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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

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Stymieing Sales Whatever one may say about the present administration, it cannot be denied that businesses and shopping have exploded across the land in the last two decades but more so, as always, in Georgetown. The burgeoning crowds and sales have tested the systems put in place by our merchants to rake in those sales. We believe it is to their interest – and the interest of the long-suffering shopper who is forced to deal with milling crowds reminiscent of the Chicago stockyards - that this be done most efficiently. Sadly this is far from being the case today – and we are not even considering the pandemonium that routinely reins on the pavements in front of the stores. The secret of merchandising is to “turn over the merchandise”: that is, to generate as much sales in a given time frame as possible so that the fixed overhead expenses are spread over the greatest sales figure. Advertisements and commercials serve to generate the “bodies” that want to part with their money. It is up to the merchants to come up with systems to ensure that the “parting” is accomplished in the shortest possible time with the least “pain”. The “fleeciers” and the “fleeced” would both be happiest. Sadly, the realities of Guyana have not delivered this happy state of affairs and the result is that we have even larger milling crowds that become frustrated (because they can’t spend their money fast enough!) and merchants with stagnant stocks tying up scarce cash. One of the major hurdles that prevents the smooth transfer of funds from shoppers’ pockets to merchants’ cash registers is the elaborate systems put into place to prevent “pilferage”. Guyana is not the only place in the world where there is pilferage from businesses. In fact the practice is so universal that staid accountants have an expression for it – “shrinkage” and make yearly provisions for this factor. We all eventually pay for “shrinkage” but that is another story. However, it appears that in Guyana, the magnitude of the “shrinkage” is so great (or the ingenuity of our merchant class is so lacking) that the systems instituted actually prevent the smooth exchange of money for goods. And our economy suffers – not to mention the national frustration level and the bruising of the shopping spirit. “Shrinkage” can occur at several points and be generated from different sets of actors. Firstly there is your everyday, garden-variety “shoplifter”. Our merchants employ an ever- increasing number of guards and have them strategically (hopefully) placed to nip these pilferers. While these guards do stop random (we don’t have “profiling” in Guyana, do we?) shoppers and check their bags, this practice does not seem to cause major delays. The major disruptions are generated by the stratagems to stop employee theft or employees connivance with thefts – both from the points of sales and the points of receiving and shipping. Elaborate multiple-employee cross-checks are employed to prevent collusion between shoppers and employees. In some stores a simple purchase may involve the hapless shopper being bounced off a serial stream of four or even five transactions. And these are very frustrating and prevent rapid (and money-making) “turnover”. In even the most up-to-date upscale stores with fancy computerised registers, the internal crosschecks put a brake on smooth traffic flow. At the other ends (literally) of the merchandising cycle – receiving and shipping – there are also huge blockages. And these blockages are colossal. The point being made is that as our merchants attempt to enter the twenty first century of “merchandising”, they have to become more aware of the need to improve the efficiency in moving the customers and goods through his stores. They have to come up with new methodologies for securing their interests – which includes selling their merchandise, in addition to avoiding pilferage. Why haven’t more of them, for instance, installed the less obtrusive closed circuit cameras to monitor transactions all across their stores?

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Letters... Where your views make the news

Interviews provided vital information on persecution during PNC era DEAR EDITOR, Mr. Frederick W. A. Collins (KN Oct 9) queried how I obtained evidence to substantiate the assertions I made about “persecution” against Indians, Chinese, Portuguese, Amerindians and selective individuals of other ethnic groups that took place under the PNC dictatorship. The claims I made in all of my writings are obtained from the literature and from interviews — with victims or with those who are knowledgeable about ethnic victimization. The claims are well documented in the literature and mass media. In general, information (evidence) to substantiate claims come from mass media such as books, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, reports, periodical literature (journals), and from interviews, surveys, personal experience, internet, experiences shared by others, empirical evidence as

well as anecdotes. At times, I was lucky to meet Portuguese and Chinese Guyanese and prominent Indian businessmen during my frequent travels studying the vast diaspora. Last February, I traveled with an Indian businessman from Trinidad who related his difficulties of conducting business during the PNC era. Last May, I met a Portuguese family, settled in Canada, vacationing in Antigua who related their experience living under Burnhamism. I met several Portuguese and Mixed Guyanese in Barbados. A couple years ago, I met a Portuguese couple in Bora Bora who related their experience in Guyana why they left the country – to run a thriving business in Canada. I met Chinese, Indians and Portuguese during visits to Canada, New Zealand and Australia. I also bounced up a Portuguese Guyanese man, of all places in Nevada, who spoke about

the persecution of people who had to run away from Guyana during the 1970s. Evidence on election rigging, choke and rob, kickdown-the-door robbery, rape at National Service, banning of foodstuff and religious paraphernalia pertaining to Indians (Hindus, Muslims, Christians), etc. are readily available in the mass media as well as from interviews with people who had firsthand experience or were eyewitnesses to incidents. It is well known that the PNC withheld wholesale supplies to businesses owned by Chinese, Portuguese and Indians forcing many of them to close operations; many were fined and dragged before the courts for selling above the government-controlled prices. Business people and professionals migrated to Barbados, Canada, US, Australia, etc., enriching those societies with their talent and investments; the receiving countries love

those emigrants. T h e R o d n e y Commission has provided ammunition of information on persecution and targeting of various groups, political parties and individuals during the PNC dictatorship. Several prominent politicians, community advocates, and religious figures were killed - Vincent Teekah, Dr. Rodney, Kwame Apata, Edward Dublin, Father Darke, etc. It is difficult to obtain news or reports on crimes committed during the era, so one has to resort to investigative field techniques. Through interviews, much information about what happened to many people came to light. Mr. Collins, you need to converse with people (interview them) to hear their debilitating experiences in order to know and understand their persecution and suffering under the ethnic dictatorship. Vishnu Bisram

A renewed examination of our individual actions is necessary DEAR EDITOR, It must now be absolutely clear that as long as the various essential forces in Guyana carry on their relentless attacks on one another our country will make no further progress, and in effect will only go backwards in all aspects of our existence. This is further compounded as each of these “antagonists” try to nullify the efforts of one another in whatever area they operate. With the government and opposition being about even in the support they command, then a simple application of arithmetic will show why we are making zero progress. It is most unfortunate that legislators who occupy the non-government benches in our Parliament have been deemed the “Opposition”, making them naturally believe that all they are obligated to do is to oppose the government. What is most devastating is that recently personality clashes have entered this arena, and this must certainly have a destructive effect on their individual endeavours in performing their respective functions. The resources they expend to defend themselves

and counter-attack, as well as the traumatic experiences they have to bear, must be having serious consequences by lessening the energies and other resources that they have available to serve in their respective areas. In my letter last week I sought to make it clear that we all have an obligation to cooperate to build our country, as well as acquire the means we need to utilise to effect this. While we need to be vigilant and ensure that others do their duty, we have to remind ourselves that we must always be constructive, and make positive efforts in a cooperative spirit to address the problems that crop up. None of us is the holder of the whole truth, none of us is all bad or all good, and any drive towards improvement will not succeed unless it includes this spirit of togetherness. On a personal level, every problem that arises is a challenge for each of us to surmount our differences and break down the barriers between us and work together to solve it. Whenever we use these instances as a means of bringing down one another, we are not fulfilling our sacred obligations.

Also, whenever we fail in this effort to arrive at a result acceptable to all, we must refrain from casting stones at one another and view it as a personal and collective failure, and be prepared to examine ourselves and use the resources at our disposal to work towards a solution. It is clear that most of those involved in the various aspects of our existence are

failing in these as we grow further and further apart and become more and more antagonistic and fragmented. I therefore call for a renewed examination of our individual actions and a revival of the spirit of patriotism and cooperation, which I see as the only path to our survival as a stable and progressive nation. Roy Paul

BUILDING ON OUR SUCCESSES DEAR EDITOR, Reading about the successes of our children at the CSEC and CAPE examinations this year, I, as I am sure many other Guyanese, swelled up more than a little bit with pride over their accomplishments. Reflecting on this, I thought I should share my two little bits of advice to parents of children in school. Parents need to examine means of having their children perform as well on their turn. The successes of our high achievers were not an accident or something they accomplished by themselves. Their minds were moulded to achieving

such performances. First, and most neglected, is emphasis on preparing primary school children for the National Grade Six exams. Evidently only top performers typically get the best schools, and many of the parents of those children who did not get the best schools will tell you they left this task to primary school teachers. This is a solution for disaster. Parents simply must, and have to get involved in their children’s education from play school, ensuring that their children are learning ‘something’ at (Continued on page 23)

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Anil, first Chamar Let us hear a clarion call from all to become a Chatri and sundry, that wrong is wrong DEAR EDITOR, I note with interest this recent historical and unprecedented development where a member of one caste is elevated to the apparent status of a Chatri. I have discovered in my readings that the ancient Chatri warriors of India have much in common with the Samurai warrior class that existed in Japan many decades past. The famous cry of the Samurais has always been “death before dishonour”. The tradition of the Samurai dictated, much like the Chatris, that rather than to continue to heap shame, disgrace and dishonour upon your family, office and any fraternity which you purport to represent, that you must invoke hari kari and, using your ceremonial weapon, take your life. In this case, a broken rum bottle may be more appropriate. Upon learning that the Honourable Mohabir Anil Nandlall, now Singh, M.P., Notary Public (selfappointed), S.C. (soon-to-be), had clothed himself with the attributes of the Chatri warriors of old, I immediately checked the sacred Hindu texts, the Vedas, Mahabharat and the Bhagavad Gita, and then to ensure that no stone was left unturned, I also checked the Holy Koran and the Holy Bible. I discovered that this was indeed unprecedented and it was the first occasion that a chamar had become a Chatri. I must share my vivid recollection of the last glorious battle fought by this thoroughbred. As I recall, it occurred on the floor by the Bar of the Everest Cricket Club where this thoroughbred was being spanked like a baby and bitten on the leg by one Charles Rishiram Ramson, S.C., M.P. I have no doubt that many within the PPP, like myself, await the announcement that this “ Chatri warrior” has, in keeping with tradition, committed hari kari. In this vein, the Ministry of Public Works, on Saturday, November 1st, worked

assiduously throughout the night to ensure that the road leading to the Good Hope cremation site was paved with bitumen, no doubt in expectation of this impending honour. I have, in my research, similarly been unable to find any precedent where a member of the noble Chatri class has ever descended to becoming a pimp or procurer of the opposite sex or engaging in pilfering from the kitty. Honour is a badge to be worn proudly at all times. It is not to be discarded at 4 p.m. upon exiting the gates of one’s office or subject to new found rules of Privacy. The office now occupied for such a short time by this “ thoroughbred “ was once held by the Honourable then Attorney-General Mr. Doodnauth Singh S.C. He did not have to announce that he was a Chatri nor voice threats of doom to critics. His battles were fought in the Courts on a daily basis where he attempted to represent the State to the best of his ability as opposed to a few occasions by the present occupant who becomes visible whenever proceedings are instituted for the purpose of subverting the Legislature. In tribute to Mr. Doodnauth Singh S.C, he was always surrounded by many junior lawyers, several of whom have gone on to distinguish themselves individually. His clashes at Cabinet meetings with the “Honourable B.J.” are legendary, where he tendered his resignation on several occasions which was refused. His efforts to obtain better conditions of service for members of the Bar, in particular those on the Bench and within the A.G and D.P.P’s Chambers, were worthy of a Chatri Warrior. Mr. Doodnauth Singh S.C. has passed to the great beyond where the Chatri warriors go after death. There is not even a remote possibility that this “thoroughbred” and Mr. Doodnauth Singh will ever cross paths again. Bhanjat Siddhu Singh

DEAR EDITOR, We learnt of an armed robbery committed in St Phillips Church just as the congregation was preparing for Mass. This is a terrible event that further stains our Capital and State. On behalf of citizens, Deputy Mayor, councillors, family and on my own behalf, I offer the Church members sympathies, and pray that they be able to continue doing God’s work, as well as be able to forgive the doers of evil, and pray for them to turn away from their wayward ways. Even as we seek justice based on the law, it is a good opportunity for us to look at the broader picture, and not

just focus on this horrible incident. Humans by nature tend to imitate, learning from our elders, teachers, parents, our community and national Leaders. The messages coming from the latter group is one of disregard for many of our cherished moral values. A safe society is one in which our young people look up to our Head of State, Cabinet, the Parliament, The Police, The Courts and their religious institutions for good guidance . Today in Guyana we have our top National leaders showing a scant regard for many of our precious values. A leadership that will not reconvene the Parliament;

says it is foolish to get Local Democracy moving - the linchpin of a true democratic and viable country; fails to discipline errant Ministers and their top officials, NCN, NICIL; the result of all this is a country where security is at its lowest in its history – sad, but so true. On the other hand this should be a wakeup call to stave off the prospect of our beloved society imploding. One solution, among others, is for civil society, the Masjids, Churches, and the Temples to end a troubling silence in the face of wrongdoing at several levels. They say ‘silence gives consent’, very true, and it will

be unfortunate if these bodies do not raise their voices against the wrongdoing at the Church and ignore those stealing millions on a daily basis. The injunction not to steal did not identify circumstances, and could not define quantum or what are your connections. Guyana, all Guyana, awake, let us hear a clarion call from all and sundry, from Sunday to Sunday that wrong is wrong. If we speak from pulpit to parapet we can yet save this country and so hand down to our children and their children a safe and sound society. We owe this to them Hamilton Green Mayor

Money vouchers for school children geared to have a positive impact DEAR EDITOR, There has been a resounding sense of happiness from parents whose children will be receiving a ten thousand dollars grant from the Government. Those children who are attending Government schools from Nursery to Secondary will now annually receive this grant. Most of the parents with whom I have interacted have expressed their admiration for this initiative taken by the administration, since they view it as timely and an invaluable investment towards securing an education for every child. I have repeatedly seen in several villages along the Essequibo Coast where children have been absenting themselves from school primarily because of economic challenges in tandem with parental neglect. While some households have as many as five children attending school at the same time; I know of a particular household that has a similar number, none of whom are attending school. They will not qualify for the grant now, but I hope they will in the near future, since they appear to be between the ages of 3-6 years old. Social manifestations

including child labour, sexual abuse and exploitation can easily be created as a result of such a sight. On the contrary, those parents who will be receiving the grant are visibly ecstatic since it provides an opportunity for a better and more secure future for their children. Education is one of the main priorities of any Government and this magnanimous gesture is testimony of the Administration’s commitment and care for the nation’s

children. The intention, therefore, is to secure a legacy of learned minds. All teachers within the system will be trained, which also is a step in the right direction. They are also given the opportunity to attend the University of Guyana and the Cyril Potter College of Education to better qualify themselves. The Government therefore should be applauded for these initiatives and the grant as I implore on parents to use the

incentive wisely and for the intended purposes. Community vigilantes and School Welfare Officers must also be proactive in assisting to combat school drop-outs and regular absenteeism from our schools. The general results are gradually improving annually and will get better with the Government’s prudent management of the sector. It is now up to the children to match this effort with strong performances across the board. Elroy Stephney

Don’t let 180 feet of sloppy work spoil this admirable effort DEAR EDITOR, It is disgusting to see competent workers do sloppy work. The trench along Hunter Street to Mandela Avenue is being dug. The operator of the excavator started at the middle of the trench and did a very good job of scooping the overburden (grass) and digging the trench and making the edges neat. A work to be admired. However for 180 feet, starting from the Mandela end of the trench (which was fully overgrown with grass), the operator just scooped the

overburden with little digging. So this end of the trench is shallower. Now the water has drained to the deep part of the trench that was dug and the silted part is showing. If this part is not dug deeper, the grass will quickly grow back and the community will not benefit fully from the intended flood relief. We suffer a lot from floods. What is worse is that the water from the community of West Ruimveldt is drained through a culvert at this Mandela end of the trench. The uprights at both ends of the culvert broke off

completely blocking the flow of water from the gutters reaching the trench, thus defeating the purpose of (Continued on page 23)

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GT&T Technician electrocuted while working on utility pole

Nigerian nationals refused entry

A Technician attached to the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) was electrocuted while working on a utility pole just after midday yesterday. Vijai Gaznabbi, 26, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was rushed after he was hurled from the utility pole he was working on. Reports reaching this newspaper stated that Gaznabbi, a Technician (Class 2), with three years’ experience, was connecting a new service from the pole to a house at Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara when he came into contact with a Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) wire which was reportedly carrying 13,000 volts of electricity. According to eyewitnesses, Gaznabbi, who was working alone, was hurled from the 20-foot ladder that was bracing the pole all the way to the ground where he lay panting for breath. “People see when he fall and they run and try fuh rescue he. He was panting for breath and spitting out clot blood,” one eyewitness told this newspaper. Gaznabbi lay on the ground for about three minutes until workers in a passing GPL vehicle rushed him to the hospital. News of the accident spread quickly among his GT&T colleagues, most of whom ceased work and rushed to the hospital. “All ah dem in shock. One ah dem look like if is he get shock,” a GT&T employee told Kaieteur News at the GPHC yesterday. The telephone company in a statement issued yesterday evening said that it is saddened at the unfortunate passing of one of its employees. The company said that Gaznabbi, who resides at 33 Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge, joined the GT&T in 2011 and held the post of Technician 11 attached to

- as Guyana Ebola restriction takes effect

The ladder that Gaznabbi (inset) was using lies against the pole where he came into contact with the live GPL wire Outside Plant Maintenance, Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara. According to GT&T, Gaznabbi died as result of an accident yesterday during the performance of his duties in the Vryheid’s Lust area. “We take this opportunity to express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Gaznabbi,” the telephone company said in its statement. Kaieteur News understands that both utility companies - GT&T and GPL share one pole. It was explained that the GPL wires are to be situated six to eight feet above the GT&T lines. However, it was observed that on the pole that Gaznabbi was working on, the GPL live wire was sagging very close to the area where the young GT&T technician was carrying out his work. GT&T said that it is awaiting a formal report on the

incident. Meanwhile, the dead technician’s mother, Indranie Singh, is still trying to come to grips with the loss of her eldest son. She told this newspaper that news of her son’s death was the last thing she expected when he left his home for work yesterday at around 07:00 hours. Singh explained that about 15:00 hours she received a telephone call from a male who said that he was a friend of her son. The man told her that Gaznabbi had an accident and advised her to go to the hospital. “The person asked me if I was his mother and I said yes. Then he told me that my son had an accident. I asked him if it was serious and he said that he will not be able to say,” Singh stated. The woman began dressing to go to the hospital, (Continued on page 24)

Six Nigerian nationals were reportedly recently sent back to their West African homeland after arriving at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. This state of affairs has been linked to a ban instituted by the Government as part of its response to tackle the Ebola virus which has been wreaking havoc in sections of West Africa. Those who were reportedly refused entry are all students registered at a local medical University. Efforts to contact the University yesterday to ascertain the status of the students proved futile. Reports suggest that the students had returned home for a holiday stint before travelling back here last week. However, based on the fact that they had visited a territory that has confirmed cases of the Ebola Virus, they were all denied entry. This publication was informed of the foregoing development by a Nigerian who himself travelled from Nigeria to Guyana in September to attend University here. The man who spoke to this publication on the condition of anonymity yesterday disclosed that at the time of his departure there were at least 20 confirmed cases of the Ebola virus in Nigeria. He is, however, of the firm belief that moves were made to effectively contain the virus there. This was confirmed by reports out of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which confirmed that while a small number of cases were reported in Nigeria and one in Senegal they were all contained. Speaking to this publication of his journey to Guyana, the Nigerian

The Nigerian who spoke to this publication on the condition of anonymity

explained how he travelled to France thence to Miami before heading to Guyana. He, however, noted that at no airport outside of his homeland did he recall being screened. “I am telling you there was no screen after I left Nigeria... There was no screening in France, no screening in Miami. Back home there was a lot of awareness; (there were) a lot of signs everywhere about Ebola and definitely screening before you were allowed to leave....it was very tight, (they were) checking your temperature and so,” recalled the young man. He arrived in Guyana along with a female relative on September 3 last. And according to the young man, neither he nor his relative has developed symptoms of the virus as they were not knowingly exposed to the virus. However, since their arrival here, Guyana has put in place travel restrictions that will affect persons who have travelled to sections of West Africa or were in contact with such persons. Based on a recent advisory issued by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Government in an attempt to combat the virus has in place

a strict ongoing screening process at all ports of entry for persons who might have travelled in the past 21 days or been in contact with persons from sections of West Africa. Such persons, this publication understands, will be treated as “highly suspicious” for the Ebola virus until tests prove otherwise. In a statement posted on Facebook by Minister Rodrigues-Birkett, it was noted that Government since early September discussed Guyana’s preparedness to deal with Ebola. Moreover, she noted that “on September 9, 2014, all Embassies and Consulates abroad have been instructed by me not to issue visas to nationals from West African countries for the time being. The Embassies and Consulates have not issued any visas since then.” But according to Rodrigues-Birkett, while this does not constitute a travel ban for persons from African countries (Africa has 54 countries), the measure implemented is aimed at dealing with the deadly Ebola virus which is seen as a challenge to both developed and developing countries alike.

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Sierra Leone says another doctor dies of Ebola FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — A doctor in Sierra Leone has died of Ebola — the fifth local doctor in the West African nation to die of the disease, authorities said Monday. Dr Godfrey George, medical superintendent of Kambia Government Hospital in northern Sierra Leone, died overnight, according to Sierra Leone’s Government. George’s death, which was announced by Dr Brima Kargbo, Sierra Leone’s chief medical officer, was a blow to efforts to keep desperately needed health care workers safe in a country ravaged by the deadly virus. George had been driven to the capital, Freetown, after reporting that he was not feeling well.

Doctors and nurses have been particularly vulnerable to contracting Ebola, as the virus is spread through bodily fluids. Ebola is high on the agenda of a regional meeting of the World Health Organisation that opened

Monday in Benin, a West African nation that has not had any Ebola cases. WHO chief Margaret Chan said the Ebola epidemic has set back political stability and economic recovery in the afflicted countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia.

Ukraine crisis deepens after rebel vote in east (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called an emergency meeting of his security chiefs for Tuesday to discuss new ways of dealing with the separatist challenge in the east after rebel elections that were denounced by Kiev and the West. The rogue votes, which Kiev says Russia encouraged, could create a new “frozen conflict” in postSoviet Europe and further threaten the territorial unity of Ukraine, which lost control of its Crimean peninsula in March when it was annexed by Russia. Organisers of the twin ballots said insurgent leaders had emerged victorious in both Donetsk and Luhansk — two Russian speaking areas of eastern Ukraine — throwing down the gauntlet to Poroshenko, who vehemently opposed the election. In a statement, the Ukrainian president denounced the vote as an “electoral farce”, repeating that it violated a bedrock deal struck in the Belarusian capital Minsk on Sept. 5 intended to pave the way for a settlement of the separatist problem. His sentiments were echoed by the White House, which condemned what it called “illegitimate, so-called ‘elections’” and warned economic penalties on Russia “will rise” if Moscow continues to violate the Minsk deal. “We are concerned by a

Alexander Zakharchenko, separatist leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic Russian Foreign Ministry statement today that seeks to legitimize these sham ‘elections,’” Bernadette Meehan, spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council, said in a statement on Monday. Calling for “adjustments” to be made in the way he handled the east, Poroshenko said he intended to scrap a law that would have offered “special status” to areas in the east including those controlled by the rebels. This would be among points to be discussed on Tuesday in a meeting of Ukraine’s security and defence council, he said. The “special status” law envisaged allowing the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to run their own affairs

and also offered separatist fighters freedom from prosecution. Kiev says the Minsk agreement provided only for election of local officials under Ukrainian law, and not for separatist ballots aimed at bringing in leaders of breakaway entities who seek close association or even union with Russia. Instead, Alexander Zakharchenko, a 38-year-old former mining electrician, easily won election as head of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”, an entity proclaimed by armed rebels last April. In a similar vote in Luhansk, a smaller selfproclaimed pro-Russian entity further east, Igor Plotnisky won more than 63 percent of the vote, a rebel representative said. Kiev and the West will now be looking to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin will formally recognise the validity of the election, despite their entreaties to him not to do so. A Russian deputy foreign minister, Grigory Karasin, made no mention of formal recognition but said the newly elected leadership in eastern Ukraine now had a mandate to negotiate with Kiev. Up to now, Kiev’s leaders have refused to hold direct talks with the separatists, whom they refer to as “terrorists” and “bandits”. But the options have clearly narrowed for Poroshenko too.

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PAHO/WHO to send out Ebola preparedness experts to member states The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is mobilising teams of experts in outbreak alert and response to help member states in Latin America and the Caribbean ensure they are prepared for any potential introduction of Ebola. In a release, the organiSation said missions will visit member countries over the next two months to assess levels of preparedness to detect, treat and control the spread of any potential imported case of Ebola. In coordination with national health authorities, the missions will assess gaps and make recommendations for addressing them, and PAHO/WHO will provide follow-up technical cooperation based on individual countries’ needs. In addition, PAHO/WHO experts and experts from the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network will be deployed if an imported case of Ebola is identified in any member country, to assist national health authorities in implementing their Ebola response plans. The organisation has been carrying out a series of virtual and face-to-face training sessions on preparedness, risk communication and logistics. It has also been disseminating norms and guidelines on infection control, the use of personal protective equipment, the collection and management of samples with highly pathogenic agents, disease surveillance, and laboratory procedures in the region.

According to the PAHO/ WHO Department of Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis department’s Director, Dr Marcos Espinal, while there are no cases currently in region, the risk of an imported case is real. As a result, he says, it is important that countries in the region have health systems that are prepared to quickly respond to Ebola and ensure that it does not spread. Bahamas arrest 76 following crackdown on illegal migrants NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas government confirmed that 76 people had been arrested over the last weekend after they failed to meet the new requirements for staying legally in the country. Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell also denied reports that children were detained and placed in the Carmichael Road detention center during the exercise on Saturday. “Some people have expressed concern about children and I would only say that we are seeking the intervention of the Department of Social Services where this is necessary,” Mitchell told a news

conference on his return to the country from the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. He told reporters that the administrative measures announced by the department on work permits, certificates of identity and residency permits had gone into effect and on Saturday “there was a routine interdiction exercise …which resulted in some 76 arrests”. Mitchell accused “some elements in the community” of transforming the exercise “into something which it is not”. He said that from the time, there have been interdictions every day, every week and last weekend’s exercise “was no different from what the Department ordinarily does and should not be used to inflame passions. “It appears now that some political operatives have gotten into the matter with a view to seeking to sow the seeds of division; I ask them to desist. I ask the leaders of the Opposition parties to speak to trolls on social media to resist the temptation to sow seeds of discord. I have asked our supporters to do the same.”

Grenadian-American legislator expresses outrage over resignation of black NYDP chief A Grenadian American legislator has joined his New York City Council colleague in expressing outrage over the resignation of the black chief of the New York Police Department (NYPD). Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, the son of Grenadian immigrants, who represents the 45th Council District in Brooklyn, has collaborated with Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson, a Bronx Democrat, who chairs the Council’s Committee on Public Safety, in expressing deep concern over Philip Banks’ resignation on Friday. According to reports here, Banks’ resignation came after he reluctantly accepted a promotion to First Deputy

Commissioner after threatening to resign amid ongoing friction over NYPD Commissioner William Bratton’s regime and the previous one under Ray Kelly. Banks, who was promoted to Chief of Department in 2013 after a 28-year career with the NYPD, was one of the highest ranking black law enforcement officials in New York City. Williams, Deputy Leader and co-chair of the City Council’s Task Force to Combat Gun Violence, has been a frequent critic of the NYPD. “As elected officials who have fought for better police practices, we are extremely

disturbed by news of the resignation of Chief Banks, which comes after news of his ‘promotion’ to a ceremonial position that does not hold the authority it deserves,” said Williams and Gibson in the joint statement, noting that Banks’ resignation takes place nearly two months after the resignation of Deputy Pineiro. “Throughout Chief Banks’ tenure, his leadership has played a critical role in helping to navigate difficult r e l a t i o n s h i p s b etween NYPD and communities of more color as we attempted to deal with chronic issues in policing,” the statement added.

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GUYANA SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE COUNCIL OF UNASUR In 2010 there was an attempted coup against the President of Ecuador. Following this attempted coup, the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) met in Georgetown, Guyana, and agreed to adopt a democratic clause to the Constitutive Treaty of the grouping. The democracy clause was inserted into the Constitutive Treaty by means

of an additional Protocol. The Protocol allows for UNASUR to take action in response to certain developments within a member state which threatens the legitimate exercise of power and the “application of the values and principles of democracy.” It allows for action by the grouping in the event that political power is usurped or democratic values threatened within any country that

belongs to UNASUR. UNASUR has the option of taking action, including suspending the member, closing the land borders with that member, advocate for the suspension of the member from other regional groupings or taking other diplomatic and political action that is deemed necessary. The decision to move towards the adoption of the democratic clause followed on

Dem boys seh...

Anil always got a quarter It is not what happens to you that determines how far you will go in life, it is how you handle what happens to you. That is a lesson Anil had to learn. He was a liar, then he tun a lawyer. He reach to Attorney General. That is far in life. He expect to reach high office like de President. Dem boys seh that that is de highest can go because he always high. He like scotch and always got a quarter in he back pocket or he briefcase. Only Chamar does do things like that- not Chat-3. He learn this quarter thing from de former AG. Every day he sit down, he alone, at Eccles stoplight wid he own glass and a quarter. He never aspire to be President. But Anil got high hopes. Dem boys want tell Anil that one quarter not enough to be President. And he not getting any more quarter. Rob de Earth already got three quarter in he pocket. He only got to get one more and Jagdeo keeping that one fuh he. Donald don’t like that. Donald get de wuk because he use to

walk wid four quarter—two in de front pocket and two in he back pocket. Now he got he security dem walking wid a large. And is a good thing he only drinking by de quarter. Imagine one quarter and he telling people fuh get out of Kaieteur News because it is a dangerous place. Well if he drink a half he would clear out Ohh Pee. A third quarter and de whole parliament gone. Well if he drink four quarter Guyana disappear and land in Venezuela. And Rohee de GS, whatever that meangoat sh** or gone stupid, seh that he like Anil. He like dem song wha de Waterfalls paper does got because dem does bring back memory. He vex because he seh that de Waterfalls paper tek he song and spin dem pun Anil, Jagdeo and Donald. Well, dem boys seh that dem got a special song fuh he. “You stubidy, you stubidy, you pagalee, you pagalee, Every time you see me you telling me you love me. And dem boys ain’t got no name close to Kwame. Talk half and tek a sip from Anil quarter.

the heels on the attempted coup in Ecuador in 2012. UNASUR wanted to signal that it was not going to tolerate any rupture of the democratic process since the only source of democratic power that it recognizes is that which comes through free and fair elections. But the additional protocol also aims to safeguard the protection of human rights and other democratic values within South America. The first test of this democratic clause came in 2012 when a legislative tyranny in Paraguay caused the ouster of the President of Paraguay, Fernando Lugo. UNASUR condemned the actions of the legislature in not affording the President adequate time for due process. He was only given two hours in which to defend himself. Lugo was impeached and UNASUR took the decision in conformity with its democratic clause to suspend that country from its body. UNASUR deemed the removal of Lugo as a “rupture of the democratic order.” Guyana is now confronted with a situation

different from that of Paraguay. There is no attempt to remove the government from power but there is a threat to the democratic order by the failure of the government to announce a date for local government elections or indeed to offer a plausible explanation for its failure to do so. UNASUR by virtue of the democratic clause seeks to avoid a situation in which the government is removed other than through free and fair elections. As such, if there is any measure within a member state that frustrates the lawful holding of free and after elections, it is within the mandate of UNASUR to consider such impediments and to signal its disapproval. The President of Guyana recently announced that it would be foolish of him to call local government elections in light of the pending noconfidence motion. This confirms that the government has no legitimate reasons from not announcing a date for local government elections and is therefore subverting the democratic process by not doing so. The opposition parties should immediately dispatch

a notification to the Heads of UNASUR alerting them to this threat to the democratic order in Guyana. There is also an attack on the free press in Guyana. This constitutes an attack on the free press. This attack on the media in Guyana constitutes an attack on the democratic values shared by UNASUR member states and thus it falls within the violation that can trigger a response from UNASUR. It is therefore advisable that the Kaieteur News also dispatch a complaint to the Council of Heads of UNASUR drawing to the attention of the group the threats that have been made against this newspaper. UNASUR should be put on notice that the Government of Guyana is acting contrary to the democratic values endorsed by UNASUR. The regional grouping should be asked to bring diplomatic pressure on the Guyana government to respect freedom of the press and the right of the people to local democracy.

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Tuesday November 04, 2014

== THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN ==

The troglodyte said to Bertha Butt, “Come here, sock it to me.” If you are in your fifties then you would know about the age of disco/funk in the seventies. Maybe Kool and the Gang and Donna Summers were the biggest successes in disco/funk. But back then, one of the colossal hits in disco/funk music was an absolutely hilarious song recorded by The Jimmy Castor Bunch. It is titled, “Troglodyte.” It tells the story of a Neanderthal who got up one morning and screamed, “I gotta have a woman.” He went to the beach, saw Bertha Butt, yelled out, “come here, come here,” then he grabbed Martha by her hair and kept

shouting non stop, “sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me.” Martha was so afraid that she socked it to the troglodyte. She had sex with the monster. Go to Youtube and see the video of “troglodyte.” It remains one of pop music’s funniest moments. We will come to the relevance of the troglodyte and Martha Butt below. One has to assume that President Donald Ramotar accepts the contents of the Nandlall/Gildharie exchange because rather than denying it he is exclusively concerned about it being a so-called illegal recording. One can take it, then, that it is permissible

to write that Nandlall said so and so and this and that on the tape. On the tape, Nandlall could be heard requesting the name of the young journalist from her colleague with the words, “de maan wan f… de girl.” Was it just a random request or is there more to it? To understand the tyrannical nature of the Jagdeo/Ramotar combination, Freudian analysis is a requirement. One night I walked into the Kaieteur News offices and in full view of the staff including Glenn Lall, I exclaimed that there will come a time when any member of the PPP cabal will enter into an office or a dance hall,

demand that they want a girl they set their eyes on, and demand to have her. Since that outburst, it has happened several times. I will offer a few brief examples. One occurred at Buddy’s Night Club on Sheriff Street. The victim was a relative of Guyana’s leading advertising tycoon. The second occurrence involved “Killaman” who had stopped in the wee hours of the morning to get something to eat from a rum shop owned by a PPP supporter in Region Six. The owner asked his livein-maid, a young Amerindian woman, to fix “Killaman” a plate of food. An inebriated “Killaman: became horny and demanded to have the girl. The only resistance came from “Killaman’s” driver. He saw the cruelty in the request and for his intervention he was rewarded with one slap across his face. He told me, “Killaman” stepped outside, went to his car’s glove compartment and he knew what “Killaman” was reaching for. The driver told me he ran faster than

lightning to reach the New Amsterdam stelling. “Killaman didn’t go in search of him because “Killaman” was feasting on the food and other pleasures at the rum shop. A very reliable source told me that a close relative of the Champion of Dirt who is very powerful, went into GTV (before it was NCN), saw a female journalist and got one of the managers to summon her to his office at another location. In plain language he told her he wanted her and that there was a bright future for her at the television station. She exchanged sex for the bright future. I saw her the other day when I was making arrangements for the funeral of my mother-in-law. From the way she looked I don’t think the future turned out brightly. Joseph O’Lall is dead and gone but he told me the story of a one of the powerful men in the PPP whom he accompanied to a large supermarket at the southern corner of Camp and Regent Streets which is now a huge high-rise shopping mall. The PPP monarch saw an

Frederick Kissoon attractive shop attendant and told the manager to bring her to him. The manager complied and O’Lall told me the two went in a corner and he could only assume that an arranged meeting was made. When Nandlall said his uncle wanted to “knock the thing,” the Freudian instinct was at work. When a government is tyrannical and invincible because a dead population allows it to become so powerful, the members of the cabal seriously believe that they could get away with the most horrible violation. Nandlall at the Freudian level knew his uncle could get what he wants in Guyana. The troglodyte syndrome also takes in male demands for male lovers. “Read between the lines” as Nandlall would say.

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Accounting body stands ground on Sattaur investigation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana has fired back at the Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Khurshid Sattaur, maintaining that it is within its remit to investigate any of its members. The ICAG was at the time responding to a public missive penned by Sattaur who had complained of an alleged bias on the part of the accounting body, following a complaint that was lodged over a breach of confidence on the part of Sattaur when he released confidential tax information to the former President Bharrat Jagdeo. Sattaur had questioned how is it that he is being subjected to disciplinary proceedings by the Council’s Disciplinary Committee when he is not engaged in public practice and therefore not subject to the ethics that professional accountants subscribe to. He said that he is a public servant and carries out a statutory function prescribed in law. Sattaur said further that the action by ICAG suggests extreme bias and lack of knowledge of their own bylaws. Sattaur called on the Council to “stop this charade and travesty immediately.” The accounting body has since fired back at Sattaur, pointing out that he made a number of inaccurate assertions. ICAG maintains that the Institute is a statutory body established under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana Act 1991. The objects of the Institute are clearly defined in that Act and include, inter alia,

“to regulate the discipline and professional conduct of its members and its registered students by maintaining a strict standard of professional ethics”. According to ICAG, the Institute is not a subsidiary of any professional body resident in the United Kingdom, but as a regulatory and disciplinary body has an independent statutory mandate in Guyana. It said, too, that by Section 6 of the Act, the direction, control and management of the affairs of the Institute are vested with a Council which comprises eight members of the Institute and that the Council is empowered under the Act to appoint various subcommittees, including an Investigations Committee and a Disciplinary Committee. ICAG stated that the Investigations Committee shall, when necessary or desirable, investigate the conduct and good standing of members and students, and any matter referred to it by the Council.

“This Committee shall have the power to make enquiries from members and students about professional matters, and to require the production of books, documents and working or other papers.” The accounting body stated that the Disciplinary Committee will conduct hearings of charges preferred against members and students by the Investigations Committee. According to ICAG, any person may address the Council in writing a charge or charges of professional misconduct on the part of any member. “Any member may address to the Council in writing a charge or charges of unfitness, lack of moral character or professional or other misconduct on the part of any member or of any registered student…If without any such charge, any seeming unfitness, lack of moral character or professional or other misconduct on the part of a member or of a registered

student shall come to the notice of the Secretary, he may make inquiries with regard thereto and thereafter may report in writing to the Council the facts ascertained by him.” According to ICAG, the Council may in its discretion deal with the report as if it constituted a charge or charges under the by-laws and thereupon such report shall be deemed to be a charge or charges under the bylaws for all purposes. The accounting body added that its Rules of Professional Conduct which are applicable to members are those set out in the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the International Federation of Accountants (‘IFAC’), through the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants. The Code of Ethics defines a professional accountant as “an individual who is a member of an IFAC member body”. The Institute is a member body of IFAC. Publisher of Kaieteur

News, Glenn Lall, filed an official complaint against Sattaur with the country’s highest accountancy body, last month. The official complaint was prompted by the illegal release of tax information. It said that CommissionerGeneral Khurshid Sattaur is guilty of misconduct in office by his acts. This newspaper recently published details which revealed a shocking plot by top Government officials, in collaboration with Sattaur, to go after a number of private newspapers and news entities that have been highly critical of projects and the way taxpayers’ dollars are being spent. Kaieteur News has been at the forefront of the Government retaliation. By law, GRA is bound to keep secret tax and other financial information filed by taxpayers. Emails were sent by Sattaur to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, and to former President Bharrat Jagdeo.

GRA’s Commissioner General, Khurshid Sattaur However, the tax information was only released to Jagdeo, according to evidence revealed to Kaieteur News. The tax information on Kaieteur News was not included, but Sattaur spoke of intentions to release these once a number of safeguards are in place. There has been widespread condemnation after those revelations of the tax leaks, with questions asked about which other businesses may have suffered.

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Govt. refuses to recognize wrongdoing

Tuesday November 04, 2014

Timber corruption activists shut out from Japan meeting Jagdeo attends

- APNU MP The actions of Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, as unveiled by the recently exposed audio recording, points to a man who obviously knew of an imminent crime and did not reveal it to persons in authority. His action borders on misconduct if not criminal. This is the view held by Shadow Home Affairs Minister, Winston Felix, himself a former Commissioner of Police. Yesterday Felix held a special media briefing at Congress Place to address the out of control crime situation in Guyana. Weighing in specifically on the recently publicized audio recording between Attorney General Nandlall and Kaieteur News reporter Leonard Gildarie, Felix told reporters that for a government to take the position that it has, means that it is clearly in denial. According to Felix, “You heard the recording, I heard them, the public has heard them, right thinking people heard the recording and I don’t think that anyone who calls for the Attorney General’s resignation is on the wrong path. If anybody is on wrong path it is the Government that refuses to

Shadow Home Affairs Minister, Winston Felix

Attorney General, Anil Nandlall

recognize wrongdoing and correct it.” Felix was adamant that the Government must now practise what it preaches and observe the rule of law. “Sometimes you must turn around from your evil ways; you must find a point to turn from your evil ways…They mouth it; they talk about it; they must know that it is a system in the law that requires them to respect and observe the law and ensure that everyone is treated equally under the law.” Felix said that Nandlall, a person in his office with his training and experience, ought to know that if a crime or a potential crime comes to his attention then he needs to report it to the proper authorities so they can take

action. “Thank God for how things played out. I don’t know what would have happened in Saffon Street,” said Felix. Gildarie, the reporter at the centre of the brouhaha along with Nandlall, has since expressed a fear for his life and that of his family. In a public statement over the weekend, Gildarie said that while he was advised by his attorneys not to make any public pronouncements on the matter, “I am not restrained from expressing deep fears for my safety and that of my family.” Ever since the expose involving the Minister of Legal Affairs, several bodies have called for his resignation. Transparency Institute Guyana Inc. (TIGI), the Guyana Human Rights Association, the Guyana Bar Association, the Guyana Association of Women Lawyers and the Guyana Press Association have been among those bodies. A report along with the transcript and an audio recording has been lodged with the Guyana Police Force. In that now infamous recording Nandlall, while hurling a number of obscenities, conceded knowledge of an imminent attack against Kaieteur News, where the innocent could also be cut down as collateral damage. Nandlall also said that several powerful persons would have become sensitive to the reportage by this publication, among them a family member whom he had to restrain. In that now infamous recording, Nandlall can be overheard telling Gildarie to get out of the Saffon Street office, which he described as a “dangerous place”. He hinted at an intended hit on Lall and the establishment. The Government has since come out in defence of Nandlall saying that it was a loose private conversation which was illegally recorded and further manipulated.

BMF BOOKS BANNED: empty tables at the conference venue

Swiss author Lukas Straumann passes his book to the Malaysian delegate to the ITTO, B.C.Y. Freezailah before the conference starts. A forestry watchdog body says it has been locked out of the opening session of the 50th Session of the International Tropical Timber Organisation ((ITTO), a forum currently being attended by Bharrat Jagdeo. The Bruno Manser Fund is a well-known activist body that fights for fairness in the tropical forest. It has been a vocal leader in the campaign to conserve threatened tropical rainforests, pushing for biodiversity protection and respect of the rights of the rainforest dwellers. The fund had been aiming to display a book of timber corruption in Sarawak, one of two states in Malaysia, by

author Lukas Straumann and titled, “Money Logging: On the Trail of the Asian Timber Mafia”. The ITTO session being hosted in Yokohama, Japan started yesterday and will end November 8. Jagdeo is participating in the session. “The Bruno Manser Fund (BMF) has been locked out of the opening ceremony of the 50th session of the International Tropical Timber Organisation ITTO in Yokohama,” the body said in a statement yesterday. According to the watchdog body, despite a timely registration as observers in mid-October, the ITTO has not been able to make up its mind if the BMF would be admitted.

BMF said that there has been strong resistance “from the highest level of the Malaysian Government in Kuala Lumpur”. The current Chairman of ITTO, Rob Busink, was not able to say by when the ITTO would decide on BMF’s observer status. “ITTO has not only achieved little for the sustainable management of tropical forests in the 25 years of its existence, apparently it is also unable to cope with elementary administrative questions in due time,” the Bruno Manser Fund commented. Forestry products make a significant contribution to Guyana’s economy.

Cell phone, laptop thief jailed Cleveland Alleyne stole one cellular phone valued $9000 and a laptop worth $120,000 from Joro Azore on October 28, last. He appeared before the Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday morning and was jailed for nine months. Prosecutor Michael Grant

said that on the day in question at around 7:30hrs, Azore went home and noticed his articles missing. He said that when he called the cellular phone the defendant answered. The matter was reported, and the defendant was then arrested and charged. The defendant was

unrepresented and pleaded guilty to the charge; he is 23years-old and had no prior convictions. Chief Magistrate Sewnarine-Beharry took into consideration the prevalence and seriousness of the crime, his age, and the fact that all the articles were recovered when she made her ruling.

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Residents concerned about Berbice road contract …claim Regional Chairman, contractor wasting time and money

The substandard works done by Nauth Construction a few months ago A section of the East Bank Berbice road is soon to be rehabilitated but residents are not too happy with a number of issues concerning the contract. Recently a contract to the tune of $434.4 million was tendered for rehabilitation work on one section of the East Bank Berbice Public Road, from Everton to Lighttown. The residents are questioning why only the road from Everton to Mara is being done and not the section from New Amsterdam to Everton. Residents are also concerned that the contract will be awarded to H. Nauth and Sons Construction Company, which has continuously been doing bad work on the road. The residents told the media that they are not happy with the substandard work Nauth has been doing on the road. They do not want him to continue to work in their community. The contract is to be awarded today. Residents are upset with the treatment they have been getting from the government and the many excuses over the years. On one occasion, the government had promised that the Ministry of Public Works would have done continuous remedial work until the promised Inter American Development Bank contract to reconstruct the road comes on stream. However, they are now suspicious even before the work has begun as instead of a team from the Ministry of Public Works being assembled to do the work, Contractor Nauth turned up without warning and started to work on the thoroughfare. After a few weeks the

programme collapsed; the road deteriorated. Back then, Regional Chairman David Permaul Armogan and residents had stated that what Nauth was doing was a waste of taxpayers’ money. According to the residents, the government had promised them temporary relief by doing continuous maintenance, but what contractor Nauth did was a joke. “What he did only lasted for a few days and then wash out; it is plenty ‘naught’ work and a waste of taxpayers’ money. Nauth collects close to $100M to do patch work and the work does not last”. The residents said that the Associated Construction Service (ACS) recently did some remedial work in the area and the quality was far better. They are now clamoring for that company to be awarded the job. According to prominent East Bank Berbice residents, Samuel Monah and Ramesh Maraj, who are heads of the East Bank Berbice Road Users Association (EEBRUA), something has to be afoot if the contract is given to H. Nauth and Sons Construction. President of the East

Bank Berbice Hire Car Association (EBBHA), Maxwell Semple had blasted the government for its contempt of East Bank Berbice residents and being in bed with Contractor Nauth. “If something is to be done let it be done properly.” The residents complained to everyone in authority, including President Donald Ramotar, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Works Minister Robeson Benn and Junior Finance Minster Juan Edghill, about their predicament. Region Six Chairman David Armogan had stated that what Nauth was doing was not what was suggested. He saw it as meaningless and a waste of taxpayers’ money. He had said that the contractor was expected to ‘dig out’ the bad areas and fill them with crusher run and then pack reef sand on top and then apply asphalt over. The 25-mile stretch of road between New Amsterdam and Mara is home to thousands of families and a number of businesses. The residents say they will be holding the government wholly and solely responsible for their continuous predicament.

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Harnessing the sun’s energy an economically viable option - GEA With growing concerns of global climate change and the dependence on costly fossil fuels that are dangerous to our environment, solar water heaters present an opportunity to not only reduce energy consumption and costs, but assist in reducing our carbon foot print, according to the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA). GEA’s Public Communications Officer, Taiwo Williams, said that for hot climates, solar water heaters can be a cost effective way to generate hot water for use in homes, hotels, hospitals and industries.

Miner gets 56 months for stealing costume jewellery A robber who pounced on a man and wrestled with him for an artificial chain was jailed for 56 months. Anthony Williams was convicted and sentenced on a robbery with violence charge by Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday. On the assumption that the jewellery which Charles Allen had been wearing on August 26 at Cornhill Street, Stabroek, Georgetown was genuine gold, 22-year-old Williams robbed the man of his belongings. According to the prosecution, Allen, dressed in artificial gold jewellery, had stopped on Cornhill Street to purchase food when the accused came up from behind him, choked him and placed a knife to his neck demanding he hand over his jewellery which was valued at $1500. The incident got the attention of police ranks that were in the area. The 22-yearold was taken into custody and later charged. During his first arraignment in August before the said Magistrate, Williams pleaded not guilty to the

BV motorcyclist dies after crashing into truck The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred about 02:15 hours yesterday at Montrose Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara, and resulted in the death of Bennette Beveny, 57 years, of Beterverwagting. According to the police, their investigations have

revealed that Beveny, along with pillion rider Alicia Penheiro, of Enterprise, also on the East Coast Demerara, was proceeding along the Railway Embankment on a motorcycle, when a motor lorry which was proceeding in the opposite direction allegedly swerved into his path and resulted in a

“Solar water heaters make use of the sun’s energy through ‘solar thermal’ technology. The sun’s energy is harnessed and converted into heat. The basic technology for solar water heater systems is very simple. The systems use solar collectors that are fitted to your roof. Sunlight strikes and heats the ‘absorber’ surface within the ‘solar collector’. As water flows through the tubes attached to the solar collector, heat is absorbed and the heated water is stored for use on demand. Solar water heaters are usually designed with a

collision. Beveny and Penheiro sustained severe injuries and were taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where Beveny was pronounced dead on arrival. Penheiro was admitted. The driver of the motor lorry is in police custody assisting with the investigations

charge and told the court that the entire incident was a joke. He went on to say that he and Allen are acquaintances, and that they operated a minibus together. He would usually buy items for him, the defendant said. A trial was subsequently conducted. The case was prosecuted by Inspector Joel Ricknauth and Williams was unrepresented by legal Counsel.

back-up mechanism to heat the water during periods of extended cloud cover.” Underscoring that most solar water heaters are installed on the roof, Williams said that for best results, the roof should receive direct sunlight between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM. The consumer has direct control over the system, and unlike electric water heaters, hot water is available even during a power outage. SYSTEM AND COST He further explained that a choice has to be made as to the size best suited for a specific household. Most available options include a 30, 40 or 50 gallon electric water heater. Sizing a solar water heater involves determining the total collector area and the storage volume required to provide 100% of the household’s hot water needs. A 50-gallon electric water heater will cost about $1M over its 10-year life. However, an equally-sized solar water heater will only have a onetime cost of about $330,000 and will serve hot water needs for more than 20 years. “Once you recover the higher initial costs of a solar system through reduced or avoided energy costs, your solar system will require expenditures only for maintenance,” he said

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VEHICLE FOR SALE First Class Auto: In stock Premio, Spacio, 212, Sienta, Rush, Fielder, Bluebird- Tel: 609-8188/ 602-6307 2007 Ford F150 4X4 Extended Cab, fully loaded Auto 22 inch Rims and tyres, excellent condition- Call: 610-5370 Unregistered Premio fully loaded - $2.3M negotiable Owner Leaving CountryCall: 226-5473, 226-2623 Pitbull Bus ($3.1M) unregistered, Noah, Regius ($2M) unregistered - Call: 603-9700 2006 Toyota Tacoma, excellent condition, first owner, price negotiable - Call: 253-3362, 622-7234 1 Toyota Landcruiser Prado PMM Series Call: 219-5354 Monday - Friday 8:15-4:15Pm & Saturday 8:15-1:15PM Toyota Raum, Contact Devika - Tel: 264-2954, Cell: 628-2634 1- 2001 new model 212 stick shift - $2M, 1 -2000 year model Tacoma with 3RZ engine- $2.1M – Call: 6165974, 618-8703

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One live in maid – Call:6755256, 656-3241

One Toyota Raum with AC, CD & Mags, in excellent condition, $975,000- Call: 619-1047 We buy & sell vehicles for cash, also parts available & 30 seater buses; Extra Cab pickups; 2006 Tacoma- Call: 680-3154 F250- 424 Double exhaust matte black, big road tyres, GRR Series – Call: 227-5500, 623-4045 Nissan Wing Road, PSS Series, price - $1.5M negotiable – Excellent Condition – Call: 698-5949

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Toyota Premio- $2.3M, New model Spacio - $2.150M, never registered. Call: 6172891

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One Nissan Pickup – GG Series and one Mini Bus – JJ Series, in excellent road worthy condition- Call:2335108, 233-5023

Mercedes Benz CLK200 Kompressor, mint condition, serious enquiries – Call: 6235492 One pit bull 19 Seater BNN, Excellent Condition- Call: 652-0709, 276-0556

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1- Mercedes Benz, good condition 230E, no reasonable offer refusedCall: 683-4803, 225-9871

Titan 4X4, fully loaded, GMM Series- Call: 227-5500, 623-4045, 694-8150 RI Yamaha - Candy Red, no reasonable offer refused – Call: 623-4045, 227-5500, 6948150 1999 Toyota Tacoma (black) excellent condition, auto extended cab, fully loaded – Call: 610-5370

Toyota Prado, Price$5.5M Neg. Call:643-2403

One part time or full time gardener/ handyman – Call Between Monday – Saturday: 219-5354 One Secretary; One cashier. Pay $20,000 -$25,000 per week respectively Call: 610-9493 Female worker needed, 3 CXC subject or sound secondary school education- Call: 612-1607 Experienced taxi driver & dispatcher @ Princess Hotel Tel: 616-5419 Experienced Diesel Mechanic to work in Georgetown, apply in person. Call: 218-5105 Girls to sew from West Coast/ West Bank Demerara Call: 626-2629 or 676-6312 One day security and one night security guard, between ages 35-55yrs, preferably from Georgetown Call: 623-3231 or 225-3198 One live in Domestic, must know to cook – Age3545yrs, Salary: $60,000Call:664-5199, 688-5409

EDUCATIONAL CXC Classes for adults/ students, repeater, Grade 6, slow learners in Mathematics, All Science & Business Subjects – Call: 231-5678, 690-5008 Diploma in Computers, 9 Courses - $30,000, free job training @ Micrographics Technology, Vreed- EnHoop, Tel:264-3057 (November Promotion)

Leyland 85DAF Dump Truck, double axle aluminum tray, GKK series, excellent condition – Call: 699-6672, 258-0079 – serious enquiries only Mitsubishi Canter 2 Ton, 4D 32 Engine GGG Series, good working condition – Call: 6692290

Live out domestic, Live in / Live out babysitter- Call: 219-5354, Monday – Friday between 8:15-4:15PM.

One domestic (Female)Must be able to Wash, Press& Clean. Call: 600-2745

1- Volks Wagon Van, ideal for cargo – Call: 683-4803, 2259871 1-Mitsubishi RVR- Call: 2259871, 683-4803

Salesgirls & cashiers apply in person with written application at Nirva Supermarket – Call: 227-5771 Salesgirl & Sales boy, apply at Christine’s Variety Store, on Lombard Street – Contact:227-8529, 626-8003

PROPERTY FOR SALE 1 – 2storey wooden & Concrete house with 5 bedrooms upper flat & lower flat 4 apartments located@ Shell Road, kitty - $30M – Tel:642-7898 One 3 storey business property @ Middle St. Georgetown, opposite GPHC - Contact: 619-7134, 225-6481 2 Business properties on Whim Public Road, ideal for business- Contact: 619-7134

TO LET Newly constructed house and safe environment - Call: 698-6496

Two storey business building at the corner of Ketley and house Street Charlestown- Call:623-9679 (Continued page 23)

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Education must address road fatalities - Minister Rohee The Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday launched National Road Safety Month under the theme “The time is now! Don’t drink and drive, Stay attentive drive defensive.” Despite the numerous calls and educational activities to inform road users to adhere to the rules of the road, this year’s road fatalities are very alarming, with102 fatal accidents and 110 deaths compared to 79 fatal accidents and 85 deaths in 2013. During an address at the event which was held opposite Parliament Building, Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, said that road safety must be looked at in a more holistic way and must see the involvement of the force, stakeholders, the religious community, schools and every other citizen. Guyana’s transportation sector is vastly developing, and Minister Rohee stated that as this is being done, road accidents are equally challenging and are becoming increasingly alarming. “ It’s not only a question of the transport sector and the roads as an infrastructural aspect to facilitate transport, it’s the environmental, road safety and a whole host of other issues come together to create these challenges, and that is why it’s important to look at these issues holistically,” Minister Rohee explained. This, he said must be seen as a reflection of the rapid development that is occurring in Guyana. Minister Rohee further noted that the degree of lawlessness, recklessness and carelessness that has been occurring not only in the city, but across the region must be dealt with, and education and enforcement must go hand-in-hand in this regard. Notwithstanding all the efforts by the GPF and the GNRSC, there is still a huge number of persons breaching the road laws and the force will be increasing the amount of ticketed offences and will be implementing measures to ensure persons pay their tickets. He said that the Ministry will also be dealing with the music carts who are becoming a nuisance. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds called for a more holistic approach by the relevant agencies in order to lower the accident rate. He said that it is something that everyone needs to worry about and urged road users to adhere to the rules of the road and be more courteous to fellow road users,

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LAND FOR SALE 15 Acres transported land bearing fruit trees @ West Bank of Demerara River, newt to Kamuni Creek- Call: 2224708 Blankenburg @ The Back Of Gas Station (3) Lots @ 75' X 76' Each. $20M for all 3 Lots. (1) Lot for $10m - Contact 650-0402

especially the pedestrians. Prime Minister Hinds also charged the Police Force to implement stricter penalties, and also to be more equipped to deal with drinking and driving. He lauded the Public Works Ministry for reinforcing the laws as it related to the speed boats, which has reduced river transport deaths. Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn said that this year’s failure with respect to road deaths and accidents

must be accepted. “If you look at the statistics, I would say that we will have at least 22 more persons dying by the end of December….that is what it says, and if I factor into that calculus the holiday season, which is the drinking season then it would probably be more and at the end of all of this we will be touching 130 to 140 deaths by the end of 2014.” Most of these fatalities involve young men between ages 18-35, and Minister Benn said that Guyanese need to

adapt the culture of safety on the roadways because the country needs its young population for continued development. Minister Benn noted that Government has been investing significantly in road infrastructure, especially the four-lane East Bank and East Coast Demerara expansion projects and noted that road users continue to block the roadways. He urged the relevant agencies to implement measures to tackle this issue. (GINA)

Berbician jailed for dousing occupied house with gasoline A man enraged over a conversation he had with another man, doused the man’s house with gasoline, while there were persons still inside, and threatened to burn it, a city court heard yesterday. Noel Steve Rampersaud, 34, was convicted and jailed for six months by Chief Magistrate Priya SewnarineBeharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on a threatening behaviour charge. Rampersaud, the court heard, had become annoyed after Tyron Ally spoke to him about a matter currently under investigation. Police Prosecutor,

Inspector Michael Grant, reported that the defendant became annoyed and doused the man’s house, located at Arima in the Upper Berbice River, with the flammable liquid and threatened to burn it. The court heard that at the time, there were people in the house. The matter was reported to the police and he was arrested and charged. In court, Rampersaud pleaded guilty. He said too that he was charged last year for carnal knowledge. The Chief Magistrate, in handing down her verdict, considered that he had pleaded guilty and had not wasted the court’s time.

Prime Land @ Corriverton, 1.3 Acres, roadside land suitable for gas station/hotel/ shopping mall, etc - Call: 626-6245 Parika (Butcher Shop Street) – One (1) Lot 38' X 150' $ 7m - Contact 650-0402 - for serious inquiries Diamond/Grove, New Scheme, land with foundation & post, corner lot, $7M (neg) - Call: 603-9700 ECCLES: Build your own home in a modernize gated community, lot size 60X100 - $7.5M – Call: 227-2913, Cell: 689-3033 ECCLES: Commercial Lots - $14M – Call: 227-2913, Cell:689-3033 One land Located at Cornelia Ida W.C.D, Phone, water & light – Contact: 652-0709; 276-0556 FOR SALE/FOR RENT Located @ Lot 5 Block ‘K’ Walkers’s Delight W.C.D - 4 bedrooms all self contain. Price $25M/ per month $100,000 Tel: 674-4929/ 662-0187

CAR RENTAL Aidan’s Car & Pickup rental, cheap rate, low security – Tel:698-7807/ 690-6494

Accused: Noel Steve Rampersaud

VACANCY Vacancy for Plant Shop, Must be physically fit, pleasant, age18-30yrs – Call: 646-2108 One handy woman, 1 sound engineer (must know to build rhythm, edit songs, etc) - Call: 265-3586 Experienced cashiers, sales girls and porter, apply with written application & passport size picture to Survival, 173 Sheriff StreetContact: 227-5286-9 Work from home; earn $5,000- $20,000 dailyContact: 233-6517, 622-1957, www.jobfairworldwide.com Waitress to work at hotel/ bar in Essequibo CoastContact: 226-9768 Bartenders to work at hotel/ bar in Essequibo Coastcontact: 226-9768 Cashiers @ Shell Service Station Providence EBD. Must be able to work shift (5am-3pm & 3pm-12pm) – Tel: 265-7305 International Cruiseline Purser officer, waitresses, waiters, cooks, receptionist, storekeeper, cleaners, electrician, carpenter, plumber, musicians etc – Tel: 2316296, 650-9880 Tractor operator, to work and live in Mahaicony River, must know about riceCall: 644-6905, 225-6571 Experienced hair dresser with client and nails technician and barber (male) @ Diamond Housing Scheme – Call: 695-2268, 216-1350 Hire car drivers & contact cars from E.C.D- Call: 2201000 One Shop Attendant - Call: 625-5322

Wings Car Rental- Call:6906494/ BBM pin: 24E17558

Letters... Where your views make the news

Building on our... Don’t let 180 feet... From page 4 the end of the day. This kind of attention needs to be paid through to fifth, and sixth form. Unfortunately some turn away from their children in sixth form, assuming that their children ‘have learnt to succeed’. This is furthest from reality. Parents of these children need to step back into

the game. Finally, children need to be nurtured with the interest, ambition and desire to succeed by connecting their success to both the higher call of service to society and the financial and social successes they would achieve as adults. This, in a nutshell, will make a big difference. Craig Sylvester

From page 5 digging the trench. This impediment has to be removed for the dug trench to provide the intended flood relief to the community. For there to be value for money, accountability and intended benefits to the community, there should be a re-run of the job at this part of the trench and the collapsed culverts need to be

removed so the water flow is not impeded. It is indeed commendable for the works being done to restore a clean and healthy environment. I feel there should be appropriation of funds annually for maintenance and sustainability of our environment. I am hoping that the relevant persons would act positively to the information in this letter. L. Ramsaran

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Contracts awarded to Burkina Faso leader says to sustain clean environment hand power to transitional body - after national clean-up Contracts have been awarded to various firms to ensure that Guyana remains clean after the completion of the ‘Clean up My Country’ campaign as the Government strives for a clean and healthy environment for all citizens. Under the ‘Cleanup my country’ programme several items were advertised to be procured to enhance the capacity of the Local Government Authorities to aid in the Regional Solid Waste management programme. It is intended that the cleanup programme can be sustained after it comes to an end on December 31. For the supply of 45 tractors and trailers, GENEQUIP was awarded the $256 million contract. AINLIM was given a $1M contract to supply a flat

trailer; while MACORP was given the contract valued $44.8 million contract to supply five mini-excavators. Additionally, S. Jagmohan Hardware Supplies and Construction Services was contracted to supply a skid steer loader valued $5,8M; and DAX Contracting is to supply 142 skip metal bins valued approximately $33.2M. Tractors will be delivered to specific locations within the NDCs in an effort to address the issue of indiscriminate dumping of waste. For communities where there is need for household receptacles, Puran Brothers will supply 5500 barrels and 600,000 garbage bags at a total cost of $65.8M. For the completion of Phase 2 Landfill site Access

Road, Zorg-en-Hoop, J.B Brothers was awarded the contract at a total cost of $6.852M. The scope of works include, grading and shaping of 1350 square foot of maiden road, constructing base/subbase grading and shaping of shoulders. A total contract cost of $412.5 million is being invested by the Government of Guyana. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Norman Whittaker congratulated the representatives of the various companies. “I have no doubt that you will deliver quality stuff in a timely manner and help us to meet that timeline that we have given to the Guyanese nation. We promise to deliver on this project by December 31.” (GINA)

Bahamas arrest 76 following crackdown on illegal migrants NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas government confirmed that 76 people had been arrested over the last weekend after they failed to meet the new requirements for staying legally in the country. Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell also denied reports that children were detained and placed in the Carmichael Road detention center during the exercise on Saturday. “Some people have expressed concern about children and I would only say that we are seeking the intervention of the Department of Social Services where this is necessary,” Mitchell told a news conference on his return to the country from the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. He told reporters that the administrative measures announced by the department on work permits, certificates of identity and

residency permits had gone into effect and on Saturday “there was a routine interdiction exercise …which resulted in some 76 arrests”. Mitchell accused “some elements in the community” of transforming the exercise “into something which it is not”. He said that from the time, there have been interdictions every day, every week and last weekend’s exercise “was no different from what the Department ordinarily does and should not be used to inflame passions. “It appears now that some political operatives have gotten into the matter with a view to seeking to sow the seeds of division; I ask them to desist. I ask the leaders of the Opposition parties to speak to trolls on social media to resist the temptation to sow seeds of discord. I have asked our supporters to do the same.”

Mitchell said that the situation should not be politicized and that he was asking “everyone to resist an “us or them situation.” “I am not in that. Neither is this government. This is simply about enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth in a calm and quiet manner. The job has to get done to protect our borders. Neither fear, nor incitement should come out of this. “These measures announced are of general application and are not targeted at any particular national group. No one should seek to play the victim in this.We shall continue to work along with all national groups in the best interests of our country. If there are any complaints please advance those to the Director,” he added. Last month, Mitchell said non-nationals living here would from November 1 have to show evidence that they have permission to live or work in the country. In September, the government warned persons without the documents would be “arrested and charged and deported”.

Burkina Faso’s army will quickly cede power to a transitional government and appoint a new head of state, the country’s interim President Isaac Zida said yesterday, looking to calm accusations that the military had seized power in a coup. Longtime president Blaise Compaore stepped down on Friday following two days of mass protests in the impoverished West African nation over his bid to extend his 27year rule by amending the constitution. On Saturday, the military appointed Lieutenant Colonel Zida as provisional head of state, drawing criticism from opposition politicians, the African Union and Western powers who want to see a swift return to civilian rule. The African Union, whose democratic charter binds its 54 member states to take action against coups on the continent, plied more pressure on the Burkina military on Monday, giving it an ultimatum to hand back power to a civilian administration within two weeks or face sanctions. Zida told a gathering of diplomats and journalists in the capital Ouagadougou that executive powers would be passed to a transitional government, in accordance with the constitution. “We are going to move very fast, but be careful not to commit a mistake that might damage our country,” he said. “We are not here to usurp power and to sit in place and run the country, but to help the country come out of this situation,” Zida said, adding that a new head of state would be chosen following broad discussions with various groups. His announcement came in the wake of crisis meetings late on Sunday between Zida and opposition leaders after thousands gathered to denounce his appointment in the central Place de la Nation — the scene of violent protests last week during which the parliament was set alight. POPULAR REVOLT Equatorial Guinea’s Ambassador to the

African Union, Simeon Oyono Esono, who holds the rotating chair of its Peace and Security Council, told journalists in the Ethiopian capital that although popular pressure led to the ousting of Compaore, the change had been undemocratic. “We have taken note of the origin of the popular revolt which led to the military getting power, so we determined the period of two weeks and after that period we are going apply sanctions,” Esono said. Under Burkina Faso’s constitution, the head of the National Assembly should take office if the president resigns, with a mandate to organize elections within 90 days. However, the National Assembly head has reportedly fled the country, along with other senior figures from the Compaore administration. Compaore himself arrived in neighboring Ivory Coast on Saturday, the government there said in a statement. Burkina Faso troops cleared thousands of protesters from the capital and opened fire at state TV headquarters on Sunday, killing one person, after crowds had flocked there in anticipation of the announcement of a new leader.

Heavy fighting near seaport of Benghazi, navy ship hit A Libyan navy ship was hit during heavy fighting with aircraft and tanks yesterday between the army and Islamist militants near the port of Benghazi, residents of the major city on Libya’s eastern Mediterranean coast said. The battle was part of a wider conflict in the North African state where former rebels who helped oust dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 are fighting for power and a share of Libya’s large oil revenues.Army Special Forces, backed by troops of an ex-general, launched an offensive in the Benghazi area

GT&T Technician... From page 6 without the slightest clue of the tragic news she was to later receive. She said that in the midst of preparing to go to the hospital, a neighbour who is a retired GT&T employee gave a brief hint of what to expect. “I asked him if it was critical and he said that he

Lieutenant Colonel Yacouba Isaac Zida meets with opposition leaders in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, November 2, 2014. CREDIT: REUTERS/JOE PENNEY

think so. Me and my husband went to the hospital and there we saw him lying lifeless,” the dead technician’s mother recalled. She described her son, who has a five-year-old daughter who resides overseas, as a very loving child who never gave her any rudeness.

two weeks ago against Islamist militants blamed by Washington for a 2012 assault on the former U.S. consulate which killed the American ambassador. A hospital next to Benghazi’s port appealed to the Red Crescent to evacuate sick people trapped inside by the fighting while the army moved more tanks and artillery into the city. A Reuters reporter could see smoke rising from the port, an important conduit for food, wheat and fuel supplies to eastern Libya. A security source said the unidentified navy ship was sinking but this could not immediately be confirmed. Warplanes could be heard firing into the port area. Dozens of residents were leaving Benghazi, heeding a call by the army to evacuate the port area and main commercial district where military officials said Islamists were holed up. At least 238 people have been killed, eight of them on Monday, since the army started the offensive, medics said.

The army took a Reuters multi-media team to its Benghazi headquarters after wresting it back last week from Islamists. Many buildings in the vast complex were destroyed or burned out. Libya is now split between rival tribes and political factions with two governments vying for legitimacy since an armed group from the western city of Misrata seized the capital Tripoli in August, forcing the internationally recognized Prime Minister Abdullah alThinni to relocate to the east. The situation in Benghazi and other parts of Libya has been fluid with government forces unable to control militias. F o r c e s o f e x general Khalifa Haftar, which back the army in Benghazi, have planes from the Gaddafi-era air force though his foes say he also gets air support from Egypt, which is worried about the spread of Islamist militants. Haftar denies having Egyptian military support.

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Ship with suspected Ebola cases denies seeking permission to dock in St Vincent

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent– The owners of a ship that according to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, sought permission to dock in St. Vincent with two crewmembers suspected of having Ebola on board, have denied that the vessel was scheduled to or asked to dock in the country. In a statement, MOL Tankship Management (Europe) Ltd., also said the two crewmembers had “symptoms of a chest infection” and had not visited any country where Ebola was present. They said the vessel, a chemical tanker, Noble Spirit, was refused entry into Jamaica and Barbados. “The facts are that the two Filipino crew members joined the Noble Spirit in the United States on September 30th after flying directly from the Philippines. Neither of them had ever visited Ebola infected countries and neither has the vessel ever called at ports in Ebola infected countries,” the statement said. Cases of Ebola have been reported in Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra

Leone, Spain, and the United States. Two imported cases, including one death, and two locally acquired cases in healthcare workers have been reported in the United States. Thomas Eric Duncan, who was diagnosed in Dallas, Texas on Sept. 30, died of Ebola. The statement said that on October 9, while the Noble Spirit was en route in ballast from Houston to Equatorial Guinea, the Filipino crewmembers “complained of symptoms of a chest infection” and were treated onboard under advice from Radio Medical Assistance Rome. “CIRM Roma did, however, recommend that they be landed at a convenient port for chest examination and tests. The authorities in Kingston, Jamaica and Barbados both refused to allow the vessel to enter or the crew to disembark. “Noble Spirit subsequently sailed directly to Equatorial Guinea as the two crew members fully recovered after a few days treatment from what was a minor chest infection, while

the rest of the crew are all in a healthy condition,” the statement said. Gonsalves told Parliament on October 24, that around 7:30 p.m. on October 14, he received a call from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security Godfred Pompey sa y i n g t h a t t h e Noble Spirit, was off the coast of Jamaica and but was denied entry there because two Filipinos, who boarded at Houston, Texas on October 10, had high fever and vomiting – two of the symptoms of deadly Ebola virus. Gonsalves said the tanker was scheduled to call at SVG at 11 p.m. that day. Gonsalves, who is also Minister of National Security, said he instructed the Coastguard, the Signal Station and all the relevant agencies that the vessel would not be permitted to enter the waters of SVG. “It turns out that when it came down from St. Lucia, we allowed it innocent passage, it changed its course and went to Barbados, and was not allowed to land in Barbados,” he said.

Thirteen year old St Lucian emerges as top performer in CXC mathematics CASTRIES, St. Lucia– A thirteen year old St. Lucian – Dion Recal has emerged as the top performer in Mathematics at the CXC level, sharing the distinction with five other Caribbean students. Recai, of St. Mary’s College (SMC) who is also the National Schools’ Chess Champion, wrote Mathematics and English in May according to Principal of SMC, Rowan Seon. “He did the math paper so well as a third former

that he is among the very best in the entire Caribbean, bearing in mind that math is written by about 90,000 students around the region, most of whom are fifth formers.” The SMC Principal disclosed that the school tries its best to encourage the development of individual students. “No boy coming into this school is like any other boy,” he told reporters. Seon noted that although SMC has a system in place that an

individual may write eight CXC subjects, there is no stipulation that it must apply to everyone. He said the system whereby students are only supposed to write a particular number of subjects is designed to achieve an expected overall average. “But that is not our concern,” Seon asserted, adding that S M C ’s objective is to encourage every student to do his best and to provide them with the needed support and encouragement.

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Peshmerga, Syrian rebels battle Islamic State in besieged Kobani MURSITPINAR Turkey (Reuters) - Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga fighters and moderate Syrian rebels bombarded Islamic State positions in Kobani on Monday, but it was unclear if their arrival would turn the tide in the battle for the besieged Syr i a n b o r d e r town. Kobani has become a symbolic test of the U.S.led coalition’s ability to halt the advance of Islamic State, which has poured weapons and fighters into its assault of the town that has lasted more than a month. The battle has deflected attention from significant gains elsewhere in Syria by Islamic State, which has seized two gas fields within a week from President Bashar al-Assad’s forces in the center of the country. In Iraq, the group has executed more than 300 members of a Sunni tribe that dared oppose it last week, after seizing the t r i b e ’s v i l l a g e i n t h e Euphrates valley west of Baghdad. On Monday a member of the tribe said another 36 members had been executed in the provincial capital Anbar. For now, the eyes of the world have been on Kobani, where weeks of fighting have taken place within full view of the Turkish border, causing outrage among Kurds in Turkey who blamed their government for doing too little to help defend the town. The arrival in Kobani of the Iraqi Kurdish pesh m e r g a a n d a d d i t i o n a l S y r ian Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters in recent days has escalated efforts to defend the town after weeks of U.S.-led air strikes slowed but did not reverse the Islamists’ advance. White smoke billowed into the sky as peshmerga and FSA fighters appeared to combine forces, raining cannon and mortar fire down on Islamic State positions to the west of Kobani, a Reuters witness said. The U.S. military said it bombed Islamic State positions in Syria five times and in Iraq nine times on Sunday and Monday, including near Kobani. An estimated 150 Iraqi Kurdish fighters crossed into Kobani with arms and ammunition from Turkey late on Friday, the first time Ankara has allowed

reinforcements to reach the town. “(Their) heavy weapons have been a key reinforcement for us. At the moment they’re mostly fighting on the western front, there’s also FSA there too,” said Meryem Kobane, a commander with the YPG, the main Syrian Kurdish armed group in Kobani. She said fierce fighting was also continuing in eastern and southern parts of the city. The peshmerga, the official security forces of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region, have deployed behind Syrian Kurdish forces and are supporting them with artillery and mortar fire, according to Ersin Caksu, a journalist inside Kobani. The fiercest fighting was taking place in the south and east, areas where the reinforcements were not deployed, he said. Despite weeks of air strikes, Islamic State has continued to inflict heavy losses on K o b a n i ’s defenders. Late last week hospital sources in Turkey reported a jump in the number of dead and wounded Kurdish fighters being brought across the frontier. In Iraq, Islamic State fighters have stormed through mainly Sunni Muslim cities and towns in the Tigris and Euphrates valleys north and west of Baghdad, in part with the support of many Sunni Muslims angry at perceived m i s t r e a t m e nt by the Shi’ite-led government in Baghdad. Washington hopes that Sunni tribes can be lured to switch sides, as they did during the U.S. “surge” campaign against al Qaeda in 2006-2007. But so far,

Sunni tribes that have dared to stand up to Islamic State have suffered brutal fates, while complaining of little support from the Baghdad government. More than 320 members of the Albu Nimr tribe, including women and children, have been hunted down, captured, shot and buried in mass graves since their village fell to the fighters. Hamdan al-Nimrawi said on Monday 36 mo r e members of the tribe had been shot dead in Ramadi, capital of the vast Anbar province west of Baghdad, where fighters control towns and villages stretching from the Syrian frontier, down the Euphrates to the western outskirts of Baghdad itself. Setting up an international coalition to fight Islamic State in both Iraq and Syria has been a tricky diplomatic task for the United States, requiring consensus for intervention in two complex, multi-sided civil wars where nearly every country in the Middle East has a stake. The fight for Kobani within sight of the Turkish frontier has heaped pressure on Ankara, which has been reluctant to intervene, accusing the town’s defenders of links with Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants, who have fought a decades-long insurgency against the Turkish state. Some 40 people died in riots in Turkey last month after Kurds, who make up around 15 percent of the population and the majority in the southeast, rose up in anger at the government for doing too little to help protect Kobani.

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Pakistan’s spinners sign off on Australia’s humiliation

Pakistan’s players pose with the trophy after completing a 2-0 whitewash. (Getty Images)

Tuesday November 04 2014 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) At the end of the day, you're the one who has to look in the mirror and know who you are, Aries. Think about this the next time you're tempted to make a rude comment or spread a displeasing fact about someone else. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 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, Taurus. That's love. And even though it can be heavenly, it can also be debilitating. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Will you go out with me? Be careful if a person says yes when you ask that question today, Gemini. You could take the nature of this situation to the extreme. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Powerful issues arise in your life that make it difficult to find peace, Cancer. Perhaps your first tendency is to confide in your partner. More than likely, this person is contributing to the difficulties you're now having.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) You may be like a giant trying to befriend a small bug, Libra. You have absolutely nothing in common and don't even speak the same language. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) There is irony in today's situation, Scorpio. 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. SAGIT (Nov.22–Dec.21) The hungrier you get, the more determined you will become, Sagittarius. Be careful that your determination doesn't turn into desperation and neediness. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) If you're in the market for romance, Capricorn, whether with a new partner or rekindling the fire with a current partner, be careful. Small issues could rage out control today.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) You may be trying to get to the end of the road too quickly without really enjoying all the steps along the way, Leo.

AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) 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, Aquarius.

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) When your heart is gently touched, it feels loving, generous, and supportive of everyone, Virgo. If your heart is lonely, it feels deserted by everyone.

PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Your creative juices are flowing freely, Pisces, but there appears to be a roadblock. Something or someone apparently doesn't want you to continue down the path you're on.

ESPNcricinfo - Twenty years of Pakistan defeat at Australian hands were erased in little more than 20 minutes. The last five wickets belonging to Michael Clarke’s befuddled team tumbled for eight runs in 46 balls after lunch, rather summing up the gulf between the two sides in a series Australia had expected to win. Instead it was Misbah-ulHaq’s team that was triumphant, not just beating Australia but totally obliterating them. The Abu Dhabi result was Pakistan’s biggest ever victory margin by runs. In terms of average differential (batting average minus bowling average) this was Australia’s worst series of all time. Australia have the Ashes, but that’s all. The final spoils were rightly shared by Zulfiqar Babar and Yasir Shah, the little-known spin duo which did not merely cover for Saeed Ajmal’s absence but took advantage of it. Australia spent most of the preceding six months preparing for mystery offspin and doosras, even hiring Muttiah Muralitharan. Instead they were flummoxed by classical left-arm orthodox and legspin. Other garlands were rightfully saved for Younis Khan, the prolific and cultured runmaker who built the wall Australia’s bowlers were never anywhere near tearing down. Then there was the captain Misbah, who showed total composure throughout the series before giving free rein to his skills with the equal-fastest Test century of all time. Above all else, Australia’s display demonstrated how they will be illegitimate contenders for the title of best team in the world until they can find a way to thrive on the slow, low and turning pitches set-up to blunt their

speedy brand of the game in Asia and elsewhere. Clarke in particular must wear a share of blame for the result, as he failed completely to set a batting example for less experienced team-mates. For most of the morning Steven Smith and Mitchell Marsh at least showed some evidence of learning how to cope with these climes, too late to change the series but perhaps an attempt to salvage some vestige of self-respect. Smith used his feet smartly and also defended stoutly in a fine display, but he lost the assistance of Marsh when the allrounder glanced Mohammad Hafeez straight to leg slip. Marsh had played doggedly and well, but he will regret not either leaving or hitting out harder at a delivery that was short and down the leg side. That ended a stand of 107 over more than two hours, and brought the pained Brad Haddin to the middle, still

favouring his right shoulder after jarring and bruising it heavily on the first day of the Test. Haddin winced repeatedly when playing the ball but showed great determination in doing so, and Smith cuffed a pair of boundaries in the final over of the morning to reach the cusp of a fighting century. But two balls into the afternoon he became yet another batsman to play presumptuously for spin where none existed, pinned in front by a Yasir delivery that skidded on. Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon melted away within minutes, allowing Pakistan to celebrate. It’s been a while. Scores: Pakistan 570 for 6 dec (Younis 213, Azhar 109, Misbah 101) and 293 for 3 dec (Misbah 101*, Azhar 100*) beat Australia 261 (Marsh 87) and 246 (Smith 97, Warner 58, Zulfiqar Babar 5-120) by 356 runs.

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Letter to the Sports Editor

Suggestions for the WI crisis DEAR EDITOR, I have read and listened to the myriad of exchanges between the parties (WICB, WIPA, BCCI & the WI squad) and the subsequent editorials and other articles from leading media houses and cricket experts and their respective apportionment of blame towards the respective parties. Indeed the common thread that runs through this entire sordid episode is that this matter should not have been allowed to degenerate to the eventual end result of an aborted tour. I will now seek to address some of the major issues at play here and my suggested steps for resolution of same: 1. CRICKET TOURS, FANS & SPONSORS Everyone has unanimously agreed that cricket tops everything and absolutely no situation should allow for the abrupt end to a tour such as this, barring weather, war or terrorist activities (WWT) that would put the safety and wellbeing of the players, fans and officials in jeopardy. For this, most of the parties above with the notable exception of the BCCI would have to accept some level of blame with the squad bearing the majority of such blame as it was their decision to play or not to play. Whether it was the WI team or any other team, this sort of decision should never be tolerated by any touring or home team ever again in

the future. A clear line should be drawn in the sand. Fans and sponsors the world over should never be held to ransom by the whims and fancies of any player(s). The fans and sponsors make the players and the game and richly deserve their enjoyment. Today may be the WICB, tomorrow may be another Board. This must be nipped in the bud and not be allowed to be a precedent for anyone. 2. MOU/CBA-WIPA/WICB PERSPECTIVE WIPA genuinely seemed to have thought that they had a mandate from their members in February and proceeded to negotiate and sign a legally binding 4 year MOU/CBA (2014-2018) contract with the WICB. The question of whether WIPA indeed had a mandate or not from the players is moot at this point as the contract is already in existence. They are the only representative union or body for the WI players and ought to be treated and respected as such. It is within that spirit that negotiations were conducted and concluded between the WICB and WIPA. The WICB were well within their right to refuse to speak with the players when their union had already signed a contract on their behalf. Whether the players agreed with or were informed about its contents or not prior to its signing is an internal matter for WIPA, they are legally bound by the terms

and conditions of the MOU/ CBA. The ball was in WIPA’s court to communicate the contents of this agreement to its members in a timely manner. It may very well be a situation where outside forces were fueling strife between the senior players and their union or a clear case of miscommunication or no opportunity for communication at all. It is totally unacceptable that the players did not sign the tour contracts prior to embarking on the India tour. WIPA definitely dropped the ball there. There are several reasons mooted here for this sorry state of affairs: that this is the norm and has happened several times before, the players were at Champions League. Whatever the intent or reason for the non-signing, it was totally out of order. Not all of the players were at the Champions League, at least those that were not should have been briefed on the details of the MOU/CBA and the new tour contracts and their signed agreement obtained prior to their departure. Had those 8-10 players signed off on their tour contracts, surely this situation would not have arisen. 3. BCCI/WICB RELATIONSHIP These 2 boards have a long, healthy and mutually beneficial relationship and this unwarranted action by the players has surely strained that relationship. The

WICB has already issued an unequivocal apology to the BCCI and it is now left to the other culpable parties to issue similar apologies. All efforts should be made to have meaningful dialogue between these 2 boards aimed at healing this rift. Hopefully, the potential earnings from the substituted Sri Lanka tour would help to offset some of the losses that would have accrued from the aborted WI tour. This situation cries out for mature and prudent analysis and I trust that better sense will prevail and relations will eventually improve, the FTP will continue and be improved upon with more cricket being played to offset any losses and legal action placed on hold. Any sustained legal action could eventually involve WIPA and the players which the BCCI may not be inclined to pursue with the possibility that the poster boys for its IPL being threatened. The world needs a strong WI team on its stage for the sustainability of cricket for generations to come. 4. IMPLICATIONS OF MOU/CBA -WIPA/SENIOR PLAYERS It is rather uncertain whether the senior players have had an ample opportunity to study or seek advices yet on the financial and other implications of the new agreement given that they have publicly stated that they have not yet seen it. How

can you justifiably denounce a document that you have not even examined? This reeks of contradiction and/or outside interference as insinuated earlier. WIPA needs to summon its entire membership to a general meeting at the earliest possible opportunity to fully explain and ventilate all aspects of the current MOU/CBA and compare same with the previous MOU/CBA. Michael Holding had some very revealing statements to make about that document and these all need to be taken into context when discussing the new document. To its credit, the WICB had honored that agreement until its eventual termination regardless of how flawed and unfair it was perceived to be against the WICB, since it was a legally binding agreement that was tested several times in the judicial system. During that time, WIPA never came to the table to discuss but filed lawsuit after lawsuit. -WI First Class players Never before has the future of West Indies cricket looked better with the contracting of 105 players throughout the region and a professional run franchise league being administered regionally with all players earning decent salaries enough to make cricket a career rather than a favorite past time. 5. THE FUTURE I agree with Tony Cozier that the storm clouds are

beginning to lift. The worst has past us, let’s get up, dust ourselves off and move on. I think most of the players would have had some quality time to deliberate on their actions and have now realized the repercussions and the folly of same. Administrators would also have had their time to assess where things went wrong and take steps to ensure there is never a repeat of such situations. We need to immediately get into damage control mode. WIPA needs to get its house in order and have a SGM at its earliest opportunity. WICB needs to engage the BCCI in earnest dialogue on the way forward. The WICB needs to select its best team to tour SA and immediately short list its squad for the World Cup. The territorial franchises need to contract the first class players soonest. It was really refreshing to hear Marlon Samuels publicly saying that this current WI team management was the best that he has ever worked with. Let’s put aside our differences and work towards the overall development of WI cricket. We all trust that these steps would be taken post haste and the glory days of WI cricket in the 80s and the 90s would be returned sooner rather than later. Yours faithfully, Raj Singh - Cricket enthusiast.

DEAR EDITOR, From a historical perspective within our nation’s football, former president, Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Christopher Matthias will definitely have to be recorded as the only president ever of not completing his term of office on the two occasions he was elected to serve. In 2001 the individual had received a “vote of no-confidence for financial impropriety” as the President of the GFA, while in 2014 he was removed at the behest of FIFA, which in my estimation non – performance! That the litany of woes administratively which was counter-productive to over all development; continued unabatedly, whereas the previous path left by Matthias’ predecessors, in relation to competitions/tournaments were virtually the same. The only difference was

increasing the Premier League teams from 10-16. The out dated inter-association tournament(s) continued sparingly and in similar fashion associations participating without coordinating a tournament for its affiliates. Editor, it would be remiss of me not to mention that prior to Matthias being elected as President, in April 2014. I had penned a letter indicating among other issues: i) Regionalizing the sport, whereby a four member committee (minimum) would overlook the clubs, coordinating competitions et.al within the ten administrative regions of Guyana. This in actuality would have replaced the associations’ structure, thus enabling clubs to elect the executive of the GFF. ii) Additionally club football would have ruled the roost, with club champions

being decided at the under11, U-13, U-15, U-17, U-19, U21, U-23 and seniors. This would have been after each region had successfully completed their respective competitions. iii) In relation to the National League, each region would be represented by its champion club, and the best six runners-up, which are also applicable to all other divisions. However, the only difference would be apart from playing over two rounds (home and away), a national first division (reserve) league consisting of 20 teams would be played. The top 2 clubs will automatically be promoted to the National League, with the bottom two securing automatic relegation. iv)A cohesive allegiance between the Ministries of Culture, Youth & Sports. Education and Local Government, remains the

catalyst that can be utilized towards establishing clubs’ nurseries programme, with each club adopting at least 2 schools, for both male and female! Non-adherence simply means non-affiliation. The first 2 named ministries would be of significant assistance in this endeavour. v) As it relates to the Local Government Ministry. The N.D.C’s and the R.D.C’s can assist with the rehabilitation, maintenance and upgrading of grounds and Community Centres. Since the relevant machinery in most instances are at their disposal. vi) Constitutionality: With FIFA’s pronouncement of a 5 member Normalization Committee, for a period of 11 months until September, 2015, automatically, all clubs, associations, affiliates and the GFF have ample time to have their respective constitutions in order. And definitely some teams will have to go, since

“the days for carrying dead weight are over”!It would be better in the long term to have less clubs that are effectively and professionally administered; properly structured and highly competitive, in addition to its own training ground.In the final analysis, regionalization of the sport will attract more sponsorship, competitions, competitiveness and the paying public. While subregions i.e. Region 4, due to its size will offer more qualifying slots for national competitions; in addition to other regions with a complete metamorphosis that football definitely needs at this crucial juncture, towards an infusion of modernization. “Gone must be days when 5-6 teams, lists the National Park ground, as it training venue, and no proper meeting place. Also, 2 clubs emanating from the same village, rather than

having 1highly competitive club”! “Never again in the history of local football, must the ill effects of democracy, allow any misfits to be elected by the will of the majority”. Moreover, when from the outset dishonesty prevails in the mindset of some presidential hopefuls along with their supporters, who are clueless, gutless, spineless and visionless, in relation to what development entails. Editor, for this simple reason after a period of 28 years (1982-2010) I severed ties with the sport’s administration at the club and association level! In erstwhile I’m not rejoicing that FIFA’s intervention has removed Matthias, but rather the nation’s football has been rescued from the clutches of a rookie! Thank you FIFA, for your timely involvement. Respectfully yours, Lester Sealey.

Of servitude to FIFA’s Normalization Committee

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GT&T Indoor Hockey Championships

Assanah spurs Pepsi Hikers to Men’s title GCC Tigers ‘pip’ GCC Spice 2-1 in ladies final By Sean Devers Watched by a fair size and very vocal gathering, the GT&T National Indoor Championships climaxed with four pulsating Finals at a poorly lit National gymnasium on Sunday night. It did not matter to Pepsi Hikers Jamarj ‘Lamborghini’ Assanah that only 14 of the 50 lights were working and that the venue had inadequate ventilation. The fast rising local Hockey star shone as bright as the Men’s first division Championship trophy with an exhilarating display of speed and skill in the Men’s final as the curtains came down on what was a highly successful oneweek tournament. The under-19 nationals delivered a highly entertaining quality of indoor hockey and justified their somewhat surprising place in the night’s feature game. Assanah proved the balancing factor between the Pepsi Hikers and their teenage opponents and after a tentative opening with both teams playing conservatively as they assessed their options, the experienced Hikers eventually began to stretch the youthful under19s leaving them vulnerable to be exploited by the Hikers speedy strike duo of Assanah and Captain Robert France. It took 13 minutes to register the first goal when Assanah pounced on a loose ball and outpaced his opposition down the length of the court, evading the sliding goalkeeper to slide his shot into the open goal. The excited crowd would be treated to a carbon copy of this maneuver as three minutes later Assanah reproduced the identical move to take his team up by 2. With the Pepsi Hikers

enjoying a 2-0 lead at the break, Assanah punished the under-19s twice with a masterful display of high class Hockey to take his match tally to 4 goals. Down by 4-0, the under-19s finally found some success of their own through skillful junior player Aroydy Branford, who led their recovery with two goals in the dying minutes from a penalty stroke and penalty corner respectively. Time would run out on the under-19s as their glint of hope came too late to overcome the Hikers, who claimed the 4-2 victory and the GT&T National Indoor trophy. After the riveting final, President of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) Phillip Fernandes expressed satisfaction with the quality of the under-19 Nationals and explained that in countries with small populations teams from those countries are more competitive in indoor Hockey because in indoor hockey less players make up a team than in field Hockey and it’s easier to find seven of your best players than 15. Fernandes said the National under-19s have begun preparations for the 2016 Junior Pan American Cup in Toronto, Canada. According to Fernandes, the squad is expected to be developed into a formidable force over the next two years, with their first assignment being a tour to Trinidad in December of this year to have their first taste of the artificial surface. During the four day tour, the team will train and compete against club teams from the twin island republic, in addition to playing against T&T’s National U-19 Development squad. In the ladies final saw a

more patient affair as Spice opted to adapt a more defensive strategy against the star-studded GCC Tigers. While this plan seemed to frustrate the Tigers in the early minutes, national center forward Kerensa Fernandes capitalized on a quick free push in the 13th minute just outside the Spice scoring circle. Fernandes weaved right with the ball before slipping it to overlapping left defender Tiffany Solomon who slammed home the opening goal. Spice defended well, anchored by the tough and determined Vanessa Pires but their attacks failed to make an impact on the powerful Tigers defence. Seven minutes into the second half, with the Tigers enjoying the majority of possession, striker Sonia Jardine finally made the breakthrough as she cut between two defenders and sent a low shot to the goalkeeper’s left. With the scores even, it would take another seven minutes before the Tigers could regain the lead on a well-executed corner, this time Solomon being the provider for a Fernandes deflection finish. Spice piled on the pressure in the dying minutes, earning a plethora of penalty corners but brilliant goalkeeping by Briawna Gordon secured the trophy for the Tigers with a final score of 2-1. The GCC vets made light work of Old Old Fort by beating them 7-3 in the Veterans final. GCC striker Philip Fernandes netted a double en route to a hat-trick before Old Old Fort could muster their first goal through a Dwayne Allen finish. Devin Hooper added a hat-trick of his own to the GCC tally and lone female in the match, Tricia Fiedtkou completed the

GTTA/Digicel’s Schools... From page 33 the teams, will be allowed to play the singles segment; a representative from the school or a Parent appointed must be present with their team(s) at the tournament; any team that plays an over aged player (s) or infringe the rules will be disqualified from the tournament or their winnings forfeit should violation be found subsequent to the tournament; a player must be the stipulated age of the category he or she is competing in, on or before the December

31, 2014; schools winning the first three games in a match will be declared the winner; no player would be allowed to play in more than one division; a player cannot play on more than one team in the same division; a school can only enter bonafide registered students currently attending the institution and must be the stipulated age for the tournament being registered for; the tournament will be played utilizing current ITTF rules – 11 points game; best of five

games; two points alternate serve; schools are required to be at the playing venue at least 30 minutes in advance of matches; teachers, parents or coaches appointed by school will have the responsibility for decision making of the teams; an entry fee of ($2,000.00) Two Thousand dollars will be charged per team and teams will be grouped in fours with the top two teams advancing to the second round of the tournament where there will be a cross mix of teams.

GCC’s Tigers Kerensa Fernandes (left) Talia Fiedtkou of GCC Spice go after a loose ball. GCC seven goal haul by finding the back of the net once. Midfielder Dexter Wyles made a desperate attempt at a comeback with a double before full time, but Old Old Fort were playing on tired legs and welcomed the final whistle with the game well beyond their reach. GCC started off the night with their third title in the four competitions as they crushed Old Fort in the men’s second division competition. Despite a fine performance by goalkeeper Timothy Baker for Old Fort, Eric Hing registered a hat-trick for the victors while

teammates Keon McKenzie and Steven Xavier added singles. Omar Hopkinson and Tony Cole scored Old Fort’s two goals. Final results: Men’s First division Pepsi Hikers defeated U19 Nationals 4–2 Goal scorers: Hikers – Jamarj Assanah 4. U19 Aroydy Branford 2. MVP – Jamarj Assanah Ladies division: GCC Tigers defeated Spice 2–1 Goal scorers: GCC Tigers – Tiffany Solomon, Kerensa Fernandes. Spice

– Sonia Jardine MVP – Kerensa Fernandes Veterans division: GCC defeated Old Old Fort7-3 Goal scorers: GCC – Philip Fernandes 3, Devin Hooper 3. Tricia Fiedtkou. Old Old Fort – Dexter Wyles 2, Dwayne Allen MVP – John Abrams Men’s second division: GCC defeated Old Fort 5-2 Goal scorers: GCC – Eric Hing 3, Keon McKenzie, Steven Xavier. Old Fort – Omar Hopkinson, Tony Cole MVP – Timothy Baker

Hamilton set for title but...

From page 30 wins.On a more positive note for the Briton, two second places would be ample to secure the title even with double points. “We know why the double points came, and it made sense in the world to make it spectacular for the audience, the fans and the viewers,” said Wolff. “But now we are in a situation where it could change the outcome.” The rule change, championed by commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone, was designed primarily to ensure after four years of domination by Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel the title battle went to the wire. In that it has succeeded, even if there is now the risk of leaving fans — many of whom dislike what they see as a gimmick — facing an unprecedented situation and feeling cheated of a deserving winner. Only two other drivers, multiple champions Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, have ever won 10 races in a season and never before has the winner of even nine not won the championship.

Under the old format, Hamilton would be on the brink of glory with a race to spare but he said nothing would change in his approach from now to the end. “I think during the year you have to be balanced in the risks you take and I think that so far I’ve not been taking too many risks,” he said. “I’ve done what I’ve needed to do to get by in the safest way, in the cleanest way, which has worked all year, so I should just continue to do the same.” There are also records to set, with Mercedes equaling on Sunday McLaren’s 1988 achievement of 10 one-two finishes in a season. Wolff said that feat, in a season that has already had people harking back to the great years of Alain Prost’s rivalry with Ayrton Senna, made him particularly proud of what Mercedes have achieved. “As a kid I remember this dominant season of McLaren. I remember seeing those cars scoring one-twos all the time up to a point that it was almost boring. It was just pure

dominance,” he told reporters. “For us to equal that record, and to be able to do one or two more, is proof the team has done many things right and we have taken many good decisions. “Normally I don’t care about statistics, but that one is something which reminds me of many years ago.”

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Guyana Softball Cup four

Wolf’s Warriors overcome Regal to capture open title Floodlight are Masters Champs Wolf’s Warriors defeated Regal XI by five runs to capture the open title when the curtains came down on the Guyana Softball Cup four on Sunday night last at the Demerara Cricket Club. Batting first in front of a fair size crowd, Wolf ’s Warriors posted 166-6 off their allotted 20 overs. Ricardo Adams stroked an unbeaten 53 while Safraz Karim scored 37 and Amrit Rai 31. Adams and Rai laid the foundation for their team with an opening stand of 100 with levelheaded batting. Fazal Rafeek was the pick of the bowlers with 2-39 and Sewchand Budhoo captured 2-42. Regal always looked threatening, but managed 161 before they were bowled out in 19.5 overs in reply. Patrick Rooplall scored 30 and Navin Singh 21. Amir Nizamudeen was the pick of the bowlers with 2-20; Narine Bailey took 2-28 and Mark Harold 1-20. Adams was given a trophy and $50,000 compliments of G-Spot bar for his efforts. Wolf’s Warriors took home the winning trophy and $800,000, while Regal collected a trophy and $200,000. Lennox Marks received the most valuable player award (one gold bracelet) in the open division while Yunnis Yusuf was the

winner of the said award in the over-40 category (one gold bracelet). Vishun Tammechandra of Wolf’s Warriors and Amit Moonsammy of New York All Star were rewarded for taking five-wicket hauls in the open division, while Jagdesh Persaud of East Coast Masters and Yusuf were given prizes for scoring centuries in the masters segment. Meanwhile in earlier action, Yunnis Yusuf lashed an enterprising half century (62) before returning to take 2-25 in four overs to lead Floodlight Warriors to victory over Savage Masters PB Electrical and the Masters Cup trophy when the finals of the Masters section of the 4th edition of the Guyana Softball Cricket Cup tournament concluded at the Demerara Cricket Club Ground Sunday evening last. Savage Master PB Electrical won the toss and invited Floodlight Warriors to take first strike. Yusuf and R Persaud carried the total to 80 before the former batsman was dismissed, caught by Fazil Kayume. R. Persaud was then dismissed for 2 without troubling the score before Faizal Ali was bowled ion the 13th over with the score on 105-3. It was 144-4 when Rudy

The victorious Floodlight team. Samaroo scattered Wayne Jones’ stumps after he went for a big drive but miscalculated the ball. I. Mohamed lashed N Seebarran for a boundary but the bowler got his revenge in the next ball when Mohamed attempted to replicate the stroke but was caught on the long on boundary line with the score on 173-5. Floodlights Warriors added 7 more to their total and lost one more wicket to end their innings at 180-6. M. Baksh and V

Hamilton set for title but specter of double points haunts F1 AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton’s U.S. Grand Prix victory means the Briton can now secure his second Formula One title without having to win again but there could still be a sting in the tail. The specter of double points, a novelty introduced for the first time for the final race in Abu Dhabi, hangs over the championship and is causing some trepidation at Mercedes. Whatever happens in Brazil next weekend, Sunday’s result means the championship cannot now be decided until the race at Yas Marina on Nov. 23. “I don’t have a fear, but I think the last race with the double points has the potential to overshadow the season,” said Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff after Hamilton chalked up his 10th win of the season and fifth in succession. Mercedes are sure of both titles now with Hamilton and

Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain holds up his trophy and a bottle of champagne after winning the F1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas November 2, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Stone team mate Nico Rosberg the only drivers still in championship contention with two races remaining, but a controversial finish could take the gloss off the team’s achievements. It would be a travesty if Hamilton did not prevail, with Rosberg only winning four of the 17 races

so far, but the two are only 24 points apart. That means Hamilton could triumph in Brazil next weekend and still ultimately lose out, even if Rosberg draws a blank at Interlagos, if he suffers a retirement in Abu Dhabi and the German (Continued on page 29)

Moonsammy then took Savage Masters to 81 before the former batsman was caught at the end of the 11th over by Yunis Yusuf. Sewmangal Yadram joined Moonsammy but was sent back six runs later making way for Raymond Bisraj; he added 14 to the total before he was caught by Richard Persaud at the wicket. Moonsammy then retired hurt but returned and added

16 to the total to leave the Savage Master on 118-4, needing 60 runs for victory with 4 overs to go. Nine runs later, Robert Camacho was dismissed, bowled by Dharam Persaud to see the match slipping further away from the Savage Warriors. At 136-6 and 17 overs gone, Savage Masters attempted to increase the run rate but instead lost the

wicket of R Perreira caught for 4. By then, the die had been cast and with 30 runs needed for victory and just one over remaining, the losing team was merely awaiting the proverbial fat lady to sing. Eventually, with the score on 153-8 in 19.3 overs, Savage Warriors decided to concede defeat. The winners carted off $600,000 and a trophy, while the runners up received $150,000 and a trophy.

Guyana Beverage Co. 50-mile Cran-Water cycle race set for Berbice Sunday All the country’s top cyclists are once again expected to don their cycling gear and head to Berbice on Sunday November 9th for the fourth annual cycle road race sponsored by the Guyana Beverage Company in Berbice and organized once again by the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC). However, this year the event will be held under a new name, Cranwater, after being held under the Island Mist Brand for the past three years. The event is once again open to cyclists throughout the country. The 50 miles event will see the riders peddling off from in front of the beverage company’s Berbice outlet at Palmyra at 14:00hrs, proceed to No 36 Village before turning back in front of Nand Persaud and Company Rice Complex and back to its point of origin. Speaking at the simple launching ceremony which was held on Saturday at the company’s Berbice office, Palmyra East Coast Berbice, was General Manager of the Company Mr. Robert Selman. He stated that the

company, which has been in Guyana for over two decades and in Berbice for the past 13 years, has had good support from the Guyanese populace and more particularly Berbicians. He noted that they were happy to be giving back to the community especially in the field of sport and education. “This is one small way to tell the people of Guyana and Berbice thanks you for your support.” Selman explained the reason for the change in name. “We are no longer going to be Island Mist. We have Cool Runnings Cranwater and we have Cool Runnings Plain-water.” The company decided to make the switch because one of its competitors in Trinidad produces a beverage with a similar name which is now being distributed in other Caribbean Islands. The objective he said is to try to keep youths off the street and the management of the company believes that it is the way to go forward to encourage youths to get involved. He is happy how the event has been organized

over the years and plans to make it even bigger and better in the future. Cycle Coach Randolph Roberts thanked Mr. Selman and the Guyana Beverage Company for their support and noted that the company is truly one for all seasons. The gesture he said should serve as an example for other businesses. Prizes will be awarded to the first six finishers, the first three juniors and the first three females. While there will also be rewards for the first four cyclists from the FACC to complete the distance. There will be eight sprint point prizes up for grabs. The female riders will pedal off from Tain Berbice Campus to the finish line. The company, whose headquarters is based in Trinidad, has a number of subsidiaries throughout the Caribbean. Mr. Selman along with other senior officials of the beverage company is expected to be on hand to start the race and distribute the prizes. The race will be coordinator by Coach Roberts. (Samuel Whyte)

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PPP pleased with resolution of football conflict In a statement released yesterday, T h e P e o p l e ’s Progressive Party says it, “…is heartened at the recent resolution of the conflict which had plagued Guyana’s football for the past few years.” “We take this opportunity to congratulate the Naturalization Committee installed by FIFA and CONCACAF and urge that over the next nine (9) months, the committee work so as to return the sport to its rightful place in Guyana.” The release continued, “While we understand there is much work to be done over the next few m o n t h s , w e u rg e t h e

Champion cyclists (Time Trials & Road Race) being rewarded.

The facial expressions says it all for the champion volleyballers who trounced Suriname after seven years.

Guyana and French Guiana contingents having a nice time.

Naturalization Committee not to be distracted and remain fixated on the task ahead. We would also like to urge all stakeholders to lend the support necessary to aid the committee in executing its mandate.” “The PPP remains optimistic about the future of football in Guyana. Sports is an imperative element in uniting our people and the PPP, as the political party which r e p r e s e n t s t h e l a rg e s t single block of Guyanese, we therefore stand ready to support any efforts aimed at promoting unity and goodwill among our people,” the release ended.

Nadal to be released within 48 hours after appendectomy

Rafael Nadal of Spain adjusts his headband during his match against France’s Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the Swiss Indoors ATP tennis tournament in Basel October 22, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann MADRID (Reuters) Rafa Nadal is expected to be released from a clinic in Barcelona within 48 hours after undergoing an appendectomy on M o n d a y, t h e w o r l d n u m b e r t h r e e ’s spokesman said. After losing in Basel last month, Spaniard Nadal announced that his difficult 2014 season, when he has endured i n j u r y, i l l n e s s a n d worrying defeats, was over and he would be having surgery for appendicitis. The 28-year-old is aiming to return at the

Qatar Open in Doha on Jan. 5 — a tournament he won this year before his body started letting him down. Spokesman Benito Perez-Barbadillo said Nadal would be released in 24 to 48 hours and if he was out on Tuesday he would speak to the media at the entrance to the clinic at around 1330 GMT. Nadal missed last w e e k ’s P a r i s M a s t e r s event and will also be absent from the seasonending ATP World Tour finals in London, where he has twice reached the final.

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BCB/Carib beer 2014 t20 cricket competition

Windies impasse said to be Hetmyer brothers fail to resolved, but parties mum

deny Universal Solutions Bermine from final spot

Shimron Hetmyer Universal Solutions Bermine fought off a stiff challenge from a determined Young Warriors Cricket Club to earn their place in the final of this year’s Carib Beer First Division T20 Cricket Competition for teams in Berbice. In the lone semi final played at Port Cricket on Sunday last, Bermine kept their nose above water to edge out Young Warriors by 3 runs. Bermine sent in to take first strike saw Berbice under-19 batsman Hakeem Hinds and former Guyana under-19 batsman Joemal LaFleur putting on 27 in the first 3 overs. Left arm spinner and former national under-19 allrounder Linden Austin tightened the screws with Khan removing LaFleur and Hinds run out, both for 15 to leave them at 41 for 2 after 7 overs. Berbice cricketers Devon Clements and Romario Shepherd put on 41 for the third wicket in 6.2 overs with Clements going for 29 and Shepherd 28. Bermine found themselves in a spot of bother at 105 for 4 in the 16th over. It took Keon DeJesus

Seon Hetmyer to up the run rate by scoring a rapid 32 off 16 balls. Former Demerara all rounder Damien Vantull helped with 19 off 11 balls to propel Bermine to 146 for 6 in 19 overs. Bermine hoped for a huge last over but it was not to be as former Guyana T20 star Imran Khan bowling medium pace took 3 wickets in conceding only 5 runs. Bermine finished on 151 for 8 off 20 overs with Imran Khan finishing with 3 for 5 from 1 over and Kassim Khan 2 for 22 from 4 overs. Young Warriors in reply were off to a slow start after Waheid Edwards was caught off pacer Shepherd. Berbice batsman Seon Hetmyer joined his brother Shimron, who represented Guyana earlier this year, and they practically took away the initiative from the Bermine team. They looked very comfortable against the spin bowling putting 65 in 9.2 overs. H o w e v e r, B e r m i n e reintroduced Shepherd and immediately he got Shimron caught on the long off boundary for 33. His brother followed soon after for 36 off Stephen Latcha to reduce

Romario Shepherd Young Warriors to 93 for 3. It soon became 93 for 4 when Latcha had Imran Khan caught for 8 in the 14th over. Needing to score at a rate close to 10 runs per over, Young Warriors didn’t give up with former Guyana under-15 player Kevin Ramdeen hitting 16 before he was run out and Captain Ishwar Singh 21 before he was bowled by Canada and former Guyana pacer Jeremy Gordon. It came down to the last over to get 15 runs to win which was bowled by Shepherd. They could only manage 11 and closed at 148 for 6 off their 20 overs. Bowling for Bermine, Shepherd took 2 for 18 and Latcha 2 for 29. Universal Solutions Bermine will now clash with giant Albion Community Center who drew a bye after defeating D’Edward in their play off. Barring any unforeseen reason, the final will be played under lights on Sunday November 9th 2014 at the historic Albion Sports Complex. Preceding the final will be the third playoff between Young Warriors and West Berbice from 1:30pm.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — There has been no formal word on the outcome of Friday’s critical meeting aimed at solving the bitter West Indies contracts dispute, even as the Sunday Sun newspaper reported that the feuding factions in the impasse had reached a resolution. Outlining the agreements reached during the five-hour meeting held in Port of Spain, the Sunday Sun said that the contentious Collective Bargaining Agreement would go to arbitration, the players would continue to retain the We s t I n d i e s P l a y e r s ’ Association as their sole bargaining agent and that the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) would not rule out of selection for the upcoming South Africa tour those players who abandoned the recent one-day series in India. However, none of the parties involved in the meeting have yet issued a statement on the outcome. S t Vi n c e n t ’s P r i m e Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, who chaired Friday’s talks, was reluctant to go into details of any resolution, telling the Trinidad Express newspaper that “very good progress” had been made. “We are in a far better position at ten o’clock tonight than we were at five. I think that on the basis of the discussions, we have the framework and the modalities for the resolution of the issues and for cricket lovers. I fully

Wavell Hinds expect that the best team will be in South Africa representing us,” Gonsalves was quoted as saying. “Everybody is going back to their various entities. The 14 players who were in India, they have to talk to their WIPA leadership and their colleagues and WICB president Dave Cameron] has to speak to his colleagues on the Board, but believe us, we made very good progress.” The meeting was brokered by Gonsalves following oneon-one talks with West Indies one-day captain and players’ spokesman Dwayne Bravo in Kingstown earlier this week. A t F r i d a y ’s m e e t i n g , Gonsalves was joined by Grenadian counterpart Dr Keith Mitchell, Cameron, WICB vice-president Emmanuel Nanthan, WIPA president and chief executive Wavell Hinds, Bravo, Test captain Dinesh Ramdin, along with the various legal representatives. Barbadian attorney Ralph Thorne QC, who represented

the players, said the matter of a fair selection policy for the tour of South Africa was an important one. “We will be extremely vigilant with regard to the fair selection process. In the same way a number of players have been contacted, the players of the India tour similarly look forward to being immediately contacted regarding their availability for the South Africa tour,” the Sunday Sun quoted Thorne as saying. “The proof of the WICB’s undertaking against victimisation will be revealed in the communications that we expect to follow this week. Every player from the India tour expresses his availability for the South African tour and they pledge a continuing commitment to the success of West Indies cricket. “They will renew their faith in the process of collective bargaining by resuming their relationship with WIPA.” The dispute erupted when the one-day players abruptly quit the tour of India in protest over the terms and conditions of the new CBA which they argued would result in up to a 75 per cent reduction in their earnings. As a result, the Indian Cricket Board last Friday formally demanded US$42 million in damages from the WICB arising from losses in revenue, and said the regional board had 15 days in which to convey a plan of compensation.

2nd Windies A “ODI” match washed out Dambulla, Sri Lanka - Rain continued to interrupt the ongoing West Indies A tour of Sri Lanka as the second “One Day International” in Dambulla was washed out, even after being revised.Initially, the match was reduced to a 38-over affair, in which the Windies A were bowled out for 193 runs just one over shy of the allotment. Just 13 balls into Sri Lanka’s A chase, the rain returned and never stopped. The hosts were 8/1. Opener, Kraigg Brathwaite, led the West Indies A’s charge at the top of the order, hitting 63 runs from 87 balls. His knock included four boundaries. Jonathan Carter and captain Carlos

Brathwaite also struck 39 runs each. Nisala Gamage was the pick of the Sri Lanka A bowler, taking 3-36. Farveez Maharoof, Jeevan Mendis and Dushmantha Chameera all had three wickets each. Sri Lanka A hold a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series after winning the first one by six runs on Duckworth/Lewis. Summary Scores: West Indies A: 193 All Out (37 Overs). Kraigg Brathwaite 63, Carlos Brathwaite* 39, Jonathan Carter 39, Nkrumah Bonner 15; Nisala Gamage 7-0-36-3, Farveez Maharoof 8-1-22-1, Jeevan Mendis 8-0-43-2, Dushmantha Chameera 70-48-2.

Sri Lanka A: 8/1 (2.1 Overs). Danushka Gunathilaka 4*, Dimuth Karunaratne 2; Ronsford Beaton 1-0-3-0, Shannon Gabriel 1.1-0-4-0. Match ended in a -No Result. Sri Lanka A: 8/1 (2.1 Overs). Danushka Gunathilaka 4*, Dimuth Karunaratne 2; Ronsford Beaton 1-0-3-0, Shannon Gabriel 1.1-0-4-0. Match ended in a -No Result. Sri Lanka A: 8/1 (2.1 Overs). Danushka Gunathilaka 4*, Dimuth Karunaratne 2; Ronsford Beaton 1-0-3-0, Shannon Gabriel 1.1-0-4-0. Match ended in a -No Result.

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Inter Guiana Games Second leg

Guyanese athletes did well By Franklin Wilson G u y a n a ’s U n d e r- 1 9 athletes did themselves and country proud when the second leg of the Inter Guiana Games was staged in Suriname between October 24-26, 2014. The Guyanese lived up to the billing as worthy competitors despite not enjoying the level of facilities that their counterparts from Suriname and French Guiana have at their disposal. Our male and female Table Tennis players blanked the opposing players from the two other nations to win the gold medals. The male cycling team won both the Time Trials and Road Race, the win in the latter was commanding in nature with all four of the Guyanese finishing ahead of the home team and the French. The male volleyball team after being beaten by the

Surinamese for the past seven years finally broke the jinx by whipping the Surinamese in the final game a n d u rg e d o n b y t h e Guyanese and French Guiana athletes. They had taken care of the French team in their first game while the French Guiana boys rallied from two sets down to defeat Suriname in a thriller. Chess did well to finish second to Suriname, while the Badminton team also finished behind the home team. The general view of the officials and Director of Sport Neil Kumar, who accompanied the Guyana contingent, is that the athletes performed well. French Guiana is in line to host the first leg of the games in 2015. Following are some scenes from the presentation ceremony.

The triumphant Table Tennis team and officials pose with Director of Sport after he presented them with their silverware.

(Photos continued on page 31)

GTTA/Digicel’s Schools tournament set for this weekend The Guyana Table Tennis A s s o c i a t i o n (GTTA)/Digicel’s Schools tournament will be held this w e e k e n d a t t h e C l i ff Anderson Sports Hall, November 7-9; the Mini Cadet, Cadet and Junior Team’s and Singles’ Table Tennis Tournament begins on Friday. T h e G T TA w i l l coordinate tournament fixtures; provide umpires, tables and balls among other resources to host the tournament, which is aimed at: fostering camaraderie among students, promoting/creating a healthy lifestyle through sport, opportunity to participate in recreational activities and promoting the basic objectives of the GTTA that is to have more players actively participate in the sport. “The association will also include an ‘Open Novice Category’ for beginner level players and players from new schools in view of encouraging more participation in the sport.

One team from each school can be fielded in this category; players who have never participate in organised tournaments and cannot make their ‘A’ or ‘B’ teams in the respective categories are eligible,” a release from the association said. The Divisions to be contested include: 11 years and under (4 players); 13 years and under (4 players); 15 years and under (4 players) and 18 years and under (4 players). The Tournament will be staged on a round robin basis, with the top two teams in each division advancing to the knock-out round, while two players from the single’s grouping will qualify to the knock-out round. The rules, regulations and format of the tournament include: A team shall consist of maximum of four players of which three can play against an opposing team or a minimum of two players can comprise a team (the team can be mixed with boys and girls); a school can enter no more than two (2) teams in a particular category; only players that register to play (Continued on page 28)

Badminton also did Guyana proud

The Chess team pose with this Surinamese sports official after the presentation. Guyana finished 2nd.

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Assanah spurs Pepsi Hikers to Men’s title P.29

We are the Champions! GT&T Marketing Executive, Allison Parker presents the Men’s First Division trophy to Pepsi Hikers Captain Robert France.

Guyana Softball Cup four

Wolf’s Warriors overcome Regal to capture open title

Floodlight are Masters Champs

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