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Poor attendance is the sign of S.B ruined the prospective legal careers of many students Rejection of the APNU/AFC in Berbice DEAR EDITOR, Throughout my time at the University of Guyana there were many ups and downs. The Law department had a Jamaican Head of department who wasn’t adept to the Guyanese Culture. We had lecturers who weren’t qualified Practitioners and we had to deal with what some could say was nothing less than discrimination. What do I mean by discrimination? Ask any law student who entered the programme while Miss S.B was lecturing the course. How does a student turn up for Law of Torts 1 and 2, attend all the tutorials, prepare all of the necessary answers to past examination questions and then either get a C or the dreaded F grade. It just never made sense. She was allowed to terrorize students for far too long until something was finally done about it. At this point, many students had already felt the consequences of her actions. It was if though she read a name on the papers or compared the Student identification number with the name and automatically put an F on the paper. It just never made any sense to the students-at-law. The University of Guyana allows you to fail two subjects to be allowed a pass with credit but for some it was if though you were almost certain of failing the two courses taught by the said senior lecturer. Many complaints were made to the then Jamaican head of department but nothing was done about it. Mr. Ronald Singh then took over the law department and tried to do something about

it but once again the administration of the University of Guyana did nothing about it. Can you imagine what it was like to go into examination knowing you had an 80% chance of failing? The word “terrorist” became quite prevalent. This begs the question as to why this was being done. Was it to ensure we repaid to do the course? Was it to ensure only a certain number of students were competing for the positions at the Hugh Wooding Law School? Was it because certain students were of a certain race or background? Did she mark students down for absence? We probably won’t ever know. I actually failed both her courses and redid in another year and guess what my grades were when I redid them? B and B+! Did I make any changes to how I answered the questions? Absolutely not! How did I get those improved grades? Only God knows the answer. Another question needs to be asked of the University of Guyana. We actually paid $5000 to have a grade reviewed. Were these assessments actually sent to be remarked? A few students did their own investigations and guess what was unearthed? The papers were never sent to Barbados for remarking. The corruption at the university was and probably continues to be ridiculous. I can go on and on. I can state many more instances of corruption but let’s see if this hurried letter is published and what the feedback is. Kind regards Former Student At law

Some things are beyond locals DEAR EDITOR, This letter is in response to Woolford’s letter entitled “Foreigners see Guyana as the dirtiest”. I have to disagree with the thesis of the letter as it’s blaming the impoverished communities for not having first world garbage facilities. Furthermore, it’s not wholly up to the local’s responsibility for removing fridges and debris from the seawall, and as Guyana has a low GDP per capita of US$3,500 a year, the resources to clean up the seawall where debris could come from miles away is costly. However the writer’s quote “Once this situation remains unchanged, I will write to international organizations such as the World Health Organization, Norway, and the ACB countries, just to name a few.” This is a dangerous premise as many foreign countries are aware that the First world countries do not really have the interests of the Third world and poorer countries at heart. Lately, the US government has been contemplating a military invasion of Venezuela, confabulating excuses such as how the Venezuelan government which has been sanctioned by USA, Canada and EU has been 100% responsible for the collapse of the country’s trade and economy. This is untrue as the sanctions created more harm than the

alleged government policies themselves. Therefore, the First world countries justify oppression of poorer countries by finding excuses. Therefore, overseas Guyanese should be very wary that penning complaints on sovereign poorer nations to the First world monoliths will help anyone but the 1st world countries. Furthermore, in countries such as Canada, USA, United Kingdom, one cannot openly write letters to complain on certain issues. There are explicit festivities called “Pride month” where one can see the obscenest of acts by members of the LGBT community. They are also doing this in the nude, despite laws against public nudity and obscenity in several of these countries. Christian Pastors who have the right to preach in the cities within law have been harassed and physically assaulted by supporters of the LGBT while police do nothing or find excuses to charge the Pastor for offending someone. Therefore, it’s a contradiction that overseas Guyanese and foreigners would write letters to show a high moral ground and castigate Guyanese for the poverty situation, but the foreign countries like Canada, USA, UK and EU would not allow anyone to criticize certain 1st world issues like LGBT. R. Hamid

DEAR EDITOR, The Regional Democratic Council Region Six raised several issues of concerns in order to hold the APNU/AFC coalition government accountable to the Guyanese people especially the residents of Region Six. The East Bank Berbice public road project is being executed by the work services group of the MOPI and to date residents are still at a loss, since this project seems to be a “Top Secret “for the APNU/ AFC Government. Nothing is being given to the RDC or even being made public pertaining to the design, bill of quantities, cost etc. Who is the oversight body to ensure there is value for money? This project would be another fiasco like the Indian Monument site at Palmyra. The RDC would be grateful if the IDB could make a copy of the initial contract

design available so as to have transparency and to hold the Minister of Public Infrastructure accountable to his words that this project would be the same as the IDB design and would cost less than the actual cost of the IDB. It is critical to get hold of this information quickly because millions of dollars is being diverted elsewhere for the Local Government elections campaign and even in people’s personal pockets. The Minister of Public Security and the Minister of Public Infrastructure were at a meeting in New Amsterdam to launch the AFC LGE campaign. Lo and behold only thirty-three persons were in attendance. And what was even more shocking is that both ministers were boasting about street lights installations and directly above the location and beyond about eight

streetlights are not functioning since over a year. This is the actual reality of the government ministers in that they are out of touch with the actual reality of the problems Guyanese confront across the entire country. The President visited Rose Hall Town to launch the APNU LGE campaign in region six and was greeted by protesters who he tried to engage but was actually shunned because of his inability to help Guyanese to enjoy the good life. Only because children were given bicycles their parents were forced to be at the president’s meetings but despite that the meetings were poorly attended. The good lifestyle that was given to Guyanese people by PPP administration before 2015 is being snatched by this Granger government. Regards Zamal Hussain

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DEAR EDITOR, The open show by the President of the United States of his anti-abortion, and anti-gay marriage position have warmed the hearts of Christians everywhere, and give hope that America will return to a time of high motility, and the fear of God. This also fosters hope for return of the days of abundance in this great nation. However some believers who are looking at another side of this controversial President, are of the opinion that the issue aforementioned may be just a case of putting the carrot before the horse .They are indicating that they smell deception. The stench they refer to is that of Mr. Trump referring to Nazis protesters as good people, but his strong criticism of the group Black Lives Matter and Mr. Colin Kaepernick kneeling to the national anthem to protest unfair treatments, and killing of unarmed black youths by police. Mr. Trump argues that the anthem must be respected, while Afro

Americans argue for fair treatment in America. There is also the issue of the treatment of women in corporate America, since the recent reports of sexual misconduct by many in high office. Some of those indicated have also happened to be individuals that the president has endorsed for higher office. Similar acquisitions have also been made against Mr. Trump. The environmentalists are also concerned that recent efforts to remove many environmental protection laws, are just an attempt by the rich to get richer, and to do so at the expense of the destruction of our green planet. Mr. Trump on the other hand seems to think that this issue of global warming is a big joke, while Americans are forced to deal with new natural disasters. In spite of all this the Evangelical church has rallied around the 45th president of America. Such actions by the church have not been received well by young African Americans, who have

concluded that there is no place for black people in Christianity. They now feel that the God of the Christian church is for whites only. However this is far from the truth. Black people have played major roles in scripture from Genesis to Revelations. Showing clearly that the God of Israel do not see them as inferior. Something must be done now to save this young black generation from going down this wrong road. Ethiopia must not be prevented from stretching forth her hands in these last days. The church must remove the bridle, and be outspoken against the abuse of women and the unfair treatments to blacks in America, as they are against abortions and Gay rights. Unless this equation is balanced the church will have Continued on page 6

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These are strange times DEAR EDITOR, “The first part of solving any problem, is recognizing we have one” This is an age where you’re ridiculed for being a virgin, laughed at for having morals, called nerds as if intelligence is disgusting, called freaks for being different, called weird for loving to read and not watching television. It’s a generation where speaking properly is snobbish, where girls feel the need to dress provocatively to get a male’s attention, where guys disrespect women as a form of affection, an age where the old are out living the future generations. A time where it’s easier to steal than get a job, where dropping out of school is cheaper than getting an education. A time where race is more important than friendship and political ties are more important than family. A time where one person’s disgrace makes it ok to shun an entire religion. There was a time when helping the poor meant something more than publicity and doing a good deed didn’t mean getting

something in return. A time where children respected their elders and the elders set a good example. A time where a community could be just that, a community. Now it’s a war zone, divided through politics. A time when freedom meant something. Now we’re all slaves to our own making. A time where we encouraged children to strive for greatness like Mandela, Armstrong, Pele, Jane Austin; but now they strive to be like Kanye, Kim K., Miley Cyrus, Justin Beiber. What has this earth come to when having a boyfriend defines your worth, and how many girls you’ve slept with makes you even more popular? This is the age where a girl is considered a dyke if she’s a little boyish, where apparently guys aren’t allowed to do anything girlish (not even play with their sisters) because it’s considered “gay”. A time where we discriminate against someone’s sexual orientation, where you not only discriminate but harass and emotionally abuse them. Yes, I know most of these things have been around a very long time, but it’s more

prevalent now. We say we’re advancing towards the future. But at what cost? It’s like the more we develop the less humane we get. You cling to your religion, brandishing it as a weapon to hurt others, but yet preach about not doing harm to another? That is pure hypocrisy. I’m not saying the world is lost, because there are many people who still value morals and family and being a good human. But what I am saying is that if people do not open their eyes and see what they’re doing to the world, then we will have a future of chaos and distrust. And if you’re going to take offense to this message or misinterpret what I am saying, then go ahead and be ignorant and then take a second to look at yourself and ask yourself why did you get angry? Was what I said not true? One pebble at a time can cause a ripple that some day will become a wave, so take a stand and try to make this world better, if not for anyone, but do it for yourself and your future generations. Regards, Carina Westford

Granger must demand adherence to the Integrity Commission DEAR EDITOR, Transparency, accountability and adherence to the Rule of Law are the hallmarks of good governance. Several constitutional bodies were set up to ensure compliance with these fundamental governance principles. Among these are the Integrity Commission, the Office of the Auditor General and by no means least, the Public Accounts Committee which is chaired by an opposition Member of

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Parliament. Regrettably, adherence to the requirements of these constitutional bodies are often honoured in the breach. This is particularly the case with the Integrity Commission where many senior politicians and public servants seem to feel that it is optional rather than mandatory to submit the requisite information regarding income statements. President Granger, in the interest of good and accountable governance,

should direct that all members of his Cabinet submit their income statements to the Commission on a timely basis. This would send a clear signal to all other officials to follow suit. The Integrity Commission should also publish on an annual basis all those who fail to adhere to the requirements of the Integrity Commission Act and take a much more proactive approach to ensure compliance by delinquent officials. Hydar Ally

Wake up Linden, ignore the loud noise and focus on the issues! (Part Two) DEAR EDITOR, With just about four weeks to go before Local Government Elections; campaigning from all parties continues to grow aggressively in the mining town of Linden. Posters and fancy banners are being mounted; all of a sudden we have more newspapers than the town has ever seen in years. Old friends are finally being reunited since boyhood days as door to door visits gives competition to Jehovah Witnesses. Oh how disappointed, “Auntie Merttle” looked seeing a Councillor who seeks re-election for the first time in three years; “Teacher gyal wuh happen to the lights you promise, the potholes turning lake, de other day meh kill two labaria snakes, de mosquitos sucking meh dry, oh man nothing ain’t change; just the lil grey hair on yuh head”. It seems you have to be the relative of a “big bai” to get proppa roads that leads directly to your gate; in the coming weeks a lot of patching will be done to plaster the disappointing performance of those who are now claiming to put “family first”. This is the perfect

opportunity for Lindeners to make demands, somebody said if you ask for land, house and car you could get it during elections; sadly if the current trend continues, after elections should they prevail the critical issues that affect residents will be catching dust until the next election. Mr. Editor, currently some senior executives are claiming success of the coalition government APNU + AFC ‘s work as their party’s own, stop lying to the people; all government spending must be passed in parliament; building of roads and commissioning of buildings, appreciate that it currently takes two to tango at the National level (don’t mix

matters). What grade would you give a majority at the Linden Mayor and Town Council 13 to 2 and one not so independent? I am encouraging Lindeners look past the carnival of facades and drowning of loud music which seems to be the trend days before every E Day. We must not be afraid to embrace change especially if you go to sleep on shattered dreams and wake up to a sunrise of false hopes and broken promises; the yellow and green party needs a chance to bring about real change. Its intentions are pure and will work in your interest. Sincerely, Devin Sears

Refuse sponsorship from alcohol companies DEAR EDITOR, The body responsible for sports in Guyana, should put an immediate stop to alcohol beverage companies sponsorship. When a beverage company sponsors a game or a tournament, it is all about that product and importantly profit, but on the other it is detrimental to our young sportswomen and men. As a former cricket administrator, a disciplined approach was taken on alcohol abuse. Now with more discipline heads around let action speak louder than words. Yours-in-Sports, Parmanand Ram

AFC in Government: An Appraisal From page 4 and in the US. I cannot identify a single new policy from this Minister to boost this stagnated and declining sector. His uncharacteristic outburst, recently, pleading his ignorance regarding the whereabouts of the $30B burrowed for GuySuCo, stunned the nation. Finally, I do not believe that there is another Minister of Agriculture, under whose term in office, more agricultural leases have been revoked. Try as I did, it is difficult to assess the performance of Minister Cathy Hughes. It is either she does very little, or whatever she does is a wellkept secret. What I do know is that there has been no discernable movement towards the much-touted liberalization of the

telecommunications sector. The whereabouts of the legislation to have done this is currently unknown. In short, nothing tangible has changed in this sector since 2015. I bet even the location of her Ministry is unknown to most Guyanese. Minister David Patterson is perhaps the most controversial of them all. He certainly has amassed the most scandals under his belt, starting with D’Urban Park. They have not stopped unfolding since. Allegations of corruption are rampant. Under his stewardship, GPL has gifted Guyanese more blackouts than in decades. This comes against a backdrop, when GPL is purchasing fuel at the lowest world market price in years, VAT is charged on electricity

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From page 5 to hold themselves responsible for sending yet another generation of black youths to hell, upholding the teachings of Adolf Hitler, and the destruction of our dear planet. There is no doubt that a large percentage of America like Mr. Trump, but a complementary large percentage of the good people of America are of a different persuasion to him. These people must not be bullied to give their jacket to him. Apostle Adrian Wade

and the discount given to pensioners for electricity has been removed. So, at a time when GPL has billions in their account, blackouts are increasing: in Essequibo, recently, they lasted for weeks. It is under his tenure that this Government re-negotiated the PPP’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project and end up paying a higher price for a smaller terminal building, a reduced runway and apron and less air bridges. His handling of the proposed new Demerara Harbour Bridge is a debacle worthy of an entire article. In the end, he managed to persuade Cabinet to approve a contract of $160M to a contractor whom he handpicked in complete violation of the Procurement Act. SOCU is now investigating same. Against that mosaic of incompetence and nonperformance, it is difficult not to agree with APNU to send them to the polls by themselves at the upcoming Local Government Elections. I have done my appraisal. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP Attorney-at-Law

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Weak executing agencies severely hampering project implementation - IDB Guyana largest development partner, the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDBG) is not pleased with the nation’s approach to project implementation. In fact, the Bank has flagged this as a major area of concern. In one of its reports, the IDB said that in the past two decades, much of its attention was on financing infrastructure projects for Guyana. It focused on this since

Guyana’s other development partners provide significant resources for social sectors, governance and disaster risk management. But after conducting a series of evaluations, the IDB found that the weak institutional capacity of executing agencies, especially in procurement and monitoring and evaluation, can be deemed the main obstacle to implementing projects in a manner that does not expose integrity risks. The

Bank noted that this issue has progressed for years without any indication that there would be a change in the future. The Bank was also critical of the Government’s lack of current and reliable data for projects as well as the country’s needs. The IDB lamented that the absence of this data makes it difficult to effectively plan and implement priority investments and programmes for the

Guyanese pilot who escaped with two planes dies in Long Island crash

Munidat "Raj" Persaud

A Guyanese pilot who was investigated by local aviation officials for the unauthorised departure of two planes in 2016, died in a small plane that crashed into the ocean waters off of Long Island, New York. Munidat "Raj" Persaud, 41, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was identified as a victim in the Saturday morning crash, New York State Police said. The plane crashed around 11 a.m. about a mile off of Quogue, New York, in the Hamptons. Persaud and two other people were in the small private plane, a twin-engine Piper PA-34, which had left from Connecticut on Saturday morning and was heading to South Carolina. The other two persons had not been found and their identities have not been released by U.S officials who were still combing the area up to yesterday. Alisa Sisic, a spokes-

woman for the Connecticut Airport Authority, said the plane left Connecticut's Waterbury-Oxford Airport Saturday morning, landed at Danbury Municipal Airport and then took off again. The plane was headed to Charleston Executive Airport in South Carolina, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Jim Peters said. Agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, the New York Air National Guard and the Suffolk County sheriff's office responded to the crash. Officials said people on the beach reported the plane sputtering before it crashed. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) tweeted that it will be investigating. An outpouring of tributes flooded Persaud’s Facebook page with his wife, Trisha LA Rose Persaud posting, ‘husband I promise to be at his side forever’. There were also responses to a post made days

earlier that read, ‘together we'll always climb the highest altitude’. Persaud, a father of two, owned two flight schools in Danbury and Waterbury, according to U.S officials. He made local headlines in 2016 when he, along with another pilot, departed the Eugene F. Correia International Airport (EFCIA), Ogle unknown to authorities in two Cessna 206 aircraft bearing registration 8R-GTP and 8RGMP. The two had flown undetected to Grenada and then Anguilla before making their way through U.S airspace. The 2016 incident is still the subject of litigation here. Earlier this year, Persaud posted a local newspaper front page story of the incident and called it ‘third world propaganda’. Persaud had set up operations in Guyana to service the interior locations.

country. The Inter-American Development Bank highlighted that three structural factors also contributed to slow project implementation in a significant number of investment loans and grants that it granted to Guyana during the 2012 to 2016 period. It said that these are low Project Executing Units (PEUs) capacity and staff turnover; challenges in procurement; and lack of scale and capacity of the private sector (especially in infrastructure). The IDB said that Guyana also has difficulty attracting and maintaining qualified staff for the PEUs that implement Bank projects. It said that the pool of qualified candidates is limited

because of the high emigration rate of university-educated citizens and because the salaries offered in most PEUs are not always competitive. Additionally, the Bank pointed out that procurement challenges in the programme included difficulties in the t e n d e r i n g o f c o n t racts, shortcomings in bidding documents, lack of interest from international contractors, inadequate procurement planning, and difficulties in managing large contracts. The IDB also noted that the operations it financed in Guyana are subject to a dual procurement system that adds extra steps and increases the time to complete most procurement processes. It said that while it does not collect data on the num-

ber of bidders competing for each contract, the local pool of firms qualified to handle large infrastructure works is likely very small, given the size of the economy. “For example, operations in the transport sector faced implementation challenges due to the limited number and capacity of local contractors; and in the housing sector, the shortage of contractors/developers interested in building low-income housing in scattered locations required the Bank to forgo competitive bidding in favor of direct procurement of high-performing contractors.” The Bank in conclusion, strongly recommended that the government develop and institutionalize a project management system that combines core procurement functions across programs. It said that a well-staffed, professional procurement unit for all IDB-financed projects could improve the efficiency and integrity of procurement processes while lowering the supervision burden on the Bank’s fiduciary specialists.

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EPA to update laws, regulations to address petroleum sector - Dr. Vincent Adams By Kiana Wilburg There are criticisms that the regulations and laws governing the work for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are inadequate and perhaps, outdated for the burgeoning oil and gas sector to come. Newly appointed head of the EPA, Dr. Vincent Adams, is not opposed to such viewpoints. In fact, the Environmental Engineer said that it is a priority area for him, while adding that all laws and regulations will be in order before the petroleum sector gets going. During an exclusive interview with Kaieteur News, Dr. Adams said, “There is no question when it comes to updating the laws. In fact, I have asked my staff members to get all the information on that for me on what exists today and try to baseline what we have , which includes environmental laws and regulations. Unfortunately, we can’t stop operations but we have to try and fill in the gaps as we go along and improve where there is need to improve because all operations have to be safe and environmentally sound.” Dr. Adams also explained that he is working towards a list of all permits to see which ones are in compliance and those which are due for re-

newal. He said that this is part and parcel of the transformation to take place at the EPA. Carlos de Regules, the founding Director of Mexico’s Agency for Security, Energy and the Environment (ASEA) is also a proponent for the EPA’s laws and regulations being reviewed and updated. During a recent interview with Kaieteur News at the Mexican Embassy, Regules stressed the importance of Guyana strengthening the regulations in this regard. He also called for Guyana to strengthen the overall capacity at the EPA. “Guyana has a very special and professional team at the Environmental Protection Agency and with new leadership too which is very timely. Its new head, Dr. Vincent Adams, has astounding experience in the oil and gas industry and those are a few perfect elements for success. I believe that Guyana is already paying some attention to the EPA but greater focus will take Guyana to where it needs to be.” The Mexican advisor added, “The Government should not lose visibility of the EPA because it is a key element of oil and gas success. Yes, you have to get the contracts right, you have to get the bidding rounds right, but you must get safety and environmental protection

with operators. He noted that this will come with training and Mexico is ready to help in this regard.

EPA Head, Dr. Vincent Adams right…And I think they (EPA) are ready for being transformed into a new and innovative institution that incorporates a new mandate for safety.” Regules asserted that it is also imperative for the EPA to be able to collaborate with the newly created Department of Energy and that they are able to work together to produce an integral regulatory framework where environment and safety concerns are part of the strategic decisions being made for the oil and gas industry. Further to this, the founding Director said that Guyana’s regulator for the environment will need to have a firm understanding of the oil and gas business as well as the willingness to be robust

TRAINING TO COMMENCE As it relates to training for Guyana, Regules recently revealed that Mexico will soon be welcoming officials from Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy for internships. He said, “An EPA official will be going to a four to five week training programme with ASEA and three officers from the Department of Energy will be going to the Petroleum Institute of Mexico. I think a take away from that internship would be to identify a critical pathway to regulation in Guyana.” The ASEA Executive Director said that Mexico, which has been in the industry for over a century, will help Guyana identify what are the top five regulations it needs to have in place and “then work that backwards and see what needs to be done immediately, in the next few weeks and in the months to come…” He added, “This will help Guyana arrive at the appropriate regulatory framework. We will also ensure that the Guyanese representatives get a chance to go into the field and they are able to smell the oil and listen to the pipes and really have a feel of the oil and gas industry.” Regules said that he is also proud of the experiences Mexico was able to share with Guyana during the recently concluded training workshop on best practices in the oil industry. BEING ROBUST AND INDEPENDENT A robust and proactive regulatory body is a central part of the institutional framework needed for a petroleum

sector. But if this authority is to do its job effectively, it must be independent. It must be free from any instance of political interference. This point was also made pellucid by ASEA’s Executive Director. In an interview with Kaieteur News, Regules said, “You have a very interesting situation in Guyana. You are at the beginning of a new moment in history. The country is going to move from being dependent on certain economic activities and it is going to become a regional hub; a very important place for oil and gas in the region. And Guyana has an opportunity to make it right from the start because you have a clean sheet of paper for this sector.” The Executive Director of ASEA continued, “So before achieving full scale development of the oil and gas resources, Guyana has the opportunity to create an institutional framework that make the sector stakeholders operate in a responsible manner…” The Mexican official added, “But I can’t stress enough that one of the ingredients of this institutional framework will be astute and honourable regulators. One of the characteristics of a good regulator is independence. You want regulators who are defining the rules for the long run, to be independent from the political cycle. They should also be financially independent so they can plan for the long term and have the resources to do so.” The Oil and Gas Expert said that the sooner Guyana can have strengthened systems for environmental regulation in place, then it would be better off in terms of managing the sector. Regules said, “The sooner you are able to provide the rules of the game then the sooner oil and gas investors will be able to make investment

Executive Director of Agency for Security, Energy and the Environment (ASEA) of Mexico, Carlos De Regules decisions that are based on a sound regulatory framework.” In addition to this, the Executive Director of ASEA said that the Government would be able to provide the people of Guyana with the certainty that there are regulators and institutions in place that will take care of their interest. Regules concluded, “It is a good moment for Guyana but don’t wait too long to regulate it.” Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency has faced criticisms from various sections of society, all of which highlight the fact that it is unprepared to deal with the challenges of an oil sector. EPA’s laws are not only outdated in several respects but fail to address the needs of a demanding oil industry. The Authority also lacks capacity to properly review Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for oil companies. In fact, it had to leave the evaluation of ExxonMobil’s EIA for the Liza Phase Two Project in the hands of another foreign company. The contract for that project was awarded last several weeks ago.

Teen slain while stopping man from hitting spouse A 19-year-old was stabbed to death after he went to the aid of a woman whose spouse had at-

tempted to hit her. Dead is Nyron Vyphuis, a labourer of Circuit Ville, Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke/Lin-

den Highway. The suspect, a 40-year-old, has been arrested. Police said that the suspect and his common law wife were arguing. The suspect was about to hit her when the teen intervened. An argument ensued and the suspect allegedly stabbed Vyphuis to the stomach. The murder weapon has been retrieved. Vyphuis’ remains are presently at the Lyken Funeral Parlour awaiting a post mortem.

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JONESTOWN The 18th November 1978 is a date no Guyanese should forget. The greatest mass murder suicide in the world, up to that time, took place right here in Guyana at a place called Jonestown. Next month will mark the 40th anniversary of that event. The United States of America should observe this event by declassifying all its records in relation to that tragedy. One of the main players behind the establishment of Jonestown and someone who Jim Jones boasted would help to overturn a custody decision by the local courts, has died. The then second in command of the PNC government, Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Ptolemy Reid has passed to the great beyond and unable to account in his lifetime for the role he allegedly played in creating a state within a state in Guyana.

But others who were part of this conspiracy may still be around and kicking. The PNCR has historically peddled the line that Jonestown was part of the government’s policies to open the hinterland of our country to agricultural development. Guyanese did not need Jonestown to open our interior. The interior could have been opened without resort to creating a state within a state. The government could have done this by giving more land and concessions to Guyanese Jonestown enjoyed special privileges not available to ordinary Guyanese. At the time when Jonestown was established, a number of basic imported food items were banned. Once you were caught with these items, they were seized. While Guyanese of all

races had to punish over the prohibitions of basic consumer items, while they had to put up with the ban on certain products, the Peoples Temple virtually operated a state within a state. The Temple was allowed to import their own supplies, which would have included banned items, would no doubt have not paid any taxes on these items,. The Government of Guyana must share blame for what happened on November 18, 1978 in Jonestown. Here was Burnham preaching about being in charge of our own destiny; here was a leader who did not want Christmas songs which spoke about a “White Christmas” and “Silver Bells”; here was a man who encouraged Guyanese to eat what was produced locally; here was a man preaching about nationhood, yet a

US flags lack of oversight in mining sector joint ventures …Finds such arrangements carry high level of risk The United States Department, specifically its Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, has flagged the lack of oversight for joint ventures in Guyana’s mining sector. In one of its latest reports, the Department pointed out that restriction on foreign ownership of property exists in the mining sector for smalland-medium-scale mining concessions. But foreign investors interested in participating in the industry at those levels may enter into joint venture arrangements with Guyanese nationals, under which the two parties agree to jointly develop a mining property. It was at this point that the US Department stressed that these arrangements are strictly governed by private contracts, and there is no oversight of them by the sector’s regulatory agency, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC). The US State Department said that this type of relationship carries a high level of risk. The U.S. Embassy also sought to strongly encourage investors to exercise proper due diligence when exploring their options in this regard. Commissioner General of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), Newell Dennison acknowledged that while there is some level of risk involved there is a mechanism in place for reporting. Dennison said, “We try as much as possible to treat such

GGMC Commissioner General, Newell Dennison

Chartered Accountant, Chris Ram

transactions diligently. We have certain obligations and we try as much as possible to ensure the transactions between the two comply with this and that documentation brought to us is authentic. So from that perspective, we have a level of oversight. There is also a level of reporting that has to be done by those involved in joint ventures. But indeed, we have to make sure the companies involved in commercial arrangements do report properly and are honouring their obligations under the law.” JOINT VENTURES Earlier this year, Chartered Accountant Chris Ram sought to raise awareness in harnessing the advantages of joint ventures while avoiding its pitfalls. Ram said that companies interested in joint ventures should always ask certain questions. These include,

“Do they have assets and where are these assets? Can I deal with these people and are they too big for me? Are they just trying to use me and then leave? Is this person the key driver in the entity…?” The Chartered Accountant said that these questions are helpful guides in ensuring that major pitfalls are avoided. Furthermore, the Chartered Accountant stressed that in any partnership arrangement one chooses, a proper shareholder’s agreement, a trusted auditor, and a strong partnership /joint venture agreement are necessary. Ram also insisted on the need for joint partnerships to be characterized by proper record keeping. In this respect, he said that companies should employ the use of international financial reporting standards. (KIANA WILBURG)

virtual state within a state was operating in Guyana where the members were eating edibles which were banned from the local population. Among the materials released under the Freedom of Information Act of the United States are taped conversations between Jones and his followers, which establish an intimacy between the then ruling party and the madman who ordered the mass murder/suicide of more than nine hundred of his followers. Jim Jones, the leader of the Peoples Temple, was confident that the then government would intervene to ensure the failure of a custody case brought against him. In the tapes, Jones speaks about assurances apparently given to him by the former Deputy Prime Minister of Guyana, Dr. Ptolemy Reid. When Congressman Leo Ryan and the others were being gunned down at the Port Kaituma airstrip, the big question was why did the soldiers, who according to one eyewitness were not far away, not intervene. The version given by one journalist was that the GDF may have been uncertain as

to whom to fire against. That is a strange explanation. The person with the guns who was attacking a defenseless group of people could not have been difficult to identify. One possible explanation may have had to do with the relationship that had been cultivated by the commune with the defence force. In one tape, Jones warned his followers about what could happen should they attempt to run away. He told them that from the moment it was discovered that someone had run away, the commune would call the Guyana Defence Force and he related what the army would do. He also openly boasted about a senior official of the army who dined at the commune. Jones also spoke about his contacts with the Young Socialist Movement, the then youth arm of the PNC. Jones made no bones about his support for the PNC and instructed his members as to what they should say when in the presence of certain specially invited guests. One pilot revealed that after the mass murder-suicide, he brought out a package of raw gold out of the commune, which was handed over to the authorities.

The United States Congress had launched an investigation into the Jonestown tragedy. The report of the Staff Investigative Group that conducted the investigation, found that there was strong evidence of a working relationship between the Peoples Temple and some officials of the Guyana government that allowed the Peoples Temple to bring items into the country outside of the usual procedures. The report concluded it was likely that the commune brought large sums of money and guns into Guyana in suitcases and false bottom suitcases. The report also found that immigration procedures were compromised in respect to the Peoples Temple. It is time for the full story of Jonestown to be uncovered because some who were deeply involved in establishing a state within a state in Guyana may still be alive and kicking and should be made to answer for their actions.

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Missing accused, reluctant victims contribute to lengthy delays in rape trials – State Lawyers Rape accused who go missing and alleged victims who are reluctant to testify are among a number of factors that contribute to sexual offence trials being delayed for lengthy periods. Officials attached to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutors, (DPP) made this disclosure last week, while responding to concerns over the length of time it takes before some rape cases are heard. Kaieteur News had previously highlighted two rape cases that have been scheduled for trial for more than a decade. The cases were that of Roy Rahaman and Colin Smith. Rahaman has been charged eleven years ago for buggery and carnal knowledge of a girl under 15. Smith was charged for raping a 12 year old girl, some 19 years ago. The cases are on the list of the October sessions of the Demerara Criminal Assizes. This newspaper had obtained information which suggested that Rahaman, who was charged in March 10, 2007, was still in jail awaiting trial. But the DPP in a release stated that Rahaman was on bail while Smith, who is also out on bail for allegedly raping a girl under the age of 12, is still to stand trial nineteen years after he was charged. Smith was arraigned before Magistrate R. Rooplall a month after the crime was allegedly committed. About four months later, he was committed to stand trial. Information shows that in some instances, persons were committed to stand trial for various sexual offences since 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. However, neither Rahaman nor Smith can be located. Some State lawyers said that incidents in which sexual offence accused go missing are all too prevalent. They said there are a number of instances in which the complainants and witnesses are ready to proceed with the matter but the accused cannot be found. In contrast, there are cases in which the accused is available, but the alleged victims other witnesses are reluctant to testify. “Then the matter has to be stood down until those persons are ready. There are also instances in which the complainant and accused do not respond, even after the office of the DPP advertises

for them to come forward or sends out radio messages,” one legal official said. “After a number of years such matters can be nolle prosequi. “But how can the State discontinue a matter that the accused has been evading justice? It wouldn’t be fair to the complainant.” And there are added challenges, such as administrative hiccups. “ We c a n n o t p r o c e e d with cases if the depositions from the Magistrates’ Court are not available or there is an error on the deposition. Then we cannot proceed to prosecute the matter. It has to be sent back to the Magistrates’ Court.” “There is also the issue of whether an accused is requesting time to obtain a lawyer, before the matter is brought to trial. So there are a number of factors which result in delays.” The DPP had previously responded to questions about the manner in which rape cases are selected for trial. Over 200 cases have been

listed for trial at this session. Of the cases, sexual offences have dominated with a staggering 148. Over the past years, there has been a high volume of these cases. The sexual offences include carnal knowledge of a girl under 15 years, carnal knowledge of a girl under 12 years, buggery, rape, indecent assault of a male, sexual activity with a child family member, sexual activity with a child by abusing a position of trust, sexual assault and incest. A vast majority of the alleged victims are children, with most of the perpetrators being males. Justice Jo Ann Barlow, Sandil Kissoon and James Bovell-Drakes have been roistered for this session. Justice Barlow has been assigned to the Sexual Offences Court. It is highly unlikely that all of these cases will be disposed of in the ongoing assizes. Hence, the majority of them will be pushed over to the next session, which is scheduled to commence in January.

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‘Cries in the dark’ report details lifelong trauma of child sex abuse victims Aptly titled “Cries in the Dark, ” a ChildLink report has given a detailed and disturbing picture of the lifelong trauma victims of child sexual abuse experience. The report noted that Child Sexual Abuse is a particularly alarming and distressing type of trauma, because of the shame it instills in victims. It explained that Child Sexual Abuse occurs when an adult or older child forces, persuades or coerces a child into sexual activities. Though the act is so alarming, ChildLink’s studies have found that reports continue to increase year after year. In 2014, the Childcare and Protection agency had reported that, of the 3,883 cases it received for that year, 628 were child sexual abuse cases. In 2017, the total number of abuse cases for that year was 4,179, of which 841 were sexual abuse cases; amounting to a growth from 16% of cases in 2014, to 20 percent of cases in 2017. This, the abuse posits, could indicate that more child victims are being enabled and empowered to recount what has happened to them, but that the revelations alone are still daunting. The report states that “57.7 percent of the victims reported to the Child Advocacy Centres (CACs) had ex-

perienced forcible rape, which means physically forced penetration of the child’s vagina, anus or mouth with the abuser’s penis, finger or an object. These acts were sometimes initially quite violent, causing bruising bleeding or tears in sensitive tissues.” “It stated that 18.9 percent of the victims reported to the CACs had experienced sexual contact, consisting of intentional touching of their breasts, bottoms or genitals. Underneath their clothing, or being made to touch the abuser’s genitals.” “The report added that 12.4 percent experienced statutory rape. That is, they were considered below the age of consent, and were coerced into participating in sexual acts by an older person, without the use of physical force. In some instances, threats of violence formed part of the coercion.” “According to the report, 4.4 percent of the children referred to the CACs were victims of sexual abuse by an older brother or stepbrother.” The effects of the abuse were numerous. Victims reported being sad, easily prone to anger, “feeling bad”, thinking about the abuse “all the time”, and feeling depressed. Many victims also reported “spacing out a lot”, referring to dissociation, which is a coping mechanism characterized by mild to severe detach-

ment from reality and their immediate surroundings. Further, the report states that victims described feelings of loss of control over their emotions and their lives, along with nearly constant anxiety. The reports state that victims experienced constant nightmares, problems with

lives. They reported thinking they made poor choices in their relationships with males “because they were abused by their fathers or father figures” and were subconsciously attempting to find a replacement for the care they should have received. The relationship between a child sex

The report states that “Child abuse must be seen as an important path for the transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other STIs, including the virus that causes cervical cancer. Left untreated, some of these infections will lead to infertility and even death.”

sleeping and eating, flashbacks, numbness, irrational fears incessant crying, and suicidal feelings, including suicide attempts. Participants displayed low self esteem, that they felt bad about themselves, and that “everything was their fault.” Victims reported increased isolation following instances of abuse. They described keeping to themselves, having no friends, and their families not talking to them. One victim had said that they had “trouble talking to family because they pretend it never happened.” The trauma of the assaults even affected the romantic relationships of victims as they grew into the first stages of courting in their adolescent

abuser and their victim, the report states, “serves as a distorted model for future relationships, and interferes with victims’ abilities to form meaningful, lasting and stable relationships with others.” As for material changes, at least four of the 338 victims reported to the CACs “suffered from a ruptured uterus as a result of the abuse and needed to be hospitalized, some requiring surgery for their injuries.” Some abusers eventually became pregnant and were made to mother the children who they had given birth to as a result of being raped. Other victims contracted sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.

Victims reported being unable to focus in school because of the trauma they suffered. Their performance in school was affected both academically and behaviorally. Their grades grew worse, and they repeatedly “began getting into trouble”. Some dropped out of school, and were unable to complete their CSEC examinations. The report found that Child Sexual Abuse “precipitated school cessation or failure”, permanently altering the course of many children’s lives. The report states that the victims’ living situations were affected as well. Often times, reporting the abuse resulted in fallouts with family mem-

bers, including the abuser who may continue to live in the victim’s home. Victims were forced to move out of their homes to live with other family members or be institutionalized. In some cases, the abusers were the breadwinners of the home. As these were imprisoned, “victims’ families often fell deeper into poverty and were forced to live in crowded conditions with relatives.” The effects of child sex abuse on someone’s life, the report states, are vast and lifealtering. The participants in this study were asked what would be different if they weren’t abused. They described “completing the activities and enjoying the peace that should be every child’s birthright: they would have finished school, continued living with their families, been happy, had friends, and would have been able to make something of their lives.” ChildLinK is a non-governmental organisation that functions to protect children from physical, sexual, emotional and commercial abuse, exploitation and neglect. Their expertise lies in providing child friendly counseling and other psychosocial interventions to children, youths and their families, from a rights based approach.

Guyanese pastor allegedly murders Trini woman preacher Trinidad police are said to be searching for a Guyanese pastor in connection with the murder of a woman preacher. Reports in the Trinidad media stated that Alisa Ali, the victim, was stabbed multiple times on Saturday night at Gill Trace, Lamont Street, Longdenville, where she worshipped and lived. The 42-year-old reportedly operated a church next to her home. A report in the Trinidad Guardian stated that “last night at around 10.30, Ali reportedly got into an argument with another religious leader who is believed to have stabbed her multiple times on her face and upper body. “Her children, who heard the commotion, ran into her bedroom and found her bleeding from stab wounds. “The suspect, who is a Guyanese national, ran out of the house and up towards Gill Street. He then flagged down a passing car and es-

MURDERED: Alisa Ali caped, witnesses told police.” The Trinidad Guardian stated that Ali’s daughter and soninlaw rushed her to the Chaguanas District Health Facility where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Officers of the Long-denville and Chaguanas Police Stations and Central Police Division are still searching for the suspect.

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Govt. acts contrary to its own ‘D’ Division cops walk against decision to move oil from Natural crime, traffic lawlessness Resource Ministry – Ram The Ministry of Natural Resources was months ago stripped of all its responsibility for the oil and gas sector. However, just a few days ago, the Ministry released an advertisement in its name inviting firms and persons to bid for the work to audit the pre-contract bill that ExxonMobil handed to Government. This left Chartered Accountant and Attorney at Law, Christopher Ram at a loss. Ram had been keeping a keen eye on Guyana’s nescient oil and gas sector. Recently, the attorney spoke extensively about the weaknesses of the scope of the work to audit the pre-contract cost as outlined in the ad released by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Ram said that Guyanese should therefore expect deficient work. Ram also questioned, “Oh, and how come the Ministry of Natural Resources is still engaged in petroleum matters? Perhaps that Ministry has not received their copy of the Official Gazette which has removed any responsibility of that Ministry for petroleum operations, transferring them to the Minister of State Mr. Joseph Harmon.” Based on a notice posted in the August 2, 2018 edition of the Official Gazette, the Natural Resource Ministry is no longer responsible for petroleum matters, but still holds responsibility for gold and diamond-mining, logging

With the recently released crime statistics showing an increase in robberies and numerous fatal accidents, Minister of State Mr. Joseph Harmon, MP and Deputy Commissioner of Police Ms. M. Graham DSM were among the large turnout during ‘D’ Division’s walk against crime and traffic lawlessness last Saturday. The march began at Den Amstel and concluded at Leonora, West Coast Demerara (WCD). Participants included

Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman

Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram

and forestry sectors. Ministry of the Presidency had said that the establishment of the Department of Energy has resulted in the Petroleum Division being shifted from the Ministry of Natural Resources to the department under the Ministry of the Presidency. The Ministry said, “All responsibilities for the natural resources sector, including the gold and diamondmining, logging and forestry industries, among others, remain with Minister Trotman.” The ministry even recalled that Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman publicly stated on February 28, 2018, that it was he who had proposed to Cabinet that a Department of Energy be established and managed under the Ministry of the Presidency. In a concept note

submitted to the Cabinet, Minister Trotman had outlined the need for the new department, and the role it would take on with regard to oil management. Trotman has stated that “given the evolving macroeconomic and national security considerations, and the transformative nature of the imminent production of petroleum,” it is his view that several matters must be taken into consideration. Key among those matters was the proposal that “all policy matters, including, but not limited to, the negotiating and entering into contracts, and issuing of licences for exploration and production, be transferred/re-assigned to the Ministry of the Presidency and placed within a Department of Energy and Development.”

Television drama “The Helpline” aims to combat suicide Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) organization Merundoi, is set to premiere its drama “The Helpline”—with an all Guyanese cast and production team— tomorrow at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). The production is also set for local television. The “Helpline” Project is being produced by Youth Challenge Guyana (YCG), Family Awareness Consciousness Togetherness (FACT) and Merundoi Incorporated under the aegis of The European Union. It seeks to increase the supply of protective services for people at risk of suicide through a collaborative network of Civil Society Organizations, currently providing health and social services to communities across the country. The Helpline Project has protective service centres across the country to accommodate counselling, life skills, support groups and case navigation to improve the existing psychosocial support systems in targeted vulnerable communities in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10. Social workers and counsellors are deployed to reach targeted populations who are experiencing emotional distress and other mental wellness issues that could lead to selfharm and other harmful circumstances. The project encourages people to utilize emotional support services advertised via the radio serial and television drama, mass media, and social marketing which are also intended to change

perceptions and beliefs about services. As the only Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Non Governmental Organisation (NGO ) in Guyana with US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved BCC edutainment methodology, Merundoi works towards strengthening communities, especially young adults and vulnerable populations, to take ownership of their attitudes, actions, and behaviours, and to work together for their mutual benefit. Its mission is modeling, fostering and reinforcing healthy choices and lifestyles through innovative public education, facilitating positive behaviour change, utilizing the creative arts and mass media platform. It facilitates attitudinal and behaviour change related to good health, environment, economic, social, and governance practices.

members of churches, the business c o m m u n i t y, youth groups, schools and community policing groups. Commander of ‘D’ Division Senior Superintendent E. Cooper, Deputy Commissioner M. Graham and Minister Harmon addressed the gathering. Participants were encouraged to continue to work together, since there is much to be done within the Division. Calls were made for team

work, as it was highlighted that the police cannot do it alone. The Guyana Police Force recently released statistics showing an increase in robberies with and without violence. There has been a decrease in murders, rapes and robbery under arms. Fatal accidents also showed a decrease compared to last year, and a number of illegal firearms were seized. These statistics are in comparison to the same time last year.

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Letter to the Sports Editor

Time is right for Sports Tourism Programme DEAR EDITOR, As a practicing Sports Consultant, I feel it’s time that the Guyana Tourism officials implement a sports tourism programme that will allow Guyana to join the Caribbean nations and the rest of the world in benefitting from this expanding niche market. For such an event to be successful, it may be necessary to form a sports tourism unit within the Ministry of Tourism working in close collaboration with the national sports associations with important support from TAG, travel companies in Guyana, the various Embassies and High Commissions, whose role is vital in promoting Guyana as a sports tourism destination, and the National Press. To commence a sports tourism programme successfully in Guyana is not by any means reinventing the wheel as this has been done by many Caribbean nations, both small and large, but must have the full support and commitment from the national associations, the individuals the events might be named after, the Guyana private sector and the Chamber of Commerce. The following events with the right promotion could be staged as early as 2019 if attention to this niche market is a priority. 1) The Clive Lloyd Club 2020 - Target areas: the Caribbean, UK, USA and Canada.

Guyanese born, West Indian Captain should attract clubs from all over the world. 2) Rugby International Magnificent Clubs Sevens Target areas: the Caribbean, Central & South America, UK, USA and Canada. The GRFU through their national teams have built a strong reputation in the world of rugby that should attract a number of international clubs to Guyana. 3) Caribbean Club Basketball Festival - Target areas: the Caribbean, USA, Canada, Central & South America. It is important that we take advantage at this time when Guyana are the Caribbean basketball champions and I feel confident that the national body will take the challenge. 4) Blairmont to Georgetown, 69 mile Cycling Endurance to honour cycling greats: George Cumberbatch and Boogie Defreitas. Target areas: the Caribbean, Central & South America, USA, Canada, and UK. This was a major grueling 69 mile race in the 50s when Cumberbatch and Defreitas did outstandingly well against UK competitors and this should attract cyclist from the region and Central and South America. 5) Athletics and Cycling on the Avenue (Main Street). Target area: The Caribbean. This event is to be seen as an innovative use of the city that will attract thousands of Guyanese, once proper crowd control is in place, and will include the

El Salvador down Barbados... From page 25 short as Martinique emerged with the three points following a 1-0 victory. Puerto Rico GK Cody Laurendi made a pair of sensational saves in the first half to keep things scoreless going into halftime, but there was nothing he could do to stop Kevin Parsemain’s 47’ minute header, which held up the rest of the way for Martinique in what was the CNL debut for Les Matinino. Puerto Rico is 0W-0D-2L, 0GF 2GC, while Martinique is 1W-0D-0L, 1GF 0GC. Suriname also collected its first win of the CNL at home at the Andre Kamperveen Stadium in Rainville with a convincing 5-0 win against British Virgin Islands, who were making its CNL debut. Suriname controlled things from start to finish and Stefano Rijssel opened the scoring in the 23’ before Brian Elshot doubled the lead in the 42’. The hosts kept rolling in the second half and added another three scores through Donnegy Fer (65’), Rijssel’s second of the night in the 76’ and the capper by Ivenzo Comvalius in the 82’. Suriname improved their record to 1W-1D-0L, 5GF 0GC, while British Virgin Islands are 0W-0D-1L, 0GF 5GC. Recreation does for you what it says literally. It creates you again. It refreshes the mind, renews the spirit, and motivates the body. Constant working towards some objective can do the opposite, unless we control it by rest and relaxation.

involvement of the private sector operating in that area. 6) Caribbean Squash Singles Festival - Target area: the Caribbean, USA, Canada and UK. The Caribbean Squash Championships will only come to Guyana after it is held in other Caribbean countries by establishing a singles and doubles event it creates an opportunity for the national body to come up with a new championship. The following events should also be included and have been established without an official sports tourism programme. 7) School Boy Boxing and Youth Tournament - Target area: the Caribbean, USA, Canada, UK and Europe. 8) South American 10k which, at present, only is represented by official teams from South America, but should be thrown open to individual club runners from South America and the Caribbean. 9) The Hockey Club Festival has been a tremendous success, but with the right support can attract hockey playing universities from the USA, UK and Canada. 10) Guyana’s November Motor Racing Meet has grown immensely over the years with a tremendous local audience, but has not been attracting larger numbers from the Caribbean to visit Guyana in the week of the event where they may visit the many indigenous tourist areas culminating with the race meet to end their week-long stay in Guyana. The tour operators in Guyana need to promote and market a total package to the region with a special focus on Suriname, Barbados and Trinidad. 11) Ride Guyana Experience - from Corriverton to Parika, a cycling experience crossing three rivers that ends on the might Essequibo. Target areas: UK, Europe and North America. I will be interested in making my services available so that the relevant stakeholders can be brought together to ascertain their interest in order for a sports tourism programme to be put together. I am confident that this programme could be finalised and can be promoted at the World Travel Market in November where Guyana will normally have a pavilion to show to the hundreds of visiting UK press. Reds Perreira

Spectators urged to get tickets early for World T20

The West Indies women will be looking to defend their T20 title at the Women’s World T20 competition in the Caribbean. ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Persons interested in watching live games at the upcoming ICC Women’s World T20 competition in the Caribbean are being urged to purchase their tickets early or face the possibility of missing out. That caution has come from Head Of Commercial, Nelecia Yeates, who said she expected tickets to go quickly ahead of the tournament’s November 9 start date. With tickets to be sold over the counter beginning today, October 15, Yeates advised cricket lovers, especially those in St Lucia, Guyana and Antigua where the matches will be played, to get their tickets early. “Your tickets are right at your fingertips. We urge everyone to get online or get in line and collect those tickets. Momentum is building with the announcement of the list of players and excitement is building as we prepare to announce the list of acts and artistes for our shows and entertainment packages,” Yeates said.

“This won’t be your regular, ordinary event. This will be a show with women’s cricket being the centre of attention. So don’t delay, get those tickets today. Everyone has caught onto the ‘Watch This’ campaign, you are seeing it and feeling it everywhere.” The artistes include Patrice Roberts of Trinidad and Shenseea of Jamaica, who are the voices behind the catchy ‘Watch This’ tournament song. Yeates also revealed the tune has been remixed in zouk and chutney to attract a wider cross-section of listeners and fans, especially those in Guyana and St Lucia. All 23 matches will be broadcast live as reigning world champions the West Indies look to defend their title on home soil. A return to the much-loved traditional cricket atmosphere of the West Indies is at the heart of the event, combining world-class cricket with music, entertainment and culture. The Women’s World T20 will run from November 9 to 24 and will feature 10 of the world’s best teams.

Redskins capitalize on Panthers’ turnovers in 23-17 win Alex Smith threw for two touchdowns and the Washington Redskins made a final defensive stand to defeat the mistake-prone Carolina Panthers 23-17 yesterday afternoon at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Panthers, who never led in the game and were attempting to match the franchise’s biggest comeback by digging out of a 17-point hole, reached the Washington 16-yard line in the final minute before turning the ball over on downs with three straight incompletions. Smith completed 21 of 36 passes for 163 yards for the Redskins, who were fresh off the losing end of a throttling tonight in New Orleans. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was 27for-40 for 275 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Newton’s 3-yard touchdown pass to Torrey Smith allowed the Panthers (3-2) to pull within 20-17 with 8:32 left after a two-point conversion connection - again from Newton to Smith. The Redskins (3-2) added Dustin Hopkins’ 29-yard field goal with 3:15 to play. After building a 17-6 lead in the second quarter, the Redskins held four consecutive possessions in Carolina territory but didn’t have anything to show for those until Hopkins’ career-long 56-yard field goal with 12:46 remaining in the game. That pushed the

lead to 20-9. Washington running back Adrian Peterson gained 97 yards on 17 carries. The Redskins scored first when Smith threw 22 yards to tight end Vernon Davis. That play came on the first snap after Panthers punt returner D.J. Moore fumbled. Later in the first quarter, the Redskins went up 14-0 on Smith’s 2-yard toss to Paul Richardson. It was 17-0 after Hopkins made a 49-yard field goal with 5:30 left in the first half. Even when the Panthers scored on Newton’s 23-yard pass to Devin Funchess with 3:05 to play in the second quarter, it was followed by Graham Gano’s missed extra point. It was his first attempt since a game-winning 63-yard field goal a week earlier against the New York Giants. Gano’s 32-yard field goal to cap Carolina’s first possession of the second half closed the margin to 17-9. Moore, a rookie receiver playing in the state where he was a college standout for Maryland, fumbled twice in the first half. Redskins cornerback Josh Norman intercepted a pass and forced a fumble in the first half. He’s a former Panthers standout who has feuded with Newton in the past, but he hadn’t had an interception since the 2016 season. (Field Level Media)

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Garcia overcomes Pliskova Djokovic cruises past Coric to to claim Tianjin title win fourth Shanghai title

(Reuters) - France’s Caroline Garcia survived a difficult opening set before beating top seed Karolina Pliskova 7-6(7) 6-3 to lift the Tianjin Open title yesterday. Trailing 5-1 in the tiebreak, Garcia made the most of Pliskova’s two backhand errors to clinch the opening set after just over an hour of play. With momentum on her side, Garcia broke Pliskova’s serve twice to claim her first WTA title since her back-toback triumphs in Wuhan and Beijing last year. “I was a little bit more aggressive than her, and I think that’s what made the difference in the first set,” the 24-year-old Garcia said. “Of course, I’ve won three titles in China so it’s bringing me luck... China is doing a lot for women’s tennis.” The defeat means Pliskova will have to wait to book a place at the WTA Finals, but the Czech remains eighth in the Race to Singapore standings.

Caroline Garcia of France reacts. (REUTERS/Thomas Peter – File Photo)

Kenya’s ex-sports minister to be charged over Rio Olympics graft NAIROBI (Reuters) Kenya’s former sports minister will be charged in court in relation to the siphoning of funds meant for athletes who competed in the Olympics in Brazil two years ago, the chief prosecutor said Saturday. The East African nation enjoyed its most successful Olympics in Rio, winning six gold medals, six silvers and one bronze, all in track and field, but the performance was blighted by claims of corruption among senior government officials and team bosses. An investigation had laid the blame on Hassan Wario, the sports minister at the time, and five other former senior officials. They will be charged with 10 counts of abuse of office and failure to comply with the law, said Noordin Haji, the chief prosecutor. Wario, who was appointed Kenya’s ambassador to Austria this year, was not immediately available for comment. The other five exofficials, including Kipchoge Keino, who headed the national Olympics committee, were also not immediately available. “The impact of corruption and siphoning of funds meant for the facilitation of our sportsmen and women has a negative impact on their

(Reuters) - Novak Djokovic continued his scintillating run of form as he breezed past Croatian Borna Coric 6-3 6-4 to win the Shanghai Masters title for the fourth time yesterday. With a clever mix of groundstrokes, the 31-yearold Serb broke Coric’s serve in the sixth game and made a series of forays to the net as he consolidated his lead. The Serb grabbed the opening set with a hold to love, having dropped just four points on his serve overall. Coric, who collected one of the biggest wins of his career by defeating Roger Federer in the semi-finals, looked far from his best in his first ATP Masters final as he dropped his serve in the opening game of the second set. The 21-year-old saved three match points to hold serve in the ninth game before Djokovic served out to clinch his fourth title of the season. “This was definitely one of the best service weeks that I’ve had in my career,” Djokovic, who did not drop his serve during the tournament, said. “I was saying before that I have never played on faster courts here in Shanghai, so this year more than ever I

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Borna Coric of Croatia. (REUTERS/Aly Song) needed a lot of success with the first serves in.” Djokovic, who has returned to his brutal best this season with Grand Slam wins at Wimbledon and the U.S Open, will surpass Federer as world number two when the next edition of the ATP rankings are released today. “Obviously the last three, four months have been terrific

for me,” Djokovic added. “Not many holes in the game in general, especially this week. Everything worked perfectly.” The 14-times Grand Slam champion extended his winning streak to 18 matches as he continues to chase Rafa Nadal’s world number one crown, with the Spaniard skipping the Asian swing to recover from a knee injury.

El Salvador down Barbados, Martinique edge Puerto Rico as CNL rolls on Miami, Florida – The third day of the 2019/ 20 Concacaf Nations League Qualifying saw El Salvador and Martinique earn a pair of tough wins, while Suriname rolled to victory. El Salvador’s returned to the friendly confines of the Estadio Custactlan in San Salvador and picked up a 3-0 win over Barbados. Nelson Bonilla gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the 22’ and then 20 minutes later Gilberto Baires fired in a right-footed shot to make it 20. Barbados tried to muster a comeback, but

El Salvador were too strong and Gerson Mayen polished off the 3-0 scoreline in the 93’. The win gives El Salvador a 2W-0D-0L, 5GF 1GC record, while Barbados now sits at 0W-1D-1L, 2GF 5GC. It was an emotional afternoon at the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, as Puerto Rico played its first match at home since last fall’s Hurricane Maria. In the end, the Boricua side came up just Continued on page 24

Kenya’s Hassan Wario addresses a news conference on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recommendations that judged Kenya as non-compliant with the WADA code, in the capital Nairobi, May 13, 2016. (REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya) ability to perform optimally,” Haji said in a statement. Wario and others will be charged in relation to the loss of a total of more than 55 million shillings ($545,905), Haji said. Dozens of senior government officials and business people are facing various charges related to

corruption, part of a fresh attempt by President Uhuru Kenyatta since May to crack down on widespread graft. Critics have accused Kenyatta of failing to deal with corruption during his first term which ended last year, despite promises to do so when he was first elected in 2013.

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Monday October 15, 2018

Windies crushed again in series sweep

Fast bowler Jason Holder claims the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane early on the third day of the second Test. Umesh Yadav screams after breaching Roston Chase’s defence ©AFP

HYDERABAD, India, CMC – West Indies were bundled out for their joint-lowest ever total on Indian soil as they slumped to a 10wicket defeat inside three days here yesterday, to suffer a 2-0 whitewash and extend their agonising 16-year wait for a Test victory against the hosts. The Caribbean side dared to dream when they bowled India out for 367 to limit the first innings deficit to just 56 runs but their batsmen then produced wretched display to crumble for a wretched 127 in their second innings – their lowest score in India in 31 years. They were undone by Man-of-the-Match speedster Umesh Yadav who bowled superbly to claim four for 45 and end with career-best match figures of 133. He received excellent support from leftarm spinner Ravindra Jadeja who picked up three for 12 and off-spinner Ravi Ashwin who finished with two for 24. Sunil Ambris top-scored with 38 and Shai Hope got 28 but West Indies never recovered from six for two in the fourth over after losing both openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Kieran Powell without scoring. Left with a paltry target of 72, India romped

Too easy: Rahane laps up a straightforward offering at slip ©AFP

to victory late in the day with openers Prithvi Shaw and Lokesh Rahul both stroking 33 not out, to keep West Indies without a Test win on Indian soil in 24 years. The Windies have now lost 12 of their last 21 Tests to India and are still without a series win in India since 1983. What began as a day filled with possibilities for the tourists ended in calamity at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, as West Indies failed to capitalise on a clinical bowling effort which saw them claim the last six Indian wickets for just 59 runs. Captain Jason Holder spearheaded the attack, bowling superbly to finish with five for 56 – his fifth career five-wicket haul and third in four innings. Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel claimed three for 107 while left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican, in his first Test in nearly three years, ended with two for 84. Opting for the new ball at the start, Holder and Gabriel struck early, combining to remove three Indian wickets for 14 runs in the space of 33 balls. Holder knocked over Ajinkya Rahane for 80 in the third over after the right-hander had

added just five to his overnight score, caught by Hope at gully off one that bounced sharply. Two balls later, Holder brought one back to trap Jadeja lbw without scoring and Gabriel accounted for Rishabh Pant three overs later for 92, caught at point by Shimron Hetmyer after adding seven to his overnight score. Ashwin then frustrated the Windies with 35 in nearly two hours at the crease, before he was last out – bowled by Gabriel just before lunch. Starting their second innings after the interval, West Indies’ capitulation began from the second ball, when Brathwaite lazily clipped a leg-side catch to wicketkeeper Pant off Umesh, without a run on the board. Powell followed in the fourth over, edging a defensive prod at Ashwin to be caught low down at slip by Rahane, with Windies on six for two. Hope and Hetmyer then featured in the best stand of the innings as they added 39 for the third wicket to see their side virtually through the next hour. While Hope faced 42 balls and struck four four fours, the left-hander Hetymer stroked three boundaries in his 29-ball stay at the crease. On the stroke of the drinks break, however, Hetmyer lost the plot, charging and swinging wildly at Kuldeep and peeling a simple catch to Cheteshwar Pujara at point. With no addition to the score in the next over, Hope edged one from Jadeja that turned and was taken by Rahane at slip, leaving the Windies on 45 for four an hour after lunch. Without a score of note in his comeback series, Ambris tried to make his mark, carving out four fours off 95 balls in nearly two hours at the crease. He tried to revive the innings in a 23run fifth wicket stand with Roston Chase but the first innings century-maker managed only six this time before he was bowled off the pads by Umesh, about 14 minutes before tea. With two runs added at 70 for six, Shane Dowrich had his off-stump uprooted by Umesh off the inside edge for a first-ball ‘duck’, leaving the Windies tottering on 76 for six at the interval. Ambris and Holder (19) delayed the inevitable after tea, adding 38 for the seventh wicket to keep India wicket-less for nearly 40 minutes. But Holder feathered a catch behind off Jadeja to end the stand and the last four wickets fell for 19 runs as the end came swiftly. Man-of-the-Series Shaw, who survived a chance on 12 off leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo, then thumped four fours in a typically breezy 45-ball knock as India raced to their target.

SCOREBOARD WEST INDIES 1st Innings 311 INDIA 1st Innings (overnight 308 for four) L Rahul b Holder 4 P Shaw c Hetmyer b Warrican 70 C Pujara c (sub) wkp Hamilton b Gabriel 10 *V Kohli lbw b Jason Holder 45 A Rahane c Hope b Holder 80 +R Pant c Hetmyer b Gabriel 92 R Jadeja lbw b Holder 0 R Ashwin b Gabriel 35 K Yadav b Holder 6 U Yadav c (sub) wkp Hamilton b Warrican 2 S Thakur not out 4 Extras (b12, lb2, nb5) 19 TOTAL (all out, 106.4 overs) 367 Fall of wickets: 1-61, 2-98, 3-102, 4-162, 5-314, 6-314, 7-322, 8-334, 9-339, 10-367. Bowling: Gabriel 20.4-1-107-3, Holder 23-556-5, Warrican 31-7-84-2, Chase 9-1-22-0, Bishoo 21-4-78-0, Brathwaite 2-0-6-0. WEST INDIES 2nd Innings K Brathwaite c wkp Pant b Umesh Yadav 0 K Powell c Rahane b Ashwin 0 S Hope c Rahane b Jadeja 28 S Hetmyer c Pujara b Kuldeep Yadav 17 S Ambris lbw b Jadeja 38 R Chase b Umesh Yadav 6 +S Dowrich b Umesh Yadav 0 *J Holder c wkp Pant b Jadeja 19 D Bishoo not out 10 J Warrican b Ashwin 7 S Gabriel b Umesh Yadav 1 Extras (lb1) 1 TOTAL (all out, 46.1 overs) 127 Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-6, 3-45, 4-45, 5-68, 6-70, 7-108, 8-109, 9-126, 10-127. Bowling: Umesh Yadav 12.1-3-45-4, Ashwin 10-4-24-2, Yadav 13-1-45-1, Jadeja 11-5-12-3. INDIA 2nd innings P Shaw not out L Rahul not out Extras (b6, lb2, nb1) TOTAL (without loss, 16.1 overs)

33 33 9 75

Bowling: Holder 4-0-17-0, Warrican 4-0-17-0, Bishoo 4.1-0-19-0, Chase 4-0-14-0. Result: India won by 10 wickets. Series: India won two-match series 2-0. Man-of-the-Match: Umesh Yadav. Man-of-the-Series: Prithvi Shaw. Toss: West Indies. Umpires: B Oxenford, I Gould; TV – N Llong.

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Top order let us down, laments Holder HYDERABAD, India, CMC – Captain Jason Holder has laid the blame for West Indies’ series defeat at the feet of the top order, conceding their lack of runs put too much pressure on the remainder of the line-up during the calamitous two-match rubber against India. The Caribbean slide slumped to a 10-wicket loss inside three days of the second Test yesterday, after they were dismissed for 127 in their first innings – their joint lowest-ever total on Indian soil. West Indies failed to make 200 in either innings of the opening Test in Rajkot last week when they were beaten by an innings and 272 runs, also in three days. “I think our top order has really let us down in the recent past. They haven’t been getting the runs that we’ve been looking for. Anybody knows that,” Holder lamented. “In any cricket, you’re asking your top five-six batters to get the bulk of the runs. It hasn’t been that way for us. We’ve been heavily reliant on our middle to lower half, which is not ideal in any circumstances. So it’s just a matter for the guys in the top five to put their hands up and come to the party.”

West Indies captain Jason Holder … says the Windies top order was short of runs. He continued: “It’s not a matter of guys having technical deficiencies, per se, it’s just the processes at the particular time may not be the best one, and especially our younger players really need to understand that patience is the name of the game in Test cricket. “You’ve got to build an innings – the greatest of players will always tell you that. It’s not an arena where you can just come and just beat the ball around and

blast.” Roston Chase was the star of the Windies batting down the order, hitting 106 in the first innings here to follow up his 53 in the first innings in Rajkot, and end the series with an average 46. However, the usually prolific Kraigg Brathwaite scraped just 26 runs in four innings while Shimron Hetmyer made just 50 and Shai Hope, 91. The Windies made 311 in the first innings on the back

of Chase’s century but then never looked the part on Sunday as they were dismissed in just a sessionand-a-half. “[I am] a little disappointed with the way we batted in the second innings,” Holder noted. “I thought we fought our way back into the game after the fightback yesterday. We tried to push forward today but credit to India, they played commendably and did the basics better than us.” West Indies included the extra spinner in left-armer Jomel Warrican and surprisingly left out seasoned new-ball seamer Kemar Roach for the contest. But with Umesh Yadav bagging 10 wickets and he and Shannon Gabriel reaping success, Holder said playing only two quicks may have been a mistake. “In hindsight a lot of seamers got wickets – Umesh got ten wickets, I got a fivefer and Shannon got a few wickets as well and an extra seamer would have helped. It didn’t spin as much as we’d expected it to. “We need to apply ourselves more, need to give ourselves a better chance with the bat – bat deep after getting set in.”

Ottley and Cottoy bundle out Scorpions to lead CCC to victory BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Combined Campuses and Colleges Marooners bundled out the Jamaica Scorpions for the lowest total of this year’s Regional Super50 competition on their way to registering a comfortable sixwicket victory in their Group B encounter here at the Three W’s Oval yesterday. Entering the contest as the only remaining unbeaten team, the Scorpions were routed for a lowly 82, with Khesan Ottley and Keroy Cottoy being the main destroyers, sharing seven wickets between them. So disappointing were the efforts of the Scorpions’ batsmen, only three managed to score in double figures. The Marooners then easily reached their target, scoring 84 for four off 17.5 overs. There was very little sign that the Scorpions’ batting was headed for such a collapse when John Campbell and Jermaine Blackwood were busy adding 51 runs for the second wicket. But in a dramatic twist, they lost their last nine wickets for just 30 runs.

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Marooners captain Carlos Brathwaite started the slide by dismissing Campbell for the top score of 34, which was laced with seven boundaries, to leave the Scorpions 52 for two. One run later Andre McCarthy was run out, before Ottley bowled Blackwood for 16 to leave the score 59 for four. In a mesmerizing display of bowling, Ottley and Cottoy then accounted for six wickets for the addition of only four runs in the space of four overs. From 78 for four, Cottoy dismissed Nkrumah Bonner for three and Nikita Miller for a duck, while Ottley was responsible for the wickets of Derval Green (1), Jamie Merchant (0) and Christopher Lamont (0), to bring the Scorpions’ innings to a swift end. Ottley took four wickets for 11 runs from 7.2 overs while Cottoy was just as impressive, claiming three wickets for three runs from his two overs. The Marooners then suffered a few hiccups before eventually completing an expected victory. Kjorn Ottley made just one and Amir Jangoo 17, as

Kyle Corbin scored 43 for the Marooners to carry them to a surprising victory over the Scorpions.

they slipped to 44 for two. However, opener Kyle Corbin steadied the ship with a knock of 43 to ensure there was no similar collapse. Corbin eventually fell with 11 more runs required, but Brathwaite and Nicholas Kirton safely carried them

over the line. Scores: SCORPIONS 82 off 26.2 overs (John Campbell 34, Brandon King 20; Yannick Ottley 4-11, Keron Cottoy 3-3). MAROONERS 84 for four off 17.5 overs (Kyle Corbin 43; Nikita Miller 2-36).

CARIBBEAN COACHING CLASS TO GRACE THE UAE T20 Richards, Lara, Walsh, Powell, Simmons and Drakes to add Caribbean flavour

Sir Vivian Richards

Brian Lara

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - UAE T20x announced the names of some legendary Caribbean coaches who will be a part of UAE’s first ever international cricket league. The five franchises will be eyeing these iconic personalities and will seek to pick these superstars in the draft, which is scheduled to take place in N o v e m b e r. T h e s t a rstudded coach and mentor pool, now consists of close to 180 accomplished career coaches and former cricketers from 16 nations. Caribbean fans will be thrilled to see cricketing heroes such as Sir Vivian Richards and Brian Lara who will serve as mentors to budding talent in the upcoming UAE T20x – taking place from 19 December to 11 January in Dubai and Sharjah. These two notable names are complemented by those of Courtney Walsh, Ricardo Powell, Phil S i m m o n s a n d Va s b e r t Drakes who have signed up as coaches. Indeed, these are names that are greatly admired across the WestIndies. Caribbean icon and internationally revered cricketing figure, Brian Lara said: “It is extremely heartwarming to see so many experienced coaches vying to be a part of the league, with an incredible representation from the West Indies. We have some highly respected, celebrated figures all looking to share their experience with up and coming international

talent. This certainly demonstrates the attractiveness of the league as they continue to rope in some of the biggest names in the sport.” I n a d d i t i o n , We s t Indian T20 specialist, Andre Russell has been announced as an icon player of the league alongside David Miller, Eoin Morgan, Shahid Afridi, Kumar Sangakkara and global ambassador AB de Villiers. UAE T20x will make its debut this December with five new franchise teams vying for the inaugural title in a 22-match format to be played over 24 days. The five franchises will comprise a squad of 16 featuring six international star players, four emerging and junior players, three ICC Associate Member players, and three UAE national team players. No other T20 competition has been established with these developmental goals at their core, and no other event will showcase such a wide array of international talent. The organisers of the new competition, OPi Sports, are aiming for the T20 league to be the most progressive and inclusive in the world. Hosted in one of the most desirable global destinations, the UAE T20x reflects the UAE’s desire to push the realms of p o s s i b i l i t y, u s i n g i t s unique location as a hub for world-class sport to become a new centre of the cricketing world and to foster the development of the game.

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GABF makes worthy donation to NSC DPI, Guyana - It is a fact that for there to be development, everyone must play their role. With that, the President of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF), Nigel Hinds made a worthy donation to the National Sports Commission, on Friday, at the NSC Secretariat, Homestretch Avenue. The donation costing close to $200,000 is geared towards the development of sports and includes a scoreboard console along with some nets and a battery backup. Chairman of the NSC board, Dr. Colin Roach received the donation on behalf of the commission and expressed gratitude to the GABF for their assistance. “We would like to encourage other organisations to come forward and collaborate with the NSC as all collaborate to advance sports in Guyana,” Dr. Roach stated. President of the GABF said that he was happy to make the donation since over the years the NSC has assisted them in ways too numerous to mention. Hinds noted that the donation of the scoreboard console comes as the last two consoles were damaged due to power surges. He highlighted that

National Sports Commission Chairman, Dr. Colin Roach [left] receiving the console from Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation President, Nigel Hinds. (Jules Gibson) the GABF thought it would be best to also contribute a backup battery with the console. The console is multifaceted and can be used for more than just basketball. “It can be used for hockey, football and really any other sport,” Hinds stated.

“I am very grateful for the support that we have had over the years from the National Sports Commission and I feel delighted on behalf of the executives, that we are in position that we can support sports in Guyana,” Hinds said. (Isaiah Braithwaite)

Curacao, Dominican Republic and Cuba stay unbeaten in Concacaf Nations League Miami, Florida – Curacao, Dominican Republic and Cuba all posted victories on the second day of Match day Two of 2019/20 Concacaf Nations League Qualifying to remain unbeaten in the tournament. Curacao opened the day’s action with a 5-0 victory over the United States Virgin Islands at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Rangelo Janga (29’), Gevaro Nepomuceno (33’), Leandro Bacuna (53’) and Quenten Martinus (89’) and a Kassall Greene own goal (55’) powered Curacao to the three points. Curacao now has a record of 2W-0D-0, 15GF 0GC through the first two rounds of the CNL. Also maintaining a perfect record of 2W-0D-0L, 8GF 0GC, was the Dominican Republic, who topped the Cayman Islands 3-0 at the Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros. Tano Bonnin (21’) and Edipo Rodriguez (25’) earned the hosts an early 2-0 lead before Enmy Pena sealed the three points in the 76’ with a score. After an 11-0 victory

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over Turks and Caicos Islands on Match day One, Cuba followed up that effort on Friday with a tough 2-0 win over Grenada at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in St. George’s. Luis Paradela struck in the 21’ minute to open the scoring for the visitors, who then doubled the margin in the 65’ thanks to Yordan Santa Cruz. Cuba’s record now stands at 2W-0D-0L, 13GF 0GC. Antigua and Barbuda and Bermuda each collected its first wins of the CNL, as Antigua and Barbuda muscled its way to a 6-0 win against the Bahamas at the Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, while Bermuda rolled to a 12-0 win against Sint Maarten at Bermuda National

Stadium in Hamilton. The Benna Boys were led by Myles Weston’s hat-trick (12’, 43’, 77’), plus a brace from Calaum Jahraldo-Martin (40’, 68’) and a goal scored by veteran Peter Byers (15’). Antigua and Barbuda’s record now stands at 1W-0D1L, 6GF, 3GC. From start to finish, Bermuda put on a goalscoring show for its home fans. Both Zeiko Lewis (28’, 40’, 88’) and Reggie Lambe (10’, 17’, 84’) scored hattricks, while Lejuan Simmons (13’), Tre Ming (37’), Osagi Bascome (43’), Liam Evans (54’), Tehvan Tyrell (62’) and Dante Leverock (73’) chipped in with goals to improve Bermuda’s record to 1W-0D1L, 13GF 3GC.

Banks DIH/GABA league

Double success for Pacesetters on Saturday Eagles Basketball Club and Pacesetters played both matches contested on Saturday at the Burnham hard court in the Second and First Division of the Rainforest Water/Malta Supreme/Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) league with Pacesetters winning both those matches. Pacesetters 78-73 Eagles (First Division) Having already lost the opening Second Division game, Eagles were way more competitive in the feature First Division clash against Pacesetters despite entering the game with just six players. The pendulum swung a few times during the clash but stamina was a major factor as the more disciplined Pacesetters’ team led by 24 points from Dave Causeway achieved an eventually comfortable five-point win. Michael Turner (13) and Trevor Williams (12) did most of the scoring during the dying minutes of the match along with a late threepointer from Nathan Saul (6) to ensure that Pacesetters clinched a double success against their rivals on Saturday night. On the losing side, Travis Belgrave

swooshed a game-high 25 points for Eagles, while his most outstanding teammates were Mark Richards (16), Ryan Gullen (12) and Mark Wills (10). Pacesetters 73-59 Eagles (Second Division) In the opening match that bounced off at 18:30hrs, Mark Rose (17) along with 14 points each from Troy David and Zian Gray ensured allowed Pacesetters a 14-point win over Eagles. The Clement Brusche coached side was never threatened by Courtenay Taylor’s Eagles who had one player reaching doubledigits in Sherland Gillis (14), while his teammates Somesh Danram and Shamaar Huntley each netted nine points during the loss. Basketball continues on Wednesday evening at the outdoor facility with two matches in the Under-23 Division. The first clash will tip off at 18:30hrs featuring the winless Pepsi Sonics against Pacesetters, while Eagles will play University of Guyana (UG) Trojans at 20:30hrs in the feature match. (Calvin Chapman story and photos)

Flying Stars CC/Kadir Mohamed Ounce of Gold Memorial Race

Jamal John makes it two in a row; Briton John is junior winner Team Coco’s Jamal John became the first rider to successfully defend the Kadir Mohamed Memorial Ounce of Gold Race Senior title when he defeated an experienced field yesterday, the eight edition of the lucrative event which saw One Million in cash and gold distributed. John who also won six (6) of the ten (10) sprint prizes at stake, completed the race which started at Homestretch Avenue to Dora on the Linden Soesdyke Highway and back in 3:15.01 leading to the line, Andre Green, Briton John, Curtis Dey, Christopher Griffith, Rastaff O’Selmo, Andrew Hicks and Ajay Gopilall rounded out the top eight. Briton John, who also won the junior category, also carted off two sprint prizes as well as Green. Ajay Gopilall, Adealie Hodge and Emmanuel GAyral were the other top junior riders with David Hicks winning the juvenile division. Yet again, the indefatigable Junior Niles topped the veteran Under-45 class which also rode the same route as the senior and juniors, in 3:20.39. Having to settle for the 2nd and 3rd positions were Alex Mendes and Paul Choo Wee Nam. The juveniles, veterans Over-45 and mountain bike cyclists turned back at Yarrowkabra also on the Linden Soesdyke Highway before returning to the

A member of the Mohamed Family hands over the gold and trophy to Jamal John. starting line. Ian ‘Deaf Boy’ Jackson won the Vets O-45 category in 2:24.54 with the 2nd and 3rd places occupied by Oliver Younge and Anand Sankar. Ruling the roost in the mountain bike race was Ozia Maculay (2:24.45) who defeated Jamal Cappell and Mario King. The race was held under the auspices of the Flying Stars Cycle Club, whose William Howard in remarks before the presentation applauded the competitors for making the event possible.

Howard also expressed sincere gratitude to the sponsors, Mohamed family of Bartica for continuing the event for the eight successive year. He stated that they are hoping that in the near future, the event can be held in Bartica where it would be fitting to host as it is in memory of one of the sons of Bartica. The event is held in memory of the late Kadir Mohamed who was an Imam and an avid sports enthusiast who transitioned 22 years ago.