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Germany to speed up repatriations of rejected asylum-seekers Berlin (AFP) - Germany plans to speed up repatriations of rejected asylum-seekers from new central hubs, Chancellor Angela Merkel and her coalition allies agreed yesterday, vowing to bring order to a record migrant influx. While refugees from Syria and other war zones would continue to be granted safe haven, those deemed economic migrants, mostly from “safe origin” Balkans countries, would be sent back within three weeks, said Merkel. Laying to rest weeks of coalition infighting, Merkel and the two other party chiefs also agreed on a new streamlined ID system and a central database for asylum-seekers. “We took a good and important step forward,” said Merkel, flanked by Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel of the centre-left Social Democrats and Horst Seehofer of the CSU, the Bavarian sister party of Merkel’s CDU. The ruling trio agreed to set up three to five new “reception centres” nationwide for asylum-seekers who are deemed on arrival to have little chance of being allowed
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses a press conference in Berlin, on November 5, 2015 (AFP Photo/Odd Andersen) to stay. Newcomers sent there would be obliged to register to become eligible for state benefits during their stay, and they would be barred from leaving the administrative district where the facility is based. Berlin has already taken a firmer line against asylumseekers from nations not at war, leading to a sharp drop in October of arrivals from Balkans states. Germany has also begun looking at limiting arrivals from Afghanistan, where the
German army has been part of NATO efforts to stabilise the country. The coalition partners however rejected a conservative proposal for closed “transit zones” to be set up along the Austrian border, which the Social Democrats had likened to “internment camps”. Merkel, facing an increasing backlash over her welcoming stance to refugees, hammered out the compromise with her partners as new data signalled Germany is on course to receive one million asylum-seekers this year.
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EU executive sees three million migrants by 2017 Reuters - The European Commission expects some 3 million asylum seekers to arrive in the European Union by 2017, who would boost the EU’s economic output and even improve public finances in the longer-term if integrated into the workforce. In its economic forecasts for the 28-nation bloc yesterday, the EU executive arm assumed for the purpose of its simulation that 1 million asylum seekers would arrive in the EU this year, another 1.5 million in 2016 and half a mil-
lion in 2017. If half of the arrivals are granted asylum and three quarters of those are of working age, they would increase the EU’s labour force by 0.1 percent this year and by 0.3 percent in both 2016 and 2017, the Commission said. If the accepted migrants have the same skills as the citizens in the countries that take them in, EU GDP (gross domestic product) would increase by 0.21 percent in 2016 and 0.26 percent in 2017. If they are all low-skilled,
their contribution to EU GDP would be smaller at 0.14 percent next year and 0.18 percent in 2017, the Commission simulation showed. The migrants would have a tiny negative impact on EU public finances, increasing the aggregate EU budget deficit by as little as 0.04 percent of GDP in both 2016 and 2017, but improving it by 0.03 and 0.05 percent of GDP in 2019 and 2020, the simulation showed. “While unevenly distributed across countries, the estimated additional pub-
lic expenditure related to the arrival of asylum seekers is limited for most EU Member States,” the Commission said. It said that for the most affected transit countries, the budget cost would be a maximum of 0.2 percent of GDP in 2015, broadly stabilising in 2016. For countries that are the final destination of asylum seekers, such as Germany, the impact amounts to a maximum of 0.2 percent of GDP in 2015, with a small further increase in some countries in 2016, the Commission said.
Friday November 06, 2015
Cameron says Britain to take more robust approach to extremism
Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron (L) meets Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi outside of 10 Downing Street in London, Britain yesterday. REUTERS/STEFAN WERMUTH Reuters - Britain will take a more robust approach towards tackli n g a l l k i n ds of extremism, Pr i m e M i n i s t e r D a v i d Cameron said yesterday, r e f e r r i n g to Britian’s review of the Muslim Brotherhood. “In terms of our review of the Muslim Brotherhood, which we discussed today, that will be pub-
lished later this year and I think you will see, as you are already seeing in Britain, a much more rob u s t approach against extremism, against extremism of all kinds, and against those extremists who stop just short of endorsing violence,” Cameron said at a news conf e r e n c e w i t h Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Finnish PM says government could collapse today Reuters - Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila said his centre-right coalition government could collapse today if it fails to reach agreement on healthcare reforms that envisage spending cuts of up to 3 billion euros (£2.14 billion). The reforms are a key part of the government’s plan to balance the public finances over the long term in Finland, a eurozone member country now mired in recession. “It is very likely that I will go to meet the president tomorrow,” Sipila told a news conference, meaning the resignation of the three-party government. Sipila added that, in the absence of a compromise deal on health reform, he would prefer not to call snap elections but to form a new government from the current parliament. Sipila and his Centre party, which has rural roots, wants to divide the country into 18 regions where governmental bodies would decide on health care services. But the National Coalition party, led by Finance Minister Alexander Stubb, favours a model of just five regions, arguing that a smaller number would ensure a more equal share of resources between the regions. It also says a larger number would threaten
financial savings. The third coalition partner, the nationalist Finns Party, has accepted Sipila’s proposal. National Coalition earlier yesterday asked for a timeout, but Sipila said they had spent quite a lot of time already seeking a solution. “It is not about just a number (of regions), it is about the whole structure and content of the reform,” he said. The coalition, which took office in May, has had difficulty finding common ground on several thorny issues, including labour market reform and the handling of Europe’s migrant crisis. The anti-immigration Finns Party has already withdrawn its support for some government plans following a steep decline in its support. Overhauling the health care system, billed as the country’s most important reform of the decade, has long vexed politicians. The previous left-right government put the reform on hold due to disagreement among the parties as well as constitutional worries. Finland has a generous welfare system but its population of 5.5 million is ageing fast and is also spread thinly over a large territory, with many Finns living in small, remote communities.
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Region Eight indigenous villages benefit from labour and TIP workshop - Cervical cancer in Kato and Paramakatoi low SEVENTEEN indigenous villages in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) now have the knowledge to deal with aspects of labour issues and trafficking in persons. Their Toshaos and village councillors successfully completed a workshop in Kato, this past week. The two-day interactive sensitisation/training sessions were sponsored by the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs in conjunction with the Ministry of Social Protection. The representatives of the villages also had sessions on domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse and sexual abuse. Representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) also conducted Cervical cancer tests on women in Kato and Paramakatoi. The results were “better than expected”, they said. The eight-member team, which was spearheaded by the Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Valerie Garrido-Lowe, travelled to Kato from Sunday. While four returned to Georgetown on
Wednesday, the others left for Mahdia to conduct another workshop. Minister Garrido-Lowe who also held several meetings in Kato and sister village, Paramakatoi, told the 59 participants after the sessions were completed in Kato, that they now have knowledge to protect themselves and their fellow villagers. She implored that they themselves become instructors and relay what they have learnt to each member of their village, so as to keep their villagers from being exploited. “The issues that you were exposed to over the last two days are not new to the villages, but now you have new knowledge on how to deal with whatever issues that arise. You are leaders and decision makers in your villages, so it is extremely important that you lead by example.” Minister Garrido-Lowe was adamant that certain issues will not be tolerated under her watch or that of Vice-President Sydney Allicock. Head of the Welfare Division (acting) in the
Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Pauline Welch, organised the event along with her workmate Dexter Glasgow. In Mahdia, 21 persons from seven villages attended a workshop (dealing with the same issues) on Wednesday and Thursday. Medex Lorlene Ramsundar attached to the GPHC, and Dr Shanique Greaves (GRPA), were both happy with the results of the Cervical cancer tests. In total, for the two villages, the positive rate was six percent, with a 100% treatment rate. Last year, a Ministry of Health report indicated that Guyana has the third highest rate of Cervical cancer in the Western Hemisphere.
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Two remanded gold miner’s murder
Two men who reportedly confessed to killing goldminer, Sheldon Rodriguez were yesterday remanded to prison following their arraignment on a murder charge. Levi Thomas, 25, a gold miner of Mikobi Village, Mahdia Region Eight and Gregory France, 28, of Onderneeming, Essequibo are accused of murdering Rodrigues on November 2, at Falls Top, Arimu Cuyuni River. The accused, who had no legal representation, were
ordered held until November 27, by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. This matter was transferred from the when they appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to the Bartica Magistrates Court. Thomas and France bore several bandages. When questioned by Magistrate McLennan as to how he came about his injuries, Thomas claimed that he was chopped by Rodrigues. Police Prosecutor, Neville
Jeffers told the court that the police file is complete. According to reports, Rodriguez, who has a nine year-old daughter, was killed around 02:15hrs, on the day in question. It was reported that the miner was chopped several times by two men, believed to be Thomas and France.
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== THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN ==
The theory of psychic destruction The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) replied to my column of October 26, 2015 captioned, “Maybe Guyana will forever defy the foundations of scientific life.” The subject matter of that particular commentary is a favourite, philosophical topic of mine. In over twenty-five years as a newspaper commentator, I have returned to it several times. Before I deal with the GRA’s reaction, let me recap briefly my essential argument. I have found it a deep, ongoing mystery, why in a country
where about 300,000 souls actually visit and seek services from the total institutions of State, including the official Civil Service and semiautonomous entities, entitlements take an inordinately long time to reach the recipients. Over those twenty-five years, my pen has not exempted any State institution – Deeds Registry, UG, Lands and Survey, GRA, Registry of Births and Death, NIS, Bank of Guyana, GWI, Police Force, GPL etc. You name it; I have examined its failure to act timely to citizens’ requests. I have repeatedly posited that the argument of long, horrible, exasperating delays must be contextualized in that; you cannot cite the total numbers in the population. State facilities do not directly service over 800,000 citizens. In the population, there are hundreds of thousands of babies, small
children and teens who do not seek the services of State institutions. Perhaps the perfect example is the Deeds Registry. Of a population of 800,000 how many in that figure actually solicit documents or have documents processed by the Deeds Registry. We can emphasize the point by looking at the recouping of bail money. How many persons in a population of 800,000 go to the police station to have bail money returned? The NIS is another graphic example. You only interface with the NIS if you are an employer or employee. There is a substantial percentage in the Guyana population that does not do business at all with the NIS. My figure, factoring a few thousands less or more, is 300,000. Throughout my media career, I have reflected on why the service of the State is excessively slow. I honestly believe that there is no mainstream sociological answer. I think the problem is in the collective psyche of the
nation. That has always been my point. I have rejected the routine explanation of run-down economy, dysfunctional public service, breakdown in values etc. None of them hold the answer. My theory is psychological paralysis and I don’t think a future for this country is anytime soon. In that October 26 column, only a small part was devoted to the GRA and it looked at the long lines for driver’s licence renewal and the time it takes to get the revalidated document. The administration of the GRA replied and missed the point badly. My theory on the psychological paralysis of the Guyanese nation revolves around small population and almost nonexistent service of the State. My column did not question the competence of any employee in the State or criticized their behaviour. I find employees of commercial banks to be very pleasant, hard-working people. But my theory of
paralysis applies to all institutions in the Guyanese society. It means therefore, that even in the private sector, slowness is as morbid as in the state sphere. In that October 26 column, I described that in order for me and my family to renew our expired ATM cards, we had to go through the paper work all over again. This is despite the fact that all our data is in the bank’s computer. I honestly find GRA employees to be hard-working people. I have little criticism of them but they too are victims of Guyana’s psychic destruction. Here is an example of how the GRA missed the point. The GRA informed me that time will be taken up if in your application, you wrote down wrong information or supplied the wrong documents. Point taken! But how does that weaken my theory of the Guyanese society of small population and long wait for service? Even if you have a quota of drivers who delay the processing of their license
Frederick Kissoon renewal, the question still has to be answered that with such a small population, why the license takes so long to be delivered. I repeat for emphasis the point I made in that column thus the caption – “Maybe Guyana will forever defy the scientific foundations of life” - why in a small population, important documents for citizens take a heartlessly long time? I end with a total rejection of the GRA’s position that in other countries, it is even worse. Can there be more horrible service at any other university in the world than at UG?
Dem boys seh...
BaiShanLin shortening de lumber Whenever Guyana set aside a week or a month to observe something that is when things go bad. For Fire Prevention Week dem does always get plenty fires. Couple houses does burn down. De Umana Yana nearly bun down during Fire Prevention Week. Dem manage to save it but it bun down anyway. When is Road Safety Week, is sheer madness. Nuff people does die on de roads. This time dem decide to dedicate one whole month to road safety. Dem boys want to know if de planners mad. De see wha does happen in one week yet dem decide to spread de occasion over one month. Soulja Bai nearly ketch fits. De first day a truck run over a pick up and injure eleven people. De dust barely settle when de news come that dem had a car accident and two people dead. By day clean two more people dead. Dem was friends and dem tek a car and go speeding. Poor Soulja Bai, he tell some school children that he hope that nobody else ain’t dead. De words ain’t even come out he
mouth good and a man decide that he gun race pun de public road. He crash and dead. Dem boys seh that since de observation does cause de opposite then Soulja Bai should do wha de United Nations does do— designate a day or a week or a month fuh everything. For example dem should have a day for helping de rich. Put you pot pun de fire, all dem rich ones gun step out of line and de poor people gun help demselves. Dem should also have National Truth Week. That is when everybody should talk de truth. Well dem boys know that de opposite gun happen. BaiShanLin already file to set up a sawmill. However, de truth is that all dem want to do is ship out de lumber. When dem boys talk de last time, nuff people did vex. Is now when Soulja Bai and Moses find that dem lumber at stake that dem calling pun dem boys to help. Dem see how BaiShanLin trying to deprive de hardworking Guyanese, especially de women. By de time de company done is sheer short lumber gun lef in Guyana. And Soulja Bai still sitting back. Talk half and try help de lumber situation.
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Bai Shan Lin wants two more years to set up processing plant By Kiana Wilburg The APNU+AFC Government appears to have stayed its hand in the move to sanction those logging companies that have failed to establish facilities which would add value to Guyana’s highly valued woods. Chinese logging giant, Bai Shan Lin wants two more years to get its long-awaited wood-processing facility up and running and it seems as though this has been granted by the new administration, regardless of the fact that such a commitment to the Guyanese people had not been fulfilled for over ten years. This was made known yesterday during a postCabinet meeting with the press at the Ministry of the Presidency. Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman, was questioned about his threat some months ago to reveal the action which will be taken by the end of October, should Bai Shan Lin and others fail to make any moves to add value to Guyana’s lumber exports. But up to yesterday, the government seemed to have modified its position against the defaulting company. Trotman said, “In terms of Bai Shan Lin, we had met with them on successive occasions and we have had discussions with other foreign companies that have
been in the forestry sector. Bai Shan Lin as we know and I don’t think it’s a secret that it has not complied in its entirety. I have met with representatives of the China Development Bank who of course are financing Bai Shan Lin. “I am led to believe that the company itself is in the process of restructuring. Then it will reengage with the government, but as for now there has been a pause because there has been a process of restructuring its corporate activities and seeking new financing from China Development Bank.” The Governance Minister also said that when he last spoke with the company (and this was three weeks ago), he was informed that the Chinese logging company was in no position to have the mills that it said it would have imported within the next ten months. As a result of this sad situation for the company he said, “They have asked for two years and we have had discussions with them about an alternative mill and that is on board. But as I said, much depends on Bai Shan Lin securing the financing.” Bai Shan Lin is the very company which Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, had said, mimics the behaviour of a bacterium called spirogyra. He had said during the 2015 election season that this
“bacterium” gobbles what it wants and keeps splitting and spreading and that is exactly what Bai Shan Lin is doing. He had said, “With the rate at which this spirogyra (Bai Shan Lin) is going, when you get to my age, Bai Shan Lin would have gobbled up everything. “But let it be known that once the laws of the country are breached by foreign or local companies, we will speak about it and we will take action. The level of examination and action to follow will surly arrest this wanton destruction of our forests.” Bai Shan Lin had given conflicting reasons in the past to justify the delay of establishing this woodprocessing facility. In fact, Commissioner of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), James Singh a few months ago had also revealed that the company indicated to him that the current holdup is as a result of “financial difficulties.” Singh had explained, “They told us that they have been experiencing some financial difficulties in the sense that they were unable to meet some bench marks for certain lending agencies…We met with them and they had some concerns. They indicated to us that they met with some government officials and are expected to submit a revised programme
in relation to the facility to them and wait for it to be reviewed.” He had said, too, that a team from the China Development Bank also accompanied the Chinese company to the meeting. The Commissioner said that he told Bai Shan Lin to make the wood processing facility their “priority.” Singh said that the company promised that once the “financial difficulties” are over, it will also submit the revised programme on the facility to the Commission. A few months ago, Trotman had told the media that the companies this time around will not escape sanctions for should they fail to make good on their promise then their contracts will be reviewed for termination. Trotman who is also vested with some responsibility for the natural resources of the nation had explained that Government will be looking at the concessions that have been granted to certain, if not all companies in the forestry sector. Presidential Advisor on Sustainable Development, Dr. Clive Thomas, had said that the behaviour of the logging companies such as Bai Shan Lin which have benefitted
significantly from Guyana’s forest resources is absolutely “unacceptable”. He said too that he will be recommending to the David Granger-led administration for some of their concessions to be taken away. “Guyana cannot continue to be giving out hundreds of millions of dollars worth in these tax breaks or concessions and we aren’t benefitting from value added operations. If companies make a commitment to do so then the ethical thing to do is to deliver what was promised. If not, their concessions should be taken away,” the economist had said. In 2014, BaiShan Lin blamed the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) for delaying its application for its wood processing factory. In one of its advertisements, the company stated that in 2008, it applied to the “Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) and other agencies, to lease lands to set up a factory to process logs and engage in value-added production, such as the making of furniture, craft and hardwood flooring.” It had said then that it was experiencing delays. Kaieteur News later reported that GO-Invest had
Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman no such application. BaiShanLin had nothing to say when this was revealed. This caused many, including the then opposition, to challenge the previous government to make public the investment agreement it signed onto with the Chinese logging company. This was never done. In April, the company then blamed the “hostile” media reports during 2014 for dispiriting financiers. In a statement, the Chinese company had said that it is concerned about the apparent “misrepresentations and false reports” being carried by some sections of Continued on page 27
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Could Guyana lose key buyer?
Push down production cost of sugar, UK envoy warns By Abena Rockcliffe Reduce the production cost of your sugar or risk losing a major buyer. That is the subtle message that United Kingdom High Commissioner, Gregory Quinn seems to be sending to those in management of Guyana’s sugar industry. Guyana’s largest sugar buyer is Tate and Lyle—a UK based multinational agribusiness. During a recent exclusive interview, Quinn said that while, from all indications, Tate and Lyle has every interest in remaining one of Guyana’s largest buyers, that continued relationship is based heavily on whether the price is right. And of all the problems in the sugar industry, the UK envoy deems the high production cost to be the most troubling. Guyana produces sugar at a cost three times that of other countries. This has pushed Guyana off the competitive market as the country sells its sugar higher
UK High Commissioner, Gregory Quinn than others producing the same commodity. Quinn told Kaieteur News that everything he is hearing from Tate and Lyle indicates that the company wants to continue to buy from Guyana and “they will buy as much as they possibly can buy, but it is a commercial business. So we need to start getting used to the fact that they will be acting more as a commercial business.” Between those diplomatic lines is a message that just should not be ignored by key decision makers in Guyana’s
sugar industry. Quinn said that in the short to medium term future, it is unlikely that the price of sugar will ever return to where it was some years ago and this reality needs to be embraced. “I think people need to start looking at t h e possibility that the sugar prices might remain low for the foreseeable future. It might not remain as low as 16 cents per pound but it is not going to go up to the prices as was the case 10 to 15 years ago…so it goes back to trying to push down the cost of production,” said Quinn. Despite the high production cost, Quinn said “There will always be a market for Guyanese sugar at Tate and Lyle. Tate and Lyle can refine Guyanese sugar in a way that not every refinery can and it is set up to do that. It produces large amounts of molasses as part of the process. This (molasses) is
key to some of Tate and Lyle syrup products. But there are other Caribbean sugar producers. “Any good business buys if the price it right which reflects on what they then sell their product for, keeping in mind that there is a global reduction in demand for sugar and sugar based products. So therefore the prices which Tate and Lyle can actually charge is also being pushed down as the demand is not the same as it was. Tate and Lyle has to think commercially if it buys at x price then it has to process then sell; so it is obviously not going to buy at a price which means it sells at a loss.” The sentiments expressed by Quinn harmonize with that which was conveyed by Tate and Lyle representatives earlier this year. In late July, Tate and Lyle representatives met with members of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the sugar
industry. The company warned that cane sugar is facing its toughest test yet and will soon be competing more with beet sugar. Beet is being grown right in Europe. It is rivaling cane sugar in the market. Tate and Lyle has been one of Guyana’s oldest customers for cane sugar. With the removal of preferential prices which Guyana and other member of the African/Caribbean/Pacific (ACP) group had enjoyed, the developing situation dictates that producers have to be more efficient and that demands disciplined management. The Tate and Lyle officials
noted that the price situation will become even more complex for Guyana when the cap on beet sugar production is deregulated. They advised that the EU will be dominated by beet. “Even in countries that are major producers of cane sugar, some factories have been closing,” the COI statement said yesterday. Tate and Lyle officials indicated their willingness to provide technical advice to GuySuCo. Guyana’s sugar industry has been steadily sliding downhill for the last decade. Govern m e n t has plugged more than US$50M in the last five years into sugar industry.
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Police raise $3.7M at Fallen Heroes foundation launch The Guyana Police Force in collaboration with the Cops and Faith Community Network yesterday established a foundation that will forever benefit the families of ranks who would have died in the line of duty. As part of the launch, representatives of several private companies and businesses, including Roraima Group of Companies and Industrial Safety Supplies, made donations of over $3,700,000. In attendance were members of the Force’s Executive Leadership Team, Members of the Faith Based Community, other police ranks and members of various media houses. Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud, DSM, officiated at the launch of the Guyana Police Force Fallen Heroes Foundation Inc. before a packed auditorium at the Police Officers Training
Executives and well wishers at the Fallen Heroes’ Inc. launch: Standing third from left, Foundation President Reverend Raphael Massiah, Minister Khemraj Ramjattan and Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud among others Centre. The Foundation, a brainchild of the Commissioner and the first of
its kind in the Caribbean, has received overwhelming support from a wide cross section of society and the
Minister urges citizens to put aside political differences “You have the clear responsibility to foster unity among diverse populations and create a vision for a common future that pivots on the acceptance of differences with a view to harvesting the strengths that are inherent in diverse societies.” This was a statement made by Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ali at a recent visit to residents of Mabaruma and Port Kaituma, Region One. She charged the citizens to work alongside Government and to put aside political differences in an effort to transform the country. She stated that despite political persuasions, citizens must unite in an effort
to develop their region as there can only be development if there is cohesion and co-operation. Ali stated that Government is currently engaging citizens at the community level in conversations to foster national unity. “These principles serve as the touchstones of our social cohesion work-plan and are aimed at fostering greater cohesion within diverse communities and national unity between them and across the country,” said Ali. She stated that the ideal level of cohesion within the country cannot be made possible by Government
alone, and charged the audience with the responsibility to embrace differences as Guyana is a diverse society. “We recognize that behavioral change is a pillar of reconciliation in this country, and we must all contribute to achieving the good life that we all want right here in Guyana.” Several issues regarding the state of the region were raised by residents at the meeting, and Ali promised to look into these matters. Among the issues raised were the neglected roads in the community, and issues relating to children and social welfare.
Hits and Jams official surrenders... (From page 6) Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code of Canada. Guyana is a known transshipment point to the US and Europe for especially cocaine. There have been an increasing number of busts in
recent months with the establishment of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office in Guyana. Just yesterday, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) busted a woman who was an outgoing passenger on a Caribbean Airlines flight
to JFK international. She reportedly had some 25 pounds of cocaine in her possession. She is just one of at least five people arrested within the past fortnight attempting to smuggle cocaine out of Guyana.
Bai Shan Lin wants two... From page 11 the media on its operations in Guyana. It identified Kaieteur News as the leader of the “hostile” campaign and even cited a KN article with the headline: ‘BaiShanLin delays US$70M wood processing factory for gold, housing, logging.’ But in its statement, it did not deny that it was
approved ‘US$70M’ for certain activities. With regard to the wood processing plant in the Linden area that was to be constructed, BaiShanLin, one of the largest exporters of the country’s prime species of wood, had complained that it has indeed suffered major setbacks in completing its wood processing facility that
will create hundreds of jobs for Guyanese. It claimed that these “setbacks” directly relate to lack of adequate funding from its financiers, who, since last year “when these sustained attacks began,” became concerned about the “soundness of investing further in what appeared to be a hostile environment.”
Government of Guyana. Speaking of the ideas behind the initiative, Commissioner Persaud reflected on the last four ranks slain in the line of duty; Ellias, Cleto, Pantlitz and
Dawson and their dependants who were left without any hope of financial support. His speech which was supported by a PowerPoint presentation on the officers
evoked empathy by all present. President of the Foundation, Reverend Raphael Massiah, said that he and the other members of the Foundation, who were drawn from the Force’s Cops and Faith Network together with a Business Executive, are proud to be part of the body that will be responsible for bringing about positive changes in the lives of the families of slain police ranks. Minister of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence pledged her Ministry’s support, since she understands the pain at the loss of a loved one. She also made a donation to the foundation personally and another on behalf of the Ministry. The Guyana Police Force Subject Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan, expressed his appreciation for the foundation and also pledged his Ministry’s support and made a personal pledge to the foundation.
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Veteran Pat Holder makes trophy available to Minister
Pat Holder hands over the trophy to Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnarine Veteran motorsports professional, the legendary Pat Holder recently paid a courtesy call on Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine. The 81-year-old who only retired from active competition in his early seventies, and has spent a lifetime amassing prizes for his accomplishments in cycling, motorcycling and boat racing - had a cordial talk with the Minister before donating to him one of his trophies. This is the second trophy that Mr. Holder has given away to a senior government official in the past few months, the first being a 1949 cycling trophy that he presented to President David Granger back in June. Minister Roopnaraine expressed his gratitude for the gift and commended Holder on his lifetime of achievement in both participating in and promoting sport in Guyana.
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GRA announces intentions for new headquarters at Liliendaal
$480M later…
Just three years after spending almost half a billion dollar to prepare a new headquarters on Camp Street, the country’s tax collection entity appears to be acknowledging it had blundered. The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday announced that it will be building a new headquarters at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. The ‘Request for Expression of Interest’, published in Stabroek News yesterday, indicated that GRA is looking for a consultant to provide building design services. Among other things, the consultant will have to produce a design of the headquarters, along with the necessary electrical and air condition system and a priced Bill of Quantities. The Expressions of Interest have to be delivered by November 13th and addressed to the Commissioner General of GRA. The authorities moved into the Camp Street building on October 2012, spending around $480M to have it ready. It was touted as a costcutting measure that brings GRA’s services in one place, rather than the different offices it had been operating from. However, there had been concerns especially about the Camp Street location and the congestion. The 200/201 Camp Street property was purchased by the now-bankrupt CLICO from the Guyana Sugar Corporation in 2005.
A bad move?
The property with a size of 36,863 square feet was valued between $1.7B and $1.8B by the valuator contracted by the insurance company, while the government valuator placed it at $1.316B, a difference of more than $400M. It was subsequently acquired by the National Insurance Scheme which in turn rented it for several millions per month to GRA. In December 2012, the previous Government disclosed that $480M was spent to refurbish the building with another $170M required. However, the then opposition Parliamentary parties, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change (AFC), voted against the additional spending.
The money was spent on installing the Authority’s Information Technology, a supply of “clean power,” the installation of cubicles and telecommunication facilities, putting in place a fire escape, and other construction, such as a lunch room and filing rooms. The new location had accommodated the Customs and Trade Administration, Licence Revenue Division, the Value Added Tax and Income Tax Divisions, the Human Resources and Finance Division and the GRA Secretariat. GRA’s Commissioner
General Khurshid Sattaur had reportedly acknowledged that with the offering of all the services at one location there would be congestion, which is due to the agency’s employees totalling 700 and the number of people who approach it for services. He noted that on a normal day the GRA is visited by over 2,000 people and that amount doubles when deadlines for tax submissions are close. There have been concerns expressed recently about the safety of the GRA headquarters, with staffers complaining in the press.
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SERVICES PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY,ETC.–CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 2161043; 677-6620 Visa Application: U.S.A, Canada & UK; Guyana Passport application. Graphics design, Advertisement. Tel: 626-7040; 265-4535. PARTY DECORATING: balloon creation, back drops etc. for weddings, birthdays, anniversary etc. Make your event extra special! Tel Maya: 642-6664 REPAIRS AT LOW COST: FRIDGES, A/C, WASHING MACHINES, TVS, MICROWAVES, FREEZERS CALL: 629-4946 OR 225-4822 Floor sanding & Lacquering House plans, Estimate & painting, Boat for Santa Mission - Call: 650-4362
WANTED One domestic maid and cook for a bar. Call: 667-6662; 6570316 Girls to work in bar as waitress. Call: 256-4096
Lumber Concession to work. All Species of Hardwood and Greenhart. Contact: Sunil 6255995/698-6245 One DJ/Entertainer to work @ a club on the Essequibo Coast. Accommodation provided, serious enquiries only. Contact: 226-9768 Diesel Mechanics to work in the interior must have knowledge of Perkins Engines. Call: 226-9768; 615-6172 Live in experienced cook 3045yrs – $80,000 monthly, live in waitress 18-25yrs-$60,000 monthly. Call: 610-3974 Attractive live in waitressCall: 327-0252/674-4665
Landscaping: Palms, largest varieties of plants, Used in every one of our unique landscapes- Call: 648-1821/ 219-0468
Security guard & a gardener: preferably from G/town and E.C.D. Call Neville Osman: 624-1737 (8:00am-4:00pm).
Permanent & Visitors Visa Applications, Professional Immigration Consultant Room D5 Maraj Building. visadocumentsgy@yahoo.com. Call: 225-6496, 662-6045 REPAIRS & SPARE, FRIDGE, FREEZER, A/C, WASHERS, STOVES – CONTACT NICK: 6831312, 627-3206 Professional Pressure washing & water tank cleaning services, for all your home & business exterior cleaning call: 696-5424 LCD-Plasma-LED TV repairs etc. Contact Abdul Electronics. Call: 225-0391 Desmond Repair Services Fridge, AC, gas stove, microwave, washer, etc on the spot repairs –Call: (592)678-8683; 687-9709. Building/Renovating: for quality series from foundation to fine finishes. Contact Trini: 682-9935
VACANCY Experienced agent required for preparing procurement bid document, mozatart@yahoo.com or 6637504
Affordable salon services: pedi, mani, wash & blowout, facials, etc $2,500 each. Vogue @ Kalyan Mall, Lamaha Street. Tel: 647-1773/660-5257
Popular East Coast Gas Station Day/Night: pump attendants, sales & office assistant. Contact: 658-2013; 695-9880, Strathspey E.C.D. One porter preferably from East Bank Dem. & 1 merchandiser. Call: 610-1111
Pump attendants and Cashiers- Call: 627-2550; 6706005
Repairs at affordable prices: fridge, air conditioner, washing machines, dryers, TV, microwaves & freezerCall: 610-5846 or 661-8158
Eagle’s fridge re-gas @ 99100 New Market Street $8,000 & washing machine repairs. Phone: 697-2969, 223-5818
-Make Up Courses with Mac, Bare Minerals, Black Opal, Mabelline. -Nail Technician Course Call: 647-1773/660-5257
One live in maid, assistant salesgirl @ E.C.D. Call: 6035416; 644-9802
Office clerk: senior/junior. With CXC Maths/English, Computer Knowledge is an asset. Call: 219-5354 Live in domestic/care giver need @ Republic Park, 1 week on, 1 week off -$13,000 weekly –Call: 667-2535 Two wash bay attendant from West Coast. Contact: 2275169 Waitress to live in and work at Bar & Hotel- Call: 604-6606
TO LET 4 Bedroom house furnished, self contained, master bedroom. Call: 603-6351
FOR RENT PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 216-1043; 677-6620 Bottom flat Liquor Restaurant @ Lot 9 North Section Canal #2. Call: 653-1003 One self contained room; preferably bachelor. Call: 2234545 Apartments for rent at Nandy Park. Call: 227-5194 Business spot for rent: hair salon or barbershop, food, etc. Call: 673-0373; 675-3838 Commercial Space for rent at Lot 12 North Road, salon & barber stations – Call: 6628715, 680-1198 One detached house, 2 bedrooms, water tank, with parking space. Call Joy: 2181285; 649-9059 GT TOOL RENTALS: COMPACTOR; CHIPPING HAMMER RANSOM & FLOOR SANDER, JACK HAMMER, CONCRETE SAW & MORE- CALL: 6672535, 627-5098 Mall and office to rent at Sharon’s Building/Mall @ King & Charlotte Street Georgetown. Contact: 2254413; 225-0283; 669-6320 Three Storey 75ftX30ft building, open floors, 2 offices, 2 washrooms, driveway, 25B Princess St, Charlestown. Call: 223-0654; 225-0605 Self-contained rooms in Prashad Nagar. Tel:659-3865; 629-2424, 227-2993
Four storey business place located on Robb Street, next to Bourda Market. Call: 6237731; 629-0636 One bedroom apartment Mon –Repos E.B.D- No ChildrenCall: 662-9043 LEARN TO DRIVE Soman Son & Outar Driving School at Maraj Building- Tel: 644-5166; 622-2872; 6150964; 689-5997
TOURS Suriname Tour, Shopping, Tours, site seeing November 26th -29th Old years into New Years December 30th – January 3rd –Call: 639-2663; 665-5171
Internal Auditorqualifications: Degree in Accounting or ACCA level 2, three to five years experience. PO Box: 101254 One receptionist – apply at Rainbow Villa & Car Rental with application in person. Call: 225-5509 Water truck drivers. Call: 6803863 1-Experienced payroll Clerk, must know to make up NIS & PAYE, 1-Experienced office staff. Call: 231-0363 (9am4pm) Resort Manager: Degree in Hospitality, three to five years of experienced. PO BOX: 101254 Land Development Manager: Degree in Civil Engineering, Real Estate/Management, three - five years experience. PO BOX: 101254 Supervisor, Handyman, room attendants- Call: 225-0198 or 233 South Road Lacytown.. Security officers wanted by security company-Contact: 672-1920, between 8:00am5:00pm
LAND FOR SALE 1500 Acres Transported land near Bartica, Forestry, Agriculture, loam, sand rock quarry, price to sell. Cal Mark: 603-1266; 625-9788; 704-4652222
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Property for sale, Grove $20M / Rent: $50,000 per month. Tel: 625-5461. Property at Diamond New Scheme: 1-Three bedroom flat concrete house, price $9.5M negotiable. Call: 2663962; 667-1240 2 Storied transported concrete property upstairs 2 bedrooms, downstairs 2 bedrooms; fully grilled, block ‘8’ Mon Repos, E.C.D -$18M. Call: 625-1514, 231-7255 3 Bedroom; 2 flat house for sale, Enterprise, Lincolin Street, Lot 135 -$14M negotiable. Contact: 597-858-4554 (Suriname), Guyana: 602-3643
SALE! SALE! SALE One TOYOTA RZ MINIBUS GJJ series -$1.5Million. One Econoline FORD 2005 GSSSeries-$1.5M.Call:604-6108 One Honda CRV, immaculate condition, 17" mags, AC, CD, price -$1.750,000 negotiable. Call: 626-2884 For Immediate Sale: Ford F150 Toyota Madza, Axela Toyota Verossa, Nissan Dualis. Contact: 623-3400; 231-3837 First Class Auto: 08 Premio, Rush, Bluebird, 06 Premio, Spacio IST, Runx. Call: 6098188; 638-3045 Smart Choice Auto Sales, in stock, Premio, Allion, Fielder, Bluebird, Carina 212, Spacio, Call: 652-3820/ 665-4529
Transported property at Tuschen Housing Scheme, located around School -$7M negotiable. Contact: 2641050; 683-7045; 669-3553 Property at Tuschen-Call: 669-9055; 674-1291 Property at Cane Ville E.B.D, Main Road -$6.5M- Call: 2661316 or 616-5433 Brand new 2 storey concrete building in 5th Avenue, Diamond, E.B.D, all modern amenities –Call: 662-9335; 612-3244 Popular business place at temple Street, WindsorForest, W.C.D, $35M price negotiable. Call: 642-6664 Property at Craig E.B.D, land size 91X50 feet, house 40X28 feet. Call US: 718-213-6496 Zeena & Local: 617-7691 Shameer. 2 Storey 45x35 concrete property, lower flat incomplete. Land 65x120 @ Diamond N/S 5th Avenue,E.B.D- Call: 664-5052 One 3 bedrooms building in Diamond E.B.D. Call: 2270243; 677-3472 (owner) between 8am-5pm PROPERTY WITH 54,000 SQ.FT BOND SPACE ON 1 ACRE OF LAND WITH LOADING & DISCHARGING BAYS. CALL: 225-0790; 226-4878 Two storey property for sale in North East La Penitence. Contact owner on: 618-9260; 223-9731
Transported Land @ Essequibo, Richmond $4.5M, large, filled up and fenced. Call: 682-5230; 6289596
Lexus LX 470, low milage , must see like new, leather interior, chrome rims & much more call 628 4000 Pearl white reconditioned, Prado Jeep. Call: 624-6702; 624-5838 Honda CRV PSS 2018 -$3M negotiable, Toyota Rush and Premio – New Model unregistered$3.2M negotiable. Call: 655-3400 2RZ Minibus long base, BPP series, 1st owners (work as airport taxi) – Call: 684-7965; 684-3794; 2612923 Mazda Axela PRR, mag rims, good for bank purchases, excellent condition-$1.6M. Call: 639-2490 2013 Mercedes C250 turbo AMG coupe, retractable glass top, mileage 15K, alcantara leather interior, brush aluminum acc- Call: 650-5136 Tractors from Canada: MF165-$1.7M, MF135 $1.1M, MF 265-$2.1M, Tundra -$1.9M, 2005 Tacoma -$2.4M. Call: 682-5230; 6289596 1 Toyota VIOS, fully loaded, PLL series, in excellent condition- Call: 658-2776 AT192, 212, Allion, unregistered Premio, Hilux Surf, BNN, RZ & Pit-bull, 7 seater super custom. Cash / terms- Call: 680-3154
Formerly Globe Cinema, corner lot @ Church & Waterloo Street, size 126ftX133ft. Call: 610-2234 33 Acres prime agriculture land located at Plantation Flensberg W.B.D-price negotiable-Contact Erick Boodhoo: Call: 654-6229; 6270556
Mercedes Benz GLK 350 Sports SUV , 4 matic, 30,000 miles , 20" rim, sunroff, leather seat, DVD &18 sound system. call 624 5000.
EDUCATION Obtain a guaranteed distinction in CSEC Principles of Accounts. Call: 654-1723 for more information Home tutoring, grades 4-6, Secondary Grade 7-11 English Language/Literature. Contact Ms Stacy. Cell: 6704435, Home: 265-3637
We buy & sell vehicles for cash, also parts available & 30 seater buses; Extra Cab pickups; 2006 Tacoma- Call: 680-3154 2 Ford F350 Pickup, lift kit, 35inches rims and tyres, also 1 Chevy Van 2007 –Call: 6105370 Continued on page 30
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Letters... Where your views make the news
Corporal punishment has very... From page 5 alternatives. From an evolutionary point of view, children like adults are mentally wired for survival. So instinctively they will run away from homes or drop out from schools if they are flogged to avoid pain. These are naturally built-in mechanisms that enable survival. Corporal punishment undoubtedly plays with our emotions leaving children with lifelong mental trauma that hampers “normal” adult life. Do we ever wonder why dysfunction perpetuates in our society? Corporal punishment may be one of the culprits driving it. As we weigh in on whether to ban this form of discipline at least two prominent figures will play significant roles deciding this issue – the Minister of Education and the President of the Guyana Teachers
Union (GTU). Unfortunately, these individuals are sitting on opposite sides of the fence. Our Minister is calling for a ban, but the GTU President is contending the opposite. His belief is that corporal punishment is needed since there are no effective alternatives. Such disagreements are unsurprising simply because we skirt around scientific thought. Fretting about this issue will not help. We need to take immediate action. Today, effective alternatives to corporal punishment are used at least in countries that have banned it. They rely on dialogues to delve into underlying feelings causing undesired behaviors so as to ameliorate them. Additionally, they rely on positive reinforcement (operant conditioning) strategies such as reward schemes to shape behaviors,
instead of flogging. Operant conditioning is a proven method of discipline with wide appeal. It’s been rigorously studied, widely used and highly effective. It is even famously used for the training of animals. Moreover, in places like Sweden, a generation of children hasn’t been flogged because approaches like these have successfully replaced corporal punishment. In spite of the fact that Sweden does not use corporal punishment, it does not have problems with unruly children like we do. Without a doubt, corporal punishment is of no benefit to us and it needs to go. We can all agree that in spite of the fact that many teachers and parents are great people there are bad eggs in the mix. I am sure we have all experienced parents and
teachers who beat children unnecessarily. This is cruel. I have witnessed my own sibling flogged by his teacher because he had a chronic cough. Every time he coughed, the teacher reached over and wacked him with her wild cane. As we all know coughing is a reflex and so the teacher was beating a defenseless child in an impossible situation. So teachers are not saints. There are cruel, abusive, biased, irrational, illogical and insane teachers which we must not discount. I have also witnessed children beaten by their parents to the extent that they pant for breath. It is our moral obligation to protect all children and if corporal punishment is around, then it is crystal clear that we are not doing our job. Corporal punishment must go. Cecil Dilip Kumar (Dr.)
A citizen deplores the attitude of the... From page 5 position as my dad, the Ministry would’ve surely done something to give her access to her documents? I then decided to accompany my dad to the Ministry of Housing and Water, on November 3rd, 2015 and enquired what was really hindering the process, but it was the same old story of “you have to find her” or “else you will have to leave it just like that.” Or “you can commence building your house”. Editor, as a citizen and father with five children, don’t you think my dad should be given a fair chance of getting his documents without any hindrance. Don’t you think that the developments of his children, which our government termed youths of tomorrow, are be-
ing hindered by the action of the Ministry of Housing and Water? Editor, with the absence of a Certificate of Title (Transport), do you think an individual can access a loan from the bank to commence construction? An individual with five children and an income that can only sustain his/her daily sustenance cannot commence construction in this era. I have recently learnt through one of the media houses, on November 2nd 2015, that the Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Mr. Keith Scott, are urging persons with house lots to start construction and has indicated that “no longer will the Ministry give ears to those who cry that they have not taken up their lot, because
these housing areas are without adequate infrastructure and supporting facilities and amenities”. I know what the Minister is saying is quite commendable and contributes to the development of communities in Guyana. The Minister further posited in the article that, “….people cannot just come to us, get a house lot and just stay back and say that they are waiting for everything to be 100 percent”. But Editor, I would like the Minister to re-consider his thoughts and ponders on the causes and factors that hinder people from taking the opportunity of commencing construction and contribute to community development. The Minister should look at why
so many people are not given access to documents due to the failure of one partner in honoring his/her duty when applying for a plot of land. I think the Minister should do something about it and helps the other partner in getting their documents so that they can access loans and commence constructions. The Minister should also ponder why people cannot commence construction because the process of getting a plot of land takes about five years and in order for them to commence building they need another five to eight years to save and accumulate finances. Building a house is no easy task! Anthony Alleyne
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CAR RENTAL DOLLY’SCARRENTAL-CALL: 225-7126/226-3693 DOLLYSAUTORENTAL@ YA H O O . C O M / W W W. DOLLYSAUTORENTAL.COM PROGRESSIVE CAR RENTAL: CARS& SUV FOR RENTAL- $4,000 & UP PER DAY- CALL: 643-5122, 656-0087 ,EMAIL:PRO_ A U T O R E N T A L @YAHOO.COM Wing’s Car & 4WD Vigo pick up rental- Call: 690-6494 Aidan’s Car & 4WD Vigo pick up, cheapest rate, low security- Call: 698-7807
ACCOMODATION Saturdays & Sundays after lunch @ Inner Retreat Hotel Parika: Bar-B-Que & games: pools, darts, table tennis etc – Phone: 260-4504. Inner Retreat Hotel Restaurant & Bar, Retreat Road Parika. Indoor /Outdoor bar in Picturesque setting – Phone: 260-4504; 685-6934
Tony Vieira replies to... From page 4 PPP can embark on this process of sabotage of the industry’s production, for narrow political ends. Since at this time with an industry tottering on the brink of insolvency, to encourage the workers to strike, in violation of the ‘avoidance and
settlement of disputes’ agreement between the Union and the corporation, to the detriment of the workers, the government and the people of Guyana who have to support this industry with their hard earned taxes, is contemptuous. Tony Vieira
VEHICLE FOR SALE Damein’s Auto Sales: 20022004 Toyota Premio Cars, prices: $2.3M-$2.4M negotiable. Call: 692-1522 or 614-1333 One LN172 Toyota Hilux manual, 3RZ Engine, one 125 Honda CG motorcycle. Call: 682-6111 One 4X4 Toyota Tacoma (2009) just registered, for sale. Contact: 225-4413; 225-0283; 669-6320 212 Carina, excellent condition- Call: 617-2370 Star Cars Auto Sales: Premio, Spacio, Runx, IS, Fielder, Bluebird, Axela, Pit-bull, Raum, Benz -Tel: 268-3509; 679-3140 Brand new 2015 KIA Sportage -$12M –Call: 6456498
FOR SALE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HIGH PURITY MERCURY (QUICK SILVER) 99.99995% PURITY$19,000 PER POUND CALL: 592-227-4754. Prado 2000 model, 2700CC, PPP2872, pearl white & silver, next to new- Call: 684-5868 House in Tuschen Main Road -$27M, 46ft fishing boat & 500lbs Nylon Seine -$2.3M. Call: 696-6074 Plants: Foxtails Palms, Christmas Palms, Ixora, Ficus, Christmas Trees, Petunia, Pentas, Gerbera, Marigold, Periwinkle @ AK PlantShop. Call: 610-7363 Plants: Chrysanthemums 5 for $2000, Hibiscus 5 for $3,000, Bougainvilla 5 for $2000 @ AK Plant Shop. Call: 610-7363 House Lots for sale at Parika, Blankenburg and Schoonord, also Financing Available. Call: 650-0402 / 260-4988 MILL CUT AND DRESSED GREENHEART FROM $160BM AND KABUKALLI FROM, $180BM- TEL: 6886579/653-9752 Frigidaire 15 Cubic foot chest freezer, like new, great for shops -$100,000. Call: 6222899, 666-6592 1-CAT320 BL excavator, 1CAT930 Front End Loader, 1CAT428 Back-Hoe, 1-55 Leyland Daf Truck. Call: 2750538, 660-4021 XBOX 360- $2500, PS3 $35,000, PS2 -$15,000, PS VITA -$60,000, Plastic Barrel -$5,000- Call: 621-7497; 6493277; 603-8643 Rotweiler pups. Tel: 6196086, 622-6646, 699-7077. One mining block along 6Km Road Aroura- Call Mr. Williams: 671-0057 250 Rebel Motorcycle, one 250 nighthawk motorcycle, for more information contact: 662-8715; 680-1198; 7715388-87 Used roofing sheets industrial profile, brick red 26 gauge length 13ft -$3,000 each, metal gate $10,000. Call: 270-4286 Newly built furnished 2 storey executive style home, located at La Jalousie W.C.D -$33M negotiable. Call: 6756426 2 New post lights -$10,000, 2 Sony speakers, 1 Sony stereo in parts -$25,000. Call: 270-4286
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PM Instructs Health Minister To Release Audit Report Friday The Gleaner - Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has instructed Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson to publish the health audit report today. It was expected that the report would have been released on Sunday after Ferguson makes an address to the nation. Simpson Miller issued the instruction yesterday following discussions with members of the Partnership for Jamaica National Council at the Office of the Prime Minister. The Office of the Prime Minister says the report will be published on the website of the Ministry of Health and will made available to the media.
Portia Simpson Miller The Partnership for Jamaica National Council comprises the Government; trade unions; the private sector;
and civil society groups. According to a Jamaica House statement, while expressing confidence in Ferguson’s ability to lead the activities of the Health Ministry, the partners contended that there was an issue of perception that needed to be addressed by way of issuing the report sooner than the originally planned release next week. Minister Ferguson also provided a comprehensive update on the improvements being undertaken in the health sector. Jamaica House says other matters discussed by the Council included national security and the campaign finance reform bill.
Grenada PM joins Trinidad in endorsing Commonwealth nominee
(L-R) Grenada Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell; Sir Ronald Sanders; and prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — On Tuesday, the prime minister of Grenada, Dr Keith Mitchell, issued a statement welcoming the declaration of support by Dr Keith Rowley, prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, for Sir Ronald Sanders to be elected as the next secretary-general of the Com-
monwealth. “It is well known that the government of Grenada supported the Antigua and Barbuda nominee from the outset, regarding him as a legitimate Caribbean candidate with the knowledge, experience and vision to invigorate the Commonwealth for the
benefit of its peoples,” Mitchell said. He also said he joined in the hope expressed by Rowley last week that “others in our region will, in the limited time left, make common cause by unifying our region around Sir Ronald’s candidature”. (Caribbean News)
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Belize leader Dean Barrow wins third term in snap election BBC News - Belize’s Prime Minister Dean Barrow has won an unprecedented third consecutive term in office in snap elections in the small Central American nation. Mr Barrrow, 64, called the election in September, more than a year ahead of schedule. Belize is heavily dependent on aid from Venezuela, which also offers it oil at discounted prices. Critics of Mr Barrow said he brought the polls forward in case Venezuela cuts its funding. Venezuela is holding legislative elections on 6 December and some polls predict the governing socialist party will lose control of the National Assembly. Many of the recipients of
Venezuelan aid fear that with continuing low oil prices Venezuela will soon significantly reduce its contributions to its allies. Mr Barrow has invested much of the $150m (£98m) Belize received from Venezuela in the past years in an ambitious infrastructure programme and road building. With results announced in all but two of the constituencies, Mr Barrow’s party won in 19 and the opposition People’s United Party in 10. Mr Barrow called it “a magnificent victory”. His main rival, Francis Fonseca, had run on a promise of creating 25,000 jobs and cutting living costs. Mr Barrow will now have to grapple with its much larger neighbour, Guatemala.
Dean Barrow Guatemala’s newly elected president, comedian-turnedpolitician Jimmy Morales, in his campaign said he would pursue with renewed vigour his country’s claims over more than half of Belize.
Grenada’s sole electricity supplier signs solar generation deal ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada’s sole electricity supplier has signed an EC$6.4 million (US$2.37 million) deal to boost solar electricity generation across the island. The Grenada Electricity Services Limited (GRENLEC) said it recently finalised a contract for 937kW of solar photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy spread over 13 sites, its single largest renewable energy project investment to date. While it did not disclose the other party in the deal, GRENLEC said the contract resulted from a competitive bid process conducted earlier this year. “We are aggressively pursuing additional renewable energy installations for generating electricity cost-effectively, reliably and safely
as we diversify our mix of energy sources. Our goal is to continue stabilizing electricity costs and contributing to a greener Grenada for the benefit of our customers and nation,” said Clive Hosten, GRENLEC’s Chief Engineer. Together with GRENLEC’s existing systems, the new solar sites will bring GRENLEC’s company-owned renewable energy generating capacity to a total of 1.12 megawatts (MW), which is equivalent to approximately four per cent of Grenada’s peak power demand. “This new project alone will offset more than 1,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide and power more than 500 homes annually through clean energy,” the company said in a statement. “This solar initiative is
part of GRENLEC’s long-term commitment to increase renewable energy generation, and achieve the shared goal of GRENLEC and the Government of Grenada for 20 per cent renewable energy by 2020. Increasing the use of renewable energy in a prudent, balanced manner can help stabilise electricity costs and reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil.” The project will use multiple sites and system types to overcome the challenge of securing large parcels of suitable, available land for renewable energy installations. To date, acquiring suitable land has been one of the major obstacles to increased renewable energy generation in Grenada.
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GTT offers $1million to Guyana Marathon The first ever staged Guyana Marathon received a b o o s t o n We d n e s d a y when t e l e p h o n e g i a n t s GTT handed over $1million to the organisers of the event, at its Brickdam Head Office. According to PRO Alison Parker, the money will go
towards offsetting expenses to host the event which will be staged at Santa Aratak Mission on Saturday, November 14. Parker in her remarks said that the company is pleased to be on board the event, adding that it provides a great opportunity to create
awareness about the Santa Aratak Mission. One of the organisers, Sevak Tsaturyan, welcomed GTT onboard, noting that they are grateful for the support. Commenting on the preparations for the event, Tsaturyan said that it is going well and he expects a fully subscribed field which will include 20 employees from GTT. The day’s activities will see the marathon starting at 08:00hrs, the half-marathon one hour later, while the 10k commences at 10:00hrs. Although the event attracts an entrance fee for athletes to become eligible to compete, the top performers will not receive cash, but tokens and medals, according to Tsaturyan. He revealed that the proceeds from the event will be presented to the community of Santa Aratak Mission. Over 100 local and foreign athletes have already confirmed participation and among them are Guyana distance king Cleveland Forde, Kelvin Johnson and Alika Morgan.
NEE Stag/Cell Smart Futsal opens tonight in Linden Linden’s New Era Entertainment (NEE) 2nd annual Stag/Cell Smart Futsal Knockout tournament kicks off tonight at the Mackenzie Sports Club Hard Court in Linden from 6pm with eight teams vying for quarterfinal spots. Following tonight’s opening; the tournament continues tomorrow, November 11 and 13 with the finals on November 21 at the same venue. The winners will pocket $250,000 as the second place team takes home $150,000. The third and fourth place teams in the 16-team contest get $75,000 and $50,000 respectively. Trophies will accompany all cash prizes. In addition, prizes will be awarded to the Best Goal Keeper and Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament. There will be exhibition games for schools and mining companies during the competition. The 16 participating teams are required to pay a $5000 registration fee; NEE hosted the tournament for the first time last year. Bumper to Bumper and Broad Money Spare Parts are other sponsors of the competition.
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Noble House Sea Foods semi on this weekend The second semi final of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/ Noble House Sea Foods second division two-day competition will commence tomorrow with host Georgetown Cricket Club facing University of Guyana from 10:30hrs (Ryan Banwarie and Nolan Hawke). In the New Building Society 40-over, Guyana Defense Force will take on St. Stanislaus at UG (Randolph Rose and Deon Feassal) and Transports Sports Club will play Police at Everest (Cyril Garnath and Ashook Brijcoomar). On Sunday, Everest will host Muslim Youth Organisation (Brijcoomar and Andrea Horry), Gandhi
Youth Organisation will battle Ace Warriors at GNIC SC (Leyland Liverpool and Reginald Grant), GDF will play Third Class at UG (Rose
and Deon Feassal) while Transports SC will battle St. Stanislaus at Malteenoes SC (Zaheer Mohamed and Robin Kendall).
QCSC day of sports on tomorrow Queen’s College Sports Committee (QCSC) will be hosting a day of sports tomorrow at the Ministry of Education ground, starting from 09:00hrs. Form 1C will take on 1D in girls 6 overs softball while 1A will face 1C in the tape ball final. Marian Academy will then battle Queen’s College in a male four-over softball match. The football competition
will commence at 12:00hrs. Marian Academy, Queen’s College, Chase Academy, Mae’s, GIA and Schools of the Nations are among the teams set to battle for honours. Entrance fee is $7,000 and matches will continue on Monday. At stake are trophies and medals sponsored by Shaun Mc Grath, Trophy Stall Bourda Market, Angetie Balram, Jaya Ramkumar and P & P Insurance.
Friday November 06, 2015 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Some visitors could come to your home today, perhaps a couple with a child. You'll go through the place like a whirlwind and want everything to look just right.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Someone who may be something of a local celebrity might suddenly be attracted to you, although at this point neither one of you may be inclined to pursue it.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) A call from a close friend or love partner could bring good news today. You'll be so happy about it that you'll want to get word out to everyone you know.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Today you may be powerfully attracted to someone from a distant state or foreign country. The person may be highly educated and stimulating.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You could be cleaning your house when you hear some wonderful news about money today. This could make your day. You won't want to do much housework afterward. Don't worry - the dirt isn't going anywhere!
SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) If you're teaching, speaking, or leading a discussion group, it might be a good idea to seek the support of someone who has a stronger gift of gab than you.
CANCER (June 21–July 22) Today could be one of the happiest days you've had in a long time. Perhaps you'll spend it with a current or potential romantic partner, going to quaint places in your neighborhood. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Today you could receive an unexpected sum of money. Perhaps a friend who owes you could repay the debt, or you could get an unexpected opportunity to earn a little extra on the side. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Love and romance blossom as a current or potential love partner comes on strong with passionate affection. This person could have a lot to say that catches you by surprise.
CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) A wedding could take place. It might be yours or it could be that of someone close to you. Whoever is getting married is very happy. If it isn't you, you'll be ha p p y f o r him or her and you might start thinking l o n g i n g l y of a celebration of your own. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Today you might do some routine work, perhaps as a volunteer, with an interesting person whose company you enjoy. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) A new love relationship coul d a p p e a r o n t h e horizon, perhaps with someone as creative as you. This could cause some selfdoubt, particularly about your appearance, but don't succumb to that.
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At the crossroads: Clive Atwell’s career hangs in the balance By Michael Benjamin He entered the professional ranks about 5 years ago and has compiled a commendable 13-3-1 record. He has served Guyana with distinction after fighting for CABOFE, Latin America and numerous other titles while donning the Golden Arrowhead. Now, boxing multiple champion and world rated fighter, Clive ‘The Punisher’ Atwell, is tottering on the ropes and an illustrious career which, just over a week ago seemed heading in the right direction, seems destined for a premature and unceremonious conclusion. Atwell was rushed to the Balwant Singh Hospital (BSH) after he became stricken in a fight against Dexter Gonzalez for the Fecarbox jnr/lightweight belt at the Giftland Malls, Liliendaal ECD. When he left the arena, the prognosis was that he had injured his leg after falling to the canvass. The referee was forced to halt the bout after Atwell was unable to continue and the official decision was that the injury was responsible for the stoppage. Gonzales was declared the winner and champion by technical knockout in the 8th round. A more thorough examination at the BSH revealed that Atwell had incurred serious head injuries that necessitated surgical intervention. The debate is still raging as to how he sustained those injuries since Atwell is claiming that it was not from a punch during the bout. Referee, Eon Jardine, could not definitively say what transpired and if indeed a punch had caused Atwell to fall to the canvass, thus his ruling. Atwell fell to the canvass from what was perceived to be an injury to his leg and after consulting the ringside doctor, who confirmed that Atwell did indeed hurt his limb, Jardine waved off the bout. The prognosis at the BSH was more thorough and those medical specialists ruled that the injury necessitated neurosurgical intervention. Atwell has since been discharged and is now resting comfortably at his Eccles EBD home. Kaieteur Sport visited the champ yesterday afternoon and conducted an exclusive interview where he spoke extensively of his preparations for the (Gonsalves) bout, challenges encountered during his career and his future in the sport. He was resting on a couch and though he seemed relaxed, his demeanor suggested that he was grappling with fantasy against reality as his career lay on the line. He
recalled the discussion with President of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC), Peter Abdool, asking him to fill in for (Iwan) Azore and he (Atwell) spent one day considering his options before agreeing to the proposal. Atwell said that at that time he was merely engaged in light training sessions in Dominica and immediately intensified preparations. ”I contemplated my options of training in Guyana as against returning to the Gleasons Gym in the USA,” he confided. He finally opted for the USA because of the accessibility to sparring partners coupled with the modern approaches of coaches in that country. “Preparing in Guyana was not an option owing to the substandard facilities and absence of (adequate) sparring partners,” he explained. He further related that the level of seriousness and professionalism of the coaches and boxers at Gleasons Gym created the atmosphere for improvement. While at Gleasons, Atwell trained under the tutelage of former Olympian, Dillon Carew and multiple champion, Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore, and engaged in sparring several competent boxers. ”I sparred with a few Spanish fighters and even a (140 lbs) Golden Gloves Champion; those guys were awesome,” he admitted. He said that those boxers demonstrated superb technique, and skill that were simply astounding. “Their precision, strength and speed were just the at-
tributes that aided in my preparations,” Atwell further explained. He said that the initial part of the sessions was torrid but as the days went by he was able to assert himself. “I was inter-changing with several sparring partners and would go for as many as ten rounds per session,” he admitted. It was during one of these sessions that Atwell said that he incurred an injury to his knee and was forced to seek the intervention of Doctor Oswald King of the New York State Athletic Commission. “The doctor opined that the intensive change of workout (where I had placed a lot of pressure on my knee) could have been responsible,” Atwell explained. Atwell said than he resumed training almost immediately and was not further bothered by the injury. Subsequently, he wrapped up sessions in the USA and returned to Guyana approximately one week before his ring date. He completed his training schedule under the guidance of Lennox ‘Cappell’ Daniels at the Andrew Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBG), concentrating largely on speed, stamina and generally maintaining his condition. “I really felt great after such strategic sessions and was rearing to go on fight night,” Atwell said. Commenting on his strategy for the Gonzalez fight Atwell said that his coaches instructed him to fight close in order to avoid being hit by Gonsalves’ long ranged punches. Indeed the plan seemed to be working as
Atwell bobbed and weaved while straying close. Atwell said that he knew that Gonsalves was a dangerous customer and he (Atwell) remained circumspect while mounting an offensive. “I must tip my hat to (Gonsalves), he is a resilient fighter and it’s hard to break his morale,” Atwell admitted. That apart, Atwell said that he was not impressed by Gonsalves’ power. Atwell said that his knee began to act up around the 6th round regurgitating memories of the injury in the USA. “After the recurrence of the injury I started thinking that I still had a few more rounds to go and admittedly it had a psychological effect on me,” he revealed. He said that at the end of the 6th round he complained to Daniels of the problem. He said that he also made a similar complaint to referee, Eon Jardine. “I called on my reserves and managed to fight two additional rounds but my knees could not sustain the pressure and I buckled and I fell,” he recounted. He said he resorted to his experience to last out the round. “I decided to clinch in order to assert myself and leaned on Dexter to support my weight,” Atwell explained. The injured boxer remains adamant that his inability to continue was purely because of the injury to his foot. “It was not a punch that put me down,” he adamantly asserted. But the surgeon performed head surgery! “The doctors ruled that I had a concussion which could have
been incurred from a blow or upon falling,” Atwell admitted. He hinted that the injury might have been sustained during his hectic sparring sessions in Gleasons Gym. Strangely, not many of the spectators could definitively recount what happened; they claimed it happened very fast. This does not quell the reality that Atwell is seriously injured; he sports a wound that starts from his right ear that climbs to the top of his head, an incision that became necessary to fix the problem inside his cranium. The chances of him reentering the ring are very slim. ”I’ve spoken with the doctor who has set a date for my evaluation and I will take it from there,” Atwell pronounced when asked to comment on a possible return to the ring. Even amidst this pronouncement the uninitiated could sense the despair as Atwell seemed to realize that his active days in the ‘square jungle’ is over. He reflected on the challenges, disappointments and failures and came to a conclusion, “I’ve come to realize that it’s not worth it,” he muttered inaudibly. “Being a sportsman in this country and trying to attain goals is frustrating,” he then declared. Atwell’s issues are more deep seated than initially expressed. He said that he feels
betrayed by a system that has given him a raw deal. “On numerous occasions I attempted to acquire a house lot but have been unsuccessful,” he lamented. He said that he had applied since 2011 but has been getting the royal run around. ”When I eventually received some positive word from the Housing Ministry last year I was told that I had to fork out about two million dollars for the piece of real estate. “I have no means of acquiring such a prohibitive sum,” lamented Atwell. He said that he currently resides in Dominica where he is more respected than in his hometown. Notwithstanding, Atwell is a devout Christian and believes that his fate lies in the hands of a powerful force. He feels obliged to counsel his colleagues who seek redemption in the fistic sport, “You guys need to wise up. It’s a cruel game and all about business where you have to look out for yourself. Things are not as they sometimes seem to be,” he philosophically concluded.
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PCL FourDay Cricket By Sean Devers Guyana will be looking to utalise home advantage to the fullest and another victory when they begin their title defense today against the Windwards Volcanoes in the opening round of the second
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Jaguars ready to roar! Battle Volcanoes today at Providence edition of the WICB’s Professional Cricket League (PCL) Four-Day First-Class Cricket Franchise. A year ago, at this venue, Deonarine, who is now playing for T&T’s Red Steel, became only the third Guyanese to score a century and claim a five-wicket haul in the same match as he and Veerasammy
Permaul, who bagged 8-36 in the second innings and 11-76 in the match helped the Jaguars to a 92-run win as the Volcanoes lost their last seven wickets for 39 runs. This was after Deonarine’s 139 and 62 from Chanderpaul had given the hosts a first innings total of 291 despite collapsing from 263-3 when
Deonarine was dismissed. Today, on what looks like another slow and low track, the two teams go into battle for the 37th time at this level with Guyana aiming for their 16th win against seven defeats and 14 draws. The Jaguars, even without Deonarine, have a heavyweight batting line-up which includes four batsmen who have played Test cricket and Head Coach Esuan Crandon hopes his team can bat over 125 overs and post a score over 350. And even on a track which could affect free scoring the home side which would be involved in 29th First-Class match at Providence, has the fire-power to put the Islanders under pressure if they bat first on the fast outfield. Openers Rajendra Chandrika and Assad Fudadin will hope to give their team a firm foundation for skipper Leon Johnson, Vishaul Singh, Raymon Reifer and the experienced Chanderpaul, who got 119 in his last match at Regional four-day level in Dominica against the same opposition last year, to build on. The Jaguars’ bat deep with all-rounder Chris Barnwell, Keeper Anthony Bramble and spinner Steven Jacobs all top order batsmen for their clubs. The absence of their two leading spinners (Bishoo in Sri Lanka & Permaul out with an ankle injury) takes away some potency in their bowling attack but 20-year-old former West Indies under-19 left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie and Jacobs should bowl well in what is anticipated to be spin-
friendly conditions. West Indies U-19 batsman Shemron Hetymer could be the batsman to sit out but he is only 18 and time is on his side. On a track which could make fast bowling hard work Keon Joseph could squeeze his way into the team ahead of Ronsford Beaton. Left-arm pacer Reifer, the only overseas pick in the squad for today’s match could share the new ball with the lively Joseph but they should be mindful of the Windwards’ best batsman Devon Smith who relishes fast bowling. Without Johnson Charles and Andre Fletcher who are in Sri Lanka with the West Indies, the left-hander Smith is the Volcanoes’ biggest threat. With 25 First-Class tons including a brutal 212 against Guyana in Grenada, Smith could be considered a ‘Regional Bully’. Sunil Ambris (2014) and Skipper Liam Sebastien (2008) have both scored centuries on this ground while Tyrone Theophile added 131 for the first wicket with Smith when the sides last met in Dominica earlier this year. Keddy Lesporis, Miles Bascombe, Bajan Kyle Mayers and Dalton Polius could all contribute with the bat for the visitors. Even without the nippy Nelon Pascal their bowling attack looks a strong one with left-arm Vincentian pacer who should have played more than his single Test match and off-spinner Shane Shillingford, who had 5-118 in the last match against the Jaguars in Dominica when Chanderpaul and Barnwell
(148) shared in a century stand, is their leading bowlers. Barbadian Kevin McLean is the other overseas pick by the Volcanoes and he could be lively with the ball as is Mervin Matthews. But it could be their spin attack of Shillingford, left-spinner Alston Bobb, Sebastien and Polius who could do the most damage with the ball. There was some concern up to yesterday evening that the game could be delayed since the gear bags of six members of the visiting team had not arrived in Guyana. The match starts at 09:30hrs and admission is free with NCN’s Radio team of Sean Devers, Inderjeet Persaud and Brij Parasnath doing the ball-by-ball commentary with former West Indies Test batsman Travis Dowlin and former Guyana Wicket Keeper Sidney Jackman doing the comments. The Guyana Jaguars: Rajendra Chandrika, Assad Fudadin, Leon Johnson (Captain), Vishaul Singh (ViceCaptain), Shiv Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Anthony Bramble, Chris Barnwell, Steven Jacobs, Keon Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Ronsford Beaton, Shemron Hetymer, Esuan Crandon (Head Coach), Rayon Griffith (Assistant Coach). Windwards Volcanoes: Liam Sebastien (Captain), Devon Smith, Alston Bobb, Kenroy Peters, Kevin Mclean, Mervin Matthew, Kyle Mayers, Tyrone Theophile, Dalton Polius, Miles Bascombe, Keddy Lesporis, Shane Shillingford, Sunil Ambris, Lockhart Sebastien (Manager), Ian Allen (Coach), Denis Byam (Physio).
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North Georgetown confident of retaining National Schools’ Championship title Defending National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field champions, North Georgetown, District 11 is brimming with confidence ahead of the 55th Schools’ Championships that is scheduled for November 2327 at the National Stadium, Providence. D i s t r i c t M a n a g e r, Mariska Williams related that North Georgetown is very confident of retaining their title. “We are very much confident as we always are; we have submitted the team list already and we believe we have a strong team. We have a few concerns with the female cycling it’s not as strong as it normally is and
we have a new breed of swimmers,” Williams told the Public Relations Unit of the Championships. “Our track and field is very strong because of the incoming runners from other zones,” Williams, who has always been a part of the management team for the most successful District in the Championships’ history, continued. She revealed that preparations are in place for the squad of 101 athletes and six officials. In addition, she informed that one of the major part of the District’s preparation will be an InterGeorgetown meet among South, North and East Georgetown as well as East
Flashback! Digicel’s, Jacqueline James presents the overall C/ship Trophy to North Georgetown’s, Mariska Williams.
Pacesetters edge Colts in GABA humdinger Pacesetters edged Colts Wednesday night in a humdinger when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) League commenced in the Division I Category at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, H o m e s t r e t c h Av e n u e . Pacesetters beat Colts 79-77 with national point guard, Travis Burnett pouring in 23 points and shooting guard Stephon Gillis 17 points. Former national forward, Randy Richardson contributed 12 points to the win for the National Champions. National players, guard, Dave Causway scored 25 points for Colts while centre, Shane Webster added 16 points. Guard, Shelroy Thomas scored 14 points with Kurt English adding 12 points for the team that has been in
Travis Burnett recent ascendancy. In the Under-23 game, University of Guyana Trojans blew out Pepsi Sonics 61-41 as Selvaughn Mosley and Jabar Joseph both scored 12 points for the University. Joshua Lee had 13 points for Sonics while Abevia Perry had nine points.
Coast on November 15 at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. Williams noted that while the teachers are not as strong as she hoped they would have been, she expects the teachers to put on top performances when the event commences. She also used the opportunity to highlight a few concerns. Williams said that she hopes uniforms arrive on-time compared to last year, which forced the defending champions to participate in the march past with their
track pants alone. The long-time team manager also stressed that team officials are bombarded when some athletes are not chosen because of downsizing. “We hope that the Committee can look at ‘Nationals’ and make a few adjustments because not all the athletes that win a race might be chosen because we have to downsize and parents who might not understand process bombard us,” she said. “We hope that a few adjustments can be made so
that every child who wins an event can be chosen to represent,” Williams noted. The Swimming Championships will be held on Monday, November 23 at the National Aquatic Centre at Liliendaal. In addition to the swimming competition, two field events, Long Jump and Shot Putt, along with the 10km road race, 40km and 25km cycle road race will also take place on November 23. The Games Village will be established on Woolford
Avenue. Tutorial High, North Georgetown Primary and Secondary Schools and Richard Ishmael Secondary will house the 15 Districts from across Guyana that will c o m p e t e a t t h e Championships. The Games Secretariat has been officially opened at GTU Headquarters, Woolford Avenue, with Districts submitting their entries. The Opening Ceremony for the championship is scheduled for November 24 at 10:30am.
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Canada based businessman donates to RHTY&SC Cricket Development Programme The outstanding work of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club continues to attract the attention of numerous persons who are expressing interest in working along with the organisation. Guyanese born Canadian Businessman Prem Punwasi of Canadian Surplus has joined a long list of donors in support of the club’s activities. According to the
club, Punwasi has made a significant contribution to the Cricket Development Programme and pledged more assistance in the near future since he is highly impressed with their work describing them as a role model organisation. Punwasi was introduced to the club by one of their own members, Royston Crandon, who plays as a
professional in the Scarborough Cricket Association Premier League. The former West Indies ODI player stated that it was a pleasure to promote the club that has touched and transformed the lives of thousands of youths. Crandon stated that the Berbice based club has played major roles in the cricketing careers of himself
and others including Assad Fudadin, Esuan Crandon, Delbert Hicks, Rajiv Ivan, Shemaine Campbelle, Jason Sinclair, Eon Hooper and others and it is only fair that the players express gratitude to Management by promoting it to sponsors. Punwasi, visited the RHTY&SC after the recommendation by Crandon and had a lengthy
discussion with the Club Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster and several executives. He stated that he was impressed with their activities and the work they have been doing to make a positive difference in the lives of youths, the elderly and less fortunate. He praised them for undertaking over 200 programmes/activities yearly and urged them to maintain the high standards they have set themselves. The Port Mourant born businessman pledged continued support to the Club and expressed confidence that the Cricket Development Programme would continue to unearth more players like Crandon, whom he described as a role model sports ambassador for the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club.
Foster expressed gratitude to Punwasi for the donation and stated that it would greatly assist them to successfully implement their ambitious Cricket Developmental Programme for members between the ages of 10 to 18 years. Foster informed that the programme which would involve about 60 youths would be directly supervised by his office and Club Coach Collis Butts. He also praised Crandon for his promotion of the Club, noting that it was quite pleasing to note that the players remember their roots. Foster stated that only r e c e n t l y E o n H o o p e r, another club member obtained assistance from his adopted Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Club and expressed confidence that more players would continue this trend.
SeaLand (Maersk Guyana SA) Golf Tournament on tomorrow at Lusignan
LGC President Oncar Ramroop with SeaLand representatives, Ms. Romona Arthur, Ms. Lianna Bisson and Ms. Rosana Lall. This weekend golfers in Guyana can look forward to a double-header in the wake of the Guyana Open, with the SeaLand (Maersk Guyana SA’s) second Golf tournament tomorrow and another on Sunday. Saturday’s SeaLand teeoff time is set for 12:00hrs. The Danish company Maersk, considered the largest container shipping company in the world, made an impact on the club when in its inaugural sponsorship December 13 last year, it offered some 30 other prizes apart from the normal winner prizes. Club President Mr.
Oncar Ramroop is delighted that the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC), is having this global shipping conglomerate that operates in over 135 countries, has over 25,000 employees and over 600 vessels in the Shipping Line alone, to continue its support of the golf programme in Guyana. Last year’s winners of the then Medal Play format were:- 1st - Sam Harry 67/12; 2nd - Patanjalee ‘Pur’ Persaud 68/26’; 3rd Rabindranath ‘Pandit Ravi’ Persaud 68/25; 4th Kalyan Tiwari 68/20 and 5th Jetendra ‘Naro’ Danpat 71/9.
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Jeffers bowls Leonora to victory Mark Jeffers grabbed 425 off six overs to bowl Leonora to a 30-run victory over St. John’s when the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) National Secondary Schools League (NSSCL) sponsored by Banks DIH, R a i n f o r e s t Wa t e r a n d Digicel continued yesterday. Playing at Zeeburg, Leonora Secondary batted first and were dismissed for 113 in just 15.1 overs. Kevin Christian struck 36 (5x4 1x6) as Keon July bagged 537 off 4 overs. St John’s were sent packing for 83 in 17 overs with Jeffers doing most of t h e d a m a g e . At Everest, School of the Nations beat Kingston by seven wickets. Batting first,
Sachin Ramroop Kingston were shot out for 88 off 14 overs. Shayaz Samad was the only batsman that got into double figures with 11; Devin Shivraj took 3-9, Bheem Hardyal 3-21 and Christopher Baljit 2-11.
School of the Nations responded with 90-3 in 12.1 overs. Opener Mark Ramsammy stroked an unbeaten 42 (3x4 1x6). Bishop’s thumped The Business School by four wickets. The Business School were bowled out for 83 in 22 overs, batting first. Akash Singh got 30; David Sears grabbed 5-12 off five overs. Bishop’s responded with 85-6 in 21 overs. Sachin Ramroop scored 34; Singh picked up three wickets. Matches continue t o d a y i n N e w Amsterdam/Canje Zone with Berbice High School playing New Amsterdam Secondary and at Thirst Park, Camille’s Institute will face Diamond Secondary.
Referee Assessor Roy Mc Arthur for WCQ in Canada Former FIFA Referee turn Assessor Roy Mc Arthur has been appointed to officiate in Round 4 Group A Match day 1 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying competition in C a n a d a o n F r i d a y, November 13. Mc Arthur, who officiated in a similar capacity last June in Aruba
in a Round 1 encounter, will do the match between Canada and Honduras slated for the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. The match officials who are all from Jamaica are Referee (Valdin Legister), Assistant 1 (Ricardo M o rg a n ) , A s s i s t a n t 2 (Kedlee Powell) and Fourth Official, Karl Tyrell.
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North Georgetown Primary book final spot North Georgetown Primary defeated St Agnes by 17 runs to book their spot in the final of the North Georgetown zone of the Guyana Cricket Board/Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One cricket competition which c o n t i n u e d r e c e n t l y. Batting first, North Georgetown Primary posted 133-8 in 14 overs. Shiloh Adams struck 37; Nigel Lowemade made 19 while Yannick Norton and Mervin Sears got 16 each. Malachi Devanand took 2 wickets. In reply, St Agnes Primary were limited to 116-5 off their 14 overs. Nikel Carter
Sherwin Sampson (left) and Nikel Carter
and Sherwin Sampson made 30 apiece; Adams returned to take two wickets. Action continues today in the East Bank Demerara Zone with Supply Primary taking on
Craig New Diamond playing Grove at the Thirst Park. In the South Georgetown Zone, West Ruimveldt will battle St. Pius Primary at the Racquet Centre ground.
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Bishoo to replace Badree in T20 squad Richardson repeats as Stag Elite League/ Colombo, Sri Lanka – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel yesterday named leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo as the replacement for Samuel Badree for the upcoming T20 International Series against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. Badree was named in the original 15-man squad for the two-match series but is unavailable due to illness. The 34-year-old leg-spinner was a member of the Windies squad which won t h e I C C Wo r l d T 2 0 Championship in Sri Lanka three years ago.
Devendra Bishoo Bishoo, who turns 30 today, has made four appearances in T20s for the
Windies. A former ICC Emerging Player-Of-TheYear, he has six wickets at 16.33 each. He earned one Man-of-the-Match award on debut against Pakistan in St Lucia in 2011. Full squad - Darren Sammy (Captain), Devendra Bishoo, Darren Bravo, Dwayne Bravo, Jonathan Carter, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Denesh Ramdin, Ravi Rampaul, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Jerome Taylor. (WICB)
Courts Guyana Player of the Month Pele’s Gregory ‘Jackie Chan’ Richardson has once again won the Stag elite League / Courts Gu y a na Player of the Month Award following the voting process which was done via text messages and social media. Richardson who also won the September edition of the award, which was the inaugural mo n t h of this new league, received 205 votes out of a total of
Gregory Richardson
325 votes from football fans. He beat into the runnerup spot, Alpha United’s Delon Lanferman who tallied 120 votes; both players are the current joint top goal scorers in the SEL. Apart from the $25,000 voucher Richardson will receive from Courts, he will also collect $10,000 compliments of German’s Restaurant’s proprietor, Clinton Urling.
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The National Coach Speaks
Guyana for Guyanese home and abroad by Jamaal Shabazz Proper use of its resources is central to the progress of any organization yet Caribbean sporting bodies have been reluctant to implement a policy that embraces its human capitallocal and international. Thus Guyana’s society has often underutilized, misused and even abused the resources available to us in Guyanese living overseas. Our people living abroad have been reduced to a reference for a donation, a “help out “ or “top up” while their organizational and intellectual abilities remain untapped. It borders on obscene to accept the donations of our overseas Guyanese but ignore their administrative and technical value to our programs. Let’s back up a bit and look at the Diaspora from a historical perspective. The need for career opportunities and improved living standards caused a massive migration from the Caribbean to North America in the neo colonial 60s and turbulent 70s. The children of these migrants have never
denied their Guyanese heritage and sports have been an avenue to connect with their roots. Social media and modern technology have brought Guyanese abroad even more in touch with the political, sporting and social issues in their homeland as they make their input on Facebook and Instagram daily. H o w e v e r G u y a n a ’s failure to utilize our human capital in the Diaspora is an unconscious form of the under development of our people and its institutions. FIFA has made it possible for football to keep migrants in touch with their heritage by allowing a person to play for a country once their grandparents or immediate parents were born in that country. This means that a person not born in Guyana could play for Guyana once their ancestral lineage meets the FIFA requirements. The use of overseas born players has sparked debate and local fans are usually critical when the team loses but if the team wins, as usual ........shut mouth catches no flies. So in the new GFF, North America should be
established as an Association with representation on the General Council. Never mind that FIFA has no precedent, we are a free people and must innovate legislation that suits our needs and the progress of our people. UEFA does not let FIFA dictate what is best for European football when it comes to innovating local policy and what is best for Europe. The Bosman ruling is a perfect example of Europe making innovations that does not run afoul of FIFA laws but suited for their needs. Therefore a GFF North American Association can organize the Guyana efforts abroad in talent identification, coach education, financing and fund raising. The overseas former members of clubs like Pele, Camptown, Santos and others entities must become more than just donors helping with a trophy. Their expertise must become part of a new approach to football in particular ......and sports in general. Marcus Garvey said
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Jamaal Shabazz Africa for Africans home and abroad in his quest to link the sons and daughters of the former slaves who were brought to the Caribbean from the motherland. Today Caribbean society has evolved with Caribbean countries having a local and migrant population of their own. Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago are now parents of t h e i r o w n . So we come to understand that there are equal numbers of Guyanese living abroad as there are living in Guyana. Therefore I make the stance.....that in football......Guyana for Guyanese home and abroad. What say ye?
Dominoes players and fans will have the opportunity to take two bites of the pie when President of the Georgetown Dominoes Association (GDA) Faye Joseph teams up with Brian, JT, Shino, Curt and Whitee to host an All White Domino Excursion this Sunday at Hararuni Creek on the Linden / Soesdyke Highway. According to a release, the entrance fee for the tournament is $10,000 per team and the first prize is $100,000 and a trophy. The
runner-up will receive $50,000, while the third prize is $30,000. The release added that players participating in the competition will only be asked to pay $1,000, while fans will have to pay $2,000 to get to the venue. Meanwhile, Super Ray one Man Band and Slingerz family will be providing musical entertainment and food and drinks will be on sale. For more information persons can contact Mark ‘Jumbie’ Wiltshire on # 665-5855.
Petama Enterprise/ Motor Trend Softball fixtures for Sunday’s matches Masters Category Quarter Finals Enterprise ground - Pitch (1) 9:30am - Enterprise Legends vs Fishermen Masters. Pitch (2) 9:30am - Regal Masters vs Savage Masters. DCC ground - Pitch (1) 9:30am - Floodlights Masters vs Park Rangers.12:30pm - Parika Defenders vs Floodlights Legends. Open Semi Finals Pitch (2) 9:30am - Wolf Wa r r i o r s v s Yo u n g Guns;12:30pm - Regal vs
Farm. The Essequibo semifinal zone in the Open category will play off this weekend and the winners of the Demerara zone will play winners of the Essequibo zone. The Male and Female finals are set for November 29 at the DCC Ground. The tournament is also cosponsored by Ramchand Auto Spares, Rohan Auto Spares, Romeo Oil Seals, Tr o p h y S t a l l , M i k e s Pharmacy and Ariel Enterprise. th
t r o Sp At the crossroads: Jaguars ready to roar! Battle Clive Atwell’s career Volcanoes today at Providence hangs in the balance
The Jaguars involved in catching practice at Providence yesterday morning.
Clive Atwell pummels away at the heavy punching bag during preparations at Gleasons gym.
Offers $1million to Guyana Marathon
Toshao of Santa Aratak Mission Aubrey Samuels poses with the cheque in the presence of GTT officials and members of the Organising Committee of the event.
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