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EDITORIAL

Fuelling the economy The new government has been in office a mere six months but it is being asked to perform as though it has been there for an eternity. The society is demanding two things, jobs with good pay and an end to crime. The government must do both or run the risk of being accused of stalling national development. Admittedly, when it came to office the government found that there was a lot wrong with the country. For one, money was being spent but there was no concomitant return. Money was spent on infrastructure that was either not fashioned to the desired result or was left incomplete. In fact, the nation is still counting the vast sums that went down the drain. Millions of dollars went into the construction of the Specialty Hospital that was designed to offer an unprecedented medical service to Guyanese. It was also intended to launch what was to have been known as medical tourism. Medical tourism is simply the case of people travelling from overseas to seek specialised medical attention here at costs far lower than operates in their own country. The contractor took the money and literally ran. The previous government moved to the courts to recover the money but it never stood a chance of getting anything back. The nation lost. Money was spent on roads and within months the roads were back to their deteriorated states. The government, under fire from the media, threatened to blacklist the contractors but never did. Word soon entered the public arena that there were people who actually got money from the contractors so they could not say anything. Schools and centres were being constructed at astronomical costs that could not be queried. Even the egovernment programme saw money being thrown away. Millions of dollars were spent on bringing a communication cable from Brazil. That cable project has had to be abandoned despite the expenditure of at least one billion dollars. The society now argues that those things are in the past and that the government should press ahead. It must not only complete those projects that were left hanging, but it must also fashion its own programmes. Then there is the issue of creating jobs. Guyana is caught up in the situation where people want to pursue specific jobs despite their absence of qualification. There are numerous vacancies in the Guyana Police Force, in schools and in the hospitals but there are few takers. Those less academically inclined may be among the hardest pressed to gain employment. There are not too many industries and for certain, there are not many construction jobs that would require labourers. Many have ventured into the goldfields and a few where necessary are seeking their fortunes operating public transport systems. That being the case, the announcement of a large injection of cash into the national infrastructure should spell good news. All over the country contractors would be undertaking road and bridge programmes. The Minister of the Presidency said that the government recognized the need for an injection of cash into the economy. More than that, there is a need for employment opportunities so all the contractors are being tasked with employing people from within the area of the job. It has not escaped notice that a large number of people are already employed in the city as the enhancement programme continues. Truth be told, this has not only added a spark to economic life in the city, but it has also given people a new sense of being. There is not the pessimism that was once a permanent aspect of people’s lives. Yet the government needs to do more. People want the promised developments on the electronic field; they want to see the housing programme continue at a fast pace and above all they want the crime to end. The latter is easier said than done when there are so many young men who refuse to seek employment in the main stream.

Saturday November 21, 2015

Letters... Where your views make the news

Do teachers really have friends in high places since the May 2015? DEAR EDITOR, In 1987 in a march from Buxton to Kitty organized by the Patriotic Coalition for Democracy (PCD), the current Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnarine made a stirring speech on behalf the workers. For those who are not aware, the PCD was an opposition coalition made up of the relevant opposition forces to the then PNC government (PPP, WPA, DLM and so on). It was similar to the APNUAFC coalition that was in opposition before May 2015. Dr. Roopnarine said at that rally in 1987 that – “the workers need more that G$19.40 a day since it was an insult”. He further stated, “the TUC should get off its knees and stop begging, stand up and demand a decent living wage.” Revolutionary words from a revolutionary in 1987! Where is that revolutionary today? Reading the newspapers in November 2015, one must acknowledge that the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is on record for calling on the Granger administration to show it has the best interest of teachers at heart by respecting agreements made for their benefit under the previous Jagdeo / Ramotar administrations. Good call from the GTU. As one reflects on the issue one can be guided by history. History must be considered because in the current

coalition government there are a few revolutionaries in office at the highest levels who served in the trenches for decades fighting for the workers’ cause. The Hon. Prime Minister Cde Nagamootoo comes to mind easily (50 plus years in the struggle); Dr Roopnarine and Dr. Thomas (over 35 years in the struggle) and so on. So the GTU have friends in high places so they should be getting a fair deal unlike the deal they got from the anti-working class Jagdeo / Ramotar administrations. The teachers can also count among their alumni, powerful people like Minister Amna Ally. So why are we here in November 2015 with such a quantum of unresolved issues in favour of the teachers? This kind of lethargic behavior was expected from the Jagdeo / Ramotar administrations; not Dr. Roopnarine’s. For years the Jagdeo / Ramotar PPP cabal made all sorts of promises to the teachers but in the end the most they got was 5 percent and a carrot on a stick tied to their head. If one is to study what happened, it was as a result of poor levels of militancy on the issues from the GTU leadership. Teachers have in their hands the most important assets of the nation yet the GTU leadership allowed the Jagdeo Team to fool them on every occasion. Are they ready to be fooled again?

For how long more will the leadership of the GTU allow itself to me misled and mistreated and by extension actively contributing to the migration of our brightest and best teachers out of Guyana? The bottom line is those teachers deserve a living wage. When do they deserve it – NOW! There is no justifiable explanation to support that they should wait until 2016 and 2017. The GTU have to use its tools or else they will be rendered into another paper union like Anson Sancho’s paper union called the Association of Masters and Mistresses which literally served no purpose at all but as a poodle to a process. Is the leadership of the GTU satisfied to continue to play the role of the donkey with the carrot tied to its head? Teachers’ remuneration (including the de-bunching agreement) and promotion need immediate attention and no sweet words for the Minister should be acceptable – it is straight talk now – can he do it or can he not. If he can, then do it and stop waddling around on the issue. If he cannot then it is time to use the power in their hands. I hope now that we have a government committed to offering the good life, they will quickly resolve these issues for the teachers of Guyana. It is time for action! Sasenarine Singh

Some people want rights that they deny to other humans DEAR EDITOR, The likely Court case, Garaj versusTeixiera ( KN 19/11/2015, Chronicle 19/11/2015, Stabroek News 19/11/2015), will be a spectacle indeed if it proceeds. Two former PPP Ministers of Home Affairs in court, over nefarious activities, one accusing the other. Not surprising at all. As the PPP implodes one anticipates that more will come to light. The event is instructive, since it does provide anecdotal evidence of what really went on in the PPP. What is most instructive, and grievous, is that Mr. Gajraj loves his hide but cared so little for the rights of others. He knows to find the Court fast. He rushed to court to file libel charges against the Chronicle, the same paper he once used to deny the existence of the Phantom Squads, and Ms. Teixeira. He wants to Court to protect him from accusations, to give him the opportunity

to defend himself, and prove his innocence. That is his right. However, he denied the same right to which other citizens of Guyana are entitled. Notice the difference. The same sources (US Embassy cables and Wikileaks) have generated information accusing President Granger and Mr. Gajraj. President Granger took notice. The PNC made its rebuttal and moved on. However, Mr. Gajraj, who repeatedly and deliberately ignored the rights of citizens, hundreds of whom were slaughtered, many without public accusation, without charge, without arrest, and yes, without any opportunity to prove their innocence before a Court, did not see it fit to grant those civilians the right of a hearing, but now seek refuge behind the same Court. Former President Jagdeo petitioned the Court to protect him from Freddie Kissoon’s accusation of racism, and sought to use

the same Court to persecute innocent civilians from the New Building Society. Sounds familiar? In a different set of circumstances one would merely state this convergence of events as ironic. They are profound however, because they describe events and experiences that are typical of despots, and the real menace to a society. Mr. Gajraj had the opportunity to flee to India, without having to answer for Death Squads (called Phantom Gangs) which, outside of a Court of Law, condemned and executed citizens of this country, and now he can return to a safe country. Those killed never had the same chance. Some were maliciously slain, killed in front of their children. Others were slain while still in their beds. Many have been permanently silenced, and unlike Mr. Gajraj, will never have their day in Court Ivor Carryl

Attorney wants an apology from Kaieteur News for offensive journalism DEAR EDITOR, “Coke in Poke” was the headline in Kaieteur News (KN - November 20, 2015) referencing an article about two St Lucian women attempting to smuggle cocaine out of Guyana. The article went further, apparently the women were “fingered” carrying the

cocaine in their vaginas. This was also reported in INews. Was this junk reporting masquerading as journalism intended to be funny, a joke about women’s private parts. Did you find this funny when you allowed it to be published? This language is offensive, derogatory and not at all funny.

It is debasing and low. KN had an opportunity to write a real story, about poverty, about women being used as mules. They opted for sensational and insulting garbage. I expect better. I also expect KN to issue an apology to all the women of this country. Nadia Sagar, Attorney at Law

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No one in Guyana seems Some suggestions for the safe from criminals police on crime-fighting DEAR EDITOR, In January 2013, the PNCR General Secretary was shot during a home invasion and robbery. Last July, a judge and her husband were viciously beaten in a home invasion and robbery. In October, criminals attacked a church and robbed a pastor and members on West Demerara. Then last Sunday, the former police crime chief’s home was invaded and his family members robbed. I mentioned these cases to highlight that, regardless of social status or recognition, no one seems safe or offlimits from criminals who belong to a generation of Guyanese that grew up without a sense of hope, identity and purpose, and have resorted to a jungle mentality of living dangerously to survive. Unlike those youths who have done well academically and have gone on to obtain jobs in and out of Guyana, these young criminals fell through the cracks of the socioeconomic system, in some cases not of their own choosing, and are fueling the crime crisis in Guyana. To put this emerging crisis in proper perspective, however, I must quickly allude to a CDB report earlier this year that stated Guyana’s youth unemployment rate hovers around 40%, making it the highest in the Caribbean.

To say that the PPP regime failed the generation of youths that grew up under its 22.7-year rule is to merely state the obvious, but for the coalition regime to be fully cognizant of this problem while in opposition and yet not have a comprehensive, concretized game plan after six months in power either exposes its inability to resolve the crisis or indicates the magnitude and nature of this crisis as being akin to a volcano sputtering in anticipation of an eventual eruption with catastrophic social consequences. These youths literally grew up seeing a government system that was mired in carefully orchestrated corruption that benefited political leaders and their cronies, while the rest of society played along to get along in a payto-play game. Corruption was talked about in the media and in social settings, but treated as a mere perception by government and its law enforcement arm, even as the corrupt flourished. To really enjoy the Guyana Dream or so-called good life, therefore, some youths had to choose between the green land of Guyana and the greener pastures elsewhere, or between the gold mines in the hinterland and the gold mine called the government (posh government contracts and con-

tract jobs). But as the chasm between the haves and havenots widened, for many youths, hope gave way to despair; despair gave way to frustration; frustration gave way to anger; anger gave way to depression; depression gave way to isolation; isolation gave way to desperation. And while desperation often becomes the last stage before destruction, the destroyer is often operating without a sense of identity and in a vacuum or vortex of insecurity. Based on the brazenness associated with some of the gun robberies and other execution style shootings, government and law enforcement have to recognize the plight of today’s youths and that those who turn to a life of crime appear to have no fear of death or jail, because they don’t value their own lives, let alone that of others. And while the last gun amnesty was a bust despite good intentions, the harsh reality is that for many a youth, a gun is not a weapon but a tool of his trade. It is all he has to help him ‘earn a living’, even if he dies trying to live by the gun by turning it on a society that he feels failed him. To stop these youths from continuing to turn against society that is ‘not being there for them’, a collective (Continued on page 23)

DEAR EDITOR, I notice with interest the refusal of a notable newspaper to publish a letter I submitted a few days ago regarding the legitimacy of Ruel Johnson in his position as Cultural Policy Advisor. Strangely, while we are led to believe that the basic purpose of the media is to inform the public and give them a voice, in abiding with the principles of freedom of expression, transparency and accountability, this appears not to be the case in our local media sphere. This might very well be linked to a failed attempt to protect a man whose dubious credentials have not stopped the Government to offer him a job handout. It is a failed attempt in which his discriminatory remarks stained by racist un-

dertones and directed towards the largest electorate in this country remain exposed. The media cannot protect Ruel Johnson and his vindictive, biased and racist agenda. Many of us, the “idiots” of the electorate he so despises, the said electorate which contributes to paying his salary, are still awaiting an explanation on why Carifesta XII was such a terrible representation of Guyana’s multiculturalism despite the Cultural Policy Advisor’s selfproclaimed capacities at being a significant contribution to this country’s cultural landscape. We are still awaiting a response as to why it is that he is allowed to engage in aggressive political activism on his public Facebook profile. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right.

However, what Johnson does is a continuous attack on the people he serves. He respects neither his obligations as a public officer, nor their freedom from discrimination. He is a public servant who does no service to the people and as such he should resign, be terminated or submit a public apology and start acting like a professional. Hopefully, the cowardice of the media will not muzzle the voice of the largest electorate in this country which has been repeatedly insulted by his likes. Stacy Cheong

Public Officer’s Facebook page has racist undertones

DEAR EDITOR, On Wednesday the 18th of November your editorial caption, “The crime-fighting effort must be strategic” and in today’s editorial caption, “The police and the crime fight”. What I find interesting in both editorials is the need for the three crime prevention measures to be adopted. The three crime prevention measures are situational, social and tertiary. A recent letter to your paper, dated November 2nd 2015 captioned “A detail blueprint for crime fighting” I outlined the measures to be adopted to fight crime which I will not detail now. However, what I find very interesting in today’s feature / columnist, Mr.Freddie Kissoon mentioned some of the inconsistency in sentencing and in today’s Kaieteur news caption “Police involve-

ment, early release of gang members worrying-Crime Chief”. The Crime Chief outlined some concern with how criminals are granted bail and on pretrial liberty continued to commit crime. The courts have a very important role to play in the fight against crime since the court is one of crime prevention measures in the fight against crime. However, the courts are there to protect the public in general and the accused. Therefore, the courts have a balancing act to play so it must dispense justice fairly. The court will look at all the mitigation circumstances before it reach a decision whether bail should be granted. Crime is of concern to all citizens because its traumatic effect it has on society in general. You mention that a combined effort is required to fight

crime which involved the public, government private sector and community based organisations. This could only be achieved if a combined effort is made in respect to various communities that are prone to crime. The police must have a more active approach to crime and most importantly they must gain the confidence of the general public. Failing to do that, the police will be unable to reduce crime. The police will need to expand beyond the rudimentary aspects of law enforcement training such as firearms, driving, unarmed defense and criminal law into one that emphasizes an analytical preventative approach. While law enforcement must continue to train for their roles as first responders in post-incident management (Continued on page 23)

DEAR EDITOR, Kindly permit me to comment on Freddie Kissoon’s column captioned “The APNU-AFC Government is becoming inscrutable” In his column, Mr. Kissoon attempts to question the recent decision to appoint Halim Majeed as Guyana’s ambassador to Cuba. He suggested that Halim is not suitable for this post - why? Because “he left Guyana a long time ago and is based in the US”. For this reason, Freddie believes that Halim’s appointment is ‘extremely disconcerting’. Freddie went on to suggest that Halim’s post to Cuba may be wrong because Venezuela’s Maduro is now attempting to achieve relevance at home through a bogus claim to Essequibo, and for some odd reason, Freddie believes that Cuba will somehow influence the ICJ’s ruling on the matter, therefore, we need someone else who he has not named to be our ambassador there. Really? President Granger is known to be a methodical thinker, and he would not have appointed Halim to this post without serious thoughts.

He would have looked at the facts before him, including Halim’s past interactions with Fidel Castro during his official visits to Havana, his long history with the PNC and the office of the President where he served as advisor to two former Presidents, as well as his recent work involving Caribbean diaspora affairs at the United Nations. So, to question Halim’s appointment is to secondguess a decision of a strategic thinker, someone who has demonstrated sound leadership and foresight when he moved the PNC into a Partnership for National Unity setting the stage for the APNU-AFC victory in May this year. And for someone of Freddie’s track record to question such a decisionmaker is indeed inscrutable. Despite Freddie’s say-so, Halim Majeed is one of the best choices for the post in Cuba. He has a long stand-

ing relationship with the Castro brothers and has been a part of the discussions when President Burnham forged close ties with Cuba. Furthermore, having lived in New York for a while and worked with the United Nations and many non-governmental organizations in the United States, Halim brings a unique set of value-add to his post in a country that is in transition. Yes, Cuba is in transition and as the American embargo is being removed and Cuba begins to work closer with the United States, we will need someone like Halim there. I know that Freddie is aware of Halim’s background including his work with Cuba. As a columnist, Freddie is free to express his views, but to attempt to discredit someone simply because of personal opinion may be ‘pushing the envelope’ a bit too far. Max Mohamed

Pres. Granger knows why he chose Majeed for Cuba

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Guyanese awarded C’dn$2.25M Festival City execution... Killer captured, grant to develop biomaterials Dr. Suresh Narine, who is regarded as one of the world’s foremost authorities in the groundbreaking field of biomaterials, was recently awarded a multi-million-dollar grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, for a third consecutive term. NSERC is the primary funding agency supporting Canada’s science and engineering research community. The agency supports almost 30,000 post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows in their advanced studies. Professor Narine, a Trent alumnus, professor in Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry, and the director of the Trent Centre for Biomaterials Research (TCBR), received over $500,000 in new NSERC funding, which when combined with new matching funding from industrial partners, Elevance Renewable Sciences, Northwater Capital and the Grain Farmers of Ontario, will see a C’dn$2.25

million funding infusion for his biomaterials research programme over the next five years. “I’m honoured to be a three-term NSERC Industrial Research Chair and extremely appreciative of NSERC and our industrial partners who continue to support our research. This latest funding will help to maintain Trent’s biomaterials research program among the top one per cent of centres in the world focused on biomaterials research,” said Professor Narine. He added, “This additional funding will allow us to continue to create new highly qualified personnel for Canada in this crucial area of study and will allow us to begin to realize the transformative commercial potential of our work, which has a triple bottom line impact – profitability, environmental good, and public good.” Since the inception of the TCBR in 2009, the centre has filed 24 patents, published nearly 90 publications in peer

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Guyanese Scientist and Trent University Professor, Dr. Suresh Narine reviewed journals and has trained six PhD graduates and five MSc. graduates. The biomaterials research programme is focused on the conversion of vegetable oils into high value materials— both edible and industrial. It focuses on end market uses such as functional polymers, lubricants and specialty waxes, phase change energy storage materials and healthful edible materials. The TCBR conducts its work in 15,000 square feet of state of the art research laboratories at Trent University and its work is a major strategic focus of the university’s research strategy. “The bold direction taken by Trent University in 2009 to embark on the ambitious creation of the Trent Centre for Biomaterials Research, led by Dr. Narine, now enables Trent University to actively compete with the best in the world in this area of study,” said Dr. Neil Emery, Vice President, Research and International at Trent University. “We congratulate Prof. Narine on the transformative biomaterials research his team is conducting which not only makes an impact at local, national and global levels, but which also pivotally contributes to Trent’s standing as a leading research university.”

Dr. B. Mario Pinto, NSERC President said, “NSERC is delighted to support Dr. Suresh Narine in his second term as Senior Industrial Research Chair at Trent University. Dr. Narine has demonstrated remarkable leadership and established strong and highly productive partnerships. He will continue to focus on both fundamental and applied research on the conversion of vegetable oils to products and technologies in the green sector.” “Grain Farmers of Ontario are pleased to continue our support of Dr. Narine and the Trent Centre for Biomaterials Research,” said Barry Senft, CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario. He added, “Dr. Narine is a pioneer in research in this area and his program has done a tremendous job developing new market opportunities for the commercialization of new bio-products utilizing soybean oil.” David Patterson, chair and CEO of Northwater Capital also said, “The breakthroughs that are coming out of Dr. Narine’s labs have many commercial applications from everyday household products to grid level energy storage to new food products.” He added, “We congratulate Professor Narine, Trent University and NSERC for extending this research chair thereby ensuring these important contributions to the Canadian economy will continue. We are proud to have a small part in this work.”

Police have captured one of the men who gunned down Festival City resident, Christopher Wharton, over a soured ganja deal last Wednesday. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said that the suspect was nabbed while attempting to head to Linden in a minibus. Blanhum said that police managed to apprehend the suspect at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, but while they were preparing to take him to the Golden Grove Police Station, he attempted to escape through a window. However, the ranks managed to subdue him and take him to the station. He is likely to be charged next Monday. Kaieteur News understands that an Attorney that the suspect has hired is alleging that his client was beaten by police. The Attorney was reportedly allowed to take photographs of his client. Blanhum said that when investigators showed the alleged gunman CCTV footage of the attack, the man readily identified himself. “He was interviewed and shown the CCTV footage and he pointed out himself. Then he gave the police a ball by ball statement on the role he played.” Kaieteur News understands that the suspect told investigators that he had owed Christopher Wharton for ‘weed.’ According to reports, Wharton repeatedly asked the suspect for his

Christopher Wharton money, and this escalated into a confrontation last Wednesday that ended in Wharton’s death. Wharton, 41, called ‘Taps’ and ‘Chrissy,’ of Buggy Peak Street, Festival City, was shot in his hand, left buttock and groin during a confrontation with two men at his home. The killers reportedly fled the scene on bicycles. Wharton reportedly identified the gunmen before succumbing at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). His son, Neshaun, was shot in his left leg. One of his relatives who lived a few doors away said that Wharton and the gunmen had a disagreement at Last Entrance, Festival City, and that Wharton then rode home with his son.

Businessman, other remanded over gun and ammo An East Coast Demerara businessman and another man were remanded yesterday following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and several rounds of ammunition at Non Pareil, East Coast Demerara. A release stated that police found an unlicensed 9mm pistol along with 380 rounds of .380 calibre ammunition and 14 rounds of .32 calibre ammunition at a house at Section ‘B’, Non Pareil. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum recently disclosed that 98 illegal firearms had been seized for the year. He said that the majority of illegal firearms were coming from Brazil. Others were coming from the USA and from Europe. The recent firearm amnesty netted 186 weapons, including 153 shotguns and an AK 47 assault rifle, 13 pistols, 10 air rifles and nine revolvers.

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EU tightens border checks, gun control after Paris (Reuters) - The European Union will step up checks on its citizens traveling abroad, tighten gun control and collect more data on airline passengers, ministers agreed on Friday in response to the Paris attacks a week ago. Interior and justice ministers, who met in Brussels at the request of France following the Islamic State attacks that killed 130 people, also agreed to share more intelligence, especially on suspects like the Belgians and Frenchmen believed to have come back from Syria to strike at Parisians last Friday. And they will put in place new controls on bitcoin, cash and other ways of moving money around Europe outside monitored banking systems. “We need to act firmly, we need to act swiftly and with force,� French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve told a news conference as he hailed the level of support France had secured. With indications that some of the Paris attackers, who were on counter-terrorism watchlists, reached Eu-

Migrants hold banners as they wait to cross the border from Greece to Gevgelija, Macedonia. (Reuters/Ognen Teofilovski) rope among crowds of refugees or on fake passports, all travelers, including EU citizens, going to or from the 26nation open-borders Schengen zone will systematically be checked against police databases. At present, most EU citizens are merely subject to a visual check of their documents. Pressed by France, ministers also agreed to revise the Schengen border code in due course to make such systematic checks of EU citizens compulsory and also intro-

duce biometric data checks for those crossing the borders. The arrival of some million migrants, including many Syrian refugees, this year and their subsequent mass movements across Europe’s borders has shaken the Schengen system. Security fears after the Paris attacks have also seen states reintroduce checks at once-untended frontiers. The ministers repeated a will to implement measures agreed this year to check better who enters.

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At least 27 dead after Islamists seize luxury hotel in Mali’s capital

A Malian police officer stands guard in front of the Radisson hotel in Bamako, Mali, yesterday (Reuters/Joe Penney) (Reuters) - At least 27 people were reported dead yesterday after Malian commandos stormed a hotel seized by Islamist gunmen to rescue 170 people, many of them foreigners, trapped in the building. The jihadist group Al Mourabitoun, allied to al Qaeda and based in the desert north of the former French colony, claimed responsibility for the attack. The former French colony has been battling Islamist rebels for years. More than seven hours after the initial assault, a security source declared the drama over, along with the deaths of two militants. But the security ministry said gunmen continued to hold out against special forces on the top floors of the sevenfloor building. “The attackers no longer have hostages. They are dug in in the upper floors. They are alone with the Malian special forces who are trying to dislodge them,” spokesman Amadou Sangho said. A U.N. official said U.N. peacekeepers searching the hotel had made a preliminary count of 27 bodies. State television showed troops brandishing AK47s in the lobby of the Radisson Blu, one of the capital Bamako’s smartest hotels and beloved of foreigners. A body lay under a brown blanket at the bottom of a flight of stairs. Peacekeepers saw 12 dead bodies in the basement of the hotel and another 15 on the second floor, the U.N. official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. He added that the U.N. troops were still helping Malian authorities search the hotel. A man who worked for a Belgian regional parliament was among the dead, the assembly said. Minister of Internal Security Colonel Salif Traoré said the gunmen had burst

through a security barrier at 7 a.m. (0200 ET), spraying the area with gunfire and shouting “Allahu Akbar”, or “God is great” in Arabic. The attacks are a slap in the face for France, which has stationed 3,500 troops in northern Mali to try to restore stability after a 2012 Tuareg rebellion which was later hijacked by al Qaeda-linked jihadists. BURSTS OF GUNFIRE Bursts of gunfire were heard as the assailants went through the hotel room by room and floor by floor, one senior security source and a witness told Reuters. Some people were freed by the attackers after showing they could recite verses from the Koran, while others managed to escape or were brought out by security forces. One of the rescued hostages, celebrated Guinean singer Sékouba “Bambino” Diabate, said he had overheard two of the assailants speaking English as they searched an adjacent room. “We heard shots coming from the reception area. I didn’t dare go out of my room because it felt like this wasn’t just simple pistols - these were shots from military weapons,” Diabate told Reuters by phone. “The attackers went into the room next to mine. I stayed still, hidden under the bed, not making a noise,” he said. “I heard them say in English ‘Did you load it?’, ‘Let’s go’.” The raid on the hotel, which lies just west of the city center near government ministries and diplomatic offices, came a week after Islamic State militants killed 130 people in Paris, raising fears that French nationals were being specifically targeted. Twelve Air France flight crew were in the hotel but all were brought out safely, the French national carrier said.

A Turkish official said five of seven Turkish Airlines staff had also managed to flee. The Chinese state news agency Xinhua said three of 10 Chinese tourists caught inside had been rescued. PRESIDENT RETURNS Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita cut short a trip to a regional summit in Chad, his office said. Northern Mali was occupied by Islamist fighters, some with links to al Qaeda, for most of 2012. They were driven out by a French-led military operation, but sporadic violence has continued in Mali’s central belt on the southern reaches of the Sahara, and in Bamako. One security source said as many as 10 gunmen had stormed the building, although the company that runs the hotel, Rezidor Group, said it understood that there were only two attackers. Al Mourabitoun has claimed responsibility for a number of attacks, including an assault on a hotel in the town of Sevare, 600 km (375 miles) northeast of Bamako, in August in which 17 people including five U.N. staff were killed. One of its leaders is Mokhtar Belmokhtar, blamed for a large-scale assault on an Algerian gas field in 2013 and a major figure in insurgencies across North Africa. In the wake of last week’s Paris attacks, an Islamic State militant in Syria told Reuters the organization viewed France’s military intervention in Mali as another reason to attack France and French interests. “This is just the beginning. We also haven’t forgotten what happened in Mali,” said the non-Syrian fighter, who was contacted online by Reuters. “The bitterness from Mali, the arrogance of the French, will not be forgotten at all.”

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UK helps RSS tackle serious crime and corruption BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Regional Security System (RSS) and the UK have joined forces to set up an asset recovery unit, which will tackle serious organised crime and corruption. The asset recovery unit will be based at the RSS headquarters in Christ Church, Barbados, and will support the RSS in building sustainable regional capacity in asset recovery. The Unit is being funded by the UK’s development agency, the Department for International Development (DFID), which has committed £2.4 million (US$3.7 million) as part of its £17 million anti-corruption programme for the region. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting out the agreement between the RSS and DFID was signed on 19 November by Grantley Watson, executive director of the RSS, and Colleen Wainwright, head of DFID Caribbean. Watson said, “Our region is negatively impacted by violence arising from drug trafficking. The asset recovery unit will help countries confiscate criminals’ assets, reducing

Colleen Wainwright (left) and Grantley Watson after signing the memorandum of understanding. their influence and power.” Wainwright said, “The UK recognises the importance of security and the rule of law in helping the countries of the region to develop.” The unit, which opens on 1 December, will take over from the DFID-funded Caribbean criminal assets recovery programme (CCARP), based within the British High Commission, which has been engaged in raising the capacity and capability of practitioners, at all levels – financial investigators, prosecutors, magistrates and judges, by providing them

with the knowledge and skills to recover the assets from those engaged in serious crimes. The asset recovery unit will continue CCARP’s work of promoting and strengthening legislation throughout the region to tackle the proceeds of crime. It will lobby for the establishment of a dedicated forfeiture fund to provide additional resources for law enforcement agencies, for the criminal justice system, for victim compensation and for community projects keeping youngsters off the streets. (Caribbean News)

Call for probe into cyber terrorism Trinidad Guardian - The National Operations Centre (NOC) last year had advised lead security agencies to probe signs of cyber-money laundering, via a popular online payment service, which has been tagged as a format for organised transnational crime, including facets of online terrorist fund-raising, former NOC head Garvin Heerah says. Speaking on terrorist cyber-recruitment, financing, cyber-terrorism and related issues, Heerah said: “Internet sites host messages and propaganda videos which help raise morale and further the expansion of recruitment and fund-raising networks. “The Internet also provides a global pool of potential recruits and donors. Online terrorist fund-raising has become so commonplace some organisations are able to accept donations via a particular popular online payment service. “This practice has been examined by T&T authorities and agencies were strongly advised to ensure in-depth cyber intelligence monitoring was utilised, especially as there were signs and indicators the system did not present an enhanced ‘security fencing’ of the financial and cyber domain,” he added.

Heerah, now out of NOC, said signs noted an increase in activity from T&T. He was uncertain if NOC’s advice was followed up. He said: “Intelligence from international affiliates and local authorities has proven terrorists are increasingly using the Internet as communication with each other and the rest of the world. “Also, more prevalent, there’s also a significant aspect of the recruitment and money movement processes taking place in cyber space. “The Internet is a powerful tool for terrorists who use online message boards and chat rooms to share information, co-ordinate attacks, spread propaganda, raise funds, recruit, tutors. “Haifa University’s Gabriel Weimann, whose research on the subject is widely cited, says the number of terrorist sites increased exponentially over the last decade from less than 100 to more than 5,000 two years ago.” Heerah added: “The kneejerk reaction is if you see a terrorist site you shut it down. Research has shown that doing so can cause investigators to miss out on a wealth of valuable information, “T&T will need to

Garvin Heerah prioritise the risk and threats evolving around cyber terrorism and the use of the internet and social media to promote ideology and indoctrination. It’s advised that a specialist group dedicated to this activity and monitoring be established and a joint regional and international effort on this,” Muslim community leader, Nafeesa Mohammed, also expressed concern about the combined influence on local youths from certain groups in T&T who have had a “very fundamentalistic” approach to Islam, plus the effects of social media. Mohammed said the problem was compounded by the fact local masjids lacked social cohesion, making youths vulnerable to cyber recruiting.

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THE GOLDEN RULE

I have always argued that even in the days in Guyana when a party card could guarantee you a job in the state sector, if you did not have a party card but you were really bright and hardworking you could not be denied employment. You, however, had to be far above average. If you were average, you could end up being a victim of the partycard system but if you were exceptional, you would always stand a good chance of securing employment. You may have to end up working, as many did, under dunderheads and persons of lesser ability that you, but your talents would eventually be recognized. You may not make it to the top but your break would come. There were a lot of people who are now lining up to see Ministers of the government. They are walking with folders with what is said to be their academic papers. They are complaining that under the previous government, they were not obtaining jobs and therefore they are seeking to do so under the new administration. Others are coming with other credentials. They are claiming that they are party supporters and need jobs. The new government has to be careful with how it is dealing with these persons because it could create more

problems for itself than in the past. The downfall of the PNC government could be traced to developments as far back as the early 1980’s when the then PNC government was forced to retrench tens of thousands of State employees because under the system of paramountcy, party supporters were being employed in mass numbers in state entities without regard to qualifications. The state sector eventually became so bloated than when the monies ran out, persons had to be dismissed in droves. The PNC became highly unpopular amongst its support base. A number of persons have lost their jobs since the new government took office. A great many vacancies have been created by these dismissals. But how many of them have been filled by a competitive process? How many have been filled by simply political selections as distinct from political appointments which are allowable for certain high-level and sensitive appointments? How many of them have been filled on the basis of family or party connections or who knows whom? How many of these vacancies have been filled by a competitive system? There are many supporters of the government who need jobs. But the way to fill

Dem boys seh...

Dem drug busts exposing nuff people Thousands of years ago man discover that he can fetch more than one thing at a time. When he start to hunt and he kill a big animal he used to cut off wha he can eat. But he had to wuk out a way to carry fuh he family. Eventually he and friends devise a sling. But that was only fuh certain thing. As time pass and he start to gather fruits and de sling couldn’t wuk he devise and devise till he find a basket. Later in life when he end up in jail he find that de Creatah give he a special basket. When people like to talk is a bad thing; de man tell couple people and eventually de people in jail start to check he basket. Dem boys seh that when women hear dem realize that dem better than man because dem had two basket. De news tek long to reach St Lucia but like anything in de region, news does really travel. That is how two St Lucian women come to Guyana to try out dem basket. Of course dem get ketch but is de amount dem coulda hold. De other day another woman had a stomach like a mule. Dem boys seh that dem woulda like to see wha she does eat because she end up wid three pounds of cocaine in she stomach. She lucky that she stomach hold dem things fuh so long. But soon after de people hold she was another story. Dem boys know that when you get in trouble you bowels does loosen and that is wha happen to she. In de height of de questioning she bowels call out. De girl pass out more pellets than a goat. Now she can talk bout de Guinness Book of records because she talk bout other things. De people who was waiting fuh she got to wait pun de Feds. But one thing still got dem boys worrying. If so many people getting busted why de rest of dem trying? One man seh that some of dem getting through so de whole thing is like a lotto. Talk half and wait fuh more.

vacancies is to advertise them and have all those eligible apply from which the best candidates will be selected. Handing out jobs without a competitive system is unfair. It is unfair not just to those who are not party supporters. It is unfair also to some party supporters who are denied the chance to compete for a particular job. Party supporters are being denied a fair chance because of the lack of interview process for some jobs where the appointees are handpicked. Any appointment made without a competitive process may be considered a political appointment. Right

now there is a political appointee operating in a government department and this person is making waves over things other than what is being paid to do. If perhaps the position was advertised, this type of publicity would not be happening. Handpicking persons for jobs will not encourage persons to want to qualify themselves. If many jobs are going to be doled out on without a competitive process, then what is the use of trying to earn qualifications? If the government wants to encourage children to go to school and learn the golden rule; if they want them

to study, then the government has to remove the disincentives to studying. Right now, the government is creating a disincentive for studying. It should gave serious thought to what it is doing because it is no use asking people to study and obtain qualifications, only to find that this is not the basis for employment in the public service. If you tell students they should qualify themselves, there must be a competitive system for employment. Persons should be applying for jobs, at all levels, so as to ensure that the most deserving is selected.

If political strings, family ties or other reasons other than qualifications are the grounds on which jobs are being given out, it will make those students within the school system feel that they are wasting their time studying for examinations and they will fallout of the school system. They will see no use in education and will therefore not be interested in attending school.

Cummingsburg Accord working well...

There is broad sharing of Govt. functions - PM Nagamootoo The Cummingsburg Accord which brought A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) together to contest the 2015 General Elections, has become a true working partnership, insists Prime Minister and first Vice President, Moses Nagamootoo. Speaking with the Government Information Agency (GINA), Nagamootoo said that there is extensive sharing of government responsibilities. “We have gone beyond the scope of the Cummingsburg Accord… Major responsibilities have now been thrust to me as Prime Minister. I consult very regularly with subject Ministers on their area of competence. I do not interfere, but if they need my help and guidance, I am always available to speak with them. We are all colleagues; we are partners and we are in this together,” the PM told GINA. Nagamootoo said that the members of the APNU and AFC bring a wealth of experience to craft developmental policies and initiatives for Guyana’s advancement. “The President has also entrusted in me the Chairmanship of another Cabinet subcommittee that deals with the green economy, the conceptualisation and development of a national development plan that has a futuristic focus, a 2030 focus, and though I am not an economist, I believe that the President’s confidence in me, stems from the fact, that he knows I am a long standing political player.” The Cummingsburg Accord signaled an historic and watershed political development in Guyana. Nagamootoo reiterated the government’s commitment of working closely through a more con-

sultative process with the opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP), in ensuring that the Eleventh Parliament is productive. He said that the 11th Parliament is now managed by a Parliamentary Management Committee chaired by Speaker of the House, Dr. Barton Scotland. It includes an equal number of members from both Government and Opposition. This approach, he said, is the path the coalition Government intends to pursue to achieve its parliamentary objectives. “As Leader of the government business, my role is to ensure that government presents its parliamentary agenda in a way that allows consultation…those campaign promises that we have made that we will do x, y and z will require that the law be changed, or new laws be introduced. That’s the role of the Leader of the government business in the House, and to work with the Speaker and the Leader of the Opposition,” the Prime Minister reaffirmed. The government has proposed to re-table a number of

PM Moses Nagamootoo legislations that were not assented to in the previous parliament. This, the Prime Minister stated, is being done in the national interest. “I give credit to the Attor-

ney General for having gone back into the archives and bringing out all those pieces of legislation that were tabled before by the then Government…Our approach is not to throw out the window anything that might have been associated with the former government, but to treat them on their merit and incorporate those that are positive, and to put on the side, on the waiting list those that we think could have further consultations, and we could develop them together as parliamentary partners.” Nagamootoo said that the coalition government’s vision for the Parliament is one which there will be no confrontation, less expression of animosity and hatred and one where all the Members of Parliament, on both sides work in harmony for the greater good of Guyana, and its peoples.

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=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===

Guyana must never accept the GAWU formula Long, long ago, the trade union, GAWU, pulled out of the Trade Union Congress because it argued that it had thirty five thousand members, and yet in elections competition all the time, it failed to win the Presidency of the TUC. GAWU put forward a formula to defeat that recurring pattern. It suggested that allocation of seats on the TUC Council be based on membership. It was a nasty trap and the TUC never bought it. The formula went against the logics of the world. If GAWU had a membership of thirty-five thousand, then it meant that it was guaranteed victory at every election because the votes were just stacked in favour of GAWU. So a small union

would never be able to win the Presidency of the TUC because once GAWU contested, the election result was commonsensically predictable. After all, five and five are ten, meaning, if there are thirty voting members and GAWU has sixteen, then the GAWU candidate is bound to win. When you throw in the sister union in the sugar industry, NAACIE, then under the GAWU framework, the TUC would have become a virtual toy in the hands of the sugar unions. Amazingly that GAWU demand made vociferously in the early seventies is still a vehement claim of GAWU. To re-enter the TUC, GAWU and NAACIE want the allocation of seats on the Council based

on numerical strength. The world is not run on that type of crooked and crude reasoning. There are about two hundred sovereign nations at the UN. Small Antigua has the same vote in the UN General Assembly as the United States which has over 300 million people. On the vote to ban whaling, the small states are heavily courted by Japan so their votes can count. In the Security Council, China with a population of 1.3 billion people has the same single veto vote as France with 65 million. In other words, even the point three in China 1.3 billion is more than France’s population. If the world should accept GAWU approach to organizational behaviour, then China should have about five or six votes in the Security Council and about a dozen in the General Assembly. Moving the argument to the US, it can clearly be seen that this country should never accept GAWU’s corrugated

position on the composition of the TUC and the Trade Union Recognition Board. In relation to the latter, the Government reduced FITUG’s board members by one. It was two. The TUC got two representatives. FITUG rejected the reduction and submitted the same immoral outrageous formula it has embraced since the seventies – we have more numbers than the TUC. Let’s look at the US. In the Senate there are 100 Senators that are elected from the fifty States. California has a population of 38 million yet it has two elected federal senators that all States are allocated including Wyoming which has a population of 584,153. Rhode Island is the smallest State in the US federal system with a land space of 1048 square miles. Yet it sends two federal Senators to Washington just like the largest State, Alaska with 665,384 square miles. When you bring the argument to Caricom, the

logics make GAWU’s attitude more than nonsensical but downright silly. Guyana has one vote in Caricom, the same as Barbados. Guyana has 83,000 square miles compared to Barbados, 160. St. Kitts and Nevis with a population of 54,961 have the same one vote in Caricom with Jamaica with a population of 2,950,210. No amount of legal, moral and logical persuasion can convince GAWU that its number theory is one that the world does not accept. GAWU is in the same federation with three other unions, NAACIE, GLU, and CCWU so GAWU adheres more tenaciously to its number theory arguing more viciously that FITUG outnumbers the TUC. But this boast may be short-lived. The Trade Union Recognition Board has to start doing an honest day’s work. For long, there are many out there who claimed that the membership of the Guyana Labour Union would vote out Carvil

Frederick Kissoon Duncan if there was a clean voting system. No group in the GLU wanted to challenge Duncan because they felt and knew, that the PPP Government would not allow for fair polling inside the GLU because Duncan would be voted out. This writer believes that the Recognition Board ought to investigate union manipulation in the era of PPP’s domination - October 1993- April 2015. Some Berbice Bridge workers told me that GAWU was forced on them. Maybe even GAWU was forced upon sugar workers.

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UG integration of Maths and Environment education project yielding success

Some of the displays at the Environmental Fair on Wednesday. Combined efforts to protect the environment with things mathematics and the outcome could be some innovative ways of helping to save our earth. In fact, this was the very outcome that was envisioned when Mr. Peter Wintz and Dr. Peter Joong of the University of Guyana, put their heads together to spearhead a project under the University of Guyana Science and Technology Support Project (UGSTSP) titled ‘The integration of environmental education in the mathematics curriculum’. With support from three research assistants, Shevone Sutton, Jeffrey Patterson and Quacy Welcome, the project has already been able to yield some very exciting results. And this was evident when an Environmental Education Fair was held at the Turkeyen Campus’ George Walcott Lecture Theatre on

Wednesday. The event convened by the research group was held under the theme: “Saving our environment” and saw the participation of 12 schools – six secondary schools and six primary schools. The participating schools were Bygeval Secondary, Houston Secondary, Hope Secondary, La Bonne Intention Secondary, St. Stanislaus College, Christ Church Secondary, Enterprise Primary, Graham’s Hall Primary, North Georgetown Primary, Paradise Primary, Peter’s Hall Primary and St. Margaret’s Primary. But hosting the fair was not done overnight. It came after months of preparation. According to Research Assistant, Shevon Sutton since the aim of the project is to integrate environmental education into the Mathematics curriculum, efforts had to be directed at working closely with the participating schools.

This meant that the research team had to not only observe lessons that were taught in the schools, but it had to train teachers in order to realise the desired outcomes. “The teachers who had to be a part of the project were at a workshop during the (August) holiday at UG and we had to give them guidelines...they were trained to integrate environmental education into the Mathematics curriculum...the same curriculum from the Ministry of Education,” said Sutton. She said that teachers were trained to write their notes of lessons to reflect the outcome that was being sought by the research team. It was to showcase that the project thus far has been successful. At the fair, students and pupils of the participating schools were allowed to model fashionable pieces, some of which were made of

Police nab barefaced drug dealers operating on school premises Police in Berbice on Thursday were able to nab two of seven men who were in a school compound selling and preparing drugs for sale. The police after receiving constant reports of hooliganism and vandalism at the Vryman’s Erven Secondary School in New Amsterdam have decided to up the ante against those who use the school premises for their nefarious activities. On Wednesday the Police were invited to the school to the Parent-Teacher Association meeting. The large gathering was addressed by Deputy Commander of Police B Division Senior Superintendent Errol

Watts among others from the education sector, teachers and parents. According to Watts he and his ranks were involved in all aspects of the discussion that took place. He stated that they were appalled at some of the things they heard. Watts stated that he committed the police force to do whatever is possible within the law to assist. On Thursday, the police led by Watts, swooped down at the school and true to form they encountered seven men at the back of the building preparing the marijuana (rolling into joints) for sale to the students. The men, upon seeing the

police made a dash for it, disposing of the drugs in the process. The police gave chase and two were nabbed. The men in their haste to getaway abandoned five bicycles, some of which were stolen from the cycle shed in front of the school and ridden by the men to the back of the building, despite the presence of security. The two men are in custody and are expected to be charged shortly.

plastic and even paper. These were created with the aim of helping to protect the environment. Some of the exhibits included art work and craft pieces among other colourful and intriguing items, all of which were on display on Wednesday. ‘The integration of envi-

ronmental education in the Mathematics curriculum project was among nine that were awarded research grants in July of this year. The grants fall under a US$10 million loan from the World Bank to the Government of Guyana that is being executed by the Ministry of Education in collabo-

ration with the University of Guyana. The recently awarded research grants valued at US$248,522 (G$49,704,400) were awarded to academic staffers of the University and are expected to facilitate research in low carbon development-related areas.

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Saturday November 21, 2015

Govt. hopes for job creation as $2.9B in state contracts approved - several Sophia, city roads for rehabilitation

Government says that it has approved contracts for the supply of furniture for this $1B-plus school in Kato, Region Eight.

Government this week gave its no objection to over $2.9B in contract yesterday, saying that it will help to create employment in the communities. Several city roads in Tiger Bay and Water Street, Sophia and Ruimveldt, as well as sea and river defence contracts are expected to start before year-end, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon announced yesterday. The Sophia road repairs will be accompanied by street lighting. Speaking during the postCabinet press briefing yesterday at the Ministry of the Presidency, Harmon disclosed that the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI), which is charged with the transportation sector, has been working overtime to ensure the contracts are prepared so that work can begin. He noted that there were

contracts for the supply of furniture to Kato Secondary School, Region Eight. The administration has been expressing unhappiness over the cost and quality of work. The project was launched by the previous administration. Government had been projecting final costs to reach over $1B, by far the most expensive school in recent times for the country with the opening not expected until next year. Harmon noted that while Cabinet’s no-objections for contracts for supplies of furniture have been given, a key report by the Ministry of Education and MPI analyzing the costs of the Kato Secondary are to be submitted and studied by the Ministers. He said that a $276M contract for the supply of spares for the country’s ferries will go a long way to

continuing the life of the aging vessels. In the meantime, he disclosed, Guyana has managed to acquire an Indian line of credit to buy two ferries that will be placed on the North West District route. The Minister yesterday

also urged residents to pay close attention to the work being done by the contractors and to report any problems to the inspectors, and even the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and to the Regional Democratic Councils. He also disclosed that it

is the expectation of the administration that jobs will be created. As a matter of fact, Harmon said, the contractors have been urged to hire workers from the communities they will be in. The state contracts will be among the biggest clump

approved by the new administration since it took office in May. There was a slowdown in the issuance of contracts, one of the big spinners of the economy, as the new Government moved in August to pass its budget.

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18 Teachers graduate from France-based Guyanese Management Programme jailed, fined $1.8M for coke … Those with 25 years of service, honoured in Linden

Some of the teachers who were honored. “At its most basic level, in my opinion, a necessary requisite is the need to really love what you do. I can see a distinct difference in the way individuals execute their responsibility when this element is present, as opposed to when it is absent,” said Chief Education Officer Olato Sam. He was addressing the graduation ceremony of 18 teachers who successfully completed the Education Management Programme, at the Egbert Benjamin Exhibition Centre in Linden on Wednesday. The event also saw teachers with 25 years and more service being honoured and presented with tokens of appreciation. Sam said that it saddens him when he interacts with teachers who do not see the value in what they do, but “simply do it because it puts a meal on the table.” “One has to appreciate the bigger picture. My most valuable teachers are the ones who internalize the fact that their work is of national importance. We are in the business of shaping lives and defining outcomes. When you understand that, it is reflected in your attitude and the degree of seriousness and importance you attribute to your task. This ceases to become ‘a wuk’ as some of them call it and enters the realm of a career and a lifelong endeavor.” The CEO also cited selflessness as a key “criterion”. “Those who examine what we do would quickly come to the realization that we give and then are called to give more. As such, we must place what we do beyond ourselves and realise that it is truly in giving that we receive. The countless people we serve must be our motivation at the beginning and end of the day, on weekends and way into the night.” He added, “We must now work diligently to restore

that pride and solid social standing to the service endeavours of teachers. We are the individuals who shape and define the nature and tenor of this nation. We should regard ourselves as such, and collectively work to ensure that the legacy we leave for our children to inherit is one of greatness. “Simply put, we are ordinary people, in ordinary pursuits, who can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of many. Lets’ embrace that!” Regional Education Officer, Marcia Andrews-Paddy, said that she had never thought of showing appreciation to “our teachers in this way”. She said that the idea was given by Mr. Olato Sam himself at a meeting of Regional Education Officers, for which she thanked him. Andrews-Paddy acknowledged that there are many teachers who would have served in the region and education districts, and are forgotten after they retire. “Before you go, this is a very big thank you. It gives me great pleasure to be part of this double celebration. I am extremely happy to say congratulations to the graduating class of 2015 Ministry of Education Management

Certificate course. We recognize that these are the trees that weathered the storm. I want to recognize those teachers that have given 25 years and more of their lives to the education system. “We at the department humbly submit to you that we do appreciate the years and years of tireless service. The department recognizes the need to reward good services in the education system. We believe that when people do well they should be recognized for it, and that we should let them know it. Ms. Ava Chapman, Regional Literacy Coordinator, and one of the trainers that outlined the course said, “The Education Management Certificate Programme for Head Teachers and aspiring Head Teachers was launched in 2000 as a pilot in Region Two. It is now operated from NCERD’s Headquarters in Georgetown as a National Programme leading to the Education Certificate.” Chapman stated that for certification, a pass mark must be achieved in both Part One and Part Two, and all modules must be successfully completed including assignments. And added that, Education is not a privilege, it is a right. (Enid Joaquin)

Ever since the dissolution of the Berbice Anti Smuggling Squad (BASS), the Police have been making steady steady drug busts at the illegal back track crossing on the Corentyne River in collaboration with the enforcement arm of the GRA. A Cayenne-based Guyanese, who has been living in French Guyana for over 20 years, was sentenced to three years in jail, yesterday, after he pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. He was further fined $1.8M. The man Elias Dundas, 43, a maintenance worker of Lot 14, Ves Place, France and of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, pleaded guilty when he appeared before Magistrate Charlene Artiga at the No. 51 Magistrate’s Court. Prosecutor Sergeant Bernard Brown told the court that on Thursday the police along with officers of the GRA were performing duty at No. 78 Foreshore Gloves, Back Track Area, Corentyne, Berbice. The officers were monitoring activities and searching outgoing passengers who were on their way to Suriname

Elias Dundas when they stopped and searched Dundas who was among the passengers. As the officers were searching a large multi coloured traveling bag, that Dundas was carrying they found a black plastic bag containing something. The officers opened the plastic bag and found a quantity of transparent plastic wrap containing a whitish substance suspected to be cocaine. The man was arrested and cautioned and he claimed that he purchased the drugs for US$4,000. He was told of the

offence, arrested and taken to the Springlands Police Station with the cocaine. At the station the substance was tested and weighed and amounted to 1.26 kilos. The unrepresented Dundas, in pleading guilty stated that he does not want to waste the court’s time. The man who had arrived in the country one week ago had revealed that he was on his way to France via Suriname. He had planned to roll the drugs into 93 pellets and swallow them whilst in Suriname. He said that he was expected to make a whopping 26,000 Euro if it was safely delivered. He did not say if it was the first time he was using the particular route to conduct the act, but stated that the investment was good.

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FOR RENT PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 216-1043; 677-6620 3 Bedrooms at New Amsterdam -$35,000 monthly- Call: 665-3370 (1) ONE BEDROOM U N F U R N I S H E D APARTMENT @ ECCLES$35,000 MONTHLY. CALL: 609-8132; 672-8569 Lot 175 Atlantic Gardens E.C.D – 2 Storey Building, 3 bedrooms- $120,000- Call: 687-1050 3 Bedrooms furnished house with access to transportation, negotiable rates. Call: 6149685; 647-5907

One diesel/mechanic for model M/TM trucks, Caterpillar excavator hydraulic and powertrain, Perkins engines. Contact 2235273/4 Rays One Stop Auto Parts: experienced used parts counter and bond clerk @ 74 Sheriff Street. Call: 225-6356/ 7 One Machinist/ Welder fabricator to operate lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, bandsaw, etc. Contact 223-5273/ One Chef/ Cook contact 2235273/4 Landscape maintenance team seeks, Hardworking, reliable workers, 17-35 ages; on the job, training. Contact: 219-0468/621-2453

Office space to rent-$50,000$65,000–Call:227-6681from1-4pm

Male Delivery Clerk for hardware store @ West Bank Demerara. Call: 2642524

2-Furnished one bedroom apartments, 1-one bedroom upper flat apartment. Contact Ryan: 660-6446

Office Clerk atleast 5 CXC passes: Business, Maths & English. Send application to bs.taxes@yahoo.com

Two bedrooms house “A” Field Sophia, fully grilled off Road Parking, CCTV. Call: 693-2237; 219-0211

One tax consultant clerk; diploma in Accountancy or Equivalent. Send application to bs.taxes@yahoo.com

One self contained room; preferably bachelor-Call: 2234545

Exist for cooks, cleaners, counter attendants, baker, apply with application & photograph at Hot & Spicy. Call: 226-9000

Baker wanted. Call Seon Johnson-Call: 689-4339; 2274646

Two able body porters to work on truck. Call: 625-2685

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Experienced general domestic pastry maker/ cake decorator, roti, puri cook, apply Hack’s Halaal, 5 Commerce Street. Offset operator & trainee for AB Dick Press. Call: 226-1877

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1 Bond/Delivery Clerk must be between ages of 35-45yrs. Apply @ Alabama Trading Georgetown Ferry Stelling.

WANTED A mature person to help middle age person with memory loss- Call: 219-4845; 678-8496 We buy land in Eccles, Providence and Parfaite Harmonie W.B.D – Call: 6112269 Urgently wanted, one sand truck, driver@ 3rd St. Turkyen, E.C.D –Call: 6098976; 661-9352

Experienced Bar/Shop worker for Ekereku, bottom Reg#7, age 17-30yrs, send application & CV to bakshwork@gmail.com Handyman, Carpenter, Mason –Call: 695-0007 One legal computer clerkPhone 624-7087; 258-0213 One receptionist to work in hotel email rtilak@adamantiumholdings. com One salesgirl contact 2335273/4

FOR SALE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HIGH PURITY MERCURY (QUICK SILVER) 99.99995% PURITY$19,000 PER POUND CALL: 592-227-4754. Tibetan Terriors (fluffy) pups- Call: 222-7891; 6099202

FOR SALE One 7’ Diameter double wall trommel, complete with all components-ready to work. Contact: 610-0001 Paper and photocopy machine. Plus Printing Town branch will be closing temporary- Call: 233-2725

1 Pools table in excellent New: air compressor, 115PSI condition. Call: 226-5351 or – 3HP-20 gal tank, Arc Welder, 697-3621 Drill Press 1/3 HP 120V-½” One complete 8 inches, River chuck -Call: 223-1217; 600- Dredge- Call: 661-9431 5758; 600-5759; 600-2040 One 928 F Caterpillar Wheel Loader $ 7.1 M, Price Negotiable-Call Us Today 650-0402/260-4988 3 Lots At Blankenburg Behind The Gas Station; $13 M Price Negotiable; Each Lot Size 75x76- Call Us Today 650-0402/260-4988 Portable Flood Lights; 110Volts (price $50,000). For info call: 261-5873 or 678-3848 Excellent quality Rottweiler pups. Must See! Hurry and get yours. Limited amount available- Call /Whatsapp: (592) 664-5401 PRADO: TOP CONDITION, SUNROOF, FULLY LOADED, 8 SEATER, FUEL, 2000 MODEL. CALL: 6845868 CRV EXCELLENT CONDITION, 1998CC, ALARM, DVD, MAGRIM, CLEAN ENGINE & BODYCALL: 684-5868 Cheap! Cheap! CCTV Security Surveillance Kit, 8 Channels DVR with built in Hard Drive, 8 bullet cameras – Tel: 621-4740; 686-3500 1-36ft cabin Cruiser for saleCall: 648-6815; 654-2817

PROPERTY FOR SALE Property for sale, Grove $20M / Rent: $50,000 per month. Tel: 625-5461. Providence prime house lots, Republic Park, Bel-Air Park rental, Gold & Diamond Mining Blocks- Call: 6158810 Two storied transported concrete property upstairs, 2 bedrooms, downstairs 2 bedroom, fully grilled block ‘8’ Mon-Repos, E.C.D -$18M. Call: 625-1514; 231-7255 Popular business place at temple Street, WindsorForest, W.C.D, -$35M price negotiable. Call: 642-6664; 6583640 Brand new 2 storey concrete building in 5th Avenue, Diamond, E.B.D, all modern amenities –Call: 662-9335; 612-3244 Transported property at Tuschen Housing Scheme, located around School -$7M negotiable. Contact: 2641050; 683-7045; 669-3553

1-Bedford Lorry-Vauxhaul Model 1975, 1-Toyota Hilux Surf model KD- KZN185W. Call: 227-7538/226-8247 between 08:15hrs-17:00hrs Monday-Friday. PS3 & PS2 VIDEOGAME CONTROLLERS -$9,000 EACH. CALL MAX: 6098132;672-8569

PENPAL Indian man; age 47 settle in Suriname, is looking decent widow, for serious relation, Used: 3" Lister pump between 34-40yrs, serious hearguly, air compressor -125 callers only: 659-3184 PSI, pressure washer 2200PSI. Call: 223-1217; 600-5758; 6005759; 600-2040 Pools-table cloth, balls, pocket, coin-shute, rubber, cue-stick, coin, chalk, spots gully boot, white ball, poolstable locks –Tel: 669-9927 One D8N Bulldozer, completely refurbished-ready to work. Contact: 610-0001 One airboat-aircraft engine, trailer-perfect condition. Turn Key-Contact: 610-0001

TOURS Tour to Suriname (20-24/ Nov- $34,000) & Brazil (25-30/ Nov- $46,000) transportation and accommodation, Booked Between 15th -21st -Call: 6600312; 667-3150 Continued on page 23

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Letters... Where your views make the news

No one in Guyana seems... From page 5 effort between government and civil society is needed to help them regain their identity and feel secure and hopeful. It is a collective effort that requires leadership initiative from the government, because if the government fails to address this crisis then its hold on power could be threatened by the very crisis of a 40% youth unemployment rate that can easily become 45% and then 50% by the next election cycle, if we believe 15 is the age at which youth begins. I have always been a harsh critic of Forbes Burnham for elections rigging and autocratic leadership, but I cannot deny he was a visionary. When he launched the 1970-1976 Feed, Clothe and House Ourselves programme, it had an inherent jobs creation goal under each heading. National Service, though far from perfect and often pilloried, allowed many who served to emerge with a trade skill now being utilized either in Guyana or abroad. I have not seen an actual blueprint of what President Granger has in mind for youths, but I believe the current youth crisis, manifesting itself in daily criminal routines, demands a vi-

sion that would allow youths to channel their energies in areas that could benefit both them and society. If Bharrat Jagdeo, his minions and can cronies remain free after an era of pervasive corruption, then most youths behind bars deserve a second chance, providing they are rehabilitated and offered second opportunities to serve Guyana. Instead of ‘siccing’ the army on the recalcitrant youths, maybe the army can once again become a source of employment for youths via a revived and expanded Engineering Corps where skills can be learned and utilized, discipline can be inculcated, a future can be seen and sought after, and society can feel safer or breathe easily again. Hopefully, as time progresses, government agencies and private sector companies seeking new hires will be encouraged to give preference to those who served in the army, where scholarships can also be awarded to those seeking higher learning. For Guyana’s youths, the army could well be the place where they can be all they want to be for a better Guyana. Emile Mervin

Some suggestions for the...

From page 5 and investigation, police must receive training and education in: 1 Understanding the nature, dynamics, and operations of criminal groups that may operate in Guyana, and how that translates into more effective patrol and investigative functions; 2 Understanding the locations, movements, and plans of criminal gangs that live and work in the communities; 3 Gathering and analyzing

intelligence on potential criminals activities; 4 Conducting threat assessments; 5 Conducting inquiries and investigations into potential criminals while safeguarding the constitutional rights of all people. In any crime prevention strategy, the media will play a crucial role in defining the nature, scope, and level of threat in critical situations, in disseminating information, and in calming the popula-

tion. Through relationships and partnerships cultivated with reporters, the local media will look to law enforcement as an important partner in delivering accurate and relevant information to the public. While government cannot control how people will react to a crime, the media can help shape attitudes and behaviors by providing helpful information as well as seek assistance in obtaining information that may be relevant in the prevention or investigation of a crime. Making information available about measures taken to prevent or defend against an attack will give citizens a greater sense of control over uncertain situations and tend to lower the level of public fear. Morris Springer

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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 Pearl white reconditioned, Prado Jeep. Call: 624-6702; 624-5838 Star Cars Auto Sales: Premio, Spacio, Runx, IS, Fielder, Bluebird, Axela, Pit-bull, Raum, Benz -Tel: 268-3509; 679-3140 Bidding- 1 Hilux double cab, starting $3.2M, end date: November, 22, 2015. Call Orin Moses: 603-0535

VERS: caterpillar (Bobcat) skid steerer (262B), Toyota Forklift (10,000lbs) solid wheel. Call: 223-1217; 6005758; 600-5759; 600-2040

Blow out sale! Cheapest: Super GL automatic and stick gear VVTI buses, Hilux-1RZ engine. Call: 616-7635

One – two bedrooms house with overhead water tank & parking space. Call Joy: 2181285; 649-9059

We buy & sell vehicles for cash, also parts available & 30 seater buses; Extra Cab pickups; 2006 TacomaCall:680-3154

2 BEDROOMS FULLY FURNISHEDAPARTMENT, IN ECCLES (FOR OVERSEAS VISITORS) US$30 DAILY. CALL MAX: 609-8132 / 672-8569

AT192, 212, Allion, unregistered Premio, Hilux Surf, BNN, RZ & Pit-bull, 7 seater super custom. Cash / terms- Call: 680-3154

Eccles apartment furnished, cable, internet, A/C, breezy etc. Call: 233-2770

Unregistered Fielder Wagon, fully loaded, rims, camera, bodykit, HID, dark interiorCall: 617-5536

Two bedrooms apartment, parking & other conveniences, Christian working couples, no children -$35,000 –Call: 218-3463; 6238759; 672-1586 FOR SALE Rotweiler pups. Tel: 6196086, 622-6646, 699-7077.

LAND FOR SALE Formerly Globe Cinema, corner lot @ Church & Waterloo Street, size 126ftX133ft. Call: 610-2234 Luxury gated community with pool, mall, swipe entry/exit, underground irrigation – Contact: 609-0783 200 Acres riverside land, along the Essequibo River; for agricultural purposesCall: 220-3044 or 619- 9000 40X80 Land at West Minister Diary W.B.D -$1.5M negotiable –Call: 699-5290

One fully refurbished Toyota Land @ Providence Scheme Picnic PMM 3349. Call: 266- 115ftX81ft located on a Cul 2217; 266-0346 de Sac Close to Bai Shan Lin 1-Hilux Surfprice -$8.2M negotiable -Call: 601$3,000,000M, 1- Bedford 4163 or 223-0719 Truck. Call: 618-1967; 698- Land at Yarrowkabra, 4321 Soesdyke Linden Highway, New Model Raum - size 100X200 –Call: 645-0489 $1,350,000M – Call: 691-1198 $1M, $1.2M, $1.5M & $3.2M Toyota AT212, Raum, @ Parfaite Harmonie; Low Tundra, L-Touring Wagon, lands @ East Coast -$1.8M; EP71 Starlet, Premio, Honda Tuschen-$1.3M. Call: 611600RR, Yamaha-R6&R1 7223; 604-2207 Suzuki GSX –Call: 644-5096; Transported Land @ 697-1453 Richmond Essequibo, next to VERS: Hyster Forklift school, fenced, fruit trees, (6,000lbs), solid wheel, diesel filled high -$4.5M. Call:682engine, Toyota Tundra 2005. 5230; 628-9596 Call: 223-1217; 600-5758; 6005759; 600-2040

One model M truck, no reasonable price refused. Call: 626-0069

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Toyota Noah & Voxy, Fully loaded, never registered, ‘G’ Series -$1.7M –Call: 617-2891 Tractor Massey Ferguson from Canada: MF165-$1.7M, MF 135 -$1.1M, MF 265 $2.2M, Tundra -$1.9M, Tacoma -$2.3M. Call: 6825230; 628-9596

LEARN TO DRIVE Soman Son & Outar Driving School at Maraj BuildingTel:644-5166; 622-2872; 6150964; 689-5997

2015 NO.D-200 DEMERARA IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE DIVORCE AND M AT R I M O N I A L JURISDICTION DIVORCE BETWEEN:(SINGH), SADHNA nee MORTIMER Petitioner -and (SINGH) MAHADEO Respondent CITATION TO: MAHADEO SINGH 291 Tuschen (North), East Bank Essequibo, Guyana WHEREAS, SADHNA SINGH nee MORTIMER, Teacher, of 291 Tuschen (North), East Bank Essequibo, Guyana, claiming to have been married to you has filed a Petition against you in the Registry of the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana praying for a dissolution of marriage on the ground of malicious desertion. UPON APPLICATION in person or by letter to Mrs. Kamini Parag-Singh, Attorney at Law, whose address for service and place of business is at 160 ‘A’ Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, a copy of the said Petition will be delivered or sent to you. If within, 28 (twenty-eight) days after the date of the second and final publication of this Notice no application has been made nor appearance entered the Court may proceed to hear the said Petition and pronounce judgment therein in your absence notwithstanding. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that for the purpose aforesaid you are to attend in person or by your Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the said Court at the Law Courts, Georgetown, and then and there to enter an appearance in a book provided for that purpose without which you will not be allowed to address the Court either in person or by Attorney-atLaw at any stage of the proceedings in this cause. Dated a Georgetown, Demerara, This The 2nd Day of July, 2015

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Chopped NA ‘bandit’, two others refused bail The three men who were implicated in the robbery of a New Amsterdam businessman on Saturday last, during which bandits wounded the businessman who in turn wounded one of the thieves,

has been remanded to jail. The men are Brian Dhanphat called” Stammer”, 26, of Smythfield, New Amsterdam, Berbice; Troyden Trellis, 20, called ‘Old Boy’, a clothes vendor

of Timmers Dam, Angoy’s Avenue; and Kevin Sandy, 20, of 58 Stanleytown and Diamond, East Bank Demerara. They appeared on Friday in the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court before

Magistrate Sherdel MarcusIsaacs and were not required to plead to the indictable charges. They are accused of around 01:20 hrs on Saturday November 14 while being armed with a gun and cutlass, robbed Uwattie Harrinandan, a teacher, of one Samsung Galaxy mini S4 cellular phone. They are also accused of on the same date and time they robbed Nicholas Harrinandan of the same address and owners of The JN Supermarket of one Blackberry cellular phone valued $50,000 and $255,000 cash. One of the cell phones was found in Dhanpat’s left pants pocket. They were remanded to jail until November 25 when the matter is expected to continue. Harrinandan was lying in a chair on his verandah when he was confronted by the three suspects who chopped him and took him into the house. During the burglary the bandits dealt Harrinandan several chops about his head and face. Harrinandan was subsequently transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital for further treatment. Harrinandan had also got hold of a chopper and inflicted some chop wounds to Dhanphat’s head, face, hand and foot. Dhanphat who was arrested in the businessman’s house was taken to the New Amsterdam hospital for emergency treatment. He subsequently named his two cohorts as Sandy and Trellis. He had also stated that he was kidnapped and taken to rob the business premises by the two men. He subsequently changed his story and stated that he was in the businessman’s house because of a drug deal which he had with the businessman

REMANDED: Brian Dhanpat

REMANDED: Troyden Trellis and Kevin Sandy and was there to collect some money when he was caught in the fracas. In court he denied knowing the other two men. Police Prosecutor Sergeant Philip Sherriff objected to bail being granted to the men. He said that the victim is still hospitalized. A gun was used which was found. Dhanphat was caught in the house and the phone was found in his possession. All the men, he said, also have pending matters of similar nature before the court while investigations in other matters are ongoing. Dhanphat then told the court that he had done a drop off for the man and was there to collect his money which was owed to him. However the man refused to pay and

they had a scuffle after the man pointed a shot gun at him. The cell phone in his pocket was given to him by the man to maintain contact. Sandy also has an arrest warrant out for him in Demerara on an arms and ammunition charge. He was allegedly found with a .22 Beretta pistol and two matching rounds. He was granted bail in the High Court. The men were captured along with another wanted man in a New Amsterdam hotel along with three teen age girls- ages 16, 17 and 19. The girls have since been released on bail pending investigations. A motor cycle used by the men was also seized. It was found at an abandoned gas station opposite the hotel.

PSC calls for reactivation of... From page 3 to remind of the attack on former Crime Chief Leslie James's house, an attack described by many as an unprecedented act of brazenness on the part of criminal elements. “The PSC is greatly concerned over the perceived hype in crimes and we are left to wonder who is next.” He noted. “Crimes of violence are being conducted with impunity and little regard for life and no respect or fear of the police and consequences of their action.” “People are living in fearold and young are being targeted. A good example is the brazen attack on the money changers on America Street. I think it amounts to sending a message to everyone that we can do what we like (without fear).” “I have been there be-

fore,” McLean said. He was a security administrator in the 1960s. “And I would really like to see the police strategize properly--to have police (ranks) on their beats, vehicles (should be) on patrol. Better prevention (strategies). We have just launched a programme for Christmas. I would like to see that programme expanded beyond Christmas.” McLean unveiled to the media a revised document, 'Strategies for Reduction of Crime in Guyana', which was first presented by McLean at the Guyana Police Force Annual Officers Conference in January. While he got feedback from the police at the time, he is yet to see the implementation of the document. Among the recommendations which he flagged was a

comprehensive analysis that would allow the police to deploy ranks in a more systematic manner. He noted that 'A' division (Georgetown and its environs) accounted for 65 percent of crime in the country. “Are our strategies driven by our analysis of the crime situation? Are the police being guided by what that (ICIS) data is feeding them?” He queried. “That is what it is supposed to do. We in the private sector have helped the police in the past with motor cycles; equipment etc and we will continue to do so. There can be no development in our country without security.” Kaieteur News understands that the revised document of crime fighting strategies will be handed over to the Police next week.

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Gov’t pumps $38M into Small Business Expo The Government has invested a whopping $38M in the upcoming Small Business Exposition, where 300 local business proprietors are set to showcase their products and services. It will be held over three days at the National Exhibition Centre in Sophia from November 27. The Exposition which is expected to be an annual event was developed to create awareness and open new market for local businesses. During a press briefing yesterday, Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin, said that presently the venue is

being prepared, tents are being erected, booths have been installed and work is being done in the compound to ensure that everything is in order for the event. The Minister said that meetings were also held with the relevant authorities including the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Power and Light Company and the Ministry of Public Health to ensure security and other measures are in place to deal with certain issues. Asked whether there is any hope for the annual GUYEXPO, the Minister re-

sponded in the positive. “We have no intention of doing away from GUYEXPO,” Gaskin said. He added, “The main difference is Business Expo has more of a business focus and less of an entertainment focus and the target is mostly small businesses rather than big businesses.” Some of the exhibitors include small furniture companies, Tourism, handicraft among others. The exhibition will be held under the team “Guyanese products and services- our gateway forward.”

Minister Gaskin with members from the Exposition team

Delegation for Guyana to identify career potentials within the CSME Nineteen university students, a lecturer and the CSME focal point from Trinidad and Tobago, will be visiting Guyana next week to identify career possibilities within the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. This is according to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry released yesterday. The statement indicated that the team will be visiting Guyana between November 22 and November 28 as part of a project being conducted by the CARICOM Secretariat with funding provided by the 10th European Development

Fund CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME Economic Integration Programme). It stated that the delegation will visit a number of agencies and interact with public and private sector officials so as to attain hands on experience that will facilitate their ability to identify career possibilities within the CSME. They are expected to visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Business, Guyana Revenue Authority, Guyana Police Force, Immigration Department, New Guyana Marketing Co-

operation, Guyana Rice Board, Bank of Guyana, the Private Sector Commission, Grace Kennedy Guyana Limited, DIGICEL and Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited. The week long exercise will conclude with a closing ceremony scheduled for November 27 at the Guyana Pegasus Hotel. Recently, Guyana profited from a similar exercise during the week of October 11-17, where students from the University of Guyana travelled to Antigua and Barbuda to engage officials from the member state.

State of emergency extended to French Caribbean territories after Paris attack BASSETERRE, St Kitts (WINN) — The state of emergency declared by France following the terrorist attacks in Paris has been extended to the French Caribbean territories of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, St Martin and St Barths. The state of emergency was declared last weekend after the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), claimed responsibility for the last week Friday night

attacks that killed 129 people and injured more than 350. A statement released by the ministry of overseas territories said that the decision to include the Caribbean countries was justified by the necessity to reinforce security in all territories during the state of emergency that has since been extended by three months. Under the state of emergency, law enforcement officials have the power randomly

to stop the circulation of persons and install zones of protection and security; to detain suspicious persons and their possessions; to ban meetings or demonstrations; to order searches in houses day or night; to give a compulsory order of residence to any persons whose behaviour or activity is deemed dangerous for security and public order; and lastly to order the submission of weapons and ammunition.

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Six months later:

Coalition pats self on back for a good job Just six months after General Elections saw an entirely new Government for the first time in place after more than two decades, the administration believes it is doing a good job. Asked to rate the coalition Government, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, yesterday said that the current cleanup of the country is but one of the areas where a fresh approach is working. “I think we are doing well based on the circumstances we are faced with. I believe that based on what we have found, what we have done, and where we are now, we are doing a very good job,” he responded. He said that the efforts to put Guyana on new and sound footing in all sectors of Government are recognised, and acknowledged by the diplomatic community, Guyanese and others in the Diaspora and most of all, Guyanese at home. Minister Harmon explained that Guyana’s foreign policy now has positioned the country solidly on the international scene. He related an experience he encountered on a return flight to Guyana recently. “Anytime a nation starts to clean up, you are moving in the right direction and we

Minister Joseph Harmon

have had to do a lot of cleaning up, that is the opinion of a former Minister of Government in Trinidad and Tobago, looking at Guyana from a distance, and this is what he is seeing, and this is what a lot of the Guyanese people in the diaspora are seeing,” Harmon stated. The new Government, since taking office, has been facing some tough challenges. Shortly after being sworn in, President David Granger was left grappling with news that neighbouring Venezuela had ramped up its claims on Essequibo, extending it to waters of Guyana where US-

owned ExxonMobil has discovered oil earlier this year. Venezuela, in flexing its muscles, also signaled intentions to stop buying Guyana’s rice this month, ending a five year old oil-forrice deal under the PetroCaribe arrangement. It left authorities scrambling to find new rice markets. It did not stop there. There was flooding from rains, then an El Nino situation for farmers. This all came with a rash of robberies and murders leaving citizens nervous. Businesses are also reporting a drop in purchases.

“VV” motor vehicle series to start shortly The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to commence the new motor vehicle registration series “VV” shortly. Commissioner General of the GRA, Khurshid Sattaur, in his capacity as Chief Licensing Officer has given his approval for the new series to be introduced, a GRA statement said yesterday. The current “TT” series was introduced on November 13, 2014, following the “SS” registration series which was introduced on November 25, 2013. “The general public is further advised that the new

“VV” registration series will affect privately registered vehicles, buses, trailers and goods vehicles (inclusive of vans and lorries),” GRA said. A Motor Vehicle registration series elapses after 9,999 vehicles have been registered by the Licence Revenue Office (LRO) of the GRA, and the introduction of this new series is another indication that persons continue to be afforded their own vehicle, the tax collection agency explained. “Motor vehicle owners are reminded that the Motor Vehicle Licence is valid until

the registration anniversary. Hence, such licence must be renewed every year on or before the anniversary of the vehicle’s registration.” GRA also explained that newly registered vehicles or vehicles that underwent changes- that is, change of colour or engine number, must be physically examined by the LRO. “All registrations and change of motor vehicle registrations are facilitated at GRA’s Headquarters, 200-201 Camp Street, South Cummingsburg, while vehicles are examined at the GRA’s former Smyth Street Office and all Regional Integrated Offices.” Despite the high taxes on vehicles, the country has been seeing a significant increase of almost 10,000 vehicles annually within recent years. It has, of course, been causing proving a growing challenge for authorities to come up with new road networks to deal with the congestions.

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Dazzling Buttler, Roy lead GCB/Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One Cricket… Mae’s Primary and Stella Maris book England to series win (Reuters) A brilliant century by Jos Buttler and a more routine one from Jason Roy fired England to an 84-run win over Pakistan in a high-scoring final one-day international in Dubai on Friday and a 3-1 victory in the series. England piled up 355 for five thanks to Roy’s maiden ODI hundred and Buttler’s record-breaking 116 not out. Pakistan scored quickly in reply but lost wickets steadily and were all out for 271 in the 41st over. Buttler’s extraordinary knock came after being promoted to bat at number four at the end of a year in which he often struggled for runs. His century off 46 balls broke his own England record and he hit eight sixes — another national best — and 10 fours. Roy’s innings, if less spec-

tacular, was equally valuable after his opening partner Alex Hales fell for 22. Roy and Joe Root (71) added 140 for the second wicket before falling in successive overs to Yasir Shah and occasional bowler Azhar Ali. Skipper Eoin Morgan fell victim to opposing captain Ali’s leg spin for 14 but Buttler took over as England plundered 129 off the last 10 overs. Pakistan kept up with the rate for more than 35 overs but steadily lost wickets. David Willey snapped up the first two, dismissing openers Azhar Ali (44) and Ahmed Shehzad (13) before running out Mohammad Hafeez, dropped by Hales, for 37. Babar Azam (51) was another batsman who scored at a run-a-ball, but he was caught

off Adil Rashid who then had Mohammad Rizwan caught behind for 11. Hales made amends with his second catch, an outstanding one to dismiss the dangerous Shoaib Malik for 52 off 34 balls and England were in control of the game. After Sarfraz had become Rashid’s third victim for 24 and Moeen Ali caught and bowled Wahab Riaz for one, Pakistan’s task became almost impossible and Moeen sealed an emphatic England victory with his third wicket. The teams now play a three-match Twenty20 series, starting in Dubai on Thursday. Scores: England 355 for 5 (Butter 116*, Roy 102, Root 71) beat Pakistan 271 (Malik 52, Azam 51, Moeen 3-53) by 84 runs.

Saturday November 21, 2015 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Working closely with someone might bring up some strong, warm affection between you. It may or may not be a romantic attraction, but if it is, don't read too much into it now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) You tend to be intellectually inclined. Today you might put some of your knowledge to work in a creative way. Your intuition and imagination are working overtime.

TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Love, affection, and romance seem to be all around you. Strong unity with close friends, family members, and your romantic partner may well up throughout the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) A loving, supportive letter or call from a close friend could be just what the doctor ordered today. You may feel overworked and a little pessimistic about any plans you've made.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Strong psychic impressions about absent friends or family members may come to you today. All are apt to be positive, though you might find it disconcerting.

SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Today you may come up with some attractive new ideas to advance your career and increase your income. The only question is whether or not you can follow through.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) Today you could intuit powerful feelings of affection from someone you might be romantically attracted to. You could feel a rush of exhilaration from this experience before your skeptical side kicks in to say it's all wishful thinking.

CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Today you might experience a rush of spiritual insights. Whatever comes to you seems clear and right, and it could inspire music, poetry, or painting.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Someone who respects you a great deal might offer you an opportunity to advance that increases your income. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Love and romance are going marvelously well today. If you're attached, affection continues to grow between you and your partner.

AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Today you could receive some unexpected good news regarding the impending arrival of money that you've anticipated for a long time. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) A social event today could put you in contact with some old friends who mean a great deal to you. The occasion will be very warm and friendly, though you may feel a little subdued.

place in East Georgetown Final

Mae’s Primary defeated Bel Air Primary and Stella Maris Primary got past Redeemer Primary to book their places in the final of the East Georgetown Zone of the GCB/ Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One Cricket. At the Racquet Centre ground, Mae’s Primary defeated Bel Air Primary by 11 wickets. Bel Air Primary batting first was limited to 94-8 in 14 overs. Ravindra Singh was the top scorer with 21 as no other batsman reached double figures for Bel Air Primary. Bowling for Mae’s Primary, Nicholas Samaroo had 3 wickets. In reply, Mae’s Primary made light work of their target as they finished on 100-2 in the 9th over when Samaroo smashed the second delivery he faced for 6 to end the match. Leading the way with the bat for Mae’s Primary was Jonathan Vanton who made a commanding 43 which included seven fours and two huge sixes. Omar Percival also contributed 27 not out. In the second semi-final of the East Georgetown Zone also played at the Racquet Centre ground, Stella Maris Primary eased past Redeemer Primary by 41 runs. Batting first, Stella Maris amassed 146-8 in 14 overs. Alvin Adolphus struck an enterprising 68 not out including three boundaries and nine towering sixes. Bowling for Redeemer Primary, Ameer Hussain had three wickets. In Redemeer Primary’s reply, they could only manage to get to 105-9 when their overs were completed. Leading the bowling for Stella Maris Primary was Chelsea Morrison who claimed three wickets for just two runs. Meanwhile, on the Essequibo Coast, Better Hope Primary defeated Charity Primary by six wickets at Charity ground. Taking first strike, Charity Primary were restricted to 114-8 off 14 overs with only Shem Dey making any significant contribution scoring 19. Bowling for Better Hope Primary, Kevin Persaud took 2-8. Better Hope then replied with 115-7 in 13.4 overs winning by six wickets and two balls to spare. Hibron Peters and Mahendra Ramlall scored 25 and 21 respectively. Erica Alphonso and Romario Adams had two wickets apiece. At Mainstay ground, the home team went down to Taymouth Manor by six wickets. Asked to take first strike, Mainstay Primary racked up

Jonothan Vanton 180-7 off their 14 overs as Rayon John struck an entertaining 61 and Ronaldo Charles made 30. Pooja Persaud was the pick of the Taymouth Manor Primary’s bowlers with 2-9. In reply Taymouth Manor showed no signs of being intimidated by the huge total as they completed the chase in the 14th over. Rajindra Ramballie top scored with a composed 52. Shazed Mohammed chipped in with 21. Alicia Foster had 1 wicket

for Mainstay Primary. In another match played in Essequibo Coast zone, Queenstown Primary beat Capoey Primary by 12 runs at Capoey ground. Batting first, Queenstown Primary made 149-11 in 14 overs. Kellon Cox and Akeem Jones each scored 18. There were 2 wickets each for Tamar Hendricks and Nadia Prince bowling for Capoey Primary. In reply, the home team reached 137-9 in their 14 overs falling short by 12 runs. Bowling for Queenstown Primary, Kellon Cox, Brian Inniss and Akeem Jones all had two wickets each. At Sparta ground, the home team defeated C.V Nunes Primary by seven wickets. C.V Nunes batting first were limited to 92-4 off their 14 overs. Christopher Samaroo and Jaydon Reece made 13 each; Sim Persaud had 2-6. In reply, Sparta Primary eased to 93-6 in 12.5 overs. Aryan Doodnauth led the way with 22. Devonte Pearson had 2-1 in a losing cause bowling for C.V Nunes.

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Saturday November 21, 2015

Successful day of Table Tennis in Berbice as BHS win team competition Although the national players from Georgetown and the President of the Guyana Table Tennis Association did not show up as promised, the fourth annual Berbice Table Tennis competition sponsored by overseas based Guyanese, Berbician Souvenir Ranmdyal, a 2009 Hall of Fame Realtor of Queens New York was successfully held on Saturday last at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute. The tournament, which was organised by the by the Berbice Table Tennis Sub Association (BASA), was scheduled for school children and C class players from the East Berbice area. A new feature this year was the staging for the first time of the Inter School Table Tennis tournament for the Alton Holder Straker Memorial trophy. Straker was a former Table Tennis player and sports enthusiast who died suddenly. He assisted in coordinating the tournament last year. The day’s action was intense with keen competition and plenty action in each division which saw over 40 players participating. Due to the playing of the inter school team tournament for the first time all the individual categories were not completed. Results of the inter school team tournament saw Berbice High School (BHS) continuing a rich tradition by winning that tournament. In the finals they defeated Guysuco Training School B in the six team’s competition which was drawn from five schools in the East Berbice district. The schools that participated were Berbice High School (BHS), Berbice

Educational Institute (BEI), New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI), Skeldon and The Guysuco Training Centre, Port Mourant which fielded two teams. In results: BHS got the better of Skeldon 4-2. BEI defeated NATI by a 4-2 margin. The final preliminary games saw GTC/ PM ‘B’ winning from GTC/PM ‘A’ also by a 4-2 margin which earned them a bye to the finals. In the semi-final match up BHS whipped BEI by a 5-1 margin. The final between BHS and GTC/PM ‘B’ saw the BHS lads making light work of the opponents for a 4-2 win with Steven Sankar winning from Sampson and Nedd by 2-0 margins and Jadon Conway defeating Nedd and Rankin also by 2-0 margins. However, both Rankin and Sampson were able to defeat Chang by 2-1 margins to put their team on the score card. The winning BHS team was presented with the winning Alton Holder Straker memorial lien trophy by the wife of Mr. Straker Mrs. Carol Holder. In the individual categoryIn the U18 category Safraz Mohammed of Skeldon created an upset when he got the better of some more seasoned players to win that title. In the final he defeated Briton Murray 3-0 winning at 6, 9 and 5. Mohammed had earlier defeated Vishnu Harrinauth also of Skeldon 2-0, while Murray had won from Conway 2-0 in their semi-final clash. Mohammed defeated Sankar 3-1, Harrinauth won from Isahack 2-0, Conway got the

The outstanding players along with the sponsors, organisers and coordinators pose for a photo after the competition. better of Nedd 2-0 and Murray beat Rankin2-0 in quarterfinal play. Conway and Harrinauth were awarded joint third. Some 16 players participated in that division. In the 15 and under division Conway got the better of Harrinauth 3-0 winning at 3, 9 and 13. Conway defeated Bates, while Harrinauth had defeated Nedd in semi-final play. Both Nedd and Bates were awarded joint third with eight players participating. John Andrews continues to dominate the lower category as he won in the U13 division by defeating Levi Nedd Jr 3-0 with the scores being at 9, 7, 8. The other players in Rawlin Mangra, John Bates and Vishnu Deo of Skeldon were all given medals for their efforts. In the presentation ceremony that followed, the top three players in each division received cash incentives, trophies or medals.

A number of other table tennis gear including rackets, ball, rubbers and other apparels were also presented to a number of other players as a form of encouragement for them to continue playing the game. Sponsor, former Berbice player Souvenir Ramdyal expressed his pleasure in being able to once again come back to his home country. He congratulated the players and had special words of commendation for the winners and outstanding players. He said he was pleased with the stan-

dard of play. He stated that they will be concentrating on the youth and schools from now on and give them an opportunity to earn something, a feat which was not available in his days. He promised to make it bigger and better next time. He lauded the Berbice Sub Association for a job well done. Apart from Ramdyal, sponsorship was also had from former overseas based Berbice players Patrick Narine and Lanny Anthony and locally based Floyd Conway. Conway, who is the Presi-

dent of the BTTA, was very thankful and appreciated of the interest shown by Mr Ramdyal and expressed the hope that more overseas based Guyanese can remember their homeland in some way or the other. The tournament was coordinated by Conway. He was assisted by former national nine times woman champion Desiree Lancaster and veteran player Brenthnol Richards along with a number of other table tennis enthusiasts. (Samuel Whyte)

Mix Up rewarded for winning Joseph dominoes title

Drawing for Winston Murray Memorial Softball set for November 24 With the annual Winston Murray Memorial softball competition organised by the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL Inc) set for November 29, the drawing has been confirmed for November 24 at the GNIC SC at 17:00 hrs. Eight teams are ex-

pected to battle for a top prize of a trophy and $200,000 in a one-day affair set for the Everest Cricket Club; the runner up will take home a trophy and $100,000. The GSCL Inc is asking the teams to provide their balls (small supreme), meals

and water. No entrance fee is required. Defending champions and Guyana Softball Cup 5 open winner Regal, Speedboat, Leguan and Farm are the teams that have confirmed their participation so far; action gets underway at 09:00hrs.

Frank Small (right) presents the cheque and trophy to Mark Wiltshire of Mix Up in the presence of his team mates Mix Up received the first prize of $150,000 and a trophy for winning the Faye Joseph welcome home dominoes tournament which was contested recently at Gaulding Place, South Ruimveldt. Mix Up marked 80 games with Mark Rodrigues scoring the maximum 18, TNT placed second on 71, while C Point finished third on 70. TNT collected a trophy

and $75,000 and C Point a trophy and $35,000. Speaking at the presentation ceremony held on Wednesday night at the said venue, Frank Small a member of Thunder dominoes team congratulated the winners. He said that Faye Joseph, the current president of the Georgetown Dominoes Association (GDA) has served the sport well since

she took over the top post in the GDA. Small stated that she has taken the sport to a new height and made reference to t h e n u m b e r o f teams representing Guyana overseas on a regular basis. The competition was organised by teams affiliated to the GDA and Wiltshire and Joseph thanked them for the venture.

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Leacock and Murray March on Undefeated The much anticipated year end doubles tournament got under way this past weekend with some teeth clenching matches. It featured many new faces in several categories. Ronald Murray and Leyland Leacock who have previously made it in the top ranking of the Men’s Open have now transitioned into the Men’s over 35. Playing their first match in this category, they dismantled Steven David-Longe and Harry Panday who put up a stellar fight in the first 30 minutes of the match. However, the team collapsed to a 6-1, 61 defeat to the two younger players. Their next challenger in

the round robin format was Sandeep Chand and Sanjeev Datadin who gave them a closer call. Nevertheless, the determined pair knuckled down at crunch time to secure the win at 6-3, 6-4. Romario Chanderballi and Philbert Clarke outmaneuvered Jeremiah Kalekyezi and Vadanan Resaul to win 6-3, 60 in the Men’s Open but subsequently fell at the hands of Stephen Bailey and Oswin Coggins at 6-4, 7-5. Close points and failure to covert by Chanderballi and Clarke gave Bailey and Coggins the narrow opening to drive the final ball home for the win. Sandeep Chand and Sanjeev Datadin are still alive

in the same category as they took on junior national players, Hemraj Resaul and Jousha Kaleyezi who stood their grounds against the senior players but eventually exited the competition by a 62, 6-4 loss. On the ladies half, Coach Shelly Daly teamed up with student Fiona Bushel to defeat Kizzy Richmond and Denise Barrington 6-1, 6-0. The latter partnership then defeated new comers Natalie Ramdyhan and Ciara Pooran 6-3, 6-3. In the mixed doubles, GBTI Novice winners Jamal Goodluck and Tandy Primo fell in their first open match to Kalyca Fraser and Jordan Beaton 6-2, 6-1.

Ramnarine Appiah Memorial Twentyover cricket competition

Betsy Ground Triple Star score double wins Betsy Ground Triple Star secured wins in their last two matches of the preliminary rounds of the Ramnarine Appiah (Brother Appiah) Memorial Twenty-over cricket competition for second division teams in the East Canje/ Lower East Coast, Berbice area. They now have a chance to qualify for the semi-finals based on net run rate with Rose Hall Community Center and Canje Pathfinders. Both matches were played at the Goed Bananen Land Ground. In the other two matches played at the Rose Hall Estate Ground, the host got the better of Kendall’s Union B Team, while Kendall’s Union A won against Seawell. Below are the summarized scores: At Goed Bananen Land ground from 9:30AM, Canje Pathfinders batted first and made a respectable 153 for 7 off their allotted 20 overs. I. Harrinandan made 38 and S Badal 32. Bowling for BGTS, O. Emamdin took 2 for 18 and W. Sobhai 2 for 31. In reply, BGTS made 156 for 7 off 19 overs to win by 3 wickets. R. Jugisteer made 44 and A. Gopaul 32. Bowling for Canje Pathfinders Y. Barran and T. Dipoo took three wickets a piece. In game number two from 1:30PM, Goed Bananen Land made a challenging 166 for 7 off 20 overs with Devanand Cyril 51 and Imran Hussain 40. K. Doerga took 3 for 23. BGTS raced to 169 for 3 wickets off 16.3 overs to complete their second win of the day. T.

Anirudh Woarti

Devanand Cyril

Ramdat 47, R. Jugisteer 29 and W. Sobhai 23 were the major contributors for the winners. Imran Hussain took 2 for 30 for the home team. Over at Rose Hall Estate Ground from 9:30AM, Kendalls Union A won against Seawell by 6 wickets and gave themselves a good chance of securing the second semi-final spot in their zone after Young Warriors Cricket Club were the first to qualify as the winners. Seawell won the toss and took first strike. They made a disappointing 131 all out in 19.5 overs. Anirudh Woarti topscored with 55 and Amit Ramroop 28. Navendra Mangra and A. Ramnarine took two wickets each. In reply, Kendalls A won comfortably ending on 135 for 4 in 14.5 overs. Dasrath Debiden topscored with 45 and Mangra 43.

At the same venue from 1:30PM, the home team won the toss against Kendall’s Union B and scored a massive 203 for 6 off 20 overs. Adrian Haralsingh made 39 with 2 fours and 3 sixes. Former Berbice youth cricketer Sanjay Khan supported with 31 N.O., Andre Grant 25 and Khemraj Dyal 23. Kendall’s Union B were routed for a meager 85 to lose by 118 runs with Chandranauth Kedarnauth offering the only resistance with 26 consisting of 4 fours. Bowling for RHECC, skipper Ameer Rahaman took 4 for 8 off 4 overs, Khan 3 for 15 and Kristoff Bahadur 2 for 1. Matches for this weekend: At Rose Hall Estate Ground 1:30AM No 7 vs Kendall’s Union A Team. 9:30PM Kendall’s Union B Team vs Canefield Sports Club

From right: Leyland Leacock, Ronald Murray, Sanjeev Datadin and Sandeep Chand after last weekend’s action.

RHTY&SC/BUSTA CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS CRICKET TOURNAMENT – 2015

RHTGG, Young Warriors, Tucber Park and West Berbice advance to semi-finals

The 2015 RHTYSC/Busta Champion of Champions 40 0vers cricket tournament bowled off last Saturday in the brilliant sunshine at four venues across the ancient county. All matches attracted sizeable crowds and at the end of the first round, Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets, Tucber Park, Young Warriors and West Berbice advanced to the semi-finals. At the Area ‘H’ Ground, RHTGG cruised past Upper Corentyne by 163 (one hundred and sixty three runs), Young Warriors defeated Police by five wickets at the Cumberland Ground, Tucber Park crushed Bush Lot Rising CC by 176 (one hundred and seventy six) runs, at the Edinburgh Ground, while West Berbice got the better of Blairmont at the Blairmont Community Centre. Former national youth cricketer Clinton Pestano slammed a brutal 110 0ff 72 balls to lead RHTGG to an imposing 302 for 7 off 40 overs against Upper Corentyne. Pestano received support from Renwick Batson – 40, Jason Sinclair – 48, Jason Anderson – 32 and Eon Hooper – 33 not out. Pestano struck eight massive sixes and four boundaries and shared a crucial sixth wicket partnership of 100 (one hundred) with Anderson after RHTGG were reduced to 106 for 5 in the 16th over. Bowling for Upper Corentyne, Omesh Khemraj claimed 2 for 46 and R. Latchman 2 for 76. In response Upper Corentyne were bowled out for 139 in 23.2 overs as only Veriah Gooniah 17, Naeem Yacob 27 and Balram Samaroo 22 reached double figures, as off spinner Collis Butts claimed six wickets for 34 runs off 7.2 overs, while Eon Hooper 2 for 23, and national under-17 pacer Slyus Tyndall

2 for 30 offered support. At the Cumberland Ground, Police amassed 214 all out in 39.3 overs after winning the toss. Martin Singh 20, Brentnol Wolford – 47 (3x4), S. McPherson – 32 , and W. Ricardo 20 were the principal scorers as Sudesh Dhani 2 for 35, Amir Khan 3 for 56 and Kassim Khan 2 for 27 bowled well for the home team. Needing to score 215 for victory, the home team reached 221 for 5 in 38.5 overs as Ishwar Singh 45, Kevin Sinclair 39, Wahied Edwards 58, Gajannah Singh 25 and Sean Hetmeyer 25 not out batted well. Bowling for the Police team, off spinner D. Doris claimed 2 wickets for 37 runs (8 overs). The match between Tucber Park and Bush Lot Rising was reduced to 35 overs per side, due to the late arrival of the Bush Lot team. Tucber Park batting first, after winning the toss, reached 245 for 7, with Berbice senior player Devon finishing unbeaten on 99 with ten boundries and one six. Ramario Sheperd 35 and Joemal La Fluer 27 were the other main batters for Tucber Park as only Glenroy Fraser 3 for 23 from four overs, bowled well for Bush Lot. In response

Bush Lot were bowled out for 69 in 18 overs as only Matthew Dayaram 16 and Fraser 12 reached double figures. Ramario Sheperd 4 for 30, Kellon Pellew 4 for 12 and Eugene LaFluer 2 for 5 bowled well for the winners. At the Blairmont Ground, West Berbice crushed Blairmont by 5 wickets to book their spot in the final four. Blairmont, after losing the toss were bowled out for 145 with only Nigel Trotz 32 not out, Dereck Cadogan 27 and Javed Karim 15 offering any resistance to the West Berbice bowling attack of Rondell Babb 3 for 23 (7 overs) and Kris Ramnarine 3 for 21. West Berbice in response raced to 147 for 5 from just 18 overs as Quancy McPherson played aggressively for 58 (4x4, 1x6), while Arthley Bailey was unbeaten on a w e l l played 36. Leg spinner Kevin Jawahir bowled well for Blairmont to claim 4 for 40 off seven overs. The Busta Champion of Champions 2015 edition is the 12th of its kind and is organized by the Cricket Development Committee of the RHTYSC. The semifinals of the tournament are scheduled for today.

GCA competition to bowl on this weekend Matches in the Georgetown Cricket Association first and second division competitions is scheduled to continue this weekend weather permitting. In the Trophy Stall, Star Party Rentals and GISE first division two-day which starts at 09:30 hrs today GCC will host Everest (Shannon Crawford and Dion Feassal) and MSC will stay at home to UG (Zaheer Mohamed and Cyril Garnath). In the NBS 40-over today, TSC will play GDF at DCC (Clyde Layne and Heuvel Cunha). On Sunday, DCC will entertain TSC (Colin Alfred and Nolan Hawke), GDF will travel to GNIC (Robin Kendall and Reginald Grant) and MYO will battle GCC at Everest (Ryan Banwarie and Daniel Richmond).

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Guyana beat Reggae Girlz 2 -1 to advance to CONCACAF Olympic Qualifier tourney Guyana’s Lady Jags last evening booked their spot in the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifier next year, when they defeated the Reggae Girls 2 1 compliments of goals from Mariam El Masri and second half substitute Brittany Persuad. This is the second time the Guyanese women have qualified for a major CONCACAF tournament; surpassing their men’s counterparts. They lost to Puerto Rico 1- 0 on Wednesday at the same venue and were in a situation they had to win yesterday’s game. The Guyana Lady Jags regrouped and rebounded to put on another mesmerizing performance at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. Jamaica were beaten by Trinidad (2 -1) in their game, also played on Wednesday. The Guyanese lasses were dominant in the 90 minutes of play. Head Coach Mark Rodrigues made one change to his starting lineup, brining in Otesha Charles for Brittany Persuad. Chante Sandford (GK), Alison Heydorn, Briana DeSouza, Kayla DeSouza, Justine Rodrigues, Ashley Rodrigues, Ashlee Savona, Olivia Gonsalves, Mariam El Masri and Julia Gonsalves were the other starters. Charles made several promising runs on goal and took advantage of Jamaica’s untidy defence. She came close to putting Guyana in the lead early when she received a through ball from Ashlee Savona but was given

Saturday November 21, 2015

Petama Enterprise/ Motor Trend Softball Finals postponed Petama Enterprise of Delph St., C/ville, and Motor Trend of Enmore, Softball Finals, which is run by GFSCA, has been postponed from this evening at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC). Heavy rainfall yesterday has left the field waterlogged and the organisers were forced to reschedule to next Saturday. Two semifinals in the Open division were set for the GNIC ground with the winners to clash in the final game. This competition is cosponsered by Mike’s Pharmacy, Ariel Enterprise, Tro-

phy Stall, Romeo Oil Seal, Tropical Spring Water, Ramchand Auto Spares and Rohan Auto Spares. Winning prize for Male Masters and Male Open is $100,000 each. Runner-up is $25,000. The winner for the Female match is $50,000 and the Runner-up is $20,000. MVP for the three finals is trophy plus $5,000 each. Player for the Series for the three categories is Trophy plus $5,000. Admission is free. Results for Petama Enterprise/ Motor Trend Softball Tournament matches on Sunday November 15th.

Regal Masters defeated Park Rangers by 99 runs. Regal 213-3 off 20 overs. Eon Abel 110 N.O. and Rudolph Baker 64 N.O. Park Rangers 114 all out from 18 overs. Talesh Ramoutar 24; Mahendra Arjune 2-15 and Mahendra Hardyal 2-34. Parika Defender beat Fishermen Master by 31 runs. Parika 119 all out from 20 overs. Faslim Bacchus 28, Asif Ahmad 25; L. Persaud 423 and Jagdesh Persaud 2-23. Fishermen 88 all out from 17.3 overs. R. Persaud 26; Kabesh Persaud 3-8, Devanand Kannan 2-6 and Faslim Baksh 2-14.

GVF/Tradewind tankers International Volleyball festival underway Mariam El Masri a yellow card after colliding with the advancing keeper (Taylor Grant). Guyana’s defence stood fi r m a g a i n s t J a m a i c a ’s Vanica Reid and Tashana Vincent. Skipper Ashley Rodrigues made a nice run, cut between two defenders and her shot which was well placed, beat the Jamaican Goalkeeper but came off the goal post. However, Vincent, in the 43rd minute, put the Jamaicans up 1 – 0, thanks to a breakdown in communication by the Guyanese defence. But like true Jaguars, in the second half Guyana equalized in the 48th minute, with a beautiful goal from El Masri.

Charles had broken away on a counter but the Jamaican defence recovered. Charles made a pass to Savona who found El Masri. Her thunderous right footed shot was hit so hard the keeper had no chance. Guyana kept the pressure until Persuad scored from point-blank range. It was the game winner by the substitute and it sparked wild celebrations on the sideline and even in the stands since Guyana were by far the crowd favourite. With the win, Guyana now join USA, Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, Trinidad, Puerto Rico and Guatemala to see which two countries will represent CONCACAF at the Olympic Games in Rio.

The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF)/Tradewind Tankers international festival commenced yesterday at the National Gymnasium with Yelyco of Suriname and Guyana Defence Force (GDF) female teams battling in the opening fixture. The other local teams taking part are a Berbice club and Demerara club, while male teams from Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname are also

included. In an invited comment, president of the GVF John Flores said they are pleased to host the tournament once again and expressed gratitude to the sponsors. He added that the competition will give the locals much needed exposure since the teams from Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago play a high level of volleyball. He informed that Trinidad and

Tobago have fielded a youth team which is preparing for their Confederations Cup. Tradewind Tankers representative Reggie Bhagwandin said they are pleased to be associated with the tournament and pledged their continued support. He noted that this is the fifth year they are on board with the competition and he is happy with the level of play. Action continues at 12:00 hrs today.

Guyana Horse Racing Authority participate in TOBA event in Jamaica

EBSC Festival commences this weekend The eighth annual Enterprise Busta Sports Club (EBSC) festival will bowl off this weekend with nine matches at various venues on the East Coast of Demerara. 18 teams will compete for the first prize of $50,000 and the Busta trophy. The losing finalist will pocked $25,000 and a trophy, while the Player-of-the-Final, the batsman with the most runs

and the bowler with the most wickets will all receive cash incentives. Four games will be played at two venues today. At the Enmore Community Centre ground, Avish Auto Sales will take on Golden Achievers at 09:30h, followed by Enmore against Golden Grove at 13:30h. Over on the Enterprise ground, Fairfield will face Strathavon at 09:30h, and

GCUSA AGM on November 26 The Annual General Meeting of th e Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA) will be held on November 26 at the Mayor and City Council Union Buildi n g , Wo o l f o r d Av e n u e (opposite GYO) at 17:00

hrs. Among the items listed on the agenda are minutes of the previous AGM, secretary report, sub-committees report and election of office bearers. Members are asked to be reminded to be on time to facilitate the prompt start of the meeting.

Confusion XI and Buxton will square off at 13:30h. Tomorrow at the Ogle ground, Enterprise B will face Mon Repos at 09:30h and Bravado will battle Ogle at 13:30h, while over on the Better Hope ground, the home team will entertain Mahaica at 13:30h. At the Enterprise ground, defending champions Enterprise A will tackle Ogle Masters at 09:30h, followed by Enterprise XI against Helena at 13:30h. Since nine teams will advance to the next round of the knockout competition, an eliminator will be played on November 28 to determine the final quarter-final spot. The quarter-finals are billed for the following day. The semi-finals will take place on December 5, while the championship game will be held the next day.

GHRA members and spouses at Caymanas Park. A GHRA team, consisting of Chairman Vick Oditt, Legal Adviser Raj Poonai, members Kris Jagdeo and Lakeram Sukhdeo participated in a series of activities organized by Mr Robert Dabdoub of the THOROUGHBRED OWNERS & BREEDERS ASSOCIATION (TOBA) in Jamaica, from November 13 to 16. Team members were special guests at the Inaugural TOBA Awards Dinner on Friday 13th, where a presentation of a number of thorough-

bred racing books was made to the team. These will be used to initiate the GHRA library. On Super Stakes Saturday the team was treated to an exciting day’s racing at Caymanas Park, Jamaica’s only racetrack. The 2015 TOBA yearling sale on Sunday 15th was the highlight of the visit since team members were active participants and purchased 3 yearlings, which will be ready to race in 2016. Tours were also organized to the Nunes Racing Stables,

the largest in Jamaica and to HAM Stables, a leading Thoroughbred Breeding operation. The opportunity was also taken to update our colleagues from Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago on the status of local horseracing and on our ongoing lobbying efforts to have Legislation introduced in Guyana. The Team’s visit was extensively covered in the Jamaican media through television interviews and the Observer newspaper.

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GCB/BANKS DIH/DIGICEL NSSCL… Colours Boutique and Trophy Stall support 2015 Chase Academy and Queen’s College Guinness Futsal tourney into North Georgetown Zone final Colours Boutique and Trophy Stall in Bourda Market are partnering with the organizers of the 2015 Guinness Greatest of the Street Futsal Football tournament as sponsors for the Georgetown leg of the national championships. The popular Robb Street boutique will be outfitting the teams with uniforms, while Trophy Staff will be the providers of the trophies. Manager of Colours Boutique Rodwell Greaves handed over the gears to Banks DIH Limited representative Shivini Tulshi during a simple ceremony at Thirst Park Thursday. Both Greaves and Trophy Stall Proprietor Ramesh Sunich expressed appreciation for being a part of the tournament. The Georgetown leg of the tournament kicked off last Friday and will run until December 12th. Eight more first round matches will be played Saturday evening at Albouystown tarmac starting at 19:30 hours. The remaining zone playoffs will take place in

Manager of Colours Boutique Rodwell Greaves (right) hands over the gears to Banks DIH Limited representative Shivini Tulshi. Berbice, West Demerara, Linden and East Coast Demerara leading up the National championships where Guyana’s representative team will be selected to participate in the Guinness Caribbean Street

Football Challenge in June in Catries, St. Lucia. The Guinness Greatest of the Street is organized and sponsored by Banks DIH Limited and Guinness in association with Petra Organisation.

Chase Academy ousted St. Stanislaus and Queen’s College defeated St. John’s College to book their final spots in the North Georgetown Zone of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) National Secondary School Cricket League (NSSCL) sponsored by Bank’s DIH Ltd’s Coco Cola and Rainforest Water along with Digicel. In the first semi-final played at DCC ground, Chase Academy registered another comprehensive victory by routing St Stanislaus for 50 in 21 overs. National Under17 left-arm spinner, Ashmead Nedd continues to spin webs around batsmen as he claimed 3-1; Orandi Chase had 3-10. Chase Academy got to their target in the 10th over losing three wickets in the process. Joshua Persuad led the way with an unbeaten 33. The second semi-final played at the said venue. St John’s College won the toss and decided to bat and fell for 122 in 25.2 overs; only Joshua Raghobar and Rawle Douglas offered resistance with 33 and 21 respectively. The pick of the bowlers for Queen’s College was Avinash Boodram who had tidy figures of 2-5 off 5.2 overs. Queen’s College in reply got to 126-4 in

Neddsmashed a shot 28.1 overs. Ashmead Clarence Baird filled 45 which included three fours and six maximums. Renaldo Mc Garrell also contributed 26. Bowling for St John’s College, Barion Dickson had 2-35.

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Saturday November 21, 2015

Stag / EBFA & A-Side to conclude today

Agricola and Grove A,B teams to collide The battle between the villages of Agricola and Grove will intensify a notch further on the football field today with the conclusion of the STAG sponsored, East Bank Football Association ( E B FA ) 7 a - s i d e competition at the Grove Playfield. It will be a hectic day of a c t i o n a s t h e SUNBURST/EBFA Under17 competition will also see two matches being contested. The first Stag 7 a-side semifinal match which kicks off at 13:30hrs following an Under-17 match between Herstelling Raiders and Mocha Champs at 12:00hrs will pit the B teams of Agricola Red Triangle and Grove Hi Tech. Grove B will be led by Travis Jones, Akeem James,

Grove A (yellow & blue) in their quarter final clash against KK Warriors which was decided on sudden death PK’s.

Agricola A and Herstelling Raiders when they faced off on the opening day of competition. Lloyd Matthews, Mervin Squires, Nickolai Matthews, Ceon Simpson in goal, Denzil Crawford, William Lupe and Kevin Dalton. Agricola B will pin their hopes for a place in the final and a chance to challenge for the top prize of $100,000 on the likes of Sheldon Chapman, Collis Samuels,

Akeem Pompey, Akeem Rollins, Perry Gomes, Lionel Rover, Bilall Jabar and Brian Price. The loser of this encounter will qualify for the third place playoff. The second semifinal which will commence immediately after will see the A Teams of the two clubs

locking horns. These two villages have always served up entertaining showdowns and today’s matches will be no different, they just don’t like losing to each other. Grove A challenge to advance further will be carried by Sherman Doris, Michael Matthews, Orson

Francois, Romel Matthews, Joel Dick, Devon Joseph, Colin Lancaster and Kevin Padmore. Leading the charge for Agricola A will be Shemroy Kendall, Winston Rollins, Gordon Grant, Noel Punch, Devon Baptiste, Jermaine Frank and Travis Welch.

The winning team will walk away with $100,000 with the second place team collecting $75,000. Third and fourth place attracts $50,000 and $25,000 respectively while the highest goal scorer, best goalkeeper and MVP will all be rewarded with $10,000 each.

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition

N/Ruimveldt, Leoplod Street, Sparta among winners

Part of the action in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition which continued on Thursday at Burnham Court. North Ruimveldt, Leopold Street, Shopping Plaza and Sparta Boss were among the teams registering wins when the G eorgetown Zone of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition continued on T h u r s d a y, a t B u r n h a m Court. Appearing in the opening fixture of the night, debutants Shopping Plaza edged South Ruimveldt 3-2 through a Stephen Dolphin brace and a solitary strike from Rawle Turnell. North Ruimveldt then

beat Young Ballers 3-0, bef o r e L e o p o l d S t r e e t needled Island All S tars . Spart Boss then defeated Gold Star 2-0 and the other team to win on the night was Holmes Street of Tiger Bay, who edged Festival City warriors 1-0. The night’s full results are seen below: Game-1 South Ruimveldt-2 vs Shopping Plaza-3 Shopping Plaza Scorers Stephen Dolphin-9th and 10th Rawle Turnell-7th

South Ruimveldt Scorers Michael Hussein-13th Stefon Walters-20th Game-2 Jamoon Drive-0 vs North East La Penitence-0 Game-3 Bent Street-2 vs Festival City Street Fighters-2 Bent Street Scorers Own Goal-8th Ryan Hackett-10th Festival City Street Fighter Scorers Rich Deen-17th Juslon Deen-20th Game-4 North Ruimveldt-3 vs Young Ballers-0

Nickosie Barker-10th Colin Daniels-12th Lenris Carrington-15th Game-5 Leopold Street-1 vs Island All-Stars-0 Anthony Charles-17th Game-6 Channel-9 Warriors-0 vs Globe Yard-0 Game-7 Sparta Boss-2 vs Gold Star-0 Dennis Edwards-19th Sheldon Shepherd-20th Game-8 Festival City Warriors-0 vs Holmes Street Tiger Bay-1 Ron Adams-12th

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Johnson hits unbeaten 73 on truncated opening day By Sean Devers On a truncated day in which 250 minutes and 40 overs were lost due to rain at Providence, Guyana Jaguars Skipper Leon Johnson stroked an unbeaten 73 to lead his team to 170-2 from 50 overs against the Barbados Pride on the opening day of their third round WICB PCL four-day cricket match yesterday. The 28-year-old lefthanded Johnson stroked nine fours and two fours in his 24th First-Class fifty from 119 balls, 222 minutes and added 79 with Assad Fudadin, who made 42 from 94 balls, 136 minutes with four fours and an unbeaten 60-run stand with his ViceCaptain Vishaul Singh, who was still there

Assad Fudadin faces Miguel Cummins at Providence yesterday. Shemron Hetymer is about to be caught as slip by Benn. whenbad light stopped at 16:45 hrs not out on 30 from 59 balls, 131 minutes with two fours. Morning rain delayed the start of play by 90 minutes, the home team, who left out Keon Joseph and Jevon

Mario Rampersaud acrobatically attempts to catch Leon Johnson during his unbeaten 73 yesterday. Searles from their starting X1, opted to bat in overcast conditions and a slow track. Te e n a g e r S h e m r o n Hetmyer, in his fifth FirstClass and first for this season, replaced Rajendra Chandrika who leaves the

Guyanese Whatley excels at NGA bodybuilding C/ships in USA After a lengthy lay off from the sport due to personal reasons, Guyanese Selvon Bruce Whatley turned in an outstanding performance at the National Gym Association (NGA) natural bodybuilding competition in New Jersey, USA which was held on November 7. Whatley, who was born at Annandale on the Essequibo Coast and is a former member of the Kingsrow Barbell Club, won the Men’s 35-45 category and took the runner spot in the Men’s Open. He told Kaieteur Sport that it was a challenge to take part in the competition since he learnt of his mother passing two days before he took the stage. “It wasn’t easy to continue with my preparation but I knew this is what my mother would have wanted so that motivated me and thank God I did well,” he posited. He made a return to the sport in 2014 where he represented Guyana at the CAC games despite having to take care of his traveling and accommodation expenses. Whatley, a former Guyana welter, middle and heavy weight champion, now resides in the USA and trains at the Waldroff Fitness Centre in Maryland.

Bruce Whatley with his accolades.

Caribbean for Australia on Monday, clipped Tino Best to square-leg boundary off the day’s first ball before spanking the pacer behind point for another four while Fudadin started cautiously. Hetymer, who looked very positive and one for the future, stroked four confident fours in a cameo 24 from 29 balls and 48 minutes before he edged offspinner Ashley Nurse low to Suleiman Benn at first slip. U mpire N andkumar Shivsankar seemed doubtful that Hetymer was out but after consulting with Jamaican Chris Taylor made the right decision to send the left-hander on his way at 31-1 and by Lunch, which was taken early due to more rain, the score was 31-1 from 10 overs. After Lunch Johnson hammered Nurse for four before caressing Miguel Cummins for another boundary past mid-on while Fudadin, battling to overcome his poor form,

fought through a tentative period by dancing into Nurse, who bowled too many bad balls, and stroked him for four before lofting the spinner for six as the partnership began to flourish. Fudadin, who was dropped at cover when he skied one off Nurse, was looking more and more confident when another controversial decision by Shivsankar ended his innings when the 30year-old with three Tests to his name, was eight short of his 21st fifty at this level. Fudadin was given caught at bat/pad as the ball seemed to come off his thigh pad as Benn made the breakthrough at 110-2. Johnson was also dropped off Skipper Kevin Stout who bowled with impressive accuracy on the placid track. The Bajans continued to field poorly under mucky skies as Johnson give himself room and cut Nurse through the hands of Shamarh Brooks at

point for four. Singh picked up from where he left off in the last game when he scored a masterful 150 and looked rock solid and refreshingly positive in his approach. Singh used his feet nicely to the towering Benn and tucked him delightfully past mid-on as the ball sped to the ropes. Rain again intervened during the Tea break which was taken at 145-2 with Johnson on 54 and Singh on 24 and after another 105 minutes were lost after Tea the action resumed at 16:20. When Cummins bowled short Johnson pulled him for a couple of boundaries and when Nurse was reintroduced, clobbered him for a disdainful six over midwicket. With 60 overs left today for the Jaguars to earn bonus points, the hosts look set to reach 350 by then to get three bonus points. Today play will start at 09:00hrs to make up for the time lost yesterday.

Smalta / Ministry of Public Health Girls U-11 Football Competition

Defending champs looking to extend run Reigning champions Stella Maris fresh off an opening win against St. Agnes will no doubt be looking to extend that good run when they face Sophia in He is now preparing for the NGO 36th annual Annapolis championship which will be held in Maryland in June 2016 and informed that he is desirous of representing Guyana at the 2016 CAC games. The former Guyana champion said he will use the NGO championship as a preparation for the CAC

games and expressed confidence of doing well. “I am getting back to where I am, but I am also aiming for greater heights,” he said. He expressed gratitude to Mervin Moses (Spongy), Corwin Clarke and his family, whom he said were instrumental in him making a return to the sport.

the final game of the day as play in the 2nd Annual Smalta / Ministry of Public Health Girls U-11 Football Competition resumes today, at the Ministry of Education

ground, Carifesta Avenue. The tournament which saw Igloo Ice-Cream come on board have eight matches scheduled for the day and the fixtures are seen below:

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Guyana beat Reggae Girlz 2 -1 to advance to CONCACAF Olympic Qualifier tourney

The Lady Jags in celebration mode after defeating Jamaica last evening along with GFF media personnel Rawle Toney (centre).

GVF/Tradewind tankers International Volleyball festival underway

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