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Administrative Guyanese New Yorkers incompetence or neglect? celebrate Deepavalli
DEAR EDITOR, As a University of Guyana graduate (LLB programme), I join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the university and acknowledge the contributions of those who have contributed to the growth and development from its modest beginnings to the stage where its existence in the Guyanese society is being lauded as an educational institution of repute. It is of course important that persons who have made significant inputs into that institution’s development be named and recognized, and that in so doing, for whatever reason, such recognition is dealt with fairly and impartially. Thus, it is a matter of concern to many Guyanese that at no time in announcing its plans for celebrating or adverting to those who have contributed meaningfully to the university’s development has the name of Professor Harold Lutchman ever acknowledged or mentioned. An explanation of this state of affairs may well be due to incomplete records; be that as it may, on demitting the office of the Vice Chancellor of the university of Guyana a plaque which was presented to the Professor stated that “he has
traversed all the tiers of academia of the University of Guyana and has left an indelible imprint in everyone of them…” One may feel that this statement of apparent homage may well be thought one of exaggeration, if not generosity, but the test is to the extent to which it is reflective of Dr. Lutchman’s record. The facts are that he served on all the administrative bodies of the university including Dean of both the department of Political Science and Law, and Management Studies. Also notable in this regard were two separate terms as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Among the courses which he taught were Public Administration to senior civil servants ( Director of Diploma in the Public Administration Program); Political Science and Law ( including Constitution Law, and also Managerial Law). In the field of research and publications Dr. Lutchman was active in promoting research and publications. A perusal of Transition, (the academic periodical of the Institute of Development Studies of the University) would reveal a number of his articles as would a review to the History Gazette published
by the History Department of the Faculty of Arts; a record of which could be located in the university library, and also encouraging other members of the department of Political Science and Law to undertake their own research and publications. Further, he was editor-inchief of the Guyana Law Journal which was published by the department of Political Science and Law. Additionally he supervised many graduate students in pursuit of their post graduate work. Further, he has also authored books by himself and co-authored with others. He served on all of the policy making bodies of the university such as the Council, Finance and General Purposes Committee (F&GP) and the appointments committee. His public service record while serving at the University of Guyana is also worthy of note. It reflects inter alia contributions to Public Service reform, tradeunionism and labour education, and arbitration of labour disputes . With such a record as Dr. Lutchman’s, such a faux pas, whether by commission or omission is a poor reflection on the administrative competence of the university. Avette J. Richards
Those bombs disrupt Diwali DEAR EDITOR, The Diwali celebrations have evolved in Guyana over the 175 years or so since the first Hindus landed in Guyana. However, the recent years have seen the ugliness of the ‘bombs’ squibs and fire crackers and other devices which now seem to work against the spirit of what our foreparents created as a contemplative and reflective festival. Hindus in Guyana, especially those involved in the distribution and explosion of the bombs and firecrackers have to figure out how we deal with this modern day ‘darkness’ of the callous disregard for the people and the animals who are affected by the noise. While the noise is a symbol of the lawlessness which pervades in Guyana , do we just accept that there will be less and less diyas and more and more bombs as the years go by? Who are the importers? Which countries make these devices and who are selling them here? Are they smuggled in the same way that guns and drugs are smuggled in and show the failure of our authorities to stop smuggling?
The explanation that ‘Diwali in India is also loud and full of noise and injury’ might hold well with people who desire Hindus to become like modern day Indians. However, there is no religious requirement to make any of our festivals disruptive to the population. The police of course seem to have decided to let the bombs explode. The authorities probably want the citizens to shy their bombs and so on during religious festivals, rather than during protest actions or times when the authorities fail in doing their duties. Perhaps many persons confuse the symbol of light with destructiveness of fire. There was a time in Guyana
when police were not needed to protect Diwali celebrations. Now we hear of mandirs and individuals under attack by bombs and squibs. Would banning Diwali celebrations be part of our future so as to prevent the bombers and fire crackers from disrupting the enjoyment of the festival? Are we going to just throw our hands up, and have Diwali destroyed by those who have other interests which are not peaceful? Is there some analogy in this degradation of an important festival a symbol of what is happening in other aspects of Guyanese life and culture? Vidyaratha Kissoon
DEAR EDITOR, Deepavalli, more popularly called Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, was celebrated last weekend in New York, Orlando and elsewhere in the Guyanese American Hindu diaspora. It was a lovely day and many celebrated the festival outdoors with gaiety and splendor. Also, in Trinidad, Guyanese joined others in celebrating the festival. Though not a public holiday in New York, as in Guyana, Trinidad, and Suriname, Diwali was celebrated with gusto. However, it is given recognition with cancellation of parking rules and nonattendance of students in public schools (but being on a Saturday it did not matter). As in Guyana, non-Hindu New Yorkers in Guyanese neighborhoods like Richmond Hill, Crescent, Parkchester, Hollis, Jamaica, etc. also looked forward for the festival because it was a time for invitation for dinners and the distribution of mithai (sweets) as well as to take in the lovely deyas, brilliant
fireworks and light displays. The Guyanese American children, in particular, were glad to get a break from school chores for the holiday and to take in the spectacular traditional earthen lighted deyas and electronic lights, and to enjoy the season’s delicacies, and be the judge of the best lit home in their neighborhood. The kids also help with the lighting of the deyas and sharing prasad to neighbors and their friends. My colleagues at work look forward for their special meals. During the previous weekend and all of this week, an aura of celebration has been in the air with the main business district of Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill well decorated and teeming with shoppers. Hindus spent a lot of money and merchants want to attract them to their stores. And it should be noted that Diwali is significant to the business community because it is the time of the year when they close their business, close out old accounts and open new ones for the new
Hindu year. Businesses report excellent sales this year for Diwali related items as the American economy makes a turn around. Guyanese Hindus organized a Diwali Nagar at the Cheddi Jagan Square where artistes performed. The Nagar displayed Indian arts and crafts, foods, music, and books, and highlights Indian contributions to the world. It attracted hundreds of revelers in traditional Indian attire. There was a free cultural variety concert similar to those held in Guyana during this time of the year. The Diwali festival and Nagar have become a celebration of one’s Hinduness with Hindus expressing pride in their heritage and traditions. They were not bashful about celebrating their festival. It is celebrated with exuberance in New York just like in Guyana. Festivals like Diwali give Hindus, particularly IndoCaribbean peoples, an opportunity to come together and to celebrate their identity. Vishnu Bisram
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Amerindians to reap full proceeds Slain Sophia woman’s husband from community-based tourism leaves home out of fear of killer The Government has constantly been encouraging Amerindians living in hinterland and remote areas to think along the lines of community tourism, optimistic that it can bring in substantial revenue to boost their economies. A five-year Hinterland Tourism Development Plan beginning this year will focus on tourism opportunities, economic, social and environmental benefits, culture and heritage preservation, and investment opportunities and training. The plan announced in Budget 2013 will be accomplished through marketing villages as adventure destinations via film and television producers, and through publications such as sport fishing and birding where viewership and readership are wide. President Donald Ramotar who was in the North West District Region One and the Rupununi Region Nine over the weekend handing over keys to new homes, said Guyana and more particularly the hinterland has an attractive tourism product. “More and more people are interested in the tourist product that we have… more and more as people develop they want to feel a oneness with nature, and that it why nature is becoming a huge factor…you (villagers) can benefit in a big way,”
– President tells Region 9 residents President Ramotar said. Some communities like the Rewa Eco-Lodge, owned and managed by villagers is a model example of a community- based tourism project that offers tourists an amazing experience with nature. Hiking, fishing expeditions, canoeing, birdwatching, treks and nature spotting expeditions are on the list of exciting things to do at the Rewa Eco-Lodge which was featured in a 2009 British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary. President Ramotar assured Amerindians that the villages will be the ones benefitting fully from the proceeds of the tourism product unlike other destinations where a significant quantity of the tourist dollar goes to the offshore investor. “Here we can produce the food, and here we are working with the community to establish the facilities like what is
happening now in Rewa… I understand that they are booked up until the end of this year and most of the money that comes to Rewa stays in Rewa.” Under the five-year Hinterland Tourism Development Plan further, focus will be on hospitality training with the aim of raising standards and improving service quality. Most of Guyana’s beautiful, natural sceneries can be found in the hinterland locations, especially the waterfalls, the rolling savannahs of Region Nine and the Pakaraima Mountain Range. Generally there is great appreciation for the Amerindians’ way of life, and even though they inhabit the forested areas, they have left little or no footprint, as the environment remains pristine. Their cassava bread is loved by many sections of the multi-ethnic Guyanese society and making the bread is itself greatly admired by visitors. (GINA)
Man succumbs after drinking wine laced with poison A number of persons are in custody as police launched an investigation into the death of Gulsaran Samaroo of Bristol Street No. 2 East Canje, Berbice. Investigations are sketchy, but according to report the man had consumed the remaining contents of a bottle with a Banko Wine label. The man’s son had earlier consumed some of the alcohol which was allegedly laced with poison. He fell ill and had to be rushed to the New Amsterdam hospital, where he was admitted. He was treated and subsequently discharged. The elder Samaroo who is said to be in his 60s reportedly consumed the rest of the liquor, fell ill and was hospitalized. He was treated and sent away. He however suffered a relapse on Friday and was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed not long after. The police were called in and an investigation was mounted. A post mortem examination was conducted yesterday by Pathologist Dr. Vivekanand Bridgemohan and it was confirmed that he was poisoned. Investigations are continuing.
In a murder case, it’s usually the suspect who goes underground, but the reputed husband of Shanta Devi Chanderpaul has taken the unusual step of going into hiding until police capture his spouse’s killer. Clarence De Florimonte said yesterday that he has opted to leave the family’s ‘C’ Field, Sophia home, since he believes that the fugitive would try to harm him and his children. De Florimonte has also taken his 13-year-old daughter, who witnessed the attack on her mother, to a safer location. “Right now I can’t sleep in my house. This man is at death’s door (is desperate) and he would harm my family,” Mr. De Florimonte told Kaieteur News, while vowing to only return home if the alleged killer, who was also the victim’s lover, is apprehended. There are reports that the suspect has been spotted in Sophia and has even contacted some of the slain woman’s relatives. Chanderpaul, 36, of ‘C’ Field Sophia, was stabbed in the region of the right breast and abdomen on October 22, shortly after disembarking from a bus near her home. The mother of seven was also slashed to the face, while her attacker fled. She succumbed last Thursday at the Georgetown Public Hospital and was laid to rest yesterday.
DEAD: Shanta Devi Chanderpaul
A post mortem revealed that the cause of death was peritonitis (sepsis) due to stab wounds. The alleged killer is a ‘C’ Field, Sophia resident with whom Chanderpaul started a relationship about two years ago. He lived a short distance from the house where Chanderpaul and her family resided. Mr. De Florimonte said that Chanderpaul would repeatedly leave the couple’s home to live with the suspect, despite suffering repeated abuse at his hands. The woman’s 13-year-old daughter had told Kaieteur News that she and her mother had just exited a bus in ‘C’ Field, Sophia at around 19:00 hrs on October 22, when the suspect, who was armed with a knife, ran out of a shop and
confronted her mother. According to the daughter, the man said, ‘Look how long I want to jook yuh and kill yuh,’ before stabbing her mother and slashing her face. She said that her mother collapsed while her attacker fled. The girl said that she ran home and alerted relatives, who took her mother by taxi to the hospital. She was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, but subsequently took her own discharge. But relatives had Chanderpaul readmitted after her condition worsened. She died shortly after. The suspect was previously placed on a bond after stabbing De Florimonte and Chanderpaul. He was also placed on bail for assaulting Chanderpaul.
Lodge man gets 10 years for manslaughter Kisean Azore was yesterday sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for the unlawful killing of his childhood associate Kurtland Kendall. Azore, 30, of Lot 79 Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge, was initially indicted for the murder of Kendall, which took place on March 18, 2008. He subsequently pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter on October 14, 2013. The matter was before Justice Diana Insanally at the Supreme Court. Azore was represented by Attorney-at-
Law Mark Waldron. The accused initially faced 20 years in jail for the offence. However, based on certain sentencing guidelines, the Judge deducted 10 years from the sentence after taking into consideration a probation report which was admitted into evidence on behalf of the accused, the time he spent behind bars pending the outcome of the trial, and the fact that the accused pleaded guilty to lesser charge, saving the court’s time. According to the history of the case, the incident
stemmed from an old grievance between Kendall and Azore. The victim was reportedly stabbed several times in his back at a popular hangout spot on Joseph Pollydore Street. Newspaper reports indicated that Kendall was purchasing fish and chips when Azore entered the bar and they engaged in a heated argument. Azore left the bar and returned, armed with knife and an ice pick. He subsequently stabbed Kendall, who later succumbed to his injuries.
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Stop-and-Frisk reform delayed in New York NEW YORK - CMC – Caribbean American legislators yesterday expressed disappointment over a United States Federal Appeals Court ruling that stops a sweeping set of changes to the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) controversial practice of stopping and frisking blacks and other minorities, including Caribbean nationals. The appeals court also criticized the trial judge’s conduct and removed her from the case. “I am extremely disappointed and very concerned with the decision rendered yesterday by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals that delays reforms to New York City’s Stop-andFrisk programme that were ordered by District Court Judge Scheindlin,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, the daughter of a Jamaican immigrant. She told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) that the programme was based on racial profiling. “Every person in New York City must have has the right to walk the streets of the city in which they reside, or ride the subway or the bus, without the threat of a serious intrusion based on racial profiling, which dehumanizes them and violates their civil rights and civil liberties,” said
Clarke, who represents the predominantly Caribbean 9th Congressional District in Brooklyn, New York. “We cannot continue to tell young Latino or AfricanAmerican men to wait for the equal protection of the law. As the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King explained in “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”, wait almost always means never. “These young men have already waited more than a decade for the freedoms protect by our Constitution. The wait must end now,” she told CMC. New York City Councilman Jumaane D. Williams, the son of Grenadian immigrants, who has been very critical of the NYPD’s policy, said being right on an issue in America has “never meant an easy win. “The stay by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday has absolutely nothing to do with the positive reforms ordered in the lower court’s ruling or the merits of the case in Floyd vs New York, including the appointment of a federal monitor to end the abuse of Stop and Frisk by the New York Policy Department,” he told CMC. “Instead, this stay has everything to do with an individual judge’s own conduct, and even that is
questionable,” said Williams, who represents the primarily Caribbean 45th Council District in Brooklyn. “When the merits of the case were heard by the lower court, we won. While this stay is frustrating, when the court hears the merits of the case again, there is no doubt that we will win again.” Williams, however, said that with the ruling continues “to be put into a state of confusion over the status of stop-and-frisk, and whether the approach used by the NYPD, which has led to hundreds of thousands of innocent New York City residents being unconstitutionally stopped and frisked, will continue. “The people of New York City must have full confidence that their constitutional rights will not be violated u n d e r s t o p and-frisk,” he said, noting that even with the s t a y, t h e N e w Yo r k Community Safety Act, will soon be enacted. He said it would help p r o t e c t N e w Yo r k C i t y r e s i d e n t s a gainst the violation of their “basic civil right and liberties”. Williams said he would establish an independent inspector general to oversee the use of stop-and-frisk and enable residents to have violations of stop-and-frisk heard in a court of law.
Britain says to sign tax agreement with Cayman Islands (Reuters) - Britain signed yesterday an information-sharing
agreement with the Cayman Islands, one of its overseas territories, to help
British authorities improve tax collection, Chancellor George Osborne said yesterday. The step advances Britain’s efforts to stamp o u t u s e o f offshore tax havens to launder money and hide wealth. Prime Minister David Cameron used an international summit in June to raise the profile of illegal global tax evasion. He said yesterday, “We will be signing this afternoon a tax informa t i o n sharing agreement with the Cayman Islands, the first ever with an overseas territory,” Osborne told parliament. “As a result information on UK taxpayers held in the Cayman Islands will automatically be provided to HMRC (Her M a j e s t y ’s Revenue and Customs) who will use it to collect the tax that is due,” he said. The Cayman Islands and other British overseas t e r r i t o r i es have become major international financial centres thanks to low taxation, light-touch regulation and limited requirements for those who inv e s t t h e r e t o disclose their business.
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THE GREAT EQUALIZER The last time I had been to an outdoor musical concert it was to a packed out audience at the National Stadium. The crowd was as thick as mud and stretched from the stage all the way to around fifty rows back. That night everyone was equals. It did not matter how much money you had, how fancy a car you drove or how big was your bank account.
As a fan of the featured artiste on stage, everyone was equal. The equality was seen by the fact that there were no reserved seats. If you came early, you got a place near to the stage where you may get a chance to go and gyrate with the singers and performers, if you were lucky enough to be noticed. The front rows were filled
with the young ladies and as my eyes cast a glance in their direction, something caught my attention. It was a young lady, scantily-clad, with movements that betrayed an elastic waist. She looked familiar. I said to myself that I knew her from somewhere. Then it dawned on me where I had met her. It was on the very day at the concert. I
Dem boys seh
Nigel seh he gun kiss Bobby, Jagdeo fuh money A US Congresswoman did tell dem boys that Guyana reach de lowest of de low. She said that under Jagdeo morals sunk to the lowest of the low. And this is true because lawlessness tek over. When Jagdeo was president, honest people get sacked—sent packing fuh no reason and some fuh de season. Some people get de boot fuh talking de truth. Well dem boys find out de hard way that some people still got moral and pride. Three reporters display moral and pride when dem tell Bobby, Nigel, Daniel and Jagdeo fuh carry dem lawless, dutty and stinking behaviour to dem friends family and dem children if dem got. Dem boys use to think that nutten good coulda come out of anything that Bobby and Jagdeo got dem hand in. Dem was wrang. Dem reporters wha walk off de wuk
is good people. Bobby and Jagdeo started a campaign against de owner of de Waterfalls paper because he x-pose de billions wha dem thief from de Waterfalls boss man and all de Guyanese people. Dem ain’t respond to anything wha de boss man xpose. Instead dem resort to cuss down like dem shameless —. That is de same Jagdeo de nation seeing all over again. Dem see his reaction to corruption when he was president. Dem see how nobody get suspend or dismiss fuh corruption under he watch. Nowhere in de world this does happen. He was protecting scamps and fraudsters.
Now he can’t protect nobody, not even heself. Dem boys seh suh. He got to go to jail and carry Bobby and Brazzy wid he. De creator seh suh. All wha Jagdeo and Bobby been talking bout in dem newspaper and pun dem radio and TV de last few weeks, is now people see that was Jagdeo and Bobby was writing dem things and asking decent people fuh read de scurrilous comments. Nigel got fuh stay because he seh that he gun do anything fuh money, even kiss Bobby and Jagdeo. Talk half, lef half, wait fuh more exposure and then more gun walk off.
had met her at a bank in the city. She worked there and when she saw me staring at her, she had turned her nose up at me in disapproval of my suggestive looks. She then strutted off like a prim and proper lady. I never thought that I would see her gyrating like she was doing. Never thought this “backballing” queen was the same person that had seemed so prim and proper a few hours later. This is what these massive concerts do. They are the great equalizers. There is no class distinction. The person next to you could well be one of the members of the bourgeoisie, but at this concert she is just another fan. And like you, she has experienced the crush of the crowds behind. That is how it has been for years at these mega concerts that are held, whether in the United States of America or in Guyana. That is until recently when VIP tickets
began to be sold for the mega concerts in Guyana. The bourgeoisie have found a way to let their money talk. If you have the money you can have a front row view while seated at a table where drinks are served. If you are from the working class, you have to settle for the lower priced tickets which allow standing room only and some way back from the stage. The bourgeoisie are not pleased with having to be standing next to the ordinary man, to compete for the front rows. They have now access to reserved areas by paying as much as five times the price of the lower cost tickets. The mega concerts are no longer the great equalizers. Distinctions of class have now come into the picture. The rich are using their money to gain privileges at an event in which every fan is
supposed to be treated equally. This practice of reserved seating at mega concerts is an injustice to those faithful fans who bought their tickets early and turn up early only to find that there is a VIP section with seats, while their tickets is for standing patrons only. There should be no VIP seating at mega concerts. If the rich want to go to these concerts, they should be able to mingle with the common man because this is what music does. It makes us all equal. That is until the bourgeoisie decided that their money could do the talking and that it can entitle them to the best seats in the house.
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
The PPP has the service of a Canadian pollster This columnist has been reliably informed that the PPP has acquired the services of a pollster who lives in Canada. His function is to conduct constant surveys so that a determination could be made about an early election. The arrangement is inherently flawed, but the opposition should welcome the man’s operation. First, the gentleman is a PPP supporter. Secondly, will he allow such a political leaning to affect his results? Thirdly, would he want to be seen as the constant harbinger of bad news if the surveys are against a PPP victory and therefore will feel pressured to offer PPP
leaders bogus information? Fourthly, would the extremists inside the PPP accept his competence if his numbers are not to their liking? The nature of the PPP will not allow this man to do a professional job. Let us assume that the guy, even though he is Indian-oriented and prefers the PPP to be in government, wants to do scientifically-based surveys. Will he be allowed the latitude that he would need? I doubt it very much. Pollsters when employed by political parties cannot tell their employers what they want to hear. They have to do scientific surveys. As a matter
of policy, political parties hire professional polling houses. If the PPP wants to know if it can reclaim a parliamentary majority, it has to search for independent survey organizations. I believe the PPP will not do that. So what it will end up with is the pollster telling them what they want to hear. Unlike the fake pollster who was exposed ten years ago and is now relegated to the letter pages by the two independent dailies, a survey in Guyana has to take in the demographic changes in Guyana. Over sixty percent of Guyanese are under twentytwo years of age. You have to divide those numbers geographically, by rural and urban, and ethnically by Indian, African, Amerindian and Coloured, if you are going to get a representative sample. Then comes the essence of the poll – the questions. A poll on a specific development is quite easy because the number of questions is basically limited. The example is the US
Government shutdown. The issue was the shutdown. National elections are a complexly different situation. The number of questions you have to ask your respondents is quite a lot. It is not a complex issue at all. It is pointless asking a citizen which of the two parties you will vote for. By the shape of the question, you do not allow them any scope; you have forced them to pick. The dilemma the PPP has with its Canadian man is that the PPP does not have an ordinary psychology and this will create headaches for the poor pollster. The PPP leadership will not tell its Canadian employee who is going to be the presidential and prime ministerial candidate. What happens then is when the gentleman finds that a majority will vote for the PPP, he transmits the information to Freedom House and there is jubilation. But then the crash comes when the names
on the list become public. What happens when those same persons who say they will vote for the PPP find out in six weeks’ time that a man in his seventies is the prime ministerial candidate and is running for the sixth time in that slot? What happens when they look at the list and see people who are nearing their seventies and have been on the list the past twenty-three years? If you say to PPP leaders that they lost votes in 2011 because they failed to replace Sam Hinds with a vibrant charismatic professional, they will laugh at you. If you tell them that going again with Ramotar is a huge gamble, they will laugh at you. If you tell them that in 2013 or 2014, they have to remove from the slate names that will not excite young Guyanese who are the majority voters, they will laugh at you. The reason they will laugh is because the PPP
Frederick Kissoon does not have an ordinary psychology. In Trinidad and the USA in forthcoming national elections, leaders will have to fight frenetically to win over voters. In Guyana, the PPP’s psychology informs them that their property – the East Indians – will always vote for the cup. It doesn’t matter if Sam plays it again. It doesn’t matter if Kwame McCoy will be the poster boy. Indians will vote for the PPP, because Indians are the PPP’s children. Of course it makes no sense having the Canadian pollster around. But then again does anything the PPP does make sense?
CJIA expansion…
Increased works despite fear of shortage of funds Increased works on the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) over the weekend flies in the face of a threatened shortage of funds touted by Cabinet Secretary, Dr Roger Luncheon, in July last. In fact, Dr. Luncheon following one of his postCabinet press briefings had indicated that the 2013 budget cuts for the project would essentially slow the project. N o n e t h e l e s s , Government said work under the project actually began in earnest two weeks ago. In 2012, the National Assembly approved US$20 million for the airport expansion, but the $5.3B budget cut, earlier this year, had resulted in a delay of construction works. The Government and the contractor, China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), were targeting a June start.
Dr. Roger Luncheon “So when you pull the plug in 2013 we end up like what happened with Manning and Kamla. Remember Manning went into these big contracts with the Brits to buy aeroplanes and boats and all kinds of things and when Kamla came in she scrapped all of them. You can always scrap it… Governments can do that, but
there are consequences,” he said. Luncheon said that the day the airport project did not get the 2013 budget vote there were problems. “If the contract was not threatened by 2013 action, you would have gotten a ramping up of the work being done by the contractor…Men would have started making spare parts and all the things that are part and parcel of the contract. Now I got to be a madman to go and do that… I would have to be spending penny penny li’l bit, because I don’t know what would happen,” Dr. Luncheon said. He added, “The contract is usually executed in a predictable way, as a certain percentage of the contract sum, called a mobilization, is provided to the contractor and he pays that back during the life of the contract…The 2012 Parliamentary approval and the execution of the contract received mobilization… a formidable sum… hundreds of millions of dollars…they are using that to continue the work, but I don’t know how long they will continue.” Government signed a design and build contract to the tune of US$138M with the Chinese contractor. The project is being partially funded by a US$130M loan from China with the rest coming from the public treasury.
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Supervising Consultancy imminent for CJIA project The Ministry of Public Works received bids yesterday for supervising consultancy of the extension of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Airport. The bids were opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), Ministry of Finance, Main Street. The expansion of CJIA’s runway is currently underway as China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) begins removing the soft peat and backfilling the area with sand. When completed the runway will be able to accommodate 747-400 aircraft, and will be extended from 7,500 feet to 10,800 feet. The firms that offered consultancy services are:
Anti-money laundering legislation…
Businesses petition National Assembly for passage Still in the sector, bids were opened for the consulting services for collection of Traffic Data for the determination of Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT.)
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development received bids for the consultancy services for design of a hazardous waste management facility.
The Community Road Improvement Programme (CRIP), under the Housing Ministry, received a lone bid for the rehabilitation of factory road and back street (Helena #2) Mahaica, East Coast Demerara.
A retender was done for the supply and delivery of timer control relay and 60 Watt Light Emitting Diodes (LED) street lights under the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA.)
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) invited bids for the linking of roadways, North Block.
The Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security received bids for the maintenance of Halfway Home at Sophia.
In addition, bids were opened for rehabilitation of office buildings under the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security.
The rapidly approaching November 18th deadline for the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLCFT) Bill has seen increased calls for the House to approve its passage. The most recent action taken by the Private Sector Commission (PSC) was the presentation of a petition to members of the National Assembly to pass the Bill as a “matter of national and economic priority”. The Parliament Office yesterday issued a supplementary order paper for tomorrow’s sitting in which it said the presentation of petitions will be done as a supplementary business on that day. The PSC said while it notes the concerns expressed by the Opposition parties, no written submissions have been forthcoming as they relate to adjustments to the bill as deemed amendable by the political Opposition. Additionally, the PSC stated, whilst the Bill has been reviewed by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) and has been deemed acceptable, it has been with the Special Select Committee of Parliament for approximately six months. The AML/CFT Bill was first tabled in Parliament on April 22, 2013. The PSC, according to a government statement, reiterated that failure to enact the legislation will result in the blacklisting of Guyana by other countries which will result in severe hardship for the business community and ordinary citizens of Guyana. The petition also pointed to the repercussions Guyana will face as a result of being black listed, observing that foreign banks have already begun to sever ties with local banks and branches. It was also pointed out that remittances, which make up 40% of the Gross Domestic Product, will be reduced to the detriment of poorer citizens. It was pointed out that foreign payments
regarding goods and services will become difficult, causing delays in imports. Additionally, investors will leave Guyana, bringing a halt to the growth in the economy. The PSC, a business body, said that the petitioning members are the Aircraft Owners Association of Guyana; Forest Products Association of Guyana; Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Guyana Association of Bankers; Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association; Guyana Association of Private Security Organisations; Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association; Guyana Association of Trawler Owners and Seafood Processors; Institute of Private Enterprise Development; Linden Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Development; National Aquaculture Association of Guyana; Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Shipping Association of Guyana; Consultative Association of Guyanese Industry Ltd; Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana; Upper Corentyne Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce. Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General Anil Nandlall said recently that the only window of opportunity for Guyana is for the delegation in November to attend the CFATF meeting with the AMLCFT Bill in hand, which has been passed into law, then it will not be able to prevent the draft report from being adopted. Opposition Leader David Granger has said A Partnership for National Unity will not be supporting the amendments to the Bill, due to their absence in the entire process, and the need for it to be properly done. The Alliance For Change (AFC) on the other hand said it will support the Bill, but has stipulated that it will only do so on condition that Government moves to set up the Public Procurement Commission (PPC).
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Guyana Times/TVG reporters quit - refused to read scandalous stories about Glenn Lall Three reporters attached to the Guyana Times and TVG-Channel 28 yesterday resigned after refusing to read a scandalous television news item about Publisher of the Kaieteur News, Glenn Lall. Leana Bradshaw, anchor/ reporter of the entity, handed in her resignation with immediate effect, following an editorial meeting which was held to discuss her refusal to read the news item about Lall on the previous night’s newscast. Bradshaw’s resignation was followed by that of Whitney Persaud and Sabatini Daniels, two other reporters who were in full support of their colleague. In a press release, the trio explained that Bradshaw, after being instructed to read articles about Glenn Lall, respectfully declined. However, she was told by the Guyana Times General Manager, Daniel Singh, during the aforementioned meeting, that once reporters are employed by the entity, they must follow the instructions given. After providing her seniors with the reasons for
Dr. Ranjisinghi ‘Bobby’ Ramproop
Bharrat Jagdeo, Former President
Glenn Lall, Kaieteur News Publisher
not wanting to read the news item, Bradshaw was told that journalists who refuse to do what they are told can “pack their traps and leave”. Without hesitation, Bradshaw formally resigned, as did her colleagues - Daniels and Persaud, who believed that Bradshaw was right in standing her ground. Bradshaw, during the meeting, was also told that if religion is the reason behind her not wanting to read certain stories, then she can “go to her pastor” for employment.
The trio has also refuted reports carried by sections of the media which stated that Bradshaw, in fear of retaliation from the Kaieteur News boss, expressed her willingness to voice the script once her face was not shown on television. “She did not say that,” one of her colleagues stressed. The young ladies said that their resignations were part of their fight to uphold the journalistic principles and ethics that they’ve learnt over the years in the media and through the University of
Guyana’s Centre for Communications Studies. They believe that “while those who write such articles are not in the spotlight or given credit for their writing, the anchor and reporters are forced to put their voices and images to the content of the stories they believe go against their professional values and credibility”. The reporters said that they have taken the stance to not be included in the ongoing personal rhetoric between the Guyana Times’ Dr. Ranjisinghi Ramroop and
Nigel Williams, Editor, Guyana Times
Daniel Singh, General Manager
the Publisher of Kaieteur News Glenn Lall. They contend that “implicating reporters in the personal vendetta…. is threatening their personal lives and character”. Another employee of Ramroop, Ariana Gordon, who, up until two weeks ago, served in the post of Public Relations Officer to Queens Atlantic Investment Incorporated (QAII), was also forced to resign after refusing to get involved in the Glenn Lall versus Ranjisinghi ‘Bobby’ Ramroop issue. Meanwhile, Kaieteur News Publisher Glenn Lall, reacting to the resignations,
said that it all came about because of the exposure of the shady deals involving former President, Bharrat Jagdeo, and his best friend Dr. Ranjisinghi ‘Bobby’ Ramproop, who both own Guyana Times/TVG/Radio Guyana. “The exposé that we have been carrying has them running scared; to date they have not responded to any of the shady deals that we have exposed, that robbed and continue to rob this nation of billions of dollars. Instead, they have resorted to personal and unfounded attacks to the extent that they Continued on page 14
Resignations of TVG/Guyana Times reporters GUYANA TIMES/TVG STATEMENT “Leana Bradshaw, a reporter employed at Guyana Times/Television Guyana (TVG), Channel 28, resigned on Tuesday, citing fear for her safety in light of a recent series of explosive, investigative articles and reports carried by the newspaper and the Evening News about Kaieteur News’ owner and publisher Mohan Lall, aka Glenn Lall. Two other female reporters also resigned, apparently in sympathy for their colleague’s fear. The resignations were submitted Tuesday to management following an editorial meeting involving reporters and staff. On Sunday, the reporter had initially met with an editor and explained that she had serious fear and reservations reading a story about Lall on television, as she believed she could be identified and targeted, being one of the news anchors for the television station’s newscast. Later that afternoon, when the reporter was told to read the story, she demurred and subsequently without the knowledge and approval of the editor,
proceeded to excise the story about Lall from the newscast for the Sunday Evening News. “I am of the view that reading such articles puts my life at risk, as persons can associate the content with me, contrary to the newspaper reports where no by-lines are given or faces shown,” Bradshaw said in an email communication to the editor. So great was her fear of retaliation from Lall that Bradshaw told her editor that she was willing to voice the script once her face was not shown on television. This was confirmed by one of her colleagues who quit in sympathy. Bradshaw’s stance showed she had no substantive problem with the script, but reacted out of fear. That expression of fear was repeated at an editorial meeting and was further supported by one of the reporters who quit. The management of Guyana Times/Television Guyana regrets the decision taken by the reporters and wishes them well for the future. “It is indeed a sad day when journalists have to operate in fear of certain personalities because they dare to investigate them
and make public their findings,” Guyana Times/ Television Guyana (TVG)/ Radio Guyana Inc General Manager Daniel Singh said. “Journalists ought to be able to do their jobs without any fear of consequences at the hands of those whom they publish stories about,” he added. “I take this opportunity to wish them well and thank them for their services to Guyana Times/ Television Guyana.” Singh added that, even after her complaints, one of the editors of the media group met with Bradshaw and assured her of the company’s support as well as for other staff members who feel threatened. The editor also held similar discussions with all three of the reporters, minutes before they left the office, following their resignations. “Journalists ought to be able to do their jobs without any fear of consequences at the hands of those whom they publish stories about,” Singh stressed. The management of Guyana Times/TVG/ Radio Guyana is in the process of bolstering security for its staff in view of this recent development.”
REPORTERS’ STATEMENT
From left: Leana Bradshaw, Sabatini Daniels and Whitney Persaud “The resignation by three reporters of Television Guyana/Guyana Times follows on the heels of their fight to uphold the journalistic principles and ethics that they’ve learnt over the years in the media and through the University of Guyana’s Centre for Communications Studies. However, added to this, the reporters took the stance not to be included in the ongoing personal rhetoric between the Guyana Times’ Dr. Ranjisinghi Ramroop and the KN boss Glen Lall. They contend that implicating reporters in the personal vendetta, as is evident, is threatening their
personal lives and character. While those who write such articles are not in the spotlight or given credit for their writing, the anchor and reporters are forced to put their voices and images to the content of the stories they believe go against their professional values and credibility. The anchor who was instructed to read the articles respectfully declined but was told in the newsroom’s general morning muster on Tuesday by Daniel Singh, who is the General Manager, that once reporters are employed by the entity, they must follow instructions given or “they can pack their traps
and leave; the door is there”. By refusing to comply with reading such stories, he then made it clear that by this, she is indirectly tendering her resignation. She thereby felt this was her cue to leave, given that the company cannot compromise on such reasonable grounds. Her two colleagues then stood by her and for what they believed in as well, and also tendered their resignation letters, lest they be placed in the same position subsequently.” Former employees of TVG/Guyana Times, Leana Bradshaw, Sabatini Daniels and Whitney Persaud.
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Groundsman UG TEMPORARILY SHUT accuses police of DOWN BECAUSE OF STENCH inhumane treatment - Rotting beetles identified as source After reportedly spending more than six days at two different police stations, which he described as callous treatment, a groundsman is now accusing the police of abusing him, after he was accused of having stolen over 100 eating utensils. The man, 32 year-old Trevor Bailey, told this publication that two Saturday’s ago, while on duty at the Everest Cricket Ground, two women approached him and requested his time to help them decorate the hall for a wedding. Bailey said that after he assisted with the decorations, he was further asked to work as a bar man at the wedding later in the afternoon. After the wedding concluded around 03:00 hrs the next day (Sunday), Bailey said that he immediately began cleaning the hall and compound, and this lasted until sunrise. “I go and sleep after I finish cleaning the ground and when I go upstairs and I see the supervisor and they tell me that the man (bridegroom) upstairs so I walk up stairs and see he and he wife so I ask he whappen to de ting (money) and he told me that he gon give me it later,” Bailey said. The man told Kaieteur News that later in the afternoon, a representative from the party service who came to uplift chairs, tables and some dinnerware notified him that some of the articles were missing. “He come and tell me ‘why y’all does get bad name fuh people thing dem’ and he show me out of 240 plates they only get back 237 and the out of the 240 glasses they only get 125 back,” Bailey said. Bailey recounted that on Monday night, while performing his duties, a car pulled up outside the cricket ground with about four men in the vehicle, one of whom was armed with a firearm. “The man come out with gun and tell me and de boys dem that they want me at Alberttown Police Station, so I go in the car with dem and we go to the station,” Bailey explained. While at the Alberttown Police Station, Bailey claimed that when he walked through the door, the man who had taken him there pointed him out to one of the officers saying, “Look the man that thief up the plate and glasses dem”. Bailey further asserted that the police then
handcuffed him to a bench inside of the police station. This he explained is where he spent two days without food or water. The man further alleged that after he was released from his shackles, he was then taken upstairs to one of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers in the presence of the man who made the allegation. “After he done see me he chuck me and chase me down the steps. So I tell he I gon go to the media and tell dem what y’all do me and he turn and tell me ‘I know yuh face and whatever you get after today yuh gon look for it,’” Bailey said. Bailey said in his “unclean” attire, he and another prisoner were then handcuffed together and placed in a vehicle, and taken to the East La Penitence police outpost. After spending more than 32 hours in a cell, Bailey said that when he complimented one of the female officers another male colleague became annoyed and an argument ensued. “She turn and tell me she don’t deh wid jail man so I told her why she don’t carry she so and so! And the other man get vex and tell me he gon add more charges to what I got already,” Bailey said. The man further claimed that another female officer stepped in during the commotion and commanded the officer to open the cell as she sprayed him with a noxious substance. “Soon as I get up she tek de Boss, spray it in me face, and lock back the cell”. Bailey explained that he was later released on $10,000 station bail. Contact to both the police stations was futile as it was related that the Commanders in charge at both stations were not in office for a comment.
A section of the fields that were flooded and smelling, and where the beetles and larvae were identified by the EPA. The University of Guyana (UG) Turkeyen campus was for the past couple of days affected by an unbearable stench which forced its temporary closure yesterday, with classes resuming today. Deputy Vice Chancellor Phillip DaSilva told Kaieteur News that an investigation was conducted by the Department of Biology and the findings, through its lecturer C.R. Bernard, were that the stench was caused by rotting beetles. “These beetles are likely the small black species which at night gather in large numbers… They have their colonies in the ground and
the larvae stay until their metamorphosis to adult beetles.” The report stated that the recent rains had flooded UG grounds and the beetle larvae which could not be under water for a long time, and were slow movers, drowned. According to the report, the “larvae will continue to rot and release that pungent odour across campus unless there is a suitable intervention…the issue is prolonged by the larva carcasses resting in water and the potential for bacterial growth is significant.” Deputy VC Da Silva
established that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was called in and they had a look at the affected areas where the stench emanated from and they confirmed that the decomposition of the dead beetles and the larvae are what is causing the stench. As such UG has taken steps in fumigating the affected areas to subdue the unpleasant smell. “As the situation stands presently, there is nothing else that can be done but to let nature take its course and allow the insects to decompose completely until the odour
goes away. The sun drying up the flooded ground has aided in the process,” Da Silva said. The University of Guyana Students’ Society (UGSS) through its President Richard Rambarran had expressed deep concerns about the pungent odour permeating the campus to UG’s administrative staff - cting it as being hazardous to the health of students - and advising that classes should be suspended. The UGSS said that it was pleased by the quick response and deliberation on the matter taken by the administration.
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Business boom or economic confusion? By Zena Henry Previously reported were several pieces of legislation under the Municipal and District Councils Act which speak directly to building codes, regulations for residential and commercial districts, restrictions and penalties among other things. It was also reported about the commercial progression that has over time engulfed the city. However, given the manner in which the business society has grown considering its physical development in particularattention is being placed on the management and smooth operation of the city. Despite an apparent disregard for the city by-laws, some have seen the activities as development economics while others dubbed the “lawless” and “indiscriminate” construction as economic confusion. These persons have also accused authorities of turning a blind eye and
…Commercial establishment, the Laws of Guyana and its enforcement criticized them for condoning indiscriminate construction. The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has however assumed responsibility for the functioning of the city, in accordance with the city bylaws. While some responsibility, according to the office of the City Engineer, has been attributed to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), the M&CC has a significant role. Zoning was reiterated as being the responsibility of the CH&PA, since they determine where commercial activities and residential areas should be established. “Only what has happened over time is even though some areas were zoned for residential purposes, approval was given for some forms of commercial activity. You find that when these plans have been submitted to the City Engineer for
approval, we would forward it to stakeholder agencies, for example, if it is within the zoning area. Guyana Water Inc (GWI) deals with verification of the building’s magnitude and whether it will have effects on the system. When the documents are returned, it is forwarded to the CH&PA to address other factors for the proposed activity in the area.” The Engineer’s office related that considerations are based on type of commercial activity and its effect on the area. “That board comprises various agency representatives including the fire service, which considers safety measures. “The proposal then comes back to the Council and is further ratified at the Council’s statutory meeting. The statutory body has the right to object Housing’s approval. Once it’s before them (Council) they can look
at it and say we don’t want this type of activity in this area. So whenever commercial activity is being approved it goes to statutory for final approval from Council. It is then signed off by the Town Clerk and the City Engineer.” It was, however, clarified that once a structure is for commercial use it has to engage the CH&PA, “and that is not only for Georgetown, but countrywide. Even the other Neighbourhood Democratic Councils would have to send those proposals.” The Engineer’s office was also clear about prohibited activity within the specified zoning areas. “I don’t know if to say it is against the law or not. To put it simply, the ball is in their court (CH&PA). Whether the zoning they have established or whether they approve other activities in the area, they have to know on what grounds they would have done that.” The Engineer’s Office cannot pronounce offhand on permission granted to
certain business, the newspaper was told. But it is certain that developers have to engage the Council and also acquire land use clearance from the CH&PA. “An audit of these unaccounted businesses can be done both by the CH&PA and the municipality, but it depends on the concerns,” the office said. “Some persons have been written to about changing the use of building without necessary permission. You find after they apply and we send those documents to the CH&PA, eventually, they would have to do some form of adjustment. So persons go ahead without the necessary approval. The Council has taken legal action against persons who have not complied with the by–laws, but what you find is that some of these cases are in the court for a very long period. You would find also that because of long periods and long dates, some officer or someone resigns or a Magistrate gets off the bench and the matter has to start
over; so it is not a speedy process in terms of enforcing the law.” Additionally, finance in general is a problem because the engineer’s department depends on Council’s resources to do its job. However, the office noted that insufficient finances have led to prioritizing the engineer’s work. “And most times it ends up that the engineer’s department has more priorities than other departments, since Council assets are repaired by the City Engineer and the resources don’t come in time for this. The canals and street drains depend on Council having funds and equipment to address these things.” The Engineer’s department highlighted, however, that most of the new buildings popping up around town have the necessary documentation, while there are a few that may submit for approval but tend to start work before time. It is the various agencies that deal with processing documents that account for a time frame, and this is a concern by various agencies and developers.
Guyana Times/TVG reporters... From page 12 are libeling me on a daily basis,” Lall said. “They have moved from libeling to labeling me a murderous monster,” he added. Lall believes that the aim of the Jagdeo/Ramroop group is to have harm done to him and his staff at the Kaieteur News. “The whole country would remember that as sitting President, Jagdeo tried to endanger my life by falsely claiming that I was snitching on other businessmen,” Lall declared.
According to Lall, it is very clear that the attacks on his person are designed to divert the attention of the Guyanese people from the siphoning off of billions of dollars into the pockets of a few. “We will remain focused on our God-given duty, which is to bring the truth to the people of Guyana. We will not stop, as there are more exposures to come… starting from this weekend,” the Kaieteur News Publisher said. He also expressed surprise at the level to which Editor of the Guyana Times,
Nigel Williams has descended, noting that he (Lall) had always thought highly of Williams when he was a reporter at the Stabroek News. Several journalists of the Guyana Times/Evening News have expressed full support of their colleagues’ resignation. “This has been creating unease in the newsroom,” one Guyana Times reporter said yesterday. As the news of the resignations became known, several persons took to social media to congratulate the trio.
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Cutlass bandits tie-up, Mom can reclaim child once rob N/A shopkeeper Rescued toddler…
proven capable - CCPA
Head of the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA), Ann Greene, has informed that the possibility exists for the young mother of threeyear old ‘Leon’ - who was recently rescued by welfare officers - to reclaim him once proven capable of properly parenting a child, after a sixmonth assessment. Greene said that to date the child has been adapting nicely to his new environment at one of the agency’s ‘safe houses’. Just a week ago, following a hotline report to the CCPA, the child was rescued from an unkempt Charlotte Street property in which he had resided with his 74-year-old grandfather, for the past two years. Yesterday, Greene told Kaieteur News that as soon as the child’s health is satisfactory, moves will be made to place him into a foster home. Greene specified that the decision is fixed on temporary foster care, and not adoption. She said that the agency has taken a decision to rule out adoption at the moment, so as to allow the child’s 20year-old mother a fair opportunity to reclaim him, as she has indicated a desire to do so. If proven incapable, however, the agency will seek to have him permanently placed into a home. In order to help the young mother to achieve her goal, Greene said that the agency has been working with her on a one-on-one basis. Contrary to the belief that the agency cares only about children, the CCPA Head said that in order to help the child, assistance needs to be given to the family. This is the case, she noted, with the young mother. Greene said that the
mother, in her sincerity, has admitted to needing help and as such, the agency is prepared to offer her just that. “We have to help the mother if she needs help, and if she is willing to work towards making a better life for her child, then she can have our support. Yes, the focus is on the child, but we can’t work with the child in isolation, we have to work with the child and the mother.” Greene informed that the mother has accepted counseling and has already attended her first session. “She understands now that help and support is available. She didn’t know she could have gotten help to get her life organized.” Greene said that counseling for the young mother currently involves “helping her to sort out her situation”, while noting that she too has been a victim of mistreatment. “She has to set some goals in terms of looking at her self-development. She has to be able to sort out her childhood; and then she needs assistance as to how she will parent her child. Since she obviously has not received that sort of support, that is the kind of support we are giving her.” Turning her attention to little ‘Leon’, Greene said that in his current environment, the toddler is getting the “love and attention” that he needs, after living in a home where he received very little. Greene noted that of primary importance, and one of the impediments that the agency will be working to address, is the development of his language skills. Not only did the CCPA identify this problem, but a source close to the situation had told Kaieteur News that
the child would be heard, but his words were unintelligible. The source assumed it was because the child had no one to “talk back to him”. Greene shared the same notion, while considering that at his age the child should have been equipped with a wider vocabulary. “He should have been making sentences. He has missed the part of his childhood which includes such important years, because they are the foundation years. His language skills were never developed and you find that these children who have missed it, they don’t catch up. When they go to school, there’s a gap that could never be filled.” Greene said that in order to give the child a push, while considering families to foster him, the agency will be looking to place him into an environment where “people are talking and things are happening quickly” so that he could catch up and cultivate those skills. The CCPA Head has confirmed that until now the child has not particularly been verbally responsive. “He is behind and we have to work on him. But since it is just a week, we are allowing him first to get used to the new environment. Now we are just letting him be, giving him the love and attention for now and see that he eats.” Added to that, Greene said that the welfare officers are monitoring his level of communication with other children in state care and, depending on the improvement, steps will be made to enroll him to be part of Speech Therapy classes at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.
Mrs. Fung-Fook standing at the point where the bandits gained entry
Two men armed with cutlasses broke into, invaded and robbed Joyce FungFook, a popular New Amsterdam store owner, at her Main and Alexander Streets residence. Mrs. Fung-Fook was awakened around 03:00 hrs by one of the men, who had threatened her on the bed as soon as she opened her eyes. “Be co-operative wid we or else we would kill yuh,” the intruder whispered. The woman, who lives alone in the three-storey building (which also houses a grocery in the bottom flat), received the shock of her life at that moment, after which the men tore cloth and made face masks, concealing their identities. The robbers also ripped pieces of the woman’s sleeping clothes and tied her up during the ordeal. “I said, ‘Ow son, don’t kill me…I will give you what you want …Don’t you have a mother too?’” She was then instructed to “lie down on the bed and tell we what you have.” Fung-Fook then directed the
men to a large amount of jewellery and cash. “Over an hour–and-a-half they were there with me.” The robbers also carted off with several bottles of antique liquour that Fung-Fook had on display atop her refrigerator. The woman believes it was the same robbers who attempted to gain entry into her home on October 14, last, but were unsuccessful. She reported that matter to the Central Police Station. During the 90-minute ordeal, Fung- Fook managed to secretly set herself free but was seen by the men and this angered them even more, so she begged for mercy. “I asked them, ‘Ow son, y’all don’t kill me, I’m begging you’…and they asked me if I want to see my grandchildren.” “The [nighty] cloth was very slippery cloth, so I loosed myself and they said that they will kill my [expletive] and then I begged them to tie me back, so they burst up two of my pillowcases and tied me
back.” “They asked where the safe was and where more money was…I told them all I had was $10,000 in the safe, [and] that my husband passed away (a few years ago) and I spent all the money.” She directed them to where the keys were and they opened the safe. The men then said that if they found out that she was lying, “we gon kill yuh [expletive],” Fung- Fook said, while breaking down in tears. The woman said that she was very scared and still shaken, “but I made myself brave”. The robbers escaped through one of the front windows. She immediately telephoned the police and they responded within ten minutes. They took photos, statements and checked for fingerprints. Fung- Fook and her [deceased] husband had been operating the P&J FungFook and Daughters Grocery since 1995. Investigations are continuing. (Leon Suseran)
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Murder accused hangs self in prison A man who had confessed to a murder in April, that was committed some 14 years ago when he was 13 years old, and was subsequently charged for the offence at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court and remanded to jail, has hanged himself in the New Amsterdam Prison. After being “bothered for 14 years”, Joshua Ragabeer, 27, a mechanic of Blairmont, West Bank Berbice, had admitted in April, that on September 9, 1999, he raped
and murdered Kiroo, 67, of Lot 6 Blairmont, Number Two Settlement, West Bank Berbice. He had surrendered to the police at the Blairmont Station, and had given a statement. A file was prepared and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and after further investigation, the DPP advised that Ragabeer be charged with murder. There were initially some doubts if the man could have committed the crime due to
his age at that time. He had appeared before Magistrate Rhondell Weaver on September 17, last, and was remanded to jail. Information on the alleged suicide was sketchy but, according to information, the man and two others were in their cell on Monday evening and had fallen asleep. However, when the others awoke, he was seen hanging by a piece of cloth around his neck. Investigations are continuing.
‘Minimal progress’ as third anniversary of disability legislation goes by Last Saturday, November 2, marked three years since disability legalisation was signed into law, and the entity ‘Leonard Cheshire Disability Young Voices Guyana’ is once again calling on the members of the 10th Parliament to support and hasten the process of implementation of its content. Noting that there has been minimal progress since the establishment of the 2010 disability act, the group is calling for the law to be activated in several areas, including employment and education. A statement released by the group stressed that persons with disabilities continue to be the most
marginalised group in our society as a direct result of the dormant laws. President of the Young Voices Guyana Linden Chapter Mr. Teshawn Rodney called on the government to “Implement the Act and Support persons with disabilities, causing them to become Independent and Productive Citizens of Guyana. Persons with Disabilities, although recognized by the law as equal citizens of Guyana, continue to be forced into the dark recesses of our society due to the social injustice.” On 2nd November, 2010, former President Bharrat Jagdeo assented to the Guyana Persons with
Disability Bill, bringing it into law. This year marks the third anniversary of the Act and since its enactment, minor progress has been made. The Guyana Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Act has been a law since 2010 and little progress has been made regarding its implementation, especially in the areas of employment for persons with disabilities (Sub- Part I – Employment Articles 8 – 13) access to transportation and public buildings (Sub – Part VIII – Accessibility Articles 28 – 31) and access to information (Sub – Part VII – Communications Articles 26 and 27). Disability is not seen as a priority on the government’s agenda, hence the minimal resources that have been channelled to the various Government Ministries and agencies to support the Act’s implementation. The Guyana PWD Act 2010 was developed using the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as its reference document and was guided by the principles of the said Convention. The Act was passed in Parliament unanimously in December 2009 and subsequently became law in 2010.
Wednesday November 06, 2013
Govt. mulls one-way streets to ease city congestion Several thoroughfares in the capital, Georgetown, will soon be designated as oneway streets to aid in reducing the traffic congestion, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee told the media today. Speaking at a press conference at his Brickdam office, Minister Rohee said Cabinet yesterday examined a presentation from the National Commission on Law and Order (NCLO) on the question of one-way streets. “How do we deal with the situation…the number of streets in Georgetown remain basically the same, while at the same time the number of vehicles are growing astronomically. It seems to us at the Ministry that we have to find various means of addressing the traffic situation in Georgetown,” the Minister said in a Government statement. “We would of course have to lay out the plan to make it public, and we would of course have to engage in discussions and consultations with many other stakeholders, as well as residents in various parts of the city where we intend to establish this network of one way streets. This is another
innovative way that we will be implementing to address the traffic congestion in the city of Georgetown. We believe that it is workable, ‘doable’; it is acceptable, and based on the consultations we would have had already,” Minister Rohee stated. “We will then proceed in phases with this one way street network, assess how it is working, and how people are reacting to it, and we will proceed with the other phases. It will be divided in to four quadrants and each of the four quadrants will have a network of one way streets. This will help us in many other respects apart from traffic control; it will also help us with the fight against crime, and it will also help us with dealing with other matters related to the fact that the streets in Georgetown remain the same, but the number of cars and vehicles continues to multiply,” he pointed out. It was observed that there are three basic issues pertaining to the traffic situation in the city: enforcement of the rules of traffic, education of persons and congestion on the streets as a result of more and more motor vehicles being imported into the country, and
the fact that the streets basically remain the same in number. Minister Rohee emphasised that another way to address the traffic congestion in the city is to have more ranks on the road during the day and night. One of the areas where there is great congestion in the evenings and during the weekends is the Stabroek Market and this has to be addressed, he said. The Ministry has placed advertisements in the newspapers to employ traffic wardens, but the response has been very slow, he said. At the end of the year, traffic wardens will be placed on the streets of Georgetown. “We expect that the Guyana Police Force will train these persons very quickly so that in a short space of time they would be able to perform their duties,” he added. It was also identified that some persons driving on the roads have not attended driving classes both theoretically and practically, but have acquired their licences. If these persons are caught breaching the law, they will be dealt with by the Guyana Police Force.
‘Picture Boy’ murder trial…
Govt. Pathologist, Firearm Expert testify Government Pathologist, Dr Nehaul Singh and Police Firearm Expert Sergeant, Eon Jackson yesterday took the stand to give evidence in the matter whereby Cyon Collier, called Picture Boy, is accused of a double murder. The accused is charged for the murder of brothers, Ray Walcott called ‘Sugar’ and Carl Andrews called ‘Alo’ on September 23, 2006, at Victoria, East Coast Demerara.
Senior State Prosecutor Judith Gildharie-Mursalin is presenting the prosecution’s case, while Collier is being represented by Attorney-atlaw Lyndon Amsterdam. The matter is currently before Justice Navindra Singh at the Supreme Court. In giving his portion of evidence yesterday, Dr Singh noted that Walcott’s body bore multiple gunshot wounds, which could have resulted in his immediate death. However, while Andrews was shot at least three times, he died as a result of perforation of the lungs as a direct result of a single gunshot wound. The Defence Attorney suggested that multiple gunshot wounds could not
be the cause of Walcott’s death. He later argued that several aspects listed in the post mortem examination were inaccurate. The Lawyer initially objected to Sergeant Jackson giving his portion of evidence, but the judge overruled and deemed Jackson an expert in the field. Jackson subsequently testified that the spent shells recovered from the crime scene belonged to the assault rifle used in the execution of the brothers. He revealed that the weapon bore serial number of AK47 11081, which was identified as one of the weapons that went missing from the Guyana Defence Force in 2006.
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Miner faces court for Survey to determine drug use among noise-making, cursing police students gets underway in Barbados A 21-year–old miner yesterday appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court where he faced two charges: making loud and continuous noise as well as disorderly behaviour. It is alleged that on November 4, at Station Street, Kitty, Yogesh Singh behaved disorderly in a public place. It was further alleged that on the said date, at the aforementioned place, Singh,
being in possession of motor vehicle PHH2848, operated a stereo set which caused loud and continuous noise which resulted in the annoyance of Darren Paul Etwaroo. To both allegations, the defendant pleaded not guilty. Police Prosecutor Sergeant Vishnu Hunt told the court that when the police confronted Singh with the allegations stated in the first charge, the defendant
proceeded to use a series of profanities. The court heard that the man was told of his offences, arrested and charged. Hunt stated that the stereo set was also lodged at the police station. Magistrate Latchman placed Singh on $30,000 and $20,000 bail for the charges of disorderly behaviour and loud and continuous noise respectively.
Belgian man fined $30,000 for illegal entry David Acrnoudt, a Belgian national, yesterday appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya SewnarineBeharry in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court where he faced an illegal entry charge. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge which alleged that on November 2,
at Lethem, Rupununi, he entered Guyana by crossing a land frontier and failed to present himself to an Immigration Officer. Acrnoudt stated that he is a Lifeguard who had to attend a conference in Brazil. He explained to the court that after attending the said forum, he decided to visit Guyana
because he wanted to explore Georgetown, the capital city. Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry thereafter offered the Acrnoudt two options: to either pay a $30,000 fine or be subjected to three months imprisonment. The man opted to pay the fine.
Fire destroys Crane...
Battling to fix a hose connection
(From page 3) and several firemen immediately disembarked and commenced attaching hoses obviously to start fighting the fire. One fire officer informed this publication that the engine contained some 400 gallons of water. However, that water was of no use, as a hose connection was not done properly, thereby allowing the water to escape. This allowed for the roadway to be considerably soaked rather than the blazing house. Even the support of some residents to rectify the problem was to no avail. The next move by the fire officials was to pump water from a nearby trench. However, this publication was informed that because of the slush that was pumped from the waterway the pump being used malfunctioned.
There was literally nothing that could have been done by the firemen given the unfortunate dilemma. ANOTHER FIREENGINE A fire engine from Georgetown was soon summoned and arrived close to one hour later. Again a hose connection challenge occurred before the firemen were able to kick into action. By this time the fire had completely gutted the house and there were fears that the winds would fuel it enough to spread to another house. Some resi-
dents were seen dousing that residence in hopes of helping to safeguard it. However, the winds that had earlier threatened to fuel the fire suddenly dissipated. There were a few more explosions and the crackling sound of items being burnt continued, but the flames became smaller. With the aid of the Georgetown-based fire engine, the firemen were able to pump water from the nearby trench and doused what remained of the smoldering house.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) — Drug use among private and public secondary school students will be evaluated when a secondary schools survey gets underway from Monday at 18 schools across Barbados. Approximately 1,469 students from second to sixth form will be surveyed over the next four to five months, during the study being conducted by the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA), in conjunction with the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD). This was revealed recently by manager of the NCSA, Yolande Forde, during the signing of a memorandum of understanding with CICAD at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Christ Church. Noting Barbados received full funding for the survey to the tune of $30,000, Forde explained that the NCSA did not want to develop youth programmes and policy by intuition, but grounded in research. “It is important we at the National Council on Substance Abuse are kept informed of their views of certain drugs both legal and illegal and with respect to their current behaviours and practices. The study will allow us to do this. The information will be used to inform the development, and revamping or refinement of our drug prevention programming for the 12 to 17 cohort,” she said.
This view was supported by OAS representative, Francis McBarnette, who also noted that the study would allow for the establishment of a platform of knowledge and research to formulate programmes and policies. “We want to ensure that the policies countries get involved with are evidencebased and that they are implemented,” he said. Head of research at the NCSA, Jonathan Yearwood, explained that the study would follow a methodology developed by CICAD using standardised questionnaires. He added that it was designed to look at drug prevalence among secondary school students, and covered areas to look at first time use, those who have used drugs more than once and the most recent use – within the last 12 months or
within the last 30 days.Yearwood explained that such indicators were very important in determining if drug use among students was becoming problematic, especially with those who used it within the last 30 days. “That is not to say that first time use is not important because we would like to deter young people from becoming involved in substance abuse …,” he said. He added that other areas of focus would be the age of the first use, behaviour and discipline problems among adolescents, where the drugs are being used where they are sourcing the drugs, the accessibility of the drugs to the students and the student’s perception to the use of the substances. “These are some of the most prominent areas which they try to feed in at the NCSA,” Yearwood said.
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New brigade of Cuban Bajan business owners to learn doctors departs for Brazil how the EPA will facilitate exports
Cuban doctors about to leave for Brazil HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) — The third brigade of Cuban doctors will leave shortly to Brazil, to provide medical services in the most remote geographic areas of the South American giant. The new group, which is part of the More Doctors for Brazil, had a farewell ceremony on Sunday in Havana, in the presence of Dr Roberto Morales Ojeda, minister of public health (MINSAP), who handed the flag to the brigade. Marcia Cobas , deputy minister of MINSAP, spoke of the training received by doctors in Portuguese, Brazil’s official language, and the health care system of the sister nation. She said the country, with an estimated area of over 8.5 million square kilometers, almost half the territory of the
South American continent, is made up of a federal district and 26 states, with 5,565 municipalities. She said that Brazil has over 190 million inhabitants, which makes it the fifth most populous country in the world. She said the government aims to achieve the goal of having 2.7 doctors per thousand inhabitants, which now is 1.8 and for that it needs more than 169,000 new doctors. Cobas said that the members of this third contingent are mostly young; adding that more than 70 percent of them accumulated over 15 years of experience, with a high sense of ethics, humanism and responsibility. They represent the 15 provinces and the special municipality of Isle of Youth,
and will have the task of consolidating the international recognition enjoyed by the Cuban health system. Dr Roilder Frómeta, specialist in general medicine and master in emergency medicine, who received the flag from the health minister, acknowledged the commitment involved in leading a group of highly experienced professional colleagues, who will work in mountainous, indigenous and jungle areas where people need them. The advance party of Cuban doctors arrived in Brazil on August 24, and on October 7 the second group arrived, whose dedication and care is already recognized and acknowledged by the Brazilian government and people.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) — Business owners in Barbados will get an opportunity to hear how the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will facilitate their export potential into the European Union when the EPA Implementation Unit hosts a two-day workshop this week. The workshops, themed: Converting EU Market Access into Tangible Benefits, will be held on today and tomorrow Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Maxine McClean, will deliver the feature address during the official opening ceremony today. There will also be remarks from ambassador of Germany
to Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, the OECS, Guyana and Suriname, Stefan Schluter, and head of the European Union delegation to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Mikael Barfod. During the sessions, participants will hear presentations from a number of resource persons including consultant in the EPA Implementation Unit, Errol Humphrey, who will speak on the topic: EPARelated Benefits for the Bold, the Creative, the Innovative, the Proactive. Executive director of the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries, Lisa Cummins, will discuss Challenges Faced by Small Services Suppliers Entering the EU Market: What Are Some of the Solutions, and a talk on EPA-
Related Resources available under Caribbean Export’s Private Sector Development Programme, will be delivered by senior grant advisor with the Caribbean Export Development Agency, Kirk Brown. Tomorrow , there will be a workshop entitled: Design Caribbean and Other Services Export Initiatives Targeted at the EU Market by public relations and communications officer at the Caribbean Export and Development Agency, Joellen Laryea; while chief executive officer of the Copyright Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Erica Smith, will present on the topic: An Avenue into the EU Entertainment Market – Music Festivals, Regional Music Export Office.
Caribbean citizens urged to lobby governments on CCJ
Caribbean Court of Justice in Port of Spain, Trinidad BASSETERRE, St Kitts (WINN) — The region’s citizens are being urged to help influence reluctant politicians fully embrace the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). The appeal was made by Queens Counsel Emile Ferdinand as he delivered a lecture on the CCJ as part of a week of activities by the St Kitts and Nevis Bar Association. The attorney said it was disheartening to see some Caribbean governments continuing to shy away from the CCJ, even though they were contributing financially
to its operation. Caribbean citizens are therefore being urged to weigh in on the issue. “Many Caribbean prime ministers, including our own, from time to time claim to favour replacing the (London-based) Privy Council with the CCJ, but they do not appear to be taking any action to do so,” Ferdinand said. “Caribbean citizens today would be well advised to urge all of our governments and opposition politicians to free their minds, and have the confidence to grasp the glorious opportunity of our
generation and embrace the Caribbean Court of Justice fully for the benefit of ourselves and our future,” he advised. “Better has come, let us recognize the Caribbean Court of Justice as such, and seize the day with pride as a people,” the attorney suggested. Ferdinand argued that the foot-dragging on the CCJ is becoming intolerable. He acknowledged the positive contributions made by the Privy Council, but insisted that it is now time for the region to move on.
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Letters... Where your views make the news... Letters... Where your views make the news
The two most important challenges of our time DEAR SIR, Within recent times Guyana’s stewardship of its natural resources has been attracting various comments, local and international groups and organizations. Mining, logging, hydropower and fishing in Guyana’s waters, the distribution of lands and the discovery of peat in the area of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport have been brought to the fore by public commentators. Fishing, in particular, has been placed in the spotlight because it is closer to the ordinary citizen; it is part of the culture in the local and indigenous communities. However, globally, restoring environmental order and eradicating poverty have become the two most important challenges of our time. These two confluence at a common point: - the struggle to reconcile global prosperity with an ethical approach to protecting the natural world. Prosperity and the sustainability of the natural world have a reciprocal effect on each other. In fact, they are intrinsically linked and failure in either will result in the non achievement of both. The natural environment
is the key asset of poor and struggling nations. If it is managed responsibly it will push them to success and prosperity. Still, the rush to achieve prosperity is really facilitating the plunder of the environment. Clearly, the tension between development and the mismanagement of natural resources is affecting the way governments order their priorities and the development of local communities. The demand for raw materials globally has driven up the price for materials. In turn the increases in prices are encouraging a new scramble for new lands and other natural assets especially in Africa and Latin America. China, the biggest of the emerging market economies, comes without the baggage of colonialism, in glittering robes of promised growth and success. Many of the poorer countries, in these parts, have long regarded it as a friend, who is sympathetic towards their development. But from the perspective of the developed countries the Chinese arrival in Africa is not just unwelcome competition but it threatens
to undermine international efforts to reform the governance of the extractive industries after decades of corruption and exploitation. It is clear, that while abroad the emerging market economies buy up resources, at home their industries blench up heavy carbon dioxide. The carbon threatens to overheat the planet. But this threat has become a money- spinner. We are seriously mismanaging nature. Add to that climate change and the picture of poverty and hunger becomes clearer in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. In the midst of plenty and abundance plates are empty because natural assets are not properly managed to benefit the people. In the Caribbean, citizens are faced with overheating. This of course has enormous implications for their agricultural and tourismbased economies because these are very sensitive to changing weather patterns. Therefore, in developing and struggling societies such as ours we have to demonstrate a greater sense of awareness and care when it comes to managing our
THE SUFFERING PENSIONERS OF PARIKA DEAR EDITOR, On Friday 1st November, 2013 about 10:00 a.m. I had cause to be at the Parika Post Office. From looking at the crowd of about 50 persons, I realized that all or most of the people there were old age pensioners. I also noticed that one staff, the Post Mistress, was working, so I enquired from her, very politely, about members of staff attached to the Post Office. I was told that two persons would usually be there, but the other staff was out in the district to deliver mail. I am not sure of the Postal
District and its population, but it was difficult to understand why the first day of the month when it is expected that pensioners would be there to receive their pensions, one person is at the office. I could have seen the frustration on their faces, and understand why they were murmuring. After all, those persons have earned the right to be there. Apart from five seated on a bench all the rest were standing. I am asking that the Guyana Post Office Corporation and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security have that Post O f f i c e adequately staffed
especially on that day (Pension Day) and to provide the necessary seating accommodation for those Old Age Pensioners. Aurora Village on the Essequibo Coast has two persons, Brother Mack and Uncle Johnson, and the entire village celebrated when they reached the land mark of one hundred years. We must show that we care for our older folks, by treating them with respect. I personally feel that the Corporation and the Minister know of the situation, but they don’t care. Archie W. Cordis Concerned Citizen
natural assets because they have enormous transformative potentials for our societies. Rather than depend on aid, we should harness our natural assets. In fact, the revenues that could be earned from those assets, if handled carefully and prudently will dwarf any conceivable flow of aid to those societies. However, what is fundamentally problematic is that natural assets have no owner/s. As a result, they are subject to unequal distribution (the strong take advantage of the weak), rentseeking, uncertainty and abuse. There are two forms of natural assets- those that are subsurface and those that are transnational. Natural assets below the surface of the earth in specific geographic locations need to be effectively and efficiently managed through good governance. This includes: inclusionary management where local people are invited to share in the decisionmaking process on how the assets can best be managed, participatory planning and knowledge management, a public awareness and education thrust on the value and benefits of those assets to citizens, and constantly evaluating our activities in an ethical manner to see if we are doing justice to future generations. There are the transnational assets-— natural resources that do not respect frontiers-—for example carbon, and fish. Looking specifically at fish, in
Guyana, there is need for stricter regulations and monitoring what is happening on our seas. Then we need to ask ourselves fundamental questions like what is the subsidy given to this industry? Who is benefiting from this facility? What is the total revenue received annually from this industry? Centuries ago, overfishing was not such an intensely troubling issue for governments and local communities. However, the steady development of appropriate fishing technologies simultaneously increases fears and the actual potentials and the destruction of biodiversity. Technologies create scarcity. Scarcity rights have to be protected otherwise management of those natural assets becomes unfair, unethical and inefficient. But Guyana and other individual Caribbean nations cannot adequately individually protect this natural asset- fish- in the Caribbean seas. Some small Caribbean Islands, with 60,000 and 80,000 people do not have the wherewithal to monitor their waters. Therefore, they should work together to invest in creating wider expertise to study and report on the impact of our human endeavours on marine life, increase funding to protect biodiversity, look at a national integrated management strategy with specific provisions for the conservation of biodiversity and manage an aggressive education programme for people in Caribbean
countries. Globally, there is the urgent need for good global governance to manage this natural resource, to transform it to value for citizens. Perhaps, there could be a tax on this asset which could be paid over to the United Nations to assist those who are suffering from hunger in poor and developing societies. More importantly, I believe that globally and locally, we need to begin to put in place systems that would allow citizens to be properly informed about the current and emerging issues affecting our natural assets, the roles they are expected to play and how they can benefit from the efficient management of such natural resources. Again, more resourcesmoney, training on leadership and mobilizing resources and organizing skills should be available to environmental nongovernmental organizations. This will enhance their capacity and ability to manage the deficit created by governments, who are more concerned about satisfying corporations at the expense of protecting the interest of citizens, who elected them to secure their human and constitutional rights. Finally, the main determinant for decisions on the use of natural assets should be a sense of responsibility towards the global poor and the future of our world. Royston King Executive Director Echo
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OAS Permanent Council receives conclusions of Youth Conference of the Americas The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) received yesterday in a special meeting held at its headquarters in Washington, DC, the preliminary findings of the Youth Conference of the Americas, which this year focused its discussion on the topic “Youth in Action.” The Secretary General of the OAS, José Miguel Insulza, highlighted that attention to the needs of youth are among the priorities of the Organization, and recalled that the agencies of the institution have mandated on numerous occasions that this segment of the population should be a priority in their plans and policy programs. “This issue has to be understood in a cross-sectional manner,” he said, adding “on the main issues we address, such as development and employment, we put special emphasis on youth unemployment in all our countries.” Secretary General Insulza noted that education is one of the major social issues in the region. On this issue, he said that “the quality of education and updating our programs so that they are at the level of the modern world is a key issue,” and warned that in the majority of international standardized tests the youth of the region -both in developing and developed countries- receive mediocre results. Moreover, the OAS leader said that in analyzing the issues affecting youth, we must consider that evils like drugs and crime affect them in greater measure. “Unfortunately, drug use among young people is much higher than in any other age group, and they are also the age group that commits more crimes, while at the same time they are the main victims of crime,” he said. The Secretary General noted that Latin America and the Caribbean have a “demographic bonus” over the next two decades due to the fact that the young population in the region is larger than the population at retirement age, but stressed that this does not mean that the benefits of this population pyramid are automatic. “This constitutes great potential as long as young people are being educated and are working productively, because otherwise the demographic bonus could become a problem if the region still has one in four young people who neither study nor work,” he said. In this context, Insulza called on authorities in the
OAS Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza
OAS Assistant Secretary General, Albert Ramdin region to visualize the extent of the challenge posed by the reality of having a large youth population, which demands to benefit from the public policies of governments, and argued that dialogues such as that represented by the Youth Conference represent a contribution in the search for answers. The Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, Albert Ramdin, said that the aim of the Youth Conference of the Americas, which this year celebrated its second edition, is to discuss the challenges and opportunities of this sector of the population in the Western Hemisphere. In the Conference held yesterday, he said, nearly 150 young people took part, as government officials, leaders of civil society and private sector representatives. Ambassador Ramdin explained that the conference discussed two issues: first, the responsible use of technology, democracy and privacy in today’s world; and second, the young game changers who make a difference with a focus on democracy and entrepreneurship. “We had a very rich debate, but certainly the discussion is not over because we have an ongoing process,” added Ramdin. The First Lady of Panama, Marta Linares de Martinelli, focused her address on the policies of her government to treat autism as a way to
provide greater future opportunities for young people. The First Lady spoke of the founding of the Ann Sullivan Center in her country, dedicated to children and youth with autism and other conditions, and said it is the first in the world to provide free assistance to this sector of the population. “Autism is a neurological disorder characterized by deficits in social behavior,” said the First Lady, adding that one study indicates that one in 88 births is within the autism spectrum.” In this context, the Panamanian First Lady said the region and the world must recognize the equal rights of people with disabilities, who have “the right to be educated to be productive and be happy.” The Chair of the Permanent Council and Representative of Peru, Walter Albán, said that some 534 million people less than 34 years old live in the Western Hemisphere. “The challenges we face are many and varied, from equal access to opportunities to access to education and employment,” said the Peruvian diplomat. The Chair of the Council reaffirmed the commitment of the hemispheric institution to the youth of the region, because “despite the enormous challenges it faces, the OAS believes in the power and potential strength that exists within this sector of the
population.” Edgar Mestre, a young Colombian who has lived in Panama for several years, presented a report on the issues discussed in the virtual forum of the Youth Conference of the Americas, which took place beginning on October 1 and which received one hundred contributions. Mestre said that, in order to interact with the young people of the region, three channels were used, each with a different moderator; the first channel was the virtual community platform of the Summit of the Americas; the second was the Google platform; and the third channel used were the social networks of the OAS. Among the challenges and demands set forth in the virtual forum, Mestre emphasized that there is little measurement of employment program; there is a need for more sponsorship of SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), because in some countries they account for 90 to 95 percent of employment generation; there is a lack of youth policy programs, especially in rural areas; and there is a need for more information on tertiary programs in the period of transition from secondary education to higher education. As part of the preparatory work for the Conference, the OAS called on government institutions at the local and national level in member states to submit examples and proposals for government practices related to youth participation in public policy development. Canadian Anna Vichnevetskaia reported that since August 14 proposals were received from 13 countries in the region, adding that the deadline for submitting proposals has been extended until December 15. During the meeting, the representatives of the delegations of Mexico, Paraguay, the United States, Argentina, Trinidad and Tobago (on behalf of CARICOM), Suriname, Venezuela, Canada, Chile, Bolivia, Panama, Brazil, Colombia and El Salvador took the floor. The Youth Conference of the Americas is an event that brings together youth organizations, students and stakeholders from across America to exchange views with business and government representatives on issues affecting the 534 million young people living in the Hemisphere. The 2012 Conference was held under the theme “Youth in Action for Democracy and Entrepreneurship.”
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Bruce warned against commission of enquiry Jamaica Gleaner - Former Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Bruce Golding’s decision to establish a commission of enquiry into the Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke extradition saga was described as “the single most disastrous (decision) he made” while he served as prime minister. This was seen as even more disastrous than Golding’s decision to use Washington-based lobbyists Manatt, Phelps & Phillips to deal with the request for the extradition of Coke. This is part of a report by the five-person commission headed by professor of sociology, psychology and social work at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Bernard Headley.
Bruce Golding ‘ill-advised’ commission The commission was asked by current leader JLP Andrew Holness to, inter alia,
enquire into the reasons for the 2011 election loss and chart a way forward. The Emil George team said the commission of enquiry was “ill-advised” and all it did was hang JLP dirty linen in public. “Golding should not have had the commission of enquiry. I thought it was the single most disastrous decision he made, more disastrous than when he decided to [go to] lobbyists in Washington. When Golding asked a select group of insiders for advice on the matter, the first person that he asked to speak was me ... ,” said the report, even though it did not say who “me” was. “I said to him, ‘Prime Minister, categorically do not
KEN BAUGH PUBLICLY ENDORSES HOLNESS KINGSTON, Jamaica — Team JLP, the campaign team supporting Party Leader Andrew Holness, yesterday announced that Jamaica Labour Party stalwart Dr Ken Baugh has formally indicated his endorsement of Holness. According to Holness’ team “Dr Baugh deemed it highly important to issue a public statement of endorsement because as an elder statesman and a stabilising force in the party over these many years, he is well placed to draw the delegates’
attention to the fundamental and underlying issues involved in the contest for leadership of the Party”. In his statement endorsing Andrew Holness, Dr Baugh pointed out that “the current leadership challenge goes to the heart of stability, unity, credibility and solidarity in the JLP, because for far too long, selfish personal ambitions and divisive internal factions have compromised the overall state of the Party and its ability to successfully contest national elections”.
PNM win another seat PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - CMC – The main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) won the St Joseph by-election last night handing the ruling coalition People’s Partnership government its fourth consecutive electoral defeat in 2013.
Preliminary figures released by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) showed that the PNM’s candidate Terrence Deyalsingh polled 6 356 votes as compared with 5 577 for Ian Alleyne of the ruling United National Congress (UNC) the biggest partner in the
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coalition. Attorney Om Lall, who contested the seat on behalf of the recently formed Independent Liberal Party (ILP) received 1 976 votes, while the independent candidate Errol Fabien polled 300 votes. The other candidate, Michael Lopez, of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) received five votes. The by-election was occasioned after Speaker Wade Mark on September 9 declared the St Joseph seat vacant after former High Court judge, Herbert Volney, who was elected as p a r l i a m e n t a r y representative in the 2010 general elections on a UNC ticket, announced he had resigned from the party. The Kamla Persad Bissessar-led coalition, which originally comprised five parties, but lost the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) last year, lost the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) polls in January, the by-election in Chaguanas West in July and the Local Government elections last month.
- Former PM made suicidal decision - Headley report do it, because you are going to provide a platform for the People’s National Party (PNP) to use it and carry it straight into a general election’,” added the report, still without naming the party insider. According to the report, Labourites felt that the commission of enquiry did not help an already bad situation and it would only serve “to open old wounds and to resurrect what was by then a sleeping issue, and provide the PNP a stage for
political grandstanding”. Labourites told the report team that during the Coke issue, the Government was virtually running on autopilot, and while these were key reasons, they were not the most critical why the party lost the election. Other members of the commission were the Rev Dr Maitland Evans, president of the International University of the Caribbean and chairman of the Mel Nathan Institute, a 34-year-old inner-
city empowerment project started in Hannah Town, west Kingston; Dr Marcia Forbes, communications specialist and media veteran; Dr Lloyd Waller, lecturer in methodology in the Department of Government at the UWI, Mona; and Professor Neville Swaby, a finance and banking expert who heads the University of Te c h n o l o g y / J a m a i c a n Institute of Management School of Advanced Management.
Mexico City (AFP) Venezuela Monday denounced a new report that the United States made Caracas a spying priority, and warned that bilateral ties would remain frozen. “It is unacceptable that they’re spying on us,” Foreign Minister Elias Jaua told a news conference in Mexico City after talks with Mexican counterpart Jose Antonio Meade. The New York Times reported Sunday that Venezuela was one of six “enduring targets” in the National Security Agency’s official mission list from 2007, along with China, North Korea, Iraq, Iran and
Russia. Citing documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, the newspaper said the agency monitored the government and personal emails of the top 10 Venezuelan economic officials. “The revelations show once more the reasons why we regrettably cannot have good relations with the United States,” Jaua said. The United States and Ve n e z u e l a h a v e b e e n without mutual ambassadors since 2010, and Caracas kicked out the US charge d’affaires in O c t o b e r, leading
Washington to reciprocate. Last June, the two countries agreed to begin discussions aimed at returning their ambassadors following a meeting between Jaua and US Secretary of State John Kerry. But Venezuela broke off the near rapprochement in July after the now US ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, lumped Caracas’ elected government with “repressive regimes.” In July, a Brazi l i a n newspaper, citing Snowden leaks, reported that the NSA had monitored military purchases in Venezuela.
Venezuela slams new US spying claims
Vincentians get land deal KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent - CMC – The St Vincent and the Grenadines government yesterday presented instruments to 185 persons in the Central Leeward town of Barrouallie allowing them to purchase lands at EC$0.10 cents (One EC dollar = US$0.37 cents) per square foot. Some of the families have been living on the lands for as long as 80 years. The 612 460 square feet of land in Glebe Hill on St Vincent’s east coast originally belonged to the Anglican Church but was conveyed to the Christian Council in the mid-1980s. The government paid the Christian Council EC$306 230, or EC$0.50 cents per square foot, a price significantly below the market price of three to five EC dollars per square foot. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, speaking at the presentation ceremony, said the Anglican Church had conveyed the lands freely and voluntarily to the
Dr. Ralph Gonsalves Christian Council to be subdivided to landless parishioners. He, however, noted that the Anglican Church never said that the lands must be given away. “They say 50 cents. I say that is a bargain. But, in light of how long the people have been there, we gave them at ten cents per square foot,” Gonsalves said. Gonsalves also responded to his critics, saying that some have said on radio that the land should
be given to the people without any charge. He however said that those critics were in power for 17 years and never gave the land to the people, a reference to the New Democratic Party (NDP), which came to office in 1984 and was voted out in 2001. “Nobody in that government did anything. They can talk but I bring to you facts,” he said, adding that in addition to the money paid for the land, his administration paid over EC$200 000 to have the land surveyed. He said that the deed that the Anglican Church conveyed to the Christian Council mandates that any money from the sale of the land must be ploughed back into the community. Gonsalves said that his government has distributed some 2 000 lots of land at 55 locations across the country under similar terms and that the initiative is part of his government’s policy of turning dead capital into live capital.
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Obama seeks to build momentum for immigration overhaul (Reuters) - President Barack Obama turned to business leaders yesterday to try to build momentum for an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system and pressured the U.S. Congress to approve legislation by the end of the year. Obama brought a number of business executives to the White House to stress his belief that untangling the immigration system would add $1.4 trillion in growth to the U.S. economy over 20 years and reduce deficit spending in the federal budget by $850 billion. Immigration legislation that would create a provisional status for workers as part of a 13-year path to U.S. citizenship cleared the Democratic-controlled Senate
in June but is stalled in the Republican-led House of Representatives. Obama told reporters as he met the business leaders that he would press the issue in coming weeks. “There’s no reason why we can’t get this done before the end of the year,” he said. The president’s domestic agenda has been caught up in controversies in recent weeks, including a budget battles with Republicans that led to a 16-day government shutdown. He is currently struggling to smooth out the troubled rollout of his signature healthcare law. Intent on showing that other parts of his agenda can be worked on at the same time, Obama said he realizes there has been resistance to the immigration plan from House
Republicans and that “the politics are challenging” for House Speaker John Boehner. He said he believed the immigration overhaul would pass if Boehner allowed it to come to a vote in the House. “We want to make it as easy for him as possible. This is not an issue where we’re looking for a political win. This is one where we’re looking for a substantive win for the U.S. economy,” Obama said. Among the business leaders who met Obama were Roger Altman, chairman of Evercore Partners; Don Thompson, chief executive of McDonald’s; Arne Sorenson, the Marriott chief executive; and Marillyn Hewson, chief executive of Lockheed Martin.
(Reuters) - Israeli far-right party leader Avigdor Lieberman, a key ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will hear today whether or not he has been found guilty of corruption. Lieberman’s ultranationalist Yisrael Beitenu party is so important to Netanyahu that he has kept open the post of foreign minister that Lieberman quit shortly before being indicted.
The party has grown into one of Israel’s largest political forces on the strength of votes from Lieberman’s fellow immigrants from former Soviet republics. The widely read Ynet news Web site said a guilty verdict could spark a “political firestorm” because the party might be destabilised and leave a vacuum in Netanyahu’s ruling coalition.
Lieberman, a hardliner on peace talks with the Palestinians, denies charges of fraud and breach of trust stemming from allegations that he gave an Israeli diplomat an ambassador’s post in exchange for a tip-off about a police probe into his affairs. Hoping that Lieberman will be acquitted, Netanyahu has had only a deputy foreign minister in the coalition
Israeli PM’s ally Lieberman to hear corruption verdict
Iran invites U.N. nuclear chief, hopes for deal LONDON/VIENNA (Reuters) - The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog is considering an invitation to visit Tehran for scheduled talks, a possible sign of progress in a long-stalled investigation into suspected nuclear arms research by Iran. Iranian state television said International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General YukiyaAmano was expected in Tehran on November 11, but the IAEA said only that an invitation was “being considered”. After years of worsening confrontation with the West, Iran has switched to a more conciliatory mode in diplomacy
on its nuclear activities since the relatively moderate Hassan Rouhani was elected president in June. The IAEA’s talks with Iran are intended to set up an inspection regime to allow it to
prove or disprove Western fears that Iran’s nuclear program includes weapons research, but a series of meetings since January 2012 have led nowhere.
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India blasts off in race to Mars with low-cost mission NEW DELHI (Reuters) India launched its first rocket to Mars yesterday, aiming to reach the red planet at a much lower cost than successful missions by other nations, positioning the emerging Asian giant as a budget player in the latest global space race. The Mars Orbiter Mission’s red and white striped rocket blasted off from the southeastern coast, streaking across the sky in a blazing trail, and is scheduled to orbit Mars by next September. Probes to Mars have a high failure rate and a success would be a boost for Indian national pride, especially after a similar mission by China
K. Radhakrishnan f a i l e d t o l e a v e E a r t h ’s orbit in 2011. Only the United States, Europe, and Russia have sent probes that have orbited or landed
on the planet. “The ISRO team will fulfil the expectations that the nation has in them,” said K. Radhakrishnan, head of the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), after the spacecraft was successfully placed into orbit around Earth. “The journey has only begun. The challenging phase is coming.” I n d i a ’s space programme began 50 years ago and developed rapidly a f t e r We s t e r n p o w e r s imposed sanctions in response to a nuclear weapons test in 1974, spurring its scientists to build advanced rocket t e c h n o l o g y. F i v e y e a r s ago, its Chandrayaan satellite found evidence of water on the moon. India’s relative prowess in space contrasts with m i x e d r e s u l t s in the aerospace industry. State-run Hindustan Aeronautics has been developing a light combat aircraft since the early 1980s with no success so far. “The point is we don’t have the sound technological base for a car, forget about a fighter jet,” said Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation. The mission plans to study the Martian surface and mineral composition as well as search the atmosphere for methane, the chemical strongly tied to life on Earth. Recent measurements by NASA’s rover, Curiosity, show only trace amounts of it on Mars. India’s space programme has drawn criticism in a country that is dogged by poverty and power s h o r t a g e s , a n d is now experiencing its sharpest economic slowdown in a decade.
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Inaugural C. Doekie and Sons/B&R Investment Cycle Meet on this Saturday @ NP cyclists will be in action once again this weekend and even as the season draws to a close more sponsors are coming on board to keep the National Park Saturday Meets, alive. Joining the ranks of sponsors C. Doekie and Sons Contracting Service and B&R Investment of Soesdyke who have taken care of activities for this Saturday’s 11-Race National Park Meet. Organiser is the indefatigable
National Coach, Hassan Mohamed M.S. The usual races are carded and will see the winners of each event and other top performers being rewarded. The first event will pedal off at 09:00hrs and will cater for the usual categories including BMX riders with the feature event being the school boys and girls 35-lap invitational. Representatives of the sponsors will be on hand to assist with the distribution of prizes.
Wednesday November 06, 2013 ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Your inbox is probably crammed with party invitations. There's no such thing as a simple RSVP for you. Every call to accept or decline results in a lengthy conversation as you catch up with relatives and old friends. ******************* TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): The planetary energies today are emphasizing family. This may be a good time to do some research, delving more deeply into your roots. Have you picked your grandmother's brain about her mother and grandmother? ****************** GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Your hard work is finally paying off. You can expect to receive acknowledgement and advancement, along with a possible salary increase or substantial bonus. ******************** CANCER (June 21 - July 22): This is a day for good news, particularly regarding the home. It's likely that some positive changes are occurring or are about to occur. You may be considering a move or a major renovation. ********************* LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22): Good news from distant lands could have you feeling good about your life and eagerly anticipating the future. Your thinking is sharp and clear. This is a good day to make plans, particularly if they involve travel or education. ******************* VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): When you give your imagination free rein, you have a creative way of expressing yourself. Today you might feel like doing some public speaking or creative writing.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22): Your mental acuity is high today. A recent innovation of yours could bring you some much-deserved recognition. ********************* SCORPIO (Oct. 23 Nov. 21): Today you'll feel inspired to express yourself in fun, creative ways. Don't be afraid to let loose with your wild sense of humor. You could play a prank on a friend that makes him or her laugh and creates good feelings. ******************** SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Expect a visitor to put you in touch with people who could make a real difference in your life. Changes are manifesting more quickly than you realize. .********************* CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Today's celestial configuration may leave you feeling more spiritually inclined than usual. As your thoughts turn to more positive horizons, you'll be optimistic about your future and the future of humanity. ******************** AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 Feb. 18):This is bound to be an interesting day as you meet some new people who have fascinating ideas about esoteric subjects. ********************* PISCE S ( F e b . 1 9 March 20): It's time to admit that your hectic lifestyle is catching up with you. Today you must start to get organized. Waiting until the last minute to take care of important tasks only causes anxiety. Make a list of everything you need to get done and prioritize it.
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F&H Printing Est. Million... From page 39 morning which was the case with a number of recent competitions. Teams will assemble on Friday for a March Pass at 18:00hrs which will be followed by the drawing. Fixtures for Saturday’s games will be given out to the various teams on Friday evening to ensure a prompt start at 10:00hrs. On Sunday, the quarter finals, semi finals and the finals will be played with matches set to commence at 12:30hrs. Projections show that playoffs will most likely attract over 60 teams. Based upon matches currently being played, the projected composition is as follows: Georgetown
14 teams Corporations 14 teams Out of Town East Coast Demerara 4 teams West Coast Demerara 8 teams Bartica 6 teams Essequibo Coast teams Essequibo Islands 2 teams West Coast Berbice 2 teams NA/Canje/Corentyne 2 teams Linden 2 teams Kwakwani 2 teams Mabaruma 2 teams
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Mahdia 2 teams Port Kaituma 2 teams The drawing system from last year will again be used and a slight variation to further make the occurrence of collusion among teams more difficult will be added. In the Corporations Zones, Regal, KTS, Caricom and Ivan’s Grocery have qualified for the playoffs. Teams from out of town that are already through are Upsetters, All Stars, Police and Infamous Limpy Lotto (3rd place in 2012) from Bartica along with Dynamite and Atomic from Essequibo Islands.
Slingerz FC are 2013... From page 25 advantage. Eight minutes later, McAualey found himself one on one with a defender and won the confrontation with some nimble footwork, releasing a left footed rocket of a shot that left the keeper frozen on his goalline, Slingerz 3 Seawall 0. Twelve teams contested the League - Slingerz FC, De Kinderen and Jetty Football Clubs, Uitvlugt, Eagles, Stewartville, Beavers, Young Achievers, Seawall United, Wales, Den Amstel and Bagotville. Since its formation earlier in the year, Slingerz FC has been the most talked about club in Guyana. Their inaugural tournament triumph was the West Demerara Stag Beer Cup but since then failed to get past Guyana’s #1 team Alpha United in two consecutive finals.
Djokovic battles ... From page 34 Paris Masters last week. Rafael Nadal made a winning return to the O2 Arena after two years away as he beat David Ferrer in his opening match. The world number one began his bid for a first season-ending title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over his fellow Spaniard in one hour and 14 minutes. Nadal, 27, joins Stanislas Wawrinka at the top of Group A, ahead of Ferrer and Tomas Berdych. Ferrer had scored a surprise win over the 13-time Grand Slam champion in Paris only three days earlier, but there was no danger of a repeat performance in London. The world number three admitted before the match that he was feeling the effects of his best-ever season, and the normally reliable baseliner made far more errors than usual.
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Joshua House is best at Guyana Missionary Baptist Church Sports
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North Ruimveldt Multilateral School local Alumni take on jungle aback the school
Mr. Benjamin (left) and Mr. Gibbs observe some of the prisoners get down to the task. The inmates will soon tackle the dense undergrowth in the background
These youngsters enjoying the relay races at the GMBC Sports. Joshua House with a total of 97 points emerged as the champion house when the Guyana Missionary Baptist Church (GMBC) held their inter house sports on Monday last at eth Saint Stanislaus Ground, Carifesta Avenue. In a thrilling end to the day’s activity which was held in blazing sunshine, Joshua House blazed past Esther House (93) points to win the overall accolade and bragging rights for the next year. Esther House had looked poised for victory but Joshua dug deep in the final races to edge their way to top honours. Moses House had to settle for third
place with 84 points while Sarah House brought up the rear on 68 points. T h e d a y ’s a c t i v i t y commenced with a clourful march-past with the competing houses and it was from that juncture that the rivalry commenced as the respective houses sought to outdo each other as they chanted vociferously. Commenting on the success of the activity, GMBC Assistant Superintendant/Pastor Colleen Clarke-Anthony said it was a resounding success and it will be held annually. “The aim of hosting an activity such as this is to have fellowship out of the walls of
the “Church”, to foster relationship with the other groups and for families to have time together, while enjoying clean fun. All of which was achieved with God’s help.” Buns eating and lime and spoon races are formed part of the action and was well received by the members which came from Long Creek, Yarrowkabra, Kuru K u r u r u ( M . L Wi l s o n ) , Campbellville (Mt. Zion) and Calvary (BV). Leaders of the respective houses were Brother Lauren Murray (Joshua), Sister Louise Reid (Sarah), Brother Olson Abrams (Esther) and Sister Sherriann Profitt (Moses).
Nigeria and Mexico set up dream final Reigning champions Mexico and three-time tournament winners Nigeria set up a mouthwatering final at the F I FA U - 1 7 Wo r l d C u p United Arab Emirates 2013 after comfortably winning their respective semifinals. The duo will now meet in the title-decider in Abu Dhabi on Friday November 8. It will offer Mexico the chance to avenge their 6-1 humiliation against the Golden Eaglets in their opening game at the
competition. El Tri recovered s w i f t l y, h o w e v e r, and after eliminating Brazil, one of the pre-tournament favourites, they have now knocked out another highly-fancied South American side in Argentina. After a breathless encounter that included a m i s s e d p e n a l t y, t w o sending off and three goals, another mature display from the Mexicans has kept them on course to defend their title.
To do so they will first have to get past probably the toughest opponent in the tournament. The Africans lead the way in the scoring charts with 23 goals so far and demonstrated their ruthless firepower once again in recording a clear victory over Sweden. It was a clear statement of intent following the sides’ 3-3 draw in the group stage. The results Semi-finals Argentina 0-3 Mexico; Sweden 0-3 Nigeria. (FIFA.com)
It has once served as a playfield where most of the athletes of the North Ruimveldt Multilateral School have honed their skills. Over the years, the area was converted into a dumpsite and when authorities closed the venue a few years later to such activities, an unsightly mass of bushes has overtaken the field thus depriving the students of a place for their recreational activities. Now, the executive and members of the North Ruimveldt Multilateral School Old Students Association (NRMSOSA) have decided to restore the field to an acceptable state where the students of the school may resume sports and other extra-curricular activities. The group recently held a function dubbed ‘Back in Time Lime’ at the Loft Disco to raise funds for the project following which, the executive committee met last
Sunday evening and selected a committee to oversee activities utilizing a portion of the funds accrued from the function. Subsequently, the team has solicited the services of the Guyana Prison Service and after engaging Superintendent, Carl Graham, a deal was worked out and a team of inmates have undertaken the first phase which entails the removal of the lighter foliage with plans to eventually tackle the denser undergrowth over the next few weeks. Former boxing champion and journalist, Michael Benjamin is a former student of the school and is the President of the NRMSOSA. Yesterday afternoon, he and Treasurer, Arthur Gibbs, visited the site to observe the group of inmates at work. Both of the executives were delighted that the project was finally started and expressed the hope that they receive the requisite
assistance towards its completion. Already, Mr. Benjamin has spoken with several influential businessmen who are excited with the project and have pledged their support. Several members of the executive committee are currently working on a project document that enwraps the cost and other modalities of the project. Mr. Gibbs had been an integral part of the Association with more than a working knowledge of the inner works while Mr. Benjamin has also served in the capacity of PRO and is also enthusiastic that this team of executives could make a big difference. Other members include Andrea Hunter (Vice President), Eshelle Cambridge (Secretary) and Lincoln Callender (PRO). The Committee Members are Dexter Wyles, Ricardo Manbodh, Terrence Mentore, Rawle Carter and Ivor Thompson.
Beach Footballers return after fruitful stint in Tobago Two of Guyana’s premier Beach Soccer players, Marmarlaque Davidson and Ron Fiedtkou completed a successful weekend in Tobago where they were invited to join America Beach Football Club of Florida USA for the 5th Annual Bagosports Beach Soccer Championships in that Island over the past weekend. Davidson finished the tournament with a flattering eight goals including a hamlet trick and a hat trick while Fiedtkou scored twice in the competition including one in the final for America FC, albeit in a losing effort; that team lost 1-3. Both players expressed delight at the experience and said that they would be able
Marmarlaque Davidson (left) and Ron Fiedtkou to share what they have learned with other local players. Both players, Davidson (l) and Ron Fiedthkou earned silver
medals for their efforts and display their accolades shortly after touching down at Cheddi Jagan Airport.
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Bayern, City through as Real draw
Alvaro Negredo (left) and Sergio Aguero (right) overwhelmed the CSKA defence Holders Bayern Munich and their group rivals Manchester City became the first teams to qualify for the knockout stages of this season’s UEFA Champions League. Bayern made heavy weather of beating Viktoria Plzen 1-0 while City reached the knockout stages for the first time, after failing to progress from the group stage in the last two seasons, with a 5-2 thumping of CSKA Moscow in Manchester. “That wasn’t a festival from us, we made life hard for ourselves,” said Bayern’s Toni Kroos after his side had equalled the Champions League record of nine successive wins. “In the opening stages, we gave the ball away too often and had too few chances of our own. Nevertheless, we can be proud to have reached the knock-out stage.” Real Madrid came close to joining them, but having gone
2-1 up in Turin against Juventus they were pegged back to 2-2 with a goal by former Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente. Cristiano Ronaldo’s opener for Real took him level for the all time total of goals scored in the group phase with eight, and Gareth Bale also scored his first European goal for Los Blancos. French champions Paris Saint Germain also missed out on claiming their knockout place on Tuesday as they were held to a surprise 1-1 draw at home to previously pointless and goalless Belgian outfit Anderlecht, who the French side had thumped 5-0 a fortnight ago in Brussels. In the end, PSG extended their unbeaten start to the season in all competitions, as Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbed a point for the hosts after they briefly trailed. Elsewhere in Group C, Olympiacos saw off Benfica
1-0 thanks to a first half Kostas Manolas effort. City had got the better of CSKA with a Sergio Aguero double and a hat-trick from Alvaro Negredo, with manager Manuel Pellegrini saying: “It is the first step, but it’s an important one as the team has not qualified before. We have done that now.” While City won with something to spare, their city rivals Manchester United laboured to a 0-0 draw at Real Sociedad, who gained their first point of the campaign. Robin van Persie summed up United’s frustrating evening as he hammered his secondhalf penalty against the post. United’s Belgian international midfielder Marouane Fellaini was sent off in the closing stages. They still lead their group by a point but both Bayer Leverkusen and Shakhtar Donetsk, who drew 0-0 in Ukraine, are lurking. (FIFA.com)
Woods lines up mammoth golf swing to hit ball from Europe to Asia across Istanbul’s iconic Bosphorus Bridge We all knew Tiger Woods could strike a ball but the American took things to another level when he sent his shot across the Bosporus Bridge which connects Asia with Europe. The American was taking part in an event to promote the upcoming Turkish Airlines Open Golf tournament, which will take place in Antalya, southern Turkey. But the publicity stunt did not go down well with the locals, who were left facing a huge backlog of traffic as the busy bridge was closed off and clogged up with eagleeyed spectators. The bridge spans the Bosphorus strait and is a gravity anchored
Tiger Woods construction with steel towers and inclined hangers. It is more than 1,000m long and clears 67m above the seas. Tee-off for the eight-man tournament is tomorrow and
Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood are among the field. Woods recently received $2 million to take part in an exhibition match in China, and has been on a whistle-stop tour of places like India, Macau and Singapore before touching down to play in the Turkish Airlines Open this week, where he will be paid another $3 million appearance fee. The World No. 1 has come under fire in recent weeks for cashing in on exhibition tournaments prompting sponsor HSBC to admit their disappointment at his decision to miss the HSBC Champions Open in China. (Mail Online)
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Guatemala bounces back for first-ever CWC U-17 win Montego Bay, Jamaica – Like its Central American colleague El Salvador one day earlier, Guatemala earned its first-ever CONCACAF Women’s Championship win on Monday, topping Trinidad & Tobago 7-0 at Catherine Hall Stadium. Madelyn Ventura was the game’s prominent figure, netting three goals and assisting on two others. Both teams entered the encounter without any points and already eliminated from contention, but at the conclusion of an entertaining affair, Guatemala sealed a third-place finish in Group B. After a quick reaction save by goalkeeper Natalie Schaps in the fourth minute denied Dennecia Prince a goal and Trinidad a lead, the Guatemalans settled down to play its best football of the competition. Ventura gave Guatemala a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute, taking a pass from Cindy Granda on the right side of the penalty box and finding the back of the net with her right foot. In the 25th minute, Mimi Castellanos collected short Trinidad clearance on the left wing and played a neat giveand-go with Ventura. The United States-based forward poked the ball beyond charging goalkeeper Rebecca Almandoz for her first goal of the competition.
Madelyn Ventura
Trinidad nearly split the deficit just before the halfhour mark, when Prince headed a Corel Carmichael corner just over the crossbar. Guatemala went ahead 30 ten minutes after the break. Trinidad’s Natisha John passed back towards the goal from close proximity, forcing Almandoz to use her hands. On the resulting indirect free kick, Jeniffer Barrios pounded Ventura’s slight touch over the wall from eight-yards out. A spectacular run by Aisha Solorzano in the 67th minute put the game out of reach. The 15-year-old controlled a Kellin Mayen pass at the midfield line and raced towards the Trinidad goal, validating that she reached her destination by depositing the ball into the
back of the net. In less than two minutes, Ventura struck twice to put Guatemala up by six goals. She lashed home from 15-yards out off the underside of the crossbar in the 74th minute and, eightyfive seconds later, was slipped into box by a delightful feed from Laurent Marwith to finish with aplomb. Marwith punctuated the score line in the 90th minute with her first tournament tally, firing in from 23-yards from the right side with her right foot. Guatemala had scored only twice in their previous five competition outings, conceding 31 goals over that stretch. Thoughts of the past, though, were all but forgotten on an historic day for women’s football in that nation.
Pakistan to tour South Africa in November Cricket South Africa and the Pakistan Cricket Board have announced a threematch ODI and a two-match T20 series between the two countries which will take place in South Africa later this month. The series was arranged following the announcement of the shortened tour by India to South Africa. The proposal for a short, limited-overs series was put forward to Cricket South Africa by the PCB’s Interim Management Committee in late October. The series was planned during a two-week window in November after the two sides wrap up their current bilateral series in the UAE on November 15; South Africa didn’t have anything scheduled till the India series begins on December 5, while Pakistan’s next assignment would have been Sri Lanka in the UAE from December 11. Until Monday, it was understood that the plan for the series was scrapped due to the PCB’s ongoing
administration crisis - its top decision-making officials had been suspended by the courts for an indefinite period - which had prevented it from making a commitment to the tour. However, with the Islamabad High Court ruling on Monday that the board’s interim management committee can function pending the verdict in the case, it is understood the PCB sanctioned the tour at the earliest opportunity. Najam Sethi, the head of the interim management committee, had told a Pakistan television channel that CSA had offered the PCB US$1.5million to host them. South Africa were originally due to play three Tests, seven ODIs and two T20s against India, which was cut to two Tests and three ODIs. As a result, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and East London lost their fixtures. Cape Town has been compensated with an ODI and a T20, but the smaller venues all miss out. CSA has likely stuck with the bigger venues for the Pakistan
series, as they are hoping to draw in bigger crowds. CSA were expected to lose R200 million (US$ 20m approx.) owing to the curtailed India tour, this series could be a way to make some of that up. CSA Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said the board was happy with the final lineup of matches for South Africa’s home season. “We are really happy to have a full international fixture list for the 2013-14 season with five Test matches, six ODI’s and five T20s,” he said. “This was important for our team as they prepare for global events. “We have also done our best to give all our venues a fair chance, bearing in mind that we have practical and logistical issues to deal with.” SA v Pak itinerary 1st T20, Nov 20, Johannesburg 2nd T20, Nov 22, Cape Town 1st ODI, Nov 24, Cape Town 2nd ODI, Nov 27, Port Elizabeth 3rd ODI, Nov 30, Centurion (ESPN Cricinfo)
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Sammy: Our only focus is on winning Kolkata, India – The last time the West Indies toured India back in 2011, they lost the three Test series 2-0 with the third ending in a dramatic draw with the scores tied. Had events transpired a little differently, however, the West Indies could well have won that series. They took meaningful first-innings leads in two of the three matches but collapsed spectacularly in the second innings both times. It is those first-innings performances that West Indies Captain Darren Sammy is focusing on as his team prepares to take on India in Sachin Tendulkar’s final Test series. “The last time we were here, we were bowling to (Virender) Sehwag, (Gautam) Gambhir, (VVS) Laxman, (Rahul) Dravid, Sachin (Tendulkar) and MS Dhoni, and we bowled t h e t e a m out three times with four m a i n b o w lers,” Sammy said at a Media conference before the first Test at Eden Gardens. “So, we’ve got to be very confident this time.” This West Indies side is also much more experienced than that one and has tasted Test success, albeit against lesser teams such as Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Still Sammy believes they have what it takes to test the
AT Tour Finals Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer for the second time in three days to get his ATP World Tour Finals defence off to a solid start. Djokovic followed up Saturday’s Paris semi-final victory with a 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 6-2 win at the O2 Arena. The result keeps alive his slender hopes of ending the year as world number one. Should Rafael Nadal beat Stanislas Wawrinka today the Spaniard will secure top spot. With 23 Grand Slam and eight ATP Finals titles between them, Djokovic and Federer provided the first real heavyweight clash of the week in London, and there was hardly a spare seat to be found among more than 17,000 spectators. Federer, 32, remains a huge draw despite slipping to seventh in the rankings this year, something the Swiss has put down largely to a back injury he has now recovered from. Djokovic, 26, had said before Tuesday’s match that he thought Federer was “maybe slower” these days, and the Serb had recent experience having beaten him on the way to winning the (Continued on page 32)
Indian side. “We come here with a lot of experience; our young batsmen who played in that series have gained so much exposure since then. We’re in a better frame of mind and are playing much better cricket. We’re just honoured to be here playing this series and will do our best to compete and win the two matches,” he said. Sammy made it very clear his team is focused on winning the series and is not about to be caught up in the Tendulkar mania that surrounds it. “He has been a great ambassador for the game and he deserves every bit of the celebration that he is getting. As a team, we just look to block it out because at the end of the day we’re here to play cricket. Irrespective of what goes on in the media or the opposition dressing room, we have to remain focused on our job. We will work to come out on top after the five days of exciting cricket, which we hope it will be.” Sammy has a healthy respect for the Indian batting line-up but is hoping they don’t find it easy to make the transition to Test cricket from a high-scoring ODI series where the batsmen have had to play their shots from the
moment they reach the middle. “It was a run-fest during their recent series against Australia. Hopefully their batsmen will come out and play big shots, giving us some edges in the slips, lbws and bowled outs. We hope they come in the ODI frame of mind and make mistakes early in the innings.” However, he was unwilling to concede that India’s bowling would be a problem, saying it could be judged on the basis of oneday cricket played on flat tracks with fielding restrictions. “But if their bowling is their weakness, it’s all good for us and we won’t complain,” Sammy said. When it came to his own team composition, Sammy wanted to make sure his side had balance. He felt in the last series they were a bowler short. “Looking at the pitch, which already has too many cracks, I think two spinners, two genuine pacers and one allrounder will be the way to go,” he said. “The last time we played six batsmen, two pacers, myself and Devendra Bishoo (leg-spinner). This time we will look to correct it and come up with a better combination.”
Djokovic battles to beat Federer; Nadal eases past Ferrer
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
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GCB wins appeal against Attorney General The Guyana Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the appeal filed by the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and instructed the initial Trial Judge, Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang S.C., to issue the order nisi sought by the Cricket Board to quash the decision of the Minister of Sports, Dr Frank Anthony to disband the GCB. In its decision, the Court of Appeal, which was read by Acting Chancellor Carl A. Singh CCH, the Court also made short thrift of another decision of the Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang SC in Haniff v Ali, which was to the effect that the GCB was a legal nonentity and could not bring legal proceedings. The Court of Appeal agreed with Sanjeev Datadin acting for the GCB that the GCB was a private entity which received no government funding to carry out its objectives. The Court of Appeal further ruled that the GCB could lawfully institute the proceedings which was before the Court and was entitled to be heard. The GCB had applied to the High Court on the December 29, 2011 for an Order or Rule Nisi of Certiorari to be issued by the Acting Chief Justice to quash the decision of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Frank Anthony, made and communicated on the 23rd day of December 2011 to appoint an Interim
Management Committee to conduct the affairs and administration of cricket in the State of Guyana in place and stead of the GCB as being unlawful, ultra vires, capricious, contrary to and devoid of legal foundation, without lawful authority and arbitrary and for the said Minister of culture, Youth and Sports to attend before the Court and to show cause, why the said Order Nisi should not be made absolute; the Court of Appeal ordered that the Acting Chief Justice grant this Order. Acting Chancellor Singh went on to further say that fundamental rights issues “loomed large” in the GCB’s claim; since the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports was purporting to direct the affairs of a private entity which received no government funding. The Court of Appeal said, Acting Chief Justice Chang was wrong to refuse the Order Nisi sought by GCB. The Guyana Cricket Board had gone all the way to the Caribbean Court of Justice which gave guidance and instructions for the Guyana Court of Appeal to hear the matter, upholding that the GCB has a right to be heard. The Attorney General, Anil Nandalall, himself represented the AG Chambers at the CCJ, while Attorney Stephen Fraser was hired to represent him at the local Appeal Court.
The Court of Appeal said the Order Nisi shall issue and operate as a stay of all proceedings. The Court of Appeal further ordered that the AG pay the GCB $200,000 as costs. This Court Order brings further questions to the legitimacy of the current Cricket Administration Bill before parliament as the Minister of Sports premised his decision to dissolve the Guyana Cricket Board on the original decision of the CJ in the Angela Haniff vs Alli matter. In his letter to the Secretary of the GCB, he had reasoned that the Chief Justice decision gave him the right to dissolve the GCB. He further went on to form the now infamous IMC and stated that parliament will then consider legislation. In an invited comment, Secretary of the GCB Anand Sanasie, who was present in court, said that he was happy with the decision since the GCB had waited a long time. He complimented the Court for the decision, stating that he was always confident that the truth cannot be hidden forever. He also stated that this whole saga had taught him to be cautious, so he awaits what comes next. He opined that this should bring some closure and the work of the Cricket Board can continue unhindered.
Dhoni: Sachin hype not a distraction Kolkata, India - On Tuesday, India’s skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that Team India was trying to focus on the cricket despite the frenzy around Sachin Tendulkar’s final Test match in Kolkata. India lock horns with the West Indies in the first of the two-Test series from today. Speaking to reporters, Dhoni said: “We are trying to keep distractions to
minimum and focus on cricket despite all the hype around Sachin’s retirement. T h i s w a s e x p e c t e d . We were mentally prepared. The team will just focus on the game when the match starts.” On the master blaster’s retirement, Dhoni said Tendulkar will be missed both in the dressing room and on the field. “He has been one who constantly kept a tab on youngsters
Kris International are Bushy Park Sawmill tape ball champs Kris International defeated Eccles by nine wickets to win the final of the Bushy Park Sawmill Te n 1 0 tapeball competition played recently on the Gandhi Yo u t h O rg a n i s a t i o n ground. Eccles batted first and managed 60-8 off their allotted 10 overs, Kris International replied with 61-
1 in 8 overs. Kris International overcame Tarmac by six wickets in the first semi final. Tarmac scored 104-8 and Kris International replied with 105-4. In the second semi final, Eccles got the better of Titans by 13 runs. Eccles batting first scored 140-7; Titans could only muster 127-6 in reply.
and always gave suggestions. We will miss all this,” said Dhoni. “The focus has been brilliant. We a r e n o t t h i n k i n g anything about the retirement. It is absolutely normal. In a way, the guys have maintained the normalcy.” It’s been a hectic week for India. On November 2, they beat Australia in a thrilling high-scoring contest to win the sevenmatch ODI series 3-2. Now, it’s time for Test cricket. Dhoni said: “... format is a big change. In Tests, the ball doesn’t come onto the bat as much as it does in ODIS. There is a big change, but it has been addressed.” Eden Gardens has traditionally been a slow turner but it will assist the batsmen in the first three days for sure. Dhoni made no predictions. “We will have to see the wicket again. Will have to wait and watch.”
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Pacesetters, Colts on collision course By Edison Jefford Top Georgetown clubs, Trinity Grid Holdings (TGH) Pacesetters and Colts ‘A’ are on a collision course in the inaugural Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA)sanctioned Yolo Entertainment ‘Super Sevens’ Basketball competition. With only seven players allowed per side, the topseeded, Pacesetters and Colts ‘A’ team easily dismissed their respective opposition. Knights and Sonic Rebels also qualified for this weekend’s semi-final and final at the Burnham Basketball Court. Rayon Cummings dropped 24 points to lead Pacesetters to a 49-37 points win against Eagles in one of the best games of the night. Keith ‘Bull’ Tute supported Cummings with nine points in an intense contest. Jorenzo Bethune had 14 points for Eagles. Pacesetters seven that also included ‘big men’ Jermaine Hamilton and Joslyn Crawford presented a formidable challenge for Eagles with Cummings penetrating the paint at will for easy points and finding Hamilton and Crawford whenever the defence collapsed on him.
- inaugural ‘Super Sevens’ sizzles Pacesetters led throughout the game with only a brief 6-0 run from Bethune in the second half threatening their stability. But Tute responded for Pacesetters with several late penetrations that regained the momentum and sealed the win. Colts ‘A’ team struggled offensively early in their game, but so did Buxton Lions, which exonerated Colts ‘A’ from any peril. They eventually won 35-25 in an entertaining contest that brought patrons to their feet with lethal And1 plays. Shelroy Thomas dropped 21 points for Colts ‘A’ while Quasie Newton scored 12 points for Buxton and Ewart Smith eight points. Newton scored five straight points to put his team up 9-6 early in the game, but a fast break from Thomas within the last three minutes of the first half with the colour ball, worth four points, returned the lead to Colts. Special rules were instituted for the inaugural novel competition. Newton then entertained with an incisive crossover that left Colts’ Roncecio Kyte on the ground and forced several patrons on the court in loud
celebration of the And1 move. Newton continued to entertain with his skill, but was not adequately supported. Nicko Fraser and Thomas took control of the second half for an 18-15 lead. Colts never looked back implementing their ‘running game’ to come away with the win in the end. Knights defeated Bishop’s High School Warriors 54-30 with Owan Wlaton scoring 20 points for Knights and Akil Lewis 18 points. Lloyd Bart had 10 points for Knights. Marvin Durant scored 21 of Bishop’s 30 points in the game. Down 41-46 with eight seconds left in the game, Collis ‘Forty’ Pluck landed a huge three-pointer with the coloured ball worth six points to secure a 47-46 win for Sonic Rebels against Colts’ ‘B’ team, which had dominated the last half of the game. Pluck had 27 points while Jason Squires scored 12 points for Sonic Rebels. Ruel Ritch scored 16 points for Colts ‘B’ with Jonathan Pooran adding 12 points and Keiron Boyce 10 points. GABA-sanctioned ‘Super Sevens’ concludes this weekend on Burnham Court.
Cliff Anderson Sports Hall also an abattoir
tennis tourney, some people were killing goats in a room. The horrifying sound from the animals while being killed went on for a while. At least three animals were killed,” said the eyewitness who was there with her son. The mother observed that the slaughter had a negative effect on the children and most parents there. Sources learnt that the killing of goats there might be a regular activity with the knowledge of the person in charge of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Efforts were made by an official of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport to locate a Citizen Reporter who had photographed the activity. Another parent had tried to contact the Meat and Food Inspectorate of the
CMRC November 24 Meet
Allie believes car fast enough to clinch overall CMRC title
After making an encouraging debut at the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship in Jamaica earlier this year, Group 2B champion Afraz Allie then followed up that performance with another blistering display during the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) ‘Race of Champions’ Meet where he raced unbeaten against his local counterparts, at the South Dakota Circuit. Allie, who drives a Toyota Starlet, scorched the field en route to three victories from as many starts to emphasise his dominance in the division and boost his confidence ahead of the final leg of the CMRC which will be staged in front of home fans on November 24. “We used the Meet last month as a warm up for what’s to come and I can say that there are many upgrades yet to be done so the fans can expect a real treat later this month, Allie told this newspaper via telephone recently. The local champion currently lies third in the CMRC in the Group 2B category and according to him, the Team has been preparing diligently to launch an assault on hone turf to win the overall title at the most prestigious event in motor racing in the Caribbean. Allie showed his mental resilience and skill even after having to start on grid 5 following a disappointing qualifying session which
Group 2B champion Afraz Allie seen at the CMRC Meet IN Jamaica earlier this year. saw his Starlet front right wheel break clean out after cutting all its studs. He told this newspaper that it was a clear manifestation of the amount of horsepower the car possesses, but which ultimately affected his chances of starting in pole position on race day. Exuding confidence, Allie said the encouraging results is just a preview of what is in store for November since the team plans to do some more modifications in time for the foreign invasion. He expressed gratitude to the following sponsors for their contnued support
and they include: Banks DIH through its Power Stout brand, Mohamed’s enterprise, Readymix Cement, Classic Printing Supplies, Prem’s Electrical, Mike’s Copy Centre, Martina’s Cambio, Cellphonix and Clifton Auto Spares. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Tourism which has been on board for the past three years will once again partner the GMR&SC in an event that has evolved into a major sport tourism attraction. G T & T, Seaboard Marine, Valvoline, Banks Beer and K i n g ’s Jewellery World are the major sponsors for t his event.
Hotshot Ronaldo could overtake Raul as Madrid’s all-time top scorer by 2014
The slaughtered animals at the Sports Hall in the presence of three persons involved in the process. (Demerara Waves) Demerara Waves Several goats were slaughtered at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Carifesta Avenue, causing several children who were there for the National Schools Table Tennis Championships to be traumatised, according to a usually reliable eyewitness. Killing of the goats was seen about 14:30hrs on Monday. The meat was later transported in a vehicle bearing registration number PGG 9139. The eyewitness said the Director of Youth and Sports, Neil Kumar and President of the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) were on the premises at the time of the goats being slaughtered. “While we were at the Sports Hall for the schools
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Mayor and City Council but with little success. The parent expressed disgust that the killing of the animals was being done without consideration for the event taking place at the Hall and its effect on participants. “Further I don’t have to mention the smell we were forced to endure while waiting on our children,” said the concerned parent. The goats were killed just off the stands in the north east corner of the building in full view of persons who were sitting there. The meat was then slung on hooks before it was taken to the vehicle. “Poor goats were in agony! It sounded as if they were chopping off parts before killing them,” added the parents.
Cristiano Ronaldo could be just one year away from becoming Real M a d r i d ’s a l l - t i m e t o p scorer. If the Portugal forward keeps scoring at his current rate he will topple t h e c l u b ’s l e g e n d a r y captain Raul - and will do it in almost 400 fewer games. Raul scored 323 goals in 741 games for Real Madrid; Ronaldo is currently on 222 in 214. Ronaldo has had the best ever start to a season with 20 goals in 15 games a n d h a s been helped by wingman Gareth Bale who has managed four assists in three starts – more than any other player at the club. Next in Ronaldo’s sights is Ferenc Puskas, who scored 237 goals in 262 games. Once he passes the ‘Galloping Major’ the man Sepp Blatter has
Cristiano Ronaldo inadvertently christened ‘El Comandante’ will just have Santillana, Alfredo Di Stefano and Raul to pass – 14 months’ work at most. Last night Ronaldo faced Juventus in Turin as t h i s y e a r ’s C h a m p i o n s
League top scorer with seven goals in three games. In the race for the Golden Boot he is level with Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa but both men trail Nerijus Valskis, who has scored 27 goals in 30 games for Suduva in Lithuania. Ronaldo’s goal scoring exploits have been helped in the last two matches by Bale, who has set up two of the five goals he has scored in his last 180 minutes of football. Ronaldo is currently scoring a goal every 68 minutes. And after an injury interrupted start to the season Bale has finally been able to play his part in what looks like being Real’s new dynamic duo this season. Of the last 10 goals scored by Madrid, nine have either been scored or assisted by Bale or Ronaldo. (Mail Online)
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Wednesday November 06, 2013
Kashif and Shanghai to East Coast Tigers, Bulls and hold coaching seminar East Bank Colts record wins ahead of schools tourney DCB/Raj Singh Insurance Brokers 20 overs tourney
Upper East Coast Tigers, East Coast Bulls and Upper East Bank Colts registered wins when the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB)/Raj Singh Insurance Brokers and Trophy Stall Over-40 20 overs tournament continued recently. West Demerara went down to East Coast Tigers by 62 runs at Everest. Tigers batted first and scored 128-6 off their allotted 20 overs. Ramoo Malone led with 34 (4x4) while Jadesh Persaud supported with 30 and Khemraj Chanderpaul 13. Asgarally Nazarallie claimed 2-10. In reply the West Demerara were restricted to 66 for 9, Linden Mc Koy and Orville Blacks made 12 each; Jacob Persaud picked up 2-6. Over at the Lusignan Community Center ground, East Coast Bulls overcame Georgetown Bears by 69 runs. Bulls rattled up 191 all out in 19.4 overs. Vishwanauth Gobin top scored with 72 and Baldeo Persaud chipped in with 42; Carlos Reid snared 4-18. In reply, the Bears
mustered 122 for 7 in their 20 overs. Vijay Gangaram made 48 while Reid returned with the bat to score 40 not out. Chattram Gangadin grabbed 3 for 14 for the winners. At Demerara Cricket Club ground (DCC), after tallying 83 for 6 in their 12 overs-aside contest, the Colts managed to secure with a seven run victory over the Georgetown Buffaloes. Sudesh Latchman (26), who was adjudged man-ofthe-match and Otis George (23) were the top scorers, while Georgetown Buffaloes’ Linden Lyght grabbed 4 for 7 from two overs. Buffaloes threatened before they were eventually bowled out for 76 in the 11.4 overs. Roy Mahadeo accounted for two wickets. Meanwhile Lower East Coast Bulls are heading the standings with seven points followed by Upper East Coast Tigers on 5. Bulls achieved three bonus points in their second match against Georgetown Bears at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground. They copped two points for
passing 175 runs and one for winning by more than 50 runs while the Bulls got one bonus point for winning by more than 50 runs. West Bank Demerara Mavericks and Lower East Bank Lions are yet to play a match but they are on two points each since both of their scheduled matches were rained-out. Georgetown Buffaloes, Georgetown Bears and West Bank Demerara Seals are on one point each which was awarded to them for their rained-out first round games. The competition continues on today with Upper East Bank Colts taking on Georgetown Bears at the Everest ground, Georgetown Buffaloes battles Lower East Coast Bulls at Georgetown Cricket Club ground, West Coast Demerara Seals go up against Lower East Bank Lions at Wales Community Centre ground and Upper East Coast Tigers locks horns with West Bank Demerara Mavericks at the Demerara Cricket Club ground. All matches commence at 13:00hrs.
Stage set for ‘Guyana Softball Cup 3’ cricket tourney The stage has been set for the start of the ‘Guyana Softball Cup 3’ cricket tournament involving several teams from North America and Guyana. The official opening is set for tomorrow at 17:30hrs at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Bourda, Members Pavilion, with the feature address being delivered by Sports Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony. Team Captains, Managers or a representative are asked to be present for a final briefing, and to collect fixtures tomorrow. All 26 participating teams are asked to be at Bourda at 08:00hrs on Friday morning fully uniformed for a photo shoot. The action then moves to the different grounds for a prompt start at0 9:15hrs. Each team will play three preliminary matches, two
matches on Friday, and one on Saturday morning, after which the four semi-finalists will be decided for each category. The four semi-finals will be played on Saturday after lunch. Grounds that will be used on November 8th and 9th are: Police, DCC, Bourda, Saints Stanislaus and Ministry of Education (formerly Softball Ground), MYO and YMCA. The final is fixed for November 10th at Bourda. There will be three Female Ten10 exhibition games between Trophy Stall Angels, 4R Lioness, Karibee Girls, and Mike’s Wellwoman. The itinerary for Sunday: 10:00hrs - first female semi-final 11:15hrs - second female semi-final 12:30hrs - Guyana Softball Cup 111 Masters T20 Finals 16:00hrs - Female final
17:30hrs - Under Lights, Guyana Softball Cup 111 Open T20 Final 20:45hrs - Presentation Ceremony 21:20hrs - Conclusion of “Guyana Softball Cup 111” Guyana Softball Cup Open T20 Groups and teams Zone A: South Florida Softball Cricket League, Regal, Wolf Warriors, Smith X1 Zone B: New York Softball Cricket League All Stars, Cotton Field Wild Oats, Corriverton, Farm X1 Zone C: Ontario Softball Cricket League, Berbice Titans, Karibee Boyz, Trophy Stall Guyana Softball Cup 111 Masters T20 Zone A: New York Better Hope, Brooklyn Legends, Savage, Floodlights Zone B: SCI Miami, New York President X1, Regal Masters, Industry Super Kings Zone C: New York Seaview, Ontario Masters Softball International, Wellman X1 Zone D: New York Softball Cricket League Legends, Parika Defenders, Superior Woods Success Masters
Education official pleased with preparation to date
Kashif Muhammad (2nd right), Wayne Dover (left) and Ivan Persaud (right) take time out for a photo during the visit to Chief Education Officer Olato Sam yesterday. The Kashif and Shanghai Organisation will be holding a coaching seminar for the 24 schools i n v o l v e d i n t h i s y e a r ’s Chico Kashif and Shanghai Schools Football tournament set to start on December 8. The seminar is fixed for next week Wednesday and Thursday. The principals of that organisation, Kashif Muhammad and Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major, told the media yesterday that they had a meeting with Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, to discuss issues in relation to the tournament. One such issue was the staging of a coaching seminar for the respective coaches of the teams involved. On the encouragement of Mr. Sam, Physical Education Te a c h e r s w i l l a l s o b e allowed to participate. The duo disclosed that they have invited Jamaal Shabaaz, former Golden
Jaguars Head Coach, now coaching the senior team in his native Trinidad and Tobago, to headline the resource personnel. He will be ably assisted by Wayne ‘ Wi g g y ’ D o v e r, a l s o a national Coach and currently in charge of leading club Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United, and Ivan Persaud. Certificates of participation will be presented to the participants. Mr. Sam welcomed the initiatives discuss e d , offering several suggestions and noted that it could only augur well for the development of the sport in schools as they go forward. Mr. Major took the opportunity to reinforce that no actual cash will be paid to the players in an attempt to clear any misconception of cash rewards being given to the school aged players. He informed that the respective prize monies will go to projects at the
respective schools, while the players will get vouchers to assist with educational materials and or sports gear. Major and Muhammad explained that the prizes are: $1.2M, $750,000, $500,000 and $250,000 for the top four teams. They informed that 75% of those monies will go to a project at the respective schools, while the remaining 25% will go in the form of gift vouchers, redeemable as several stores around the c i t y, t o t h e p l a y e r s f o r school supplies and or sports gear. The matches will commence at 14:00hrs and 16:00hrs in the preliminary phase, while in the later stage, games will be played from 16:00hrs and 18:00hrs. The final is set for January 1, 2014. Transportation will be provided by the organisors to take the players home after the games.
Muscle Explosion Bodybuilding Show
Digital Technology adds muscles Digital Technology, located at Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara has added its weight to this Saturday’s Muscle Explosion Bodybuilding Show set for Kaylee’s Resort, Coverden East Bank Demerara. Representative Tishana Ghani handed over the company’s contribution to organiser Videsh Sookram, Manager/Instructor of Total Fitness Gym, and noted that
this was not the first time they have been supporting the sport and it would certainly not be the last. Ghani said they were happy to learn that Total Fitness Gym saw the need to organise such an event that will see some of the best athletes in the sport competing at a venue on the East Bank of Demerara. “This will offer fans of the sport living on the East Bank
the opportunity to witness a show of quality that will attract national athletes. It will further motivate persons to adopt a healthy lifestyle since I understand that the organisers will also push this message.” Current Mr. Guyana Kerwyn Clarke will be the Guest Poser and has promised to entertain fans on Saturday evening at Kaylee’s Resort.
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CMRC November 24 Meet
Past year’s achievement means nothing if I don’t perform well on Nov.24 - Jeffrey The local speedster seen during a stretching exercise yesterday as he prepares to make Guyana proud on November 24.
Guyana’s chances of successfully defending home turf will ultimately rest on Kevin Jeffrey’s (#161) performance on November 24 against the visiting contingents.
By Rawle Welch No one in motor racing could refute the fact that Guyana’s No.1 driver Kevin Jeffrey has enjoyed a wonderful year in terms of his personal performance, but according to the ace driver, that will mean nothing if he doesn’t do well at the upcoming final leg of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) set for November 24, at the South Dakota Circuit. Jeffrey, who underwent a hip surgery earlier this year, was speaking with Kaieteur Sport yesterday at the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) where he was seen going through some stretching exercises as part of his fitness regimen ahead of the anticipated showdown against the rest of the Caribbean. “Definitely I’ve had a
good year or so and the car has been consistent and reliable and our focus at the last Race Meet was to ascertain its reliability. We had some issues with the suspension and we managed to sort it out, while we’ve also refreshed the no.1 engine which we’ll use at the upcoming Meet,” Jeffrey disclosed. Jeffrey said that they will have to be almost perfect to compete with Jamaica’s Doug ‘Hollywood’ Gore’s Audi TT, a car that is regarded as one of the fastest in the Region. He added that he is eagerly looking forward to the challenge because he believes that the South Dakota Circuit is one he knows well and offers him the best chance of beating Gore. According to Jeffrey, who raced against the
WDFA Stag Beer First Division League Slingerz Football Club (SFC) can finally boast that they are the ‘Best of the West’ when the still relatively new club finished undefeated in the Stag Beer sponsored West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) First Division League. The side, who many believe could be the club to topple Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United for the ‘best club Capo’, capped the league with a 3–0 win over Seawall Football Club on Monday last
at the Den Amstel Ground. Vurlon Mills (7th), Dwayne Jacobs (52nd) and Quason McAualey (60th) were the goal scorers for SFC who walked away with the tournament’s $500,000 first place prize. Witnessed by a large football crazed crowed, it was hard to tell that Slingerz had already bagged the league, with the club playing a determined brand of football, much to the delight of their fans.
Jamaican in ‘Reggae Land’ earleir this year in the opening leg of the CMRC, they raced side by side in the one of the races and it presented him with the opportunity to identify G o r e ’s s t r e n g t h a n d weakness as well as his own and he has studied the information since and will use it to good effect come race day. Jeffrey regarded the qualifying sessions as vitally important towards the outcome of their highly anticipated duel, informing that his wish is to qualify on the front row. “Presently the car has been stripped by my team of mechanics which is headed by Brian Ten-Pow and they are in the process of rebuilding it to ensure that come race day, it will perform consistent and reliable as was the case
throughout the past year.” Though not desirous of placing the burden of G u y a n a ’s c h a n c e s o n himself, Jeffrey felt that because of his past performances the onus is on him to lead the country’s charge for the overall title. “Our quest for the championship crown depends on my personal performance and this is not to downplay or even deem inconsequential the presence of drivers such as Andrew King, Mark and Paul Vieira or Vishok Persaud and Irfaan Kalamadeen, our chances will also rest of their performances as well,” Jeffrey said. Rather, Jeffrey stated that they are all very important and their performances are just as vital, especially if Guyana is to successfully defend home turf. He pointed out that the return of Mark Vieira, who is highly respected among his Caribbean counterparts is an added boost to their chances
and he feels that Guyana have an excellent opportunity to defeat the visiting contingents. Not prepared to divulge much on a possible surprise addition to the team, the experienced would only say that they’ve acquired a similar Mitsubishi Evolution 8 to his and should the mechanics be able to finish both cars then there is a real possibility of him making a public disclosure sometime shortly. Jeffrey urged fans to come out in their numbers since their support will be crucial, especially when it is considered that Jamaica and Barbados has dispatched to these shores four and five 40foot containers respectively loaded with the competitors’ cars which mean that they are both fully subscribed for the relevant categories. Touching on a disappointing issue, Jeffrey revealed that defending champion Jamaican David Summerbell Jr. will not be coming to defend his title in
Guyana and this he referred to as an upsetting development. Pressed to disclose the nature of the issue, Jeffrey would only say that if he was in Summerbell’s position his decision to not attend the Meet would have been similar. He, however, conceded that even in the absence of Summerbell the races are going to be highly competitive and exciting with the strong contingents that are coming to attempt to upstage Guyana on home soil. “This is why the fans support is crucial it sets our adrenalin flowing and adds that much needed impetus to our performance,” Jeffrey mentioned. He extended gratitude to the following sponsors for their continued support and they are: Doosan, Infab, Automotive Art, Naipaul’s Auto Body, S h i v o a n d Wa y s Performance and Tampa Bay Tuned.
Slingerz FC are 2013 champions Mills and Jacobs had threatened Seawall FC’s goal in the opening minutes but a goal mouth fumble caused the eventual losers defence to regroup after that lapse. However, the champions would not be kept at bay for long with Jacobs working his magic down the right flank, using a few step-over dribble to get past two defenders before squaring a perfect pass to Mills whose thunderous right footed
Vurlon Mills
Dwayne Jacobs
volley gave Seawall FC custodian no chance as he
attempted to put gloves on ball. Not many chances
were created by Seawall and the few were thwarted by the Charles Pollard coached side’s defense. In the second half, Slingerz pressed their opponents defence at every given opportunity. Jacobs once again using his speed and superior ball control eased his way into the attacking third before easily tucking the ball into the back of the nets to double the (Continued on page 33)
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Digicel\National Schools Table Tennis C\Ships
Edghill, Mangroo, Butt, Saunders and Britton are champs; Mae’s are overall team winners Kyle Edghill, Gavin Mangroo, Jamaal Butt, Tariq Saunders and Shemar Britton turned in commendable performances to win their respective divisions when the Digicel\National Schools Table Tennis championships concluded Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Kyle Edghill of Mae’s beat Sheldon Arthley of Bartica 11-7, 11-8, 11-8 to take the U-15 crown. Arthley defeated Stephan Sankar 118, 8-11, 11-1, 19-11 while Edghill overcame Kristoff Sookhoo of The Business School 11-4, 12-10, 11-4 in the semi finals. Gavin Mangroo of Mae’s won the final of the Novice division; he got the better of Jonathan Findlay of Mae’s 811, 12-14, 11-8, 11-8, 11-9. Mangroo beat Brandon Fiedtkou of The Business School 10-12, 11-8, 13-11, 11-8 and Tyriq Clarke of St.
Mae’s champs – Digicel’s Gavin Hope (left) hands over the trophy to Muniram Persaud of Mae’s School. Roses lost to Findlay 4-11, 911, 8-11 in the semis. Jamaal Butt of Tutorial Academy, Berbice trounced
Khalil Ninvalle of Mae’s 911,8-11,13-11,11-7,11-9 in the U-13 final; Butts overcame Jeremy Singh of
Mae’s 11-1,11-8,11-8,11-9 and Ninvalle beat Kristy Lopes of Mae’s 11-8,11-3,110 in the semi finals. The U-11 segment was won by Tariq Saunders of North Georgetown Primary who defeated Terrence Raush of Rama Krishna Primary 911, 11-6, 11-8, 11-5 in the final. Sunders beat Neveah Clarkston 11-6,11-7,12-10 and Niran Bissu of Mae’s went down to Rausch 6-11,611,6-11 in the semis. Shemar Britton of Queens College defeated Elishaba Johnson of St. Stanislaus 118, 11-13, 11-6, 6-11 14-12 to win the U-18 final. Britton beat Kevon Corbin of St. Stanislaus 11-4, 13-11, 11-8 and Johnson overcame Miguel Wong of Mae’s 11-7, 11-4, 11-5 in the semifinal games. M e a n w h i l e , M a e ’s having won the U-13, 15 and Novice divisions grabbed the
F&H Printing Est. Million-Dollar Plus Dominoes The F&H Printing Establishment Countrywide Million Dollars Plus Dominoes competition qualifying round continues this week across Guyana at various venues while the Corporation Zones will continue at the F&H venue, 9 0 J o h n S t r e e t Campbellville today and Friday from 18:00hrs. The coordinators are reminding the Corporation teams who have not played
- momentum continues to build to come forward since no matches will commence after November 11. The Playoffs which is expected to commence at 18:00hrs on Friday November 15 at the National Gymnasium is expected to be bigger than last year. All logistics pertaining to accommodation and meals for out of town teams will be
put in place and the respective teams through their Sub-Coordinators will be informed no later than 08:00hrs on Thursday November 14. Explaining the reason for commencing on Friday, Sponsor Hazim Hakh of F & H Printing Establishment said they want to avoid the tournament from running
Hazim Hakh into the wee hours of the next (Continued on page 31)
best overall team prize. The best dressed team award went to West Demerara, the most discipline school trophy was won by Bartica S e c o n d a r y, t h e b e s t supporting team accolade went to Ash Educational Institute, the most improved female player award was taken by Divanna Best of Marina Academy, the most outstanding male was Shamar Britton and the most improve male was Johnson. Speaking at the
presentation ceremony president of the Guyana Table Tennis Association Godfrey Monroe thanked the sponsors and congratulated the winners. He stated that the objective of the tournament was met and this augurs well for the future of the sport in Guyana. Gavin Hope of Digicel congratulated the Association for a well organized tournament and urged the players to continue training.
GCA Carib Beer T20
DCC beat MSC by 54 runs Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) defeated Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) by 54 runs when play in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)\Carib Beer first division T20 tournament continued on Monday at DCC ground. DCC got off to a bright start after they won the toss and decided to bat with openers Andrew Lyght Jr. and Trevon Griffith adding 80 before Lyght was bowled by Shaquille Williams for 37 (2x6 3x4). Griffith followed shortly, trapped leg before to Steven Sankar for 58 (4x6 4x4). Christopher Barnwell came to the crease and immediately upped the scoring rate but was caught in the deep off a slower delivery from Kellon
Kellon Carmichael Carmichael for 44 (5x6 1x4). DCC then lost a few more wickets in the hunt for quick runs and ended with 199-7 off their allotted overs. Cordell Mars grabbed 2-28, Kellon Carmichael 235 and Steven Sankar 2-36. MSC reply got off to a terrible start when their Captain Shemroy Barrington was trapped in front in the first over bowled by Paul Wintz. Andrea Stoll then removed Shaquille Williams in the second over to leave the score at 12-2. Carmichael and Nikose Barker steadied the chase with a stand of 62 before Barker was dismissed by left arm spinner Totaram Bishun for 20 (2x6). Carmichael soon brought up his half century by hitting Bishun over the midwicket boundary; he was eventually dismissed for 64 (5x6 4x4). A late flurry from Sankar was not enough to take his team home as they ended on 145-7 when the overs expired. Sankar finished on 34 not out (3x6) while Bishun, Wintz and Dexter George claimed two wickets apiece for the winners.
Wednesday November 06, 2013
Kaieteur News
Mackeson Fight Night
Boxers handsomely rewarded after three weeks of fistic fury
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Rollers Old Boys/BVA Champion of Champions Volleyball - teams to battle Nov. 9–10 at Skeldon
Mr. Clifton Phillips (right) hands over trophies to BVA President Gregory Rambarran in the presence of Rollers Volleyball Club President, Tony Rambarran. The boxers proudly show off their vouchers shortly after the handing over ceremony Ansa McAl has boasted of its developmental input in sports and many would have lauded their efforts in the yearly Kashif and Shanghai yearly football extravaganza. The Betterverwagting based company recently broadened their support base when they staged the Mackeson Fight Night from September 21-October 5 last in Berbice, Linden and Georgetown. Twelve of the country’s best amateur boxers donned gloves and the crowd support was more than commendable with record numbers attending the open air affair. The sponsors had
promised the boxers lucrative prices and yesterday morning those pugilists journeyed to the Betterverwagting offices of the sponsors and received cheques for their hard work. Mackeson Brand C o o r d i n a t o r, J a m a a l Douglas, represented Ansa McAl and extended congratulations to the boxers and their coaches. He said that the event has only been successful because the boxers would have turned in their best performances. Mr. Douglas admitted that he is not versed in the rules and other aspects of the sport but from what he
saw at the Georgetown leg, the bouts were action packed and enjoyable. He said he was heartened by the crowd support and urged the continuance in future cards. The Ansa McAl representative further hinted that his executive is contemplating making the event an annual affair. The boxers engaged Mr. Douglas in discussions pertaining to their yearly activity and the most suitable time to stage a tournament of this nature. “Thank you all for participating,” said Mr. Douglas even as he promised to ventilate the possibility of the yearly
tournament. The tournament was conducted over three weekends in Berbice, Linden and Georgetown, in o p e n a i r, a n d u n d e r floodlights. The boxers were delighted with Ansa McAl chivalry and extended their gratitude. Those that participated in the tournament are Stephon Gouveia (HE), Clairmont Gibson, Bert Braithwaite, Aquency Harvey, Eon Bancroft, Ron Smith and Trevon King (GDF) Marvin Ageday, Kelon King (FYF), Anandram Dharamra and Kevin Rodney
Chris Gayle returns for the Ram Slam T20 Challenge The KwaZulu Natal Cricket (Pty) is pleased to announce the acquisition of another world-class cricketer, West Indian all-rounder, Chris Gayle. Gayle returns to Sunfoil Dolphins for the Ram Slam T20 competition this season after his early departure in the 2011/2012 season due to the injury. Over two seasons in the IPL tournament, he became easily the most feared batsman in the T20 format, smashing more hundreds and sixes than any other batsman. Jesse Chellan, CEO of KZNCU said, “It is exciting to have Chris join the Sunfoil Dolphins for the T20 competition. He is a truly world class performer and a c r i c k e t i n g s u p e r s t a r. Together with Graham
Onions, he becomes our second overseas professional for this competition. “ Lance Klusener, Head Coach of Sunfoil Dolphins said, “I’m looking forward to having the biggest gun on the planet at our disposal”. President of KZNCU, Faeez Jaffar commented, “The signing of Chris Gayle by the Board and management of the Sunfoil Dolphins is a great scoop for the Franchise. Chris Gayle adds a great deal of international experience and adds depth to the teams’ batting. The younger players will learn a great deal from the experience and exploits of a batting master”. “We believe that a player of the caliber of Chris Gayle will help re-ignite the spectator
Chris Gayle support that we once enjoyed and at present miss at the Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. We, at the Board and at Council are committed to bringing world class performers to play for the Dolphins” he said. Commenting on returning
to Sunfoil Dolphins, Gayle said, “‘I am really excited to have joined the Sunfoil Dolphins for their 2014 Ram Slam T20 campaign. I feel there’s some unfinished business for me as I didn’t get to play for them back in 2012 due to injury. “They’ve got a great list of players so hopefully we’ll be in contention at the business end of the tournament. Am very much looking forward to working with Lance Klusener and the rest of the guys”, he added. With two international stars and a well-adjusted Sunfoil Dolphins team it is hoped that Dolphins fans will turn out in their numbers to support the team, in their 10 home and away matches in this format.
The Berbice Volleyball A s s o c i a t i o n ( B VA ) i n collaboration with Rollers Old Boys, founder members of Rollers Volleyball Club of New Amsterdam will be hosting the inaugural Rollers Old Boys Champion of C h a m p i o n s Vo l l e y b a l l competition for teams in Berbice on November 9 – 10 at the Skeldon Back Centre Ground, Upper Corentyne. According to the organisers, a Lien trophy will be up for grabs and the competition is being held in Skeldon in an effort to expose players in this village of Berbice to competitive volleyball. Former Sports organiser of Banks DIH Limited, the late John Nestor, who was the first Manager of a Guyana Volleyball team, is quoted as saying that “Skeldon is the birthplace of Volleyball in Guyana and the first representative team from these shores consisted of mostly players from Skeldon”. Vo l l e y b a l l , t h e organisers have stated is played on the Upper Corentyne but only at a recreational level; the last time a Skeldon team participated in a BVA competition was back in 2000. Recently, Mr. Clifton Phillips, who residing on the Upper Corentyne, the founder/captain of the original Rollers Volleyball Club, presented a quantity of trophies and medals to
the BVA on behalf of Evan Chee, Sydney Thorne, Derwin Kendall, Gavin Dhaness, Walter Bascom, Bhadree ‘Chas’ Chee, John Gajadhar and himself, the founder members of that club. In the mid 1970s, Clifton Philips aka ‘Chinee’ became the national setter while Evan Chee became the first Berbician to represent Guyana at the Under-19 l e v e l , Wa l t e r B a s c o m became the Captain of the National Team in the 1980s. On the first day of the c o m p e t i t i o n ( N o v. 9 ) identifying talent in the Upper Corentyne will be the primary focus while the top teams in the Ancient County will face off on day two, Nov. 10 to determine the Champion of Champions. The winner will have the first hold on the lien trophy along with medals while the second and third place teams will also receive trophies and medals. The Best Spiker, Best Setter and MVP will all be rewarded. Meanwhile, the BVA will be making arrangements to facilitate transportation for teams that will be coming from West Berbice, Canje, New Amsterdam and Lower Corentyne areas to the competition venue. For more details, contact can be made with BVA Secretary Levi Nedd on tel # 641 9592.
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