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KAIETEUR NEWS Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: ADAM HARRIS Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491 Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
Christmas starts now - why wait for December? A word of thanks is owed to the foreigners for bringing back Christmas to Guyana. Guyanese should express no discontent that they waited until late October to share the news, even though many may think that it reeked of Scroogelike miserliness. Just take Christmas from November, all Guyanese are due. Guyanese are due an early start for this year’s Christmas, given what occurred late last year. There we were with visions of sleigh rides in the streets of downtown Georgetown, and then came that most terrible of days in the annals of this country. December 21st, regardless of devotions, must rank among the more sordid that have unfolded in the notorious histories of this diseased habitat. Because December 21st last year sucked the sparkle and life out of any Christmas cheer in 2018. It has been downhill to the far depths of the gutter since. Country and citizen have been smeared and stenchemanating since then. Every development has been a horror show, a daily Halloween with ghoulish political spirits raging across the reaches of this land. From parliament to penthouse to those other places where Guyanese regularly prostitute themselves, it has been the same nasty ‘puttaputta.’ That was the extent of local revelry for almost a year now. Flights of the spirit, wars of words, and rushing around in frenzies to find judicial friends, diplomatic friends, and international friends. The receptions have been mixed. Through it all, regular folks (people like us) have been forced to watch their worlds degrade and disintegrate. Christmas 2018 went down the drain; it took all with it. Santa Claus was a gaunt and cheerless apparition. Carols crumpled. Stores stood as shocked silhouettes, mere shadows of anything resembling the famed Guyanese Xmas spirit. It was just the beginning. Old Year’s (2018) and New Year’s (2019) sounded hollow, seemed hollower, despite the loud music and the dancing on the decks. There was a Titanic air about it all. So, too, departed the months, without so much as a solemn memory, a grand tribute. Funereal it was; with the bickering and cursing and gouging of one another in this most dysfunctional of national families. The only people keeping up appearances were the political people, who busied themselves with their constitutional and judicial abacuses. What a bunch of heathens; pagans of the most pungent sort. What is there not to love about them? Those were the highpoints that soaked local existence for all of this still incomplete 2019. It has been a good year, all things considered; matters could have been so much worse. Now good news is here. Genuine good news not pretended or imagined good news. It should mean a different Christmas Season; even if only in the atmospherics alone. Bring it on down! Thus, rollout the carpet for the oil production news from those fine foreign gentlemen. Let the celebrations begin. Those may have already been in motion, if corroborating political banking records can be obtained. In the meantime, Guyanese are due a rollicking good time. They were cheated last year. And even though nothing would be trickling down just yet from Big Brother, a little free for all would be nice. Why not a relaxation of the curfew? Make it official, if only to normalize what hardy souls observe in the breach. Yes, it is only November-and early, too-but citizens need to treat myself. A little King Cole (cold ones also), some frosty treats (who needs a snowman anyway?), and a little jingle in the ear can bring a twinkle to the heart. Years ago, December brought a baby in a stable. This year, some strange men come from afar bringing special gifts with them. None should mind that they have made a production of it. Most Guyanese will take it. As the Xmas spirit intensifies and immerses, a word of thanks is due the political Herod(s) around. They could have had elections around this time of the year, and just ponder on what that would have done to the festivities. We must be thankful for small visions. March, it is. Beyond that is up for grabs. That is why we say, take this November Christmas, and savour it while it can be had.
A platform to malign, impugn and propagate public Who are the people that ing what he as Leader of the deliberate act to avoid returnmischief the media is facilitating Mr. Opposition should be doing ing to Parliament to ensure the
DEAR EDITOR, Society has a responsibility to seriously review the statements made by Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo and consider the damage they do to the fabric of this nation. The media will be among those held accountable for being the facilitator of these carefully orchestrated efforts to undermine law, order and stability. If Justice Claudette Singh SC vitiated the entire 1997 elections, and one of the conditions was the use of an identification card as a condition to cast a ballot contravened Articles 59 and 159 of the Constitution, why would she as Chair of GECOM preside over a process and implement the very act she ruled as a sitting judge was unconstitutional? This defies logic.
Jadgeo to treat with such contempt for their intelligence. It is not a case that he does not know what he is doing but evidently one where he is hoping to kerfuffle the society, creating confusion, increasing tension and further division. Is share rickaticks with this man since the no-confidence vote. He seems bent on not wanting society to proceed in a lawful and orderly manner or protect the integrity of institutions and allow processes to take their natural course. Mr. Jagdeo is playing a major role in seeking to destroy the fabric of this society. We must ask to what end such conduct is being facilitated. Worthy of note, even as he does this he is not do-
to give effect to the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) with regard to the responsibility of the National Assembly. The CCJ Judgement of 12th July, that the Opposition Leader selectively wants respected, at Item 7 expressly states: “Article 106 of the Constitution invests in the President and the National Assembly (and implicitly in GECOM), responsibilities that impact on the precise timing of the elections which must be held.” When will he be held accountable to this? He wants to tell the President, Government, Justice Singh and GECOM what to do while he fails to do what he is duty bound to do by law and court ruling. This raises legitimate concern it may be a
constitutionality of the pending election in the event the PPP loses the results can be challenged in the court on the grounds that it was not constitutionally called. This man who is only demonstrating lawless behaviour and a penchant to create havoc and mayhem among the Guyanese communities must be held accountable. These weekly media brawls under the guise of press conferences are evidently not intended to bring sobriety, maintain law and order, elevate public discourse, seek good governance or for the public good. They serve as a platform to malign, impugn and propagate public mischief, doing more harm than good to society. Lincoln Lewis
Volda Lawrence reinforces she and the PNC only Lawrence proudly presenting livelihoods have been support some people a cheque to a businessman in affected. They need help. Yet, DEAR EDITOR, Any worthy political party will always provide solidarity and support for any citizen, supporter or not, when that citizen suffers a tragedy. This becomes, not a choice, not an option, but an obligation and duty when that political party is in control of the government. The title of government confers a responsibility to work for and to support every citizen, whether that citizen voted for your party or not. A popular business place, a bar, was heavily damaged by a fire two nights ago. Everyone that suffers a loss, whether because of fire, flood, robbery or any other means of destruction, deserves our solidarity and support. Even though the particular business was a bar, some called it a rum shop, the owner or owners deserve our sympathy and any support we could provide. It is in this context, we must commend Ms. Volda Lawrence, the Chairman of the People’s National Congress (PNC) and a leading member of the APNU+AFC coalition, for showing up with a sizable cheque to help the owner of the Guinness Bar in Georgetown to rebuild. Political parties and their leaders must be quick and ready to lend support to a citizen. Admittedly, it is a little jarring seeing the former Minister of Public Health, who just recently appeared at an event promoting healthy lifestyles, including the message for people to not smoke and not abuse alcohol, proudly trying to ensure a bar survives. But was it not just recently that David Granger chastised young people for
imbibing in alcohol at the Guinness Bar and other bars? These mixed-messages do not help. I suppose Ms Lawrence forgot that message, as she seeks political support among young people who regularly visit that bar. APNU, AFC, the PNC are clueless, always giving out mixed-messages, blinded by political opportunism. Even more jarring, however, is that this commendable support for a citizen comes amidst major trauma being suffered by other citizens who have been totally abandoned, not even recognized. Just a few days ago, on the night of Diwali, four families, including pensioners, became homeless on the East Bank Demerara because a fire destroyed their homes. They were not business owners, they were poor people. In fact, at least, two of the families were single-parent families. Last week, a poor family with seven children lost their home because of a fire on the Corentyne. These are just the most recent fire victims. In fact, this year alone, dozens of families across Guyana lost their homes because of fire. Some of these people were consoled by family and friends, by neighbours and, sometimes, NGOs showed up with some help. For many of those victims, it was encouraging to see political activists and leaders from the Opposition PPP visiting and offering support. When these poor people are affected, one common thread is the government is missing in action (MIA). For this reason I often dub this government an “MIA government”. Watching Ms.
Georgetown forced me to ask where was Ms. Lawrence, the PNC, APNU and AFC when these other poor people suffered because of fire? Was it these people are seen to be PPP supporters? It was not wrong to provide support for the Guinness Bar, but it highlights the far too numerous times that citizens have been abandoned by their government. No one asked that the PNC finds money to help these poor people, but the government’s resources must be utilized to help any citizen in need. Even as Ms. Lawrence posed for a photoopportunity at the Guinness Bar to show she and the PNC care, there are hundreds of residents and farmers in Region 5 who continue to suffer from devastating floods resulting largely from the negligence of the government. The floods of this week are only the latest floods that have battered these poor people, causing damage to their residential properties, farms, with significant losses of crops, including rice and cash crops, and livestock. These floods also caused loss of farmlands since much of the arable land used for agriculture in the area cannot be cultivated for, at least, two years. People’s
not a single government official has shown up in the past and in this most recent flooding episode. In fact, one of the senior PNC activists and officials in the area deny these floods are real. While the General Secretary and the PPP Presidential Candidate are constantly on the ground offering support and demanding the government takes responsibility, the Government is MIA. Neither Ms. Lawrence nor her leader, David Granger even acknowledges that these people are suffering. But Ms. Lawrence in the recent past did confess their posture in governance is that the PNC (APNU+AFC) is in government, not for ALL GUYANESE, but only for “PNC people. She had confessed her only “friends”, her only “people”, are PNC people. Only “her” people, meaning PNC people will get their attention. Here is another example of Ms. Lawrence and the PNC demonstrating how it works. We must be happy the owner of Guinness Bar got help. We must condemn Ms. Lawrence, the PNC and APNU+AFC for not recognizing the sufferings of other people, simply because they might be PPP people. Dr. Leslie Ramsammy
Going public often brings results DEAR EDITOR, It was good to see there was prompt and positive response and outcome to ‘NIS complaint’ matter which was highlighted in the letter columns of KN, October 30 2019. The response ‘NIS regrets this incident’ KN, October 31, 2019 assures the investigation was completed after months of failed trying by the ‘Pensioner’. But why is it only after going publicly via the press or social media posting that responses and action are taken with alacrity by companies and organizations, which in the first place could have avoided the negative publicity by being more proactive? Shamshun Mohamed
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GUYANA’S OIL OR IS IT? DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana newspapers carry information daily about the APNU/AFC dealing with various oil companies doing or wanting to do business in Guyana’s territorial water. Contracts have been signed with undue care (or deliberately so?), and without adequate consultation with the Guyanese public at large. Thus the public has not been well informed. Something as important and significant as this should have been tabled at numerous symposiums, discussions, and talks across the country collaborating inputs from all and sundry. To be direct, the government is literally and figuratively selling out the patrimony of the people. And the public are fooled with the false notion that ‘we gun be rich’ – because of oil. In June this year I was privileged to listen to three presenters at a Guyana Oil Event which sought to ask for Guyana to break its ‘resource curse’. The presenters – Dr. Tarron Khemraj, Dr. Jan Mangal and Accountant & Attorney Christopher Ram – did an excellent job to ventilate the apprehensions and contractual arrangements that have been cryptic to most. Khemraj is an academic and he presented as academics do – facts and figures – real and potential; Mangal is an ‘oil man’ with hands-on experience in the oil business, and he is expertly knowledgeable in this field; Ram is an advocate and he has expounded a lot in newspaper columns (at least 74 to date) to reveal many of the shortcomings of the deals. In my opinion these individuals are highly qualified and well-informed, with clarity and objectivity, and with no axe to grind. From what can be gleaned in the public domain the
Guyanese people are being shortchanged; they are receiving the wrong end of the stick, save for a few who usually get milk and honey and drink lots of soup. Beware! Remember Dwight D. Eisenhower’s admonishment: “A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.” Some individuals are voicing their interests, pros and cons, in the local press. A few, including Transparency Institute, are venting their anxieties. But thus far there has been little existential angst about the complexities of oil in Guyana. Where are the voices that were once loud, resonant and patriotic –stalwarts in academia, business, church, human rights, trade unions, teachers, students? Muted, of course – or muzzled; but why? By their silence they are resigning with acquiescence to the status quo. Think: The world suffers a lot, not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people! But it’s not late, or is it? From what can be gleaned in the public domain, it is clear to me that the oil contracts have been signed with haste by the Guyana government with insufficient in-depth scrutiny. As in the past (with Barama and Omai) Guyana patrimony is being bartered out. In 2000 in reaction to a proposed Beal deal I coauthored (with Leslie) an article in the Guyana Journal titled: “Those Spinning Wheels and Deals in Guyana”, which exposed the ignominious and ruthless nature of a panoply of foreign investments. (http:// www.guyanajournal.com/ Deals_gg.html) Now again! While some prominent individuals, such as Clive Thomas, David Hinds, and Lincoln
Lewis are mouthing that ‘we gun be rich’, expounding ‘cash transfers’, ‘Direct Oil Benefit’, and such sanctified nonsensical verbiage, they fail to understand that you cannot give what you don’t have. Farceur they seem to be, dispensing speeches and writings not unlike pasquinades. I have always had great respect for these individuals, and now… although faithful in friendship, I humbly withdraw…. The oil deals were/are seriously skewed in favour of the oil companies, and to the detriment of Guyana. The Guyanese people are getting the biggest “paachar”, also called “the big stick”. Big corporations and investment companies do what they have done throughout the ages – they invest and do business, only for profit, to make money, to maximize these in all ways possible – for their shareholders, so they say, and not considering the real stakeholders, i.e., the people who generate the wealth and who should benefit from the wealth. But this is the nature of capitalism by definition. Poor countries need investments – which they get at a tremendous cost, and to their disadvantage, buckling under pressure because of political and economic strictures. Such scenarios make the investors extremely rich, while the host countries stagnate in abject poverty. (See examples of poorest countries especially in Africa: https:// w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=iw7mDNTmFJk). The parochial dialectics do not augur well in favour of the poor wherever they may be. The economic playing field is not level. Economists and politicians measure a country’s wealth in terms of arcane methodologies – GDP, GDP, and GNI. This is offen-
sively flawed because it lumps all – the billionaires and trillionaires with the extreme poor – the 1% with the bottom majority, and come up with statistical magic numbers – averaging wealth of the nation. A recent report tells the story that the top 1% gained $21 Trillion in wealth since 1989 while bottom half lost $900 Billion. (https:// www.commondreams.org/ news/2019/06/14/eye-popping-analysis-shows-top-1gained-21-trillion-wealth1989-while-bottomh a l f ? u t m _ c a m p aign=shareaholic&utm_m edium=referral& utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1 __MgPkSaGVfi0kCq9iNe82NRicsK Q p H Z r M Z HkmKUiulgmuKNswiLK05E) What is not usually considered is the HDI (http:// hdr.undp.org/en/content/human-development-index-hdi). Disparity and inequality are getting more extreme. According to a Guardian report the richest 1% will own two-thirds of global wealth by 2030. ( h t t p s : / / w w w. t h e g u a r d i a n . c o m / commentisfree/2018/apr/12/ wealth-inequality-reasonsrichest-global-gap; Read also Thomas Piketty’s The Economics of Inequality) Corruption in most of these oil countries is a major issue. Nigeria, regarded as the top oil producer in Africa, is plagued with extreme poverty. So also is the second top Angola. Trillions of dollars are stolen by public officers. It is estimated that the combined “wealth of five richest men ($29.9 billion) could end extreme poverty at a national level” in Nigeria. (https:// www.iol.co.za/news/africa/ nigeria-africas-top-oil-producer-worlds-extreme-poverty-capital-18946270).Another recent reported example (Continued on page 6)
Request for Road Lights – Region 5 (West Coast Berbice) DEAR EDITOR, In Region Five, with specific focus on the Rosignol to Abary stretch of public road, road lights have been installed. Recently, lights were installed on the Chester to Seafield Village stretch thereby ensuring that almost the entire stretch of road from Rosignol to Abary is covered with lights. However, there is one critical stretch that has been left out over the years – from Fort Wellington to Bath. That gap is extremely dark and dangerous at nights. Over the years housing schemes have been developed and occupied on both sides of the public road in Bath and yet the road remains unlit. Numerous accidents have occurred over the years with vehicles colliding with animals and other vehicles on that stretch of road from Fort Wellington to Bath at nights. Residents for years have been calling for lights to be installed (especially on the stretch of road at Bath) to no avail. One of the reasons proffered by the authorities in the past was that the area was not populated (this was before the housing schemes began to be populated) hence there was no need for lights on the road. Residents are afraid to venture onto the public road at nights as some of them have been robbed while walking on the road or awaiting public transportation). At Fort Wellington, the section of the road that is unlit is made up of both government and privatelyowned farmlands on both sides. It is hoped that the Ministries of Finance and Public Infrastructure take note of this and hopefully make a positive decision on the installation of lights on that stretch of the public road at the earliest possible time, if possible. If that stretch is given the green light then the entire stretch of road from Rosignol to Abary will be covered in lights and that will be a big plus for the residents of West Coast Berbice. Yours truly, Resident
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GUYSUCO ACCUSES UNIONS OF DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) has taken note of the insincere representations in the press statement released by the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) and National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) regarding the Corporation’s alleged abandonment of Wages talks. The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. wishes to set the record straight regarding the occurrences at the meeting on October 29, 2019. The meeting was scheduled with both the Guyana Agricultural and
General Workers’ Union (GAWU) and National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) at which the Corporation had undertaken to present the Corporation’s production, financials and marketing outlook by the Finance Director along with the Corporation’s perspectives and plans towards growth and in sustaining the Industry by the Chief Executive. The meeting was initially scheduled to commence promptly at 9: 30 hrs. , however, just minutes before the scheduled commencement, the GAWU General Secretary called informing GuySuCo that the members from the Berbice
delegation were late and requested postponement to a 10:00 hrs. start. The meeting did not commence until 10:15 hrs. The Corporation’s representative reminded the Unions’ delegations that he had informed the Unions on Friday October 25, 2019 of the need to have a prompt start. The GuySuCo’s delegation was led by its Chief Executive along with its Finance Director and the two officers from the Industrial Relations Unit. The GAWU was led by its President, and it’s General Secretary along with 18 members, whilst the NAACIE was led by its General Secretary along with 12 members. The Finance Director was
making his presentation when it was observed that the Unions’ delegation began to pin placards bearing slogans upon the front of their shirts. The Corporation paused its presentation and requested the Unions Leadership to desist from such behaviour and reminded their delegations that the parties ought to be meeting under a cordial and stable environment and not under duress. Further, that the parties should exhibit respect for each other and while one recognized their right to protest; the Unions and their delegations should be fully aware that it was not the time and place to do so at a scheduled meeting within the Corporation premises.
The Corporation’s team, after advising the Unions on the criteria to have the meeting continue under a cordial environment, left the room giving the Unions time to deliberate and clear the path for normalcy and for the meeting to continue. Upon re-entering the room the GAWU President informed that “he found it difficult to accede to the Corporation’s request and advised that the meeting should continue in the interest of the employees with the Company”. He insisted that they were not going to remove the placards and that he “saw nothing wrong in continuing the meeting with the Unions delegations wearing the placards”.
The Corporation advised the Unions that their actions have brought the meeting into disrepute with their protest and picketing which had led into duress and that the parties cannot be duly engaged under any of those circumstances. The Unions were again given another chance to remove the placards but again they insisted on being within the Corporation’s premises bearing placards and at the same time expecting the Corporation’s Senior Executives to proceed with their respective presentations amid the discord. The Corporation, after one hour with no positive movement from the Unions, (Continued on page 10)
GUYANA’S OIL OR IS IT? From page 5 is Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir who is now enjoying his huge corrupt illgotten wealth in a maximum security prison. All the oil producing countries in Africa are deluged in corruption. Officials within and without government are lured into bribery with big money and dark money. People can and do change. Once freedomfighters can morph into corrupt demons. (https:// www.theguardian.com/world/ 2017/nov/15/angolan-president-sacks-predecessorsdaughter-as-state-oilchief?CMP=share_btn_link) Wealthy countries, big corporations and multinationals, and the super rich have no instinct for the wretched of the earth. (Think about ‘shell’ companies, Paradise Papers, Panama Papers.) They are not even considering advocates for the poor – Amartya Sen, Joseph Stiglitz, Thomas Piketty and others. They have not even thought on acting on Jagan’s A New Global Human Order? Maybe it is time for many of us to revisit The West On Trial. Oil is what makes the machinery of capitalism function. Oil is essential to run every aspect of the modern economy, a dependency syndrome, or disease, which selfperpetuates and metastasizes like an addiction. It has become a quixotic, warped and surrealistic love affair in the modern world. But it is real; it is dehumanizing; and a sad love affair – a kind of utopian/ dystopian paradox. Wars have been waged for oil, obliterating centuries of civilization. The Middle East is soaked in perpetual wars for oil. Syria and Yemen are prime examples. The clichéd expression: ‘What is our oil doing under your sand’ is funny, real and awkwardly devastating for the poor (vide
Iraq; vide Afghanistan). Children in these countries know of nothing else but war and destruction. Wars have been normalized over the years as an accepted given! This is capitalism without a human face. And there is a sort of clinical detachment in the modus operandi and mindset of the captains of authority. The Atlantic observes: The correlation between energy dependence and authoritarianism is clear. “There are twenty-three countries in the world that derive at least 60 percent of their exports from oil and gas and not a single one is a real democracy,” observes Larry Diamond of Stanford University. … The same revenues also generate staggering wealth that facilitates corruption and patronage networks. Together, they consolidate the power of entrenched elites and regime supporters, sharpening income inequality and stifling political reform. The history of the oil-rich Arab Middle East has long been a case in point….(https:// www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/04/whynatural-resources-are-acurse-on-developing-countries-and-how-to-fix-it/ 256508/) This is only part of the story. I have not addressed environmental effects of oil spills – Exxon Valdez, BP in the Gulf of Mexico, and other places such as Solomon Island, Chile, Montara in Australia, Niger delta, Brazil, the Persian Gulf, to name a few – that have caused irreparable damage to marine ecosystems, the liabilities of which cannot be measured in money. A jeremiad I’m not, neither am I stygian in nature and in purpose. It is not my style to be rambling needlessly. I do serious things seriously, looking always to causation or
etiology in analysis before coming to conclusions. And so I write in all seriousness, not for self-aggrandizement, prevarication and rancor. I earnestly hope for real change. Having related concerns about Guyana oil, I now like to say categorically that I am against all of it. Some reasons are implied above. The evidence for moving away from oil, coal and fracking are overwhelming. These and their associated industries are responsible for global warming as a consequence of CO2 emissions. Many countries are adopting new technologies for alternatives. Copenhagen for example has reduced emissions by 42% since 2005 and not worse off for this – “a 25% growth in its economy over two decades. Copenhagen’s experience is a model for other world cities.” ( h t t p s : / / www.theguardian.com/cities/ 2019/oct/11/insidecopenhagens-race-to-be-thefirst-carbon-neutral-city)At the same time others are hell bent to exploit and despoil the earth regardless of the outcome. And they spend nearly $200m each year lobbying to delay, control or block policies to tackle climate change”, despite the fact that they account for a third of all carbon emissions. (https:// www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/09/revealed-20-firms-third-carbonemissions) A tipping point is soon approaching. The time is now for minimizing extractive industries. Time out: Stop, Think, Connect, Act. Of course there are the deniers, some blindly following and acting out their evangelical convictions, while the ‘smart’ ones “have continued to expand their operations despite being aware of the devastating impact on the planet”. To
be clear fossil fuel companies are aware of the impact since at least the 1950s. (https:// www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2019/ oct/09/half-century-ditherdenial-climate-crisistimeline?CMP=share_btn_link) The Guardian is on a mission to draw attention to the serious issue of climate change and what it portends. Yet the deniers are refractive to reasonableness despite the preponderance of evidence. ( h t t p s : / / www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/17/climatescience-deniers-environm e n t warning?CMP=share_btn_link) While Rome burns Nero fiddles. So it is with the climate change deniers. Brazil is just one example of political and evangelical excesses, and intransigence, in spite of overwhelming scientific evidence and call to halt the current trend. The US fails to ratify the Kyoto protocol and the Paris Agreement. What is obligatory now is political action to tackle the oil, coal and gas companies for fairness, social and environmental justice. What is obligatory now is mass mobilization to prompt political action. (https:// www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2019/oct/08/ who-are-the-worlds-biggestclimate-pollutersvideo?CMP=share_btn_link) It is heartening and promising to see young (and older folks also) worldwide confronting the issue of climate change. The power of ONE, a la Greta Thunberg – how positive, how affirmative, how constructive! There are others, namely, Rachel Carson,Vandana Shiva, Wangari Maathai, David Attenborough, Chico Mendes, Ridhima Pandey, many others worldwide. Movements like Extension
Rebellion offer hope that all is not lost. It is heartening and promising to see young people – students – in Guyana recently becoming campaigners in the climate issue. (https:// www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/ 2019/10/03/school-ageguyanese-stage-climate-protest/).The Indigenous Brazilian teenager Artemisa Xakriabá, articulated the anguish, the worry and the fear: “This is our future … to see what’s going to happen with the world, in 10, 20 or 30 years the world will be completely different if we don’t do anything…. It’s not an option for me, it’s not an option for us. It’s a matter of our future. We are the ones who are going to have to live through this, we don’t have the time to wait. We have to act now.” (https:/ /www.huffpost.com/entry/indigenous-activist-bolsonaroa m a z o n braz_lin_5db31aece4b079eb95a2d409?ncdi=engmodushpmg00000006) The best things in life are free – air, water, sunlight, earth. They are taken for granted in a benign manner; yet we are destroying them.... We, all of us, breathe the same air, marinate in the rain, luxuriate in the sunlight, and get our gustatory sustenance from the earth. Yet we, human, Anthropocene, are destroying life-sustaining nature – the quintessence of existence – epitomizing cognitive dissonance. Renowned naturalist David Attenborough’s heartfelt message ‘Just don’t waste’ (https:// www.theguardian.com/tvand-radio/2019/oct/19/justdont-waste-davidattenborough-advice-bbcseven-worlds-oneplanet?CMP=share_btn_link)is a reminder of our negligence to Mother Earth (dhartimata). Why should we destroy our mother? Let us all be mindful. All
life, all of civilization depend on six inches of top soil. Think about it! Protect and care mother earth, or face the dire consequence. There are alternatives – energy generated by wind, water, and solar is feasible and earth friendly. In Guyana the Amaila project was “expected to deliver a steady source of clean, renewable energy, and was envisioned to meet approximately 90 per cent of Guyana’s domestic energy needs while removing dependency on fossil fuels.” It was reported in another newspaper that ‘It is still not too late to give serious consideration to the Amaila project’. Because of its geographic position Guyana can be a model for solar, water and wind energy, if only there is the political will and a new mindset – transformative policy, manifesto and programmes – for social economic and environmental justice. I like to end with these admonitions: Alanis Obomsawin: When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted … you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money. Thurgood Marshall: Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on. Matthew 16:26: For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Marcus Tullius Cicero: Non nobis solum nati sumus. Mahatma M.K. Gandhi: You must be the change you wish to see in the world. G. Girdhari, Ph.D. Former Senior Lecturer & Head, Department of Biology, U.G. New York City
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Search called off for ‘missing’ Berbice fishermen -hunt on for remaining suspects
Still Missing: Marvin Tamasar Family members of missing Berbice fishermen, Marvin Tamasar and Vishnu Seeram have discontinued search efforts to retrieve their bodies. They had teamed up with other residents in the area to scour the Corentyne River in an effort to find the bodies of the ‘missing’ men but all attempts to date have proved unsuccessful. Hope for their survival was lost after investigators revealed that the two suspects who were arrested confessed to killing the fourmember crew in an attempt to rob them of their catch. Murder was not the intent but they confessed that the men put up a fight resulting in them being bound, chopped and thrown into the
Still Missing: Vishnu Seeram dark, murky waters. While those two men appeared before the court to answer for their involvement in the crime, police are on the hunt for two remaining suspects: 21-year-old O’Brian Fraser called “Shines” of Eversham Village, Corentyne and 21-year-old Anonth Boodrage called “Andy” of Belvedere Village, Corentyne. Seeram’s mother, Sarswattie Inderjeet, was one who held on to strong hope that her son was still alive. According to her, all hope has gone since the men confessed but she still has concerns about her son’s body. “I know they confess that they kill them bai but me waan know way me son body deh. I waan know if they tell police ah spot way they throw dem overboard cause’ we search all over, police help we search and so but I still waan know way me son body deh. If they seh dey chop dem and throw dem in de wata, way dem body deh, how it cyan find yet and dem other bai own
find?” On October 5, 2019, Ajai Kissoon, Vishnu Seeram, Marvin Tamasar and Lamar Pertrie left the Number 65 fishing wharf on the SARA-1 in high spirits, eager to venture out to sea and expected to return in two weeks. But plans went awry when a week after, police informed family members that the boat captained by Seeram was discovered between the Wellington Park and Phillipe foreshore. Blood was found on the fishing seine while the boat engine and crew had vanished. A bound corpse was subsequently discovered at Abary. It was later identified as the decomposing body of crew member Kissoon. Kissoon’s wife, in tears, recalled that her husband’s face was merely a skull and his body sported chops, cuts and bruises. Just a few days later, another body washed up at the Abary foreshore, bound at the hands and feet. That was the body of Petrie. The autopsy conducted by State Pathologist, Nehaul Singh, revealed that both men died of chop wounds to the head and drowning. Guyana is still recovering from the previous April 2018 piracy attack in Suriname waters that left at least 12 fishermen still missing and feared dead. A Commission of Inquiry was ordered by President Granger into the violent hijacking. It was expected to be completed since September 2, 2019 but has since been extended due to the lack of sufficient evidence.
Wanted: Anonth Boodrage
Wanted: O’Brian Fraser
GTT promotes MMG as alternative for customers as Republic Bank upgrades In light of Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited’s announced closure, and the unavailability of electronic banking systems and services from October 31 - to November 3, 2019 GTT has opted to further promote its MMG service. In so doing the telephone company has remind customers that its MMG wallet is an alternative transaction option during the bank’s scheduled upgrade exercise. In a statement the company guaranteed customers that funds held within its MMG wallet can be accessed at any GTT retail location. “We know many persons may not feel secure moving around a lot of cash in light of the bank’s closure during that period, and we thought it best to remind the public of the safety and ease of the MMG platform,” Public Relations Manager, Jasmin Harris said. “Customers will be able to deposit any amount of money in their wallets and withdraw at any time during the period without having to stand in the lines. They will also be able to pay any utility bill from the comfort of their homes, and make purchases at
established merchant agents available at many locations throughout Guyana,” Harris reminded. Earlier this month, Republic Bank Guyana advised of the Migration to the New Banking System and shared the schedule of closure and service unavailability. The Bank’s offices will resume normal hours of business on Monday, November 4, 2019. According to Republic Bank, the exercise is necessary to enhance its customers’ banking experience.
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Most of our people belong to one religious order or the other, and thus subscribe to a faith. Most of the faiths in Guyana share a belief in the existence of good and evil. Thus most of us believe that there is both good and evil existing side by side. It therefore becomes quite easy for citizens to believe that an act or a sickness or something ill that has happened to them has roots in somebody wishing or inflicting a bad omen on them. Since they believe that there is both good and bad in the world, they may falsely assume that they are victims of some bad spirit. This is why it is very easy for persons to fall prey to fortune tellers and bogus astrologers and fake spiritualists and other quack medicine men and women. They are easy game because they feel that they cannot dismiss the idea that they are victims of evil spirits, for to do this, may imply that they question the duality of good and bad in this world. It is hard for a believer who has sought help from a “quack� to deny that there is no evil. Having a victim accept the idea of good and evil, it is then easier for a bogus spiritualist
to convince physically or mentally sick persons that their illness is due to some evil omen.A person therefore suffering from some disease can fall victim to the overtures of fraudsters who try to convince them that their problem is not medical but spiritual and that somebody, one of their enemies, has cast an evil spell on them and thus is responsible for the problems they are having. Some persons are often so frustrated with the problems they are experiencing that they actually seek out the help of persons who they believe can help them spiritually, with the result that they end up being put through a regimen which leaves them feeling spiritually stronger but financially weaker. They are open to being fleeced by the bogus spiritualists. There are cases in which wellintentioned persons end up misleading persons by themselves actually believing that the person who is consulting them is really afflicted by an evil omen. Instead of encouraging the person to seek medical attention, they actually view their client as someone who needs their help and often the result is tragic. It is time that things are put in
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their proper perspective. Persons who have problems should at all times seek help but the first call should be on trained and competent medical professionals. If you are sick and seeing a doctor you should insist that the doctor explain fully your condition and if after receiving treatment you are still not satisfied, do not revert to the spiritualists. Instead go and see a specialist medical practitioner who may offer a second opinion which may be entirely different from the first one. If someone shows signs of being ill, do not take that
person to any spiritual healer. The persons should be taken to a doctor not a faith healer. The first call should be on trained and qualified medical personnel, not some elder in the community who everyone believes has the solutions to all ills. There are some elders who cannot cure themselves, much less others. If on the other hand the person is suffering from emotional trauma or any other emotional problem, the first call should be on a psychiatrist, not a spiritualist. This person first needs professional help and should not become a guinea pig to be
experimented on by some bogus spiritualist. The first course of action should always be a qualified medical practitioner. The last option should be to seek the help of spiritualists because most of the problems which people encounter are medical in nature and can be treated by a qualified person. This does not mean that persons should cease believing in good and evil. At the centre of most religions is that duality of good and evil. And having faith and strong convictions has been shown to improve spiritual help. But there has never been a
study which has demonstrated that going to a fortune teller or astrologer is a better option than being treated by a doctor. So if you are sick, check with a doctor, even if you have to wait a few hours at the clinic. It is much better than spending tens of thousands on some snake oil peddler. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
I spoke with Charran yesterday A mutual friend of Charrandass Persaud indicated to me that Charran always conveys to him the need to chat with me. It has been a long time we conversed and one reason for that could be security. I don’t trust my phone. This friend was fixing my computer yesterday so he called Charran. First things first; he said he is returning after the election. In our long conversation, I expressed a sentiment that I have literally conveyed to hundreds of persons in Guyana – reply and state your case in public because history will record the nastiness people compose against you as truths. National figures at all time must confront the fictions written about them. Of course, many such depravities are not known because few people read certain publications. But once your detractors hit the mainstream media, and these detractors are well known personalities occupying power, wealth and status, then defend yourself. Everywhere I go, as recent as last Sunday to Parika Market with my wife, people asked questions based on things they read. They must have
turn over these things in their minds and they want answers. I get questions all the time about Charrandass. This entire country for the past year has been talking about Charrandass. Since December 2018 when he created one of the biggest constitutional and political crises in the history of this country, there is hardly anything in the mainstream media by Charran. I said to him in our telephonic exchange yesterday that he must write and adumbrate his vexations that triggered his impulse to vote against his own government. Year after year Charran told me about his absolute disgust with the Alliance For Change. The boiling point was reached in 2017 when at a birthday party at a mutual friend on David Street, Kitty he said if there was a no-confidence motion (NCM), he would vote against the government so there can be fresh elections. With a tiny smile on his face he told me days before the no-confidence vote (NCV) in December last year that, “Freddie watch what will happen.” I know from those simple words what would have happened.
Yesterday he said he doesn’t feel like explaining himself to the Guyanese people. He intoned that he did what he felt was necessary and he thinks that is sufficient. I disagreed. I kept saying to him that he must write; people want to hear about how he felt and why he did it. In other words, justify yourself for the historical record. I told him if he doesn’t write, then history cannot record the infamies of the AFC. I suggested three areas. Here there are. In early 2018, Charran told me he raised with Ramjattan the question of a junior minister of agriculture because that ministry was not performing to the maximum. He said each time the subject was broached, the AFC leadership poured scorn on it. But in 2019, President Granger reshuffled the Cabinet and appointed a junior minister in agriculture. Instead of me explaining right now the depravity of the AFC, Charran should have described for Guyana his mounting frustration with the AFC which led to the climax the NCV. The second area was how the AFC treated him as the parliamentary representative in Berbice.
Ramjattan declared in Berbice a few weeks ago that the idea and policy of closing down the Berbice sugar estates came from the AFC. But Charran as the parliamentarian for Berbice affairs read about the closure in the media. It was not Charran himself but his friend, fellow attorney, Ryan Crawford who publicly described what Charran was going through. Crawford said while playing dominoes on Charran’s bridge, sugar workers would hurl the vilest cuss words at Charran. These are the things Charran should be writing about because they justify the holding of an NCM and the removal of the AFC from
continuation in government. Finally, the mistreatment of Dr. Ramaya. This columnist saw an email exchange between the AFC leaders on an advisory note President Granger sent the AFC urging acceptable employment for Ramaya. After the 2015 victory, Ramaya was offered the title of Berbice liaison for the Prime Minister. It carried a state car and a salary of $90, 000. I campaigned with Ramaya. He brought in votes for the AFC. In another column, I will release an email exchange with Minister David Patterson in which he tried to deceive me about the AFC’s offer of the Ministry of the Environment to the personal friend of three AFC top lead-
Frederick Kissoon ers. The woman never lifted a finger to campaign in either the 2006, 2011 or 2015 elections for the AFC. I insisted to Charran - start exposing the evil inside the AFC. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)
GuySuCo accuses unions of disruptive... From page 6 finally advised the Unions’ Leadership and their respective delegations that their protest and picketing actions during our engagement had brought the meeting to a halt for it was not normal industrial relations practice to be engaging while one party is being held under duress by the other parties. Further, that the actions of the Unions and their delegations
represented a departure from the spirit and established practices of collective bargaining. Due to the disruptive actions aforementioned, the Corporation was not given the opportunity to share essential information with the Unions and their delegations as it intended on the Corporation’s production, financials, marketing outlook, perspectives and plans
towards growth and sustainability of the Industry. The Corporation will be formally communicating to the two Unions Leadership its disappointment and concerns regarding their actions and the representatives who have engaged in such discourteous behaviour at a critical meeting within the premises of the Corporation. Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc.
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Patterson willing to debate Jagdeo on release of state contracts, other issues “I talk to my kids every day so it will be no different at all.” This was the promise on Wednesday by Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, as he challenged Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, to a public showdown.
The official was taking aim at the former President on a number of projects which Jagdeo claimed no paper work of preparation existed. However, during an appearance Wednesday evening with Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes, on The Political Show, hosted on Kaieteur Radio, 99.1/99.5 Fm, the official said he is prepared to come back to the studio with his evidence of feasibility studies of state projects, if Jagdeo comes with his. Jagdeo, in an earlier show, had taken Patterson to task, reportedly calling him a liar. In an “equally loud voice” Patterson said he is also calling Jagdeo a liar. Both ministers were on the
show to talk about their track records ahead of general elections in early March. With oil production to start in December, there are huge stakes. “He claims that I am lying about not having feasibility studies….I will tell you now Mr. Jagdeo…show me yours and I will show you mine.” He called on the former president to come with his feasibility studies for the Amaila Falls access road project, the fibre optic cable project from Lethem, the Berbice Bridge project, the two Chinese ferries, the location of the Vreed-en-Hoop power plant, and the power submarine cable across the Demerara River.Claiming that the former President, cur-
rently the leader of the Peoples Progressive Party, which is in the Opposition, is all about “talk and bluffs”, Minister Patterson urged Kaieteur Radio to invite both of them “…and I will bring everything.” He said he is willing for a debate.“I talk to my kids every day so it will not be different at all.” The minister also took on former Junior Finance Minister, Juan Edghill, whom he called a “big liar”. Edghill had called on Patterson to release the modified plans for the US$150M airport at Timehri. However, Patterson said he has given the plans to Edghill. In the past, Pattersons
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo
Minister David Patterson
party while in the Opposition prior to May 2015, had called on the PPP to release several state contracts but there had been steadfast refusals on many fronts with the government of the day claiming that
there were confidentiality clauses which debarred such an undertaking. In recent years, there has been increased scrutiny on state contracts, with calls for more transparency.
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Woman, who was asked to leave station, jailed for assaulting Sgt. A woman who was asked to leave a city Police Station compound was yesterday placed behind bars for assaulting the Police Sergeant who asked her to remove herself if she had no business there. Twenty-year-old Keisha Burke was about to start her trial in the Georgetown Magistrates Court before Magistrate Dylon Bess when she decided to change her plea to the six charges against her. The first two charges alleged that on May 13, 2019, at East La Penitence, Burke
unlawfully assaulted Police Sergeant Odecia Johnson, a peace officer who was acting in the execution of her duty, and on the same date and at the same location, Burke damaged a pair of spectacles valued $40,000 belonging to Johnson. Also on the same date and at the same location, the next two charges read that the defendant unlawfully assaulted Johnson so as to cause her actual bodily harm, and she resisted arrest from the said Sergeant Johnson, who was acting in the
execution of her duty. The final charges against Burke stated that on May 13, last at East La Penitence within public hearing she made use of indecent language and also behaved in a disorderly manner. On the first occasion that the matter was called the accused had denied the charges however, she opted to change her plea yesterday which caused the magistrate to impose the sentence on her. According to the facts of the case, on the day in question around 08:30hrs
Spring tides destroys 30 metres of mangroves monthly-Min Patterson
This Mike Charles photo was taken two weeks ago on the East Coast of Demerara where a significant part of the mangrove has been damaged by spring tides. Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, on Wednesdays edition of the Political Show on the Kaieteur Radio, said that every time the spring tides come they take about 20-30 metres of mangrove trees with them leaving the coastline unprotected. This comment was made in relation to the current frightening situation where miles of sea defences have been breached by ocean waters over the past weeks causing excessive flooding. In some areas, acres of rice lands and damage to the tune of tens of millions of dollars were lost. “Every time the tides came in, it took 20-30 metres of the trees. So thats where we are it just disappeared. But of course, we have emergency intervention but nature is a hard task. It is going to get worst. We have to now do much more, as the idea was always retaining and holding the line.” Patterson insisted that climate change is real and throughout history there were miles along the countrys coastline that was protected by mangrove trees and natural earthen embankments.
“That part of Mahaicony is under threat now. That area was always protected by mangroves. About a year ago, we have started seeing signs of patches…its like a 5km area. We noticed patches off 100feet. In the 2019 budget, money was put in to fix these patches,” Minister Patterson noted. The minister acknowledged the challenge of starting to place rock armours to encourage the regeneration of the mangrove but the spring tides that comes twice a month have been eroding the strides, wiping out acres at a time. “When you say hold the line you put up a seawall. Discussions to move inland
have been on the table for 40 years now. The discussion has been going on for quite a while but what we have to start thinking is that maybe moving some of our key industries as we grow and get petroleum dollars we will have new industries. We should think where we want them located,” he said. Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes, supported his point. “These are the kinds of discussion that we need to have… all Guyanese regardless of your political persuasion, we need the private sector, we need the civil society to be part of those discussions.”
Johnson noticed a female standing in the East La Penitence Police Station compound and she instructed a Police Constable to ask the accused if she needs assistance or if she had no business in the compound, to ask her to leave. However, subsequently to being approached by the Police Constable the accused began to behave in a disorderly manner and even
after leaving the compound Burke continued. It was then that the Sergeant herself went to Burke and asked her to desist from such behaviours. After issuing the warning, the Sergeant attempted to arrest the woman but received several cuffs to her face which caused her glasses to break. When given the opportunity to address the court Burke stated that she was at the Police Station
concerning a matter and she was told to wait outside. According to the woman, the Sergeant approached her in an unpleasant manner and even shoved her. This angered her and as a result she committed the acts mentioned in the charges. Magistrate Bess sentenced the woman to 14 days in prison for the assault charge and also imposed a fine of $50,000 in total for the remaining charges.
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One week later...
No signs of murder witness or vehicle - family offers reward for info As it moves to one week since 36-year-old Collin Rodney of 70 Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge has gone missing, family members are becoming increasingly worried about the young man. This has moved the family to offer a reward in an effort to solicit information that can aid them in finding out about the missing mans whereabouts. Collin is a key witness, in relation to the murder of his cousin Marlon Seon Rodney, called George. Collin went missing after he left home on Friday last, the same day that he was supposed to be present in the Georgetown Magistrates Court to complete his evidence into the murder. The distressed mother of the missing man, Jacqueline Hunter, had told Kaieteur News that her son left home around 08:45 hrs on the day in question. “He had to return to court to be cross-examined by the defendants in the matter. When he left home, I didnt see what he was wearing because
Missing witness: Collin Rodney by the time I look outside, he was already in his car leaving.” Ms. Hunter indicated that since Friday her son did not return home and his silver grey Allion motorcar bearing registration number PRR 1076 has since vanished also. She added that calls to her sons
cell phone have gone unanswered, something that her son is not known to do. Police Prosecutor of the case, Dominic Bess, when contacted by this publication had said that the witness did not show up to court for the hearing. However, Ms. Hunter is of the opinion that the defendants in the matter may have gotten to her son. According to the woman, one of the defendants is said to be deep in drug operations and several witnesses in relation to this matter have received threats. To the best of her knowledge, her son has not received any threats. Her son as a key witness is very important as he can place one of the defendants at the scene of the crime and can also testify in relation to his cousin identifying his killer before his death. A police missing person report has since been made. Thirty-nine-year-old Osafa Grundell, called Safo from Freeman Street, East La Penitence, Georgetown and
Missing witness was to testify against Osafo Grundell called Safo (left) and James Fraser called Dab for murder (right) James Fraser, 21, called Dab from Garnett Street, Georgetown are on remand before Senior Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates Court. It is alleged that between
April 25, and April 30, last, at Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown they murdered Marlon Seon Rodney, called George. The defendants were not required to plead to the offence as the charge was made
indictable. According to reports, Marlon, a 35-year-old taxi driver of Lot 71 Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown was involved in a heated argument with Grundell, Fraser and another man called Curl Up. The defendants reportedly pulled out guns and discharged several rounds at Marlon, who was hit in the left leg. A passerby, identified as 24-year-old Shaquille Dion, of Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge was also shot in the process. The injured men were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where Dion was treated and sent away, while Marlon was admitted in a critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries. The family of Collin Rodney can be reached at telephone numbers: 699-0087, 687-9898 and 225-9306. It must be noted that all information provided will be treated with full confidentiality.d
Supervisor forces security guards to clean fowl pen - demanded part of their salary A group of security guards working at the Anna Regina office of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) are disgusted at the way they are treated by their supervisor. Speaking with this publication yesterday, one of the security guards claimed that they are forced by their boss to clean his chicken pen, yard and even house. But what is even worse, is that he allegedly demanded they pay him $2,000 out of their salary, and have recently increased the sum to $5,000 whenever their bonuses is paid. Kaieteur News understands that the supervisor is a 74-year-old man who resides at Queenstown, Essequibo Coast.
He supervises a group of seven security guards. The men said that they arent mindful if the supervisor had asked for assistance, due to fact that he is a pensioner who lives alone with his wife. “They would have been willing to assist,” one of the guards said. They are annoyed that he is using his authority to forcefully demand a cut of their salary. “We were contracted to be security guards looking over the equipment owned by the ministry that were left at different locations along the Essequibo Coast,” they said. They argued that at no time were they told that part of their job would be to clean for their supervisor, or for
them to pay him a monthly contribution. One of guards along with another colleague decided to take a stand and have filed a report against the supervisor. The men claimed that they made their way down to the Ministrys sub-office located at Anna Regina and lodged a complaint. This was also confirmed by an accountant who works at the ministrys office. The accountant said that the two security guards did come and told him of their plight. He added that he took written statements, and had forwarded the complaints to the personnel department of the ministry and is now awaiting advice on how to address the issue.
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Miners, who use Mining Act loophole, granted amnesty to pay up The Ministry of Natural Resources has granted medium scale miners amnesty despite their use of a loophole in the Mining Act which has resulted in the loss of millions in revenue to the State, each year. Head of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), Newell Dennison, said that the miners were given up to December 31, 2019 to clear the arrears. He said that the decision was taken to bring relief to struggling miners after repeated requests for interventions by the Minister of Natural Resources to direct the GGMC to grant a final amnesty for miners who are in arrears in terms of payment of rental for medium scale properties was made. Dennison noted that the amnesty is granted to all medium scale property holders who are in arrears and whose properties have not been published as cancelled in the Official Gazette. The GGMC Commissioner said that with the period given, the penalty accrued on such arrears will attract a waiver of fifty
percent (50%). According to Dennison the GGMC has offered to waive 50 percent of arrears on outstanding rental to miners holding medium scale properties. “The grace period will not be extended and all property holders who do not avail themselves to this offer will have their properties cancelled. “As such, we ask miners to take advantage of the genuine opportunity which will not be extended. The land management unit is currently looking at the arrears and discussing payment plans which will enable them to still get their property.” Dennison had previously commented on the issue surrounding the use of the provision which allows miners to pay medium scale land rental fees while operating mining claims which exceed the 12,000 acreage limit. He noted that the Ministry has discussed but is yet to decide on ways in which to address the provision which creates a loophole for
New investment framework being sought for Guyana - GO-Invest launches consultancies to review current agenda The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) is seeking out a new investment framework for the country. This would come as Guyana heads into the unchartered waters of an oil and gas economy. The consultancies, which will specifically review and redesign GO-Invest’s Trade and Investment Framework and its Export and Investment policy, was brought to the local business community approximately one year ago. On Thursday, at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, the initiative was officially launched according to a Department of Public Information report. According to Chief Executive Officer of GOInvest, Owen Verwey, “these consultancies will run over the next nine (9) months, concurrently, following which there will be a step-by-step implementation”. During his welcome remarks, Verwey noted that these consultancies will have a significant impact on the structure, the focus, and the operations at GO-Invest and in turn on Guyana’s economy and development. Adding that close attention will be placed on the mechanism for the review and methods of measurements. Consultancies are being conducted by international firm,
Global Partners Consulting LLC and IOS Partners Incorporated. As he delivered the keynote address, Minister of Business, Hon. Haimraj Rajkumar, remarked that the move by GO-Invest was in keeping with the Coalition’s ‘Decade of Development’ plan. “I am happy to see the launch of these two very important consultancies in our country,” noted Minister Rajkumar. He said work on this initiative has been in the pipeline for some time now, “it falls under the project; Enhancing the National Quality Infrastructure for Economic Diversification and Trade Promotion.” In 2018, Guyana received a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to be put towards consulting services for the project. Technical assistance would also be provided. During the next nine (9) months consultants will document best practices in trade and investment promotion, conduct a strategic planning exercise for GO-Invest, in line with the vision set forth by the Ministry of Business for the agency, assess GO-Invest’s organisational readiness to seize new opportunities delivered through strategy planning, and propose a renewed strategic and operational arrangement for the agency.
miners to pay less while having access to more mining land. The loophole has resulted in hundreds of millions in losses to the State annually, the 2017 report of the Extrac-
tive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) highlighted. The transparency body pointed out that large scale miners have cashed in on the loophole, which allows them to hold permits for multiple
mining claims yet pay significantly less in land rental fees. According to the report, large-scale operators who hold in excess of 1,200 acres threshold are allowed to pay US$1 per acre on the annual
rental fees as opposed to US$3 per acre yearly. According to the EITI, the practice has contributed to the total shortfall to the government at considerable amounts per annum.
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Ptolemy Reid Rehab. seeking recognition as National Rehabilitation Complex The Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre has moved well beyond just a centre, as its services and facilities have significantly increased over the years. The facility is seeking recognition as a National Rehabilitation Complex which is in keeping with the services it now offers The Ptole m y R e i d Rehabilitation Centre is a non-profit organisation providing rehabilitation services for children and adults with physical/ developmental disabilities, those with amputated limbs and persons with hearing impairment. It offers a rehabilitation programme, vocational training for adolescents a n d y o ung adults with disabilities and daycare services for children with special needs. The facility also provides dormitory/part-time residence for children with special needs, audiology and manufactures orthotic devices and prosthetic limbs. The institution is seeking the governments support to increase staff numeration, hire
The Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre.
additional permanent staff and provide scholarships for specialised training for staff employed at the facility. Cynthia M a s s e y, Rehabilitation Officer attached to the centre, explained that following an agreement that was signed between the government and the centre in 2017, the
government pays several of the centres staff and provides an annual subvention which covers about 50% of the facilitys recurrent cost. Massey added that they are currently reviewing the job description of the staff members and its organisational structure since it has expanded its operation.
Minister of Public Service, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, yesterday visited the institution located at Carmichael Street, Georgetown, where she got a firsthand look of the services offered. After an extensive tour of the facility, Minister SaraboHalley acknowledged that the
institution should be recognised for what it is - a National Rehabilitation Complex - particularly as it is the only facility in Guyana that is capable of manufacturing orthotic devices and prosthetic limbs. The minister has committed to addressing the issues of numeration for the
staff, and the rotation of specialised personnel. “What they are being paid is here ...is not in keeping with their skills… and I now have to go and lobby at the next level to ensure that the renumeration is in keeping with what is happening around the world, and also a recognition that the job description is in keeping with what they do,” she said. Currently, staff are rotated between the centre and the Palms Geriatric Home on Brickdam. According to Minister Sarabo-Halley, this arrangement is not in keeping with the facilitys mandate since special attention is required for most of the individuals serviced there. Additionally, she also committed to lobbying for an increase in subvention for the facility. “In the short term, we can look at the numeration aspect and determine if rotation is best for Ptolemy Reid…Long term, the government has to look at what is happening here and recognise that more funding has to be injected into this critical facility.”
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Accused in wedding house murder to lead defence
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ajen Dindial, the accused in the murder of Alston Henry, who was beaten at a wedding house and later died, was yesterday called on by trial Judge Jo-Ann Barlow to lead a defence. This was after Justice Barlow over ruled a no-case submission made by his lawyer Nigel Hughes, at the close of the prosecution's case on Wednesday. Dindial returns to court on Monday, November 11, to lead his defence during which he is expected to call witnesses. The next day, Tuesday, November 12, the Judge will sum up the evidence before putting the case to the jury for deliberation on a verdict. After calling several witnesses in the trial of 34-year-old Dindial, State Prosecutors Sarah Martin and Shawnette Austin closed their case. Dindial is accused of the September 3, 2017 murder of Alston Henry who was beaten at a wedding house at Grove Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara. It is alleged that Dindial, of Lot 653 Section 'C' Block Y Golden Grove, murdered Henry at Grove Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara. It was reported that Dindial and Henry were at a wedding celebration at a house when an argument ensued between them after Henry pushed down a portable toilet and refused to pick it up. The court heard that Dindial became annoyed and armed himself with a paddle and dealt the victim several lashes about his
MURDER ACCUSED: Rajen Dindial body. The court heard that Henry fell unconscious and was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he succumbed some time after. During his testimony, Police Lance Corporal Detective Rameshwar Singh, who is currently stationed at the Brickdam Police Station and attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said that during September 2017, he was stationed at the Grove Police Station, East Bank Demerara where he was also attached to CID. He recalled that on September 3, 2017, he was performing duties when Police Sergeant Detective Conway, who was also stationed at the Grove Police Station, made a request for a crime scene photographer to visit the scene of an alleged murder. As a result of his superior's request, Lance Corporal Singh, who was then a Constable, said he armed himself with a digital (continued on page 30)
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Mechanic 'accidentally' kills self with shotgun
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our people are in custody as police try to ascertain how a 46-year-old mechanic ended up dead with a 10gauge shotgun wound to his chest.
They are being told that the victim, Joseph Mahadeo, called 'Terry', of Parika Back Dam, East Bank Essequibo, accidentally shot himself while holding the firearm between his legs.
The incident occurred at around 17.00 hrs on Wednesday at Goat Creek, Essequibo. Mahadeo was employed at a mining camp that is owned by a Parika
businessman. It is alleged that Mahadeo and three others were travelling on a tractor when the mishap occurred. Police were told that the men were some four miles
away from their camp when the tractor developed mechanical problems. The driver allegedly sent Mahadeo to the camp to collect a hose and other items. On arrival in the camp, the general manager allegedly gave Mahadeo the keys to a safe, which contained a length of hose, as well as the GM's licensed single-barrel shotgun. Mahadeo allegedly collected the hose, but also took the shotgun without the GM's permission. The men repaired the tractor and continued towards the camp. The driver alleged that when they were about a mile from their destination, he heard an
explosion. Mahadeo, who was sitting at the front of the tractor, slumped to the right. The driver said he stopped the tractor and observed that Mahadeo was bleeding from a wound to the left side of his chest. Police, who were contacted and went to the scene, found three live 12gauge cartridges in Mahadeo's right side pocket. Ranks found the shotgun some 10 feet behind the tractor. A 12 gauge round was in the chamber. The mechanic's body was taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital and then to the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour to await a postmortem examination.
In absence of a... From centre Stabroek block called Payara. It is expected to utilize a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel with a gross production capacity of 220,000 barrels of oil per day. If the government grants the required approvals in keeping with the company's expectations, oil can be produced from Payara as early as 2023. As it pushes ahead with those plans, ExxonMobil is also conducting appraisals of other wells to determine their productivity, all in an effort to maximize profits for its shareholders as quickly as possible. Two of these wells include the Ranger Two and Hammerhead. But that's not all Exxon is busy doing on the Stabroek
Block. It is also preparing to send the Noble Tom Madden drillship to drill another prospect called Uaru-1. It is located approximately 10 miles east of the Liza-1 well. Further to this, Kaieteur News understands that a fourth drillship, the Noble Don Taylor, is expected to arrive in Guyana to drill the Mako-1 exploration well, located approximately six miles south of the Liza-1 well. Also on the block, Hess Corporation disclosed that the Stena Carron drillship is currently conducting well operations on the Ranger-2 appraisal well. Following Ranger-2, the rig will move to the previously announced Yellowtail-1 discovery to conduct a production test.
THINK Parade, 5th Annual Jamboree
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All taking part will receive F R E E Wa t e r / D r i n k and snacks. The Think Pink parade tee shirt will be available soon for a small fee and persons are being advise to buy one or wear only pink/ white in support of CANCER awareness on the Westside. At 12 noon the Jamboree kicks off with 21 Domino teams, 11 Cricket teams and 10 Football teams. A whopping one million in cash, trophy and prizes to be given away. Interested teams can contact Chow Pow on 629-0106 to get registered. First Prize is
Chow Pow
ountry Boy promotion with the support from OILERS E N T E RTA I N M E N T E V E N T S HANDING will on Sunday November 3, host the 5th Annual Westside Jamboree at the Uitvlugt Community Center ground, under the theme HEALTH IS WEALTH (I will care for you). Registration for this event will be from October 29th – November 1st. The event will commence with the first ever Westside THINK PINK PARADE WALK, ride or drive in support of Cancer awareness on the west side from 6:00am. Persons interested in being part of the THINK PINK PARADE should get registered today and tomorrow at the Uitvlugt ground, between 1-4pm. Please be assembled at the Vreed-en-hoop and Parika junction by 6am, where the parade will commence, with pick up points along the way meeting at the Leonara ground. Please note that from the Leonora ground, the parade will proceed to the Uitvlugt Community Centre ground.
Stitchie
PINK set for SUNDAY NOV. 3 C $150,000 second Prize is $50,000. Entertainment for this year's Jamboree will be supplied by Slingerz Family, Notorious Sound, Stitchie and Murphy one-man band, and Junglist from Berbice. Please note, entry to the Westside Jamboree
is free up to midday or 12 noon. Patrons will pay $500 after. This event is being sponsored and supported by: BK Group of Companies, Sterling Products, Jai Signs and Auto Design, Integrated Security, Banks DIH, V&P Supermarket (Leonora), Caribbean Medical Supplies (Parika), Ruben Sawmill, Two Brothers Service Station, Mangal and Son Lumber yard, Triple NNN Gas Station, Fazia's Collection and Auto Spares, Sanjay's Gas Station and Minimart, and M Sankar Supermarket & Hardware Store located at 329 Zeelugt E.B.E. This event is also supported by: Let's Bet Sports, Guyoil, GTT, HJ94.1, Eclipse Sports bar, Two Brothers Group of companies and Super Bet. For more information, call 699-5114 or 603-5617.
19 year–old
Dhanwanttie Tajeshwar is the new Miss Guyana Sari Queen I
t was a blur of startling colour, glitz and glamour and great sashaying by a bevy of beauties recently at the National Stadium as several classy ladies battled for the 2019 Miss Guyana Sari Queen crown and title. The night began in grand style as the contestants were brought on stage in the opening ceremony, each delivering captivating performances that left the audience wanting more. Each damsel delivered breath-taking entrances, showcasing their outfits and eye-catching jewels in a manner reserved for royal queens. Each girl glided across the stage almost angelically, displaying saris that dazzled alluring shades of gold, silver and startling hues associated with the sunshine tropics. It was a brilliant fusion of colour, sophistication and arresting finesse as each girl pulled out all the stops to receive positive nods from the judges. Notable favourites were the eventual
queen Dhanwanttie Tajeshwar, first runner-up Madhurie Raishma Ramlogan, and second runner-up Nikito Nafeeza Lochan, who certainly brought their ‘A’ Game to the competition. It was no surprise when they were named in the winning order, since each girl had put together much creativity and unleashed versatility and charisma to place in the top three coveted spots. The pageant was promoted by the Guyana Divya Jyoti Organisation. The new queen and runners-up were crowned by Miss Guyana India Worldwide Queen 2018, Shivanie Latchman-Persaud and presented with an all expense paid trip to Guyana’s Aruwai Resort, compliments of Tanaina Aamaroo (Guyana Sari Queen 2011). They also received other special prizes from Mrs Malish Latchman, and Sharona Hanniff, Miss India Guyana 2019 second The new Miss Guyana Sari Queen, Dhanwanttie Tajeshwar runner-up. (center) flanked by her jubilant runner-ups after the pageant
Entertainment POLICE THE
Enetworks to air HBO's Watchmen every Thursday
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very Thursday, Enetworks will be showing one of HBO's latest hit series called Watchmen. For those who are unfamiliar with all things superhero, the Watchmen is an upcoming American superhero drama television series, inspired by some characters from the DC Comics limited series of the same name created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, created and developed by Damon Lindelof for HBO, with Lindelof serving as executive
producer and writer. The series takes place in an alternate contemporary reality in the United States, in which superheroes and masked vigilantes
were outlawed due to their violent methods, but some of them gather around to start a revolution while others attempt to stop it. According to Lindelof, the TV series will not be a direct adaptation of the original source material, instead, being "remixed"; aiming to tell an entirely new story set in the world where the events of the original storyline took place. The series will also showcase different points of view, with the only characters from the
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original storyline confirmed to appear in the series being Doctor Manhattan, the former Silk Spectre, and former hero Ozymandias. The series will also focus on a detective named Angela Abar who becomes a vigilante called Sister Night. (See link for additional info on the show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen_(T V_series)
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1st time in Guyana
RYGIN KING
Breaks Miss Earth Dry Streak for Guyana
SAT 30th NOV, National for DJ GARWIN DANCEHALL EXCLUSIVE, Park
The stunning Faydeha King, Miss Earth Guyana 2019
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uyana has done it once again, breaking yet another pageant drought and showing that there is progress for the industry after Faydeha King made history by being the first delegate from Guyana to ever place among the top 20 at the Miss Earth Beauty Pageant. Miss Earth 2019 was the 19th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, the World's Largest Environmental Event. It was held on October 26, 2019 at Cove Manila at Okada Manila, Parañaque City, Philippines. Nguy?n Phuong Khánh of Vietnam crowned Nellys Pimentel of Puerto Rico as her successor at the end of the event. The culmination of almost a month of activities surrounding earth activities saw 85 delegates from all across the world, including Guyana, compete for the coveted title of Miss Earth 2019, a representation of their advocacy for the protection and preservation of our planet. The competition was prejudged on the criteria of Figure and Form, Beauty of Face and Form (No Make Up Challenge) and Intelligence from which the top 20 delegates would be selected. The coronation event began with the introduction of the delegates in their radiant floral outfits and after the introduction of the judges the delegates came
out once more in their swimwear. Among this line up was the would be Top 20 which the host announced would be judged for the Beauty of Face and Form for the afternoon's competition. With nerve wrecking tension, the names of the top 20 delegates were called in random order beginning with Russia. In a matter of a few more countries, our very own, Faydeha King, Miss Earth Guyana 2019 was called. Her expression said it all as her excitement and surprise was evident. Nevertheless, King took to showing why she was representing Guyana and captured the audience's attention by vibrantly rocking her swimwear. This marks the first time ever that Guyana has placed in a semi-finalist position at the Miss Earth competition since its start 19 years ago and just two years after being under the directorship of local brand, Guyana Premier. Miss Earth Guyana 2019 is powered by Guyana Premier, Demerara Bakery Inc., Nand Persaud Group of Companies, The Government of Guyana, Massy Store Guyana and Precise Printing. The search for Miss Earth Guyana 2020 has begun. Persons interested in applying can do so via https://www.cognitoforms.com/MissEarthGu yana1/MissEarthGuyana2020.
ANSA McAL launches massive
DJ MAGNUM
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n November 30, DJ Garwin will host his big birthday bash featuring for the very FIRST time in Guyana, Dancehall singer/songwriter Rygin King. Rygin King rose to stardom quickly with a series of increasingly catchy singles highlighting his driven vocal performances and bright production. Born Matthew Smith Rygin grew up in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He loves music, citing Buju Banton as a primary inspiration when he began making his own songs as a teenager. By his early twenties, King had his sights set on a career in music, with a management team in place to help strategize his success. In 2017 he released several songs that caught on in dancehall circles, including the laid-back groove of "Feel Like This (Big Toe)" and the more upbeat "Pretty Little Freak." 2018 single "Tuff" acted as an introduction to King's multi-faceted sound. Rather than focus on an album, King stuck to steadily releasing singles throughout 2018, gaining more exposure for internationally recognized songs like "Tuff" and "Powerful." He continued this model going into 2019 with new songs "Star Life"
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DJ GARWIN
and "Clean," and performing regularly in support of his singles with concerts in Jamaica and the U.S. The DANCEHALL EXCLUSIVE will feature trending Jamaican entertainers such as GOVANA of rules with the trending single, “What's up girl ...” Also slated for this event is the First Lady of dancehall D'Angel and bad gal Ishawna, Jamaica Stone Love, and DJ Bill Cosby alongside a whole list of GT entertainers and Djs. Tickets for the Dancehall exclusive cost $2000 in advance but you will pay more at the gate. Stage front tickets cost $10,000. Tickets go on sale from Friday Nov 8th at the White Castle Fish Shop, Genesis Gym (D'Urban St), Medicare Pharmacy, Fireside Grill and Chill. More locations to be added.
“Naughty is nice” A
NSA McAL on Wednesday under the Magnum Tonic Wine brand launched its massive Christmas Promotion under the tagline, “Naughty is nice” at the 704 Sports Bar and Lounge. The grand prize will be a trip to Spain for two to witness Real Madrid take on Atletico Madrid on February 2. All consumers will have to do is to buy a three-pack Magnum, full out the form that comes with three pack, drop it in the box and have a chance to win at the grand drawing on December 21 at a venue to be announced. Instant prizes will also be available when you purchase a three pack at any of the participating stored by peeling the marked
Christmas Promotion
area of the form that comes with the three pack. Some instant prizes include, fanny packs, bags, cups, footballs and much more. Acting Brand Manager of J. Wray and Nephew Brands, Rayan Lutchman expressed excitement ahead of the promotion, noting this is one way of Magnum giving back to its loyal consumers while attracting new ones as well. Lutchman noted that persons will be able to “tek charge” this Christmas and win big. In addition, Lutchman mentioned, that Magnum is always “proud” to be associated with Dancehall and sport. The promotion will comment on November 1 at all participating Supermarkets across Guyana.
Acting Brand Manager for Magnum Tonic Wine; Rayan Lutchman (middle), Corporate Communications Officer; Treiston Joseph (left) and TMA Supervisor; Yannick Jordan (right).
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GTT Pinktober grants available GTT’s recent Pinktober walk
After a month-long calendar of activities through the GTT Pinktober initiative, the company has made a call to all NGOs to apply for money through its Pinktober Fund.
The money is available to be disbursed in the form of grants to various Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) across Guyana upon application to the company.
Organisations requesting grants must fit within the basic guidelines set by the company which include completed application form, most recent financial statement or
audit, TIN certificate, quotations for products and services and summary of successfully completed projects (where applicable). The requests will then be reviewed and approved,” said Pinktober Coordinator, Diana Gittens. Gittens explained that the priority areas include cancer prevention and awareness/ education, access to diagnosis, treatment and care (and aftercare), palliation and patient navigation. “Cancer patients in need of funds can indicate their interest to one of the NGO’s who would have accessed funds for cancer treatment and care,” Gittens
stated. Names of organizations which would have benefited from these grants will be published. GTT has decided to disburse monies in the form of small, medium and large grants. The small grant will start at GY$50,000-$200,000, medium GY$200,000-$500,000 and the large grant from GY$500,000 to $1M. “Grants can exceed GY$1M if the scope of the project includes several priority areas and caters to the needs of populations across several communities. However, cancer-related organisations established for less than 2 years before ap-
plying for grants will be subject to increased monitoring and may be eligible for small and medium grants,” Gittens explained. Organizations can apply for grants through GTT by sending requests to PR Manager, Jasmin Harris at jharris@gtt.co.gy. NGOs and cancer foundations are encouraged to follow the necessary guidelines to acquire the grants. It is GTT’s hope that all affected will be able to access treatment and aftercare necessary to restore health. It is our intention that these funds will meet the people who need it most.
Woman, 87, displaced by miner, gets help Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman and a team, yesterday met with displaced Region 8 resident, Lucille ‘Mami’ Williams. According to the ministry, the team comprised members of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commision (GGMC, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs (MoIPA). Williams is living in a remote area known as Karisparu Village in the Potaro-Siparuni Region 8. Williams and family had complained about unfair treatment at the hands of a miner, and apart from wide publicity given to the complaint, the matter was raised by Toshao Edward McGarrell of Chenapau at the recent National Toshaos Conference held October 8-11, 2019.
During Minister Trotman’s engagements at the conference, he undertook to visit the community and to meet with Williams himself, rather than rely on anecdotal information and reports. Following coordination with Toshao McGarrell, and the GGMC, the visit was made possible. According to the ministry, on location, the team met with Williams and family and benefited from the translation services provided by Ovid Williams of MoIPA. Minister Trotman explained that he had come to get a firsthand view of the situation and explained that it was President David Granger’s personal wish that every citizen be treated with respect and dignity, and the Government wanted to ensure
that Ms. Williams’ issues were addressed. Trotman and the team handed over $150,000 worth of groceries and other essential items and committed fulfilling the requests by the family for a chain saw, zinc sheets and other essential building materials to facilitate the construction of a house for Williams. “Further, Minister Trotman gave an undertaking that mining would not be allowed to interfere with Ms. Lucille Williams’ peaceful enjoyment and occupation of her homestead and farm. The items are expected to be delivered before November 30, 2019.” The woman had claimed that her home was destroyed by a miner and she was forced to live in a tent.
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$150M airport expansion
CJIA does not have documents to give audit office - Patterson There is a new twist to the tale, concerning the US$150M Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) project. Minister of Public infrastructure David Patterson, one of the guests of the Kaieteur Radios weekly programme, The Political Show, said on Wednesday night that the CJIA does not have a number of key documents to give to the Auditor General as it regards to the airports project. Patterson said that the Auditor General, Deodat Sharma, and his Audit Office, had asked to audit the entire construction work done by the contractor, China Harbour and Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). The minister said that he had told Sharma that they were quite “pleased” with him wanting to audit the airport and positively answered “yes”. However, the audit was stalled due to the fact that they are no documents available to say how CHEC obtained the contract. The minister was being questioned on what is one of the countrys biggest infrastructural project at the moment. He said that from checks, there is no evidence that a tendering process was followed. He emphasized that in order for the Auditor General to carry out an auditing process for the integrity of the project,
there are questions that need to be answered and so far there has been no answer to these questions or documents to work with. Patterson stressed that in order for a contract to be granted there are legal procedures that must be followed such as a tendering process. This process will have various contractors placing bids, and then the best ontractor would be selected. According to the official, after the company or contractor would have been selected, the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) would approve. For the CJIA project, there is no evidence to indicate that these processes were followed by the People Progressive Party/Civic (PPPC) which was in power when the project was secretly signed in Jamaica back in 2011, days before elections and when former president Bharrat Jagdeo was constitutionally due to end his two terms. Patterson also defended his reasons for continuing with CHEC, the Chinese contractor, when his government, A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance for Change (AFC/APNU) came to office in 2015. The coalition has been taking a beating on the project for what is now being described as a renovation. Patterson insisted that that fault was the Oppositions. In fact, the PPP/C, under
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Jagdeo, had done no feasibility studies, and as a result of this, the contractor had encountered technical problems on the northern side of the runway. One of the major problems they encountered was the difficulty to extend the airports runway. The contractor ran into swamplands. Something they should have known had the necessary ground tests been
conducted. In order to do this and carry on with the entire project, extra money would have been needed. He said that the former government had agreed with the contractor to split the extra cost in half because they both acknowledged errors in not carrying out a careful study of the area. However, when his government came in to power it
was found out that CHEC was already paid US$77M out of the US$150M. A mere seven percent of the work had been completed. With this information, the Cabinet decided that no more money will be spent beyond the US$150M. The emphasis was on ensuring a longer runway was completed. A decision was taken to adjust the designs of the ter-
minal building and instead of a brand new one, the current structure was gutted and renovated. A small arrival area was built also. The entire project has been a major scandal, dragging on now for almost a decade. Patterson said that the idea of totally abandoning the project and sacking the contractor could not be contemplated.
Child Protection Agency urges hinterland residents to open homes to abused children The Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) is urging residents of the hinterland regions to open their homes to abused children. Yesterday, during the Kaieteur Radio programme Social Issues and You two social workers from the CPA revealed that the institution is plighted with finding foster parents and/or homes in Regions 1, 9, 7, 9 and 10in the cases of childcare emergencies. One of the social workers, Monique Meusa, stated that on several occasions the childcare agency received reports of child abuse from those areas, and that child would have to be flown out from their villages to the City of Georgetown for safety purposes. She continued, “When we bring them here it is something completely different for them, it is a whole new culture. So if we can have someone who can open up their
Director of CPA, Ann Greene home while we work on getting homes on those ends it would be great. This is why we are encouraging persons to become foster parents; to open group homes in these areas so that these children would not be completely disrupted from what they are ac-
customed to.” It is in this regard that Meusa is encouraging citizens “to open up their hearts and their homes to these children, even if it is for a week or two nights”. Ira Ali, the other social worker, stated that these fos-
ter parents would act as the second parents and the guardians who officially take a child into their family for a period of time, until they can be reintegrated with their biological families. “They open up their homes and they have the children reside with them; they get support from the agency where they monitor and assist them in caring for that child or children,” Ali stated. She continued by shedding light on the requirements needed to pass in order to become a foster parent. “You fill out an application form, you fill out a copy of identification card and two character references, we issue you a medical letter so you can get a medical done at the hospital, and then expense is covered by the agency. We conduct a home and community assessment to determine the living conditions are safe and conducive
for that child to live in. After that has been completed we prepare a report and present it to the Director of the CPA, she approves and then we match you with a child.” Every child that is placed in a foster home, according to the social workers, is assigned with a social worker. Regular checks are conducted at the school, home, and there are unannounced visits. “We speak to the child about if they are being treated well and living comfortableif their needs are being met overall,” Mesua related. Meusa went on to say that the advantages of foster care provide the child with one-on-one attention. “In the homes there are approximately 40 children and there are only 10 caregivers so there is an uneven ratio. But in a foster home you have that one on one, there is closeness and a family based setting, You [the foster parent] are
given the chance to individualize the love and personality of that child,” she explained. However, she related that the agency does not completely isolate the child from family members, unless they pose a great threat, for instance in the case of sexual abuse. She expressed that the CPA still encourages family bonding through visits by the parents, some of which may be supervised. “The children who are in need of counseling and therapy, we currently have a psychologist at the agency and we network with other agencies; the Child Advocacy Centre, Blossom Inc. Child Link work along with probation officers to render assistance in counseling, monitoring the children,” Meusa explained. There are currently 198 children in foster care along with 124 foster parents in Regions 3, 4, 5, 6 and10 thus far.
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Friday November 01, 2019
Palms Geriatric Home observes World Stroke Day
Nutritionist Abigail Caleb displays a selection of meals ideal for persons affected or recovering from a stroke The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in collaboration with the Palms Geriatric Home on Tuesday held a stroke fair with the main focus being on Nutritional Health. The event, which was held at the Muneshwer’s store on Water Street, Georgetown was aimed at raising awareness about the plight persons endure when affected by stroke. Stroke is described as a sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain. Most strokes are caused by an abrupt blockage of arteries leading to the brain. Because stroke occurs rapidly and requires immediate treatment, it is also called a brain attack. Speaking at the fair were Head of the Audiology Department at the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Ruth Quaico; Physiotherapist, Vanessa Wickham and Nutritionist, Abigail Caleb. World Stroke Day is observed annually on October 29. This year the theme was “Proper nutrition speedy recovery”. At the fair health professionals emphasised on the importance of support to stroke survivors and raising awareness about basic needs of stroke survivors and their care givers. In an in-depth explanation on how nutrition plays a vital role in ways one can be affected by a stroke, Nutritionist Caleb stated that persons who consume fatty or sugary foods are at a high risk of having a stroke. “Most of us tend to drink our sugar…so what I want to do today is bring awareness about the amount of sugar in a diet and how to lessen that. Too much sugar tends to trigger or stimulate fat production in the body, causing overweight or obesity, which sub-
sequently leads to clogged arteries. A clogged artery or arteries is what cause a stroke.” “Long ago people used to believe that stroke only affected old people but that is not true because a significant number of young persons, between the age 16 and 25, are being affected too. And I believe that if such an awareness is raise in Guyana affected persons and caregivers of affected persons will do better,” she said. At the event, persons were able to do blood pressure and hypertension testing, among other services. The effects of a stroke
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depend on which part of the brain is injured, and how severely it is injured. Stroke may cause sudden weakness, loss of sensation, or difficulty with speaking, seeing, or walking. Since different parts of the brain control different areas and functions, it is usually the area immediately surrounding the stroke that is affected. Sometimes people with stroke have a headache, but stroke can also be completely painless. It is very important to recognise the warning signs of stroke and to get immediate medical attention if they occur.
Jagdeo slams President Granger for infrequent press conferences
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r. Bharrat Jagdeo, the General Sec retary of the Peoples Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) has criticized President David Granger for not hosting frequent press conferences with media operatives. At the time, Jagdeo was alluding to the fact that the President was interviewed by journalist, Gordon Moseley and the fact that the Head of State only spoke with one media operative. During his most recent press briefing on Thursday, the Opposition Leader stated that the President “rarely” has any talks held with the media “because he [the President] hardly makes time for the media.” It has been more than one year since the President has been in conference with persons from the media, and it only happened after he bowed to the pressures from the Guyana Press Association (GPA) to have it set. Rather than interviewing the President for a few minutes on the sidelines of the events, journalists have appealed for lengthy and more in depth interactions with the head of state. At his Church Street office, the General Secretary went on to claim that he suspects that the interview organized with Moseley “would
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo not test him on the troubling issues that continue to plague the news cycles.” Some of those issues include the oil and gas sector; especially in light of the fact that production of oil is set to commence in December of 2019 and the fact that the President is at the helm of the Department of Energy. Jagdeo continued “… you would think that in the first in-depth interview he would want to define his vision for the oil and gas sector. But instead he spoke of a sovereign wealth fund that was passed after the no-confidence motion, that is dominated by the Executive President and would have to be appealed and changed; and then he talks about the De-
partment of Energy. We have always argued that he is unable to articulate a vision for this country and a plan consistent with that vision; and this interview just reinforces all that we have said if you watch it carefully and analyze it through those perspectives This president is not only aloof, but he is uninformed, he is unbothered, he doesnt take the responsibility for anything, he lives in this fairytale land where he believes because he says something thats the reality on the ground.” Furthermore, Jagdeo, who also serves as Opposition Leader pointed out that during the same interview, the President mentioned nothing about the Local Content Policy, how Guyanese will benefit from the sector, or how the Government is planning on protecting the rights of workers in the similar field. “He [President Granger] knew that Moseley would not test him on the troubling issues that he has to answer. So the questions must have been shared and planned. But it is a classic speech that reinforces every single thing that we have said about this president and his government; useless incompetent, corrupt, visionless,” he concluded.
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MURDERED: Seema Singh
Sentenced to death by hanging on October 17, 2014 for the murder of his reputed wife, Seema Singh, Rupert Brown is challenging his sentence and conviction at the Court of Appeal which is to commence hearing his case on Monday, November 18. Justice Brassington Reynolds had imposed the death sentence on Brown, also known as Bird Man, who was found guilty by a jury for the May 29, 2011 murder of Singh. Singh, 30, a mother of two, was murdered at Helena Number One Village, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD). According to reports, Singh, who hails from Richmond Village, Essequibo was stabbed multiple times about her body. Details of the matter suggested that Brown, who had shared a common-law relationship with the woman, became enraged after she left
their Mahaica residence to visit her children in Essequibo. The woman had promised to return within a certain time but when she did not, Brown went in search of her. The man eventually caught up with his wife at a relatives house in Mahaica, where she had sought refuge. According to reports, Brown, in a fit of rage, stabbed his reputed wife several times about her body. An eyewitness had recounted that the accused only stopped when the woman ceased screaming and was lying on the ground, gasping for breath. Moments after the incident, the injured woman was taken to the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital but was eventually transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where she succumbed.
Accused in wedding house murder to lead... From page 19 camera and proceeded to the scene in the company of other police ranks and one Dwayne Williams, the brother of Henry.
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On arrival, he said that Williams pointed to a spot where his brother had been lying sometime back. According to the police witness, he took several photographs of the area as well as a paddle, which was later lodged at the police station. He recalled that after taking the photographs, he took the camera's memory card to CID Headquarters, Eve Leary Crime Laboratory where he printed 24 coloured photographs. He said that he returned to the Grove Police Station where he secured 12 of the photographs in his drawer. The remaining photographs, Lance Corporal Singh said, were handed over to Sergeant Conway who had requested they be placed in the crime file. The 12 photographs were tendered and marked as exhibits in the trial. Lance Corporal Singh gave a description of what the photographs were depicting to the court. The jurors were allowed to examine the photographs
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GPL installs new power line at West Bank Demerara - residents testify of improved service
Joseph Gomes, resident of Stanleytown Village is happy for the improved distribution line The Guyana Power and Light Inc. has completed the installation of a new 13,800 Volts Express Feeder (distribution line) from Vriesland to the Vreed-en-Hoop Power Plant (VEH). According to information released by the power company, the new and improved distribution line, which spans a distance of over 16 kilometers, has been enhancing the livelihood of residents. This project was executed in August, in a record breaking four weeks at a cost of $80M. Prior to this initiative, the residents in the areas now benefiting were affected by frequent low voltage supply as well as power outages and suffered its associated consequences. With the new distribution line in place GPL said that thousands of residential and
commercial customers on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD) are benefitting from improved service delivery, that is, voltage quality. Several residents have expressed satisfaction with the upgrade in their communities. Joseph Gomes from Stanleytown, said that he is happy for the improvement in his village. He stressed that the previous frequent power outages and low voltages that he experienced caused him discomfort and affected his daily chores. “I am so happy for the new development in this community, things were very bad with the blackouts and low voltage,” Gomes said. In neighbouring La Grange, A. Curry shared similar sentiments about the electricity situation in her village. She explained that her community is no longer experi-
A La Grange consumer who is happy that the village is not receiving frequent blackouts encing frequent blackouts and low voltage, particularly since the distribution of smart meters. Curry said, “The electricity really changed in this community. My appliances are getting proper electricity now and things are better. People [are] now getting smart meters so that also help with the voltage, cause is less people on the system. Overall things improve.” Meanwhile, S. Singh from Patentia said that it was a good idea to install a new line in the area to improve electricity distribution. He said, “For years we have been experiencing low voltage and a steady blackout. Me glad that them put in the new line, it good and it will make things a lot better for us. So far the blackouts reduce a little.” Although Nell Thomas, a resident of Wales, said that
Jail time for man who didnt know he was stealing A man, who told the court that “I didnt know I was stealing” on his first appearance, was yesterday found guilty of the offence and sentenced for stealing a metal door. This sentencing was handed down by Magistrate Rondell Weever. The defendant, Collin Miller, 38, of 7th Avenue Diamond, East Bank Demerara, was on trial in the Georgetown Magistrates Court. Miller had pleaded not guilty to the
charge which stated that on August 28, 2019, at Thomasland, Georgetown, he stole one metal door valued at $47, 000, property of the Public Service Union. Previously, Miller in explaining to the court his side of the story, “I had some problems at home so I came down to town but I had no place to go.” “I was in Thomasland when some men approached me and asked me to deliver some items to
some people, these men give me the impression that they own the articles.” “After I delivered the first one and went back at Thomasland to pick up the other items, some police officers hold me and told me that someone report a man is stealing metal doors, I had no idea that I was stealing.” However, Miller, who is out on $15,000, bail did not turn up to court yesterday for the ruling on the matter and he was sentenced in absentia.
there is still room for improvement, he said that he was especially grateful that electricity distribution in his community is more stable. “We happy because things really improved recently. We not getting a steady blackout and the voltage alright, and I’m happy because I does watch the sports them, and sometimes in the heat of things you does get blackout, but that ease up. They still have more work to do to make things 100% better though,” Thomas said. Other residents from villages including Bagotville and Vriesland also commented on the improvements in their communities. Prior to the installation of the feeder, power supply to customers on the West Bank
Nell Thomas resides in Wales and suggested that there is still room for improvement by the power company of Demerara were supported with the importation of approximately 3 MW from the Garden-of-Eden (GOE) Power Plant via the Craig to Vriesland submarine cable link. This was inadequate and often resulted in low voltage and power cuts. This new line will also allow maintenance activities to be carried out with limited interruptions. Subsequently, this project will see the installation of capacitors and voltage regulators on both feeders in the short term and the construction of a new 69 kV substation at Wales with connecting 69 kV lines to VEH and GOE, GPL said in a press statement. These initiatives, the statement added, will bring
further benefits to customers on the West Bank, as well as the wider Demerara Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS). According to GPL too, it intends to ensure sufficient and available capacity to meet this demand, while at the same time improving the quality of its supply to all customers. “Electricity remains one of the most powerful forces in our lives and the demand for a reliable supply of electricity continues to grow rapidly, particularly with the development of new housing schemes and the expansion of businesses. In this regard, the power company has since implemented and executed several new initiatives to bolster its services to new and existing customers.”
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$325,000 bail for E’bo driver accused of fleeing scene after fatal accident Jason Persaud was yesterday charged with causing death by dangerous driving, after he appeared in the Leguan Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Esther Sam. It is alleged that the 21 year old accused last Monday, drove his motor car in a reckless manner, resulting in the Death of Govinda Prashad.The charge read that on October 28th on the Evergreen Public Road on the Essequibo Coast, the accused drove motorcar PXX 6207 in a dangerous and reckless manner, resulting in the death of 21 years old Govinda Prashad, of Somerset, Essequibo Coast. The accused was not re-
quired to plea to this charge, and was subsequently placed on $300,000 bail following his attorney’s bail application. His attorney pointed out that Persaud has a fixed place of residence on the Essequibo Coast, and as such is not a flight risk. The accused was also charged with failure to render assistance to an injured person, failure to stop after an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol. To these charges he pleaded not guilty and was granted bail to the tune of $25,000. The matter has since been adjourned to November 25th at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, Essequibo Coast.
Charged: On bail: Jason Persaud
Patentia resident sentenced to two years for illegal gun A labourer, of Lot 404 Patentia West Bank Demerara, was yesterday sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to possession of an illegal firearm charge.Sherwin Glenn, 30, appeared before Magistrate Zameena Ali-Seepaul in the Wales Magistrates Court. According to information received, on the day in question, several police officers, who were on patrol, saw the defendant acting in a suspicious manner and asked to conduct a search on him.While the search was being conducted the said illegal firearm was found in the defendants possession. The defendant was cautioned and he admitted to the offence. He was arrested, taken into custody and later charged.Magistrate Seepaul, after listening to the facts of the charge sentenced the defendant to spend the next two years behind bars.
Jailed: Sherwin Glenn
Health Ministry kicks off new mass drug distribution ... (From page 3) of the mass drug distribution. We have been able to net coverage of 85% and our hats are raised to those persons who took the medication to our people, across the length and breadth of Guyana.” She noted too that “The pills are available to everyone except pregnant women, severely ill persons, and persons shorter than 90 cm. They are not eligible for the drug distribution.”Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Boyle-Campbell, told the attendees that while Guyana is poised to reach elimination status come next year, the goal is
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only achievable with full participation of people across the various regions. The mass drug distribution campaign has been rolled out in all the regions except for Regions 8 and 9. A survey carried out found that the two regions Potaro-Siparuni and Upper TakatuUpper Essequibo regions are not affected by the disease. Country representative for the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Dr. William AduKrow said, nonetheless that while the prevalence of the disease has fallen significantly, it must be eradicated.
Mahaica man on remand for hammering cousin to death Twenty-eight-year-old Doma ‘Mario’ Nandlall was yesterday not required to enter a plea after appearing in court to answer to the capital offense of murder. Nandlall of Lot 76 Middle Street, Unity, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara appeared at the Mahaica Magistrate’s Court. The charge read by Magistrate Marissa Mittleholzer stated that on October 22, 2019, at Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, he murdered Arvin ‘Krishna’ Dipchand. The accused was remanded to prison until November 21 when he will make his next court appearance. On the day of the incident, the two men who were known for their steady squabbles got into an argument when Nandlall accused Dipchand
of stealing from him. Nandlall, who was intoxicated at the time, got angry and hurled a hammer in Dipchand’s direction which struck him to his head causing him to fall. Filled with rage, he then picked up another piece of wood and struck Dipchand several times to his head. The injured man tried entering his car in an effort to evade the blows but collapsed shortly after. He was picked up in an unconscious state and rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Remanded: Doma ‘Mario’ Nandlall
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Tokyo 2020 golf must... Heritage Mile Night to... From page 34 competition dates — July 30 to Aug. 2 for men and Aug. 5 to 8 for women — had been 31.7 degrees Celsius (89F), he wrote. Extrapolating from past figures, Matsuzawa estimated that up to 1,250 people could suffer from heat stroke during the eight days of the golf competition. “Ambulances and hospitals will be unable to cope and with heat stroke patients collapsing one after the other, the possibility of fatalities occurring cannot be ruled out,” he added. Matsuzawa, who was governor of Kanagawa Prefecture from 2003-2011, recommended moving the golf to Wakasu Golf Links adjacent to Tokyo Bay, where
temperatures at that time of year are on average four degrees Celsius cooler than Kasumigaseki. Alternatively, he wrote, the central mountain regions of Hakone and Nagano, or even Hokkaido, would also be suitable. This is not the first controversy involving the Kasumigaseki Golf Club. The club scrapped its male-only membership in March 2017 after the IOC stated it would find another venue if the policy remained in place. The club said in May 2018 that it had granted three women full memberships. U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe played a round of golf at the club in Nov. 2017.
From page 33 Boards’ and indoor mile record breaker Eamonn Coghlan, along with Kenya’s 1968 Olympic 1500m champion Kipchoge Keino. Travelling the short distance from Italy will be Paola Pigni Cacchi, who set 1500m and mile world records in the late 1960s and early 70s, and her compatriot Gabriella Dorio, the 1984 Olympic 1500m champion. Family representatives of Roger Bannister, the world’s first sub-four-minute miler, and Diane Leather Charles, the first woman to run a mile within five minutes, will also attend this historic reception. The event will feature a treasure trove of archive film footage and a display of mile running memorabilia.
Friday November 01, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) A social event, perhaps related to business, could put you in touch with an old friend or two you haven't seen for a long time. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) You may have a lot of professional or personal calls to make today. emails could flood your inbox. A lot of people could vie for your attention. Your ego will receive a muchneeded boost from all the acknowledgment. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Recent study of philosophical or spiritual matters might inspire you to express your insights creatively. CANCER(June21–July22) Is a member of your household away? Your home could be a lonely place for a while. You miss your housemate, but you also enjoy the solitude and the quiet that enables you to catch up on your projects LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) A social event could land you in the middle of a room full of writers, artists, and teachers. You might not know any of them, but don't panic. Just listen to what they have to say. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) If you've been reading about health and fitness and putting what you read into action, today you might suddenly feel the results of your efforts. You feel physically and mentally strong, healthy, and energetic. This could put you in just the right mood to give some extra attention to the matter.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) You look especially attractive today. Your communications skills are good. While romantic matters are lowkey, love relationships could still advance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Business acquaintances could visit you today. They might stay longer than expected, but this is positive. You'll have a lot of interesting discussions that open up doors to more promising enterprises and ways to make a success of them. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Group activities and other social events should keep you pretty busy. You have a lot of people to see, calls to make, errands to run. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Career success, particularly involving writing, teaching, and other communication skills, could come your way today. You may not be aware that it's coming, so it could be a bit difficult to handle at first. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Have you been trying to learn about a subject for a long time? Have books, lectures, and documentaries on the subject been your primary form of entertainment? PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Some interesting dreams could come to you tonight. Don't be fooled by confusing symbolism. These dreams could shed light on business concerns you've been trying to work out.
The mile is the last remaining imperial distance still applicable for world record ratification. The mystique of the mile (1609.344 metres) is the key for it remaining an official record distance. Over the course of 160 years of documented record attempts, the mile has lured athletes from across the world to tackle one of the key benchmarks of human athletic achievement. Since the formation of the IAAF in 1912, the men’s world mile record has been held by Algeria, France, Finland, Morocco and Sweden, along with English-speaking Australia, Britain, New Zealand, Tanzania, and the USA, with whom the mile is arguably more closely associated. The numerous attempts in the first half of the last century to break the fourminute barrier made headlines and dominated news reels across the world. Bannister’s 3:59.4 run on 6 May 1954 is arguably one of the greatest sporting moments in twentieth century history. That the record run of fellow Briton Diane Leather Charles later that month, who became the first woman to dip under five minutes (4:59.6 on 29 May), went largely unheralded is a sad reflection of the times but not of her marvellous achievement. Both Bannister and Charles died in 2018.
Bishop’s High School, Soesdyke and Charlestown...
Delana Small
Christine Ramdial
From page 39 Delana Small slammed 56 while Tomera Mendonca made 36. Charlestown replied with 96 without loss; Kezeya Phillips got 41 and Makalah Mc Ray 34. Soesdyke Secondary
scored 140 without loss, batting first. Aailay David struck eight sixes in scoring 64 while Tenisha Hoyte made 62 with eight sixes. Queenstown Secondary responded with 81-2; Keshia Rawlins made 25.
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Referee Carol Anne Chenard: ECCB Elizabeth Styles 40-over Cricket continues tomorrow “Football can raise awareness Dindyal, Albert, Cleon McEwen score 50s for breast cancer” Ottawa, Canada – Carol Anne Chenard is one of the more notable referees in Concacaf. At age 42, through perseverance and dedication, she has conquered many dreams in her career on the field, including officiating the FIFA Women’s World Cup (2011), London Olympics (2012), and two Under-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals (2010, 2014). Last summer, Chenard was in line to referee her third Women’s World Cup in France when she received the news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. “It’s important to recognize that one out every eight women gets diagnosed with breast cancer. When I received my diagnosis, it was a scary, trying time, but then immediately I approach it with the mindset that once I had a path with which to move forward, I felt more in control,” said Chenard. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, affecting over 2 million women each year. Awareness programs are key to help in early detection and improve breast cancer outcomes and survival. Through football, Chenard’s intent is to increase awareness about the importance of taking the steps to detect breast cancer early. “I think the message is that nobody is immune, so it’s important for us to take charge of our health. Chemo hasn’t been easy, but being fit has helped,” said the referee. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so through football it is important to tell people that. By raising awareness at games and by being public, you can reach so many more people and tell the stories of players like Toni Pressley of Orlando Pride. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and came back to play. It’s important that those stories are told and football can raise that awareness for breast cancer.” The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends exercise and a maintaining a balanced diet to prevent and reduce the risks of breast cancer.Research has shown that poor diet and not being active are two key factors that can increase a person’s cancer risk. Even with surgery scheduled this month, Cheney has been working
Carol Anne Chenard steadfastly and eating properly with the objective of returning to the field next year. “My goal is to get healthy and be back on the field in 2020. There are a lot of tournaments in 2020 and I would love to referee in one of those international events. I want to show that it is possible. I’m training right now, it will be hard, it’s painful. I’m taking it slowly but I’m starting to build back and would love to return to the field soon,” said Cheney. Making History - There have been many historic achievements and memorable moments in the career of Chenard, who believes that refereeing is a great opportunity to share the stage with the best players in the world. She has seen the women’s game grow since the first time she officiated in the 2011 World Cup in Germany, including refereeing the Women’s Olympic Final in 2016, officiating a match in front of 72,000 fans in London’s historic Wembley Stadium and serving as a referee in both the 2011 and 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cups. “Women’s football just keeps getting bigger. You see more support for women’s soccer from FIFA, from federations and from the fans. There are now more teams around the world and that leads to more development and also more opportunities for women’s referees. More then ever young girls have the opportunity to watch women’s soccer and be inspired,” said Cheney. Chenard also points to Concacaf’s trailblazing efforts in providing opportunities for
women’s referees in competitions like the Scotiabank Concacaf League and Concacaf Nations League. “At the end of the day, we’re all refs. The Laws of the Game are the same in men’s and women’s football. We have joint seminars and referees learn from each other. The more points of view, the more your toolkit grows. I think players and coaches just want the best referees whether it’s a man or woman,” said Chenard. Last May, Chenard broke new ground when she led the first-ever all-women’s team of referees in a Canadian Premier League match between Forge FC and Cavalry FC. The feeling of walking onto the field that day is one she will never forget. “It was really exciting. It speaks volumes for how far women’s referees have come and it speaks to the development of referees in the Concacaf region. It’s really great how women get the opportunity to referee at the highest level. The higher the quality of competition, the more a referee, man or woman, improves,” said Chenard. Yet what she cherishes most is not necessarily those individual accolades, but rather the significance of those achievements. “All of those tournaments and matches have been great experiences for me, but what I am most proud about is my longevity in the game. I have lasted and stayed at the top and I am proud to have had the honor to work at those main competitions,” concluded Chenard.
Hamenauth Dindyal and Vivian Albert scored halfcenturies while Pradesh Balkishun made 40 and captured three wickets to spearhead Enterprise to victory over Golden Grove ‘A’ while Cleon McEwen scored an even half-century for Golden Grove ‘B’ as action in East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) Elizabeth Styles 40over Cricket competition continued last Sunday. In bright sunshine and on an excellent batting pitch at Better Hope Community Centre, Better Hope Raptors (BHR) won the toss and elected to bat. Ricknauth Rooplall scored a quick 35 while Reaaz Mohamed chalked up 32. BHR were bowled out for 210 in the 36th over. Bowling for Mon Repos Sports Club ‘B’ (MRB) were Brian Jagmohan 4-30 and Vikash Jaikarran 2-39. In reply, MRB were eventually reduced to 166 all out in the 34th over, Ravendra Samaroo scored 42 and Reaz Mohamed 36. Mustafaa Azimullah picked up 2 for 16 as BHR won by 44 runs. At Buxton Community Centre - Golden Grove Cricket Club ‘B’ (GGB) won the toss and batted first in match reduced to 30 overs. GGCB were bowled out for 144 in the 27th over with Cleon McEwan stroking an even half-century and Solomon Persaud hammering a quick-fire 33 with five sixes. Ryan McKay grabbed 618 for the Buxton ‘Carl Hooper’ Cricket Club ‘B’ which could only survive 22 overs before being bowled out for 107. Ganesh Surajpaul
Cleon McEwen
Hamenauth Dindyal
Vivian Albert
Pradesh Balkishun
was the only batsman who put up a fight; scoring 56 (7x4 3x6). Richard Woolford took 4-21, Randy Lindore 3-23 and Orin Gardner 3-33 as GGCB won by 38 runs. At Enterprise Community Centre Enterprise ‘Busta” Sports Club ‘A’ (EBSC) won the toss and batted first and made 2193 in 30 overs, reduced quota of overs. Hamenauth Dindyal’s 56 included 10 boundaries, Vivian Albert’s 64 was decorated with eight fours while Pradesh Balkishun contributed 40. Kieron Roberts, Oswin Blair and Orshum Blackman had one wicket each. In reply ESCA made light work of GGA, bowling them out for 88 in the 19th over with
Lawrence Pellew striking 33 and Kishan DaSilva supporting with 21. Pradesh Balkishun had 3-8 as ESCA won by 131 runs. The competition continues on Sunday with Better-Hope Raptors clashing with Better Hope Cricket Club (B) at Better-Hope Community Centre. Imran Khan will be the Umpire. At Buxton Community Centre Ground, Buxton ‘Carl Hooper’ Cricket Club (A) verses Mon Repos Cricket Club (A) with Umpire Omadat Samaroo officiating. At Enterprise Community Centre Ground, Enterprise ‘Busta’ Cricket Club (B) will host Lowland Cricket Club with the Umpire being Gavin D’Aguiar.
Heritage Mile Night to reunite famous World Record Breakers IAAF - More than a dozen of history’s greatest milers will congregate in Monaco for the World Athletics Heritage Mile Night on Thursday 21 November to celebrate the classic middle distance event. In the annals of middle distance running, the names of world mile record breakers Peter Snell, Michel Jazy, Jim Ryun, Filbert Bayi, John Walker, Sebastian Coe, Steve Cram, Noureddine Morceli and Hicham El Guerrouj loom large. All nine will be in Le Meridien Beach Plaza Monaco for a historic reunion. Also confirmed for the evening are two of Ireland’s greatest milers, 1956 Olympic 1500m champion Ron Delany and the ‘Chairman of the (Continued on page 32)
Peter Snell winning the 1964 Olympic 1500m title (Getty Images) © Copyright
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NBA roundup: Curry breaks hand in Warriors’ loss Ricky Rubio hit two of Phoenix’s five 3-pointers in a 21-0, first-quarter run Wednesday as the Suns ran away from Golden State 121110 in San Francisco on a night when the Warriors lost Stephen Curry to a broken left hand. With the Warriors already down 83-54 in the fourth minute of the third period, Curry collided with Suns center Aron Baynes on a drive to the hoop and fell hard on his left arm. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player was taken immediately to the locker room, and the Warriors later announced he had broken his hand in the incident. The Warriors have now endured major injuries to Kevin Durant (ruptured Achilles tendon), Klay Thompson (torn ACL) and Curry in their past six nonexhibition games, dating back to last spring’s NBA Finals. Durant left in the summer as a free agent, signing with the Brooklyn Nets. Baynes totaled 24 points and 13 rebounds while Saric (16 points), Rubio (14), Cameron Johnson (12) and
Kelly Oubre Jr. (11) also scored in double figures for the Suns. Rookie Eric Paschall had 20 points to lead the Warriors, who fell to 0-2 at their new home, the Chase Center. Rockets 159, Wizards 158 - James Harden scored 59 points and hit a free throw with 2.4 seconds left to lift Houston to a wild win over host Washington. After Bradley Beal sank three free throws to tie it with 7.7 seconds left, Harden drove, got the foul call and made the first free throw. He missed the second, and Washington was unable to get off a shot. Harden was 18 of 32 from the field. Russell Westbrook had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, and Clint Capela added 21 points for the Rockets, who shot 53.4 percent from the field. Beal led the Wizards with 46 points on 14-of-20 shooting. Rookie Rui Hachimura had 23 points and Davis Bertans 21. Washington shot 62.6 percent from the field. Celtics 116, Bucks 105 Jayson Tatum had 25 points, including 11 during a third-
quarter comeback, as host Boston overcame a 19-point deficit to beat Milwaukee and win its third game in four tries to open the season. Kemba Walker led all scorers with 32 points, Gordon Hayward had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Marcus Smart hit five 3-pointers and scored 19 for the Celtics, who played without swingman Jaylen Brown, scratched hours before the game with an illness. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Khris Middleton scored 26 for the Bucks, who have dropped two of four. Milwaukee hit just 15 of 24 at the free-throw line. Pacers 118, Nets 108 Domantas Sabonis scored 29 points, Jeremy Lamb added 25 points and Indiana picked up its first win of the season by pulling away in the fourth quarter to defeat host Brooklyn. The Pacers avoided their first 0-4 start since the 198889 season and did so on a night in which they lost center Myles Turner to a sprained right ankle late in the first
Tokyo 2020 golf must be moved because of heat, politician tells IOC
Journalists walk on the golf course during a media tour of Kasumigaseki Country Club golf course, one the venues of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, in Kawagoe near Tokyo , Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (File/The Associated Press) Tokyo (Reuters) - A wellknown Japanese politician has called on Olympic chief Thomas Bach to move the Tokyo 2020 golf tournaments to somewhere cooler, saying keeping them in their planned location would be irresponsible because of the heat. The stifling heat of the Tokyo summer has already prompted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to insist organisers move next year’s marathon and race walking events to the cooler northern island of Hokkaido. Shigefumi Matsuzawa, a member of Japan’s House of Councillors, has now written to IOC President Bach outlining his concerns about Kasumigaseki Golf Club, which is located inland in
Saitama Prefecture, about 50km northwest of central Tokyo. “The issue of measures against extremely hot weather is an especially serious problem,” Matsuzawa wrote in an Oct. 25 letter obtained by Reuters. “In 2017, a research team from Tokyo Metropolitan University published a paper ... with observation results indicating that Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture, where Kasumigaseki is located, is the hottest place in Japan. “The period between late July and early August is the hottest period in Japan’s summer, and so it is no exaggeration to say that forcibly holding an outdoor sporting event in the hottest region of Japan at this time is
extremely irresponsible.” The IOC’s decision to insist on the marathon and walk events being moved north has infuriated the governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike, who said the capital city had invested a lot of time and money into preparing anti-heat measures. When contacted yesterday, Tokyo 2020 organizers were unable to immediately offer comment on the letter. Matsuzawa said his concern was not only for the golfers but for volunteers and spectators without clubhouse access who, he wrote, would have nowhere to escape the heat and humidity. The average temperature over the past three years during the scheduled (Continued on page 32)
Stephen Curry was injured driving for the net in the third quarter against Phoenix Suns. quarter. Sabonis constantly dominated inside and finished a point shy of his career high set Oct. 31, 2018, against the New York Knicks. He shot 11 of 18 and scored 10 of his points in the fourth quarter when the Pacers outscored the Nets 28-25. Trail Blazers 102, Thunder 99 - Damian Lillard scored 23 points, including three consecutive 3-pointers in a fourth-quarter stretch, to
lead visiting Portland past Oklahoma City. The Trail Blazers never led by more than nine points in a competitive game, but Lillard’s hot fourth quarter provided them just enough breathing room to hold off the Thunder. Portland closed its threegame road swing through Texas and Oklahoma 2-1, bookending a loss at San Antonio with victories over the Dallas Mavericks and
Thunder. CJ McCollum capped a high-scoring road trip with his lowest output of the three games, 22 points. Chris Paul led the Thunder with 21 points. In other results, Jazz 110, Clippers 96, Magic 95, Knicks 83, Raptors 125, Pistons 113, 76ers 117, Timberwolves 95, Cavaliers 117, Bulls 111, Hornets 118, Kings 111. (Field Level Media)
FIFA U-17 World Cup: France and Senegal seal places in knockout phase France and Senegal were the big winners of Match day 5 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019™, as they booked their spots in the knockout phase by each recording their second successive group victory. The French defeated Korea Republic in Group C, confirming the high expectations many observers had of them prior to the tournament, although they had to wait for confirmation of Haiti’s l o s s to Chile before celebrating their qualification. With that win, La Rojita gave themselves some breathing space, and their future path in the competition will likely be determined in their final pool match against the Koreans. Senegal ensured there would be at least three African nations still in the hunt after the group stage, as they dramatically joined Nigeria and Angola – who both qualified on Tuesday – in the next round courtesy of two late goals. The Netherlands, the reigning European champions, now need a win in their last game if they are to have any chance of remaining in the tournament. Senegal’s qualification from Group D was mathematically
Senegal join fellow Africans Nigeria and Angola in the next round © Getty Images sealed when Japan drew 0-0 with United States, a result that suits the second-place Asians better than the Americans. Results: Group C - Korea Republic 1-3 France, Chile 42 Haiti. Group D - Netherlands 1-3, Senegal, United States 00 Japan. Chile see off Haiti in sixgoal thriller - Chile outlasted Haiti to revive their Brazil 2019 campaign with an actionpacked and at-times physical 4-2 win in Goiania on Wednesday. The South Americans took an early lead and were never behind although they were briefly pegged back during the first half, and were pushed to the
limit by a dynamic Haiti. The result sees Chile leapfrog into second in Group C ahead of Korea Republic on goal difference, while Haiti will need a victory in their final outing against France tomorrow. USA earn first point in draw with Japan - USA and Japan finished in a scoreless draw at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019™ on Wednesday, with few clearcut goal scoring chances afforded for either side. The result gives the Samurai Blue a three-point cushion in second place of Group D, while USA move into third by picking up their first point at Brazil 2019.
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Cuba claim top spot in Group 5 of the CFU Girls’ U-14 Challenge Series Port of Spain, Trinidad – Cuba were able to tamp down an intense and technicallysound Trinidad and Tobago side to triumph 2-1 in the final game of the CFU Girls’ Under14 Challenge Series played at Ato Boldon, Couva. The win meant that the Cubans had an unbeaten run in the round robin developmental contest played from October 25-29, 2019, resulting in their top-ofthe-table finish. Carissa Cowan sent Trinidad and Tobago ahead in the 8th minute much to the
delight of their vocal supporters. Cuba’s Dalia Ladesma Baez had the answer in the 31st minute, sending the teams into halftime 1-1. Both sides pressed hard for the duration of the roughand-tumble match in which two yellow cards for Cuba resulted in a red. Amidst the ball battle, Vega Hernandez scored in the 42nd minute, making it 2-1, a lead the visitors would not relinquish on their way to overall victory. Earlier, in the opener,
Suriname defeated Grenada 21 in an encounter in which it was evident that neither team wanted to go home without getting on the scoreboard and with both sides picking up a yellow card apiece. Royanie Karjasemmita struck first for Suriname in the 16th minute, and her teammate, Michajah Emanuels, converted in the 34th, putting the score at 2-0 at the break. Grenada’s Teasis Jones pulled a goal back for Grenada in the 40th, and both teams maintained their intensity to the final whistle.
The Trinidad and Tobago Group brought down the curtains on the 2019 competition for which the first four groups were contested in August. Jamaica, which hosted, was best amongst a grouping that also included, in order of finish, the
Dominican Republic, Bermuda and Martinique. Hosts Cayman Islands topped their point standings followed by St. Lucia, Curacao and Barbados in Group 2. Playing in Puerto Rico in Group 3, Haiti’s young women were first ahead of the
home team, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, Anguilla and Bonaire. Meanwhile, St. Vincent and the Grenadines earned Group 4 bragging rights, placing ahead of hosts St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica.
Phil Simmons throws support behind West Indies captains Jason Holder and Kieron Pollard ESPNcricinfo - Returning West Indies coach Phil Simmons has backed his two captains’ ability to get the most of their players, and suggested that Jason Holder will benefit from the decision to hand the white-ball reins to Kieron Pollard. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Simmons said that Pollard who was appointed captain of the limited-overs teams in September despite not having played an ODI since 2016 - is capable of “leading from the front” with the bat. “It showed in the T20Is with India,” Simmons said. “He took the reins and led in those. That’s what I expect from him: that responsibility of being captain is going to make him want to always be on top of the runs and leading from the front. He is that kind of a leader - even though he asks you to do something, it is not something he wouldn’t do or he wouldn’t want to do.” Pollard was the leading run-scorer in that series with scores of 58, 8* and 49, and Simmons said that he expected that form to continue. “I expect a lot of runs to come from him. Hopefully he doesn’t get to bat where he’s batting much because the top order should be performing now - they have been around for a while in both those two forms.” And Simmons pointed to Pollard’s career as evidence that he stands up whenever he is under pressure. “A lot of people write him off,” Simmons said. “The pressure always makes him stand up. If you look at his career, every time he’s under pressure he stands up and he shows ‘look, I’ve had a blip, but I’m back’. “His experience in general,
Victorious Cuba were the winners of Group 5 of the CFU Girls’ Under-14 Challenge Series.
Emerging Players squad crucial aspect of development: Adams Phil Simmons and Jason Holder won the CPL together with Barbados Tridents Randy Brooks - CPL T20 / Getty and not just the knowledge, but also his ability to involve all the players and his ability to give players challenges but at the same time be on their side - that natural leadership is there. It is something that he will bring a lot to the team.” Pollard takes over as ODI captain after a difficult World Cup, in which Holder’s side won just two matches and finished ninth in the ten-team round-robin group stage. That disappointment led Cricket West Indies to set up a task force to revamp their selection process, which recommended replacing Holder as captain, but Simmons thinks that “relaxing a little bit more” in white-ball cricket will allow him to maintain his impressive Test match form. “It might be [beneficial] but that is something that he has got to answer that question,” he said. “He’s the No. 1 Test allrounder in the world, so he has shown that he has learned a lot in that format, and he is going to continue to lead this team.” Holder was first
appointed captain of the Test side back in 2015 at the age of 23, and Simmons said that his experience in the role meant he could now afford to demand performances of his players. “With the experience he has now, he should be putting more pressure on a lot of the players to perform. So his role slightly changes, and he gets to relax in the other two formats because sometimes you could see that mind thinking on the field, and then when it comes to batting, the pressure is on. “Now with him relaxing a little bit more in the other two formats, maybe you’ll see a lot more coming from him in the Test matches.” Pollard’s first assignment as permanent skipper is a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in India, followed by three T20Is. Holder will then lead the side in a one-off Test against the same opposition in Lucknow, before they play another white-ball series against India, which comprises three T20Is and three ODIs.
St John’s, Antigua, CMC – Director of cricket, Jimmy Adams, believes the West Indies Emerging Players squad’s inclusion in the Regional Super50 is a crucial development initiative. The former West Indies captain said the move provided young players the avenue to express themselves at a competitive domestic level, which served to further enhance their skills. “A young player may miss out on selection at their franchise if they are up against two or three internationals with similar skill-sets,” said Adams. “The Emerging Players squad aims to provide the platform for these players to perform and reward the hard work they have been putting in following their stints at the West Indies High Performance Centre.” The squad comprises the likes of exciting Barbadian allrounder Justin Greaves, dashing stroke-maker Kimani Melius and promising fast bowler Jermaine Levy. Legspinning Trinidadian allrounder Yannic Cariah will lead the side with Melius as his deputy, a move which chief selector Roger Harper said was based on experience. “Yannic Cariah is recommended as captain because his experience better positions him to lead and help
Director of cricket, Jimmy Adams. guide this young team,” Harper explained. Kimani Melius is recommended as vice-captain for succession planning purposes. He is the West Indies Under-19 captain and the intention for the exposure is to give him a greater opportunity for learning and growth.” Floyd Reifer, who up until last month served as head coach of the West Indies side, will take over the helm of the unit, and said he would be looking for improvement in every department. “[The main goal] would be seeing development of the players, seeing steady improvement as we make our way through the tournament,” he pointed
out. “Improvement in fitness standards. Improvement in attitudes toward the game. Improvement in the understanding of the game. This is a squad of emerging talent, so it’s about bringing the players closer towards selection for their franchise, West Indies “A” and West Indies senior teams.” The side will have their hands full in Group B where they have been pitted against hosts Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, last year’s losing finalists, Guyana Jaguars, Windward Islands Volcanoes and United States. The tournament runs from November 6 to December 1.
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MACORP 13th Annual Invitational Golf Tourney on this weekend
President of the LGC Aleem Hussain (3rd from right), MACORP CEO Guillermo Escarraga (3rd from left) and representatives of the sponsor at the launching ceremony. The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is set to host yet another weekend of exciting action as MACORP yesterday launched its 13th annual invitational tournament which will be held tomorrow. Following this competition, golfers will be in action again on Sunday as they match skills in the Guyana Marriott tournament. The MACORP competition will be contested in the 0-9, 10-19, and 20-36 Flights where the top three finishers in each Flight will receive prizes as well as the longest drive, nearest to pin, best gross and net overall. Speaking at the launching ceremony which was held at the ISG headquarters, Peter’s Hall, President of the LGC Aleem Hussain expressed gratitude to the management and staff of the company. He added that MACORP has always been supportive of the club and played a vital role in helping to shape the course as it is today, adding the it can facilitate play despite any inclement weather. “The course is in the best
condition it has even been, thanks to MACORP. All the top golfers will be on show and it is traditionally, the tournament after the Guyana Open where the biggest battles are because everybody will look to correct what they did wrong and this weekend is going to be one of the biggest showcases of top golfers in Guyana and we look forward to great things in the years ahead. “Golf presents unique opportunities for women and children with scholarships at major universities being one of the benefits of learning the game,” Hussain pointed out. “MACORP has set the foundation for what the future of golf is going to be in Guyana and companies can also use the game as a recruiting tool to determine how potential managers and employees react under stress and interact with others to resolve problems immediately without passing blame. This has been an exceptional year for the game and again, thanks to MACORP and ISG for all they have done for the sport and
the LGC,” he posited. CEO of MACORP Guillermo Escarraga told the gathering that golf has made great strides in Guyana over the years and encouraged others to show their support for the players. “MACORP is dedicated to the growth of all Guyanese and we see sports as a way to help the youths,” he added. Escarraga stated that with the support of MACORP, the only authorised distributor for Caterpillar heavy machinery along with their expanded brands of case tractors, and ISG that they intend to be a part of the LGC for many years to come. “I especially want to thank the President of the Club Aleem Hussain for his dedication to making the standards of the LGC to mirror those of our company”. Forty (40) golfers are expected to participate, Tee Off time is 12:30hrs. Also present at yesterday’s launch were MACORP executives Miguel Oviedo, Angel Amaris and Jordi Pinol, Anita Ramprasad, Bonard Joseph and Kevin Bacchus. (Zaheer Mohamed)
US pair to compete in Terrence Alli National Open from tonight From tonight the National Gymnasium will be the venue for plenty of fistic fury and pulsating boxing as the much anticipated Terrence Alli National Open Boxing tournament commences and runs until Sunday. The championships will
take on an international flavor as there are three overseas based boxers scheduled to compete. Asheer Al Azeem and Steven Chan are the two boxers are from the USA and each night is scheduled to start at 19:00hrs. Their participation will mark the first time in over five years that overseas based fighters have entered the National Open with the intention of claiming a place on the National team to participate in the Caribbean Championships slated for Trinidad from December 4-9. Boxers from across Guyana are expected to match
gloves over the next three days and the end the National team will be selected. C a r i b b e a n Bantamweight Champion Keevin Allicock will Box in the feature Bout of the Championship. The weigh-in was conducted yesterday afternoon at the Gymnasium. Al Azeem’s grandfather, Dewan ‘Fighting Rajah’ Singh fought for British Guiana and beat Freddy ‘The Kid’ Simmons for the vacant Lightweight title. (Sean Devers)
Guyana Rockaway, Cotton Field Wild Oats to debut as GSCL Inc./PM T20 Cup bowls off today By Zaheer Mohamed The Third edition of the annual Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc. / Prime Minister’s T20 Cup will bowl off today at several venues in Georgetown with teams from Florida, New York, Canada and Guyana battling for supremacy. The tournament which is being held in collaboration with the Office of the Presidency Department of Social Cohesion, Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission will be contested in the Open, Over-45 (Masters) and Over50 (Legends) categories. The Legends category is new to the tournament while Speed Boat and Regal Masters are both two-time defending champions in the All-Star and Masters divisions, respectively. Some of the highly anticipated matches on today include defending Open champions Speed Boat against arch rivals Regal All Stars at Queens College ground. The Open category also includes debutant Cotton Field Wild Oats from Essequibo, SVC New York, New York All Stars, Farm XI and SVC Grill Masters. Among the players that will be on show are Lennox Marks, Safraz Esau, Ameer Khan, Sewchand Budhu, Fazal Rafiek and Wazeer
Wazeer Hussain Hussain. Defending Over-45 champions, Regal Masters will begin their quest for a third consecutive title against Fishermen Masters at Everest. Wellman Masters, SVC Corriverton and HS Masters are among the teams in this category which will see the likes of Unnis Yusuf, Zameer Hassan, Eric Thomas, Mahendra Hardyal, Wayne Jones, Mohamed Rafeek and Troy Lewis in action. Guyana Rockaway Legends will make their debut in the Over-50 division which also includes Regal Legends, Savage Legends, Ramchand’s Legends and Orlando Legends. Among the players set to battle in this segment are Guyana Rockaway Legends skipper Hafeez Ali, Henry Sachichand, Deochand Ramjattan, Anand Persaud, Basil Persaud, Sam Persaud
and Latchaya Ramcharitar. Matches in this category will take place at Queens College and the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground, Bourda. Other venues being used are YMCA, Malteenoes Sports Club, Transport Sports Club, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) grounds. Each team will play three round-robin preliminary matches with the hope of advancing to the semifinals tomorrow afternoon. Today will be two preliminary round of matches all beginning at 09:30 and 13:00hrs while the final preliminary round match takes place tomorrow at 09:30hrs. In all there will be a total of 49 matches over the three days including a lone female encounter between Factory Price Divas and Superwoman XI on Sunday at Everest where the finals of the various categories will be played. Admission to all venues is free. The winning teams in the Open and Over-45 categories will pocket a trophy and $500,000 each while the runners-up will receive a trophy $100,000. The Legends winner will take home a trophy and $300,000 and the runner-up a trophy and $100,000. Medals and other prizes will be given to outstanding players in the various divisions.
Let’s Bet Sports 100 Balls Tourney - New Amsterdam/Canje
Guymine to face Rose Hall Canje in final on Sunday Guymine Cricket Club has advanced to their first ever final in Berbice for over a decade. The team under the guidance of the hardworking Gregory Crandon defeated Flying Star and East Bank Blazers to advance to the New Amsterdam/Canje final of the popular Let’s Bet Sports 100 Balls tournament. The club had been dormant for some time but along with Mental Hospital, Kildonan, Mt. Sinai has started to play back the game over the last 20 months. BCB President Hilbert Foster played a great part in the restoration of the clubs as they are all voting members of Guyana’s most vibrant cricket board. At the Flying Star Ground - Guymine batted first and reached 134 for 4 from their allotted 100 balls. The principal scorers were Shawn Baksh 35, Rocky Hutson 28 and Devon Clements 27. Ravi Bridgelall took 2 for 17 from 3.2 overs for Flying Star who were dismissed for 60 in 13.5 overs, losing by 79 runs. Gershum Barran top scored with 16; Kevin Ramoutar and left arm-spinner Joel Seetaram took 4 wickets each for 14 and 5 runs respectively. In the semifinals at the Sisters Ground on Monday - Guymine defeated a strong East
Bank Blazers team by 3 wickets. East Bank Blazers amassed an impressive 150 for 3 from their 100 balls. J. Bennett hit 75 and C. Sam 50. C. Hope, Joel Seetaram and Kevin Ramoutar took a wicket apiece for Guymine. Spearheaded by Marlon Shepherd’s 53, C. Hope’s 24 and Kuacy Sinclair 17, Guymine reached 154 for 7 in 15.2 overs to win by 3 wickets. O. Gillette claimed 3 wickets for 24 from 3 overs for East Bank Blazers. Guymine Sports Club and Rose Hall Canje would clash in the final of the New Amsterdam league this Sunday at the Canje Ground. This match is expected to be a closely contested one with both teams having strong teams on paper. Rose Hall Canje would be led by Ameer Rahaman, Mark Sampson, Isiah Thorne, Michael Campbelle, Sasenarine Sukhu, Lloyd David and Balram Samaroo. Guymine’s challenge would be spearheaded by Gregory Crandon, Joel Seetaram, Marlon Sheperd, Kuacy Sinclair, Devon Clements and Shawn Baksh. The match would start at 13:00hrs. Meanwhile, the champion of this Zone would go on to join the champions of the West Berbice, Lower Corentyne and Upper Corentyne leagues in the overall Berbice championship.
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GCB Girls U-17 T20 Franchise League
EC Sixers/GT Hitters win at Everest; LC Thunders/WD Heat victories in Berbice By Sean Devers East Coast Sixers, Georgetown Hitters, West Demerara Heat and Lower Corentyne Thunders were all in winner’s row yesterday in the second round of the GCB Girls U-17 T20 Franchise League. East Coast Sixes beat East Bank Warriors by eight wickets in the morning game, in the second round of the GCB Girls U-17 T20 Franchise League at Everest yesterday. East Bank Warriors batted first in sunny conditions in a game reduced to 15 overs due to a 45-minute late start due to late arrival of the teams and reached 70-6 when their overs expired. Extras top scored with 26 while Nadia DeSantos (14) and Shania Maglorie (10) added 30 for the second wicket after joining forces when Alexis Scott was dismissed at 4-1; hit wicket off Sarah Amin. But no other batsman reached double figures as medium pacer Shazana Majeed captured 2-9 from her two overs. East Coast Sixes, in reply reached 74-2 in 12.1 over as Tilleya Madramootoo
Keasha Jones top scored with 22 for GT Hitters in the afternoon game at Everest. who hit a couple of boundaries in an unbeaten 15 and Sarah Amin who finished undefeated on 17 decorated with two fours, put together 37 in an unfinished match-winning third wicket stand. The pair came together after Player of the Match Majeed was removed by Alexis Noel for 12 at 37-2. In the afternoon game at
Everest, Georgetown Hitters made 99-9 from 20 overs with Keisha Jones reaching the boundary three times in her 22 while Naomi Barlzoye (15) Nisha Singh (11) and Shania Kingston (10) the other batsmen to reach double figures. Mariam Telford had 2-15 and Tienaicia Solomon taking 2-12 for West Berbice Stars who were bundled out for 40
in 17.1 overs with extras top scoring with 13. Player-ofthe-match Hemwattie Mohabir grabbed 3-9 while Barlzoye took 2-7. Meanwhile, at the Young Warriors ground in Canjie, Lower Corentyne Thunders beat Essequibo Hurricanes by 33 runs. Thunders made 99-2 in a game reduced to 15 over with Ashmini Munisar hitting five fours in a top score of 41 while Crystal Durant made 12 not out and Navina Ramnauth finished unbeaten on 12. Hurricanes, the defending Champions, were restricted to 66-5 when their overs expired despite 19 from Annalisa DeGuiar as Jamie Campbell had 2-6. In the afternoon game in Berbice, West Demerara Heat beat Upper Corentyne Strikers by 38 runs with Keshan Boodenlall making 25 and Vapine Pitamber scoring 22 to carry them to 91-2. Upper Corentyne Strikers were bowled out for 53 with Player of the Match Boodenall taking three wickets. The games are being played with a plastic soft-ball and France Coach Micheal ‘Hyles’ Franco said that this tournament should have been played with a ‘hard ball’ like
Player-of-the-match Shazana Majeed bowls to Ashley Ram at Everest yesterday. last year. The experienced Berbice Coach also lamented that what he would have liked to have more sessions with the girls since he only had an hour to work with them on the morning of the morning of the first match. The umpires (team officials) ignored the time out law and the no-ball law for balls bouncing more than
twice. The final preliminary round is set for tomorrow with Hurricanes facing Sixers from 09:00hrs and Stars battling Heat from 13:00hrs at Lusignan while Strikers oppose Hitters from 09:00hrs and Warriors coming up against Thunders at Young Warriors from 13:00hrs. The two top teams collide in Monday’s final at Bourda from 10:00hrs.
East Zone getting primed for Nationals
Stafon Roach
David Higgins
Melech Barthon
Aleka Persaud
The 59th National Schools’ Track & Field Championships gets underway from November 17-21 at National Track & Field Center (NTFC), Leonora, and to this end, the other districts are in the process of finalising their track teams.
Yesterday, East Zone (District 12), held their ‘Champions of Champions’ event at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary to select the top athletes that will be representing the Zone, yet to win a single National championship. Cordell Charles, who won
the Under-16 800m at the 58th National Schools’ Championships, ran away with the Under-18 middle distance double (800m & 1500m) along with the 5000m race yesterday. Thea Thornill of New Campbellville won the Girls’ Under-18 1500m while Aleka Persaud of St. Joseph High (SJH) won the Under-14 Girls middle distance double. In the popular sprint races, Princess Browne of Tutorial High took the 100m, 200m sprint double in the Girls Under-18 age group after losing her pet event; the Long Jump, to Roshanna Warren of New Campbellville on Wednesday. However, Browne, who represented Guyana at Carifta Games this year, won the triple jump event. Stafon Roach
won the Boys’ Under-18 high, triple and long jumps. Thenica Thompson of New Campbellville won the 100m and 200m races in the Girls Under-16 competition while Nationals’ Track & Field Under-14 Champion Boy in 2018, David Higgins of St. Joseph High will be returning to the event this year are making light work of the under-16 100-200m sprints. Andrew Baptiste of New Campbellville ran a blistering 10.9s to upset Joel Gilkes of Josel to win the Boys’ Under18 100m showdown. Tutorial High School had great representation form Melech Barthon who won the boys’ under-14 100m in 11.5s and the 200m in 24.2s. Athaleyha Hinckson of North Georgetown Primary
Rapheal Archer
Athaleyha Hinckson
Cordell Charles - U18 1500 winner.
had no challenge in winning the Under-12 Girls’ 100-200m sprints while Sophia Primary’s Raphael Archer won the
Boys’ Under-12 100m sprint to go along with his triumph in the 1000m middle race. (Calvin Chapman)
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Riddim Squad and Vurlon Mills Academy to square off in final tomorrow - Fourth EBFA/Ralph Green U-11 League
Riddim Squad Football Club They have both played undefeated to date and have duly earned the right to contest the final of the 4th edition of the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Under-11 League sponsored by USA based Guyanese Ralph Green which be contested tomorrow at the GFF National Training Center, Providence, EBD.
Vurlon Mills Academy which toped Group ‘A’ and then moved on to the semi finals where they trounced Kuru Kururu Warriors 5-0 will take on Riddim Squad which won Group ‘B’ and went on to take care of their semi final against last year’s champs, Timehri panthers, 2-0. Whilst the Academy boys are exposed to consistent
training on a weekly basis at the new Vurlon Mills Academy, the Riddim Squad lads have been doing their thing at the Mocha Ground and fancy their chances of taking the champions trophy come tomorrow. The respective Coaches, former ‘Golden J a g u a r ’ Vurlon Mills and Shawn Maloney will no doubt
Dyna’s Embroidery and Screen Prints outfit Umpires
Eon Vieira (left) hands over one of the branded jerseys to Ian John. While the players representing the 26 teams in the three categories in Prime Minister’s T20 Cup will be looking dazzling in their new and colourful uniforms so too will be the match officials, thanks to Dyna’s Embroidery and Screen Prints. The Austin Street Campbellville-based entity handed over a quantity of branded jerseys to tournament organiser, Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc. (GSCL) which will be used by the 26 umpires who would be officiating over
the next three days of the tournament. Marketing Manager of Dyna’s Embroidery and Screen Prints Eon Vieira said they are happy to be given an opportunity to be associated with such a tournament, adding that they are looking forward to successful one, while GSCL Inc. President Ian John expressed gratitude to the sponsors. Dyna’s Embroidery and Screen Prints is now in an elite club with local and overseas sponsors that have
seen the tremendous benefits of sponsoring the lucrative tournament. The other sponsors are HL Latino America of Panama, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Rajiv Gandhi University of Science and Technology, Chung’s Global, P and P Insurance Brokers, Ink Plus, KFC, Regal Sports, Elegance Jewellery and Pawn Shop, Banks Beer, I-Bet Supreme, Crown Mining Supplies, Bedessee Sporting Goods, Star Party Rentals, Cyber Sports and USA Cricket Zone.
Vurlon Mills Academy have been putting in some extra work as they seek to end the tournament on a high as one of the two teams would keep their unbeaten record intact, which team that’ll be, is anybody’s guess. Sponsor Ralph Green will be attending tomorrow’s matches along with GFF President Wayne Forde and GFF Executive Member with responsibility for the EBFA, Dion Inniss. The Third place match
will commence at 09:30hrs with the final at 10:15hrs. Players of the first and second placed teams will each receive replica trophies whilst third and fourth attracts medals; the Most Disciplined Player, Best Goal Keeper, Most Promising Player, Top Goal Scorer and Most Valuable Player, The Best Coach and the Team receiving The Sportsmanship Award will all be presented with plaques.
The tournament had commenced on Saturday September 14 last with 12 teams placed into two groups. Group ‘A’ consisted of Vurlon Mills Academy, Timehri Panthers, Fruta Conquerors, Eagles FC of Stewartville, Diamond United and Samatta Point/Kaneville. Group ‘B’ was made up of Riddim Squad, Kuru Kururu Warriors, Swan FC, Friendship All Stars, Grove Hi Tech and Agricola Red Triangle.
DDL Topco Juice one-day Junior Chess tourney tomorrow
Chess action returns to the National Aquatic Center tomorrow for the Topco Juice one-day Junior tourney. The first of six Junior Chess tournaments planned by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) and sponsored by DDL Topco Juice gets underway tomorrow at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal. Registration which is free starts at 09:00hrs. The GCF successfully clinched a renewed sponsorship package earlier this week with beverage giant Demerara Distillers Ltd. (DDL) manufacturer of Topco Juice
and they have committed a total of $320,000 to the chess body to cover prizes for the six competitions. Sharda Veeren-Chand, DDL’s Marketing Director, was pleased to disclose the approval of the sponsorship. GCF President Frankie Farley thanked DDL for its involvement and the important role of the company in the development of local chess saying, “Your generous contribution will be instrumental in making our
vision a reality by helping to offset part of the costs associated with the implementation of the various planned initiatives,” Mr. Farley asserted. Tomorrow’s one-day tournament consists of 12 rounds. Each player will be allotted 10 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per round. Interested players can contact Rashad on 658 3004, Davion on 656 4032 or Anthony on 613 2083 for more information.
Kaieteur News
Friday November 01, 2019
Grove Primary overcome Covent Garden Primary
Shuray Johnson (left), Daniel Deen and Dumesh Singh
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rove Primary defeated Covent Garden Primary by 30 runs when the Guyana Cricket Board / Cricket West Indies Kiddy competition continued yesterday with action in the East Bank Demerara Zone. Grove Primary took first strike and managed 102-8 off their allocation of 14 overs at Thirst Park. After they were reduced to 17-3, opener Dumesh Singh and Shuray Johnson added respectability to the total. Singh hit one four and two sixes before he was bowled by Nazim Hamid for
Nazim Hamid 20 while Johnson made five fours and two sixes a top score of 36. Hamid took 2-5. Covent Garden responded with 72-7; Hamid scored 10 as Daniel Deen claimed 2-6.
Bishops’ High School, Soesdyke and Charlestown Secondary triumph
Rebekah Cleto The Bishops’ High School, Soesdyke and Charlestown Secondary recorded victories when the National Sports Commission / A L S p o r t a n d To u r Promotions Annual Christmas Pinktober Secondary Schools Windball Cricket commenced yesterday at the National Gymnasium. Bishops’ High upset Mae’s Secondary. Mae’s
Rachel Sukhai Secondary batted first and scored 114-2; Christine Ramdial made 63 and Crystal Milville 18; Rachel Sukhai had 2-12. Bishop’s High in reply reached 120 without loss; Rebekah Cleto smashed 11 sixes in scoring 75. East Ruimveldt Secondary took first strike and made 90-3 against Charlestown Secondary; (Continued on page 32)
Tenisha Hoyte (left) and Aailay David
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GCB Girls U-17 T20 Franchise League
EC Sixers/GT Hitters win at t Everest; LC Thunders/WD r o Sp Heat victories in Berbice
Eric Thomas
Guyana Rockaway, Cotton Field Wild Oats to debut as GSCL Inc./PM T20 Cup bowls off today
Sarah Amin top-scored for Sixes and finished off the match with a boundary at Everest yesterday.
Mohamed Rafeek
Asheer Al Azeem
US pair to compete in Terrence Alli National Open from tonight LGC’s Aleem Hussain (right) accepts the cheque from MACORP’s Guillermo Escarraga.
MACORP 13th Annual Invitational Golf Tourney on this weekend Riddim Squad and Vurlon - Fourth EBFA/Ralph Mills Academy to square Green U-11 League off in final tomorrow Printed and published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd., 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown. Tel: 225-8458, 225-8465, 225-8491 or Fax: 225-8473/226-8210.