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

EDITORIAL

COPING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES On Wednesday October 10, last, many countries around the world, including Guyana, celebrated World Mental Health Day under the theme, “Young people and Mental Health in a Changing World.” First celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries, World Mental Health Day has become a global event with millions of advocates and volunteers engaging in mental health education. The objective is to raise awareness about mental health issues among people, mobilize efforts in their support and to bring attention to its major effects on people’s life worldwide. In some countries, this day is part of the larger Mental Illness Awareness Week. The day provides an opportunity for people to talk about mental health issues and the measures needed to make mental healthcare easily achievable and accessible so that those with the illness could live better lives. It is an annual event created to promote worldwide mental health education and the social stigma associated with mental health. The stigma against mental health has disrupted the lives of many by making it more difficult for them to seek help. Many with mental health illness have faced a variety of problems, ranging from isolation to uncertainty about where to get help and to rely on the support of family and friends. Medical experts have contended that even though the stigma associated with mental health has substantially decreased over the years, there are still many myths surrounding it, leading to the illness getting a negative reputation. They have argued that the prejudice and discrimination of mental illness are as disabling as the illness itself. The disease has undermined people attaining their personal goals and dissuades them from pursuing effective treatments. Further, the lack of understanding coupled with misunderstanding makes it hard for people with mental illnesses to be open about the issues they face. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, every year, one in five adults in the United States or 63.8 million Americans have experienced mental illnesses. Data from the World Health Organization revealed that approximately 750 million people are suffering from such illness, thus placing mental disorders among the leading causes of ill health worldwide. Mental illness is a structural-functional disorder of the brain that inhibits one’s ability to cope with life, to manage the everyday issues and to choose correct solutions to personal problems. Mental illness, such as depression and anxiety, affects people to think rationally and obey the conventional behavioral standards. In Guyana, mental illness affects nearly one in four people, with women and youths accounting for over 60 percent. However, less than 10 percent are being treated and four in 10 have attempted suicide. Although treatment is available, yet nearly two-thirds of the people in the country with mental disorders do not seek medical help because of the stigma and discrimination from the public. The government as well as society must help to end the stigmatization against people with mental illness. Although mental illness is among the leading causes of disability in the country, yet less than one percent of the health budget is allocated to cure it and there is less than one hospital bed reserved for mental illness per 10,000 people. No matter what its resource constraints are, the government should take a comprehensive approach and improve the mental condition of its people. It would require resources, but it must be done to improve the well-being of those affected by mental health.

Editor’s Note; If your sent letter was not published and you felt its contents were valid and devoid of libel or personal attacks, please contact us by phone or email.

Mr. Lincoln Lewis is seriously misleading representations Dear Editor, I beg your indulgence to publish my response to the “Eyes on Guyana” column of M r. L i n c o l n L e w i s , appearing in the Kaieteur News of Sunday, October 07, 2018 entitled, “Serious Questions about Sam Hinds ‘moral authority’ in call for equal treatment for sugar and bauxite workers.” Editor, one should expect and even welcome serious questioning of what he presents, and I do. I am heartened that Mr. Lewis is not rejecting my call for equal treatment for sugar and bauxite workers but his representations are seriously distorted and misleading and he has knowingly or unknowingly propagated and hence sustained one seriously poisonous, divisive, untrue rumour. Editor, I had thought when I read that the Cabinet led Task Force, of which Mr. Lincoln Lewis was a member, had recommended

that these Rusal workers facing termination be paid a similar package that was applied in the case of Linmine in 1993 onwards, Bermine in 2002 onwards, I hoped that we were rounding a corner. For, by evidently acknowledging and taking our (PPP/C) arrangements for bauxite workers during those difficult years as a standard, I was thinking that there was the beginning of a recognition that we had not been the problem for the bauxite companies, workers and communities. Indeed, it seemed that the door was being opened to the thinking that we had been good for the bauxite companies, workers, and communities. I will not let this Lincoln Lewis column dash my hopes. Editor, we, PPP/C, were always conscious of the need to treat our bauxite and sugar workers equally, if not, equitably. As we, PPP/C came into office in 1992, our

bauxite and sugar sectors were in quite different economic situations and with very different prospects: bauxite having suffered huge losses since the mid-1970s and with grave doubts whether it could be profitable again and survive but sugar was returning to profits and its prospects looked bright, admittedly on the then seeming unending guarantee of the preferential prices of the Sugar Protocol. In those instances referred to by Mr. Lewis, where the bauxite sector was treated differently from the sugar sector, bauxite workers were treated better than what was specified by the various ‘conditionalities’ we, PPP/C, met in place. Rather than close down Linmine on that Minproc declaration in 1994 as prescribed, we resumed and maintained subsidies until interested core partners came along. And much the same happened with the

bauxite operations on the Berbice River. That is another story. The eventual privatization of the bauxite companies was better than the previously prescribed alternative, which would have seen them closed down forthwith. Concerning the continued waiver of income tax on overtime work in the case of sugar workers, it is true, but sugar workers would readily give up that incentive for the higher wage rates bauxite workers received before and more so since privatization (sugar workers have been complaining about a number of constrictions in the application of this waiver to them). That notwithstanding, it may be recalled that the S t r u c t u r a l Adjustment/Economic Recovery Programme entered into by then President Hoyte included (Continued on page 6)

Minister Patterson failed to recount the AFC’s dismal failures Dear Editor, I was utterly bemused at the statements made by David Patterson at the AFC’s Candidates Expo at their headquarters at the Kitty Railway Embankment. He clearly extolled the ‘accomplishments’ of the Coalition Government in the Public Telecommunications Ministry and the Public Infrastructure as belonging solely to the AFC Ministers but failed to recount the dismal failures. In his uncharacteristic vitriolic and egocentric speech, he said that, ‘People complaining that the AFC ministers are going into regions and saying that the community projects that Government done, we are claiming (them) as our contribution. Any road I build, you tell them is David Patterson from AFC build it, and we have to walk the walk. We are too modest to take our credit.’ I wish to draw Patterson’s attention to the fact that on more than one occasion, it was highlighted at the RDC meeting that an AFC Executive member is going around promising residents in various communities the installation of streetlights building and

repairing of roads and taking credit for the works done by the RDC. This is to garner votes at the upcoming LGE. I must remind him also that residents were asked to place their signatures to request these infrastructures, which were later used to support the AFC candidates on the backers form. Moreover, I want to ask him to also take full credit for the numerous instances of reported cases of corruption and substandard works on ‘his roads’. The East Bank Berbice Road is a prime e x a m p l e . T h i s r o a d ’s foundation is in constant digging, refilling and redigging and each time, the expensive road filling stuffs removed are transported by the MoPI lorry to the fill the yards of AFC members. Please check opposite the Albion Police station your executive member has his yard filled with the stuff and the yard of the other AFC TV star in Canje. Moreover, it is alleged that crusher run and other road building materials are sold to private contractors. It would seem that this is a deliberate and corrupt act since in the first place the MoPI should have realized that the engineering

design was faulty. This faulty area is from Edinburg to Glasgow Village. In addition to this, the MoPI is using a defective asphalt spreader, which was purchased to do this East Bank Road which is leaving more waves on the road than the nearby Berbice River! This road should have been done at a cost of $1.2 billion and according to the engineering design of the IDB but it is now clear that this design was not followed and from all indications, this allocation will not be enough to bring that road to completion since the corruption is galloping in all directions. Can the Minister say what sums have already been spent and when this project will be completed? I am sure that more money will have to be ‘spread’ on this road! This Minister should also take full credit for the breach of the Procurement Act in the award of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge Project study. He illegally gave contractors $148 million dollars to do that study. The Minister of Public Security could not have bragged about his achievements in that Sector

so he directed his full focus on the PPP. He went further than what he said on a TV station in Berbice. He advised his paltry gathering of AFC candidates that if they are ‘harassed’ by the PPP members, then they should call him on his cell phone and he will get the police to deal with them. It seems that this minister is now in charge of the operations of the GPF and not only the formulation of policies! Should this minister then not give each and every citizen his personal number so that they can call him when their homes and businesses are pillaged by bandits? Already in four days of this week, Berbice is assaulted by four daring and brutal robberies. In addition, should he not also call on the GPF to investigate the numerous instances of electoral fraud perpetrated by his Party? The ‘Champion’ of the sugar workers and the subject Minister also failed to take credit for the AFC’s handiwork in the sugar industry and the corruption and retrogression of the rice industry. The Panama rice fiasco is threatening that (Continued on page 5)

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These protests forced Government to This nation is treading in dangerous waters in handling settle its indebtedness to the sugar workers of teachers’ grievances Dear Editor, There is a disturbing comment attributed to President David Granger in the article entitled, “Union’s concerns for joint review- Granger ‘astonished’ at new matter raised” (SN, 11th October 2018). It is accordingly reported that on the Guyana Teachers Union and Ministry of Education present engagement in addressing their grievances, the President said, “The ministry and the GTU…had already gone past conciliation and arbitration and they were at the stage of settlement.” Settlement comes about because of conciliation or arbitration, which represents part of the procedure in solving grievances. The comment attributed to the President

does not represent the processes in dealing with employees and employers’ grievances. If the process is not understood and we do not get it right, the nation will continue to witness a hostile industrial relations climate and disgruntled workers, neither of which augurs well for social cohesion, productivity and development. Conciliation precedes arbitration. It occurs when the parties, who are the employer and workers’ representative, fail to arrive at agreement in a bilateral process. Conciliation can be requested from the Department of Labour by either party. When conciliation fails to bring about a settlement, either party can request arbitration, which would be considered moving towards

Minister Patterson... From page 4 lucrative market. We are now importing rice to keep our foreign markets alive. The drastic reduction of the contribution of Agriculture to the GDP was spared the agony of being mentioned at this ‘fit and proppa’ gathering! Lastly, Patterson’s advice to his membership should be heeded with some concern. He vehemently told his membership that, ‘If war break, defend yourself at all times. I

don’t believe in turning the next cheek’. Is this his version of ‘slow fyah mo fyah’? Is this the speech of a responsible Minister of Government, a Campaign Manager and the General Secretary of his Party? The AFC’s ghost sure knows how to scare! The AFC’s campaign is so ‘fit and proppa’ that they have now withdrawn from contesting over 10 NDC areas! Yours sincerely, Haseef Yusuf

Voluntary Arbitration; or arbitration can be imposed when either party is unwilling to follow the voluntary route, in the form of Compulsory Arbitration. Let it be made very clear, in the case of the Teachers Union and Ministry of Education, the arbitration is of a voluntary nature, based on the agreement signed by the two parties, and the processes that guide Voluntary Arbitration must be respected throughout. Arbitration is the last stage in the grievance procedure and the outcome is legal, final and binding on both parties. In the meantime, whatever initiative President Granger takes to finding a resolution, though encouraging, is outside of the grievance procedures and cannot be seen as an act of displacing conciliation and arbitration. In other words, the President’s action cannot supersede the industrial relations procedure and legally binding agreement between the parties to settle their dispute through arbitration. To this end, the President’s advisors have a duty to inform him, that notwithstanding his effort, the issue of the establishment of an Arbitration Tribunal to bring about resolution is still on the table. In other words, (Continued on page 6)

Dear Editor, It did not escape the attention of the GAWU that Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, in the October 06 Kaieteur News, said “…come the 18th of October when Parliament reconvenes, a Supplementary Paper with the severance balance payment, which I believe is $2.41B will be on that paper”. For the GAWU and more so the thousands of jobless workers and their families, some literally surviving day by day, the news is most positive in the context of the gloom that has now encumbered their lives. But most distastefully, the Minister goes on saying to the workers “[I] hope you can rest peacefully that your money is on its way and not be goaded into these unnecessary picketing that gives the impression as if the Government doesn’t want to pay the money”. Such a comment coming from a leading member of the Coalition is simply unbelievable especially when they are contrasted with his rambunctious statements in his letter in the October 09,

Stabroek News. Whether the Minister, and by extension the Government, may want to admit it or not, the fact that the Administration is now moving to secure the funds to offset the workers lawful entitlements, incidentally days prior to the Local Government Elections, is because of the sustained call and actions by the workers for them to receive what they duly deserve. The workers involvement in picketing exercises; the union pursuance of the matter through the Judiciary, which we must add benefitted from a fair share of gimmickry; apart from other actions and initiatives are what, we contend, are forcing the Government to now making moves to settle its indebtedness to the beleaguered workers and their families. Had the workers remained meek and mute as the Administration may have wished, the urge to settle the outstanding payments would have simply been absent in the Coalition’s quarters. But the Government didn’t, seemingly, bargain for the sustained and vociferous calls by the workers and their families. The entire episode, however, should demonstrate to our people that they can only suc-

ceed in getting this APNU+AFC Administration to listen to their cries when they raise their voices in a united and committed manner. We have seen this approach succeeding in the struggles by the sugar workers; the movement against the parking meters; and more recently in the protests by our nation’s teachers. Nevertheless, while the GAWU is pleased by this turn of events, we hasten to warn the Administration that it simply cannot turn its back on this hardpressed segment of Guyanese. They still require, and more so deserve, the State’s assistance in getting back to their feet. They notwithstanding their payments, reside in communities where jobs are simply absent; where, for many, their children are unable to enjoy full schooling; where they cannot pay their bills, among other things. The Government who placed these people in the predicament they find themselves has a responsibility to them and should not seek to shirk from it as it apparently is seeking to do at this time. Yours faithfully, Seepaul Narine General Secretary GAWU

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Not all teachers are deserving of our praise DearEditor, Editor, while I empathise with those who belong to this noble profession, it is with mixed feelings, however, that that I welcome the impending agreement that will allow for a payout/ increased salaries for teachers. Like in any profession, however, there are members who are truly deserving and those who, to be honest, are not deserving at all. Sir, like in any profession, there are those who are time wasters. Excepting student- teachers who leave sometimes early to attend classes there are those who are known as ‘clock watchers’ who waste no time in sneaking out the classroom just after the post lunch session is over. Time, they argue, is of essence and they are not prepared to stay in after 14:30 hrs, etc. etc. for they are not being paid overtime. The fallout with the Teachers Union and any government will always be because of a few of its recalcitrant members. They sometimes give a bad image of what the teaching profession is all about. One person, reminded us all of the multifaceted role of a teacher: nurse, parent, counsellor, psychologist, pastor, and the list can go on. But, generally speaking, is this true today? I wonder.

Gone are the days when teachers will give you that assurance in school, especially in the ‘prep’ classes, that they are there for you. Gone are the days when teachers will take time out to visit homes in an effort to build bonds of friendship within the community. Having a cookout, an after school event, perhaps once a year? You cannot tell the positives that may result from these kinds of activities in order to help nurture the child. Yes, gone are the days when teachers would take time out to send “thank you” notes, etc. at appropriate times.Today, it seems as if some schools and the home are estranged partners; no longer coalescent, no longer partners in the ‘struggle’ for a better community.Human nature says we would become good stewards only when we obtain better salaries. We must get first! That’s in the natural. However, the Good Book says, “it is in giving (first) that we receive.” Congratulations, albeit belatedly, to all teachers on World Teachers Day! Hats off to all of you hardworking teachers who continue to work tirelessly, overtime, in school and out of school, to mould the minds of our children. Remember, what our children will be tomorrow would be an extension of what the school is like today. Yours truly, Rev’d Joseph Atkinson.

Mr. Lincoln Lewis is seriously... From page 4 reforms aimed at reducing if not eliminating special and unique situations and the discretion of a President or a Finance Minister to grant financial incentives. The waiver of income tax on the overtime pay of bauxite and sugar workers and those workers only, stood out like a sore thumb. The waiver of income tax on overtime work is an incentive to both the enterprise and the worker. Many argued that that incentive was on challengeable legal and socio-political grounds. It was largely excused on arguing that Government was under pressure to incentivize the workers in these two most important state owned industries, by finding one way or another to increase their af-

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ter-tax take-home pay. We were uneasy with this waiver and anticipated its ending on the occasion of privatization or on significant upward movement of wage scales in the sector. There was no targeting of bauxite workers in this. There is absolutely no truth in Mr. Lewis’ claim that a steam turbine was removed from the bauxite operations. Mr. Lewis and others are invited to visit the steam power station, now derelict, and see for themselves that the three turbines are still there. I call on him to show where, in any so-called PPP stronghold, the steam turbine is/was set-up. Further, even if it had been so, Mr. Lewis should know that GPL electricity supply grid is such that it could not supply

that electricity to only that stronghold. Indeed, we PPP/ C see our electricity grid and supply (GPL) as one of the integrating mechanisms of our people and country. To be frank and for full disclosure, I will say that some parts from one of a number of discarded GM diesel sets in the diesel power station by the McKenzie Bridge were taken to help rehab a similar engine in GPL’s small diesel power station at Onverwagt. It would have helped supply electricity to Bush Lot but also to Lichfield and Hopetown all on the West Coast Berbice, and what Mr. Lewis could have been wrong with that? One can suspect that this could have been jazzed up to give birth to that rumour. Whatever the case, Mr. Lewis is here knowingly or unknowingly repeating and sustaining a seriously poisonous, divisive, untrue rumour, which as a recognized elder, looked up to by a significant number of our fellow Guyanese, is to be greatly regretted. (Because of its length, we are publishing this letter in three parts) Samuel A.A. Hinds Former Prime Minister and Former President.

Guyana’s Public Health – A Human Resources Development Plan? Dear Editor, In his usual elegantly articulated column ‘Future Notes’ (SN October 3, 2018), Dr. Henry Jeffrey quoted the following by the current Minister of Public Health ‘speaking to a gathering of overseas Guyanese in the United States last week’, regarding the brain drain of nurses from Guyana and Caribbean countries. The actual quote follows, “I said to them that this is not something to complain [about]. You got to fix it. If they want our people, let us train them and send them out so we could get forty Western Unions in our countries instead of ten, so that we can exchange human resources and get back the monies into our country. We have to find a way, we just can’t complain.” Sensible persons on reading the foregoing, would have to restrain themselves from commenting appropriately. And these must include cabinet colleagues. The latter must ask whether this vacuous human resources development plan was ever submitted for their consideration. Next, the Board of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation must wonder how come this intention was

not leaked to them so that they can develop an appropriate training budget; that is, if they expect the Minister of Finance could be convinced that overseas remittances will more than compensate for the cost of investment in this migrant nursing scheme. Then physicians and other medical specialists in the public health sector must wonder why, when right now they are not adequately supported by needed qualified nurses. In vain effort to comfort patients and families, they have to pretend that the right competencies are available from the following skill levels:

Senior Technical – Health Visitor Senior Medex Nursing Tutor Medex Other Technical & Craft Skilled– Staff Nurse/Midwife Staff Nurse Semi-skilled Operatives & Unskilled – Nursing Assistant Nurse Aide Patient Care Assistant It would be no surprise, if the last grouping substantially outnumbers the others. Just ask patients and their families. Another interested party would obviously be the Guyana Nurses’ Association, who at last interaction with the Minister, was

Time for the DPP to call it a day Dear Editor, Public opinion is growing that the DPP, Ms. Shalimar Hack, is not a wise choice to be appointed a Judge of the High Court or the Court of Appeals, nor even continue to be DPP or otherwise. In fact, there is precedent that she should practice at the lucrative private bar, like more accomplished DPPs, Police Legal Advisors and Senior State counsels have done in the past. Mr. Doodnath Singh, Mr. George Jackman, Mr. Albert Baldeo, Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, and Mr. Sheik Insanally are only a few who successfully took that route.

enthused by the hint of an expanded nursing training capacity. Little could they have imagined that it was intended to be an export fac i l i t y. They must now wonder about the inadequate resourcing at long established regional hospitals on the coastland, and the urgent need to upgrade the number and standard of health services in the hinterland; about the increasing demand for more effective health service for the flood of oil and gas immigrants that can reasonably be expected in the foresee-

Others like Justices George Pompey, Joaquin Gonsalves-Sabola, and J.O.F. Haynes made transitions from State Counsels and private practitioners to Judges. The crime rate in any country has a proportional relationship to the work ethic, or lack thereof, of its DPP and staff. This is the gravest indictment against Ms. Shalimar Hack. She has outlived her usefulness in that faltering office. However, the solution is not to promote her to any type of Judgeship. Level the playing field, and secure new blood in the DPP’s office. Laurie Ganpat

able future. But alas, they all have learnt through social media that the perceived deficits at home will be addressed by a spontaneous and randomly conceived human resources export plan. Yours faithfully E.B. John

This nation is treading in dangerous... From page 5 if President Granger’s effort fails to bring about resolution to the matter, arbitration proceedings will have to resolve the differences. This nation is treading in un-chartered and dangerous waters in the handling of the teachers’ grievances. There is evident deficiency in the government’s opinion as to what industrial relations is all about. Industrial relations is a discipline. It is not guided by gut-feelings and the notion that once one can speak around any issue affecting workers, makes that person competent in the field to deal with its complex nature. Not only teachers are paying attention to this issue but also trade unionists, practising or otherwise, private sector operatives, and international institutions like the International Labour Organisation. This nation has a duty to get it right. Getting it right means operating consistent with established industrial relations principles and practices. Lincoln Lewis.

Govt spends $1.2B more than PPP on local travel expenses, yearly - Jagdeo Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, said that the current APNU/AFC administration spends $1.2B more than the PPP/C every year, on travel expenses alone. He made this statement during his press conference at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition. At this press conference, Jagdeo told Kaieteur News that the government spends $732M more than the PPP/C on local travel and subsistence, and another $432M more on “other transport travel and postage.” This amounts to $1.2B on local transport and travel. The Leader of the Opposition said that this is symptomatic of a wider issue of extravagant spending that is being done by this administration. Jagdeo said that Government ministers take multiple trips to the interior region, trips which he believes to be unnecessary. He said that the government spends too much and would not have had problems finding finances to pay the sugar workers’ severance and the increases demanded by Guyana Teachers’ Union if they were more miserly. The Government of Guyana has caught flack before for its spending when Federation of Independent Trade Unions (FITUG) cited data from the Guyana Budget and Policy Institute in relation

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House to consider motion on 2019 Budget Proposals of Constitutional Agencies next week On October 18, members of the National Assembly will consider a motion on the 2019 current and capital estimates of the nation’s Constitutional Agencies. The MPs are to set a date for the discussion of the estimates for each agency (a table of the estimates is attached to this article). It was in 2015, that a significant piece of legislation geared at allowing key bodies financial independence was passed in the National Assembly. That legislation was the Fiscal Management and Accountability (Amendment) Bill 2015. It allows for lump sum payments to be made to constitutional agencies thereby making them free from the automatic obligations and the discretionary powers exercised by the

Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo to the 2018 budget. It had stated that the government has collected $17B in new taxes, and has expended 70% of those new funds to shore up its bureaucracy. This 70% accounted for $12B. The total costs to run the government, as stated by the report, was $54B; a steep 29% increase from the previous budget. These costs amounted to the second largest share of the budget. The report had further stated that government spending did not do enough to align public investments

with social and economic needs. The government had initially claimed that the demands made by teachers would cost $4B; a figure that Jagdeo believes could have been comfortably managed using funds from the billions of dollars in new taxes, had the government spent, costeffectively.

Minister of Finance. Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, had explained that there are checks and balances in place to ensure that abuse does not take place, as annual reports and audited financial statements will be required to be prepared and presented.Jordan made it clear that the bodies must enjoy fiscal autonomy so that they can serve the Guyanese people. He said that it will prevent the executive from micro-managing the finances of budgetary agencies. Under previous arrangements, the bodies were at the mercy of the ministries, having to apply for simple things like monies to travel. The new arrangements serve to boost public confidence in the offices.

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Advance monies from oil companies will be treated as a donation to Guyana -Jagdeo

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pposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, believes that the Government is contemplating taking an advance from United States oil giant, ExxonMobil, ahead of oil production in 2020. “We have not even started producing oil and I heard that they want to seek an advance payment, a large sum,” Jagdeo declared yesterday at his weekly press conference. However, the Opposition Leader noted that he does not have a problem with taking advance monies from ExxonMobil, but warned that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will not treat the pre-production money as being cost recoverable. “Let me say to the oil companies that any money given to our Government before the start of production of oil, which will be recoverable after we start against oil; we will in the PPP will treat that as a donation or an increase to the signing bonus, not recoverable from cost oil,” Jagdeo stated. The Opposition Leader was asked on what legal grounds the PPP will use to pursue this course of action. He replied, “You will see the legal grounds in the future because we are making it clear. This will be seen as a donation to the country. We haven’t started producing oil

as yet. These are not companies that make loans. They are not financial institutions. If they do that they are doing it with a motive,” Jagdeo noted. Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman, had previously expressed the view that taking the money and using it for infrastructural developments will prove highly beneficial for an underdeveloped country such as Guyana. Trotman was previously quoted in sections of the media as saying that Exxon’s President and the Government were to enter into negotiations about advance monies. Jagdeo has been critical in the past about monies taken from ExxonMobil. He questioned how can Guyana sit and negotiate with the oil company on an equal footing if they accept an advance. “If they are a financial institution that’s different; financial institutions makes loans or grants. So when an oil company says that we are giving you money up front that must be for some other purpose and especially when you haven’t started producing oil,” Jagdeo stated. The Guyana reserve is one of ExxonMobil’s biggest assets worldwide. Discoveries of over four billion oil-equivalent barrels were made on the Stabroek Block. Discoveries were made

Drillship Noble Bob Douglas

at Liza, Liza Deep, Payara, Snoek, Turbot, Ranger, Pacora and Longtail with the potential for up to five floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels producing more than 750,000 barrels per day by 2025. The Stabroek Block is 6.6 million acres (26,800 square kilometres). ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, is the operator and holds 45 percent interest in the Stabroek Block. Hess Guyana Exploration Limited holds 30 percent interest and CNOOC Nexen Petroleum Guyana Limited holds 25 percent interest.

Campbellville property sold to radio station…

Two Transports surface

There appears to be light at the end of the tunnel over a disputed piece of Campbellville property that has ended up in the hands of radio station controlled by a Trinidadian company. On Wednesday, representatives of Ansa McAl disclosed that according to their files, the property at 30 Garnett Street was sub-divided more than 40 years ago between two brothers. However, one is claiming that no sub-division happened and fraud was involved. Ansa McAl in 2015 bought out 90.1Fm. That radio station, known as IRadio, had erected a tower on a piece of land of the Lot 30 Garnett Street.Overseasbased Guyanese, Victor Sukhai, is claiming that he has a Transport giving him ownership of the land and that he had not given anyone permission to erect a radio tower.However, according to Ansa McAl in documents produced to the newspaper, the land is sub-divided. The land that the radio station bought is purportedly from Sukhai’s older brother, Kissoon Lall, who had a Transport for it. It was disclosed that while the lands appear to have been sub-divided, the descriptions appear not to be specific enough as to which brother owns what. According to officials of Ansa McAl, they are anxious to have the matter clarified once and for all, at the level of the courts. They invited Sukhai to start talks with them to resolve the matter.Sukhai, 70, is based in New York. He said that he was bequeathed the Garnett Street property by his mother via a will that she made in 1976.

Victor Sukhai is claiming that the property with the radio tower behind was illegally sold in what is a clear case of fraud and conspiracy. According to documents provided, the will left $25 for the older brother, Kissoon Lall, with the second son, Bholan Nauth Sukhai, to receive $2,000. The rest of the estate was left to Sukhai, the third son. On June 10, 1977, the mother died and less than a year later, on April 10, 1978, the property was transferred via a Transport into Sukhai’s name. According to Sukhai, he left his sister in the home and went abroad to live. The airport worker said that in September, he visited a lawyer, Vrinda Jagan, in New York where he instructed her to prepare an Irrevocable Power of Attorney in the name of Parmanand Maraj. Maraj is Sukhai’s nephew-in-law. Maraj, via the document, was authorized to conduct business pertaining to the Garnett Street property. However, Maraj claimed he was threatened when he

went there by persons in the home.On the land, Maraj saw a massive radio tower. Maraj was told that the land now belonged to the owners of the radio stationknown as IRadio. That radio had linkages to former Natural Resources Minister, Robert Persaud, whose wife Kamini Persaud, was one of the directors.IRadio had its office on the western side of the Garnett Street property, on Seaforth Street.It built the station there and then constructed the tower on the lands that Sukhai said that he owns.How the property ended up in hands of IRadio, now sold to Ansa McAl, is what the US-based Guyanese man wanted to know. According to documents pertaining to the property, filed at the courts, Kissoon Lall, sold the property to one Diaram Ojha, of 28 Garnett Street, in 2009. He had the title

to one-half of the property at 30 Garnett Street, Campbellville.Kissoon Lall has the same name as the eldest brother of Sukhai who was left $25 by his late mother in a will. In June 2013, Diaram Ojha resold the property to one Ryan Dev Basdeo, of Railway Embankment, Cummings Lodge for $5M. Basdeo is said to be the nephew of former President Bharrat Jagdeo.Shortly after the Coalition Government entered office in May 2015, Jagdeo’s nephew flipped the property to IRadio Incorporated for a healthy $32.2M.The former president was the one who a few weeks before he ended his second term in office in November 2011, controversially approved several radio licences to close family and friends and members of the People’s Progressive Party. Among those licences was the one to IRadio.

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A decline in remittances may be a sign of capital flight Guyanese are the greatest. The things Guyanese did to survive during the Burnham regime make them the most ingenious people in the world. Guyanese took old pieces of galvanized sheets and turned them into muchneeded products because they could not get those products to buy. Guyanese took old powdered-milk tins and turned them into kerosene stoves because they could not afford to buy such stoves in the stores. The ingenuity of Guyanese reached right into the area of financial services. Guyanese took remittances – which refers to inflows by Guyanese residents overseas – and turned that into the opposite, capital flight. This is one of the reasons why the government should pay attention to the increase or decrease in remittances.

Right now, reports suggest that there is instability in remittances, except for workers’ remittances. Rather than speculating that the rise and fall may have to do with the underground economy, the government should examine remittance levels to see if they are related to capital flight, as they were in the past. How can a remittance be converted into capital flight? A step back in time is needed. A foreign exchange shortage hit Guyana after the oil shocks of the mid-1970s. By the end of that decade, there was little left in the shops. Importers had to go through an agency called the External Trade Bureau in order to obtain import licences. Foreign exchange restrictions were imposed. If you had to go overseas for a holiday, you had to go to the Bank of Guyana and

they would place a stamp in your passport approving you to carry out US$40 per person. Guyanese were turned into objects of ridicule over this US$40 that they were allowed to take out. That could not pay for their hotel bills or even food. How did Guyanese manage? Well, there were persons in foreign countries who were supporting relatives in Guyana. Instead of sending the remittance, they gave the money to those vacationing and when those persons went back home, they gave the relatives the Guyana dollar equivalent. In this way, they were able to go overseas and buy bread and cheese. This was one way in which remittance was turned in the opposite direction. If you wanted to buy a car from overseas, you had to show that you had the for-

Jagdeo admits failing to declare assets to Integrity Commission Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, is among the large group of public officers, including Members of Parliament, who have not declared their assets to the Integrity Commission as mandated by law. Jagdeo was questioned by Kaieteur News yesterday about whether he and other MPs of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) had made their declaration which was past due. Jagdeo admitted that he had not filed with the Commission. “We will get it done because it is something that we believe in. When we were in office, we made sure that every Minister did up to 2014,” Jagdeo stated. Jagdeo fixated his response on whether the Government members had declared their assets. “You just ask the other side if they have done. They have not done so for three years so I hope that the Integrity Commission goes back to the starting point,” Jagdeo stated. Last week, the Commission disclosed that 1296 letters were sent to public officers who are mandated to file their declarations with the Commission on or before June 30, each year. To date, the Commission has received 248 responses and only some MPs have responded. The response rate at the time was 19%. Jagdeo expressed the view that the Commission should also examine previous years, including the three years dating back to 2015 when the Coalition Government came to power. The Commission’s Chair-

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo man, Kumar Doraisami, has indicated that the Commissioners favour moving forward. He said that there is a legal debate surrounding the existence of the Commission prior to the life of the current one, which was sworn in by President David Granger in February after a decade without a chairperson. Under the law, any public officer who fails to comply with the Commission is liable upon summary conviction, to a fine of $25,000 and to imprisonment for a period of not less than six months or more than one year. Public officers including the President, Permanent Secretaries, Director of Public Prosecutions, Auditor General, Commissioner of Police, the Army Chief, Heads of the Service Commissions, Foreign Affairs officials, Judges and Magistrates and Department Heads are required to

declare their assets. Also required to submit declaration forms of their earnings and gifts received are Regional Executive Officers, the Chief Elections Officer, Mayors, Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of state companies, Registrars of Lands and the Commissioner-General of Guyana Revenue Authority, along with Presidential Advisors, and Heads of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and Guyana Forestry Commission. Public officers are also required to operate within the Integrity Commission (Amendment of the Code of Conduct) Order 2017, which addresses, frontally, matters relating to discrimination, bribes, conflict of interest, handling of classified information, use of public property and sexual misconduct, among others.

eign currency overseas to do so. Where did people get the money to bring in the cars? The same system worked. Persons who sent remittances held those remittances back and an exchange took place with Guyanese who needed foreign currency and who had enough local dollars at hand. At the same time, Burnham had begun to pressure the business and professional classes. Many of them decided that it was time to bail out of Guyana and to take their children with them. They did not only take their family. They sold their properties and exchanged

their local currency for foreign exchange with Guyanese living overseas who sent remittances back home. This is how most of those persons who had property and savings in Guyana were able to get their money out. Importers did the same in order to finance their imports. They paid the dependents of overseas-based Guyanese and got the equivalent in foreign exchange overseas. This system of converting remittances into capital flight helped to feed and clothe Guyanese. There is deep fear right now that the election in 2020 is going to be rigged. Many

people cannot see how the APNU+AFC is going to win a free and fair election, given their performance in government. And some people are talking about getting their money out. But they do not wish to have to answer all those questions which the banks like to ask. As such, persons may once again resort to using remittances to engage in extensive capital flight.

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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN

The story of Jagdeo/Ramotar combination is a Guyanese tragedy The PPP is contesting about 99 percent of the local government seats, whether at the NDC or municipal level. Each time I read what the PPP contestants have to say about what they will do for my country during the LGE 2018 campaign, I am enraged. There is no easy description one can find to portray what Guyana looked like under the control of the two presidents – Jagdeo and Ramotar. Together they shared fifteen years in office. In those fifteen years, the government had the money to landscape our rural areas to change their uncivilized ambience. The Jagdeo/Ramotar combination never did. By what logic, the PPP now in opposition, will improve the lives of our rural folks? Where is the money going to come

from? This is a question every citizen voting in the NDC contests must ask. If citizens choose not to do so then they are open to being deemed selfdestructive. Here is a lengthy quote from my column titled “Bees and jungles: My country 14 years ago,” of Sunday, August 6, 2017. “In 2003, I went to La Grange cemetery. It was the burial of my wife’s uncle. I was deeply disgusted at the site and sight of what was before me. “This was not a burial ground. This was an abandoned piece of land overran by jungle. You just could not get to the plot of burial. It was a forest. To think that people’s loved ones are resting there and when one goes there to contemplate, one cannot be near the final resting place of their spouse

or parent or child. “I was so angry that I commented on this insult to the people of La Grange in one of my columns, back then. On Thursday, fourteen years after my first visit to La Grange cemetery, I was back there. This time, it was the wife of the man laid there in 2003. After 14 years, the La Grange cemetery is in a more squalid state; completely taken over by jungles and forests. It was absolutely useless requesting that the wife be put down beside her husband. There was no way one could have located his tomb in that hell hole. ‘What has happened in my country 14 years ago to cause this cemetery to deteriorate so badly? The answer should be obvious. If the country doesn’t move then it

recedes back in time to primitive eras. There is no space to walk between tombs in the cemetery. There are tiny drains that separate sections of the ground but there is no plank to cross these drains to get to the burial plots. “It is the rainy season and everything was muddy. If there is no plank to cross over these drains, how can you lift the coffin over them? It was risky business because you can slip. Obviously, the women with heels couldn’t make it. A rotten piece of wood, about two feet in length and four inches in width, was located to make the crossing. But not for the women. Every man held his wife’s hand to negotiate over the rotten wood. “The female pastor to conduct the service decided that she was not going to the spot because it is under a tree and a swarm of bees could be dis-

turbed. Those who were related to the deceased decided bees or no bees they have to bury the dead. “La Grange has to be one of the smallest burial grounds in the entire world; it caters only for residents there. Why such a small ground is allowed to become a virtual jungle? Is there an answer? Are there answers to why Guyana is going back in time when life was primitive? “What lacerates your psyche was that the NDC that controls La Grange was a part of the ruling, PPP party since God knows when. Why therefore the central government could not have landscaped that place? Of course, I have only seen La Grange ground, maybe this is the pattern throughout the entire country. “ You couldn’t blame the APNU+AFC administration for the state of that burial

Frederick Kissoon ground in 2017. Just two years before, the PPP was in power and for 23 years. Why was La Grange cemetery left in that appalling state? Are you telling me that with eyes wide open in November 2018, the very people that live in that village will go and vote for the PPP? If the burial ground was an uncivilized wasteland when the PPP was in government, what will it become when the PPP wins it in November and has no money to clear the jungle?

DEM BOYS SEH

Jagdeo want people do wha he never do -release contracts People does do things and regret. Jagdeo sign nuff thing into law and now he regret. He sign de third term into law then he became very upset at de end of he second term because he wanted a third, fourth and fifth term; and a sixth or fuh life term, if possible. He approach plenty people to see if dem can get de third term thing turn back. He get Bee Kay to set up some big, big poster all over de place calling fuh a third term. When dat didn’t wuk, he get a man to go to court and file a legal action dat finally block de third term at de CCJ. He sign into law de Integrity Commission because he didn’t believe he woulda get so much to thief. Now dat he got so much and own so much, he refusing to honour de very law wha he sign. De law seh every politician, senior govt officials and leaders must declare all dat dem own to de Integrity Commission.

Now dem boys want to know why he not doing it. After all, he is de PPP General Secretary and Leader of de Opposition. Dem boys seh, he should lead by example and declare every single thing and don’t play de hide and seek game. Dem boys got a lot pon him, suh he better mek he declaration because dem boys gon declare it for him. He now calling on de govt fuh release all dem contract dem sign down to de one wha de GECOM Chairman sign. Dis is de same scamp who never release any contract. When he come out of office is then Guyana know it owe US$200 million pon de Skeldon plant wha never produce 200 pound sugar. Guyana learn about de Marriott contract through de Jamaica newspaper. De US$150 million airport contract wha he sign, Guyana know bout it through a Trinidad newspaper. De US$45million cable from Brazil, Guyana hear bout it through de Brazilian em-

bassy. Guyana never see de contract fuh de US$50 million road to Guyana hydro seed wha Fip grade and gone wid de cash. Guyana never see de contract wha Jagdeo sign wid de Chinese fuh de US$40+ million transmission line dem, lay down in de Demerara River.Nobody ever see de US$27 million one laptop per family computer contract. Jagdeo should name one contract he and dat fat crook, Brassington, sign and release to de public. De Sun and Sand hotel wha was to build at Turkeyen sign secretly and dem boys learn about it through de motel dem got in India. BaiShanLin who nearly tek over de whole of Guyana sign a contract wha nobody never see but Jagdeo, Brassington and BaiShanLin. Now he got de nerve to call pon de Co-lay-shun to release contracts. Talk half and de only release Soulja Bai should think about is one from de prison.

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With all these loans, Guyana heading IDB provides more development towards ‘pre-source curse’ - Ramson assistance to Guyana than any ttorney at Law Charles Ramson is other partner …Averages US$45M worried that Guyana is headed he Inter-American swiftly towards the pre-source Development Bank curse. He said this at a recent press conferin annual approvals (IDB) has long ence.

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There, Ramson explained that the presource curse refers to occurrences where “before you actually start production, you end up having worst macro-economic fundamentals than when you hadn’t discovered oil in the first place.” Ramson said that Ghana is a perfect example. He said that that country, which discovered oil in 2010, found itself in worst debt positions even before it started producing oil. He said that the debt position further increased, even though after they started to produce oil and gained extra revenue. Ramson said that he was further edified about the pre-source curse during his recent training at the Oxford University. He said that on that programme, he met the expert who coined the term pre-source curse—James Cust. Ramson said that he knows the government is at least aware of the term pre-source curse as it was mentioned in the Green Paper. However, he said that he thinks the government needs to buckle and do more to prevent Guyana from experiencing full-blown presource curse. Ramson said, “Recently, especially within the last six to eight months, we have seen quite a number of loans being taken by the government. Many of the times, we are not quite sure what those loans are for, what are

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Attorney-at-Law, Charles Ramson their interest rates, the pay back and maturity period or how it is being structured; we just know that the loans are being taken.” Ramson continued, “So that in itself, increases our debt position, so effectively, we are already moving into the pre-source curse type of position.

Prosecution to reply to no-case submission in school teacher murder

Charged: Matthew Munroe Attorney-at-law Jed Vasconcellos who is representing Matthew Munroe made no case submissions before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, yesterday. Munroe is accused of murdering school teacher, Kescia Branche. The battered body of Branche, 22, was discovered unconscious at Louisa Row, Georgetown, last November. Munroe, 47, a taxi driver of Diamond, East Bank Demerara, has not been required to plead to the indictable charge, which alleged that on November 7, 2017, at Georgetown, he murdered Branche. The matter has been adjourned to October 16, when, Police Prosecutor Shallon Daniels is expected to respond. Magistrate Latchman will make a ruling on whether there is enough evidence to rule on a prima facie case.According to information, Munroe was detained after returning from an overseas

Dead: Kescia Branche vacation.He reportedly travelled on vacation to the US around the same time that Branche was found unconscious at Louisa Row, Georgetown.Police impounded his vehicle, which had sustained damage, and had a missing bumper. Munroe reportedly told police that he had driven into a pothole on the East Coast of Demerara.He was reportedly unable to show police the location. The battered body of the woman was found on November 5, last. She succumbed at the Georgetown Public Hospital without regaining consciousness. According to reports, her injuries appeared to be consistent with those inflicted by the impact of a vehicle.A post mortem revealed that she succumbed to brain haemorrhage, caused by blunt trauma to the head.

been the dominant development partner in Guyana. Since 2000, the IDB has provided more development assistance to Guyana than any other partner, averaging US$45 million in annual approvals. Though infrastructure has been the primary focus of the Bank’s assistance from 2012 to 2016, it noted in one of its most comprehensive reports that it has provided significant support in the social sectors in the early 2000s and, more recently, for natural resource management. Further to this, the InterAmerican Development Bank noted that it had developed a 2012-2016 Guyana Country Strategy (CS), which proposed four priority areas and a smaller lending envelope than one of its previous CS period. The four “priority areas” were sustainable energy, natural resource management, private sector development, and public sector management. The CS also included three “areas for continued strategic dialogue”: water and sanitation, transport, and citizen security. The Bank noted that the Amerindian communities’ needs would be addressed as a “cross-cutting theme.” The CS proposed a lending envelope between US$82 million and US$103 million, much less than the US$187 million approved in the previous CS period. Although the CS objec-

tives were aligned with Guyana’s policy priorities and development challenges, the implemented programme was relevant only in some sectors. The CS was consistent with the goals that the Government of Guyana articulated in its Low Carbon Development

transport, and these programmes were aligned with the country’s development challenges. Also, the strategy did not identify the low institutional capacity of the public sector as a risk to the programme. OTHERS

Strategy. The Bank noted that an important part of the Government’s development strategy was an agreement with the Government of Norway to finance a mechanism (known as the GRIF) for results-based payments for forest climate services of up to US$250 million by 2015. The IDB said that its programmes in natural resource management and sustainable energy included multiple operations whose objectives were clearly aligned to the CS objectives. However, IDB’s programmes in private sector development and public sector management were not closely aligned with the CS objectives and expected outcomes. Although not prioritized in the CS, the Bank has been engaged for decades in water and in sanitation and

The IDB noted that the European Union, the United States, and Norway have also been important partners, though at a lower level when a comparison is made to the Bank. It also pointed out that the World Bank Group and the Caribbean Development Bank have provided significantly less assistance and have focused their support on health, education, governance, and disaster risk management. (KIANA WILBURG)

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Berbice Jockey to be Celebratory shots land charged for friend’s murder Venezuelan in jail

A young Jockey from Number 69 Village, Corentyne, Berbice is expected face the court today for the brutal killing of his 21year-old friend, Mahendra Sooknanan, a block-maker from the said village. Police were awaiting the post mortem result to proceed with sending the file to DPP for advice on the charges. The post mortem was conducted yesterday by a government Pathologist and it revealed that Sooknanan died from shock and haemorrhage due to multiple incise wounds. Sooknanan’s body was discovered face down with multiple stab wounds and a slash to the throat by a passerby, Monday morning. He had left his home at 69 Village sometime around 13:00 on Sunday to visit a relative but ended up spending the afternoon and night in the company of the accused and his younger brother. The accused was arrested the same day when the body was discovered and it was while he was being questioned that he reportedly confessed to the crime. Investigators later that day took the accused back to the scene where he demonstrated that he first hit Sooknanan with a scantling to the head, rendering him unconscious. He reportedly then dragged the young man’s body to the location where he was found and dealt him stabs about his

The accused in striped vest.

Killed: Mahendra Sooknanan

body with a knife. He then disposed of the knife in a nearby trench. According to investigators, the accused confessed that the deceased had made unsavory remarks towards him about his wife and these angered him. This led to his actions, he reportedly told ranks. This was confirmed by police in Berbice. However, neighbours are adamant that it was not the motive for the killing. A source within the village told this publication that the mother of the accused was noticed walking “up and down the street from as early as 4:00 am Monday.”

“Shortly after she walk and go up the street, the body was already on the street and she walk past the body. She then come back with muddy clothes in she hand and hide it somewhere. She knew when she son kill that boy,” the source said. He suggested that Sooknanan’s death had something to do with the accused mother although the accused confessed. According to the source, “Everyone knows this woman and who she is.” She was also arrested along with her son but was subsequently released the same day.

A Venezuelan national was yesterday slapped with four gun related charges, and fined $100,000 then jailed for four years for being in possession of illegal guns and ammunitions. Jesus Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to the first two charges, which stated that on October 7, last, at Dukwari Backdam, Cuyuni River, he had in his possession a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol and 17 live rounds of 9mm ammunition without being the holder of a valid firearm licence. The second of the two charges alleged that Rodriguez on the said date at the said location allegedly had in his possession one .38 mm pistol with 3 matching rounds without being the holder of a valid firearm licence.Rodriguez, who is 27 years old and originated from San Martin, Venezuela, told the court that he works in San Martin, which is across the border from Dukwari as a labourer and only came to Guyana to collect some money from someone who owed him. He told the court that normally in Venezuela when they drink (alcohol), they would fire shots in the air as a mean of celebration without

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Venezuelan: Jesus Rodriguez having intent to hurt anyone. Rodriguez pleaded with the court for mercy as he told the magistrate that he has never been in any sort of trouble in neither Guyana nor Venezuela. When asked about why the weapons in question were not licensed, the defendant told the court that the truth is that he bought them in Venezuela and while he knows that they were illegal guns, he is not a bad person nor is he a dangerous man.The defendant acknowledged that here in Guyana, he has committed a crime but he is begging for forgiveness and another chance to make it right. Meanwhile, Police Prosecutor Deniro Jones told the court that the defendant on the day in question was renting a room at Dukwari

Backdam. The owner of the hotel in which he was renting a room allegedly voiced complains to two police constables about him “shooting up” in the building. The constables then went to the hotel and conducted a search on Rodriguez and found the articles mentioned in the charge. After listening to the Prosecutor, the magistrate sentenced Rodriguez to two years in prison for each charge; however, the sentences will run concurrently and be accompanied by the $100,000 fine. Meanwhile, the charges to which he pleaded not guilty were transferred to the Bartica Magistrate court and adjourned until October 24.

four percent of all reports were of stepfathers (12.4%), fathers (6.8%) and brothers (6.2%).Also indicated was the fact that victims of child sex abuse sustain mental illnesses that affect their health and wellbeing throughout the duration of their lives, especially when left untreated. Compounding these mental illnesses is a general distrust and skepticism when interfacing with men in many aspects

Centres (CACs), public media, churches, health centres and communities. The report’s introduction warns that, “Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is one of the most devastating forms of violence a person can suffer. Without adequate intervention, sexual abuse may permanently change a child’s life course, which echoes throughout the child’s family, community and nation.” The

of their lives, it states. When victims fail to report, they are not afforded the chance to receive treatment and counselling. The study posited that, in large part, the tendency to keep quiet is due to intimidation, threats and fear of the power and trust afforded to many male perpetrators. To remedy this, the organisation has made a number of suggestions. These include the establishment of a national plan for the prevention of child sexual abuse, educational programmes for boys and men, and ‘better parenting’ programmes and campaigns, through Child Advocacy

report, which was released on October 8, is based on the first 338 reports of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) received by ChildLinK’s Child Advocacy Centres (CACs), as well as research interviews with teenage CSA victims and their supportive caretakers. ChildLinK is a non-governmental organisation that functions to protect children from physical, sexual, emotional and commercial abuse, exploitation and neglect. Their expertise lies in providing child friendly counselling and other psychosocial interventions to children, youths and their families, from a rights based approach.

Male Entitlement, a main cause of child sexual abuse - Report

By Kemol King Findings from a recent ChildLink report, titled ‘Cries in the Dark,’ indicate that male entitlement is one of the main causes of child sex abuse. The report states, “The vast majority of abusers are men, and often these are male family members who believe they are entitled to sexual access to any and all females in their sphere.” It further states that boys and men are generally ignorant of the harm of sexual abuse and the importance of maintaining boundaries, and must be educated on these issues. Of the 338 cases, 337 were based on allegations of abuse by males. Some of the abusers were non-family members who were known to their victims, such as community members, family friends or service providers and professionals. This includes persons who are in positions of trust, such as teachers or pastors. Male members of the child’s immediate or extended family, such as a father or stepfathers, uncle, step-uncle or cousin, a brother-in-law or grandfather made up the second largest category of abusers (40%). Alleged abuse by family members or other known persons to the child and their family accounted for 84% of all cases. Twenty-

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Cobra’ faces retrial Monday for 2010 murder Come Monday, murder accused Tyrone Rowe, also known as ‘Cobra’, will face a second trial over the August, 2010 murder of Tyrone Collymore, who was shot by gunmen. Rowe, who is about 25 years of age, and formerly of Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, was arraigned yesterday before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the High Court in Georgetown. During that time, a 12member mixed jury was empanelled to consider the evidence to be led in his trial. It is alleged that on August 5, 2010, at Plaisance, East Bank Demerara, Rowe murdered Collymore. The murder accused has retained the services of Attorney-at-law George Thomas. Meanwhile, Prosecutor Lisa Cave is presenting the

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Tyrone Rowe, also known as ‘Cobra’ State’s case. Following the murder charge, in 2013, Rowe who was 20, was convicted for the crime. He was sentenced to 78

years’ imprisonment. Thereafter, through his lawyer, he appealed the sentence and conviction. In July, the Court of Appeal overturned the conviction and sentence, and remitted the case to the High Court for a new trial. According to reports, Collymore was declared clinically dead by doctors after he was shot to the head by gunmen while standing outside a Plaisance, East Coast Demerara business place. Collymore was in the company of two other men, who were also shot and robbed of cash and a quantity of jewellery. Collymore succumbed to his injuries two days later, after being removed from life support. Rowe was just 17, when he allegedly committed the crime.

Robberies up, murders, fatal accidents down-Police stats The Guyana Police Force through its Public Relations Department released statements yesterday showing an increase in robberies with and without violence while there has been a decrease in everything else including murders, rapes and robberies under arms. Fatal accidents also show a decrease compared to last year, and a number of illegal firearms were seized. These statistics are in comparison to the same time last year. From January 2018 to present the Guyana Police Force has recorded a four percent increase in robberies with violence and a 22% increase in robberies where no instruments were used by the perpetrators. While there

has been a decrease in murders by 17%, robbery under arms by three percent, robbery under arms where instruments other than firearms were used by 20%, break and enter and larceny by 11%, burglary by 9%, rape by 2%, robbery with aggravation by 36% and larceny from the person by 13%. A breakdown in the categories of murder thus far this year showed 30 disorderly murders, 20 domestic related murders, 13 robbery related murders, 8 unknown murders, and one execution still killing. The police also seized 97 illegal guns of different calibers. The police stats in relations to Traffic Management, said there was a 5.7% decrease (Continued on page 31)

Fifty percent of jobs to be automated by 2025- First Lady Fifty percent of jobs are expected to be automated by 2025, according to First Lady Sandra Granger. The First Lady said on Wednesday that based on a study that assessed the effect of the advancement of the robotics industry on the workforce, by the year 2025 machines as opposed to the 29 percent today would perform more than half of all current workplace tasks. The statement made at the Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue, initiated the launching of STEM’s “Reading and Robotics”. Mrs. Granger in her address explained that as much as these advancements are beneficial for the country, individuals would need to reassess how applicable their skills are in their time whilst the younger generation will have to be equipped as from this moment with the necessary skills to compete in the global market. The First Lady highlighted the importance of young girls entering into the robotics arena as the

field sees male students dominate coding. STEM Guyana aims to diminish a perspective that the public often has for robotics. They are seeking to unlock the potential of all Guyanese youths, not just male students but females as well. Mrs. Granger reiterated the urgency in students choosing career paths that will be applicable to the future needs of society. She emphasized the role that the field of robotics is already playing in the country. There are drone technology, medicine and so many other aspects. According to the study done by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the fifty percent increase may see a net gain in new roles for humans who in turn will have to revamp their skills to keep pace with the “seismic shift” in how work is done with machines and computer programmes. Therefore, the First Lady is urging students to realign their skills with what will be in demand in society.

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Shooting death at Subryanville hotel…

Spouse, cousin of victim testify in PI The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder of Jason De Florimonte who was fatally shot by his neighbour commenced yesterday. It is alleged that Erwin Bacchus murdered Jason De Florimonte on August 4, last, at Subryanville. Bacchus, 45, of Fifth Avenue, Sheriff Street, Subryanville, Georgetown and the owner of the Subryanville Hotel is currently on remand. During Wednesday’s hearing, Christine Rambarran, the spouse of the deceased, and Michael Whitehead, the cousin of the deceased testified in the matter. The two witnesses gave brief testimonies and were cross- examined by Attorneyat- Law Nigel Hughes who is

representing the accused. The Prosecution is being led by special prosecutor Attorney-at-Law Dexter Todd who was assigned by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The move to assign a Special Prosecutor instead of a Police Prosecutor comes after De Florimonte’s relatives complained to the Police Complaints Authority and the Crime Chief about several alleged discrepancies involving the manner in which the case was being handled by the police. The matter is expected to continue today in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Bacchus is being represented by Attorneys-at-law,

Glenn Hanoman and Nigel Hughes. The lawyers representing Bacchus are still contending that their client was trying to defend himself after he was attacked by De Florimonte who was at the time allegedly armed with a knife and a rolling pin. Hughes added that a handyman who works for Bacchus saw De Florimonte beating his girlfriend in front of the hotel and tried to rescue the woman. Hughes added that De Florimonte became upset and armed himself with a knife and a rolling pin and advanced towards the handyman. De Florimonte then allegedly began to stab at the handyman who ran into the hotel to

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save his life but was followed by De Florimonte. The court heard that while the handyman was running up the hotel stairs, De Florimonte caught up with him and once again began to stab at him. Bacchus, the lawyers,

said, in an attempt to save the handyman’s life told De Florimonte to stop harming his worker. However, De Florimonte turned his attention on the hotelier. Hughes stated that his cli-

ent became fearful for his life and in an attempt to scare De Florimonte fired two warning shots in the air. The attorney alleged that De Florimonte continued to advance towards his client who shot him once in the chest and fired two shots in his direction, the lawyers added. However, police state that on the day in question, around 01:00 hrs, De Florimonte was seen abusing a female and the handyman went to part them. Soon after, an argument ensued between them. The court was told that De Florimonte began attacking the handyman with a knife and rolling pin. It was then that Bacchus fired several shots at De Florimonte causing him to sustain injuries. According to information, an autopsy conducted on 30year-old De Florimonte, of 96 Fifth Avenue Subryanville, revealed that he was shot three times about his body.

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Make GECOM Chairman contract public - Opposition MP An Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) has called for the release of the contract signed by Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission; (GECOM) retired Judge James Patterson. Amidst controversy, retired High Court Judge, James Patterson, 84, was appointed Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), by President David Granger last year October. Granger opted to appoint Patterson to chair the Elections Commission after rejecting a list of potential candidates presented by Opposition leader Bharrat Jagdeo. The constitution requires that the President appoints a candidate to the post following consultation and approval of the Opposition Leader. Granger had nonetheless argued that Jadgeo failed

Chairman of GECOM James Patterson to provide suitable candidates and hence the selection of Patterson as GECOM Chair. The President’s choice of Patterson as GECOM Chair

has resulted in several court cases challenging the appointment. Added to the litigation Opposition Member of Parliament Anil Nandlall has pointed out that a year will elapse since Patterson was appointed the Chairman of GECOM yet no one has seen a copy of his contract of service. Nandlall noted that every Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission signed a contract of service upon their appointment. “It is this contract that contains the terms and conditions of service, inclusive of the remuneration package and benefits to which the office holder is entitled. Yet to date, no one has seen a copy of (Patterson’s) contract of service, despite repeated requests from the Opposition Commissioners at the Com-

mission for a copy of the contract to be brought before the Commission for their per u s a l . ” The Parliamentarian said, too, that the position is not a private office but a public and constitutional one paid from public funds (taxpayers’ dollars). “Therefore this contract, its terms and conditions and the remuneration and benefits paid there under are not secrets but information to which the public is entitled.” He raised concerns about the secrecy behind the appointm e n t . ”Why the secrecy? Why this

contract is not being made public? Is this another coverup like the disastrous Petroleum contract with the oil companies? Is this another sweet heart deal? Alternatively, is there no contract? Either way, the Guyanese people need to know? Don’t you?” Nandlall questioned. Last October, the President said that being desirous of fulfilling the requirements of the Constitution and given the need of appointing the chair of GECOM and in light of the failure of Jagdeo to present him with a list that is not unacceptable, he decided that it would be in the public

interest to resort to the proviso in the Constitution under Article 161: 2, which permits him to act independently and appoint a person of the judicial category to be chairman of the elections body. “That is the person who is presumptively fit and proper,” he said as he noted Justice Patterson’s appointment. He expressed confidence in the new chair. He urged all Guyanese to support the Constitution of a fully-appointed Commission in the undertaking of future elections. The President spoke (Continued on page 29)

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Who will be the world’s largest oil producing country per person in the 2020s? Kuwait perhaps, with three million barrels per day and a population just over four million? Saudi Arabia or, looking further afield, Brunei or Norway? No, that honour will belong to the South American nation of Guyana, which could well be sharing output of 700,000 barrels per day among just 770,000 people. Although adjacent to Venezuela, Guyana has been better known for sugarcane, and cricketers such as Clive Lloyd, Lance Gibbs and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, than oil. But after first striking oil at Liza in 2015, ExxonMobil and partners Hess and China National Offshore Oil Corporation have made nine major discoveries in deep offshore waters, with production due to start in 2020. Other companies, including Spain’s Repsol and African-focused explorer, Tullow, are also looking. And the trend may extend into the former Dutch colony of Suriname to the east. Beyond Suriname is the overseas French department of French Guiana, where Tullow found oil in 2011 although follow-up exploration has been disap-

pointing. Guyana is one of the few major new conventional oil provinces discovered this century, along with the Kurdistan region of Iraq (which has subsequently disappointed) and India’s Rajasthan in 2004, Brazil’s “pre-salt” and Uganda in 2006, Ghana in 2007 and perhaps Senegal in 2014. After just four years of exploration drilling, Guyana is already set to be the biggest of these after Brazil. Estimated production costs of $46 per barrel are well below current oil prices, and competitive with shale or other leading deep-water areas. Unlike the US mostly very light shale oil, Guyana’s is a medium-light crude closer to major Middle East grades. Likely to be rich in diesel when refined, it helps fill a hole in the world’s crude diet. Finding new conventional oil is important for the global industry. Companies such as Shell, Total and Eni have increasingly shifted to gas, which has proved much easier to discover in quantity, while BP and their American peers, ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips, have fo-

An ExxonMobil oil platform. cused on US shale. Both the International Energy Agency and Opec warn of under-investment and a coming oil crunch, but the major oil reserves in OPEC countries and Russia are mostly closed off to interna-

tional firms by Government policy, insecurity and sanctions. If the discoveries are significant for the world, they will be transformational for Guyana. Gross oil revenues of some $13 billion annually by

the mid-2020s, or about $17,000 per inhabitant, contrast to its 2016 GDP of just $3.4bn. Only some 14 percent of this will come to the government for the first two to three years while costs are paid off,

but this is still an enormous bonanza. But, like other new oil states, Guyana has to manage the perils of a sudden influx of wealth. It has good advice, as a member of the New Producers Group, an initiative of UK think tank Chatham House, the Natural Resource Governance Institute, and the Commonwealth, which brings together experts, politicians, government and civil society from a number of newly established oil- and gas-producing countries. These problems are well known but not so easy to solve. Government faces the risks of corruption, nepotism and patronage; a weakening of democracy; over-spending and vulnerability to falls in oil prices; and a lack of capability to manage oil operations and tax collection. The economy is threatened by conflicts over fiscal terms with the oil companies; the temptation to introduce wasteful energy subsidies; inflation and currency overappreciation; and a loss of competitiveness from the non-oil sector. And the local (Continued on page 29)

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ince Guyana has two seasons – the rainy and sunny seasons – a lot of the fashion items we see in magazines are not very practical here. Have you ever tried wearing leather boots during Guyana’s sunny season? It’s not a good idea. With that in mind, here are some things you can wear to guard yourself during the seasons, and look cute doing so. Ideal fashion for rainy weather: - Rain boots (long boots): They come in various colours and patterns. - Open sweaters: Not only do they look great, they keep you warm. - Berets and beanies: These help to keep your head and hair warm and dry. - Coats: We aren’t referring to the yellow rubber coat your grandfather had. Trench coats are stylish and waterproof, so they keep you dry and stylish. - Umbrellas - Waterproof/semiwaterproof tote or hand bags: Don’t you hate it when your bag gets wet? Waterproof/semi-waterproof bags are the chic solution to this disaster. Ideal fashion for sunny weather: - Sandals: Whether it’s the gladiator, flip flop, chunky heel or a pair of espadrilles, you can’t go wrong with these bad boys. - Tunics: These colourful, airy pieces of clothing are delightful. Their intricate patterns are fashionable. - Shift dresses: Shift dresses are so weather appropriate. Since they are not skin-tight, they allow for easy movement and they keep you cool. - Light coloured clothing: Darkcoloured garments tend to hold heat more than light-coloured garments. Try to avoid dark colours during the day. - Maxi dresses: If you are more conservative or just want to switch up your wardrobe, opt for maxi dresses. They are made of materials that will help you beat the heat. - Sunshades: Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays of the sun with some sporty sunshades. Ensure that your shades are appropriate for the shape of your face. - Shorts: Instead of wearing your favourite denim jeans, opt for some polyester or cotton shorts. Lengths vary from just below the knee to around your upper thigh. - Wide brimmed or floppy hats: Hats are a fun way to shelter from the sun. Every girl enjoys a good party every once in a while or very often. Whether it’s a club or at a house party, here are ways to look sexy without looking trashy. - Wear heels. Platform and wedges can be comfortable. If you don’t wear heels (or can’t), you can wear some classy flats or sandals. - Don’t show off too much skin. There is fine line between sexy and trashy. Choose

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an outfit that flatters one body part, such as your legs, cleavage, or stomach. - You should feel confident in your outfit. If you feel uncomfortable, you should change. - The jewellery you choose should complement your outfit, not clash with or distract from it. - Ideal clothing would be shift dresses, mini dresses, skinny jeans, leggings, crop tops, and so on. If you are going on an outing, a little get together, a picnic, or some other casual social event, your choices can be endless. Mix and match these things to find your perfect look. - Tunics - Sun dress - Jeans - Shorts - Tank tops - Shirts - Sandals/flats - Jean vest - Handbags Since different places of work have different dress codes – some are more casual than others – here is a list of things that should NOT be worn at any place of work. You’re welcome.(Fashion faux pas) - Crocs: They may be comfortable, but they are not professional. Opt for some comfortable pumps or flats. - Short shorts: This is also unprofessional. However, city shorts (tailored pants that reach below the

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he face can be burdened with various kinds of problems when you least expect it. Sometimes, it can be oily, it can be dry, and it can be susceptible to acne etc. A great way to combat these problems is through the use of facials. With a facial, the skin is initially cleansed in order to remove any oil, dirt or makeup. Then the skin is exfoliated, i.e. washed or rubbed with a granular substance to remove dead skin cells. After this the skin is steamed to open the pores and soften the blackheads to get them ready for the extraction. The extraction involves gently squeezing around the blackhead to take it out of the skin. After the blackheads have been extracted, you can massage your face to increase circulation then apply a mask. Different masks do different things for the skin. For example some masks help treat acne while others treat oily skin. The mask is then removed and the skin is moisturized for a healthy glow. Facials done at home do not have to go through all of these steps. Cleansing, exfoliation, the mask and moisturizing of the skin are the necessary elements. Cleanse your skin with your bath soap and warm water. While the face is still damp, rub baking soda on the face and neck to exfoliate it. After this, apply the mask, leave it on the face for the recommended amount of time, then wash or wipe it off. When the mask is off completely, moisturize your skin with your usual moisturizer, cocoa butter, Shea butter or coconut oil/fat. You don't have to go buy facial masks, when you can make your own homemade masks. Here are just a few masks you can

knee)along with a blazer and heels can look professional. - Over doing animal prints: Pick one animal print piece and accompany it with sombre-coloured pieces. - Anything with glitter: Glitter it gets everywhere. Go with a glimmer eye shadow if you really want a little bedazzle in your ensemble. - Ridiculously long nails: They are just unprofessional.Nails ought to be ½ inch long (continued on page 25)

Inexpensive ways to do facials at home make. Mask for oily skin: Get three teaspoons of banana, ½ teaspoon of honey, a few drops of lemon juice. Combine them into an even paste. Apply to face and neck avoiding eyes. Leave on for 20 minutes then wash off with cool water. The lemon helps to get rid of excess oil on the face, while the banana rehydrates the skin. Mask for dry skin: Get ½ of a very ripe, soft avocado (pear). Mash it and stir in ¼ cup of honey. Apply to the face and neck avoiding eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes then rinse face with a cool washcloth. Avocado is a superb alternative for making homemade face masks for dry skin, as it contains a lot of oils. Mask for acne-prone skin: In a blender, combine ½ cup of finely ground oatmeal, ½ of a ripe apple, a 2inch slice of unpeeled cucumber and 2 tablespoons of skimmed milk. Consider slicing the apple and cucumber into tiny pieces for an easy blending process. Once at a uniform consistency, apply the concoction onto the face for approximately 20 minutes. Wash the mask off with warm water, followed by cold water to close your pores. This helps to reduce redness, oil and blackheads associated with acne. Mask to reduce the appearance of blemishes: Mix together 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice along with a pinch of turmeric. Apply to the face and neck avoiding the eyes. Wash away with cool water after 10 minutes. The citric acid in lemons attacks the pigments in your skin responsible for red or discolored blemishes, evening it out. Lemon juice will make blemishes less noticeable, but it can also lighten your skin tone and make you susceptible to sun damage, so always wear sunscreen when you go out.

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SUAREZ BROTHERS TICKETS PRICE: General $2,300 adult and $1,500 children Preference $3,500 adult and $2,000 children Ring side VIP $4,700 adult and 2,500 children Tickets on sale at the authorized tickets outlets: Gizmos & Gadgets, Shell Bel-Air Park, Chand's Service Station, Rubis Gas Station Bel-Air, OMG Restaurant & Bar, IDIHO Restaurant, King & Regent Service Station, Giftland Mall and at the circus box office from 10:00 am daily. For more information call 6866196 or 6924385 or visit Facebook and Instagram: suarezbrotherscircus and suarezentertainment.com.

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he world famous Suarez Brothers Mexican Circus opens today for a short period at the Durban Park. There will be featured performances from Mexico, Russia, Ukraine, Colombia, Peru, USA, UK and Ethiopia. Patrons can expect to see the skateboard dogs, clowns, the extreme cyclists, magicians, the incredible spaceship that flies inside the circus and many more. SHOWTIMES: Monday to Fridays 7:30pm, Saturdays and public holidays 5:00pm and 7:30pm, Sundays – 3shows 2:00pm, 5:00pmand 7.30pm

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One of Guyana's culturally iconic bands, the Yoruba Singers, will be celebrating its 47th Anniversary and to commemorate this momentous occasion, it will be hosting a show at Congress Place, Sophia on October 21. The theme of what is expected to be a reflective and unforgettable journey through the wonders of music is, “For the Love of a Common People (4).” The show will be featuring singers such as the incredible Joycelyn Rockcliffe aka Triple T and the talented Sammy Baksh. Kaieteur Entertainment's songbirds: Abena RockcliffeCampbell and Kiana Wilburg will also be present. Other special appearances will be made by “Bumpy” Dino, Jovinski, Michael Smith, and Melissa Vandeyar. Early bird tickets are available at Lot 90 Laluni Street, Georgetown. Further details on the show can also be had by making contact with band members on telephone numbers: 2257714, 6610902 or 6823878.

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nticipation is rising and the excitement is building as MovieTowne Guyana enters its final lap to completion. Events and Entertainment Manager of Multicinemas Incorporated, Heathcliff West is currently scouting Guyanese talent to perform at the spectacular unveiling of the Cineplex.

In addition to the opening ceremony, MovieTowne will also have weekly entertainment featuring talent from Guyana at Fiesta Plaza. "We want to showcase the best of Guyana to the world. Of course, we will be surprising our patrons with some regional and international artistes on occasions, but our full commitment is to Guyana and the development and flattering exposure of its people," West said. He explained that MovieTowne's Fiesta Plaza in Trinidad and Tobago has been responsible for securing international markets for several of the performers there. "It has been incredible. Only recently, we had one group being afforded the opportunity to tour Japan. They only recently returned...that is the kind of impact that MovieTowne is hoping to have in Guyana," West noted.

A call has been issued via social media for persons to submit biographies and videos of their talent, so that a database can be created to ensure that a wide variety talent goes on full display when MovieTowne opens. "So far, we have had a couple of submissions, and I'm very pleased by what we have seen so far. We know that Guyana has a tremendous amount of talent, so we are excited to be able to show this to the world," West noted. Ever since its establishment in 2002, MovieTowne has transformed the economy of the Twin Island Republic. It has also boosted the Creative Arts Industry, while providing several hundred employment opportunities for Trinidadians. When opened, MovieTowne Guyana will provide hundreds of job opportunities. The complex hasn't even been completed yet and it

has already been attracting the attention of a host of internationally recognised entertainment franchises. The ultra-modern complex is ideally positioned on 10 acres of prime land, with a 200,000-plus square foot building, standing fascinatingly along the East Coast Demerara corridor. In the coming months, MovieTowne will take Guyana by storm, satisfying every craving for clean, classy, secure and exciting family-oriented entertainment. Guyanese are invited to be part of this journey, by participating fully in the entertainment aspect. Interested persons can send their submissions to Mr. West via email at fiestaplaza@movietowne.com or via the MovieTowne Guyana Facebook page. Join the magic by making your submissions on or before October 7th, 2018.

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From page 23 and clean. - Too much jewellery: This tends to be distracting.Choose one statement piece, e.g. a chunky bracelet. - Flip flops: NO. Just don’t. Wear dressy sandals or open-toed flats instead. - Sequins: Too many sequins will make you look like a disco ball. Sequins in small amounts are acceptable. - What you wore yesterday: At least change your blouse/shirt/top. - Too much makeup: You do not need to look like a drag queen on steroids. Sometimes less is more. Do the basics – brows, mascara, lip gloss/lipstick. - Showing too much skin: You should be covered from your collar bone to your knee (or just above). - Track suits/yoga pants:Wear soft fabrics that can look professional. - Leather pants: This is more of a nightlife piece. Plus, Guyana is too hot for leather pants during the day. Opt for an edgy bag or skinny black pants. HOW TO DRESS FOR RELIGIOUS FUNCTIONS There are three main religions in Guyana: Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Each religion have guidelines as to how men and women ought to be dressed. Christians usually wear western garments (not in all parts of the world). Christianity teaches modesty and Christians are supposed to dress to reflect this modesty. It is common for men to wear shirts (long and shortsleeved). Shirts are paired with tailored trousers or dress pants and a pair of shoes. Men can dress more formally and wear suits to Christian functions. Women are also encouraged to dress modestly to Christian functions. Women tend to wear dresses or skirts and tops that cover the knees and cleavage. Some women prefer to have their arms covered, while some women do not. Hinduism has some special requirements based on culture and scripture.Women who are married have a red dot (bindi) and orthodox men have a religious marking (tilak). But modern times some have done away with this. Hindu men wear a dhoti kurta (a rectangular piece of unstitched clothwrapped around the waist and the legs and knotted at the waist.), a chaddar which can be wrapped around the shoulders and torso during cold weather and a churidar(trousers) during worship, prayer or festival days. For women, a traditional dress is known as a sari or a salwarkameez. In India you will still see a lot of women wearing the sari (a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body), or the salwarkameez consists of two parts: a tunic (kameez) that covers loose trousers (salwar). Noteworthy is that the salwarkameez originates from Islamic countries, so some Muslim women wear it as well. During worship or other appropriate times, women will cover their heads. Islam is specific on how its believers should dress. Men and women should be dressed with dignity and modesty. Men must remain covered in loose and unrevealing clothing from navel to knee (awrah). Their pants or lower garments should always be worn above the ankle. Women ought to cover their hair with a hijab. Their clothing should cover everything except face and hands, should be worn loose and should not be see through. Many women will wear maxi dresses and wear a cardigan on top or wear abaya(a full-length, sleeveless outer garment) on top of the

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dress. Muslim women also wear jilbaab, a long, loose-fitting outer garment.

FASHION FAUX PAS There are certain things ladies do but they shouldn’t. We all make mistakes and we should learn from them. Let us give you a list of mistakes women commonly make so that you can avoid them. - Wearing the wrong size. Whether it is garments or underwear, women tend to wear clothes that are either too big or too small. Clothing that are too small can give you extra bulges and can be downright unflattering. Try on the clothing before buying it to ensure it fits. If you don’t have that option, return it if you realise it’s not your size. - Underwear peep show. This is a big NO NO! No one she see your panties, your bra strap, or the design on your bra through your blouse. If you are wearing low rise jeans, wear a top that covers your hips to avoid mooning people. Bra straps are adjustable, so make an X with the straps on your back then hook them back in place. This will ensure that they don’t show when you wear sleeveless tops and dresses. You could also opt for strapless brassieres or the silicone bras. If your blouse is see through, wear a black, white or nude coloured tank top underneath to avoid displaying your bra. - Overdoing jewellery. Jewellery can complete almost any outfit, but wearing too much of it will make you look like you’re trying too hard to show the world that you own lots of jewellery. Wear a few pieces of jewellery to complement your outfit or one gorgeous statement piece. - Overdoing makeup. Makeup should enhance your features, not make you look like a drag queen (unless that’s what you are). Tone down the amount of makeup you wear. Use your concealer, foundation, blush, lipstick, mascara, and eyeliner for eyes and brows for a clean, professional look. Add a bit of eye shadow now and then if the occasion calls for it, and try not to go overboard with the colours. - Showing too much skin. Let us make this clear: the more skin you show, the sexier you look is NOT true. Sexy is so much more than flaunting ALL of your assets. Being sexy is also about the confidence you display and feeling comfortable in your own skin to the point where you don’t need to show it off to prove that you are sexy. So leave a little to the imagination ladies; opt for skinny clothes instead (skinny jeans, close fitting dresses). - Putting too much into your bags. Yes, bags serve a dual purpose: it can be used to accessorize an outfit and can hold all of your little knick-knacks. However, that does not mean that it should be stuffed to capacity. Use a small bag and carry only the essentials, or use a bigger bag to carry more things with you. - Wearing too much colour. No one should look as if they stepped out of a Skittles packet. Wearing multi-coloured outfits are fine; they just shouldn’t be an overwhelming eyesore. If the dress, skirt or top is multi-coloured, ensure that everything else isn’t. Choose other pieces that match one of the colours and run with that. On the flip side, do not go overboard with the matching. - Wearing stockings with sandalstyled/open-toed shoes. They do not go together. Just do not do it. Never make this mistake. Ever. - Wearing shoes that don’t fit. Always wear your correct size shoe. If your friend’s shoe goes nicely with your outfit but the shoes doesn’t fit correctly, change. Toes and heels hanging off of shoes are unattractive.

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HOTTT this weekend!!!

Magic City open to all party lovers Lovers of the premium nightlife experience can now revel in pleasures to be had at the Magic City Club which recently opened its doors at Lot 139 Garnett Street, Newtown Kitty. The club which possesses a most inviting aura and deluxe setting also comes with a well stocked bar that promises to cater to your every need. The Club is open every night from 8PM. Stay tuned to Kaieteur Entertainment for more information about this new night club.

YORUBA SINGERS BAND PRESENTS AFTER WORK LIME TONIGHT One of Guyana's culturally iconic bands, the Yoruba Singers will be hosting this and every Friday, a grand after work lime at the Carifesta Sports Complex on Carifesta Avenue. Show time starts at 6pm and ends until midnight. For further details, patrons can make contact with band members on telephone numbers: 2257714, 6610902 or 6823878.

Aura Bar and Lounge at Pegasus Hotel pres. club night Saturdays Every Saturday, the Management at Aura will be providing an ambiance filled with quality service, delicious food and great music. Every Saturday should be a party to remember and the Aura is determined to give you that experience. The Lounge will be open from 8pm. Music will be provided by Guyana's most popular DJs. For reservations, you can make contact with management on : 225-2853 or 600-6912.

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BRAZILIAN AFTER WORK LIME TONIGHT AT TOWER SUITES It is going to be a night of ultimate fun and pleasure at the ultra sleek and sophisticated Tower Hotel Suites as management prepares to launch its one of a kind Brazilian after work lime. The event promises to treat patrons to some of the finest roast beef, pork, chicken and fish along with a sumptuous serving of seasoned rice, farine and salad. There will also be specials on the caipirinha drinks. See you there.

Escape the after work traffic today at Palm Court As the Great Caribbean Singer, Father Fox says, "Who does go to work on a Thursday or even a Friday?" Well, unfortunately, most of us do! But that shouldn't stop you from "ducking" every once in a while when the pressure seems too much and you desire to have a little fun. Every Friday, one of Guyana's number one entertainment spots, Palm Court will be offering a light celebration called "Escape the after work traffic. The event gets started from 4:00pm to 7:00pm so see you there.

Pegasus Poolside pres. tantalizing BBQ Sundays Every Sunday at the Guyana Pegasus Poolside, patrons would be able to enjoy finger-licking BBQ Chicken accompanied with fries and salad from 5pm-8pm! For children, they would be able to enjoy the Bouncy Castle and Popcorn. Be sure to bring out your family and friends for a relaxing afternoon. For more information, contact 225-2853!

The Kittling Ridge White Zinfandel Vidal

The Kittling Ridge White Zinfandel Vidal grape yields the popular Rosé/Blush wine favored among many. This blended, medium body, medium dry wine origins can be traced to Italy's Primitivo grape varietal (Zinfandel) and (Vidal) a French hybrid grape often found in Cognac. This fruity White Zinfandel Vidalflavour profile is of ripened strawberry, citrus and grass which goes down smooth. Enjoy Kittling Ridge White Zinfandel Vidal casually with dinner, watching television or reading a great book. Kick it up a notch by adding some frozen fruits in your wine glass and enjoy. Winedaysgy are Importers/Distributor/Wholesaler/Online Retailer of quality chilled boutique wines, craft ciders and mixers in Guyana. They offer free delivery of wines around Georgetown and Pop-up wine tasting. They also offer a Mobile wine bar called “Vinny” which is for hire. You can find more information about winedaysgy at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winedaysgy/ or on Instagram at Winedaysgy. You can make contact with them via their email: cheers@winedaysgy.com or add them on WhatsApp: 641-3633.

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Digicel takes legal action against Suriname regulator for blocking cross-border data link Digicel, the mobile phone operator owned by Denis O’Brien, has launched legal action against the telco regulator in the former Dutch colony of Suriname for blocking its cross-border data link with Digicel in neighbouring Guyana. Last week, the Telecommunications Authority Suriname (TAS) shut down the allegedly illegal microwave link, which Digicel used to feed data capacity to its unit in Guyana. It caused significant data outages for

Digicel’s customers there, according to a report Wednesday in the Irish Times. TAS appears to have made its move under pressure from authorities in Guyana, where Digicel’s rival is Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT). GTT has long complained that Digicel should be forced to buy its data capacity from its rival instead of feeding it over the border, presumably for less cost. GTT, which is partially state-owned, has previously

alleged that Digicel has deprived Guyana of $30 million in lost charges by bypassing its network. It claims the link is illegal. Digicel has denied those claims. GTT confirmed to local media that it complained about Digicel’s cross-border link to the Guyana government, which presumably passed those concerns on to its counterparts in Suriname. Local media also reported that GTT threatened legal action against the Suriname (Continued on page 29)

Digicel has reportedly taken legal action against Suriname regulators for pulling the plug on a data link with Guyana.

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Sierra Leone cancels US$300M airport deal with China Guyana is bent on completing the controversial expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport utilising Chinese financing, but other countries have rejected Chinese funds. According to reports published by CNN yesterday, Sierra Leone has nixed plans to build a controversial, $318 million airport outside the capital of Freetown with a Chinese company and funded by Chinese loans. The mega project, which was due to be completed in 2022, had been commissioned by the previous president, Ernest Bai Koroma, last March. Its cancellation comes amid cooling enthusiasm in both Pakistan and Malaysia for Chinese loans backing large-scale infrastructure projects in recent months. But Sierra Leone’s decision is one of a kind, since this is the first time an African government has cancelled an already announced, major China-backed deal. “After serious consideration and diligence, it is the Government’s view that (it) is uneconomical to proceed with the construction of the new airport when the existing one is grossly under utilised,”

- Officials say projest not feasible

A rendering of Mamamah International (Government of Sierra Leone) said a letter from the country’s Minister of Transport and Aviation to the project’s director, published in local media. Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, Sierra Leone’s Aviation Minister, Kabineh Kallon, said the current airport would be renovated instead.

“I do have the right to take the best decision for the country,” he said. It’s unclear if there are any financial penalties associated with cancelling the deal. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lu Kang told reporters Thursday the cancellation didn’t indicate any rift between China and Sierra

Leone, claiming the project had only been in an exploratory phase. “When cooperating with

African countries that include Sierra Leone, China has always adhered to the principles of equality-based con-

sultations and win-win cooperation,” the spokesman said. “I don’t think this particular project should be overblown as an indication of problems between the Chinese and Sierra Leone governments.” POLITICS AT PLAY Sierra Leone is one of Africa’s poorest nations, and is rated by the International Monetary Fund as being at moderate risk of debt distress. Under former president Koroma, who was in office from September 2007 until April this year, the country took on $224 million of Chinese debt – $161 million of which was racked up in 2016 alone, according to the Johns Hopkins SAIS China-Africa Research Initiative. President Julius Maada Bio came to power in a hotly contested election several months ago, and has since reassessed some of the financial commitments made by his predecessor. (Continued on page 31)

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High Court orders release of aircraft seized by SOCU The High Court has ordered the release of a Venezuelan registered aircraft, which was detained by the Special Organized Crime Unit, (SOCU) last August, as part of its investigations into allegations of money laundering. The Venezuelan registered Beech Baron Aircraft YV2377 is owned by Guyanese gold miner, Jerome Parkes. Last August, SOCU detained a Beechcraft BE 58 aircraft after it landed at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport. Also detained was the Guyanese owner who has been living in the neighbouring Spanish-speaking country of Venezuela for several years. The flight originated from the town of Puerto Ordaz. According to reports, the SOCU was investigating allegations of money laundering. Reports stipulated, too, that during a search, SOCU officials confiscated more than 20 ounces of gold, about 50,000 real in Brazilian currency and $1.2M in local currency. However, following successful arguments presented before Justice Gino Persaud in the High Court, the Court quashed the decision of SOCU to detain the aircraft

and ordered its release to the owner. During the hearing in the High Court, the businessman/miner through his attorneys explained the plane was used to facilitate transport of commodities for mining operations in both Venezuela and Guyana. Court documents revealed that Parkes has been making almost weekly trips with the aircraft between the two countries via the Eugene Correia International Airport, Ogle, Guyana. According to the documents, Parkes had outlined that on each occasion, prior to landing at the said airport, all required documentation (including the identity of the Applicant and other passengers) were supplied to and verified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Guyana and advance approval would usually be granted. He claimed however, “on 23rd August, 2018, one day after being permitted at the said airport to land, members of the SOCU, without reason, arrested the miner and impounded his aircraft.” Some days thereafter, the only allegation put to the Applicant is that he was being “investigated for a money laundering offence, which took place in Guyana in April, 2017,” The information high-

The Venezuela registered aircraft, which was seized by SOCU.

lighted that there was a mix up with the identity of the applicant and another person named Henry De Freitas who is said to be the person behind the transport of the cash. Lawyers representing Parkes pointed out that there was no evidence to suggest that their client was responsible for the cash found on the plane. Additionally, the lawyers argued that the restraining, freezing and forfeiture of assets in relation to money laundering offences is provided for in PART IV of the AntiMoney Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, Cap 10:11 The Act stipulates that the only person statutorily empowered to apply to the Court for a restraining order against property is the Director of Public Prosecutions

(DPP). However, the businessman’s attorney pointed out that lawyers representing SOCU by their own

admission noted that the DPP by her inaction, decided not to initiate proceedings to restrain the aircraft.“In the face

of this, without an Order of Court and without statutory authority, SOCU has arrogated unto itself the power to continue to restrain the Applicant’s property for in excess of one month,” the lawyers argued. These were amongst the submission, which formed the basis for which, basis of the court decision to overturn SOCU seizure of the plane. Last week, in addition to ordering the immediate release of the detained aircraft, Justice Gino Persaud ordered respondents (SOCU) to pay $150,000 in costs.

Blaze reaches East Bank Essequibo (From page 3) service mainly because the service he currently has is slow and he usually has issues connecting to the internet. George McLean, one of the first residents in the Zeelugt area, said the service will save him a lot of money. “I buy a lot of credit to use in our cell phones so this Blaze will help us a lot”. Businessman Dave Persaud said the service will greatly help his online business. Persaud currently uses internet from another provider; however, the service only provides two megabits at an exorbitant cost. “I feel quite excited and look forward to Blaze, once it works well my business will be able to grow,” he added. There were 422 sales and over 140 installations between Saturday October 6 and Sunday October 7, 2018. GTT has been working

diligently to ensure all of Guyana has internet and telephone services. The Fibre optic powered service, Blaze, offers both these services in one package. The Blaze service offers three options Blaze Ignite, Blaze Flaming and Blaze Inferno. “Blaze Ignite” – customers will be able to access internet speed at five megabytes per second, “Blaze Flaming” users will access internet with the speed of 20 megabytes per second and “Blaze Inferno” users, 50 megabytes per second. Each package that is purchased comes with internet service, landline service and a backup battery, which gives power for four to six hours.The GTT team will continue the sale and installation of Blaze services during the weekend of October 13, 2018 and encourages all residents in Tuschen to sign up to have the Blaze experience.

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Who will be the world’s largest oil ... From page 16 population confronts unrealistic expectations of sudden wealth; an influx of outsiders; and environmental damage. These issues are particularly salient for Guyana, a relatively small and poor country with quite high levels of corruption. It also neighbours troubled Venezuela, which has claimed two-thirds of its territory. Some Guyanese worry that the valuable work of oil services and contracting, a way to develop the domestic economy and skills, will be mostly supplied by next-door Trinidad and Tobago, which has a long-standing petroleum industry. The large gas resources found along with the oil also have to be used responsibly. Much has been learned about potential solutions

over the past two decades, though they come with their own conundrums. A sovereign wealth fund, like the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority or Norway’s oil fund, avoids a too-sudden influx of money; stabilises the government budget against oil price volatility; and saves for future generations. A robust political process and rules are needed to ensure the fund is not raided or diverted for pet projects. A national oil company (NOC) helps build skills and strengthen the management of the sector. But it should not become a vehicle for handing out jobs to cronies or politicised meddling in the industry. Experienced lawyers, accountants, geologists and others are needed to staff a NOC and a petroleum regu-

lator, and cannot be spread too thinly.It is essential to educate the government machinery, media and civil society, so they understand how much money is coming in, and have a voice in how it is used. Bodies such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) report on oil revenues and their allocation. Guyanese are fortunate to have contrasting examples next door in Venezuela of how a mismanaged oil sector can ruin a country; and Trinidad, where petroleum has generally been positive for the country. International help and goodwill will hopefully ensure their oil is a bonus not just for the world economy but for the people. Robin M. Mills is CEO of Qamar Energy, and author of The Myth of the Oil Crisis

Digicel takes legal ... From page 26 authorities if they did not act. Contacted by The Irish Times, Digicel said it is taking court action: “Digicel disputes any allegations of illegality and as the matter is currently before the court, we are unable to comment any further at this time.” It is understood Digicel is

seeking an injunction to force TAS to reverse its actions. A ruling is expected soon, possibly next week. The Dutch-speaking nation of Suriname and Guyana, which have populations of 500,000 and 700,000 respectively, are two of Digicel’s only three markets in South America, the other

being French Guyana next door.It also has significant operations in Central America, the Caribbean and Pacific region, with about 14 million subscribers. It is currently seeking to raise $500 million in asset sales and also conclude a bond swap deal to help it ease the burden of its $6.7 billion debt pile.

Make GECOM Chairman... From page 15 of Justice Patterson’s ability, noting his judicial experience, including as a former chief justice in the island of Grenada. “I do believe he brings to the position years of experience, in addition to which we

are looking for persons of integrity, impartiality and independence,” the President said of his choice. The President noted that he could not discuss his reasons for rejecting the third list of nominees, noting that on the whole, it was unacceptable.

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Sierra Leone cancels US$300M airport deal with China From page 27 The Mamamah InternationalAirport deal had been controversial for years, partly due to the “lack of transparency” about its terms, according to Lina Benabdallah, assistant professor of politics and international affairs at Wake Forest University, North Carolina. The state-backed China Railway Seventh Group, an experienced builder of bridges and highways across Africa, had been contracted to construct the airport, with funding from China EximBank. “These re-negotiations are an important sign of African agency and rethinking the terms of deals signed between Chinese and African leaders,” Benabdallah said. Sierra Leone will now upgrade its current airport in the town of Lungi, which has been criticized for its poor connectivity to the capital.

Lungi is separated from Freetown by an estuary, which means a ferry ride is necessary to reach the city. The government is reportedly considering building a bridge to link the airport to Freetown. DEBT-TRAPDIPLOMACY Collectively, African countries owe China about $130 billion, according to the China-Africa Research Initiative, money that has mainly been used to fund transport, power and mining projects. At this year’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, a triennial meeting between Beijing and African heads of state, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a further $60 billion in loans and aid for the continent. In August 16, last, United States senators warned their government, in a letter to

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, that “predatory Chinese infrastructure financing” was creating unsustainable levels of debt in the developing world, which the IMF had to bail out. Much of the debt was due to extravagant spending in support of Xi’s ambitious Belt and Road infrastructure programme, which aims to build huge trade corridors linking China, Europe, Africa and the rest of Asia. China has been accused of operating a policy of debttrap diplomacy, which could see Beijing pressure countries that can’t repay loans into exploitative deals. In 2010, Beijing invested $1.5 billion in a Sri Lankan port. When the country couldn’t repay its debt, the

facility was signed over to a Chinese-state owned company on a 99-year lease. But some African leaders have been grateful for the investment the Chinese government has been providing. “China has become a major investor in our continent. As we look to expand Chinese investment in Africa, we need to encourage more

local partnerships between Chinese and African entrepreneurs,” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the opening of FOCAC in September. Despite global fears about China’s debt trap diplomacy, the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Government has continued the CJIA project, which has estimated

to have racked up US$180M thus far. Further, the Coalition in July signed on to the China’s troubling Belt & Road Initiative. So far, Government has refused to release the agreement to the public. See CNN report: https:// edition.cnn.com/2018/10/11/ africa/china-africa-sierra-leoneairport-intl/index.html

Robberies up, murders, fatal accidents... From page 13 in Fatal Accidents recorded as of the end of September, 2018 while serious, minor and damage accidents have also been decreased by 31.5%, 46% and 27.1% respectively. Over half of those deaths were as a

result drivers who were speeding and speeding while under the influence of alcohol. The police stats relating to persons being charged for traffic offences for 2018, show some 66,865 charges being made out.

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Gayle looking forward to time away from cricket

Chris Gayle received a guard-of-honor in his final List A match for Jamaica.

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Despite claiming that he still had “a lot in the tank” Jamaica opening batsman Chris Gayle has said he is looking forward to relaxing and spending time with his family as his cricketing career winds down. The 39-year-old ended his List A career for Jamaica last week in spectacular fashion, as he blazed a century on his way to captaining the Scorpions to a 33-run victory over the Barbados Pride in the Regional Super50 competition. But after playing cricket for over a quarter of a century, Gayle said the time had come for him to enjoy life. “It’s a great feeling. There’s a lot in the tank to be honest with you, but there’s life after cricket, so I have to live some life as well. It’s been over 25 years playing cricket. It’s something fantastic, It’s a great achievement as well from a personal point of view. “I have a family now, I have to look towards that as well and gel with them as much as possible, watch your kid grow and you never know, I can get a few more and take it from there,” Gayle said. The powerful, left-handed opening batsman said he was always open to sharing his wealth of knowledge with any young, aspiring cricketer. “I will always share my experience with the young

Sunshine Girls... From page 33 Jhaniele Fowler-Reid did not play.“It was a very good overall performance from the players, although we did not start our full strength team so as to give the other players valuable exposure and the experience for upcoming tougher tournaments,” Anderson explained.

Colts pip Eagles... From page 37 by more than ten points in the final quarter to come out with the battling victory. The tournament continues tomorrow night at Burnham hard court on Middle and Carmichael Streets with a double header beginning at 18:30hrs between rivals Pacesetters and Eagles who will contest both games with a second division clash first, followed by a first division match at 20:30hrs. (Calvin Chapman)

guys are whosoever. Once the time presents itself after such a long career, you’re going to want to reflect a bit, stay away a bit because you’ve been travelling and living out of suitcases so you want to reflect and get back to normal life. But I will always have something to offer and give back to the game,” Gayle said. “I’ve been living the life. There’s no doubt about it and I have opened a lot of doors for cricketers by showing them they can live life while playing cricket as well. I think I’ve set that example for cricketers around.” And as he reflected on his final innings, Gayle said he had not entirely ruled out the possibility of returning to play a four-day game for Jamaica. He said the fact that he was allowed to captain the side and the century was a match-winning one made the occasion more special.

“It was very pleasing to get a century in my last 50over game for Jamaica. It was something fantastic and something I will always cherish and I will actually remember as well. More so to actually get a win and lead the team to a victory, that’s fantastic. I just want to thank the guys for all their effort and their support over the last couple of years. It’s been fantastic,” Gayle admitted. “Overall, having said that, I’m very thankful and grateful that I’m still able to stand here at age 39 and still get a century in my last game. “It’s possible to play a four-day game at Sabina Park if it presents itself. I will look into it and play a four-day game for Jamaica as well. I don’t know when the fourday will start but when it starts, I’ll look into the schedule and make myself available,” Gayle added.

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Khawaja steers Australia to battling draw with Pakistan

Holder wants to see Gayle in World Cup team

West Indies captain Jason Holder (right) wants to see Chris Gayle in the World Cup team once he is fit and healthy (Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) Usman Khawaja ground down Pakistan’s spinners in a herculean final-day effort ©AFP (Reuters) - Usman Khawaja batted bravely for nearly nine hours to make 141 and help Australia salvage a draw in the first test against Pakistan in Dubai yesterday. Set an improbable victory target of 462, Australia resumed on 136-3 hoping to survive the final day to force a draw at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The overnight pair of Khawaja and Travis Head played sensibly to deny the Pakistan attack in the morning session and guide their team to 215-3 at lunch. Pakistan threatened to slice through the Australian middle order when Head was trapped lbw for 72 by off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez. Debutant Marnus Labuschagne soon followed, dismissed by leg-spinner Yasir Shah for 13. After looking vulnerable against the spinners for the first half hour on a deteriorat-

ing pitch, Australia captain Tim Paine settled down and built a crucial partnership with Khawaja. Khawaja completed his century off 224 balls with 10 fours, becoming only the fifth Australian to score a hundred in the fourth innings of a test match in Asia. “(The plan was to) Just bat. Wasn’t thinking too much,” Khawaja, who was adjudged man-of-the-match award, said. “It was decent but it was getting tougher and tougher. We thought that if we batted two sessions we’d be in good stead.” Shah went on remove Khawaja, Mitchell Starc and Peter Siddle in quick succession, keeping Pakistan’s victory hopes alive until the last over of the match. But Paine (61) and Nathan Lyon (5) remained unbeaten to seal the draw as Australia finished on 362-8 - the sec-

ond highest fourth-innings score by a visiting team in a test in Asia. “It was extremely tough test match. Pakistan played very well and had us under the pump for three days,” Paine said. “Everyone had a plan. Usman was more defensive than usual. There was a bit of a collapse but the guys have been working hard over the last few months and I’m happy everything’s gone to plan.” Abu Dhabi will host the second and final test starting on Tuesday. Scores: Pakistan 482 (Hafeez 126, Sohail 110, Siddle 3-58, Lyon 2-114) and 181 for 6 dec (Imam 48, Shafiq 41, Holland 3-83, Lyon 2-58) drew with Australia 202 (Khawaja 85, Finch 62, Bilal 6-36, Abbas 4-29) and 362 for 8 (Khawaja 141, Head 72, Paine 61*, Yasir 4114, Abbas 3-56).

Albion to face DCC in U-15 clash tomorrow Albion, the 2018 champions of the Mike’s Pharmacy sponsored Under15yrs Old tournament in Berbice, will do battle tomorrow with DCC, who are the 2018 Champions of t h e To u c a n I n d u s t r i e s sponsored and GCA run tournament in Georgetown. This cricket match is a 30/30 affair. It will be played at the DCC Ground, Lance Gibbs Street in Qeeenstown under Floodlights. Action starts at 5:00pm and is expected to

conclude by 9:30pm. Trophies for the match are sponsored by Ramesh Sunich of the Trophy Stall and fans are encouraged to come out and see budding stars of the future. Albion Under-15 Team: Parveah Ganesh (cpt.), Hemendra Gurdyal, Tameshwar Mangal, Leon Cecil, Ta m e s h w a r Mahadeo, Hemchand Deonarine, Damien Cecil, Naresh Veerasammy, Kumar Deopersaud, Antanio Ramphal, Manoo Inasie, Shiv Harripersaud, Mauaaz

Khan and Junior Mohabir. Pooran Mangal is the Manager with Kandasammy Surujnarine as Coach. DCC SQUAD: Jayden Campbell, Jonathan Van Lange, Shaquail Walters, Romeo Deonarain, M a h i e m K h a n , Wa v i l Allen, Premkumar Permaul, Mark Sharma, Ronaldo Kewley, Nemiah Hohemkirk, Nicholas Somaroo, Keshawn Silas, Kelvin London, Jayden Dowlin, Inderjeet Nanan, Akash Persaud and Ezekiel Wilson.

MUMBAI, India, CMC – Once he is physically fit and willing, West Indies’ skipper Jason Holder wants Chris Gayle in the regional squad for next year’s World Cup. Holder made the declaration, despite Gayle not being a centrally contracted West Indies cricketer and his decision to opt out of the Windies’ current tour of India to play in the Afghanistan Premier League. The 2019 Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by England and Wales, from May 30 to July 14, 2019. The 39-year-old powerful opening batsman signed off his List A career for Jamaica with a century against Barbados last week and will now play for Balkh Legends in APL. “He (Gayle) is definitely going to play the World Cup once his body holds up and he’s fit. We’d welcome him into the team. If you go back to the beginning of the year,

Chris made himself available for the World Cup qualifiers. He only did that really because he wants to play the World Cup, he wants to play well for West Indies and he wants to do well,” Holder said. “Guys like him, Marlon Samuels, who really made themselves available on that instance (ICC Qualifiers), credit must go to them and not only them, to each and every individual who has come up to represent West Indies. They knew the significance and importance of that tournament; we played against teams we probably weren’t accustomed to playing against. It was difficult, but as the series went on, we rallied well and we achieved the objective.” However, Holder went on the defensive when asked about Gayle’s choice of club over country. He said Gayle’s exploits in international cricket had made

him a household name in T20 leagues. “When he does that – he has plenty of options around the world to make money – it says something about the individual, says something about what he wants and I really admire that. He was obviously a pivotal part in us qualifying to the World Cup,” Holder said. “[But I’m] not worried. Chris is an All-Star and I think it’s clear he’s probably at the back end of his career now. He’s probably tapering off a bit. I just saw him play his last List A game for Jamaica, scoring a hundred against my home team, which is great to see. I enjoy having Chris around. “I think he’s one of the most entertaining players in the world, but his absence gives another player an opportunity. We have a limited time leading up to the World Cup and it’s a good option to see what we have in the tank,” he emphasized.

Sunshine Girls set sights on England after blanking T&T KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Following a commanding series win over rivals Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls will now turn their attention to England in their upcoming threematch Test series. The Sunshine Girls blanked T&T 2-0, recording a 51-40 victory over the visitors in the final match on Tuesday at the National Indoor Sports Centre. Goal attack Shanice Beckford led the scoring for the winners with 29 goals from 36 attempts, with goal shooter Shantal Slater supporting with 15 goals from 16 attempts.

Goal shooter Samantha Wallace was Trinidad’s top scorer with 28 goals from 33 attempts, and goal attack Kalifa McCollin scored nine goals from 11 attempts. Jamaica’s head coach Marvette Anderson said the just concluded two-match series against T&T proved to be the perfect preparation for the series against England which begun last night. She, however, sought to downplay any thought of revenge, with England, the reigning Commonwealth Games champions having defeated the Sunshine Girls by one-goal in the semi-finals at this year’s Commonwealth

Games in Australia. “We are ready for England as the Trinidad series gave us the necessary preparation for the big battle with England. “We have to select the 12 best players in this series as they will be the players who will be representing Jamaica at the Fast Five Tournament in Australia later this month,” Anderson said. She said what made the victory over T&T, the reigning America Netball Association (AFNA) Caribbean champions, that more impressive was the fact that they fielded an under-strength team as captain and top goal-shooter (Continued on page 32)

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Federer delivers another USA shock Hurricanes to hard-fought win in Shanghai record first victory BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – USA Cricket’s spinning duo of Nosthusha Kenjige and Timil Patel bamboozled the Leeward Islands Hurricanes’ batsmen to record a shock victory in their Regional Super50 contest at Kensington Oval on Wednesday. Man-of-the-Match Kenjige claimed three wickets and Patel accounted for two as USA routed the Hurricanes for just 109, 88 runs short of their intended target, with USA having earlier been dismissed for 197. In a stunning batting collapse, the Hurricanes lost their last six wickets for just 19 runs, as the USA recorded their first win of the competition. Kenjige and Patel also received good support, with each of the other four bowlers used all claiming wickets. The Hurricanes found themselves in trouble from as early as the second over when Chesney Hughes was dismissed by Jasdeep Singh without a run on the board. Left-arm fast bowler Elmore Hutchinson then struck 13 runs later, removing

Akeem Saunders for nine to leave the score 13 for two. That soon became 68-4 following the dismissals of Montcin Hodge (18) and captain Devon Thomas for 17. A brief partnership between topscorer Orlando Peters and Terrence Warde temporarily halted the slide of wickets before Kenjige and Patel took control. With the score on 90-4, Kenjige had Peters stumped for 37 and followed that up by bowling Rahkeem Cornwall three runs later. Patel then caught and bowled Warde for four, before Kenjige snared his final wicket by having Jaison Peters stumped for one run as the Hurricanes slumped to 98-8. The match was over 11 runs later when Patel had Sheldon Cottrell leg before wicket for a duck. Earlier, in their turn at the crease several USA batsmen got starts but failed to carry on. Patel led the way with a pedestrian knock of 39 which came from 80 balls, but Monank Patel (27), Steven Taylor (22) and Alex Amsterdam who made 21, all

made useful contributions. Leg-spinner Damion Jacobs was the pick of the Hurricanes’ bowlers with 3-40 from 10 overs, while Cornwall, Jeremiah Louis and Hughes supported with two wickets apiece. Scores: USA 197 off 49.3 overs (Timil Patel 39, Monank Patel 27, Steven Taylor 22; Damion Jacobs 340, Rahkeem Cornwall 223). HURRICANES 109 off 30.1 overs (Orlando Peters 37; Nosthush Kenjige 3-22, Timil Patel 2-4). Meanwhile, Combined Campuses and Colleges Marooners defeated Barbados Pride by seven wickets, in their Group B match of the Regional Super50 at 3W’s Oval here Wednesday. Scores: PRIDE 174 off 49.2 overs (Shayne Moseley 49, Kevin Stoute 37, Shamar Springer 22; Carlos Brathwaite 3-21, Akeem Jordan 3-36). MAROONERS 178 for three off 31.3 overs (Carlos Brathwaite 50 not out, Kjorn Ottley 42, Jonathan Drakes 41 not out, Kyle Corbin 40; Ashley Nurse 2-43).

Pant gets ODI call-up against West Indies, Kohli back as captain

Roberto Bautista Agut had never previously won a set against Roger Federer (pictured), but the Swiss was pushed all the way in a 6-3 2-6 6-4 win. Omnisport - Defending Shanghai Masters champion Roger Federer avoided a third-round upset against Roberto Bautista Agut as he came through in three sets to clinch a quarter-final meeting with Kei Nishikori. The Swiss, whose ranking as number two in the world is under threat this week, was broken three times in the second set to force a decider but eventually prevailed 6-3 2-6 64. Bautista Agut had never even taken a set off Federer in their previous seven meetings but forced a decider only to be crucially broken at 4-4, and the Swiss served out to love to clinch the win. Federer will now meet Nishikori, who he has not lost

to since 2014, for the first time since the 2017 Australian Open. There were signs this was not going to be a straightforward evening for Federer early in the first set when Bautista Agut had a break point in the Swiss’ second service game. He could not capitalise, though, and Federer soon gained a 3-1 lead en route to taking the opener. Federer won an 11minute game at the start of the second set to break Bautista Agut again before the Spaniard instantly roared back and reeled off four games in a row. Bautista Agut then forced a decider by breaking Federer for a third time, successfully winning a challenge to bring

up set point, which he took when his opponent netted a backhand. The third set remained on serve until, at 4-4, Federer claimed his first break since the start of the second set, and he capitalised to secure another hard-fought win having also beaten Daniil Medvedev in three sets on Wednesday. “It was a very tough match, I thought it was a really high level,” Federer said afterwards. “They’re tough conditions – the ball stays super low, it’s fast, it’s cooler. “If you want to make the winner you have to take a lot of risks, it seems like. If you find a great groove, it’s hard to go through the opponent.”

Windies get Holder, Roach boost in bid to level series India’s Rishabh Pant during nets at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers) (Reuters) - Wicketkeeperbatsman Rishabh Pant could make his one-day international debut for India after he was picked in their 14-man squad for the first two matches against West Indies, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said yesterday. Pant, who has impressed with 114 and 92 in his previous two test appearances, has replaced an inconsistent Dinesh Karthik as cover for first-choice keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Karthik could not convert starts into big scores at the Asia Cup and finished with a total of 146 in six matches, missing the opportunity to secure the number four spot

India have been looking to fill ahead of the 50-over World Cup next year. Captain Virat Kohli has returned to the squad after missing the Asia Cup, but quick bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah were rested. After proving his fitness in test matches against England and West Indies, fast bowler Mohammed Shami was added to the one-day squad to bolster the pace attack. Fast bowlers Deepak Chahar and Siddarth Kaul, who featured in one match each at the Asia Cup, were left out while left-arm quick Khaleel Ahmed kept his place in the squad.

The five-match ODI series kicks off in Guwahati on Oct. 21 before moving to Visakhapatnam on Oct. 24. Pune, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram will host the other three matches. India lead the test series 1-0 ahead of the second and final match in Hyderabad, which begins tomorrow. Full squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vicecaptain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Ambati Rayudu, Manish Pandey, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Khaleel Ahmed, and Shardul Thakur.

HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - West Indies, boosted by the return of regular captain Jason Holder and fast bowler Kemar Roach, have a plan for young India opener Prithvi Shaw in the second and final test in Hyderabad, all-rounder Roston Chase said yesterday. Eighteen-year-old Shaw smashed a fluent 134 on his test debut last week, setting the tone for India’s victory by an innings and 272 runs in the series opener in Rajkot. India’s biggest test victory came against a West Indies side who sorely missed the injured Holder and Roach, who had gone home following a family bereavement, as the hosts went 1-0 up in the two-match series. “It’s always good to have the captain back,” Chase, who made a fighting 53 in West Indies’ first innings in Rajkot, told reporters on the

eve of the second test. “I can’t really say who is playing but it’s really good to have Kemar Roach back. (He’s) a very senior player and brings a lot of experience to the team. It’s good to have both of them back.” India batted only once in Rajkot, amassing 649 for nine before declaring, and West Indies crumbled under the mountain of runs to lose inside three days. Denying India a flying start will be crucial to their hopes of levelling the series in Hyderabad and Chase, who bowled 26 overs of offspin for the lone wicket of Ajinkya Rahane in Rajkot, said his team would be better prepared for Shaw. “We had a long chat after the first test and came up with some plans,” the 26-year-old said. “We discussed how we are looking to bowl at him

in the second test along with some of the other batters. I can’t obviously discuss our plans in the conference. I think we have a better idea of what we are looking to do against him.” Shaw’s dream debut prompted comparisons with fellow Mumbaikar and Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar. India captain Virat Kohli, however, does not want to burden the teenager with such expectations. “This guy is supremely talented and he has got great ability, as everyone saw,” Kohli told reporters yesterday. “He is a keen learner, a very sharp guy. We all are very happy for him, but I think we should not compare him to anyone yet or put him in a space where he starts feeling pressure of any kind.”

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Winners in East Bank Berbice Police Youth and SC day of sports rewarded

U-10 winner receiving their trophy from Inspector Michael Newland. After the successful relaunching of five Police Operational Youth and Sports Clubs by B division of the Guyana Police Force in the East Bank Berbice area and a day of keen rivalry in games and other activities that involved youths and adults. The various

winners have been rewarded. The ceremony was held at the Sisters Community Center ground, East Bank, Berbice and saw youths and adults from S c a p e m o e d , P l a t a n k e r, Glasgow New Housing Scheme, Sisters,

The winning softball cricket team pose with Inspector Michael Newland. Kortbraadt, Light Town and other neighbouring v i l l a g e s t a k i ng part. The day’s activity which had the blessing of acting Commander, Senior Superintendent Paul Langevine and Deputy Commander, Superintendent Wayne De Hearte saw over

100 persons involving mostly youths ranging from ages 6 years to 19 being a part of the activity. Results of the games saw Edinburgh Youth Club defeating Glasgow New Housing Scheme Youth Club in the 10/10 softball game. Glasgow New Housing

Scheme Youth Club then had their turn at victory after defeating Kortbraadt in the 5 a side football final. In the U10 softball boys’ cricket competition, Scapemoed Youth Club defeated the youths from Light town. There were efforts to

revive the Circle Tennis game in the area with Sisters taking on a mixed team in a closely fought encounter. The gathering which was entertained by the newly formed Police B Division Steal Orchestra also engaged in a number of indoor games. (Samuel Whyte)

Regional Super50

Century stand and good spin bowling give Jaguars win over Volcanoes By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Regal, Vnet,Noble House Seafoods & Cascadia Hotel A century stand between Sherfane Rutherford and Trevon Griffith and good spin bowling from Anthony Adams, Ramaal Lewis and Veerasammy Permaul spearheaded Guyana Jaguars to a 93-run victory against Windwards Volcanoes in the final match in the first half of the Regional Super50 tournament last night at the Brian Lara Academy under lights to take the Jaguars to 14 points. A 121-run opening stand in 17.1 overs between 20-yearold Rutherford who scored 69 from 61 balls with 10 fours and a six and 27-year-old Griffith who scored 64 from 73 balls with six fours and a six, provided the Jaguars with their second century partnership and a rock solid foundation, but only Chris Barnwell (28 from 37 balls), Raymon Reifer (28 from 51) and Romario Shepherd (12) reached double figures as the Jaguars slumped from 159-1 to 231 all out in 49.1 overs. Left-arm spinner Larry

Trevon Griffith cuts behind point during his fourth fifty and 121-run stand with Rutherford last night at the BLA. (Sean Devers photo) Edward (4-34), off-spinner Shane Shillingford (3-47) and seamer Kesrick Williams (240) did the damage with the ball for the Volcanoes who were dismissed for138 in 36.3 overs. Tyron Theophille hit seven fours in a top scored of 32, while Kirk Edwards with 29 were the only batsmen to reach 25 as Ramaal Lewis (4-25), Veerasammy Permaul (3-32) and Anthony Adams (2-22) bowled the Jaguars to their third win from four matches. In sweltering heat on another flat and lightning fast outfield, Volcanoes asked the Jaguars to

bat and Rutherford was asked to open the batting due to a stiff neck suffered by Tagenarine Chanderpaul whose neck was in a brace with Ricardo Adams getting his first appearance in the tournament. The left-handed Rutherford, picked for the T20 series in India, top edged a pull off Delorn Johnson for four before hitting Kaveem Hodge over extra cover for six. Griffith charged Johnson and hit him back over his head for four, dumped a free hit over long-on for six and pulled a short ball for four in an over which cost 13.

Rutherford rocked back and cut Hodge for four before the 50 was posted in the ninth over when Griffith flicked Hodge for four. Rutherford became the fourth Jaguars batsman to reach 50 when he got a bottom edge off Kesrick Williams past the Keeper for four. Rutherford’s maiden 50 came from 46 balls with seven fours and a six. Rutherford lofted Williams over mid-wicket to post the 100 in the 15th over, while a big drive by Griffith off Williams found the edge and raced to the third man boundary to push Griffith into the 40s. Rutherford steered Shillingford for four as the pair feasted on the Volcanoes’ bowling with ravishing delight. Rutherford then lofted Shillingford to long-on in the 18th over with the score 1211 to bring the inform Barnwell to the crease. Griffith soon became the fifth Guyanese to reach 50 when he cover-drove Shillingford for four to reach his fourth 50 from 55 balls with six fours and a six. Griffith was caught in the deep off Edwards at 159-2 and the next five wickets tumbled for

26 runs. Alick Athanaze bowled a maiden to Skipper Leon Johnson before Barnwell spanked the offspinner past cover for four but was trapped LBW next ball to leave the score on 172-3. Johnson (2) did not last long and was caught and bowled at 174-4, Anthony Bramble (2) played a nothing shot and lobbed the ball to the Keeper at 179-5 before Adams (2) played a paddle sweep to short fine leg at 185-6 as Edwards struck three telling blows in rapid succession as four wickets tumbled for 13 runs. Reifer and Shepherd staged somewhat of a recovery by taking the score to 216 before Shepherd was caught behind off Shillingford who removed Reifer for 28 from 51 balls. Permaul (1) was bowled by Williams who bowled Clinton Pestano (3) leaving last man Lewis unbeaten on eight. When Volcanoes began their reply, Devon Smith (2) was clean bowled by Pestano who continues to impress and the Islands had their premier batsman out at 15-1 in the third over. Theophille cut Reifer for four and along with Edwards, who has an ODI ton to his

name moved the score on with Theophille, who got a hundred the last time these two teams met, doing the bulk of the scoring. Theophille pivoted and pulled Rutherford with disdain for four but when the total was one away from 50 he was bowled by left-arm spinner Adams. Barbadian Edwards stroked Shepherd sweetly past mid-off for four but when on 29 and the score on 88, he was stumped by Bramble to give Adams his second wicket. Athanaze (4) was spectacularly caught and bowled by Lewis leaping skywards and without addition to the score Cato was caught at the wicket off Permaul for 22 to leave the score on 99-6. Permaul got rid of Denis Smith (3) while Lewis removed Shillingford (7) and Johnson (12) in quick succession to leave the Volcanoes on 123-9 before Lewis wrapped up the match. The Jaguars play their first match in the second phase of Zone ‘A’ when face the unbeaten Trinidad Red Force at the BLA on Saturday from 11:30hrs.

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LeBron’s move to LA gives ‘new Former player donates uniforms to Queenstown United FC lease on life’ to East teams

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during a stoppage in play against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Honda Center. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) (Reuters) - LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers gives new life to Eastern Conference teams that have been foiled by the game’s greatest player for nearly a decade, basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller said on Wednesday.After James romped his way into the NBA Finals in each of the last eight seasons, those left in his wake can be excused if they are breathing a sigh of relief because their nemesis is now in the more competitive Western Conference. “Ding dong the witch is dead. Bye LeBron, don’t let the door hit you. It’s a new lease on life in the Eastern Conference,” Miller, who spent his career with the East’s Indiana Pacers and is now an NBA analyst for TNT, told a conference call. “Look, he held it down obviously and that’s what the greats do, they dominate.”

The Boston Celtics, who came a game shy of beating James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in last season’s East final despite playing without two top players, are considered to have the inside track of representing the Eastern Conference in next June’s NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors, bolstered by the offseason acquisition of former NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, and the Philadelphia 76ers, with a talented young core, are also among the teams thought to be in the mix. Even the Pacers, who last season pushed the Cavaliers to a decisive seventh game in the first round of the playoffs, are another club in the Eastern mix. “Indiana should’ve beaten Cleveland last year but didn’t because the greats rise to the occasion,” said Miller. “And I think Kawhi

obviously getting to Toronto it’s a new lease on life for him as well as that franchise.” In the most anticipated move of the offseason, James, who won three NBA titles while playing in the Eastern Conference, signed a fouryear deal to play in Los Angeles where he will be surrounded by a mix of young players and journeymen. The decision changed the landscape of the NBA and opened the door for East teams who can sleep easy knowing the dominant James is no longer in their path to the NBA Finals. “It’s great that LeBron has taken his talents out west because it opens up the doors for not only a lot of these young players but these organizations, fresh blood,” said Miller. “Something new to see who can compete for that Eastern crown.”

Pastor Brian Christiani (right) presenting one of the uniforms to QUFA player, Shamron McLennan in the presence of two club mates. It has been one of the oldest clubs affiliated to the Essequibo/Pomeroon Football Association (EPFA) and is on a mission to ensure that it is not only dominant in its local association but beyond the shores of the Cinderella County. Queenstown United Football Club (QUFC), which won its first match in the EPFA league to identify the top two teams for the Guyana Football Federation year-end tourna-

ment, recently received a timely donation of two sets of uniforms from USA based former club member, Dennis Henry. In handing over the uniforms to one of the current members of the team, Shamron McLennan, on behalf of Henry, Pastor Brian Christiani said that the donation is a show of commitment and a desire by Mr. Henry to contribute towards the youths of the

community being able to fulfill their potential as well as see them focus their energies in a positive direction. The club which also has Under-15 and 17 teams is also proud of the fact that it has produced its first national player, Miss Aliea Moses who was part of the CONCACAF Girls’ U-15 Championship which was held at the IMG Academy, Florida, USA in August.

Panama pulled off the second upset of the 2018 CWC Cary, North Carolina — Panama pulled off the second upset of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship on Wednesday night, reaching the semifinals for the first time. Los Canaleros (2W-0D1L, 6 points) stole the spotlight from the United States as they surprised Mexico in their Group A encounter, 2-0, to earn an opportunity to reach the 2010 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time. The Mexicans (1W-0D2L, 3) competed in the last two world championships, three overall. The Panamanians’ triumph was the second stun-

ning result of the competition as Jamaica defeated favored Costa Rica in Group B on Monday, 1-0. Yenith Bailey, Panama’s 17-year-old goalkeeper continued her outstanding play by recording her second shutout of the tournament at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Bailey’s biggest moment came in first-half stoppage time when she saved Charlyn Corral’s penalty kick after Panama were called for a hand ball in the penalty area. Karla Riley volleyed home Kenia Rangel’s left-wing cross in the 47th minute to

give Panama a 1-0 lead before second-half sub Lineth Cedeno added an insurance tally in the 85th minute. In the second game of the doubleheader, the USA (3W0D-0L, 9) claimed the group title with a 7-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago (0W-0D3L). The Americans, who have outscored their opposition 18-0, in the CWC, qualified for the semifinals tomorrow night. Rose Lavelle and Alex Morgan (94 international goals) scored two goals apiece. Crystal Dunn, Lindsey Horan and Tobin Heath added one apiece.

Erika Hernandez # 18 of Panama and her teammate Anuvis Angulo # 17 celebrate at the Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo Mexsport)

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Reaching for the stars!

Hemraj in ODI squad after Sabbatical from Guyana’s cricket By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Regal, Vnet, Noble House Seafoods & Cascadia Hotel

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ince growing up in the Village of Strathavon in Cane Grove, East Coast of Demerara, Chanderpaul Hemraj dreamt of being like his favourite batsman Brian Lara who played International cricket for the West Indies and to make his debut in India. Hemraj had taken a year ’s sabbatical from Guyana’s cricket in 2016 after becoming frustrated by not being picked for his Country after making his First-Class debut against Trinidad as an 18-year-old in 2012. He was selected on the ‘A’ team for the home series against England Lions and pulled a hamstring in the first game while batting before touring the UK three months later with the Windies ‘A’. “When I got the call even though I had scored the most runs in the 50-over games for Windies ‘A’ in England, the news came as a surprise…. I was very excited since it was my dream to make my debut in India. I am really looking forward to doing well on the field and seeing India, especially Mumbai since I am a big Mumbai Indians fan,” said Hemraj, who

turned 25 on September 3. “I wanted to score a hundred before I left for India and make an impact for the team (Jaguars). I was 12 when we last won a 50-over title but I think this is a good team and more importantly everyone is enjoying each other success and supporting each other and once we continue to play positive cricket anything is possible,” said Hemraj. The pugnacious lefthander came through the Guyana and West Indies youth ranks and gained FistClass selection from his We s t I n d i e s y o u t h performances but did not make the type of transition to higher level as he wanted. “I played a couple of First-Class games but did not have the success I am having now but it made me grow and look at life in a different perspective,” said Hemraj whose most memorable innings was his maiden ton last Sunday. “It was a good feeling to get a century since I had been getting starts without going on,” said Hemraj who played a season with East Coast before moving to Everest at age 14. Hemraj has played 19 First-Class games in a career broken in two parts and has six fifties with highest score of 90. He made his list ‘A’debut in the last Regional Super50

Devendra Bishoo has played a big role in Hemraj’s career. and has played 20 times at this level and has two fifties and a century. Hemraj also played for the St. Lucia Stars in this year’s CPL. Hemraj, who played four months here and four months in the USA during the period he had given up on Guyana’s cricket, plans to make the most of this opportunity as he still dreams of one day playing in a winning would Cup Team. Hemraj, one of four siblings (three boys and a girl) informed that he comes from a cricketing family. “Ever since I was small I

wanted to play at the highest level. My dad is 51 and still plays for our Village team, while both of my brothers play cricket,” said Hemraj who attended the Strathavon Primary and the Bygeval Secondary. “I stopped playing cricket when I was preparing for CXC. My dad did not want me to stop but mom said an education is important so I wrote nine subjects and got five ones, three twos and a three,” revealed Hemraj whose favourite subject is Maths. Although he was born

the year after Shiv Chanderpaul made his FirstClass debut in 1992 Hemraj said his first name has nothing to do with Shiv. Hemraj said he came back from the US at the end of 2016 and played three games in the GCB 50-over Franchise League. He scored a hundred in the second game and feels this was an influencing factor in him being determined to get back into the Guyana team. “ I w a s o ff e r e d a n Academy contract for a year and got $75,000 (Guy dollars) which was not much but that made me think I could still fulfil my desire to once again play for Guyana and the West Indies,” disclosed Hemraj, who is engaged and still lives in Cane Grove. His cricket career began to move forward once again and in 2017 after scoring 250 in the three-day Franchise League at the Imam Bacchus ground on the Essequibo Coast and a successful ‘National trials’ he had to deal with the frustration of having to wait until the eighth round of the Regional four-day tournament to return to the team. Hemraj scored 54 against the Windwards. In the 2017/2018 Regional four-day tournament Hemraj enjoyed his best season, scoring the most runs for Guyana and was turned into an opening

batsman, a position he has occupied since then. “In the third game I was asked to open the batting. I had never opened the batting before at any level but I took it as a challenge and I am enjoying it now,” Hemraj who loves sightseeing and listening to music said. Hemraj’s favourite dish is Bar-B-Q Chicken and fried Plantain and he said by the next five years he wants to be established in the Windies side. When asked about T20 contracts since his batting is well suited for that format, Hemraj said his main focus is to play for the Windies and if anything comes after that it’s a bonus. A Hindu, Hemraj thanked God for making this opportunity possible and said his family and very good close friends are the ones responsible for whatever success he has achieved. “In terms of my cricket (Devendra) Bishoo has kept encouraging me and giving me advice….even this morning (Wednesday) he called from India to tell me he was upset how I got out last night (Tuesday),” Hemraj informed. In his last game before leaving for India, Hemraj had hit Guyanese born pacer Dillion Heyliger for six fours in an over to race to 33 before top edging a hook off Romesh Don to short fine leg.

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Colts pip Eagles, Kobras end Guardians’s streak on Wednesday Bounty Colts 75- 74 Eagles (First division) After being up by 17 points during the second half, Eagles basketball club surrendered that lead to eventually lose to defending First Division league champions, Bounty Colts, by one point in the feature match on Burnham hard court on Wednesday night. Colts, who won the past two first division titles in the Rainforest Water/Malta Supreme/Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) league, have been a shadow of their former, dominant self, losing to Ravens and Plaisance Guardians this season, while being given a tough run by the struggling Pepsi Sonics who had two players ejected during their

Trenton Woolford Plaisance Guardians

Nikolai Smith Plaisance Guardians

Carlos Edwards - Kobras (captain)

Travis Belgrave – Eagles

Shaine Webster – Colts (Captain

loss. Shaine Webster led his team with 16 points in the win after Colts were down 21-7 in the second half and 17-5 after the first. However, by the end of the second quarter, Colts cut down the deficit to 29-26.

Eagles’ forward Travis Belgrave netted a game high 23 points but was not as effective in the third quarter which Colts dominated 2317 to take the lead for the first time of the game. And, after being up by four points heading into final period,

Colts held off Eagles that outscored them 20-17 to earn a narrow one-point victory. Kobras 74-67 Plaisance Guardians (First division) Meanwhile, in the opening game, Kobras led by skipper Carlos Edwards (17), Garfield Grenville (17)

and Jermaine Slater overcame Plaisance Guardians 74-67. Guardians’ Nikkoloi Smith netted a game high 25 points with support from Trenton Woolford (14) and Marlon Chesney (10) during the seven-point loss.

It was a tough loss for the East Coast Demerara based club who led the game from the first to the third quarters consistently by nine points, but a shot of energy by the Agricola based club allowed them to outscore Guardians (Continued on page 34)

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Friday October 12, 2018

10 racers from T&T confirmed for South Dakota meet - Teenage Radical sensation Deen included

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T&T’s Zachary Boodram’s Flow Renault Megane.

w o - t i m e defending Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) winners, Trinidad and To b a g o ( T & T ) , h a v e confirmed that at least 10 drivers will be on hand to

contest for top honours when the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMRSC) h o s t s n e x t m o n t h ’s (November 11&12) National Championships which is being dubbed ‘Ignite’ which will also serve as the fourth and final leg of the CMRC. A m o n g t h o s e competitors at the South Dakota circuit will be 16year-old SR3 Radical driver, Isa Deen, a prodigy from Chaguanas in the twin island republic that has been creating waves in regional motor racing. T h e y o u n g s t e r ’s decisive moment came last year when at the tender age of 14 years; he won the Group 1 class at the 2017 CMRC at T&T’s Wallerfield circuit against many experienced drivers. Also competing for T&T in this season’s inaugural radical class will be Kristian Boodoosingh. The full list of confirmed racers from T&T read as follows 1. Justin Sango – Group 2 2. Marc Gill – Group 2 3. Saleem Deen – Group 2

4. Bridget Singh – Group 2 5. Kristian BoodoosinghGroup 3 and SR3 Radical 6. Ronald Wortman – Group 3 7. Fyzool Madan – Group 4 8. Zachary Boodram – Group 4 9. Kiel Abraham Superstock 600cc. 10. Isa Deen – SR3 Radical These drivers will collide with competitors from Jamaica, Barbados and the local Guyanese contingent to bring anticipated scorching action at the South Dakota circuit. 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 (Superbike champions), Kevin Deodass, Anand Ramchand and Adrian Fernandes. Tickets for the two-day event are on sale at the GMRSC office on Thomas Lands at a cost of $2500, children $1000.

Kiel Abraham of T&T.

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Junior Jaguars engage Seniors in warm up match Encouraging improvements as preparations continue ahead of Concacaf U-20 C/ship

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he national Under-20 team which are in the third week of preparations ahead of the Concacaf Championship set for the IMG Academy, Florida USA from November 2, on Tu e s d a y l a s t e n g a g e d members of the Senior Golden Jaguars in a warmup match to test the progress of work being done. Head Coach Wayne Dover and his Technical Team continue to push their charges hard as they seek to whip into shape the best possible team. Dover revealed that to date, extensive work would have been done on physical conditioning as well as tactical. ”After three weeks, playing our first game with some of the locals blended with some of the U20 players, we saw some very good things and those were the most important aspects of the entire match.” The experienced Dover, who has in the past worked extensively with the senior Jaguars, noted that the result of a practice match is not really the emphasis but was satisfied with many things executed in the match that they have been working on during the training sessions. “That is a clear indication that there has been improvement and the lads are improving in the way we expect them to. We expect in the next couple of weeks we can see a much more organised unit and we hope that with the work we will

continue to do we can get a solid response from these lads in the upcoming international games.” Guyana will play their first match on November 2 against Guatemala from 10:30hrs with the second against the Cayman Islands on November 6 from the same time. This would be followed by match three two days later, this time against Curacao from 12:45hrs with the final group match on November 10 from 19:45hrs against El Salvador. Recognising that central defending poses a challenge, Dover said that they decided to focus on that in the match and felt that there was improvement. ”Generally we saw in central midfield we were good competing and to see the lads compete well with the seniors is a good indication that they can bring a performance that can give a result. We also need to spend some more time with the forwards in terms of their movements to create space and open the defence line of the opponent and Coach Gregory did some work with them in that area to ensure opportunities are created and we convert.” There would be six groups and the top team from each group following the round-robin segment of the championship would advance to the final qualification stage consisting of two groups of three each; this stage will also be contested on a roundrobin format.

Junior Jaguars on the ball against the Senior Jaguars. (GFF Photo)

Coach (Strikers) Gregory Richardson speaking with the Junior Jaguars on Tuesday at the Carifesta Sports Complex Ground during a break in the match against the Senior Jaguars. (GFF Photo)

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Teenage sensation Isa Deen (right) behind the wheel of his Radical SR3 recently. (T&T Newsday photo).

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