Wednesday November 01, 2017
CHANGED ALLIANCE
DEAR EDITOR, It’s a known fact that I supported the ANPU/AFC coalition. And I was happy to do so! I, like most Guyanese wanted the change we got. It is also well known that I am now supporting the efforts of the United Republican Party (URP). The change was very deliberate and decisive. I disassociated myself from the Coalition for the same reason I refused to associate with the PPP: there seems to be an ideological unwillingness of the party leaders to work at bringing the country together. I honestly believed that the presidential candidate, David Granger, had that desire. What solidified my optimism was the fact that he often spoke of the need for Guyana to come together. He also used (used), to speak of not governing from the position of a winner-takeall position. He campaigned on a ‘big-tent’ platform. However, these days, things have certainly changed. Or maybe he did not change, I
just did not hear him correctly. Maybe I just fell in love with a fiction of my imagination because the Granger who is now managing the country, is certainly not the same person who spoke so glowing about national unity. Does anyone remember that it was President David Granger who added the new and promising ministry called the Social Cohesion Ministry? Does anyone remember that the first Minister he put to head that Ministry was the most senior PNC member and the Chief Whip of the parliament? I am noting this because I want you to know that my love and admiration for President Granger was not politically naive, or some racially conjured sentiment. I supported his accent to the presidency because I honestly was hopeful that he would do to, and for Guyana, what was disgustingly lacking: I was hoping that he would work at bringing us together. But then after a string of
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behaviours that betrayed his inability to heal Guyana, the President went and unilaterally appointed an Elections Commission Chairman. I have been following this development of the Chairman and I would be honest enough to admit that the former President Bharrat Jagdeo could have been more magnanimous in his selection of the names for the Chairman. Mr. Jagdeo pushed the envelope. Let me also say that there is no court that will provide a win to the challenger of the move the President made because the move is riveted in the provisions of the constitution. However, I was hoping that the President would have remained the bigger-man. By unilaterally selecting a GECOM chair, Mr. Granger has allowed himself to sink to an untenable political low. He fell into a tap that has now set up this country for another unaccepted, disputed, election results. Continued on page 6
The Local Government Commission is here but for Stabroek News DEAR EDITOR, Finally, the Local Government Commission has become a reality. It is another of the coalition government’s manifesto promises that have finally been realized. Yes, it did take a while; but it did not come into being because of the daily ad that the Stabroek News ran on the front page of its daily. I observed the Stabroek News publication being able to carry out its mission of reminding the government of one of its campaign promises. Well, it is its democratic right to do so, as after all it is now publishing in a democratic society, without fear of reprisals. Remember how the Jagdeo regime was choking the life out of this publishing house because it was not playing ball, as it fawningly did, from 1992 to around the mid-2000, from which time the management apparently became convinced of the undemocratic ways of the then People’s Progressive Party/Civic(PPP/C) government. Where was its voice
during those years when the subject of the Public Procurement Commission was a very topical issue? Why did it not do a similar daily, public service advisory, reminding the Jagdeo cabal that because of the absence of this commission, it afforded the PPP/C government the perfect cover to award very lucrative contracts to their friends and cronies, thereby causing a playing field, that was glaringly not level? Recall the now infamous and disrespectful tossing over the shoulders of a court order by the now late Janet Jagan? In any jurisdiction, that would have attracted unanimous condemnation by any media, as being contemptuous of the country’s laws. Stabroek News was deafeningly silent. In fact, its late founder and publisher David DeCairies, when asked as to the non-criticism by the paper, publicly said that he thought it best not to criticize M r s . J a g a n ’s actions, because of wanting to give the
government a fair chance of consolidating its democracy. Subsequent events were to have proven him incorrect, causing him and some staff members to protest in the vicinity of the CARICOM Secretariat, over Jagdeo’s decision to withdraw government ads from the Stabroek newsprint. I will credit Dr. Henry Jeffrey, at the time a PPP/C cabinet member, as being perhaps the first person to begin his public concerns in the StabroekNews letter columns over what was seen as a decided State policy of shoot to kill. It truly boggles my mind but I am not surprised that Stabroek News is contributing to further racial and political divisions in our society. I am reminded of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar about reason: O Judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts, and men have lost their reason!’ Good sense and reasoning are being buried to further their sinister political agendas. Sincerely yours Earl Hamilton
THE BIZARRE WORLD OF OUR POLITICAL DIALECT PPP, cooperate or not, Guyana DEAR EDITOR, I wish to explore the surreal world of political dialect and logic from the position of an aware citizen, who is not a political practitioner. I read David Hinds article ‘President’s decision politically sound, but politically senseless” Kaieteur News Monday October 23, 2017. I also read Freddie Kissoon’s column, because I know these men more than others. Through this letter I wish to court their guidance, because though I have tried to understand how at least in Guyana where most of our wider public attention space is occupied by known politically centered vocal voices and scribes whose logic in many cases borders on a level of ‘sober insanity’ in what they expect to be accepted by the Guyanese public, in contrast to what is real in the lives and experiences of the people that this irrational political gaff is supposed to influence. Having said this, I say, further, that I support the President’s appointment to GECOM. His actions broke no laws, constitutional or moral; I say this on the grounds of
the national predicament of what is the opposition leader. When one becomes the leader of a nation, that person becomes a child of the aesthetic expression of that nationhood. This opposition leader is guilty of ‘Parricide’ in the context of his legacy. I want my two political colleagues to illustrate in the public arena, a criterion to allow us to view Bharrat Jagdeo, his group of five in the PSC, that would allow me and others to view them in the context of normalcy, which allows the civilized modes of due process, diligence, balanced contracts to which decrees, normal expectations are due, justify the social and political history of the 19932012 PPP years, and if you intend to use the ‘Stock Propaganda’ of Burnham rigged elections, please begin with the events from 1957 onward. Conclude by telling us what did Dr. Steve Surujbally not do in 2015, which he had done before to merit such severe hatred from the PPP in 2015 onward. Don’t forget to mention the case of the ‘wicked’ false statement of polls intercepted, and from whom,
please give Gocool Boodoo a few lines, as well as the secret swearing in and irregular accusations and swift swearing-ins, at least one election was proven fraudulent in the court, and while at it, remind me of public evidence for a PNC rigged election. And finally point to another period in the modern history of this country, 1834 to the present, when human life was viewed with such callousness as of 1996 to 2012, when Guyanese of any race could be murdered as a Contractor friend of mine was, at Back School, because he was adamant not to allow his business to be used to launder drug money. When you my brethren, David Hinds and Freddie Kissoon sufficiently justify this request with the required criteria, I will turn myself into the psychiatric ward on the grounds that you have proven me as a severe delusional fabricator, to also feel that the master Broker of Russia, Vladimir Putin has definitely inspired someone in the opposition to attempt to be his ideological copy cat. Barrington Braithwaite
will move positively forward DEAR EDITOR, We heard the leader of the opposition calling on Guyanese esp. PPP members and supporters not to cooperate with the government towards having a better future. We must take lots of things into consideration. What is the man calling for?. We must also understand that since May 2015 when this government took office, the PPP never cooperated with it, be it at the highest level or the lowest level. They are telling all their RDC and NDC chairmen and councillors not to cooperate with the various regional administrations. They have been lambasting everything this government is doing to better the infrastructural work in our land. I was told that the leader and a few members of the PPP attending a church service in Berbice over the weekend. Yet those are the ones that are separating the nation, allowing the racial side to kick in and be in the minds of some people. Imagine, this man is telling Guyanese not to cooperate
with the Government. He is asking workers to stop cooperating and do what they want. But he is not telling the workers who do what he wants, who will feed them and their children?. For sure the leader of the opposition won’t take out monies from his pocket and give it to every family that decided not to cooperate. The man wants us to believe he cares for Guyana but yet he decided to pull his members out of the border commission. Which man will have his country at heart and do not want to defend his land and people? The man is only showing his real side. It is very blatant that the leader of the opposition is using the people that support his party to destroy Guyana. But that won’t happen?. Dr. Doom should look at the crowd he attracted at his village meeting in Chesney on the Corentyne over the weekend, a handful of voters with lots of small children. That alone shows that Berbicians won’t listen to the race baiting from this man. Since this government took office the PPP wasn’t
cooperating and no one expects them to at this time. In Region Five almost the entire work programme for 2017 is being completed without the input of the PPP RDC chairman and councillors. Works are being done across the region, within every NDC. In Region Five the positive works will continue even if the PPP decides to protest day after day and month after month. The people are seeing improvement within the region and that is what the PPP is afraid of, DEVELOPMENT under the APNU+AFC government. Regards Abel Seetaram
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Alcohol and the Chutney Explosions DEAR EDITOR, There were full page colour ads promoting alcohol consumption from Ansa McAl and GTT in the Sunday papers of 29 October, 2017. The ads are for “Chutney Explosions” close to communities where ‘Indian Guyanese ‘ live. The ads seem targeted at lovers of chutney music. It seems that tickets are not on sale. It isn’t clear if people have to buy alcohol as part of the Ansa McAl promotions to participate in the Explosions. Chutney has evolved out of the ‘Indian Guyanese/ Indian Caribbean” experience. Alcohol consumption has caused destruction to many Guyanese, including “Indian Guyanese” families and communities. Many chutney lovers have attempted to take the alcohol out of the genre, including at the National competitions, but the alcohol industry seems to be on a push back. Most of the communities around the
Explosion venues have no recovery services available for people dealing with problems which are intensified by alcohol . ‘Explosions’ are usually destructive. Ansa McAl and GTT must be sophisticated enough to know that addiction gives profit to the alcohol industry, and that donations and sponsorship here and there do not alleviate those problems. The great irony about Guyana, is that anti-tobacco legislation was recently passed banning any similar kind of promotion activity by the tobacco industry. Alcohol poses a greater health burden than tobacco in Guyana and Latin America. Some Hindus were upset when the alcohol industry used the recent Diwali festival to promote their products. Hindus who like chutney might not know that the promotion of health and well being is not only for Hindu festivals, but all the time. Yours sincerely Vidyaratha Kissoon
Changed alliance From page 5 Mr. Granger must know that his move will forever incubate the calling into question the results of all upcoming election results, except if the Coalition loses. I was expecting that the President would have called Mr. Jagdeo to his office and that the two MEN-LEADERS would have sat, and in the interest of national unity, they would have tossed about names until they could agree on some person, who they collectively agree, is fit and proper. Some might be quick to suggest that maybe Mr. Jagdeo would not have agreed to such a transparent method. To which I say this. The President would then have been able to come out and say to the Guyanese public that he offered the opposition leader a workable solution to the impasse and he refused. This would have bought the President much political clout. Imagine what it would have done for the healing of the nation and for social cohesion, if the President had sat in a room with the opposition leader and determined to not leave until they had a person they both had confidence in. And then standing side by side, they had come out and addressed this broken nation. But alas, social cohesion was again tossed on the dust heap of political expedience. Sad! Pastor Wendell P. Jeffrey
Wednesday November 01, 2017
A break from established procedure DEAR EDITOR, The letter from Communities Minister, Ronald Bulkan, who, interestingly enough, signed it, not as a government minister, but on behalf of the People’s National Congress Reform, warrants a response. This letter is the latest from the PNC and groups (and individuals) linked to the PNC and the PNC-led Coalition government, which seeks to defend President David Granger’s action. What we have seen is a breakaway from 25 years of established procedure. What we have also seen is a breach of the Constitution. There is no doubt, despite the many attempts by these ‘defenders’ that the Constitution was breached. Article 161 (2) states that: “The Chairman of the Elections Commission shall be a person who holds or who has held office as a judge of a court having unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in some part of the Commonwealth or a court having jurisdiction in appeals from any such court or who is qualified to be appointed as any such judge, or any other fit and proper person.” The President has said that he relied on the proviso to Article 161 (2), but the proviso says he can only do so, if the Leader of the Opposition fails to submit a list, as provided for in Article 161 (2). Bulkan attempts his defense of President Granger’s action by saying that, “independentlythinking legal scholars (agreed that) the President’s action was correct in law, and is consistent with the Constitutional mandate and rightful expectation bestowed upon him by virtue of his office. Therefore, any assertion that President Granger acted outside the letter and spirit of the law has no merit.” Who are these “independently-thinking legal scholars” Minister Bulkan refers to? The recently matriculated retired Rear Admiral and Presidential Advisor, Gary Best? The Attorney General, Basil
Williams, who has demonstrated his incompetence time and time again? The fact is that it is only the Courts that have the authority and mandate to interpret the Constitution. In the case of Mr. Marcel Gaskin versus the Attorney General, in relation to the GECOM Chairperson issue, the Chief Justice, Roxane George, ruled that, “While the applicant (Gaskin) has not applied for a determination of this issue, it was raised by the Bar Association in its brief which was filed and served on all parties.…it does appear to me that failure to submit a list as provided for speaks to the provision of an acceptable list, as discussed earlier. “If by not choosing any of the persons listed the President thereby find the list unacceptable, the proviso to Article 161 (2) would apply and the President should then go on to appoint a judge or former judge or person who would qualify for appointment as a judge in Guyana or the Commonwealth to the post of Chairman of GECOM. But all of this is in effect academic because more than one list has been sought and provided.” The Chief Justice is the only independently-thinking legal scholar whose opinion matters in this case. The President cannot rely on the proviso to Article 161 (2) of the Constitution, when the Chief Justice said any discussion about the use of the proviso is rendered “academic” in light of the fact that three lists of GECOM nominees have been submitted to the President by the Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo. Minister Bulkan also repeats what has been said by the Attorney General, and Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, by saying that the President was forced to unilaterally appoint Reverend James Patterson as the GECOM Chairman. This cannot be accepted. It was the President who, according to the Department of Information, promised a collaborative way forward, if he rejected the third set of
nominees. On June 12, 2017, President Granger promised that, “A high-level team would be assembled representing the President and the Leader of the Opposition which will begin to work immediately on exploring modalities to bring a resolution to this matter in the event that the list is rejected.” How then was the President’s hand forced? Also, how can Guyanese accept Minister Bulkan’s reasoning that the President’s action “put an end to the shenanigans being perpetrated by Mr. Jagdeo, whose goal it was to have a Chair who would be biased in favour of the PPP.” First, the Opposition Leader held consultations with civil society to come up with the nominees. Second, it is President Granger’s nominee who is politically biased. Reverend Patterson was a pallbearer at the private funeral ceremony for the late PNC leader, Desmond Hoyte. Reverend Patterson was listed as part of the ‘Rally around the PNC’ group. It is Reverend Patterson whose integrity is now being questioned after he claimed that he was the Chief Justice of Grenada in 1987 – something that no one seems to be able to confirm. Minister Bulkan claims that that Local Government Elections are due by December 7, 2018 and a GECOM Chairman had to be appointed. If this was the case then there were qualified and competent professionals who were nominated. Why
didn’t the President choose one of them? Will Guyanese ever know the reasons for President Granger’s rejection of the list submitted by the Opposition Leader? If Minister Bulkan wants to claim that the list submitted by the Opposition Leader was flawed, he should provide reasons to substantiate that claim. Minister Bulkan goes on to “commend the many letters and other expressions of support for the courageous action” taken by President Granger. However, the fact is that other than the PNC and groups, as well as individuals, aligned to the PNC and the government, there has been widespread condemnation of the President’s unilateral appointment of Reverend Patterson as the GECOM Chairman. There is only one acceptable point that Minister Bulkan makes. It is that, “We have come a long way from a colonial system of governance and accompanying mentality, we have much work to do to build and maintain our fledgling democracy.” For this reason, we cannot allow the President’s breach of the Constitution to go unchallenged. In this light, the court challenged mounted by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is welcomed by right-thinking Guyanese. Sincerely, Nigel Dharamlall People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP) Member of Parliament (MP)
Failing to understand... From page 4 nominee made the self-explanatory remarks: “Guyana voted in 2015 to give presidential power to a man whom the US assessed to be an ‘anti-Indian racist…’”. Would it have been fit and proper, in this context, for President Granger to appoint an avowed ‘Indian rights activist’? I suppose if Mr. Granger had fallen for Mr. Jagdeo’s plot, the outcome would be seen as a “collaborative approach”. But President Granger knew better, since he is the Leader of the entire Guyanese nation, not just of a particular ethnic section. Yours faithfully, Cynthia Rutherford
Wednesday November 01, 2017
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Application to quash Bisram Prison warder remanded to Mazaruni over smuggled phones, ganja murder charge thrown out - Attorney ordered to pay cost for wasting court’s time
Justice Gino Persaud
Attorney-at-law, Sanjeev Datadin
Marcus Bisram
Attorney-at-Law, Sanjeev Datadin has been ordered to pay a court cost of $250,000 after he was cited for an abuse of process by Justice Gino Persaud yesterday. Justice Persaud also struck out the application which sought to quash the murder charge brought against New York-based millionaire Marcus Bisram. Bisram is charged with the 2016 murder of Berbice carpenter, Faiyaz Narinedatt, who was found dead on the roadway at Number 70 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. His lawyer, Sanjeev Datadin was ordered to appear in court to address in relation to proceedings related to the highly controversial Bisram murder case. Datadin had applied to the High Court to have murder charge against Bisram quashed. Based on his application, the lawyer sought an order nisi to quash the charge laid against his client on the
grounds that the indictment is irrational, unreasonable, unfair, an abuse of power, unlawful, unconstitutional, unfair, and without legal foundation. Last Friday, the Attorney returned to the Court signaling an intention to withdraw the application. He was informed, however, that he needed to provide legal basis to support his decision, since the new Civil Procedure Rules, (CPR) do not make provisions for the belated withdrawal. But instead of providing the Court with legal arguments to support his move, the Attorney went ahead with filing the notice of withdrawal/ discontinuance. His actions annoyed the Judge who was presiding over the matter for the past several weeks. Justice Persaud noted that he was ready to rule on the case, which he gave precedence over other matters --some dating back to 2008. Justice Persaud had said spent
hours perusing in order to come to a conclusion in the matter. He said that he would not allow the process of the court to be abused. The Judge had therefore issued an order for Datadin to present himself at the High Court to address the issue. In his address to the Court yesterday, Datadin said that he regretted not submitting the legal arguments to support his intention to withdraw. He noted, however, that the decision was taken based on instruction he received from his client. “The last thing we intended to do was offend this Honourable Court,” the lawyer stated apologetically. The attorney explained that the initial application was based on the view that his client is innocent. Datadin also pointed to claims that the State’s only eyewitness in the matter is a teenager who cannot read or write, and had (Continued on page 24)
- charges still pending for senior rank in Timehri probe
The seized smart phones
A warder who was allegedly caught smuggling several cell phones into the Mazaruni Prison has been remanded to the same penitentiary. Prison Officer Ken Samuels appeared in the Bartica Magistrates’ Court last Friday, after being accused of attempting to smuggle nine smart phones with chargers, a SIM and a memory card, and 403 grammes of cannabis sativa into the prison. The incident occurred on October 23. A police release stated that the items were on the warder’s bed, located in the bachelor’s quarters. Samuels is to return to court on November 27.
Meanwhile, charges are still pending for a chief prison officer who allegedly tried to smuggle a quantity of marijuana into the Timehri Prisons. The drug was reportedly concealed in an inmate’s meals. A senior police official said that the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had sent the file back to investigators for more information. The file was returned to the DPP’s office.
The accused rank has been interdicted from duty, pending the outcome of the investigation. The Chief Prison Officer (whose rank is equivalent to that of police inspector), was detained after it was alleged that he facilitated the smuggling of a quantity of marijuana into the prison. The accused rank is in his fifties and has some 20 years of service.
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GRA holding up completion of annual reports The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) may be the main reason why the office of the Auditor General is unable to complete several annual reports for the tax agency in a timely manner. Auditor General Deodat Sharma told Kaieteur News yesterday that indeed, the 2010 annual report for GRA was the last report to be laid in the National Assembly. This 2010 report was only handed over to the Parliament in 2015. Sharma said that the revenue authority took quite a while to answer some of the questions in relation to annual reports for previous years. He said that the Audit Office is finished with reports for the years 2011 and 2012. “But for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, we are waiting on the statements so that we can commence the audit,” the Auditor General said. The absence of the annual reports for the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) for the last six years was recently flagged at the Private Sector Commission’s prestigious Business Summit which was held at the Marriott Hotel. Specifically raising this point was Chartered Accountant and Attorney-atLaw, Christopher Ram. He was one of the guest speakers on the panel which dealt with “Taxation.” Also on the lineup were GRA Commissioner-General, Godfrey Statia, Opposition Member and former Attorney
Auditor General, Deodat Sharma
GRA Commissioner General, Godfrey Statia General Anil Nandlall, as well as MarkWenner of the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB). As he offered his take on the topic of taxation, Ram made several arguments in
relation to the shortcomings of the Guyana Revenue Authority. “How do we know where the tax evasion really is? We have not had an annual report of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) since 2010,” Ram stated. “We don’t know where are the areas that you have the taxes being raised and where are the areas it is not being raised. Do we have to read the Kaieteur News to find out what the policy about taxation really is?” Ram stressed unreservedly that this is an issue which requires an answer from the relevant authorities. While the Commissioner-General did not respond to Ram at the summit, he did make a few pronouncements on this very matter earlier this year. In a letter to the press in June of this year, the Commissioner-General had explained the state of affairs surrounding the delay in the agency’s annual reports. Statia explained that the Audit of the Revenue Statements for the fiscal year 2015 was completed by the Audit Office of Guyana. He
- Auditor General said that officials from the Revenue Authority were thereafter summoned to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in relation to the findings that were highlighted in the Auditor General’s report. The tax chief also stated that the GRA’s annual reports, however, are dependent on the finalization of both the Audit of the Agency’s Revenue and its Expenditure, and the ensuing Financial Statements, which form an integral part of the report.
He said that the Audit Office of Guyana has since completed the Audit of the Financial Statements for 2011. In his June 24 letter, Statia said that this was presently with the printers and will be presented to the National Assembly shortly. Furthermore, the Commissioner-General asserted that the Audit of the Financial Statements for 2012 and 2013 were being finalized, and the laying of these reports will follow shortly thereafter.
The Attorney-at-Law stated that the Guyana Revenue Authority does not believe in double standards, and agrees that this inherited state of affairs must be immediately addressed with both the Audit Office of Guyana and the Revenue Authority showing a firm commitment to bringing the Audited Financial Statements up to date. He emphasized that this will allow the Agency to conform to not only the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act 2003 but also the Revenue Authority Act 1996.
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THE BIRTHDAY BOY! Today, our editor is 69 years old. It just happens also to be his favourite number. The publisher and staff of the Kaieteur News would like to wish him a happy birthday. They would like to say to him that he is now ‘fit and proper’ for any job. Adam Elias Harris has been one of the most outstanding journalists in the Caribbean. He has achieved regional repute because of the many years of hard work under his belt. The secret of Adam Harris’ success is that he works hard. If there is one thing that Adam is noted for,
it is the fact he does not shy away from hard work. They say when you love something that you enjoying do it. When you love your job, it becomes a daily pleasure and not a daily chore. Adam Harris has enjoyed his work, because he loves the profession of journalism. Adam Harris has helped to make Kaieteur News into the paper it is, because he has dedicated hours upon hours to be at his desk doing his job. He has enjoyed the respect of all those around him, because he is not a laid back
fellow. The publisher and the staff would like to wish him a happy birthday and know that he will enjoy this particular one, his 69th birthday, because I reiterate, it is a number for which he has a special attraction. It is at this age when people have to begin to think about the legacy they wish to leave behind. You know, it is as you approach that magical three score and ten, that you begin to ask yourself about what it will be like for you when your time comes. How will people remember you?
More important, for how long will they remember you? Most people begin, at this time, if they have not done so already, to put t h e i r a ff a i r s i n o r d e r, because they know that youth has sprinted away, and you can never tell when it will be their time to answer that dreaded call from the Maker. There was once an elderly man who was having hearing problems. He decided to go and see a specialist. The doctor fitted him with some hearing aids that brought his hearing back to full strength. After a few weeks, the man went back to make sure the new equipment was working properly. It was. The doctor said, “It all seems perfect. Your family should be delighted you can hear everything now.” “Oh no,” the man responded. “I haven’t told any of them. I just sit quietly, listening carefully. I’ve changed my will four times.”
With old age comes wisdom beyond your years. I remember this one time. On an overseas flight, a lawyer and an older man were in adjoining seats. The lawyer asked the senior if he’d like to play a little game. The older man was tired, and he told the lawyer he only wanted to sleep. But the lawyer insisted the game was a lot of fun. “Here’s how it works,” he said. “I’ll ask you a question. If you can’t come up with the answer, you have to give me a dollar. Then it’s your turn to ask me one. But if I can’t answer it, I have to give you $20.” The senior figured if he just got this over with, maybe he could get some sleep. So he agreed to play. The first question from the lawyer was “How far apart are the earth and the moon?” The senior stayed completely silent, reached for a dollar, and gave it to the
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lawyer. Then he said, “My turn. What walks upstairs backward and comes downstairs forward?” The lawyer was stumped. He thought and thought. He tried to remember all the riddles he knew. He searched every corner of his brain. He even cheated and asked the flight attendants and other passengers. Finally he gave up. He woke up the older man and gave him a twenty. The senior stuffed the twenty in his coat and went immediately back to sleep. The lawyer couldn’t stand it. He woke up the older man and said, “I have to know. What walks upstairs backward and comes downstairs forward?” The senior got out his wallet, gave the lawyer a dollar, and went back to sleep. Happy Birthday Adam Harris, Mr. 69!
Scotty and Sherlock trying to bribe Jagdeo When is time to present a new face dem ain’t got nobody better than a Guyanese. Dem is people who can mek de old look like new. Car importers use to bring in some really old car and when dem same car end up in de showcase, you would think is a brand new something. People does tek dem old house and when dem done prepare it fuh Christmas you gun think is a new house. Dem does put in new blinds, new chairs and even new tables. Dem does paint and really clean up.
De same thing happen in de Parliament this week. De Speaker announce that he gun call Parliament Thursday. But before that de place was shut down f u h t h r e e months. Dem boys know that any place that lock down fuh three months gun have a moldy smell. It gun also get cobweb and mildew. Anybody who go in de parliament Thursday gun believe that dem deh in a new building. De place spotless; de walls gleaming and all dem chairs get more comfortable. Dem boys seh that de plan is to mek Jagdeo and he team
feel comfortable. De dining room look like some hotel ballroom. This is de plan to keep Jagdeo and he team in Parliament because dem know he gun walk out as usual. But this time dem boys willing to bet that Jagdeo wouldn’t walk out till he eat. In fact, when dem walk out de first place dem would sit is in de same dining room. But dem boys really interested in dem report wha people handover to Soulja Bai when de parliament was closed. Dem got a report that come from de Auditor General which seh jail dem thieves in de elections commission. De police ain’t get a copy of de report yet but when dem get it dem boys expect Ramnarine to read it. He got to prove to dem boys that police can read and if he can read then he gun do wha de Auditor General request. Talk half and watch how Scotland and Sherlock buttering up Jagdeo.
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN...
On Monday, I saw the evil in the PPP’s reign On Monday last, I was running late to go to Berbice, so I left the Camp Street beach in a hurry with my dog to reach home. I got caught in the morning rush hour traffic right outside the passport office (it was about 8.30 am). I stared at the office, because the sight was strange. There were only three persons on the stairway. As the traffic moved
off, two more persons went up the stairs. I drove away in disbelief. Rewind the tape to 2014. Those three persons I saw at 8.30 in the morning would have been three hundred. It would appear that the long and winding queue to just apply for a passport is gone. It makes you wonder what kind of people the PPP
leadership were when they ruled Guyana. Those lines at the passport office lasted the entire period of Jagdeo’s hegemony - August 1999 April 2015. What did the PPP leaders do with their time, that in those fifteen years, hundreds of persons lined up for the simple act of applying for a passport on a daily basis?
After my journey in Berbice was over, as we were leaving, I asked to visit Moleson Creek since I haven’t been by the ferry terminus since 2000, the last year I taught at the Berbice campus of UG. The environment that envelopes the Moleson Creek ferry area is uninviting. Surinamese tourists coming and leaving will see a welcoming billboard that is disgraceful. Its face is disfigured. A first-time visitor from Suriname will obviously notice the billboard; you know what they say about first impression. The housing compound built for security personnel when the ferry service began at Moleson Creek has outlived its usefulness. One of the houses has been overrun by wood-ants and the entire western front is rapidly deteriorating. In many countries, the lower income people live in better dwellings than what the police officers at the Moleson Creek ferry service area have to cope with. I left for Berbice on Monday morning reflecting on how the PPP ruled this country, and in Berbice on that day were more painful manifestations for which you simply cannot blame the present government. Those houses at Moleson Creek came into those terrible conditions long before there was a change of government
in May 2015. But read on, there is more evidence as to why the PPP should not be returned to office. I went to Number 51 village police station to enquire about the status of an AFC youth from Georgetown who encountered trouble at a police roadblock at Whim, the Sunday night after coming from the AFC birthday anniversary celebration at Whim Cricket Ground. He was arrested the night and placed in the lock-up. I want to say in all sincerity if my dog had to be placed in that lock-up, I would die. This is a very small room in which the feces has overflowed from the toilet and has occupied about a quarter of the cell. The toilet has not been cleaned for God knows when. How could the police put anyone in that cell? How could any country put one of its citizens who has been arrested for a non-violent crime in that cell? What has this country become? Is there another police holding cell like that in the Caricom countries. Is it possible these cells throughout Guyana are like that? A businessman friend of mine, stopped for a traffic offence coming from the same AFC celebration, was also put in that cell, in the presence of his wife. Now here is the last encounter before I left Berbice on Monday afternoon. It is the ongoing
Frederick Kissoon tragedy of a nation named Guyana. Asst. Superintendant John Singh was very professional and courteous. He was offended at the way the police were shouted on by the AFC youth, but he was not the vindictive sort. He thought the youth was misguided and he accepted our apologies. I met Singh at Springlands Police Station. The bail refund receipt was signed there and we had to collect the refund at Number 51 police station. Now read this. The officer to return the bail money and sign off the papers had gone to New Amsterdam Police Station. I am from Georgetown, and he was asking me to come back on Tuesday (yesterday) to collect the bail money, and it had to be Tuesday, since on Tuesday afternoon the money will be sent to Georgetown. We abandoned the money. There was one light side to the Berbice experience. I went to the top hotel and my ice cream came with a large dinner spoon. A dinner spoon to eat dessert?
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Contractors bid to rehab Hinterland Roads in Regions One and Seven At the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) yesterday, bids were opened for several major projects including the rehabilitation of Hinterland roads in Regions One and Seven. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure obtained 19 bids from contractors for the project.
The Ministry of Natural Resources received bids for the provision of services for the supply and delivery of a data storage facility.
The Civil Defence Commission received bids for the paving of its compound at CDC headquarters.
Meanwhile, the Guyana Energy Agency received two bids for the supply and installation of a 4.4kWp stand-alone solar photovoltaic (PV) system, LED lights, and integrated solar powered 80W LED lights.
Bids were submitted to the Maritime Administration Department for the docking and refurbishing of the MB Baramanni.
The Guyana Elections Commission received one bid for maintenance works at GECOM’s Registration Office, Corriverton.
One bid was received by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure for the design, supply and installation of a 300Kw Hydropower Plant on the Chung River, Kato Village, Region Eight.
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation received bids for rehabilitation works of doctors’ quarters on the South block. Eight bids were received for this project.
The Ministry of Communities for the local area profiles and municipal development plans/ community development plans also received bids.
When we pause and experience silence, we discover answers that activity does not have time to reveal. During your day, take three-minute “vacations”. Relax and re-energise. Take time out to feel the peace of silence.
Bids were received by GPHC also for rehabilitation works of doctors’ quarters on the East Block. Nine bids were obtained for this project. Continued on page 29
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Restructured EPA prepares for role in Guyana’s oil world Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who holds responsibility for the Department of Environment (DOE), under whose purview the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) falls, on Monday called on the agency to place greater focus on concrete research. This, he emphasised, is to guide environmental management in new and developing sectors such as oil and gas, towards the generation of a technically defensible position. The Minister said that emphasis should also be placed on technical expertise and environmental management, as he noted that mechanisms to promote the implementation of low impact methods, technology and infrastructure, and to address or monitor trans-boundary movement of pollutants, are necessary. The Minister was at the time delivering the feature address at the EPA’s one day Staff Retreat and Capacity Building Workshop at the Mainstay Resort. “Some of the positions taken by Government are challenged by some local experts and they are also challenged internationally. So you will find them challenging the technical competence of the EPA in the decisions that they make so that when you make a determination, we have to be satisfied that the technical basis of that determination is sound and that we can defend it anywhere in the world. “That is why it is very important that we develop technically defensible positions in what we do. Also, your plans should not only be geared toward execution, but also to the development of mechanisms to strengthen an enabling framework for execution,” he said. Minister Harmon noted that through this process, ideas for policy, legislative, institutional and procedural reforms should be generated, not only for the EPA, but also for the related sectors.
“What I am saying is that the processes and the policies, which you generate must not only be seen as regulating internally, the EPA mechanisms, but the other sectors that are required to do things, which impact on the environment, must also determine the way they act. So it is important for you to have very clear, very strong policies, which are defensible, because it is technically sound, and we have competent people who are actually doing that,” he said. SAFEGUARDING The Minister said that since the establishment of the EPA, it has been one of the key agencies responsible for managing and safeguarding Guyana’s environment and biodiversity. The agency along with the Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission, the National Parks Commission and the Protected Areas Commission, are all positioned within the DOE, as the gatekeepers of the environment and it must, therefore, take that role seriously. He noted that as an agency under the DOE, the EPA’s role is central to guiding Government, private sector and civil society towards striking a balance between the exploitation of the nation’s natural resources and environmental stewardship, thus the execution of the functions of the agency to ensure conservation protection and sustainable use of Guyana’s natural resources and the established, managed and enforced environmental regulations, are key elements in pursuing sustainable development and securing the nation’s patrimony. In this regard, he commended the agency for its recent restructuring programme, where the organisational structure has been amended to target and address through separate Continued on page 15
Managers and Staff of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the retreat on Monday.
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One in custody for robbery at No. 65 beer garden Deaf-mute stabbed to neck by ex-con One of the customers who was told to lie on the ground while being searched and robbed, stated that he was robbed of $44,000 and a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Hemnauth was robbed of $35,000 from the cash drawer in the shop and his son was robbed of $100,000. Hemnauth also rents the front of the building to Superbet. Over $1 Million was carted off in total, along with six cellphones.
The beer garden that the gunmen stormed last Sunday night. Ranks in B Division have detained one person in connection with the armed robbery that took place last Sunday in Number 65 village. This was confirmed by the Divisional Commander Lindon Alves. He also divulged that investigators are seeking another person of interest. Mike’s Beer Heaven (Murphy’s) was on Sunday night invaded by five masked men, armed with AK-47’s and shotguns. The business, owned by Krisendatt Hemnauth aka ‘Murphy,’ was stormed by the gun-toting bandits sometime around 19:30 hrs after Hemnauth had just secured his main gate. The men were caught on
surveillance footage ordering customers to lie on the ground as they searched them. The businessman had told Kaieteur News that one of the men opened the gate while he stuck his gun through the grill, “dem tell everybody fuh go on we belly and dem just walk in and throw up a shot in the air and one out of the four come straight to me and he lash me on me head and I fall and me turn back. When I turn back he lash me in me head again and me na move back”. After entering the shop and ordering everyone in the building to face down, the bandits searched the customers and took away cellphones and cash. The men
also grabbed money from the cash drawer. Hemnauth’s 21year-old son who was also at the shop was kicked and stomped on by one of the bandits. Hemnauth sustained a gash to his left side temple. The shop owner disclosed that a customer who was also present during the ordeal was the only person that was not searched. This, he said, was seen on the surveillance footage. The men, after grabbing the cash and cellular phones, made good their escape the same way they entered, but not after locking the customers and the proprietor in the shop. A door was also damaged after one of the perpetrators smashed his gun on the locks.
Up to press time, a 41-year-old man, who is deaf-mute, was undergoing surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after being allegedly stabbed to the neck by an ex-con. David Nelson was attacked around 13:00 hrs yesterday on the Beterverwagting Line top, East Coast Demerara. His mother, Brenda Nelson said that she was at home when one of her sons called to inform her that his sibling had been attacked and was at the Beterverwagting Health Centre. It was from there he was transferred to the GPHC. “I don’t know what happened. I just hear that he get stabbed and he was taken to GPHC,” the woman said. No one has been arrested as yet.
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PPP/C MPs to attend Parliament tomorrow …Yet to determine how to treat President’s address Despite promising to be non-cooperative with the Government, the main opposition, People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) will attend tomorrow’s sitting of the National Assembly, which will include an address by President David Granger on Government’s legislative plans. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo told Kaieteur News that the PPP/C will attend the Parliament sitting to debate their motion on the 2017 Georgetown prison and fire which resulted in the escape of eight prisoners and
the death of a prison officer. “We have a motion on the prison and so we will be there to debate it,” Jagdeo stated. The motion is expected to be moved by PPP/C Member of Parliament (MP) Juan Edghill, and is an attempt to have Government disclose information relating to the incident. The Opposition Leader was asked about his party’s expected response to the President’s address. He stated that they are yet to determine a course of action in this regard. It is believed that if the PPP/C attends
The spruced up Parliament Chambers all set for tomorrow’s sitting. the sitting, its members are likely to walk out during the President’s address as an attempt to send a strong message of disapproval over the appointment of Justice James Patterson as Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission and other national issues. Opposition MPs are expected to return to the chambers once the President concludes his address, but in time for other Parliamentary matters. Yesterday, staffers of the Parliament Office were busy coordinating and executing improvements. MPs will be greeted tomorrow with a revamped Chamber, a newly designed dining area and a general facelift to the building’s exterior. According to Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, during the last recess they repaired and repainted the Parliamentary Chamber, committee rooms, and other areas of the building. Works also included the refurbishment of most of the furniture, including the Speaker’s Chair. Jagdeo and the PPP/C have somewhat softened their approach to the GECOM Chairman appointment after he (Jagdeo) met
with party and regional leadership. The Opposition Leader stated that the party will cooperate wherever members have to perform a statutory function by virtue of being elected or if required to do so by the Constitution. Members will participate in all activities where they can expose wrongdoing and corruption. He said they will go to the Parliament in the open sessions, but might not go to all the sessions. According to Jagdeo, the PPP/C commissioners will be in GECOM because the party fears that the government will make decisions that in the PPP/C’s absence would lead to rigging of elections. He said that the party will organise protest action to greet Government officials when they visit the regions. The party plans to participate in bodies where members can advocate for benefits, and can defend the interests of Guyanese. After initially vowing to walk away from the Border Commission on the longstanding dispute with Venezuela, Jagdeo later clarified that the party will have some level of participation.
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Restructured EPA prepares for... From page 12 programme areas, all aspects of environmental management. It is part of strategic planning, he said, which is needed to take the agency forward. “I see and have been informed that these will include waste management, ecological and human health risk assessment, lands and terrestr i a l resource management, environmental analysis service, air quality management, water quality resource management, biological, coastal and marine resource management, and e n v i r o n m e n t a l communicatio n and education and awareness. “This restructuring was needed and was very timely and by this, you have established the framework for the development of a strategic plan for the agency, which I see as the main focus of your retreat. Your strategic plan must be one, which generates targets, clear timelines and annual work plans that guide the implementation of work within the EPA,” he said. Minister Harmon noted that the EPA is, therefore, an important entity, not only in safeguarding the nation’s resources, but it is
imperative to the success of Guyana’s progression towards becoming a ‘green state’. GREEN STATE Meanwhile, Ms. Ndibi Schwiers, Head of the DOE, in her brief remarks, said that planning strategically, which is necessary for the effective functioning of the EPA cannot be seen as a stand-alone target. She noted that in order for the Agency to achieve its objectives, it also requires the staff to get into the habit of ‘visioning’ so that the issues, which fall under i t s p u r v i e w, c a n b e adequately addressed. “This Retreat comes at a time when President David Granger has stated that Guyana will become a ‘green’ state, at a time when the Ministry of Health has reported 200 new cases of cancer for this year, at a time when the mining sector is on track of reaching its target, at a time when major infrastructural works are planned and ongoing, when more housing schemes are being built, and at a time when the oil and gas sector is emerging. The environment is a common theme in all of the above. As the principal
environmental agency in the country, the EPA has to position itself to be on the frontline of development for the maximisation of benefits at the minimisation of risks to economic development and the EPA has to formulate up to date plans and policies based on knowledge to protect and improve the wellbeing of all Guyanese,” she said. Dr. Patrick Williams, Chairman of the Board of the EPA, in his remarks, said that it is his hope that the Agency will now recognise that it cannot be business as usual and the EPA must not adapt and change it approaches. ” We have a responsibility to current and future generations and we must be able to bequeath to our future generations, not just things that make them happy but which can improve their lives and livelihoods. The EPA has that responsibility. While helping to management of the environment it has a role to play in the development of Guyana and we must be able to see the development in that manner… We have committed ourselves as Board to be able to change the organisation to meet the needs of the society,” he said.
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$446M Dipcon Engineering judgement...
CCJ hears arguments over out-of-time appeal The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is scheduled to rule in a matter in which the Court of Appeal refused to allow an out-of-time appeal against the $446M judgment that was granted in favour of Dipcon Engineering against the government, back in 2015, in the High Court. The CCJ is expected to send out notices for a ruling in the matter. Dipcon took the government to court since 2009, during the reign of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/ C) government. This was while Charles Ramson Sr. was Attorney General. However in 2015, the Court awarded US$665,032.17 (G$133M) together with US$1,563,368 (G$313M). The first sum was awarded for the “road building and construction works” undertaken by Dipcon. The other sum was for the “increased cost incurred by Dipcon at the request of government.” Further, the government has to pay interest on both sums. It also has to pay six percent interest per annum from 2009, when the judgment was filed, to October 2015, and interest of four percent until the sum is fully paid. In addition, government has been ordered to pay G$1.2M “cost” to Dipcon. But the current Attorney General, Basil Williams, said that he was not aware of the Court case until after government lost it. Williams had told Kaieteur News that he did not know about the matter until after judgment was handed down.
He said that the matter was not dealt with by his Chambers. The Attorney General explained that his predecessor, Anil Nandlall, had a habit of giving government cases out to private firms. Williams said that this was one of the cases. Before demitting office, former acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh, had refused to allow the out-oftime appeal against the Justice Rishi Persaud judgement. In the ruling, the government was required to pay interest on the sum, in addition to 6 percent interest per annum from 2009 when the judgment was filed. The Attorney General (AG)’s Chambers had missed the stipulated time to appeal the case, but later filed an outof-time appeal, which the judge did not allow. The AG therefore moved to CCJ with the matter, noting that he was unaware that the previous Attorney General had laid over a court order for payment of $400M with the Minister of Finance in January 2016. Solicitor-General, Kim Kyte, Principal Legal Advisor Judy Stuart-Adonis and Senior Legal Advisor Leslyn Noble, appeared on behalf of the Attorney General and the State, and Timothy Jonas for Dipcon Engineering, before the full panel of CCJ, headed by Justice Dennis Byron, via video conference on Monday. In their argument, the State submitted the case proffered to the Court of Appeal. The attorneys noted that
there was good and substantial reason for the delay and the case has merit. In the circumstances, the attorneys held that the CCJ should grant the appeal. Dipcon‘s lawyer on the other hand, essentially argued that no reasonable explanation was given to court to allow the “out-of-time,” appeal. However, in the affidavit to support his claim before the CCJ, the AG noted that he was briefed regarding the judgment. The AG had noted the name of the Attorney-at-Law or the parties to the litigation that resulted in the Court Order. The Attorney General said that he later discovered that the matter was being handled by a private counsel, Roysdale Forde. Forde was given the case by former Attorney General Anil Nandlall. According to the application, Forde only provided Williams with a copy of the proceedings in March 2016, months after the judgment was handed down. It was only then that it was discovered that no appeal had been filed on behalf of the Attorney General. In May 2016, Williams moved to the Court of Appeal to seek an extension of time to file a Notice of Appeal against the ruling of the High Court Dipcon had taken the former PPP/C government to court in February 2009 to recover sums it said it was owed, along with all other costs for road construction and infrastructural works done in the Mahaica/Rosignol area.
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Education Minister to top performers: “your country needs you” Over the years a number of top academic performers, who graduated from the local school system and went on to pursue higher education, have opted to make a name for themselves in overseas lands. But Minister of Education, Nicolette Henry, is advocating for local top performers to give keen attention to serving Guyana. As she delivered an address to top performers who were recently duly awarded at the National Cultural Centre, Minister Henry made it clear to her young audience that they are in fact the future of Guyana. “You young people are Guyana’s future; your country will stand on your achievements in Agriculture, the Sciences and new industries that you have not yet invented...your country needs you because you will make Guyana a much more interesting place and certainly a better place to live,” she asserted. Even as she made her appeal, the Minister pointed out that “every time you put your education first, you give yourself unlimited choices, and you will not be restricted, because your knowledge is what will set you free...free to experience all that life has to offer. As you continue your educational journey, you will realise your path is full of choices...choices to advance your knowledge and what you will be passionate about and what you are passionate about, and how you can serve your community and by extension your country”. In order to ensure that students are given every opportunity to reach their fullest potential, the Minister said that her Ministry is committed to not only equipping but also educating and em-
Teen gunmen pack booty... (From page 20) village when they came under attack. “When Simon got there, he wanted to use the washroom, so he went in the yard. When he pulled up in front the yard he see these men liming and when he come out back the yard, the men went waiting on them in front the yard. Two of them had guns,” a police source said. Kaieteur News was informed that as the men were stripping Joseph’s bus, the two victims ran away. Shortly after, the five bandits walked away calmly. Investigations are ongoing.
Education Minister, Nicolette Henry powering teachers, “to produce young people who can be whatever they want to be.” It is for this reason, Minister Henry said, that the Education Ministry will not limit students from writing as many subjects as they are capable of, in achieving their desired goal. This is in spite of a standing circular which limits students of senior secondary schools to 10 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate [CSEC] subjects and those of junior secondary schools to six. According to Minister Henry, alternative provisions are in place for students who prove to be exceptional. It was to those who were named among the exceptional performers for 2017 that the Minister directed her recent remarks. She pointed to the fact that even with their outstanding abilities, students will be looking to others for guidance and a great deal may very well be forthcoming. Advice from the Minister herself is not unlikely too. According to Henry, she is
not only thrilled to meet with students, but also willing to speak with them to better understand their focus and determine ways to help them refine it. As such, the Minister advised the youths to “make notes of your hopes and dreams in a journal and start your roadmap to success. Your ambition should be your mission, don’t let other people tell you who you are or what you can achieve; don’t let the clutter and distraction of other voices stop you from hearing your inner voice and achieving your destiny”. But there can be some challenges to reaching the desired goals. According to Minister Henry, “I know the effects of peer pressure, and that is why I ask that you be strong and brave, and know that you may walk along your road alone for a while, but one day you will meet a crowd of people who have done exactly the same thing to meet you on your path, and you will carry on together”. The Minister urged the country’s top performers to always seek to “ask the right questions and keep on asking and seeking out answers.” She stressed that his attitude, coupled with their continued quest for knowledge, will help the students to truly excel. “You should be proud that you have made the right choices...it takes fortitude and focus to be at the top of the class...at the top of nation. As the saying goes, if you plant plantain, you cannot reap cassava, what you put in is exactly what you will get,” the Education Minister asserted.
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(From page 17) India in Guyana, Rajender K. Perindia, lauded organisers of the exhibition and noted that in addition to commemorating the abolition of Indentureship, it is important for persons to know their genealogy. “Remembering history is a must and remembering your ancestors is of paramount importance… In this regard, what is being done by the National Archives is part of that exercise. Your ancestors from India not only brought their expertise and skills, but also a treasure of cultural traditions and art forms, religious practices, festivities and societal values. Events such as this one will rekindle the memories of today’s generation, particularly the youth and will help to preserve and carry forward the cultural traditions of the past for the generations to come,” he said. Director of Culture (Ag), Ms. Tamika Boatswain, Representative of the Indian Action Committee, Mr. Evan Persaud, representatives from the Indian Cultural Centre and secondary school students also attended the event. The theme for this year’s exhibition is “Documentary Heritage of Indian Indentured Labourers, History and Genealogical Research using National Archives of Guyana”.
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More work needed to end late stage cancer detection Having the facilities in place, along with available treatment, is only part of the fight against cancer. But there is even more to combating this dreadful disease that has been wreaking havoc in Guyana and across the world for that matter. According to President of the United States-based Health and Education Relief Organisation for Cancer [HEROC], Ms. Lorna Welshman-Neblett, “We have a lot of work to do here and most importantly we have a great deal to do in terms of educating people. We have to help people to understand what signs they should look for and to catch things very early because the earlier you catch it, the more likely you are to save a life.” But the message of screening and early detection has been preached for many years. Despite this, the number of cancer cases has been increasing. HEROC has been able to recognise this dilemma, although it has only been collaborating with the Giving Hope Foundation for the past two years to help with the cancer awareness drive in Guyana. The Giving Hope Foundation is a local nongovernmental organisation which has the fight against cancer as one of its main objectives. The organisation, which has Dr. Latoya Gooding as its President, is one that also directs focus to helping to reduce the prevalence of suicide. But given the fact that a great deal of attention is given to cancer during the month of October, the two organisations have been collaborating to raise awareness. According to WelshmanNeblett, “There are instances based on what we have heard, the health workers here are finding most of their [cancer] cases at stage three or stage four and at that point it involves a lot of treatment and a whole lot of care.” This state of affairs has been substantiated by Dr. Gooding, who has had involvement in the past at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC]. She revealed recently that there are many occasions when cancer is detected it is already at an advanced stage. “What we are finding is that more and more persons are coming at late stages, that is, stage three
Lorna WelshmanNeblett and stage four,” said Dr. Gooding, as she too amplified the importance of regular screening. With regular screening, she noted that the possibility of cancer being detected at an early stage is very possible. However, despite constant appeals for persons to embrace e a r l y s c r e e n i n g , D r. Gooding revealed that “it is still very rare to find somebody being diagnosed with cancer when it is stage one.” But Welshman-Neblett noted that if deliberate efforts are made to ensure that cancer is detected as early as stage one or by stage two the latest, “you have a better chance to not only survive but to save yourself a lot of expense and a lot of wear and tear o n t h e b o d y, b e c a u s e chemotherapy and radiation are not easy on the body.” We l s h m a n - N e b l e t t highlighted, too, that while some patients’ treatment regimen might be more difficult than others the fact remains that early detection is likely to ease the severity of the fight. “While some may go through these treatments like thunderbolts, others r e a l l y s u ff e r, s o e a r l y detection is really important,” the HEROC President related. The collaboration between HEROC and the Giving Hope Foundation was born out of a recommendation made by Dr. John Mitchell of another US-based organisation - Health and Education Relief Organization [HERO]. The HERO team during a medical mission earlier this year visited the GPHC and was able to complete about 30 surgical procedures. HEROC is in fact an authorised affiliate body of HERO, according to Welshman-Neblett.
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Berbice Carpenter murder PI…
Brothers detained for witness tampering Shareholders blanked on request Two brothers were late yesterday afternoon detained at the Springlands Police Station after police received information that they attempted to pervert the course of justice by way of influencing a key witness to change the outcome of the Faiyaz Narinedatt murder trial. Police sources have revealed to this publication that the brothers, who are neighbours of the said key witness, tried to persuade him to change his story when giving evidence in court. This information was filtered to authorities and was acted upon promptly. The men are presently in police custody and are being questioned. Only a week ago, three persons including controversial Attorney Chandra Sohan, Marcus Bisram’s mother and another witness, were detained for witness tampering. Meanwhile, the Preliminary Inquiry into the murder of Faiyaz Narinedatt, the murdered Carpenter of Number 70 Village continued yesterday with two ranks attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters giving
to go before Privy Council
Attorney Navindra Ramnanan Wife of dead carpenter, Pooja Pitam exiting the courtroom yesterday. evidence. Detective Corporal Cecil O’Brian attached to the fraud section of CID Headquarters and Detective Komal Pitama of Major Crimes Unit both appeared at the Springlands Magistrate Court before Magistrate Charlyn Artiga. The prosecution was led by Attorney Stacy Goodings and Attorney Abigail Gibbs of the DPP’s Chambers. The five accused who are on trial for the murder were
represented by Attorney-atlaw Siand Dhurjon, who stood in for Attorney Sanjeev Datadin. Wife of the murdered Carpenter Pooja Pitam was present during the court proceedings. The PI continues next Monday, November 6. Five men, including Bisram’s bodyguard, were charged with Faiyaz N a r i n e d a t t ’s m u r d e r. Bisram, police have alleged, procured and commanded Orlando Dickie, Radesh Motie, Diodath Datt, Harri Paul Parsram, and Niran Ya c o o b , t o m u r d e r Narinedatt between October 31 and November 1, 2016, at Number 70 Village, Berbice. Bisram was nabbed in the US in July and is now on remand, facing extradition, following a ruling by New York Judge Peggy Kuo. The extradition decision was handed down earlier in the month.
P O RT O F S PA I N , Trinidad - CMC – The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by a group of shareholders of the CL Financial (CLF) that sought permission to go to the London-based Privy Council to challenge a decision by the courts here to appoint provisional liquidators for the parent company of the troubled insurance giant, CLICO, earlier this year. The three panel judges – Nolan Bereaux, Gregory Smith and Andre Des Vignes – in an oral ruling refused the shareholders leave to go to the Privy Council, the island’s highest court to argue against the Court of Appeal ruling made in July. The Court of Appeal said that their application did not raise any arguable issues as the appointment of the provisional liquidators became academic after High Court Judge Kevin Ramcharan approved the Tr i n i d a d a n d To b a g o government’s bid to wind up the company in September. The shareholders can now approach the Privy Council directly in seeking to challenge the appointment of a provisional liquidator.
Judge Kevin Ramcharan The Court of Appeal Monday also rejected the policyholders’ claim that the appeal was a matter of public importance and pointed out that it was in the public’s interest for the company to be liquidated in order to repay Government for its bail-out of CLF’s subsidiaries in 2009. In denying the shareholders leave, the Appeal Court ordered them to pay the State’s legal costs for defending the application. Attorney Navindra Ramnanan, who is representing former CLF chairman Lawrence Duprey, said his client needed to challenge the initial appointment as the shareholders were not allowed to make submissions before Justice Ramcharan made his decision. He argued that his client was unable to raise unique issues with the winding up, including the fact that the application was made by government, which had effective control of the company since 2009 through a memorandum of understanding and a series of shareholder agreements.
The attorney also admitted that the shareholders had filed an appeal against Justice Ramcharan’s decision in the Court of Appeal. That case is yet to come up for hearing. The Keith Rowley-led administration had made the application and a corresponding winding up petition for the company in July after the shareholders signalled their intention to change the composition of the board which had been government-controlled since the multi-billion dollar CLICO bail out in 2009.‘ As a condition of the bailout, CLF had agreed to honour its subsidiaries’ debt and allow government to select four members, including the chairman, to its seven-member board. The agreement, which was renewed 17 times after being first signed, expired in August last year and the shareholders refused to agree to a new deal. The shareholders’ refusal was reportedly based on the failure of the Ministry of Finance to consider a proposal from independent auditing firm PwC, which suggested that they are given control of the company and allowed to renegotiate its repayment arrangement for the TT$15 billion (One TT dollar =US$0.16 cents) still owed to Government. The shareholders are claiming that the company’s debt to the government is inflated and the company is not insolvent, as is required for winding up proceedings. Finance Minister Colm Imbert told Parliament in October that the CLF’s assets will be sold on the stock exchange and used to create a national mutual fund.
‘Disruption’ possible in Public Service, says NUPW Daily Nation - The National Union of Public Workers has hinted at the possibility of the industrial action in the Public Service. In a statement issued yesterday evening, the union said it had not yet received correspondence from the Ministry of the Civil Service regarding salaries and wages talks. Below is the full text of the release. The General Secretary of
the National Union of Public Workers [Roslyn Smith] says that failure by Government to respond to the Union’s correspondence of October 17 and October 25, 2017 requesting a date for a meeting to restart salaries/wages talks could result in disruption throughout the Public Service. The Ministry of the Civil Service had been given until October 31, 2017 to respond
to the Union’s request. To date, no response has been received from the Ministry of the Civil Service. The Union’s National Council at its meeting of October 17, 2017 has directed that if the Ministry of the Civil Service fails to respond for its call for a meeting the union will take the necessary action to bring the parties to the table.
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Contractors bid to rehab.... >>>> From page 11 <<<< The Ministry of Public Health also received bids for the supply and delivery of medical equipment.
Bids were also obtained by the Georgetown Public Hospital for the procurement of pharmaceuticals for 2018. The procurement received 12 bids by local suppliers.
The Ministry of Public Health received eight bids for the supply and delivery of office equipment and furniture.
The Ministry of Public Health also received bids for the supply and delivery of office equipment.
Three bids were received for the supply and installation of a 1000 KVA three-phase padmounted transformer by GPHC. Meanwhile, bids were received by the Ministry of Communities for the installation of translucent roof sheets at the New Amsterdam Markets, East Berbice Corentyne.
Bids were received also for the supply and installation of online uninterrupted power supply by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.
The Ministry of Communities received bids for the installation of translucent roof sheets also at the Corriverton Market.
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure received bids for the sea and river defence resilience project in Good Success, New Hope, East Bank Demerara, Region Four. This project received two bids. Bids were received for the rehabilitation of Whim Market, Whim, East Berbice/Corentyne.
The Ministry of Public Health received four bids for the supply and delivery of furniture.
Bids were also opened for the construction of rip-rap sea defences at Cottage, Mahaicony, Region Five by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure. The Ministry of Public Health received bids for the supply and delivery of gym equipment.
The Ministry of Public Health also received bids for the supply and delivery of appliances.
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Bridge retraction delayed until tomorrow morning - GuyOil has stocks until Friday More than five days after halting it for critical maintenance, the Demerara Harbour Bridge was unable to restart its scheduled retraction yesterday to allow vessels to transit. The retractions have been delayed further until tomorrow morning, as repairs and testing continue on a faulty hydraulic winch. The winch is one of four large ones that are critical to the retractions. In all of the almost 40 years of the bridge’s life, it has never really encountered a problem like this. The emphasis now, according to the bridge’s management, will be to allow as many vessels to pass through the bridge tomorrow morning at 03:30h and at another opening later in the day at 14:30h. It will take a lot of work. The two openings will continue on Friday to reduce the backlog of vessels waiting to transit,
General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation, Rawlston Adams, said yesterday. But that all depends on the successful repairs to the hydraulic winch. Currently, several ships of oil for the terminals and other supplies for the bauxite industry are waiting for the retraction to restart. Worried representatives of SOL, Rubis, the Guyana Oil Company, and Bosai Bauxite, as well as several other companies affected, were at the emergency meeting yesterday at the Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara office of the Harbour Bridge Corporation. Briefing them on the situation, Adams said that the problems started after workers of the bridge over the weekend attempted to reconnect the winches on a new pontoon which was fixed on the retractor span area. The pontoon was the second to be installed since June as
GLUM FACES: Bridge officials meeting the shipping agents and other representatives yesterday. part of some critical works being carried on the structure. On Sunday, while tests were being carried out, engineers found that one of the four main winches which retract the span that creates the opening that vessels have to transit through, was not working. It was removed Monday and taken to Infab,
a repair shop on the East Coast Demerara. Engineers and bridge officials worked into the night and discovered that a suspected fault on the gear box was non-existent. Rather, the problem was with the shaft. The parts were worn and were not holding the required pressure. As of yesterday, work was being done to repair or “machine” the affected part. The situation will force the bridge’s management to rethink its maintenance strategies, which may include
more stocking of parts and more checks, including on those winches. According to Adams, scheduling maintenance is not straightforward and includes coordination on tide times, with considerations of the least impact on commuters and river traffic. In the case of the winches, while three of the four could have worked, it could have resulted in the retractor span being left open, an unthinkable situation. Meanwhile, GuyOil said it
has fuel to last until Friday, while Rubis and Sol are expecting supplies over the weekend. Bosai has a vessel that comes once monthly anchored, waiting to transit to Linden. The bridge is almost 40 years and has to handle the almost 10,000 vehicles that cross daily. With a new bridge planned between Houston and Versailles, a few miles away, Guyana is praying that the Demerara Harbour Bridge stands up for the next three or four years, at least.
Workers examining the winch which they had to strip to diagnose the problem.
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Trinidad to receive first payment from CCRIF following floods GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands - CMC – The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) says it is to make a first payment of US$7.07 million to Trinidad and Tobago follow-
ing heavy rainfall here earlier this month. CCRIF SPC, a segregated portfolio company that limits the financial impact of catastrophic hurricanes, earthquakes and excess rainfall
events to Caribbean, said it had been able to determine the value of the pay-out following the rains of October 18-20. It said that the payment will be made to the govern-
ment in Port of Spain within 14 days after the end of the event. Trinidad & Tobago has been a member of CCRIF since 2007 and has purchased CCRIF policies for
tropical cyclone and earthquake since 2007. In recent years, the country has experienced severe hydrological events not associated with hurricanes, resulting in major flooding and loss of property and livelihoods. “This year, for the first time, the Government purchased a CCRIF policy for Excess Rainfall (XSR) and has two separate XSR policies in place – one for Trinidad and one for Tobago. Following the recent heavy rainfall, the policy for Trinidad triggered,” CCRIF SPC said in a statement. It said that CCRIF insurance products for earthquakes, tropical cyclones and excess rainfall are parametric and make payments based on the intensity of an event and the amount of loss calculated in a pre-agreed model caused by these events. “In the case of rainfall, losses are estimated using a model based on amount of rainfall. Hazard levels are then applied to pre-defined government exposure to produce a loss estimate. Pay-out amounts increase with the level of modelled loss, up to a pre-defined coverage limit. Therefore pay-outs can be made very quickly after a hazard event – and in the case of CCRIF, within 14 days after the event.” CCRIF said that local offi-
cials and technocrats in Trinidad have referred to the recent rainfall, which has caused widespread flooding, as “unprecedented”. It said the pay-out will provide quick liquidity to the government for immediate repairs and recovery efforts. “Countries need to be mindful that CCRIF was not designed to cover all the losses on the ground, but rather to allow governments to reduce their budget volatility and to guarantee sufficient capital for emergency relief. Providing quick liquidity to affected countries post disaster was the main rationale for the establishment of CCRIF in 2007.” The Caribbean is experiencing the effects of climate change with more frequent and extreme weather events such as hurricanes, rainfall events and drought. This is becoming the new normal. Analysis from an Economic of Climate Adaption (ECA) Study undertaken by CCRIF in 2012 showed that that annual expected losses from wind, storm surge and inland flooding already amounts to up to six per cent of gross domestic product in some countries and that climate change could increase expected loss by one to three per cent of GDP by 2030, the CCRIF SPC added.
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United close to knockout stage with 2-0 win over Benfica MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United are almost certain to reach the knockout stage of the Champions League after they beat Benfica 2-0 at Old Trafford yesterday to make it a perfect four wins in Group A. An own goal by Benfica’s 18-year-old keeper Mile Svilar on the stroke of halftime and a Daley Blind penalty in the 78th minute were enough for United, who struggled at times to find their fluency. Jose Mourinho’s team now need just a point from their final two games in the group, against Basel and CSKA Moscow, to make absolutely certain of their place
in the knockout stage for the first time in four years. The result moved them six points clear at the top of the group, yet United, who qualified by winning the Europa League last season, were well below their best, labouring in midfield and sloppy at times at the back. After the visitors started brightly, United could have taken the lead in the 14th minute when Anthony Martial went down under a challenge from Douglas but the Frenchman’s soft spot kick was saved by Svilar. At the other end, David De Gea, was forced into the first of a series of saves - superbly reaching a powerful drive from Diogo Goncalves.
Romelu Lukaku then had two chances for United with Svilar pushing his low, leftfoot shot wide in the 30th minute, before the Belgian headed over from a Martial cross. When the goal came, just before halftime, it had a strong element of good fortune to it. Svilar, the youngest keeper in Champions League history whose error had gifted United a 1-0 win when the teams met two weeks ago in Lisbon, could do nothing as a Nemanja Matic shot struck the post and bounced into the goal off his back. Benfica had several good chances to draw level but United keeper De Gea was his
usual reliable self. The one time the Spaniard was beaten, Mexican forward Raul Jimenez’s shot struck the outside of the post after he had intercepted a loose pass from Eric Bailly to Chris Smalling. The introduction of Marcus Rashford for Martial injected some life into
United’s attack and it was the 19-year-old who created the second goal. The winger burst into the area, skipping by two defenders before he was brought down by Andreas Samaris. Lukaku looked set to take the kick, but after an apparent intervention from
Mourinho, it was Blind who converted. The result leaves United top of Group A on 12 points while CSKA Moscow and Basel each have six points with Benfica still without a point. CSKA won 2-1 at Basel in yesterday’s other game in the group.
Wednesday November 01, 2017 Daley Blind scored his first Manchester United goal since Boxing Day 2016. (Reuters) ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Your changing philosophies may lead you into new circles and open doors that will give you a unique outlook on life. Romantic encounters will develop through group activity. Do not overexpand if you have your own business. Sit tight. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Check your personal papers and make sure everything is in order. Your communication skills are at an alltime high. You will find the excitement gratifying. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Sit back. Your ability to charm others will bring added popularity. You can pick up some overtime today. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Your charm will attract members of the opposite sex. You may want to pull out some of those unfinished project you've got tucked away. Remain calm and you'll shine. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Career changes may not be your choice right now, but in the long run they will be to your advantage. Don't get involved in expensive entertainment that involves gambling. Exhaustion combined with overindulgence could result in minor health problems. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Refrain from arguing with your mate. Someone you live with will be quite unreasonable today. Your high energy must be directed into productive goals, or frustrations will occur.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Don't be too quick to sign documents. Entertainment could be pleasing if it is of an energetic nature. Spend a quiet day with the one you love. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) You can make professional changes and direct your energy into making all the right moves. Go after your goals. Someone you live with will get angry if you are neglecting your duties. Purchases will be well worth it and they will last a long time. SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) Uncertain changes regarding your personal life are evident. Look for something entertaining to do. You've got that competitive edge. You can make headway in the workforce if you put your mind to it. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Do not get upset over trivial matters. You need to make changes that will raise your self esteem, such as a new hairstyle or a new image. Those you care about may oppose your ideas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) You will be subject to pushy individuals if you get involved in uncertain organizations. Travel will enhance romance and adventure. You may be confused regarding your love life. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) You will inspire confidence in others. New emotional connections can be made through business contacts. You'll find it difficult to control your emotions.
Highlights of Monday’s NBA games... (From page 35) points and 10 rebounds. Mike Conley (16 points) and Marc Gasol (10 points) combined to shoot 8 of 33. Raptors 99, Trail Blazers 85 DeMar DeRozan scored 21 of his 25 points in the first half, and Toronto rode a big opening-half lead to a victory over Portland at Moda Center. Kyle Lowry contributed 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and Lucas Nogueira chipped in 17 points and nine rebounds for the Raptors. Damian Lillard scored 25 of his season-high 36 points in the second half for the Trail Blazers. CJ McCollum added 16 points but made just 5 of 16 shots. Jazz 104, Mavericks 89 Rudy Gobert totaled 17 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and a career-high six assists to lead Utah over Dallas. Rodney Hood had a season-high 25 points, and Ricky Rubio added 20 points as the Jazz improved to 4-0 at home. Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points, J.J. Barea added 17 points and Devin Harris had 15 for Dallas, which could not overcome 24 turnovers that led to 33 points for Utah. Magic 115, Pelicans 99 Marreese Speights exploded for four wide-open 3pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 18 points, and Nikola Vucevic, Jonathon Simmons and Evan Fournier scored 20 points each to lift
Orlando over New Orleans. The Magic led 88-83 after three quarters, then held the Pelicans to 15 fourth-quarter points. Orlando outscored the Pelicans 55-35 in the second half. New Orleans got 26
points from Anthony Davis in the first half, but he scored only two points in the third quarter and finished with 39 points and 10 rebounds. DeMarcus Cousins scored 12 points on 5-of-14 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds.
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Windies A eyeing one-day revenge after “Test” series whipping KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – West Indies A will be anxious to prove their worth following a trouncing in the recent “Tests”, when they take on their Sri Lankan counterparts in the first one-dayer of the threematch series starting here today. The Caribbean side went down 2-1 in the preceding three-match rubber, winning the first match by an innings but then losing by 280 runs and 10 wickets in the remaining contests. Conceding that Windies A had been let down by their batsmen, one-day captain Jahmar Hamilton said they had also learnt their lessons and were hoping not to repeat the same mistakes. “It is very important for us to win this series. We have been training very hard, but we failed to get the results in the ‘Tests’ we wanted, so we want to come out and win this series which will do a
West Indies A one-day captain, Jahmar Hamilton. world of good to our confidence,” he said here
Budhan Memorial Turf Club Meet set for November 12 The Budhan Memorial Turf Club will host a grand one day horserace meet on November 12 at Number 66 village, Corentyne Berbice. Six races are carded for the day with the feature event being the J Class and lower in which the winner will take home $160,000, runner up $80,000, third place $40,000 and fourth $20,000. Other events are the K Class and lower with a winning purse of $100,000, L1 and Lower with a winner taking home $90,000, L2 and Lower for a top prize of $60,000, two years old maiden for a first prize of $90,000 and the Unclassified which fetches a winning purse of $50,000. Over 40 horses have been registered and entries will be closed on November 3. Registration can be done through Mr. Budhan on 338-2283, Mr. Sancho on 691-1174 and Mr. Mathdial on 325-3192.
yesterday. “Our batting let us down
in the ‘Tests’, but I believe if our batting line-up can put
some runs on the board and give our bowlers sizeable totals to defend, that would be key to our success. “During the ‘Tests’, the bowlers were bowling them out, so I think if the batsmen can get it together, they will put their hands up again and defend the runs.” Four new players have been called up for the series with Youth World Cup star, fast bowler Odean Smith, along with all-rounder Kyle Mayers, speedster Ronsford Beaton and batsman Andrew McCarthy all joining the 13-member squad. Hamilton said he did not expect his side’s approach to change, as they would focus on executing the basics properly. “We got to see how they play and they are naturally aggressive in their batting and they have a decent allround attack,” he said. “It is for us to do the basics and do them consistently well, and we will be successful.” The 27-year-old
Hamilton struggled in the “Test” series, gathering just 22 runs from five innings in which he never reached double figures once. He takes over from “Test” captain Shamarh Brooks who remains in the squad, but said he did not envision the new role being a burden. “I did not get the runs in the ‘Tests’, but that is behind me now. I have been stroking the ball well so it’s just about spending some quality time in the middle and once that happens, the runs will come,” the Antiguan said. “There is no additional pressure from being captain. I know the players well. They are a great bunch of guys, so that should make the task even easier for me.” The last time the two sides met in a one-day series in Sri Lanka last October, Windies A swept a similar three-match series. The contest, a day/night affair, bowls off at 2 pm at Sabina Park.
Korean Martial Arts Organisation holds grading
Standing behind is Kyo Sa Nim Roland Eudoxie - Chairman and Chief Instructor, while the graduating students (from left) Rehanna Urling, Omari Hart, Jabari Jacobs, Balian Urling, René Urling, Omarion Hart and Theon Manawar-Khan. Chairman and Chief Instructor of the Korean International Martial Arts Guyana (KIMAG), Mr. Roland Eudoxie, last Friday, spearheaded Grading Exercises at the organisation. Seven members of KIMAG were tested during the Grading Exercises under
the Korean Martial Arts (TANG SOO DO), testing for their 9th GUP YELLOW BELT. The students were all taken through both theory and practical and also on their fitness level. They also accumulated additional points based on their discipline at training, school, home and demonstrating
their ability to earn a total of 260 & 300 points respectively. Scores are as follows: Age 6-8yrs Required Total (260 Pts) 1. Omarian Hart - 253 2. Balian Urling - 249 3. Jabari Jacobs - 232 Age 9&AboveRequired Total (300pts)
1. Theon Manawar-Khan - 283 2. Omari Hart - 273 3. Rehanna Urling - 269 4. René Urling - 263 Special thanks were extended to Shidanshi Bertram Williams and Orlando Cummings who assisted with the grading exercise.
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Joaan Deo triumphs in inaugural Silica Sandport Golf tourney
The outstanding performers (from left): Avinash Persaud, Roger Rajkumar, Aleem Hussein, Joaan Deo, Pandit Haresh’s daughter, Pandit Ravi Persaud, Pandit Haresh’s wife, Pandit Haresh Tewari and President Hilbert Shields. Emphasizing that she is still in fine form, reigning (and two-time) Guyana Open female Champion, Joaan Deo, on Sunday last, triumphed over a field of mainly male golfers to emerge the winner (and only female competitor) in the Medal Play format inaugural Silica
S a n d p o r t G o l f tournament. Joaan, standing ready to defend her Guyana Open title, indicated that she had planned to perform well on S u n d a y, m e n t a l l y preparing her for a great performance over the c o m i n g w e e k e n d ’s Guyana Open tournament.
She is satisfied that she accomplished her plan and therefore by extension is serving all the female competitors notice that she intends to defend well. Lusignan Golf Club President, Hilbert Shields, was on hand to congratulate the winners and golfers on their good performance and
Youth World Cup star Smith in for one-day series
Fast bowler Odean Smith. KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Youth World Cup star Odean Smith has been named in a 13-member West Indies A squad to face Sri Lanka A, in the three-match one-day series which bowls off here today. The 20-year-old fast bowler was a member of the West Indies Under-19 side that won the Youth World Cup in Bangladesh last year January, and also featured extensively for his native Jamaica Tallawahs in this year’s Caribbean Premier League. Smith has been joined by the trio of all-rounder Kyle Mayers, fast bowler Ronsford Beaton and batsman Andre McCarthy, as the new faces in the squad
led by wicketkeeper Jahmar Hamilton. “The squad builds on our last President’s XI squad which played against England earlier this year with Jahmar Hamilton retained as captain,” chief selector, Courtney Browne said. “Players coming into the square are those to replace the players that have moved up to the senior team or those that are not available at this time.” West Indies A are coming off a disappointing 2-1 defeat in the three-match four-day “Test” series, which wrapped up last weekend. They won the first “Test” by an innings at the
Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on the country’s north coast but lost the second match by 280 runs and the third by 10 wickets. When the two sides last met in a one-day series on the Caribbean side’s tour of Sri Lanka last October, Windies A s w e p t t he three-match series. Browne reminded that with the next year featuring a packed one-day programme, this series would be important for players in getting the attention of selectors. “ O u r ‘ A’ t e a m programme is a stepping stone to our senior team and the panels want to encourage players to focus on consistent performances,” s a i d t h e f o r m e r Te s t wicketkeeper. “With a full year of Oneday International matches coming up next year, including the ICC World Cup qualifiers next March in Zimbabwe, this is another opportunity, along with the Regional Super50 Cup next January, for players to present themselves for any places available in the senior team.” The second match on Friday is also set for Sabina Park before the series wraps up in Trelawny next Sunday.
to thank (Pandit) Haresh Tewari of Silica Sandport, for their timely sponsorship of this tournament, one week before the Guyana Open. Pandit Haresh, former Treasurer of the LGC, and himself an avid golfer who has won several trophies, was delighted to contribute
to the preparation of golfers for this significant tournament on Saturday and Sunday November 4th and 5th. Golfers in the winners’ row were as follows. Best net places: 1st - Joaan Deo – Net 62, Handicap 21; 2nd – (Pandit) Rabindranath (Ravi) Persaud 66/21; and
3rd – Aleem Hussein – 68/17. Best Gross winner – Avinash Persaud, (defending Guyana Open male champion) parred the course for a second time within two weeks with score 72. Nearest to The Pin – approximately 3 feet -was Roger Rajkumar.
Narine highest ranked Windies ODI player
Off-spinner Sunil Narine … only West Indies player in top 20 of the ODI rankings.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Offspinner Sunil Narine was the only West Indies player found in the top 20 of the latest ICC One-Day International rankings released on Monday. The Trinidadian was unmoved at 10 th in the bowling rankings alongside England fast bowler Liam Plunkett, with Pakistan
seamer Hasan Ali remaining top of the pile. West Indies captain Jason Holder is the next highest-ranked Caribbean bowler at 26th but no other Windies players have made it into the top 50. In the batting rankings, the highest-ranked West Indies player is veteran right-hander Marlon Samuels with young
stroke-maker the next best at 63rd. Indian batting icon Virat Kohli has regained the top position, 10 days after losing it to South African star AB de Villiers. West Indies took a thumping in their most recent one-day series last September when they were swept 4-0 by England in a five-match outing.
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Wednesday November 01, 2017
PNCR 60th Anniversary Day of Sports/Family Fun Day
Good Success had good outing Linden, G/town share top honours in debut season with OSCL -large turnout enjoys Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Member of the Good Success SC team prior to one of their games. Good Success SC enjoyed a fruitful debut season in the recently concluded Ontario Softball Cricket League 20-over tournament. The Club which has been named after Good Success village in Wa k e n a a m , E s s e q u i b o River, finished second in the division with 67 points from 14 games. Enmore took the top
honours with 83 points and Wakenaam third on 66 points. GSSC finished second in the Norman Sue 15-over knockout competition, losing to Ramblers in the final. The top performers for Good Success; Anil Ramjas 12 matches, 247 runs, highest 59, 16 wickets, best of 3-14.
Naveed Ali - 9 matches, 171 runs, highest 37, 15 wickets, economy 3.60 (lowest in the division, best of 5-11 vs Bacchus Cricket Club) Abdool Azeez -14 matches, 209 runs, highest 47 Imtiaz Abjal -10 matches 12 wickets, best of 4-20 The Highlight of the season was a their fixture against
Wakenaam which they won by seven runs. Scores: Good Success SC 152-9 18 overs ( Ashtaq Mohamed 39*, Safraz Abjal 20, Naveed Ali 15; Suren Persaud 3-19 from 4 overs). Wakenaam 145-9 in 20 overs ( Sharaz Hamid 59, Naveed Ali 2-14 from 4 overs, Safraz Abjal 1-22 from 4).
Guyana Capture Cup of the Guianas History was made over the past weekend as a strong Guyana Junior tennis team were able to finally turn the table on rivals Suriname and French Guiana in their annual meet. It was a decisive win for the Guyanese team who played with passion and a high degree of discipline as they overcame all odds and were finally able to win the inter country competition for the first time in over 10 years of competing. Now rebranded as the Cup of the Guianas (formerly Inter-Guiana Games), the tournament
attracted top junior players from Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana who competed in the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-18 categories. A total of 56 matches were played over three days that included singles and doubles matches at the GBTI Recreational Centre and the Harry Panday court. It was an event which was thoroughly entertaining as it was competitive. Guyana were dominant this year as they copped an unprecedented five gold medals and one silver in the six categories, with
Suriname coming in second (five silver and one bronze), while French Guiana took third (one gold and five bronze). Final tally placed Guyana with 29 matches to 16 for Suriname and nine matches to French Guiana. O u t s t a n d i n g performances at the tournament came from Jeremiah Kalekyezi and Vadeanand Resaul winning all six matches in the Under14 category. Afruica Gentle and Kalyca Fraser also secured all wins in the Girls’ 18. The outstanding players for French Guiana were Sael Geer and Julien Gaillot in the under-18 boys won gold for their country. For Suriname, the Under-14 boys Yannick Issa and Shane Hermelijin secured the most wins for their country. The Guyana team, which benefited immensely from being able to train at the GBTI Tennis Courts over the last two months, were a welloiled unit and finally able to turn the tables in 2017. Special credit also has to go to Coaches Shelly
Ramdyhan and Leyland Leacock and all the other tennis coaches who assisted in their preparation. The Guyana Tennis Association, sponsors, parents and friends of tennis were also instrumental in making the achievement possible through hard work and dedication. Home court advantage brought additional excitement to the Guyanese team as vocal supporters were able to egg on the players to higher levels and win some very competitive matches. Sponsors for the event included Demerara Distillers Limited, Desinco, Star Party Rental, Massay, De Sinco, Guyana Olympic Association, National Sports Commission, Assuria, Banks DIH, Mae’s Schools, GBTI and RKV Persaud Land Surveying Services, Sheltez Tennis Club, Harry Panday, Rorima Tennis Club, Non-Pariel Tennis Club and Le Ressouvenir Tennis Club. The next Cup of the Guianas tournament will be held in Suriname in 2018.
Linden’s Swag Entertainment were crowned t h e P e o p l e ’s N a t i o n a l Congress Reform (PNCR) 60th Anniversary Futsal Champion after squeezing past Bent Street by a 2-1 margin in the final on Saturday, at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground, Linden. Watched by a large gathering of supporters and well wishers, the two finalists, despite a scorching first period went to the break with none managing to score thereby setting up an anticipated riveting conclusion and they did just that. Swag Entertainment’s Shane Luckie broke the deadlock in the 12th minute when he unleashed a stunning left foot volley from just outside the penalty area to grab the lead for the host. Four minutes later he was back in action with another strike of quality, firing a fierce left-footer into the goal from the left side. B e n t S t r e e t ’s J o h n Waldron made the clash interesting when he netted in spectacular fashion in the 18th minute, but that was all in vain as the final whistle sounded two minutes later to hand Swag Entertainment a well deserved victory. Swag Entertainment were presented with the winning trophy by Chairperson of the Organising Committee Minister Annette Ferguson, who committed to hand over the $200,000 first prize at a later date. Bent Street received the runner-up prize of $100,000 and trophy, while Broad Street and Ol Skool collected $50,000 and $25,000 respectively for their third and fourth place finishes. Earlier, in semi-final action, Swag Entertainment beat Ol Skool Ballers 3-2 with Keon Sears firing in a brace, while Deon Charter added the other. Roy Cassou and Joel McGarrell netted for the losers. Bent Street defeated Broad Street 3-1. Travis Lyken, Sheldon Profit and John Waldron were the goalscorers, while Anthony Barrow netted the lone response for Broad Street. Complete Results
Final Swag Entertainment-2 vs Bent Street-1 Swag Scorer Shane Luckie Bent Scorer John Waldron Semi-finals Game-1 Swag Entertainment-3 vs Ol Skool-2 Swag Scorers Keon Sears-(2) Deon Charter Ol Skool Scorers Roy Cassou Joel McGarrell Game-2 Bent Street-3 vs Broad Street-1 Bent Scorers Travis Lyken Sheldon Profit John Waldron Broad Scorer Anthony Barrow Quarterfinals Game-1 Bent Street-6 vs Hustlers-0 Ryan Hackett-(3) Solomon Austin John Waldron Lennox Cort Game-2 Sparta Boss-2 vs Broad Street-2 Broad won 2-0 on penalty kicks Broad Scorers Adrian Aaron Ryan Dowden Sparta Scorers Gregory Richardson Eusi Philips Game-3 Leopold Street-1 vs Ol Skool Ballers-1 Ol Skool won 1-0 on penalty kicks Ol Skool Scorer Roy Cassou Leopold Scorer Okeene Fraser Round of 16 Game-1 Future Stars-2 vs Leopold Street-2 Leopold won 3-2 on penalty kicks Game-2 Sparta Boss-3 vs Albouystown-A-1 Game-3 Bent Street-2 vs Back Circle-1 Game-4 Hustlers-4 vs Tigerbay-3 Game-5 Swag Entertainment-2 vs Blueberry Hill-1 Game-6 Mike’s Stars-4 vs Ol Skool5 Game-7 Broad Street-4 vs Silver Bullets-2
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GFF concludes Technical Instructor’s workshop The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Sunday concluded a two-day training workshop for T e c h n i c a l Instructors/Referee D e v e l o p m e n t O ff i c e r s (RDO) at the Ministry of Education’s Music School on Brickdam. The purpose of the workshop was to enhance the knowledge and skills of prospective Referee Instructors and Assessors by updating them the new materials and information gleaned from our attendance at a recent FUTURO III course in Jamaica. Present at the event were GFF President, Wayne Forde, GFF Head of Refereeing Department, Stanley Lancaster and Member Association (MA) Instructors, Ingram Johnson and Roy Mc Arthur. In invited comments, Johnson stated: “This workshop is necessary so
Referee Dev. Officers standing, while sitting from left, Roy McCarter (Member Association Instructor), Wayne Forde (GFF President), Stanley Lancaster (GFF Head of Refereeing Department) and Ingram Johnson (MA Instructor). that the development of football can be enhanced in our Member Associations. From the referees’ point of view in dealing with the modern game the referees have to be up to speed with
all the laws and necessary information to manage the game in accordance with the laws of the game. As an Instructor, I was mandated in Jamaica to develop referees to the
extent of making sure there is a refereeing team that attends or participates in the World Cup in 2022 in Qatar. So my intention is to try our utmost to instill as much
as possible and to guide the referees in order to achieve that particular goal.” Meanwhile Lancaster said: “Ingram who has recently returned from Jamaica, will be
enlightening our Instructors on the new amendments and interpretations of the laws of the game and they in turn, just like our previous Fitness Instructor Workshop, will in turn teach the Referees. The prime objective of this workshop is for the MA Instructor to teach the teachers, who are the RDOs/Instructors, who will in turn teach the Referees. Once we would have completed both Technical and Fitness Instructors workshops, we will be targeting the Elite Referees in an upgraded course. We’re projecting to have this done before the start of the Elite League after which we’ll have a national recruitment drive to double or triple the number of officials we currently have.” The RDOs are scheduled to conduct training sessions in their respective RMAs in an effort to build capacity in the regions.
Highlights of Monday’s NBA games (The Sports Xchange) Highlights from National Basketball Association games on Monday: Celtics 108, Spurs 94 Kyrie Irving played his best game with his new team, finishing with 24 points and six assists to lead the Boston Celtics to their fifth straight win, a 108-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. The win ended an 11game Spurs winning streak against the Celtics, including the last six at TD Garden since Boston’s last victory in 2011. It was also the Spurs’ third straight loss on a 1-3 road trip. Jaylen Brown scored 18 points, and Terry Rozier had eight of his 12 points in 52 seconds to put the game away in the fourth quarter. The Spurs, still without injured Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker and with Manu Ginobili resting, got a career-high 18 points and five rebounds from Brandon Paul. Knicks 116, Nuggets 110 Kristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 38 points as New York blew a 23-point lead but made enough plays in the fourth quarter to hold off Denver. Porzingis produced his fifth 30-point game of the
Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving (11) drives past San Antonio Spurs’ Dejounte Murray (5) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) season and eighth of his career. He made 14 of 26 shots, including four 3pointers, and surpassed his previous career best set Nov. 16 against Detroit. Kyle O‘Quinn helped Porzingis by finishing with 15 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 28 points.
Warriors 141, Clippers 113 Stephen Curry scored 31 points and Kevin Durant added 19 as Golden State cruised past Los Angeles a day after falling at home to the Detroit Pistons. It was the Warriors’ 11th consecutive victory over their Western Conference rival, with the Clippers last
beating Golden State on Christmas Day 2014. Danilo Gallinari scored 19 points for the Clippers, while Lou Williams added 17 and Blake Griffin had 16. The Clippers took second consecutive defeat after opening the season 4-0. They lost to the Pistons a day before the Warriors did. Timberwolves 125,
Heat 122 (OT) Jeff Teague scored 23 points to lead Minnesota to an overtime victory over Miami. Teague’s two free throws with 4.4 seconds remaining gave the Timberwolves their final margin. Dion Waiters’ game-tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer bounced off the rim. Waiters finished with a
game-high 33 points. Andrew Wiggins finished with 22 points and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points and had 12 rebounds for the Ti m b e r w o l v e s . J i m m y Butler also finished in double figures with 16 points. 76ers 115, Rockets 107 Ben Simmons scored 24 points and teamed with Joel Embiid down the stretch to help Philadelphia fend off Houston at Toyota Center. Simmons finished with seven rebounds and nine assists. Embiid chipped in 22 points, nine boards and five assists. James Harden paced the Rockets with 29 points and seven assists. Eric Gordon scored 25 points, and Clint Capela added 12 points and 15 rebounds. Hornets 104, Grizzlies 99 Kemba Walker scored 27 points and Jeremy Lamb added 17 to lead Charlotte to a come-from-behind victory over Memphis. Walker scored nine of his game-high point total in the final 6:16 as the Hornets took advantage of a coldshooting Memphis squad. The Grizzlies, who shot 34.4 percent, were led by reserve Tyreke Evans’ 19 (Continued on page 31)
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Wednesday November 01, 2017
PNCR 60th Anniversary Day of Sports /Family Fun Day
Georgetown beat Linden for B/ball crown -AG among those that witnessed events Georgetown registered a narrow 87-81 win over host Linden to take the basketball segment of the People’s National Congress Reform 60th Anniversary celebrations Day of Sports/Family Fun Day which was staged on Sunday, at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Hardcourt, Linden. Travis Burnett led the scoring for the visitors with a game high 32 points, while Shane Webster was next best contributor with 18. Other notable scorers included Nikoloi Smith and Sherlon Lrgall who supported with 10 and six points apiece. For Linden, Harold Adams registered team high 19 points, while the duo of Neil Marks and Joel Webster supported with 10 points apiece. Terron Welch was the next best score with seven points. The opening quarter underlined the closeness of the encounter as Georgetown led 17-16 and the one-point advantage was maintained as they went to the break with 31-30 ascendancy. However, the third quarter was when the host came into their own, seizing the initiative to enter the
Chairperson Minister Annette Ferguson presents the winning Turning Point Domino team with the first place trophy and cash prize in the presence of GNDF President Faye Joseph (2nd right) and team members on Sunday. fourth quarter with a 54-52 lead. Georgetown battled back in the crucial fourth quarter, outscoring the home side by a 35-27 margin to clinch the game and title along with the $150,000 first prize and the championship trophy. Earlier, Georgetown confirmed their presence in the final, courtesy of a 11263 triumph over Berbice after Linden was given an automatic bye to the final. Webster led the rout with 26 points, while Legall,
Burnett, Malcolm Powdar and Carlos Edwards added 16, 12, 10 and 10 points respectively. For Berbice, Kwesi Mickle led the way with 24 points, while Shemar France poured in 14 points. Kevin Emmanuel and Mickel Lewis added eight and seven points respectively. Meanwhile, Turning Point won the dominoes competition after beating a star-studded field, while there were a number of outstanding performances in
BCB inter zone U-15 Cricket
Central/Upper C’tyne & W/B’ce dominate opening round The Berbice Cricket Board’s Under-15 Inter Zone 50-over tournament commenced last Sunday at two venues as the young cricketers sought to impress the Berbice selectors ahead of the GCB’s Inter County U-15 competition, set to commence next February. At the Young Warriors Cricket Club in Cumberland, Central/Upper Corentyne defeated New Amsterdam/Canje Zone by 59 runs.
Corentyne reached 1599 with Rampersaud hitting 38 as C. Arokium took 4-59 and N. Samuels 2-39 for New Amsterdam/Canje were dismissed for 100 despite 24 from Avishkar Persaud. Rampertab Ramnauth had 4-17. At the Bush Lot Ground in West Berbice, West Berbice defeated Lower Corentyne by 75 runs in their encounter. Batting first, West Berbice scored 128 with A. Balman making 20 and D. Joseph 18. Bowling for Lower Corentyne, K. Cecil took 4-10 and A. Maniram 27. In Lower Corentyne’s reply, only P. Ganesh (11) managed to reach double
figures as he scored 11 as they were bowled out for 53. The Competition continues on Saturday with Central/Upper Corentyne taking on West Berbice at Port Mourant Community Center and Lower Corentyne doing battle with New Amsterdam/ Canje at Albion. BCB President, Dhieranidranauth Somwaru expressed satisfaction with the start of the competition and is confident that Berbice will do well in next year’s Inter-County Tournament. Somwaru explained that the BCB will select a 30man squad at the completion of the competition to begin training for the Inter-County fixtures.
the Track & Field segment. Lots of prizes were also distributed to winners of the novelty events including a guitar, bicycle, lap top
computer among others, while the children received prizes for the quiz contest. Among those in attendance apart from
Minister Ferguson were Attorney General (AG) Basil Williams, senior Party members Valerie Adams and Jennifer Perreira.
Enterprise Busta Sports Club Annual T20 Festival
Lusignan East Strikers, Fairfield, Enterprise triumph Lusignan East Strikers and Fairfield recorded victories when the Enterprise Busta Sports Club T20 festival continued recently on the East Coast of Demerara. Hosts Lusignan East Strikers took first strike putting up a handsome total of 161 all out with Hiradeo Jailall hitting scoring 92 with seven fours and seven sixes and Roy Singh got 34. Ramzee Khan was the most productive bowler grabbing 5 wickets for 20 runs. In reply Enterprise Busta B only managed to get to 138 for 8. Daveanand Persaud hitting 32 and Nishad Ulla made 20; Kevin McKenzie took 2 for 12 and Ayube Sammy 2 for 17. Paradise won the toss and decided to bat setting a total of 154 all out against Fairfield. Wesley Ramsey made 45; Vishual Persaud claimed 2 for 15 in 3 overs and Leon Tardoond Handue 1 for 24. In reply Fairfield scored 155-4 in 19. One over o win with National Under19 batsman Ramnarine Chatura hitting 66 and Steve Ramotar 42, thereby earning their team a place in the
Hiradeo Jailall semi-finals. At Enterprise, Enterprise A won the toss and batted first putting a handsome total of 178 for 9. Openers Vi s h w a n a u t h R a m l a k h struck 56, while Vivan Albert got 35; Quincy Cummings took 2 for 18 and William Henry 2 for 25. In reply, Golden Grove were sent packing for 63 all out in 12.3 overs with A. Samad making 22. Vivan Albert 3 for 2, Bishram Samaroo 3 for 29 and experienced Chatterpaul Singh 2 for 4 were the main wicket takers for the Enterprise A team.
Vivian Albert The semifinals, which will be played on Saturday, will see Fairfield vs Betterhope at 09:00 hrs and Lusignan East Strikers vs Enterprise A at 13:30hrs at Enterprise Community Center Ground. The final will be contested on Sunday at 13:30hrs following a third place play off in the morning. This competition is proudly sponsored by Guyana Beverages Inc; the winning team will take home a trophy and $50,000 and trophy, the runner’s up a trophy and $25,000 and third place a trophy.
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Powell shines but Dowrich, Holder wrest control for Windies B U L A W A Y O , Zimbabwe, CMC – Opener Kieran Powell agonisingly missed out on a century but wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich chose the ideal time to break out of a protracted slump as he and captain Jason Holder carved out polished, unbeaten halfcenturies to put West Indies in control of the second and final Test here yesterday. At the close of the pivotal third day at Queens Sports Club, the Windies were 374 for seven in their first innings, in reply to Zimbabwe’s 326 all out – a lead of 48 heading into today’s penultimate day. The left-handed Powell top-scored with 90 to fall short of his fourth Test hundred while Dowrich stroked 74 and Holder, 7 1 , a s We s t I n d i e s fought back gallantly against a spirited Zimbabwe side on an attritional day. Shai Hope extended his excellent form with 40 while Roston Chase scored 32 and nightwatchman Devendra Bishoo, 23. West Indies were tested by off-spinner Sikandar Raza who ended with five for 82 and managed to rock the visitors with key strikes in the second session that left the innings tottering at 230 for seven at one stage. Resuming the day on 78 f o r o n e , We s t I n d i e s flourished early on as Powell and Bishoo extended their second wicket stand to 55
before being separated. The left-handed Bishoo, yet to the score at the start, faced 52 deliveries and struck a single boundary before becoming the first casualty of the morning. Dropped on 21 at midwicket by Brendan Taylor of leg-spinner Graeme Cremer, Bishoo failed to capitalise on his good fortune, chipping a gentle return catch back to Raza. And with just four runs added, Kyle Hope’s misery at international level continued when he played back and was trapped lbw to Raza for one, leaving the Windies 135 for three at the first drinks break. Powell then set his sights on three figures as he and Shai Hope set about stabilising the innings. He reached his fourth Test halfcentury in the third over of the morning and then carefully went about compiling a crucial innings which lasted 230 balls and included seven fours. He had added 28 with Shai Hope and looked a sure bet for a hundred when he perished half-hour before lunch, fending off a short ball from pacer Chris Mpofu to be well caught by Sean Ervine diving to his right at gully. On 188 for four at lunch with Shai Hope and 23 and Chase on 16, West Indies suffered key blows on resumption to leave the contest in the balance. The pair had put on 56 for the fifth wicket when Chase
Opener Kieran Powell cuts en route. (Photo courtesy CWI Media)
Captain Jason Holder played well for the Windeis. ©Getty Images (file photo) missed a reverse sweep at Raza and was lbw and Jermaine Blackwood lasted just 13 deliveries before falling to a catch at midwicket by Cremer for five, off Raza. Zimbabwe then struck a key blow when Shai Hope misjudged one from Raza, played down the wrong line and was bowled after facing 101 deliveries and stroking five fours, as West Indies lost three quick wickets for 11 runs. Tottering dangerously, the innings was rescued by Dowrich and Holder who have so far put on 144 in an enterprising eighth wicket
stand. Dowrich, who managed just 24 runs in six innings on the recent tour of England and scores of 11 and 12 in last week’s first Test, finally found his touch to hammer nine fours in a 153-ball knock. Holder, meanwhile, tucked his seventh fifty in Tests, facing 132 balls and cracking six fours and a six – a clean hit over long-on off Raza on the stroke of the final hour of the day. Unbeaten on 36 at tea with the Windies on 288 for seven, Dowrich reached his sixth Test half-century in the seventh over after the break,
Shane Dowrich dug in during a sixth-wicket stand AFP
square-driving Chisoro for four. Holder, on 25 at the interval, played positively throughout, taking a couple of boundaries off Mpofu in the second over following the resumption before raising his landmark with an ambitious reverse sweep for four off Cremer. Scores: ZIMBABWE
GFF to participate in CONCACAF “train the trainers course” in Barbados Three members of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) departed Guyana yesterday to participate in the first Confederation of North Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) “Train the Trainer Programme” in Barbados from November 1- 3. The three – GFF’s Technical Director, Ian Greenwood, GFF Youth Development Officer, Bryan J o s e p h , a n d G F F ’s Technical Development Officer (Georgetown ATC) & Secretary of the Coaches Association, Sampson Gilbert – will
participate in this new initiative that is designed to enhance the quality of coaching in the Regions. The programme aims to provide the instructor with the necessary tools through the exploration of best practices in football coaching education, enabling him/her to connect with, motivate and lead the adult learner more effectively. Greenwood said the GFF is excited to participate in this programme, which is specially aimed at developing the Coach Educators who will develop the future coaches in our
country: “This is the first of a kind course that CONCACAF has developed based on the English Football Association/Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) “Train the Trainers” course. One of the key mandates of the Technical Department is to develop coaches across the country as evident by the number of courses we have been hosting this y e a r, b u t a s t r a t e g i c objective by the Executive Committee is to have our own Coach Educators based in Guyana that will allow us to increase this number further.”
From left– GFF Youth Development Officer, Bryan Joseph, GFF’s Technical Director, Ian Greenwood, and GFF’s Technical Development Officer (Georgetown ATC) & Secretary of the Coaches Association, Sampson Gilbert.
326 (Hamilton Masakadza 147, Sikander Raza 80, Peter Moors 52; Kemar Roach 344, Shannon Gabriel 2-64, Devendra Bishoo 2-82). WEST INDIES 374 for seven (Kieran Powell 90, Shane Dowrich 74 not out, Jason Holder 71 not out, Shai Hope 40, Kraigg Brathwaite 32, Roston Chase; Sikandar Raza 5-82).
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Tiger Woods to make competitive return at Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods has not won a tournament since 2013. (Getty Images)
Turbo Knockout Football Tournament
Last two quarter-finalists to be decided tonight
BBC Sport - Tiger Woods will make his competitive return after nine months injured at the Hero World Challenge on 30 November. The 14-time major
champion, who has had four back operations in the past three years, has not played since withdrawing from February’s Dubai Desert Classic. The 18-man event, hosted by 41-year-old Woods in the Bahamas, is an unofficial money event on the PGA Tour. “I’d like to thank the committee of one for picking myself to play,” wrote Woods on Twitter. He was sentenced to a y e a r ’s p r o b a t i o n o n Friday, after pleading guilty to reckless driving in May. The American, who won
the last of his major titles in 2008, had back fusion surgery in April and last month said he may never return to competitive golf however his agent said earlier in October that he had been cleared to resume playing. Woods made a shortlived return after 15 months out at the same event in 2016. T h e H e r o Wo r l d Challenge features the world’s top four players, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Hideki Matsuyama and Justin Thomas, plus England’s Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood.
GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL cricket
Wins for Enterprise Primary Top, Hindu College and Cummings Lodge
Santos’ Orin Yarde (left) and winners, Grove Hi-tech’s Clive Matthews jostling for possession during their round-of-16 clash on match night 2 at the MOE ground. The battle for the $500,000 first prize continues tonight at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground with the final two round-of-16 matches in the Turbo Knockout football tournament beginning at 18:00hrs which will determine the last qualifying quarterfinalists. Tonight is the fourth match night of the tournament and it puts together Winners Connection based in the mining town of Linden and
Mahaica Determinators of East Coast Demerara. Meanwhile, the feature game of the night is anticipated to be a cracker between East Coast boys Buxton Stars against city side Camptown, kicking off at 21:00hrs. Match night three played last Thursday was electrifying with the feature match of the double header producing seven goals in which West Demerara’s Pouderoyen edged G e o rg e t o w n ’s R i d d i m
Squad 4-3 after extra time, while East Bank’s Kuru Kururu Warriors made light work of West Demerara’s Uitvlugt 2-0. So far the teams that have won their round of 16 matches to qualify for the quarterfinals are Police FC, Pele FC, Grove Hi-Tech, Silver Shattas, Pouderoyen and Kuru Kururu Warriors. T h e t o u r n a m e n t ’s runners up will receive $250,000, third place $125,000, while 4th finishers will pocket $75,000.
The 2017/2018 Guyana Cricket Board/ Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited/ National S p o r t s Commission/National Secondary School Cricket L e a g u e (GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSC L) continued with matches played on the West Bank and East Coast Demerara. At Enterprise on the East Coast, Enterprise Secondary beat Enmore Secondary by 252 runs. Enterprise amassed 2704 off their allotted 25 overs, after a delayed start due to rain. Himnauth Dindyal stoked a masterful 121, Edmond Person supported well with 61, while national U-15 keeper Mark Ramanand made 29. Bowling for Enmore Secondary, Jitlall Jainarine took 2-62. I n r e p l y, E n m o r e Secondary were bundled out for 18 all out off just 5 overs. Bowling for Enterprise S e c o n d a r y, J e e t e n d r a Chandra grabbed 3-8 and Himnauth Dindyal 2-10. Over at the Bellevue ground, on the West Bank of Demerara, West Demerara Secondary gained victory over Endeavor Secondary by 81 runs. We s t D e m e r a r a
Ryan Seecharan (59) and Keemar Pheria (2-14) were the stand outs in the West Dem game. Secondary posted 180 for 7 off 25 overs with Ryan Seecharran top-scoring with 59, while Keemar Pheria and Cohen Gurdyial each contributed 30. In reply, Endeavor Secondary needing 181 for victory, folded for a 99
despite 44 from Avinash Kemraj. Bowling for West Demerara Keemar Pheria took two for 14. West Demerara won by 81 runs. Matches in the GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSC L were scheduled to continue yesterday.
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Mo Farah splits from coach Alberto Salazar and will return to Britain BBC Sport - Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah has split from coach Alberto Salazar and will return to Britain. Farah, who won 5,000m and 10,000m gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016, said his decision was based on a desire to move back to London. Salazar is being investigated by the US AntiDoping Agency (Usada) after BBC’s Panorama made allegations about drugs use at his US training base. “I’m moving back to London. I really miss home,” said Farah, 34. He will now work with Gary Lough, who previously coached - and is married to women’s marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe. Salazar said he has offered to continue working with Farah in an advisory role. ‘I’m not leaving because of doping claims’ - why Farah is returning Farah has been coached by Cuba-born American Salazar at the Nike Oregon Project camp since 2011, winning six world titles in addition to his four Olympic golds. Both Farah and Salazar deny they have ever broken anti-doping rules. “I am a firm believer in clean sport and I strongly believe that anyone who breaks the rules should be punished,” Farah told the Sun. “I’m not leaving the Nike Oregon Project and Alberto Salazar because of the doping allegations. “This situation has been going on for over two years, if I was going to leave because of that I would have done. “If Alberto had crossed the line I would be out the door, but Usada has not charged him with anything. If I had ever had any reason to doubt Alberto, I would not have stood by him all this time.” Farah retired from track racing to concentrate on marathons after winning 10,000m gold and 5,000m s i l v e r a t t h e Wo r l d Championships in London in August. He added: “I’m leaving simply because my family and I are moving back to London. We all loved spending our summer here and [Farah’s
wife] Tania and I realised how much we have missed spending time with our friends and family - and the kids are so happy here, too. “We want the kids to grow up in the UK. It’s the right thing to do for my family. But both Nike Oregon Project and Alberto are based in the USA, so it just would not be possible to continue our relationship from London.” Farah said new coach Lough “has an in-depth understanding of what is needed to achieve real results at marathon distance”. Have claims tarnished Salazar and Farah? Salazar, 59, has established himself as one of the world’s leading coaches. But, in 2015, a BBC Panorama programme heard claims from former athletes at staff at the Nike Oregon projects about Salazar’s alleged use of banned steroids and unethical practices. Earlier this year, a leaked Usada report said Salazar “almost certainly” broke antidoping rules over the infusion of a legal supplement. It also suggested he had failed to provide “acceptable justification for possessing testosterone”. Salazar, who has also worked as a consultant to UK Athletics, issued a 12,000-word open letter in 2015 denying accusations he had violated anti-doping rules. Farah too has faced specific claims - in July he defended his record by saying he had “never failed a blood test” after hackers Fancy Bears revealed some of his samples had initially needed further testing, before later being declared normal. The following month, after winning 5,000m silver and 10,000m gold at the World Championships in London, Farah was critical of sections of the media he said were trying to “destroy” his legacy. Salazar has told The Oregonian newspaper the decision to split was mutual and that he has offered to continue as an adviser to the Briton. He added it made no sense for him to carry on as Farah’s main coach from the US, with the runner focusing on a new discipline.
Salazar (centre) alongside Farah (right) and training partner Galen Rupp (left) at the London 2012 Olympics. (PA)
Trophy Stall sponsors Championship trophies for Guyana Softball Cup 7 4 Finals set to play Sunday at DCC starting 10:00am Trophy Stall of Bourda Market this week handed over several trophies for the 4 finals in the Guyana Softball Cup 7 Softball Cricket tournament as part of their sponsorship of the event. Wife Proprietor Ramesh Sunich, Devi Sunich presented the trophies to Vice President of GFSCA Jailall Deodass in the presence of husband Ramesh, Ricky Deonarain and Wayne Jones of the organisers. On Sunday, 4 finals will be played at the DCC Ground Lance Gibbs St Queenstown, starting 10:00am. Admission is $1,000. Children 14 years and under are free. Spectators are asked to keep their half ticket, listen for their numbers to be called. There are many prizes to be won, including three trips for winner and partner to three local resorts (Aruwai, Mainstay and Arrowpoint.). Plus 10 hampers. There will also be many giveaways. Teams from Canada, New York, Orlando and Florida are already here to compete with local teams from Guyana for Softball Supremacy in the Americas. At 10:00am: Female Softball finals 10/10. 11:45 am: Well-Teen, Trophy Stall, Tropical Springs and Nauth Motor Spares under-13 yrs finals 20/20 Hardball- between Blairmont and GCC.
Devi Sunich shake hands with Vice President of GFSCA Jailall Deodass while looking on are Ramesh Sunich, Ricky Deonarain and Wayne Jones at the recent presentation. 3:00pm: Guyana Softball Cup 7 Masters Finals 20/20 6:00 pm: Guyana Softball Cup 7 Open Finals 20/20 9:15 pm: Presentation
Ceremony 10:00pm: Conclusion of Guyana Softball Cup 7. Among the sponsors for the tournament are STAG, RUBIS Guyana, Trophy Stall, WJ Enterprise, Clear
Waters, Busta, Survival Group of Business, Ramchand Auto Spares, Rohan Auto Spares, A&R Jewanram Printery, Steve J e w e l e r y a n d M i k e ’s Pharmacy.
t r o Sp Guyana Capture Cup of the Guianas
The successful Guyana Junior Tennis team that for the first time won the Inter Guianas tournament.
PNCR 60th Anniversary Day of Sports/Family Fun Day
Linden, G/town share top honours
Chairperson of the Organising Committee for the PNCR 60th Anniversary Day of Sports/Family Fun Day Minister Annette Ferguson (centre) hands over the winning trophy to Swag Entertainment Captain Shane Luckie in the presence of teammates on Sunday.
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