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Monday November 25, 2019

Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210

EDITORIAL

Where have all the flowers gone? Where have all the flowers gone? To whom has all the honey and milk gone? In all three sweet, richly perfumed instances, it is certainly not to Guyanese, be they individual citizens or business interests or even state identified partners. The flowers and the milk and honey of this land all go to foreigners. It is why there are the unceasing clamors over local content involvement, where even the pittances of a minority stake in joint ventures would be found desirable and acceptable. All of this is said because of the latest revelation, compliments of the cascading and scorching exposures (angering, too) of Kaieteur News’ efforts and coverage. These excesses seem never to end, never to let up in frequency or degree or in the schemes tabled and finalized to gouge out the eyes of this country, to rip its economic guts into shreds. For there is the newest development involving one of the oldest poster boys, the arrogant Rusal, this visionary, rapacious corporate beast that is an untamed Russian Bear prowling in Guyana’s rich pantries. Rusal has shown itself to be visionary, but in yet another distressing way at the expense of the Guyanese people, the Guyanese coffers. The GRA is lesser for it, the domestic fuel competition is poorer for it, the ordinary consumer out there is worse off because of this announcement of this latest, rich giveaway. Duty free fuel imported under corporate concessions for industrial purposes (rightly so) stand as the evidence tendered by this publication, with the retailing rearrangement and exploitation (vulgarly so, unacceptably so, and criminally so) of those same imports jostling with the local boys for local market share in the local market place. Local content, it is not. Where does the greed and rapine stop? What else is there to discover and to relay to a disbelieving nation of the blood of this land bartered away? Bartered away for what? The facts point to one insult after another: of workers trampled upon and demeaned, of a government (successive ones) and a nation cornered and squeezed, and as if those are not enough, then of the resorting to low trickeries and high threats. It is not profitable, has not been so for a long time, even when so much has been given, so much extracted, so much taken away. According to the company, it has nothing on the positive side of the ledger to show for its years of industry. Of course, that hinges on who is doing the books, what is placed in there, how many books are involved, and which books are presented for local consumption. And as if to justify its unilateral and harsh labor relations actions, and as supposedly corroborated by laments of low to no margins, there is that jarring, violence-infused high threat of: time to leave. Having taken the best out of the ground and the best years out of some once-rich areas, it is the wail of this is not working out. As a sword of Damocles, there is no equivalent for effectiveness, since hundreds of jobs are involved, as well as the downstream impacts to be considered in a longdistressed locale. The Rusal(s) of the world are so craven and callous, they would take all the way to the last flea from an unsuspecting dog and then kick it in the bargain. That is what is being done to Guyana, again and again, and not only from Russian brethren, but at the hands of all these business buccaneers that plot on how to prey upon the disadvantaged vulnerable. Duty free fuel recycled for retail to currently oil-starved Guyanese is but the latest example of these corporate presences that take and take and give nothing, but the measliest of alms to an impoverished nation. It is the worst kind, the most deplorable, of paternalism and patronizing. Perhaps the country would be better off cutting its losses.

US$1B anomaly in the Liza projects Dear Editor, The oil companies appear to be pressuring the government to approve the Payara project. Before we proceed with anymore approvals, we should: (1) Clarify mathematical anomalies between Liza Phase 1 and Liza Phase 2 that may save us billions of US dollars (2) Verify the pre-contract costs (3) Hire qualified people and create the institutions/ regulations so we can secure our oil wealth (4) Re-balance the Stabroek Block contract so Guyana gets its fair share. The Liza Phase 2 project should not have been approved without corrections, but sadly it was. Now we need to make sure we use the approval of the Payara project as leverage to get a fair deal for Guyana. In December, 2018, the oil companies reduced the gross capital cost of Liza Phase 1 by US$700 million to US$3.7 billion. Recall, Liza Phase 1 holds 450 million barrels of oil. The gross capital cost of Liza Phase 2, (it holds 600 million

barrels of oil) has been stated at US$6 billion. But doing some simple divisions to arrive at Gross Capital Cost per barrel reveals a quirk between Liza Phase 1 and Liza Phase 2. In the table below, it is shown that the Gross Capital Cost per barrel of Liza Phase 2 is almost US$2 higher than that of Liza Phase 1. Due to lessons learned from Phase 1 and economies of scale, one would expect that Liza Phase 2 gross capital cost per barrel should be less than that of Liza Phase 1. That difference of just a

Additionally, there appears to be an even bigger anomaly that the oil companies should explain. Hess, in recent presentations, has listed the break-even cost for Liza Phase 1 at US$35/ barrel. But Liza Phase 2 is even a better deal with a break-even cost of US$25/ barrel. Intuitively one would think if the break-even cost is about 30% less for Liza Phase 2 compared to Liza Phase 1, then the gross capital cost per barrel should be significantly less than $8.22 per barrel for Liza Phase 2.

since exposures in the independent press caused the Liza Phase 1 gross capital cost to be reduced by US$700 million. Before we rush to approve Payara and other projects, we should have the oil companies explain the anomalies between Liza Phase 1 and Liza Phase 2. If Liza 1 and Liza 2 sites are close to each other and Liza 2 is bigger than Liza 1, wouldn’t you expect the gross capital cost of Liza Phase 2 to be less on a relative basis? Rushing approvals and

Liza Phase 1 Liza Phase 2 Barrels (million) 450 600 Capital cost (US$, billion) 3.7 6 Hess’s stated break-even cost (US$ per barrel) 35 25 Capital cost per barrel (US$) 8.22 10 Table: The economies of scale and efficiency should result in lower cost per barrel for Liza Phase 2 few dollars spread over 600 million barrels results in an extra cost of over one billion US dollars for Liza Phase 2. That is close to the amount of money the Government of Guyana needs to run the country per year.

If there is one lesson we should learn from the debacle with the oil contracts, it is that we should take our time to carefully vet future approvals. It is coming up to a year

lack of high-quality analyses have resulted in US billiondollar benefits to the oil companies and to equivalent losses for the Guyanese people. Darshanand Khusial On behalf of OGGN

The empty oil drums are beating Dear Editor, There is a cacophony of drums in the land. Drums of the masquerade bands as they herald the arrival of the festive season. Drums of political parties, urging supporters into action, register, vote, support, and then there are the oil drums, not playing sweet calypsos as yet, but empty, sitting, waiting to be filled and then sold. Yet this silent oil drum is louder than all combined, its melody different to every ear, some hears sounds of hope and prosperity, others are dancing entranced by greed and avarice. As we, Guyanese, stood outside of the Guyana International Petroleum Business Summit and Exhibition” (GIPEX-2019), ironically titled ‘A Gateway to a Golden Future’ and watched the parade of foreign businessmen saunter in, Guyanese pondered on the question of how will this oil really and truly benefit me and my family. Some have found jobs in the industry, some have sold bhagee to the oil company and yet the majority remains reserved about their prospects for improvement. An awful lot hinges on the cognitive ability of those we elect in 2020. After signing the Stabroek Petroleum contract extension, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, said two things that show the

thinking of the David Granger administration: A. “we should – given our relative size, a nation with under one million people, our relative underdevelopment and our relative inexperience – try to stabilise our relationship rather than go out and quote 15 and 20 companies to come into our waters and develop the resource” and: B. “We were already receiving 50% of the profits as an equal partner, having not sunk a single cent into the development of the block”. Both of these statements show a level of naivety that has cost Guyanese dearly. In the first statement lies a colossal error. Guyana should have insisted on relinquishment provisions in the Stabroek contract and then invited all international oil companies (IOC) to an auction. Brazil called its auction that raised US$25B a failure. Granger hailed US$18M a success. Guyana’s oil is of better quality and easier (cheaper) to access than Brazil’s. A ‘Golden Gateway’ opportunity lost. The second statement states factually that Guyana will receive 50% of profits. What Trotman failed to grasp is that ‘cost oil’ contains hundreds of millions of dollars in earnings for ExxonMobil employees.

The operator benefits tremendously during the exploration phase also. Thousands of ExxonMobil employees earn hefty salaries during the exploration, development, design, and extraction of oil. Guyana pays these bills by way of pre-contract costs and the cost oil. The shareholders of ExxonMobil (CNOOC, HESS) and Guyana split the profits equally, but not the benefits. A strong local content policy allows Guyana to get a share of those ‘costs’ and increase our benefits. It should have been priority one for any government, not a throwaway task designated to a newlyformed department and then only three years after the discovery of commercial quantities of oil. Guyana will have to play catch-up for many a year to come- with any delay disastrous. The amateur hour must come to an end. Send home the clowns. Despondency caused by the performance of Granger’s maladministration of the nation, its economy and possible future earnings, have caused many to consider ‘direct cash transfer’ an attractive proposition. Faced with incompetence in every aspect of governance, citizens have thought it would be better to get something now than

watch it be squandered by Granger and his cabal. Guyana has a massive hydro-electric dam to be built; it has massive investments to make in education, agriculture, mining, construction, infrastructure and all other areas to improve our lives. These developments are not possible without a plan and a capable team dedicated to delivering positive results. The Guyanese people have to listen to the drums, block out the noise and discordant notes of racism and opportunism; of greed and avarice; of hope and promise. We have to discern who among the political parties have a plan and the ability to deliver on the promise of oil. I have and I can hear David Rudder’s beautiful song playing in the inner ear. Can you hear a distant drum Bouncing on the laughter of a melody (yea, yea) And does the rhythm tell you, come, come, come Does your spirit do a dance to this symphony Does it tell you that your heart is afire Does it tell you that your pain is a liar Does it wash away all your unlovely And are you ready for a brand new discovery Elections are on the 2nd of March 2020. Robin Singh

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The daily trauma on East Street Dear Editor, Every Guyanese knows that the city streets are terribly overcrowded, can be recklessly impatient, and reveals Guyanese road users, drivers especially, at their barbaric worst. Pick any part of town, any given street, with the municipal Stabroek Market being hands down the

ultimate expression of Guyanese gruesomeness, and it is the same ugly story. But there is one city block that competes spiritedly with the Stabroek Square for possibly the tightest, the most wretched, and the sickest stretch in Georgetown. That would be East Street, bordering the GPHC, between its Lamaha

Street and New Market Street perimeters. This short street brings everything into perspective: routine safety is imperiled, health stressed, and limbs menaced. There is no sidewalk for those unable to afford taxis or the courtesy of the family vehicle. Many of these walkers are

Seasonal city vendors at severe disadvantaged Dear Editor, Relative to an article in the Guyana Chronicle Newspaper of Wednesday, November 20, 2019 regarding “All clear for seasonal city vendors”, the Guyana Market Vendors Union (GMVU) is cognizant of the fact that such an activity is traditional at this time of the year and is meant to allow vendors inclusive of seasonal vendors to be able to share in the expected windfall. However, the union has some concerns as to how this year-end activity is being administered. It should be noted that up to 2018, venders were required to pay according to the type of goods being sold, as per pallet space -1 pallet = 4 feet). It goes as follows: groceries (1 pallet space)$5,000 per week; (bread pallet space)- $3,000 per week; watches and shades (1 pallet space) $2,500 per week; clothing etc. (1 pallet space) $2,000 per week. If one needs to or can afford more than one pallet spaces, if available, the cost is multiplied by that number. Here is where the small vendor is at a disadvantage, whereby very large stallholders on the western side of the road, on account of their affluence, gobble up large swaths of the vending area opposite their stalls irrespective of the cost to acquire same, colluding with council officials on the ground. What is also disheartening is that many poor and wannabe seasonal vendors, will never get a chance to do so and their desire to get some Christmas necessities and goodies for their families and relatives will never be realized. It should be noted that in 2019, the space has become smaller but more expensive in that one can no longer get a

pallet space – four feet- it is now reduced to three feetwith no spaces in between stalls to allow for ingress and egress. Hence, that three feet space now costs $2,500 or $3,000 per week. Pallets being four feet, it is now obvious that the pallet will project beyond the three feet line, so that one has no choice but to pay for two spaces $6,000 or $24,000 per month. At $2,500 per week ($10,000) and $3,000 per week ($12,000 per month), these one-time and small vendors can ill afford, faced with the fierce competition of the yuletide season. The amount aforementioned will be close to or even more than what the large established stalls and some stores pay regularly per month. There is also a large store in Longden and America Streets that encumber the entire pavement with seasonal goods, so that persons have no choice but to use the dangerous vehicular roadway to traverse. One condition for selling in those little cubicles is that the vender must use no form of overhead protection-not

even an umbrella. They and their goods are easy prey for the elements. The proletariat in this country is indeed an endangered species. If the powerful private sector or the manufacturing association express any concern, there is an immediate response from the powers that be, but the small stallholders and vendors are never consulted as their will and more so their survival is often brutally challenged. The Mayor is made to believe through his officers that the disgruntled small vendors are but a few, which is not true. It is either that they are lying to him or that they are bent on making him look bad. In closing, I would like to reiterate that the large affluent stallholders at Stabroek Market among others are not loyal or committed to anything but are saturated with ingrained greed while loyalty and commitment to a cause or ideal lies deep in the bosom of this army of small vendors. They just need to know that someone care and I hope those people are listening. Eon Andrews President of the Guyana Market Vendors Union

in the way of drivers (mostly in a noisy hurry) and lack the energy or vigor to get quickly out of the way, which adds anxieties to their existing fragile physical conditions. There is no place to go for these citizens who are sick, since just about every space on East Street to the hospital is occupied by parked and double-parked vehicles. They are going to the GPHC. In other places where there is a major medical institution of the proportions of GPHC-it is the biggest by far in Guyana-there is some order, some freedom of movement, some reasonable and noticeable tranquility, all mostly strictly enforced. In Guyana, right on the eastern side of the GPHC there are no such things: no standard, no discipline, no enforcement per se. Nothing of the sort is in place or obeyed, and no one is around to make such happen. This should not be a problem of the magnitude that prevails. For there are some good citizens-hardworking men and women trying to make a decent living who-should and-could be influenced to

see the light, observe some simple requirements, and which would make a difference. Those would be the things not being worked out or taken advantage of or done now. I submit this because the good folks clogging the streets and marooning residents, while severely constricting, if not endangering, pedestrians are mainly workers from nearby institutions, hijacking traffic flow on East Street from Lamaha to New Market. Editor, workers include those at the huge GPHC facility, the Ministry of Social Protection, and the taxi operators, all of whom parkcarve out space, reallywherever they can find a piece of one, even when there is nothing. Whatever and wherever that fractional piece of parking real estate may be, it is declared satisfactory, by those who create something out of nothing. It exposes the sick pedestrians visiting the Georgetown Hospital to tight and dangerous positions, which they have difficulty navigating.

These patients run the ward: weak and sick, limping and hobbling and on crutches, pregnant or carrying babies, diseased and sometimes not so far from dying. It can be a joyless existence for these strapped, poorer ones. Things don’t have to be this way, this tense, as there is a choice: easy, available (I believe), and convenient and close. Why is this option not exercised has so far eluded me? I say this because there is this wasted space right on Lamaha Street from around Thomas Street all the way to Albert Street that is free and clear and right there. It is largely empty, other than for the GRA stragglers, which are closer to Camp Street. I am dumbfounded why the length of almost four city blocks lie idle and vacant. I heard that the GPL had some plans, which I think was the cover story to get rid of the squatters, now somewhere in Parfait Harmonie. It has been unused for some 4-5 years now; and even if only temporarily, it would be a difference maker. Why (Continued on page 6)

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The Ministry’s shock response system Dear Editor, Please allow us to respond to a recent letter “The administrators of this ministry are callous”. First, the ministry has a social protection systemwhich responds to the needs of all eligible Guyanese applicants based on different needs- e.g. survivors of sexual and other types of violence (particularly children), those who are unemployed and those who may wish to return to school. Please note that the extension of the social protection system (to a “shock responsive social protection system”), was created through a joint partnership with UNICEF Guyana to cater for the temporary needs of all families, including Venezuelans and Guyanese

living in Venezuela who have returned to Guyana. This system is based on set criteria- including the need for all migrants to register in Guyana, and enroll children into school (especially in cases where persons may hold dual nationality) and migrants must be willing to document their skills (other details) in order to begin the process of finding employment and (if eligible) apply for the other social protection systems. Note that the ministry will document relevant socioeconomic data, the reason for migration, the use/purpose of funds, progress of families e.g. status of children in schools and will conduct follow up monitoring visits. This mechanism is part of the wider social protection programmes offered by the

ministry and will jointly be reviewed by both the ministry and UNICEF. Further, it complements the existing services that the Ministry is partnering with UNICEF and other sectors for both migrants and Guyanese communities. This includes, the following (offered to both Guyanese and migrants): -Services for the reporting and counselling on child sexual abuse through Child Advocacy Centres in Region 1, 2, 4, 7, 10 (to name a few). With the Childcare and Protection Agency, we are currently expanding this service with NGO partners (Blossoms and Child Link). -Services for birth registration- this is for Guyanese and migrants to ensure that all children and their families are registered at no cost.

-Legal aid and other support (including awareness raising on violence)- through Help & Shelter and Legal Aid Clinic. As you can see- all services provided by the Ministry of the Social Protection (MoSP) and other state entities complement the shock responsive social protection system- and we have even extended our social work capacity- with the support of UNICEF to help with monitoring. We invite “S. Khan” to please visit the Ministry or send an email to dssmhss@gmail.com and submit the details so that we can review and take appropriate action on this case. We are here to serve the entire population and all children, Whentworth Tanner Director of Social Services

The daily trauma on East... From page 5 not? Why not, when there is a connecting wooden bridge to take workers to and from the two bigger state institutions identified? That vacant area stands as a sacrilege in congested, besieged Georgetown. Why not, when it could free up some precious road space (walking space) on East Street? I suggest some serious consideration of making such a move mandatory of state employees, given what is involved, the pluses that are sure to follow. Then there are the taxi drivers. They cluster and congregate diagonally, doubly, sometimes in triple

formation, right around the East Street entrance/exit of the GPHC. They are not among the most considerate of road presences. I suggest arranging them along the lines implemented on New Market Street in the vicinity of the emergency entrance of the GPHC: reserved spots, no double parking, no stopping/ blocking the hospital entrance/exit gateway. The benefits of more space, more order, and more convenience and safety should follow. In addition, food vendors should be relocated to a few feet more off the road’s edge. Too often, these vending places (already on the ribbon of the road) have served as the stopping point for

uncivilized and ignorant drivers (the Guyana story on display). There is the usual situation of: stop, place order, wait on the road path itself, and carry on a gyaff. The quick-to-gather lines behind are reduced to sounding horn (in a hospital zone) and cursing futilely. I recommend that the seniors at the GPHC and the Ministry of Social Protection take the initiative and direct their workers to park on Lamaha, as identified earlier. It is just a few yards away, less than a city block. If it is necessary, reach out and work out something with the GRA (or GPL). Also, taxis and vendors must be redirected,

along the lines mentioned previously, by the GPF or whichever agency is responsible for such things. This improves the quality of life for residents, the sick passersby, and the other foot soldiers on forced marches in the sun. I appeal to the state to give something back, only this little, to the suffering people. I appreciate that everybody has a vehicle. They also have a duty to be responsible. Let’s restore this block to some level of sanity and civility, since there are options. Then let’s figure out how to do the same for other streets and sections of this savaged city. GHK Lall

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Victimisation at GPL Dear Editor, Kindly permit space in your newspaper to highlight what seems to be an overwhelming situation at the Guyana Power and Light from a different perspective that your readers are not accustomed to hearing about. The selective process of shortlisting applicants for vacant positions at GPL is flawed- not everyone is given a fair opportunity when positions become vacant. There have been several instances within the past twelve months where persons who have acted in positions have been overlooked for those positions when it is advertised for persons who are not qualified. There seems to be a culture at GPL where cronyism is the order of the day. Persons are already earmarked for positions even before they become available. Recently, there was a case where a staff who had been in a department for several years and who acted in a position was overlooked for that same position when it was advertised for someone who came from a different department. In another instance, a staff was interviewed by someone whom he had a personal grievance with and which is known by management. That person should have recused herself from the interviewing panel or should’ve been asked to do so by her superior who was also on the interviewing panel and who has knowledge of the history these two staff shared. About two years ago, the Customer Services Director introduced a rotation programme where staffers of the various sections were selected for cross-training. It started as a three-month programme. When completed, it would have seen staffers returning to their substantive position- it was extended to six months and now staff are being manipulated into believing that they are being cross-trained when in fact they are being transferred to different departments and given letters to that effect. Senior staffers who object to this are victimized. There have been several letters to the Human Resources

Department about this practice but to date nothing has been done about it. There seems to be a lot of reluctance to have these matters investigated. Maybe an investigation should be carried out by the unions representing the different category of workers and/or the Ministry of Labour since many of the staffers have lost confidence in the Human Resources Department to do a fair and unbiased investigation. Persons who have been in departments for several years and who have gained the knowledge and experience have lost the opportunity for upward movement since they have been transferred to other departments. The Commercial Department at GPL is in a terrible state. At any time, your readers can visit and they will be met with empty cubicles, especially on the western side of the customer service area. Staffers are afraid to speak out for fear of being victimized. Recently, an anonymous email was circulated to the Customer Services Director and other heads of department. The author highlighted the poor work ethic of one of the supervisors. Instead of investigating the contents of the email, management was only concerned about the source of the email. After that matter became public in GPL, the email access of all the commercial staff was taken away. I speak for the staffers when I say that we see that as a form of victimization. The way the supervisors treat the junior staffers, the manner in which they are spoken to and in some cases the vindictiveness should also be investigated. Overtime is another issue. The workload at GPL has increased significantly which is due to a staff shortage, new staffers being trained and the rotation initiative. The company always complains about money being spent on overtime yet it spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on snacks for board meetings and other frivolous things (Continued on page 22)

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Tribute paid to Rev John Smith as his church celebrates 176 years Melodious singing yesterday rang through the building of the Smith Memorial Congregational Church as it celebrated 176 years of existence. Tribute was also paid to Reverend John Smith, in whose memory the church was erected. The celebration took place under the theme: “Let us not be weary in well doing”. The theme was derived from a biblical scripture which can be found in Galatians chapter six, verses nine. While persons gathered from far and near to take part in the celebrations they were treated to much singing, scripture readings and a biblical sermon. It was also noted that two other churches also celebrated over 100 years of worshipping. History of Reverend John Smith Deacon Floyd Scott provided the gathering with a brief history on the life and death of Reverend John Smith. The late Reverend Smith was born on June 27, 1790 in Northamptonshire, a county in the East midlands of England. He received his early education only at Sunday school, and trained to be a b a k e r, a f t e r w h i c h h e applied to be a missionary. Smith later married Jane Godden. Reverend Smith was then sent out by the London Missionary Society (LMS) to succeed the Reverend John Wray, at Bethel Chapel at Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara.

With his wife, Reverend Smith journeyed to the County of Demerara from Liverpool, England. The couple arrived on February 23, 1817. He began his work in that very year and like his predecessor, Wray, Smith gave instructions to the slaves. The slaves were taught to read the Bible and Catechism. Reverend Smith, as in the case of John Wray, did much to lay the foundation of schooling and education for their congregation. He was even threatened by the Governor of the colony at that time that he would be banished if he continued teaching the slaves. In February of 1823 the Bethel Chapel had a congregation of 800 persons. Because of his work, the plantocracy in Demerara disliked him. Therefore, it was of no surprise that when the East Coast Demerara Slave Insurrection broke out on August 18, 1823, the anger of the colonist was directed towards him. The reverend was immediately arrested and charged for inciting the slaves to rebel. He was tried by Court Martial, found guilty on November 24, 1823 largely on fabricated evidence and sentenced to death by hanging. Although known to be in bad health, the Reverend was removed from a common jail and placed in a room on the ground floor beneath which was stagnant water. When it was obvious

that his death was near only then he was removed to an upper floor. After a slight improvement of his health, Reverend Smith died on February 6, 1824. As a last insult to the dead, his grave was demolished to remove his m e m o r y. B a s e d o n t h e circumstances surrounding his death, Smith subsequently came to be known as the ‘Demerara Martyr’. History of the church Despite the horrors Reverend Smith went through, his memory still lived on in the hearts and minds of those who loved him and whose lives he would have impacted. On November 24, 1843, exactly 20 years after the date on which Reverend Smith was sentenced to death, Smith Memorial Church was opened as a tribute to the work and suffering that he had to endure on behalf of his deacons, members and other followers. The Church is situated on the south eastern shoulder of Brickdam, Georgetown. As all church alters are known to be constructed in the east, the construction of the Smith Memorial Congregational was done from north to south. This was done as an intended protest in support of Reverend Smith. Other persons of interest were Quamina, a slave and senior deacon at Bethel Chapel; his son, Jack Gladstone, and all the other slaves who suffered death for the role they allegedly played

Dem boys seh

Some farrin companies treating Guyana like a woman Farrin companies does come and use Guyana. Dem does come wid nice words bout how much money dem gun spend to help develop de country. Poor Guyana. It does fall fuh nice words just like some woman who want de best in life. Dem boys pick up de paper and read how a farrin company and get concessions. It bring in things really cheap. If you see de big trucks and dem heavy duty equipment. Dem things does run pun fuel suh de government had to grant concessions fuh de fuel. Now it look like if de fuel concessions allow de company to bring in so much fuel that it could sell to odda people. One man seh de farrin company was selling fuel even cheaper than Guyoil. This selling been going on fuh four years and de people even prepare invoice and give receipts. Dem boys see de invoice and dem lef wid dem mouth open. Dem want to know if GRA gun look into this. If a local man get a car through duty free concession and he try to sell de car before a certain time he got to pay all de duty pun de car just like if he didn’t get duty free concession. Dem boys want to know if GRA gun mek de farrin company pay de duty pun de oil it sell to dem odda people. Anodda thing that got dem boys shaking dem head is how farrin people can come to Guyana and set up residence and de government don’t know. It mean that Guyanese does see things and keep dem mouth shut. Some Venezuelans come and set up shacks stretching fuh couple miles pun de river bank and de government didn’t know. Is when a newspaper show de photo that dem realize what was going on. Dem have people who wish dem could go to de States and live and Uncle Sam don’t know. Some does try but in de end dem have things that does mek dem come into contact wid de government. De official word is that Guyana got a big porous border. Talk half and try look out fuh de country.

Smith Memorial Congregational Church

Reverend John Smith (Photo Credit: Missionaries of the world) during the 1823 uprising, which had as its goal, the freedom of the slaves. The church has been deemed a heritage site since 2010 by the Guyana National Trust.

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Bank employee dies after crashing into bridge A 31 year-old Republic Bank employee was killed at around 05.00 hrs yesterday, after crashing into a bridge near Felicity Embankment, East Coast Demerara. Police identified the victim as David Headley of 370 Powis Close, South Ruimveldt Gardens. Headley, who was employed as a Technical Operator at the Republic Bank, was reportedly driving his vehicle, PRR 2531, at a fast rate of speed at the time of the accident. Headley was driving west along the East Coast Demerara public road when

David Headley

he overtook another car, But he lost control and slammed head-on into a bridge. The driver that Headley had overtaken tried in vain to free the injured man from his wrecked car. Passersby eventually managed to pull Headley out of his vehicle. He was pronounced dead on arrival the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Traffic Chief Linden Isles told Kaieteur News police are still trying to ascertain what occurred. Headley is survived by his wife and four-month –old daughter.

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Businessman who allegedly boasted cops can’t arrest him to be charged

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them. One of the ranks recorded the suspect boasting that he could not be arrested. The ranks left without arresting the businessman. However, they visited the business man’s home the following day and took him into custody. He was charged and is scheduled to face court. Commander of Region 7 Linden Lord, said that the injured labourer will also face charges, since the businessman showed that he too sustained injuries. Lord said as long as he is in control of any district, he will ensure that the law is obeyed and even questioned his ranks as to why the man was not arrested the same night.

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Over 2000 sign petition to stop cutting down of historic Mabaruma trees

Australia probes allegations China tried to plant spy in parliament MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia is investigating allegations that China tried to install an agent in a parliamentary seat in Canberra, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation said in a rare statement, adding it was taking the matter seriously. The spy agency issued the statement late yesterday after allegations were aired on Australian television that a suspected Chinese espionage ring offered A$1 million ($679,000) to pay for a Melbourne luxury car dealer, Bo “Nick” Zhao, to run for a seat in Australia’s federal parliament. “The reporting on

N i n e ’s S i x t y M i n u t e s contains allegations that A S I O t a k e s s e r i o u s l y, ” ASIO Director-General of Security Mike Burgess said in the statement. “Australians can be reassured that ASIO was previously aware of matters that have been reported today, and has been actively investigating them,” he said. Officials at China’s embassy in Canberra were not immediately available for comment. Zhao told ASIO about the alleged approach from another Melbourne businessman about a year ago, the Sydney Morning Herald said in the joint report

with 60 Minutes and The Age newspaper, citing Zhao’s associates and Western security sources. Zhao was found dead in March in a Melbourne motel room. ASIO’s Burgess said he would not comment further and that the matter was subject to a coronial inquiry. He said he was committed to protecting Australia’s democracy and sovereignty. Resource-rich Australia’s ties with its most important trading partner China have deteriorated in recent years, amid accusations that Beijing is meddling in domestic affairs.

Netanyahu faces court, party challenges after indictment JERUSALEM - (Reuters) - Israel’s top court yesterday dismissed a petition to order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step aside after his indictment on corruption charges. The four-term conservative leader has pushed back against the indictment and also a challenge from within his ruling party by projecting business as usual, touring the country’s northern frontier and ramping up rhetoric about Iranian threats. Netanyahu has denied the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust and said he will stay in office and defend himself. Gideon Saar, a rival within the Likud party has challenged Netanyahu saying he would not be able to win another election and called on Likud to hold a leadership ballot.

who want to see the trees remain standing as well as those desirous of a new road.” “Sincere thanks to all of you who took time to sign and share this petition. It is heartening to see that so many other Guyanese and friends of Guyana care so deeply about safeguarding our environment,” the organizer said. The petition posted on change .org was started by the environmentally conscious activist who became alarmed at reports that the historic trees are under threat of being cut down to expand the roadway. According to the information, the iconic rubber trees are over a hundred years old and located along a section of the roadway called ‘Philbert Pierre Avenue in Mabaruma. Further it said a proposal to cut down the trees by engineers of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure was initially met with some objection from residents.

However, there were those in favor of felling the trees and re-planting rubber tree elsewhere. The petition in favour of keeping the old trees stressed nonetheless that they are necessary for human survival because they produce oxygen and absorb harmful carbon dioxide. “These trees are providing a very important public service. However, science has shown that on a tree by tree basis, elderly trees like the Philbert Pierre rubber trees of Mabaruma are carbon “vacuums”, absorbing more carbon than younger trees.” It is imperative that these trees be safeguarded and not destroyed in order to expand the roadway.” As such, the petition called on the Mayor of Mabaruma, the Minister of Communities, the Minister of Public Infrastructure, the project engineer(2), and all other relevant authorities to find an alternate route and/or build around these trees and save the rubber trees of Philbert Pierre Avenue.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu The Movement for Quality Government in Israel, which petitioned for Netanyahu to step aside, said in its filing to the Supreme Court that the first criminal charges against a sitting prime minister constituted “the crossing of a red line and a grave blow to public trust

in ruling institutions”. The court, however, dismissed the petition to force Netanyahu to resign or temporarily recuse himself from office. It said the watchdog had not yet exhausted other avenues, such as petitioning Netanyahu directly and Israel’s attorney general.

Johnson offers up new Brexit promise for Christmas TELFORD, England (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised yesterday “to get Brexit done”, with his Conservative Party making an election pledge to bring his deal to leave the European Union back to parliament before Christmas. With Britain heading to the polls on Dec. 12, the governing Conservatives rolled out an election manifesto that promised more public sector spending and no further extensions to the protracted departure from the EU.

Over 2000 persons have signed a petition to stop the cutting down of the historic rubber trees of Philbert Pierre Avenue in the Mabaruma Region One. As of last evening, the petition garnered 2069 signatures. Residents are seeking 2500 signatures. Social activist and organiser of the petition Sherlina Nageer noted that, as of November 21, the ‘Save the Rubber Trees of Mabaruma’ petition with signatures and comments from over 1000 persons was delivered to the Deputy Mayor, Ms. Carolyn Robinson and Deputy Town Clerk, Ms. Maria Basheer. “Both officials graciously heard our views and shared their own. They are aware of the depth of feeling that persons have for these trees and desirous of making the best decision for their community. We were grateful for the opportunity to dialogue and remain hopeful that a satisfactory solution will soon be arrived at that will accommodate both those

They also pledged no new taxes, drawing a distinction with the opposition Labour Party that has promised to raise taxes on the rich and businesses to fund a major expansion of the state. But the manifesto offered little detail on other policy areas, with aides wanting Johnson to play it safe after plans on social care in 2017 saw an opinion poll lead enjoyed by his predecessor Theresa May all but disappear. Johnson is the runaway favourite to win the election,

according to opinion polls. “Get Brexit done and we shall see a pent up tidal wave of investment into this country,” the prime minister said, launching the manifesto in the central English town of Telford. “Get Brexit done and we can focus our hearts and our minds on the priorities of the British people.” He also ruled out seeking any further delay to Brexit, saying in his party’s manifesto: “We will not extend the implementation period beyond December 2020”.

The historic rubber trees of Philbert Pierre Avenue

Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates ride record turnout to early lead HONG KONG - (Reuters) - Pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong took a significant early lead in district council elections after residents turned out in record numbers yesterday to vote following six months of antigovernment protests. The elections are seen as a test of support for the city’s pro-Beijing chief executive, Carrie Lam, who has faced intense pressure during months of unrest in the Chinese-ruled city. Initial results from the voting, which ended with no major disruptions, began to trickle in after midnight and signalled major gains for the pro-democracy camp.

As of about 4:00 a.m. (2000 GMT), pro-democracy candidates had won at least 207 seats, compared to about 18 seats for the proestablishment camp, according to local media estimates. A record 1,104 candidates were vying for 452 seats. Electoral affairs chief Barnabus Fung said at least 2.94 million people voted, a record turnout of more than 71% that appeared to have been spurred by the turmoil. About 1.47 million voted in the last district elections four years ago. “The performance of the pro-democracy camp will send a signal to Beijing,” said

Andrew Li, a 22-year-old student who supported a prodemocracy candidate. “By ignoring people’s demands, it wakes up all Hong Kong people to come out and vote.” Demonstrators are angry at what they see as Chinese meddling in the freedoms promised to the former British colony when it returned to Chinese rule in 1997. They say they are also responding to perceived police brutality. China denies interfering and says it is committed to the “one country, two systems” formula for the autonomy of Hong Kong.

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Paine wants Gabba kickoff to all Test series after crushing win AFP - Australian captain Tim Paine said he would prefer all home Test series to begin at the Gabba after his side recorded a dominant win over Pakistan in the first Test yesterday. The Australians went one up in their two-Test series when they won the opening match at the Brisbane fortress by an innings and five runs late on the fourth day for their 29th consecutive Test victory at the venue dating back to 1988. “We like playing here and we’ve done well here for a long time, so we’d like to start here against anyone,” Paine said when asked whether India should open next year’s Test tour in Brisbane, the traditional start to an Australian summer. On India’s last tour of

Australia, the first Test was moved to Adelaide where the tourists won by 31 runs. Pakistan were left chasing the match once they were bowled out for 240 in their first innings having won the toss and elected to bat. Australia replied with 580 on the back of big centuries by man-of-the match Marnus Labuschagne and opener David Warner. Australia’s top three of Joe Burns (97), Warner (154) and Labuschagne (185) scored 436 runs, with Paine saying the team now had the benefit of stability at the top of the order. “We’ve known Burnsie’s a top-quality opening bat for a long time and it’s great having him back in the side opening with Davey (Warner),” Paine said.

“It’s been hard to have stability because we haven’t been performing as we’d like ... but I think we’ve got a pretty good group at the moment and can still get a lot better as well.” After beginning their second innings 340 runs behind Australia and then losing three cheap wickets in the afternoon session on Saturday, the Pakistanis put up stern resistance Sunday before finally succumbing late in the final session. - Azam century Babar Azam scored a magnificent century and Mohammad Rizwan fell five runs short of his first as Pakistan were dismissed for 335 late on the fourth day. Leg-spinner Yasir Shah also made his highest Test score with a fighting 42 to

Monday November 25, 2019 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) You should expect to feel warmth in your contact with other people today. Your relations will have something particularly tender and caring about them.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Today you may feel like going into your past. One half of you feels nostalgia for the "good old days."

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Australia’s team celebrate their victory at the end of the first Test cricket match against Pakistan at the Gabba. (AFP/Saeed Khan) allow the Pakistanis to head to the second Test in Adelaide with some momentum despite the loss. But there was to be no denying an Australian attack on Sunday which probed and struck at vital moments, whenever Pakistan seemed to be getting the upper hand. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the Australian bowlers with 4-63, while Mitchell Starc took 3-73, Pat Cummins 2-69 and Nathan Lyon 1-74. Pakistan captain Azhar Ali said his team had been on the back foot early and not been able to recover. “When we won the toss, we wanted to score big in the first innings, but I think on the first day we won two sessions but we lost one very badly,” he said. “I think if you lose one session very badly in Test matches it is always very hard to come back from that, especially in Australia.” But he said he was proud of the way they had fought back.

“I’d have to say the way we batted in the second innings, particularly the way Babar and Rizwan batted, they really showed great fight,” he said. Earlier, Azam reached his second Test century — and his first in Australia — with an impressive knock. The elegant right-hander

had been in excellent form in the lead-up games, but was out to a disappointing shot in the first innings for just one. He was a different player in the second innings, however, and never looked in trouble until he edged Nathan Lyon to wicketkeeper Tim Paine to fall for 104.

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NBA roundup: LaVine caps career night with winning 3 Zach LaVine drilled a 3pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining off a Coby White steal to cap a career-high 49point night and help visiting Chicago rally past Charlotte. LaVine set a Bulls franchise record with a career-best 13 treys, as Chicago shot 22-for-47 (46.8 percent) from deep. Charlotte led 110-102 with 45.4 seconds left but was unable to hold on en route to its fourth straight defeat. After Tomas Satoransky hit a 3-pointer with eight seconds left to cut the deficit to 115-113, the Bulls overwhelmed Devonte’ Graham on the ensuing inbounds pass. White slapped the ball to LaVine, who dribbled behind the 3point line, turned and sunk a fade-away jumper. One night after a home loss to the Miami Heat — in which coach Jim Boylen pulled LaVine early for a trio of “egregious” defensive mistakes — the Bulls responded with better focus early on. LaVine seemed to internalize the message more than most, scoring 11 points in the first 12 minutes. Bucks 104, Pistons 90 Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 10 rebounds, and streaking Milwaukee continued its dominance over Detroit. Wesley Matthews contributed 13 points, Eric Bledsoe tossed in 11 and George Hill chipped in nine for the host Bucks, who pulled away in the final quarter to stretch their winning streak to seven games. Reserve Sterling Brown had seven points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Milwaukee swept the four-game regular-season series and a best-of-seven playoff series against Detroit last season. Raptors 119, Hawks 116 Pascal Siakam scored 12

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) shoots over Miami Heat forward Chris Silva (30) during the first half at United Center. (David Banks-USA TODAY Sports) of his game-high 34 points in the final 6 1/2 minutes to help visiting Toronto hold off the upset-minded Hawks. The Raptors led 112-100 with 1:59 remaining but Atlanta fought back and cut the lead to 118-116 on De’Andre Hunter’s 3-pointer with 11.5 seconds left. Toronto’s Rondae HollisJefferson was fouled and made one of two free throws with 4.5 seconds left, giving the Hawks a final chance to tie. But Atlanta’s Trae Young missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer. The loss ruined the second career triple-double for Young, who picked up his first as a rookie last season against Brooklyn. Young finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Pacers 111, Magic 106 Aaron Holiday bombed in a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds remaining, giving host Indiana a victory over Orlando in a battle of injury-

Letter to the Sports Editor

Attitude of some Windies players leave much to be desired Dear Editor, Before the recent series against Afghanistan, recently appointed West Indies white ball captain Pollard hadn’t played a proper ODI game for quite a while, and goodness me he needs all the practice he can get. Regional super 50 is being played now but instead of coming home and be a part, he has seen it fit to

journey to Abu Dhabi and play “bat up and ketch” what an example. That was the main problem affecting West Indies over the last 10 years - certain ‘star boys” only being available for Windies duty when there are no T20 (or T10) tournaments around the world. Yours faithfully, Trevor Charles

plagued teams. Domantas Sabonis went for 25 points for the Pacers, who managed to open a four-game homestand with a win despite missing Malcolm Brogdon, a pregame scratch because of a bad back, and Victor Oladipo, who is still rehabbing a knee injury. The Magic lost for a second straight time on a four-game trip after learning earlier in the day that they’d lost Nikola Vucevic for at least a week with a severely sprained right ankle. Forward Aaron Gordon, also bothered by an ankle injury, had to sit out the tightly contested game as well. Spurs 111, Knicks 104 LaMarcus Aldridge

scored 23 points as San Antonio Spurs snapped an eight-game losing skid with a victory over host New York in Madison Square Garden. DeMar DeRozan collected 21 points and nine rebounds and Patty Mills sank all five of his 3-point attempts to highlight his 17-point performance for the Spurs, who ended their worst slide since the 1996-97 season. Jakob Poeltl had 11 points and 10 rebounds as San Antonio posted its first win since a 121-112 victory against Oklahoma City on Nov. 7. Suns 100, Timberwolves 98 Devin Booker scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and finished one assist

short of his first career tripledouble (he added 12 rebounds and nine assists) as Phoenix broke a season-long three-game losing streak with a narrow victory over Minnesota in Minneapolis. Kelly Oubre Jr. had 25 points, 11 rebounds and three 3-pointers, and Frank Kaminsky had nine points on three 3-pointers while making his third straight start. The Suns won for the first time without injured starters Ricky Rubio and Aron Baynes. Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points and 17 rebounds, Keita Bates-Diop had career highs with 22 points and three 3-pointers, and Andrew Wiggins had 21 points for the Timberwolves, who have lost four straight home games and five of their last six at home. Sixers 113, Heat 86 Josh Richardson hit six 3pointers and scored a seasonhigh 32 points in his first game against his former team as host Philadelphia routed Miami. Richardson returned after missing the last two games with a right hip flexor strain to shoot 11 for 15. Joel Embiid had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Tobias Harris scored 19 points and Al Horford had 16. The Sixers have won four in a row and improved to 7-0 at home. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 20 points, Goran Dragic added 18, Bam Adebayo contributed 12 and Jimmy Butler had 11 on 4-for-13 shooting. Lakers 109, Grizzlies 108 LeBron James scored 30 points, leading visiting Los Angeles to a victory over Memphis. Anthony Davis added 22

points, five blocks and three steals for the Lakers, who captured their seventh straight victory. Rajon Rondo had 14 points and six assists. Ja Morant led Memphis with 26 points, five steals and six assists, while Jae Crowder scored 21 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 20 points and seven boards. The Grizzlies dropped their third in a row. Jazz 128, Pelicans 120 Donovan Mitchell established season bests of 37 points and six 3-pointers to help Utah past New Orleans in Salt Lake City. Bojan Bogdanovic added 28 points on 10-of-17 shooting as the Jazz built a 20-point halftime lead en route to winning for the third straight game. Jeff Green scored 15 points and Tony Bradley made his first NBA start in place of injured Rudy Gobert (ankle) and had season highs of 14 points (on 7-of-8 shooting) and nine rebounds. Cavaliers 110, Trail Blazers 104 Larry Nance Jr. stopped a Portland run with a dunk with 2:38 remaining to help Cleveland hold off the visiting Blazers to end a sixgame losing streak. Jordan Clarkson scored a game-high 28 points to provide a happy ending for Cleveland basketball fans, who could have seen another shootout between multipletime All-Stars Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony — had Love not been held out in the second night of a back-toback. Anthony played 34 minutes and totaled 11 points for Portland. (Field Level Media)

Marathon man Kipchoge, hurdler Muhammad world athletes of year (Reuters) - Kenya’s marathon sub-two hour man Eliud Kipchoge and American 400m hurdles world record holder Dalilah Muhammad were named World Athletics athletes of the year on Saturday. Their titles were announced at the annual awards ceremony of the sport’s governing body in Monaco. Kipchoge retained the award thanks to his barrier-busting marathon in Vienna in October. The Kenyan Olympic champion clocked one hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds over the 42.2km distance, though the record is unofficial because he used rotating pacemakers. “I’m happy to be the first

human being to run under two hours,” said Kipchoge, who also holds the official world record of 2:01:39. Muhammad, meanwhile, broke her own world mark of 52.16 seconds in winning her speciality at the world championships in Doha in October. “It’s been an amazing year,” said the 29-year-old. “It’s been a tough year and it’s just come home excellently. I never imagined coming home with this.” Muhammad is aiming to defend her Olympic 400m hurdles title next year in Tokyo. Asked how she would deal with the pressure, Muhammad said: “I think the pressure comes along with the sport. (In) Tokyo I’ll be able to handle it.”

The World 400m hurdles champion Dalilah Muhammad of the U.S. wins the Female Athlete of the Year Award. (REUTERS/Eric Gaillard)

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Intent was again lacking laments Coach Crandon A record opening partnership between Chanderpaul Hemraj who scored an even century from 116 balls with six fours and five sixes and Tagenarine Chanderpaul who reached the boundary four times in his 100-ball 64 spearheaded the Jaguars to 294-8 in 50 overs against the Windwards Volcanoes. A quick-fire 52 from Raymon Rifer from 33 balls with two fours and four sixes added to the Jaguars reaching the highest total in Zone ‘B’. But last Saturday night against the Red Force Reifer was missing to attend his wedding in Barbados, Chanderpaul returned to his ‘Standard Operations procedure’ of blocking and trying to sweep his way out of the hole he had dug himself into. Skipper Leon Johnson again threw his wicket with a ‘big’ shot, Chris Barnwell drove too early and was taken at short cover to suffer a rare failure this season, while Anthony Bramble departed for one and after 26 overs the score was 78-5. “Our batsmen need to play smarter and take more responsibility. We started poorly in the power play and didn’t play well in the middle overs. The intent to score was again lacking,” Head Coach Esuan Crandon lamented. “We didn’t exhort any sort of pressure on the Trinidad bowling attack until the last

Leon Johnson again gave his wicket away attempting a big shot at top failed to fire. power play we had a little flow and momentum and was able to finish on 218,” added the Berbician. An unbeaten 97 from 93 balls decorated with six fours and four sixes from Johnathon Foo made it appear as if he was batting on

Hemraj and Chanderpaul struggled to get the ball away against the Red Force bowlers.

a different pitch from what the order batted on. “Again Foo played a well composed innings to get us to a respectable total in the end. He didn’t receive enough support from the other batsmen who we expect to do the bulk of scoring for us,” said Crandon. Jason Mohammed was dropped by Motie on one and Bravo was given a life by Barnwell on 25 and they both cashed in with 165-run stand. “We managed to fight in the field with the ball the bowlers were able to take early wickets and put pressure on the Red Force, but we missed two crucial catching opportunities which would’ve probably make a huge difference in the chase. We knew Bravo and Mohammed was the key to the Trinidad’s batting and we needed to take at least one of those opportunities,” Crandon continued. The Jaguars face the USA in their final game today. “We have one game to play and it’s a must win game for us if we are to feature in the semi-final. We have to take care of our bit and allow the other game to take its course,” Crandon said. Crandon informed that Reifer was granted permission by CGI to miss the match and will be available for today’s match. (Sean Devers in Trinidad)

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India crush Bangladesh in day-night Test to sweep series AFP - Paceman Umesh Yadav claimed five wickets as India thrashed Bangladesh in just over two days of their first day-night Test to sweep the series 2-0 yesterday. Bangladesh were bowled out for 195 in less than an hour of the first session on day three in Kolkata, as India won by an innings and 46 runs to record their 12thstraight Test series triumph on home soil. It was a memorable pinkball international debut for India, who become the only team to win four consecutive Tests by an innings margin. Virat Kohli’s side — which has now won seven Tests in a row — consolidated their top position in the world Test championship with three successive series sweeps. Mushfiqur Rahim made a valiant 74 before falling to Yadav, and the innings soon folded as Mahmudullah did not return to bat after he had retired hurt on 39 on day two. India took 8.4 overs to wrap up the game at Eden Gardens with Yadav taking all the three wickets to fall yesterday afternoon. Ishant Sharma led the pace charge with impressive match figures of 9-78 to flatten the Bangladesh batting that fell for 106 in their first innings of the opening day. “With the way these guys are bowling now, they can pick up wickets on any surface — whether we play at home or we play away,” a victorious Kohli said.

Captain Virat Kohli celebrates after India crushed Bangladesh on third day of the second Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (AFP/Dibyangshu Sarkar) “I think it is all about the mindset... these guys are very hungry, they are at the top of their game. “I feel that we are in the right kind of space right now to capitalise on opportunities and everyone is enjoying playing in this team and I think that’s the standout feature about us.” Ishant was named man of the match and the series for his 12 wickets in two Tests. Yadav also claimed 12 scalps in the series, while Shami took nine. - Pink-ball challenge -

Umesh Yadav led India’s pace attack and captured five Bangladesh wickets in the second innings. (AFP / Dibyangshu Sarkar)

Kohli played a key part with his 136 in India’s 347 for nine declared on Saturday as they managed a lead of 241 runs. The tourists were in early trouble at 13 for four in the final session on day two when Mushfiqur resisted India’s persistent pace attack. Ishant trapped Shadman Islam lbw for nought and then claimed skipper Mominul Haque, who got a pair of ducks. The spearhead quickie, who claimed five wickets in the first innings, bowled at a lively pace as one of his rising deliveries hit Mohammad Mithun on the helmet. Bangladesh were forced to take two concussion substitutes in Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam for Liton Das and Nayeem Hasan who were hit on the helmet by Shami on day one. Mushfiqur was also at the receiving end of a nasty hit from Yadav, but went on to play a fighting knock. Kohli completed his 27th century before falling to a stunning catch by Taijul off Ebadat Hossain. “ D e f i n i t e l y, t h e g a p between the two teams is concerning,” Mominul said after the drubbing. “ We ’ v e g o t t o l e a r n from these two matches and follow up what happened. I think the pink ball was challenging especially because it moved a lot with the new ball.” India won the opening Test also inside three days, as well as the preceding Twenty20 series 2-1.

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Sinclair showing his worth in Super50 By Sean Devers in Trinidad Former Guyana U-19 offspinning all-rounder, Berbician Kevin Sinclair has best economy rate among all bowlers in the Colonial Medical Super50 Cup and is one of the bright prospects from the West Indies Emerging Players team which, despite a washed out game, is in contention for a semifinal place. Sinclair, who celebrated his 20th birthday last Saturday, has performed well with both bat and ball in his debut senior Regional tournament. In his six matches, he has delivered 270 balls, conceded 132 runs, taken seven wickets with a best of 3/19 an Average of 18.85 and an amazing economy rate of 2.93. The cousin of former Guyana fast bowler Kevin Darlington, Sinclair has batted four times and has 90 runs with a top-score of 44, an average of 30 and strike rate of 93.75. The Emerging Players are on 18 points and a win tonight against the Red Force will take them into the semis ahead of the Jaguars with 16 points and the USA to play in their final game. “I am really confident we can make the semis. We are playing good cricket as a team and just have to continue

Guyanese Kevin Sinclair made an unbeaten 34 in his debut for the WIEP against the Jaguars. working towards our team goals” said Sinclair who informed he worked out how to bowl to Bravo, the only batsman with 400 runs this season. Sinclair disclosed that when this tournament is finished he was looking forward to playing in the Regional four-day tournament which starts in January. From a generation of ‘instant gratification’ Sinclair says he loves the Four-Day and 50-over formats but does not like t20 that much. After good performances

in the local 50-over Franchise which was used to pick the Jaguars team for this tournament Sinclair was not selected for Guyana. “I was disappointed and just wanted to come back strong and look forward to four-day and beyond,” said the level headed youth. “I got a call from Roger Harper informing me that I had been picked for the West Indies Emerging Players and it was shocking news to me. I was really surprised and excited,” Sinclair admitted. “Well it’s the best outing at this level so far for me so I

would say I am having a nice experience and developing,” said the talented all-rounder, describing his time with the team. Sinclair, who has three sisters and two brothers and lives with his parents in Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, compared this tournament to the Franchise League in Guyana. “It is more competitive but the same principle applies…. batting long at the crease and bowling tight. The most important things I have learnt from this tournament are patience and team spirit.” The former Guyana U-15, 17 and 19 cricketer says his favorite manner of dismissing a batsman is LBW while he enjoys straight driving. Sinclair attended the Canje secondary school and bowled medium until, in a semi-final against Albion, his grandfather Carlton Sinclair saw him spin the ball and told him to bowl spin. “I got 4-23 with Adrian Sukwah being my first victim.” Sinclair, who sees himself playing for the West Indies senior team in the next four years, favorite cricketer is West Indies’ Roston Chase. “He can bat and bowl and plays spin really well. He is a good all-round player,” Sinclair, whose one wish would be playing Test cricket

- Ready for Red Force tonight

Guyanese-born WI Emerging Players off-spinner Kevin Sincliar has the best economy rate in Super50. and scoring a hundred or even an ODI, stated. Although Tucber Park is the closest first Division club from where Sinclair resides, they did not have a very strong youth system at the time when Sinclair opted to play Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club. “I called and ask Mr (Hilbert) Foster to play U-19 for the club but I eventually got to play first division as well,” said Sinclair who would love to see young players get to play the longer format like three-Day tournaments. “Beating Jamaica at Melbourne and bowling the final over for Guyana U-15

where we won in 2014 was my most memorable moment on a cricket field,” said Sinclair who loves listening to music. Sinclair wants to Coach after he is no longer playing cricket. “I want to become a coach since I always wanted to give back to the sport and help youngsters,” said Sinclair. He thanked hisgrandfather, his Cousin Kevin Darlington. Mark Balgobin, Canadian based Ramdhanie Narine, former Police B division commander Mr Joseph, Micheal Nealand, and now Floyd Reifer and the Emerging Players’ Coaching staff for helping him at various stages in his short career so far.

Deontay Wilder knocks out Luis Ortiz to defend WBC world title in Las Vegas BBC Sport - Deontay Wilder defended his WBC world heavyweight title for the 10th time with a stunning knockout after being outboxed by Luis Ortiz for six rounds. The American looked set to see his world-title reign end just short of five years as Ortiz picked him apart for half of their Las Vegas rematch. But in the seventh round, Wilder’s devastating right hand left Ortiz stunned and beaten on the canvas. “I found my measurement, seen the shot and took it,” said Wilder, 34. “We have Tyson Fury the rematch next. It’s set to be done in February so we will see how that goes and then after that I am looking for a unification bout. “The heavyweight division is too small to have so many belts lingering around, there should be one champion and I think I am the perfect man for that job.” Ortiz, 40, made it to his feet but could not beat the 10 count and was left with a look

Ortiz had dominated the first half of the Las Vegas fight until Wilder found a knockout. (Getty Images) of shock on his face, because Wilder had barely thrown a combination or landed a punch of significance. The defeated Cuban was left beating the ropes with his fists in frustration after bamboozling Wilder with feints and footwork, while boxing at the kind of pace he looked capable of maintaining. He found repeated joy from his tricky southpaw stance with the left

hand and after landing on Wilder in the fourth, the champion beat his chest with both hands because he clearly knew he was second best. Some will ask questions as to how flat Wilder looked for six rounds but he has built a reputation as one of the most destructive punchers in boxing history and his straight right hand thrilled those ringside at the MGM Grand.

Wilder now has 42 wins - 41 by knockout - from 43 bouts. (Getty Images) With this success he moved level with Muhammad Ali in recording 10 straight title defences. Only Tommy Burns (11), Vitali Klitschko (11), Wladimir Klitschko (18), Larry Holmes (20) and Joe Louis (25) have managed to defend the heavyweight crown more times in a row. His 42nd win in 43 bouts will also take Wilder past five

years as world heavyweight champion having secured the title by beating Bermane Stiverne in January 2015. Fury almost fell to the same power as Ortiz 12 rounds into his Los Angeles draw with Wilder in December. This latest knockout again adds to the mystery around how the Briton got to his feet. If they do fight on the

slated date of 22 February, Fury will get the chance to become a two-time world heavyweight champion. His trainer Ben Davison was ringside to see Wilder keep hope of that fixture alive but this win once again underlined he holds the kind of ferocious power that ensures he can never be written off.

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Macorp CEO Escarraga wins in ‘Spa’tacular Fashion on Saturday Nothing could dampen the spirits of many of the top golfers in Guyana eager to enjoy the fabulously conditioned grounds of the LGC, and the results showed dominance by Macorp CEO Guillermo Escarraga with a tournament low score of 84/ 65/19 in the 19-28 Flight. Not to be outdone, fellow Macorp executive Miguel Oviedo shot 97/70/27 to place third he also won the Nearest to Pin Award. Meanwhile, in one of his best rounds of the year, veteran golfer Maurice Solomon produced 93/67/26 to take second place with Bholawram Deo scoring 91/ 72/19 to round out the top four. In the 10-18 Flight, Mike Gayadin, coming back from injuries, crushed the competition with a score of 80/68/12 to win both the Best Net and Gross prizes. He was followed by Dr Joaan Deo (85/ 70) who won the tie for 2ndplace from Ravindra Harry (also 85/70). Bridgelall Harry (86/71/15) and Dr Philbert London (89/71/18) completed the top five in the group. The Longest Drive prize was won by Parmanand ‘Max’ Persaud of this group. In the 0-9 ‘championship’ Flight, the battle was fierce as veteran golfers Alfred Mentore 81/72/9 and Patrick Prashad 80/72/8 locked horns

to tie scores with Mentore, a former Guyana Open champion and now current Georgetown Deputy Mayor, winning the Best Net on the countback. Patrick won the Best Gross prize. According to Mentore, “The early morning rains slowed the course and the greens a bit, however, I did play well all around and am glad to record that my performance was the best in my Flight.” Club President Aleem Hussain (82/ 73/9), former Guyana Open champion Mike Mangal (83/ 75) and overseas member Jaipaul Suknanan (85/76/9) rounded out the top five in this0-9category. Assisting with the presentation of prizes to the winners on behalf of the Spas, were former Club President Brian Hackett, longtime member Ian Gouveia, and visiting golfer Peter Lekkerkert from Sao Paulo, Brazil who was playing for the first time in Guyana and represented himself well to shoot a net 86. The Annual Spas & Beauty Treatment Tournament was created by the LGC President in 2018 and this year featured prizes from three of Guyana’s top Spas Nayelli, Healing Waters and Vivaanta Ayurvedic Spas. LGC President thanked the companies for their generous

From left: Patrick Prashad, Brian Hackett, Alfred Mentore, Miguel Oviedo, Joaan Deo, Guillermo Escarraga, Club President Aleem Hussain, Mike Gayadin, Maurice Solomon, Peter Lekkerkert, and Parmanand Persaud after the presentation. contributions and urged the members and winners to take full advantage of the prizes and services provided by the sponsors. Nayelli Salon & Spa located at 211 New Market Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, Phone 592-226-2124, offers a wide variety of top Spa experiences, including individual, parties, showers and customized services and caters to all needs from hair treatment and styling to pedicures and everything in-

between. Healing Waters Spa at the Rama d a Princess International Hotel, Lot ‘BX’ Block ‘Z’, Plantation Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara, Guyana, Phone 592 265 7495, also offers world- class services of all types of treatments and beauty care packages. Vivaanta Ayurvedic Spa & Hair Salon, at Lot 3 Church Street, Georgetown, Guyana. Phone 660-0333 / 663-0021 provides exotic healing

treatments, massages and a wide variety of options for all types of body beauty needs. “Despite the onset of the rainy season, it is obvious that the work done to the course by Macorp under the supervision of Mike Gayadin is paying off,” said Mr. Hussain. “We have been able to play golf with just 4 days of weather related interruption in two years, a testament to what can be done with vision and cooperation.” Visitors are always

welcome to the Lusignan Golf Club, and may find more details on the Lusignan Golf Club Facebook page or by calling 592-220-5660 for information. The newly erected lighted driving range, sponsored by the Macorp group, is available for practice, and the Club makes available free lessons / coaching sessions and equipment for beginners to learn the game. Golf carts are also available for rental.

Federer and Zverev Mexico City match Volcanoes squash US challenge to breaks world attendance record seize victory in final outing MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Broadcaster ESPN claimed a new world record for attendance at a tennis match on Saturday, with more than 42,000 people watching Germany’s Alexander Zverev go down 6-3, 4-6, 2-6 to Roger Federer in an exhibition match in Mexico City. That smashed an almost decade-old record of 35,681

set at an exhibition game between Belgian Kim Clijsters and Serena Williams in Belgium in 2010. ESPN put the exact number of fans in Mexico City’s bullring at 42,517. Even before Saturday’s match, Federer had announced his intention to set a new world record for attendance when he meets Rafael Nadal in an exhibition

match in South Africa in February. That duel will be staged at the Cape Town Stadium, which has a capacity of 55,000. It will also have the draw of a preceding doubles match in which Federer will partner Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Nadal will play alongside South African comedian Trevor Noah.

Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Germany’s Alexander Zverev pose for a photo after the match. (REUTERS/Edgard Garrido)

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Windward Islands Volcanoes wrapped up a disappointing Super50 Cup campaign on a high note when they beat United States by 12 runs here Saturday night. Choosing to bat at the Brian Lara Stadium, Volcanoes rallied to 264 all out with four balls left in the innings with veteran opener Devon Smith getting 45, Alick Athanaze scoring 40 and Keron Cottoy chipping in with 35. Fast bowler Rusty Theron (3-48) and left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar (3-60) both finished with three wickets a p i e c e a s Vo l c a n o e s slipped from a strong position of 170 for three in the 35th over to lose their last seven wickets for 94 runs. In reply, United States got a top score of 71 from former West Indies star Xavier Marshall but other than for Aaron Jones with 37, the batting group failed to show any enterprise and they came up short in the

46th over. Cottoy completed a strong all-round display when he picked up three for 38 with his leg spin while left-arm spinners Larry Edward (2-46) and Kavem Hodge (2-50), along with speedster Shermon Lewis (2-43), all finished with three wickets each. The result was of academic importance only as both teams were already out of the running for semifinal places. For Volcanoes, the win was only their second in eight games and it saw them finish on 10 points while United States lost for the sixth time in seven outings to end bottom of Group B. Left-hander Smith, who struck seven fours in a 50ball knock, put on 68 off 64 balls for the first wicket with Desron Maloney whose 31 came from 30 balls included five fours and a six. When both fell in a three-wicket slide for 50 runs, Athanaze and Cottoy anchored half-century

stands to help the innings recover. First, Athanaze posted 52 for the fourth wicket with Emmanuel Stewart (29) before Cottoy put on a further 62 for the seventh wicket with Ryan John who made 28. The US were then languishing at 19 for two in the fourth over before Marshall and Jones combined in an 82-run stand third wicket stand to halt the slide. Marshall faced 94 deliveries and counted three fours and four sixes while Jones supported with four fours in a 62-ball innings. Jones’s departure in the 23rd over signalled the start of the US decline, however, and late efforts from Theron (29) and Karima Gore (23) went in vain. S c o r e s : HURRICANES 255 for eight off 50 overs (Kieran Powell 105, Amir Jangoo 65; Oshane Thomas 3-59). SCORPIONS 242 off 28.3 overs (Rovman Powell 106, Jamie Merchant 30; Quinton Boatswain 4-85).

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Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level Tournament 2019 concludes The last ball hit by Shomari Wiltshire in the final match of the Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level Tournament secured his crown at the Georgetown Club yesterday. Wiltshire faced Samuel Ince-Carvalhal who was also unbeaten as they went into the final match. Both youngsters played some great squash and InceCarvalhal earned a respectable 7 points in the third game, but the maestro Wiltshire calmly placed his shots and worked the court to achieve a clean slate in the tournament- not dropping a single game. The range of play for the top junior players was outstanding as the execution of their shots rang out with the sheer pace of the ball hitting the front wall. Ince-Carvalhal played a complete game, but the skills of the Caribbean number 1 player dominated for the 11/ 5, 11/3, 11/7 win. The spot for third place was battled for by Nicholas Verwey and Michael Alphonso. The match up was reminiscent of the final of the Junior Caribbean game for the title in Trinidad early this year where Alphonso took the title in three straight games. However, the tables turned this time as Verwey’s reach and retrieval proved too much for the skilful Alphonso. Verwey

moved out ahead early and took the first game comfortably before Alphonso made a bid for the second game which played out to 12/10 in Ve r w e y ’s f a v o u r. L o n g rallies with some breathtaking retrieval had the crowd on the edge of their seats before a collected Verwey dominated the final game for the 11/7, 12/10, 11/ 5 victory. In category B, a much improved Mohryan Baksh topped the group of four with a clean slate of 3/0. His final match saw a valiant effort from the talented Kirsten Gomes in the first game where she earned 8 points, but Baksh dominated the T and moved Gomes around the court with calculated precision for two consecutive 11/4 games. Young Tiana Gomes also enjoyed a clean sweep of her category G group; earning her the most outstanding girl special award. Abhinav Singh was honoured with Most Improved Boy, Safirah Sumner with most Improved Girl, and Dhiren Persaud with Most Outstanding Boy. The level of squash continues to progress with the young players, keeping Guyana firmly at the top of Caribbean Squash. The GSA would like to thank our sponsors for supporting

these athletes throughout the year and look forward to another successful year in 2020. Results for Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level Tournament 2019 Category A Winner Shomari Wiltshire Second Place Samuel Ince-Carvalhal Third Place Nicholas Verwey Category B Winner Mohryan Baksh Second Place Kirsten Gomes Third Place Lucas Jonas Category C Winner Louis Dasilva Second Place Zachary Persaud Third Place Shiloh Asregad Fourth Place Lajuan Munroe Category D Winner Dhiren Persaud Second Place Rayad Boyce Third Place Beau Fernandes Fourth Place Lucas Persaud Category E Winner Grant Fernandes Second Place Safirah Sumner

Third Place Matthew Spooner Category F Winner Abhinav Singh Second Place Brenno Dasilva Third Place Bradley Walton Fourth Place Demetri Lowe Fifth Place Rylee Rodrigues Category G Winner Tiana Gomes Second Place Solomon Ince-Carvalhal Third Place Jnae Singh Forth Place Nandishraj Singh Fifth Place Kassie Walcott Most Improved Girl Safirah Sumner Most Improved Boy Abhinav Singh Most Outstanding Girl Tiana Gomes Most Outstanding Boy Dhiren Persaud Results of the matches played on Saturday were as follows. Category A Shomari Wiltshire defeated Gianni Carpenter Samuel Ince-Carvalhal defeated Michael Alphonso 11/4, 11/5, 11/3 Category B Kirsten Gomes defeated Ethan Jonas 11/2, 11/6, 11/13 Category C

Louis DaSilva defeated Shiloh Asregado 11/5, 11/1, 11/2 Zachary Persuad defeated Joshua Verwey 11/3, 11/4, 11/ 8 Category D Lucas Persaud defeated Teija Edwards 11/7, 11/4, 6/11, 9/11, 11/7 Category E Grant Fernandes defeated Matthew Spooner 11/5, 11/0 Bradley Walton defeated Rylee Rodrigues 3/11, 11/6, 11/9 Category F Abhinav Singh defeated William Escarragga 11/4, 11/3 Demetri Lowe defeated Brenno DaSilva 11/8, 6/11/ 11/ 6 Bradley Walton defeated Rylee Rodrigues 3/11, 11/6. 11/9 Category G Solomon Ince-Carvalhal defeated Mya Dean 11/, 11/ Jnae Singh defeated Kassie Walcott 7/11, 11/9, 11/ 7 Tiana Gomes defeated Solomon Ince-Carvalhal 11/5, 11/8 Results of the matches played on Sunday were as follows: Category A Shomari Wiltshire defeated Samuel InceCarvalhal 11/5, 11/3, 11/7, Nicholas Verwey Michael Alphonso 11/7, 12/10, 11/5 Category B

Lucas Jonas defeated Ethan Jonas 11/0, 11/3, 11/8 Mohryan Baksh defeated Kirsten Gomes 11/8, 11/4, 11/ 4 Category C Zachary Persuad defeated Louis DaSilva 6/11, 11/8, 11/ 2, 11/7 Lajuan Munroe defeated Joshua Verwey 12/10, 11/7, 9/ 11, 4/11, 11/6 Category D Dhirren Persaud defeated Rayad Boyce 6/11, 11/2, 11/9, 11/1 Beau Fernandes defeated Teija Edwards 11/4, 11/6, 11/7 Category E Grant Fernandes defeated Kayden Pyneandy 11/7, 10/ 12, 11/5 Safirah Summer defeated Matthew Spooner 11/4, 13/11 Category F Bradley Walton defeated William Escarragga 7/11, 11/ 2, 11/4 Demetri Lowe defeated Rylee Rodrigues 11/8, 11/8 Abhinav Singh defeated Brenno DaSilva 11/9, 11/7, 11/ 9 Category G Kassie Walcott defeated Mya Dean 11/9, 11/0 Solomon Ince-Carvalhal defeated Nandishraj Singh 11/5, 11/3 Nandishraj Singh defeated Mya Dean 11/8, 11/ 9 Tiana Gomes defeated Jnae Singh 11/6, 11/1

Colonial Medical Super50 Cup

Jaguars backed into a corner but can still squeeze into semis By Sean Devers in Trinidad It has come to one last throw of the dice for the Guyana Jaguars when they face-off with USA in their final group stage match today at the Brian Lara Academy. It is said that a wounded Jaguar is at its most dangerous and the Jaguars, with some inconsistent cricket, have backed themselves into a corner but can still squeeze into the Semi-finals which will be contested on Thursday and Friday at the Brian Lara Academy. But first they must beat cellar dwellers the USA who have just managed one win and hope that points leaders T&T Red Force (24) beat second placed West Indies Emerging Players (18) to give Jaguars (16) a spot in the semi-finals. So even if Jaguars beat the USA tonight, their faith is still in Red Force hands and a depressing statistic for Guyanese fans is that it was the Emerging Players who handed the Red Force their only defeat in this tournament

in the first half. It’s the middle of rainy season here and if Guyana beat the USA and rain washes out the Red Force/ Emerging players at the Queen’s Park Oval, the Red Force will get two points from a washed out game and move to 26 points. However, both the Jaguars and the Emerging players will be tied on 20 points and will go to head to head which stands at 1-1 for both teams. Next on the list is net-run rate. This will favour the Emerging Players since the Jaguars’ net run rate of -0.017 is the lowest among all teams in both zones except the USA. The turtle pace batting of in particular Chanderpaul, Kemol Savory, Johnson and surprisingly Hemraj has meant that the Jaguars have faced the most dot balls in the tournament and of the batsman, only Foo (293 runs at strike rate of 107.32) have a strike of 100. Barnwell, Jaguars’ leading runs scorer with 297 runs, is striking at 97.37, while Raymon Reifer has a strike

rate of 87.42. So slow has Chanderpaul and Savory been batting that they are the only players in the Jaguars team with a strike rate of under 50, which is far from good enough for limited overs cricket. So simply put, barring rain which has been forecast for today, the Jaguars must beat the USA and Red Force has to defeat Emerging Players for Guyana to advance to the semis. The Jaguars should reshuffle their batting order and maybe open with Anthony Bramble and Hemraj and give Bramble the freedom to play his shots in the powerplay overs, with Barnwell, Johnson, Foo, Reifer, Renaldo Ali-Mohammed, Ramaal Lewis, Veerasammy Permaul, Gudakesh Motie and Nial Smith in that order. Only Xavier Marshall, the former Jamaican Test batsman, has two half centuries and fellow Jamaican Steven Taylor has the other fifty for USA. No other batsman, including Guyanese Akshay

Jonathon Foo, is the only Jaguars batsman with SR of 100. Homraj, who has done a good job behind the stumps, has reached 120 runs. Karima Gore is their leading wicket taker with nine scalps and will look for

support from Skipper Saurabh Netravalkar, 37-year-old Elmore Howard Hutchinson and the Aussie pair of pacers in Ian Gabriel Holland and Cameron Stevenson, while

left arm spinner Nosthusha Kenjige give them spin options. Both matches today are Day/Night games and commence at 13:30hrs.

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Inaugural Rio Indoor Street-ball Championship

Sparta Boss, Gold is Money, Rio All-Stars, Leopold Street and Bent Street advance Sparta Boss, Gold is Money, Rio All-Stars, Leopold Street and Bent Street earned elimination berths in the Inaugural Rio Indoor Street-ball Championship on Saturday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. Sparta Boss downed Alexander Village 3-1. Gregory Richardson, Ryan Hackett and Nicholas MacArthur scored in the fifth, seventh and 11th minute respectively, For the loser Kacy John scored in the eighth minute. Similarly Gold is Money squeaked past Sophia 1-0. Josiah Charles netted in the eighth minute. Meanwhile, Rio AllStars blanked Spot-7 by a 5-0 Point Standings Group-A Team P Rio All-Stars 3 Back Circle 3 Spot-7 3 Group-B Team P Leopold St 2 Tiger Bay 2 Broad St 2 Ol Skool 2 Group-C Team P Sparta 3 Kingston 3 Alex Village 3 Melanie 3 Group-D Team P Bent St 2 BV 2 Avocado 2 LA Ballers 2 Group-E Team P Showstoppers 2 Future 2 Albouystown 2 Stabroek 2 Group-F Team P Gold-is-Money 3 Sophia 3 Island 3 Gaza Squad 3

scoreline. Kelsey Benjamin netted a double in the sixth and 12th minute, while Job Caesar, Jermin Junior and Andrew Murray scored in the ninth, 16th and 18th minutes respectively. Leopold Street dismissed Ol Skool 5-1. Dorwin George scored a hat-trick in the eighth, ninth and 18th minutes, while Mark Jhalu and Darren Benjamin scored in the fourth and seventh minute respectively. For the loser, Timothy Thomas netted in the 13th minute. Bent Street crushed BV 5-0. Colin Nelson smashed a helmet-trick in the fifth, seventh, 12th and 16th minutes, while Pernell Schultz

Action in the Inaugural Rio Indoor Street-ball Championship at the National Gymnasium. netted in the ninth minute. In other results,

W 3 2 1

L 0 1 2

D 0 0 0

GF 10 6 2

GA 0 3 9

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L 0 1 1 2

D 0 0 0 0

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GA 2 4 4 8

GD +6 0 -1 -5

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W 3 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 3

D 0 1 1 0

GF 13 5 3 0

GA 1 6 4 10

GD +12 -1 -1 10

W 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 2

D 0 0 0 0

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GA 1 6 4 6

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GA 4 7 7 9

GD +7 0 -1 -6

Pts. 6 3 3 0

W 3 2 0 0

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D 0 0 1 1

GF 12 5 5 1

GA 3 2 10 8

GD +9 +3 -5 -7

Pts. 9 6 1 1

Pts. 9 4 4 0 Pts. 6 3 3 0

Albouystown crushed Stabroek Ballers 4-1, while Gaza Squad and Island AllStars battled to a 1-1 draw. The tournament continues on Thursday at the same venue. Complete Results Game-1 Island All-Stars-1 vs Gaza Squad-1 Gaza Scorer Derwin Bourne-3rd Island Scorer O. McHerty-8th Game-2 Rio All-Stars-5 vs Spot-70 Kelsey Benjamin-6th and 12th Job Caesar-9th

Jermin Junior-16th Andrew Murray-18th Game-3 Stabroek Ballers-1 vs Albouystown-4 Albouystown Scorers Moses Grittens-8th and 12th Lennox Cort-15th and 19th Stabroek Scorer Kemo Lawrence-5th Game-4 Leopold Street-5 vs Ol Skool-1 Leopold Scorers Dorwin George-8th, 9th and 18th Mark Jhalu-4th Darren Benjamin-7th

Ol Skool Scorer Timothy Thomas-13th Game-5 BV-0 vs Bent Street-5 Colin Nelson-5th, 7th, 12th and 16th Pernell Schultz-9th Game-6 Gold is Money-1 vs Sophia-0 Josiah Charles-8th Game-7 Sparta Boss-3 vs Alexander Village-1 Sparta Scorers Gregory Richardson-5th Ryan Hackett-7th Nicholas MacArthur-11th Alexander Scorer Kacy John-8th

C’bean Boxing C/Ships in Trinidad

Team Guyana to start oneweek Camp tomorrow The highly awaited Caribbean Boxing Championships is set for December 4-9 at the Pleasantville Sports Complex in South Trinidad and Guyana are the defending Champions. The Guyanese boxers, who are expected to depart Guyana on the morning of December 4, will commence a

one-week training starting tomorrow. The encampment is being held even though the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) is yet to hear from Government regarding the scope of its support for the trip to Trinidad and Tobago. The GABA has named a team of 22 for the Caribbean Championships including Caribbean Junior female champions Abiola and

Alesha Jackman. GABA President Steve Ninvalle said that he remains optimistic of a full team representing Guyana following a phone call with Sports Minister George Norton on Friday. Team Guyana will be led by elite Caribbean Champions middleweight Desmond Amsterdam and Bantamweight Keevin Allicock. (Sean Devers)

Keevin Allicock

Monday November 25, 2019

Marcus Keiler accepts the winning prize from Shivanand Riddai brand manager Diamond Mineral Water.

Marcus Keiler wins feature event at Diamond Mineral Water cycle meet By Zaheer Mohamed arcus Keiler turned in an outstanding performance to win the feature event at the 20th annual Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Diamond Mineral Water cycle road race which was contested yesterday at West Demerara and East Bank Essequibo. Keiler took an early lead in the race which started at Schoonord, West Bank Demerara, and was joined up front by a few others, including Curtis Dey, Walter Grant-Stuart, Deeraj Garbarran and Jamaul John. But as the event progressed along the West Coast of Demerara, the leaders were joined by other cyclists as the race gathered momentum. The cyclists battled their way up to Bushy Park, East Bank Essequibo and while on their way back to the point of origin for the climax, Keiler and a few others managed to break away from the pack in steaming hot conditions. The battle for first place came down to a sprint among the leaders and Keiler overpowered his rivals to win the title in a time of one hour, 45.50 seconds.

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Curtis Dey took the runner up spot, while Walter Grant -Stuart finished in third position. Deeraj Garbarran placed fourth followed by Jamaul John and Michael Anthony. Andre Green and Garbarran won two primes each, while there was one each for Anthony, Kennard Moses and Junior Niles. 29 cyclists started the race. Ian Jackson took the top podium spot in the Veterans category, while Kwame Ridley placed second and Alex Mendes finished third. Patrick Alphonso won the Mountain bike category and Jamall Coppel took the runner up position. Speaking with Kaieteur Sport following the event, Keiler admitted it was a tough race and he had to give it his best shot. “I wasn’t too confident going into the race, I just tried to stay up front and I managed to execute well.” “Credit must go to the other cyclists, they did well, it was not an easy race, but I must thank the Almighty for coming out successful.” He said it’s good to finish the season on a high as the win will boost his confidence a great lot for the new season.

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Respective prize winners with their accolades.

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Chris Barnwell is Jaguars’’ leading scorer despite him not getting a century as yet.

Colonial Medical Super50 Cup

Jaguars backed into a corner but can still squeeze into semis

Raymon Refier has a fifty and Jaguars’ only 5-wk haul and is back for today encounter.

The respective winners and officials take time out for a photo. Legendary national Squash Coach Carl Ince is extreme left of photo.

Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level Tournament 2019 concludes Marcus Keiler wins feature event at Diamond Mineral Water cycle meet C’bean Boxing C/Ships in Trinidad Team Guyana to start one-week Camp tomorrow

Inaugural Rio Indoor Street-ball C/Ship

Sparta Boss, Gold is Money, Rio All-Stars, Leopold Street and Bent Street advance

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