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EDITORIAL

GuyExpo-Guyana’s advertising billboard The Guyana Trade Exposition, commonly called GuyExpo is perhaps the largest exhibition in the country. It is an annual event and it often serves as a forum from local manufacturers and producers to exhibit their stuff. Many people have been able to secure markets in Guyana and a few have had approaches from external sources. This exhibition is perhaps the successor to the Agricultural Exhibition that the Forbes Burnham administration took great pains to create. This exhibition began at the regional scale from which the best of the exhibits were identified and transported to the city for the giant exhibition and fair. GuyExpo is being held along the same line except that the focus is on the manufactured product. Further, the exhibition is not limited to Guyanese. Each year external exhibitors open booths in the fair to showcase their products. And it goes without saying that they bring with them novel ideas of packaging. The vast array of Chinese and Indian manufactured products made their first appearance through GuyExpo. This year is no different. In fact, there are even more exhibitors from diverse countries; exhibitors have come from the Caribbean, from North America and from other countries in Asia bringing with them goods that will catch the eyes of Guyanese who could make these same things but for certain limitations. Electricity is not cheap and many of our young people have not been trained in manufacturing. And even if they were, most of the manufacturing enterprises are small family-run businesses because of the tradition that gave birth to these very businesses. Given its agricultural bias one would have expected that the centerpiece of the local exhibits would have been things agricultural. And indeed, there are the many bottled products containing condiments but the vast majority of things local seem to be things mineral. There are indications that foreign investors are coming in with new industries that would allow for canning and other means of food preservation. Of interest is the growing role of the Chinese in Guyana. It has not escaped notice that the Chinese are big into the housing drive. In most countries certain things are left to the locals but Guyana with its so-called growing economy, seems open to anyone and anything. For sure the foreigners can fashion things cheaper than any Guyanese could, given the skills at their disposal and it is here that the government should have been able to insist that these foreign entities that are seeking to compete with locals would employ local skills. For example, the Chinese are into the housing drive in Guyana. They are already the leaders in the construction sector having been awarded all the major contracts that Guyana has to offer. They are undertaking the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and the Marriott Hotel. Had the political opposition not insisted that they be made aware of everything relating to the Amaila Falls project the Chinese would have been involved in the construction of the hydro dam and power station. At none of these major construction sites can one see Guyanese workers. In fact, there was a protest at the Marriott Hotel site over the absence of Guyanese workers. And as if bound by some clause to exclude Guyanese, the Head of the Privatisation Unit actually said that the Guyanese work habit was the deterrent to them gaining employment on any Chinese project. But, having said that, one must see GuyExpo as a major advertising base launched by the government on behalf of the local businesses. And since advertising is a billiondollar industry one would expect that the government would earn from its involvement. There are the revenue earnings, the various taxes and the possibility of job creation that would increase the tax base and the cycle continues. Yet for all this the government seeks to promote

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Letters... Where your views make the news

The Constitution is being deceitfully presented as the noose around our necks DEAR EDITOR, The citizens of this nation continue to be done a disservice by those allowed to bandy around terms because they make good sound bites, those who encourage them, and those who realise they can get away with them. We are witnessing an era in this society where all it seems to require to be considered effective elected officials is to find a niche within the above named areas. The continued political and media attractiveness in referring to terms such as national unity, powersharing, shared governance and executive power-sharing, without holding those who make such pronouncements accountable for stating how they intend to make their proposals work, or their disregard for aspects of these said proposals that are enshrined in the Guyana Constitution, is to take this nation for a ride. Even more troubling is that our elected leaders are being allowed to get away with their continued disregard for the constitution

once they can mouth the attractive sound bites. This constitution, even in its imperfect state, as all constitutions are, enshrines the principles of national unity, inclusive governance and shared governance. I reiterate it is not the failure of the constitution that has not realised the practice of these principles or good governance; it is the failure of leaders to comply with the constitution and the failure by some within our midst to demand compliance. Enshrined in this constitution is a system of governance that ensures the distribution of executive/ a d m i n i s t r a t i v e responsibilities at the national (cabinet and opposition), regional (regional democratic councils) and local (town councils, neighbourhood democratic councils, village councils and missions) levels. This three-tiered system ensures working together from the top to the bottom, bottom to top and across the board which, should it be implemented, can thwart ineffective governance and

marginalisation. The regional and local governments are allowed some degree of independence and were legislation passed to strengthen and deepen these constitutional executive/ administrative sections, groups could be allowed greater say in the development of themselves and communities. Where we have borrowed from the Westminster system that allows for the shadowing of the Executive, the Leader of the Opposition is placed under the Executive in our constitution. Over the years this has guided the act of shadow ministerial portfolios/ shadow executive responsibilities. And as happens in progressive societies, the role of the opposition is not only to oppose and dispose, but to also propose, expose and support where necessary. In this competitive political structure, the opposition is allowed to continue to make its case as the better/best alternative. An instance can be in the development of the National

Budget. For while it is the constitutional role of the Executive to prepare the Budget, the opposition can also partner with communities and stakeholders to propose what should be in the Budget and thereafter present to the Executive for inclusion. Here is where negotiation can take place and consensus be arrived at, and where the government ignores the need/will of the people, the people will mark them with their outcries and through the ballot. The Constitution, in its Executive structure, allows the opposition to create a parliamentary agenda and work with the people/ stakeholders, consistent with principles of executive/ administrative responsibilities to keep the incumbent on its toes, ensuring the upholding of the constitution, respect for the independence of the judiciary, proposing policies and passing Bills to the benefit of this nation. The constitution allows the opposition to show how national unity, inclusive governance and shared (Continued on page 31)

Senior police ranks are exhibiting disturbing ignorance about rape DEAR EDITOR, There have been several recent very alarming statements in the media regarding rape by senior ranks in the Guyana Police Force - Commander of ‘F’ Division Courtney Ramsey (Stabroek News, Sept 29, 2 0 1 4 http://www.stabroeknews.co m/2014/news/stories/09/29/ police-investigating-rapeallegation-amerindianwoman-mahdia/), and Commander of ‘G’ Division Kevin Adonis (Guyana Times, October 2, 2014 http://www.guyanatimesgy.c om/2014/10/02/medicalevidence-does-not-supportwomans-rape-claim-2/). In the first case of an alleged gang-rape of an Amerindian woman in Mahdia, Commander R a m s e y ’s s t a t e m e n t highlighting the fact that the victim had been consuming alcohol at the time of the incident reveals a troubling

ignorance about rape, and contributes to enduring stereotypes that shame and blame victims of rape and sexual assault. The fact is that rape is never the ‘fault’ of the victim. It doesn’t matter what the victim was wearing, whether or not they had been drinking alcohol, or even flirting with the attacker rape is about one person taking advantage and brutalizing another- an exercise in power, control, and domination. Commander Ramsey was completely out of line to make the statement he did. His action has revealed to us all that, even at a senior level within the police force, there still remains a great lack of knowledge and awareness about this serious societal issue. In the second case of the rape of an Essequibo Coast mother, Commander Adonis’s statement that

the idea that it is responsible for the foreign interest in Guyana. If the truth be told there has always been a foreign interest. The problem was that Guyanese were not in a position to capitalize on the foreign interest. The businesses were too family-oriented and there was the fear of inviting strangers. Thankfully, that is changing.

because sperm was not found in the victim, her claims of rape were essentially invalid, also reveals a great lack of understanding. Sperm does not need to be found on a victim for a rape claim to be valid. Rapists can use condoms to contain their bodily fluids; rape can be inflicted using objects which would not leave sperm, etc. These basic facts about rape should be common knowledge; the fact that Commander Adonis - a senior officer in the Guyana Police Force - exhibits such ignorance is extremely disturbing. Much training about rape and sexual assault has been conducted with members of the Guyana Police Force over the years, at multiple levels. It is clear that what is needed at this point is not really more training, but more understanding and accountability. Police officers - from junior to senior ranks - need to understand the seriousness of the violation of rape, the physical and mental suffering that victims experience, as well as the importance that their words

and actions can have on that individual as well as in society at large. Rape is a grave crime and should be investigated as such, not downgraded to ‘assault’ or brushed aside callously. When police officers make statements that belittle and disrespect victims and their traumatic experiences, fewer victims will feel comfortable coming forward to seek justice and more perpetrators will feel comfortable acting with impunity and getting away with brutalizing others. Police who belittle and disregard rape victims and their complaints must be disciplined and held accountable to higher standards of conduct. Unless this happens, the factors that encourage rape culture will continue to flourish in our society. I call on the Guyana Police Force to sanction these officers for their ignorant public statements, and to demonstrate a greater commitment to ensuring justice for the many victims of rape and sexual assault in Guyana today. S. Nageer

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Letters... Where your views make the news Letters... Where your views make the news

It is time to eradicate the evil that has befallen us DEAR EDITOR, The First Lady of the United States, on a visit to China earlier this year, while addressing university students and others, indicated to her audience that she and her husband were subjected to criticism from the media in the USA, and at times this was difficult, but they would have it no other way, since ideas and opinions from all, made for a more progressive and prosperous society. That view is so full of wisdom that only the uneducated would find fault with that concept. Opposing views are good for us, even if we do not always agree with them. They help us to be better; to do better; to learn. Only an incompetent and insecure person would want to force their own views on others or suppress views that do not coincide with theirs. There is a quote from Edmund Burke which should be helpful in our understanding that ‘blind loyalty’ is not really our friend. It goes thus: “He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.” In pursuit of free speech, the following statement about news agencies taken from the website www.journalism.org is instructive: “ W h i l e n e w s organizations answer to many constituencies …the journalists in those organizations must maintain allegiance to citizens and the larger public interest above any other if they are to provide the news without f e a r o r f a v o r. T h i s commitment to citizens first is the basis of a news organization’s credibility …Commitment to citizens also means journalism should present a representative picture of all constituent groups in society.

Ignoring certain citizens has the effect of disenfranchising them…credibility builds a broad and loyal audience”. If we allow ourselves to look for the meaning in this statement we would u n d e r s t a n d w h y, f o r example, some newspapers readily sell, while others have to be foisted unto people. Since a government’s role is so critical in the development of people in particular, and the country as a whole, I would tend to cast a more critical eye on the state-owned media and their operatives, i.e. the public servants (persons paid by taxpayers’ funds) who provide the media offering, and who should be more conscious of what it means to serve the public without fear or favour. In the interest of credibility, the culture in such media houses should vigorously promote reporting the news impartially and for the benefit of the public. This helps to foster an ethical climate which is conducive to the well-being of those

very operatives. In serving the interest of the people, media personnel could for example, highlight some of the atrocious situations that arise in our society, particularly those perpetrated by agents or agencies that are supposed to be serving citizens. Said media operatives could pursue issues that would help to improve the lot of the ordinary man, irrespective of race, colour or creed. This would change the perception among citizens that only the rich and influential deserve justice in this society. Quite recently an elderly man was in the news expressing his lack of confidence in the justice system in relation to an issue concerning his property. This is a sentiment that is privately echoed by many citizens. In another situation that I know of, recently, two

teenaged boys (mainly of Amerindian descent) were severely beaten (broken teeth, knocked unconscious, bruises etc.) by some men/drivers from a taxi service, because the boys dared to close an open taxi door that was protruding on to the roadway and which was hindering them from passing safely. Surely that did not warrant a barbaric response. I learnt that the men felt free to beat them mercilessly because they did not think that boys like them would have people to represent them. On hearing of the incident subsequently, the taxi service owner was cooperative, to his credit, and agreed that justice should be sought for the young men. Pursuit of issues related to the ordinary man would make for more credibility in the media offerings, making

them resonate in a more positive way with the public, and may reduce some of the heinous and inconsiderate acts that have become part of our society. There is a lot the ‘national’ media could do to improve the public good. Highlight gross incompetence, questionable ‘loyalty’ and ‘politically correct’ affiliation wherever they occur and which are rewarded handsomely to the detriment of our society. These are issues that the

state-owned media could expend enthusiasm on and help to change the existing culture that gives rise to the perceived and real situation that the law is conveniently used to silence uncomfortable views, while remaining silent about blatant acts of corruption. The private media seem to demonstrate more concern for the public’s interest, as is evidenced by the trust that the poor place in them to air their stories of unfair (Continued on page 31)

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Hong Kong protesters face backlash, threaten to abandon talks (Reuters) Prodemocracy protesters faced off against supporters of Chinese rule in Hong Kong’s teeming Mong Kok district early today (Saturday), in a tense confrontation that has undermined hopes for talks aimed at ending a week of turmoil. Scuffles broke out late yesterday between people demanding full democracy in the former British colony, including a free voting system when they come to choose a new leader in 2017, and residents who want the demonstrations to end. Protesters said they believed criminal gangs, or Triads, whose base is in the densely populated Mong Kok, were involved. Police intervened to prevent an escalation in the violence, but a rowdy crowd of around two thousand filled a major intersection in the small hours of today and the atmosphere remained highly charged as police officers in riot gear tried to keep them under control. Demonstrations across Hong Kong have ebbed and flowed since Sunday, when police used pepper spray, tear gas and batons to break them up in the worst unrest in Hong Kong since the former British colony was handed back to Chinese rule in 1997. At times, tens of thousands of people gathered to block roads and buildings in central areas, bringing them to a virtual

standstill. Student activists, established protest groups and ordinary Hong Kongers have joined forces to present Beijing with one of its biggest political challenges since it violently crushed prodemocracy protests in and around Tiananmen Square in 1989. One of the main student groups behind the “Occupy Central” protest movement said it would pull out of planned talks with the Hong Kong government, because it believed authorities had colluded in the attacks on demonstrators in Mong Kok. “The government and police today connived in the attack by Triads ... on peaceful occupiers, so they have shut the way to dialogue and must bear the consequences,” the Hong Kong Federation of Students said in a strongly worded statement. The notorious Triads operate bars, nightclubs and massage parlors across Mong Kok, an area of highrise apartment blocks some distance from the main protest areas. Witnesses said antiTriad police wearing trademark black vests were active in the area yesterday. Police have defended their handling of fighting in the area, saying they had exercised “dignity and restraint and tried our best to keep the situation under control”. But Amnesty International issued a statement criticizing them for “(failing) in their duty to

Anti-Occupy Central protesters stand behind a police cordon on Nathan Road at Hong Kong’s Mong Kok shopping district October 3, 2014, demanding the tents set up by pro-democracy protesters to be demolished. protect hundreds of peaceful pro-democracy protesters from attacks by counter demonstrators.” “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” Earlier this week, Hong Kong’s leader Leung Chunying rejected protesters’ demands to resign, and he and his Chinese government allies made clear they would not back down. He did, however, offer talks with leaders of a movement that has shaken

Hong Kong’s image as a stable financial hub. Kit Lui, a 32-year-old restaurant owner sitting under a tent in the middle of the Mong Kok crowd, said she understood why people blamed protesters for harming the economy, but that it was

a price worth paying. “No pain, no gain,” she said. “Yes, maybe these few days the economy will be hurt, but if we don’t speak up this time the situation will get worse and worse. It’s not the future that we want to see. We are worried about our future.

“Frankly speaking, I don’t know where this revolution will go,” she added, reflecting growing uncertainty among the pro-democracy movement, as numbers at some protest sites dwindle and public displeasure with the demonstrations mounts.

Islamic State beheads British hostage Henning in new video (Reuters) - Islamic State militants fighting in Iraq and Syria released a video yesterday that purported to show the beheading of a man it identified as British citizen Alan Henning. The footage on YouTube, which was linked to on pro-Islamic State Twitter feeds, showed a man in an orange jumpsuit kneeling in a landscape who was identified as Henning. “Because of our parliament’s decision to attack the Islamic State, I, as a member of the British public, will now pay the price for that decision,” the kneeling man

says. Another man dressed in black and wearing a balaclava stands next to him. A male voice then says, “The blood of David Haines was on your hands Cameron,” in a reference to Britain’s prime minister. “Alan Henning will also be slaughtered, but his blood is on the hands of the British parliament.” The video shows the man in black making sawing motions at the kneeling man’s neck. The video cuts to show a body in an orange jumpsuit lying on its front and a severed head balanced on the back of the corpse.

The black-clad man then introduces another hostage who he identifies as American Peter Edward Kassig. U.S. officials confirmed that an American of that name was being held by the militants and said they had no reason to doubt the authenticity of the video, titled “Another Message to America and its Allies.” “If true, this is a further disgusting murder,” a British Foreign Office spokesman said. “We are offering the family every support possible; they ask to be left alone at this time.”

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Jamaica looking into killing of national in Trinidad and Tobago Jamaica Gleaner - Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Ministry says it is in contact with the authorities in Trinidad and Tobago in relation to the murder of a Jamaican man last month. Tremaine Thomas was reportedly shot and killed in Port-of-Spain on September 25. Jamaica says it is in dialogue with Trinidad and Tobago through its High Commission there. The Ministry says it has been advised

that an investigation into the man’s death is being conducted by the police in Trinidad and Tobago. The Foreign Affairs and Foreign trade Ministry also says it is in contact with Thomas’ family. Trinidadian media say the Jamaican was among five men, including an alleged police killer, who were shot in the violent Laventille area of the country.

Central Bank Governor issues warning to ECCU member states BASSETERRE, St. Kitts CMC – Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Sir Dwight Venner, says while the performance of the economy of St Kitts and Nevis since 2013 has been “very encouraging,” member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) need to implement policies that would improve their chances of survival “in this very challenging environment”. Addressing the National Consultation on the Economy here on Thursday, Sir Dwight said economic performance of the twin island Federation “has been the bright spot in the ECCU (Eastern Caribbean Currency Union) as we continue to be affected by the global crisis”. He told the consultation that this performance has been due to an effective implementation of a robust adjustment programme conceived by the government within the guidelines of the ECCB’s Eight Point Stabilization and Growth Programme and assisted by the

Sir Dwight Venner International Monetary Fund (IMF) with financing and monitoring. “This performance by St Kitts and Nevis is indicative of what is possible if the conduct of our economic policies is carried out within the conceptual framework of a broad macroeconomic framework which addresses not only adjustment but also a growth stimulus and social safety nets which address those who are least capable of defending themselves in difficult circumstances, and preparing them where possible for gainful employment in the economy”. The ECCB serves as a central bank for Antigua and

Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts-Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Sir Dwight said that the first five points of the Eight Point Programme can, in the case of St Kitts Nevis, be said to have been successfully executed, namely, financial programming, fiscal reform, debt management, public sector investment programming and social safety nets. The Central Bank Governor said the other element which has made the recovery positive has been the Citizens by Investment Programme, which has brought in much needed foreign exchange from which the government could embark on an effective stim u l u s programme and finance the social safety nets. “This programme is now being emulated by other members of the C u r r e ncy Union and we hope that it can bring them similar benefits,” Sir Dwight added. He said that the economic growth in the Federation turned positive in 2013 after a contraction which started in 2009 and is projected to be about three per cent and possibly over this up to 2017 in the first instance. “The challenge facing the country now would be the sustainability of this performance in the current environment of an increasing competitive international economy, in which no quarter is given and none is asked for”.

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WE HAVE AN EPIDEMIC ON OUR HANDS We have an epidemic in Guyana. We have a Chikungunya epidemic. The fact that it is estimated that some 2,500 persons may be infected with the Chikungunya virus is enough reason to declare Guyana as having an epidemic. I know that there is a high economic cost attached to making such a declaration, but unless this is done we are going to find ourselves in an uncontrollable situation in this country.

Chikungunya is serious. This is not your normal viral infection that causes the flu. This is one virus that does not go away with sleep and medication in five days. The symptoms are not just restricted to high fevers and a rash. There are terrible joint pains and most patients are seriously weakened by this virus. This virus is debilitating. We have long passed the stage of primary infections. It is now clear that secondary infections are taking place.

And once secondary infections reach certain parameters, an epidemic can be declared. When the infection rate of a virus reaches an epidemic stage, it is necessary to go beyond merely concentrating on the carrier of the virus. You do not treat epidemic by concentrating solely on the carrier. The Chikungunya virus did not originate in Guyana. There were infections in other countries of the Caribbean before the first case was

Dem boys seh...

A man hollering like cow hollering fuh calf Anybody who know de Scriptures gun remember when Jesus was getting crucified pun de cross he cry out, “My God, My God! Why have you forsaken me?” Well de other day, dem boys find out that he is not de only one who can cry out under pressure. Cee fuh Satar is one wicked man but when people tun back de wickedness pun he, he does holler. De other morning after de second e-mail that he send see de light of day he holler how he got to find de snitch in he office. He go so far fuh check everybody computer fuh see who send what. He call fuh people phone fuh see if dem send any message or call anybody at de Waterfalls paper. He ain’t find nutten. Then yesterday morning somebody whisper to he that dem boys got nuff more dutty e-mail to release. Right away he jump pun he desk, throw he hand in de air, and holler, “Oh Allah, Why you got me suffering so?” One of he sidekick, Cee fuh Chapwoman, watch he full in he face and tell he that he should tun to Christ because that is how she get Mercedes and all dem wig and suit. She ain’t telling people that she had to step aside

fuh de man who been in de wilderness although she was boasting that she was not going anywhere. Dem boys seh that if Allah was vindictive he woulda put one slap pun Cee fuh Satar fuh calling He name in vain. This is de same man who was a power house, so powerful that he use to jump pun he desk when he want to talk down to people who more tall than he. Now a days, de man frighten fuh come out of he bed. He can’t eat and fuh sure he now realize that de pit he dig fuh people, he can fall in. Dem got a law that seh that he can end up in jail fuh five years fuh that thing that he do. He was suppose to keep people tax information confidential. He run and let out de information to Jagdeo. De penalty is five years jail, not de one year that he planning fuh de Waterfalls boss man. Somebody show he de law and that is why he get more nervous. People in he office peeping at he from underneath because dem frighten he might jump to conclusion once he and dem eye mek four. Talk half and keep you eye on Cee fuh Satar.

diagnosed locally. The mosquitoes carrying the virus did not fly across the Caribbean Sea and invade Guyana. No, it is most likely that some infected person from somewhere brought the virus to Guyana, was bitten by a mosquito and then another mosquito would have bitten the newly infected person and thus began the spread. We are now having secondary infections. And because of the large number of such cases, it is high time that a Chikungunya epidemic be declared in Guyana. A national emergency should be declared. Our epidemiologists and public health officials should be assembled so that this epidemic can be confronted. Unless this is done we are going to continue to have responses which concentrate on targeting the mosquito population. This may be necessary but it is too limiting a response. It is not the sort of response that is needed for an epidemic and especially more so considering the rate of reproduction of mosquitoes. It is impossible to destroy the mosquito population in Guyana. If this were the case, malaria would have long been

eradicated. A few decades ago when malaria was decimating the interior of Guyana, the emphasis was not on fogging. You do not fog jungles and hinterland communities. That would be mission impossible. Instead, the emphasis was on restricting secondary infections. And so a great deal of attention was paid to the distribution of mosquito nets. This has not eradicated malaria but it has significantly reduced its incidence from what has existed before when entire families were being wiped out by malaria. We must not assume that getting rid of mosquitoes is the solution to the Chikungunya outbreak. This sort of assumption would lead to the wrong emphasis such as the advice being offered from City Hall for persons to prevent Chikungunya by cleaning their drains. Cleaning the drains will help but does not remove the threat. The threat will remain and the greater emphasis should be on reducing secondary infections. What is needed are a range of responses that goes beyond fogging. We are always going to be fighting a losing battle if the emphasis is on trying to

reduce the mosquito population or to reduce being bitten by mosquitoes. The emphasis should be on reducing secondary infections, that is, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito that has bitten an infected person. We do know the type of mosquito that carries the virus but there is no way of knowing which of the billions of those mosquitoes around have bitten someone who has Chikungunya. I cannot look at a mosquito and say. “Yes, this one has the virus.” As such trying to reduce the mosquito population as the major strategy for reducing Chikungunya will end up being a failed strategy. There has to be a better strategy to deal with this epidemic that we are facing. It is time that we develop this strategy because unless this is done, we may end up with seventy five per cent of the population carrying the virus and this could be catastrophic for Guyana.

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Gov’t sues construction firm over Student sent home for lax Albion Sports Complex works long hair

Several flaws with the four months old floodlighting facilities at the Albion Sport Complex, have prompted the Government to file a lawsuit in the High Court seeking in excess of $60M from Design and Construction Services Limited. This lawsuit comes less than four months after President Donald Ramotar formally commissioned the state-of-the-art lighting system that cost $91M, on July 7, last. Filed yesterday in the Commercial Division of the Georgetown Supreme Court, the lawsuit, that claims $60,374, 052 in damages, accuses the construction firm of breach of contract and negligence. “In executing the works pursuant to the said contract, Design and Construction Services Ltd was guilty of negligence in the performance of the services, whereby they failed to design, specify and outline the appropriate foundation structure and electrical system for the erection of six lighting towers and to prepare adequate bills of quantities thereof.” According to the complainant, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport entered into an agreement on February 28, 2011, with Design and Construction Services Ltd., to provide consultancy services in

...parent unable to access school rules

...seeks over $60M in damages One of the flood lights at the Albion Sports Complex

relation to designing and supervising all capital works. The works, the suit said, included the building and construction of civil and electrical works for the erection and operation of six lighting towers supplied by MUSCO Sports Lighting Inc. at Albion Sports Complex, situated at Albion, Corentyne, Berbice. The government alleges in the lawsuit; that the foundation structures and the electrical system designed by the company contained serious and substantial defects which prevented

them from being used for the purpose they were designed for. “…They had to be demolished, redesigned and reconstructed at additional costs to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.” The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the lawsuit says, required the works to be completed to provide floodlighting facilities at the Albion Sport Complex for the playing of cricket and hosting of other sporting events at nights. The case is set to be heard on November 12 in the Commercial Court.

The mother of a Friendship Secondary School East Bank Demerara student is furious that her son was put out of the school and is unable to return to the institution unless she explains why he is going to school with his hair in rows. The woman, Michelle Johnson, of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, said that when she enrolled her son who is now a fourth form student, several years ago, she asked specifically, whether her son is permitted to wear his hair long. The woman claimed that the headteacher at the time told her that there is no rule against long hair, but the child’s hairdo must be kept neat and presentable. She now says that the current head is demanding that students cut their hair. “This is not what I was told when I enrolled my son,” she claimed. Johnson said that her 14 –yearold son came home on September 17, last, with a letter from the school saying that her presence was required. The woman said she visited the school and was told by the principal that her son could not wear long hair to school unless religion or a medical condition permits it. The mother said she requested some time from the school to get the information pertaining to her son’s health. However, the woman said that she fell ill and about two weeks elapsed before she could get the information to the school. A second letter, the woman said, was sent by the school again demanding her presence, this time by October 1. The woman said that she made arrangements to go to the school on the day in question, but when her son turned up for school on September 30, he was put out of

The cornrow hairstyle prevents the child’s entry into the school the school and is unable to return unless she accompanies him. After the young man was put out of the school on Tuesday, Johnson said she took her son to the Region Four Educational Office at Triumph, East Coast Demerara, to seek clarity on the school rules. Johnson said the education officer who spoke with her apologized on behalf of the school’s headmaster. She claimed that he had no right to send the child home. The officer stated however that, “if he (student) got to cut it, then so be it.” The mother said she was unable to get a definite answer as to what the rule is about long hair. The 14-year-old told Kaieteur News that other students are facing the same dilemma with one student allegedly suspended for not cutting his hair. When this publication called the Education office to gain clarity on the school rules, the newspaper was directed to the Education Ministry’s Permanent Secretary. Other staff members at the Ministry (Continued on page 14)

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‘One Billion Rising’ campaign against violence Women’s rights activist sparks drive for violence-free society Despite incessant power outages, the Theatre Guild came to life on Monday evening with artistic presentations that included a special dramatization by renownedAmerican playwright, performer and women rights activist, Eve Ensler. Ensler, who is best known for her book the “Vagina Monologues,” is founder of “One Billion Rising,” a global campaign aimed at ending violence against women and promoting gender equality. The “billion” refers to the UN statistic that one in three women will be raped or beaten in their lifetime. In 2012, the One Billion Rising campaign culminated in the biggest mass global action to end violence against women ever, with tens of thousands of events held in more than 190 countries. The movement was formally introduced to Guyana through the Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness Organization (CADVA). Last Monday’s event kicked off with a cocktail reception in honour of the International women’s rights activist. Persons were given

an opportunity to have an intimate conversation with the writer. Ensler expressed her commitment to empowering women through her work. She noted that women’s empowerment is deeply connected to their sexuality. Ensler said that when she wrote and performed the play ‘Vagina Monologues’ 18 years ago she never dreamt that it would become a global movement. This movement, she said, has turned into a revolution and created awareness among “grass root women,” helping to bring an end to the culture of violence against women and girls around the world. Ensler said that as a result of the movement, women across the world have also been inspired to be braver in their quest to create a safer violent-free society. Ensler enacted portions of her book, which is based on conversations she had with over 200 women about sex, relationships and violence against women. She said that society has to continually unite in the fight to end violence against women and girls.

The writer however, noted that men have an important role in ending this violence. “They are the strength in our society and often the aggressors in situations of violence. We need their support and strength as we continue our campaign to end violence.” The artistic presentation dubbed ‘Let the women speak’, also featured songs, dance, poetry and other dramatic presentations from various local groups. CADVA’s Programme Director and Regional Coordinator of the One Billion Rising Campaign, Dianne Madray, renewed her commitment to ensuring that issues affecting women remain on the front burner. Expressing her discontent at the manner in which issues of violence are being handled locally, Madray pledged her support to bring an end to the scourge. “I am committed to keeping stories of those who had lost their lives as a result of violence alive for as long as possible. “Women like Neesa Gopaul, Babita Sarjou, Ngozi Goodman… It is my

Renowned American Playwright Eve Ensler during her entertaining dramatization of the Vagina Monologues. commitment to see adequate DNA testing is done, so that these women and their families can have justice.” This year activists around the world will be hosting activities under the theme “One Billion Rising for Justice

CADVA’s Programme Director and Regional Coordinator of the One Billion Rising Campaign Dianne Madray during her presentation on Monday in 2014.” As part of the activities scheduled locally, Madray said that women from various groups/ organisations are expected to gather on Sunday to participate in a walk for justice. “We will continue this

rising…This is the revolution so we’re gonna start from now. Everything happens for a reason, so we’re moving ahead with this and on Sunday we are gonna bring the women together and continue.”

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Possible stalling of No Confidence motion…

Any delay permitted by the Speaker would not find favour with APNU - Greenidge By: Kiana Wilburg Even as members of the Parliament Office gear to continue the business of the National Assembly when it comes out of recess, House Speaker, Raphael Trotman, has hinted to the possibility of the debate over the NoConfidence Motion being “put-off” for months. This is because there are a number of unresolved matters which Members of Parliament still have to address. But some opposition members have firmly asserted that any delay permitted by the House Speaker over the No-Confidence motion, would not be taken in good faith. Following the Speaker’s comments at a press conference last Tuesday, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) had further talks on the No-Confidence motion and the APNU subsequently sought to reassure the public that it is in full support of the motion. At a press conference held yesterday at his Hadfield Street headquarters, APNU Leader, David Granger, was asked whether he was at all concerned by the Speaker’s statements on the possibility of the delay. He said, “I don’t know what he (Trotman) means, I don’t know what he means.” APNU’s Shadow Minister of Labour, Basil Williams, then questioned, “He actually said

that? Or are you drawing an inference?” This publication and other media operatives then reassured him that, that is essentially what the Speaker had said. The APNU leader eventually expressed that the Speaker’s “words” would suggest, in a narrow interpretation, that the debate could last much longer than “people anticipate but I don’t know what it means. I don’t know if it’s two weeks or a month or a year; I cannot say.” This publication asked the Opposition Leader, again, if considering his most recent affirmation of his coalition’s position on the motion, if the Speaker’s comments worry him at all. Granger skirted around the question and said that he would be concerned if President Donald Ramotar did not announce a date for Local Government Elections. He added that he would also be concerned if the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) makes a move to derail the Motion when it comes up for debate. While the APNU Leader held this position, his Shadow Finance Minister, Carl Greenidge, in an interview with this publication, was most expressive on the matter. Greenidge told Kaieteur News that he is puzzled as to how Trotman arrived at that conclusion. “That is a possibility for every single matter on the Order paper coming to the Assembly,” the politician asserted.

The former Finance Minister added, “Unless the AFC has decided not to proceed with the Motion, I do not see how it could languish. The APNU cannot and would not suggest that they withdraw or defer it. Therefore, if the AFC has revisited its position it should say so. As it relates to the debate lasting for months, he said that is a matter for the majority.” Greenidge, for the purpose of clarity on his position, made reference to the most important Motion that comes to the Assembly each year -the Annual Budget and Appropriation Bill. He claims that the debate over this Bill doesn’t last a month. Greenidge said that it is important for one to consider how the Speaker finds it possible to think of permitting a debate on the Motion to last months or even allowing any delays. “I do not see how it could be acceptable. I can say without fear of contradiction that even a month long debate will not find favour with the APNU. No more time should be permitted for it than the Budget debate. Whoever is peddling that line would be better advised to look for another diversion,” the APNU Parliamentarian asserted. Greenidge believes that the sowing of this type of uncertainty is unhelpful at this stage. He asserted that “this is not the time to get

cold feet or to be put off by the PPP” for citizens have seen the “dirty tricks” that the government is prepared to play and it is imperative that the Opposition does not betray their trust. He said that the government will promise all types of dire retribution by the court. However, Greenidge said that just as the politicians are answerable to the electorate, the local courts will be answerable to the Caribbean Court of Justice and ultimately to the public, whether directly or indirectly. Nevertheless, the Opposition member expressed great satisfaction that the

House Speaker will be taking the precaution of seeking external advice for he believes that the House will be put to the ultimate test throughout the coming session. The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee concluded that there should be no confusion amongst the Opposition ranks on this matter. He said that the Order papers before the Assembly will be considered in turn and the Opposition will “sanction the Government and its acolytes” with all the tools at its disposal. “The No-Confidence motion and elections will follow. There is nothing that

APNU’s Shadow Minister of Finance, Carl Greenidge the PPP can offer us at this stage to turn us away from that path,” Greenidge added.

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UG launches stamps to commemorate 50th Anniversary The Universityof Guyana (UG) yesterday launched its collection of stamps to commemorate its 50th Anniversary. The event was hosted on the University’s Turkeyen Campus in the Education Lecture Theatre (ELT), where diplomatic representatives and other dignitaries were in attendance. The Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds, University of Guyana’s Vice Chancellor, Jacob Opadeyi, Manager of the Guyana Post Office Corporation, Mahadeo Rambharose and Director of

the Centre for Communication Studies, Carolyn Walcott, were part of the audience. Addressing the audience, the Prime Minister reflected on the struggles faced by Guyanese to attain independence, and ultimately establish the University. The University of Guyana was established in April 1963 and assumed operations in October of that year. It has occupied its current Turkeyen location since 1969. He tied the establishment of the University with Guyana’s independence (Continued on page 29)

The four designs for the University of Guyana’s 50th Anniversary stamps

10-yr-old accident victim succumbs The 10-year-old Mahaicony Primary School student who was struck down by a speeding motorcar on the Broom Hall Public Road last Wednesday, succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Andre Monelall of Lot 12 Fairfield, Mahaicony died in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) around 03:30 hrs yesterday. The lad had sustained multiple injuries about his body, and brain injury. The accident, which reportedly occurred around 08:15 hrs on October 1, also resulted in Monelall’s eightyear-old brother, Andrew, sustaining injuries. The younger Monelall was treated at the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital and sent away. According to information received, the siblings were walking west along the Broom Hall Public

Road when a motorcar, which was heading in the same direction, struck them from behind. Kaieteur News was told that the 10-year-old was flung in the air before landing on the opposite side of the Public Road, while his younger brother held on to the vehicle. The children’s father, Mark Monelall, had said that his older son was “in a bad state” at the GPHC. He said that while his son was a patient at the hospital, he only had the opportunity of speaking with one of the doctors who was treating him. “The doctor said that he was brain damaged. There was internal bleeding, and there was apparently some fluid leaking from his brain. He also had a fractured neck,” the father of four said. According to the senior Monelall, it seemed as though his son died minutes after he was struck down. “He was on a machine

with wires all over him…He couldn’t speak, eat, move, or do anything.” The father recalled that when he heard about the accident, he immediately rushed to the scene. “The driver was coming from Berbice and my sons were in the corner. Andre was walking on the outside and he was holding his brother’s

hand when the driver hit both of them. The car hit, and then pitched Andre over the road, and Andrew was left hooked under the car. I heard that the driver overtake on a double line,” the father claimed.The driver of the vehicle is in police custody. A post mortem examination on the remains of Andre Monelall is expected to be done on Monday.

Vagrant found dead in Lusignan trench Residents found a vagrant dead yesterday afternoon, in a trench near the Lusignan Railway Embankment, and outside the front of the Budget Supermarket. According to Raymond LaCruze, the brother of 35year-old Ronald Persaud, he was an alcoholic who spent

most of time “begging on the streets.” He said that he tried multiple times to rescue his brother from alcohol addiction, but his efforts never paid off. Persaud was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital by ranks of the Vigilance Police Station.

Student sent home... From page 10 redirected Kaieteur News to the Regional Office saying “they are the ones who deal with that.” To date, the parent is unable to access basic information on the school rules. Johnson said that her son’s hair is usually well combed and tidy and sees no

reason why he should remain home. She told Kaieteur News yesterday that after visiting the school on Wednesday, her son remains at home and the headteacher maintains, despite no proof of stated school rules that her son will not return to school unless she presents a doctor’s letter for his condition.

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Motorcyclist killed in West Coast road Victim died of accident multiple injuries

A post mortem examination conducted on the body of accident victim, Rayshan Cook, revealed that he died of multiple injuries sustained during the accident. There were reports that the 21-year-old motorcyclist, who was killed in a collision on the West Coast Demerara Public Road, had been drinking moments before his death. However, his mother, Edith Cook, said that based on the PM report her son had not been imbibing. She said the PM report revealed that at the time of his death, her son had no alcohol in his system. “I still in shock. I don’t even know what to say about this situation he was my only son. He used to be with me. He was my company because his two sisters don’t live with me. They live overseas.” Cook reported that the one of persons involved in the accident has since expressed sympathy. “One driver ’s wife contacted me to say that they were sorry and asked if there is anything they could do to help but I told them that sorry or no form of compensation can bring back my son. He is already gone. Not even justice can compensate for him now,” the woman lamented. Cook, who was employed with Transport and Harbours Department reportedly died on the spot after he was struck by the two cars in the vicinity of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara. He was heading to his residence at Crane Housing Scheme, WCD at the time of the accident and was struck by two vehicles, a Toyota Raum HC 1536 and a Toyota Premio, PNN 5924. A police press released stated that investigations have so far revealed that Cook was riding motorcycle CE 4340 when he collided with two motor vehicles. However an eyewitness recounted that the two cars

Rayshan Cook which killed to the motorcyclist, had been speeding along the West Demerara Public Road. The eyewitness claimed that the young man, who had been riding his motorcycle had stopped at the side of the road to answer his cell phone, when he was struck by a speeding Toyota Raum car and then run over by the Toyota Premio. The two vehicles were reportedly racing along the public road when Cook, who was headed in the opposite direction, was hit. Jemeil Henry, a close friend of the deceased, noted that the two cars were considerably damaged and the motorcycle was destroyed. Henry arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. He recalled that he when arrived at the scene his friend was lying in pool of blood in the middle of the road and the cars were parked a reasonable distance away. Henry said that the number plate had been removed from the Toyota Raum. The drivers of the motor vehicles were subsequently taken into police custody and the damaged motorcars were impounded at the Leonora Police Station. Cook, who was pronounced dead on arrival at the West Demerara Regional Hospital, will be laid to rest today. Police investigations into the matter are ongoing.

River bandits rob North West man of $4M after ramming boat A North West District man has been robbed of $4M during a river attack by armed men who rammed his boat. According to police, the robbery took place on Thursday on the Baramani River, in the North West area, Region One. Rudolph Ashby, of Aruka River, was reportedly in his boat around 18:30hrs when the incident occurred. He was

reportedly on his way home. Investigations reveal that Ashby’s boat was rammed by another. In it were four men, two were armed, one with a shotgun and another with a handgun. The men threatened Ashby, demanding money. They escaped shortly after with the cash. Police said that Ashby’s boat suffered damage. Investigations are continuing.

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Gunmen beat, rob Chinese restaurant couple at Rosignol By Leon Suseran Some men armed with cutlasses and guns stormed a West Berbice eatery late Thursday night, and proceeded to beat and

terrorize the owners, and employee Beverley Craig and her boyfriend. They then ransacked the building and left with cash and items worth $1.3M. Among the items stolen from the Chinese

immigrants include 1- laptop computer valued US$2,000; 2Iphones 4S, valued US$900 and 1- Pure China Gold Chain valued $US2, 000. Chinese immigrants, Su Lianggen and his wife, Su Yang Kuan Qing,

arrived in Guyana in 1992 and opened the Cheong Lee Restaurant at Lot 89 Public Road, Rosignol Village, in 1995. But they never experienced such brutality in an armed robbery that has left them shaken and even badly injured. Their 17-year-old son Zhi Heng Su was on his way to close the sister-restaurant, located a few blocks away during the time of the 15minute ordeal. Mr. Su said that the restaurant was about to be closed for the day around 22:00 hrs, when six masked men entered the gates and made their way to the side entrance leading to the kitchen. He, his wife, an employee and her boyfriend, Cleon, were inside. They were ordered to lie face down on the floor. “He put the gun to my head and I lie down flat,” he added. The owner added that the bandits kept asking for money and they kept applying pressure to his head with a chair while making their demands. And as they kept gun- butting him in the head and face. They said, ‘Shut your mouth! Don’t talk! Lie down!’” The intruders tied their victims’ hands, covered their heads so that they could not see anything. The employee directed them to a jar with over $200,000 in cash. One of the bandits then took Mrs. Su to the upper flat of the building for more cash. They ransacked the two bedrooms and upturned the mattresses and beds. “They took me upstairs and dashed me on the ground and picked me up and put me to sit down, and put the knife behind my head and told me not to raise up my head,” his

Traumatised victims wife added. She said that she handed over the jewelry and returned downstairs. “They took me back downstairs and put me to lie down and after two seconds I did not hear anything.” The bandits had left. That was when the Sus started to scream. The restaurant is located in a very busy shopping centre along the Rosignol Public Road. The immigrants added that everywhere else was closed during that time. This condition may have enticed the bandits. The employee, Beverly Craig, stated that she was in the kitchen at the back doing some washing when one of the bandits suddenly dragged and put her with the others on the ground. “Afterwards, they asked where was the camera and I told them there was no camera. Then they asked for the keys to the money drawer,” she added. Craig stated that she frantically called for help at the Blairmont Police Station, just a few blocks away, minutes after the robbery. “They said that only two women in there and they don’t have any men {police}.” Craig, employed with the

Beaten: Mr. Su Su’s for the past three years, was beaten too. She does not believe the bandits came with a vehicle, “because to me how they moved, they moved smart and that ain’t no car business.” Police from Fort Wellington Police Station arrived some one hour later and took statements and fingerprints. The restaurant remains closed and the Sus stated that the incident has left them very terrified, they are unsure when they would reopen for business.

The ransacked kitchen

E’bo River dredging almost completed The first phase of the current dredging in the Essequibo River by the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge “STEVE N” is expected to conclude in another two weeks. The “STEVE N” commenced dredging in the Essequibo River at Chalmers Crossing on September 17, last. This represented part of the plan by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) to dredge the shallow areas of the Essequibo River that currently impede the

movement of ships. A statement from the Maritime Administration Department MARAD, noted that Hydrographic surveyors will be surveying the area to ascertain its depth before the vessel is withdrawn from the area. The Steve N is expected to resume dredging in the Demerara Main Ships’ Channel, and alongside wharves in the Demerara River at the completion of its activity in the Essequibo River.

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UG launches stamps to commemorate...

(Left to Right) UG Vice Chancellor Jacob Opadeyi and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds unveiling the University of Guyana’s 50th Anniversary stamps.

From page 14 movement and encouraged students to further advance the goals of progress and development that the movement intended for the country. In his speech Prime Minister Hinds expressed the hope that the University could expand its academic ambitions to “work with members of the world,” while first and foremost, benefitting the students of its native country. The Prime Minister said he is critical of any form of legislation that

would hinder any type of isolation between Guyana and the global community. The Prime Minister challenged the students of the University to outperform previous generations and utilise, to the fullest extent, the facilities the institution has to offer. Following the address, the Prime Minister joined the Vice Chancellor in unveiling the official design for the institute’s 50th Anniversary stamp, which comprises pictures of past graduating students and

current facilities of the University campus. Selected attendees also received collections of the framed commemorative postage stamps. One of the University’s earliest graduates and former Administrator of the Secondary School Reformation Project (SSRP), Walter Alexander, received a collection of the framed memorial stamps. During the launch event, attendees were also able to purchase the stamps for $1000.

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FENTY DEFINITELY GOT THE MUSE DEAR EDITOR, A brief comment on A. A. Fenty’s Frankly Speaking – “Bharrat Who? Some Jagdeo legacies” (SN August 29th). I like people who exercise independence of thought, of desperately endeavouring to be authentic, seeing through their very own eyes and more importantly being open and fearless in stating their views contrary to general opinion – swimming against the tide as one would say. It is somewhat admirable. I recall my days at school, there were four friends in my class who were the “bright boys”. They got almost everything correct, they sat together and often worked in collaboration, as a team, and invariably came up with same answers, except for one who frequently would have a different working or approach and so different results from them. I always admired him for that - till to this day; with all the stars, attention and praises that were showered on them it never got under his skin, he remained true to himself and worked his mind independently. I will have to, someday whenever we meet, tell him. For me it does the personality very little good, if any, blindly following the pack for the sake of being liked, keeping in step with popular opinion - “all ah we is wan-same thing”. No

genuine person does that, but if per say an individual for whatever reason was made to bend to popular consensus without fully being convinced: while on the outside he/she may be able to deceive, the same can hardly be said to be happening on the inside. For most genuine people it’s too big a pill to swallow, the conscience doesn’t work that way, it sure changes and cheapens the personality, like the loss of one’s fingerprint which is what stands us out as unique, our stamp of individuality our idiosyncrasy Now to “Frankly Speaking”. To begin with, for me this presentation was a good one, I like the way the past events were synthesized - nice creative phrasing and paragraphs, so crafty and amusing. Quite a bit of recall, of bringing back – “hey yuh can remember when…. “which some don’t ever like, it tingles the nerves, make them real uneasy, like “corabetty” ants crawling all over yuh”. Here’s a slice that was bitter, distasteful: “………unprecedented, governmental musical chairs organised by Comrade Janet: young Jagdeo was made Prime Minister, President Jagan resigned. Prime Minister Jagdeo became President and reappointed Samuel Hinds as P.M all in four or five days! All

politically vulgar, but constitutionally acceptable.” Oh boy! And this one: “Manufactured and Readymade! Made in Janetland! My Guyana had her Bharrat as President of our Republic. I understood the hurt of such loyal “Cheddi children” as Reepu, Moses, Navin, Clement, Ralph, even Roger and Robeson: Cha! “…..even I looked forward to what this baggageless new kid on the political block would offer”. “Swiftly President Jagdeo shed his mask and Putin-like, even did some Forbes Burnham-like things “…..old Cheddie stalwarts were immobilized, co-opted, hushed or evicted.” And here’s a point by A. A. Fenty which is serious reasoning not to be pushed aside: “unlike other more hostile commentators and political analysts, I can’t ignore the strengths and positives of leaders. However temporary, strategic, or meant to deceive.” And yet once again I hear him loud and clear: “Frankly speaking, to me this lad from the fishing village of Unity, now known by the U.N, Caricom, South America and the world, succumbed to the virus of unmitigated power, power that immobilized even successive bright i n t e l l e c t u a l opposition(s)…..young

The Constitution is being deceitfully... From page 4 governance can work and must work. Article 13 of the Constitution expressly outlines the Principal Political Objective of the society. This article must guide our actions and the politicians be held accountable to it. This article mandates an inclusionary democracy and requires the fulfilment of this through involvement of the people in the management and decision-making processes of the state on issues that affect their wellbeing. The constitution has enshrined articles that still await legislative development that would bring about political autonomy and economic independence at the regional and local government arms. This constitution holds all to the same standards and requires all play by the same rules, which is the most important element in any system where national unity becomes a conversation or is centred around. Yet we continue to see elected officials running afoul of this very principle and being allowed to get away and trying to mislead the society to think the constitution is deficient or that they

are complying with the constitution. Going forward, no system, however perfect it is, will bring about different results, if those who are tasked with the responsibility to execute/administer the system are not prepared to subject themselves to the rules governing the system, and the citizenry fail to hold them accountable to the system. What this society continues to get is excuses for poor governance, corruption and non-performance, with the constitution presented as the noose around our necks. What this society continues to be burdened with is false promise, inaction and excuses for inaction. The society faces a great disservice by those who have not read the constitution, don’t understand the constitution, are violating the constitution, or wedded to the belief that there is an axe to grind with the constitution. If citizens and civil society hold accountable those who claim they are obeying the constitution; or those who claim good governance and inclusivity can only be achieved with constitutional change yet disregard the

present constitution that enshrines the very things they claim or seek, not only will the national discourse be productive/meaningful, but governance will also be consistent with the aspiration this nation is being led to believe they uphold or seek. Lincoln Lewis

Bharrat made young Black Professional Persons seem like either an endangered species - or extinct. His is a powerful “legacy” of Indo names in every sphere of authority, power, status and public life” twist and turn it as you like, A. A. Fenty is on target. Examine this one: “sadly, even if not of his doing under his watch sugar collapsed, crime and cocaine reigned, extra-judicial killings soared, greed submerged even sport, institutions were compromised and national morality plummeted”. And finally smack on: “To

me the Ramotar fellows - and Madame Gail have done a fine job to stymie any effective measures the Brigadier’s opposition have mounted. The administration has used judicial challenges and delays to a fine art. Budget challenges are bypassed, contracts are awarded like ice-cream and the PPP/C boys are rewarding themselves for any eventualities. I say, A.A. Fenty definitely got the muse for this one, and good for you, you already have your A. A. Frank Fyffe

It is time to eradicate... From page 5 treatment. Perhaps the state media could shift to a more strategic role of change agent, thereby creating an environment that can foster true prosperity and democracy, while researching and giving credit to precursor activities that have contributed to our development. Decent and mature people allow themselves to give credit where it is due. They know that they do not have a monopoly on ideas, so there is no need to disguise ideas in order to claim credit for them. It also helps relationships. It is well for us to bear in mind, that our own security is intertwined with the security of others. Businesses should do well to note that, since the majority of the people who buy their products are ordinary citizens, who cannot or will not have the confidence to spend money in an uncertain climate. Surely, if nothing else has taught us, recent international developments should help us to understand the concept of the interrelatedness of man-

kind. There is a quote from Edmund Burke which I was reminded of in last Sunday’s sermon at my church, which states: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men do nothing.” I am sure that we have good men in the state-owned media who can be agents of change for the public good. I am sure they would not sell their ‘birthright’ for a meal. I am sure that their livelihood would be much more rewarding, when encompassed by the knowledge and the action of keeping ethics at the forefront of their work. Work should be something that enriches our lives, not make our lives become a living hell, or make us lesser beings. It is time to eradicate the evil that has befallen us. Rosemarie Terborg Davis

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Brazil’s Silva slips, Neves may make runoff, Sensus poll shows BRASILIA (Reuters) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff con t i n u e s t o broaden her advantage ahead of tomorrowday’s election, but it is not clear which of her rivals she will face in an e x p e c t e d s e c o n d - r o und runoff, a new poll showed y e s t e r d a y . Environmentalist Marina Silva, who was favored to

defeat Rousseff after a surge in the polls one month ago, has steadily lost support and is now running neck-and-neck with market favorite Aecio Neves in a battle for second place, a survey by pollster Sensus said. The poll showed Rousseff gaining 2 percentage points to 37.3 percent from the previous

Sensus survey a week ago, while Silva has fallen to 22.5 percent from 25 percent. Neves held his ground at 20.6 percent. The gap between Silva and Neves is within the poll’s margin of error of 2 percentage points up or down and statistically insignificant. Sensus polls are not as closely watched by political analysts as the surveys by bigger research firms Datafolha and Ibope that are more frequent and use larger samples. But the poll confirmed a Datafolha survey on Thursday that also showed Neves within striking distance of second place. If no candidate secures a majority in the first round, the top two vote-getters will face off on Oct. 26. In a turnaround to the hotly contested presidential race, Rousseff has emerged as the favorite to gain a second term, with most polls showing her winning in a runoff vote.

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T&T Prime Minister defends her terrorism stand Trinidad Guardian - T&T would have faced international pressure if it had not joined with 90 other countries to co-sponsor a resolution aimed at tackling global terrorism, Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar said Thursday. She said so as she defended her decision not to consult with CARICOM before signing the resolution at the meeting of the UN Security Council, chaired by United States President Barack Obama at UN headquarters, New York, last week. Saying “there was limited time for that kind of discussion,” PersadBissessar noted the cosponsorship resolution was also signed by Jamaica. She added: “Jamaica has cosponsored the resolution as well and what happened is after we arrived in New York, it was brought to our attention that the US was putting forward that resolution. There was limited time for that kind of discussion.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar “However, when it was brought to my attention I had discussions with the Secretary General and ambassador to CARICOM to speak to other CARICOM heads to the way forward for CARICOM with respect to resolution.” She also said that many Heads of State in CARICOM were not present at the time. However, she said Government would continue to engage CARICOM

partners to get involved in the fight against terrorism. She denied claims by Chaguanas West MP Jack Warner that she had opened T&T to terrorism by co-sponsoring the resolution, saying T&T and other nations were already under the radar of global terrorists. “We were always open to terrorism. The terrorists in the entire network have spread their tentacles throughout places you would never believe. Terrorist activity is borderless. I think we were already opened up for possible terrorist threats. “To not be active in our commitment to fight terrorists would have opened up T&T to serious international pressure. T&T would have been seen as a haven for terrorists if we did not come out and support the fight. We would have become a haven for the very terrorist elements we seek to protect our citizens from,” she added. The PM also said discussions were being held to review military strategies. “We have discussed with US the issue of decommissioned ships. We need to send our teams to look at these warships to assess the conditions they are in and whether it would require refurbishment and whether it is feasible,” she said. Asked whether there will be legislative changes to support this move, PersadBissessar said the legislative framework was already in place. “Legislative changes will be required for the cosponsoring. Advanced passenger information is already in place as law. “Not too long ago we dealt with fingerprinting at our ports of entry. Recently, we passed laws dealing with anti-money laundering and we continue to strengthen those laws to deal with money laundering, the financing of narcotrafficking, illegal arms and ammunition,” she said. She added, however, that the administrative framework now had to be strengthened.

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Wolf Warriors score big win in Ramchand & Rohan Auto Spares ... From page 38 2-20. Trophy Stall in reply were 158 all out. Raj Ramkissoon 39. Diaram Ramnauth 3-10, Latchman Chinapen 3-26. Princess Hotel def. Brickery Spuerstar by 7 wickets. Brickery batted first made 182 all out . S. Ramdhan 47, M. Mangar 37. Gary Mandhall took 3-25. Navin Beharry3-33. Pricess Hotel in reply made 186 fo r3. Gero Singh 72 N.O., Amit Singh 39. The action continues this weekend with several matches. Fixtures Oct.5th:

GCC Ground: Pitch #1: 9:30AM: Trophy Stall vs. Brickery Superstars. 12:30PM: Trophy Stall Angels vs. 4R Lioness. 2:00PM: Floodlight vs. Wellman. Pitch #2: 9:30AM: Uprisers vs. SpeedBoat. 12:30PM: Wellwoman vs. Sleepin Warriors. 2:00PM: Industry Super Kings vs. Bel Air Rubis. DCC Ground: Pitch #1: 9:30AM: Fishermen Legends vs. Savage Masters. 12:30PM: Savage Masters vs. Enterprise

Legends. Pitch#2: 9:30AM: Country Side vs. Warriors XI. 12:30PM: Speed Boast VS Warriors XI. GNIC Ground: 9:30 AM: Regal Masters vs Frontliners. 12:30PM: Challengers vs Regal Fixtures Oct. 6th DCC Ground: Pitch#1: 9:30AM: Savage Masters vs Wellman. 12:30PM: Slingers vs Bel Air Rubis. Pitch#2: 9:30AM: Wolf Warrior vs Farm. 12:30PM: Wolf Warriors vs Challengers.

Saturday October 04, 2014 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Are you involved in a creative project that involves modern technology, Aries? If so, progress could be made by leaps and bounds, starting today. A lucky break might set you off in a new direction that adds depth and dimension to your work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) A large gathering of friends, relatives, and neighbors could take place in your neighborhood today, Libra. You might run into a few old friends you haven't seen in a long time and enjoy catching up.

TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) If you own your home or have any kind of investments in real estate, Taurus, you might hear some great news today about the value of that investment. It's likely to be increasing, and probably will continue in that direction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) If you've asked your employer for a raise recently, Scorpio, the astral energy indicates that you can expect to receive one soon. Your employer is greatly impressed with your efforts, and probably thinking that you might be setting your sights elsewhere.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Are you technically single but very deeply involved with someone, Gemini? If so, don't be surprised if today you extend or receive a proposal of marriage. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Exciting news could come to you today that could bring a lot of joy into your life, Cancer. Your income may soon skyrocket, and more opportunities to advance yourself professionally should start coming thick and fast. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) A powerful bond between you and a romantic partner could have you walking around with your head in the clouds, Leo. Things between you seem to be improving by leaps and bounds. Right now it all seems just too perfect. definitely make the most of it. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Virgo, love of all kinds the love of friends, the affection of family members, romantic love - flourishes in the home today as a number of visitors come to your door, perhaps unexpectedly.

SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) An unexpected letter or package might arrive sometime today, Sagittarius. This could be a gift from a lover - perhaps a bit more lavish than you would have expected. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Happiness reigns in the home right now, Capricorn. Money comes pouring in from bonuses, salary from extra hours, or gifts. You may be considering spending some of this money on either adding to or refurbishing your home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Are you single, Aquarius? If so, today you might fall in love at first sight. You may have been frustrated lately by the lack of available, interesting people, but today you could meet someone who seems too perfect for words. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) A strong attraction to someone could take you by surprise today, Pisces. This person could be involved in the arts in some way, perhaps film, television, or recording.

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Guyanese riders eyeing success at 9th Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships Anthony, Ambrose & Hicks to contest Time Trials today By Franklin Wilson in Suriname in association with Fitness Express Guyana is seeking to continue its rich tradition of top performances when the 9th edition of the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships pedals off today in Paramaribo, Suriname with the Individual Time Trials. Michael Anthony and debutant Alanzo Ambrose will contest the Junior category, while another debutant, Andrew Hicks, the first person to win the National Juvenile Road Race Championship will take on his peers in the juvenile class. Some fourteen countries including Guyana have assembled in Suriname for what is anticipated to be a spectacular 9th edition of their premier event for junior riders in these parts and while Guyana by no means specializes in Time Trials, the local riders are eager to show that they can compete and at the same time, according to Manager/Coach Mark Sonoram, “They are gaining valuable experience.” The Guyanese have been categorized as one of the powerhouses in cycling at the junior level along with the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Puerto Rico who are both represented here in Suriname along with contingents from Aruba, Anguilla, Barbados, Bermuda, Curacao, St Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Jamaica, Grenada and French Guiana. Junior girls and boys as well as juvenile boys will cover a distance of 16 km in the time Trials with the top

three in each category being rewarded. Sonoram, who himself is making his debut after the Guyana Cycling Federation’s first choice as Coach, Dwayne Gibbs opted out due to personal reasons, believes that the strength of the Guyanese team will be in full flow tomorrow in the Road Race. The full Guyanese contingent will be on show as they seek to improve last year’s performance having won silver and bronze through Akeem Arthur and Michael Anthony who are both back and looking to keep the golden Arrowhead aloft. The juveniles will cover a distance of 68 km while the juniors will traverse 92 km before ending. The first three to cross the finish line will again be rewarded. The team held a meeting last evening

to strategize for today and tomorrow and were in very high spirits. The Guyanese contingent was the very last to clear immigration at South Drain here in Suriname having travelled overland. Manager Sonoram approached the authorities to assist the team in expediting the process but they bluntly refused stating that a letter should have been sent to them two days ago in order for them to consider. Despite being snubbed, the youngsters were patient and kept their focus on the task at hand, and that is taking care of the opposing teams that are here for the 9th Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships. Either the President of Suriname or the Minister of Sport will declare the feature address at today’s official opening ceremony.

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West Indies assessing whether to play Narine in India ODIs - Lloyd ESPNcricinfo - Clive Lloyd, the chairman of the West Indies selection panel, has said the decision on whether Sunil Narine remains in India for West Indies’ upcoming limited-overs series’ will be made in consultation with the WICB “in a day or so”. Narine was suspended from bowling in the Champions League Twenty20 on Thursday, and is ineligible to play in the tournament’s final today. Suggesting that corrective measures to his action, if any were needed, should have been made earlier, Lloyd questioned the timing of Narine’s suspension, saying the decision could be “destroying” to Narine and affect the team’s chances on the forthcoming tour of India and in the World Cup. From October 8, West Indies will play five ODIs and a T20 against India, before three Tests. Narine’s bowling ban is restricted only to the Champions League and other BCCI-run tournaments like the IPL, but it is sure to increase scrutiny on him in international cricket as well. “We will have to take that decision in a day or so. I am very disappointed because he is an exciting cricketer,” Lloyd said on Friday, at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, where West Indies played a warmup game. “The point is, just like [Muttiah] Muralitharan, because your action is different, doesn’t mean that you are throwing. “We have to take a look at things and assess the situation. We don’t want to

make any rash decision as such. We will discuss it. The board [WICB] will probably take it from there. We will have to inform the board. We can’t take decisions just like that. They have to be informed.” E S P N c r i c i n f o understands that the decision will be arrived at before October 6, when the West Indies squad leaves Mumbai for Kochi, which will host the first ODI. Lloyd said the WICB and the West Indies team management had been told that Narine would be under the scanner in India by a source whose identity he would not disclose. “Before we came here we were told that they were going to call Narine, so it’s quite obvious that something must have been said somewhere,” he said. “I really can’t tell you that [who it was] but I can tell you it’s a highly reliable source, because we have to make contingency plans for things like that just in case it happens,” Lloyd said, adding that the West Indies cricket fraternity would back Narine. Lamenting the timing of the suspension, “just before an important series against India and the World Cup that follows”, Lloyd said he could not really understand the need to raise questions over the legality of Narine’s action when “he has been bowling in the same manner” for years. “He has been bowling over the years with the same sort of action. Now all of a sudden it has changed. What has changed, I don’t know,” Lloyd said. “You can’t just

ban him from bowling just before an important tour like this and with the World Cup coming up. It destroys the individual’s ability as such and I think you may end up destroying someone’s career. “This guy has been doing well playing for KKR for the last three years. If you look at his action, he has been doing pretty much the same and I want to know what is it that has been found that they ban him and not say something like, ‘Listen, you have a bit of a problem and you have to rectify it.’” Lloyd compared the situation with that of Pakistan offspinner Saeed Ajmal, who has been suspended from bowling in international cricket. “All of a sudden, this guy [Narine] who is supposed to be one of the best bowlers around - like Ajmal for that matter, how many Test wickets does Ajmal have? - and all of a sudden his bowling action is suspect. My point is something should be done before all this comes to this point. “It can destroy a team. You want to know if this is being orchestrated because if you lose your main bowler then it puts some pressure on the selectors and the team and so on.” Lloyd also questioned the Champions League T20 regulations and procedure, which has proven to be rather ambiguous. “Nobody has told us anything. Nobody has written a letter. That is the thing about it. Something should be said to us. We are left high and dry. All of a

Samuels comes good but West Indies lose MUMBAI, India – Marlon Samuels made a classy half century but that was the only highlight for West Indies as they lost by nine wickets to India A at Brabourne Stadium yesterday. The classy right-hander stroked eight boundaries in a polished 56 with eight boundaries as West Indies were restricted to just 148 for nine off 38.1overs after winning the toss and electing to bat. Opener Lendl Simmons retired hurt on 12 with a back complaint and could not resume his innings. India A then raced to 149 for one to win in the 26th over. India’s bowlers were steady with leg-spinner Amit Mishra’s three-wicket haul doing most of the damage. Jason Holder (21)

batted responsibly and ensured that the Indian spinners didn’t run through the tail. After batting for 46 balls he finally ran out of patience and stepped out to off-spinner Parvez Rasool. He missed, and Sanju Samson did the rest. Holder and Samuels added 48 for the seventh wicket. In the second half of the match, the India A batsmen motored to the small target. Opener Unmukt Chand was particularly impressive with 79 not out off 81 balls. He hit eight fours and two consecutive sixes off Samuels’ off spin. He added 71 for the first wicket with Murali Vijay who made 26 before he was well caught head-high by Samuels off Kemar Roach’s first ball. Chand was then joined by the

attacking Karn Nair who scored 28 not out off 26 balls to rush to victory. The two teams will meet in a second 50-over warm-up match tomorrow at the Wankhede Stadium. Summary Scores: West Indies: 148 All Out (38.1 Overs). Marlon Samuels 56, Jason Holder 21, Lendl Simmons 12, Kemar Roach 10; Amit Mishra 10-1-26-3, Sharma 7.1-1-27-2, Dhawal Kulkarni 6-2-14-1, Parvez Rasool 3-1-7-1. India A: 149/1 (25.3 Overs). Unmukt Chand 79*, Karun Nair 28*, Murali Vijay 26; Kemar Roach 4-0-28-1, Ravi Rampaul 6-1-25-0, Marlon Samuels 7-0-35-0, Jerome Taylor 5-0-25-0. Result: India A won by 9 wickets.

sudden, the guy is not playing in a tournament he has played for the last three years. What are you then saying about the tournament then? Are you saying that the tournament has probably previously allowed people who have got bad actions to play?” Asked if the ICC, which has been tightlipped over the issue since it doesn’t govern the Champions League, should step in and get in touch with the WICB, Lloyd sad he hoped it happened soon. “I think it’s wrong the

way they have gone about it and I have been involved in the ICC for years [as a match referee and technical committee chief] and I think you cannot just ban a guy just like that. This is a guy who has played for us all over the world, not only in the West Indies. All of a sudden, this guy has got a suspect action. I am not happy, I would like to strongly say that.” Kumar Dharmasena, a leading umpire on the ICC Elite Panel, has been involved in three of the four cases of suspect actions being reported in Champions

League. So, Lloyd said, he was not sure if that indirectly meant Narine would be reported in international cricket. With the ICC taking a hard stance on illegal actions in the last six months, the WICB is likely to be wary. Ian Gould, another Elite Panel umpire, will be one of the match officials for the ODI series in India. Gould was among the umpires who reported offspinners Sachithra Senanayake and Ajmal, both of whom were later banned from bowling in international cricket, earlier this year.

GMR&SC International Drag Race Meet

Ramchand aims to continue his reign at the top Reigning Drag champion Anand Ramchand has sent out an ominous warning to the rest of the competition that he is aiming to continue his dominance come Sunday, October 12 when the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) stages its International Drag Race Meet, at the South Dakota Circuit. Ramchand was speaking with this newspaper recently when he made the bold prediction in the presence of old rivals Sanjay Persaud, the Daby brothers Rondell and Peter and Ryan Dhanram. The champ disclosed that he will be piloting four cars including a Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi Evolution, Toyota Vitz and a Toyota Celica.

He said that while he expects the opposition to be better prepared this time, he too has done quite a lot of work on his machines to ensure that they perform to the maximum that will guarantee his reign is not interrupted. Meanwhile, according to a source close to the Club, the event is anticipated to be graced by dragsters from Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago and fans could expect exhilarating action throughout the day as the locals attempt to represent home turf against the strong foreign invasion. Ramchand promises fans a day when existing records could be challenged and possibly bettered. The other big names

expected to represent the ‘Land of Many Waters are Syed Ali and Danny Persaud. The Superbikers are also expected to add to the excitement and Stephen Vieira, Carlos Rodrigues, Carey Griffith will be looking to not only outdo each other as they battle for outright supremacy. Additionally, race fans will have the opportunity to witness the Porta Tree Timing System which is equipped with specialized starting lights that allow quarter mile speeds to be recorded. Races commence at 09:00 hrs and admission for adults is $1000, while children are $500 and vehicles free. The day’s activities also come with the compliments of Banks DIH Ltd.

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GCB four-day Inter-County Cricket

Deonarine hits 77 but Berbice settle for draw By Sean Devers Berbice and the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Development X1 played to a draw at Wales yesterday on the final day of their third round GCB Inter-County cricket tournament despite a cultured 77 from Test lefthander Narsingh Deonarine as Berbice finished runner-up to Champions Demerara, who beat Essequibo in their final round game at Bourda. Deonarine fell 23 short of his first four-day InterCounty ton since 2009 when he made 145 against the GCB President’s X1 at DCC, to lead Berbice to 269-9 declared before the GCB team, set 326 for an unlikely win, reached 51 for the loss of Tagenarine Chanderpaul’s wicket for 16 in their second innings. Berbice made 418 in their first innings before Shiv Chanderpaul’s first century in over a decade, rallied the Development side to 336 to give Berbice a lead of 52. Berbice resumed the final day on 134-6, enjoying a lead of 188 runs and quickly lost night watchman Keon Joseph (1) caught at cover off Kemo Paul at 142-5. Deonarine survived a confident caught behind appeal off Steven Jacobs, who spun his fingers raw in a

marathon 40-over spell on the last day track which offered prodigious turn for the spinners in bright sunshine. Deonarine carried his overnight 55 to 77 before he was removed by under-19 off-spinner Sharaz Ramcharran at 196-6 after batting for 298 minutes, 190 balls with two fours and three sixes. Anthony Bramble (24) steered Ramcharran to Jacobs at slip before Crandon continued his good form in the competition by batting for 117 minutes and 92 balls before he was bowled by Ramcharran for 40 to leave Berbice 334-8 from a Lunch time score of 221-6. With news of the Demerara victory Berbice opted to bat on instead of declaring and were 250-8 when a dark ominous cloud caused the Umpires to halt play due to bad light at 13:23hrs. Play resumed at 13:45hrs and as conditions got progressively worse an early Tea being taken before Jacobs, who finished with 199, trapped Veerasammy Permaul LBW for 21 before the declaration was made at 269-9. Paul ended with 3-41 and Ramcharran 3-70 for the GCB X1 who were given an

Royston Crandon pulls for four

Narsingh Deonarine caresses one through the off side at Wales yesterday. entertaining 49 run first wicket stand by West Indies U-19 openers Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Shemron Hetymer before Jonathon Foo had Chanderpaul caught behind. Hetymer played some thumping shots in his undefeated 34 with four fours from 50 balls before the match was called off with an hour left in the day’s play. At the presentation Ceremony Demerara Captain

Vishaul Singh was presented with the $100,000 first prize and the championship trophy, while Berbice collected the $50,000 runnerup prize. Rajendra Chandrika who scored 402 runs copped the prize for the batsman with the most runs and MVP of the tournament. Jacobs and Essequibo left-arm spinner Anthony Adams took 15 wickets each and shared the prize for bowler with the most wickets.

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Profiles of Guyana Cycling Cavalier’s Sports and Tour Club stages Agriculture Month/World Food Day race walk Federation Team in Suriname Fresh from a first place and female seniors as well as Jennifer Park and Anasa finish in a competitive race, staged in collaboration with Education month activities September 28 last, President College student, Shemon Gittens, will attempt to replicate the feat when the Cavalier’s Sports and Tour Club stage a similar event, this time in observance of Agriculture Month/World Food Day on Sunday October 12. Walkers will convene at the Guyana School of Agriculture, Mon Repos ECD at 06:00hrs for the official start of the race half an hour later. They will then proceed to the road head before returning to the starting point. They will be grouped in several categories including male

their junior counterparts. The veterans and the differently able also contest for honours in separate categories. The first three finishers in each category will receive medals and trophies donated by corporate entities and individuals. Meanwhile, the 10K event, staged in collaboration with Education Month, was won by Gittens with Enoch Allicock and Dyrel Sancho finishing in the second and third places respectively. Gredelle Benjamin ended this category in the fourth place, while Jennel Girdhari walked away with the top prize in the female category just ahead of Dashana Reid,

Williams respectively. The podium prizes were donated by Ansa McAl, Hand in Hand Insurance and Public Service Minister, Jennifer Westford. CSTC Coordinator, Jennifer Major, assisted in the distribution of those prizes and while congratulating the winners urged them to continue training in anticipation of possible selection on a national squad to participate in the 2016 Brazil Olympics. Ms Major further relayed gratitude to the many sponsors that have kept the sport alive but singled out Minister Westford who has rendered support in more than 50 previous events including two junior race walk camps.

Meet the Guyana Cycling Federation Team to the 9th Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships taking place in Paramaribo Suriname, October 5-6, 2014. It is a talented team with some of the individual riders proving their worth locally and regionally.

Saints makes football donation to West Ruimveldt Primary

Arsenal face fine as UEFA probe six clubs

6th form student Kendra Warner hands over the uniforms and boots to West Ruimveldt Primary School teacher Petal Lashley in the presence of students from both schools. The 6th form students of St. Stanislaus College recently made a presentation of a quantity of football uniforms and boots to the students of West Ruimveldt Primary school. The items were

donated by the Saints Toronto alumni as part of their efforts to encourage a balance between education and organized sports in schools. At the brief handing over ceremony held at the College’s Brickdam

PARIS, (AFP) - Arsenal could be fined following crowd disturbances during their midweek Champions League clash with Galatasaray as European football’s governing body UEFA confirmed Friday disciplinary proceedings had been opened against six

location, 6th form student Kendra Warner encouraged the young students to continue to study hard and work towards achieving good results at their National Grade Six examinations.

Berbice River Bridge 1st division 50-over cricket

Albion CC clash with Rose Hall Town in an historic final Albion Sports Complex is associated with history as the ground hosted the first ever one day international to be played in the West Indies. Today, history is again in the making as the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) will for the first time host a first division final

under floodlights when arch rivals Albion Cricket Club tackle Rose Hall Town Gismos and Gadgets in the final of the Berbice River Bridge First Division 50-over final. The match will commence at 2pm.

The BCB and The Berbice Chambers partnered in the past to host the Guyana Independence T20 Cup under artificial lights and Mr David Armogan, Regional Chairman, Region # 6 witnessed the events and then made strong representation to

Central Government and finally the lights are here. The lights were supplied by Musco Lights of the USA at a cost of close $100 million. A committee, headed by BCB First Vice President Anil Beharry was recently formed to administer usage of the

lights in a professional manner. The BCB would like to thank the Regional Chairman and the Government of Guyana for the installation of the international quality floodlights and is certain that it will make a difference in the lives of all.

teams. Galatasaray, Feyenoord, Standard Liege, Basel and Borussia Dortmund could also face sanctions after their supporters threw flares onto the pitch during games on Wednesday and Thursday. Several flares were thrown onto the pitch from the section containing the 3,000-strong band of travelling Galatasaray supporters at the Emirates Stadium, causing the Group D match against Arsenal to be briefly halted. Police confirmed there had been six arrests, two of which were for entering the ground with flares. The north London club went on to win 4-1. UEFA’s disciplinary body will study the cases on October 16.

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Saturday October 04, 2014

East Coast Cricket Board Trophy Competition

East Coast Cricket Board Trophy Competition reaches semifinal stages Play in the East Coast Cricket Board Trophy Competition has reached its semifinal stages with matches fixed for this weekend. Upper East Coast Fixture for Sunday 5th October, 2014 Second Semi-Finals: Unity/ Lancaster VS Perseverance at Unity Community Centre Ground. U-19 Fixture for final semi-final place: Lusignan VS Golden Grove today 3rd October, 2014 at Lusignan Community Centre Ground.

ELIZABETH STYLES COMPETITION Elizabeth Styles Sponsored 40 overs Cricket Competition will commence this weekend with two matches for team form Upper East Coast. These matches are: Strathavon Cricket Club VS Helena 1-2 at Strathavon Community Centre Ground Mahaica Sports Club VS Bravados at Helena 1-2 Community Centre Ground Enterprise B vs Buxton A at Enterprise Community Centre Ground

Central E’bo T20 cricket

Wins for Queenstown and Affiance

Bakewell Junior Exhibition Team at President’s College Tennis Court. (from left) Gavin Lewis, Jordan Beaton, Kalyca Fraser, Viraj Sharma, Keenan Persaud and Nicola Ramdyhan. Last weekend at the President’s College courts, 16-year-old Ladies Champion Nicola Ramdyhan made light work of the promising 12-yearold Kalyca Fraser defeating her 6-0, 6-1 to be crowned the Bakewell Junior Girls Champion. The remaining finals of the competition are fixed for this weekend leading up to the closing ceremony, which will take place at 4:30pm at the National Racquet Centre.

In other results from matches played last weekend, Sarah Klautky def. Jeremiah Kalekyezi 6-1 and Adesh Khayyam def. Vadeanand Resaul 6-2 in the Medley U10 semifinals to secure their places in the finals. Yesterday, the Boys Under 14 Final was scheduled between talented 12-year-old Heimraj Resaul and Jordan Beaton at the GBTI Recreational Centre. Today, the Medley U10 final will be played between

Sarah Klautky and Adesh Khayyam and the Boys U18 final will be played between Keenan Persaud and Jordan Beaton. These two matches will start concurrently at the National Racquet Centre at 3:00pm. Meanwhile, for the first time last Saturday since its construction in 2012, a small gathering of students of the President’s College were able to witness competitive exhibition matches played by members of the National Squad on the

court there. As a tribute to the late CEO Naeem Nasir, the GTA engaged the Executives of Bakewell and President’s College to arrange for tournament matches to be played at the school during the tournament. The GTA hopes once again that the school will be able to adopt tennis as one of its primary recreational sports through teachers who are willing to make progress with the sport as part of PE classes.

Wolf Warriors score big win in Ramchand & Rohan Auto Spares Softball cricket Wolf Warriors were among the big winners in last weekend’s matches of the Ramchand &Rohan Auto Spares Softball Cricket competition. At Parika Ground: Wolf Warrior def. Speed Boat by 126 runs. Wolf Warriors batted first made 206 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Ricardo Adams 70, Vishnu Tannechandra 32, Safraz Karim 21. Grieg Singh took 3for 18 and Imran Hamid 228. Speed Boat in reply 81 all out in 12.4 overs. Diaram Persaud 5-10 and Mark Harold 2-17. Parika Defenders def. Enterprise Legends by 15 runs. Parika Defenders batted first made 177 for 7 in their 20 overs. O. Chandler

46, S. Mohamed 24. N. Roopdeo took 2-20. Enterprise in reply made 162 for 6 when their overs expired. D. Hemraj 63, S. Mohabir 28. R. Rambarose took 3 for 26. At DCC Ground: Fishermen Masters def. Slingers by 6 wickets. Slingers batted first made 165 for 8 in 20 overs. Ramo Malone 32, Shaimendin Mohabir 43 and Suraj Lall Kumar 22. Fishermen Masters in reply made 169 for 5. Robert Mohan 5, Danny Gangadin 30. Ramo Malone took 2 for 33. Regal Masters def. Floodlight by 3 wickets. Floodlight batted first made 173 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Wayne Jones 78,

Ricky Deonarain 43. Troy Kippings took 2 for 18 and Clyde Butts 2-41. Regal Masters in reply made 179 for 8 in 16.3 overs. Eric Thomas 62 N.O., Satrochan Seeraj 43, Eon Abel 38. Clyde Canterberry took 323. Trophy Stall Angels def. Blue Divas by 54 runs. Trophy Stall made 122 for 3 in their allotted 10 overs. Kavita Yadram 44 N.O., June Ogle 36. Blue Divas in reply made 68 for 5 in 10 overs. Rehanna Shelto 22. Amanda Roberts took 2 for 11. 4R Lioness Def. Sleepin Warriors by 9 wickets. Sleepin batted first, were all out for 61. Akaze Thompson took 2 fo 8, Shian Goodluck

2-9. The Lioness in reply made 62 for 1 in 3.1 overs. Tamika Wilson 31 N.O. and Ruth George 28 N.O. Wellman def. Insdutry Super Kings by 4 wickets. Industry Super King batted first made 175 for 9 in their 20 overs.B. Heralall 34, N. Chand 33. Grieg DeFranca took 2 -22, Mike Singh 2-32. Wellman in reply made 176 fo 7 in 19 overs. Hardat Heranand 62 N.O., Lloyd Rooplall 42. Jagdesh Persaud took 2-20. At GNIC Ground: Challengers def. Trophy Stall by 12 runs. Challengers batted first made 170 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Anan Rooplall 45, Nizam Khan 40. Fazal Rafeek took (Continued on page 34)

Queenstown and Affiance recorded victories when play in the Central Essequibo T20 tournament continued on Sunday last. At Imam Bacchus ground, Queenstown defeated Cotton Field by 77 runs. Batting first Queenstown rattled up 168- 5 in 20 overs. Eknauth Persaud slammed 80 (7x4,4x6), Herrel Green made 43 (4x4, 3x6) and extras contributed 26. Bowling for Cotton Field, Ravi Singh took 2 -30 while Travis Simon and Narendra Mandolall had one each. In reply, Cotton field were bowled out for 91 in 14 Overs. Mandolall stroked 35 (5x4,1x6) and extras assisted with 25. Herrel Green bagged 5 for 25 and Eknauth Persaud 2-15. Earlier at the said venue, Affiance overcame Imam

Bacchus Sports Club by 48 runs. Affiance took first strike and managed 140- 5 off their allotted overs. Ganesh Mangal struck 45 (3x4,4x6) and Hemant Boodnie 42 (3x4). Kulraj Persaud captured 3-30 while Latchman Rohit, Bevon Adams and De Andre George picked up one apiece. Imam Bacchus Sports Club were bowled out for 92 in 17.1 overs in response. Yougeshwar Lall scored 29(5x4) and Seenauth Balbadar 17(1x4,1x6). Kumar Kissoon snared 3-25 while Yaseer Mohamed, Ganesh Mangal and Devendra Narine claimed two each. The Competition continues tomorrow with Affiance hosting Cotton Field and Imam Bacchus Sports Club entertaining Bush Lot. Queenstown draw the bye.

Judge refuses to drop Messi tax fraud charges BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A Spanish judge has rejected an appeal filed by Lionel Messi’s lawyers to drop tax fraud charges against the Barcelona star, meaning the case against Messi and his father Jorge Messi will continue. The judge rebutted the counter demand that the football player be excluded from the case against him and his father that alleges they withheld 4 million euros ($5.3 million) in unpaid taxes from 2007-09. The judge’s statement read that “in this type of crime, it is not necessary for someone to have complete knowledge of all the accounting and business operations nor the exact quantity, rather it is sufficient to be aware of the designs to commit fraud and consent to them”. Messi and his father have five days to appeal the ruling.

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Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Karate Association holds successful grading exercise

Students pose for a picture after the grading. The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Karate Association held its 2nd annual Martial Arts Exam on last 27th September, at the Black Cobra Karate Club in Parfaite Harmony. All the students changed belts, while

four were promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt. Promoted to Yellow Belt were Nathan Samaroo, Brandon DeNobrega, Nikita Ghanie, Kian Koodralli, Sachin Singh, Deonarine

Brandon Dindial, Jonathon Sooklall, Joshua Sooklall, Shiloh Sydney, Mondale Marques, Nicholas Ramkissoon, Jarrar Ramnarine, Priyanka Deolall, Somesh Banasa,

Brandon Deolal. Promoted to Orange belt were Sayad Bacchus, Mark Ramotar, Jessica Persaud, while To s h a n J a m u n a w a s promoted to Blue belt. Junior Adonis was promoted

to Green Belt and Zafar Ramnarine was promoted to 3rd Kyu Brown. Promoted to 1st Dan Black belt were, Sheena Jacobis, Krishna Jacobis, Portia Schepmyer and Calvin Ramcharran.

The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Karate Association is recruiting new members who can train at their locations. Contact can be made by calling 698-6727/6730823/6991875 for more information.

GT Beer/Berbice Cup football kicks off today Banks DIH has committed to part sponsorship of the 2nd annual Berbice Cup KO football tournament set to kick-off later today at the Monedderlust FC ground, West Coast Berbice. T h i s y e a r ’ s competition will involve the top four sides from the Berbice FA and their counterparts from the East Coast FA as they battle for $1M, as well as individual prizes. According to Outdoor Events Manager of Banks DIH, Mortimer Stewart, “We are happy to be part of this competition and assure the teams and organizers that Banks DIH is on board.” The official march past and address to the eight contesting teams is slated for 16:00hrs after which the opening game b e t w e e n , l a s t y e a r ’s beaten finalists Rosignol United and the oldest football club in Berbice, Cougars FC will put the tournament in motion. Both coaches have

expressed confidence in advancing to the next round which could very well send the game into extra time and possibly a penalty shootout. Former national goalkeeper Phillip Carrington, who is in charge at Cougars, stated that his youthful side has been hard at preparations over the last two weeks and from the commitment he saw and the enthusiasm generated, he expects a good showing tonight. His opposite, Keith O’Jeer is equally confident of a good showing from his unit which includes former national youth players, Mark Wrong and Delroy Ferdinand who will control the midfield. Captain Curtis Moore will marshal the defense. For Cougars, Stefon DeFlorimonte will control the defence with Roger Crandon and Alvin Reynolds in midfield. Sherwin Parris and Ron Wilson spearhead the attack. The feature match brings together the home

side and defending champion, Monedderlust FC and Bakewell Buxton Stars. Both sides possess loads of young talent and this game is expected to be fast-paced. National under-17 Captain Kevin Layne Jr. will be in charge at midfield with main support from Leon McDougal. Royston Khalil and national U-17, Atlyn Browne will lead the offence. The experienced Travis Henry will be in charge of the defence. In his pre-game comment, manager of Monedderlust Kevin

Layne Snr. dismissed any claim of his side being the loser and predicted that his side will triumph. Meanwhile coach of the Buxtonians, Sherry Abrams stated that her side is prepared and ready and will be coming at the Cup holders. Midfielder Rawle Fredricks will skipper the side and play alongside Sherwin Griffith in the middle, while a lot will depend on Pierre Joseph up front as well as defender Kester Hatton and goalkeeper Tyron Abrams at the back.

Trophies for the 1st to 4th place winners of the GT Beer/Berbice Cup 2014.

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AAG launches twelfth South American 10k race

AAG President, Aubrey Hutson (right) joins AAG officials and athletes to usher in the twelfth edition of the IAAF South American 10km Road Race Classic. The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) yesterday launched the twelfth edition of Guyana’s most lucrative 10k road race, the International Association of Athletics

Federation (IAAF) South American 10km Road Race Classic, which will host on October 26 in Guyana, its first of usually three legs. President of the AAG Aubrey Hutson, disclosed

that a gears bus will transport the athlete’s gears form the start to the finish line. He said that is a first for the race, which was launched at the Guyana Olympic Association Headquarters,

High Street, Kingston. Huston said that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will be providing significant medical assistance for the event that will have two ambulances on

Richardson dominoes starts tomorrow

Trouble Shooters take Turning Point tourney Strikers Sports Club of Meadow Brook drive, Georgetown will honour their long standing member Richie Richardson by organising a dominoes competition for his birth anniversary starting tomorrow at the above named venue. Twenty one teams are expected to battle for a top prize of $120,000 and a trophy; the runner up will receive a trophy and $60,000 and third place a trophy and $40,000. Entrance fee is $10,000. The finals will be played on Monday at Dynasty. The competition is being sponsored by Big Boss Trucking Service, Dynasty Sports Club, Demerara Ice Company Ltd, South View Ta v e r n , F a y e J o s e p h , Patterson and Patterson Associates and Strikers SC. Meanwhile, Trouble Shooters marked 81 games to win the final when Turning Point hosted a competition recently. Mix Up placed second with 73

the course. He informed that one of the ambulances will be positioned behind the last athlete and the other along the course. There will also be two doctors and five medics at the finish line. Meanwhile, while no international participation have been yet confirmed, the race is expected to attract a number of international athletes as invitations were sent to countries requesting their participation. All international athletes are expected to be in Guyana on or before October 25. The AAG will be providing transportation and accommodation at the Sleepin Hotel. Athletes arriving before or leaving after the dates will have to indicate same to the association. Registration for the event will close on October 17. However, the AAG will accommodate late registration at a cost of GYD

2,000. The event will feature three categories; Open, Juniors and Masters, with the open (male and female) first place prize being US$1,000 for the winner while second will receive US$600, third; US$400, fourth US$300 and fifth US$200. The Masters 40-55 age category will see the first place prize being GYD $20,000 while second and third will receive $12,000 and $8,000 respectively. The master’s 56 and over will see the top prize being GYD $15,000, second $10,000 and third $5,000. The junior athletes will not be receiving cash. The AAG said that giving juniors cash will be in conflict of the IAAF. The juniors will receive grants or vouchers worth US$100 for first place, US$75 for second US$50 for third and US$25 for fourth.

HFBCOC/Trophy Stall U-19 Tapeball on this weekend Members of Strikers Sports Club display the trophies that will be up for the taking. games followed by Sparton on 66. Phillip Sargeant scored 16 and Sharon Gerome 14 for the winners, while Gilbert Mendonca registered 16 and Rawl Peters 15 for the runner up team. Leroy Edwards and Dereck Samaroo made 15

each for Sparton who drew the bye to the final. Mix Up chalked up 70 games to win the semi final ahead of Trouble Shooters with 68 and Turning Point 66. Mark Wiltshire and Mendonca scored 16 apiece for Mix Up. Eric Sardena and Jerome

made 15 each for Trouble Shooters; Colin Mc Ewan recorded 15 and Sandra Denny 14 for Turning Point. Trouble Shooters took home a trophy and $100,000, Mix Up $40,000 and Sparton $20,000. (Zaheer Mohamed)

The Holy Family Bible Club organizing committee (HFBCOC) Inter Ward U-19 Tapeball cricket tournament sponsored by Trophy Stall will continue today at the National Cultural Centre tarmac from 08:00 hrs. Matches will see Werken-Rust tackling Lodge Vegas, Stabroek facing South Ruimveldt, Sophia playing Woolford Avenue, Bourda doing battle with Cummingsburg, Charlestown

matching skills with Albouystown and Thomas Lands taking on Kingston. The semi finals and final will be played tomorrow at the said venue which will be followed by the presentation of prizes by the management of the sponsors. The winning team will receive a trophy and medals, while the runner up will take home a trophy. The Most valuable player of the competition and final will also be rewarded.

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Twelve matches on today as Courts Pee Wee Football commences

- defending champs St. Pius play J.E Burnham Defending champion St. Pius will commence the defence of their title when they face J.E Burnham in match six today as the 2014 Courts P e e We e F o o t b a l l Competition kicks off, at Thirst Park ground. Tw e l v e g a m e s a r e slated for the day and the remaining fixtures will see West Ruimveldt tackle Redeemer at 10:00 hrs on Pitch #1, while Comenius take on Green Acres on Pitch #2. Starting from 10:45 h r s , S t . S t e p h e n ’s e n g a g e S t . G a b r i e l ’s , while Tucville and Thomas More square off at the same time. A t 11 : 3 0 h r s , F. E Pollard clash with St. Angela’s and at 12:15 hrs, Success Academy go up against Enterprise and East La Penitence and

Ketley do battle. St. Margaret’s and Smith’s Memorial collide at 13:00 hrs and this game will be played simultaneously with the one between South Ruimveldt and St. Ambrose. In the final double h e a d e r o f t h e d a y, Marian Academy collide with Stella Maris and North Georgetown tackle Winfer Gardens. Furniture and Alliances giant Courts have pledged in excess of $2.8 million in sponsorship towards the tournament, while Petra Organisation will once again co-ordinate the tournament which is also being sponsored by Banks DIH Ltd. The Ministry of Education is also working in collaboration with the Petra Organisation to ensure that the event is a success.

Rugby Sevens League starts today Players from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Guyana Police Force (GPF), Pepsi Hornets, Ya m a h a C a r i b s a n d University of Guyana (UG) Wolves will today square off for the right to be crowned champion of the Wi n d j a m m e r H o t e l & Cuisine/Golden Brook/Toney Sevens League which opens, at the National Park Rugby Field starting 15:00hrs. The League, which is organised by the Guyana Rugby Football Union, will see the Pepsi Hornets led by National Captain Ryan Gonsalves square off against Theodore Henry and the Yamaha Caribs. Dwayne Schroeder and his GDF troops are set to face UG Wolves in the following game, while the Guyana Police Force will try to detain Pepsi Hornets in the day’s third game. UG Wolves and Yamaha Caribs

and GDF versus GPF will c o n c l u d e t h e d a y ’s proceedings. The next round of matches will be played on October 11 with five more games with the final set for October 18. The tournament dubbed the ‘Road to Mexico’ is being sponsored by Windjammer Hotel, Pomeroon Oil Company under its Golden Brook Brand and Sports Journalist Rawle Toney. It will be used to help select Guyana’s team for the North America Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Sevens Championship, to be held in Mexico City, Mexico from December 3 to 4. Guyana dominated the NACRA Sevens from 2006 -11, before relinquishing the title to Mexico in 2012. The team did not participate in last year ’s competition.

Fixtures for Mohamed Memorial 40-over – EBE The Mohamed Memorial 40-over tournament commences tomorrow on the East Bank of Essequibo. Parika will clash with

Philadelphia at Zeelugt and Vergenoegen host Zeelugt, and on Monday Hyde Park play Supreme at Vergenoegen. Matches start at 10:30 hrs.

Managing Director of Courts Clyde DeHaas executes the symbolic kick off to signal the start of last year’s competition.

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Members of the Guyanese team smiles as they make the crossing to Suriname yesterday for this weekend’s action.

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Team Ramchand with leader Anand (right) pose for Kaieteur Sport yesterday.

Marlon Samuels made a classy half century in a losing effort. (Getty Images)

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