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Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
Rebuffing one’s own The rebuffs encountered by Mr. Rudolph Giuliani in his search to obtain a well-regarded legal advocate reveals much about values and standards in other places, much that is about self-respect of some and their insistence on charting a different course for themselves. It speaks powerfully of the way things should be, and how some refuse to be swayed by whatever is dangled in front of them.This is said because Mr. Giuliani is no ordinary citizen. As numerous Guyanese should know, he was a United States Associate Attorney General, a hardcharging US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, with many spectacular legal victories, the law and order Mayor of New York City, and currently in no less a capacity than counsel to the United States president. He should be someone that, given his political pedigree and track record in criminal persecution, makes him an ideal client.Yet Mr. Giuliani’s experience in his quest to obtain impressive legal counsel, met with one rejection after another. According to a New York Times story dated November 7 and titled, “Facing investigation, Giuliani needed a lawyer, but firms stayed away” four well-placed legal eagles in prestigious law firms turned him down. The ostensible rationales for refusing to represent him in the Congressional investigation into the Ukrainian caper may have been over busy workload, or personal and political misgivings, or any other. But the bottom line remains incontestable: he was turned down by different advocates at different times, and made to go looking elsewhere, when his first choices turned him down. Strong men, principled men, and wise men wanted no part of what is increasingly appearing to be a thoroughly messy affair and a more than scandalous one. Many legal practitioners would cut their eye-teeth to be part of such action, which is sure to bring unending media and public spotlight, a bevy of future clients and rich business pickings, and still more professional and personal accolades. Yet men saw it fit to bow out, to take a pass, to leave the man and his troubles alone. It could be that principled men, men of high reputable standing before the bar of peers, and the court of public opinion were uncomfortable with the implications of such representation. To turn down brethren from within the fold is never easy. To say no to any potential client is not contributory to building one’s professional portfolio still further.But there are other things, other metrics that triumph over what may make lesser mortals drool and lead to personal handicaps, as they seek to defend the indefensible, through associating with the untouchable. The values and virtues that prevail to pervasive extent within some men are about the dictates of conscience, which is the only constitution that matters when the day is over, and when the record compiled is examined in the severest of scrutiny. It would indeed be inspiring to behold Guyanese professional stalwarts challenging themselves to distance from the scums that clog the arteries of this land, and which are in perpetual search for authoritative legal and accounting camouflage, and the assorted deceptions that have found formidable home in this country. The right to the best defence allowed constitutionally is recognised but, so, too is reserving the right to say not this one, not this person, and not for that kind of case. That is the supreme right that may make a little lighter in the pocketbook, but it is one which enables authentic standing for those things clamoured for, but so direly missing in this society. The professionals being invited to examine self and public postures are not of the ambulance chasing variety, or of the drug following fraternity, compelled by circumstances to settle for any relationship that pays the bills and gives traction on the ladder of prosperity. Those challenged are the ones who say they are about what could be positive and progressive for the peoples of this society. They must deliver, and they only do so by separating from the practices that degrade both them and the rest of us.
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Freddie must be congratulated for bringing this matter to the fore DEAR EDITOR, Freddie Kissoon’s article titled ‘The words of Carl Greenidge” (Kaieteur News, November 20, 2019), is an opportunity for the question of how it deals with our kith and kin in the diaspora. In his imitable and powerful style, Freddie Kissoon in essence poses the delicate question of how we should treat those who live abroad and in some cases, fled when things were tough in Guyana but now return to serve.The difficulties here began a hundred years ago when British Guiana as a colony and appendage of the Mighty Great Britain, were subjects and not Citizens of the Empire, suffered certain disadvantages. For example, by the time of the Second World War, only one full scholarship was available to students of our top Secondary Schools, generally, Queen’s College and The Bishops’ High School.
We then had the exodus of the 50s, 60s and beyond. In the post-1964 period, hundreds of Guyanese were given scholarships to study in many ‘non-traditional’ countries. As we know, not all returned. Locally, President’s College was established in 1985, a Secondary School of Excellence. All of the first batches, did exceedingly well in Universities. The question is ‘how many are now serving in Guyana?’ On the other hand, many of us stayed, made sacrifices of all sorts like Freddie, and Freddie is quite right. I and a few of my closest family members are in that category. While we must always welcome those whose navelstrings are buried here, we must be careful not to give the impression that their sojourn abroad allows them a special entitlement. I recall, and I give two examples, when we were anxious to get trained nurses
for our Public Health Institutions, they recruited qualified nurses from the UK and elsewhere. We ran into serious problems. The locally trained nurses were proficient in several aspects of health care in hospitals - in other words, they were competent allrounders.The overseas nurses were trained to function in a unit with ideal conditions, where you had a Consultant, a Registrar, House Officers and an Intern, while the local nurses often performed the duties of the last two or three categories, hence the problem which had to be solved by discussion, tolerance and understanding. Second, I recall at the Mechanical Workshop, at the M i n i s t r y o f Wo r k s , Hydraulics and Supply, we brought in from the UK, highly qualified mechanics and mechanical engineers. They could only fix the problem with the aid of
computers and sophisticated equipment, not available in Guyana at the time.I recall, with some amusement that these skilled gentlemen could not fix the problems that developed with some of the cars. Mechanic Cyrus put his ear near the engine block and fixed the problem, as the boys would say, in ‘labba time.’As in life, we must seek balance, care and consideration, and be careful not to trivialize those who stayed and developed certain skills.Perhaps, what is necessary is what was done for a period in the 70s; that is, to have an orientation process for Guyanese and others who we bring in to help with the daunting task of development in a swift moving scientific and technological world, and let us live the local song ‘all awe a one family.’ Freddie must be congratulated for bringing this matter to the fore. Hamilton Green
Government still perpetuating inequality DEAR EDITOR, Over the last few days, the FITUG has recognized the Government, is engaging in an all-out propaganda effort, on the recent and latest imposition of pay rises to public servants. As the editorial of the November 18, Stabroek News pointed out “[p]ublic servants will undoubtedly welcome the retroactive pay increase… that will be provided just in time for the Christmas season”. It should be recognized that the increases arrived around the same time expressions about a year-end bonus were being raised. Maybe it was coincidental, maybe it was not, but the former should not be discounted. As the editorial noted, the i n c r e a s e s w e r e “…disconnected from any policy framework or, indeed, free collective bargaining”. O n t h i s m a t t e r, t h e Federation has already publicly expressed our deep dismay regarding the imposition of increases and the clear disregard for our country’s laws on the issue. Moreover, pay rise impositions was something the Granger Administration promised not to do. This commitment was reiterated several times over the life of the now caretaker Administration, but was not
translated into reality. The betrayal of this undertaking, of course, must be seen in the context of the reneging of many promises by the Coalition. Those promises, it appears, were deceitful ploys to entice voters and hardly any comfort to even a fool. With the new electoral season rapidly approaching, and new and old promises being made, they, from our point of view, must be taken with a pinch of salt. The Government, in its public relations material, advertises that it granted increases of 26, 10, 9, 7 and 9 per cent which it says aggregates to a 77 per cent salary increase. However, even a primary school child would see that the sum of the increases equates to 61 per cent. It really appears to us, that the Administration has a genuine problem with mathematics. We need not forget the contention that the majority of 65 was 34. The exercise turned out to be a colossal waste of both time and money.But for us a more fundamental matter remains the wide rift between those at the top echelons and those at the bottom. Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan is reported as having said that the latest increases will not be awarded to the Ministers and others who had
benefitted from the massive pay hike weeks after the Coalition took office. That being the case, however, does not really address the stark inequality that exists. Using information from an article titled “Salaries of Cabinet ministers to rise by 50%” which appeared in the October 07, 2015 Stabroek News, the accompanying table glaringly illustrates the inequalities perpetuated by the Granger caretaker Government:The table speaks for itself and shows how wide the Category
housing or housing allowance for Senior Ministers and the Attorney General, even when they live in their own homes; entertainment allowance when everyone knows the Ministers are the ones to be entertained; free crossing on toll bridges; no airport tax; generous leave and leave benefits; access to valuable m ed ica l b en efits ; a n d perhaps as valuable as all the other allowances put together, the right to duty exemption on a vehicle every three years.”. He went on to
Monthly salary
# of employees at minimum pay ($70,000)
Junior Minister Cabinet Ministers Vice Presidents Prime Minister
$695,541 $869,927 $927,922 $1,715,000
valley is between the haves and the have-nots of the Granger regime. Of course in addition to their salaries, Ministers enjoy a host of perks. Mr Christopher Ram, in an October 14, 2015 online news report, pointed out some of the benefits Ministers enjoy. According to Mr Ram, apart from the salaries, Ministers “…receive at taxpayers’ expense: 24-hour security; all expenses paid vehicle and chauffeur; tax-free gratuity for their chauffeur; free electricity; free telephone;
9.96 persons 12.43 persons 13.26 persons 24.50 persons
point out “MP’s are paid an additional $20,000 per month for being a member of a Parliamentary Sessional Committee; an additional $25,000 per month as a Chairman or Deputy Chairman (sic) of such a Committee; and an allowance of $15,000 per month as a representative of a G e o g r a p h i c Constituency.” Ram pointed out then “[c]onservatively, these are easily worth another million per month.” Taking into account Mr Ram’s estimate as well as (Continued on page 6)
Friday November 22, 2019
Granger government clearly anti-sugar than words. The has ignored - or is so disconworker Administration’s actions, on nected from reality as he is DEAR EDITOR, The current caretaker Government of Guyana has palpably shown its hand regarding the plight and situation that confront the thousands of the nation’s sugar workers who are, at this time, seeking to bring an end the wage freeze which has confronted them since 2015. If it wasn’t clear before, the sentiments of Ministers of Finance and Agriculture are a most vivid manifestation of the Administration’s crocodile tear-shedding on the matter. The Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan in a November 20, report in another section of the media is quoted as having said “[t]he sugar workers come under a Corporation that has a board and they will have to deal with the realities of the Corporation”. It seems to be that the Government has taken a hands-off approach when it comes to GuySuCo and the sugar industry. It appears to us that sugar, for APNU+AFC has become an unwanted stepchild not even deserving of any consideration or assistance from its ‘parents’. For the GAWU and more so the sugar workers, their families, those who depend on the workers and their communities, this is indeed a disheartening and sad state of affairs. The disdainful treatment of an industry which has contributed immensely to our nation, from so many points of view is utterly disgraceful and exposes the anti-sugar worker demeanour of this now caretaker Government. It is only just days ago, the Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence proudly proclaimed that her party has the workers’ interests at heart. But actions, as we have come to know, speak much louder
this matter, are a most clear demonstration. The Finance Minister also said that the industry “…has to [be] commercially run and profitably engaged”. We, like many, agree with the Minister. But he should not feign ignorance, as he well knows that to reach that summit the industry requires assistance. The Minister would know probably better than his colleagues that NICIL-SPU – which has borrowed monies to allow the industry to regain its footing - has held the Corporation hostage and has locked away, for whatever reason/s, the monies it has borrowed. The GuySuCo told our Union that there have been no releases of funds since June, this year, and they are worried that their plans to make the industry profitable will be undermined. But the goodly Minister will also know that even if that obstacle is overcome, which we are hopeful it will, the plan, as good as it is, cannot succeed without the support of the workers. Certainly, the workers are upset, disillusioned and disappointed that they are treated in the crudest of ways by this Government which promised them all a “Good Life”. Adding his voice on the matter was the seldom seen and hardly present Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder. According to a November 21 article in another news entity, the Agriculture Minister said “[w]e would like GuySuCo to be able to benefit from the bonus public servants are benefitting from…” This for us is patent hogwash and a sordid attempt to sound sincere. The Minister who has direct oversight of the Corporation, from all appearances,
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perched atop his tower - the sad situation of the sugar workers. It certainly and undoubtedly causes us to wonder about what really occupies the Minister’s time and efforts if anything at all. The Minister shared that “[n]ow we’ve right-sized, funds are being released for other parts of the Government. And we’d like GuySuCo to do well enough so all the workers can (benefit)”. It appears GuySuCo and those connected are of a different ilk and are not important enough to receive any sort of benefit under the Granger regime. If the Minister and by extension the Government is as caring as they say they are, they would find means and ways to ensure that the workers’ situation is assuaged. But the fact is they really aren’t and they seek to come across with a smiling, caring face, but really ready to plunge a dagger in the back of the workers. Even the Minister’s political colleague, AFC Treasurer Dominic Gaskin is reported in the November 19, Stabroek News to say that everyone deserves an increase. It appears that Minister Holder, who oftentimes is missing in action, really has no conscience and clearly is scantily concerned about that hardship on the backs of the workers of the sugar industry. The sentiments of two senior Ministers of the caretaker APNU+AFC Government is yet the latest in the series of admissions that the Administration has not even the slightest care or concern for the sugar workers. Their apparent disregard of the workers’ cries is disheartening and undoubtedly causes the blood of workers to boil. This year while the Ministers and their colleagues are (Continued on page 6)
The loss of 375 jobs at Troy Resources is the direct fault of the APNU/AFC govt. DEAR EDITOR, The loss of 375 jobs at Troy Resources is the direct fault of the APNU/AFC government. It is not surprising that they were ‘surprised’ by the action of the company to permanently lay off the workers. APNU/AFC Ministers have not grasped the concept of ‘actions have consequences’, when Keith Scott capriciously ordered “cessation of all mining activities with immediate effect until further notice” following the tragic death of Geologist Ryan Taylor, and Raphael Trotman’s staff said “The Minister has since instructed the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to begin making the necessary preparations for a thorough investigation of the matter. A report is to be compiled and submitted upon completion. In the interim, all work in the area of construction has been ordered ceased, pending the investigation.”A chain of events began that led to the loss of jobs. Had the Ministers not interfered directly and allowed the company to follow established protocols, those 375 people would be gainfully employed today. The normal procedure following a fatal incident at a mining site is to cordon off the area of the incident; this was done by the company.
What should have followed was a thorough investigation by various government agencies with the assistance of the company, then and only then, should orders and statements be issued by the government. Consider the effect of Minister Scott’s statements in his letter shutting down all work - on share prices and investor confidence “An officer of the Ministry’s Occupational Safety and Health Department has conducted a preliminary investigation which has determined that there is need for further inquiry, particularly in relation to Larkin and Smarts Three,” and “This decision is taken with the utmost concern for the safety and lives of the most valued resource which is our human resource – managerial and non-managerial alike”. Consider also the legal implications for the company and its management staff. One week after Scott issued his ‘Cease order’, Scott’s Senior, Amna Ally issued a revocation, no explanation or correction accompanied her order. Minister Ally’s ignorance of protocols had her believing that she could
act with impunity, and issue decrees, the reality, however, is that once a ‘cease order’ involving a fatality has been issued, it can only be lifted by the Commissioner of GGMC, who has the sole authority to do so, and then, only after an investigation has been completed and the report submitted and reviewed. The GGMC issued a clearance to resume activities to Troy on the 8th of November. By then it would seem that the financial hole had become too big for the company to extricate itself easily. This is but one example of the Granger administration’s maladroit handling of a situation that ended with the loss of jobs. The closure of the Call Centre in Linden, where 90 persons lost their livelihoods, is another, as well as the closure of the sugar estates which saw 7,000 people become unemployed in one callous stroke of the pen. Unthinking and uncaring are two well-known characteristics of Granger and cabal. Elections are on the 2nd of March 2019. Respectfully Robin Singh
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We have to ensure that we do not put all our eggs in the proverbial oil basket DEAR EDITOR, Guyana cannot move forward unless there is racial unity and political reconciliation. In fact, it is the adversarial nature of our politics that is largely responsible for our underdevelopment and high poverty levels. Despite an abundance of natural and mineral resources, Guyana has been left behind economically in the Caribbean and the hemisphere as a whole. The ‘winner takes it all’ system of governance has proven over the decades to be largely dysfunctional and a drag on our national effort and our common aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous country.The sad reality is that the country is rich, but the masses of people remain
poor. With oil now on the horizon, there are enhanced expectations that life can be better. However, this expectation can become yet another ‘pie in the sky’ unless there is effective management of our economy in which oil has become an integral component. My fear is that unless the sector is properly managed it could exacerbate an already high level of income disparity, where people who are well connected with the power elites could benefit disproportionately from the oil wealth at the expense of the poor. Oil is only one element of our national patrimony. We have to ensure that we do not put all our eggs in the proverbial oil basket and in the process downplay the importance of our agricultural sector
which still remains the backbone of our economy and cumulatively the largest employer of labour. Oil revenues must be utilized to ensure holistic and integrated development. Any attempt to downplay the contributions of the other sectors, in particular the agricultural sector, is fraught with dangers as the experiences of several oil-producing nations have demonstrated. Our oil revenues must be used to help bridge the income gap and foster national cohesion. Unless strategies are put in place to achieve the twin goals of prosperity and national cohesion, the risk of ‘resource curse’ and the socalled Dutch Disease could become a living reality Hydar Ally
Where are the nationalists on oil? DEAR EDITOR, During the anti colonial struggle in the 1950s and 1960s, the political leaders lambasted the (British) imperial powers (colonizers) for exploiting the nation and not paying their fair share in taxes and for not contributing to the development of the colony. The foreigners (the White man) were described as blood suckers, vampires draining the resources of the colony without much benefit to the population. The imperialists and local agents were condemned. The local authorities were called stooges of the imperialists and were condemned for facilitating exploitation of Guyanese. We have been independent for over fifty years. What
has changed? We have our own rulers? The white man is no longer ruling us. Who is sucking the blood of the people today? Who are the vampires now sucking the blood of our people? Is the white man in charge of running the government? Who negotiated 2%, 1%, 0% and negative percent royalties from the oil? Who gave away our resources for virtually nothing? Who is withholding progress and development? I doubt very much that the colonial rulers (the white man) would have given away our resources at less than 2% royalties if they were still in charge of our country or with Guyana as a colony. The white rulers would have been
more generous and patriotic and demanded the global trend in royalties of a minimum 14% and no deductions of unrelated expenses or amnesty for taxes. If the colonizers had given away our resources at less than 2% royalties or all the other perks and privileges, all hell would have broken loose. Where are the nationalists today? Why aren’t they speaking out against our exploitation? Why is it that only a handful of us are standing up for our country’s rights to the natural resources and a fair share of royalties and profits? People are demanding a fair share in royalties. Nationalists must speak out. Yours truly, Vishnu Bisram
Government still perpetuating inequality From page 4 their pay, the rifts become even wider. We have calculated that a Junior Minister month’s pay and benefits would be equivalent to the pay of nearly 25 public servants at the new minimum pay; for Cabinet Ministers it would be almost 27 persons; for Vice Presidents it would be almost 28 persons, and for the Prime Minister it would reach an astounding 39 persons. Taking into account the size of the Ministerial grouping, it is not hard to see
the substantial sums being gobbled up by this seemingly favoured grouping. It was hard for us not to miss the sentiments of PNCR Chairperson, Volda Lawrence on the matter. The November 16, Guyana Chronicle quoted the Chairperson as saying “[o]ur party – the PNCR – started as a working class party and we will never give up fighting for the workers and we will never give up fighting for the workers of Guyana”. Indeed, we hasten
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From page 5 having a happy, jolly Christmas being able to celebrate with their families and friends in fine style, the sugar workers will see another bleak year-end season with hardly much to celebrate or being unable to afford to buy a little toy or treat for their children or grandchildren. This is saddening, especially when Guyana next year is expected to benefit from massive economic expansion. Clearly, unlike Ms Lawrence’s statement last week, sugar workers are destined to be left behind yet again. Yours faithfully, Seepaul Narine General Secretary GAWU
to wonder what party or organization with workingclass credentials would promote and perpetuate such policies of inequity. Ms Lawrence’s sentiments came at the same time as her predecessor, AttorneyGeneral and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams, in an article appearing in the Washington Times of November 11, labelled the opposition PPP/ C as “left-wing”. It seemed to indicate that Mr Williams was saying his party – the PNCR – was right-wing. Right-wing parties, however, are not considered working in the interest of workers as Ms Lawrence indicated that the PNCR is. It seems that the PNCR has an identity crisis or is donning masks as the situation demands. Whatever is the case, it is difficult to convince us that the Government really has the interest of the workers at heart and in mind. Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana
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Dorm students of the Anna Regina Multilateral are well taken care of DEAR EDITOR, Recently it was published that children of the Anna Regina Multilateral dormitory are not given sufficient meals and this gives children a very hard time. As chairman of the Anna Regina Multilateral School Board, I regularly visit the school and look at all areas of concern. Quite often I visit the dormitory and its kitchen and have found that they always have enough goods available, and there was sufficient food available to students. On Monday I visited and verified the availability of adequate food supply. In the dining hall extra tea was left, and the students had extra sugar and milk if anybody needed more. I had discussions with the headmaster, senior teachers, dorm students and the person in charge of the dorm’s kitchen. All of them were in agreement that the report was vindictive and unjustified. Even many students expressed satisfaction at the treatment given to them.
The supplier of goods did not supply sugar and garlic on time. This did not cause any headache, as the school quickly picked this up and supplied the same items from its reserve fund, which is always in good shape. There was no shortage of those items and the negative report was all fabrication. In the past, the dorm students have done very well. A few years back a dorm student from the Pomeroon River got sixteen subjects at CSEC Exams. This year the best hinterland student came from the dorms of Anna Regina Multilateral School. In 2018 our best all-round student came from the dorms. To qualify you had to perform well in academic and co-curricular activities. This student performed well in athletics, even at the national level, and was extremely happy to receive all the outstanding prizes. Check the records and you will see how well dorm students fill jobs openings
and how well they are doing at Teachers’ Training College and University. The headmaster of the school has always had his hands filled and is doing an extremely good job. The young academic staffers perform to their capacity, in that they will take students with the very low Common Entrance marks and make these national and regional heroes. The Regional Executive Officer, the Education officers of Region #2 and also the PPO have always been extremely helpful in moving the school to maintain its position as a premier institution. As an enlightening delivery of charge at the last graduation, Dr. Marcel Hutson, Chief Education Officer, mentioned that this institution must always maintain this position. Sir, all the forces will be working in this direction. Nazir Mohamed Board Chairman Anna Regina (Multilateral) Secondary School
HELP OUR ATHLETES.... DEAR EDITOR, The 2019 Nationals’ School Championships is currently in progress and many are extremely happy with the way the athletes are performing. Some take notes and are making a comparison with last year ’s. Praises should be given to our hinterland students and their huge turnout. Children are slowly getting interested in sports and the realization of where that could take/or what it could make them. Sadly, they are not getting enough. These students need more practice, sponsorship, better facilities to practice. Guyanese have a unique way of excelling in whatever they embark on, either locally or overseas, and they always make Guyana proud. They
should be able to train in comfort. Many of them have no proper gears and now that they come out to the Nationals, they are given gears that would in most cases make then uncomfortable, because they have not gotten accustomed to them. With the promises by this administration, Berbice and Linden are expecting synthetic tracks, but when is a mystery. Many who are running presently might have not run on a track or road before, so we could understand that would affect the child. Without practice, they would not be perfect, thus the authorities and society should come together and help them. See what their needs are and get sponsors from within the villages. Many children go to the
Stewartville school compound to play football and other sports, and they eventually play until late in the night. That keeps them away from trouble and at the same time, they are developing themselves. For years they have been playing there in the darkness. Can the authorities please put some spotlights around the compound to assist them? There are numerous places around that are being neglected, but once maintained, would help the children tremendously. Why do we in society have to raise these issues when you have Councillors and Party Members who are seeing these needs that would help to develop a society and are staying quiet? Sahadeo Bates
The administrators of this Ministry and Sunshine’ which chronicles abuses of children in welfare situations by the British Govare callous ernment for which British Prime Minister, GorDEAR EDITOR, In trying to support a poor Guyanese single-parent family through a temporary period of rough waters and facing homelessness, I approached the Ministry of Social Protection for assistance to the family. The callous dismissal of the request for support was shocking to me. It showed complete lack of awareness and incapacity for situational analysis. This Ministry is reporting that it is providing support, in partnership with IOM, to Venezuelan immigrants. Yet, it is unable to support a Guyanese family through a temporary period of difficulty. The shocking solution that the Ministry of Social Protection came up with was to separate the family. The administrators of this Ministry are callous. I am reminded of the movie ‘Oranges
don Brown, apologized in 2010. With this level of management of this Ministry, Guyanese cannot be assured that all is well with the children and families in their care. There needs to be an audit into the operations, expenditure and management of this Ministry. The family in question is safe, as support had been found elsewhere. We want nothing to do with this Ministry (or with the Government) as they have shown themselves consistently to be a threat to the welfare and peace of mind of vulnerable families in Guyana. Operationally, this Ministry is pursuing an Agenda opposite to its official mandate and it needs to be investigated. We can do better in Guyana, much better. Sincerely, S. Khan
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Friday November 22, 2019
No work for local printers… GNPL again goes to Trinidad for books The state-owned Guyana National Printers Limited (GNPL) is continuing to bypass and ignore local printers. In its latest case, the company ordered another container of books—this time chequered lines ones from Trinidad. Local printeries are again complaining bitterly of being sidelined and not knowing about the orders from the Ministry of Education. Local printers have the capacity to print.Under arrangements, for a couple of years now, the orders from the Education Ministry for text and exercise books have been going to the GNPL. The Ministry was also directly ordering copyrighted text books from printers overseas.The idea was for GNPL, which had fallen by the wayside, to rebuild its capacity as a state company. However, despite investing in new equipment, the printery was unable to meet demands. Up came the local printeries who complained that they were not being informed. Under the laws, GNPL and other state entities and ministries have to advertise for goods and services. This is to ensure that the contracts that are awarded are done in a transparent manner in accordance with proper procurement procedures and in order to ensure the people of Guyana receive value for their tax dollars. The matter has been brought to the attention of the Ministry of the Presidency.
Minister of Education, GNPL’s General Nicolette Henry Manager, Trevor Bassoo The Ministry of Education had defended itself by saying it has placed orders with GNPL and with no other entities. This week, despite all of the complaints, GNPL has remained clearly unperturbed.There are indications that yet another container has landed on a city wharf.GNPL has been quiet and not saying anything to the printers. According to the 20-foot container shipment, the GNPL has ordered over 760 packages of chequered lines books— reportedly over one million copies. The books were described as ones that had the Kaieteur Falls emblazoned on the front cover.They were ordered on October 23, more than a week after printeries complained again of being sidelined. They landed earlier this week. The printery in Trinidad is John Dickinson and Co (West
Indies) Limited. A Ministry of Education spokesperson last week had this to say: “Earlier in the year, both the Ministry of Education and Guyana National Printers Limited addressed this issue. The Ministry s position remains the same as at the last point, we addressed this issue.” Earlier this year, printeries complained that the Ministry of Education and the GNPL had reduced the number of book contracts that they were benefitting from. It was later disclosed that books, including exercise books, were being ordered from Trinidad when the printing could be done cheaper in Guyana. There was little evidence
Personnel from the Education Ministry’s Book Distribution Unit last month unloading the container of books at its Charlestown location last week. There has been secrecy surrounding that multi-million dollar order. that printeries were aware of the contracts.The Ministry of Education later said it had contracted the GNPL, a state company, when it comes toorder exercise and textbooks. Annually, more than half a billion dollars in contracts are being awarded. The issue had engaged the attention of the Audit Office of Guyana which is carrying out a major
investigation now. Since then, a number of persons have come forward fingering top officials in what they say is a multi-milliondollar scam involving the ordering of both text and exercise books. GNPL which had been suffering equipment problems was granted funding for equipment after President David Granger visited the La Penitence
operations in 2016. However, despite new equipment, GNPL continued to face internal problems and was forced to sub-contract its orders. “This is the other problem. GNPL is acting as a middleman and we the people of Guyana is paying more when we should be getting value for our money. This is what happens when you dont disrespect your own people.”
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Prisoner disrupts court to prevent magistrate from reading charge Two labouurers were yesterday charged and placed before Magistrate Dylon Bess on a charge in which they allegedly stole two cases of sponge balls. Ramesh Persaud and Roy Ramsay are the persons charged. They appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates Courts. The charge stated that between November 19 and November
20, last, at South Road and Bourda Street, they stole two cases of sponge balls valued at $25,000.However, only Persaud pleaded to the charge as Ramsay refused to listen to the magistrate to allow him to read the charge. After Persaud denied the allegation against him, it was Ramsays turn to respond but, he said, “I didnt thief noth-
ing. Is this man they catch with them things not me.” The magistrate then told the defendant that he has to allow him to read the charge and then he can say if he is guilty of the offence or not. Despite this, Ramsay told the magistrate, “I dont want to listen to you because I didnt do anything. I wont allow you to read anything to me.” He also continued to prevent the magistrate from speaking which left Magistrate Bess with no other choice but to remand him to prison while citing that he will keep coming back to the court until he pleads to the offence so the case can proceed.Ramsays colleague, who is 53 years old and resides at 33 Cummings Lodge, was also remanded to prison and will return to court on December 10, next, for trial.Persaud had told the court that he works at the Bourda Market and some boys came and gave him the items mentioned in the charge to sell. He said he did not know where the boys got it from. However, he proceeded to sell the items until the police caught him.The prosecutor said that the defendant was positively identified by the victim on CCTV cameras stealing the items and that is how the police were able to apprehend him.
Friday November 22, 2019
GEA gears for capacity building to undertake role in national oil spill plan
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he Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is currently taking steps to prepare for the new responsibilities it will have when Guyanas National Oil Spill Contingency Plan is finalised. In an advertisement in yesterdays newspaper, the agency invited eligible consultants to submit their bids to prepare a report that is aimed at developing GEAs capacity for spill response. According to the draft plan, the GEA would be responsible for surveillance of facilities in collaboration with other key organisations, monitoring of all messages and communications from reporters on spills, verification of information received from various agencies as well as the detection and notification of all spills. Head of the Civil Defence Commission, Colonel Kester Craig, has said that the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan is 90 percent complete. Colonel Craig had explained that from February to July last, a lot of planning had taken place to ensure that the agencies involved are au fait with their respective responsibilities. The CDC Head added,
“...So from February to July last, we met almost every Tuesday and worked on that. We went through every single step of the plan. And we did it that way so that each agency can understand what their role is.” The official had explained that the team consists of the CDC, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Coast Guards, Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), and the Department of Energy. Colonel Craig explained that GGMC will be tasked with offshore monitoring while GEA will monitor onshore facilities such as the shore bases. He explained that the EPA will be in charge of identifying sensitive areas that are likely to be affected while being part of the national assessment team. The Coast Guards will be tasked with deploying booms and other response materials. MARAD will be working with the vessels while the Department of Energy will function as the main liaison for the operators. The CDC head had also explained that the responsi-
bilities will continue to be tweaked where necessary as they approach the completion of the document. When the plan is finished, Craig said that other stakeholders would be brought in for consultations such as the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture, the oil companies, the Protected Areas Commission, the Guyana Revenue Authority, Customs, Immigration, the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Fire Service and the Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society. Colonel Craig said that in the meantime, all the oil operators are required to have an oil spill plan, which the CDC has approved. He said, “Every rig, every FPSO, every vessel out there regarding oil is required to have a plan.” In addition to this, the CDC Head said that millions of dollars worth in equipment have been acquired for oil spill response and most will be dispatched to the Coast Guard soon. “So even though the plan is not 100 percent complete as yet, I am confident that we are prepared to handle an oil spill,” the CDC Head had stated.
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The school day should commence one hour earlier One year ago, this column lamented the prevalence of children being late for school. It highlighted a worrying development in which on any school day you can find literally scores of schoolchildren ambling leisurely to school after 9 am, the time at which most schools commence classes.What was most disturbing is the nonchalance of the latecomers. Those who are late lacked haste in getting to school. It is almost as if they did not care whether they were late or early. They could not be bothered.Some of them were eating as they are making their way to school, indicating that they did not have breakfast at home or are supplementing what they had with a few purchases. Getting to school on time was clearly not one of their priorities. One year later, not much has changed. A great many children are still going to school late every day. This is most prevalent in the city where droves of the children can be seen walking languidly to school each day after 9:00 am. They seem not to
have a care in the world and were unbothered by the possible reaction of their teachers to them arriving late. Why are these children late for school? Part of the problem with lateness for school is that many children are now retiring to bed later each night. They stay up playing video games, playing the fool or watching television. As such, these children struggle to awake on time to get to school in time for the first bell.There are other causes for lateness. In some cases, children are forced to do housework early in the morning and this delays their departure for school. But most lateness for school is as a result of a lack of discipline. Too many children simply lack the discipline to be ready in time to leave early for school. Too many parents do the same for work and the habit is copied. Government workers are notorious latecomers. Parents have to shoulder the greatest responsibility for their children’s lateness at school. But the Ministry of Education and educators should not be absolved from
blame nor should the government.School is starting too late. The decision to shift the start of the school day to 9 am arose at a time when there was a transportation crisis in the country. As a result, the start of the school day was shifted one hour later to allow for the few vehicles which were then on the roads to transport schoolchildren after the work rush-hour. The start of the school day should be reverted to 8:00 am. This would allow parents to ensure that when they are leaving for work, the children are also leaving for school. Such a decision, however, requires consultations but it should be examined. An ear-
lier start would force parents, students and teachers to begin their day earlier. The Ministry of Education’s policy on lateness also leaves much to be desired. Unless the schools exercise more stringent polices lateness will continue. There is no consistent policy when it comes to lateness. The Ministry of Education’s policy on lateness in school attendance is weak and provides too much discretion to the school’s authorities. The Ministry of Education requires that students who arrive at school after school would have commenced must be allowed to enter the school. The policy
states that students can be sanctioned and those students lateness must be recorded.The decision to grant schools discretion in how students can be sanctioned has led to double and triple standards. Some schools punish children with detention for three or more late attendance each week. Some do nothing. Others lock the gates and require the children to provide an excuse. There have been reports that some schools do nothing other than keep a record of the latecomers. The Ministry of Education should set a general policy for lateness which should be applied to all
schools. Regardless of the school which a student attends, the same policy should be applied. There should not be one standard for one school and a second and third and fourth for other schools. But how can teachers sanction students for latecoming when students can point fingers at recalcitrant teachers who also arrive late? How can teachers who are latecomers be expected to sanction students who arrive late for school?
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Friday November 22, 2019
THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
Transparency Institute’s hypocrisy on display at the Rodney vigil While the Donald Rodney vigil was in progress outside the Court of Appeal yesterday morning, one of the directors of Transparency International – Guyana branch, Alfred Bhulai, came to join the vigil. Donald then indicated to him that he has not received a reply from the institute in relation to what is happening to his appeal over his conviction for participating in the murder of his brother, Walter Rodney. Bhulai told him the institute could not arrive at a decision on his victimisation claim. I was standing right next to Donald and told Bhulai that Transparency Institute’s attitude should be made public. I told Bhulai I would write about it and he indicated what he said was confidential. I disagreed. I said he was responding to Donald’s enquiry in full view of all the vigil attendees
who heard his report. I pointed out to Bhulai that his organisation goes looking at opaque holes, invisible crevices, darkened apertures and publicly write about what it sees. Why then can I not write about what I know about some of the false stands the institute is taking? I suggested to Bhulai that the Guyanese people need to know what he just told Donald. He conceded that I can write about what he said though, I felt he agreed because he sensed the folks around us knew his position was untenable. Some of Bhulai’s revelations stunned some of us. I reminded him I had an exchange in the Kaieteur News with the head of the Transparency Institute, Dr. Troy Thomas, over Thomas’s deliberate silence on the lack of transparency and terrible governance at UG. Thomas’s
position was unacceptable because charity begins at home and he is a UG lecturer. I further explained to Bhulai that Thomas’s reasoning on my criticism of Transparency Institute’s silence on UG bordered on hypocrisy. Here is where Bhulai gave me a headache. Bhulai confessed in full view of all the vigil attendees that he didn’t know about the exchange with me and Thomas because he only reads one newspaper – Stabroek News. This man is one of the directors of Transparency International Guyana and gets his portraits of life in this country from one media house only. I would like to remind Bhulai that the only online newspaper that is not free in Guyana is Stabroek News. You can read all the other dailies free of cost. That is assuming that Bhulai connects with the internet.
Here is an abbreviated version of my deep disappointment with Dr. Thomas as the head of Transparency Institute and Thomas’s reply. In my Wednesday, October 18, 2017 column captioned “My mind does not miss these things but…” I wrote the following, “This newspaper featured two news reports in which the two unions say that the UG administration needs to practise transparency. I thought it funny that UG is being accused of not being transparent and the transparency body in Guyana is headed by a UG lecturer.” In my column with the headline, “How can the UG Vice-Chancellor argue so unscholarly?” dated February 14, 2018, again I looked at the double standards of the Transparency Institute with these words; “Twice I remarked that it has to be an anomaly that the head of Transparency Institute is a lecturer at UG yet both unions at UG have made public statements that there needs to be
more transparency in UG’s governance. “But that same gentleman voices an opinion on the need for transparent transaction in many institutions but never at UG.” Dr. Thomas replied in this newspaper of February 17, 2018. I quote him, “What I believe is overlooked in the argument for my going to the public through the press or television is that there is a conflict of interest of which I risk dragging TIGI (sic).” My understanding of that line is that Thomas said that if he takes critical stances on UG (we are referring to the tenure of Vice Chancellor, Ivelaw Griffith), then he could be accused using the name of his organisation. I honestly don’t buy that argument. If you are an advocate for medical professionalism then, you should not work at a hospital that engages in medical mal-practices. You are bound to be accused of double standards, meaning you condemn such
Frederick Kissoon violations at other hospitals but are silent in your workplace where they happen. I wasn’t too frustrated at what Bhulai told Donald Rodney. I don’t know apart from Bhulai and Dr. Thomas, who are the other directors of Transparency Institute, but maybe they feel Donald Rodney’s victimisation does not fall within their remit. But then again, hypocrisy has always been the order of the day in Guyana. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper)
DEM BOYS SEH
Soulja Bai and Ram Jattan mek up Dem got people who don’t know when dem deh good till dem deh bad. Dem boys see pon de chat site how every lagoo baggoo is some political expert. De topic was wha gon happen wid de marriage between Soulja Bai and Ram Jattan. Even before de first quarrel between de two start people done know wha was happening. Some people know dat Hay Heff See couldn’t pull dem vote it use to up to 2015. Dem talk how Charran Rass is de man who help bruck up de party. Then people like Uncle Freddie start fuh talk how people who vote fuh de Hay Heff See going back to vote fuh Jagdeo because dem get disappointed. He was de expert. He suddenly find out dat de Hay Heff See couldn’t bargain wid de power it had in de past.Last night news come how de party decide to reduce de number of seats it use to control in Parliament. It even agree to tek fewer Ministers. But when dem boys look at
wha people seh is de new structure, dem notice dat all dem Hay Heff See people who was one time Pee And See people in de best position. But dem boys know dat some of dem same chat site specialists vex because dem two groups meet some agreement. Dem agree to contest de elections as a team. Now de chat site people ain’t got nutten to talk about. Dem boys seh de conversation gon shift to who gon keep dem Minister wuk. Dat gon start a whole new guessing game. Of course even some of dem pon de chat site know Irfaat can’t win. Dem seh he can’t talk fuh heself and he walking foot to foot behind Jagdeo. A man like dat would fall in a hole if Jagdeo decide to play more wicked and lead him further astray. Now one thing leff and dat is who gon be de PM. Dem boys believe dat Guyana gon have two PM fuh de first time in its history. Talk half and watch bacchanal
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Friday November 22, 2019
UG, Halliburton sign $459Million MOU -aimed to facilitate technological advancements The Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the University of Guyana (UG) is set to see some major developments with a $459M investment by American multinational corporation Halliburton.The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) providing laboratory equipment, staff development and software to the department was signed yesterday afternoon at the Marriott Hotel, on the sidelines of the second GIPEX forum. Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe; Halliburtons Caribbean Area Manager, Franco Delano; and UGs Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Philanthropy Alumni and Civic Engagement (PACE), Dr. Paloma Mohamed signed the pact. Dr. Bynoe said the move is a tangible demonstration of how companies can assist
Guyana in building its capacity to address the emerging Oil and Gas sector. “We are grateful for this investment in our human capital, and we do believe, as we continue to grapple with conversations on local content, in enhancing capacities and ensuring that Guyana obtains a substantial portion of the oil revenue. It is not just about monies earned. We are encouraged by this and ask other companies to follow.” Halliburtons Caribbean Area Manager, Franco Delano, said the company intends to transfer technological knowledge with Guyana. He said Halliburton is committed to developing locals here. UGs Chancellor Professor Edward Greene said he was thankful for the Department of Energys GIPEX conference. He said the issues raised at the forum have provided
Halliburtons Franco Delano signs the pact as UGs Vice-Chancellor Professor Edward Greene [left], Dr. Paloma Mohammed and Dr. Mark Bynoe look on him with an understanding of the role the university must play, as it moves forward to achieving new goals for sustainable development for Guyana. Halliburton is of the world’s largest oil field service companies that has operations in more than 70 countries. It owns hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates, branches, brands, and divisions worldwide and employs approximately 55,000 people.
APNU, AFC to contest elections together A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday struck a deal for the revision of the Cummingsburg Accord, and will be heading into the March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections as a coalition. The public was notified of this after a meeting at the Ministry of the Presidency, with President David Granger. The two parties Chief Negotiators, Volda Lawrence and David Patterson, were observed leaving the compound yesterday afternoon, alongside AFC Leader, Khemraj Ramjattan. Kaieteur News understands that the Alliance For Change has been forced to settle
for 30 percent of the allotted seats, down from 40 percent it agreed to in the initial 2015 iteration of the Cummingsburg Accord. The AFC seems to have been strongarmed by the APNU, as it had set last Monday as the last date for talks. The party had said that it was prepared to head into the elections alone. Yet, when its “final” deadline passed, the party was silent. The smaller party has reportedly secured Ramjattans place as the prime ministerial candidate, on the condition that if the President is absent, he would not accede to the Presidency.
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Opposition prepared to accept limited use of House-to-House data ‌ to cater for new registrants By Kemol King Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is willing to accept the use of data from the truncated House-toHouse exercise, but only a very limited amount, and on condition that it is subject to proper scrutiny. He met with the Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Justice Claudette Singh last Tuesday, to explain to her, his position on the use of the House-toHouse data. During a press conference at his Church Street office yesterday, the former President elaborated on the contents of his discussion with Justice Singh, pointing out that he is prepared to make a small concession to ensure new voters are not disenfranchised. It had been discussed during a previous press con-
ference with the Opposition Leader that if the House-toHouse data is disregarded in its entirety, it could have the unfortunate effect of leaving out many prospective voters. This is because persons were told by GECOM that if they did register during House-toHouse, they wouldnt have to register again during Claims and Objections. Jagdeo yesterday was explicit in saying that the Houseto-House data should not be used at all, but that he wants to ensure every eligible voter gets the opportunity to participate in the electoral process. The condition to his concession that limited data could be used is that a list of the new registrants from the House-to-House data be shared with the political parties, and that GECOMs staff visit their addresses with accompanying scrutineers from the political parties.
“They can do that within a couple of days or so. We can do that swiftly,� Jagdeo said. Even then, he has concerns about just how many new registrants the cross-matching of the House-to-House data has purported there to be. He said that it is not plausible that there are 60,000 new registrants from the House-to-House data alone. This statement appears to be based on the premise that the second tranche of cross-matched data has already returned from the overseas supplier, Gemalto. The first tranche had arrived a long time ago, and it had shown nearly 30,000 new registrants, including persons aged 14 to 17. The second tranche should have returned by now. However, GECOMs Public Relations Officer, Yolanda Ward, couldnt be reached to confirm this. The Opposition Leader said that his partys own assessment of the House-to-House data has
shown glaring inaccuracies. For instance, he said that some names listed as new registrants already appear on the Preliminary List of Electors (PLE). That would imply that they cannot be new registrants. In another case, Jagdeo said that a number of persons were registered to an address in Bartica, but a visit to that address showed that most of the registrants did not actually reside at that address, which is not too far from the GECOM registration office serving that area. Jagdeo said that GECOM may very well have to go through the list manually to ensure that the list is not inaccurate.
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Walter Rodney’s brother appeal to 1982 conviction…
Freddie Kissoon charges judiciary to resist political interference A call has been made on the judiciary to resist political interference. It was made by political activist, Frederick Kissoon, who stood in solidarity with Donald Rodney, the brother of the late Dr. Walter Rodney. Donald is calling on the Court of Appeal to set a date for hearing an appeal against
his 1982 conviction for possession of explosives. Yesterday, the men, along with another political activist, Tacuma Ogunseye, staged a peaceful protest in front of the Appellate Court situated in Kingston. They were armed with placards, Donald with one which read, “I need Justice
now.” On Ogunseyes placard, he called on the Court of Appeal to “wake up”, while Kissoons placard read, “Appeal Court defend the truth”. Kissoon said that the appeal is long overdue. In fact, it has been 37 years in that regard. During an interview with this publication, Kissoon spoke of persons having a certain reach within the judicial system. Asked specifically if he believes this is an indication that someone might be holding up the process, Kissoon said, “I believe that when a case is as high profile as this and a man has been going publically concerning his need to have an appeal. Then an appeal was heard by two judges without his lawyer and him knowing then something is wrong.” Kissoon said that since independence, there has been interference in the judicial system. He said that if there is no interference then the judicial system should do the utmost decent, administrative and professional thing and set a date for a hearing Donalds appeal. He added that it is the decent thing to do and to save the country from being deemed a failed state. “We are dealing with an international figure of immense international standing, Dr. Walter Rodney,
Donald Rodney stands in front of the Court of Appeal holding the blue placard is flanked by his supporters Frederick Kissoon (second from right), Political Activist Tacuma Ogunseye, and another. and his brother who is also a national figure. This is nothing short of being a disgrace,” Kissoon stressed. He went on to say that the charge against Donald is fraudulent. He questioned how one can assassinate a leading world figure like Dr.
Walter Rodney who was killed on June 13, 1980, only to have his brother, Donald, charged for conspiring to murder him. While he said it would be inappropriate for him to call on Government to issue directives to the judiciary, he is urging Ministers to issue a statement asking for a date to be fixed for the hearing of this matter. “I am calling on every minister in their personal capacity to issue a statement
to ask that the Court of Appeal fix a date for a hearing that is overdue for this appeal. “I am not asking them to violate diplomatic norms or the norms of international and national politics and coerce the judicial system or the DPP [Director of Public Prosecutions]. I am asking them to follow President Grangers precedent in which he said Ministers can speak in their personal (Continued on page 31)
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Kalibur dismissed employees reinstated On Tuesday in the Boardroom of the RDC Region Ten office, the Region Ten Democratic Council (RDC) met with the senior management of Kalibur Security to address several burning issues. The RDC was represented by its Regional Chairman, Renis Morian; Vice Chairman, Elroy Adolph; and Regional Councillors Charles Sampson and Tracy Johnson. Kalibur Security was represented by Managing Director George Gomes; its National Operations Manager Lennox Herbert; and the companys, Region Ten Operations Manager Lennox Higgins. Also attending the meeting were Labour Officer of Region Ten, Eleze Benjamin; Senior Personnel Officer at the RDC Simone Johnson; officials of the CDC in the Region Ten and Political Assistant within the Ministry if the Presidency, Rondell Backer. At the meeting, these officials addressed a number of issues. However, both sides came to an agreement. The Regional Chairperson said that one of the agreements coming out of the meeting was
quarterly meeting with the Regional Administration geared at ensuring that issues that are addressed in a timely and professional manner. The security companys Director was urged to closely monitor his operations in Region Ten, stating that as the Regional Chairmans primary focus is on the workers. “In negotiating the contract with the RDC, there are some expectations that we would be looking for and would like to stress that we would be closely monitoring the operations here as ultimately the people of the Region Ten cannot and will not be taken advantage of in any way,” said Regional Chairman, Renis Morian. In a joint statement both sides agreed that they would be guided by payments, settling disputes, hiring and terminating staff. The Regional Chairman further stated, “To ensure that the security guards can work in an environment that is safe, secure and free of unprofessional conduct, we also seek all matters dealing with the well-being and welfare of the
staff.” He noted that both sides agreed to have all issues settled. During the meeting, all matters were peacefully resolved. The Managing Director of Kalibur Security; George Gomes, told the Regional Administration, that he will ensure that a more robust monitoring system is in place to ensure that supervisors are doing what they are supposed to do. He stated that his company doesnt have a discrimination policy and dismissed views that his supervisors are exploiting female employees. “We are seeking that our women earn and earn fairly. We will be closely monitoring our employees, including managers and supervisors, so that they can deliver what we expect of them,” he said. Regional Chairman Morian stressed that a number of concerns addressed by himself and the RDC stated that among one of the sore points was the dismissal of a former employee. Mr. Gomes declared that his company is continuously (Continued on page 30)
Friday November 22, 2019
Goods imported by Mon Repos retailer never received Canadian authorisation – GA-FDD
By Shikema Dey The Mon Repos retailer whose recent food imports came under scrutiny by the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GAFDD) is now in the hot seat again, this time, for allegedly falsifying the Canadian authorisation for his imports. On November 6, last, the FDD reported that it had seized four containers from the said businessman filled with expired goods and items with the expiry dates deliberately removed and extended. Damaged boxes of food items were found where the original dates were hidden with the Canadian flag sticker among other infractions. The businessman, Faizal Ally, was quick to address the claims through his lawyer, Anil Nandlall, denying the allegations leveled against him. Ally pointed out that the allegations questioned the integrity of his distributors in Canada along with the Canada Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada. But according to the FDD, the regulatory authority in Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) informed them that they issued no certification to the businessman.
“The certificates used to facilitate the current exports were discontinued since 15th January, 2019 and the signatory used for the export used is an unauthorised one,” the statement said. The Food and Drug Department further called on the CFIA to exercise greater scrutiny when food is being exported from Canada to Guyana. Meanwhile, the businessman has reportedly withdrawn his initial intent to file legal proceedings against the FDD for exposing his alleged malpractice. According to the Director of the FDD, Marlan Cole, this move was taken because the businessman still had several other containers en route to Guyana. “Ten of the containers are already here and eight more are on the way to Guyana while three more are still to come”, Cole relayed. According to him, all containers will be carefully examined to ensure that substandard food items are not released into the local market for human consumption. Proper documentation The Director once again reiterated his call on local distributors to possess the compulsory documentations re-
quired when importing items into Guyana. According to him, these documents are “necessary” as they aid the department to trace goods of substandard value that have been circulated on the local market. Cole disclosed to Kaieteur News that the Food and Drug Department have been playing its part but they rely heavily on the documentations. “We depend on paperwork that the exporting authorities to attest to the wholesomeness of some foods, commodities or shipments however it’s not in all cases where such documentation is retrieved by the importer,” Cole said. The Department Head mentioned that consumer complaints help to weed out substandard imports. But even this, he stressed, is a difficult task as they are unable to trace the food items when they hit the stores. Further, as the Christmas season approaches, many business would be stocking goods to cater for the various needs of consumers. To this, Cole stressed that shoppers must be on the alert and ensure that whatever items they purchase are properly packaged, sealed and labeled. “Consumers out there are the ears and eyes of the Food and Drug Department. We can sensitise the public to the culpability of the importers taking deals from North America and other places.”
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Friday November 22, 2019
Courts E'bo branch light up allures hundreds
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oyal customers of courts on the Essequibo Coast are definitely feeling the holiday vibes, following the Courts Richmond Branch light up on last Monday night. The magical event allured hundreds of persons from almost every corner of the Essequibo Coast. Customers particularly look forward to the shopping, which is done earlier in the day. On this day, customers who shop $49,999 and over, win themselves an opportunity to spin the wheel, which guarantees them a winner. While parents looked forward to the Courts shopping offers, the kids were only interested in the arrival of one special person, Santa Claus. When Santa arrived, the uncontained laughter and joyful cries of the children burst through the air, intertwined by the melodious Christmas Carols. At that point it finally hit everyone; Christmas was just around the corner. Following a packed programme that catered for the entire family, the Courts
building was lit up, since its Richmond branch, unlike its main street branch, does not have a tree. Reflecting on how the celebrations began some 25 years ago, the company's public relations officer, Ms. Roberta Ferguson said, “It began with us lighting the trees, then eventually a little ceremony with us lighting the trees, with the ceremony we added a few more items until it became what it is today.” “At Main Street we have thousands of persons, so we usually block off the entire block, due to the magnitude of customers there… customers eventually asked what about other locations, so the light up was extended to other locations like New Amsterdam, Linden, Bartica, Parika, Richmond and so forth.” Ferguson pointed out, nevertheless, that always look out for the special event each year, since for most, it marks the beginning of the festive season. “It's always an excitement for families, after all the event is for families, targeting primarily children," said Ferguson.
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Agricola gang war leaves one dead
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' N e i l Jeffrey, a 23-yearold of 97 Second Street, Agricola died yesterday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation after he was beaten by two men, according to his mother. The beating resulted in Jeffrey sustaining a punctured organ from broken ribs, the doctor claimed. His mother, Ms. Hyacinth Morris, stated, “I was going out there (Public Road) Tuesday morning around 9:00 hrs. Me and me cousin was standing on a bridge. I see me son come running to me. He seh how he went on de dam and they pelt a bullet behind him. “ I didn't see is who pelt de bullet but all I tell him I seh' O'Neil put on yuh boots and jump in this bus and guh lang yuh way.' When me and me cousin was standing on the bridge, we see two boys coming up de road with handguns and they tell he don't run. And they carry he in First Street and start beating he from First Street to Third Street.” She said she could not stop them because she fainted. She said that she could not remember the clothing that these young men wore but she can point them out. She said that she is not aware of any misunderstandings her son could have had with any of these boys. She further stated, “Them seh he giving information to the First Street gang about the Third Street gang. These streets get them own gang so it gotta be Third Street gang do the beating. They tie he up with a brownish colour rope and when the (police) come fuh he Wednesday morning jus suh they carry him to the hospital (GPHC) with he foot and hand tie up.” She stated that they haven't conducted a postmortem examination as yet. Ms. Morris described her son as a very peaceful young man who just had
Ms. Morris, mother of O'Neil Jeffrey small arguments with his sisters within the home. “I born and grow in Agricola and I never disrespect nobody. I just sit down with me cousin-in-law and I telling she and another friend, I don't disrespect nobody, nobody don't really disrespect de I (herself) so I trying fuh figure out wah de disrespectfulness coming from. If is because of me son, I don't know. I can't tell yuh if me son talk whatever he ain't suppose to talk or wah he deh in. I can't really tell.” “Agricola was always like this but it's getting more worse.” She stated that the residents of the community pleaded with the two young men to stop beating her son but that was in vain. According to sources, the dead man was a known member of one of these gangs and has been called out for incidents where he held persons at gunpoint for numerous reasons. Kaieteur News understands that a police patrol was in Agricola yesterday around 10:00 hrs. and arrested several persons in First Street. They also recovered three firearms. H o w e v e r, t h i s h a d nothing to do with Jeffrey's beating which led to his death. Some civilians who were termed “bad boys” that were loitering on a corner opened fire at these police officers and they returned fire. At least one civilian was injured but none of these men were apprehended.
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Defendant surfaces three months after court date
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fter several deferment of a bail court matter, due to the defendant's absence from court to answer to the charges since August 2019. Yesterday, when the matter was called and another no-show from the defendant, the police prosecutor was informed by one of the virtual complainants that he saw the defendant while he was on his way to court. The matter was then stood down by the Magistrate. It was later called during the afternoon session, giving the police time to arrest the defendant and bring him to court. Twenty-four-year-old Neville Dundas, was hauled before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates' Courts to answer to two charges to which he pleaded not guilty. It is alleged that on August 29, 2019, at Guyhoc
Remanded: Neville Dundas Park, Georgetown, he used threatening behaviour towards Randy Greene. The other charge stated that on June 24, 2019, at Arapaima Street, Tucville, Georgetown, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Charles Jaquobis. When asked by the Magistrate why he did not attend court on the date, he was told, Dundas stated, “I (continued on page 31)
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Friday November 22, 2019
DJ Garwin Karaoke Competition Pt. 2 The Garage presents
DANCEHALL EXCLUSIVE SAT. NOV 30th @ NATIONAL PARK
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tarting November 26, the Garage which is located on Aubrey Barker Road will be hosting its annual karaoke competition with registration fee set at an easy $3000. There will be over one million in cash and prizes to be won along with consolation prizes from sponsors such as Ansa McAL and Hits and Jams Entertainment. You must be over 18 years old to participate and not a professional singer. See you there! For more information contact: 223-2800, 609-1400
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O 3. Avoid oil based products on and around the eyes. Apply eye cream sparingly, if at all. If you use an oil based make up remover, make sure that is removed completely from the eyes as well. Oil is the kryptonite to lash adhesive. 4. Arrive freshly showered and with clean hair. You won’t be able to wet the lashes for the initial 24 hours after application. A compound found in the lash adhesives, cyanoacrylate, needs humidity to properly cure. TOO MUCH humidity will shock the adhesive and cause premature lash loss. Shower, steams, saunas, and crying are not permitted for the initial 24-48 hours (continued on page 25)
n SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30th, DJ Garwin will host his big birthday bash and launch a brand new entertainment company call FBS Entertainment. This DANCEHALL EXCLUSIVE will feature five Big trending Jamaican entertainers: GOVANA with the trending single, “What's up girl ..., and One and Move”; Shrimp Patty and coming for the First time to Guyana, RHYGIN KING of "Girl aseh the thing tuff, tuff. Also slated for this event is the First Lady of dancehall D'Angel and bad gal Ishawna, Jamaica Stone Love, and DJ Bill Cosby. Local entertainment will be provided by Slingerz Family DJ Garwin, DJ Magnum and DJ Slaughter. Advance tickets for this talked about DANCEHALL EXCLUSIVE costs $2,000, pay more at the gate. $10,000 for stage front passes. This event is being supported by FBS, 94.1 Boom FM, Fireside Grill, Chetson Clark's store, Caribbean Airlines, Church's Chicken, Urban Life (Giftland mall) and HJTV. Patrons are asked to purchase tickets at our locations only.
Jamaican DJ Bill Cosby
1. If you wear waterproof mascara, Discontinue use at least two days prior to appointment. The compounds in these products will remain on the lashes, even after properly cleansing them. 2. Arrive with a freshly clean face and impeccably clean lashes. This point needs to be stressed- do not arrive still wearing eye makeup. Residual oils and make-up remaining on the lashes will only prevent the adhesive from properly bonding. Your lash stylist should not be spending more than a few minutes cleansing and prepping your lashes for the service. It is a waste of her skill time and a waste your money. Less cleaning means more time and more lashes. It is absolutely acceptable to wear facial and brow make-up. Book your appointment first thing in the morning if you must wear eye makeup for the day.
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o you’ve decided to make it official with Eyelash Extensions. But you have no idea how to ready yourself or you think you do and might be doing it wrong all this time. It’s time to re move all the doubt as I present for you, seven tips on how to correctly prepare for your Eyelash Extensions appointment.
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The Enetworks guide for Hallmark’s Christmas movies special
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ith Christmas approximately six weeks away, Christmas movies are considered a mustdo for the season. It is in recognition of this beloved tradition; Enetworks is pleased to present its countdown to Christmas with holiday movies via the Hallmark Chanel 24/7. Here’s the movie guide which you and your loved ones can follow and enjoy for today. 8:00 AM LET IT SNOW When a resort executive is sent to a lodge in Maine with instructions to turn it in to an ultra-modern resort, she finds a charming lodge loaded with holiday spirit and makes a connection with the owner’s handsome
Cordinia, falls in love with Emily Taylor, a humble seamstress from Philadelphia. But the young prince’s wishes are challenged by his mother, who wants him to marry royalty. 4:00 PM CHRISTMAS UNDER WRAPS With a residency at a top hospital and a boyfriend she adores, Lauren appears to have her entire life figured out. But when she loses both her job and her beau on the same day, Lauren reluctantly accepts a position in Alaska. 6:00 PM A DREAM OF CHRISTMAS When a restless young married woman is granted a wish by a Christmas Angel to be single again, she soon discovers her new
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JUMP START CONCERT SET FOR NOV. 30
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ome November 30, the Durban Park is set to come alive for the ultimate Mash 2020 Jump start concert that will feature an array of musical flavours from Guyana’s most talented artistes. The lineup includes Jump Primo, Timeka Marshal, Vanilla, Big Red, Diana Chapman, Kwaci Ace, Bunty Singh, Aw Lyrical , Vicadi, Stephen Ramphal, Bill Rogers, Onikha Joseph , Jovinski, and Jamal Stewart. The Heatwave Band as well as the Shakti Strings will also be on deck for this exhilarating event. Showtime is 8PM and admission is FREE! See you there!!!
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son. 10:00 AM HOME & FAMILY Actress Laura Osnes from the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original A Homecoming for the Holidays. Actress Alicia Witt talks about the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original Our Christmas Love Song. 12:00 PM A COOKIE CUTTER CHRISTMAS Two longtime rivals and elementary school teachers duke it out during the holidays in a Christmas cookie bake-off, but their real feud ignites over a shared interest in a handsome single dad. 2:00 PM A ROYAL CHRISTMAS Prince Leopold, heir to the throne of
life isn’t what she bargained for, and embarks on a quest to win her husband back. 8:00 PM SWITCHED FOR CHRISTMAS When identical twin sisters are stuck planning their respective Christmas parties, they’re convinced the grass is greener on the other side. Stars Candace Cameron Bure and Mark Deklin. 10:03 PM CHRISTMAS WISHES & MISTLETOE KISSES - NEW 2019 Weeks before Christmas, Abbey is hired to decorate the estate of businessman Nick. She must break down the wall between her and Nick, all while keeping the holiday spirit alive. Starring Jill Wagner and Matthew Davis.
Prepping for a lash appointment From page 24 after application. (Personal tip: I book my lash appointment 48 hours before returning to gym) BONUS TIPS DURING LASH EXTENSIONS APPOINTMENT -Relax. Relax. Relax. Understand that your lash stylist is certified and has years of experience under her belt and knows exactly what she is doing hence the before service consultation. Believe me, there is nothing about lash extensions to be afraid of. Lash extensions are your friend.
-Turn cell phones off or put on silent/vibrate. Cell phones pose as a serious interruption during lash service. Service requires clients to lay still with eyes closed during the entire service, which is one hour. - Avoid talking and moving during lash service. As much as you may want to talk or ask a question keep in mind that your lash stylist needs you as still as possible to work effectively. Following the correct ways to prepare for Lash Extension greatly improves the experience for both client and lash stylist. Enjoy your lash extensions!
xciting, entertaining, fun-filled and affordable, the Rupununi Music & Arts Festival comes to Georgetown at Theatre Guild, Parade St, Georgetown on November 22 & 23. The theatre will be buzzing with good food, sounds and smells, laughter and lights with music, dance, spoken work and comedy, art and craft and much more. According to Festival Director, Dr. Bob Ramdhanie MBE, “Including Georgetown in the Rupununi Music & Arts Festival programming has been integral to the festival's strategic plan since inception, and so November 22 and 23 is the second of many events that will staged in Georgetown in the coming years. These Georgetown Connection events will provide a slice of what you can expect when you join us in November 2020 (13-15) in the Rupununi at Manari Ranch.”
International confirmed artistes include Semi (reggae quartet from St. Lucia), Iryna Muha and Rob Rosa (folk and funk from Ukraine/UK), Kairi Kaiso ('old time' calypso, T & T), David Frank (funky violinist from T & T), Maya (jazz vibes from Suriname) and a dynamic range of local entertainers including Gavin and Chucky (Folk), Vanilla (Soca), Herbie Marshall (Guitar), Calibro Band (Indigenous + Forró), Herbie Marshall (Guitar), Young Bill Rogers (Kaiso / Chutney) and many more! The Festival is affordable with day passes at GY$ 3,000 and a weekend pass at GY$ 5,000 and tickets are available at Zoon (Middle St & Giftland Mall) + Howard's Restaurant (Eccles) + MovieTowne. Call to reserve - 629-4535 / 626-9014. CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE ! Further information can be had by calling 616-3953/629-4535.
Wine of the Week The Fuego Austral Merlot: It's elegant, well-balanced and velvety-smooth
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he Fuego Austral Merlot features ruby tones and offers an intense and attractive aroma that is packed with red fruit, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and cassis. It has a balanced acidity with ripe tannins as well as a good balance between fruit and oak. It has aged for six months in stainless steel, then bottle-aged for six more. This masterpiece can be found at the Wine Vault located at the Marriott Hotel. It is being sold for $2500 VAT inclusive. You can also find it at the Hibiscus Restaurant, Nice Restaurant and Bar, Palm Court and other leading hotels and bars.
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Region Two police committed to making Christmas crime free - Commander Robinson
“Commander Robinson (fourth from left) and other senior ranks of the Guyana Police Force, Regional Division (2) at the Christmas Presentation.” Police within the Region Two Division, last Wednesday, stated their commitment to suppress criminal activities during the holiday season. This was revealed by the Regional Commander, Crystal Robinson, at the Division’s
Christmas Presentation last Wednesday. Commander Robinson pointed out that the aim of the Division during the holiday season is to minimise the activities of criminal elements, and to ensure neighbourhoods are safer. She stressed, however,
that the members of the public must be involved in the fight against crime. A number of persons from the business community were invited to the brief presentation, along with the Regional Executive Officer, Denis Jaikaran, and members of the re-
ligious faiths. Apart from the Essequibo Coast, which is the primary dwelling area in Region Two, the Pomeroon/Supenaam region also comprises of the Pomeroon and lake areas. The Pomeroon area is accessible primarily by river and creeks. The lake communities, on the other hand, are accessible by both land and water. According to Commander Robinson, the Force will adopt a posture that will ensure there is adequate land a marine patrol. “The Force will deploy patrols on foot and bicycles. Patrols will
be dispatched in each sector, and special emphasis will be placed on the areas of focus, that is our black spots and hotspots. “Marine patrols will patrol the Pomeroon River, Capoey Lake, Mainstay Lake, Hot and Cold Lake and Mashabo Lake.” Region Two also holds two key ports of entries, Charity and Supenaam. Charity is the gateway to the Pomeroon, Region One, and Venezuela. Kaieteur News understands that over the holiday period, this port will be moni-
tored by foot patrol. The same posture will be adopted at the Supenaam Ferry and Speedboat terminals, according to Commander Robinson. The presentation also underlined the fact that congested shopping areas create an environment for criminal elements. This year, the Commander proposed to business owners, to have ranks present in and around the business premises. This, she said, will allow customers to shop, feeling safe that there is adequate police presence.
Murder accused sentenced on gun, ammo charges A murder accused is now imprisoned after he was found guilty of being in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunitions two years ago. Brian Mohan, called Abdul, was on trial before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly in the Georgetown Magistrates Courts. It was this magistrate that handed down the sentence to the defendant yesterday. He had pleaded not guilty to the two charges on his first appearance before the court. It was alleged that on March 3, 2017, at North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, Mohan had in his possession a .32 Taurus pistol without being the owner of a firearm licence at the time. It was also alleged that on the same day and at the same location, he had in his possession 10 live rounds of .32 ammunitions without being a licensed firearm holder at the time. The magistrate ruled at the conclusion of the
trial that the prosecution was able to prove every element of its case and as such, the defendant should be sentenced for the offences. She then imposed a sentence of two years imprisonment. Earlier this year, Mohan was committed to face a Judge and Jury for trial, into the murder of Festival City resident, Christopher Wharton, also known as Tapps or Chrissy. Wharton was gunned down on November 18, 2015 at Festival City, North Ruimveldt. According to reports, Wharton of Lot 1960 Buggy Peak Street, Festival City, was shot to his hand, left butt and groin area by gunmen, known to him. It was reported that the dead mans five-year-old son was hit on his left leg by one of the six shots fired by the men. The shooting is said to have occurred around 17:00 hrs on the day. Mohan was joined on the murder charge by Rickford Jones, 24, of Lot 3093 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
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At Bar admission, Chevy Devonish described as a “scholar for the law” Journalist Chevy Devonish is now an Attorney-at-Law. Devonish was admitted to the Bar, Tuesday. His petition was accepted by Chief Justice Roxane George, S.C who charged him to continue being a scholar for the law. Justice George told a gathering of well wishers that not only has Devonish committed to being a scholar. “He continues to do so for the scores of law students he tutors at the University of Guyana. The Chief Justice expressed confidence that Devonishs commitment to excellent work will continue. During the brief admission ceremony, Justice George paid tribute to the late former Chief Justice Ian Chang, S.C, who lost his battle with cancer last week. Justice Chang was laid to rest on Tuesday. Justice George remembered him as a stellar practitioner of the law who worked relentlessly to expand Guyanas jurisprudence. She urged Devonish to take a page out of Justice Changs book. Devonish was reminded
by Justice George of the importance of conduct and attitude as well as honesty, integrity and professionalism. She urged him to maintain them, even in trying times and in respect to the oath, he has taken to serve the people of this nation. “Whether you like it or not; you are a role model to your students. Let them have positive things to say about you always.” Devonishs petition was presented by Senior Counsel Stephen Fraser, who said that his clients admission will vastly enrich the standard of practice at the Bar. Fraser told the gathering that Devonishs love for law has taken him several places. He said that it even landed him at the Caribbean Court of Justice, the nations highest court, where he worked as a Research Assistant. In his address to the court, Devonish credited his mother for his success. He described her as his foundation and said he is forever indebted to her for the many sacrifices she made along his journey. The law-
yers role model is none other than Professor Duke Pollard, former Judge of the CCJ, who taught him during his academic journey. According to him, his passion to pursue law began in 2014. He had already worked two years in the media and was tasked with covering Parliament and press conference. However, Devonish realised that he did not know enough about his related beats; hence his decision to pursue legal studies. The breadth of law is immeasurable, and Devonish admits that he has a lot more to learn. Devonish graduated from the Hugh Wooding Law School on Saturday, October 6, 2019, with a Certificate in Legal Education (CLE), the final academic qualification to become eligible to practise law in the Caribbean and Commonwealth region. Based on reports, although he was not the schools best graduating student, he was named Valedictorian due to his academic strengths and ex-curriculum accomplishments. During his time as law
school, Devonish served as Vice President of the Students Representative Counsel from 2018-2019 as well as the representative to the Guyanese class of 2018-2018. He also contributed to the schools official newsletter, the Gavel. Further, he served two terms as President of the University of Guyana Law Society. On his LinkedIn account, Devonish describes himself as a Constitutional and Human Rights Law Enthusiast. He currently serves as Chairman of the Guyana National Youth Councils Constitution Reform Committee, and has contributed to the countrys Steering Committee on Constitutional Reform. Devonish also holds a bachelors degree in International Relations and has written several letters to the editors concerning legal issues in Guyana.
Attorney-at-Law Chevy Devonish with Chief Justice Roxane George, S.C
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Friday November 22, 2019
Venezuelans along the “Grove Sea Dam” receive assistance from Govt Yesterday more than 150 Venezuelans who reside along the Grove Sea Dam in inhumane conditions, received a number food hampers and a quantity of cleaning supplies. Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, and representatives from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) paid a visit to Venezuelan Migrant Community and assessed their living conditions. Kaieteur News had reported a few days ago that the community stretches from aback of Times Square Grove and continues to Little Diamond. But after yesterdays visit, the Minister said that it was discovered the migrant community stretches from Herstelling.Felix also informed the public that he will engage the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) and the International Organization for migration (IOM) “on the possibility of relocating the Venezuelan migrants to a more habitable circumstance”.
Minister Felix meeting with the migrant communities ( DPI)
According to statement released, earlier this week the Ministry of Public Health and the Guyana Police Force Immigration Department also visited the migrants to assess their needs. On Sunday, Publisher of Kaieteur News, Glenn Lall, recognised the importance of help for these migrant families. There is no electricity, no
toilet facilities, no clean water supply, and there is an ever present foul smell of garbage washed up on the sea bank by incoming waves. Lall recommended that if the government does not have sufficient funds to assist these migrants then private individuals must donate. He even volunteered to spearhead the initiative if necessary.
Migrants receiving hampers and cleaning supplies ( DPI)
Teen reportedly goes missing after leaving for school The family members of 15-year-old Keziah Goodridge of Bare Root, East Coast Demerara (ECD) are desperately searching for the teen who reportedly went missing on November 15, 2019 after leaving for school. Kaieteur News understands that on the day in question, the teen who was reportedly left in the custody of her grandparents, left to attend school but failed to return home. The child was last seen wearing her school clothes, a white shirt and dark coloured skirt and tie.The child’s grandmother, Shirley Pearson, stated that Goodrich would normally evade home to be in the company of her 20year-old boyfriend. However, upon asking the teen’s boyfriend about her whereabouts, he denied any knowledge of her. Ms. Shirley Pearson further stated that Keziah and her three siblings have been in her custody since their mother migrated to Trinidad. “She does normally run away to go and stay with this boy but within three days, she would come back home. But is almost a week now since she gone. We ain’t hearing anything about her and her sisters miss her.
T&T Co. uses duty free waivers to underbid locals …secures multi-million-
The missing child Keziah is the eldest of her siblings and she knows that her mother is not around.” The distraught woman related that the teen would normally run away from home but lately the Child Care and Protection Agency has been looking into the situation. Anyone who has useful information about the teen can contact her family member on the following telephone numbers 229-7327, 6642219 or the nearest police station.
Two years jail for fisherman who wounded friend while playing with knives
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25-year-old fisher man is now behind bars after a city magistrate found him guilty of stabbing his friend to the neck while they were playing with knives. Kevin Allicock, a father of two and of 32 James Street, Albouystown was charged with wounding. He had pleaded not guilty after appearing before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly in the Georgetown Magistrates Courts. The charge had alleged that on April 17, 2019, Allicock unlawfully and maliciously wounded Joseph Barker with the intent to maim, disfigure,
disable or to cause grievous bodily harm to the said victim. Following the completion of the trial yesterday, the magistrate ruled that the prosecution had proved every element of the case. As such, she sentenced the defendant to serve two years in prison. When the case was first called, the court was told that the two friends were indulging in horseplay throwing knives at each other. The defence had claimed that Barker was wounded by accident. The court also heard that the defendant also sustained injuries.
Jailed: Kevin Allicock
A large multi-million-dollar contract recently handed to Trinidad and Tobago (T&T)-based, Ramps Logistics, has raised eyebrows among domestic counterparts, since, according to sources, the contract demonstrates the inability of locals to compete with foreigners when it comes to servicing the emerging oil and gas sector. This publication has learnt that the contract was awarded to Ramps for the supply of consumables and logistics by Tullow Oil but domestic companies lost out since the T&T Company managed to under bid each of the local counterparts. It was explained that this was done since when a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is invited by the companies such as Tullow, an estimate or bid is prepared to include applicable duties and taxes that will have to be paid. Private Sector representatives have since outlined that companies such as Ramps Logistics are allowed to import duty free into the country and are also granted a range of waivers. What this leads to, is the ability to significantly under bid local counterparts. “They are bringing in everything duty free, they can quote less than what we can quote,” one supplier told this publication. It was explained, too, that many large suppliers in Guyana are also unable to compete with the plethora of companies that have begun incorporating offices in the country. One supplier told this publication there are those that would have built capacity over the years using large machinery, and vehicles and would have been involved in shipping and other related arrangements. Despite calls for increased local content, the supplier explained that there is no level playing field since those companies would have already made significant purchases over time all of which would have attracted import
dollar contract with Oil Company and other duties. “Local companies cannot compete against entities such as Ramps Logistics since the playing field is not level in terms of rules and in terms of the players.” One supplier said, “…We are not against foreign companies entering the market but what we are against is the policy of the government that allows these companies to come and take advantage through unfair competition fostered by the uneven playing field.” The contract that has brought the “bureaucratic hurdle” was given to the T&T based company by Tullow Oil ahead of its discoveries at the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana. Tullow which serves as the operator with a 60 percent stake in the block recently announced two oil discoveries in Guyana at the Jethro-1 well and the Joe-1 well in August and September last. Ramps Logistics secured a fully integrated cross-border logistics contract inclusive of Shore Base provision and management, marine agency, personnel logistics, freight forwarding and customs brokerage, with UK-based Tullow Oil for its upcoming Guyana drill campaign. Further to this, a host of third party services such as waste disposal, tank cleaning and CCU provisions have been secured. The company has since been featured in the November 13 Trinidad Express boasting about being in Guyana at the right time and place. It was suggested by local suppliers that, “with duty free approval being handed to these companies to clear and deliver their imports, suppliers contend that preaching local content by government does not hold water.”
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LJP declares young people the greatest assets of Guyana
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Education, 93 percent of the people who leave our shores have a tertiary education. The young continue to be maligned and remain unemployed for the most part, says the Liberty and Justice Party. The previous and current administrations have made scant effort to retain our qualified and eager nation builders but are quick to ask for their votes, it added. There has been no meaningful investment in research and development in any field that permits these young minds to venture. “Our young people leave our shores to go and build other countries and do a fantastic job at that, and there is little being done to stop the exodus or even to invite the diaspora back to participate in our economy and development.” A release from the party
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said that on a GlobeSpan show broadcast just over a month ago an elder statesman stated, “I don’t know what this fetish is about young people!” “These kinds of disconnect have denied our young people the futures that they deserve.” The Liberty and Justice Party reaffirms that it is the young people who are, and will shape, the future and it is time that “we took the responsibility of carving ourselves out of the old politically dogmatic system and into a new age that will cater to everyone equally and equitably.” Successive governments have marginalised the youth for far too long. It is time we look deeper at what the future holds and our collective responsibilities and grasp the reins to ensure there is a future for our future generations.
VACANCY Vacancy exist for Experienced Pharmacy assistants to work @ reputable pharmacy in G/ town. Interested persons call # 696-5098 between 8am-4pm Vacancy for Porter- apply in person at Alabama Trading, 65 Robb St One experienced lorry driver. Apply in person at Alabama Trading, 65 Robb St Data Entry/Accounts ClerkKnowledge of Accounting & Quickbooks- Apply in person - Wieting & Richter, Water Street Georgetown. Experienced person to assemble bicycle, Apply in person at Alabama Trading, 65 Robb St One experienced tutor who love to read and work with a 4 year old kid. Call: 623-1615 Looking for a job & educational services? Contact The Job Centre 43 Croal & Alexander Street or call 6843757/600-8457 Immediate vacancy exists for male workers to work shift @ Del Ice Co. Call: 231-1408/6429191
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From ppage 16 looking for ways and means of enhancing the quality and level of service that it offers. The company which has some 2000 employees in Guyana expects to have an increase of employees as it continues to purse security contracts. Regional Chairman Morian expressed his satisfaction with the monitoring system Kalibur Security has implemented. He also complimented the efforts of the Ministry of Labour. And one of Kaliburs female security officers who was dismissed after seeking the intervention of the RDC, was reinstated. Mr. Gomes promised that she will not suffer any mistreatment and will be posted back to her original post following the reinstatement.
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Defendant surfaces three months... From page 23 get put out…My mother put me out so I wasn't living anywhere and couldn't attended court.” The defendant was then asked, since he claims he got put out what is his current address, Dundas said, “I live all over. I does put down my head here or there.” Police prosecutor Seon Blackman objected to bail being granted to the defendant
based on the nature, prevalence and the punishment the offence attracts. Prosecutor Blackman also added that he would also object to bail since the defendant has no fixed place of abode. The time he was absent from court with no valid reason was also a reason. According to information received, the defendant and Jaquobis had a misunder-
standing. While they were arguing, the defendant dealt Jaquobis, several cuffs amongst his body, then took a sharp object and cut the victim. Principal Magistrate McGusty remanded the defendant to prison based on the objections made by the prosecutor and the matter was then adjourned to November 27, 2019, for statements.
Freddie Kissoon charges judiciary... From page 14 capacity.” Ogunseye said that Donald was given a “trumped” up trial and personally believes that the time has come to bring closure to this matter. “And as part of the WPA and APNU government, I felt it is very important for me to come out here and stand with Donald in this fight to have the Appeal Court hear his appeal and hopefully it will quash the conviction, which I think is the only just way to resolve this matter. “I am in solidarity with Donald that he should not walk down the road of accepting pardon because pardon implies that you are guilty of doing something. And he, like his brother was a victim of an assassination attempt and he is in no way guilty of anything.” Donald, on the other hand, said that there was a recommendation that his appeal be heard since 1995. He added that there was a fake appeal to his case at the High Court in 2010, which purports to show that his appeal was dismissed. He wants a thorough investigation into this. According to him, the Court of Appeal had ruled that the High Court hearing of his appeal was unlawful as it lacked jurisdiction. “This is serious, since
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in addition to that unlawfulness, neither I nor a representing attorney-atlaw was notified beforehand or present at the hearing. Yet two senior judges, in the presence of the prosecution, staged, effectively, a secret hearing and dismissal of my appeal.” Donald said that last year, he wrote the Supreme Court Registrar, Sueanna Lovell, requesting the name(s) of those purporting to file his appeal, but without response. “Thus no explanation has ever been offered by the court or the office of the DPP for this unlawful episode. This exposes a grave flaw in the judicial system of Guyana.” He has since had to fight with “every tooth and nail” to
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overturn that High Court ruling. It was explained that on May 23, 2019, the Court of Appeal allowed an appeal against a 1982 conviction. S i n c e M a y, d e s p i t e t h e order of the Court of Appeal, a date has not been set. “The latest position of the Court Registry, upon my enquiry, is that it is “not satisfied” with trial records in its possession. On October 14, I was promised that the Registry would “contact” me that day, or the following. To date, over a month later, there has been no such contact despite a letter to the senior registry officer pointing this out, and requesting a date to be set. This was the second letter to the Registry, as followup to previous visits, asking for a hearing date,” Donald explained.
Thieves cart off businessman’s motorcycle Although deterred four nights before, three thieves returned to finish what they started; carting off a Herstelling businessman’s motorcycle. The businessman is however, thanking his lucky stars that no harm came to his family. Paul Sookram disclosed to Kaieteur News that on Tuesday morning, his wife went outside to the balcony and noticed that the front gate of their lot 478 Fourth Street, Herstelling home was left opened. Being certain that she secured it the previous evening, they decided to run the CCTV cameras and made a shocking discovery. Around 03:15 hrs Monday, the men entered the yard using the back entrance. “Two come in from the front and they cut the padlock,” Sookram said. According to him, the footage showed minutes later, one of the other thieves rolling his motorcycle with registration number CJ 1175 out the front gate. “The bike was parked in the back between two cars and them man just roll it out the front gate like them own it.” Sookram noted that just a mere four days earlier, it ap-
CCTV footage captures one of the thieves carting off the motorcycle pears that the men made their first attempt at stealing the motorcycle. “Like four days before, a neighba wake me up saying somebody deh in front we yard looking strange. Af-
ter we wake and make noise, they move and is like they come back now and get to thief the bike.” A report was made and police are currently investigating.
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GuySuCo requests tenders for Five cars stolen in Diamond in two days processing plant to produce
Even though the police have been trying desperately to curb the rampant issue of car theft, persons are still lodging reports of their vehicles being stolen from right under their noses. And Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, appears to be a hot spot for car thieves. Between Monday and Tuesday of this week, five car owners lodged reports to the police about their vehicles being stolen. Meanwhile, police reported that a sixth car was stolen from Industry, East Coast Demerara. David Bindial, of 366 Railway Line Top, Industry, East Coast Demerara (ECD) told Kaieteur News that he has very little space in his yard and would usually park his car on the roadside. When he woke yesterday morning, it was gone. He subsequently lodged a report to the Sparendaam Police Station. Mr. Bindial is pleading with the thieves to return his Toyota Corolla Spacio bearing registration number PNN 1948. “Is not even my car…is a woman vehicle I take and
white sugar
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) intends to start producing white sugar of high quality in early 2022, and has put out requests for tenders for a processing plant. It has committed to producing the white sugar of Codex ICUMSA 45 specifications, a measure of the standard of sugars. That standard has been set by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA)s manufacturers of food and beverages.
Picture of the car that was stolen does work taxi with. Last night, I came home and park the vehicle and this morning, the car gone. I read about people hijacking cars in the newspaper and I never thought that this thing could happen to me.” Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a silver Toyota Corolla Spacio bearing registration PNN 1948, please call David Bindial on 658-1479 or 666-8157 or the nearest police station or patrol. According to reports, 39 persons are presently before
the court to answer car theft related charges during police raids, which were carried out on several homes located on the East Coast of Demerara several cars and motorbike parts, along with car batteries and generators were seized. Several vehicle owners came forward and claimed that several vehicle parts belonged to their vehicles that went missing. A police source indicated that initial investigations have pointed to several persons of interest.
Both GuySuCo and GMSA have indicated that they are pleased that there has been progressive discussion on moving refined white sugar to a List of Ineligible for conditional duty exemption, and on the application of a Common External Tariff (CET) on the importation of refined white sugar used by Guyanas manufacturers of food and beverage products during the National Conversation on the Treatment of Sugar in CARICOM Trade Policy hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 24 last. The CET is being considered on the importation of refined white sugar for the specific use by food and beverage manufacturers, but only until the CARICOM region produces it to the specifications and quality required, and in sufficient quantities. The same can be said for the inclusion of white sugar on the List of Ineligibles for conditional duty exemption. For it to be included on that list, production is supposed to meet about 75 percent of
regional demand. To get there, GuySuCo and GMSA will be working together to develop the sugar industry in that regard. Kaieteur News understands that local manufacturers have committed to purchasing locally produced sugar once production begins. The GMSA has also bolstered advocacy for a monitoring mechanism to be implemented to prevent evasion of CET on brown sugar imported into the region, since it affects regional producers.
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Neymar set for latest comeback, but Davis Cup trip leaves PSG coach... From page 33 runners-up being followed by a trip to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Having the former Barcelona superstar available again presents a problem for Tuchel — just how does he keep all his forward players happy? Mauro Icardi and Edinson Cavani are already battling it out for one place at the tip of the attack, but Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for Friday’s match. The World Cup winner has been struggling with illness and played no part in France’s 2-0 victory in Albania last weekend. “I don’t know if he is capable of playing. He has had a fever,” said Tuchel, who will also be without midfield duo Ander Herrera
and Marco Verratti against Lille. Lille have already been eliminated from this s e a s o n ’s Champions League after just four games and have not yet won on their travels in the current campaign. They come to Paris without their top scorer, as N i g e r i a n s t r i k e r Vi c t o r Osimhen is suspended. In addition, coach Christophe Galtier has been left reeling after his assistant coach, Joao Sacramento, and goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos were both allowed to leave on Wednesday to team up with compatriot Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur. “I don’t blame them for going. I have also been an assistant coach,” Galtier
said. “They have been contacted, they believe in that project and they want to go. That’s how football is today.” Player to watch: Mike Maignan The 24-year-old’s stock has risen enormously since he left PSG in 2015 in search of first-team football at Lille. Maignan was named the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1 last season and was called up to the France squad for the first time in May. However, the departure o f L i l l e ’s g o a l k e e p i n g coach Nuno Santos to Tottenham could have a big impact on Maignan. He admitted in a recent interview with sports daily L’Equipe to having made big
Friday November 22, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) You could feel especially amorous today. If you're romantically involved, you could have an overwhelming urge for an intimate dinner with your significant other.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Falling in love at first sight is something you never thought would happen, but it could happen today. A romantic involvement may follow or not.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Necessary cleaning or repairs in the home could inspire you to go a bit further and do some redecorating. Get rid of old furniture or other castoffs to make room for new objects that make your home look more attractive.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Movies that involve a lot of special effects might be especially appealing to you now. You may decide to learn more about how such effects are produced. You might also want to try your hand at computer graphics.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Important new information could come your way, perhaps through classes, books, or conversations with friends. This might open new personal and professional doors for you.
SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Life is an adventure. At least, that's the attitude you take today. Flush with past success and basking in the affection of friends.
CANCER(June21–July22) New learning and improved communication with friends and family add greatly to your sense of self-esteem. A task into which you've put some effort over the past several weeks has been completed successfully. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) An improvement in your relations with a love partner or close friend has you feeling optimistic about the future and even more so about the present. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) An unexpected raise could have you feeling especially generous toward those you love. Your gifts will be appreciated, but take care that you don't wipe out all you've gained.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) A new unity and purpose could create a more positive atmosphere regarding your career. Recognition and an increased income are just over the horizon. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Optimism and excitement permeate any get-togethers that you're involved in today. You and those around you tend to see only positive trends for the future success with few obstacles. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Today you might be in the right mood to organize. High-tech equipment may be of help in this project, and so could the help of friends. An optimistic, enthusiastic attitude will sustain you through any tasks.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel was not impressed with Neymar’s decision to travel to Madrid for the Davis Cup this week, just before his scheduled return from injury. (AFP/File / Javier Soriano) strides in 18 months working under Santos. On Friday he could be a very busy man against Neymar and co.
Ince-Carvalhal and Alphonso... From page 38 when top seed Shomari Wiltshire will play his first match of the tournament. Results of the matches played on Wednesday were as follows. Category A Samuel Ince-Carvalhal defeated Nicholas Verwey 5/11, 11/9. 13/11, 11/9 Michael Alphonso defeated Gianni Carpenter 11/8, 11/5, 11/8 Category B Kirsten Gomes defeated Lucas Jonas 11/4, 11/6, 8/11, 11/9 Mohryan Baksh defeated Ethan Jonas 11/3, 11/4, 11/4 Category C Louis DaSilva defeated Joshua Verwey 11/7, 11/1, 11/ 3 Shiloh Asregado defeated Lajuan Munroe 11/5, 11/5, 11/ 2 Category D Beau Fernandes defeated Lucas Persaud 11/3, 4/11, 11/ 7. 11/5 Teija Edwards defeated Rayad Boyce 11/8, 11/9, 11/9 Category E Safirah Summer defeated Kaden Pynaendy 11/8, 9/11, 11/9 Category F Abhinav Singh defeated Rylee Rodrigues 11/8, 11/7 Brenno DaSilva defeated William Escarragga 11/6, 11/6 Bradley Walton defeated Demetri Lowe 11/9, 11/7 Category G Solomon Ince-Carvalhal defeated Jnae Singh 11/6, 8/ 11, 11/8 Tiana Gomes defeated Mya Dean 11/2, 11/1 Nandishraj Singh defeated Kassie Walcott 11/3, 11/9Goo
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NBA roundup: Clippers win OT thriller over Celtics Lou Williams scored 27 points, and Paul George added 25 points and eight assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers notch an intense 107-104 overtime victory over the visiting Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Kawhi Leonard returned from a three-game absence caused by a knee injury to score 17 points on 7-of-20 shooting. Patrick Beverley corralled a career-best 16 rebounds to go along with 14 points and seven assists, and JaMychal Green added 10 points as Los Angeles won its third straight game. Jayson Tatum scored a season-best 30 points for Boston. Marcus Smart recorded 15 points and eight assists, Brad Wanamaker added 14 points, and Kemba Walker had 13 points and nine rebounds, shooting just 4for-17 from the field. The contest marked the first time George and Leonard played together since both joined the Clippers in the offseason. Wednesday’s game was George’s fourth of the campaign. Mavericks 142, Warriors 94 Luka Doncic scored 22 of his game-high 35 points in the first quarter as host Dallas made quick work of injuryriddled Golden State in a 48point thrashing. Doncic ran up his 35 points in only 26 minutes, hanging around long enough to record a second straight
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) controls the ball against Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye (37) during the first half at Staples Center. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) triple-double with a gamehigh-tying 10 rebounds and a game-high 11 assists. According to ESPN, the 25:30 total that Doncic played was the least court time for a player in a 30-point tripledouble in NBA history. Tim Hardaway Jr. went 4for-4 from 3-point range on a 20-point night against his dad’s former team, and the Mavericks shot 22-for-38 (57.9 percent) on treys en route to their third straight win. Rookie Eric Paschall led Golden State with 22 points. Bucks 135, Hawks 127 Giannis Antetokounmpo
had 33 points and 11 rebounds, pacing Milwaukee to a win at Atlanta. It was the ninth time that Antetokounmpo has had 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game this season, tops in the NBA. He has accomplished the feat in eight of his past nine games. The Bucks have won five straight and nine of their past 10. Eric Bledsoe added 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Milwaukee. Atlanta was led by rookie De’Andre Hunter, who scored a career-high 27 points — 11 more than his previous
Brave Bermuda bow out of top flight TOLUCA, Mexico, CMC – Bermuda captain Danté Leverock has expressed disappointment after his team’s hopes of retaining their CONCACAF Nations League top-flight status were dashed by Uriel Antuna’s winner deep into injury time as the Gold Cup champions Mexico won 2-1 here on Tuesday night. “I’m disappointed, it’s tough to concede with 40 seconds left. But I’m proud of my boys, who fought hard,” said Leverock, who gave Bermuda a shock 10th minute lead with a header from an Osagi Bascome corner. Mexico – with a population of 129 million compared to Bermuda 64,000 – levelled midway through the half through Sebastian Cordova’s brilliant leftfooted curling shot from 25 yards that flew beyond goalkeeper Dale Eve into the far corner. Queens Park Rangers’ on-loan striker Nahki Wells was presented with the opportunity to restore
Bermuda captain Dante Leverock. Bermuda’s lead in the second half. But racing onto a through ball, Wells could only drag his left-footed effort wide of the right post. Just as the required result looked all but secured, Antuna assumed the villain rule, receiving a chipped ball into the area before calmly slotting past the advancing Eve to snatch victory for the home side and break Bermudian hearts in the cruellest possible fashion. Bermuda had needed at least a draw to guarantee
finishing above Panama in the three-team group and avoid relegation to League B. Bermuda lost 4-1 at home to Panama, before winning the away leg 2-0. Bermuda lost their home leg against Mexico 5-1. “I’m disappointed we didn’t get through,” added Leverock, describing his goal as a “milestone in my career”. The 27-year-old defender is looking for a new club after deciding not to renew his 12-month contract with Irish club Sligo Rovers.
best — and a career-best 11 rebounds. Trae Young added 25 points and eight assists, and rookie Cam Reddish scored a career-high 17 points. Wizards 138, Spurs 132 Bradley Beal scored 21 of his 33 points in the third quarter as host Washington held on to beat sliding San Antonio. Beal eclipsed 30 points in four consecutive contests for the first time in his career as the Wizards sent San Antonio to its first sevengame losing skid since Gregg Popovich’s first season as Spurs coach in 1996-97. Former Spurs forward Davis Bertans and Ish Smith each added 21 points as Washington avenged a 124122 setback to San Antonio on Oct. 26. DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points for the Spurs. Heat 124, Cavaliers 100 Duncan Robinson scored a career-high 29 points — making seven 3-pointers in a decisive second quarter — as host Miami routed Cleveland. Rookie guard Tyler Herro added 22 points as the Heat improved to 6-0 at home this season. Robinson, a 6-foot-7 forward who went undrafted last year, made 9 of 15 3-point tries, falling one short of the team record of 10 3-pointers held by Mario Chalmers and Brian Shaw. Cleveland’s Kevin Love, who had missed one game due to back tightness, returned to contribute 25 points and 13 rebounds. Larry Nance Jr., who had missed two straight games due to a sprained left thumb, returned to amass 16 points and nine rebounds. Jazz 103, Timberwolves 95 Bojan Bogdanovic scored 30 points — including six 3pointers — and Donovan Mitchell added 26 to lead Utah over Minnesota in Minneapolis. Rudy Gobert had 12 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks for the Jazz. Mike Conley totaled 16 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Utah snapped a
two-game losing streak and earned its third road win of the season. Andrew Wiggins finished with 22 points to lead the Wolves. Karl-Anthony Towns added 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Jazz shot 42.4 percent from 3-point range and scored 20 points off 13 Minnesota turnovers. Nets 101, Hornets 91 Jarrett Allen totaled season highs of 22 points and 17 rebounds and Brooklyn defeated Charlotte in New York. The Nets won for the second time in three games without Kyrie Irving, who sat out due to right shoulder impingement. Spencer Dinwiddie started for Irving and contributed 20 points while tying a season high with eight assists. Allen enjoyed one of the most productive games of his career and recorded his fifth double-double of the season. Taurean Prince added 20 points while shooting 6-for15 in a game the Nets never led by more than 12. Terry Rozier topped the Hornets with 18 points. Bulls 109, Pistons 89 Lauri Markkanen reached the 20-point mark for the first time since the season opener with 24 points, and host Chicago ended a three-game losing streak by pounding slumping Detroit. Markkanen, who was averaging 12.3 points in nine games this month, made half of his 14 field-goal attempts and 7 of 11 free throws. Tomas Satoransky supplied 15 points and seven assists, and Shaquille Harrison had 15 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals for Chicago. Former Bull Derrick Rose scored 18 points off the bench for Detroit, which has lost five straight and is 1-7 on the road. Blake Griffin scored 16 points and Luke Kennard had 14, but both shot just 4 of 15 from the field. 76ers 109, Knicks 104 Joel Embiid had 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists while Ben Simmons hit the first 3-pointer of his career,
and Philadelphia overturned a 17-point deficit on the way to a victory over visiting New York. Simmons hit his muchanticipated 3-pointer with 8:20 remaining in the first quarter, and the crowd exploded. Simmons had missed the first 17 treys of his career before connecting from the corner. It was his lone long-distance attempt of the night and his first 3-point try of the season. Marcus Morris scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while Julius Randle and Frank Ntilikina scored 17 points each for the Knicks. The Sixers improved to 5-0 at home and have won nine straight overall against the Knicks. Nuggets 105, Rockets 95 Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 27 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, and host Denver beat Houston, ending the Rockets’ eightgame winning streak. Will Barton had 15 points and seven rebounds, and Paul Millsap scored 11 points for Denver, which had all five starters finish in double figures en route to its seventh win in eight games. James Harden had 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Russell Westbrook added 25 points, and Clint Capela scored 12 points while pulling down a season-high 21 rebounds for Houston. Raptors 113, Magic 97 Fred VanVleet scored 24 points and added seven assists, and Toronto defeated visiting Orlando. The Magic were depleted after they lost center Nikola Vucevic and forward Aaron Gordon to sprained right ankles in the first half. Neither returned. Terence Davis II had a career-best 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Raptors, who shot 52.3 percent from the field. Pascal Siakam had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Chris Boucher contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. Orlando got 21 points from Evan Fournier. (Field Level Media)
Neymar set for latest comeback, but Davis Cup trip leaves PSG coach unhappy AFP - Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel has again been left frustrated by Neymar after the Brazilian took time out from recovering from his latest injury to fly to Madrid for the Davis Cup tennis this week. “I am not his Dad, I’m not the police,” said an exasperated Tuchel yesterday, a day before PSG host Lille in Ligue 1.
That match is set to see the world’s most expensive player make his return from a hamstring injury suffered playing for Brazil against Nigeria on October 13. “I am his coach, and he has been training well. Did I like the fact he went on this flight? No, not at all. But is it worth me going crazy over? No,” Tuchel added. “If all goes well, he can
play tomorrow, but whether he starts or comes off the bench, that depends.” Neymar has not played for PSG since scoring in a 4-0 win over Angers on October 5. He has four goals in just five appearances in this campaign but will now be hoping to put a run of games together, with today’s match against last season’s Ligue 1 (Continued on page 32)
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Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins hand Australia opening-day honours ESPNcricinfo - Australia finished the opening day of their Test summer in a strong position on one of their happiest hunting grounds, although for periods either side of a five-wicket surge in the afternoon they were made to work hard by Pakistan. Whether Pakistan’s 240 boosted by Asad Shafiq’s 76 - will be enough to keep them in the contest remains to be seen and rests with their bowling attack. At nine for 75, they would have hoped for much better; at 5 for 94, they probably feared much worse, before Yasir Shah helped Shafiq add 84 for the seventh wicket. For Australia, the feelings might have been reversed. Mitchell Starc, on his return to the Test side, finished with 4 for 52 cleaning up the tail as he can do so well - and was on a hattrick late in the day when 16year-old debutant Naseem Shah faced up to the first delivery of his career and somehow squeezed the ball to the leg side. After not quite getting their lengths right in the opening session, Australia’s three quicks were excellent after the interval as Pakistan’s impressive morning’s work
Mitchell Starc finished with four wickets. (Getty Images) unravelled. That was compounded by the controversial dismissal of Mohammad Rizwan, who edged behind off Pat Cummins only for replays to suggest Cummins had no part of his foot behind the line, but third umpire Michael Gough gave him the benefit of some very slim doubt. That left Pakistan 6 for 143 and still in danger of folding for under 200. However, Shafiq, who scored 137 at the ground on his previous visit, continued his excellent form from the warm-up matches
where he made hundreds against Australia A and a Cricket Australia XI. He was eventually cleaned up by a beauty from Cummins with the new ball during Australia’s strong finish as they claimed 4 for 13 to end the innings. Captain Azhar Ali had won the toss and despite a green tinge to the surface, was not lulled into bowling. He and Shan Masood then played superbly during the opening session, happy to give the two hours to the bowlers unless there was a
loose delivery to attack in a session that brought just five boundaries. The pair left well, helped by the back-of-alength approach from the quicks, and a lunch score of none for 57 - by the standards of visiting teams at the Gabba - was a fine start. To show how tough a place it is for visiting sides, their final partnership of 75 was the highest for a visiting team in the first innings of a Test at the ground. Then, however, things started to change. In the sixth over after the break, Cummins, bowling around the wicket, squared up Masood to take his outside edge. Three balls later, Hazlewood drew a nick from Azhar which carried low to first slip where Joe Burns held on. All of a sudden, two new batsmen were at the crease. One of them was Haris Sohail, who struggled in the warmup matches, and he did not last long when he flashed at Starc. The fear that Pakistan were about to completely lose their way increased when Babar Azam played a horridly wild drive at Hazlewood to provide another slip catch. After such a build-up for Azam - including runs in the
T20Is and the Australia A match - it was a hugely deflating shot. Nathan Lyon then returned to the attack for his second spell and struck first ball when a hard-handed Iftikhar Ahmed inside-edged to short leg and it had the feel of a full-blown collapse that could decide the Test by tea on the opening day. That did not transpire, thanks to a mixture of punchy and pugnacious batting. Rizwan, playing just his second Test, counterpunched strongly either side of tea to score at better than a run-aball before the nick off Cummins prompted significant amount of slowmo replays of the front foot. When it comes to calling noballs on replays, the benefit of any doubt goes to the bowler. Cummins, though, may still have got lucky. There was no great expectation that Shafiq would now have much support, but Yasir proved otherwise in a stand that spanned 26 overs. The pair took advantage of a period where Tim Paine sat back a touch, using Lyon and Marnus Labuschagne ahead of the second new ball - Australia’s over rate was poor for much of the day,
which can now lead to points deductions in the Test Championship. Shafiq’s fifty came from 99 balls and when the pair made it to the 80-over mark there was a chance that if they survived to the close Pakistan could yet eye 300. However, those hopes were dashed in the amount of time it took Starc to get loose as he speared a yorker through Yasir then found Shaheen Afridi’s edge first ball, although it needed a review which Paine, perhaps still haunted by his DRS errors in the Ashes, was reluctant to take. When Shafiq’s fine innings was ended by Cummins, it looked as though Australia would bat before the close, but Naseem - who generated one of the biggest cheers of the day when he on-drove Starc for his first boundary - and Imran Khan took the innings deep enough that when Naseem lobbed a short delivery in the air, Australia’s openers would not have to contemplate batting until this morning. Scores: Pakistan 240 (Shafiq 76, Azhar 39, Rizwan 37, Starc 4-52, Cummins 360, Hazlewood 2-46) v Australia.
Marks smashes 200m boys U-20 record; Charles takes gold in boys U-11 at 2019 Nationals By Zaheer Mohamed Lionel Marks of District Five West Berbice turned in an outstanding performance to win the boys 19 and under 200m, while Skylar Charles of District three Essequibo Islands West Demerara set another record in the boys 11 and under 200m when the Guyana Teachers Union Ministry of Education 59th National track and field championships continued yesterday at Leonora. Marks clocked 21.36 seconds to erase the previous record of 22.14 seconds held by Titus Webster of also of District five. Jennis Benjamin of District 10 Upper Demerara Kwakwani took silver in 22.32 seconds and Daniel Benjamin of District 11 North Georgetown placed third in 22.98. Charles clocked 27.00 seconds, erasing the previous record of 27.74 held by Nicholoid Cameron of District two Essequibo Coast and Pomeroon. Jair Samuels of District five placed second in 27.19 and Kaidon Persaud of District 10 placed third in 27.62. Nicholloyd Cameron of District two won gold in the boys 13 and under 200m in
24.48 seconds, while Melech Barton of District 12 East Georgetown placed second in 24.68 and Akeem Kenry of District 11 North Georgetown was third in 25.65. Wesley Tyndall of District 11 won the boys 15 and under 200m in 22.74 seconds, while Sean Johnson of District 10 took the runner up spot in 22.82 and Roger Smith of District five finished third in 23.33. The boys 17 and under 200m was taken by D’Quan Williams of District 14 East Bank Demerara in 22.67 seconds ahead of Richard Blake of District three in 22.80 and Shem McKenzie of District five was third in 23.18. Keliza Smith of District 11 grabbed gold in the girls 19 and under 200m in 25.42 seconds, while Deborah Thorne of District of District three took the runner up spot in 25.86 seconds and Jasmine Assanah of District 12 placed third in 26.58. In one of the closest finishes of the evening, Deshana Skeete of District 10 won the girls 17 and under 200m in 25.12 seconds; Brianna Charles of District 11 took silver in 25.16, while Shantae George of District
five was third in 26.03. Hannah Reid of District 4 won the girls 15 and under 200m in 25.78 seconds, while Thenica Thompson of District 12 placed second in 26.15 and Odessa France of District 14 finished third in 26.44 seconds. Teshiaana Harris of District 11 won the girls 7 and under 150m in 22.70 seconds, while Shaqueena Collins of District 6 placed second in 22.88 and Kasia Batson of District four was third in 24.22. Harris erased the previous record of 23.08 which was held by Somayia Orna of District 11. Orna won the girls 9 and under 200m in a time of 30. 11 seconds; Ayanna Thomas of District four took the runner up spot in 31.06 and Miracle Hyles of District 12 placed third in 31.66. The girls 11 and under 200m saw a new record being set by Athaleyh Hinckson of District 12; she clocked 27.52 seconds to erase the previous record of 27.88 seconds held by Tianna Springer of District 12. Akeelah Dover of District four placed second in 27.56 and Leandre Bennett of District six was third in 28.90. Putrina Sullivan of
District 6 won the girls 13 and under 200m in 26.92 seconds ahead of Tianna Springer 27.55 and Shelena Semple of District District 15 in 27.61. The girls 13 and under 1500m was taken by Attoya Harvey of District three in 5 minutes 07. 47 seconds, while Adriel Austin of District 11 won the girls 15 and under 1500m in 5:.17. Shaquka Tyrell of District 11 won gold in the girls 17 and under 1500m in 5:93.99, Tia Azore of District 11 took the top podium spot in the girls 19 and under 1500m in 5:28.34 and Annalisa Barclay of District 10 won the girls 17 and under high jump with a leap of 1.45m. The girls 17 and under shot put was taken by Jahaziah Copeland of District 11 with a throw of 11.58m, Sharissee Joseph of District 10 won the girls 19 and under shot put with 7.87m. Deshanda DeCunha handed District 10 another gold in the girls 15 and under discuss with a throw of 28.15m and Anisha Gibbons of District four won the girls 15 and under javelin with a throw of 45.33m. Timothy Springer of District 12 grabbed the boys 7 and under 150m in a time of 22.31, Orlando Carrington of District 15 won the boys 9 and under 200m in 29.59 seconds
Nicholloyd Cameron of District two won gold in the boys 13 and under 800m and 200m. ahead of Shaquan Daniels of District 11 in 29.88 and Malique Kendall of District 14 in 29.90. Matrim Martin of District nine Rupununi won the boys 13 and under 1500m in 4:38.52, Seon Booker of District four grabbed gold in the boys 15 and under 1500m in 4:18.22, Wadkar Kiene of District five took the top podium spot in the boys 17 and under 1500m in 4: 20. 85, Ronell Newton of District 10 took the boys 19 and under 1500m in 4:24.84 while Melon Lowenfield of District six won
the boys 17 and under high jump with a leap of 1.90m. Sean Lam of District two took gold in the boys 17 and under shot put with a throw of 14.12m, Joshua Tappin of District 10 grabbed the boys 19 and under shot put title with a throw of 12.22m while Elisha Rutherord of District 10 carted off the boys 15 and under discuss with a throw of 29.74m and Quency Sampson of District two took gold in the boys 15 and under javelin with a throw of 58.57m. The championships conclude today.
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Warrican, Cornwall prove lethal, Ambris presses case LUCKNOW, India, CMC – West Indies spin duo Jomel Warrican and Rahkeem Cornwall exploited friendly conditions to combine for nine wickets as the Caribbean side took control of their tour match against an Afghanistan Cricket Board XI here yesterday. Left-armer Warrican snatched five for 38 and offspinner Cornwall, four for 54 – two accurate and unrelenting spells which saw the hosts crumble for 158 in their first innings and concede a 10-run lead to the Windies. Opener Javed Ahmad converted his overnight 21 into a top score of 56 but no other batsman shone. Sunil Ambris then slammed a stroke-filled 66 while Roston Chase fashioned a patient 57 as West Indies reached 217 for seven in their second innings at the close. Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer yet again got a start with 30 while Shai Hope got 20, but opener John Campbell (17) failed again along with Shamarh Brooks (7). Hamza Hotak again led the attack with three for 59 while fellow left-arm spinner Zia-ur-Rehman
Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican.
picked up two for 54. Resuming the second day at the Atal Bihari Va j p a y e e I n t e r n a t i o n a l Stadium on 49 for three, the Board XI started strongly as Ahmadi added 41 for the fourth wicket with Asghar Afghan (10). B u t Wa r r i c a n a n d Cornwall quickly became acclimatized to conditions and asserted themselves, scything through the middle and lower order as the Board XI lost their
seven wickets for 68 runs. Cornwall looked menacing throughout his 22-over spell and got generous turn while Warrican, who has played seven Tests, demonstrated immaculate control in his 23.1 overs. Warrican’s fifth wicket was the highlight of the day – Cornwall pulling off a tremendous low catch at first slip to dismiss Hotak to end the innings 20 minutes after lunch.
Kohli returns to lead India T20 squad against West Indies AFP - Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli will return to lead the team for three Twenty20 internationals and three ODI matches against the West Indies starting next month, national selectors announced yesterday. Besides star batsman Kohli, fast bowlers Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have also made a comeback to India’s T20 squad. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson and pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Shardul Thakur, who were part of India’s squad against Bangladesh, were left out. Senior batsman Rohit Sharma captained the Twenty20 team in the limitedovers series against Bangladesh in Kohli’s absence. Many critics expected Indian selectors to make several other changes in the squad including Samson getting an extended run. Samson, a wicketkeeper and top-order batsman, is seen by many as a possible replacement for India’s out-
Speaking to CWI Media at the ground after the d a y ’s p l a y, Wa r r i c a n expressed great satisfaction with his performance and indicated he was eagerly looking forward to next week’s oneoff inaugural Test here. “We had a plan to bowl them out under our total, so we were very clear in our minds what had to be done out there today, especially in the morning session,” the 27-year-old said. “They started at three wickets down for about 50 runs, so we were playing with just over 100 runs … things had to be very tight.” He continued: “The pitch helped us as spinners but as the ball got older it got softer, so you had to very disciplined and be patient. I did that today and
that brought me the five wickets. “You had to vary your pace and work with what was available. I thought I did that really well and I believe I’m in the right frame of mind for when the Test starts next week.” In their second turn at the crase, West Indies lost Brathwaite in the second over without scoring, caught by the keeper low down in front of first slip off seamer Nijat Masood. Campbell was then trapped in front by Hotak after adding 39 for the second wicket with Ambris, paving the way for a 76-run, third wicket stand between Ambris and Chase. Ambris, promoted to number three, dominated the bowling in an enterprising 69ball knock which included 11 fours and a six – a blow which
easily cleared the 75-metre boundary at long-off by about 20 metres. Chase, meanwhile, continued his solid form with seven fours in an innings requiring 110 balls and spanning two-hours and 20 minutes either side of the tea. The match will conclude with Friday’s third day after both teams agreed to reduce the fixture from four days. Scores: WEST INDIES 168 (Kraigg Brathwaite 48, Shimron Hetmyer 38, Shai Hope 26, Shane Dowrich 23; Hamza Hotak 4-34) and 217 for seven (Sunil Ambris 66, Roston Chase 57, Shimron Hetmyer 30; Hamza Hotak 359). AFGHANISTAN CRICKET BOARD XI 158 (Javed Ahmadi 56; Jomel Warrican 5-38, Rahkeem Cornwall 4-54).
Turbo Knockout tournament continues tonight The annual turbo knockout tournament, which is sponsored by Guyana Beverages Inc., continues tonight with two more matches from 19:00hrs at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground on Carifesta
Avenue. Eagles Football Club will match skills with Riddim Squad in the opener, while Fruta Conquerors Under-20, that are fresh off victory in the recently concluded Limacol round-robin/knockout
tournament, will be looking to prove their superiority with another fine showing in this tournament. The winning team of the 2019 Turbo Knockout tournament will receive 400,000. Second place will pocket $200,000, while third and fourth will receive $100,000 and $50, 000 respectively.
The full fixtures for round one are listed below. 1/22/2019 Round of 16 Day 1 Ministry Of Education 19:00 hrs Eagles Football Club vs Riddim Squad 21:00 hrs Fruta Conquerors U20 vs Police B 6 11/24/2019 Round of 16 Day 2 Ministry Of Education 19:00 hrs Camptown vs Buxton Stars 21:00 hrs Pele vs Pouderoyen 11/26/2019 Round of 16 day 3 Ministry Of Education 19:00 hrs Uitivulgt vs Buxton U20 21:00 hrs Georgetown Football Club vs Mahaica Determinators 10 11/29/2019 Round of 16 Day 4 Ministry Of Education 19:00 hrs Northern Rangers vs Timehri Panthers 21:00 hrs Santos U20 vs Winner of 1 12
Match # 5 Match # 7 8 Match # 9 Match # 11
Scorpions’ Merchant reported for suspect action Kohli will return to lead the limited-overs side against the Windies. (AFP/Dibyangshu Sarkar) of-form wicketkeeperbatsman Rishabh Pant. India and West Indies will play their first match on December 6 in Mumbai. The final game of the tour will be played in Cuttack on December 22. India are expected to try many new line-ups in the shortest format of the game over the next few months to prepare their squad for the T20 World Cup next year. T20 squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vicecaptain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish
Pandey, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar ODI squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vicecaptain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Jamaica Scorpions off-spinner Jamie Merchant has become the second bowler to be reported for a suspect bowling action during the ongoing Super50 Cup. The 30-year-old was brought to the attention of tournament officials following last Saturday’s fixture against Canada which Scorpions won by four wickets at Warner Park. During that match, Merchant went wicket-less from his 10 overs which cost 33 runs. “CWI will now arrange for an opinion report of the bowling action of …
Off-spinner Jamie Merchant. Merchant from an independent assessor, but he is permitted to continue bowling until the results of the assessment are known,” Cricket West Indies said in a statement. Footage of Merchant’s
action will be sent to Loughborough University in England for the opinion report. Merchant was outstanding against Barbados Pride on Wednesday, snatching a four-wicket haul as Scorpions beat the Group A leaders by 26 runs at Conaree Cricket Centre. On Wednesday, Guyana Jaguars fast bowler Ronsford Beaton was suspended from bowling after an independent assessment from Loughborough University confirmed his action exceeded the permitted 15 degrees level of tolerance. Beaton had been reported following his outing against United States last Monday.
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New Mosque crowned champs of GIT Inter-Jamaat 5-a-side futsal tourney
The victorious New Mosque team receiving their prize from Shaykh Abdool Aleem.
Sports Minister steps in to assist with ‘funding’ issue - As Guyana set to defend C’bean Boxing title in T&T By Sean Devers in Trinidad The much anticipated Caribbean Boxing Championships is set for December 4-9 at the Pleasantville Sports Complex in South Trinidad and Guyana is the defending Champions.Guyana is regarded as the powerhouse of the English Caribbean in Amateur Boxing and their strong 24-member team includes current, Guyana and Caribbean Elite champions in Middleweight Desmond Amsterdam and Bantamweight Keevin Allicock, recently back from the Pam Am Games in Peru. However, as has been the case with most sports in Guyana, Government funding for overseas participation by teams representing the Golden Arrow Head at Regional or International Events remains a bug bear. President of the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) Steve Ninvalle yesterday provided a latest update o n t h e A s s o c i a t i o n ’s request for funding from Director of Sports Christopher Jones and the l e v e l of sponsorship received from the Business sector to send the National Boxing team to Trinidad to defend their title. “Sponsorship is slow and trickling in. I have not been able to make contact with the Director of Sports and after an extended period I called the Minister
Action in the GIT Inter-Jamaat 5-a-side futsal competition. The Guyana Islamic Trust youth department hosted an Inter-Jamaat 5-a-side Futsal competition on Sunday last at the National Park Tarmac. Six teams participated from which the top four teams progressed to the semi finals after the round robin stage.
These were: New Mosque, Bagotsville, Linden, and Guyana Islamic Institute. New Mosque beat the Guyana Islamic Institute to progress to the final, while Linden beat Bagotsville. In the final, New Mosque triumphed over Linden with 7 goals to 1.
Bagotsville took the third place trophy with a 2-0 victory over the Guyana Islamic Institute. The Most Valuable player award went to Iram Jilks of Linden, while the award for most goals scored went to Leon (only name provided) of New Mosque.
Rajiv Lee cops Topco Juices Junior Chess Qualifier tourney Minister Dr George Norton
GBA President Steve Ninvalle
responsible for Sports and he has promised to look into the status of our request for funding,” Ninvalle informed. The GBA’s head disclosed that the boxers selected are in training but uncertainty will affect anyone in a negative way. “We (GBA) are still trying to see what we can do and have engaged Corporate Guyana. The team, all being equal, should leave on the morning of December 4,” Ninvalle added. “It will cost approximately US$950 for each person to travel and be accommodated in Trinidad so we are waiting on word from the Minister (Dr George Norton) since he has promised to look into the matter and I have every confidence he will and come up with something favourable we can work with,” stated Ninvalle. Ninvalle said that dealing with Minister Norton over the years has convinced him the Minister is a man of more action and less talk.
“We cannot over emphasise the importance of this Championships and us defending our title,” concluded Ninvalle. According to Boxing officials here, they are waiting and hoping that Caribbean Defending Champions Guyana are able to participate, since they will have adequate competition for fans in Trinidad & Tobago to witness keen rivalry in the Ring. President of TTBA and Vice-Chairman of the Caribbean Steering Committee, Cecil Ford said, if Guyana sends a depleted team it will have a negative effect on the Event. Guyana, host T&T and Jamaica are the top Boxing Nations in the English speaking Caribbean and four nights of fistic fury is anticipated. But this depends on the support of a Government (past & present with exception of the Forbes Burnham Government) which gives the impression that Sports is not important.
From left, Topco winners OmeshDyal, Jaden Taylor, Rajiv Lee, Joshua Gopaul and Rajiv Lee. Queen’s College student Rajiv Lee emerged unbeaten to take the First-Place trophy in the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) TOPCO Juices Junior Chess Championship Qualifiers played last weekend at the National Aquatic Centre. Lee also scored an upset with his solid play over former Junior Champion Joshua Gopaul. Jaden Taylor of St. Stanislaus College was the only player to squeeze a draw from Lee. Ricardo Narine, also of Queen’s College, was adjudged the Best Under-16 player and Arysh Ragnauth of School of the Nations secured the Best Under-12
spot. Chelsea Juma of St. Stanislaus College won Best Female Player from among the eight players on the distaff side. The tournament attracted an impressive field of 27 eager young minds seeking a place to qualify for the National Junior Chess Championship in 2020. The standing at the end of the seven round competition is: Rajiv Lee 6.5 points, Joshua Gopaul and Jaden Taylor 5.5points each, Ethan Lee and OmeshDyal5points apiece. Ricardo Narine, Odit Rodrigues, Darwin London and Chelsea Juma are grouped together with 4.5 points each. Luca Dotto,
Sasha Shariff, Anasie Fredericks, Oluwadare Oyeyipo and Nellisha Johnson netted 4 points apiece.The remaining 13 young players accumulated a reduced score from their matches. The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) intends to run off another qualifier tournament to allow another batch of young players to enter the 2020 National Junior Chess Championship. Following the conclusion of the two qualifiers, ten junior chess players will face each other for the coveted title of National Junior Chess Champion.
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GCOS committed to supporting athletes
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he Guyana Committee of Service (GCOS), whose mandate is to support sportspersons and the performing arts, continued their goodwill recently by assisting two young athletes in Rickie Williams and Jennifer Byass. Both Byass and Williams received a pair of running ‘spikes’. Byass is currently competing in the o going 59th National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and T r a c k & F i e l d Championships which will conclude this evening at the National Track & Field Center (NTFC), Leonora. Williams benefitted from extra support last weekend as
Mikel Culley (left) presents Jennifer Byass of District 6 with a pair of running shoes. the GCOS ensured that he was able to participate in a 10k road race in Paramaribo by sponsoring his airfare to Suriname. In a correspondence to this publication, the GCOS has noted that athletes can
look forward to giveaways during today’s final events of the National Schools’ Championships that is currently being led by defending champions District 10 (Upper Demerara/Kwakwani).
GCOS representative Linden Jones (left) presents Rickie Williams with a pair of running spikes before he departed for Suriname last week.
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Friday November 22, 2019
Farfan & Mendes Junior Skill level
Ince-Carvalhal and Alphonso win on opening night Samuel Ince-Caravhal plays off the glass in his 3-0 win against Gianna Carpenter in this file photo.
The Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level To u r n a m e n t b e g a n Wednesday night, at the Georgetown Club Inc. courts. The final local tournament of the year on the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) calendar saw Category A top seed Michael Alphonso battle a brave Gianni Carpenter for a three straight win. In the first game the boys vied point for point up to 8 all before Alphonso pulled away for the 11/8 win. Alphonso dominated the second with the skill that gave him the Under-15 Caribbean title but Carpenter came back fighting in the third although he was only able to secure 8 points again as Alphonso took his first win of 11/8, 11/5, 11/8. In the other Category A bout, Samuel Ince-Carvalhal was slow to start against the inform Nicholas Verwey and after a crushing first game defeat, found himself 9/4 down in the second. All was not lost for Ince-Carvalhal though as he determinedly clawed back 7 straight points to clinch the second game 11/9. The battle continued in the third with extremely long rallies and some killer shots from either side to level
10/10 and then 11/11 before Ince-Carvalhal pipped Verwey to the post at 13/11. Ince seemed to find his stride in the fourth but lost his footing as a tired Verwey fought back with impressive retrieval and patience, obtaining his own run of 6 points. Some forced errors from Verwey secured a 3-1 victory for Ince-Carvalhal, finishing 5/11, 11/9, 13/11, 11/9. The only girl in the advanced category B in Kirsten Gomes and she defeated Lucas Jonas in four games. The Caribbean under15 girls’ champion, Gomes, kept a much improved Jonas deep in the back corners to secure a confident first night win 11/4, 11/5, 8/11, 11/9, while Mohryan Baksh took the other Category B win. The DaSilva brothers in Louis and Benno both enjoyed their opening night triumphs with favourite Louis taking his win easily against newbie Joshua Verwey in three straight games 11/2, 11/1, 11/3. Benno defeated William Escarragga also in straight games 11/6, 11/6. Other sibling wins for the night were young Tianna Gomes, and Solomon InceCarvalhal-both enjoying their first match victories. Shiloh Asregado, Bradley Walton, Abhinav Singh, Safirah Summer, Nandishraj Singh, Teija Edwards and Beau Fernandes were also amongst those to begin the Farfan and Mendes tournament with conquests. Play will continue tomorrow evening from 6pm (Continued on page 32)
Michael Alphonso was also outstanding on opening night.
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Titans table tennis tourney on tomorrow T - Four players depart for USA tourneys
he Titans Table Tennis Club in a release to the media has indicated a busy weekend with the hosting of the JGS/ Viva Water Open two-player teams’ challenge tomorrow from 09:00hrs on the Third Floor of the Guyana Red Cross Society headquarters, Eve Leary. Registration will cost $2000 per team. In addition, four players from the Titans Table Tennis Club in Isaiah Layne, Thuraia Thomas, Krystian Sahadeo and Niran Bissu departed Guyana last night for a three-week tour to the USA, where they shall
participate in the prestigious JOOLA North American Championships that will serve off from November 29 to December 1 in Maryland. While in the US, the junior rackets shall also play in two other tournaments; the Westchester Tournament from the 23rd to 24th November and then the AACCT Tournament on the 7th and 8th of December. The players have spent the last two weeks participating in a High Performance Camp conducted by ITTF Certificated Level 3 Coach and Course Conductor Christian Lillieroos of the USA.
Two teams score victories as Trophy Stall, Upper Corentyne U-19 50 overs cricket starts
Mukesh Edwards 6-9 playing for Cut and Load. The second edition of the Trophy Stall and Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) Under19 Inter club cricket Tournament for teams in the Upper Corentyne area began over the weekend with two matches. The competition is being played on Saturdays on a round robin basis using the one day 50 overs format. Results of the games played showed No. 72 Cut and Load defeating No. 73 Young Warriors by 27 runs in a game played at the No. 72 ground. No. 72 batted first and were dismissed for 109 in 27 overs with Somdat Chhalarghun 15 and Mukesh Edwards 14 the top scorers. No73 Young Warriors in reply were dismissed for 82 with Dave Ramlochan 17. Bowling for No.72 Cut
and Load Mukesh Edwards grabbed 6-9 in 7 overs. In another game, Scottsburg United whipped No. 73 Mandir by 6 wickets in their game played at the Scottsburg Ground. No73 Mandir were bundled out for a meager 24 in 10.3 overs. Bowling for Scottsburg Trevor Sukhoo took 5-10 in 5.3 overs. Scottsburg in reply reached 25-4 off 4.4 overs. The game between No. 52 Cricket Club and No. 66 Cricket Club was not played because No 66 withdrew from the competition at the last minute due to their inability to field a team. No 43 Cricket club drew the bye. The tournament is being sponsored by the Trophy Stall Port Mourant Branch through its General Manager Ramesh Sunich.
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Marks smashes 200m boys U-20 record; Charles takes gold in boys U-11 at 2019 Nationals
Hannah Reid of District four took gold in the girls 15 and under 200m.
Rajiv Lee cops Topco Juices Junior Chess Qualifier tourney
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