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Govt. seeking investors for Amaila project to startup by 2027 The Government of Guyana (GoG) has reinvited proposals for the 165 megawatts (MW) Amaila Falls Hydropower project that it intends to startup 2027. According to the Request For Proposals (RFP) issued by the Office of the Prime Minister in yesterday’s edition of the Kaieteur News, the GoG is seeking investors for a Build-Own-OperateTransfer (BOOT) model. Government said generation for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc, will be largely derived in the future from two large projects including the Amaila and Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project that will come on stream by 2027 and 2025, respectively. According to the advertisement, the power generated at the Amaila project will integrate and expand the national grid, to include Linden. The AmailaLinden-Georgetown transmission voltage will be 230 KV and connect to the
national GPL Control Center at Eccles, East Bank Demerara. Interested companies are expected to submit a proposal for a hydro dam with a design to deliver at least 165 MW and transmission lines and substations. This revised RFP follows a 2021 RFP based on a combined project (Hydro and transmission lines) under either a BOOT or Design-Build- Finance (DBF) option. The government said, “Any party who registered in 2021 is required to reregister and obtain an RFP.” It added that responses to the RFP will be conducted in three stages: Stage 1: PreQualification of Parties, due by November 28th, 2023; Stage 2: feedback from PreQualified Parties on the preliminary project structure and project documents and Stage 3: Formal RFP submissions based on the final Project Structure and Contractual documents. It was explained that the final
RFP will be issued by January 31, 2024. The scope of work includes generation of at least 165 MW of power through an installed hydro dam, plant, and related works, as well as the creation of a 23 square KM storage reservoir consistent with the Environmental Reports and studies and prior permitting. On the transmission aspect of the project, the contractor will be required to implement a double- circuit 230 KV Line from (a) Amaila to Linden (b) Linden to Georgetown and finally 230 KV Substations at (a) Amaila and (b) Linden, to integrate with GPL’s Control Center and 230 KV substation at Eccles using part of the “old Amaila” 230 KV transmission corridor from Garden of Eden to Eccles. A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e contractor will be expected to carry out the necessary upgrades and completion of roads and bridges to the site, as may be appropriate.
The RFP stated that contractors must assume all geo-technical risks including guarantees relating to the structure of the reservoir, dam, and transmission towers. Importantly, interested companies must meet the specified requirements of the project including a detailed track record of similar projects and details of proposed local content, including sub-contractors, percentage of project costs that will be locally sourced, and supporting details of
same. Government also indicated that the developer will be tasked with paying a reputable independent international third-party supervisory firm for the design and construction of the project. It was also keen to note that the contractor will be responsible for hiring an international third-party operator, who will operate the facility, on behalf of the project company with said operator ’s costs being factored into the operation
and maintenance costs. Meanwhile, government s a i d t h a t t h e hydro/transmission project will be executed via a new “Special Purpose Company (SPC)” and will be issued with all previous permits, licenses, and permissions, as previously existing in April 2015, provided the developer shall have responsibility for any updates as required by law. The deadline for submission of prequalifications is November 28th, 2023.
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ExxonM awards contract to build 6th oil ship without approval Dutch shipbuilder, SBM Offshore has been awarded a multi-billion dollar contract to perform front end engineering and design (FEED) for Guyana’s sixth floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. That ship is expected to work for ExxonMobil’s sixth deepwater oil development project in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana. Notably, this will be the fifth FPSO built by the Dutch company for operations in Guyana. Another equally important factor is that this award was done by Exxon before it submitted its Field Development Plan (FDP) on the US$12.9B project to the government for review. That document is scheduled to be submitted by month-end with approval imminent by year-end. Kaieteur News understands that the FEED contract award triggers the initial release of funds by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, a subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered ExxonMobil, to start FEED activities and secures a Fast4Ward hull for the execution of the Whiptail
development project in Guyana, SBM Offshore explained on Friday, October 13, 2023. Following FEED and subject to government approvals of the development plan in Guyana, project sanctioning, including the final investment decision by ExxonMobil to release the second phase of work, SBM Offshore will design and construct the FPSO using its Fast4Ward program and allocate its seventh new build, multi-purpose floater hull, combined with several standardized topsides modules. Bruno Chabas, SBM Offshore’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: ”We are proud to announce ExxonMobil Guyana has awarded the contracts for a fifth FPSO from SBM Offshore in Guyana. This project demonstrates once more the value that our industry-leading Fast4Ward programme brings to our clients and other stakeholders while delivering carbon-efficient energy to the world.” The FPSO’s ownership is expected to be transferred to
ExxonMobil at the end of the construction period and before the start of operations in Guyana. The construction costs will be partially funded by senior loans which will be repaid at the time of the vessel’s transfer to the oil major. The Dutch player will also install the FPSO, which will be spread-moored in a water depth of about 1,630 meters and will be able to store around 2 million barrels of crude oil. Additionally, the FPSO will be designed to produce 250,000 barrels of oil per d a y. I t w i l l h a v e a n associated gas treatment capacity of 540 million cubic feet per day and a water injection capacity of 300,000 barrels per day. Furthermore, SBM Offshore explained that it will operate the FPSO through its integrated operations and maintenance model, leveraging ”key learnings and the operational excellence” of the units currently deployed in Guyana. This newspaper understands that ExxonMobil’s plans for the project include third-party oil tankers that will be
scheduled to offload the oil from the FPSO, making the oil available for export to the international market. The FPSO will also process, dehydrate, compress, and reinject associated gas produced from the reservoir. For the latest FPSO, SBM Offshore will be building on the experience to date on the Liza Destiny, Liza Unity, Prosperity, and One Guyana FPSOs while continuing to commit to
local content development in Guyana by sourcing fabrication scope locally and integrating Guyanese engineers into the execution and operational teams. WHIPTAIL PROJECT According to project documents, the Whiptail development project will develop the Whiptail, Pinktail, and Tilapia fields, along with potential additional resources, if determined to be feasible
and economically viable. This project is located in the southeastern portion of the Stabroek block, approximately 183 km from Georgetown and amid previous Stabroek projects on Guyana’s Continental Shelf. The current development plans for the project include drilling via drillships to produce oil from approximately 40 – 65 production and injection wells. The production is expected to begin between 4Q 2027 and 2Q 2028 with an expected field life of at least twenty years. A c c o r d i n g t o ExxonMobil, the project will be designed to add up to 275,000 barrels of oil a day to existing daily production volumes in Guyana with the associated additional revenues to the government of Guyana, while continuing a steady expansion of opportunities for Guyanese to participate in the petroleum industry.
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EDITORIAL
People pressure The new and inspiring have been occurring in the world of commerce: stubborn, resistant, and arrogant corporate managements have been corrected, or kicked out, by their shareholders and other stakeholders. The unprecedented has been happening in the insulated world of religious hierarchies. People from the pews, and from those who are not part of the religious ruling class, have been calling out their stewards, by saying enough, no more of the double standards: no more one standard for those in charge, and another for those following. In the high-pressure world of sports, coaches and managers have been booted. In the realm of powerful, unhearing, and unmoving politicians, voters use the ballot box to get rid of them. Leaders who only hear themselves, and continue with their own failed visions, are given a good, long delayed, kick in the behind and out of the corridors of power. When circumstances get so unbearable, people are not left with much choice. The voiceless find voice, the spineless cease being so supine, and the cowardly find it in themselves to speak out courageously. Risks are ignored; people decide that there are more important things to them than blind political loyalty, so they separate from the old cult leadership devotion. More Guyanese are no longer content to elect people to power, then sit back and give them the freest rein to run them over; voters have had their fill of such ridicule. Those who put politicians in power have the power to shake them out of their Dark Age mentality, and their primitive ideas of leadership, rulership, and stewardship. Circumstances are such that Guyanese are hurting under the PPP/C, despite all the lovely accolades. Guyanese are losing under the PPP/C, despite having all the statistical riches per man, woman, and child in the world. More citizens have come to this conclusion: Guyanese are being taken for fools, or being made into fools, by the PPP/C, with Jagdeo performing in the starring role. The people are not having any more of it, for the more he tries to distract them with his rabbit tricks, the more he falls flat on his face. What is worse for Jagdeo is that the more he lashes out and tries to beat down Guyanese into the ground and silence, the more hassled and pettier and desperate he looks. Take away the weapons of ‘cuss down’ and ‘buse down’ and ‘wine down that are his favourites, and Jagdeo becomes lost and limp, and tongue-tied and timid. He does not have anything left, because his bag has been busted, and all the hot air in him goes away in a rush. The halo in which he surrounds himself, and which he believes gives him some sort of invincibility, shatters and leaves him looking most unlike the leader that he could have been. The people want pressure to be put on ExxonMobil to bring the company to the table of renegotiation to dismantle and start over from scratch with the 2016 contract. Now is not the time for leadership timidity. There must be leadership tenacity, given 11 billion barrels of oil. If ExxonMobil has to be forced to the renegotiation conference room kicking and screaming, then let it be. A constant amount of pressure from the people and by the people, as properly applied, on President Ali, Vice President Jagdeo, and Opposition Leader Norton is what will shake them to their cores. It is either that they listen and act, or that they are prepared to hit the road. They had their chances, they have failed. Given the sentiments rising from the ground and street corners and common quarters, this is about individual and family prosperity, and to hell with party supremacy. All three leaders (Ali, Jagdeo, Norton) have to stop splitting hairs, and carry themselves as though they are counting snowflakes in blazing hot Guyana, when the issue is about dealing with ExxonMobil to get a fair contract for Guyana. All the leadership dodging and dissembling have to be discontinued, starting right now. Stop bending over backwards in trying to please ExxonMobil. Make a start working for the interests of the Guyanese people, and giving them something tangible for their hopes and visions.
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Standing with Israel DEAR EDITOR, A week ago, the world watched in horror as numerous innocent Jewish lives were massacred in the most horrific and evil way. It is a sad refrain for a people that have been subjected to the harshest forms of barbarism for thousands of years. The tiny Jewish world
population is about 15 million people, and Israel’s size is only about 8 thousand square miles. Yes, Guyana is more than ten times larger than Israel. It is a tiny dot, compared to its large neighbours. Yet, the Jewish people’s accomplishments are massive and far outweigh its population and size. Regardless of what area or
sphere of excellence is considered, it is likely to have a Jewish person in the lead. They dominate in medicine, law, business, engineering etc. They also dominate in an area that is most felt by the poor and the oppressed - by far, Jews are the biggest philanthropists. India has always been a
friend of the Jewish people. In fact, India is one of the few countries where Jews have never faced bias, persecution or prejudice. The Jewish and Indian people have an unbreakable bond that is based on friendship, understanding and mutual respect. We stand with Israel. Sincerely, Jhagroo Persaud
Confronting the Israeli Ambassador’s fictions DEAR EDITOR, The letter authored by Mr. Itai Bar-Dov, Israel’s ambassador to Guyana (KN, 11/10.2023) is a deliberate exercise in disinformation, akin to Goebbelsian propaganda. Nothing in the letter is based on facts or reality and frankly, the world is becoming extremely tired of Israel’s delusional and ahistorical account of what has taken place in Palestine, dating all the way back to 1917. This is the year that the catastrophic public statement, known as the Balfour Declaration, was issued by the British government, announcing its support for the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine. On November 29th, 1947, the United Nations adopted Resolution 181 (also known as the Partition Resolution) that would divide Palestine into Jewish and Arab states when the British colonial occupation of Palestine was scheduled to end in May 1948. I s r a e l ’s a t t e m p t t o present an ahistorical, decontextualized version of the current situation in Palestine, in the hope that the youths of today will have no knowledge of the illegitimate establishment of the State of Israel and its attempt to ethnically cleanse Palestine of its Indigenous population is ill-founded and will never prevail. In fact, it is young people worldwide that are the most vociferous in calling for an end to this Apartheid State. The global majority knows fully well that the continued promulgation of this Israeli propaganda is part and parcel of Israel’s criminal agenda since 1948 to commit genocide against the Palestinian people. No matter what you choose not to mention Mr. Bar-Dov, history has indelibly
recorded the brutal massacre carried out by the Zionist militias Irgun Zvai Leumi and the Stern Gang, on April 9, 1948, in the Arab village of Deir Yassin, and how in the same year, these gangs initiated a pogrom which resulted in hundreds of thousands of Palestinian families being driven from their land, forced to leave their homes taking just what they could carry, and taken in trucks to areas outside the new State of Israel. According to UNRWA, the UN agency created to serve the displaced population, 5.9 million Palestinians are currently registered as refugees, with no right to return to their homeland. There is not the space in a single letter to chronicle the crimes against humanity committed by the State of Israel however, the killing of thousands of Palestinian civilians, men, women and children by the Israeli Defense Force in ongoing wars and repression dating back to 1948 and continuing to the present, is well documented. Mr. BarDov’s attempt to equate the two sides of this conflict and portray the State of Israel as a victim of terrorist violence is contradicted by even his own people. Israeli human rights organization, B’Tselem, has been tracking Israeli and Palestinian deaths since September 2000. Their data s h o w s t h a t t h e overwhelming majority of deaths are Palestinian and have been for the almost 14 years since B’Tselem began tracking. The group has recorded 8,166 conflictrelated deaths since 2020, of which 7,065 are Palestinian and 1,101 Israeli. Many sources record a much higher Palestinian death toll, however even this Israeli human rights organization acknowledges that there is a huge disparity and have
consistently called for an end to the reign of terror and violence exerted by the Israeli State. As Guyanese historian, Walter Rodney asks, “By what standard of morality can the violence used by a slave to break his chains be considered the same as the violence of the slavemaster? Let’s turn to the facts: Israel is the fourth largest military power in the world, outranked only by the US, Russia and China. The Palestinians live under occupation by the Zionist State of Israel. The Gaza Strip is a 25-mile-long, 6mile-wide enclave, bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Israel to the north and east and Egypt to the south. With a population of 2.3 million people, the Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated areas in the world and can be considered the world’s largest concentration camp. More facts: On the one hand, Israel is telling the civilian population of Gaza to leave their homes so they can bomb indiscriminately, and on the other hand they have closed their border crossings and have even resorted to bombing the Egyptian border crossing to ensure that Palestinian civilians cannot flee to safety. They have turned off the power and water in Gaza and have prevented any food and urgent medical supplies from reaching Gaza, which shows the extent to which they control every facet of Palestinian life. Surely these actions expose Israel’s true agenda, that is, ethnic cleansing. So, when Mr. Bar-Dov states in his letter, “We will…overcome the current challenge, by sticking to the values of freedom, democracy and the respect of human life that we share with the free world”, it simply
does not ring true. And what countries is Mr. Bar-Dov referring to when he speaks of those that share Israel’s “values of freedom, democracy and the respect of human life”? Of course, he isreferring to the US and Western Europe. Again, he makes another claim that is not borne out by the facts. These countries are charged with countless crimes against humanity, including centuries of colonialism that led to the genocide of Indigenous populations and theft of their resources, the horrific trade in captured Africans, their countless illegal covert and overt regime change operations, countless wars of attrition, including the recent wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria and financial and military aid to fascist forces in Ukraine and Israel. The list of their crimes is endless. If this is what the Ambassador describes as “upholding values of freedom, democracy and respect of human life” then we are truly in the theatre of the absurd. Reality check: despite Israel’s military might, the Palestinians, a people living under occupation since 1948, whose land and resources are under Israeli control, and who are unable to arm themselves in any comparable way to the State of Israel, have thrown the illegitimate State of Israel into chaos. Reality check: thousands are rallying, not only across the Arab and Muslim world, but in every major capital and corner of this globe, including the masses in the so-called “free world” that the ambassador refers to. Zionism is racism and Israel Mr. Bar-Dov is an Apartheid State, which is in flagrant contravention of international law and the world knows this. No (Continued on page 17)
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(NIS: An Open Letter to His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali Part 2)The NIS is now a national monstrosity DEAR EDITOR, It is a personal joy to my heart to note the fact that my various letters in the media over the decades and my most recent ones published mostly by Guyana Times and the Kaieteur News have reached the mighty heart of a humble and decent president, our President Dr. Irfaan Ali. It is obvious that my letters, these two most referred to letters in the media have impacted the consciousness of a President whom we can say is truly people oriented and people caring. I applaud His Excellency for moving with the vit, vigor and vitality that he is moving with; along with timelines that obviously would result in ‘heads rolling.’ Time line or no time line “heads need to roll.’ Some big ones in the NIS whom seem to think that they were unapproachable, ‘too big to talk’ to simple citizens and even inclusive of prominent ones need to face the music. As I said in my previous letters, it would appear that some of these people were sadistic who enjoy torturing the citizens of this country instead of trying to make it possible for the contributors and citizens of this country to live with some respect and dignity. I stand with the opinion that there is a conspiracy from time immemorial
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within the NIS that they were harassing people to give up the fight! To give up any expectations and to lay dead in frustration and depression! Many of them are suffering from serious depression caused by disappointments and heartaches. The NIS, due to its improper management and poor inspection of employers, has caused many to go fully mental and even homeless living in the streets. Therefore, with this in mind, the NIS needs more than a secretariat or a few personalities to help track these persons contributions. We need a high-powered fraud investigative team from the top powerhouses of the Criminal Investigation Department to listen to people and look into the cases of people who were refused and allowed to get infirm and even died. Some NIS personnel had established systems by which they were drawing the NIS from these extremely ill and even dead persons. It is alleged and even claimed by many that this is what is taking place within the heart of the NIS even today. It might be prudent for the
Government to invite Scotland Yard and the FBI as I believe that billions might have been pilfered from contributors and by fraud. It is noted that His Excellency managed to close 4000 of such cases and that some NIS staffers were extremely dynamic and aggressive to see to it that people could get their benefits. I applaud these NIS staffers. I know also that there are some good people in the NIS mostly at the lower supervisory and managerial level. But like I said: herein lies the evidence of the fact that people could not source their benefits! Four thousand persons had to personally move to His Excellency our President. Peoples of Guyana, Excellency President Ali, imagine if you had not intervened, what would have happened to all these monies that these persons are benefitting from if they were allowed to give up and die mostly in depression and frustration. The money would have enriched the NIS??? Maybe! But some of it would have been played with, as it is believed to go into the pockets of some staff within
the NIS who collect the pension. Our President and those involved in these NIS case resolution’s process, must know that an ant’s nest has been raised and that we need a powerful taskforce comprising the Private Sector, Unions, Ministry of Labour, Commissioner of Police and some prominent citizens who have knowledge and skills of the operations of the NIS. The aim of this task force must be to recommend prosecution when necessary. This task force must be able to have an open forum where peoples of this country who are affected or disaffected or just want to speak of their relatives who have died without getting their benefits or to express their emotions. The people of this country need to speak openly and the NIS Senior untouchable class must be able to sit there and listen to the cries! the woes! And the condemnations by the people. One contribution missing: This to my opinion seems to be the disgrace and the major bugbear that was created by the Board of Directors (old and new) and the Senior Management of the NIS to deny people their
benefits. On confronting a senior NIS Board Director, he said this: ‘if they pay one, they will have a thousand more persons at the back waiting.’ I mentioned to this gentleman that if I go to court and show the Judge that this person overpaid by 30 contributions, the intention was not to underpay one or anything. And the fact is that the judges and magistrates have discretionary powers. This top most director even seems sympathetic and said that it is not a bad idea to go to court with your case and then that will create a format to fix all the other cases. But I am calling on the peoples of this country with some caring lawyers who want to make their names even some junior ones to take this matter up pro bono, for a group of Guyanese where we
can contribute to the court cost and do something ultrapatriotic for citizens of this country who are pushed into madness, homelessness and death. Come on, lawyers let us do something, especially you new, younger ones as a team and then from that you can possibly create a law firm of your group. On a personal basis, my wife Mrs. Latchmin Khan even though qualified and was approved was not paid. Then we got a call from NIS stating that they wanted more information. And the information was provided and still she was not getting paid. A prominent one in that department, whose name I do not wish to mention at this time, had called. But after sending the requested information refused to take (Continued on page 17)
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Venezuela conducting military exercise at border with Guyana Screen grab of video recorded of Venezuelan soldiers at Anacoco Island pointing their hands towards Guyana’s territory while saying, “The sun of Venezuela rises in the Essequibo”
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aieteur News has received information that the Venezuelan military is presently conducting exercises at its border with Guyana at Eteringbang, Cuyuni River, Region Seven. A number of war tanks, and other military equipment along with troops were on Friday reportedly transported to the Venezuelan military base at the Island of Anacoco located opposite the Guyanese military base. Among the equipment transported is the Caiman Patrullero, a large military patrol boat built for rivers. T h e Ve n e z u e l a n government is yet to issue a public statement behind the move. However, wellplaced sources said that the “packing of troops and war equipment” at the border with Guyana is solely an operation to eradicate illegal mining in its territory. Despite claims, Kaieteur News has been in receipt of a video allegedly made by Venezuelan soldiers at the Anacoco Island, with them
stating otherwise. The soldiers said in the video that they are making their presence felt at the border to protect and defend the Essequibo, a Guyanese territory that the Venezuelans are claiming as their own. Venezuela’s military exercise at the border follows a unanimous vote by the Venezuelan National Assembly in September approving a Consultative Referendum which paves the way for people to decide on the country’s claims over Guyana’s Essequibo region. According to foreign media house, BNN Newsroom, the decision to hold a referendum is a strategic one, aimed at bolstering Venezuela’s position on the international stage. It also seeks to involve and enlighten its populace about the ongoing territorial controversy with Guyana. Following the approval of the Consultative Referendum, the country’s president, Nicholas Maduro Morro publicly said he is ready to meet with President
Irfaan Ali and the heads of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the subject of the Guyana- Venezuela border controversy. T h e Ve n e z u e l a n president had said too that he wants the controversy to be resolved in a peaceful manner while noting that Ve n e z u e l a n s c o n s i d e r Guyanese as brothers and sisters. “We will never represent a threat,” the Venezuelan President had stated. Despite his calls for a peaceful resolution, Maduro is maintaining claims to twothirds of the Essequibo and said the area will be defended at all costs. It should be noted, however, that the result of such a referendum does not alter the status quo of ownership over the Essequibo territory which rightfully belongs to Guyana. Guyanese authorities have since called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to address Venezuela’s erroneous claims which have heightened in recent months. A large patrol boat deployed at the border.
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Both the PPP and Opposition have a designated political operative at their press conferences to distract the public from matters of critical importance.
These persons turn out to the engagements and limit the time in which bonafide members of the press get to question the leaders on matters of national significance. These politicians must show the media respect and engage their cronies on talk shows, rather than waste the time of an already strained cohort of journalists.
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Region 4 Chairman on $50,000 GPHC to buy new $26M bail for alleged assault of wife heart ultrasound machine Region Four Chairman Daniel Seeram was placed on $50,000 bail on Friday after he was charged for allegedly assaulting his wife on September 11, 2023. Seeram appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court, before Magistrate Alisha George, where the charge was read to him. He pleaded not guilty and was placed on $50,000 bail. The Region Four Chairman was represented by attorneyat-law Bernard Da Silva and is scheduled to return to court on December 8, 2023 for a report. Seeram was charged just over a year ago for allegedly threatening his father-in-law with a gun. He was granted $20,000 bail. Reports indicate that in March 2022, Seeram visited MovieTowne to speak to his wife when he instead met his father-in-law and an altercation ensued and Seeram allegedly brandished his weapon and threatened his father-in-law.
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Passports to be processed within 5 working days The Central Immigration and Passport Office will now be processing applications for passports within five working days, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the Ministry said, “commencing from Monday, October 16th, 2023, the standard processing time of five (5) working days is back in effect. This means that applicants can expect to receive their passports in the standard processing time of five (5) working days for first-time applications and renewals at a cost of G$6,000 and within seventy-two hours (72hrs) for the expedited service at an additional cost of G$20,000.”
The Ministry said that the Central Immigration and Passport Office has been experiencing a backlog of passports, resulting in applicants experiencing delays in uplifting their passports for an undesirable amount of time. However, the intervention of President Irfaan Ali, the issue has been addressed and steps have been taken to return to the standard passport processing time. “This also falls in conjunction with the passport issuance exercise which will commence on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at the Central Immigration and Passport Office and the Regional Passport Offices,” the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the country’s main referral hospital is set to benefit from a new $26 million Cardiac Ultrasound System for its Echocardiology Laboratory. This is according to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) which revealed on its website that following the national competitive bidding process, they have awarded the US$134,634 ($26M) contract to Salus Medical Inc. to supply and commission the ultrasound system at the GPHC. Kaieteur News understands that Salus Medical Inc. is a local medical distribution company which was officially launched in April 2022. The new cardiac ultrasound system is set to boost GPHC’s Echocardiology Lab capacity after authorities had discovered that there was a backlog of echocardiogram being done at the hospital. In August, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo at a press conference stated that due to the backlog of ultrasounds and the echocardiogram; President Irfaan Ali and other Government officials convened with the operators of the private hospitals to arrange for them to be paid to clear the backlog of the tests. An echocardiogram, or “echo”, for persons unfamiliar with the term is a scan used to look at the heart and nearby blood vessels. An echo is a type of ultrasound scan. “So we discovered over 2000 backlog of ultrasound and the echocardiogram that is about several hundred nearly a thousand of those backlogs at the GPHC (Georgetown
Public Hospital Corporation),” Jagdeo had said. It was stated that a meeting was held at State House, where officials from hospitals including St. Joseph Mercy, Woodlands, Balwant Singh, Sheriff, and Davis Memorial met with President Ali, and Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony. Jagdeo added, “And we decided that they will help us clear the backlog, by paying them to clear the backlog.” According to the Vice President, the hospitals were charging $6,000 to $8,000 for an ultrasound, and $12-$15,000 for an echo. However, he noted that through negotiations, the hospitals agreed to charge $4000 and $6000 each to clear backlog of the ultrasound and echo, respectively. “And that has allowed us now to clear a lot of the backlog, they had extra capacity, because we care about the people and we did it with all the hospitals so that we can clear up the backlog for people there,” Jagdeo added. Notably, he had also shared that the Government is slated to buy three machines to do the echocardiogram.
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Proper service is important to jurisdiction and a fair trial T h e C a r i b b e a n ’s defamation laws need reform. More than a decade ago, there was much debate over the criminal defamation laws in Caribbean countries, and four jurisdictions had pledged to overhaul these laws. Reform of criminal defamation laws however is not likely to substantively alter the right to pursue remedies under the common law. Defamation can be both a criminal and a civil offence. The main problem with defamation – be it slander or libel – concerns the possible clash between freedom of expression and the duty to protect the
reputation of others from defamation. In recent times, in the Caribbean there has been an increasing proclivity of political figures filing or threatening to file claims of defamation. On occasions, some politicians have been accused of being too thinskinned and too prone to claim injury to their reputations. On the very day that Guyana held its last general and regional elections, the Privy Council had cause to comment on this issue. It noted in its decision in Ramadhar (Appellant) v Ramadhar et al, the Board argued that: “Politicians
cannot expect to be free from banter and ridicule, goodhumoured or otherwise, or from scrutiny of their motives. If politicians were entitled to be protected by the law of defamation against mere criticism, that, as was made clear in Barron v Vines, might have a chilling effect on democratic debate.” Another area of concern is the huge judgments which are being granted by courts. It is hoped that eventually, one of the many defamation decisions issued by local courts would end up in front of the Caribbean Court of Justice who will then provide guidance on
DEM BOYS SEH
De pastry maker gat de keys to de bakery
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eh gat a oneman show in town, and he’s got the grandest plans for our beloved Guyana. De man gat a plan for every sector, every nook and every cranny. He is de man with de plans. But here’s the kicker, folks – it’s all in his head! This man is de proud owner of the biggest cake shop in town. But guess what? He is the only baker in the whole shebang, and he keeps all the recipes to himself. Imagine that! It’s like having the sweetest bakery in town, but you
can’t even get a single bite unless the baker decides to show up. While we have all heard of chefs guarding their secret ingredients, but this takes the cake – pun intended. This fellow doesn’t just keep the recipes secret; he keeps the whole bakery locked up inside his brain, and he’s the sole decision maker of what cakes get baked, when they get baked, and if they get baked at all. Can you believe it? The best part? These plans, they’re like clouds on a windy day – they change
with his mood. One day, he’s dishing out chocolate fudge dreams, and the next, he’s serving up sour grapes. One day he talking using coal pots and de next day he want to use solar dryers. And de rest of de country are just spectators. We gather around, hoping to get a taste of the magic that this one-man circus promises. But here’s the sad truth: nobody’s buying any cake shop pastries. We’re all left salivating, craving a bite of those plans, but we’re met with empty plates and empty promises. Talk Half! Leff Half!
determining how to assess the damage to a person’s reputation and character and the value of judgments were defamation has been established. Quoting Sir Thomas Bingham in John v MGN Ltd (1997), the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court observed in its judgment in O’ Neal vs Julian Willock et al that: “… in each case involving the assessment of compensation following a libel, the essential question is how much loss and damage did the publication cause to its victim, and how is that to be reflected in monetary terms.” In addition to the aforementioned, it also seems as if our local courts would need to provide guidance as to serve of defamation writs. One person has reportedly complained about difficulties in locating an accused person so as to serve a lawsuit of defamation on that person. The accused in turn has made a trifling remark that the writ could have been served on his lawyer if he could not be located. This is a serious error on the part of the accused because to initiate a libel
action, a claimant must serve the defendant with a writ or claim form. Service generally means providing the defendant with formal legal notice of the claim. It is important to ensure that a writ is served on the correct defendant, including other parties that may be held responsible for the alleged libel; this could include publications involved in disseminating the alleged defamation. In English common law, service of legal documents, including writs in libel cases, is generally required to be made directly to the named defendant. While there may be circumstances in which a third party, such as a person’s secretary or lawyer, can accept service on behalf of the defendant, it is typically not the preferred or primary method of service. Ideally, service should be made directly to the named defendant, especially when serving the initial writ. This ensures that the defendant is made aware of the legal action and has an opportunity to respond. Proper service of legal documents, including the initial writ in a defamation claim, is of importance in
ensuring that a court has jurisdiction to hear the case. Jurisdiction is a foundational principle of the legal system, and it dictates the court’s authority to adjudicate a matter. The need for proper service is particularly critical also as it safeguards the due process rights of the parties involved. It ensures that the defendant is informed of the legal action against them, allowing them to prepare a defence and participate fully in the proceedings. Failure to effect proper service can result in an unfair legal process, violating the principles of natural justice and potentially leading to judgments without the defendant’s knowledge or opportunity to be heard. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of this newspaper and its affiliates.)
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Saturday October 14,2022 2023 Monday May 02,
H@RD TRUTHS
BY GHK LALL
CLOTH FOR A KINGDOM
“A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse” was the plaintive cry of Richard III in his final desperate hour on Shakespeare’s battlefield. It was one that went unfulfilled. Contrast his fatal fate to what has been the story of a wellknown material and its role in Africa, British India, and now almost unnoticed in Guyana. There is no horse, but kingdoms and empires were involved then. It is the
same story now. In the place of a horse, there is cloth. A yard or a bolt of fine Madras cloth. Aside from the trinkets and assortment of toys offered by the slave traders for their human cargo, cloth came into its own as a prized medium of exchange in the coincidence of wants that climaxed in the sale of a human being. African chiefs prospered white slave traders and white slave masters
prospered. So, too, did white society in Portugal, England, and below the Mason-Dixon line in the United States. Cloth was a crucial contributor to the slave trade, and its role is nodded at, but often overlooked. In British India, the cloth industry was brought to its knees by the British flooding Indian markets with cheap fabrics and textiles, while imposing exorbitant tariffs on Indian
cloth exports, which made such products noncompetitive. In this manner, a bale of cloth was used as the battering ram to oppress further a subject people, to cripple their spirits, to make them even more economically subservient. So, what does cloth have to do with Guyana? How does cloth and the use to which it is put feature openly or subtly in 21st century Guyana, now coming to grips with what it has inherited? Unlike the stricken Richard III, and his clarion call for any help that he could get, this is a different time, and involves warriors of a different breed. They are suave, they are slick, and they are, oh, so sweet. Enter Exxon, and its brain trust. At the side of Exxon, and almost inseparably so, there are those fawning Guyanese, with top officials in the PPP Government at the head of the pack. In a nutshell, there is cricket, what Guyanese cherish so much. And then in the crowds, there is cloth that comes from Exxon, and in which more than a few Guyanese proudly drape themselves. Exxon’s name is brightly emblazoned on the T-shirts, and as an inexpensive corporate strategy, it is a masterpiece. Get the people being tricked and cheated, [and economically enslaved], citizens mainly from one tribe, to flaunt their slavish loyalty in delirious shamelessness to America’s enslaver, Exxon. It is the best publicity and cheap advertisement for Exxon, to
At least
use the swindled and savaged in Guyana to be w a l k i n g a n d c e l e b r a t i n g commercials for the glorious goodness of Exxon. For a piece of cheap cotton pulled over their shoulders, Guyanese give up their oil kingdom, surrender their manhood, join in the selling of their country, and betray and disgrace their biological and political ancestors. What the dreadful Coalition was cursed for, is now being celebrated under this disastrous PPP Government. M a t t e r s h a v e deteriorated to such a dismal level in this country, with this oil as the biggest stake, that the reports I received are of none other than His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali part of the rapturous ecstasies; I understand since he is a proven batter. I may be mistaken, but the President’s T- s h i r t d i d n o t h a v e ExxonMobil on its front or its sleeves. I hope I am right for Presidents are not cheap endorsers, for what they had denounced. No national leader-PPP or PNC or AFCshould be so crass and vacuous that he or she allows Exxon to use them. Or that they willingly prostrate themselves to the company’s schemes and sorceries. Cloth was one of the attractive lures used by the old enslavers to woo collaborating African tribal leaders to their side, and to sell their own people into slavery. Cloth was what used by the racist British imperialists and capitalists
to rub the noses of subcontinent Indians (our ancestors) into the ground. Cloth has found favour once again, and come into its own again, and on this occasion, the setting is cricket, and the prize is national approval for billions of barrels of oil exploited and stolen under the rags of cheap banners and T-shirts, and whatever else is employed. For mere pennies spent on bolts of cloth and similar accoutrements that it charges back to Guyana, Exxon is given a muchneeded boost to ship away Guyanese oil worth hundreds of billions of American dollars. Surely, we can’t be this backward, this limited, given all the knowledge accumulated? Surely, we cannot be this self-disrespecting, this m u c h o f a p u s h o v e r. Richard III would have swapped his kingdom for a warhorse that gave him an opportunity to overcome his enemies, and resume his rightful place at the top of the heap. What do Guyanese barter for the rich future, the limitless destiny that could be theirs? A scrap of Exxon obscene clothing to hide our pitiful weakness? (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of this newspaper and its affiliates.)
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Petroleum Activities Law Pt. 1
Minister Bharrat to have control over conditions to grant oil licences; Hefty penalties await violators By Kiana Wilburg A c c o r d i n g t o G u y a n a ’s Petroleum Activities Law which replaced the 1986 framework, the Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat, is entrusted with several powers. One of the critical responsibilities bestowed on him pertains to the granting of oil licences based on conditions he deems fit. According to the law, a company may make an application to the minister in a form, subject to the payment of the fee prescribed by the Minister by subsidiary legislation for the grant of a geological or geophysical survey permit, a petroleum exploration
licence, a petroleum production licence, a pipeline operations licence and a geological storage licence for carbon dioxide. Notably, the law states that “a licence or permit granted to a company by the Minister pursuant to subsection (1) shall be granted subject to such conditions as the Minister deems fit.” The law further notes that a person who carries out petroleum operations without a licence or permit issued under this Act commits an offence and shall, on summary conviction, be held liable. In the case of an individual, that person would be fined $15 million and in the case of a continuing offence, $5 million a
day for every day the offence continues together with imprisonment for three years. In the case of a company, it will be subjected to a fine of $30 million and in the case of a continuing offence, $10 million a day for every day the offence is carried. Additionally, the law states that if the offence has been committed by a company with the consent or negligence of a director, company secretary or any other officer of the company, or any person who was purporting to act in such capacity, that person, as well as the company, shall be guilty of the offence and that person shall be liable to the same penalty as an individual under the Act.
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GPHC builds capacity by conducting successful minimally invasive surgeries The instrument set up in the operating theater. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud greets the Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jayme White. (DPI)
U.S. Deputy Trade Representative in Guyana for talks The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has conducted its first Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy which was live streamed to the Institute of Health Science Education’s (IHSE) training rooms. The Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure that is usually done by inserting a tiny video camera and special tools through several small incisions in the body to see inside your abdomen and remove the gallbladder. This procedure was one
The minimally invasive surgery being conducted.
of four groundbreaking surgeries performed at the public institution. The other three surgeries Tip Inguinal Hernia Repair, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy were also conducted for the first time at the public hospital. All of the surgeries involve minimally invasive procedures, marking a significant milestone for the hospital in the practice of modern medicine. Tip Inguinal Hernia Repair is a procedure to repair the right inguinal hernia, utilizing
laparoscopic technology while Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, involved the removal of the uterus using laparoscopic technology. A (Continued on page 18)
DPI - The Ninth Meeting of the CARICOM-United States (US) Trade and Investment Council was held on Friday at the CARICOM Headquarters, Georgetown. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud led the Guyana team to the meeting which addressed trade and investment issues pertaining Food Production, Labour, Good Regulatory Practices, Trade in Services and Intellectual Property.
The US Delegation for the council is being led by Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jayme White along with representatives from the Office of the Trade Representative, US Department of Agriculture and US Department of State. Foreign Secretary Persaud and Ambassador White also met and discuss Guyana-US trade and investment related issues on the margins of the Council meeting.
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Crab population dwindling at Region One ...‘March Onward’ documentary reveals The crab population at the Mora Passage, North West District, Region One is dwindling, a Reel Documentary titled “the March Onwards” revealed. At the same time, the situation has forced the Indigenous Warrau people, who live there to supplement their livelihood through farming. The documentary was officially launched at a private screening at MovieTowne Cinemas on Thursday morning. The film, which was made by Reel Guyana with support from Republic Bank and the Guyana Marine
Conservation Society (GMCS), tells a tale of the development that is taking place in Region One and the lifestyle of the people there. It also depicts the impacts such developments on the livelihood of the indigenous people as well as the environment. The highlight of the documentary is that economic activities which are taking place in Region One might be responsible for chasing the crabs away and leaving the Warraus to seek other sources of an income. Crab-catching is a traditional activity that has been taking place for years in
The Onward March being screened at MovieTowne Cinemas on Thursday.
Annette Arjoon and the team behind the production of the Reel Guyana Documentary Region One and one of the main sources of income for the Indigenous people. They would catch the crabs on Friday so that they can sell them to customers leaving for Georgetown on the North West ferry. However, in recent times, the crustaceans have been hard to find. In the documentary, Christina, a Warrau woman who makes a living by catching crabs, shared the difficulties she has been facing as the crab population close to her home dwindles. “We can’t find them crab here no more,” she said, adding that crab catchers are now forced to travel three
hours and brave multiple dangers to find the creatures. “We ga through the sea, we ga go through the swelling (waves) go to shore and ketch the crab… We gah go through the swelling; it’s really rough,” Christina added. She explained that there is also the threat of attacks by pirates killing who steal outboard engines and boats. Although she is fearful, Christina still makes the trips in search of crabs. “The crab important for the Warrau people dem, because duh is wa dem Warrau people does live on, because dem ain’t get no job,” she said.
The documentary explored to possible reasons for the disappearance of the crabs from the area; largescale farming and fuel spills from Venezuelan trawlers in the Region. The trawlers supply the region with fuel since it is much cheaper when compared to fuel being shipped to the area from the city. The fuel spilled from the ships could settle on the beaches and drive the crabs away. According to the documentary, another reason for the depletion of the crabs could be the clearing of acres of mangroves by farmers who cut the trees to take advantage of the extra space for the increased speed of the new North West ferry, the MV Ma Lisha. Crabs live among the mangroves and with the trees being cleared away, the situation drives the crabs further inland. Head of the GMCS, Annette Arjoon, pointed out that a study will have to be done to find out the real reasons why the crab population has been dwindling. She explained that the crabs have not been
marching during the normal ‘marching season’ –the months of August and September. The GMCS head hinted that her organisation will work towards undertaking a study once the body gets the support needed. In the meantime, GMCS with funding provided has assisted the Warrau women of Region One in setting-up a wiri-wiri pepper farm at Imbetero. It’s a way that the Indigenous people can supplement their livelihood with agriculture. She urged the citizens to buy local organic peppers from the supermarkets so they can support the Warrau people in Region One. Arjoon said that Mattai’s Supermarket is one business that has committed to buying the wiri-wiri peppers from the Warrau women of the Mora Passage. With regard to the clearing of mangroves for farming, Arjoon said that farming is part of Guyana’s development plan and food is essential. However, to maintain a balance so that the environment won’t be heavily impacted she called for buffer zones to be created in the area.
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LEGAL NOTICE 1 2023-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-1046 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No. FD-1046 Between: PERSAUD (SAVITRI) NEE SOOKHU Petitioner/ Applicant -andPERSAUD (CHITRAM) Respondent TO: CHITRAM PERSAUD Formerly of Lancaster Street Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara. TAKE NOTICE that on the 6th day of July, 2023 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by SAVITRI PERSAUD NEE SOOKHU the Petitioner/ Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 24th day of August, 2023 the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur News, a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around the Republic of Guyana and on the Worldwide Web. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the
Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within thirty- five (35) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Tuesday the 24th day of October, 2023 at 9:15 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Sandra Kurtzious via Zoom meeting ID: 642 772 9256 and Password: 5hRiHf in the High Court at Georgetown.IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence· and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 8th day of September, 2023.
LEGAL NOTICE 2 Attorney executed on the 26th August, 2022, recorded in the Deeds Registry on the 28th November, 2022 and numbered 6711 of 2022. Applicant and DEON NAITRAM Respondent Notice TO: DEON NAITRAM Block RB3 Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara, Guyana. TAKE NOTICE that a Fixed Date Application was filed on the 19th day of May, 2023, in the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana at Georgetown, Demerara by MUHAMMADIBRAHEEM BAKSH in which the Applicant claims: a) A declaration that the Respondent is deemed as a trespasser on the property owned by the Applicant situate at Block lettered ‘RB3’, Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara, Guyana, more fully described in Transport no. 815 of 2019; b) An injunction restraining the Respondent, his licensees, agents, servants or otherwise or howsoever from committing any trespass upon the Applicant’s property situate at Block lettered ‘RB3 ‘, Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara, Guyana, more fully described in Transport no. 815 0f 2019; c)
LEGAL NOTICE 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF GUYANA REGULAR JURISDICTION 2023- HC- DEM- CIV- FDA698 BETWEEN: RAFEIK BAKSH represented by his duly constituted attorney MUHAMMADIBRAHEEM BAKSH, by way of Power of
A mandatory injunction directing the respondent to immediately remove the building and any other buildings or erections which the respondent unlawfully placed on the Applicant’s property;
d) Further and in the alternative an order that the Applicant be permitted to remove the building any buildings or erections from the Applicant’s property forthwith at the Respondent’s expense;
Saturday October 14, 2023 LEGAL NOTICE 2 e)
f)
Damages in excess of $1,000,000 ( one million dollars) for trespass of the Applicant’s Property situate at Block lettered ‘RB3’, Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara, Guyana more fully described in Transport no. 815 of 2019; Exemplary damages against the respondent;
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AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to file such affidavit and or if you appear at the hearing, final judgment may be given against you notwithstanding your absence. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that this matter is fixed for hearing before the Honourable Madam Justice Roxane George on 20th day of November, 2023 at 10:00 am. Dated this 6th day of October, 2023.
where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Application together with related documents. ANDFURTHERTAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file a Reply to Application Relating to Children, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within thirty-five (35) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Wednesday the 29th day of November, 2023 at 10:15 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln in the High Court at Georgetown, via Zoom Meeting ID: 817 2463 7445 and Password: Court12. IN DEFAULT of your filing a Reply to Application Relating to Children/Notice of Intention to Defend Answer and the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 9th day of October, 2023.
(DA FONSECA) VALDETE ALVES Respondent
g) Interest pursuant to the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Chapter 6:02; h) Such further or other reliefs as the Court in the exercise of its discretion, may deem just i)
Costs.
AND/OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE j)
An order that Respondent do deliver up to the Applicant vacant possession of the Applicant’s property situate at Block lettered ‘RB3’, Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara, Guyana more fully described in Transport no. 815 of 2019. UPON APPLICATION in person or by letter to Mr. Donavon Rangiah Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant, whose address for service and place of business is at Lot 78 Hadfield & Breda Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, Guyana copies of the Fixed Date Application, filed herein, will be delivered or sent to you. AND TAKE NOTICE if you desire to defend this action you must forthwith within 28 days after the second and final publication of this notice, prepare an Affidavit in Defence in Form I0C prescribed in the Civil Procedure Rules 2016, serve it on the applicant’s attorney-at-law, to Mr. Donavon Rangiah whose address for service and place of business is at 8 Hadfield & Breda Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, Guyana, and file it with proof of service at the Registry at Georgetown, Demerara, not later than 4 days before the date fixed for hearing of the application, and you or your attorney-at-law must appear at the hearing.
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LEGAL NOTICE 3 2023-HC-DEM-CIV-FD1148 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Application No. FD-1148 Between ALANA LATOYA FINGALLApplicant -V- OWEN L. GOODRIDGE Respondent TO: LLOYD EUSTACE DANIELS Last known Address Lot 129 Anna Catherina, West Bank Demerara TAKE NOTICE that on the 21st day of July, 2023 a Application Relating to Children was filed against you by ALANA LATOYA FINGALL, the Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 26th day of September, 2023, the Applicant was directed to effect service of her Application on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues in the KAIETUER NEWS, a daily newspaper printed, published of general and circulation in and around the Republic of Guyana and on the world wide web. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara
LEGAL NOTICE 4 2023-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-1413 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No. FD-1413 Between:(DA FONSECA ESTERLITA ROSIT A nee BRANDT also Known as ESTERLETA ROSETA DA FONSECA nee BRANDT Petitioner -v-
TO: VALDETE ALVES DA FONSECA Karrau Creek, Lower Mazauni, Guyana, TAKE NOTICE that on the 18th day of September, 2023 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by ESTERLITAROSITADA FONSECA nee BRANDT also known as ESTERLETA ROSETA DA FONSECA nee BRANDT, the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 26th day of September, 2023, the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur Newspaper, a daily newspaper printed, published of general and circulation in and around the Republic of Guyana and around the world wide web. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirtyfive) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Wednesday the 29th day of November, 2023 at 10:15 am before the Hounourable Madam Fidela CorbinLincoln via Zoom Meeting ID: 733 558 9086 Password : Court12 in the High Court at Georgetown. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown,
Confronting the Israeli... From page 04 amount of Israeli State fiction can alter this reality. As the African proverb says, “The truth moves through the fire unburned”. The world is changing. As a multipolar world emerges, the power and influence of Israel and its current partners in crime, the US and their surrogates in Western Europe, is diminishing. Without financial assistance and political cover from the US Empire, the State of Israel will no longer be able to operate with impunity. Like the Apartheid State of South Africa, Israel would be advised to recognize that its time is up. No matter what Netanyahu and his cohorts do, they can never erase this resistance. We are all Palestinians today and there will be no peace without justice – that is abundantly clear. LEGAL NOTICE 4 Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 10th day of October, 2023
Having suffered one of the longest occupations in modern history, successive Palestinian generations know nothing other than captivity and the brutality that accompanies it. This has galvanized them into exceptional people. Their resilience, defiance and resistance is a lesson for all of humanity, as we continue to battle tyranny. Their courage, fueled by faith, is in itself a victory. They are David facing Goliath, risking everything, having come to realize the truth in Frantz Fanon’s observation: “Colonialism is not a thinking machine, nor a body endowed with reasoning faculties. It is violence in its natural state, and it will only yield when confronted with greater violence.” Sincerely, Gerald A. Perreira Organization for the Victory of the People (OVP)
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Holistic response through comprehensive action needed to confront collective advancement of states – Min. Todd
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inister of F o r e i g n Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd has noted that in order to confront the existing and emerging challenges which confront the collective advancement of states demand a holistic response through a comprehensive programme of action. The Minister was speaking on Friday at the XI Italy-Latin America and the Caribbean Ministerial Conference in Rome, Italy. The Conference was held under the chairmanship of Her Excellency Ambassador Vi n c e n z a L o m o n a c o , Director-General for Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy. The Conference focused on thematic discussions which included climate and environmental
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd with other attendees at the XI Italy-Latin America and the Caribbean Ministerial Conference in Rome, Italy.
emergencies -with a focus on the Caribbean; value chains and resource supply; energy and food security and
discussed ways in addressing these challenges. In his address, the Minister also stated that
climate change, food and energy security, managing the environment, and enhancing industry remain priority
issues for Guyana. He also underscored that Small Island and low-lying coastal developing states such
as Guyana experience the worst impacts of climate change. He further called for a balanced and commensurate global response to address mitigation, adaptation and loss, and damage. An information note published on the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Facebook page, said that Italy is an important trading partner for several Latin American and Caribbean Countries and has collaborated on global challenges including climate change and sustainable development. The ItalyLatin America and Caribbean Ministerial Conference is the main forum for political dialogue, which meets every two years and is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in collaboration with the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA)
Cancer Society to host free medical outreach at Skeldon Hospital on
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he Guyana Cancer Society will on Sunday head to the Skeldon Hospital, Region Six to provide free medical outreach to residents there. Sunday’s outreach will mirror that held last week at Bartica, Region Seven. L a s t S u n d a y, w i t h sponsorship from the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), BM Soat Auto Sales and Rentals, the Ministry of Health and the Guyana Medical Relief, the Cancer Society was able to provide medical services to 190 persons at the Bartica Regional Hospital. The non-profit organisation also sponsored
mammograms for 20 patients who attended the outreach and paid for 20 papsmears. Overall, a total of 345 medical services were provided to the patients that day and these include ophthalmology, dental and pediatric services, breast ultrasounds as well as urology services. Cervical cancer tests were also done also while other patients received tetanus and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccines. The Cancer Society through collaboration with a team from the American Embassy was able to distribute over 200 hampers to the patients while the Beacon of Hope Foundation
The team at the Bartica outreach
inter acted w ith 5 0 patients providing them with information about support for cancer patients and their relatives. H e a d o f t h e Organisation, Sharir Chan
GPHC builds capacity by conducting... From page 13 Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass offers new hope to patients in need of gastric bypass surgery. Since all of the procedures were streamed live, the staff of the GPHC were able to observe and learn from the experts as narration was provided throughout the entire ordeal. Thursday served as the prelude to the 11th Conference of the Caribbean Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (CaSES), which Guyana will host this year. The conference serves as a forum where leading medical experts and professionals in the same field can discuss and share advancements, best practices and insights in
the endoscopic surgical field. It is important to note that with the minimally invasive surgeries, patients will have faster post-surgery recovery time, shorter hospital stays and reduced pain. Meanwhile, members of the G e n e r a l S u rg e r y P r o g r a m m e w i l l receive training in basic laparoscopic suturing, in order to aid with improving their skills and provision of care to patients. This collaborative effort underscores the dedication of GPHC/IHSE to fostering innovation and excellence in healthcare, setting new benchmarks for the future of medical services in Guyana.
said that the Bartica outreach is just one of many activities that the Cancer Society has planned in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness
month dubbed ‘Pinktober’. “This outreach (at Bartica) succeeded in its aim to bring awareness to cervical and breast cancer during this Breast Cancer
Awareness month,” Chan said. He also thanked the staff at the Bartica Regional Hospital for lending support and hosting his team.
Patients waiting to take advantage of the free medical services being offered.
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Norton considering legal options to expose records justifying Exxon’s hold on 20% Stabroek Block for another year The Government of Guyana (GoG) has pointedly said it need not provide any proof of its decision to uphold an extension of the relinquishment provision that enables oil giant, ExxonMobil to hold on to 20 percent of the Stabroek Block for an additional year. Exxon was expected to return a portion of that oil rich block to the country this year that could have been
auctioned, however, former President David Granger had issued an extension during the COVID-19 Pandemic period in 2020 before he left o ff i c e . T h e e x t e n s i o n required the operator to provide proof that its work programme was indeed impacted. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo at previous press conferences said that Exxon had supplied evidence to
justify the extension, but he did not need to provide this to the public. During an August press conference at Freedom House, he said “Exxon brought in information and gave a full report to the Ministry [of Natural Resources] on how their original [exploration] plan was affected from six rigs down to four because two could not be mobilized.”
He continued, “So they demonstrated how COVID affected them. It is the David Granger extension that therefore shifted the timeline to relinquish 20 percent of the block from 2023 to 2024 and that is the consequence we are living with.” When asked about sharing this evidence publicly, the VP said, “We don’t have to give evidence to AFC.” The chief
Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton policymaker for the sector was also not inclined to make government’s reports on this matter public to ease tensions of other stakeholders. He said the fact of the matter is that an extension was granted and the government did not extend it. Despite calls from sections of society, the government has kept those documents close to its bosom, therefore leaving Guyanese to question its decision. Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton was on Friday, during his press conference asked by this newspaper to explain what the next step of the Opposition will be, in holding the government to account on this subject. In this regard, Norton explained, “We believe the government should be held accountable...we will have to look at the laws to see if there is a case...the lawyers will have to look at it and decide on the legal way forward.” Norton pointed out that only on Friday the Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, S.C was reported in the media asking the Courts to institute higher costs to prevent citizens from filing frivolous cases related to the oil sector. The Opposition Leader
said he views the statements by Nandlall as an attempt to block accountability. Norton said he does not believe the subject of the extension granted to Exxon to conduct exploration activities in the portion of the block that was scheduled to be relinquished this year is frivolous, since government has “certain obligations”. As such, the Opposition Leader indicated that its lawyers will be assessing the situation to determine the next step. The Stabroek Block which spans 6.6 million acres and holds over 33 oil discoveries is so massive that it is equivalent to 600 oil blocks offshore Guyana. Exxon and its partners which include Hess Corporation and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited are expected to give up 20 percent of the block this next year which could then be used as part of an auction to garner more funds for the country. Exxon has to date received government approvals for five oil projects worth over US$40b and is streamlining project documents for a sixth. Guyana, considered to be the fastest growing economy in the world, is targeting oil production to surpass over 1.2 million barrels by 2027.
Repeat offender remanded for robbery Tyrese Adolphus was remanded to prison for robbery. He is accused of robbing Merly Murray on Thursday of her valuables amounting to some $92,000. It is alleged that on October 12, 2023, at Kingston Seawalls, Georgetown, while being accompanied by another, Adolphus robbed Murray of one black haversack valued $10,000, one Samsung phone valued $60,000, personal items valued $10,000 and $12,000 in cash, totaling the value of $92,000. Adolphus, who is no
stranger to the law, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Leron Daly where the charge was read to h i m . T h e 1 8 - y e a r- o l d pleaded not guilty to the charge. An application for bail was made, however, the prosecutor objected to bail being granted due to the defendant’s history of allegedly committing similar offences. Bail was denied and Adolphus was remanded to prison until November 10, 2023.
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GFF and Racing Madrid FC sign MOU to transform youth football in Guyana The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Racing Madrid Football Club (RMFC) of Spain have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership to elevate youth football to new heights across Guyana with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday in Georgetown. The landmark partnership was formalised on October 12 with the signing of the MoU between GFF President Wayne Forde and RMFC President Steve Nijjar at the GFF Georgetown headquarters. RMFC is a professional
football club based in Madrid, Spain, with ties to Genova international school, which is recognised as the world’s largest and most successful academy for player pathways and development. President Forde noted that the MoU, which is the federation’s first partnership with a European club, symbolises the beginning of a transformative collaboration between the GFF and RMFC with the focus being to provide valuable opportunities and resources to nurture and promote young talent. “This is the GFF’s first
partnership with a professional European football Club and we are all very excited about the many possibilities our collaboration with Racing Madrid will create. Together, we will embark on a wide range of capacity building initiatives with special emphasis on the development, mentorship and international exposure of youth coaches.” The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between the GFF and RMFC, focusing on various aspects of youth development, including coaching education, grassroots development, youth football programmes,
Saturday October 14, 2023 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) A heightened level of intuition and understanding of others might catapult you to the center of attention at a gathering, Aries. Knowledge combined with experience results in wisdom today. TAURUS(Apr.20–May20) Communication with friends who have traveled widely could have you hankering to make a future visit to a distant place that you've always wanted to experience. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Dreams or visions could put you in touch with deep feelings that you may not have been aware of before, Gemini. This could enable you to release traumas from your past and give you a new sense of lightness. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Relationships of all kinds are likely to be strengthened by an increased level of understanding today, Cancer. Your thinking is greatly enhanced by your emotional intuitiveness.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Dealing with the ups and downs of other family members could be easier for you today than usual, Libra. You're less inclined to be logical and more apt to identify with what other people feel. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Today your mind is strongly influenced by feeling and intuition, Scorpio, so you'll be able to communicate especially well with others. You might sense what they need to hear before. . SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) You generally like to think of yourself as someone who faces life logically and rationally, Sagittarius, but today your intuitive side could prove a valuable resource. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Your intuition is usually very strong, Capricorn, and your level of empathy enhances your relationships. Today, however, a burst of logic could enable you to see many things.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Today your emotional intuition intensifies your mental abilities, Leo. Friends and family members are likely to grow closer to you.
AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Your intuition is heightened almost to the point of telepathy today. Aquarius, you may be able to sense what others want and need even before they know it themselves.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Se pt. 22) Relationships with those closest to you, particularly friends and love partners, should be enhanced by an increased understanding of their emotional world, Virgo.
PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Getting in touch with your closest friends could bring about some intense communication, with many revealing some of your deepest concerns, Pisces.
women’s football development and elite player development. “Racing Madrid has a long history of excellence that is supported by a global network of professional football relationships. They have enormous experience in youth academy programmes, of which the GFF intends to benefit from in the coming years. I would like to express a warm thank you to President Steve Nijjar for working closely with me over the past few months in constructing this historic partnership.” The partnership will also create opportunities for talented young male and female players in Guyana to gain exposure and secure placements in prestigious European clubs and academies. Both the GFF and RMFC are committed to working closely together to implement impactful initiatives that will shape the future of youth football in Guyana. RMFC President Steve Nijjar added that they are “absolutely delighted to have this partnership with the Guyana Football Federation and we are looking forward to helping all the players and the coaches in Guyana to get to the next step and improve the game.” “Our goal is to help the country of Guyana get into the next World Cup, whether it be Youth World Cup or Senior Men’s World Cup, and that is what we are going to work hard for through Racing Madrid and Geneva Football School.”
Lusignan Golf Club to host STP... From page 25 prizes will be held at the completion of the tournament at approximately 17:30 hrs. STP Investment Inc. is involved in construction works in the public and private sector such as, highway construction, infrastructure development, drainage and irrigation, management, and sub-contracting services, bridges (asphalt and concrete), industrial and commercial buildings, residential constructions (houses, pools, drains, etc.) and materials delivery (sand, loam, mud, stone, asphalt, etc.). The company’s vision is to establish one of the largest sustainable construction companies in Guyana and the Caribbean, through ownership of its value chain that complements its products and services.
Annual Hamilton Green’s Cup now set to kick off October 29 After an extended wait, the countdown is on for start of the much-anticipated Annual Hamilton Green’s Cup, set to commence on October 29 and run until November 12 at the iconic Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground. This year’s edition promises to be a riveting spectacle, featuring the best football talent from all corners of the country in an exhilarating 9-a-side Inter-Ward knockout tournament. The line-up for this prestigious tournament is nothing short of spectacular, with some of the most renowned teams participating. Football aficionados can expect to witness fierce competition from the likes of Timehri, Back Circle, Lilliendaal, Belle West Stars, Gold is Money, Albouystown, Road Warriors, No. 1 All Stars, and several others, all vying for the coveted championship trophy. An impressive $1,000,000 will be up for grabs. The champions will walk away with a handsome prize of $500,000. The runners-up won’t be left
empty-handed either, as they will be awarded a respectable $250,000. While third and fourth place finishers are also in for their share of the prize money, taking home $150,000 and $100,000, respectively. The opening day promises to be an action-packed spectacle, with eight exciting matches scheduled to take place. The excitement will kick off at 17:00 hours, with the thrilling showdown between Sophia and Timehri. Meanwhile, one of the key factors contributing to the success of this year’s competition is the generous sponsorship from a variety of esteemed organisations such as GTT, Namilco, Gafoors, EFT Reunion Manganese, Genequip, Superbet, IPA, ENet, Busta, Cummings Electrical Company Limited, Toolsie Persaud Limited, BK International, Ivor Carrington, Baby Junior, New GPC Incorporated, Eddie Bobcat, Dr. Linden Dodson, Edmond Vieira, Dr. Colin Watson, Eton Cordis, John Fernandes Limited, and Star Rentals.
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4R-Lions to clash with GCC at Bourda in GCA 50-overs U-19 final today The GCC ground Bourda will come alive as the top two Under-19 teams in Georgetown clash for the inaugural Ramchand Auto Spares, Survival Group of Companies and Trophy Stall 50 overs cricket title. Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) will hope home advantage pays dividends in their encounter with a strong 4R-Lions line-up starting from 9:15hrs. GCC will be led by National U-19 player
Zachary Jodha, while 4R Lions has tournament’s leading run scorer, Romeo Deonarain as their captain. B e r b i c e ’s l e f t - h a n d e r Rampertab Ramnauth, will spearhead 4R Lions’ batting along with the talented Deonarain who has 347 runs including a blazing 218, while Rashad Gaffur is third (behind Alvin Mohabir’s 303 runs) with 219 runs including a highest of 170. Gaffur, Sachin Balgobin, Rampersaud Ramnauth and
Adrian Hetmyer are all expected to contribute with the bat for 4R Lions. 4R Lions will be without their strike bowler, West Indies U-19 pacer, Isaiah Throne, who has been selected for CCC in the Regional Super50 while their other pacer, Bruce Vincent, is injured. GCC will bank on Jodah, West Indies U-19 player Mavindra Dindyal, Aryan Persaud and Shaahid Viera with the bat.
Romeo Deonarain
Spinners Krsna Singh, who took the only hat-trick in the tournament and Persaud, who had 7-10 in the preliminary rounds, could fancy their chances against 4R Lions batting. Bowling all-rounder Thaddeus Lovell heads the pace attack for GCC. Cash prizes and trophies are on offer for the Champions and runner-up, while outstanding performers will also be rewarded. The Man of the
Series of the competition will get a trip for two to Kaieteur Falls compliments of Survival Travel Agency. The 4R-Lions Squad: Romeo Deonarain (Captain), Rampertab Ramnauth,
Rampersaud Ramnauth, Rashad Gaffur, Sachin Balgobin, Ronaldo Scouten, Salim Khan, Adrian Hetmyer, Natron Gill, Gavin Kisten, Vickash Wilkinson and Munish Outar.
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GFF awards eight females for successfully completing CONCACAF C-License programme The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) yesterday held a modest ceremony to honour fourteen individuals, both men and women, who successfully completed the CONCACAF CoachingLicense programme. The event took place at the GFF Secretariat compound, located on Dadanawa Street in Campbellville. In 2022, the GFF in collaboration with the CONCACAF Development Office launched the inaugural Women’s CLicense Coaching programme. This initiative aimed towards increasing number of female participation in the sport of football within the region.
GFF Officials seated along with the successful CONCACAF C-License awardees GFF General Secretary, Ian Alves handing over Concacaf C-License certificate to one of its successful participants.
The GFF however, wasted no time in assembling an enthusiastic group of female participants for this important endeavor. Nineteen women from various regions, including Georgetown, the East Coast, Linden, Essequibo, and even as far as region #1, joined the programme. Upon completion of the course, eight of these women successfully earned their CONCACAF-recognized CLicenses, enabling them to officiate in football matches and contributing to the sport’s development. In addition to the women’s coaching programme, the GFF also conducted a coaching
Head Panel at yesterday’s presentation ceremony - from L-R GFF Coach Instructor, Linsworth Gilbert, Technical Director Bryan Joseph, Vice-President Bruce Lovell and General Secretary, Ian Ives.
development programme tailored for male coaches affiliated with the various National Youth teams. Fourteen coaches took part in this programme, with six of them attaining licenses, further enriching the pool of CONCACAF-qualified coaches. During the presentation c e r e m o n y, G F F Vi c e President, Brigadier ‘retired’ Bruce Lovell, Technical Director Bryan Joseph, and General Secretary Ian Alves expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the coaches for their unwavering
commitment and dedication to the sport. Lovell during his featured address pointed out the importance of coaches among the football apparatus, saying, one of the strategic aims of the council has to do with people development. Lovell also stated, “For there to be success in football, there is what I call; a tripod for footballing success. This tripod approach includes sound players, proper referees and efficient coaches.” He further explained, “With that being
said, no one is more important than the other. I say that, to say, you the coaches have an important and critical role towards the development of the human resource element of the sport.” “And so, you have acquired new knowledge and skills, you now have to ensure you accompany that with the right attitude. As a coach, essentially what you are doing is engaging in leadership. So now we look forward to good leadership, modeled with values and purpose,” Lovell concluded.
Courts Optical Pee Wee U-11 Schools Football Tournament...
Round-of-16 stage to be contested today Following the conclusion of the Group stage in the tenth edition of the Unicomer-sponsored Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football Tournament last Saturday, the Round-of-16 stage is billed to unfold today, October 14, at the Ministry of Education Ground. At 11:00hrs the action commences with Redeemer going up against Kabakaburi. The other matches are scheduled to be played simultaneously. At noon, North Georgetown will collide with Potaro while St. John The Baptiste (SJTB) meet St. Stephen’s. An hour later, F.E Pollard will clash with Den Amstel while the organising team, the Petra Organisation, has organised an exhibition
match which will also commence at 12:00hrs. Marian Academy and West Ruimveldt will thrash it out with Colaaco and Tucville, respectively, from 14:00hrs. The day’s final two matches will feature the defending champion, Enterprise, going head-tohead with St. Gabriel’s while last year’s runner-up, St. Pius will collide with Friendship, both at 15:00hrs. Another eight teams will unfortunately find the exit at t h e e n d o f t o d a y ’s programme while the remaining eight teams move into the quarterfinal stage. Last Saturday the Group stage wrapped up after three rounds which saw the elimination of 16 teams; they were the teams that finished third and fourth in Groups A
to H. Enterprise (9 points) and Colaaco (4) finished on top of Group A, Den Amstel (7) and St. Pius (5) were atop Group B, Marian Academy (9) and St. Gabriel’s (4) topped Group C, North Georgetown (9) and Tucville (3) topped Group D, Redeemer (9) and St Stephen’s (6) were in Group E’s top bracket, SJTB (9) and Kabakaburi (6) topped Group F, West Ruimveldt (9) and Potaro (6) topped Group G while Friendship (7) and F.E. Pollard (5) qualified from Group H. In last weekend’s action, St. Stephen’s defeated Tapakuma 3 – 2, SJTB defeated Soesdyke 2 – 1, West Ruimveldt defeated Potaro 2 – 0, Ann’s Grove sank One Mile 5 – 0, North Ruimveldt defeated Belladrum 2 – 0, Enterprise
Dem Amstel’s goal scorers (L-R) in their triumph last weekend were Kester Jacobs, Andrew Robin, Christan Mendonca, Akroy De Santos and Kadon Trotman.
defeated Aloysius 6 – 1, Marian Academy defeated All Saints 3 – 2, Westfield defeated Tucville 3 – 2, Redeemer trounced Leonora 8 – 1 and St. Gabriel’s
needled (1 – 0) Smith’s Memorial. Kabakaburi gained a walkover from Tuschen while the several drawn encounters saw St. Pius
versus Rosignol end 1 – 1, F. E P o l l a r d v e r s u s Friendship ended 0 – 0, Colaaco versus Annandale ended 1 – 1 and St. Ambrose versus Sophia ended 0 – 0.
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GCB congratulate its 6 Women following West Indies ‘A selection for Pakistan tour - Guyanese Munisar named Vice-Captain The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) hailed the 6 Guyanese ladies following their selection to the West Indies Women’s ’A’ team ahead of the upcoming tour to Pakistan from October 17 to November 8. Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s Selection Panel announced recently the 15-member squad which almost half is Guyanese. The cricketing stock continues to rise for Ashmini Munisar, as the Guyanese off-spinning all-rounder was named as v i c e - c a p t a i n . Muisnar along with countrywomen, Shabika Gajnabi, Sheneta Grimmond, Cherry Ann Fraser, Mandy Mangru and Nyia Latchman make up the
string women’s team, led by wicket-keeper Rashada Williams. The tour is the first-ever West Indies Women’s “A” Team Away series which will feature three 50-over matches at the Lahore Country Club in Muridke, followed by a tri-nation T20 Series with Pakistan “A” and Thailand. The preliminary matches will be played at the Lahore Country Club with the final at the Gaddafi Stadium. West Indies Women’s A squad- Rashada Williams (Captain), Ashmini Munisar (Vice Captain), Jahzara Claxton, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Sheneta
Ashimini Munisar Grimmond, Trishan Holder, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Qiana Joseph, Nyia Latchman, Mandy Mangru
Golden Jaguars aim for the top of Group D against Puerto Rico today By Rawle Toney The unbeaten teams in Group D of League B, Guyana and Puerto Rico, are set to face each other in their first of two consecutive home-and-away fixtures today in St Kitts and Nevis at 15:00 hrs. In the absence of a facility of their own, Guyana has chosen the St Kitts and Nevis Training Centre in Basseterre as their home venue for this crucial encounter, which could determine the Golden Jaguars’ fate and their prospects of advancing to League A in the Concacaf Nations League. In September, the Puerto Ricans were firing on all cylinders, securing a 6-1 victory over the Bahamas and a 5-0 win over Antigua and Barbuda. Joel Burgos and Gerald Diaz both delivered hat-trick performances, with Diaz topping the scoring charts with four goals. Guyana’s attack was equally impressive, securing a 5-1 win against Antigua and Barbuda and a 3-2 victory at home against the Bahamas. Omari Glasgow continued his fine form from the previous Nations League campaign and shares the top spot in the goal-scoring department with Burgos,
each tallying four goals. Today’s match will mark the fourth encounter between these two teams, with Puerto Rico emerging victorious twice, while Solomon Austin’s goal led Guyana to a 1 - 0 victory in 2016. Their most recent meeting resulted in a 2-0 victory on June 8, 2021, during the Concacaf qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. In an invited comment, Shabazz raved about the s q u a d ’s c a m a r a d e r i e , stating, “I think the attitude of the guys has been spot on, knowing that if we get good results in these two matches, we will be ahead in the group. It’s a determining factor for us and the attitude and the effort have been spot on.” Asked about his expectations of today’s match, the Trinidadian reasoned, “What we have in our control is the effort, the commitment and the performance, and that’s what we’re going into this game with. We’re going to play to perform and we’re going to perform to win.” “We’re playing the way Guyana wants us to play. It took a while and the buy-in from the players, both local and overseas-based; we want to build the ball down to the
back, keep possession, open the opponents, and attack through the flanks, but also, we want to try to squeeze them and make life difficult for them,” Shabazz highlighted, touching on finding a playing pattern for the Golden Jaguars. Shabazz acknowledged that executing their game plan would be challenging and require discipline, adding, “Facing a team like Puerto Rico, known for their ball movement, will be tough. However, we are confident that we can do what’s necessary to secure the results.” Meanwhile, captain, Daniel Wilson, expressed the team’s excitement about facing Puerto Rico, highlighting their focus and character. Glasgow, the team’s leading scorer, is eager to contribute more goals and encourages fans to continue supporting the Golden Jaguars. F o l l o w i n g t o d a y ’s game, Guyana Puerto Rico will meet against on October 17, followed by a return clash against the Bahamas on November 18, and they will wrap up this season of the Nations League against Antigua and Barbuda on November 21.
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and Shunelle Sawh. Full Match Schedule: October 24: 1st 50-Over October 26: 2nd 50-Over
October 29: 3rd 50-Over November 3: 1st T20 match vs November 4: 2nd T20 match
Shabika Gajnabi November 5: 3rd T20 November 8: 4th T20 Final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
GFF Women’s League Division One launched, double header to kick off inaugural season on October 14 The inaugural season of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Women Football A s s o c i a t i o n ( W FA ) Women’s League Division One is set to kick off on October 14 with an exciting doubleheader between Santos and Potaro Strikers and Fruta Conquerors and the Guyana Defence Force football clubs. The league, which will feature both current and former national players from a total of seven football clubs, was officially launched on October 12. Participating teams are Santos, Potaro Strikers, Fruta Conquerors, Guyana Defence Force, Pakuri Jaguars and Guyana Police Force football clubs. WFA President Andrea Johnson said the introduction of an elevated league for senior female players marks a significant stride in enhancing the level of competition of football in Guyana. “I’m thrilled to announce the official start of the Women’s Division 1 League. Wi t h a n u n w a v e r i n g commitment to promoting women’s football and providing a platform for talented athletes, the league
is all set to deliver another unforgettable season of competitive and inspiring play,” Johnson shared. “This season promises to be a celebration of talent, dedication, and sportsmanship, as teams from Georgetown and its surrounding areas as well as Bartica come together to showcase their skills and passion for the beautiful game.” The victorious team will be awarded a cash prize of $300,000, while the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixthplaced clubs will receive $200,000, $100,000, $75,000, $50,000 and $25,000, respectively. The Women’s League Division One will showcase the best female clubs selected from the GFF’s nine Regional Member Associations. Teams will compete in a round-robin
format, with each team playing against each other twice in the first and second round rounds. Each team will earn three points for a victory, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. Johnson noted that the GFF and WFA “remain steadfast in its commitment to the development of women’s football, offering a platform for athletes to thrive, both on and off the field. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.” Football fans can expect a series of thrilling matches over the next six weeks. “ We i n v i t e t h e communities to join us in supporting these extraordinary women by attending the matches, and spreading the spirit of women’s football in every Region. Together, we can empower women in sports and inspire future generations of female athletes.” The opening day matches will be held at the GFF National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, East Bank Demerara, from 1:30 p.m. The league is set to conclude on November 11
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Badminton Association’s Junior Championship underway at Gymnasium Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle (centre) and officials of the Badminton Association share a moment at the opening.
The Guyana Badminton Association commenced the National Sports Commission sponsored National Junior Badminton Tournament on Thursday evening at the Gymnasium. The categories been competed in are the Under 11, 15, and 19 in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The tournament attracted children from many schools around Georgetown and some from Berbice. Mr. Steve Ninvalle, Director of Sports, gave some brief remarks and served off the first shuttle to open the tournament. The GBA did their bit in raising awareness for Breast Cancer month and celebrated Pinktober by asking participants to wear pink. The tournament continued yesterday and concludes today, Saturday, October 14, 2023. The results for day one of the competition are: 1. BS U19 – Jedidiah Uwagboe vs. Shane Birkett 21-5, 21-13 2. BS U15 – Lamar Lewis vs. Adriel Persaud 1721, 21-17, 21-18
3. BS U11 – Joel Rambiriche vs. Liam Brumell 21-4, 21-7 4. G S U 1 1 – Anjaneysa Godette vs. Arianna Bassier 21-3, 21-1 1. BS U19 – Jonathan Robinson vs. Nikolas Pollard 21-13, 21-18 2. BS U15 –Sergio Alexander vs. Mohamed Farouk 21-17, 23-21 3. GS U15 – Malia Haley vs. Aaliyah Bacchus 21- 11, 21-14 4. GS U15 – Gabrielle Felix vs. Gianna Ramnarine 6-21, 21-10, 21-12 1. BS U15 – Avinash Ramnarine vs. Micah Holder 21-9, 21-4 2. BS U15 – Egan Bulkan vs. Jaquan Nedd 2111, 21-16 3. BS U11 – Ethan Bulkanvs. Liam Brumell 210, 21-3 4. BS U15 – Ruel Rambirichie vs. LamarLewis 21-5, 21-4 1. BS U19 – Raah Russell vs. Tristian Goveia 21-4, 21-7 2. G S U 1 9 – Leshaunte Berkley vs. Tyra
Gomes 21-5, 21-14 3. G S U 1 9 – Genvieve Bookram vs. Charisma Etwaroo 21-10, 21-3 4. BS U19 – Haresh Persaud vs. Azariel Mason 21-16, 21-9 1. BS U19 – Adeeb Zaman vs. Marcus Samuels Walkover 2. GS U11 – Riyo Alexander vs. Arianna Bassier21-6, 21-5 3. GS U15 – Malia Haley vs. Gianna Ramnarine
21-12, 21-15 4. GS U15 Gabrielle Felix vs. Aaliyah Bacchus21-15, 21-10 1. X D U 1 9 – J . Uwagboe & N. Eastman vs. R. Russell & G. Bookram 21-12, 21-19 2. B D U 1 5 – E . Bulkan & E. Bulkan vs. J. Nedd& M. Holder 21-11, 2112 3. B D U 1 5 – R . Rambiriche & A. Ramnarine vs. M. Farouk & L. Lewis 21-9, 21-9 4. G D U 1 9 – M .
Beharry & L. Berkely vs. G. Felix & G. Ramnarine 21-9, 21-15 1. G D U 1 9 – N . Eatsman & M. Haley vs. A. Bacchus & T. Gomes 21-14, 21-11 2. B D U 1 9 – A . Zaman & T. Goveia vs. S. Birkett & A. Persaud 21-13, 21-18 3. B S U 1 9 – J . Debidin vs. HareshPersaud 21-9, 21-11 4. B S U 1 9 – F . Wa d d e l l v s . J o n a t h a n
Robinson 21-4, 21-15 1. B D U 1 5 – E . Bulkan & E. Bulkan vs. M. Farouk & L. Lewis 21-11, 12-21, 21-13 2. B D U 1 5 – R . Rambiriche & A. Ramnarine vs. J. Nedd& M. Holder 217, 21-9 3. BS U19 - Xavio Alexander vs. Jedidiah Uwagboe 21-2, 21-9 4. G D U 1 9 – M . Beharry & L. Berkley vs. A. Bacchus & T. Gomes 21-6, 21-14
Annual National Draughts Lusignan Golf Club to host STP Investments Inc tournament today Tournament commence Sunday Today, the Lusignan Golf Club will be hosting the S.T.P. Investment Inc. Golf tournament. This announcement was made on Thursday during a brief press briefing at the Oasis Cafe. The format of the tournament will be Stroke play, and the action will tee off at 12:30 hrs. The prizes up for grabs will be trophies or prizes 1st to 10th (Net scores), 1st to 4th (Gross scores), Nearest to the Pin and Longest drive. Speaking on behalf of the LGC was Vice president Brian Hackett who said, “STP has been a partner with us for the last two years, they have come on board and joined the golf club in spreading the awareness of golf. We’re happy to be partner with them, of course and we look forward to continue our fruitful relationship with them. This comes at a very good time in the golfing calendar for the golfers as we prepare for the GTT Business Solutions Invitational Golf
LGC VP Brian Hackett receives the sponsorship cheque from STP Investment Inc Project Manager David Harinarine.
Tournament on October 2829, 2023. This is where golfers from across the Caribbean, North America, and other parts of the globe come together to compete for the prestigious title of the best golfer of the year.” The LGC Vice President also noted that the club is happy to have the STP Investment tournament as players can come out and compete, and sharpen their game for the tournament ahead. “So, we are excited to have them on board and more excited that they have come on board. Competition
is going to be fierce this weekend. We expect a lot of players to come out to ensure that they can participate and improve their games,” Hackett shared. All participants are advised to contact the club’s manager on the day of the tournament to collect their scorecards, pay their tournament fees, and proceed to their allocated tee boxes to begin play at 12:30pm. Once on their respective tee boxes, players must await the sounding of the horn or siren as indication to begin teeing off.Presentation of (Continued on page 21)
The National Draughts Association will commence its Annual competition tomorrow, Sunday October 15, 2023 at the Guyana Football Club pavilion. The competition would be played for the next two Sundays. The three games would be played in three categories. The first one this Sunday would be the ‘B’ tournament followed by the ‘A’ next Sunday while the final Sunday the games would be contested on the international ‘100’ square boards. This weekend’s competition is sponsored by Trophy Stall of Bourda Market and Elias Gentle Attorney at Law. Trophies would be
presented to the winners. With top ‘B’ player Lyndon Heywood now promoted to ‘A’ class; this week’s competition would be more challenging. Aubrey Rowe and Navin Meighbarran can be the winning candidates. Registration fee is $500 per person and action starts at 10.00AM. All ‘B’ class players nationally are invited to participate. The venue is the Guyana Football Club pavilion. Guyana Beverage Inc (Busta) is the beverage provider.
Planned general cleanup of MSC club house today and tomorrow A general clean up exercise will be held today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) at the Mackenzie Sports Club on Greenheart Street, Mackenzie, Linden, where club members and individuals from the community at large will seek to have the downstairs of the MSC Lounge ready for reopening soon according to club sources. It is the
intention of the MSC’s Management Committee to put things in place for the reopening of the club where the usage of the club house becomes available after the closure of the ground October last year, for work on the MSC outfield. The ground has recently been resurfaced and one week ago the new floodlights installed on four brand new stanchions, while the
pavilion and the club house are still to be renovated. However, funding for this seemingly has not yet been received hence, the Management Committee is seeking to have the use of the downstairs of the club for indoor use. The two day cleaning exercise is set to start at 9.00am this morning and tomorrow from 1.00pm.
Golden Jaguars aim for the top of Group D against Puerto Rico today Former Golden Jaguars Captain, Sam Cox, who is a UEFA A Licence Coach, is part of the team’s Technical Staff in the Nations League.
Defence will be key in Coach Shabazz’s plans against Puerto Rico.
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Badminton Association’s Junior Championship underway at Gymnasium Participants and officials take a photo op.
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