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36% total voter turnout at recent LGE lower than 2016 – GECOM T
he Guyana E l e c t i o n s Commission (GECOM) said it is not to be blamed for the low voter turnout at Monday’s Local Government Elections (LGE). The Commission revealed yesterday that of the 572,531 eligible voters, 208,534 or 36% participated in the process. This is an 11% reduction from the 47% voter turnout in 2016. A m o n g t h e Municipalities, Mabaruma,
where there is an ongoing probe into alleged voter irregularities, had the highest percentage turnout with 60%. Some 1,808 cast their vote from among the 3,021 eligible voters. The town of Linden saw the lowest turnout with 5,221 persons or 20% of the 26,184 voter population. Anna Regina recorded a 44% voter turnout, Georgetown, 24%; New Amsterdam, 29%; Rose Hall, 48%; Corriverton, 42%; Bartica, 40%; Mahdia, 36%; and Lethem, 52%.
GECOM Chairman Justice (retd) Patterson James is flanked by Public Relations Officer, Yolanda Ward, Chief Elections Officer of GECOM, Keith Lowenfield; and Deputy Chief Elections Officer, Roxanne Myers. A m o n g t h e Neighbourhood Democratic C o u n c i l s , t h e Aranaputa/Upper Burro Burro, Region Nine, had the highest turnout of 74% where 261 of the 353 eligible voters participated in the process.
GECOM’s Chairman, Justice (ret’d) James Patterson said he is hoping that ‘this apathy will end with the last elections, and that as citizens we will be eager to exercise our franchise in future elections to come’.
GECOM’s Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Keith Lowenfield appeared to shift the responsibility for more voter education programmes to the Ministry of Communities, which oversees some aspects of the management of local organs. “ T h e r e ’s a n o t h e r department of government that is responsible for local government administration. I think the education starts there, no doubt, an all-yearround process to keep the electorate au fait with what is local governance, what it offers,” Lowenfield said. Lowenfield added that political parties and other candidates participating in LGE should equally ensure that voters are aware of the procedures and importance of voting on elections day. Despite the low turnout, GECOM struggled to release the official results the day
after voting as promised. Lowenfield explained that the delay was of a result of GECOM wanting to ensure that the allocation of seats for the proportional representation component is accurate. “In 2016, when we rushed to declare we had other issues that when four seats were to be provided to a party and only three were proved,” Lowenfield noted. The CEO said he understands the anxiety created with any delay in the results of General and Regional Elections, but there is a bit of caution in wanting to ensure that the error that occurred in 2016 doesn’t happen in 2018. Lowenfield explained that the results were posted early outside the polling station; hence, the parties knew the results early, but (Continued on page 11)
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2018 LGE did not exceed budget moment the constitutional period expires for this Government we are in no man’s land; constitutional crisis. Parliament will be dissolved. Spending would cease and any contract
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hief Elections Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Keith Lowenfield said that the 2018 Local Government Elections were held within budget. Lowenfield stated that $1.2B was budgeted for the elections. Some 208,534 electors cast their vote in the first consecutive running of the Local Government Elections in decades. Lowenfield stated that he could not provide how much monies were spent, as GECOM has not satisfied all the payments for vendors and staff. “I cannot say with any accuracy at this point in time whether we utilised all or part of the sum that was budgeted. What I know is we haven’t overspent,” Lowenfield stated. GECOM’s entire budget for 2018 is $2.9B with $160M allocated for capital works and items and $1.6B for the normal operations of the Commission. Initially,
GECOM submitted a budget of $3.7B, but this was slashed when the estimates were considered and passed by the National Assembly. In 2016, $1.5B was expended for those elections. In preparation for the 2020 National and Regional Elections, GECOM has unveiled an expansive plan for $3B in their 2019 budget for house-to-house registration. T h e P e o p l e ’s Progressive Party (PPP) is questioning the decision of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Secretariat to include houseto-house registration in the budget. The PPP has noted that there is no decision taken by the Commissioners to pursue house-to-house registration. According to the Opposition, it could be padding the budget. They have pointed out that there is huge danger in GECOM pursuing house-tohouse registration and warned that delays to the
Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) CEO, Keith Lowenfield General Elections will result in a Constitutional crisis. The PPP has reminded that in 1990 the elections were delayed until 1992 because GECOM prepared a flawed voters’ list. On that occasion, the PPP agreed to the extension.
“We are not going to agree to anything now. The
signed in that period can be subjected to review by the new Government. This is very important that people understand that from now,” Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated.
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EDITORIAL
The Tories and Brexit: the fantasy is finished (Republished from The Guardian) Midway through Theresa May’s three-hour Commons grilling by MPs over her Brexit deal on Thursday, the former cabinet minister Stephen Crabb asked a rare sympathetic question about the “cold reality of hard choices and compromise” that now face the government. Mrs May’s reply was frank and even, in its way, eloquent. “The challenge for all of us in this house,” she said, “is to make those choices not according to what we wish the world could be like but according to the reality of the world that we see, and to make those choices pragmatically and in the interests of the British people.” The history of Brexit is the history of a refusal to face the truths Mrs May expressed in those words. She herself has not always faced them either. That was especially true in her early months as prime minister, when she recklessly embraced a cherry-picking hard Brexit that divided the public, was never going to be negotiable with the EU and would damage the country economically, socially and politically. Gradually, however, and especially since she lost her majority in 2017, Mrs May has found herself compelled to soften, and to make the choices and compromises that now make up the humiliating mongrel deal agreed by officials this week. The Tory party’s rightwing nationalist Brexiters never accepted this approach, and they never will. For them, Brexit is about parading their infatuation with a phony ideal, not with the art of the possible. They have never, ever, had a practical proposal to make. Faced with realities, they resign and walk away. Like the grumpy giants Pope and Pagan in The Pilgrim’s Progress, they then scowl in their cave, denouncing others for betraying these wrongheaded and unachievable goals. Their attempt to unseat Mrs May is entirely of a piece. It is nothing more than the politics of petulance, and it is out of touch with a public mood of anxiety about the Brexit process and no small measure of grudging admiration for Mrs May’s doggedness, which has been reflected in editorial shifts at the Daily Mail and the Daily Express. Even if the Brexiters succeeded in installing a true believer in Mrs May’s place, this successor would be the shortest serving prime minister in British history. The parliamentary numbers would remain unchanged. The Brexiter leader would put forward a fantasy plan that would be voted down. Michael Gove was more sensible by deciding to stay on. Even now, however, Mrs May’s embrace of Brexit realities is inconsistent. On Wednesday she emerged into Downing Street to say there were only three options available for Britain. The first was to accept her deal with the EU. The second was to reject her deal and crash out of the EU without a deal, while the third was to abandon Brexit altogether. This statement rightly caused excitement among pro-Europeans because it appeared to acknowledge growing public support for a second referendum and the possibility of a vote to remain in the EU after all. But the statement also masked the reality that other options may still be in play too. Mr Gove and the other surviving leavers believe they can reopen some issues in the May deal, for instance, notably on the backstop. MPs on both sides of the Commons who want Britain to retain membership of the EU single market for the post-Brexit transition are backing a so-called “Norway for now” option, though they have very different views of where it might eventually lead. Both Mr Gove and the new work and pensions secretary, Amber Rudd, are in this group. It is possible, therefore, that Mrs May is herself guilty of magical thinking about the political options. If Mrs May succeeds in her immediate task of holding on as Tory leader over the coming days and weeks, the stage is set for a major parliamentary showdown in early December. In those debates, the future of Britain will be at stake. Politics must rise to the occasion. Mrs May will deploy every weapon to get a Commons majority for her deal. MPs must be prepared to show equal determination in resisting it.
DISRUPTION OF DEEPAVALI PROGRAMME AT UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA DEAR EDITOR I sincerely thank the Peeping Tom and Kaieteur News 8th November 2018 for informing the public of the fact that the Rangoli event at UG to observe Deepavali was disrupted by a Christian activist. Assuming this occurrence is a fact as published, it amounts to a serious affront to myself as a Hindu and should be so for all other Hindus and their Organisations and must be of a grave concern to right thinking Guyanese. Firstly, I call on all Hindu bodies especially, to roundly condemn the actions of this misguided individual and to write the powers that be at UG for a meeting to ensure that steps are immediately taken to ensure that there is no repetition of this ugly incident par-
ticularly since the Peeping Tom has alluded to yet another similar situation some time ago. It is also important for the Social Cohesion Minister to be apprised of this matter officially by the officials of the UG Hindu Society and a formal complaint and investigation be launched to see if this disruptive activity was the effort of an individual /loose cannon only or whether it was orchestrated by a group of persons. As pointed out by the Peeper, there are laws to deal with persons inciting racial hostility but ostensibly none to deal with persons causing inter religious disharmony or disaffection. I definitely recommend that our Parliamentarians look at this to bring legislation to deal with any such similar
conduct in the future. From my view point, Hinduism, not being a” religion” originating in the Abrahamic tradition of the other two main religions is still seen as a Pariah by adherents of Christianity/Islam and in reality, there are still concerted efforts by some members of these two at converting Hindus to bring them into the “mainstream.” This is clearly an unacceptable situation and I call on Hindus to bring pressure to bear at all levels for legislation to be put into place to prevent this kind of abuse of adherents to the tenets of Sanatana Vedic Dharma (Hinduism) as alluded to in this instance, since we have the right under our constitution to freely practice our system of worship without
interference or hindrance by any one whatsoever. Of course, this proposed legislation would serve to protect followers of all religions. One thing I know for sure is that Hindus always give respect to other beliefs and traditions and it would be extremely rare to hear that Hindus in Guyana have disrupted activities of Christians, Muslims or indeed of any other denomination. I call on the Vice Chancellor of the University to immediately order a thorough investigation into this incident and to issue a public report on his findings since there are many Hindu students attending the University who must find this incident terribly disconcerting. Yours sincerely Christopher M. Persaud
The gangs around Stabroek Market are rampant Dear Editor, There is a very disturbing trend of robberies in central Georgetown, particularly in the evenings by what appears to be a well-organized gang of young men. On the evening of Thursday, November 16, 2018, persons were robbed in the vicinity of the route 44 bus park, as well as the Stabroek area close to Demico. The known incidents took place just after 20:00hrs. This follows the observation of similar incidents by some persons who resorted to sharing their horrifying experiences on social media. The method employed involves a snatcher, who snatches the victim’s possession then runs away followed by a group of five to 10 young
men. The snatcher’s followers would pretend to be public spirited citizens running to catch him, shouting “catch him”. The gang subsequently regroups after the snatcher would have covered some safe distance. This gang, which is said to be known, continues to operate with unfettered boldness. They seem to prefer the most populated bus parks, such as routes 40, 44, 45 and 48; their targets being mainly unsuspecting passengers with earpieces/ headsets on, persons with bags, and the feeble. Even when there is police presence around Stabroek Square, the gang’s numbers alone seem to be a discouragement for the one or two unarmed police traffic ranks
to intervene. The gang operates at all hours but prevails at night because of inadequate lighting around the areas close to bus parks, making it particularly challenging for victims or even some witnesses to provide reports with clarity of their identity to the police. Stabroek Market is iconic and an insignia of Guyana’s Capital City - Georgetown. It has been advertised internationally in tourist documentaries, magazines and other medium. The area surrounding it is a hub, where workers, merchants, students, visitors and others transit by their hundreds on daily basis. How then does this area continue to be the most unsafe place for persons to traverse? Of more irony, is its
proximity to the Ministry of Public Security and the main precinct, Brickdam Police Station.I wish to make it categorically clear that this issue is not being highlighted with any political motive whatsoever. It seeks to obtain relief and safety for the well-being of all citizens, as well as prevent further distortion to the image of this country. The relevant authorities are therefore urged to properly illuminate and purge the areas mentioned of all unwelcome and criminal elements. They are further encouraged to maintain active police patrols and presence on 24 hours basis. Such moves will not only deter criminal elements but increase safety and rebuild public trust towards our security sector. Orette Cutting
Declining standards Dear Editor, In examining the broken promises of the APNU/ AFC Government, I wish to highlight the following two commitments in their manifesto: Improve the health care system to regional and international standards; Youth employment and development. This is another ambitious
target. According to the Human Capital Index, an assessment done by the World Bank, given Guyana’s current education and healthcare systems, the productivity of a child 18 years from now would be a mere 47% of his/ her true potential. In other words, because of existing poor health and
If ever there was a moment when MPs should have a free vote and when they should be unflinchingly true to their consciences, this will be it. Parliamentary procedure will be crucial. It is essential, as the Commons procedure committee proposed this week, that there is enough time for debate, essential that all propositions are voted on, and essential that tricks are not used to force issues off the agenda. Right now, Mrs May does not have a majority for her Brexit package in parliament or the country. All options, including a second referendum, are inescapably on the table. The task of rescuing Britain from the Brexiters’ delusions has barely started yet.
education care facilities, the true potential of our future generation would be curtailed by more than 50%. In fact, due to our lagging health care system, the report furthered outlined that 75% of total adolescents (15 years old) in Guyana will survive until age 60, the lowest in the Caribbean and Latin America, which is below global average. In similar report, the 2016 Human Development Index, when compared to 2013, infant mortality rates, per 1,000 live births, have increased from 29 to 32 in 2015. Similarly, infants under five months have seen an increase in mortality rate, per 1,000 live birth, from 36 to 40, during the similar period. Adults on the other hand,
have seen an increase in deaths due to tuberculosis from 15 for every 100,000 people to 21 in 2015. The 2017 Global Human Capital index, a report that ranks countries according to their effectiveness and level of human capital development, demoted Guyana below its 2015 global position of 79, by nine, surpassing frail economies such as Uganda, Zambia and Kenya. A closer look at the some of the key indicators revealed that within one year, 20152016, Guyana slipped by more than four positions in unemployment rate, for age group 25-54, and seventh position, for 55-64. Ironically, the Government boasts of job creation. Furthermore, (Continued on page 5)
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LGE a people’s victory Dear Editor, It was never the APNU+AFC coalition’s message during its campaign for Local Government Elections (LGE), that “winning” is what matters. Its daily pronouncements throughout the Ten Administrative Regions were unambiguously clear: That Local Government belongs to the people; they must use its facilitation of an election to elect the best citizens within their communities; who together with them will advance the best interests of their locales. This message had been
sustainably clear, to all citizens/constituents. Thus, the APNU+AFC government’s objective of ensuring that it carried out the constitutional dictate of allowing Guyanese citizens to exercise their democratic rights, within the stipulated time frame has been met. For this, the Coalition must have our unequivocal commendations. They have ensured the continuing advance of a democratic process, which the PPP/C ignored for the last 23 years, even as it installed 38 Interim Management Committees across the administrative re-
gions for the undemocratic ends of its former government. This has been and still is the unenlightened position of this political dinosaur of a party, that the recently held LGE, has been a people’s exercise, irrespective of low voter participation. It is a victory for the people and not any political party. Further, it is democracy that has won. This must be a reminder to the power obsessed/hungry leader of the political opposition, Bharat Jagdeo. Regards Dillon Goring
Open offer to the 68% who have not voted Dear Editor, My dear Guyanese, it is with great sadness and determination that I pen this offer to you after learning that you are leaderless and despotic having lost confidence in both sides of the divide of the political spectrum and getting disappointing results each time. It is obvious that there is need for inspirational leadership devoid of material aggrandizement and political baggage and the yearning for a leader like Mahatma Gandhi,
Martin Luther King , Nelson Mandela, etc. At this juncture of our history, it appears as if there is no one to fit the shoe. I am hereby offering myself as a Presidential candidate for 2020 election under the banner of “Guyana first” and will enter a contract with the Guyanese people to manage Guyana affairs “pro – bono”, that is free of salary save for 1 G $ per annum, and provide that inspiration that will bring our people together as one and give the true meaning of serving the people is a number one priority.
As a minibus driver with more than 25 years dedicated service to my country, I can do a better job. What else can be a greater duty than to serve and inspire my fellow countrymen and rekindle their hopes and dreams and let my service and inspiration dwell in their hearts and souls for generations to come. Let’s hear of your support for one of your own so we can start this great journey together. Sincerely Minibus Driver Leader of 68%
Voter apathy was prevalent at the LGE Dear Editor, The low turnout at the recent Local Government Elections has brought to the fore the issue of voter apathy, which is not unique to Guyana. Except for the 1994 Local Government Elections when over 60% of voters cast their ballots, voter turnout did not exceed 50% in the two subsequent local government elections, which took place in 2016 and 2018 respectively. I believe the relatively high voter turnout in 1994 was due to a pervasive sense of a new democratic
wind, which swept across the nation following the return to free and fair elections on October 1992, after an absence of nearly three decades. Be that as it may, there is nothing fundamentally wrong with a voter who chose to stay away from the polls rather than run the risk of making a wrong choice. This is referred in the literature as “functional apathy”. I have a feeling that many voters, especially in Georgetown, where voter turnout was lower than the national average, opted to stay away from the polls rather than making a wrong
Declining standards.., between 2015- 2017, the country’s global ranking fell by another seven positions, in relation to quality of primary education of children, age 0-15 years. Overall, Guyana has slipped by eight positions in global ranking, in the quality of educational services provided to children, age 15-24. Concomitantly, youth literacy rate also fell in global position by more than five. According to the report, unemployment rate for youths, age 15-24, has contracted by more than nine positions, globally. From all the analysis, it is clear that this Government failed in every sector to deliver to the Guyanese people based on their manifesto commitment. A breach in this contract between the Government and people required termination and the results of LGE 2018 did exactly that. Mohamed Irfaan Ali MP
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choice of voting for candidates who they may not be familiar with or whose past performances were not as impressive.I take this opportunity to congratulate all those who won their respective constituencies in the city and elsewhere, the low turnout notwithstanding. Hydar Ally
Shared governance NOW after LGE Dear Editor, The parties or groups should not blow their trumpets or crow from their ‘house’ tops about their victories at the recent Local Government Elections. The low voter turnout is a message to the parties/groups, and it is not a dress-rehearsal for 2020. Where applicable, the increased number of seats should be examined in light of the decreased number of voters.However, the allocation of seats in the various towns and villages should be regarded as an opportunity to share the plums of office for the genuine development of the communities. It must not be seen as “who ‘pon top’”. Shared governance is particularly necessary in the cases where there is equality in the allocation of seats. We do not want a tug-o-war at the election for Chairman/Deputy Chairman. There must not be a prolonged stalemate, requiring the questionable intervention of the Ministry of Communities. Further, it must not be perceived that the accession to the control of the Local
Government organ is the opportunity to reward family and friends and contacts, and to help ourselves. It is not the chance to manipulate the award of contracts and to arrange the acquisition of lots/ properties unoccupied for years or decades and with taxes unpaid, because the lawful owners are dead or overseas or cannot be found. This is the opportunity where the seats are equal for statesmen, not politicians, to step up to the table and agree that in the first year the party/ group with the most votes gets the chairmanship and the next party/group takes the post of Deputy. The following year, the positions will be reversed, and so on. Furthermore, the headship of various committees, like Finance, Works, Markets, etc., could be rotated in order to reduce the opportunity for corruption, since your deeds could be examined and exposed in the following year. Also, there would be councillors in place to question the work and the reports of officers of the council in
order to find out how well or how badly the Town Clerks or Engineers or Overseers or Accountants or Public Health Inspectors are discharging their duties, in the district. Editor, we also need visits by officers from the Auditor General to check on the system of the awarding of contracts so as to reduce the manipulation of the process from the stage of advertisement to the stage of award. We also need some regular ‘town hall’ or ‘town house’ meetings, so that councillors can report and be questioned on their stewardship. We must not wait until the next LGE to see councillors at our front door. We need to see physical signs of development and of improvement in our communities. Lastly, Editor, in the councils of local government organs, it must not be a case of government and opposition¸ as happens in Parliament. There is need for co-operation and shared governance NOW. Walter B. Alexander. (Retired Deputy Permanent Secretary)
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Resurrecting a spectre Dear Editor, Local Government Elections are over and according to reports; all went well in all the constituencies. The state owned Guyana Chronicle dubbed this election a “victory for democracy,” among other platitudes coming from the government side and most of all, there was no violence this LGE. The last item mentioned is a very significant factor on a Guyana landscape when any election comes around, that is, the all pervasive violence and fear. This is a well-known fact permanently etched on our memories of all elections in this country, and to have one that is incident free is a commendable act on their part or so it seems. But, I will say this; no one is impressed by the PNC where violence is concerned. That is their trump card; it is a major weapon in their arsenal to gain power and control. So, to have a violence free election is just another gimmick to lift up clean hands. In this election, the violence factor was noticeably absent for obvious reasons, as one PNC supporter proudly reported, “Every election y’all does accuse The PNC of violence. Wuh you gon say
now?” The point is that the election was held with the unilaterally appointed Patterson and the heavily lopsided Afro-centric, PNC-dominated, GECOM. Nothing untoward has happened so far. The PNC would have opined that they try to run a clean election process at LGE and put up a front of being a good and transparent government so that when the rigging comes in 2020 no one should say that any fraud was committed. Instead, they would have surmised that the talk should be that the PPP/C are bad losers. Here is it we ran a so-called clean election in 2018 and now the PPP/C is accusing them of rigging in 2020. This is also another trick to gain approval of the international community. But this is my point. LGE is not, and I repeat, is not a general election. The PPP/C has won by a wide margin tantamount to a landslide - whichever way you look at it - but the fact remains the same. The PNC is still in power and that is all that matters for them. The plan is in place, let the PPP/C and Guyana feel good that the dinosaur at GECOM
A wish for the President Dear Editor, My country Guyana has a President elected, Mr. David Granger, who was recently diagnosed with a type of cancer. He is presently receiving medical attention in (CIMEQ) Cuba and at his side is the First Lady, Mrs. Sandra
Granger. I join with my sisters and brothers in expressing a speedy recovery and will see you home soon, Mr. President. ”Prayers are the best, have a healthy dose of prayers from all of us here ‘’ Long Live. Parmanand Ram
could run a free and fair process and stay put for 2020 and all will be well. Keep The PPP/C in a stupor and a false hope that The 2020 Elections would be just as good as 2018. Well, they are ever so wrong because The PPP/C has that court matter in place and Patterson must go. In addition, we The People want a reconstituted GECOM for the 2020 election. We do not trust them and as such, we do not want any election held by The PNC under a unilaterally appointed chairman. We are very clear on this one. Any backing away from this is tantamount to legitimizing a fraud on the people of this country and we cannot allow this to happen at this crucial time of our history. Let us not forget that the grand prize is in 2020 when they will be voted out of power. This PNC-led Coalition is not going to leave office under peaceful and legitimate terms. Respectfully submitted Neil Adams
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Does this inspire national confidence? Dear Editor, I refer to the Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo’s programme aired on HBTV Channel Nine on the eve of the Local Government Elections, in which he continued his desperate quest for his party to return to power. Since this is now a daily staple of this politician, and will continue, there is no gain or value for any personal comment, as it is not worth any good time. This Jagdeo’s criticism of theAPNU+AFC Coalition, consisted of two wellknown former state media personnel who were prominent during the PPP/C administration. The more senior of the two, a cultural artiste, Neaz Subhan, is a serving member of the important constitutional body, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), tasked with what has to be the greatest challenge in Guyana – promoti n g u n i t y i n a s o c i e t y, which is sadly divided along ethnic and racial
lines. Editor, that I have decided to write on this particular matter, is because I am of the opinion that although those persons on the ERC were chosen for such a seminal mission, apart from recommendations, there may have been the understanding that they are to be above partisan politics – at least. Although hardly anyone in this country can be found to be above politics, at least, there has to be a certain amount of non-partisanship shown by these eminent persons, particularly as members sitting on this commission. Further, the gentleman is more than qualified to be a member of the ERC, as he is certainly an eminent exponent and commentator of the cultural dynamics of Guyana, and is more than capable of a worthwhile contribution. One wonders whether his appearance on national television, in open alignment with a party and leader, whose political culture is patently
racist; and one that embraces domination by race, does not send the wrong signals/message to a section of this nation, that has been brutally suppressed by a party and former government for 23 years. Editor, though the odour of racism will take much time and effort of the collective Guyanese to be expunged from the national environment, especially with the likes of Jagdeo and the cohort of known supremacists in this nation, yet one should be able to hope for an improvement in a nation that needs to remove itself from this dangerous and destructive mindset. So, one is bound to ask whether a member of such a seminal body as the ERC, Neaz Subhan, appearing on a telecast, with a former leader who is well-known for his anti-cohesive position, can inspire public confidence in the ERC’s national quest in bringing about racial healing. Regards, Dillon Goring
THE WHIM REFERENDUM - TOTAL REJECTION, REPUDIATION OF NAGAMOOTOO AND AFC Dear Editor, Webster’s Dictionary has chosen TOXIC as the 2018 Word of the Year. Local Government Elections (LGE) 2018 dramatically pronounced the AFC and its leaders TOXIC, everywhere in Guyana. Not only the AFC did badly in the overall LGE 2018, they were toxic even in the towns and villages where their leaders were born and grew up. Nowhere were the results more alarming for the AFC than in Region Six, which had become a sort of bastion for the AFC and is the region where most of the visible leaders of the AFC were born and grew up. In this region, the AFC secured less than 0.1% of the votes. In Port Mourant, where the AFC had a pocket of support in 2015, the AFC barely secured 0.3%, even less than an independent candidate who beat them in this constituency. In Whim, the AFC and its pompous “elder Statesman”, Moses Nagamootoo, was totally rejected and repudiated, just as they were across Guyana. The AFC made Whim a referendum, insisting that Whim wants the AFC and not the PPP to represent them. Moses N a g a m o o t o o ’s vanity transformed the Whim LGE into a referendum for Whim to choose between him and
Bharrat Jagdeo. Moses went to Whim the night before the election, holding a rally, emphasizing the AFC’s claim of supremacy and laying his claim he was Whim’s choice, not Bharrat Jagdeo. But Whim unequivocally used the power of the X to overwhelmingly reject the AFC and to repudiate Nagamootoo. In stark contrast, Whim showed its unreserved support and love for the PPP and Bharrat Jagdeo. Nagamootoo descended on Whim on Sunday, November 11, with a convoy of security and assistants, totaling thirteen vehicles, spent more than an hour attacking Bharrat Jagdeo, Leslie Ramsammy, Zulphikar Mustapha and Dr. Ramaya. He listed major achievements of the APNU+AFC first “Seeta went to Auchlyne School and the children wanted a water dispenser and Seeta gave them an electric water dispenser with hot and cold water” and, second, “Seeta went to Auchlyne School and the children wanted a copying machine and Seeta gave them a copying machine”. Sad, after three and a half years, this was the sum total of his government’s achievement, according to Nagamootoo’s speech. Only a raging narcissist
would risk his reputation by making any election a referendum on himself. The siren-blazing Prime Minister completely ignored the many things that worry people in Whim and across Guyana. He ignored the threat of his government for dramatic increases in property taxes, the poor health services, the GPL blackouts, the increasing taxes, the closure of sugar estates and loss of employment, non-payment of severance for sugar workers, the increasing cost of living, spiraling crime, crippling illicit drugs in the communities, etc. He ignored the obnoxious growth of corruption and the rise of dictatorship. Instead, for Nagamootoo, the most important LGE 2018 issue for Whim and the country was his coronation, over Bharrat Jagdeo. His obsession over Jagdeo, his hate for people he deems Jagdeo’s acolytes, made him come to Whim instructing people to use their X to prove he is number 1. Whim-Bloomfield used the power of their X and unequivocally rejected and repudiated both Nagamootoo and the AFC. It is a total rejection when even the people you claimed signed as backers for your party did not vote for you. None of the indi-
vidual candidates for the AFC in the various constituencies in WhimBloomfield even garnered enough votes to equal the number of backers they needed to become candidates in the elections. The Whim voters proved the police, a Judge and GECOM wrong - the AFC did fraudulently use people’s names as backers. The AFC did not win a single constituency or a single PR seat in WhimBloomfield. It was a total annihilation for the AFC and Nagamootoo in Whim. His own relatives and the people he grew up with rejected him. It is a devastating blow to Nagamootoo. The man who once walked with Cheddi surrendered his advantage of being a homevillage hero when he betrayed the people and joined the PNC in fighting Cheddi’s party, the PPP. For the people of Whim, Nagamootoo was not a homevillage son of renown, but a man who betrayed them, who is a traitor. They saw a man who was only interested in himself; they saw his pomposity and his burning ambition to be President, even if he has to betray them. Whim nailed the political coffin of Nagamootoo by resoundingly voting against him and the AFC, by using their X to serenade the PPP and Jagdeo. Dr. Leslie Ramsammy
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Govt. postpones House sitting at last minute without informing Opposition By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The usual money spent to cater for a sitting of the National Assembly was already utilized yesterday when the government cancelled the 99th sitting without even informing the Opposition People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C). PPP/C’s Members of Parliament (MP) were seated, but no government parliament showed. A few minutes before the sitting was to commence, Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Hermina Gilgeous, told the opposition that it had been postponed. Then, late yesterday afternoon, the coalition government released a press statement that read, “The Government of Guyana requested a postponement of the scheduled sitting of the National Assembly from today, Friday, November 16th to Monday November 19th. The Clerk of the National Assembly has confirmed that the sitting will be held next Monday and all Members of Parliament have been formally notified. Given the submission of a Motion of No Confidence yesterday, the Government felt it necessary and urgent to convene a meeting to apprise and brief all Members of Parliament. There is precedent, going back to 2011 and 2012 for the request for postponement. Under the PPP government, four requests were made for postponement without explanation. Given its majority in Par-
PPP/C’s MP’s were seated, but no government parliamentarians showed liament the Coalition Government of Guyana is confident that the motion of no confidence will be solidly defeated.” This newspaper spoke to the Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira, who said that the disrespect meted out the elected Opposition was loud. She told Kaieteur News, “We really do not know…no one has had the decency to explain anything to us. We got there and at 10 minutes to two, the Deputy Clerk just stood up and announced that the sitting has been postponed.” The Chief Whip continued, “We haven’t seen the
Speaker or the Clerk. No one spoke to me or the Leader of the Opposition as to any reason for the postponement.” “In addition to that, the way in which the postponement was done is totally not allowed. I remember when Mr. Granger was Leader of the Opposition, they protested when we tried to postpone the sitting, and demanded that the way to do it was that you have to come to the sitting and ask for postponement and get the approval of the House… and we were forced to do this in the last Parliament on more than one occasion.” Teixeira lamented that that
procedure was not followed this time. She said, in this case, “the Deputy Clerk just stands up, not even in a formal way, it is not on record.” The Chief Whip said that they heard that another sitting is to be convened on Monday but nothing formal was relayed “we do not know for sure.” “The next sitting was set for November 26, Budget day. I assume we have to have a sitting before that, because we have to deal with the constitutional bodies, which was supposed to be done today.” “At the last sitting, we had a discussion on the constitutional bodies and how
they were to be treated. It was very controversial.” Teixeira said that the Speaker, Dr. Barton Scotland, had agreed to a sitting before yesterday for the consideration of the Constitutional Bodies. “He invited us to a meeting at one o’clock yesterday. We went, there were no government people, we waited and then they put it to this (yesterday) morning.” She continued, “Our people went back to the meeting, no government person came. Mr. Greenidge turned up and then he realized that maybe he was in the wrong place and turned back, and
then the Speaker decided not to accommodate the meeting despite the fact that there was a quorum. There were three members of the opposition and it takes three to do a quorum, but he refused to go ahead with the meeting because the government was not present.” Teixeira said that the Speaker does not have any right to cancel the Business Committee just because the government was not there. She said, “The rules are clear, a quorum is three for any committee meeting. We understand that he would like to have the government there, but the rules are clear.”
Videographer testifies in C/ville double murder PI Crime scene videographer Constable Stacy McKenzie yesterday testified in the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the gruesome killing of a Pandit and his son whose bodies were found in their Campbellville home with multiple stab wounds. Thirty-year-old Orlando Douglas is currently on remand for the two murders. The Preliminary Inquiry into the matter is being conducted by Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. It is alleged that between July 7 and July 10, last, at Craig Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, Douglas murdered Deonarine Liliah, a Pandit, during the course of a robbery. It was further alleged that during the same period, he murdered Gopaul Liliah, the Pandit’s son. Yesterday when the matter was called in the courtroom of Magistrate Latchman, the witness testified to visiting the crime scene and taking video footage of the crime scene and the dead men. The witness then went on
to tell the court what she did with the video recordings and where she lodged them. McKenzie then provided the video recordings to the court which was shown to form part of the Prosecution case. The Magistrate after listening to the witness’ testimony adjourned the matter until November 19 when the witness is expected to continue her evidence. Police Prosecutor Shellon Daniels who is representing the state is expected to call three remaining witnesses to testify in the PI. According to reports, Deonarine Liliah, a 61-yearold Pandit and businessman, and his 28-year oldson Gopaul Liliah were found dead last July, in their Lot 25 Craig Street, Campbellville home with multiple stab wounds about their bodies. The father and son were discovered after a tenant who lives downstairs made a report at the Kitty Police Station after neighbours complained about a stench com-
Deonarine Liliah and his son Gopaul Liliah ing from the upper flat of the home. Police arrived at the scene and found Deonarine Liliah lying on his back in the living room. He was clad in white long pants and his face was covered with a multi-coloured top.
An autopsy revealed that the victims had been stabbed 66 times. Police reportedly recovered CCTV footage, which showed a man jumping the western fence and entering the home, through the northern front door.
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Casino robbery trial… Two of the three men charged with a multimillion-dollar robbery at the Princess Casino on April 29, 2016, were yesterday told by a City Magistrate that sufficient evidence was led against them and they will be called upon to lead their defence in the matter. Wayne Griffith, 29, of B a g o t v i l l e , We s t B a n k Demerara and Andre Blackman, 35, of Middle Street, McDoom, East Bank Demerara were informed by Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman that they will have to lead defence in the matter on November 19.
She is also expected to rule in the matter the same day. However the number three defendant, Junior Stuart, 30, of Thomas Street, Kitty, Georgetown, walked out the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts a free man after the Magistrate ruled that insufficient evidence was led against him by the Prosecution team. The men are accused of robbing Daniel Roberts and Alfea Gajadhar of $8,951,000 – property of the Princess Casino. Magistrate Latchman in her ruling yesterday told the court that she found no evidence against Stuart for
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One walks free, two to lead defence him to lead a defence in the matter; hence he was free to leave. However she ruled that sufficient evidence was lead by the Prosecution team in relation to Griffith and Blackman, and she found that a prima facie case was established against the two. This ruling by the Magistrate comes days after Police Prosecutor Shellon Daniels made final submissions, stating that she was of the opinion that a prima facie case had been made out against all three men for the offence. The Prosecution
From left: Andre Blackman, Junior Stuart (freed) and Wayne Griffith throughout the trial had called a total of 56 wit-
nesses to testify on behalf of the state. According to police, four men arrived at the Ramada Princess Hotel in a white motorcar bearing a fake number plate. They were armed with guns and entered the Princess Casino, discharging several rounds in the process. They relieved a security guard of his shotgun and ordered patrons and staffers to lie on the ground. It was reported that the gunmen held a cashier at gunpoint and made off with local and foreign currency. Three of the bandits re-
portedly escaped on foot, while police were able to apprehend one of them who was reportedly trapped in the Casino. One of the men was reportedly arrested in a house a few days after the robbery with a large quantity of wet money and other valuables. Another defendant, who was a former security guard at the Casino, allegedly provided the gunmen with vital information about the gambling spot’s operations. During the ordeal, Police Lance Corporal Andrew Richardson and four hotel staffers sustained gunshot wounds.
Woman’s body found buried near mining camp -lover confesses, leads cops to spot A 27-year-old Sophia man has led detectives to a spot at Eye Lash Backdam, North West District, where he allegedly buried his 20-year-old lover after killing her earlier this month. The decomposing body of Patricia Davis, which was wrapped in a net and a sheet of plastic, was found on Thursday in a shallow grave, some distance from a mining camp in which she had stayed with the suspect. Sources identified the man as a Sophia resident with previous armed robbery charges. Reports indicate that Davis, who reportedly frequented the interior, was slain around October 1.Police said that a hunter traversing the area dug up the remains on Thursday after spotting what he suspected to be a shallow grave. He then notified
the police .Residents had reported that they had not seen Patricia Davis for some time.Police then picked up her lover, who eventually allegedly admitted to killing her. He reportedly also took police back to the scene.Kaieteur News understands that the suspect told investigators that he and Davis often quarreled. It is alleged that on October 1, they had yet another argument, and he struck her several times with a piece of wood.According to sources, they went to bed, and when he woke the following day, he found her motionless in his camp. He allegedly then wrapped her in a net and a length of plastic, and buried her some distance from his camp. A post mortem is expected to be performed on the victim next week.
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The public has a right to know what is taking place
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he sittings of the National Assembly are public. They are streamed live, there is provision for members of the public to attending sittings, and the media is allowed to report on deliberations in the House. Should the sittings be made private? Most persons would say no. They would argue that the House discusses public matters which should not be secretive. Making the sittings of the House public is in the interest of public transparency. The same can be said of the statutory meetings of the municipalities. They are open to the public and to the media. Residents of towns can therefore observe the decision-making processes of the municipalities. Court trials, except where held in camera, are also open to the public. Persons are free
to attend and listen to the trials of those charged with criminal offences. Civil trials are also usually held in public. What all three of these examples – the National Assembly, the municipality and the courts – illustrate is that the affairs of the people are best conducted in public. It adds to transparency and accountability if the public are witnesses to the decisions which are made in their name, and for their benefit. What therefore can be wrong with opening the meetings of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to the public? Why should the public not be entitled to listen in to the discussions which are taking place within the Commission and which concern the public’s right to elect their representatives at the general, regional and local government levels? The meetings of the
GECOM should not be cloistered. GECOM is responsible for voter registration, maintenance of the voters’ list, and the administration of all national, regional and local government elections. These functions do not require secrecy; they are not matters of national security. The public has an interest in these matters, since elections are the means by which the people express their will. As such, meetings of the Guyana Elections Commission should be open to the public. There are concerns within the Guyana Elections Commission. The Commissioners nominated by the Opposition are concerned about the manner in which decisions are made within the Guyana Elections Commission, and at least one of them has taken to provide an account, via letter to the media, as to the meetings of the Commission.
‘Saddam’ facing second trial for ‘Scare Dem’ murder
Murder accused Naresh Ramjohn was sentenced to 55 ½ years in jail by Justice Navindra Singh in the Berbice High Court in 2014. He is now facing a second trial for the same murder. Ramjohn, 39, was found guilty of murdering Anthony Samaroo, called ‘Scare Dem’, 28, of Levi Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, on July 2, 2008, at Levi Dam, Angoy’s Avenue. The man is on trial in the Berbice High Court before Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and a mixed Jury. Ramjohn is going through the procedure again after his conviction was set aside by the Guyana Court of Appeal following submission by attorney at law Mursaline Bacchus. Ramjohn, through the same lawyer, had appealed his conviction and sentence on a number of grounds. When the matter began, attorneys at law Arudranauth Gossai and Surihya Sabsook, appeared for the accused.
Attorney at Law Mandel Moore is prosecuting the case. The state’s case is that on the day in question there was a confrontation at Levi Dam, Angoy’s Avenue between the Ramjohn brothers and the Samaroo brothers which led to the death of Anthony Samaroo. He was reportedly bludgeoned to death. Anthony Samaroo was later found lying on the ground in a pool of blood. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Three witnesses have been called so far by the prosecution. They are Detective Corporal Denesh Baichu, Sergeant Dexter Brandt and Government Pathologist Vivikananda Brijmohan.Dr. Brijmohan, who performed the post mortem examination at the New Amsterdam Hospital, had revealed that he died from shock and haemorrhage due to multiple stab wounds.The matter is continuing.
Dem boys seh ...
Coalition leaders a set of lawless people Yesterday de Coalition call a press conference at PNC headquarters, Congress Place in Sophia. Is a long time since dem hold one, suh dem reporters go to hear wha dem had to say. Sitting at de head table was Volda Lawrence, Carl Greenidge, Moses Nagamootoo, Khemraj Ramjattan, David Patterson, Joe Harmon, and Amna Ally. Also present but not at de head table was Basil Williams, Jaipaul Sharma, Ronald Bulkan, Annette Ferguson and Winston Felix. Was like de whole Coalition present. Dat wasn’t all. Dem walk wid dem supporters. And de supporters was more than de reporters. Dem was so nuff dat de reporters had to stand.One of dem even tek way a reporter seat.When dem reporters start fuh ask question, de supporters behave like hooligans. At one stage, de reporters believe dem was in de ghetto. Dem abuse de reporters like if de reporters didn’t have a right to ask question. One
of dem tell a reporter fuh go home. Was a lawless situation dat nobody ever see at a press conference. And while all dat going on, dem leaders sit down clapping and smiling. De reporters seh wid all dat dem supporters was carrying on, not one of de leaders never seh a word to stop de abuse. De reporters lef wid dem mouth open. Some of dem didn’t even try to ask questions. Some of dem seh dem would never go back. It was shameful. When dem boys watch de leaders dem beginning to confirm dat nothing change, dat there was an exchange. Is de same behaviour Jagdeo use to encourage. De thing was wuss than de firemen who raid de Fly Jamaica plane and thief de people property. Dis is why dem boys seh dem don’t want nutten happen to Soulja Bai.Dem boys certain if he been deh, dat lawlessness couldn’t happen.Talk half and shame on all of dem who call demself leaders.
Another member of the Commission has deemed this practice as unethical because, among other things, names are being mentioned and this can place those persons in harm’s way. The question to be asked is what can be wrong with the public learning about the deliberations of the Commission. The excuse about placing persons in harm’s way is a red herring. The affairs of GECOM are of public interest. The public has a right to know what is taking place. There is no plausible reason why the statu-
tory meetings of GECOM should not be open to the public in the same way as hearing of Commissions of Inquiry, sittings of the National Assembly, the courts and the town councils. GECOM, as one Commissioner pointed out, is not a secretive society. In fact, given its important function, it should try to build public confidence in its work, by being more transparent and open. Reporting on meetings of the Commission can help to restore confidence in its work. What is there to fear by making public what takes place at
GECOM meetings? Instead of squabbling about whether it is unethical for the public to be informed about discussions within the Commission, the meetings should be open for the press and public to attend. This would allow for the public to judge who is being unethical, mischievous and devious. And who has something to hide.
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=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===
President Trump is right about mainstream American media The biased American media has been enjoying the embrace of a substantial part of their country’s population, because a controversial president is constantly attacking them. He has thrown his net over all the mainstream media companies except Fox News. He has accused them of bias, fake news and twisting the news. He went in an extreme
direction when he assigned the label of “enemy of the people” to them. Whoever Trump attacks, his object gets sympathy because Trump is seen as a divisive, extreme-right wing, racist ideologue. If you do not like Trump then you don’t believe the things he says about organizations, politicians, companies and media
houses that he directs his wrath against. Are their areas of validity in Trump’s wide daubing of the brush? The answer depends on where you are in the world and the race you belong to. The United States became history’s richest and most powerful country after the collapse of Europe and Japan because of their destruction
in World War 2. American institutions of sports, entertainment, media, fashion, academia and the military came to be the most influential throughout the world. It is not that these institutions were better than their European and Third World counterparts. They became dominant because of the sheer financial power of the
US. The most graphic example of this is global soccer. A small percentage of the American population rages after soccer. Football is a European and Third World craze. Yet the US hosted the World Cup in 1994 and will be co-hosting with Canada and Mexico in 2026. Spain’s La Liga administrators have scheduled matches to be played in the US. The obvious reason for all of this is the money that will come from the US. Another example is academia. The average European and Third World university has a far more balanced approach to the study and teaching of international relations. But US universities, because of their vast wealth, have had a greater impact on how the world sees global politics. There is a more balanced approach in the teaching and writing of the role of the USSR in the end of WW2, by European and Third World professors of international relations. It is for this reason that the New York Times (NYT) and the Washington Post became more popular throughout the world than the BBC. The mainstream media in the US cannot come near to the BBC for the objective and professional approach to journalism. They are not even close. The Guardian (UK) is next in line. To compare the professional journalism of the Guardian with any of the important US media houses is to compare a village footballer with Cristiano Ronaldo. The mainstream American media are contemptuous of the Third World and its people and leaders. We are of no importance to the NYT or CNN. The most powerful media houses have never reported on radical American politics. Black organizations and Black leaders are never given adequate coverage. Anyone who disbelieves Trump’s accusations against the media giants just have to meticulously examine their journalism. It is the journalism that serves American capitalism, American culture and American power. This is in direct contrast with the BBC and
Frederick Kissoon the Guardian. The giants of the American landscape are no examples of professionalism journalism. Anyone who thinks of the NYT as a paragon of professional journalism is naïve. The most compelling example is how that paper dismisses the Third World. Clifford Krauss, who recently reported on Guyana, is a complete jackass. His editor is a complete jackass for passing that piece on Guyana. The contempt for non-white people at the NYT runs so deeply that Krauss was too cynical to do even a Google check on Guyana. If he did, he would have had to withdraw about ninety percent of his description. Unfortunately the Guyana Government through its embassy in Washington DC and through the assistance of the Black caucus of the US congress did not confront the NYT. But for sure if the Guyana Ambassador did, the NYT would not have even read the envoy’s letter of protest. In the eyes of the NYT, their journalist, Krauss, is a more credible and superior human than the ambassador from a Third World country. One doubts very much that the US Embassy sought contact with the NYT to discuss the inaccurate journalism of Krauss, perhaps thinking that was for the Guyana Government to do. When you see the sordid and misinformed reporting of the non-white world and nonwhite leaders in the US itself by outfits like CNN NBC, ABC, and the NYT, then you have to conclude that Trump has a genuine grievance against them.
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Coalition supporters heckle, intimidate reporters, as leaders allow onslaught - Press Association threatens boycott
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he seats made avail able—at what was supposed to be a joint press conference hosted by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC)— were mostly occupied by party members and supporters. This reality forced several reporters to stand throughout the forum that lasted well over an hour. Unfortunately, that was not the worst feature of yesterday’s event held at Congress Place, Sophia. The event began in the usual format that a press conference would take but quickly descended into chaos, leaving journalists to ponder if they were in the right place. Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Volda Lawrence convened the forum and introduced Vice-President and Prime Minister acting, Carl Greenidge, to read a statement on behalf of APNU. She indicated that immediately after Greenidge, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, performing the duties of President in the absence of Head of State David Granger, would speak on AFC’s behalf.
press conference, punctuated the rest of the forum. But again, that was not the worst feature of the event. The majority of persons present were clad in their green t-shirts labeled APNU. The persons hurled highly inappropriate remarks at reporters who attempted to question officials at the head table. “Go home!”, “That is a silly question,” “man is where they think they deh;” “leh me deal with dem for you comrade” and “y’all asking a set of bulls***t;” were just some of the remarks hurled at reporters. Nasty comments were also made about People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) politicians—particularly former President Bharrat Jagdeo. What was most unfortunate is that not one of the several leaders present yesterday saw it fit to ask the supporters to have some form of decorum. In fact, some of the leaders endorsed some of the remarks made. Those at the head table were: Lawrence, Greenidge, Nagamootoo, Minister Khemraj Ramjattan, Minister David Patterson, Minister Jo-
APNU and AFC Leaders at the head table during yesterday’s press conference The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has since sent out a press statement that highlighted and condemned the occurrence.GPA noted the “continued intimidation of media workers who attend press conferences held by A Partnership for National Unity at Congress Place in Sophia. Media workers have com-
A section of the audience pays rapt attention as AFC Executive Member David Patterson (at left of photo) addresses the gathering
As soon as Lawrence’s introduction was finished, there was applause. However, that applause paled in comparison to that which was given by the upbeat supporters when Greenidge said, “the APNU and AFC coalition is united and strong. “ That sort of applause, that is not consistent with the norms of a
seph Harmon and Minister Amna Ally. Also present, but not at the head table, were Attorney General, Basil Williams, Ministers Winston Felix, Jaipaul Sharma, Ronald Bulkan and Annette Ferguson, incumbent City Mayor, Patricia ChaseGreen and other senior PNC members.
plained about the continued heckling and intimidation by supporters of the Party who are seated in the press conference held by the Party. We can only assume that this behaviour is a feature endorsed by the Party and its leaders since it happened during today’s event with PNC Chairperson Volda Lawrence
36% total voter turnout at recent... From page 2 GECOM wanted to accurately declare the seats. “What we sought to do this time around is to ensure that whenever we come to the media, there is absolutely accuracy in the provision of the seats, primarily those comprised
from the PR component… that they are correctly added, calculated, and no information that would be erroneously provided to parties that they would have garnered four seats, for example, and when the arithmetic shows that it is only three.”
and senior APNU members and the Party’s last press conference held by PNC Leader, President David Granger.” The GPA even threatened to boycott coalition press
conferences if the unacceptable pattern continues. The body said that it would like to “remind all political parties that media workers have the right to conduct their duties
without fear of intimidation and we would not hesitate to call on our workers and media houses to boycott press events if this unacceptable behaviour continues.”
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Poultry farmer busted with over five kilos of cocaine in Berbice A 50 year-old poultry farmer of Smythfield, New Amsterdam, Berbice, was yesterday morning, around 09:00 hrs, busted at the Moleson Creek Ferry Stelling with a quantity of cocaine, allegedly for the purpose of trafficking. The suspect has been identified as Trevor Edward Loo. According to reports, Loo was attempting to board the ferry with his vehicle, PJJ 5889, when police intercepted him based on information they recieved. A search was subsequently conducted o n t h e s u s p e c t ’s v e h i c l e w h i c h w a s Suriname-bound, and several concealed packets of cocaine weighing five thousand six hundred and thirty grams (5,630) were discovered. The suspect is currently in police custody and is being processed for Court.
The packets of cocaine found in the car
The suspect being escorted at the Central Police Station.
Crash-landed Fly Jamaica aircraft‌
Elderly female passenger who suffered head injury succumbs Rookhai Kalloo, the 86-year-old passenger who suffered a head injury while exiting the crash-landed Fly Jamaica aircraft, succumbed yesterday. Kaieteur News understands that Kalloo, who had suffered a fractured skull, passed away at the Georgetown Public Hospital at around 13.00 hrs. She was initially being treated at a private hospital. Reports indicate that Mrs. Kalloo struck her head while coming down the emergency ramp of the aircraft. The elderly woman, her daughter, and granddaughter were among the passengers on the Canada-bound aircraft which was forced to land at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport two Fridays ago. According to officials, Fly Jamaica flight OJ256 had departed CJIA at 2:10 a.m. for Toronto, Canada. About 15 minutes into the flight, passengers said that the pilot reported that the Boeing 757 was experiencing problems with its hydraulic system and needed to return to CJIA. Onboard were 120 passengers, including two infants, and eight crew members, which included six Guyanese cabin members and two Jamaican pilots. In total there were 35 Guyanese, one Trinidadian, 82 Canadians, one Pakistani and 11 American citizens on board. The pilot, Captain Basil Ferguson, is being credited with averting a major disaster after stopping the plane inches from a steep drop at the end of the runway.
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Three and four percent pay hike for UG staffers before Christmas -but performance to determine eligibility
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three percent pay increase has been approved for academic staff [UA] of the University of Guyana [UG] while support staff [UB] will be eligible for a four percent increase. The pay increase will be retroactive to January 1, 2018. This is according to information released by the university’s public relations department which yesterday revealed that the institution’s Finance and General Purpose Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved the request of Vice Chancellor, Professor Ivelaw Griffith, for the salary increases. These increases, it was disclosed, will be paid to staff members of the university by December 20, 2018. “Considering the increases granted for 2017, this makes the combined increase over two years nine percent for UA staff and 12 percent for UB workers,” the university informed. In fact, according to ViceChancellor Griffith, “although the 2018 negotiations with the unions never moved beyond differences over the agenda, I felt obliged to act on what
we had planned all along to do; that is, to offer a salary increase for 2018.” He further emphasized that, “the Administration maintains the principled position that performance will be a factor in this exercise, and that no academic staff with outstanding grades will be granted the increase.” As with previous salary increases, the university noted that this salary adjustment requires finding money for the allowances that are pegged to salaries. For example, housing allowances are tied to salaries at the rate of 20 percent. Overall, the adjustment this year will cost the University G$81.34 million. The Vice-Chancellor noted that while the percentage increase is modest, it is guided by the principle of affordability, adding that G$81.34 million is what the university can afford at this time. Additionally, the increase is granted knowing that there is an understandable expectation by staff members for some form of financial relief for the year. Slated to benefit from the salary increase are those in
Estates Management, the Faculties and School of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, the Registry, Library, Bursary, Centre for Information Technology, Software Development, Personnel, Institute of Distance and Continuing Education, Safety and Security, Berbice Campus, and the ViceChancellery, which includes the offices of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Vice Chancellor Griffith commended the staffers for their dedicated service to students and the university community even as he highlighted the University’s 52nd Convocation held on Saturday last, where 1,739 students graduated. The event, according to the Vice Chancellor, is one that evidenced the nature of the institution’s truly talented and caring members who go beyond the call of duty in their various units. However, the move to increase the salary of workers came on the heels of a joint statement issued by the university’s workers’ unions. Earlier this week, the unions expressed concerns
on a number of issues which included but were not limited to the university’s finances and its violations of multiple statues and procedures. In a joint statement issued by the two unions it was emphasised that “The University of Guyana administration has brought the University to the brink of another crisis as it refuses to engage the University Unions on issues of deep importance to workers.” The unions, headed by Dr. Jewel Thomas [UGSSA] and Mr. Bruce Haynes [UGWU], said that they have been attempting to negotiate
with the administration on a range of matters since February 2018 but these have gone nowhere. The unions had pointed out that after negotiations with the administration stalled because of the failure to agree on an agenda, the unions took the matter to the Ministry of Social Protection’s Department of Labour in August 2018. However, the administration did not agree to a conciliation meeting scheduled for October 25, 2018, but instead informed the Department that the negotiations were not stalled. Moreover, the unions said that they were
forced to supply written evidence to the Department of Labour regarding the lack of progress in the negotiations. According to the unions too, they had jointly observed that the administration is failing to provide the University’s Council with clear and straightforward information about the state of the University’s finances. The unions have therefore theorised that “This perhaps explains their reluctance to engage in negotiations with the Unions about matters which involve money, since they would have to reveal the (Continued on page 14)
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GEA staffers accused of fuel marker theft remain in custody The two Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) staffers who were arrested on Thursday night after being suspected of stealing two litres of fuel marker while on a fuel-marking exercise at the Rubis Bulk Terminal, East Bank Demerara
(EBD), remain in police custody.The men were still assisting police with their investigations up to press time last night. This was confirmed by Commander ‘A’ Division Marlon Chapman, who said, that after the completion the
file, it will be sent for advice and based on that recommendation, charges are likely to be laid. When asked for a time as to the completion of the whole process, the commander said, “it should be sometime during the course
of next week.”One of the suspects, who is the head of the Guyana Marking Service (GMS), a unit within the GEA, was tasked with marking fuel at Rubis Bulk Terminal EBD. Suspicions were raised among the staff after the individual allegedly asked his staff to do things that were not within the protocol of the GEA operations.The staff was asked to leave and buy food, something that is not normally done. They all recognize that the fuel marker is a very valuable substance and is supposed to be dealt with in a high security manner. That would require the presence of every staff member on
the exercise.After individuals at the terminal became suspicious of their colleague’s actions, a report was made to senior officials at the GEA, who immediately informed the agencies chief internal investigator.The latter, accompanied by his assistant, went to the fuel terminal and initiated an investigation based on the information they had received. After some time, the two investigators were unable to find any of the stolen fuel markers that they were there to recover. This again raised suspicions, since the initial indicators suggested that the fuel marker was already stolen.
After attempts to recover the fuel marker by the GEA internal investigators proved futile, the police were called in and two litres of fuel marker was uncovered in the presence of the internal investigators and the individuals who were accused of the theft. Although the GEA has been plagued with such thefts over the years, to date nothing major has been done to address the issue, even after a forensic audit on the agency between the periods November 1, 2011 to May 31, 2015, made a number of recommendations to have inconsistencies found with the way the agency is run addressed.
Three and four percent pay ... From page 13 University’s true financial situation.” In fact the unions claimed to be of the firm belief that the administration has been trying to prevent the Council from hearing about the ways in which it has been violating the University’s statutes and procedures, and in the process opening up the institution to claims of discrimination. The unions said that they were even more worried that their concerns were not included in the agenda at the
University’s Annual Business Meeting which was held two Thursdays ago. It was highlighted that the Unions’ previous attempt to have Council discuss these concerns at an Extraordinary meeting on October 3, 2018, was thwarted when the Vice Chancellor left to deal with an ‘emergency’ and asked that they not be discussed in his absence. From all indications the university administration, in order to prove the unions wrong, moved days later to approve the pay increase for workers.
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Canadian gold giant renews interest in Guyana Shield
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he largest gold mining company in the world, Barrick Gold Corporation, has once again indicated its intention to pursue opportunities in the Guyana Shield, through investment in early-stage exploration. Reuters reported that Rob Krcmarov, Executive Vice President of Exploration for Barrick, made this announcement at an investor presentation in London, yesterday, via webcast. Investment is likely to be
capitalized on, through Reunion Gold Corporation; a Canadian exploration and developing company in which Barrick has a 15% stake. Reunion Gold operates in the Guiana Shield, which is a geological formation that underlies Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, most of Venezuela, as well as parts of Colombia, and Brazil. The shield, on the northern edge of the Amazonian Craton of South America, is well endowed with
substantial gold deposits. No less than 15 gold mines and deposits hosting an estimated 110M oz of gold have been recognized from Ve n e z u e l a t o F r e n c h
Guiana. Reunion's current portfolio includes three gold projects in French Guiana: Dorlin, Boulanger and Haute Mana, and three gold projects in
Guyana: Waiamu, Arawini and Aremu. The Corporation's Head of Projects and Evaluation, according to Reuters, said that Barrick will require a 15 percent rate of return on investments, based on a $1000 gold price, to approve projects with more than 5M oz of gold . Additionally, for projects with more than 3M oz of gold, it will need a 20 percent rate of return on investments. Barrick had withdrawn its involvement in an exploration project in Guyana, earlier this year. The company had pursued a joint venture with junior mining company, Alicanto Minerals. Barrack had spent US$7.1M on exploration for the project; just shy of the US$8M it was required
to spend to earn 65% under a March 2016 earn-in agreement. Alicanto had said that Barrick's work identified multiple targets, including a number of higher grade prospects which at outside Barrick's size criteria. Barrick continues to grow in wealth, with its latest significant move being the absorption of Randgold Resources Ltd., another gold mining company focused on work in Africa. Barrick is expected to close the all-st o c k d e a l o n January 1, 2019, valuing the Africa-focused miner at $6.1B. The merger erases all doubt of Barrick's status as the largest gold miner in the world, with a market value over $19B.
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Mapping exercise to determine need to expand Mass Drug Administration campaign
Elephantiasis is a symptom of filaria. Four regions have been targeted by the Ministry of Public Health as it advances its fight against lymphatic filariasis also known as filaria. The four regions that have been subjected to Mass Drug Administration [MDA] exercises are Regions Three, Four, Five
and 10. However, the Ministry is currently on a mission to ascertain whether the remaining six regions will require similar attention. According to the Ministry’s Head of Public Relations and Health Promotion, Mr. Terrence Esseboom, “the
Ministry is in the process of mapping out the prevalence of microfilaria amongst school aged children in the six regions that are currently not under Mass Drug Administration.” This tactical move, he explained, is with the aim of identifying specific at-risk populations. “If more than two percent of the children tested in a particular cluster are found to have the antigen to microfilaria in their blood stream, it would indicate that filaria is endemic necessitating MDA there,” Esseboom related. Microfilariae are the larval stages of filaria worms of which there are many genera and species occurring in birds. The filaria infection is known to spread from person to person by mosquito bites and the adult worm lives in the human lymph vessel, mates and produces millions of microscopic worms. Esseboom just recently was tasked with disseminating information about this disease to the public. In so doing, he shared
that an individual usually takes years after becoming infected for the visible signs of chronic filaria to become apparent. These signs, he said, could include gross swelling of the scrotum in men [hydrocele], the labia [the inner and outer folds of
the vulva, at either side of the vagina] in women or gross swelling of the lower legs [elephantiasis]. Elephantiasis has no known cure and can likewise be both disfiguring and debilitating, as such the consequences of having this
very obvious disfigurement can include loss of relationships, social isolation, loss of self esteem, and the inability to perform jobs requiring a high mobility.However, patients with hydrocele sometimes (Continued on page 20)
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“Insensitive” no confidence motion will be defeated, “we are not for sale” - APNU+AFC By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell
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he Government of Guyana is confi dent that the motion of no-confidence, filed against it by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), will be defeated. “Anything is possible, in life and in Parliament,” is what Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday when asked if he thinks there is a possibility that his noconfidence motion could see a successful passage. Jagdeo said this knowing that the government has a one-seat majority in the National Assembly and that the opposition needs at least one vote from the government’s side to win a vote on the motion. The sugg e s t i o n w a s that a government member might vote with the PPP. In fact, Jagdeo said that several parliamentarians sitting on the government’s side spoke about their dissatisfaction with actions taken. But, yesterday, both the Alliance For Change (AFC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) exuded certainty that there is unity and no government Member of Parliament (MP) would be infiltrated. “We are not for sale,” said People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Chairman, Volda Lawrence, as she stated with certainty that government MPs will not break ranks. Also, she said that she cannot understand the audacity of Jagdeo to use allegations of corruption as one of the reasons for his motion when, “corruption was the bread and butter” of his Administration. Lawrence said that the
coalition has proven that it is willing to investigate claims of corruption and discrepancies. She said that this is evident with the many Commissions of Inquiry that were launched. She said the records show that PPP/C held no inquiries under Jagdeo. The Chair said that the “idle rantings of Mr. Jagdeo will not scare any member”. Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, performing the duties of President in the absence of Head of State David Granger, said he would not speculate whether any government MP is likely to support Jagdeo’s motion. However, he said that “this is not Donald Ramotar, this is GrangerNagamootoo”. Moreover, Nagamootoo condemned the timing of the motion when the President, David Granger, is seriously ill. Nagamootoo said, “In a Government where, at the time, the sitting president is out of the country receiving medical attention, the timing of the motion is insensitive…I believe it was a politically insensitive and childish move.” He asked, “Where is the Guyanese compassion?” Nagamootoo emphasized that the move was intended to sow discord and divisiveness among the populace, particularly ethnic division. He further said that it is no coincidence that the NoConfidence Motion comes at a time when budget deliberations are right around the corner. He said that Jagdeo’s assertion of the No-Confidence Motion being of “national interest” is anything but, and the act simply seeks to divert attention from more nation-
ally pressing issues, such as the 2019 National Budget. Further, Nagamootoo said that nothing has changed, the president is still the president and even from overseas, he remains the Commander-inChief. Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge also said that Jagdeo is taking advantage
of the misfortunes of others. But he said that Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland, will have to determine whether the NoConfidence motion is admissible at this time, in light of other pressing matters on the parliamentary agenda such as the upcoming budget presentation
and debates. AFC’s Executive Member and Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson asserted that APNU+AFC will not prorogue Parliament as was done under the Ramotarled administration. “We got here by hard work and we will stand and defend our record…every
single MP will defend our record and vote resoundingly no to this no-confidence motion,” Patterson stated. Jagdeo at his press conference contended that the motion was necessary in light of allegations of corruption and wasteful spending against the coalition after just three years in office.
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Body at Parika… Ex-con remanded
for murder of homeless woman
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ecently-released convict Naresh Alli was back in jail yesterday after being charged with murdering 22-year-old Romeza Sookdeo, whose decomposing body was found last Sunday at Hydronie Market Road, Parika, East Bank Essequibo. Alli, also called ‘Little Robbery’, was remanded after appearing in the Leonora Magistrates’ Court. He is due to return to court in January 22, 2019. Alli, of Parika Sea Dam, East Bank Essequibo, was arrested on Wednesday, and police say that he confessed to killing Sookdeo during an argument.
He allegedly stated that Sookdeo had accompanied him to the empty lot at Hydronie Market Road after he had solicited her. However, they allegedly argued over money and he beat and strangled her.Police said that Alli was recently released from prison on a larceny conviction. Romeza Sookdeo’s decomposing body was discovered last Sunday morning after a security guard alerted police to a stench in the vicinity of the empty lot. A post mortem revealed that she died from manual strangulation, compounded by blunt force trauma to the head. She was unemployed and had no fixed place of abode.
Murdered: 22-year-old Romeza Sookdeo Her mother, Naimawattie Persaud, a domestic worker, said that Romeza had visited her last week Thursday at the woman’s Parika Façade, East Bank Essequibo home.
Mapping exercise to ... From page 17 are required to wait for long periods for corrective surgery if they are not in a financial position to pay for this privately. “This could mean prolonged embar r a s s m e n t , l o s s o f jobs, social isolation and depression for those unfortunate enough to be both sick and poor,” Esseboom noted. Moreover, the preventative actions being taken by the Public Health Ministry, through its MDA campaign, is expected to help save hundreds of men and women from the severe social and personal impact of chronic filaria. The Ministry just recently concluded a second round of its MDA campaign, having started a first in 2017. According to Esseboom, the Ministry “looks forward to the continued cooperation as we fight to break the cycle of transmission of filaria and its negative effect on our population and development.” According to the Ministry, 86 percent of the target population for the MDA campaign to eliminate filaria was
reached during t h e p a s t year. The campaign is one that saw the administration of 100 mg Diethylcarbamazine [DEC] and 400 mg Albendazole. The doses administered were one DEC and one Albendazole to children age two to five; to those six to 14, two DEC and one albendazole, while those 15 and older were given three DEC and one Albendazole tablets. According to the Public Health Ministry, at least four additional consecutive years will be required to achieve eligibility of the current regimen of the two drugs. However, this publication reported earlier this week that the Ministry is aiming to fasttrack its MDA campaign efforts by embracing a recommendation of the Pan American Health Organisation/ World Health Organisation [PAHO/WHO]. PAHO/WHO has recommended a Triple Therapy tactic using Ivermectin in conjunction with DEC and Albendazole [IDA]. This regimen, it is believed, would only require only two additional years of mass administration, that is, 2019 and 2020.
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LEGAL NOTICE 1 CONTD
LEGAL NOTICE 1 CONTD
TO: RAYJENDRA D. KALICHARAN (Last Known Address) 85-23, 169th Street, Jamaica, New York 11432, United States of America TAKE NOTICE that on the 23rd day of October, 2018 an Application relating to Child was filed against you by SHEKIRA NICOLA MARQUES, the Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 24th day of October, 2018 the Applicant was directed to effect service of her Application on you by advertisement of this Notice of Application in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur News, a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web.
except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorneyat-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Application together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Application, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Application, you must file an Reply to Application Relating to Child, and Statement of Arrangements for Child (Forms are available at the Registry) in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within forty-two (42) days from the final publication of this Notice of Application. TAKE NOTICE that the Application Relating to Child is fixed for Directions Hearing on Monday the 7th day of January, 2019 at 10:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall in Court Room 6 of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown.
Dated 26th day of October, 2018.
LEGAL NOTICE 2 2018-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-853 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE, FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO: FD-853 BETWEEN:TOUNYA ORTENZA GONO nee WICKHAM Petitioner -and- PRINCE PLEASER GONO Respondent To the Respondent PRINCE PLEASER GONO Last Known Address, Lot 8 De Kendren, West Coast Demerara, Guyana. TAKE NOTICE that on the 14th day of June, 2018 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by TOUNYA ORTENZA GONO nee WICKHAM, the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 24th day of October, 2018 the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive issues of the Saturday Kaieteur Newspaper, a Newspaper of general circulation in Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorneyat-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file Notice of Intention (Forms are available at the Registry), in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 42 (forty-two) days from the date of the second and final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Monday the 21st day of January, 2019 at 9:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall in Court Room Six (6) of the High Court at Georgetown
IN DEFAULT of your filing a Reply to Application Relating to Child, and Statement of Arrangements for Child, the court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting Custody. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown,Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays Continued on the next page
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Coroner’s inquest into 2013 vigilante killing delayed
…as juror fails to attend court
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coroner’s inquest which was sched uled to commence yesterday to determine if anyone should be held criminally liable for the death of 40-yearold Nigel Lowe who was beaten by a mob back in 2013, was deferred until December 3rd, after one of three jurors failed to show up at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Courts. Magistrate Alisha George, the coroner in the inquest proceedings, after being informed that one of the jurors was absent, gave the adjournment date after calling out the names of the 13 witnesses, including three police ranks, who are listed to testify. The Coroners Act Chapter 4:03 states that an inquest means, “An investigation as
to the cause of a death held by a coroner with a jury.” According to reports, Lowe, called ‘Harry’, a mason, of Joe Singh Drive, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, was stripped naked and tied to a utility pole, where he was beaten mercilessly on May 8, 2013. Reports suggest that the man was attacked by a group of men after a man in the area saw him in his yard and began hollering for thief. Police in a press release said that investigations were being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death of the man “whose nude body was found tied to a utility pole”. The body, according to the release, bore marks of violence that appeared to be chop wounds.
There are no reports of anyone being charged in relation to the death of Lowe, whose cause of death was given as shock and haemorrhage due to a fractured skull, which was inflicted with a blunt instrument. However, last week a notice was published in the daily newspapers by the Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court requesting that 13 witnesses, including three policemen, attend the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Courts on Friday (yesterday) to testify in the inquest proceedings. The witnesses include Corporal Sohan Ramdat of the Sparendaam Police Station; Detective Corporal Patrick Benjamin of Cove and John Divisional Head Quarters,
Dead: Nigel Lowe Detective Corporal Kester Moriah of the Turkeyen Police Station; Jennifer Lowe; Viola Chisholm; Benette Hall; Sherry Punch; Lindo James; Clarence Layne; Michael Layne; Rohee James; Trayon Garnette; and Tondica Tucker.
Over 1000 diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy for year so far … 5000 Of the 5, 138 persons screened for diabetic retinopathy in just this year, some 1,008 have been diagnosed with the disease. This is according to recent statistics presented by doctors at GPHC. However, while there has been an increase in the numbers of persons being diagnosed with the disease, when looked at in retrospect, more persons are being screened. In light of this, it is quite plausible to say that more persons are becoming aware of the services provided for the disease. Diabetic retinopathy was identified as the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness in the country’s working demographic. Believed to be the most common cause of vision loss within Guyana, the disease occurs when there is damage to blood vessels in light sen-
sitive tissue behind the retina. Patients who experience long periods of high blood sugar are more susceptible to the disease. The accumulation of fluid leads to changes in the curvature of the lens, which in turn leads to blurred vision. However, patients who control the levels of their blood sugar are more likely to slow the onset and progression of diabetic retinopathy. The disease is a complication of diabetes. While patients with type one and two diabetes are both at risk for the disease, persons who have had diabetes longer are more susceptible to it. With this being said, efforts to raise awareness in patients on diabetic retinopathy are being made. In 2018 to date, 63 outreaches have been held across the country by the Georgetown Public Hospital to screen persons for diabe-
tes as well as to educate them on the complications or conditions that may arise in having it. One thousand, eight hundred and sixty one (1,861) patients were screened for type two diabetes at these outreaches, with 312 of those being diagnosed with the illness. The Guyana Diabetes Care Project holds screening for diabetic retinopathy as a pivotal component in its health goals for Guyana. Furthermore, a holistic approach is currently being taken in combating diabetes and the complications that come along with it. Increasing the level of awareness of diabetic retinopathy as an ocular complication of diabetes has been recognized as a major factor for early diagnosis and treatment for persons with the disease; it is also pertinent for the prevention
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of possible visual impairment due to the ailment. TREATMENT It is recommended that persons with diabetes undergo a comprehensive dilated eye exam where doctors examine the eyes especially for diseases related to diabetes. The ministry in its fight against diabetic retinopathy has collaborated with various organizations to educate and inform the masses on how pivotal screening may be for the sustenance of the populace. The Diabetic Health Fair, which took place on Wednesday at the Stabroek Market, is just one of the many outreaches that have raised awareness on the ill. Families and society are seen as major players in raising awareness on screening for diabetic retinopathy.
NGO calls for nationwide recognition of Int’l Men’s Day The Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Men’s Value and Purpose (MVP), is currently aiming at spreading awareness on the value of men, and is hoping to aid young males in realizing their worth through the celebration of International Men’s Day. The group is calling for nationwide recognition of November 19, the day allotted to International Men’s Day, similar to that of International Women’s Day. Chief Executive Officer of MVP, Gary Morgan is requesting that the general public wear something blue in recognition of men. International Men’s Day is celebrated worldwide in appreciation of the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. Morgan expressed the concern that men are generally not given the level of appreciation deserved. He also holds the firm view that “every human being needs a man in their lives” and as such more acknowledgment should be given to the event.He also reflected that despite the fact that the day is an
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international event, only a handful of Caribbean countries show any form of recognition, while worldwide it’s only about 80 countries.
Harbour Bridge to close for five hours
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he Demerara Harbour Bridge is scheduled to be closed to vehicular traffic for five hours today as a result of needed maintenance on two transom
beams. According to the bridge’s General Manager Rawlston Adams, the replacement of the beams is simply a part of maintenance. He explained that the beams were inspected, and revealed the need to be changed. The bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic at 10:00 pm today and reopen at 3:00 am tomorrow in order to accommodate the changing of the beams.
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Police probe scammers impersonating Public Health Minister …said to be offering Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence is perturbed by reports of persons using her name to solicit cash from unsuspecting citizens in exchange for house lots. Lawrence, the Chair of the People’s National Congress, told Kaieteur News that an investigation is underway after a report was made to the police. “The matter is with the police. I know they are investigating it, because it was one number and now they have changed and are using another two numbers. And they have collected millions of dollars from people,” Lawrence stated. According to Lawrence, she received two calls yesterday. One was from a woman who had transferred money, while the other woman
house lots for cash had not followed through on the instructions provided by the scammers. “What are they doing? It’s not just people in Georgetown. It’s people all across the country… and they are getting vulnerable people,” Lawrence stated. It appears that the scammers are capitalising on the published information, where Lawrence had assisted a group of residents from Enmore who had applied for house lots and had been waiting for years. Lawrence was instrumental in assisting the residents meet with Minister with responsibility for the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Ms. Valerie Patterson. Their land issues were resolved.
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Cavs’ Love on a mission to change attitudes... From page 26 speak out about his own battles, in the hopes of reaching people suffering from similar issues. ”Without DeMar DeRozan I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be sitting here as soon as I am today,” Love said. “He opened that door for me.” POSITIVE MASCULINITY Love said a lot of the aversion to talking about mental health stems from the perception that boys and men should bury their emotions and he wants to replace that idea with what he calls “positive masculinity”. “Positive masculinity can mean a lot of things but it’s just accountability,” he said. ”Making sure you’re sticking to your morals and character and making the right
decisions to be a good man. “Having a line of communication is going to help you live a better life and be better for the people in your life.” Love said the reaction from fans and other players to his advocacy has been positive, while he said the league was also taking the issue seriously. “They have done a great job of being at the forefront of any major sport in supporting mental health,” he said. ”If you look at the league fraternity of the NBA, it’s close to 500 players and the statistics say a lot of players in the NBA are dealing with this in one way or another.” CAVS STRUGGLING While Love’s activism is taking off, his Cavaliers are stuck in the basement of the Eastern Conference, posting
a 2-12 record since LeBron James left the team for the Los Angeles Lakers. The loss of James had been a factor, but injuries and the coaching change made after the team started 0-6 have also contributed, he said. ”Obviously we lost the best player in the world and everything he meant to our team,” Love said. “He bailed us out of so many tough situations on both ends of the floor. “Not only was he so great for 47 minutes out of a game, it was that one minute where he totally changed everything and that happened more often than not. ”It was obviously so tough losing him but we felt like we could build something in a positive direction this year and I still feel like that is the case. “There’s a silver lin-
Saturday November 17, 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) It may be time to look at where you are in life, Aries. Are you where you thought you'd be? If so, congratulations. This is a real accomplishment.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) You might find it rather tough to take criticism today, Libra. This is something that's hard for many to hear, but it truly depends on your perspective.
TAURUS(Apr.20–May20) If you're feeling irritable and wrung out today, Taurus, it may be a result of putting far too much pressure on yourself. It might be wise to take a look at the expectations you have of yourself.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Be careful not to fall prey to your own idealism today. While this is one of your most admirable qualities, as it contributes to your romantic, creative nature, too much of anything can be harmful.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Consider whether or not you're spending enough time with everyone who's special to you. And if more hours are going to work colleagues are not allowing it.
SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Don't be surprised if you feel a real need for some breathing room today. As much as you enjoy the company of others, you need to have time to yourself as well.
CANCER (June 21–July 22) If your partner acts quickly on his or her passions today, Cancer, you will probably want to slow things down a bit. "Nice and easy" is the phrase of the day for you
CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) If things haven't been going too well with those you spend most of your time with, Capricorn, it might be time to consider your expectations of them.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Consider planning a romantic interlude. With the influence from today's planetary aspects, it will be easy to connect with that special someone.
AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) A little romantic time with your special someone may be in order today, Aquarius. With the day-to-day chaos of working and living, it can be tough to get some quality time alone.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) If someone takes too long to do something today, Virgo, your temper may flare up. Patience isn't always your strong suit, and you may believe in the "if you want it done right, do it yourself"
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PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Take it slow and easy today, Pisces. With the energy from the day's aspects, rushing around isn't likely to get you too far.
ing in all of this, so I think we just need to continue to keep fighting and not lay down because that’s not in any of us.”Love will face James, who he won a championship with in 2016, next Wednesday when the Lakers visit the Cavaliers for the first time since the perennial All-Star left his home town team. ”It’ll be interesting,” Love said. “I think he’ll get a super warm reception, as he should.”
Haynes right... From page 29 had a faster serve speed, higher first-serve percentage and more aces. And, after Zverev took his first break point at 4-4 in the second, victory was quickly wrapped up with a hold to love and allowed him to start thinking about facing Federer. “I’m unbelievably happy to be in the semi-finals,” Zverev said. “I’ve had such a good run over the last year. ”John was such a tough opponent and the last two matches could have gone either way for him. The first set was unbelievably tight. It’s always one or two points against him. “I came up with some great shots in the tiebreak as well and that helped because don’t want to be down with him serving for the set.”
Shrubsole, Sciver... From page 33 the space of thee deliveries to leave South Africa reeling at 30 for 4 in the ninth over. Van Niekerk’s wicket could count as a lucky break as it deflected off the bowler’s hand after Kapp drilled it straight back. In all, South Africa played out 43 dots in the first 10 overs, lost too many wickets and then got into a tangle because they didn’t have enough batting depth. Chloe Tryon tried to provide a late lift by muscling two sixes and a four in her 27, but fell in trying to score runs amid a clutch of lower order wickets. England also lost three quick wickets, but their pulsating start in pursuit of a small target left them with no hiccups, Heather Knight and Amy Jones seeing them through without much fuss. England 87 for 3 (Wyatt 27, Beaumont 24) beat South Africa 85 (Tryon 27, Sciver 3-4, Shrubsole 3-11) by seven wickets.
Harden, Rockets top depleted Warriors... From page 28 to help Denver end a fourgame losing streak. Jeremy Lin scored 16 points and Kent Bazemore had 14 for Atlanta. The Hawks have lost six in a row and 10 of their past 11. They had won three straight in Denver before Thursday. Clippers 116, Spurs 111 Lou Williams scored 23 points off the bench, including nine over the final four minutes, and Danilo Gallinari added 19 as Los Angeles held off visiting San Antonio down the stretch. The Clippers have now
won five of their last six games, including consecutive home victories over the Golden State Warriors, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Spurs. Los Angeles also has won its past seven home games. The Spurs lost their third consecutive game, all on the road, and have dropped five of their past six. Los Angeles-area native DeMar DeRozan scored 34 points for San Antonio, the ninth time in 14 games he has scored at least 25 points. Rudy Gay added 19 points for the Spurs.
Mexico downs... From page 28 ticket to next summer’s World Cup in Poland. The Mexico victory also means that Panama has qualified for the 2019 Under-20 World Cup. Mexico took care of its business early, tallying the game’s lone goal in the 11’. Misael Dominguez made a run down the left flank and lofted a cross to the back post that was met by Daniel Lopez, who headed home for the 1-0 lead. El Salvador looked to re-
spond and six minutes later Ronald Cerritos had a good crack at goal but Mexico GK Carlos Higuera was alert and made the save. The Central Americans’ quest for a tying goal continued into the second half, but each time they managed to carve out a scoring opportunity, the Mexican defense rose to the occasion to deny the equalizer. Mexico will face Panama on Monday, with the winner advancing to the Final.
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A successful conclusion to the 2018 Concacaf Professional Football Development Workshop Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Over the course of two days and with 37 of 41 Concacaf Member Associations participating, Concacaf conducted a workshop for Club Licensing Managers in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. A key highlight was the women’s representation, a subject of great importance to Concacaf. Every day there are more qualified women with a great deal of interest and knowledge of the sport who are determined to reach their goals as football administrators. One of the female participants, Aida Vargas from the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol, stated the program was “very use f u l , above all in learning about the experiences of other countries and how
to be able to continue raising the level of football in our region, while collaborating with other federations.” The main topics of the two-day workshop include the development of professional football, the Club Licensing systems within Member Associations, how to improve the Club Licensing bodies, how to enhance decision-making processes and inspections that are conducted on the clubs. ”It was a great event, in which we learned about Concacaf’s advances. After this workshop, it will be easier to carry out the process of club licensing, which is a big step forward in the modernization that is required at this time,” stated Allasandro Nero
Some of the instructors and participants who attended the workshop for MAs Club Licensing Managers at the Intercontinental Hotel in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. of the United States Virgin Islands.
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Mexico downs El Salvador to advance to World Cup Daniel Lopez (#18) of Mexico gets off a header with Siliazar Henriquez of El Salvador marking him to score the winning goal.
Bradenton, Florida – Mexico is on its way to the FIFA Under-20 World Cup for the 16th time after defeating
El Salvador 1-0 yesterday in Group H of the 2018 Concacaf Under-20 Championship Qualification Stage.
spread the message that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness, with a web series called “Locker Room Talk,” where he interviews athletes like Michael Phelps, Channing Frye and Paul Pierce about their own mental health struggles. ”I know from experience that this is not easy,” he told Reuters in an interview on Thursday. “So opening up about it and allowing myself to be vulnerable can affect a lot of people in a positive way and hopefully create some change.”
teams, competitions and referees. With the implementation of COMET, Member Associations have access to a complete tool for statistics, official information like players lists, squad registration, and tournament details. Through this platform, Concacaf expects to help Member Associations and clubs speed up the licensing
and registration processes across the region. Among other discussed topics during the workshop was the oversight of improvements in the structures of leagues; using concepts to better develop positions and to have more capable personnel helping improve the level of professionalism within federations and also within the clubs.
NBA roundup
Harden, Rockets top depleted Warriors
The win assures El Tricolor at least a second-place finish in the group and a (Continued on page 25)
Cavs’ Love on a mission to change attitudes about mental health Reuters - Kevin Love is one of the toughest players in the NBA but the embodiment of that type of masculinity is ‘outdated’ and ‘dangerous’ and stops men from seeking help for depression and anxiety, according to the Cleveland Cavaliers forward. The five-time All Star knows only too well how debilitating burying emotions can be after he suffered a panic attack during a game last November. He realized he needed help and started seeing a therapist. Now he is hoping to
In the seminar given by Concacaf Development officials Jonathan Martinez and Cristhian Tonelli, the 37 participants got to know firsthand the inner workings of COMET, the Competition Management Expert System, which is a new platform already being utilized by some Member Associations and within the Confederation to manage information for
He said athletes were perfectly positioned to break down stigmas associated with men and mental health. “Athletes ... are looked at as (being) super human so having them open up can have a big impact,” he added. ”Michael Phelps being able to speak out about mental health in the way that he does is very powerful.” However, it was the admission of San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan that he was suffering from depression that inspired Love to (Continued on page 27)
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13). Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports James Harden scored 12 of his team-high 27 points in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets rode a balanced offensive attack to a 107-86 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Harden shot just 8 of 23 overall but was 3 of 5 in the third, including 2 of 4 from behind the arc. His steady play in that frame provided cover for a ragged shooting effort from the Rockets, at least until Houston opened the final period with an 18-2
run that extended the lead to 97-65. James Ennis III chipped in 19 points while Eric Gordon scored 17 off the bench for the Rockets, who announced pregame that they have parted ways with veteran forward Carmelo Anthony. Kevin Durant paced the Warriors with 20 points but produced only two assists. With guard Stephen Curry sidelined for a fourth consecutive game with a groin injury, Golden State appeared disoriented on offense. Its
defense, solid for most of the game, finally wilted late. Nuggets 138, Hawks 93 Juancho Hernangomez scored a season-high 25 points, Paul Millsap had 18 points and nine rebounds against his former team, and host Denver routed Atlanta. The Nuggets had seven players score in double figures while posting their biggest winning margin this season. Gary Harris also scored 18 points, and Nikola Jokic had 12 points and nine rebounds (Continued on page 27)
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ATP Finals Dutch end France’ 15-game unbeaten run to relegate Germany Alexander Zverev beats John Isner to set up Roger Federer semi-final
BBCsport - The Netherlands deservedly beat France in the Uefa Nations League to end the world champions’ 15-game unbeaten run and relegate Germany. Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum struck from close range after Hugo Lloris parried a Ryan Babel shot. Lloris made a host of top saves to stop a thrashing - but Memphis Depay’s dinked penalty in injury time made sure of the win. A Dutch draw in Germany on Monday would see them win the group. That would take Ronald Koeman’s side into next June’s Nations League finals - at the expense of France, who had only needed a point in Rotterdam to seal top spot. The winners of each group are also guaranteed a Euro 2020 play-off place if they fail to progress from qualification next year. France can still win the group if the Germans, who will be in the Nations League second tier in 2020, beat the Dutch. Elsewhere, Gibraltar’s Euro 2020 dream is almost certainly over after a 6-2 hammering by Armenia. The minnows led through teenager Tjay de
Georginio Wijnaldum has now scored 10 international goals. (GettyImages) Barr but Yura Movsisyan scored four times for the visitors. Macedonia remain top of that group - and are 90 minutes away from the play-offs - thanks to a 2-0 win in
Liechstenstein. Wales’ promotion bid is over after a 2-1 defeat by Denmark - who win the group and a place in the 2020 top flight. That result relegates the Republic of Ireland.
English coach praises ground staff in St Lucia
Gros Islet, St Lucia, CMC – England’s head coach Mark Robinson has heaped praise on the curator and ground staff at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground for their excellent work which resulted in Group A matches of the ICC Women’s World T20 being played at the ground despite heavy rainfall. Robinson went as far as to describe head curator Kent Crafton as a “legend and a hero” for his leadership in ensuring that matches were not abandoned. “This groundsman here is a hero. He has really looked after us here and made sure
we had nets and facilities to work with. He must have been under so must stress with the amount of rain and water he had to deal with, but he has been so accommodating and highly professional and have tried their very best. That’s’ why you want this competition and this island to get some joy and be blessed with some sunshine on this back end,” Robinson said. England‘s first game against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to heavy rainfall, but they rebounded to defeat Bangladesh in their second game.
”The field is a lot better today, there are a few small wet areas but we are quite satisfied with what we see here. It’s a slow outfield but … everything looks good,” Robinson said. West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor also hailed the efforts of the ground staff. ”Yeah, I think they did a fantastic job. Kent and I are really good friends and I know he’s really good at his job, and we’ve been talking and he told me that he’s been doing – he’s been overworked to get everything going. So that’s fantastic on their part,” Taylor said.
BBCsport - Germany’s Alexander Zverev sealed his place in the ATP Finals semifinals with a straight-set win which knocked his American opponent John Isner out of the season-ending event. Both men dominated their service games, but Zverev nicked the first-set tie-break before breaking at the end of the second to win 7-6 (7-5) 63 in London. Third seed Zverev will play Roger Federer in the semi-finals today. Zverev’s win means Novak Djokovic is through as group winner. The Serbian world number one, who meets Marin Cilic in his final match on Friday, will play South Africa’s Kevin Anderson in the last four today. With the ‘big four’ of Federer, Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray all in their 30s, Zverev has long been identified as the young player most likely to fill the void when they retire. The 21year-old is yet to make a meaningful impact in the Grand Slams but, after adding eight-time major champion Ivan Lendl to his team, has reached the last four at the O2 for the first time. Now, with Federer and possibly Djokovic standing in his way, back-to-back victo-
Alexander Zverev ries over the weekend would announce his arrival to a wider audience. After showing mental resilience to edge past Cilic in his opening match, Zverev knew any victory against Isner would guarantee his place in the last four, despite being outclassed by Djokovic in his second. As with the Cilic match, he delivered on the big points against the American to win a match in which there was little between the two players. Isner out-served and knocked out - Zverev delivered an 143mph ace to wipe
out a set point at 6-5 - the only break point of the first set and went on to earn a hold which took the opener into a tie-break and ultimately proved pivotal. Isner knew he had to win to stay in the tournament, with a two-set victory his only hope of reaching the semi-finals, but mistimed a forehand into the net on Zverev’s second set point. The 6ft 10in American’s game is unsurprisingly built around his massive serve but he was outgunned by Zverev, who (Continued on page 27)
Haynes right man for Windies head coach job: Sir Viv St John’s, Antigua, CMC – Legendary former West Indies captain Sir Vivian Richards believes that Desmond Haynes is the right man to succeed Stuart Law as head coach of the regional team. The 62-year-old Haynes has indicated his willingness to take over at the helm once Law, who resigned late September, vacates the position at the end of the Windies’ current tour of Bangladesh. Sir Viv said Haynes, who is widely regarded as one of the best openers of all time, would bring a winning mentality and a wealth of experience. ”The players have squandered beautiful positions, and I think that is because they have lacked someone with a solid base of success and winning. Desmond has been there, done that. He knows how to win,” Sir Viv said. Haynes and fellow Barbadian Gordon Greenidge formed what many consider to be the best opening pair in cricket history. He played 116
Sir Viv Richards
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Test matches for the West Indies with an average of 42.29 and he also played in 238 ODIs where he averaged 41.37.In fact, Sir Viv said he felt it was important that the head coach should come from the Caribbean. He maintained that coaches from outside of the region sometimes did not fully understand the Windies’ players and pointed to the fact that there had not been much success from those appointments. ”I would love to see a Caribbean person in that posi-
tion. We have had these overseas coaches, but I have not seen the benefit of that as yet. We have spent a fair bit of money on them, and we have not seen the progress you would expect,” Sir Viv said. ”I would love to give it (head coach) to someone who has been close to the successes of the past, because I think the players are lacking that information. I won’t be singing my own praises, but if someone feels I can help … the CWI has ignored players like me over the years.”
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West Indies storm into semi-finals with SL rout Sri Lanka were caned by Hayley Matthews, first with the bat at the start of the match, and then with the ball at the end as they crashed out of the tournament with an 83run loss against West Indies. The result also meant that the last two semi-final qualification spots were sealed, with England and West Indies going through from Group A with a game each to spare. Matthews was imperious in the Powerplay after West Indies had elected to bat, racing to 49 as she and Deandra Dottin made 72 runs in the first six overs. Sri Lanka had conceded that many against Bangladesh in 20 overs during their last game at the same venue. With three changes, most crucially the ouster of
seamer Sripali Weerakkody, they struggled to settle in the face of West Indies’ assault against an attack that was almost exclusively made of spinners. The spinners found no control - the flighted deliveries were lofted straight or over covers, and every time they went flat, they were carved behind square on the off side. Udeshika Prabhodani - their frontline seamer, and the only one in the XI yesterday - got the ball to move around as she had all tournament. But against significantly more aggressive and powerful batsmen, she struggled for support from the other end. For the most part, Sri Lanka’s strategy was to get their spinners to bowl full and wide outside off with a packed field
on that side, but Matthews circumvented that challenge with the use of her feet to hit straight over the bowlers, or to bring her reach into play with heaves over midwicket. She also managed to do this with a decent control rate, offering the first chance after she had made her 25-ball fifty; that chance was dropped at point, but Hasini Perera held on in that position the next time Matthews went aerial. Stafanie Taylor commented: I think we came to the party today in the batting area, but can’t say that for the fielding. We said that we just need to apply and spend time at the crease. The reason for batting first was the thought that the pitch would keep low. It was a bit hard to choose bowlers (because of the op-
GFSCA softball continues tomorrow The Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA), Permaul’s Trading, Khan’s Trading and Trophy Stall tournament is set to continue tomorrow with several matches. At Malteenoes Sports Club, Swan Strikers will take on Wellwoman at 12:30hrs and 4R Lioness will face Swan Strikers at 15:00hrs. At Parika Salem, Regal Masters will take on Parika Defenders at 11:00hrs. In results from the latest round of matches played recently, at MSC Speedboat defeated Spikeland Challengers by 160 runs. Batting first, Speedboat posted 288-6 off their allotted 20 overs, batting first. Lennox Marks struck 74, Wazeer Hussain 61 and Greg Singh 53. Spikeland Challengers were bowled out for 128 in reply. Marks claimed 3-13. Success Masters overcame Narine Masters by three wickets. Narine Masters took first strike and scored 167-9 in 20 overs. Success Masters responded with 168-7 in 18 overs. Mark Fung got 41 not out. In the female segment, Swan Strikers beat 4R Lioness by nine wickets. 4R Lioness got to 115-7 off their alloca-
Celebration time for a third consecutive victory.
Wazeer Hussain tion of 15 overs, taking first strike. Swan Strikers responded with 116-1 in 9.3 overs. Carmalita Adams struck 54 not out and Alisha Gilkes 30.
tions) but most of the time I just work with my instincts. Chamari Atapattu: West Indies is a champion team playing with the conditions and their home crowd. We tried our best but their openers batted really well in the Powerplay, but I’m happy with the team. We planned certain things but it did not work tonight. We have experienced
players and some young girls, just need some experience at this level. As a captain, I am happy with the team’s performance. When I scored 170 odd against Australia in the 50 overs World Cup, my lifestyle changed and women’s cricket changed in Sri Lanka. Now, more girls in Sri Lanka are playing. SLC is doing a lot for us.
Hayley Matthews: Pretty good to get some wickets. Stef got me on at an important time. For me it was good to loosen up, in case I’m needed in the remaining games. It’s important to stay confident.West Indies women 187 for 5 (Matthews 62, Dottin 49) beat Sri Lanka women 104 ( Atapattu 44, Matthews 3-16) by 83 runs.
Concacaf Officially Opens New Headquarters in Downtown Miami Miami – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) officially opened its new headquarters in downtown Miami on Wednesday, November 14. The new office, located at the 3 Miami Central building, 161 NW 6th Street, was showcased during a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony which featured the Mayor of the City of Miami, Francis Suarez, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Concacaf President Victor Montagliani and General Secretary Philippe Moggio, as well as Concacaf Member Association presidents, key Concacaf partners and stakeholders across the national and international football community. ”The opening of our new headquarters in Miami,
Florida is quite significant for our Concacaf family, not only for the support it provides to our 41 Member Associations, but what is also important, it is the evidence of how Concacaf is moving forward,” said Concacaf President Victor Montagliani. “It underpins the great work we are doing across the Confederation and the journey that we have taken to grow football in this city and across the region.””The City of Miami has established itself as a world-class global destination, as evidenced by the arrival of international organizations like Concacaf,” said Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. “Concacaf’s mission to unite diverse cultures over the game of football aligns with Miami’s position as a uniquely diverse and
multicultural city.” ”As Concacaf continues evolving, we have decided to take a significant step forward by moving our headquarters to the heart of Miami,” said Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio. “This new office represents who we are, football, unity, quality and access.” The office offers Concacaf Member Associations and key stakeholders a more centralized location, easier access to a major transit hub as well as other resources to support the organization’s growth and drive efficient business operations. The headquarters houses over 50 employees, including the General Secretariat, Football, Commercial, Finance and Administration, and Legal and Compliance divisions.
Mayor of the City of Miami, Francis Suarez, cuts the ribbon to officially open the building in the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino (right), Concacaf President Victor Montagliani (2nd right) and General Secretary Philippe Moggio.
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T&T not producing quality players, says Yorke Port of Spain, Trinidad, CMC -According to former national player and Manchester United midfielder Dwight Yorke, Trinidad is struggling to produce quality football players and he has called on authorities to look at the way football is structured in the twin-island republic. Speaking during the launch of a three-year-long partnership between Manchester United and Chivas Regal at One Woodbrook Place, Woodbrook on Tuesday, Yorke said Trinidad was no longer producing the quality of players it used to. ”Whether the structure is right from the colleges league, which used to be a big thing, and then the transition to the national team or Under-20s, they need to look at that. The people who are running the football need to seriously consider that. ”I haven’t really been involved in Trinidad and Tobago football so it’s very difficult to pass judgement on those circumstances. What I do know is that we haven’t been able to produce. We had a period of time when we had Kenwyne Jones, Stern John, Russell Latapy, Dwight Yorke playing in all these wonder-
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Dwight Yorke ful leagues. What have we got now? That, in itself, sends a clear message that something is not right,” the 47year-old Yorke said. ”Since 2006, maybe the best time in Trinidad and Tobago football, we haven’t been able to relive those moments. Latapy has been able to produce us to a level where we were (close) to qualifying for the (second round) of the Under-20s. The senior team, what we have achieved under Dennis (Lawrence), he’s fighting and trying his hardest, but there has been no major progress.” Yorke, who is now a Manchester United ambassador, said authorities and players needed to be more passionate about their job. The former T&T assistant coach
called for all stakeholders to step back, take a look at its current situation and move in another direction. ”You need to show passion in what you’re doing. The passion is no longer there. Where is the love of the game gone? We used to love the game that we play, and then everything else comes with it. Whether it’s the opposite now that people are attracted to other things and not prepared to put the work in, I don’t know,” Yorke said. ”We’ve got involved with the professional league [and] that hasn’t worked out the way everyone expected it to work out. You just look at the results that we have provided at the moment, it’s not great. The qualification (at all levels) has been a struggle.”
GABA Leagues
Pacesetters earn double wins on Wednesday The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) First, Second and Under-23 Division Leagues continued on Wednesday evening last at the Burnham Hard Court on Middle and Carmichael Street where Pacesetters recorded victories in both matches contested. Their first win was in the Under23 then in the First division, against University of Guyana (UG) Trojans and Plaisance Guardians respectively. Pacesetters 70-54 Plaisance Guardians (1st Division) In the feature match of the night in the tournament that is sponsored by Banks DIH through their Rainforest Water and Malta Supreme brands, Nathan Saul top scored with 12 points and was assisted with 11 from Tofawa Daly and 10 from Michael Turner. On the score sheet for Guardians were Nikkolai Smith (12) and Malcolm Powdar (10). Pacesetters 52-46 UG Trojans (Under-23) Clement Brush’
Troy David – Pacesetters.
Damani Thomas - UG Trojans.
youngsters scraped the University lads by six points in a very lowscoring game. Troy David (10) and Cashief Liverpool (09) of Kwakwani netted the highest tally for the victors. Meanwhile, U G ’s Damani Thomas’ gamehigh score of 13 points was not enough to prevent a loss for his team. Play in the tournament continues this weekend with two matches each division at the same venue. This evening will see two
matches from 18:30hrs featuring Plaisance Guardians against Vikings in Second division while the feature match will pit the UG against Eagles from 20:30hrs in First division play Tomorrow, Pacesetters will be aiming to continue their purple patch when they bounce against the ever improving Pepsi Sonics in Second division rivalry from 18:30hrs with Bounty Colts and Kobras entering the fray for the main event which would be a First division match-up.
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GCA’ GISE/Star Party Rentals & Trophy Stall finals starts today
Police hoping to steal Trophy from DCC at Eve Leary
Former Guyana pacer and Police Coach Jermaine Neblette (left) and National player and DCC Captain Christopher Barnwell with the winner’s Trophy yesterday. By Sean Devers Police will hope to the steal the GCA’s GISE, Star Party Rentals & Trophy Stall two-day division-one championship trophy from defending Champs DCC when what is anticipated to be a pulsating final, starts today from 09:00hrs at Eve Leary. DCC, which defeated GDF at Bourda in the last final are
favored to retain their title since preparation for the Cops was affected by the Law-men being ‘in lying’ due to the recent Local Government Elections while their best spinner, Anthony Adams will be unavailable for today’s contest in Police’s backyard. Adams, one of two FirstClass players in their side, is
nursing a broken finger leaving the other First-Class player, lively pacer Raun Johnson to take early wickets while Wicket-Keeper/Batsman Kemol Savory and opener Andrew Lyght will be depended on to do the bulk of the scoring. National all-rounder Christopher Barnwell will hope to bring his good form
Kemol Savory should a key role for Police with both bat and gloves. from the Regional Super50 tournament as he aims to lead the Queenstown unit to backto-back titles and the $120,000 winners’ cheque. Even without Windies players Kemo Paul and Sherfane Rutherford, DCC has a strong line-up with ViceCaptain Trevon Griffith, who got consistent starts in the Regional Super50, while
Trevon Griffith is good form.
Tevin Imlach, Raymond Perez, Joshua Persaud, Ashmead Nedd and Sachin Singh have all played for the Windies at youth level. The visitors’ bowling will hinge on pacer Qumar Torrington, Carlton Jacques and Barnwell should provide pacer options while left-arm spinners Totaram Bishun and Nedd along with leg-spinner
Steven Sankar. The runners-up will take home $70, 000 and trophy while there will be prizes for the Best bowling performance, Batsman with highest score, Bowler with most wickets, Batsman with the most runs, player with the most runouts, catches and stumpings. MVPs of Zone’s A and B will also be awarded.
GFSCA honours stalwarts Mark Bobb and Vicky Ramsaywack The Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) recently honored two outstanding veteran softball cricketers Mark Bobb of the USA and Vicky Ramsaywack of Guyana. Following the conclusion of the Guyana Softball Cup 8, the association took the opportunity to recognise the contributions of both players to the game, on and off the field. President of GFSCA,
Ramchand Ragbeer was high in praises for the players and reminded that Bobb has participated in every major softball tournament since 1999. Even though he didn’t participate on the field in the 2018 edition of Guyana Softball Cup, he graced the tournament with his presence and inspired everyone with his usual sound advice and jolly antics. Ramsaywack is the owner
of Savage Masters and his Team took part in every tournament organised by the GFSCA. Ramsaywack participated in tournaments in Canada, New York, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. Bobb and Ramsaywack thanked the GFSCA, stating that they will continue to contribute towards the development of the sport and wished the GFSCA success in future tournaments.
Vicky Ramsaywack (center) with GFSCA president Ramchand Ragbeer (left) and Vice President Reyaz Hussein.
First Massy Technologies Microsoft Invitational Golf Tourney on today
Ricky Deonarain hands over plaque to Mark Bobb in the presence of Reyaz Hussain.
For the first time, computer software developers Microsoft Technologies, through their local authorised company Massy Technologies (Guyana) Ltd., will sponsor a golf tournament at the Lusignan Club. General Manager Mr. Jason Sahai, expressing his delight at Massy Technologies’ involvement in golfing in Guyana, hinted that this event could become an annual feature between the LGC and Microsoft. Sahai commented: “Most companies are mov-
ing away from buying computers and servers for their IT department… everything is hosted in the ‘Cloud’. It’s a set of data centres all across the world, so that if something happens to your data centre, your document is still stored somewhere else. …if you move [data] to the Cloud, you can always access it as long as you have internet.” He envisions Cloud services dominating Guyana’s IT sector within the next three to five years.
Today’s tournament is set to tee-off between 12:00 and 12:30hrs depending on the nightfall prediction, as an earlier nightfall would commend an earlier start time. The tournament will be played in the Medal-Play Format and is expected to also have three flights. Prizes will be awarded for top Net performances and for the Nearest the Pin. The public is invited to witness the action free of charge.
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EBFA/Ralph Green U-11 League
Mae’s Secondary Six more matches are on today at take lead at Diamond Community Centre Ground NSC Windball
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Swan FC (yellow) and Diamond upsetters battling on October 27 last, the former prevailed, 1-0. The twelve competing clubs in the Third annual East Bank Football Association (EBFA) / Ralph Green sponsored Under-11 League will be seeking to gather full points when day four play unfolds today at the Diamond Community Centre Ground, East Bank
Demerara. Grove High Tech (10 points) enjoys a slim one point lead and has played one more match than 10 of the clubs; Friendship All Stars has also played four matches. Timehri Panthers and Agricola Red Triangle are within
striking distance on 9 points each having played one match less, the three clubs are the only unbeaten so far. Swan, Diamond Upsetters and Diamond United have each lost one match and are on 7, 6 and 4 points, respectively.
Today’s Fixture: Day 4 – November 17th 20. Samatta Point KV 21. Friendship 22. Herstelling 23. Swan 24. Agricola 25. Grove Hi Tech
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Mocha Champs Diamond Upsetters KK Warriors Diamond United Hararuni Eagles Timehri Panthers
09:00hrs 09:45hrs 10:30hrs 11:15hrs 12:00hrs 12:45hrs
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a e ’ s Secondary School are heading the points standing after four games with 108 in the National Sports Commission, AL Sport and To u r P r o m o t i o n s 2 7 t h School Girls Windball Cricket competition. In latest results, Queenstown Secondary managed 138-1, batting first with Charmaine Warrick scoring 88 and Felisca S t a n t o n 3 2 . Tu c v i l l e Secondary responded with 96-3. Rayann Pilgrim made 36. Mae’s, after being invited to take first strike made 1621; Africia Gentle smashed 139 including 21 sixes. Carmel Secondary scored 131 without loss in reply. Siana Abrams struck 62 and Indera Amardo 54. Enterprise Primary were
limited to 55-3, taking first strike. Angeleka Hazel got 21 and Gainacy Gitten 18; Fiona Gibbs had 2-21.Smith’s Memorial in reply were restricted to 53-3. Fiona Gibbs made 40 and Dellanna Small 14.Carmel posted 149 without loss, batting first. Siana Abrams stroked 76 while Indera Amardo cracked 54. Central High managed 100-2 in reply. Ashanti Browne and Safiaha Austin scored 40 and 34 respectively. Mae’s took first knock and rattled up 92-2 with Chrystal Melville scoring 32. Tucville were limited to 57-4 in reply. A. Gentle had 3-15. Enterprise and Smith’s Memorial are tied in second place on 59 points followed by Central High on 49, Queenstown 39, East Ruimveldt 32, Carmel 31 and Tucville 15.
Shrubsole, Sciver heroics knock Smalta U-12 Pee Pee tournament kicks off today South Africa out
Flashback! The 2017 Pee Wee Champs, South Ruimveldt will open their title defence today.
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he Fifth annual 11 - y e a r s a n d under Pee Wee football tournament for Primary School Girls, being sponsored by the Ansa McAl through their Smalta brand is set to kick off this afternoon at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground on Carifesta Avenue from 13:00hrs with
six games. Reigning champions South Ruimveldt will begin their defence against Genesis Harmony Primary School in the one of the first two matches. The venue will see be split into two to allow matches concurrently, the other opening game features St. Stephen’s Primary
Today’s Fixtures Round 1 MOE Ground 13:00 hrs St Stephen 13:00 hrs Genesis Harmony 13:50 hrs North Georgetown 13:50 hrs St Margrets 14:40 hrs FE Pollard 14:40 hrs West Ruimveldt
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matching skills with Mae’s. L a s t y e a r ’s l o s i n g finalists and 2016 winners, St. Angela’s Primary will not be a part of the 12-team tournament that will follow a group knock-out format. The twelve teams have been divided into three groups of four which are listed below. Group A - St Stephen,
Mae’s South Ruimveldt Primary St. Pius Primary Smith Memorial Tucville Primary Enterprise
Match 1 2 3 4 5 6
Genesis Harmony, Mae’s and South Ruimveldt. Group B - St. Pius, St Margret’s, Smith Memorial and North Georgetown. Group C - FE Pollard, West Ruimveldt, Enterprise and Tucville. Two weeks prior to today’s play, the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) Technical staff held training sessions with the young ladies in a bid to help fine tune their skills. The winning school will receive $200,000, second $100,000, third $75,000 and fourth $50,000, all towards a project of the school’s choice.
Tw o n i g h t s a f t e r sensationally losing 9 for 28 against West Indies, South Africa collapsed from 55 for 4 to 85 all out, with Anya Shrubsole, Player of the Final at last year’s World Cup, taking a hat-trick to hasten the end. In the absence of Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver, who took the new ball, bowled an incredible 20 dot balls and finished with 3 for 4 to set up the game. The pair had a combined contribution of 6 for 14 on the face of South Africa’s block-block-slog approach to hand the advantage on a platter to England. The target hardly caused a flutter, England chased down the runs in just 14.1 overs to put themselves in an excellent position to make the semi-finals. All they needed was a West Indies win over Sri Lanka to get there. England blasted five boundaries in the first four overs, with Danielle Wyatt quickly unsettling the fast bowlers by giving them the charge. She raced to 17 off 14 balls, but shouldn’t have lasted beyond the first over.
Chloe Tryon, among the better fielders, let her off by missing a direct hit at the bowler’s end from mid-off. This would repeat itself three more times; Tryon missing on each occasion. With South Africa’s intensity and energy on the field lacking, the game was sealed even before the Powerplay finished. Although England lost a clutch of wickets, the result was never in doubt. England resisted the temptation to play an extra seamer, and continued to persist with left-arm spinners Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith and Kirstie Gordon. All three played a part in choking South Africa at different stages. Lizelle Lee, who has been struggling for timing and form, ate up deliveries and limped to 3 off 15 in the first five overs. After plodding her way, she was out lbw playing all around a full Sciver delivery. The wheels truly came off when Marizanne Kapp and Dane Van Niekerk fell in (Continued on page 25)
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West Indies storm into semi-finals with SL rout Captain Stafanie Taylor (41 from 25) has now reached 7,000 runs in international cricket, (T20Is and ODI’s ). She’s the first WINDIES Woman to achieve this milestone!
Hayley Matthews slammed 62 from 56 balls and took 3-16.
Deandra Dottin stroked 49 from 35 deliveries.
Shrubsole, Sciver heroics knock South Africa out
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