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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

CHALLENGING THE 14TH AMENDMENT The term “pushing the envelope” has taken on a whole new meaning with President Trump’s announcement to remove birthright citizenship from babies born on U.S. soil. This would be the most dramatic and profound move yet by Mr. Trump’s hardline approach to illegal immigrants. His actions could trigger a legal battle that could reach the Supreme Court because it is illegal and contrary to the 14th Amendment. President Trump’s assertion that the US is the only country in the world where illegal immigrants can have babies, and the babies are essentially U.S citizenship is abominable, ridiculous and a blatant lie. There are more than 30 countries around the world, most in the Western Hemisphere, including Canada that provide citizenship of varying degrees to children born in those countries regardless of their immigration status. Indeed, this highly controversial move would certainly force the courts to decide on the legality of the 14th Amendment, which says: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” Most immigration and constitutional scholars believe it is not within the purview of the president to change birthright citizenship based on the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment was enacted in 1868 in the wake of the Civil War to guarantee that African- Americans who were former slaves and all persons born or naturalized in the United States had full citizenship rights. It reversed the 1857 decision in the Dred Scot vs Sandford case which stated those descended from slaves could not be citizens of the United States. Scott, a slave who had lived with his owner in a free state before returning to the slave state of Missouri argued that time spent in a free state entitled him to emancipation. However, the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Roger Taney, (dubbed a satanic judge by abolitionists) ruled that no black, free or slave, could claim U.S. citizenship, and blacks could not petition the court for their freedom. To date, it is the most controversial decision made by the Supreme Court in the history of the United States. It is clear that the amendment refers to the legal obligation to follow U.S. laws, which applies to all foreign visitors and immigrants and therefore, it would be unconstitutional to change it without a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate and by three-fourths of the states. In other words, any change to any Amendments in the U.S. Constitution must be ratified by 67 votes in the Senate, 290 votes in the House and by 38 States. The 14th Amendment has been routinely interpreted over the years to confer citizenship to people born in the United States whose parents are illegal immigrants, but this aspect of it was not tested or addressed by the court. There were a number of legal challenges to 14th Amendment. In 1868, the U.S. Supreme Court decision supported the Amendment in the case ‘The United States v Wong Kim Ark that a child born to Chinese immigrants who were legal residents in the U.S was entitled to birthright citizenship. At the time of Kin Ark’s birth, his parents were legally domiciled in the U.S. The emphasis here is a child born to legal immigrants and not to illegal immigrants. However, it is important to mention that the 14th Amendment which deals with U.S. citizenship laws was founded on two traditional principles—Jus Soli, which is the right of the soil and Jus Sanguinis, a right of the blood. Under jus soli, a child’s citizenship is determined by birth in the U.S regardless of his/her parents’immigration status. Under jus sanguinis, the citizenship of a child does not depend on his or her place of birth, but instead would follow the status of a parent, specifically, the father or, in the case of an illegitimate birth, the mother. Removing citizenships from those born in the US is an affront to the 14th Amendment .

Editor’s Note; If your sent letter was not published and you felt its contents were valid and devoid of libel or personal attacks, please contact us by phone or email.

We have to elevate the way we speak and interact with each other DEAR EDITOR, I am writing this letter with great sentiments regarding Justice Cecil Kennard, a retired judge, appointed to head a Commission of Inquiry– an inquiry which was set up to investigate the operation of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council.

I carefully looked at the video, more than once, which was circulated via the media. I was saddened and dismayed at the tone and language the esteemed Justice used toward Mayor Patricia Chase-Green, in what he may considered his effort to preside over the inquiry. As the head of the

inquiry, no doubt it is his show, and his right to determine code of conduct, including questioning and how those who appear before him conduct and present themselves and the evidence they lead. At the same time such latitude and authority are not without expectation, on the part of the Justice, of

some graciousness in speaking with people. As Guyanese we know it is less than courteous, or some may say rude, to tell people to “shut up.” It does not form part of respectful interaction, politeness or show of respectful authority. Children are usually told to (Continued on page 6)

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When you have nothing to say, Govt. haste to pay sugar severance responsibility of the say nothing overall City of Georgetown. DEAR EDITOR, Recently Mr. Freddie Kissoon wrote in one of his column about our Political Leaders including our Ministers, statements or comments that are not in their interest and on many occasions would apologize or want to say that they were misinterpreted. There are times when a question is put to Presidents, Prime Ministers, Diplomats, Minister and Senior Government Officials, and they simply do not have the answer, they have the right to promise an answer later or answer in the way Dr. Luncheon used to answer many of the questions he was asked. One of my teachers used to tell us that when you have nothing to say, say nothing. A former Minister of Government said that shaving a woman’s head, is equivalent to rape, and another Minister of Local Government said that he would be happy if an epidemic should break out in the City of Georgetown to illustrate or highlight the incompetence of the PNC-led Council under the leadership of the Mayor Hamilton Green - of course the said Minister had

A senior People Progressive Party Official in his capacity as Cabinet Secretary and Government Spokesman, once said that this country did not have persons of African descent eminently qualified to be ambassadors. One Minister was bold enough to say that he has no apologies to offer, because the steep increase given to Ministers of Government and Members of Parliament was justified. Then a Minister commented that Teachers are uncaring. Oh what a comment! It was totally uncalled for. Of course he later apologized, but the damage was already done. But the greatest of them all was when the Opposition Leader Jagdeo said that the Elections Commission was using tactics to delay Local Government Polls, an election that was never held during his party’s tenure in Government, and ten years of that time he was President of this country, and after his presidency it was widely believe he was calling the shots. This same Jagdeo was advising this Government where monies could be found

to pay teachers 40% increase, although when this man was Finance Minister and President, he could have only mustered five percent, and very close to Christmas, at a time when it is expected that people would not go on strike - they would of course say “before none any” or “half a loaf is better than none at all”. The Berbice Bridge contract is also an area that Jagdeo may be well advised to be quiet, because the way the agreement was crafted was not in the interest of not only of the people of Berbice but the entire country. You never get the impression that this man was at the time President of this country and a former Finance Minister. I, as a contributor of the National Insurance Scheme from its inception in 1969, both as a worker and self-employed person, strongly believe that because of the money invested by the Scheme in that bridge, and other areas, is the reason I have not received dividends during my almost eight years as a pensioner. I have also received an average less than one thousand dollars per year increase on my pension. Archie Cordis

Call for a special audit DEAR EDITOR, Guyanese must benefit when their tax dollars are being expended. There must be value for money. While meeting the public at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, I have received numerous complaints and expressions of grave concern by citizens, as it relates to unsatisfactory, sloppy and poor works done on our roads. Our countrywide outreach has confirmed what we were hearing when groups of citizens visited our offices. On behalf of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/ C) I am requesting the Audit

Office of Guyana to do a special Audit of the following roads: • The East Bank Berbice road. • Works on the Mabaruma road. • Port Kaituma road works. Concerns expressed were not only limited to the quality of the work, but had to do with improper procurement practices that allowed for contract costs to be inflated. The indiscriminate and excessive use of the “force account” facilitates the submission of huge bills without adequate supervision and verification. The view expressed is that the actual work done

does not represent the actual expenditure being reported. Taxpayers are on watch for Guyana and as a representative of the people, we will always take their concerns seriously. The incestuous behaviuor of this Coalition Government and the engagement of favoured contractors (Continued on page 6)

linked to workers’ struggles DEAR EDITOR, Several sections of the media have reported about the National Assembly’s unanimous approval of supplementary allocation in the sum of $2.451B. The now approved allocation will see the state-owned GuySuCo settling outstanding severance payments to thousands of workers who lost their jobs following the Government’s decision to close four sugar estates over the last two years. The approval of the sum came 306 days after Skeldon, Rose Hall, and East Demerara Estates were closed and 671 days after Wales Estate met a similar fate. From the numbers, as reported by the Stabroe k News, 5,016 workers are slated to receive payments from the now approved sum. Previously, several hundred workers from Wales were severed and paid during 2016 and 2017 by GuySuCo as the closure process at that estate commenced. When the LBI operations were ended in September 2016, a number of other workers were also severed at that time, and just weeks prior to East Demerara’s closure in 2017, some other workers were

also lost their jobs. Then there were several hundred temporary workers who did not receive severance payments after the Corporation refused to renew their contracts when it decided that the estates would be closed. When all is taken together, we see the magnitude and the toll that the closure process has taken on so many ordinary Guyanese. The approval of the sum, which comes just a few days before the 2018 Local Government Elections, will certainly bring some short-term relief to the beleaguered and largely jobless workers. The entire episode the GAWU recognizes too, was most enlightening, especially for the workers and their families, and is a clear demonstration of the lengths those who hold the reins of power will go in order to stack the odds against the working-class. The naked flouting of our laws, which have been enacted to protect our people and to strengthen their hands, is a most worrying development in our contemporary times, and is yet another manifestation of the lack of respect held by those in power for the rights of our

country’s working-people. This sad chapter of our history also reminds us that our successes can only come out of our united and consistent struggles. The Government’s reaction in this case, cannot be disconnected by the consistent struggle manifested in several picketing exercises, marches, public meetings, public statements, court actions, among other things that the workers, their families and their organisations have waged. The supportive voices of several prominent individuals and organsations also set fire under the Government’s feet and forced them to act at this time. Of particular note is that the 350-odd cane cutters of Wales, from all appearances, will receive their severance payments which have been unjustly withheld from them for nearly two years now. This group of workers has been unfairly threatened with dismissal, have seen all manner of coercive ploys directed at them, and have simply been punished because they demanded what they rightly deserve. The fact that the Administration has decided to pay them, after their sustained (Continued on page 6)

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The ideology of students at UG or Why are the PPP Candidates an ideology triggered by or initiated confident in 2018 for the LGEs? DEAR EDITOR, LGEs is the perfect chance for chanted. by a visionless administration? The real urban indepenThe PPP Candidates ap- them to react. This is having an

DEAR EDITOR, This is the conclusion of my two-part series (Part One in KN, Oct. 27) of writing about why and how some of the students at the University of Guyana think. There was, when I arrived, and still there is, no facility on the campus ground for sports, openly neglecting the needs and wants that sports-oriented persons may have. The football field, cricket pitch, and the track that once use to be used for sports were all covered in high grass (until recently). Basically, the University is implicitly saying that if you’re a studentathlete, the University might not or may not be the best place of interest for you to be at. The footballers settle for a little ‘knock’ on the grass in a corner even though there is a ‘stadium-sized’ football pitch staring them down in the eyes every day – weeded or not. Of course, they might be tempted to appeal to administration for a facility, but the condition of the field is not a ‘one year ago’ thing, so they have seen the unwillingness of administration to change that and the ‘risk consciousness’ effect takes toll. The ideology then develops “UG doesn’t care, so as long as we have a place to knock, we good.” There is no consideration to the development aspect of a player or future players. Through this initiative, UG is underdeveloping many talented players and will continue to do so as long as that empty space called a field continues to exist how it is (as a short cut). The saddest thing about this point is the fact that the University has a football team. That seriously

made me laugh. Absolutely ridiculousness. The footballers should bow their heads in shame for accepting this, but to me, the administration has been very disrespectful to the students in their care. Let us continue, shall we. Editor, just over three hundred students (combined) voted in the last student society election on both campuses. This process is needed, as it selects the students’ representation on the institution’s council and aid in policy making that will affect the students. I am a student at the U n i v e r s i t y ’s Tu r k e y e n Campus and we have in total over seven thousand students. Out of that, just over two hundred voted. B a s i c a l l y, w h a t t h a t showed is that the students on the said campus either do not trust the Students’ Society (a fact that can be substantiated), as the participants did not do enough to capture voter attention, another fact that can be backed (especially since the entire faculty of education did not voted). I side with them, even though I voted. Or we can conclude that all the campaigns were poorly managed and executed. Either way, it shows a lack of interest or care by the students in electing a body that can or may affect their lives on campus. Be aware, rightfully or not so, because many persons cannot accept criticism. There will be a bunch of smart-mouthed responses to this. I have no problem with this, but this is the situation on the ground. Persons have, in most cases, accepted the poor services offered for their money. Just recently, the man in charge of IT on campus stated that the University

Call for a special... From page 5 and friends have not helped to allay the fears of our people, hence this call for a special Audit by the Auditor General. We will expect to have the findings of the Audit Office to be made public very soon. The matter at hand has to do with transparency and accountability – a promise that was made by this very APNU+AFC Coalition Gov-

ernment. This call is another in a series of requests by the PPP/ C for investigations into projects undertaken by the APNU+AFC government which are mired in corruption. We continue to hold the torch and call for transparency, accountability, good governance and the rule of law. Bishop Juan Edghill, PPP/C MP

was given 85 megs by the government to be distributed to students throughout campus and to be used by the various faculties for administrative purposes. Of that 85 megs, 15 is distributed for the students’ use. He lamented that this presents a very difficult situation for students since at peak times, as many as 1600 students can be logged on to the internet at once, causing problem with the efficiency. Just imagine 1600 students trying to get on to 15 megs of internet data. Laughable. He went on to state that the University will need about 350 megs of data to be running efficiently and ensure that students will be able to use the internet at all times, anywhere on campus. To t a l m a d n e s s , b e cause it then begs the question, what would be the proportion shared between students and staff. We need better service for our money. More can be done and should be done! Jafar Gibbons

Govt. haste to... From page 5 calls for their rights to be respected, justifies that the workers and the Union were correct in their demands, and throws cold water on the ignoble attempt to railroad the workers’ rights. The bittersweet victory of sorts for the workers demonstrates the importance of struggle to win out in our just demands, but also sadly illustrates the attempts and lows that are being sunk to, to rollback workers’ rights and gains. While we are happy that the workers will finally receive what is due to them, we cannot ignore the fact that they still remain without jobs or the prospect of securing jobs. The sums they will receive will be far from princely and cannot last forever. The Administration cannot abandon these thousands of Guyanese who still will face difficult times in the weeks and months ahead. We urge the Government to act responsibly. Yours faithfully, Seepaul Narine General Secretary GAWU

pear confident they will do even better today in 2018 than they did in the 2016 LGE and one of APNU’s big wigs conceded this to me privately. The AFC, on the other hand, are expecting a total wipe out. For example Georgetown, a PNC stronghold, was won by that party with 83% of the seats in 2016. Today that is expected to fall to about 65% because of their poor performance in City Hall and the press releases from this Kennard COI into the management of the City. A few nights ago, no less a person than the Prime Minister (an AFC elder) spoke at New Amsterdam, and according to a AFC leader who communicated with me “there were more stray dogs on the streets than human beings listening to his message”. This is just but another indication that things are really bad for the AFC. Meanwhile, the PPP had very successful public meetings in Linden and Bartica, two PNC strongholds. These preliminary indications all point to a stronger PPP showing in all areas across the country. The PPP is running particularly well in the rural districts, where the youths and women are eager to send a strong message of dissatisfaction to President Granger for his poor leadership after three years. When the people’s belly “ah bun”, they will react and the

out-sized impact because in the PNC strongholds, there is “voter stall” with only the die-hards expected to come out, while the PPP is being embraced by the rural independents, women and youths overwhelmingly and are having major inroads in urban centres which are the PNC strongholds. This situation points to great results for the PPP in these 2018 LGEs, average for APNU (PNC) and a total wipe-out of the AFC. The PPP candidates are younger, more ethnically diverse, they have proven themselves well trained to hammer the performance of the APNU-AFC government over the last three years and to dominate the messaging. Plus as a bonus, they are ably supported and led by their party leader Bharat Jagdeo who has done a fantastic job of reinventing the PPP after May 2015 when that party was on its knees after the Ramotar Presidency.Today the PPP is showing signs that it is moving back to basics similar to the electoral machine of 1992. But to date no one on the political front lines can match the energy level, the message of Mr. Jagdeo. Further complicating the PNC-APNU efforts is that their campaign comes across as disorganized compared to their 2015 campaigns, as if there is some sort of infighting at the top. This has left more of their marginal supporters confused and disen-

dents have now totally abandoned the PNC-APNU and clearly are not interested in the AFC. Many are going to support the PPP in these 2018 LGE. To add to that, the headwinds are already massive against APNU-PNC and AFC in many of the rural districts, so much so that they had to use tricks to launch some candidates and in others just abandon the effort to put forward candidates. You cannot call yourself a national party and not present candidates in all the districts. This is the difference between the PPP and the PNC-APNU. The PPP has put up candidates in all districts while the PNC-APNU did not. Notwithstanding all this tailwind, the PPP success will depend on the discipline in the ground operations and the eventual turnouts. Their weakness in 2015 was their ground operations. Has this been corrected? Elections Day will provide the evidence. On a final note, With all GECOM’s sham and weaknesses, I am convinced that the Chief Elections Officer, Mr. Lowenfield will produce an elections that is free enough and fair enough for the Guyanese people in 2018, because all eyes are on him, especially the American eyes. Sasenarine Singh Maryland, USA

We have to elevate the way... From page 4 “shut up” and some adults even find this admonition a tad crude/rude, preferring instead to ask that they “be quiet,” as society is evolving to accept that children too should be treated with civility. I am sure the esteemed Justice, while in Tuesday’s Kaieteur News said he does not regret his comment, would not desire anyone to speak to him in like manner should it be felt he is acting inappropriately. As a woman the “shut up” admonition resonated in an offensive manner, and I’m sure I speak for many women here. Women have had to fight for the right to vote, to be educated, to marry and have children and be allowed to work, to enter the legislature, to be in government as leaders not only secretaries and administrative staff, etc. It has been centuries of fight to speak out and not shut up, to prove our worth and demand our respect as equals. For years, women have been told to “shut up” in so many ways, resulting in acts

of abuse - mental, physical, social, sexual, economic, political and everything possible where it is seen as a man’s world to dictate, determine for her. This form of abuse happens in some religions where women are only allowed to go so far in the leadership, then after having to “shut up.” In the corporate world doors are closed to women’s advancement because it is felt that they are not so worthy, and when present should be seen and not heard, i.e. they must “shut up.” It happens in the boardrooms, at meetings, etc. where women are ‘patiently’ listened to and their views ‘politely’ discarded or they have to work doubly harder than men to prove themselves as worthy of attention and their input as valued. Some have even felt acquiring such respect necessitates another form of abuse, i.e. sexual. In homes where our mates think of us as inferior and not equal many know what “shut up” means. It is the flashing red warning sign that if they dare

speak after being told to “shut up,” the physical and emotional abuse that will reign down will be brutal. Retired Justice Kennard may be old schooled and find the “shut up” language inoffensive, but we can change society for the better when we are mindful and respecting of the feelings of others. I am equally confident, given his years of experience on the bench and reservoir of words in his brain, he would not have found it impossible to find a more befitting choice to make his point and/or direct and dictate the functioning of his commission. It is my hope the esteemed Justice understands how important is language and also how painful it can be when not properly used. As Guyanese, we are “One People, One Nation, One Destiny,” and we have to elevate the way we speak and interact with each other. The higher on the social rung, the greater are the expectations and burden to be civil with others. Respectfully yours, B. Beniprashad Rayman

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Budget cuts to Audit Office will hamper scrutiny of oil industry – Opposition Leader By Kiana Wilburg

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hile the Audit Office of Guyana has the independence to put together its own budget, its request for money is never granted in full. It has been subject to several cuts in the last few years. But Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo says that these cuts will have dire implications for the Constitutional Agency that is mandated to ensure transparency and accountability for the expenditure of tax dollars by the government. At a press conference held yesterday, Jagdeo said that the cuts will also have implications for the Audit Office’s level of preparedness in monitoring the oil and gas sector that is notorious for corruption. The former Head of State said, “Budget cuts would impair the Audit Office’s capability to even do the current work much less new work that is required of them because of the new oil and gas sector. So even the scrutiny that it is doing now would be impaired because they can’t

do special investigations…” In addition to this, Jagdeo said that if the government wants to make cuts then it should do so to its expenses for transportation and dietary needs which have increased by the billions since 2014. He opined that the cuts to transparency agencies like the Audit Office give an idea of what the government views as priority. “They are ‘fat fowling’ themselves while everything else languishes.” CUTTING CORNERS Auditor General, Deodat Sharma has said that he finds himself between a rock and a hard place. With limited funds, he has the arduous task of clearing up years of unaudited statements for many statutory bodies and preparing his officers to scrutinize the ever technical oil and gas sector. In an interview with Kaieteur News, Sharma said he is concerned about both areas and getting them done effectively but “there is only so much a little money can do.” “Yes we have a backlog. There are a number of agencies which we still have to get to but what can I do if I don’t

have all the funds? Our full budget was not approved. If I had all my funds everything would have been finished.” Sharma was also reminded of criticisms that in his 13 years of being Auditor General, he has only conducted four performance audits. The law states that at least one is supposed to be done annually. Again, Sharma blamed the lack of funds for this. He said too, that there are some investigations which he would like to start but his officers do not have the technical expertise needed to properly report on certain matters. As for the oil sector, the Auditor General said that he will have to make some sacrifices as he moves to sharpen the skills of his officers for the sector. He said that this industry is also one which will require performance audits. Sharma said, “We are determined to prepare as much as possible for this sector. We need training so we can know what to look for…If you check the ExxonMobil contract, you will see that there are expenses which are allowable and others which are not…We need to know how we are to treat with such

matters…We also have experts who are coming to show us all the little things we are supposed to look for …for example, they will show us the ropes about procurement tricks used by oil firms, how to know if certain vouchers are to be accepted as genuine and so forth.” Sharma also shared that two Canadian experts will be providing tips on how the Audit Office can go about auditing ExxonMobil’s US$18M signing bonus which is being kept in a special account at Central bank. The Auditor General added, “But all this training

Auditor General, Deodat Sharma and so forth will require sacrifice. I will have to cut corners. I have to prepare a bud-

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo get quickly and look at how many staff and I would need to work in this area.”

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Reduction of time on Constitutional Agencies’ budget debate unreasonable …Just over two hours not enough-Jagdeo When it comes to the consideration of the 2019 estimates of the nation’s 16 Constitutional Agencies, Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo finds it unreasonable that Members of Parliament (MPs) will only have 10 minutes for statements and questions per Constitutional Agency. He expressed this during a press conference held yesterday at his Church Street Office. Jagdeo said that last year, it was agreed among members of the Business Sub-Committee that while the Constitutional Agencies have the independence to set their own budgets, it does not mean that a debate on the proposals is prohibited. In this vein, it was agreed that Parliamentarians would take 20 minutes per agency to ask any question and provide statements.

“Lo and behold, they hurriedly convened a committee meeting on Wednesday and they decided to reduce the time to 10 minutes per agency and so we will have just over two hours to consider the budget for the Constitutional Agencies in Guyana without having the ability to debate those submissions.” The Opposition Leader also said that there seems to be a quiet move to infringe on the rights of Parliamentarians to properly question the Government’s reasons for cutting the budgets of the Constitutional Agencies. “And unfortunately, the (House) Speaker (Dr. Barton Scotland) aids this process of infringing on the rights of MPs who are elected by the people to look out for their interests…,” an impassioned Jagdeo added.

It was in 2015 that a significant piece of legislation geared at allowing key bodies financial independence was passed in the National Assembly. That legislation was the Fiscal Management and Accountability (Amendment) Bill 2015. It allows for lump sum payments to be made to constitutional agencies thereby making them free from the automatic obligations and the discretionary powers exercised by the Minister of Finance. Minister of Finance Winston Jordan had explained that there are checks and balances in place to ensure that abuse does not take place, as annual reports and audited financial statements will be required to be prepared and presented. Jordan made it clear that

the bodies must enjoy fiscal autonomy so that they can serve the Guyanese people. He said that it will prevent the executive from micro-manag-

ing the finances of budgetary agencies. Under previous arrangements, the bodies were at the mercy of the ministries, hav-

ing to apply for simple things like monies to travel. The new arrangements serve to boost public confidence in the offices.

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No one can dismiss the factor of race in Guyanese politics. But is race holding back this country or is the real problem economic, and more specifically the absence of a model of development that would allow the working class, which comprises persons of all ethnicities, a greater share of the resources of the State? Race has been said to have a crippling effect on the politics of Guyana. It has forged deep divisions and seen the competition for political power fractured along ethnic lines. This invariably results in a great deal of political alienation and leads to charges and counter charges of discrimination and victimisation in the manner in which the resources of the State are doled out. But is it really politics that holds Guyana back or is it the failure of the ruling administration to elevate the working class? How crippling is the variable of race? Or does this variable simply provide an excuse for the failure to advance Guyana economically. Race as a factor in Guyanese politics cannot be dismissed. A great many things are interpreted through the lens of race, but does this preoccupation with race blind us to the failure to evolve a development model in which all races benefit equitably in our economy? Can genuine egalitarianism be carried out in the absence of addressing the variable of race? Given that persons still strongly identify with race, it is hard to see how the construction of an egalitarian society can be done when there are perceptions of inequitable allocation of resources. As such, race cannot be dismissed out of the equation of governance but this does not necessarily mean that race has been the source of our underdevelopment in Guyana. One of the first things to be noted about the class structure of Guyana is that none of the classes in Guyana are homogenous in terms of ethnic composition. The elite propertied class is more characterised by the expropriation of surplus value and the exportation of much of their personal wealth than by the uniformity of its eth-

nic make-up. Traditional theory has held that the source of the underdevelopment of much of the Third World is attributable not to the mere fact that rapacious capitalism has dominated the economic system but more to exportation of wealth to the metropolis. The underdevelopment of Guyana has not been so much about the problems of ethnic conflict but more about the failure to have the proceeds of economic development reinvested back into the country. Even under a state- centric economy, the relations of production were as such that much of our fortune found its way outside of our borders. This pattern persists onto today. While there is an emergence of a local bourgeoisie and while the so-called new oligarchy is characterised by its links to the ruling political elite and the benefits that flow from such links, the vast amount of wealth is expatriated. The problem may have to do with the nature of the economic elite which is still very much dominated by a few individuals, some family-owned empires and a few big corporations whose shareholding in turn is dominated by a few individuals and firms. Such a pattern of financial consolidation does not encourage repatriation of profits and wealth but allows for the domination of the economy by a few and the exportation of the proceeds of the wealth accruing to this elite. This is why this imbalance in the nature (not ethnicity) of the economic class has to be altered. There has to be broader forms of direct ownership of the means of production without repeating the mistake of the past when the working class were made to feel that State ownership of the commanding heights of the economy meant working class control. It did not for it is he who controls the company that has the real power and stateownership of the means of production never translated to working class power. If such were the case, then there would be no poverty in Guyana, for the small man would have been the real man a long time ago. State-ownership of the means of production has al-

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ways been hijacked by the economic elite who control the political elite and through this control reap windfall profits for themselves which are duly exported outside the country. A new model of workers empowerment is required. Instead of workers indirectly holding power through the government, they should be directly involved in the own-

ership of national assets and of the economic resources held by the State. Instead of the government using the resources of the State to float hotels and build bridges, it should, in the same manner as its allows its private sector friends to benefit from the largesse of the State, allow the small worker a direct stake in economic projects and in the ownership

of shares in enterprises and projects. Sell the government shares in the Berbice River Bridge to the public with a portion of the shares reserved for govenrment and low-income workers. Sell GUYOIl to its workers. Iinstead of borrowing to privatize GUYSUCO, see the company to the sugar workers, inclusive of its debt. Give workers

a share of the national pie. Remove the concept of government trusteeship of workers ownership. Allow the workers direct ownership through share ownership!

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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN

Linden Forbes Sampson Fowler: Guyana’s tragedy There is absolutely nothing wrong with party leaders leaving their own organization and going over to another entity. This is as perennial as the grass. In Guyana, party switching has a history that existed since dinosaurs ruled the earth. Several ministers in the 1964 coalition government that belonged to The United Force switched to the PNC. The biggest exodus of leaders from one party to another occurred in 1976. The de facto deputy of the PPP, Ranji Chandisingh along with PYO chairman Halim Majeed and top PPP leaders Vincent Teekah and GAWU leader Harry Lall took up high level positions in the PNC. Martin Carter, who belonged to an ultra-left section in the early days of the PPP became a PNC minister (see Jay Mandle’s paper; “Cheddi

Jagan and the Ultra Left in Guyana” – Professor Mandle will deliver his research findings at a Moray House seminar on November 28). John Carter left the United Democratic Party and went over to the PNC. Kit Nascimento left The United Force and embraced the PNC. Prominent lawyer (deceased), Vic Puran went from PNC to PPP then back to PPP. Valerie Garrido-Lowe, junior minister of Amerindian Affairs went from TUF to AFC. Burnham’s son-in-law, Richard Van-West Charles went from PNC to AFC then back to PNC. Odinga Lumumba went from PNC to Good and Green to PPP. Basil Williams went from PNC to Good and Green then back to PNC. Guyana’s youngest ever Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Sampson Da Silva went from PNC to AFC.

Manzoor Nadir switched from TUF to PPP. Africo Selman left PNC for PPP. Moses Nagamootoo switched from PPP to AFC. Joseph Hamilton went from PNC to Good and Green to PPP. Former Deputy Mayor, Robert Williams (deceased) exited from PNC to Good and Green. Mayor Patricia ChaseGreen went from PNC to Good and Green and back to PNC. Peter Ramsaroop dumped the PNC for the PPP. Dr. Ramayya left the AFC and turned to the PPP. Ramon Gaskin went from PPP to WPA back to PPP. I have not included leaders who left their parties and formed rival organizations. Some names are; Balram Singh Rai (PPP - Justice Party); Dr. Makepeace Richmond (United Force – Liberator Party); Brindley Benn (PPP - Workers’ Vanguard

Party); Llewellyn John (PNC – People Democratic Movement); Hamilton Green (PNC Good and Green); Raphael Trotman (PNC-AFC); Khemraj Ramjattan (PPPAFC); Sheila Holder (WPAAFC); Keith Scott (WPA – National Democratic Alliance); Christopher Ram (WPA-AFC); Moses Bhagwan (PPP-Indian Political Associates); Eusi Kwayana (PPP to PNC to WPA). Two cases of switching should not have been accepted by political parties. Our rotten political culture allows for this and Guyana’s fabric is consequently weakened. Kwame McCoy lost his place in Good and Green and the PPP accommodated him. The PPP saw it as an accomplishment stealing an activist that was once with the PNC, then Good and Green. In our dilapidated, miasmic political culture, that was a conquest for the PPP. No heed was paid to what Mc Coy really was. Now we have the case of Linden Forbes Sampson Fowler of Region

Three Council. He was a long standing “bouncer” for the PPP in the Region Three council. He was the man in the Region Three council that no one dared control or discipline. For twenty three years of the PPP’s rule, Fowler was the big and bad guy for Region Three. The region had its de jure chairman, but Fowler was the de facto head. Parika Police Station did not follow up complaints against Fowler. Such was the power of this PPP apparatchik. Fowler has few democratic instincts and is not an administrator that one can reason with. Under Fowler’s hegemony, Parika vendors were treated the way apartheid rulers oppressed their victims. In November 2012, their goods were confiscated and burnt on the nearby beach. I met the man when I was part of a protesting group. It is my opinion that Fowler is not suited for political office. He has a falling out with the PPP. His claim is that the PPP is racist and does not like Black people. Fowler

Frederick Kissoon only knows this in 2018 when serious charges of grave misconduct were brought against him as related on television by Region Three officials who obviously had enough of Fowler. The PNC has embraced him. They have him on their slate for the upcoming LGE. What can Fowler do for the PNC? Only one thing - harm its reputation.Why would the PNC want to have Fowler in its midst? Aren’t there some criteria a governing party should use before it accepts an individual that wants to join it? Can the PNC get anything right?

Prison escapee Dextroy Pollard recaptured Dextroy Pollard, a prison escapee who was on the run for almost two weeks was yesterday recaptured at Free and Easy Village on the West Bank of Demerara. The Guyana Police Force stated that it wished to commend “the brave and courageous action by an individual” for handing over the escapee to law enforcement officials. The force added that the action of the man is a testimony that the Force is gaining the public ˆ$%ñ–s trust; and encourages others to assist in the apprehension for those still at large. Pollard, 29 of Wales Village (Continued on page 29)

Recaptured prisoner Dextroy Pollard

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All PPP MPs to declare assets to Integrity Commission by Nov. 12 year. General Secretary of the Public officers including People’s Progressive Party - Jagdeo the President, Permanent Sec(PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo has promised that all of the party’s Members of Parliament (MPs) will declare their assets to the Integrity Commission by November 12, the day for Local Government Elections (LGE). Jagdeo disclosed yesterday that he declared his assets to the Commission two weeks after he admitted to Kaieteur News that he had not done so. “I have to check now how many have managed, but definitely before Local Government Elections that all of our members of Parliaments would have submitted their statements to the Integrity Commission,” Jagdeo stated. Jagdeo had previously fixated on whether the Government members had declared their assets. Jagdeo expressed the view that the Commission should also examine previous years, including the three years dating back to 2015 when the Coalition Government came to power. However, the Commission is moving forward and not going back. Last month, the Commission disclosed that 1296 letters were sent to public offic-

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo ers who are mandated to file their declarations with the Commission on or before June 30, each year. The Commission indicated then that it had received 248 responses and only some MPs have responded. The response rate at the time was 19 percent. Under the law, any public officer who fails to comply with the Commission is liable upon summary conviction, to a fine of $25,000 and to imprisonment for not less than six months or more than one

retaries, Director of Public Prosecutions, Auditor General, Commissioner of Police, the Army Chief, Heads of the Service Commissions, Foreign Affairs officials, Judges and Magistrates and Department Heads are required to declare their assets. Also required to submit declaration forms of their earnings and gifts received are Regional Executive Officers, the Chief Elections Officer, Mayors, Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of state companies, Registrars of Lands and the Commissioner-General of Guyana Revenue Authority, along with Presidential Advisors, and Heads of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and Guyana Forestry Commission. Public officers are also required to operate within the Integrity Commission (Amendment of the Code of Conduct) Order 2017, which addresses, frontally, matters relating to discrimination, bribes, conflict of interest, handling of classified information, use of public property and sexual misconduct, among others.

Friday November 02, 2018

60 percent of GWI customers illegally reconnect services

GWI crew at work in Georgetown A high percentage of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) customers have illegally reconnected their service and the company is fighting back. A survey conducted last month of a sample of customers found that 60 percent of 700 Georgetown customers have illegally reconnected their water service after being disconnected for overdue balances. The survey revealed that these customers, the majority of whom are domestic customers illegally reconnected over the past several months. As a result, the utility company has intensified its disconnection and service removal campaign across the capital city, with a particular focus on those who have illegally reconnected. GWI’s Revenue Manager for Georgetown, Nicholas Dawalat stated that the company is currently in the Queenstown area and is planning to venture out to the various wards in Georgetown such as Stabroek, Albertown and Charlestown. Dawalat indicated that illegal reconnections result in a reduced level of service to customers, loss in revenue and con-

tamination in the lines, which compromises the quality of water provided to customers. He further added that the company’s loss in revenue also affects its ability to purchase chemicals to treat water to ensure that the quality meets World Health Organisation (WHO) standards, as well as its ability to pay its workers. Dawalat highlighted that disconnections and service removals are GWI’s last resorts, after their numerous attempts to reach out to customers prove futile. Customers are given 28 days after their bill is due to clear their balance or the option to take advantage of the utility’s wallet-friendly payment plans. If they fail to do so, their service is disconnected and they are given an additional 28 days to pay their reconnection fee, before their service is removed. The cost for reconnection for domestic customers is $7,500 and $16,000 for commercial customers, whereas the replacement fee for both categories is $20,000. The Revenue Manager took the opportunity to point out that GWI targets all categories indebted customers, irrespective of whether they are domestic or commercial.

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Ruling looms for death row inmates Elmo Benedict and Dave Banwarie who were both sentenced to death for the March 03, 2008 murder of Rakesh Rajaram which occurred at Sandhills, Berbice River, will soon know their fate when the Court of Appeal hands down its ruling. Benedict and Banwarie were sentenced to death back in 2012 by Justice James Bovell-Drakes at the High Court in Berbice after the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts. Subsequently, they applied to the Court of Appeal for a review. The two death row inmates were brought to court this morning, when their Attorney-at-Law Mark Conway presented

arguments. Appearing for the State was Attorney-atLaw Diana Kaulesar. Conway essentially argued that the killing was not intentional, since his clients after realizing that Rajaram was seriously injured, took him to the hospital. The lawyer further argued that the learned trial judge failed to ask the jury to consider the lesser offence manslaughter. Notices of the court’s ruling will be sent to the parties. Banwarie, 27, and Benedict, 25, are accused of killing Rakesh Rajaram on March 1st 2008, at Sand H i l l s . Rajaram, who hailed from Kortbraat on the East Bank of Berbice, had reportedly

fled his home after he was unable to pay an affiliation fee and had racked up hefty arrears. He relocated to Sand Hills where he was employed as a coal miner. He sought refuge at the home of a family in the area and became involved with a teenage daughter of his h o s t . R a j a r a m ’s i n v o l v e m e n t with the teenager reportedly angered her parents, since she was already involved with someone else and they ordered him to leave their premises, which he did. However he stayed in the area and constructed a shack not too far from his former host. Sometime after it is understood that

Rajaram, armed with an improvised shotgun, abducted the girl from her home and took her to a clump of bushes in the area. This furthered angered the girl’s relatives and it was alleged that the woman’s intended partner and a close relative armed themselves with cutlasses and went in search of Rajaram. He was later chopped to death. An autopsy report recorded the cause of death as due to shock and haemorrhage, along with multiple cuts.

Elmo Benedict (left) and Dave Banwarie

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Despite higher oil prices…

Caribbean Airlines records TT$96 million profit Caribbean Airlines which had some years ago earned the title of Guyana’s flagship carrier has made a whopping profit of TT$96 million for the first nine months of this year. This is according to information released by the company. A summary of the airline’s unaudited financial results for the nine months, ending September 30, 2018, reveals that it has moved into an operating profit and is net income positive for the yearto-date. “The unaudited accounts for the nine months up to September 30, 2018 show Earnings Before Interest and Taxes [EBIT] of positive TT$96m. This is comprised of TT$118m on international and other operations and negative TT$22m on the domestic air bridge,” the airline shared in a statement. The airline’s total net income of TT$48m comprises TT$83m on international and other operations and a loss of TT$35m on the air bridge. Year- to- date total revenues, the company divulged, showed a 15 percent year-onyear improvement of TT$291M. However, fuel of

TT$450.4M was a major expenditure for the same period, compared to TT$345.5M in 2017 resulting in a year-on-year increase of TT$104.9M. According to the airline too, it was able to improve its performance despite evident losses on the air bridge which continues to occur. The airline also revealed that “Since 2005, the adult fare on the air bridge has been fixed at $150 one way, irrespective of rising fuel costs, for which the airline receives no subsidy.” It was also revealed that “The actual break even fare on the air bridge is $300 one-way. Of that sum, the passenger currently pays $150, the Government subsidy to the adult passenger only is $50 (children receive no subsidy from the Government) and Caribbean Airlines absorbs the loss for the remaining $100 or $150 depending on if the passenger is a child but is occupying a seat.” Wi t h r e s p e c t t o the improved performance, the airline’s Chairman, Mr. S. Ronnie Mohammed, stated,

“This is an exceptional achievement for Caribbean Airlines, particularly against a headwind of higher oil prices and our increased support of the domestic operations. We consider this to be great news for the Caribbean Region, driven by the team’s high level of professionalism, efficiency and customer focus.” The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Garvin Medera, said too that, “This success is testimony to the commitment of our

employees and to the loyalty of our customers, who support us throughout the network. There is still more to do to build on this foundation, particularly as we enter a traditionally challenging time of year.” Other highlights for the period January to September 2018 includes: Improved cargo and freighter revenue and profit; increased passenger numbers and load factors on many key routes; launch of new products, features and services

including: Caribbean View, Caribbean, Upgrade, Caribbean Plus, Caribbean Explorer, online Caribbean Miles redemption, Online Webchat, WhatsApp Chat, and Caribbean Café. The airline also introduced New services from Port of Spain to Cuba and from St. Vincent to New York; developed new cargo website; executed interline ticketing with Hainan Airlines and introduced online interline bookings with three Regional Partners. Caribbean Airlines has

ranked 25th out of 164 global airlines for September 2018, for on time performance by the Official Aviation Guide (OAG) Star Ranking. It was also voted as winner of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Airline’ for the eighth consecutive year and was also selected as the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Airline Brand 2018’. As it relates to its Air-Bridge Performance the company operated a total of 11,372 flights and the total seats provided were 805,233 while the Total Passengers carried was 716,299.

Carjacker shot dead after fleeing on horseback with abducted farmer - accomplice on the run A 27-year-old bandit was shot dead yesterday at Mahaicony, East Bank Demerara, after he and an accomplice crashed their stolen car and fled on horseback with a farmer they had abducted. Police said that Melroy “Souse Mouth” Solomon, of Titus Street, Agricola, East Bank Demerara was slain during a shootout with ranks, who had cornered them in a taxi near the Mahaicony public road. But the accomplice escaped and was still at large at press time. Police said that Solomon was previously charged with armed robbery. An unlicensed.32 semiautomatic pistol with four live rounds and two spent shells were recovered at the scene. The drama began at around 10:50hrs at Fifth Street, Foulis, East Coast Demerara, when the bandits allegedly robbed of a taxi driver of his car and personal items. They had initially hired him to take them to an East Coast Demerara location. Police were alerted and ranks, in an unmarked vehicle, intercepted the car at Mahaicony. The suspects reportedly discharged several rounds

Dead: Melroy “Souse Mouth” Solomon which struck the police vehicle. They then fled into Esau & Jacob Village, Mahaicony, but were forced to abandon the vehicle after it got stuck in a ditch. After fleeing into the backlands, the men allegedly relieved a farmer of his phone and clothes, then forced him to take them on a horse to Branch Road Mahaicony, which leads to the public road. Police said that the perpe-

trators then boarded a taxi but were again intercepted by ranks, who ordered them out of the vehicle. However, one of the suspects exited with firearm drawn and began shooting at the police, who returned fire during which the gunman (Solomon) was shot. His accomplice escaped in the car. The injured bandit was pronounced dead at the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital.

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Georgetown School of Nursing certifies 251 Two hundred and fiftyone (251) students graduated from the Georgetown School of Nursing on November 1. This number comprises one hundred and ten Professional Registered Nurses, fifty-six Midwives and eighty-five Nursing Assistants. Leola Charles, a graduate from the Professional Nursing Programme of the Georgetown School of Nursing and now a registered nurse, has emerged as the 2018 valedictorian. Charles, along with others, received special awards for their outstanding performances and special skills demonstrated throughout their course of studies. This year’s graduation marks the school’s 31st Biennial ceremony, where scores of young professionals have received certification to provide services in the Public Health Sector. The graduation exercise was hosted at the National Cultural Centre. In her valedictory speech, Charles encouraged her batch along with those who have completed other programmes, to be trailblazers in their respective fields, as they transition fully into the world of work. “Let us leave a trail that others will be proud to follow.

Class of 2018, as graduates, we face many uncertainties in both the immediate and distant future. However, it’s up to us to make a difference to have people say honourable things about us and leave the impression that you never gave up on yourself.” RN Charles said. Leola Charles was the recipient of the Minister of Public Health Award and the firstever PAHO/WHO award among several others in recognition of her stellar performance both in theory and clinical practices. In her feature address, Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence testified that since her appointment to the sector, she has worked assiduously with the faculty of Health Sciences and Education to make necessary changes to nursing education. To this end, the minister expressed her confidence in the graduating batch’s preparedness to be deployed into the Public Health system. She further added that the citizens of Guyana can be reassured of quality health services being delivered to them by these professionals. “It was John C. Mather who posited ‘there is strength in numbers’ and I wish to take

Some of the graduate nurses this opportunity to endorse his statement by affirming that on seeing this large sea of enthusiastic faces, I, Volda Ann Lawrence, Minister of Public Health am convinced that the strengthening of Guyana’s health care system and the realization of the

health goals outlined in our health vision 2020 are in competent hands,” the minister confidently stated. The graduates were also encouraged to demonstrate an excellent level of patient care as they all have an important role to play as ser-

vants in the public health sector. “We at the ministry recognize that you are the pillars of a sustainable and an effective health system the core of the next generation of nurses on whom Guyana will depend for a resilient and robust health

structure.” Minister Lawrence said. Midwife Ann FergusonGoppy, Registered Nurse Melissa Emanuel and Nursing Assistant, Sherl Daniels all excitedly highlighted their journey to completing their (Continued on page 31)

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Avoid ethnic labeling, GNBA urges broadcasters

Woman on Baramita trail was strangled -reputed husband held

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has noticed instances of ethnic labeling during observed screening of broadcast content. It is now urging broadcasters to avoid such practices, the Authority stated in a missive yesterday. GNBA does yearlong screening. However, it noted that recently, there has been an increase in ethnic labeling. GNBA

The reputed husband of Baramita victim Rotina Thomas remains in custody as a post-mortem yesterday revealed she was beaten and strangled. The post mortem report stated that death of the 23year-old was from asphyxiation due to manual strangulation, compounded by blunt trauma to the head. Police had detained the victim’s reputed husband and

said. “More specifically, this observation was made during the Amerindian Heritage (Month) celebrations; and other ethnically focused celebrations, where ethnic groups were identified with the use of labels that are considered derogatory.” GNBA is cautioning broadcasters to avoid “such practices. Importantly, the Broadcasting Act of 2011, Section 19, subsection (f) requires broadcasters to ‘safeguard, enrich

and strengthen the diverse ethnic, cultural, social and economic fabric of Guyanese society”; and subsection (q) requires broadcasters to ‘ensure compliance with the constitution and laws of Guyana and shall not incite violence, ethnic, religious or cultural hostility”. GNBA said that content with ethnic or stereotypical labels may have significant implications for social cohesion and may evoke feelings of resent-

ment. This in turn, the Authority believes, has the potential to evoke violence among those impressionable minds in society. “The fact that we reside in a multi-ethnic society, it is imperative that we abstain from such practices,” said GNBA. As such, the Authority “calls on our valued broadcasters to be sensitive to these issues; and make a concerted effort to prevent its recurrence.”

have been granted permission from the courts to detain him further. Rotina Thomas’ body was found on a Baramita, Region One trail on October 24. She was reportedly last seen alive in the company of her reputed husband and others. They were drinking at several bars. The reputed husband was arrested but later released.

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Govt. encounters limited providers for co-gen, white sugar plants Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan disclosed to Parliament that feasibility studies have been done on both co-generation and plantation white sugar plants for the ‘right-sized’ Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). Jordan provided answers to written questions from People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Member of Parliament, Irfaan Ali, who requested information on how the $30B syndicated loan, specifically the setting up of cogeneration plants at Albion and Uitvlugt along with a white sugar plant. Jordan stated that both studies reflect positive outcomes based on current production inputs. He stated that the outcomes would improve as general efficiencies improve. “Designs are available.

However, it should be noted that there are limited providers of the mentioned plants; hence, the providers will provide the final designs when requests for proposals are issued,” Jordan stated. Earlier this year, National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited (NICIL) successfully negotiated with a number of local banks and other financial institutions to raise the bond. The transactions were being handled by the Hand-in-Hand Trust with Republic Bank, and reportedly the Guyana Bank For Trade and Industry. At the end, the negotiations for what was considered the biggest facility of its kind, locally, NICIL managed to secure $30B with $17B available under the first tranche.

In August, NICIL said it had released almost $2B to the smaller-sized GuySuCo. Since then, the bond facility has been suspended by Republic Bank, which had objections to GuySuCo using the monies to pay off its debt at another bank. Republic Bank had written to Hand-in-Hand Trust complaining about the misuse of the funds by the cashstrapped GuySuCo. Jordan explained that it was agreed that the net proceeds from the issue of the bonds would be applied exclusively towards financing GuySuCo, in particular to acquire two co-generation plants; to upgrade existing factories to provide plantation white sugar and to build storage and packing facilities. He stated that the funds was also expected to be used

Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan to contribute to two years of general operational costs, excluding the repayment of financing cost and other debt servicing commitments to financial institutions. ‘GuySuCo was asked to present a plan that would make the entity viable. GuySuCo presented a plan to the Government for consideration. Underpinned by a 10-year supporting cash flow projection, the plan, for

the most part, spoke to upgrading two plants – Albion and Uitvlugt – to produce plantation white sugar and generate electricity,” Jordan stated. The Agriculture Ministry and GuySuCo have been at deep odds with NICIL’s Special Purpose Unit (SPU), a special department, which is overlooking the divestment and privatization of the three estates.

In fact, the Agriculture Ministry and GuySuCo reportedly objected vehemently to a board named earlier this year with SPU’s head, Colvin Heath-London as the Chairman. Another board was recently named. The sugar industry has fallen to an all-time low with production expected to barely scrape past the 100,000-tonne mark, the lowest in decades. The cash-strapped corporation has been demanding billions of dollars annually in bailouts from consecutive Governments as production costs soared to almost four times what sugar was being sold for on the world market. The industry has seen more than 7,000 workers sent home since late 2016 with the workforce just over 10,000 now. The administration, unable to afford the bailouts, is in the final stage of assessing a number of offers for the three closed estates and has indicated that there are some serious offers, including from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for GuySuCo.

Arguments heard in appeal for death row inmate, Burt Lancaster Arguments were presented yesterday by Attorneys-at-Law for the State and death row inmate Burt Lancaster, who was convicted six years ago for the April 2006, murder of taxi driver Deonarine Sookdeo by Justice Dawn Gregory. According to reports, Sookdeo died between April 19 and 26, 2006. It is reported that Lancaster, called ‘Moses’ and his co-worker Daywan Kawal called ‘ Av i n a s h ’ l e f t w o r k around midday on April 19, 2006 and went to Diamond, East Bank Demerara where they hired a taxi to go to Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara.

While on their way, the driver of the vehicle Deonarine Sookdeo, stopped at a gas station. It was then that workmates allegedly decided to rob the taxi driver. They reportedly asked the driver to take them up a trail in Kuru Kuru. Once on the trail, they reportedly used a weapon to inflict injuries on Deonarine Sukhdeo. His badly decomposed body was found in the area. The car was found stripped of its valuable parts. Kawal was charged along with Lancaster with the murder. Kawal was however offered a plea bargain and testified against Lancaster on behalf of the State. Kawal pleaded

guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter and received a seven year sentence in exchange for his testimony. Two other men were initially charged with the murder and were acquitted by the jury. Presenting arguments for the State was Prosecutor Teshanna Lake, while Attorney-at-Law Lawrence Harris appeared for Lancaster. The arguments were heard by Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Yonette Cummings-Edwards, Chief Justice (ag) Roxanne George and Justice of Appeal Rishi Persaud. The Chancellor indicated that notices of the court’s ruling will be sent to the parties.

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Court must have credible information to overturn charges against Ashni Singh and Brassington -says Solicitor General Solicitor General, (SG) Kim Kyte said that the court must be presented with credible information before it rules to overturn the criminal charges against former Finance Minister, Ashni Singh and Head of National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited, (NICIL) Winston Brassington. The SG in her submission before Chief Jus t i c e Roxanne George noted that a high bar is set for interference of the powers of the Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP). “There are contentions

that the DPP was interfered with politically. Where is the proof?” The S.G noted that there is also contention that Mr. Singh did not sign anything so he cannot be charged. Kyte said however that the DPP decided to charge based on the facts presented before her. She emphasized that unless evidence can be provided to the court to discredit the facts, the charges against Singh and Brassington must be sustained.

GWI team off to Netherlands for training The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has sent a five-person team to Netherlands to undergo well maintenance training. The company had recently received, among other equipment, a regeneration vehicle sourced from Dutch company, QFlow International. The team will undergo three weeks of training on how to operate this vehicle, and to reduce the effects on customers during well regeneration exercises. Q-Flow International will be conducting the training, of which the practical component will involve the use of such a vehicle by the team. This team includes Operations Director, Dwayne Shako; Well Maintenance Engineer, Kerene Gordon; Maintenance Manager, Peter Barkoye; Driver/Expeditor, Sean Moore and Craftsman, Timothy Sutton. After training is completed, the vehicle will be shipped to South America,

with a second round of training set to take place in Suriname, according to Dutch N e w s p a p e r, Tubantia. GWI is poised to deliver much improved service and maintenance of its 141 wells, countrywide. Dwayne Shako is quoted as saying “Guyana is a waterrich country, but we must be able to guarantee sufficient clean water and this means that all wells must be in excellent condition to be able to extract enough water. Our country and the company have invested a lot for this. They rely on us now.” Engineer, Kerene Gordon, the team’s only woman m e m b e r, s a i d “ Wo r k i s done very structured in the Netherlands – I love it. And the way in which maintenance takes place in Guyana, is basically the same. Only the methods here are much more developed. We will soon apply in Guyana what we have learned here.”

Kyte contended too that the men must be held culpable for sale of State land. State Land should not be sold at just any price. Last month, the court was told that the former Finance Minister, and former Head of NICIL merely acted on the instructions of an Executive Cabinet in the sale of prime State lands. Lawyers, Anil Nandlall and Ronald Burch-Smith raised this contention as they made oral submissions before Chief Justice (Ag) Roxane George yesterday. The lawyers are challenging the legality of the Misconduct In Public Office charges against Singh and Brassington.

The charges were instituted by Singh and Brassington earlier this year. Their lawyers have argued that the decision to charge the men for the offence of ‘Misconduct in Public Office’ contrary to common law is an abuse of process, malicious, biased, capricious, arbitrary, and without proper evidential basis. Further, the lawyers said the charges were made in bad faith, unreasonable, discriminatory, unlawful, and influenced by irrelevant and improper considerations and motives, null, void, and of no effect. In his arguments Nandlall noted that while

the charges implicate Singh and Brassington for the sale of lands at Pradoville, there is nothing in the file to substantiate the claims. “Neither Dr. Singh nor Mr. Brassington sold anything. It was NICIL that sold it,” the lawyer said adding that the men were merely acting on decisions made by an Executive Cabinet. Nandlall noted too that there is no evidence to show that the men personally benefitted from the sale of the lands. “There was no evidence that my clients benefitted personally from the sale of these lands. The properties were advertised for sale.

There is no wrongdoing or misconduct, or dishonesty here to attract a criminal sanction.” Additionally, the Attorney told the court that the case is premised on a contention that the lands were sold without valuation. “Which law was offended by selling the lands without obtaining a valuation?”Nandlall asked. The lawyer also sought to challenge the valuation done by realtors Rodrigues Architects and Associates. According to Nandlall, the figure produced by Rodrigues Architects are mere opinions. He therefore questioned the basis of the Misconduct In Public Office charges.

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Ramotar approved Red House lease after Jagdeo refused applications – Court hears Former President, Donald Ramotar yesterday stated that he had approved the 99-year lease for Red House after his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo turned down three applications by the Cheddi Jagan Research Institute, (CJRI) to rent the property. The information came to the fore when Ramotar testified in the High Court, yesterday. Under cross-examination by Attorney General,(AG) Basil Williams, yesterday Ramotar told the Court that he sanctioned the approval of the lease by the CJRI after he took office in 2012. Ramotar admitted too that he is a founder member of the institute to which he approved the 99-year lease. He also accepted that previous applications for lease were not granted by former President, Bharrat Jagdeo. Williams asked the former President whether he is aware of the application to lease the property in 2006, 2010 and 2011. “Are you aware of application in 2010 which he

(Jagdeo) refused an application again?”“I don’t know that he refused the lease. I would say he did not sign it.” However, the Former President noted that he gave approval for the Commissioner of Lands to issue the 99-year lease in 2012. Prior to that, the witness recalled the CJRI was in occupation of the property dating back to 2000. “The institute was there with permission not without permission. I can’t say more than expect. Mr Jagdeo did not sign the lease.” Ramotar told the court too that he was not aware that the property was operated by the National Trust of Guyana. “I only knew that it was Government property.” Ramotar specifically noted that as President he did not sign the lease but only gave his approval. “Did you know that you had to signify your approval?” “I didn’t know that” The AG, therefore, contended that the law provides for the President to give his

approval in writing. “He cannot just sanction it.” Attorney Anil Nandlall in representing the CJRI, however, contended that if the parliament wished for the President to sign off on the lease, specific reference was made about signing in the law. “However, Parliament used the term sanction and did not express further how the President should sanction his approval.” In his initial arguments, Nandlall had opposed the contention that the lease is invalid because the President “did not ‘sanction’ it, is an argument that is manifestly wrong.” He emphasized that the practice of delegating these responsibilities to subordinate functionaries is one that started since the tenure of President Arthur Chung, and has continued on to this day.“So, while the President’s name may appear on the face of a lease in relation to State Lands, the President’s signature is not at the end of the lease. Instead, some authorized public officer signs for the President. I have seen

leases, for State land issued by President Granger which does not bear his signature and I can make one public at any time.” Williams, on the other hand, had maintained that the lease was incorrectly drafted and is in effect invalid and ineffectual in law. He outlined Sections 13 (1) (2) and (3) of the Deeds Registry Act, Chapter 5:01 relating to the purported lease. The Act stipulated that no lease of immovable property for a term of (21 or more years) shall be good and valuable in law or pleadable by the Court of Justice in Guyana unless it is passed and executed before the Court in like manner as a transport filed as of a record in the Registry. “The respondent submits that the applicant failed to produce any evidence that the purported lease was ever executed in the manner prescribed by the sections outlined in the Deed Registry Act. The matter, as such, cannot be pleadable by the Court,” Williams said. Ramotar had previously

President Donald Ramotar supplied an affidavit in the matter for which the State is challenging the validity of the 99-year lease granted to Red House. The matter is ongoing before Chief Justice Roxane George. The Red House lease became a source of contention when President David Granger revoked the 99-year lease to the property issued under the PPP/C Administration.The President’s decision to revoke the lease was premised on information obtained by the current government which outlined that on March

30, 2012, the Red House lease agreement was initiated without the approval of either the President of the day or the National Trust of Guyana, in contravention of Section 10 of the Lands Department Act Chapter 59:01. The lease was granted by the PPP/C Government to the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Incorporated (CJRCI), a company formed by the members of the same administration. But the PPP quickly moved to the Court to prevent the eviction of CJRCI from Red House.

Sunita Travel Agency donates sports gear to Lima Sands Primary After donating motorized scooters to two deserving Guyanese last year, Sunita Travel Agency Inc., recently handed over an assorted sports kit to Lima Sands Primary School. The Primary School is located five miles behind the township of Anna Regina, Region Two (PomeroonSupenaam). “On behalf of the students, teachers and community we would like to thank Sunita Travel Agency of New York and Patrick Mahase family who made this very generous donation to our school. We would like you to know that this will go a long way towards our physical education program,” said Headmistress Joan Russell at the simple ceremony. The school, which evolved from a thatched structure in 1976, has an enrollment of over 100, with students from Redlock Village, to as far as Mc Nabb. Mahase, a resident of the area, says that Sunita’s donation will help the students to focus on positive in-and-outdoor activities. “They received table tennis (including tables) and volleyball supplies as well as cricket and football gear. I am acquainted with the students’ needs and it’s important that they develop their skills with supplies that’s on par with others,” said Mahase. The new L-shaped school which was handed over in 2007, with a growing enrollment has always performed

The donation being handed over. creditably at the Children Mashramani Competition, Kiddies Cricket Competition and Inter-School Athletics Championship, said Headmistress Russell. “And I would like our benefactors to know that these items will benefit every age group in our school and probably take us farther.” The travel and vacation specialists, Naresh and Deoranee Seegobin of Sunita Travel Agency of 129 - 02 Liberty Avenue (Side Street) said that when they heard of the pristine agrarian community, and of the discipline and enthusiasm of the children, they were immediately motivated to contribute meaningfully to their development. “I am glad that our agency can assist Lima Sands Primary School even so far away. Students with the humility and the will to learn where opportunities are limited should be assisted as much as possible. While we recognize our customers via raffle tickets and

novelty items etc., it is supporting program as these which is really so fulfilling,” said Ms. Seegobin. The popular travel agency of Richmond Hill, Queens and beyond, which has been serving the community for more than 10 years, also donated a

bat to a member of the Guyana Under-19 team, Joshua Jones. Jones a resident of the area expressed thanks to the agency and said this will definitely help him as he is interested in developing as a player with all-round potential.

A representative of Sunita Travel Agency handing over a bat to Joshua Jones Among those present and expressing appreciation to the donor team were several other teachers of the school including: Judy Campbell, Sheneva

Calvan-Peters, Farhanna Gafoor, Darshanie Bisnauth, Kerryann Rose, Natashia Verwayne, Tricia Karim and Frances Christianson.

Pupils of the Lima Sands Primary School with the donation from Sunita Travel Agency.

I sense an old prejudice, which goes beyond the gender issue DEAR EDITOR, I read with much interest a letter published in the Stabroek News tiled ‘As a Woman the ‘shut up’ admonition resonated in an offensive manner, by B. Beniprasad Rayman. Her letter dealt with a growing cancer in Guyana and some other parts of the world. In addition to Ms. Rayman’s excellent letter, I sense an old prejudice, which goes beyond the gender issue. When I read of the verbal exchange between Hon. R’td Justice Kennard and the sitting Her Worship the Mayor, it is clear that the likes of the Judge have forgotten the time honoured respect for certain office holders.

The Mayor of the Capital City ranks high up in the order of precedence. Unfortunately, it appears that the Judge has ignored this and sees the Mayor as someone below his class. I called the Immediate Past Mayor and Former Prime Minister, Hon. Hamilton Green, and asked what was at stake on the matter and he chuckled and said ‘I don’t think His Lordship would have risked such impudence at a COI.’If our society is to achieve noble heights, we must practice mutual respect and understand functional authority.As a word of passing, we have enough problems with our judiciary. Eric Moseley

The policy proposals of Brazil’s Social Liberal party will affect us all DEAR EDITOR, Newly elected President of neighbouring Brazil Jair Bolsonaro’s mission to change the destiny of Brazil looks set to abolish environmental protection and exacerbate the bloodshed linked to the unregulated exploitation of the Amazon. For a decade Brazil has been the most dangerous country in the world for environmental and land defenders. Courageous indigenous and rural landless communities are being killed with little recourse to justice. Impunity and lack of rule of law have exacerbated this trend. Of the one thousand two hundred

and seventy murders since 1985 linked to land conflict in Brazil, less than ten percent have ever reached court. The policy proposals of Bolsonaro’s Social Liberal party to halt the demarcation of indigenous lands, open existing reserves to mining and persecute social movements that protect environmental defenders will affect us all. Irreparable damage to the world’s largest rainforest threatens to irreversibly accelerate climate change for future generations worldwide. Yours Rooplall Dudhnath

Why is the NPTAB website not up to date? DEAR EDITOR, I am writing this letter addressing it to the National Procurement & Tender Administration Board. It’s short and straight to the point. My question is why the NPTAB website is not up to date. The last posting of minutes on that site was on October 9, 2018, and we are in a new month. This seems to be an ongoing issue, since a letter was sent to your paper a while back and immediately the site started to be updated. This is a site that can be checked by con-

tractors who couldn’t attend the bid opening, so it is a point of reference to ensure all went well, and it can also be used as proof, if need arises, to dispute any issue that may occur regarding the submission of number of copies, relevant documents like compliances, bid security etc. I am therefore calling on the Chairman of the NPTAB to ensure that the board’s website is updated as it should be. I look forward to a response from the NPTAB. Ryan Bell

President’s College graduates urged to transcend barriers

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raduates of President’s Col lege Class of 2018 were yesterday challenged “to transcend barriers”. This charge was made by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, who is currently performing the duties of president, as he was delivering the feature addressed at the institution’s 28th graduation exercise. PM Nagamootoo quoted Martin Luther King stating t h a t “ t h e most important thing to do after graduation is to keep moving.” He advised the graduates “to stay focused” as the world is changing fast. The Prime Minister noted that with the developing oil and gas industry, opportunities will be presented. “Today, I issue a challenge to you, to aim at helping to realise what we may

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have taken centuries to accomplish. You could do so, driven by knowledge in a faster time, and Guyana will no longer be seen as the mendicant of the world… We have a unique country and we need talented educated

people to take it to that new higher stage of development.” Prime Minister Nagamootoo congratulated the students on their achievements and reminded them to make their parents proud.

Prison escapee Dextroy ... From page 10 was on remand for break and enter and larceny. According to reports, Pollard and three others escaped from the Lusignan jail by scaling the wall around 04:30 hrs on October 15 last. Travis Evans, 23, of ‘C’ Field Sophia, who was in prison for murder was recaptured on October 19 last, at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara. Still at large is Sudesh Dyal, 23 who was on remand for break and entry and larceny. It was reported that the escape occurred between towers two and three, which at the time had a number of ranks who inexplicably failed to foil the escape. The Director of Prison Gladwin Samuels had indicated that the ranks were most likely asleep, giving the close proximately of the two towers and the number of ranks deployed in those two towers were not alerted. The three prisoners were being kept in the holding bay of the Lusignan prison which was created to keep prisoners after the Camp Street prison was burned down last year.

US says Khashoggi’s remains should be located The US State Department has said the body of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi should be found and returned to his family as soon as possible. The comments came after State Secretary Mike Pompeo said in a radio interview that “the murder of Jamal Khashoggi is completely unacceptable. It’s out of bounds; it’s not the way nations behave.” But Pompeo pointed to “a long-time, deep set of strategic relationships”, including Saudi’s petroleum production and countering of Iranian expansion in the region, as Important American national security interests.” Turkish Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul said his country’s questions on the killing of Khashoggi on October 2 have not been answered by Saudi Arabia. Speaking in the capital, Ankara, Gul demanded close cooperation from Saudi authorities to uncover details of the famed critic’s killing inside the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul. He reiterated that responsibility for the criminal act is “unavoidable” and cannot be “covered up” and said Khashoggi’s body hasn’t been found yet. Pressure grows on UK to sanction Saudi ArabiaThe UK’s foreign secretary was pressed by a select committee on how to deal with Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi’s killing. Jeremy Hunt called the murder appalling and said it highlighted the threat to journalists. “If these stories are true - as they’ve been reported - it is nothing short of utterly and

totally shocking… There will be an impact on the relationship with Saudi Arabia,” Hunt told the committee. “It has brought into sharp focus that we cannot take for granted media freedom.” He said it was possible Khashoggi’s killing has given the United States and the United Kingdom the opportunity to push Saudi Arabia to improve its human rights record. “It is because we have that strategic relationship with Saudi Arabia, because America has that relationship, that we are in a position to ask them to do things we couldn’t do if we didn’t have that relationship. And so now what we need to do is use that relationship to push for progress,” he later told the BBC. “It is too early to say there are green shoots. There are still terrible things happening every day. The humanitarian situation is truly appalling. But there is an opportunity now and we must grasp it.” Saudi Arabia has admitted Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul. Khashoggi - a Saudi writer, US resident, and Washington Post columnist - entered the building on October 2 to obtain documentation certifying he had divorced his ex-wife so he could remarry. After weeks of repeated denials that it had anything to do with his disappearance, the kingdom eventually acknowledged that the murder was premeditated. The whereabouts of his body are still unknown. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/ 2018/10/jamal-khashoggi-case-latest-updates181010133542286.html

Police Commissioner visits Anna Regina Police Station Police Commissioner Mr. Leslie James DSS, DSM .,accompanied by his four Deputy Commissioners on Wednesday visited G Division Headquarters, at Anna Regina Police Station ,on a notified inspection.The visit to the “Cinderalla Country “ by such high ranking officers was seen as a very historic one,” a release stated. It was reported that the last time a Police Commissioner visited on inspection was in 2013. The release stated that officials were warmly met by Divisional Commander, Superintendent Khalil Pareshram at Supenaam and convoyed to Anna Regina. The Top Cop also inspected a smartly turned-out parade comprised of several units including Scouts, Neighbourhood Police and Police Recruits from the Richard Faikal Police College. Very much impressed with the turnout and bearings, Commissioner James promoted five ranks on-the-spot and recognized three very junior ranks on their deportment. Those promoted are Corporal 21937 Jason McAlmont of the Richard Faikal Police College, to Sergeant; Detective Corporal 17221 Benet Felix of Anna Regina Station, to Sergeant; Constable 23100 Shemar Doris of Anna Regina Police Station Traffic Department, to Lance Corporal;

Woman Special Constable 13649I Indranie Phillips of the Commander ighbo s Registry, to Lance Corporal and Constable 23167 Andwell McDonald of Charity Police Station Traffic Department, to Lance Corporal.During his address to a sizeable turnout including representatives of

civil society, the Commissioner highlighted among others, the reformation plan for the Police Force as outlined during his previous visits to Divisions A-E.Issues and concerns raised by those in attendance were assured of being addressed without delay.

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Georgetown School of Nursing... From page 15 individual programmes. Goppy said, “this is one of my accomplishments since I became a Registered Nurse. My future plan is to complete my BScN, starting September 2019.” Nurse Emanuel added, “It wasn’t easy but we were successful. I am moving on to do my degree and then my masters.” While Daniels indicated that “it’s been a long journey, seems like forever it was tough, we studied, we worked and we are here today… for me, the next step is the Midwifery programme.” The graduation ceremony saw several per-

s o n s f r o m t h i s y e a r ’s batch receiving special awards in the areas of interpersonal skills, management and leadership qualities and overall outstanding performances in theoretical studies and clinical practices. Among those graduating was Batch 125A, who was a part of approximately 200 students, who retook the State Final Examinations and attained 100 per cent passes in 2017. This batch received timepieces compliments of PAHO/WHO in recognition of their overwhelming performance. (DPI)

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Profiles of Guyana’s U-20 at the 2018 Concacaf Championship... From page 41

Name:Gregory Richardson Position:Striker Coach

Name:Thair Britton Position:Forward Club: Global Premier Soccer International Academy – Spain

Name:Chris Macey Position:Forward Club: Den Amstel

Name:Job Caesar Position:Midfielder Club: Fruta Conquerors – Guyana

Name:O’Neil Heywood Position:Assistant Coach

Name:Phillip Carrington Position: Goalkeeping Coach

Name:Leon Richardson Position:Forward Club: Fruta Conquerors – Guyana

Technical Management Name:Wayne Dover Position:Head Coach

Operations Name:Daniel Thomas Position:Manager

Name:Wilson Toledo Position:Coach Developer & Head of Sports Science

Medical Name:Dr. Nico Alstrom Position:Team Doctor

Name:Dexter George Position:Physiotherapist

Friday November 02, 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Will you go out with me? Be careful if a person says yes when you ask that question today, Aries. You could take the nature of this situation to the extreme. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Powerful issues arise in your life that make it difficult to find peace. Perhaps your first tendency is to confide in your partner. More than likely, this person is contributing to the difficulties you're now having. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You may be trying to get to the end of the road too quickly without really enjoying all the steps along the way, Gemini. This is especially true when it comes to any sort of artistic project CANCER(June21–July22) When your heart is gently touched, it feels loving, generous, and supportive of everyone. If your heart is lonely, it feels deserted by everyone. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) You may be like a giant trying to befriend a small bug. You have absolutely nothing in common and don't even speak the same language. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) There is irony in today's situation, Virgo. The only real remedy for situations like this is to accept them and joke about it. If you try to take yourself too seriously, especially when it comes to art or romance, you will inevitably fail.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) The hungrier you get, the more determined you will become, Libra. Be careful that your determination doesn't turn into desperation and neediness. It's unattractive and will get you nowhere. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) If you're in the market for romance, Scorpio, whether with a new partner or rekindling the fire with a current partner, be careful. Small issues could rage out control today. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Things may get a bit difficult in your romantic life because of someone in the partnership who isn't necessarily taking a very realistic approach to the situation. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Your creative juices are flowing freely but there appears to be a roadblock. Something or someone apparently doesn't want you to continue down the path you're on. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) At the end of the day, you're the one who has to look in the mirror and know who you are. Think about this the next time you're tempted to make a rude comment PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) When it comes to romance, your body is apt to turn to jelly today. You may be so emotional that you can't function, Pisces. That's love.

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Region one Inter-zone athletics NBA roundup: Rose scores 50 as Wolves drop Jazz championship continues The weather has changed somewhat over the last twelve hours in Mabaruma and organizers for the region one interzone athletics championship took advantage and pushed forward with the Javelin and Discuss events on Wednesday at the Recreational Ground. The athletes were eager to return to the field after joining the regional agriculture commercial exposition earlier which Minister of Indigenous peoples affairs, Sydney Allicock and Director of Sports Mr. Christopher Jones attended. In the Javelin event, Joey Ghanie (23.96m) of Mabaruma and Tanya Chappelle (13.15m) of Moruca were the Under 12 champions while Samuel Ramitt (29.63m) and Areefa Williams (19.42m) of Mabaruma grabbed podium spots. The Under 16 events

Linford Marqus U-18 Javelin winner. champions were Tishon Simon (33.80m) of Mabaruma and Aliana Charles (19.33m) of Moruca while emerging stars Linford Marques (37.70m) and Maywattie Abrams (20.50m) of Moruca dominated the under 18 age category. Shane Rouse with a best of 40.45m was unmatched as he claimed cham-

pionship honors. Over at the Discus court, Morucans Darius Williams (18.77) and Tanya Chappelle 14.78 dominated the under 12 age group, while Mabaruma athletes were outstanding in the Under 14, 16 and 18 events with Alex Mariano(23.66), Areefa Williams 19.42, Kellon Daniels 20.88, Laura Dias 20.60 , Henry King 28.72 and Teneeza Ramitt 21.63 winning the male and female categories respectively. Morucans Shemuel Bloomhart (20.90) and Rowena Matthias 15.80 closed off the day’s proceedings. The competition continues today. Pro Mr. Sherlon Rodrigues would like to thank the Department of Education Region one, North West TV and Mr. Clarence Hinds of Mabaruma for their assistance.

UCCA Inter Secondary School U-17 hardball cricket competition

Skeldon Line Path Secondary and Skeldon High School to contest final today The finalists have been decided in the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) annual Inter Secondary School U17 hardball cricket competition for schools in the Upper Corentyne and Black Bush areas. The games are played on a one day two innings basis where the first innings will last for 40 overs. At the end of the preliminary rounds of matches, Skeldon Line Path Secondary (SLPS) and Skeldon High School (SHS), formerly (Skeldon Lutheran High) has reached the final. The final is set for today at the Crabwood Creek Ground. The competition is being sponsored by businessman Seddarth D’Andrade of Upper Corentyne. The sponsor is the son of the President of the (UCCA), Dennis D’Andrade. The family has been sponsoring the competition since 2013. Results of matches played were at Scotsburg - the game between Tagore Memorial Secondary School (TMSS) and SLPS ended in a draw. SLPS batted first and made 123 in 39 overs with V. Latchman 44, Aktar Nohar 25 and Chattergoon 16. TMSS in reply made 62 in 26 overs. Khemraj made 21. Line Path in their second

innings 42-2 declared. TMSS in their second innings were 25-3 with Trevor taking 3-7 bowling for SLPS. At Crabwood Creek, SLPS came from behind to defeat SHS by 6 wickets. ScoresSHS 110 all out in 26 overs with V. Paul 31, N. Singh 24 and Rawle Jalbar 21. Bowling for SLPS off spinner A. Nohar took 5-14. SLPS were dismissed for 75 with D. Nandalall 28. SHS in their second turn at the crease were bundled out for 28 with Nohar picking up 6-9 including a hat-trick, where he had four wickets in the over. Needing 62 for victory SLPS reached 63-4 with Nohar striking 24 and V. Latchman 15 to win by 6 wickets. In another game, SHS defeated Central Corentyne Secondary School (CCSS) by an innings and 75 runs. CCCS batted first and made 61 with Mack Holes 28 and Jamul 20. Bowling for SHS off spinner S. Chatnarine bagged 6-10. In reply SHS made 158 with Chatnarine 36 (3x6, 4x4), D. Patrick 22. In their second turn at the crease CCCS fell for a merge 22 with Chatnarine having a good game with unplayable figures of 9 wickets for 6 runs. In the final game, SLPS batted first and made 127 with Aktar Nohar 46, Trevor

Sukhoo 27 and V. Latchman 24. Bowling for CCCS J. Hickman with 4 and J. Hamlet 3 were the main wicket takers. In their turn at the crease CCCS reached 103 with N. Drepaul 50 and H. Sundhar 15. Bowling for SLPS, S. Chatterpaul and T. Sukhoo took 3 wickets each. SLPS batted again and made 97 with the consistent Nohar scoring 46. Hasnoo picked up 5 wickets bowling for CCCS who were 63 for 7 in 7 overs at the end of play with M. Mootoo 25 and J. Letch 21 the top scorers. Bowling for SLPS Nohar picked up 3-12. In a release, the UCCA expressed their disappointment in the attitude of the officials of t h e Ta g o r e M e m o r i a l Secondary School in not turning up for their remaining two games. The officials that accompanied the team were showing signs of dissent during the playing of their only match. No reason was given for their absence and questionable behaviour. The matter will first be taken up with the administration of the school and if necessary the Department of Education. (Samuel Whyte)

Derrick Rose scored a career-high 50 points, including the go-ahead basket with 30 seconds left, to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 128-125 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Minneapolis. Rose shot 19 of 31 from the field, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 points and 16 rebounds for the Timberwolves, and Andrew Wiggins scored 19 points. Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points while Rudy Gobert added 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Jazz. Jae Crowder contributed 18 points for Utah. Rose’s performance offset the absence of starters Jeff Teague (knee) and Jimmy Butler (rest), who both sat out of the game. His final basket broke a 123-123 tie in the last minute. Utah had three shots at a tying basket in the final seconds, but Crowder, Joe Ingles and Dante Exum all came up short on 3-point shot attempts. Lakers 114, Mavericks 113 LeBron James made a tiebreaking free throw with 2.1 seconds left, and Los Angeles held on for a win over visiting Dallas. The Mavericks tied the score after trailing by 19 points in the third quarter and by 14 points in the last four minutes of the game. After James hit 1 of 2 free throws to restore Los Angeles’ lead, Dallas’ J.J. Barea missed a desperation 3-point attempt at the buzzer.James scored 14 of his 29 points in the third quarter as all five starters scored in double figures for Los Angeles, which ended a twogame skid. Wesley Matthews scored 21 points to lead the Mavericks, who lost their fifth straight. Warriors 131, Pelicans 121 Stephen Curry scored 16 of his game-high 37 points in the third quarter, helping Golden State run off to a 15point lead en route to a victory over New Orleans in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Durant finished with 24 points and eight assists for the Warriors, while Green flirted with a tripledouble with 16 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists. Klay Thompson, coming off his 52-point explosion in Chi-

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (25) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Target Center. (Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports) cago, went for 18. Anthony Davis returned from a two-game absence due to an elbow injury to contribute 17 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to the New Orleans cause in 41 minutes. Jrue Holiday had 28 points and Nikola Mirotic had 26 for the Pelicans. Nuggets 108, Bulls 107 (OT) Paul Millsap’s put-back layup with 0.1 seconds remaining in overtime lifted Denver to a win at Chicago, the Nuggets’ sixth win in seven games this season. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 22 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. Millsap contributed 19 points and six rebounds. Zach LaVine scored 28 points on 11-for-24 shooting to pace the Bulls. Rookie Wendell Carter Jr. added a career-high 25 points to go along with eight rebounds, five assists and three steals. Nets 120, Pistons 119 (OT) Spencer Dinwiddie scored all 25 of his points after halftime, including a go-ahead 3pointer with 7.1 seconds left in overtime, and Brooklyn edged Detroit in New York. Joe Harris had 23 points for the Nets, and Caris LeVert supplied 19 points, six rebounds and six assists. Blake Griffin led the Pistons with 25 points. Andre Drummond contributed 24 points and 23 rebounds, and

Reggie Jackson added 21 points. Detroit shooting guard Reggie Bullock exited in the first half with an ankle injury. Spurs 120, Suns 90 DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge scored 25 and 24 points, respectively, on 20-of-25 combined shooting in just three quarters of play at San Antonio rolled to an easy win at Phoenix. Marco Belinelli added 14 points for the Spurs, who shot a season-best 55 percent from the floor despite canning just 4 of 18 3-point attempts. TJ Warren led the Suns with 21 points. The loss was the sixth straight for Phoenix, which was without star guard Devin Booker (hamstring) for the third consecutive game. Pacers 107, Knicks 101 Victor Oladipo gave Indiana the lead for good with a fastbreak dunk off his own steal with 2:43 left in the fourth quarter, and he drained a pair of pivotal 3-pointers over the final 90 seconds as the Pacers won at New York. Domantas Sabonis hit all 12 of his shots from the field and finished with 30 points in just 21 minutes off the bench for the Pacers, who have won three of four. Oladipo scored 24 points. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 37 points for the Knicks, who have lost six of seven. (Field Level Media)

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Singh slams century in latest round of ECCCC/Banks Beer 100 Ball tournament The Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club/Banks Beer 100-ball cricket tournament continued last weekend at five venues on the East Coast of Demerara. The preliminary games are being played in a round robin format across four groups with the highlight of last Sunday’s action being Sachin Singh magnificent 124 not out against Enterprise B at Better Hope ground whilst Gajanand Suknanand and Daniel Kowlessar grabbed five wickets each for Lusignan A and Better Hope CC respectively. At Strathavon, Strathavon SC defeated Helena #1&2 by 94 runs. Strathavon SC batted first and managed 137 for 9 with Randy Hemraj scoring 32. Helena # 1&2 made 43 all out in reply. Adtiya Ramsarran claimed 413. Mahaica SC got the better of Helena #1& 2. At Better Hope, Better Hope CC defeated Enterprise B by 123 runs. Better Hope CC posted 209 for 6, batting first. Sachin Singh slammed 100 (12x6, 3x4) and Rajindra Singh 34. Nishaud Ulla took 2 for 32 from three overs. Enterprise B responded with 86 all out. Ravendra Beepat got 22. Daniel Kowlessar bagged 5-6 from three overs. Lusignan East defeated Mahaica Cavaliers by 6 wickets. Mahaica Cavaliers were bowled out for 83 in 12.5 overs, S. Sahadeo took 3 for 20 runs from three overs. Lusignan East got to 84 for 4

Sachin Singh off 61 balls in reply; H. Jailall made 24. At Enterprise, Buxton SC thumped LBI CC by two wickets. LBI CC scored 105 all out, taking first knock. R. Dowletram made 43 and M. Persaud 32. Buxton SC responded with 107 for 8 from 14 overs. E. Phillips got 18, while Y. Bisram took 2 for 11. Enterprise A beat Buxton SC by 22 runs. Enterprise A batted first and mustered 119 for 7. B. Samaroo struck 40 not out. Buxton SC were limited for 97 for 9 in reply. Marvin Kato made 31 as Kamesh Yadram took 2 for 14 runs. At Lusignan, Better Hope CC overcame Lusignan A by 14 runs. Better Hope CC managed 125 for 9, taking first strike. Daniel Kowlessar scored 47 (4x6, 2x4); Azad Mohammed took 2-10. Lusignan A made 111 for 8 in reply. Vishnu Ramjeet got 22; Daniel Kowlessar 2 for 14

runs from 3 overs for Better Hope CC. Lusignan B defeated Paradise SC. At Enmore, Lusignan A defeated ECCCC (B) by seven wickets. ECCCC (B) were sent packing for 47 in 14 overs, taking first strike. Gajanand Suknanand bagged 5 for 14 runs. Lusignan A responded with 48 for 3 in eight overs. Krishna Deosarrran made 28. Enmore CCCC (A) got the better of Golden Achievers SC 39 runs. ECCCC (A) batted first and made 143 for 7. Dinesh Mangal got 34 not out and Yuvraj Dyal 31. Golden Achievers replied with 104 for 8. Selwyn Burgess scored 32; Rudolph Singh took 2-12. The preliminary games will conclude on November 11 with matches at Lusignan, Enmore and Enterprise. Meanwhile, Enterprise A, Enmore CCCC (A), Lusignan A, Better Hope CC, Fairfield SC and Strathavon SC have already advanced to the quarter-finals, whilst six other teams are vying for the remaining two places. On Sunday, Enterprise A will host Lusignan B at 9:30hrs and Golden Achievers SC will take on Unstoppable SC at 13:30hrs, At Lusignan, Lusignan East will battle Unstoppable SC at 09:30hrs and Lusignan B will face Buxton SC- 13:30hrs. At Enmore, Mahaica Cavaliers will challenge Golden Achievers SC at 9:30hrs and Better Hope CC will play ECCCC (B) at 13:30hrs.

Third annual ‘Special Needs School’s’ Sports a success... From page 37 don’t overlook friendships with other kids with disabilities. Similarly, it’s often good to have non-disabled friends

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too. It’s better to have zero non-disabled friends than to have non-disabled “friends” who treat the kid poorly. If

they are getting bullied or mistreated, protect them. Tell the kid that it wasn’t okay for others to treat them this way, and that they don’t have to hang out with kids who aren’t nice to them. Encourage their friendships with both disabled and non-disabled kids. The child should get to know kids who have similar disabilities, and ones who are more different. Disabled children can be especially accepting and kind about differences, so don’t overlook friendships with other kids with disabilities. Similarly, it’s often good to have non-disabled friends too. Today the track events will be held at the GDF ground and the action is expected to commence at 09:00hrs.

Concacaf Under-20 Championship

Guyana will be competitive and aim for positive result against Guatemala today – Dover

The two goalkeepers working out with GK Coach, Phillip Carrington. Story and photos by Franklin Wilson in Florida, USA Compliments of Industrial Safety Supplies, Secure Innovation & Concepts and Fitness Express In this historical championship where all 34 Member Association of Concacaf are contesting the Concacaf U-20 Championship here at the IMG Academy in Brandenton, Florida USA, Head Coach of the young Golden Jaguars, Wayne ‘Wiggy’ Dover has disclosed that his charges would be competitive in the four group matches whilst going after positive results. Concacaf has noted that unlike previous championships which included regional qualifiers in the Caribbean and Central America and one final championship, this year’s redesigned competition ensures that all the participating teams have access to play more top-level football matches. It is this level of competition that Dover says he relishes for the young lads who are the future of Guyana and it is welcome testing grounds to see where the ‘Land of Many Waters’ is at among their fellow Concacaf nations. First up for the anxious Guyanese, a mixture of local based and overseas based players, would be Guatemala from 10:30hrs on Field #2 the first fixture in Group F which also has the Cayman Islands, Curacao and El Salvador. The second match in the group will bring together El Salvador and Curacao from 14:45hrs to-

day. Action kicked off yesterday with eight (8) matches at various fields at the IMG Academy (Soccer Complex). Matches would also be played at the IMG Soccer Stadium and IMG Academy Stadium with all the contesting nations getting a chance to play at the different venues. Dover reminded that he and his Technical Staff had some six weeks to get the players into some shape and during that time they were able to focus on the physical, technical and tactical aspects of the game. ”We were able to get a couple of training games to give them some playing time but as you would know it was not the type of games that we had really wanted to test where we were at from where we started. We would have loved to have some international matches at this level for the guys to have an appreciation of the speed of the game, the competitiveness, tactics, technical soundness that needs to be applied as well as the mental strength and other pillars required at this very competitive level.” Despite, Dover said he worked with what was available and saw some encouraging signs displayed by the players in the matches afforded them which allowed the staff to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. The final practice match Dover stated was against a strong Elite League side which provided a tough test for the youngsters; a unit which showed their superiority as well as their seniority.

”The lads struggled a bit to cope and that is what we had wanted to see from early in the preparations. Now it’s time for the commencement of the tournament and the real test for these lads we used yesterday, the lone day available to walk them through the pattern in offence, tactical defensive organisation, team organisation and some set plays.” He posited that the game plan is to be competitive citing that with the inclusion of a number of talented overseas based players, Guyana’s chances have been strengthened and they are looking forward to some exciting performances from their charges. ”The nature of football in many instances we’ve seen over the years is that not always the strongest teams come out on top, we will hold on to that as one of our things to drive us forward and to some great results in this competition. We are positive and will remain in this frame of mind throughout the tournament. We would like to thank the GFF for the efforts made and investment in this programme which can only bring positive results for the nation in the long term.” Dover also called on all Guyanese at home and in the Diaspora to rally behind the team. Group Stage Match Schedule for Guyana - Group F November 2 vs Guatemala @ 10:30hrs November 6 vs Cayman Islands @ 10:30hrs November 8 vs Curacao @ 12:45hr November 10 vs El Salvador @ 19:45hrs

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Windies batting collapse helps India to series win

Ravindra Jadeja struck to finish with figures of 4 for 34, as West Indies were bowled out for 104 ©Associated Press THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, CMC – The West Indies produced their worst batting performance against India in a One Day International to hand the home side an emphatic nine-wicket win and help them wrap up the five-match series 3-1 at Greenfield Stadium here yesterday. In what was scheduled to be a day/night contest, India wrapped up the match well before dark after dismissing the Windies for 104 in 31.5 overs. It was the visitor’s lowest ever ODI score against India. The home side, led by a brisk half-century from the inform Rohit Sharma and an unbeaten knock of 33 from captain Virat Kohli, motored to 105 for one in 14.5 overs, to wrap up the contest even before the scheduled break. The lone hiccup in the run chase came in the first over when Shikhar Dhawan lost his wicket, his inside edge crashing into middle stump off the bowling of Oshane Thomas to

leave India 6 for one. Thomas was unlucky not to have dismissed Kohli when he was just eight, as captain Jason Holder put down a regulation catch at first slip. The Indian captain then showed his appreciation for the lifeline off the very next ball by thumping Thomas through cover for four. Luck wasn’t on Thomas’ side, as the burly fast bowler also had Sharma caught behind off a no-ball. After that, Sharma adapted a no-nonsense mood driving Thomas back over his head for six and then pulling Holder’s first ball of the 11th over to the boundary to bring up the 50-run partnership. He followed that up by lifting him over midwicket for six – his 200th in ODIs- off the next ball as they rushed to 62-1. Keemo Paul was too dispatched for consecutive boundaries by Sharma, who eventually brought up his 50 off 52 balls to record his 37th ODI half-century. Sharma was on the ram-

Rohit, made a breezy, unbeaten 63 to guide India home with nine wickets and more than 35 overs to spare ©Associated Press page now and he belted Davendra Bishoo for six over long off, before Kohli joined in by cutting the legspinner behind point for four as the score moved to 103 for one. Sharma then fittingly ended the match with a single to long on two balls later. However, the outcome had virtually been decided long before then, thanks mainly to another inept showing with the bat by the West Indies and a four-wicket haul from spinner Ravindra Jadeja. While only three Windies’ batsmen managed to score in double figures, Jadeja accounted for key dismissals in the middle and lower order to ensure the visitors would not recover from their horrific start.The visitors never recovered from the early losses of Kieran Powell (0) and Shai Hope (0) which saw them slump to 2-2. Powell’s loose drive off a wide delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar ended in the gloves of wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, while

Hope was bowled after he played on attempting an expansive cover drive off Jasprit Bumrah. A brief 34 run-stand between Rovman Powell and Marlon Samuels had looked set to put the Windies back on track before Samuels chipped Jadeja to cover to give Virat Kohli the easiest of catches. Shimron Hetmyer only scored nine before he became Jadeja’s second wicket, adjudged leg before wicket after a review and Powell followed four runs later, pulling Khaleel Ahmed’s short ball straight into the hands of square leg as the Windies fell to 57 for five. Captain Jason Holder tried his best to revive his team’s innings, but once he fell for the topscore of 25, his mistimed drive off Ahmed only making it as far as mid off, the writing was on the wall.The wickets of Keemo Paul (5), Kemar Roach (5) and Oshane Thomas for a duck followed soon after, as the

Fourie and Daniels named as replacements in Proteas squad ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Days before the start of the ICC Women’s World T20 the South African women have been forced to make two changes to their squad. Saarah Smith has been named as a replacement for Moseline Daniels who sustained a proximal phalanx basal fracture on her pinkie finger during a practice session on Saturday, 27 October. The injury will take four to six weeks to resolve. The Proteas have also taken a decision to replace

Raisibe Ntozakhe with offspinner Yolani Fourie. Ntozakhe was withdrawn from the squad while she works on remodelling her bowling action. Head coach Hilton Moreeng said while the players would be disappointed about missing the upcoming tournament, their replacements would also add value to the team. “It’s very unfortunate. We feel her pain as one of our squad members who worked extremely hard through the

winter to find herself in her very first World Cup. To end it so prematurely for her it’s very disappointing and we wish her a speedy recovery and we know that she will make a good come back. She’s got a strong head on her shoulders,” Moreeng said about Daniels. “Going forward now, after a discussion with the rest of the selectors the players coming in for her and Raisibe (Ntozakhe) are Moseline Daniels and Yolani Fourie. They are both suitable replacements, players who have both been to World Cups before so we will have

that experience to fall back on and we know that they will be able to add value to the team from game one.” The sixth edition of the ten-team tournament will take place across three venues – Antigua, Saint Lucia and Guyana. It is also the first ever stand-alone women’s World T20. South Africa will play in Group A in St Lucia against defending champions West Indies, England, Sri Lanka and World Cup Qualifier winners Bangladesh. Group B comprises Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Ireland.

Windies folded meekly. Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers ending with 4-34

while there were two wickets apiece for Bumrah (2-11) and Ahmed (2-29).

GFF participates in CONCACAF Professional Development Workshop The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Competitions Director, Ian Alves, participated in the Concacaf Professional Football Development Workshop that was held in Tegucigalpa, Honduras from October 31 – November 1, 2018. The workshop, attended by Club Licensing Managers from Concacaf Member Associations, covered a variety of topics relative to professional football matters. According to Concacaf,

among the key areas addressed were: “best practices on Club Licensing, proper execution of the roles and responsibilities of those overseeing Club Licensing, sessions on minimum contract requirements, training compensation and solidarity payments, and an overview of the COMET Platform and its direct correlation to Club Licensing processes moving forward.” It is expected that the knowledge acquired will be shared with the clubs upon return to Guyana.

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BCB launches Da Silva Motor Spares Under-13 Inter-Club Tournament The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) in its continuing drive to promote cricket at all levels in the Ancient County and of Thursday last, launched an Under-13 Inter-Club Cricket Tournament. The Tournament would be the fifth junior cricket tournament to be organised by the Berbice Cricket Board in 2018, following in the footsteps of the Mike’s Pharmacy Under-15, Ramnaresh Sarwan Under-17, New York Business Group Under-19 and Elizabeth Styles Under-21 Tournaments. Berbice Cricket Board President Hilbert Foster stated that on his election to the post on the 18th February, 2018, he committed his administration to organising cricket at all levels and to return the passion for the game in every village. This promise has been fulfilled in less than eight months as the Berbice Cricket Board has raised over $8M in cash and kind after taking over an account with just $42,000. The Board is also on the way to successfully completing over twenty cricket tournaments at the Under-13, Un-

BCB President Hilbert Foster (left) receives sponsorship from Flavio Da Silva.

der-15, Under-17, Under-19, Under-21, Female, Second and First Division, Double Wicket levels. After being declared dead earlier this year, Foster stated

Berbice Cricket is on the move again with the game being played at every level and in every village/township across the length of the county.

Poor shot selection to blame for collapse, says Holder THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, CMC – West Indies captain Jason Holder believes if his batsmen had made better shot selections India would have been chasing a target in excess of 300, as opposed to the paltry 105 which was required for victory. India romped to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the Windies at Greenfield Stadium yesterday to win the five-match One Day International series 3-1. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the visitors were skittled out for just 104, their lowest ever ODI total against India. During the post-match press conference, Holder said he did not believe his decision to bat first was the deciding factor in the match. “I thought the pitch would have been a good pitch, probably on the slower side, although I didn’t expect it to play that

slow. I felt that India’s bowlers put the balls in the right areas, but if you look at a lot of the dismissals from our batsmen, some were poor shot,” the skipper lamented. “I’m not particularly saying it was the pitch. I think we just needed to have a little bit more application and probably get ourselves in a little longer. I still felt like it was a good enough pitch that we could have made in excess of 300 runs if we had given ourselves a chance.” Holder said while he was disappointed not to have tied the series, there were some positives to take away, despite the loss. He said several of the young players had made their presence felt and he was looking forward to big things from them in the future. “It was not the finish we were looking for. Obviously we lacked consistency in the last couple games and we just didn’t

bat well enough today and it cost us. Still credit to the guys, I thought we showed an admirable performance coming up against India here in their backyard. There were obviously some bright sparks as well it’s just a matter of us picking ourselves back up. We have to look at our weak areas and attack them,” Holder said. “[But] I’m still happy with the youngsters who came into the competition. Obviously Hetmyer was a bright spark, Shai Hope was a bright spark and Oshane Thomas definitely has something in him and just needs to work a little harder. There are still one or two things that we need to brush up on, a little more consistency is definitely needed in terms of our application and in the bowling department we still need to look for a few more wickets in the middle overs. I think once we do these things we’d be in better stead going forward.”

The Da Silva Motor Spares/BCB Under-13 Tournament would involve eight teams divided into two zones. Zone A consists of Blairmont Community Centre Cricket

Club, Achievers Cricket Club, Tucber Park Cricket club and Rose Hall Canje Cricket Club, while Zone B would have No. 19 Kendall’s Union Cricket Club, Albion Community Centre Cricket Club, Rose Hall Town Poonai’s Pharmacy and Port Mourant Cricket Club. The top two teams for each zone would advance to the Semifinals. Foster also disclosed that the first innings shall be restricted to 25-Overs but the second innings in the one day tournament shall be unrestricted. The tournament shall be opened to players born on or after the 1st September, 2005. Foster expressed confidence that the tournament would be a huge success and that it would serve as a nursery for the county’s Under15 Tournament. The Berbice Cricket Board, he proudly stated is unmatched across Guyana, in terms of organising tournaments for its members. He expressed gratitude to General Manager of the Da Silva Motor Spares for investing in Berbice Cricket and expressed confidence that the relationship would be

a long term one. Da Silva praised the outstanding work of the Berbice Cricket Board and stated that he was following the progress of Berbice Cricket via the media. The Businessman, who is an ardent cricket fan, also committed himself to establishing a working relationship with the Board as it strives to develop every potential talent. The Berbice Cricket Board would like to express thanks to its former President Anil Beharry and Ricky ‘4R’ Deonarine for the roles they played in obtaining the sponsorship. The Tournament would bowl off tomorrow with four matches: Round One - Tucber Park Cricket Club vs Rose Hall Canje Cricket Club @ Tucber Park Achievers Cricket Club vs Blairmont Community Centre Cricket Club @ Bush Lot Rose Hall Town Poonai Pharmacy vs Kendall’s Union Cricket Club @ Kendall’s Union Albion Com Centre Cricket Club vs Port Mourant Cricket Club @ Albion

All plans in place for BCB Dave Martins Cricket Development Fund Raising Concert Apart for some minor arrangements, all major plans are in place for a successful Cricket Development Concert to be hosted by the Berbice Cricket Board tomorrow evening. The Concert would feature Guyanese International Singing Icon, the Legendary Dave Martins of the popular Tradewinds fame. The Concert would be held in the compound of the New Amsterdam Technical Institute, starting at 20.00 hours while several well known Berbician artistes would be supporting Martins, who would be performing for an hour. The Concert was made possible by Guyanese International Cricket Commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira who had paid a four days working trip to Berbice during the month of July as a special quest of the vibrant and visionary Berbice Cricket Board. Perreira was very impressed by the hard work and plans of the Hilbert Foster led administration and committed himself to assisting the Berbice Cricket Board fundraising efforts. The Berbice Cricket Board President noted that with the Board committing itself to hosting a record 22 Tournaments at all levels along with dozens of off the field projects, the Board was in a tight spot financially. Additionally, the Berbice Cricket Board has monthly bills for office rental, Administrator and Cleaning Stipends, GPL and GTT bills, stationery, photocopying, internet payment, transportation, while the Berbice Cricket Board also has a huge umpiring bill, to ensure that all of its twenty two tournaments are properly run. The Berbice Cricket Board provides umpires for all First Division matches while umpires are provided from the Quarterfinals of every junior and second division tournaments. Foster disclosed that all funds raised from

Dave Martins the Dave Martins Concert would be used for future development of Berbice Cricket at the grassroot level and also to cover administrative expenses. The Berbice Cricket Board has received financial assistance from Ansa Mcal (Guy) Ltd and Baron Food Inc, based in St. Lucia. Several local artistes would provide additional entertainment while the nine delegates of the Ms. Berbice pageant would make guest appearance during the show. The Berbice Cricket Board would today be hosting a live Call In Television Programme on NCN CH15, where lucky Berbicians would be given an opportunity to win tickets. Foster would like to assure members of the Berbice public that all the entertainment would be family friendly and as such parents can walk along with their children. Entrance Fee to enter the venue is just $1,000.

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Third annual ‘Special Needs Schools’ Sports a success By Sean Devers The third annual National Sport Commission (NSC) two-day ‘Special Needs’ School Sports included Team Sports for first time was held at the National Gymnasium from 09:00hrs and concluded just after 15:00hrs yesterday which attracted four Special Needs Schools. This year’s Event was declared open by Director of Sports Christopher Jones and Football and Cricket were played in the morning session, while Table Tennis and Bocce (Bowling game) was contested in the afternoon. In the Football, St Barnabus beat David Rose Special Needs School 5-nil. Harold ‘B’ David Special School at the Ptolemy Reid Centre defeated St Barnabas Special Needs School, while David Rose Special Needs School got the better of Diamond Special School of East Bank in the semi-finals

- Team Sports introduced this year

Roderick Griffith and his friend doing a dance during their game. before David Rose beat Harold ‘B’ David in the Final. Wilton Spencer, Sports Organiser for persons with disabilities informed that the aim is to create equal opportunities for people with disabilities and encourage and promote ‘Unified’

Sports. “Unified means Persons with or without disabilities playing on the same team to promote inclusion” Spencer explained. Special Needs Children needs to be shown patience and understanding when they struggle.

GFF-Kool Kidz Grassroots Programme

GFF presents footballs to member associations

President Wayne Forde (2nd left) presents balls to Frankie Wilson in the presence of GFF’s Bryan Joseph and TDO Devnon Winter. The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has presented footballs to two Member Associations as a lead up to the national roll out of the GFF-Kool Kidz Grassroots programme, scheduled for tomorrow. The presentation of 25 footballs for each Association was made by President Wayne Forde on 25th October, 2018 to Technical Development Officers of the East Bank Demerara and East Demerara Football Associations respectively. The balls were given to aid the execution of the national grassroots programme, which seeks to, among others, expand the player

population of children in the six – 12 years old age group across Guyana. Presentation of similar equipment will be done to each Member Association later in the week. The programme, done in partnership with the Guyana Beverages Inc, is scheduled to be held every Saturday in each of the nine Member Associations and will feature fun football activities to effectively introduce children to the sport. The GFF-Kool Kidz Grassroots programme has evolved from the GFF-Kool Kidz Sunday, an initiative held in Georgetown and which attracted a large number of participants.

Trivette Whyte batting from his Wheelchair. “A kid with a disability won’t be able to do everything their peers can do—and that’s okay. Be kind to help them learn not to feel bad about being disabled. Talk to them the same way you’d talk to another kid their age. Bending down and using baby talk might be appropriate with a two-yearold, but not with a twelveyear-old. Use a tone and body language that convey

respect for them. If they can speak, then model your vocabulary usage after theirs. Listening to the words they use will help you know what level of words they understand,” a care giver explained. If they don’t speak, then use the same vocabulary you’d use for their same-age peers. (For example, you would use your normal vocabulary with a

nonspeaking seventeenyear-old.), she added. Some tips in dealing with disabled is to encourage them to be friendships with both disabled and nondisabled kids. The child should get to know kids who have similar disabilities, and ones who are more different. Disabled children can be especially accepting and kind about differences, so (Continued on page 34)

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Friday November 02, 2018

Annual National Draughts Guyana Open Golf tourney C/Ship commences Sunday tees off tomorrow

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he Annual N a t i o n a l D r a u g h t s Championship is scheduled to commence on Sunday November 4th at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. The A and B classes would be played in the opening matches this weekend. This year the two competitions would take a different format, where there would be a combination of the two classes. Then next Sunday November 11th the Open International 100 square match would conclude the Championship. All the games would be played on a round robin system. Entrance fee is $300 per player and snacks would be on the house. Registration starts at 10:00am and game time is 10:30am sharp. Players who are travelling from out of town and far flung areas are asked to make contact with 614-6671 and would be given up to 11.00am. No entrance would be allowed after that time. Mr. Ramesh Sunich, Manager of Trophy Stall of Bourda Market has already

A representative from the Trophy Stall hands over one of the trophies. donated three trophies for the B class winners. Other contributions came from Noble House Seafood, Atlantic Marine Supplies Eccles, Puran Bros. Disposable Services, Brans Security Service, Colours Boutique and Attorney at Law Elias Gentle. Rubis Bel Air would sponsor the 100 square tournament next weekend and Travis Lyken Manager of Sivert Design

on Russell Street will give one hair cut to the A class champion. Present national A class champion Mr. Jiaram would be keen to defend his title, while Mark Brathwaite present holder of the 100 square crown will try to retain it. Senior and junior players nationwide are invited to participate in the championship.

Avinash Persaud (left) and Dr. Joaan Deo at a recent press conference. Exciting action is anticipated at the Lusignan Golf Course on the East Coast of Demerara when the venue hosts the Guyana Open Golf tournament this weekend. Some 100 golfers from various countries will battle with their Guyanese Counterparts in what is touted as the biggest tournament to be held in Guyana so far. Players will vie for supremacy in the 0-9 flight of which Guyanese Avinash Persaud is the defending champion, 10-18, 19-28, senior and females. Among the countries participating are Argentina, Colombia,

French Guiana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Canada and St. Lucia. Among the Guyanese set to battle are Avinash Persaud, Dr. Joaan Deo, Shanella Webster, Christine Sukhram, Max Persaud, Pur Persaud, Mohanlall Dinnanauth, Mike Mangal, Jai Paul, Kevin Dinnanauth and Manauf Arjune. Jai Suknanan and Roger Rajkumar are expected from Canada. There will be a closing ceremony on Sunday evening, immediately after the end of the tournament, where prizes will be distributed to the winners and the Lusignan Club champion for 2018 will be

honoured. Speaking with Kaieteur Sport yesterday, Dr. Deo, who recently won the female category in the Suriname Invitational, said she is confident of doing well in this tournament. “This year I worked on my game a lot, that’s the reason I was confident of excelling in Suriname and I have been playing consistently so far this year. I will give it my best shot,” she stated, adding that she is looking forward to a successful tournament. Fans are encouraged to ensure that that obtain free complimentary raffle tickets with which they can win prizes.

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Profiles of Guyana’s U-20 at the 2018 Concacaf Championship By Franklin Wilson in Florida, USA compliments of Industrial Safety Supplies, Secure Innovation & Concepts and Fitness Express Guyana would be commencing its quest for glory at the 2018 Concacaf U-20 Championship today against Guatemala at the IMG Academy in Florida, USA.The team, a mixture of local and overseas based youngsters, will be under the tutorship of the experienced Wayne ‘Wiggy’ Dover as Head Coach with the local based pool of players going through the rigors of being whipped into shape for the past six weeks.All the players are eager to showcase their talent among the 34 nations that would be on show here in the USA.Kaieteur Sport is pleased to introduce these young Jaguars which would be forming the core of the nation’s Senior Jaguars for Project 100 as well as the 2026 FIFA World Cup quest.

Name:Johnathan Vaughn Position:Goalkeeper Club: 1st Dezembro FC – Portugal

Name:Cecil Jackman Position:Defender Club: Fruta Conquerors – Guyana

Name:Jamaine Cumberbatch Position:Goalkeeper Club: Den Amstel – Guyana

Name:Ryan ‘Bum Bum’ Hackett Position:Defender Club: Fruta Conquerors – Guyana

Name:Bevan Baker Position:Midfielder Club: JWU – USA

Name:Nixon Robertson Position:Defender Club: Buxton United – Guyana

Name:Jeremy Garrett Position:Defender Club: LSU Of Alexandria - USA

Name:Jalen Sewell-Case Position:Midfielder Club: Sir Wilfrid Laurier University - Canada

Name:Javier Smith Position:Defender Club: Milerock FC – Guyana

Name:Lionel Holder Position:Defender Club: Santos – Guyana

Name:Kelsey Benjamin Position:Midfielder Club: Western Tigers – Guyana

Name:Ryan Dowding Position:Midfielder Club: Santos – Guyana

Name:Kwai Marsh-Brown Position:Defender Club: Bolton Wanderers – England

Name:Nicholas Mc Arthur Position:Midfielder Club: Fruta Conquerors – Guyana

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Concacaf Under-20 Championship

Getting ready for battle! The U-20 Jaguars caught during their practice session yesterday afternoon at the IMG Stadium.

Guyana will be competitive and aim for positive result against Guatemala today – Dover

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