Yeuraj Khemraj Coach: Julian Moore Eagles Zeynul Ramsammy Capt. Ricardo Ramdehol Mavendra Dindyal V. Capt Oren Gibson Isai Thorne Romal Hubbard Chanderpaul Ramraj Jonathan Rampersaud Aryan Persaud Daniel Mootoo Chatram Balgobin Nicko Vincent Anthony Khan Alvin Mohabir Manager: Kumar Bissoondial Coach: Orin Bailey Amazon Hawks Marvan Prashad Capt. Rampertab Ramnauth Ushardeva Balgobin Shamar Yearwood Trevon Charles Thaddius Lovell Gourav Ramesh Leon Cecil Zachary Jodah V. Capt. Collis Noble Niran Bissu Anthony Williams Jadesh Dowlatram Manager: Shaun Massiah Coach: Winston Smith
Ally/Watkins claim LGC Independence golf title
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Respective prize winners with their incentives.
nasha Ally and Tom Watkins e m e r g e d champions of the Independence open pairs golf tournament which was contested on Wednesday at the Lusignan Golf Club. Ally/Watkins with 9 handicap registered a score of 39 gross and 30 net, while Pope London and Shanella London placed second with a handicap of 7 chalked up 38 gross and 31 net.
The pair of Patrick Prashad and Andrew Cummings took third place after a handicap of 6 they managed 37 gross and 31 net, followed by Mike Mangal/Rohan Albert hadicap 9 gross 41 net 32. The results were determined by the front 9 scores because of inclement weather and most players were able to complete the front 9. There were 42 players
but the persistent rain made it difficult to have a full day’s play. The greens were extremely wet which made putting a challenge. Meanwhile, the LGC/Hallmark and C&L Construction Inc Open scheduled for today is now postponed until further notice. This postponement is necessary due to the wet course caused by persistent rainfall.
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Kaieteur Sport shares aspects of the National Sports Commission Act 1993
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he Honourable Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. earlier this week announced the full list of persons appointed to serve for the next two years on the National Sports Commission (NSC). This corporate body would be headed by Chairman, Kashif Muhammad, GCB President and CWI Director Bissoondyal Singh, Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) President Christy Campbell, Guyana Hockey Board President Phillip Fernandes, Chartered Accountant Cheteram Ramdial and Private Consultant, Dellon Davidson. The sports fraternity has been eagerly anticipating the appointment of these members and the nation is looking forward to the sports and our athletes really benefitting from the NSC and the MCY&S. The new NSC will now, in consultation with Minister Ramson, name the Director of Sport, former Member of P a r l i a m e n t a n d Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, Steve Ninvalle being the front runner for the post. Kaieteur Sport takes this opportunity to share aspects of the National Sports
Commission Act 1993 which was assented to by Samuel Hinds, Prime Minister, performing the functions of the President on December 31st, 1993 after being passed by the National Assembly December 3rd, 1993. Functions of the Commission It shall be the function of the Commission to (a) Promote sports and its organisation by all available methods including the making of grants therefor; (b) Provide for the establishment, erection mid maintenance of sporting and other recreational facilities; (c) Encourage, in cooperation with any sports organisation, the attainment of high standards in sports; (d) Encourage the conduct of sporting activities in accordance with the national policy on sports; (e) Provide advisory and information services; (f) Co-Operate with international bodies and institutions specialised in the field of sports research, physical education, sports administration, sports medicine and journalism; (g) Present awards to outstanding personalities, institutions or organisations in the field of sports; (h) Advise the Minister on development and promotion of sports generally;
Establishment (i) Secure by such means as it considers appropriate the proper accountability by sports organizations referred to in section 20, for funds and resources made available to such organisations; (j) Provide assistance to any sports organisation in the audit of their accounts or in relation to any other matter wherein assistance may be needed; and (k) Do all such acts and things as are in its opinion necessary for, or conductive to, the proper discharge of its functions. Establishment of Regional Sports Committee 6. (I) The Commission may establish regional sports committees in the three counties of Guyana. (2) The provisions of the Second Schedule shall have effect as to the constitution and proceedings of any regional sports committee and otherwise in relation thereto. (3) The Minister may by order amend the provisions of the Second Schedule. (4) Each regional sports committee shall have an office in the region in which it is established. 7. The Commission may establish advisory units to assist it in the performm1ce of its functions, each unit comprising a Chairman, who shall be a member, and not
less than five other persons who need not be members. 8. The Commission may in writing delegate such of its functions as it deems necessary to (a) A regional sports committee; (b) A member. 9. There may be paid to the members of the Commission and the members of any regional sports committee such remuneration, if may, or allowances, as the Minister may determine. 10. The Commission shall have the power to support and sponsor the participation in events, national, regional or international, of any individual, sportsman or athlete or any sports team, in relation to the national games played in Guyana, the criteria for such support and sponsorship being based on a l l - r o u n d p r o f i c i e n c y, performance and sustained effort. 11. (1) The Commission may, after consultation with the Minister employ upon such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, a Director of Sports and such other officers and employees as the Commission deems necessary for the proper carrying out of its functions under this Act. (2) The Director of Sports shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the
Commission, and subject to any general or specific directions of the Commission, be responsible to the Commission for ensuring that the functions of the Commission are properly discharged and objectives achieved. (3) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (2) the duties of the Director of Sports shall include responsibility for (a) Managing the Secretariat of the Commission; (b) Managing the funds as directed by the Commission and preparing quarterly financial reports accounts for presentation at meetings of the commission; (c) Causing minutes of meetings to be kept, and (d) Keeping members of the Commission informed, particularly by presenting an activity report at each meeting of the Commission. Constitution and proceedings of the Commission 1. The Commission shall consist of not less than six
nor more than eleven members. 2. The members shall be appointed by the Minister from among persons appearing to him as having had experience of and shown capacity in, matters relating to sports generally, subject to consideration being given for sufficient representation on the Commission of regional sports committees, by the appointment by the Minister of nominees therefrom. 3. The members shall be appointed for a period of not less than two years and may be reappointed at the discretion of the Minister. 4. The Chairman shall be appointed by the Minister from among the members of the Commission. The Commission shall appoint one of its members to be the Vi c e- C h ai r m a n o f th e Commission. 5. The names of the members, including the Chairman as first constituted and every change in the membership thereof shall be published in the Gazette.
Doing press is part of the sport, says Djokovic, as Osaka debate rages on
Novak Djokovic
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Facing the media can be “very unpleasant” but it is part of tennis, said world number one Novak Djokovic, as debate continued to rage yesterday over Naomi Osaka’s decision to boycott press conferences at the French Open. Women’s world number two Osaka stunned the tennis world when she announced she would not do any press conferences at the Grand Slam to protect her mental health, prompting criticism from French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton. Djokovic said Osaka, “probably (had) her reasons why” but fell short of endorsing the four-times Grand Slam champion’s move. “I understand that press conferences sometimes can be very unpleasant,” Djokovic told reporters after beating Federico Coria 6-1 6-0 to reach the Belgrade Open semi-finals on Thursday. “And it’s not something that you enjoy, always, you know, especially if you lose a match or something like this.
“But it is part of the sport and part of your life on the tour. This is something we have to do, otherwise, we will get fined. “I mean, that’s at least the case on the men’s side. I don’t know about the rules on the women’s side. So that’s all I can say.” According to Grand Slam rules, players must attend post-match media conferences within 30 minutes of their match finishing or be subject to fines of up to $20,000 unless injured or physically unable to appear. Serbian Djokovic has fallen foul of the rule, receiving a fine of $7,500 after skipping media following his disqualification from the 2019 U.S. Open for hitting a ball into a line judge’s throat. Retired Australian professionalturned-media pundit Sam Groth said Osaka’s boycott was a “slap in the face” to the sport and said cutting off journalists while remaining engaged on social media was “hypocrisy”. “Media conferences are attended by accredited members of the media, many of whom have established
meaningful rapports with players,” he wrote in a column in Melbourne’s HeraldSun newspaper yesterday. “Social media platforms are a bottomless void of trolls and bots who are answerable to no-one and have few policies of decency.” Osaka drew support from British tennis player and BBC commentator Naomi Broady, who said officials could look at modifying the rules for mandatory media conferences. “If it was just more time after that big loss, so that you can compose yourself and digest and cry out of the spotlight ... ,” she said. “If it’s on an occasion when you are so upset it’s difficult that you’re almost forced by the rules to do it so quickly.” Former world number one doubles player Rennae Stubbs, an ESPN commentator, also backed Osaka, tweeting that it was “an amazing moment” for the media to listen to the players and understand “how tough it is for many of them”.
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Team Guyana ready to win medals Trophy Stall Independence softball concludes tomorrow in Bartica
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he Trophy Stall Independence 10/10 Softball Cricket competition is set to conclude toomorrow in Bartica. In the female segment, Epic Blasters will face Cartabo Power Rangers and Batavia 5
South Turkeyen SC U-16 3-a-side football tourney on tomorrow
Team Guyana in Ecuador ready for action today. Team Guyana will jump into action today at the South American Championships that is being hosted in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The competition is scheduled to conclude on Monday and during an invited comment with Kaieteur Sport last Thursday, men’s 800m national champion; Devaun Barrington, highlighted that the weather in Guayaquil is likened to that of Guyana and quelled any concerns about altitude after noting that it is quite fine. Guyana will begin their campaign with National men’s long jump recorder holder, Emanuel Archibald and Guyana Defence Force (GDF) athlete Washington Micaiah looking to out jump thirteen other competitors from 09:00hrs local time. Archibald is the third seed in the competition.
Two hours later, Archibald and overseas based Jeremy Bascombe will have to suit up for the men’s 100m, while Arinze Chance (men’s 400m) will run at midday. Army high-jumper Mark Jhalu will spring into action from 17:35h today. Barrington and overseas-based Quamel Prince with take the men’s 800m middle distance challenge at 17:00hrs tomorrow, while Chance and GDF’s Akeem Stewart will have to wait until Monday for the men’s 200m showdown. On the distaff side, Jenea McCammon and Jasmine Abrams (top seed) will feature in the 100m at 10:45hrs today, while Andrea Foster (top seed) is one of the favourites to win a South American gold for Guyana when she competes in the 800m tomorrow.
Stars will take on Goshan New Uprising SC in the semi finals. In the male final, Batavia 5 Stars will play Karrau. Action is set to commence at 11:00 hrs at Karrau village ground.
Action is set for the Vryheid’s Lust Tarmac from 2:00pm tomorrow when the South Turkeyen Sports Committee stages an Under-16 3-a-side football tournament. The competition promises to be keen among the youngsters involved. At stake is a trophy for the winners donated by APNU Member of Parliament Jermaine Figueira in the Johnny Overseas Barnwell organised event. Players are reminded that COVID-19 protocols will be observed and they must have on a mask when not playing.
The trophy on offer for the winners.