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We call on President Granger to Bring an end to this standoff
Editor, TEACHERS’ UNION Dear Let us all recall that David Granger at GEARING-FOR President his August 31 press conference said, according to ANOTHER STRIKE Times, September 02, Guyana “[s]o there is a future Two months after taking office, ministers in the government received a sizeable increase in salaries. On the other hand, public school teachers over the years have had to be content with a three per cent across the board increase imposed by the then PPP Government. Soon after the 2015 elections they received their largest increase in salaries in the past three years, seven percent offered by the new government. Yet they find that the salary is below what they think they should receive. Teachers are responsible for nurturing and molding the minds of our children and prepare them to be good citizens and stewards of society. Some who have been forced to live on their meager salaries despite the rise in cost-of-living and increases in transportation fares had to seek a second job. But there are those who thrive on extra lessons since parents have found that their children do not learn much during school hours. That being said, many believe that the government will pay a heavy price at the poll in the Local Government Elections for its behaviour towards teachers. The government handling of the current teachers’ dispute falls far short of good industrial relations practices. It seems that the Granger administration does not want a resolution. The Ministry of Labour imposed an arbitrator, much to the disagreement of the Guyana Teachers’ Union. And this happened even after the Education Ministry rejected every name submitted by the union. There is a time for everything, but this is not the time for this government, with local government elections pending and which has less than two years left in office to be wrong and strong. It seems that the government has ignored the fact that good industrial relations practices are guided by laws, conventions, customs and more so, by ethical practices. Any prudent government will try to settle a union dispute instead of denying a salary increase in an election year. It is a foolish act. According to the facts, a Memorandum signed by the GTU and the Ministry of Education on September 6, 2018, states, “A chairperson shall be nominated and agreed to by the employer and the union. Both parties have agreed to voluntary arbitration as against arbitration being imposed under the Labor Law, 98:01 Section 4. It means that the appointment of an arbitrator cannot be made without the consent of both parties. In this case, the Teachers’ Union, which is a party, was not involved in the selection process of the arbitrator. The lack of understanding the memorandum by the Ministers of Education and Labor has led to one blunder to another that has embarrassed the government and themselves. From the start of conciliatory talks between the two parties, the Union had informed the Chief Labour Officer that it had lost all confidence in the Department of Labour headed by Minister Keith Scott to negotiate the dispute because the Minister had said “teachers are selfish and uncaring.” His comment poisoned the atmosphere for an unbiased negotiation to take place. He was forced to apologise. Now there is Minister Scott’s imposition. The situation is at an impasse and the GTU is gearing for another strike. Recently, society’s thinking has been shifting in a progressive direction. Loyalty to any party or group is sliding and teachers who are custodians of our children may be responsible. Without teachers, we may not be able to work and produce as much in the public life. Then again, teachers sometimes fill the gap in parenting. There is none whose life has not been impacted by a teacher.
for sugar, a very clear future”. Those sentiments were repeated when Minister of State, Joseph Harmon addressed the GAWUorganised “Sugar – too big to fail” Conference on September 04. While these two leaders, probably the senior-most, of our country are saying one thing, our people, and more so the thousands of workers and others who still depend on the industry, cannot ignore the more than disturbing throes the industry seems to be caught in. Just a few days ago, Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder said he basically knew nothing about the bond earmarked for the sugar industry. The Agriculture Minister continued, incredibly, saying that he wanted nothing to do with the monies. That was indeed more than a mouthful from a
Minister who has very little to boast about as our country, at this time, observes Agriculture Month. But the saga continued when the nation heard from GuySuCo’s CEO Dr. Harold Davis Junior who, the September 28 Guyana Chronicle, reported as saying that the $30B was a bad deal. This is the same Dr. Davis, who prior to taking up the mantle of GuySuCo CEO, who in the April 02 Guyana Chronicle, said then “…60 per cent of the monies will go to the factories and the rest of it will be spent on agriculture development”. The then article, at no time, gave the impression that the good Doctor had any qualms about the bond. While we accept and respect one’s right to change his/her views as time goes by, it could also indicate the Corporation’s level of interest in the bond or the sourness at its exclusion from the process. Whatever is the case, it does not cast the Corporation in a good light. The nation lastly heard from Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. The Finance
Minister in a September 30 Newsroom report, said “all that it requires is for discipline to be executed for the requirements to be adhered to and the monies will be disbursed in no time.” While Minister Jordan speaks about adherence to the requirements he, unfortunately, did not share what those requirements are. Nevertheless on the same score, the press reported that Republic Bank received $116.6M as an arranger fee, something NICIL said is not unusual. While we cannot make a comment one way or the other, the Guyanese people should not forget that somewhere, at this time, $28B sits in a bank account for which 4.75 per cent interest is payable to bondholders for which the first semi-annual interest payment is due not too long from now. So while the bureaucrats and technocrats, from all appearances, sit with folded hands behaving like children who had their toys taken away, tens of thousands of Guyanese who depend on the
sugar industry for their wellbeing and sustenance are left unattended. Recent newspaper articles have reported about the plight that some jobless sugar workers are now facing, it’s a situation the Government must seek to ensure is halted. It also serves to demonstrate the importance of sugar to our country’s society and, therefore, the urgent need to secure it. President David Granger, according to the October 04, Guyana Chronicle said “…we decided to run three efficient estates… this is possible, this is desirable; we want to save jobs, we want to save estates”. We of the GAWU call on the Government of Guyana and more so His Excellency President Granger to act proactively and to give meaning to his words and to bring an end to the seeming stand off and let the re-capitalisation of the industry proceed without further delay. Yours faithfully, SeepaulNarine General Secretary GAWU
A disgusting situation at this school Dear Editor, I am disgusted and angered with the recent replacement of the Head Teacher of South Amelia’s Ward Nursery School in Linden; the reason being this school has changed too many within the past five years. As a PTA body, we wrote letters coupled with inviting senior officials to a meeting to which only recently appointed Nursery DEO Region Ten appeared. Ms. Marcel Jordan, whose letter indicated that her appointment as Head Teacher is retroactive to 2015 was unable to take up her position due to the situation between GTU and TSC. The evidence has shown that the school’s enrolment was follows: 2008 – 2009, 79 learners; 2009 – 2010, 64 learners; 2010 – 2011, 62 learners; 2011 – 2012, 63 learners; 2012 – 2013, 84 learners; 2013 – 2014, 87 learners; 2014 – 2015, 96 learners; 2015 – 2016, 99 learners; 2016 – 2017, 96; and 2017 – 2018, 101 learners.
Therefore, October 1, 2018 would have make it three years for her appointment to this school in question which at 2015 was a Grade C school. The officials at the Department of Region Ten more specially then Regional Education Officer, Marcia Paddy Andrew, and acting REDO Keane Adams, would have removed schools that should have been up for appointment of Head Teacher from the list to have teachers of their choice placed at these schools. Nothing has changed since the meeting held on 13th April 2018, to which the Head Teacher, Mrs. Marcel Jordan was summoned to the Education Department R e g i o n Te n w i t h t h e Regional Education Officer Ms. Marcia Paddy-Andrews and the District Education Officer (Nsy) Ms. GreeneBrewster concerning her replacement. Nevertheless, not satisfied that our matter was addressed by Ms. Mentis DEO Nursery or our petition
with signatures of parents acknowledged. Further, contact was made with senior officials of TSC indicated that Ms Jordan should not be bothered with what was discussed on April 13 since they are the ones who have to make the appointment. Lo and behold, when the preliminary appointment results came out, South Amelia’s Ward Nursery was
given a new Head Teacher. This decision was contested within the given time frame. Yet because of friends and favouritism; and feedback from REDO acting, our concerns were ignored. Where is the justice? I hope the Minister or someone higher take note as the PTA body does not agree with being ignored or their concerns shelved. Brenda Rogers
The EPA should disregard this statement Dear Editor, I am appealing to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the RomanexMining Company to disregard the position claimed to be taken by the South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) in relation to the Romanex company in an article titled South RupununiCouncil objects to R o m a n e x ’s p r o p o s e d
Marudi mountain mine (SN Sun 30th Sept,2018) on the basis that the six deep South Amerindian villages that are included in the SRDC and are in the “area of influence” did not endorse that press statement from the SRDC and were not aware that a press statement was sent by the SRDC. Yours Sincerely Peter Persaud.
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Accountant Nigel Hinds is wrong on cost recovery Dear Editor, It was with great concern that I read a letter in the press written by accountant Nigel Hinds stating that oil companies usually carry all the cost invested upfront in the exploration phases, and that the host country should not pay, much less audit those costs. Since the oil and gas industry is new to Guyana, I like many, am not too familiar with how these things work. So, in trying to understand how cost recovery is applied, I did the most logical thing – google. Then is when my respect for Nigel Hinds, the accountant, dissipated. I found out that there are several formulas used around the world regarding how
upfront investments in oil exploration is handled. In some cases, the oil company and the government actually split the cost upfront, at the start of exploration. In many of these cases this is done through a national oil company. It is reported that ExxonMobil spent around US$460M in the lead up to the Liza 1 discovery, which includes the cost of drilling that well. Using the spilt option above, Guyana may have had to come up with US$230M or G$48.3B – upfront. Where would this have come from? Another option outlined in model Production Sharing Agreements, such as the one Guyana has with ExxonMobil and its partners, is for the oil
company to pay these costs upfront, then if there is a discovery – usually a big if – the oil company is allowed to recoup that cost over a specified period at a specified rate. The oil companies come with the expertise and specialized technology and equipment that makes finding the oil and producing it possible. The technology and expertise come at enormous cost, paid for by shareholders. Which business model would therefore allow for all that upfront cost (which the company forfeits if it does not find oil) to be carried by the company in the event of a discovery? Suggesting that this is the norm is misleading. Patrick Davis
Some tax defaulters are still to settle their accounts, while GRA goes after others Dear Editor, I am pleased and proud as an employee with the success of the Tax Amnesty period that the GRA carried out. Many individuals and businesses took advantage of this amnesty and from the yields it was a great idea. However, as a taxpayer and an employee of the GRA, I feel obliged to enquire about individuals and companies that are heavily indebted to the GRA over a number of years. In 2013 there were court judgments against six companies and individuals. To date some or most of the above stated are still to make an effort in settling their accounts. It is unfair that there are persons who are making every effort to settle and be straight with the GRA whilst there are some who commit a crime by defrauding the GRA and no action is taken by the said agency to enforce a court ruling. Apart from what is owed, the GRA had to pay hefty for lawyers to prosecute these cases. The amount of money that is owed by these indi-
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viduals and companies combined will add a nice chunk of change to the collection by the GRA. In some countries it is a crime to defraud a country of its rightful tax and I am certain there are heavy fines and even jail sentences for person found guilty of doing such. I am therefore calling on the Commissioner General of the GRA to ensure that all are held accountable and treated fairly. One set of persons cannot cover for everyone whilst the delinquents continue to commit a crime of defrauding our country of much needed revenue. Some of these same individuals and companies con-
tinue to carry out the same activities and are not following the law and remitting what is rightfully for the agency. Simple checks and audits of their books would reveal same. As an employee I can without a doubt vouch that the GRA has improved in many areas but this trend of only going after some peopleis something I wouldlike to see changed. Regards Employee of the GRA Cc: The Commissioner General — Mr. Godfrey Statia Minister of Finance — Mr. Winston Jordan Leader of the Opposition — Mr. BharratJagdeo
I am prepared to take GT&T to the Public Utilities Commission Dear Editor, Once again in less than four months I have to publicly air my disgust with the manner in which GT&T extends its services to the Guyanese public During the first four days of September, 2018 I visited the GT &T office at Camp and Robb Street,Georgetown. On enquiring about my landline bill amount (no bill was available as yet) When I asked for my DSL amount I was informed that it was doubled because there was some problem with GT&T ‘s accounting system which revealed that in some areas where the 4G connections were being introduced there was some level of under-accounting.l immediately stated that there was no 4 G connection in my area and as a result I should not be affected.. I asked to see the supervisor of the day who was Mr.Hinds (a very pleasant and accommodating young man) who gave me the same facts mentioned above. I immediately reminded him that I have a fixed amount package agreement which dictates that I pay a certain amount monthly and I have never defaulted on the agreement. Mr.Hinds then called one of his supervisors in my presence. After the discussion I was told that I only have to pay the agreed amount on the .monthly bill for September
2018.I was further assured that my service would remain intact.I went on to explain to them that even if there was an accounting problem it was inherent of the company to place advertisements to enlighten their customers and not surprise them as they did me.I was informed by the external supervisor that I will receive an explanation via my email or a phone call.To date, this was not received. To d a y, O c t o b e r 0 4 , 2018,I once again went to pay my bills and was informed that I have arrears and my DSL service can be terminated if I do not pay the extra demanded amount although my DSL bill is paid as per contract
for October 2018. Editor,my concern with this uncaring and callous attitude of GT&T reminds me of the bullying attributes of large corporations in non democratic countries. I have given verbal notice today that I am prepared to walk the corridors of justice to have this uncaring situation ameliorated. I am prepared to further this issue with the Public Utilities Commission.I will not pay one extra cent to GT&T.If their accountants cannot account properly, fire them. The poor people of this country do not need another economic cross to bear. Gt&T take note. Orin.Major
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Kitty Police ignored my complaints October 6 and the 1980 Constitution about this noise nuisance Dear Editor, On Sunday 30th September, 2018, aresident from SeaforthCampbellville decided to blast his radio and music set at the same time. He has been a noise nuisance for years not only with his equipment but he himself is very loud and would be singing, speaking and shouting from the top of his voice from time to time very early in the mornings or late at nights without a care that he is disturbing his neighbours. Whenever, this happens this individual would lock up the whole house leaving only one window in the kitchen area open and it appears the radio is put there so that all the noise and discomfort could easily reach its targets;myself and relatives. When the noise in Seaforthstreet started around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning I immediately called Kitty Police Station letting the rank know that I wasn't well. I was promised that a patrol would be sent; it never came. I made another call
there about a hour later with the same result. I then called quick response, all this while letting the rank I was reporting to know that I was unwell and had a prescription to prove it. The sickening droning and vibrating eventually forced me to get out of bed and in that hot morning sun I went on the road with pain and heaviness around my neck. Before I left I made another call to the Kitty Police, letting the rank know what I was being forced to do in my sick state. He told me he would send a patrol, Editor to my utter disgust and despair when I returned about three hours later nothing had changed the music was still being played very loud and in my opinion this deranged man was having a blast. Long story short was that several more calls and complaints of the danger of my condition throughout the day was like throwing water on a duck's back. I even requested to speak to a senior rank from
quick response, hoping that something will be done, Editor absolutely nothing was done, this deranged man continued to harass his neighbours and later in the evening when the oldies programme was being aired on radio loud shouts of "OW BABY" and other sentiments could be heard from him. Apart from the nuisances mentioned the Saturday abuse continues unabated and last Saturday saw a lengthening of the time that night before the music was turned off. Another nuisance with a big oversized box in his vehicle recently started visiting a friend who works in front of my residence, after cautioning and scolding him about the loudness of the music and requesting that he turn it down he is now acting up in defiance and has visited twice since he was spoken to; stayinglong enough to announce his presence but leaves before any police action is taken Yours Respectfully, Concerned Resident
Can someone who is still on the AFC List of Candidates be a PNCR Executive Member? Dear Editor, I read with great interest the letter published “ Geriatrics in the PNCR” written by Alex Duncan. As an old worker of the Party, I must share the sentiments and grave concerns expressed in his letter. There is one error in his letter; it is thatwhich stated that Volda Lawrence was the first female Chairman of the Party. When I was a youngster in the 60s, the PNC Leader was Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, the
Treasurer was Ms. Hyacinth Goddette, the General Secretary was Hamilton Green and the Chairman was Mrs. Winifred Gaskin. She was therefore, the first female Chairman of the Party. May I say we are very happy to welcome Sister Volda. In her there is hope. Next, I have a big worry which my Party should explain. On the new Executive, is a gentleman (Van West Charles) who not too long ago had many unkind
things to say about the PNC and publicly stated that he left the PNC and joined the AFC. Within a few short months, how can a person who is still on the AFC List of Candidates and can therefore become an AFC Member of Parliament be an Executive Member of the PNCR. He has not with similar public noise denounced the AFC. The question is why are we shooting ourselves in the foot and who are the persons within the PNC Top Brass responsible for this stupidity and gross crassness? Finally, was this the beginning of a palace coup? Brother David, beware. Eric Moseley
Dear editor, Saturday October 6, 2018 marks the 38th Anniversary since the fraudulent 1980 Constitution was imposed on the Guyanese nation. It is sad day for all Guyanese for that constitution ushered in a long line of dictatorship and with it a cycle of poverty and oppression. The PPP came to power by treacherously deceiving the Guyanese electorate that they were going to rewrite the 1980 Guyana Constitution and that everything was going to be alright. While in opposition, the 1980 Constitution was described as an evil concoction intended to entrench the mad dictator, Burnham, in power indefinitely. But when the PPP got into power and inherited the Burnham Constitution, they became selfish and uncaring. They put Guyana up for sale and the Canadian company,
OMAI carted away more gold in a decade then the Spanish conquistadors did in 70 years in the pillage of the Inca Empire. The PPP vultures were not held accountable because of Article 182, which grants the Executive President and his canopy of officials, immunity from prosecution. Then the Chinese came and carried our timber, leaving desolate land space and swamps. The Brazilian miners came and had a field day and while all this was going on Guyana became a major transshipment port for the exportation of cocaine and other illegal substances. Roger Khan, the notorious drug lord in complicity with the PPP Government, turned Guyana into a killing field in the America. Then along came the Coalition parties, and they too were going to set things right
and rewrite the 1980 Constitution but after three years, the APNU+AFC turned out to be even more vicious, selfish and uncaring. Mr. Editor, there must be some solution, and an end to these politician’s Lies, Treachery, Contempt, Disrespect and illegal rule. How much longer must Guyanese continue to live in a perpetual state of bondage, only barely surviving to serve a set of political con men who continue to give away our natural resources as though they have some god given right to do as they want. Join the Guyana United Artists (G.U.A) on Square of the Revolution on Saturday. We once again remind Guyanese of that dreadful day in which our right, which our foreparents fought for was taken away by force and political manipulation. Faithfully yours Desmond Ali
Petty minded and trying to sow seeds of confusion Dear Editor, Reference is made to Anil Nandlal’s Facebook post of September 23, “A coalition with no power”, in which he determined Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, and Ministers Raphael Trotman and Khemraj Ramjattan as not having any ministerial power as members of the current administration; since their roles and functions have been absorbed by the Peoples National Congress(PNC) segment of the coalition government. Editor, Anil Nandlal’s view is a carefully, continuing trend of People’s Progressive Party/ Civic narrative on theAlliance for Change(AFC), a member of the current President David Granger – led coalition government. It is further a strategy designed to sow the seeds of uncertainty, and confusion, about Guyana’s future as a country governed by a coalition government. Such a line is not unexpected, either, since it is designed to conjure a perception in the minds of PPP/C constituents that attempts at coalition politics in Guyana have failed, and cannot suffice as a vehicle for national unity, as part of the government’s efforts towards social cohesion. Such a message is subtle; masking the real intention to paint AFC’s cabinet members
as ineffective, and with no influence. One has only to refer to PPP/C party leaders, Bharrat Jagdeo and Clement Rohee’s intermittent attempts at targeting Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, with the party leader refusing to accept the Prime Minister as leading a government delegation to engage the opposition on matters of national importance. Simply stated, it is petty politics to the max which continues to reflect a mindset of political grudge, immaturity, and being out of sync with a changing global landscape in which coalition governments are becoming the new political order of forming governments. It is now recognized as a mechanism, not only for unseating an incumbent government, but also for alignment of groups that although of disparate political-socio-economic backgrounds, are prepared and willing to place consensual areas of national concerns, above common interests. It must be reminded that what the PPP/C had masqueraded as the civic component of its former government was a national hoax designed to hoodwink a nation into be-
lieving that its political support base was broad-based, and that it had embraced inclusivity. It never was, and will never do, since it is a party that embraces the conflictive and dangerous political ideology of ethnic domination. But back to Nandlal’s contention of spite and grudge which is also dishonest and deceptive. All three cabinet officers mentioned, have their allotted constitutional functions, clearly demarcated as dictated by the individual constitutional functions. And they are also carrying out those functions as mandated in consonance with cabinet approval, for that is what any cabinet officer has to follow in accordance with the rule of collective responsibility. I will not waste further time in seeking to debunk the crap from Nandlal, lest I am construed as dignifying a presidential wannabe. All three of these officers are performing their functions in three very challenging portfolios that have to do with very critical aspects of this country’s future political-social-economic growth and development – but they are not corrupt, living fat off of the nation’s toil, like many in the PPP did. Regards Dillon Goring
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Shortcomings in setting up arbitration panel indicative of illiteracy – GTU President
Stalled public school teachers’ salary negotiation...
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he word nominate can be simply de fined as the action of putting forward something for consideration. Moreover, to interpret the word ‘nominate’ to mean ‘appoint’ is a flagrant disregard for the English language or simply illiteracy at its worse. This is the conviction of President of the Guyana Teachers Union [GTU], Mr. Mark Lyte. At a press conference on Wednesday, Lyte said that it was the act of nomination that was required of Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Mr. Keith Scott, after the Ministry of Education and GTU failed to agree on an individual to chair an arbitration panel to negotiate a salary increase for public school teachers. It is clearly stated in a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] signed by the two concerned sides [Education and GTU] on April 10, 1990 that “where there isn’t agreement between the parties on an arbitration chair, the Ministry of Labour will be asked to ‘nominate’ one”. However, the situation
that obtained was an appointment, by the Minister, in the person of Professor Leyland Lucas. This development, the GTU President said, has indicated that the country is clearly faced with a situation that surpasses an industrial dispute. “We seem to have a literacy problem from the top; we don’t only have a literacy problem in the classrooms but among serving ministers of government and this is a cause for concern for us as educators. We may have to start the [education] process from the top,” Lyte said. He noted that while the Minister might have sought to appoint Professor Lucas because he is “probably an excellent person”, the union does not have the luxury of knowing of the man’s character. Professor Lucas is said to be a remigrant who currently holds a position at the University of Guyana. As he maintained that the Minister had no right to appoint the chairman of the arbitration panel, Lyte noted,
GTU President, Mark Lyte. “If you examine the document [MOA], at all times the word ‘nominate’ is used. I don’t know what other interpretation could have been garnered by the Minister?” Should government opt to
retain Professor Lucas, the union has stated its intent to initiate strike action among its near 10,000 membership. Currently the GTU is gaining support from the Guyana Trade Union Congress and
the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana to help mobilise its membership to strike. In pledging support to the union, GTUC’s General Secretary, Lincoln Lewis, said, “Industrial action has a number of measures that can bring an employer to the [negotiation] table.” Lewis had earlier condemned the action of the Minister for moving to unilaterally appoint a chairman to head the arbitration panel to address teachers’ salary issues. He had said that the move by the Minister, who has responsibility for Labour to independently name the arbitrator, has no basis in the Laws of Guyana. “Unless such law – which the Minister must produce – was passed in the dead of night and assented to before the nation awakes, the trade union community knows not of its existence,” Lewis has noted.
It was pointed out that the arbitration proceedings between the GTU and the Education Ministry is “voluntary” since there exists an agreement between the two parties to move into arbitrational arrangement and where the decisions will be binding on both. According to the GTUC Representative, what Minister Scott has done is to disregard the time-honoured good faith practice, agreed, written and signed to by the GTU and the Education Ministry on September 6, 2018. It was stipulated in a 1990 GTU and Education Ministry’s Memorandum of Agreement that where there isn’t agreement between the parties on an arbitration chair, the Ministry of Labour will be asked to “nominate” one. But a nomination, Lewis had asserted, is not tantamount to an appointment and the difference therefore must be recognised and respected by the Minister.
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New Supenaam speedboat landing to be completed in December Ongoing works at the Supenaam speedboat landing.
The temporary landing being occupied by speed boat operators The construction of a new and modernized speedboat landing at Good Hope, Essequibo Coast, is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. This information was yesterday revealed by the deputy chairman of the Good Hope/ Pomona Neighbourhood
Democratic Council [NDC], Arnold Adams. The revetment of the Supenaam Water front had commenced some two weeks ago, and has since made steady progress. Adams, who is also a member of the Regional Democratic Council [RDC], believes that the
project is going according to plan, and should be concluded by the end of December this year. Arnold revealed to this publication that the 34$ million project will include designated stands for vending, along with seating accommodation for
passengers. He also noted that a special ramp will be constructed for persons with special disabilities, along with a parking lot for general purpose. As construction of the revetment continues, Adams stressed that safety is of top priority to the contractor and his crew at this moment. In an effort to maintain safety, Arnold said that the NDC has temporarily relocated stallholders to a wharf west of the construction site. Adams added, “In the meantime, vendors were relocated to the vendors’
wharf on the Supenaam Waterfront. The speed boat operation site was also relocated and so to avoid the congestion we continue to implement the turn system so that only one boat will occupy the wharf. “When they discharge they pull out and another pulls in.” This publication understands that taxi drivers were also located in an area safe for business. It is believed that the construction of the new wharf is one which will tremendously boost tourism
in the small, but rich agricultural region. Residents, on the other hand, have already expressed their excitement of having this new project implemented in their community. In the meantime, the RDC has since set up a work committee to overlook the construction of the wharf. According to Adams the committee consists of the Regional Vice Chairman, Nandranie Coonjah, and representatives from the region’s Tourism Association and the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce. [Romario Blair]
Jagdeo condemns racist rhetoric by PPP supporters
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eader of the politi cal Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, has expressed condemnation for supporters of the People’s Progressive Party Civic who tend to express racist sentiments in the name of the party. He made this declaration at a press conference, yesterday, at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition. Commenting on the release by the Ministry of the Presidency, concerning the fake Facebook page titled ‘Brigadier David Granger’, Jagdeo said that Gail Teixeira has written the Ethnic Relations Commission to have a complete investigation into what took place in Bartica, because the PPP/C does not tolerate racism or the use of social media for other nefarious purposes. He said “We condemn any attempt to bequeath people.” Jagdeo said that he has noticed persons making inflammatory remarks, especially on social media, some of those persons claiming to support or be affiliated with the PPP/C. He explained: “Any post that does that sort of thing to cause division among our people would not be toler-
Bharrat Jagdeo, at his weekly press conference ated. I wanted to use this opportunity to say that because I’ve seen some people get angry. Then they engage in language that the party does not sanction. They are not members, but they claim to be supporters of the party.” Pleading with supporters, he said, “If you are supporting our party, please stay away from that. That has no place in our country or in our
party.” The leader of the Opposition admitted that his party has been passive to racist sentiments by party supporters. “Too often, we just take these things sitting down and we don’t take firm action on this.” He continued, “I want to say particularly to supporters of the PPP that we must respect. We have enough (Continued on page 26 )
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BEWARE OF SENDING YOUR GIRL CHILD TO ‘SCHOOL SPORTS’ Every parent in Guyana with teenage girls in school should ensure that these children are properly supervised when they attend school sports. A great many temptations are out there and parents must know what is going on at these events before they send their daughters unaccompanied. This is something that I wrote about before and I wish, in the public interest, to repeat that column because we are now in October and schools are preparing once again for their annual school sports. The Peeper was passing near to one of our sports grounds when he noticed a race in motion. Some children were engaged in a hundredmeter relay sprint, and it was really exciting as they put their all into the event. The Peeper recalled his own days at school and the exciting times he had on School Sports Day. The Peeper decided to stop on the roadway that runs alongside the ground so that he could take in the fun.The very next
race was equally exciting and the school children that packed the stands of the ground roared loudly in support of their favourite athletes.When the race ended however, something amazing happened. A DJ came on and began playing a song that had the entire, and I mean the entire stand, in raptures of excitement.I could not believe what I was seeing at this school’s excitement. The entire attendance was going crazy over this song. But disturbing were the actions of the kids. Some of the children were gyrating in a sexually suggestive manner. Some went further. A great many of them were actually lifting one of their legs up in the air as they pivoted and gyrated on the other. It was an extremely vulgar display. The Peeper could not believe what he was witnessing. The music seemed to be causing more excitement amongst the kids than the races themselves. In fact, one of the athletes far away from the stands was so taken by
the music that she dropped her track pants and she too started to gyrate. I can still hear the words of the song, or what I think I heard ringing in my head. It went something like this: I like you when you move I like when you groove I like you when…. I could not also help noticing that a lot of the young ladies being paid keen attention to by grown boys, some of whom I believe are much too old to be attending school. I had previously observed that at school sports there are a great many young men who turn up at these
events with the intention of being friendly with these schoolgirls.It is something that I warned parents to take note of. I said that they should be careful when sending their girl children unsupervised by an adult to these school sports since there are male predators out there waiting to take advantage of our young girl children. I want to repeat that warning based on what I have again seen this year. Take an interest in these school sports that your children are attending. It is more than just athletics that is taking place there and as guardians you must take an active
interest in what goes on at these events. I wish to once again call on all schools having these days to ensure that greater control is exercised and that undesirables are kept out. I want to urge these schools also to keep the boom boxes out of these affairs. In my days at school we had sports day without all the loud music and we had a great deal of fun with the different events. If we allow school events to descend into commonness, then what sort of future will there be for our young people? We therefore have to safeguard these events from things that lead to lewd dis-
plays such as what the Peeper witnessed. So hyped were the kids that a fight actually broke out in the stands and as things would have it, there was a mad rush by a great many of the students to see what was going on. But even this could not break the rhythm of those who were intoxicated with the lyrics of the song: I like it when you move I like it when you groove. I like it when you……
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
The Bar Association performs at Circo Suarez tonight
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ong ago, I read in a British newspaper where one of the world’s leading rock singers said that no matter how wild and carefree you live, once a child comes, it changes your life forever. Every parent, I guess, has that feeling. The crazy things I did without caring about how they went down changed after my daughter was born. A parent has to be very sensitive about the things they do because their children are watching. One wonders what goes through the head of public figures when they do hypocritical things. Don’t they know their families will recognize their hypocrisy and opportunism? Two organizations in this country, I have no respect for – the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and the Bar Association. Both are important entities whose voices of moral righteousness should influence people in general and the young in particular. But they
don’t I lived under the entire period of the tenure of both Presidents Jagdeo and Ramotar. Jagdeo’s rule was authoritarian, crass, philistine and destructive. No leader before Jagdeo in the history of the British West Indies faced the damning accusations of a wife of spousal abuse as Jagdeo did. Mr. Jagdeo took precious foreign exchange and built a hotel, an absolute waste of state funds. There was not one word of criticism from the PSC. The PSC was in a coma during the hegemony of the PPP 1999-2015. A change of government occurred and in a process that defies science, the PSC was reborn. It says things against the post 2015 administration whose record is a billion times cleaner than the Jagdeo regime. How do you explain these scientific acrobatics (which the PSC will perform at Circo Suarez this evening)? Why was the PSC silent before 2015?
You take your pick of answers. I would say ethnic solidarity stood out egregiously. What about image and credibility? Aren’t family members asking their big bosses; ‘but why you were silent when Jagdeo was doing all these unpatriotic things?” An incident occurred between a traffic cop and a lawyer. It is a story that most Guyanese people couldn’t be bothered with because it does not affect their lives as if it was a judge or a minister who makes vital decisions on life in Guyana. A lawyer cussing up a policeman on the roadside - so what is national in news about that? Let them settle their dispute either by the lawyer suing the police or the police arresting him. Did that incident necessitate a press release from the Bar Association? The answer is no. But if the answer is yes then that person who is saying yes will be pressed to explain why. The Bar Association is ei-
ther ignorant of what goes on in this country or playing ignorant or is morbidly hypocritical in that it emphasizes the mundane, the banal or the inconsequential over the essential, the sensitive, the crucial. In academia, lawyers are not considered intellectuals except those engaged in scholarly research in academic institutions. A majority of them in Guyana lack even a cursory familiarity with epistemology, a subject they need to excel in because epistemology is about the derivative and meaning of the words which form the basis of knowledge. Many lawyers get away with a lot of nonsense in cross examinations in magistrate courts in this country because the witnesses are intimidated. Many of the police prosecutors are extremely poor in training and many of
the magistrates know less than the lawyers who appear in front of them. So we have the Bar Association which promptly composed a press release on the Ryan “Effing” Crawford debacle where he is accused of cussing down a traffic rank. Why a press release on that incident when major lacerations of the law take place so frequently? In fact one can question if the rule of law is functionally stable in Guyana. A magistrate violates the law of trafficking in person, the government condemns her illegal decision and the Bar Association was in Timbuktu when it happened. The DPP frees two underage sisters charged for conspiring to murder their father. Canadian authorities requested the dropping of the charges and took the children back to Canada where they
Frederick Kissoon are free as the birds. The Bar Association was in Timbuktu when that happened. One of my favourite crooners, Frenchman, Charles Aznavour, died two days ago. I had planned to spend tonight listening to his songs with my wife but I am definitely going to Circo Suarez to see the Bar Association perform. My God! It will be an ugly sight! But wild horses cannot drag me away from Circo Suarez tonight.
DEM BOYS SEH
Send Guyana MPs back to nursery school America got 52 states wid 100 senators. Dem senators does control de White House. Right now dem pushing to confirm a man who get accused of sexual misconduct, to become a judge fuh life. Guyana got 3 counties and 65 Members of Parliament. Dem MPs does do de same thing wha dem senators does do in de states. De difference between de American senators and de Guyanese MPs is de Americans can talk fuh demself and vote how dem like. De Guyanese MPs can only talk when dem deh home and vote fuh wha de leader of de party seh.Because of this culture nuff of dem stupid. Dem is a pack of numbskulls and dummies. Dem don’t know de difference between dem head and dem behind. Ask every one of dem MPs fuh tell you wha going on in de oil industry, de gold field or de timber industry and dem gun watch you like if dem talking a foreign language or de same way dem boys use to watch dem teacher when dem was going to school. Dem have no brain. De odda day dem go and sit down wid Exxon and instead dem ask about a better deal fuh Guyana, about insur-
ance against oil spill; and local content, dem ask wha guh happen to sugar workers being “on the breadline” and about “closed sugar estates”. Then one of dem ask Exxon if it helping govt to draft legislation pertaining to local content. Exxon tell dem that was Guyana business. And dem same people is who does mek de law.Then dem start fuh fight among demself. At another point, one MP accuse she colleague of protecting Exxon. De man get vex. He reacted, “Come on, me ain’t protecting Exxon; Exxon big enough to protect itself.” And all this was going on in de presence of de oil people—all de bickering, all de infighting among demself, all de stupidness dem talk was right in front de oil people. Dem oil people must be laughing up to now and de people of this country know that dem MPs just as dumb today as dem was yesterday. Dem don’t mean to learn. Talk half and send dem MPs including Soulja Bai, back to nursery school wid a slate and a manual.Bet you battam dollar dem gun walk wid crayon fuh write pun de slate.
Rejected Panama rice consignment... A former member of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) handed over a letter of complaint to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday about the false labelling on a large consignment of rice rejected by Panama. Yesterday, Jinnah Rahman, an activist in the rice industry, was accompanied by retired rice miller and farmers’ advocate, Dr. Turhane Doerga At the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Eve Leary, they handed over the letter of complaint. They believe that there was collusion between a number of staffers of GRDB and a miller to ship rice that was not of the desired quality to Panama. The rice was rejected by Panama. GRDB has to now replace the rice. The rejected consignment has to be shipped back to Guyana. While GRDB has said it will carry out an audit of the containers of rice, other millers are calling for an independent probe. Yesterday, Commissioner of Police, Leslie James, acknowledged that a “document” was handed over to his office. He said that it has been sent to Deputy Commissioner of Law Enforcement, Lyndon Alves, for the contents to be examined and for a determination if there are causes for further actions. The Top Cop also disclosed that if there are technical issues, the police may seek the intervention of the legal authorities. According to the letter seen by Kaieteur News, it was addressed to Commissioner James.Rahman said he is writing as Co-chair of the RPA Action Committee, to request an investigation into a large consignment of rice that has been rejected by authorities in Panama. The rice, the complaint said, was contained in more than 30 containers, equivalent to 80,000 bags of rice. The former GRDB board member, who has been highly critical of the industry, said that the bags were sent in the containers to Panama but had the labels of Techno Mills, a company that is based in Eccles, East Bank Demerara. Techno Mills has reportedly denied the labels belonged to them. Rahman, in the letter, said that more than a month ago, the Panamanian port authorities took samples of rice from the containers and found out that they did not meet the requirements of the contract signed between Guyana and Panama. The contract stipulated white rice but white rice
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Former GRDB board member files criminal complaint
The rice being examined in Panama, a few weeks ago. was not delivered.The rice was for distribution to Panama’s poorest section of their community. The rice was supposedly sent by Mr. A. Cayume Hakh and Sons, a miller that has operations across the country. “According to confidential reports, false labels were attached to the bags of rice that were in the 30-plus containers. There are strong indications of collusion at the Guyana Rice Development Board level, and there can be no other recourse than a police investigation, involving the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU),” Rahman wrote. The official also told the Commissioner of Police that as a former member of the GRDB, he actively participated in the investigation that led to six top former officials of the Board being charged.
“These ongoing investigations are likely to produce more than 100 other charges for various infractions committed against the government and people of Guyana.” Rahman urged the Top Cop to allow its special unit, the Special Organised Crime Unit, to “add this new scandal to their list of matters pertaining to the wider issues of the GRDB and the rice industry”. The Panama market is a prized one for Guyana with prices among the best. It started in 2014 and would add to the renewed and other emerging markets like Mexico and Cuba. However, the scandal is threatening to drag the handling of the Venezuela rice deal which came to a sudden end in 2015. That deal went south after participating millers re-
Dr. Turhane Doerga
Jinnah Rahman
Commissioner, Leslie James
portedly shipped poor quality rice and angered authorities there. It was also thought that the deal ended because of a spiteful Venezuela government. There have been calls for the revamping of GRDB with accusation of widespread dis-
criminations by graders. The containers rejected by millers number more than 30 and are expected to climb. Officials here say that the Panama market is not in jeopardy.GRDB says it has halted the shipments from Hakh rice millers. The Hakh family control
around eight millers across the country. It is expected that a separate complaint may be filed as early with today for alleged breaches of the Customs laws. The breaches relate to the deliberate false reporting of miller’s details and the type of rice.
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Three departments collaborate to give patient new lease on life A 64-year-old man was given a new lease on life after undergoing emergency medical treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC]. The case is one that saw three departments – the Emergency Medical Services, Accident and Emergency and the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit [CICU] – working in close collaboration to render the life saving medical care. The whole life saving process was kicked into motion when the man developed intense chest pains and had no one to transport him to hospital. He resorted to dialling 912.The 912 number is the
emergency number to report a fire. However, with the launch of the Emergency Medical Services [EMS] in 2016, which is done in collaboration with the Guyana Fire Service, people within the confines of Georgetown can dial the same number to have an ambulance with Emergency Medical Technicians [EMTs] on board come to their aid. There are currently three ambulances utilised by the EMS programme which are dispatched by the Fire Service. When the man in question placed the call for medical support an ambulance was rushed to his Hadfield Street,
Georgetown residence. EMTs who are a part of the response are trained to ensure that patients are stabilised as they are rushed to hospital. Upon their arrival at the man’s residence EMTs rushed him into the ambulance and immediately started communicating with doctors at the GPHC about his condition. They were able to render basic services to stabilise the man. However, the man was barely hanging on. “Literally when they rushed him through the hospital door he suffered a cardiac arrest,” related EMS Director, Dr. Zulfikar Bux. The
The entrance to the Accident and Emergency Department of the GPHC. patient was immediately administered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR] said Dr. Bux as he added, “he was shocked three times in total...we brought back his heart three times.” Once the man’s heart was beating again he was placed on a life support machine. By this time the team from the GPHC’s CICU, including Dr. Mahendra Carpen, was lending support. The man was taken to the CICU where he was prepped for an emergency angiogram. “We started to do that...and what we saw was 100 percent blockage of his left anterior descending artery [a key artery]...that is respon-
sible for one of the deadliest forms of heart attack and has been referred to in the past as the widow maker,” Dr. Carpen shared. Having deduced that the man had suffered a massive heart attack, the medical experts saw the need for a stent to address his condition. A stent is a small expandable tube that is used to treat narrowed arteries in the body. “He was paralysed, unable to speak...a ventilator was breathing for him,” said Dr. Carpen who with pride related that soon after receiving the needed treatment the patient’s blood pressure had stabilised and he no longer required the support of the
ventilator. “It is one of those demonstrations that if systems are in place they can work and save lives. It cost the patients nothing if these systems are put in place,” added Dr. Carpen. Even as he shared about the patient being able to sit up in bed by the next day and was expressing appreciation to those responsible for helping to save his life, Dr. Bux added, “If it wasn’t for this collaboration starting with the EMTs quick response through the EMS service, the Accident and Emergency Unit and the Cardiac ICU this could have been another man dead at home,” said Dr. Bux.
Women charged for attempting to bribe cop ... Intent was to release relatives found with illegal gun
Three women who are accused of attempting to bribe a Police Sergeant to prevent him from instituting a charge against their relatives were yesterday charged for the offence. The trio all appeared before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and denied the charges after it was read to them. The women are Pamela Gobin, 43; Latoya Tappin, 27; and Annesa Maddison, 36. The women were charged separately after they appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The first charge stated that Pamela Gobin, on October 1, 2018, at the Brickdam Police Station, wilfully attempted to obstruct or pervert the course of justice by offering Sergeant George $200,000, to prevent the institution of a charge against her son, Mario Persaud. It was further alleged that Latoya Tappin on October 1, 2018, at the Brickdam Police Station, wilfully attempted to obstruct or pervert the course of justice by offering Sergeant George $120,000, to prevent the institution of a charge against her child father, Kevin Dickie. The last charge stated
From left Pamela Gobin, Annesa Maddison and Latoya Tappin that on the same day and at the same location, Annesa Maddison, wilfully attempted to obstruct or pervert the course of justice by offering Sergeant George $200,000, to prevent the institution of a charge against her brother, Kirk Maddison. Police Prosecutor, Quinn Harris, had no objection to bail being granted to the defendants but asked that it be in a substantial amount citing the serious nature of the allegations. Facts presented by the Prosecutor stated that Octo-
ber 1, 2018, the women approached Sergeant George in his office at the Brickdam Police Station and offered to pay him the monies mentioned in the charges to release their relatives who were arrested for illegal gun possession. The women were then told of the offence committed and caution. They were all instructed to make their next court appearance on October 10, 2018 where they will appear before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for report and reassignment.
National Oil Spill Plan a must before production commences - IDB T By Kiana Wilburg
he Inter-American Development (IDB) is of the firm view that Guyana should have a national oil spill contingency plan in place before oil production commences in 2020. In its special report, the IDB noted that Guyana’s CARICOM sister, Trinidad and Tobago, which has been in the petroleum industry for more than a century, has taken the wise move to safeguard its sector with a national oil spill plan. That plan was updated and passed by TT’s Cabinet in January 2013. The IDB said that with TT’s new plan, “deep-water drilling operators will now be required to demonstrate accessibility to a containment lap system to arrest a subsea blow out event…” The IDB believes that Guyana can take a page from Trinidad’s book and get its own plan in place soon. It has been almost eight months since the first round of consultations was held on the draft national oil spill plan. The document was submitted to Cabinet but it is still to be made public and finalized. Leading the work on the oil spill plan is the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). Specifically, Captain John R. Flores, Director of Maritime Safety had organized a small team of locals to draft the document. Along with considering the inherent risks of drilling for oil, Flores said that
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Guyana is a member to several organizations, which mandates that a contingency oil spill plan has to be in place. He said that these organizations include the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The official also noted
that Guyana is a signatory to the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC) and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The Director of Maritime Safety said that several documents were used as a reference point for the creation of the framework for the oil spill plan. He said that these included the IMO’s manual on guidelines to be followed in the creation of an oil spill plan, draft procedures that Guyana’s authorities had from years ago, and oil spill plans by other nations such as Trinidad and Tobago. Flores also noted that the framework speaks to some key positions, which would require appointments. In this regard, he noted that there
would be a need for someone to oversee how dispersants would be used during an oil spill cleanup. Further to this, CDC’s Director General, Kester Craig, had said that the drafting of the document gives one the opportunity to reflect on the effects of oil and gas on the country and its people. He had said, “We should
take time to reflect on the voluminous natural resources our country possesses, which can contribute significantly to positive social and economic growth and development. “At the same time, we should also reflect on how proactive and targeted Disaster Risk Reduction and Management measures can play an integral role in reducing negative environmental impacts during the utilization and exploitation of these resources.” Craig noted that the consultation which occurred in March is yet another step in the right direction, where key stakeholders were able to critically review the first draft of the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Craig explained that the intent of this Plan is to imple-
ment a framework, which would cater for coordinated response action to potential onshore and offshore oil spills. As such, he said that the plan needs to be simple but comprehensive, accessible, readily updatable, and reflective of not only the working culture of Guyana, but also in line with international standards and best practices. The CDC Director General said, “Without preparation, no amount of expertise, manpower or equipment can be effectively organized on the spot in the chaotic situation that prevails after an oil spill. The scope of this contingency plan is based on what is known as a ‘tiered response’ framework.” Craig said that this helps to ensure that the planned response reflects the scale of the particular spill. He noted that the mere existence of a plan is not sufficient to en-
CDC’s Director General, Kester Craig sure preparedness for responding to an oil spill. He said that the planning process itself is as important, as it serves to raise issues that will likely arise in response, while raising awareness on roles and responsibilities of
every stakeholder. Further, Craig said that responders and coordinators have to be trained, the plan has to be tested and resources put in place to achieve the intended purpose and objective.
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Bond deal just a ploy for a few to make money on taxpayers’ backs- Jagdeo
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he People’s Pro gressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Government never sought a bond to the magnitude of the $30B the APNU+AFC government secured “supposedly” for GuySuCo. Further, the smaller bonds that were taken by the PPP/C never attracted any fixer or arranger’s fee. This was noted by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo at a press conference he hosted yesterday outside his Church Street Office. Jagdeo was forced to host the presser in the yard because of blackout. One of the many topical issues Jagdeo commented on yesterday was the $30B bond. Jagdeo said that he is still trying to make sense of the
bond; he still cannot see a good economic reason why Government would opt for such an arrangement at this time. Jagdeo spoke about the placement memorandum for the first $17.5M secured by the Special Purpose Unit of the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited (NICIL). He said that the memorandum did not even state that the money will be used for GuySuCo. Jagdeo said the very memorandum stated that the PPP has a member on the Board of NICIL, “and that is not so.” Further, Jagdeo noted that the memo reflected some “unrealistic projections” about GuySuCo’s future income. It projected that
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo hosted his press conference in the yard due to blackout GuySuCo would have raked in $14B from land sales this year and over $20B next year. “And then there is the arranger’s fee. So, the arranger will be paid, the lawyers will be paid, we would be paying out close to $200M without
even utilizing the money.” The Opposition Leader said that he recently received a letter stating that “the point person from the institution arranging the bond is related to one of the Members of the Board of NICIL.
“That, if it is true, is really a serious issue. That would explain the rush to raise all of the money—because the arranger then gets a percentage—even though you do not need the money now and even though the tax payers
have to pay a 4.75 percent interest.”Jagdeo said that the bond should not attract such a high interest rate seeing that it is covered by state assets. “They issued a sovereign (Continued on page 29)
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Exxon fails to submit pertinent data to GRA on $900M pre-contract costs - Parties agree to extend audit deadline
By Kiana Wilburg USA oil and gas operator, ExxonMobil, has not submitted all the information requested by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) for a thorough audit of the controversial US$900M pre-contract costs. This was confirmed by GRA’s Commissioner General, Godfrey Statia. Yesterday, the tax chief said that the oil giant had a September 26 deadline within which to submit certain pertinent documents. He said that the company has asked for more time to do so. The tax chief was reminded however that Guyana has an October 7 deadline within which to conduct the audit of the pre-contract costs. Asked about the implications Exxon’s delay might have, Statia said, “The nation will get more time. It is an agreed understanding. The most important thing is that we made the request for the audit within the timeframe…Guyana is safe.” Statia also reminded that Guyana will be assisted by several global organizations with ties to petroleum auditing experts. He said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one such institution. The Commissioner General said, “I have acknowledged that we have some capacity issues and we are working feverishly to improve and build in this regard. And we are not going at it alone. There are international partners who are interested in seeing Guyana succeed in this industry. For example, the IMF and the World Bank will be helping us in all cost recovery matters. They have several experts who are versed in detecting all the petroleum accounting tricks and I am happy to have them on board.” The GRA Commissioner General also noted that the IMF will be lending its expertise to help Guyana audit the controversial pre-contract costs, which is believed to be some US$900M. Statia said that the IMF and the World Bank would be training GRA officers in the areas of petroleum accounting, cost recovery audits and other tax related matters. He said that help would also be provided to develop a risk assessment strategy for the sector. This training is slated to begin in the first week of November. FINANCING FOR ASSISTANCE Statia said that the sup-
port from the IMF will be financed through the Managing Natural Resource Wealth (MNRW) trust fund, which has also funded the technical assistance received so far on petroleum taxation and revenue management. Kaieteur News understands that the Fund and other institutions will be tasked with auditing, examining and verifying all available documentation and records necessary for charges and credits relating to the contractor’s activities under the Petroleum Agreement. This means all books of accounts, accounting entries; material records and inventories, vouchers, payrolls, invoices and any other documents, and correspondence will be requested and checked thoroughly. The international bodies will also determine if any required documents are yet to be submitted.The global financial bodies will also assess the impact of the audit on future Profit Oil and Profit Gas, its subsequent petroleum tax implications and if relevant tax entitlements are optimized in the interest of the Government of Guyana. US$900M PRE CONTRACT COSTS International lawyer, Melinda Janki, was one of the first persons to note that the country is neck-deep in US$900M worth of pre-contract costs.During a panel discussion on Guyana’s oil contract with ExxonMobil at Moray House, Janki reminded that the country has to pay US$460M in pre-contract costs. This covers the period 1999 to 2015. But there is a second lot. Janki noted that the contract specifically states that
Guyana is to pay contract costs from January 2016 to when the deal was signed on October 7, 2016. The international lawyer said, “The costs for the whole of 2016 were about US$583M and if you apportion it to October, you get roughly US$400M. Again, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman has agreed for Guyana to pay this. As at October 7, 2016, Government’s attempt to sell our oil costs us US$900M. I have found no law which gives the minister the authority to burden the nation with this, so it is quite possible that he acted illegally.” (See link for more details: https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / jerome.edwards.925/videos/ 2144978259094356/) In his earlier writings on the petroleum sector, Chartered Accountant Christopher Ram had also pointed out that there was a second set of pre-contract costs specified in the 2016 Agreement signed by Minister Trotman.Speaking with Kaieteur News on the matter, Ram said his examination of the financial statements of ExxonMobil’s partners (Esso and CNOOC/NEXEN and Hess), the second element of pre-contract cost for the period January 1, 2016 to the execution date of the 2016 Contract – some time in October 2016 – could range anywhere between G$75B to G$100B or roughly US$375 to US$500M. He noted therefore that Janki’s estimates are within reason and that it is up to Exxon as the Operator to disprove these amounts. Significantly, Ram pointed out that the Government ought to have been aware of the exact amount for
the second set of pre-contract costs since Annex C to the 2016 Agreement required that those costs be provided to Trotman before October 31, 2016 and agreed on or before April 30, 2017. Ram expressed fear that neither the US$460 million – which in his opinion is substantially and improperly inflated – nor the additional US$375M to US$500 M, has been subject to any verification, let alone audit.
GRA’s Commissioner General, Godfrey Statia
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President‘s appointment of GECOM Chairman overrides constitutional democracy - Nandlall
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ttorney -at-law, Anil Nandlall is arguing that the President’s appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, (GECOM) defeats the purpose for the amendments to Articles 16 of Guyana’s Constitution. The lawyer presented his arguments when the Court of Appeal commenced hearing the legal challenge to the appointment of Justice James Patterson as GECOM Chairman, yesterday. The PPP is challenging President David Granger’s
unilateral appointment of the 84-year-old retired judge. The appointment was made on October 19, last year. A previous challenge, which had engaged the Courts for some time was dismissed by Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire. She ruled that the President enjoys the right to reject the list of names provided by Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo, and unilaterally appoint someone from the judicial category as Chairman of GECOM, as outlined in Article 161 (2) of the Constitution of Guyana.
However Nandlall told the Appeal Court that Article 16 of the Constitution was amended to make provisions for the two main political groups to have an input in selection of top officials on the elections commission. The amendments were made based on recommendations by former US President Jimmy Carter to create a more balanced and democratic system of governance for GECOM. He explained that what the crafters of the legislation had in mind was for Guyana to move away from unilateralism
in the appointment of GECOM. “In addition, the six commissioners; three from the ruling party and three from the opposition, the amendments provides for the appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Election Commission, who shall be appointed based on approval from both the President and Leader of the Opposition.” According to Nandlall, the Carter formula was intended and designed to create, as far as possible, a politically consensual and balanced Elections Commission. “The person of the Chairman must enjoy the confidence of both the President and the Opposition
Leader…That‘s the magic of the Carter formula.” He noted, too, that the chairman holds a critical position to the structure of GECOM. “The Chairman holds the casting vote, in case there is a deadlock between the opposition and government commissioners on a particular matter. This Chairman comes from a list of six which emanates from the Leader of the Opposition but which must find the acceptability of the President from which he is empowered to choose one. The lawyer went on to explain that the President’s interpretation of the proviso rule in Article 16 of the con-
GECOM Chairman James Patterson stitution is therefore flawed. The proviso is there in case the opposition leader failed to provide a list. Three lists of suitable candidates were provided and all were (Continued on page 30)
Stop being a ceremonial President, solve teachers’ problems- Jagdeo to Granger Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, has said that he is growing tired of President David Granger operating as if he is merely ceremonial. The former President said this at a press conference yesterday. Jagdeo said that generally, Granger focuses on mainly ceremonial issues when the nation is starving for leadership and guidance on many issues. But particularly, Jagdeo said that Granger should take leadership by the proverbial horn and step in solve problems facing the nation’s educators. Jagdeo said that the teachers, in good faith, came off of the recent strike and was willing to prepare for arbitration “only to be faced once again with unilateral action by the government.” Jagdeo said that it seems as if the government is “baiting the teachers with their language as though they want a confrontation with the teachers.” Jagdeo said that it would be a good move for the President to intervene and put an end to the impasse. The former President re-
President David Granger
Opposition Leader, Bharrat
called that during his tenure he sat with teachers and was able to sort out matters. Jagdeo was then asked if he thinks that the course of action being taken now is not approved by the President. “Maybe I am a bit naive and this is the President’s view to dictate to the head of the arbitration.” Jagdeo continued, “He may be very well behind it. But what I had in mind was what happened when we were there. We had an impasse between the ministry and the
teachers. I personally sat two days with the teachers going through issue by issue talking with them trying to find accommodation until we hammered out that agreement.” Jagdeo said that teachers were important then and they are now. He said, too, that the President’s time has to be taken up doing more than ceremonial things and making speeches. “His time has to be used solving problems, creating opportunities for people etc. that is the purpose of an executive president.
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Three new passport offices to be up and running by the end of 2019
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inister of Citizen ship, Mr. Win ston Felix yesterday disclosed that his Department is working to establish passport offices in Regions Two, Seven and Nine by the end of 2019 fiscal year. This is in keeping with the Administration’s vision of decentralising vital public services in capital towns. The Minister visited the Essequibo Coast to get a firsthand look at the plot of land identified by the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) in the town of
Anna Regina where the Region’s passport office will be located. “Last year, at an outreach conducted by the Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, the issue of passports and the challenge to travel to Georgetown was raised by many residents and I made a commitment that all efforts will be made to remedy this situation in keeping with President’s wish to have Government services easily accessible in Capital towns,” said Minister Felix. The identified plot is centrally located.
The Anna Regina Police Station, the GLSC Office and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Office are within close proximity. “Since Anna Regina is a Capital Town we will bring the service to Anna Regina. This will cut out the unnecessary travelling to Georgetown; it will bring the service to Essequibians, thereby, reducing the time they have to wait as well as the cost involved in travelling,” Minister Felix stated. Meanwhile, the new passport offices at Linden and New
Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix discusses the construction of the building and parking facility for the passport office, withengineers and technical officers. Amsterdam are serving residents well and have significantly reduced the hassle and crowds at the Georgetown office. The Minister recalled that only a few years ago, the lines at the central location would
extend all the way to Barrack Street, Kingston. He said that upon entering Office, President David Granger created the Department of Citizenship and directed that one of its first tasks must be to eliminate this
unnecessary everyday struggle. Since then, more equipment was procured for the Immigration Office to improve efficiency and the decentralisation programme commenced.
Sagga murder PI...
Mur der accused testif ies Murder testifies x-cops against e ex-cops -court issues arrest warrant for officer who told court ‘I have things to do’ The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder of Godfrey Scipio, 58, known as “Sagga”, who was shot and killed on October 12, last year, continued yesterday before a City Magistrate. Yesterday afternoon when the matter was called before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore, Police Officer, Thom who had given evidence in the matter on the last occasion was to be cross examined by the defendants Attorneys. However, after the court orderly called the witness’s name thrice and no one answered or appeared, the Court Prosecutor indicated to the Magistrate that the witness send a message stating ‘I have things to do’ The Magistrate after listening to the Prosecutor issued an arrest warrant for the officer. Soon after, the number one defendant, Aubrey Bobb, 26, who was the first person charged with Scipio’s murder, testified against his coaccused in the matter. Bobb who had shackles on his feet went into the witness box where he implicated former Police Corporal Derwin Eastman and his colleague, Constable Jemison Williams. Both Eastman and
CHARGED Derwin Eastman
CHARGED Aubrey Bobb
CHARGED Jemison Williams
Dead Godfrey Scipio known as Sagga
Williams were jointly charged with the same murder after
Bobb implicated them in the (Continued on page 27)
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Stabroek Market vendor remanded on 1.4M robbery under arms charge A 31-year old vendor who operates a stall in Stabroek Market was yesterday remanded to prison for robbing a man of over one million worth in jewellery. Leonard Farley of Lot ‘03’ Grove, Public Road, East Bank Demerara was yesterday remanded to prison for robbery under arms. It is alleged that the defendant on September, 29, at the Black and White Bridge, Tucville, East La Penitence, while armed with a knife, robbed Wayne Bratt of four gold chains, eight gold rings, and one gold band all to the value of $1,469,000. Farley pleaded not to the charge that was read to him by Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman. He was represented by Attorney-at-Law George Thomas who made an application for reasonable bail. Farley’s attorney told the court that his client had no other conviction or pending matters and that his client had provided the police officers with an alibi that removed him from the scene of the incident, thus he was released on station bail. The attorney also told the court that his client had to report to the station and that he showed up every day. There is no reason he would not do the same if he is placed on bail, Thomas said.
Alleged jewel robber Leonard Farley Police Prosecutor, Shallon Daniels, told the court that on the day in question, the victim was proceeding home when he was confronted by the defendant, who relieved him of the articles mentioned in the charge. The prosecutor had no objection to bail, but requested that it be substantial and that conditions be attached based on the seriousness of the offense. Nevertheless, the magistrate refused bail and the client was remanded until October 10.
Jagdeo condemns... From page 8 information, and a track record to defend our policies and to speak to all Guyanese about our vision, rather than to resort to nasty language, racism, or anything of that sort. We will openly condemn it.”However, he expressed discontentment with the manner in which the Ministry of the Presidency responded to the Facebook page. Speaking on the matter of freedom of speech, he said, “I am not in favour of heavyhanded Government members going after people for expressing their views.” This comes after the Ministry of the Presidency released a statement on Wednesday, that it “rejects the malicious and wicked publishing of false articles” relating to the President, in an alleged campaign to defame his character, as well as that of his administration. A Facebook page titled ‘Brigadier David Granger’ reported that the President intervened in a matter involving a young woman and Mayor of Bartica, Gifford Marshall. The Ministry of the Presidency declared that the publications from that page are fictitious and do not reflect the President or his administration. Bharrat Jagdeo, at his weekly press conference
Mur der accused... Murder
From page 26 shooting when he was arrested last year. Bobb give a lengthy statement to the court detailing his connection with Eastman and Williams and how the murder was orchestrated and who is the mastermind.At the conclusion of his evidence, the matter was adjourned until October 18, next, for continuation. According to reports, Bobb alleged that Eastman is the mastermind behind “Sagga’s” murder since he allegedly provided the weapon. Attorney-at-law, Nigel Hughes is representing Eastman while Attorney Dexter Todd is representing Williams. Scipio, 58, was shot dead shortly after leaving a Kitty hotel. He was also relieved of a gold chain.
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Calypsonian takes music to homes for the elderly
Sweet Kendingo” and residentsof Archer Home Calypsonian Randolph Kendall, better known as “Sweet Kendingo”, treated residents of Archer’s Home for the Elderly, on Thursday to musical renditions. In keeping with the “Month of the Elderly”, this soca monarch, calypsonian and road march winner has been providing joy for many senior citizens. The “Month of the Elderly” has arrived just after the allocation of funds in the 2019 budget for the Ministry of Public Health’s implementation of an elderly health programme. Kendall, a local musician, known for his skills through his many musical feats over the years has decided to give back to a community that is often neglected. Kendall who hails from Corentyne, Berbice, has displayed an immeasurable amount of commitment to the nation’s elderly. The musician would
travel across the country to host concerts at the various homes. Some of his famous stops include the Archer’s Home for the Elderly, Nazareth Home, Good Samaritan Home in Berbice, Mother Theresa Sisters’ Home for Elderly Men, Dharm Shala; Indigen t Home; Gentle’s Home; St. Vincent de Paul and Ivy Hall, in Georgetown. Kendall sees his music as a way in which aged individuals can reminisce and reflect on experiences of a time long gone. When asked about his reason for spreading this musical joy, Kendall explained that he decided one October, many years ago, to use his voice and his instrument to make a few residents a bit happier. Consequently, he was told that his visit was perfectly timed with the “Month of the Elderly”; Kendall then decided to make his visit an annual one.
Bond deal just a ploy for a ... From page 14 grantee; this is an unbelievable type of bond. If I had a lot of money I would put all to the bond. You get this bond at 4.75 percent interest when the bank rate is at 1 percent. The returns are tax free. It is collateralized by the assets of NICIL and on top of that you have a sovereign guarantee. Such a bond should not really have that kind of spread above the going rate because it is grantee.” Jagdeo said that the bond is nothing more than a “great opportunity for people to make money at the expense of sugar workers and other taxpayers.”
Equipped with his guitar and his voice, Kendall gave a stellar performance of one of his many original pieces at the Archer’s Home for the Elderly, yesterday. The renowned musician related that the joy that he saw in these residents – joy through his musicbrings him great happiness. He said that his drive is constantly being fueled by the joy that these residents experience through his music. Calypso, a timely art form, has a reach that extends to many generations; and it can sometimes effect nostalgia in much of these older residents. Kendall explained that the residents who are often plagued with feelings of hopelessness see happiness as a rarity. They feel as though age has taken that right to experience this particular emotion. Many of them feel alone and neglected by their families and “Sweet Kendingo’s” music is a welcomed distraction. His stage name ‘Sweet Kendingo’ was formed from the name ‘Kendall’ and him being born at Dingwall’, Corentyne – ‘Sweet Kendingo’. Kendall, who has performed internationally, sees the aged society as an asset and not a liability. For the rest of the month he would be visiting the various homes for the seniors
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Chiefs, the Traffic Chiefs and so on,” Doraisami stated at a press conference yesterday. Doraisami pointed out that the purpose of the Integrity Act is to help eliminate corruption in society, but the Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners are not the only ones susceptible to corrupt practices. He stated that other top officers of these agencies may be more susceptible to corruption than the top. “Sometimes the action is down the line and not at the top. We have to get to them. The same goes for the revenue authority, the management of the outlying areas, Berbice for example, New Amsterdam and Corriverton,” Doraisami said. He noted that the recommendation to amend the (Continued on page 31)
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Chairman of the Integrity Commission, Kumar Doraisami, plans to recommend upgrading the existing laws to ensure that senior officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRP) declare their assets. Under the current Integrity Commission Act, the Commissioner of Police and Deputy Commissioner of Police are mandated to file their declarations with the Commission on or before June 30, each year. The Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller of Customs are also subjected to this.“We will actually recommend that you go further down into the police force, looking at the Divisional Commanders, the Crime
From page 16 rejected by the President, who then appointed Justice Patterson as Chairman. Nandlall stressed that a Chairman chosen by the President alone, destroys the vital equilibrium which the Elections Commission was intended to possess. As such, the lawyer said that the President’s appointment of Justice Patterson overrides the very bedrock of our constitutional democracy directly related to the integrity of our electoral machinery. Nandlall asked the Appeal Court to take these among other arguments into consideration in making a decision in the case against Patterson’s appointment. Meanwhile, Attorney General, (AG) Basil Williams S.C who was joined by a team of lawyers laid over submissions which among other things, contended that the Court of Appeal is obliged to protect the integrity of its own process and its inherent jurisdiction is also available for this purpose. The AG in essence submitted that the challenge to the lawfulness or constitutionality of the appointment of the GECOM Chair questions whether councillors can be validly elected on November 12, 2018 at Local Government Elections (LGE) administered and conducted by Justice Patterson. “It is therefore submitted that the validity of the appointment of Justice Patterson, Chairman of GECOM cannot be challenged until after the LGE are held and results declared, because Guyana is in the process of elections and then by way of an election petition,” Williams contended.
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Albouystown youth charged with attempted murder
Remanded to prison Naresh Samaroo Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman yesterday charged and remanded an Albouystown youth who is accused of shooting a dog food vendor last week. Twenty-one-year-old Naresh Samaroo, welder, of Lot 97 James Street, Albouystown, appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts where an attempted murder charge was read to him. Samaroo was not required to plead to the indictable charge which stated that on September 24, 2018, at Stevedore Street, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, with intent to commit murder, he caused grievous bodily harm to Shane Cooper. Attorney-at-Law Latchmie Rahamat in a bail application for her client told the court her client who has an unblemished record was in custody in excess of 72 hours. She went on to tell the court that her client was apprehended after police carried out a raid at his home in search of guns and ammunition. She argued that her client was informed by the police that he was going to be charged with robbery. Hence, the lawyer told the court that police failed to read the attempted murder charge to her client while he was in custody. Police Prosecutor, Shallon
Daniels, had no objection to bail being granted to the defendant but asked that it be in a substantial amount. The Prosecutor stated that on September 24, last, around 21:15 hrs the victim was at his business place situated at Stevedore Street, when he was approached by three men. The court heard that the men walked up to the dog food vendor and demanded that he hand over his jewellery. Cooper fearing for his life tried to escape but was shot in his leg and back. The injured man was then picked up and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he underwent surgery. The matter was later reported, an investigation was carried out and Samaroo was arrested. The court heard an identification parade was then conducted and Samaroo was positively identified by the victim as one of the persons who attacked him. Magistrate Latchman after listening to the Prosecutor facts remanded the defendant to prison. He was instructed to make his next court appearance on October 17, next, before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for report and reassignment.
Top police, GRA officers... From page 30 schedule of specified officers in the Act will be made to Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, who is the Minister with Parliamentary responsibility for the Commission. “We have to get the schedule amended so we can go down to those areas where those people in authority are being positioned to fall in the trap of corruption,” Doraisami stated. He noted that the recommendation will also be made for the inclusion of the Land Registry which is absent from the current schedule. Additionally, the recommendation is also to expand which officers are made to file declarations at the Deeds Registry.“We will have to get the Land Registry; the Deputy and Assistants Registrars and the same with the Deeds Registrar. “We have to get the Assistant Registrar and the Transport Officers in those registries. We will make these recommendations to see if we can cover a broad spectrum of these areas where corruption is likely to occur,” Doraisami pointed out.
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Pooran, Emrit lead Red... From page 39 the Volcanoes, finishing with figures of 4-60 from his eight overs.Emrit then returned with the new ball to cause more destruction, accounting for the early wickets of Devon Smith (6) and Kirk Edwards who made one. His early exploits, along with those of Narine and Bravo helped to restrict the volcanoes to 67 for six in the 15th over. Mayers followed up his solid performance with the ball with an equally good showing with the bat, as he stroked an unbeaten 55 to help the Vo l c a n o e s fightback.
But once Emrit returned to claim the wicket of Shane Shillingford for 29 and break a 72-run seventh wicket partnership, there was little resistance.Mayers’ faced 72 balls and struck five fours and one six in a lost cause. Emrit was the pick of the Red Force bowlers, claiming 3-5 from seven overs while Narine had 226 from eight overs. Scores: RED FORCE 220 for eight off 37 overs (Nicholas Pooran 89, Sunil Narine 35, Kyle Hope 38; Kyle Mayers 4-58). VOLCANOES 145 for eight off 37 overs (Kyle Mayers 55 not out, Shane
Shillingford 29, Tyrone Theophile 21; Rayad Emrit 3-5, Sunil Narine 2-26). Meanwhile, West Indies B defeated Canada by 10 runs in their day/night Group A match of the Regional Super50 at the Brian Lara Stadium here Wednesday. Scores: WINDIES B 303 for eight off 50 overs (Marlon Samuels 101, Yannic Cariah 73, Kimani Melius 46; Romesh Don 531, Salman Nazar 3-60). CANADA 292 for eight off 50 overs (Rodrigo Thomas 63, S r i m a n t h a Wi j e y e r a t n e 5 7 , H a r s h T h a ker 52; Yannic Cariah 2-60, Chemar Holder 2-61).
Friday October 05, 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Your mind may wander to a fantasyland full of castles, wizards, and magic dragons today, Aries. You could find that you're putting yourself in the robes of a beautiful or handsome figure TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Get on the fast track and use your powerful words and creative mind to make quick decisions that are mindful yet spontaneous. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Start the day with some vigorous yoga and then some meditation to help clear your mind, Gemini. Stretch your body and get the blood flowing through all of your limbs. CANCER(June21–July22) Do something for the community today, Cancer, and really consider how your talents and skills can best be put to work. Consider volunteering at a school or library. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) If you're having trouble tackling a giant problem, Leo, don't get discouraged or overwhelmed. They key for you is to break things down into smaller chunks, analyze them, and figure out their role VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) It may seem like everyone around you is happy and getting what they want while you're stuck in the trenches. Don't compare yourself to other people and make judgments based on outside appearances. You have your sights set on much better off.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Imagination and fantasy play a big part in your thinking today,, and you shouldn't hesitate to embrace this frame of mind. There's a great deal of power to be drawn from your sense of freedom to explore and dream. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Engage more of your rational m i n d t o d a y, Scorpio. If your mind continues on its track into a fantasy world, you might consider enlisting the help of people who can help you SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Suppose you were someone else for a day, Sagittarius. How would it feel to be treated the way you normally treat other people? This is a good time to put yourself in someone else's shoes CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) Today your thoughts may turn to fashion and the different ways in which you can improve your wardrobe. Don't be afraid to create a look that reflects your true inner spirit. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) The amazing thing about your nature is that, like a good politician, you have just the right tone of voice and catch phrase for every situation. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) You're apt to get the feeling that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence today, Pisces. Try not to get too hung up on this.
Tennis: Holder... From page 34 apartment.“It will be my first time back there (the WTA Finals) since I came back to tennis so it means a lot to me and has always been one of my big goals for the season,” Kvitova, who has won five titles this season, said. The top eight singles players at the $7 million prize money event will compete in a round-robin format with the winner taking home the Billie Jean King Trophy. The top eight doubles teams will compete for the Martina Navratilova Trophy.
2018 Ansa McAl Lucozade... From page 33 – 8, 15 – 8 Dhiren Persaud (11) beat Brenno Da Silva (13) 15 – 5, 15 – 7 Kamir Khan (8) beat Joshua Verwey (10)15 – 6, 15 –9 Teija Edwards (11) beat Aishani Persaud (11) 15 – 6, 12 – 15, 15 – 11 Open category Robert Natiello (8) defeated Reagan Rodrigues (11) 15 – 8, 11 – 15, 15 – 9 Matches continue today from 6.00pm with the finals being set for Sunday, starting at 11.00 am.
BCB NBS Second Division 40-Overs Round Robin Tournament bowls off... From page 35 Players shall not be considered First Division Players. No Non-Berbician shall be allowed to play in the Tournament. The Berbice Cricket Board would be paying close attention to the Competition as it seeks to unearth new talents for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board Junior Cricket Tournaments in early 2019. Among the Teams that would be taking part in the Tournament are Blairmont, D’Edward, Cotton Tree, Achievers, Police, Young Warriors, Edinburgh, Rose Hall Canje, Albion, Chesney, Whim, Toopoo, Fyrish, Courtland, Ramnarine Memorial, No. 48 Challengers, Cut and
Load, Dukestown, Skeldon, Crabwood Creek, No. 69 Vikings and Muslim Youth Organisation. Players like Kevin Sinclair, Kevlon Anderson, Clive Harry, Javed Karrim, Seon Glasgow, Leon Swammy, Kevin and Ritesh Umroa, Antonio February, Mahendra Chaitram, Lakeram Latchman, Sherain Murray and Errol Byass are all expected to play active roles for their teams during the Tournament. The Tournament is being sponsored by the New Building Society at the cost of over $700,000. The Financial Institution has four branches in Berbice at New Amsterdam, Rosignol, Rose Hall Town and Corriverton.
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Limacol football tourney 2018 finale Zhang downs Kerber to set Will Police arrest Pouderoyen up Osaka clash in Beijing tonight and seize the $600,000 prize?
Action during the Limacol 2018 semifinal between Police (on the ball) and Riddim Squad. Zhang Shuai of China takes selfies with fans after her match against Angelique Kerber of Germany. (REUTERS/Thomas Peter) (Reuters) - Zhang Shuai stunned Wimbledon Champion Angelique Kerber 6-1 26 6-0 in the China Open yesterday to set up a quarter-final clash with Naomi Osaka. China’s Zhang broke Kerber’s serve five times and fired 22 winners to seal the victory in an hour and 27 minutes in her second meeting with the German. “I can defeat a former number one, a Grand Slam champion, this is something I’m proud of for the rest of my life,” an elated Zhang said. The 29-year-old looked in complete control against Kerber, cruising through the first set before the German
leveled the contest. Yet Kerber struggled to keep her unforced errors count down, making 36 in the match, and her challenge ended in a final set rout. Up next for Zhang is U.S. Open champion Osaka, who thumped Julia Goerges 6-1 62 and described the performance as her best of the tournament so far. “I know I played well today, better than all the other days,” Osaka said. “Key today was staying focused and trying to return well because we both have really good serves.”Zhang has a 2-2 winloss record against Osaka and beat the Japanese player in
their last meeting in Madrid this season. China’s Wang Qiang advanced with a 6-4 6-4 win over world number seven Karolina Pliskova in an hour and 37 minutes, while Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands crashed out after a 6-4 6-3 defeat by Katerina Siniakova. Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki clinched a place in the season-ending tournament alongside Petra Kvitova after beating Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit 7-5 6-4. The in-form Aryna Sabalenka knocked out defending champion Caroline Garcia 5-7 7-6(3) 6-0.
The grand finale of the Limacol football tournament kicks off tonight at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground on Carifesta Avenue where the confident Pouderoyen Football Club will match skills with the ranks of Police Football Club for the top prize for $600,000 cash, from 21:00hrs. In their journey to the final, both teams lost one group game while pulling off some nervy wins in the knockouts. The We s t Bank Demerara based Pouderoyen FC played to a 2-1 result in each match of the tournament prior to their 1-0 semifinal win over Santos FC which was thanks to a
85th minute header from Amoniki Buntin. On the other hand, Police FC faced an early scare after losing the opening game of the tournament 1-0 to Mahaica Determinators but the otherwise consistent Police unit pulled through to come out their group. In their semifinal clash against Mocha Arcadia’s Riddim Squad on Sunday, it took one goal which was scored by Antonio Wallace in the 55th minute to separate the two teams, although the first half seen more enterprising plays from Riddim Squad. Coach of Pouderoyen FC, Travis Bess, is relatively confident of success tonight
since he believes that he has a fool proof game plan, while also expressing his love for the Carifesta Avenue surface. Police FC have been one of the more consistent sides in the past few years at the second division and they will have everything to lose in this championship clash. The runners up of the Limacol football tourney 2018 will pocket $300,000, third, $150,000 and fourth place $75,000. The third place playoff will sound its first whistle at 19:00hrs and will be competed between losing semifinalists Riddim Squad and Santos FC. Admission to the venue will cost $500.
Tennis: Holder Wozniacki, 2018 Ansa McAl Lucozade Handicap Kvitova book WTA Finals berths Squash Tournament underway
The Guyana Squash Association’s (GSA) penultimate tournament for 2018, the Lucozade Handicap, bounced off at the Georgetown Club courts on Wednesday evening with eight matches in Category A along with a lone Open category clash. Due to the fact that it is a handicap squash tournament, the matches are best of three and several of the evening games went the full distance. In the match of the night two young players in Zachary Persaud (7) and Louis Da Silva(6) battled it out right down to the wire. Zachary won the first game in commanding fashion 15 – 6, but Louis bounced back to win the second game 15 – 11. Louis raced out to a commanding five point lead in the third game before Zachary won his first point, then won
another seven points before Zachary won his second point. At 13 – 2 it seemed that it would only be a matter of time before Louis secured his victory but Zachary had other ideas. He clawed his way back to get to 10 – 13 before Louis won his next point to set up match ball at 14 – 10. However, Louis could not close out the match and point by point, Zachary inched closer and closer to eventually get to 14 all. At this stage it was sudden death with the winner of the next point securing victory and Zachary would ensure a fairytale come back by winning this point and thus the match 15 – 14. In another close match, Madison Fernandes (0) was pitted against Lucas Persaud (11). All three of the games finished in identical fashion with scores being 15 – 12.
Lucas won the first game 15 – 12, but Madison won both the second and third games 15 – 12 to win the contest. In the lone Open category match played, Robert Natiello (8) defeated Reagan Rodrigues (11) 15 – 8, 11 – 15, 15 – 9. Results of all matches played during the evening were as follows. Category A Zachary Persaud (7) beat Louis da Silva (6) 15 – 6, 11 – 15, 15 – 14 Madison Fernandes (0) defeated Lucas Persaud (11) 12 – 15, 15 – 12, 15 – 12 Shiloh Asregado (9) beat Grant Fernandes (13) 15 – 10, 15 – 8 Jason Gomes (7) beat Beau Fernandes (11) 15 – 6, 15 – 10 Mohyryan Baksh (2) defeated Lajuan Munroe (9) 15 (Continued on page 32)
(Reuters) - WTA Finals holder Caroline Wozniacki and former champion Petra Kvitova have clinched places in this month’s season-ending tournament in Singapore, the WTA announced yesterday. The pair join world number one Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka who have already qualified for the Oct. 21-28 tournament at the Singapore Sports Hub. “Winning the WTA Finals last year was a huge accomplishment for me and helped my confidence leading into this season,” Wozniacki, who won the Australian Open in January, said. “I look forward to coming back to Singapore to try and defend my title,” the 28-yearold Dane added. Wozniacki secured her the spot after a routine 7-5 6-4 win against Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit at the China Open in Beijing on Thursday. Czech Kvitova, who won
Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark after defeating Petra Martic of Croatia. (REUTERS/Thomas Peter) the WTA Finals title in 2011, has qualified for the first time since suffering career-threatening injuries to her left playing hand after a 2016 stabbing that kept her out for six months.
Kvitova, who lifted the Wimbledon trophy in 2011 and 2014, required surgery after trying to protect herself from a man wielding a knife who gained access to her (Continued on page 32)
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Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship
Relishing the challenge to mold a solid unit – Dover Head Coach of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Under-20 team that would be aiming to do this nation proud at the Concacaf Men’s U20 Championship set for November 1 -21, at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, Wayne Dover, has declared that he is relishing the challenge so far. The shortlisted squad of 26 players which has been in preparation mode for the past two weeks has been for the most part been working on being fit gladiators for the task at hand. Guyana, ranked 24 in Concacaf at this level, has been drawn in Group F along with El Salvador (6th), Guatemala (8th), Curacao (16th) and the Cayman Islands (27th) with their first match against Guatemala on November2.Dover, one of the more experienced tacticians in Guyana who has worked for years with the Senior Programme, disclosed that the
transition to the very essential U20 level is a welcome challenge for him and his Technical staff. ”This is a special group of players as you would understand; it is the level just under the seniors and very critical to the national programme. What makes these players even more special is the fact that we have not been playing age group football for some years now so we have to work diligently towards bringing them up to the standard required at the highest level, tactically.” The experienced Dover noted that in these players, this is the next generation of national players and it is essential that they are given every opportunity by way of sound preparation, the chance to show what they are made of. A number of the players have been already exposed at the National senior level
Head Coach Wayne Dover and Wilson Toledo overseeing training at the Carifesta Sports Complex ground. (Photo – GFF) which Dover noted is a plus but cautioned that there would not be a quick fix scenario with regards to their development, but a constant, consorted and sustained effort must be made to get the best out of them and to en-
sure that Guyana is competitive come next month. ”We have been and will continue to work hard with these players with the aim doing Guyana proud in the Concacaf championship. As I have said before, we are fo-
cused on lots of conditioning and to a lesser extent, organising technically and tactically.” Quizzed on the inclusion of overseas based players, Dover revealed that they would be including players
from the Diaspora, informing that a number of them have already reached out to the GFF and would have also sent in their CVs as well as video clips for the federation’s Technical team to assess.
BCCI, PCB brace for ‘landmark’ dispute panel judgment ESPNcricinfo - The ICC panel hearing a dispute between the PCB and BCCI could potentially deliver a “landmark” judgment with reverberations for all intersections between sports and politics. A three-person dispute panel, set up to arbitrate the PCB’s claims for monetary compensation for two bilateral tours the BCCI didn’t honour, finished proceedings in Dubai on Wednesday. There is no indication when the panel, headed by Michael Beloff QC and including legal heavyweights Jan Paulsson and Dr Annabelle Bennett, will return a verdict though it is not unusual in such cases for it to take anywhere between four and six weeks. Lawyers from both sides presented their cases over three days that began in what was described as a “tense” and “formal” atmosphere and which remained “intense” throughout. A couple of officials likened it to the tension of an India-Pakistan limitedovers encounter. The dispute centers around an agreement the two boards signed in 2014 to play six series over eight years between 2015 and 2023. That agreement was the price the BCCI paid for the PCB’s approval of the Big Three governance changes; those changes were first voted in before being reversed. The PCB is claiming compensation of USD 63 million for two series it was supposed
to host in November 2014 and December 2015 as per the agreement, but which eventually did not take place. The primary reason for the BCCI’s refusal to tour is political. Ties between the two countries have been strained since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and BCCI officials have made it clear that the decision to tour ultimately hinges on the Indian Prime Minister’s office. To that end, the appearance of the most high-profile witness at the arbitration, Salman Khurshid, India’s foreign minister at the time the agreement was signed. Officials and witnesses are under strict instructions to not talk publicly about the proceedings but Khurshid explained to the panel that it was “beyond the control” of cricket boards to organise a bilateral series in the troublesome prism of India-Pakistan relations. “I gave my expert evidence to the ICC panel and explained how the Indian government reacts to situations where security of people are under threat,” Khurshid told the Hindustan Times. “Fortunately, when I was minister we didn’t have to deal with such (crisis) issues but irrespective of governments, I could express how one would react to fulfilling obligations that’s beyond the control of cricket boards.” The BCCI also argued that the agreement was a letter of intent that would only become a binding agreement
India and Pakistan fans revel before the first ball. (Associated Press) once government permission had been granted. The PCB’s counter was that under English law it suffices as an agreement. Khurshid was one of five witnesses the BCCI called up. Among the others were Sanjay Patel, the board secretary and signatory to the agreement, Sundar Raman, a key figure in the ICC revamp, and Ratnakar Shetty, the BCCI administrative head who was a conduit between the board and government. Also appearing was Shashank Manohar, the ICC chairman who was BCCI president in 2015 when one of the series was scheduled (Manohar, in fact, had shown an inclination to play the series subject to government approval). His appearance as a BCCI witness while ICC
chairman raised eyebrows the PCB was unhappy with his role as a mediator in one of the good-faith meetings the boards had before this panel was set up. Conspicuous by their absence, however, were N Srinivasan, the BCCI president at the time of the agreement, and the then secretary Anurag Thakur. None of the witnesses were current BCCI officials. The PCB, in contrast, called upon just Najam Sethi, their board chairman at the time, and Subhan Ahmed, the chief operating officer. At least to PCB eyes that witness count is illustrative of the two approaches to the case: the PCB simplifying and focusing on what it believes matters most - the agreement letter and the BCCI going beyond that and into the circum-
stances in which it was created and under which it could operate. Only two outcomes are now possible - that the PCB wins its claim or it doesn’t. The panel cannot force the lost series to be rescheduled. But as much as the money, both boards - and the ICC will be relieved to receive some long overdue clarity on cricket’s most compelling but presently moribund rivalry. The pair are not going to meet in Test cricket’s new showpiece event, the twoyear Test Championship starting next year. They are not scheduled to meet in the following two-year cycle either, or in the concurrent ODI league. That confines the rivalry to ICC limited-overs events and other multilateral tournaments such as the Asia
Cup for the foreseeable future. Written closing arguments now have to be submitted to the panel within a week, into which new arguments could be introduced based on the evidence presented over the last three days. Officials expect the decision to have an impact beyond cricket. The issues at play - of government involvement, of the sport being used as a tool for diplomacy but also being held hostage to politics - resonates in several other sports. Any decision here - reached by a heavyweight panel with accomplished legal minds - could be used hereon as a precedent in other sports where geopolitics cannot help but get entangled.
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BCB Elizabeth Styles Under-21 Tournament
Tight competition as RHT Gizmos & Gadgets, Blairmont CC vie for title honours
Kevin Sinclair
Kevlon Anderson
Javed Karim
Two of Berbice’s best Junior Cricket Clubs clash on Saturday at the historic Port Mourant Cricket Ground to become Cricket Champion of the Ancient County at the Under-21 level. Powerhouse Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets will clash with Arch rival Blairmont Community Centre after defeating Tucber Park Cricket Club and Albion Community Centre respectively in the Semifinals to advance to the Final of the Tournament. The Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets appears stronger on paper but cricket matches are normally won by the team that plays better on the day. National Under-19 Players Kevin Sinclair, Junior Sinclair and Kevlon Anderson would spearhead a strong Rose Hall Town batting order and would receive support from allrounders Keith Simpson,
Chanderpaul Govindan, Mahendra Gopilall, Tyrese Sealey and the highly talented Jonathan Rampersaud, who at 14 years is the youngest Franchise Player in Guyana. The Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets bowling will be spearheaded by pacer Sylus Tyndall and Anderson, while offspinners Kevin Sinclair, Rampersaud, Sealey and Junior Sinclair while left arm spinners Keith Simpson and Jeremy Sandia will offer a lot of support. Blairmont Community Centre, as they proved on a number of occasions, are no easy walkover and that was proven when they defeated Albion Community Centre at Albion Ground in the Semifinals recently. In Skipper Javed Karim, they have a capable allrounder who can change the course of any game with his batting and left arm medium pace.
He would receive support from Marvin Prashad, Seon Glasgow, Nigel Deodat, Fawaz Gafoor and Wazim Ishan. The Blairmont Community Centre spin based attack on the day could cause severe problems for the powerful Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets batting line up. Rose Hall Town easily defeated Blairmont in the Berbice Cricket Board NewYork Business Group Under-19 Final with Kevin Sinclair, Kevlon Anderson, Keith Simpson and Junior Sinclair being the outstanding performers for the Champion. The Winner of the Tournament would pocket $70,000 and a trophy, the Runnerup $35,000 and trophy, while the Man of the Final would take a cash prize and trophy. Mr. Bissoondyal Singh, Representative of Elizabeth Styles would hand over the prizes after the game.
Ink Plus supports GSCL Inc. for Prime Minister’s Cup 2
GSCL Inc Secretary Telesha Ousman (right) accepts the cheque from Ink Plus Sales Representative Raveena Mohan. The Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc has gained the backing of Ink Plus for the staging of the Prime Minister’s Cup 2 which is set to commence on October 19 at venues in the city. Ink Plus Sales Representative Raveena Mohan yesterday presented a substantial sum to GSCL Inc Telesha Ousman at the entity’s location Laluni Street in Queenstown. In an invited comment Mohan said they are happy to be given the opportunity to come on board since this tournament only comes once a year. She said it is nice to see teams coming from overseas to rub shoulders with their Guyanese counterparts and this will lift the level of the competition. She wished the teams well, adding that she is looking forward to an exciting and successful tournament. Ousman said teams will start arriving shortly and noted that the Guyanese teams have already started their preparation. The GSCL Inc Secretary informed that the fans can expect some exciting action during the tournament since there will also be off field entertainment and giveaways. Among the venues indentified for preliminary matches are GNIC SC, Muslim Youth
Organisation, Gandhi Youth Organisation, Demerara Cricket Club, Malteenoes Sports Club, Eve Leary and Everest. In the Open segment the winning team will take home $700,000 and runner up $100,000, while in the Masters’ category the champion team will be given $600,000 and the runner up $100,000. Lighted bails will be used in the competition and added entertainment will be provided by the Crossover band and cheerleaders during the finals. Regal Masters and Speedboat (Open) are the defending champions. The teams that will battle for supremacy in the All stars (Open) segment are Wales Challengers, Enterprise Rebel, Hill Foot Vipers, Farm All stars, Speedboat, Success, Regal All stars, Corriverton, Bartica All stars, SVC and Booths XI. The Masters category includes Albion Masters, Regal Masters, Mike’s Wellman, Enterprise Masters, Ontario Masters, Narine Masters, Florida Guyana, Tropical Spring Masters, Parika Defenders and Fishermen Masters. The tournament will culminate on October 21 at the Everest Cricket Club.
Young Warriors Cricket club makes moves to get back to former glory BCB NBS Second Division 40-Over Round
The Young Warriors Cricket Club of East Canje, Berbice which was once one of the top cricket clubs in Berbice, has of recent times been going through a rough patch. A number of reasons have been put forward for its decline including infighting and other differences causing some members to leave. Residents, former administrators and members have taken note of the rapid decline of the club in a short period of time. As such some members of the club and concerned residents have called on its former players and administrators to help revive the club. Among those who have been called upon to help in the revival process in former Berbice Cricket Board and Young Warriors President Anil Beharry and Former Guysuco Sports Officer and Welfare Officer Gladstone Hetmyer. Among concerns is the fact that of recent the club has been unable to field a first division team in a number of BCB competitions and also missed out on a few junior tournaments. The club’s infrastructure has also declined due to lack of maintenance.
The Club has only recently produced its first Test player in Shimron Hetmyer, who is the second cricketer from the Canje area, after Leonard Baichan, to play senior international cricket for the West Indies. A number of other players would have played for West Indies Junior teams including Gajanand Singh and Richard Ramdeen, while others like Seon Hetmyer would have represent Guyana and Berbice at various levels.An Interim Committee headed by Beharry has been put in place to oversee the management of the club in an effort to return it to its former glory. Other members include Amir Khan - Secretary, Suresh Sripal – Treasurer, Roshan Sattaur, Vishal Mohabir, Seon Hetmyer, Suresh Dhanai and Linden Austin who will head venue preparation. Kwasi Maltay is coach, while Gladstone Hetmyer and Satanand Mohabir shares the work of Manager. The club once hosts the popular Mash Cup Cricket tournament and has promised a return of the tournament in 2019. They are seeking assistance in whatever way possible.
Robin Tournament bowls off on Sunday - 80 Teams involved
After an absence of two years the popular New Building Society Second Division 40Over Tournament would be making a return to Berbice Cricket with matches scheduled across the Ancient County on Sunday 7th October, 2018. A total of 80 teams have registered for the Tournament which would be played on a Round Robin basis, with teams being divided into seventeen Zones. Each Zone has either four or five teams and the top teams in each Zone would advance to the Playoff stages. Berbice Cricket Board President Hilbert Foster has expressed delight that the Tournament would once again be played as it would involve almost all of the villages and township in the county. The Berbice Second Division Tournament always involve a mixture
of youths and experience players, while it also serves as a nursery for the county’s eleven First Division Teams. The Berbice Cricket Board as part of its Cricket Developmental Programme has put into place a series of measures to make sure that a high level of discipline is maintained. All teams are expected to be at venues by 10.45 hours and walkover shall be granted half hour after the scheduled start of play. Teams, who fail to be present at 10.45 hours to spin the toss, shall forfeit their rights to the toss. All players shall be attired in whites and failure to do so, shall result in their teams losing the match. Teams who grant walkovers would be banned from playing for the rest of the year. Teams shall be allowed a maximum of three First Division Players, who have played three or more 50-Overs matches while Under-19 (Continued on page 32)
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Windies put to the sword by teenager Shaw as India dominate RAJKOT, India, CMC – West Indies suffered at the hands of teenager Prithvi Shaw who struck the third fastest hundred on debut as India dominated the opening day of the first Test here yesterday. Opting to bat first at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India marched to 364 for four at the close, with the 18-year-old Shaw belting a superb 134 and captain Virtat Kohli ominously poised on an unbeaten 72. Cheteshwar Pujara had earlier missed out on a hundred when he stroked 86, while Ajinkya Rahane chipped in with 41, as India recovered from the loss of opener KL Rahul in the first over without scoring, to collar the visitors’ bowling attack. Already set back by the loss of seasoned new-ball bowler Kemar Roach who returned to Barbados last week due to the death of his grandmother, West Indies suffered yet another blow when captain Jason Holder was ruled out of the match with an ankle injury. It meant a Test debut for the inexperienced 22-year-old Sherman Lewis and also saw Keemo Paul, at age 20 and with a single Test to his name, having to share the new ball with speedster Shannon Gabriel. India cashed in on the weakened attack by scoring quickly and already, the Windies face a long road back
into the match, heading into day two. However, there was some early celebration for the Windies when Gabriel struck Rahul in front with the sixth ball of the match with just three runs on the board. The right-hander reviewed in desperation but replays showed the ball hitting middle stump. Any hopes West Indies had of finding further immediate breakthroughs were then dashed as Shaw and Pujara combined in a 206-run second wicket stand to consolidate the innings. The right-handed Shaw struck 19 fours off 154 deliveries while Pujara, also righthanded, faced 130 balls and counted 14 fours in chalking up his 19th half-century in his 63rd Test. Shaw gathered his runs on both sides of the wicket, taking 12 from Paul’s second over of the morning courtesy of three boundaries before driving the same bowler for fours through the off and leg side to move into the 40s. He reached his half-century off 56 deliveries and was unbeaten on 75 off 74 deliveries at lunch as India reached 133 for one, with Pujara on 56. Shaw wasted little time in picking up where he had left off in the first session, twice drilling leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo to the leg side boundary in the first over after the interval. He raced into the 90s with another pulled boundary off the ineffective Bishoo before
Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel celebrates his only wicket of the day after trapping KL Rahul lbw without scoring. raising three figures off just 99 balls nearly three-quarters of an hour after the interval, punching Paul to cover for a couple. With the achievement, Shaw became the fourth youngest player to score a hundred on debut and the youngest ever Indian. With tea beckoning, West Indies struck twice to temporarily stall India’s progress. Pujara flirted with a wide one and feathered a catch behind
to give Lewis his maiden Test wicket, about 40 minutes before tea. And Shaw finally departed in the final over before the break when he tamely chipped a return catch to Bishoo. On 232 for three at tea, India subdued the Windies in the final session thanks to a 105-run, fourth wicket stand between the enterprising Kohli and Rahane. Unbeaten on four at the
interval, Kohli signalled his intentions immediately following the resumption, imperiously driving Lewis to the straight boundary. He reached his 20th halfcentury in Tests off 100 balls and all told, has so far counted four fours in a 137-ball innings.
Rahane, meanwhile, had faced 92 balls and struck five fours and looked a safe bet for a halfcentury before edging a cut at part-time off-spinner Roston Chase to be caught at the wicket, with the close in sight.
Flying Ace Cycle Club receives racing helmets from US Volunteer group The Flying Ace Cycling Club (FACC) of New Amsterdam, Berbice continues to be recognised for its outstanding work in the field of cycling in Berbice and Guyana. The Club, which was founded by Randolph Roberts, has over the years been churning out outstanding cyclists and has attracted members from both Guyana and overseas. A number of its members have migrated and continues to perform outstandingly whilst still remembering the club with various donations and other assistance. Recently the club has attracted the attention of some members of the Voluntary Service Organisations (VSO) group working in Guyana who has
joined up and become members. One member Christine Miller has event participated in races oganised by the club. Recently Miller, with assistance from other VSO’s donated 33 racing helmets to the club to be used by its members. According to Miller she was attracted to the good workings of the club and the positive attitude it has been portraying over the years. She decided to join and participate in races and to see how much she can do to assist the members. Ms. Miller noted that what the FACC is doing is trying to keep the youngsters off the streets and in a positive mind set, noting that she and her group will do whatever they can to assist.
VSO volunteer Christine Miller hands over the helmets to founder and coach of the FACC Randolph Roberts as other members of the club appreciate the moment.
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GMRSC’s Ignite
Premier Auto and Survival Supermarket answer GMRSC’s call
DDL and BCB join hands to launch Pepsi 50-Overs First Division Cricket
BCB President Hilbert Foster receives sponsorship Cheque from DDL Marketing Executive Larry Wills. Mark Morgan of Premier Auto Sales hands over the sponsorship cheque to GMRSC’s Blanckaert. Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMRSC) ‘Ignite’ national championship and final leg of the Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) will speed off at Guyana’s lone International Automobile Foundation (FIA) accredited race track, South Dakota, at Timehri on November 11th and 12th. Among the strong local contingent that will be going head to head for national Caribbean titles, will be participants from USA, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago (T&T), Barbados and Jamaica. Apart from the regular Groups 1 through 4 and Superstock championship, the first-ever Radical Caribbean Championship featuring the SR3s is
expected to culminate at the South Dakota Circuit as w e l l . Among the local competitors are Mark Vieira, defending Group four champion Andrew King, Danny Persaud, Rupee Shewjattan, Rameez Mohamed, Chet Singh, Shiraz Roshandin, Matthew Vieira, Raviero Tucker, Team Mohamed’s (CMRC Superbike champions), Kevin Deodass, Anand Ramchand and Adrian Fernandes. With a packed itinerary, the GMRSC had appeal to the corporate community for support with many showing willingness and yesterday, two companies in Survival Supermarket and Premier Auto Sales confirmed their support by handing over sponsorship cheques to the club’s representative, Fleur
Blanckaert. Blanckaert expressed heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors for their timely support of the two-day event which is expected to see keen motor racing rivalry among the region’s elite drivers and vehicles. The other entities that have pledged their support to the event include GBTI, B.M. Soat, Noble House Seafood, Stag Beer, Air Services Limited, Guyoil, Palm Court, Hand-in-Hand, Ramada Hotel, Club 704, S h e r i f f S e c u r i t y, E C I n v e s t m e n t s , P r e m ’s Electrical, Nexus Machinery, Mohamed’s Enterprise, Choke Gas Station, Japarts, E Networks, Miracle Optical, Bikers’ Bar, Samaroo Investments, Innovations America and Superbet.
Enterprise, Strathavon secure final spots Enterprise and Strathavon have secured their places in the final of the East Coast Cricket Committee/Bargain Supermarket T20 final following victories in their respective semi final games on Sunday last. Host Enterprise defeated Lusignan by 26 runs. Batting first, Enterprise managed 11 9 - 8 w i t h R a j e n d r a Chandrika scoring 56; Emran Khan claimed 3-18. Lusignan in reply fell for 85. Askhaya Persaud made 39 as Vivian Albert picked up 311 and Chandrika 2-15.
Rajendra Chandrika In the second semi final, Strathavon beat Enmore by 11 runs. Strathavon took first strike and posted 93-7. Z. Salim scored 19 as Chris Surat snared 2-13 and
Rudolph Singh 2-14. Enmore in reply were skittled for 82 with only Ameer Khan 16 offering any resistance. G. Hemraj captured 3-11. The final will be played on Sunday at Enmore at 13:00hrs following the third place game which is set to commence at 09:00hrs. A well stock bar powered by Carib and Pretty Love music system, while there will be lots of giveaways for the fans. The umpires for the final are Zaheer Mohamed and Javed Persaud.
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he Berbice Cricket Board is forging ahead to fulfill its President, Hilbert Foster’s, pledge to host twenty two Cricket Tournaments in 2018. The Berbice Cricket Board on Thursday joined hands with beverage giant Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) to launch the Pepsi 50-Overs Cricket To u r n a m e n t f o r F i r s t Division Teams in the Ancient County. The launching took place at the Company’s Office located in Georgetown. Foster hailed the launching of the Pepsi 50O v e r s To u r n a m e n t a s another red letter day in the remarkable rebirth of Berbice Cricket since the election of the new administration in February, 2018. The Tournament would be contested by eleven clubs including the recently reformed Young Warriors Cricket Club and they would be divided into two Zones. West Berbice, Blairmont Community Centre, Police S p o r t s C l u b , Yo u n g Warriors, Rose Hall Canje and Tucber Park would complete in Zone A, while Zone B would consist of Albion Community Centre, Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets, Port Mourant Cricket Club, Skeldon Cricket Club and Upper Corentyne. The teams would play each other on a Round Robin basis with the top two teams in each Zones advancing to
the Semifinals. Foster hailed the investment of DDL and Pepsi into Berbice Cricket and stated that the Berbice Cricket Board was delighted to be associated with the popular international soft drinks brand. The Tournament bowls off tomorrow, Saturday 6th October, with matches across Berbice. The matches to be played this Saturday are: Blairmont Cricket Club vs West Berbice Cricket Association @ Blairmont Police Cricket Club vs Young Warriors Cricket Club @ Cumberland Rose Hall Canje Cricket Club vs Tucber Park Cricket Club @ Rose Hall Canje Albion Cricket Club vs Upper Corentyne Cricket Association @ No. 69 Ground Port Mourant Cricket Club vs Skeldon Cricket Club @ Skeldon Rose Hall Town has drawn the BYE, while the Blairmont vs West Berbice match would be played on another date due to Blairmont’s involvement in the Berbice Cricket Board Under-21 Final. The Berbice Cricket Board is planning to complete the Tournament by the end of November. Players like Clinton P e s t a n o , Ve e r a s a m m y Permaul, Anthony Bramble, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Keon Joseph, Javed Karim, Raun Johnson, Kevlon Anderson and Alex Algoo are expected to be among the top performers in the Tournament. The Berbice Cricket Board in 2018 has
already completed eight tournaments with another eight expected to be completed in a few weeks. The Berbice Cricket Board has completed the Patron’s Cup 10/10, while the Brian Ramphal Double Wicket and Skyy Vodka 20/20 are at the Semifinals and Finals stages respectively. The 40-Over Champion of Champions tournament would complete the First Division Season for the year. Marketing Manager of DDL, Larry Wills, stated that the Company and Pepsi were pleased to be associated with Berbice Cricket. He stated that Pepsi is known around the world for its support of sports and expressed confidence that the Tournament would be a great success. DDL, Wills stated, invests heavily in sports as it views as an investment into the development of youths. The Winning team and the Runner-up would each receive attractive financial prizes and trophies. Teams are reminded that only one Non-Berbician would be permitted to play for the entire tournament for a Club, while teams are expected to be properly attired. The Berbice Cricket Board has granted the Young Warriors Cricket Club a month’s grace period to obtain its full coloured attire. The Berbice Cricket Board would like to acknowledge the contribution of former We s t I n d i e s C a p t a i n Ramnaresh Sarwan in acquiring the sponsorship.
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Jaguars face tough fight against full strength Red Force By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Regal, Vnet Noble House Seafoods & Cascadia Hotel
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he Guyana Jaguars, without S h i m r o n Hetymer, Kemo Paul and Devendra Bishoo who are in India, are in for a tough fight from 14:00hrs today when they face-off with a full strength T&T’s Red Force at Queen’s Park Oval in the 45th Regional 50-over tournament. History is not on the side of the four times defending First-Class Champions since the last of their seven 50over titles was won 13 years ago when Shiv Chanderpaul led Guyana to victory against Barbados at Bourda, while the last two occasions these two teams met the host won both times in Port-ofthe-Spain. In the 2015 final Sunil Narine’s 6-9 sent Guyana crashing to 65 all out, their only double digit total since the inauguration of Regional 50 overs cricket in 1976. The last time the teams met was in the 2016 semifinals and Darren Bravo’s brilliant 95 sent them to defeat and once again they find themselves in the Lion’s Den and will be up against a team packed with West
Indies Internationals and what is anticipated to a raucous partisan crowd. Despite not winning a title since 2005 Guyana has been consistently among the Region’s best; reaching nine semis and two finals and during that time the only years they did not qualify for the semi was in 2016 & 2017. T&T are the most successful 50-over team in the Region winning 12 titles but has not tasted Championship success in three years and will be keen to put that right, especially since they boast one of their strongest teams on paper. In 27 head-to-head matches between the two teams Guyana has won 15 and lost 11, while the 1996 final was washed out. This tournament, set in the middle of Trinidad’s rain season and with Windies Test team in India, is being used as yard stick for next year’s World Cup selection. In a rain affected opening game on Wednesday which was reduced to 37 overs the Red Force, led by 84 from Nicholas Pooran beat defending champions Windwards Volcanoes by 76 runs and today the Jaguars aim to deny them another win. Jaguars skipper Leon
Johnson looked back to his best form; scoring the most runs in the GCB’s Franchise League and will hope to continue that form today when he plays in his 50th list ‘A’ match. Johnson’s highest at this level is 99 and he will need support from openers Trevon Griffith and Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Chanderpaul Hemraj who could bat at number three. The Jaguars had their final practice session at National Cricket Centre (NCC) in Couva yesterday and it took the bus 90 minutes to get from Hilton Hotel in Port-of-Spain to the ground in Central Trinidad due to heavy traffic. Manager and Assistant Coach Rayon Griffith said that he watched some of Wednesday night’s game and disclosed that the Red Force batsmen play spin very well. “Their batsmen play spin well but we have five fast bowling all-rounders and an off-spinner and three left arm spinners and Hemraj could also bowl left-arm spin so we have lots of bowling options. We could be tempted to bowl more pace at them and play two specialists spinners with Hemraj as a back-up plan. But our plan is to bowl consistent lines and lengths and more importantly
Surujpaul, Latif, Harold shine as SVC trounce Beach Knight Led by a fine century from Vijay Surujpaul and unbeaten half century from Richard Latif, SVC defeated Beach Knight by 198 runs w h e n t h e P e r m a u l ’s Trading, Trophy Stall, Back to Eden and Khan’s Trading softball tournament continued on Sunday last. Playing at Ogle, SVC posted 256-2, taking first strike. Vijay Surujpaul struck 103 while Richard Latif made an unbeaten 73 and Safraz Karim 46 not out. Beach Knight were bowled out for 58 in reply. Ravindra Persaud made 19 as Mark Harold and Latif picked up 3-9 each and Dharam Persaud 2-28. At Jai Hind ground in Albion, Albion Masters defeated Success Masters by 35 runs. Batting first, Albion Masters managed 137 all out in 20 overs. Paul Baldeo made 35, John Sumair 25 and Imran Hussain 21; Vijay Baljit claimed 3-19 and R. Khan claimed 3-21. Success
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Masters were bowled out for 102 in 20 overs in reply. Baljit made 21 as I. Kahodloo claimed 3-18 and Ravi Mangalio 2-24. Success beat Ariel by eight wickets. Ariel took first knock and were sent packing for 91. Gary Singh bagged 5-10 and Roy Persaud 4-20. Success responded with 91 without loss. Dindial Lakhan scored 41 and Chris Sukram 24. Parika Defenders got the better of Tropical Spring by six wickets. Tropical Spring batted first and mustered 137
all out. Raymond Harper scored 31 and Khemraj Dindyal 24; Fazal Baksh and John David took two wickets each. Parika Defenders made 138-4 in reply. Paul Basdeo slammed 35 not out and David Harris an unbeaten 34. The competition continues on Sunday at Malteenoes SC. Karibee Strikers will play Mike’s Wellwoman at 10:00hrs, Karibee Strikers will face 4R Lioness at 12:00hrs and Spikeland Warriros will battle Beach Knight at 14:00hrs.
- ‘Batsmen will have to be positive without being reckless’ - Rayon Griffith
because of their batting we also have to take wickets,” said Griffith who performed a similar role with the Windies ‘A’ team. Griffith informed that the need to play positive cricket makes use of every opportunity to score. “We have to play with a positive mind set without being reckless and look to score as much as possible. We generally use up too many dot balls and the batsmen must try to rotate the strike more and capitalize on every loose ball b o w l e d b y Tr i n i d a d , ” Griffith stated. Guyana batting goes
deep with fast bowling allrounders Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Barnwell, Romario Shepherd, Raymon Reifer and Keeper Anthony Bramble all capable of big scores at this level. Guyana’s bowling could hinge on pace with Shepherd, Barnwell, Reifer and Rutherford getting support from off-spinner Ramaal Lewis and left-arm s p i n n e r Ve e r a s a m m y Permaul with spin support from Hemraj on what should be a decent track since the sun was out all day yesterday. T h e Tr i n i s h a v e a powerhouse team which
Manager and Asst Coach Rayon Griffith at yesterday afternoon’s practice session.
looks capable of beating the Windies team in India with Bajan Kyle Hope, Kieron Pollard, the Bravo siblings, Denish Ramdin, Sunil Narine, Ravi Rampaul, Jason Mohammed, Lendl Simmons and Rayed Emrit all having played for the We s t I n d i e s , w h i l e promising left-arm spinner Khary Pierre and Nicolas Pooran are not far away from Windies selection. Simmons, the Bravo brothers, Pooran, Ramdin and Mohammed are very good players of spin and the talented Lewis and the experienced Permaul will have to be at their best today.
Ronaldo left out of Portugal soccer squad again Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the last World Cup in Russia. (REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo) LISBON (Reuters) Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has again been left out of the squad for this month’s matches against Poland and Scotland, announced by the Portuguese federation (FPF) yesterday. Ronaldo, Portugal’s
record scorer and mostcapped player, also missed Portugal’s two games in September a friendly against Croatia and a Nations League match against Italy at his own request. The 33-year-old fivetimes world player of the
year said he needed more time to adapt following his move from Real Madrid to Juventus, coach Fernando Santos said at the time. Portugal visit Poland for a Nations League match on Oct. 11 and then travel to Scotland for a friendly three days later.
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Scorpions’ Powell and McCarthy too much for Marooners BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Rovman Powell and Andre McCarthy both stroked unbeaten half centuries as the Jamaica Scorpions easily defeated the Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) Marooners by seven wickets in their Group B encounter of the Regional Super50 at the Three W’s Oval here yesterday. Powell, who scored 79 not out and McCarthy who made 72, shared an unbroken partnership of 136 for the fourth wicket, as the Scorpions easily overhauled CCC’s total of 219 for eight in their 50 overs, finishing on 220 for three off 34.5 overs.Both batsmen scored better than a run-a-ball as they dispatched CCC’s bowlers to all parts of the ground with exceptional ease. Powell’s knock came off just 64 balls and contained two boundaries and six sixes, while McCarthy counted four fours and three sixes during his 69-ball innings. They came together with the score on 85-3, following the dismissals of Chadwick Walton (5), Chris Gayle (21)
and Jermaine Blackwood, who made 36. The duo took a particular liking to Marooners’ captain Carlos Brathwaite, whose four overs went for 46 runs. E a r l i e r, S c o r p i o n s ’ captain Nikita Miller grabbed three wickets as the Marooners’ batsmen struggled to get going. After Kjorn Mottley fell with the score on two, Kyle Corbin and Amir Jangoo added 52 runs for the second wicket to help lead a fightback. But Miller had Jangoo trapped leg before wicket for 30 and Christopher Lamont caught and bowled Corbin to leave the Marooners on 66-3. Miller also accounted for the wickets of Brathwaite (26) and Nicholas Kirton (18), with Nicholas Sookdeosingh who made 13 all getting starts but failing to push on as the Marooners slipped further into trouble at 121-6 in the 30th over. H o w e v e r, a 7 2 - r u n partnership between topscorer Khesan Mottley and Keron Cottoy, ensured the home side got up to a respectable total. Unfortunately, though,
Pooran, Emrit lead Red Force to win over defending champs P O RT O F S PA I N , Trinidad, CMC – Nicholas Pooran’s swashbuckling half-century lifted the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force to a comprehensive 75-run victory over defending champions Winward Islands Volcanoes in the opening round of matches in the Regional Super50. Pooran smashed 89 from just 61 balls batting at number 7 to carry the home side to a competitive total of 220 for eight in their rainaffected contest which saw the game reduced to 37 overs. The Volcanoes never got close to their target, as they could only muster 145 for eight off their 37 overs. The day belonged to the 23-year-old Pooran though, who smashed seven boundaries and six sixes to help rescue the Red Force from a dangerous position. Despite boasting a starstudded cast, none of the Red Force’s top order batsman clicked. Lendl Simmons, Evin Lewis and Denish Ramdin all fell cheaply to leave the
home side tottering at 43-3. Things only got worse when Kyle Mayers had Kieron Pollard caught for a duck two balls later to leave them in disarray at 43-4. Kyle Hope put up some resistance before eventually falling for 25 soon after, and he was followed by Dwayne Bravo who also made 25. At this stage, the Red Force were 113-6 and in danger of being dismissed for a sub-par total. However, Pooran joined Sunil Narine at the crease and the two set about repairing the damage in a 79run partnership off the next nine overs. Narine was also effective, with his 34 coming from just 29 balls, inclusive of two fours and two sixes. By the time Mayers returned to claim their wickets, the damage had already been done, with Pooran falling 11 runs short of a well-deserved century. Rayad Emrit then made sure there was no lull at the end of the innings, hitting a cameo 17 from 10 balls. Mayers led the way for (Continued on page 32)
the pair took up 18 overs during their stand, which meant that there was no late flurry at the end for the Marooners. Ottley was eventually dismissed by Oshane Thomas for 43, his knock coming from 62 balls and containing two sixes. Cottoy batted through the innings to end unbeaten on 40 from 61 balls. His innings contained a solitary boundary. Miller was the top bowler for the Scorpions taking 3-35
from his nine overs and he received good support from Thomas who snagged 2-41 from his eight overs. Scores: MAROONERS 219 for eight off 50 overs (Khesan Ottley 43, Keron Cottoy 40 not out, Amir Jangoo 30, Kyle Corbin 28, Carlos Brathwaite 26; Nikita Miller 3-35, Oshane Thomas 2-41). SCORPIONS 220 for three off 34.5 overs (Rovman Powell 79 not out, Andre McCarthy 72 not out, Jermaine Blackwood 36).
Rovman Powell topscored with an unbeaten 72 as the Scorpions easily defeated the Marooners
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