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Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
Thanks for the memories and a grand story, Johnny! It was over fifty years ago that the thin, keening croon came to touch Guyanese hearts, move their feet, and fill their ears with a sad sweetness that seems to flow all the way from the deepest valley of the soul. That special sadness and sweetness, emanating from somewhere behind the jangling harmonies of that time from before, captivated and caused many a longing in boys and girls, young and grown, touched and reaching to touch or for a touching from that special someone. That time is now gone. But Johnny Braff lives on. He may have passed a few days ago. But he will remain in the lullabies of Guyanese, as they think and dream of love. Of love thwarted. Of love denied. Of love betrayed. Of love savored and relished. That is part of the grand story, the simple, yet profound, legend of the life of this great son of Guyana that brings so much back; and that will carry the remnants of singers and listeners, and all those who throbbed with and to his stories in song of love robbed. There is a burning inside. For some Guyanese that burning will last forever and then a day more. It has been that kind of unquenchable burning. Always will be for those who remember and reminisce about lyrics dedicated to and poured out about the teenage yearning for that “Neville” elusive, so unhearing, sometimes so unloving. About something as simple and endearing as “A shower of tears” that was anything but a pail of water, and which captures the eternal pathos of romance and to be young and in love, sometimes unrequited. The man had a magic that addressed every heartache, soothed those weary souls that knew because they were there, are still there fifty years later though, like Johnny, the mists rolled in and covered some in that glorious shroud that ease a hard, heavy passage. In the early years, his was. But Johnny survived. He survived them all: genres, sounds, rhythms, mediums, new definitions of cool and his art. Johnny Braff triumphed past the long exodus of those who knew him, identified with his times and music, and embraced his songs and the stories in them with the closest of intimate hugs. Sometimes, it was personal; their own story being sang and sang over tiny transistor radios and huge jukeboxes, and finally those monstrous boom-boxes that split ear and mind and tear apart whatever shreds were still left in hearts that suffered and sang along with him. It has been a storied life -full of ups and downs, heartaches and heartbreaks, and always a heartbeat away from the big break and the big times. Life for Johnny Braff, indeed, was a reflection of his own journey; and of a calling and profession that rewards too little one who gave so much and now leave so much behind. He did leave a lot behind, hasn’t he? Through it all, and true to his sweet, soft, caressing melody, that reckless, headlong plunging embodies in “I don’t care.” A likely tribute to himself. And now it is over fifty years later, almost twice as long as the life of this paper. It is as if it is still just yesterday. And Guyanese have the rare good fortune, unlike Matt Munro, to bring back yesterday. In their quiet moments; in their long look back at the way we were. Through the moaning cadences of this man and musician, the lovelorn and lovesick and those who lived for love were graced with something almost mystic in its aura that encircled and cocooned with that wisp of a touch that is a sorcerer’s wand. It was an extraordinary gift he had. It ranged from that which was part a plaintive cry from the wellsprings of the heart to the searing emotional resignation of losing to the wistful reaching into the Yuletide Season to grace with the fairytale that was his style and voice and the story of his words. Fifty years later and the Guyana of today is as he sang from way back in the day; it is the, “Same time, same place.” It just might be the same man and same woman; and now
With Guyana losing $Billions, Oil Royalty must be challenged DEAR EDITOR, Thank you for the focus on the coming oil and gas industry and how Guyana has been short changed of a fair deal (royalty) that is normal in the industry; Guyana gets way below normal industry rate. The below information is obtained from research from varied websites as pertains to the industry in varied countries and is applied to Guyana A royalty is a payment to an owner (people of Guyana) for the use of asset (oil and gas). The government grants a license or contract to energy companies and receives a fee (a percentage) of the market value of the oil or gas as a royalty payment. Royalties are free of all costs associated with exploration, drilling, recovery, and production of oil or any taxes. The production company bears all the costs of the exploration, production, and marketing which are deducted from the total revenues to be shared between the energy companies and Guyana as profits. Reproduction costs can never be a factor in calculating royalties. That would be a violation of industry practice and grounds for reopening the contract.
The industry rate for royalties was generally around 12.5% but in recent years it varied between 18% and 25%. Guyana gets 2% in the case of Exxon and 1% in the case of Tullow. It is not known what the rate is for other energy companies that have signed leases with Guyana. Contracts and agreements are kept secret. Guyana is losing out on US billions of dollars of revenues annually. As an illustration, at a rate of US$60 a barrel at 100,000 barrel a day, total revenue is $6M a day. Guyana will get less than 2% or less than 1% (costs are first subtracted from the revenues) or less than $60K a day out of the $6M. After a month, Guyana gets less than $1.8M while the company gets $180M (with expenses of about half of that). After a year, Guyana $21.6 million while the company collects $2.16 billion (about half would be expenses and so it still has a profit of nearly a billion US dollars after a year). Those numbers are for 100K barrels a day. Production is expected to double after a few months and reach more than a million barrels a day in a year. At a million barrels a day, at a rate of $60 per barrel, Guyana will receive less than US$216 M a
year while the energy company will collect $21.6B (with an estimated profit of about $10B). Guyana will get about 2% of the generated revenues while the company collects the rest. Clearly, Guyana is cheated in several ways. It is not getting 2% or 1% royalties because expenses are first deducted from revenues and then offered royalties that the government agreed to accept. Guyana is not getting industry wide accepted royalties of 12.5%. Even if Guyana is to get 10% royalties, it will be considered as fair. It means Guyana’s royalties will increase tenfold to $2.16 billion at 1% royalty and $4.32B at 2% royalty. That is more than enough money to make every family a millionaire in American dollars term. The country’s standard of living will rise rapidly and immeasurably. Quality of life will improve substantially. Regrettably, the government of Guyana signed a royalty clause that gives away the country’s prime assets. The people who negotiated those contracts need to be questioned and not allowed in any further government negotiations for any contracts with any companies on any resource. In both known cases of
royalty clauses signed with the oil companies, there is a violation of industry practice. The royalty rate is calculated after expenses – a clear violation of international standards and by extension international law. The rate can be renegotiated since there is a violation. The government should turn to reputable lawyers (international if necessary) who know royalty law and international law (acceptable practices and common law rules). Public interest law can also be invoked to bring the parties to court and force renegotiations of royalty payments. Guyana stands to lose hundreds of millions (if not billions) American dollars annually if it does not demand that the oil contracts be opened for renegotiation. In Trinidad, human rights lawyers successfully challenge the government and private companies for violating basic tenets of industry-wide practices. The Privy Council upheld those challenges. The public (through concerned lawyers) should consider going to court to get Guyana a fair royalty contract since politicians are not prepared to touch the subject. Yours truly, Dr. Vishnu Bisram
Why this unfair fare structure? DEAR EDITOR, The much needed and touted fare structure for the Mini Buses and Hire Car to have in their possession and to be displayed has been agreed by and between the Ministry of Business and the association and it must be noted this was only after several letters were written to the Editors of the major daily newspapers and published in the Letter Columns by yours truly, that the Police started to impound the Mini Buses both at Suddie and Anna Regina Police Station, then and only then did the Association got going. It cannot escape one’s attention that while all the other Administrative Regions
the route is being identified by a number, the Essequibo Coast was the last to comply with this essential part of the Code of Conduct that was agreed by the Subject ministry and the umbrella union, the certified Mini Bus Union. And I rather suspect that the Essequibo Mini Bus and Hire Car Association was not functioning, and that displaying any new fare structure would not be in the best interest of the owners and drivers of these car and buses. How on earth can any functioning person, explain why after more than seven months after the Code of Conduct was agreed by the
blessed with the rich nostalgic company of those memories that are of a lifetime. As it is of their children (and their neighbour’s children) who grew up wondering what this is all about; maybe even becoming ardent followers themselves, such was the magnet of his pull, the force field of powerful yearning provoked; of me being me and only with you. Always with you. And even when you are not there. Thanks for the memories of this grand story, Johnny. So many of them. The extraordinary joy of them. The beauty of them. Now go sing for them and move them above, way high over there. Just like you did for all of us. God bless this great son of Guyana. Son who gave so much good feeling, who lived dreams. Son of those lovely melodies of love and which make us fall in love all over again every day.
Ministry and the United Mini Bus Union, that only now Region # 2, through their Association some of the drivers, have the Fare Structure that can be said is their interest and that of the travelling public. The Kaieteur News of Saturday July, 20, 2019 on page 13, under the caption “Business Ministry to phase out 18 year old Essequibo Fare Structure”, a photograph of some parked Mini Buses was seen. Paragraph two state and I quote “The Association met with the Minister of Business Hemrajh Rajkumar and the Department of Consumer Affairs yesterday as preparation for the new fare structure commenced.” Paragraph eight mention and I again quote “the Minister pointed out that within this time, the Department of Consumer Affairs will complete all consultation with the public.” On reading this story I was eagerly awaiting the announcement of when and where these consultations would have taken place, I am still waiting, but I stand to be corrected here. I would be more than
grateful if the association can come up with a copy of the eighteen year old fare structure that is being phased out, so that a comparison can be made as the justification of the increase shown in this new fare structure. It is public knowledge that for decades the cost of transportation is way above that of other regions, and it was accepted because of the condition of the road, it is public knowledge that the roads on the Essequibo Coast were the last to be upgraded from loam to asphalt, so it must be noted that commuters in this region all along were paying far more than other regions and in many cased double the fare when one take into consideration the miles the passenger travels, and that is why some of the areas as per the new fare structure shows a decrease. I travel the routes in Regions Three, Four, Five, Six and Seven. The new fare structure that was agreed by the three parties namely the Ministry of Business, the Essequibo Mini Bus and Hire car Association and the United (Continued on page 6)
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GEOCOM will inform President We now need our own Guyanese form of a Pepe Mujica Granger on its readiness for elections DEAR EDITOR, Allow me to hazard a guess that Mr Bharrat Jagdeo is calling the poll by our latest polster that indicates very little support for Irfaan Ali nothing but a fake poll, while at the same time accepting that part of the same poll that says 85% of respondents reject David Granger. In his opinion of the poll, Mr GHK Lall asks what is the point of this latest poll, since no one, in Mr Lall’s opinion, had any doubt in the first place that Irfaan Ali is the worst pick that could have been made by the PPP Central Committee. Just wonder if Bharrat Jagdeo also sees GHK Lall as fake too. Can’t have your cake and
eat it too Bharrat. You picked wrong, and you know that you did, simply because you hope to be some power behind some throne. Face it man, you’ve had your time, and your skill sets are not what’s required at this crucial point of our country’s history. Not at all! We need a President who will not be self concerned. A one of a kind President like Cheddi was, who put the many, way before the few. I used to know the Oldsters of the PPP quite well years ago Editor. Men and women who, also, like Cheddi their teacher did, put the many, before the few. I have little doubt they’ll stand tall again, and do the right thing, even as they say thanks to
Bharrat for all he may have done for them in his own self centered way. Stakes are higher now than ever before. Calls for a man who’s not afraid of the limelight, who’s not afraid of crocodile or ‘massa’, but also one who’s not like some who’re fighting, with little substance to their political being, to hog the media arena every inch of the way, every day. In short, we now need our own Guyanese form of a Pepe Mujica (of Uruguay) as much as we need oxygen to breathe. Select right the second time around ladies and gentlemen. It’s our Guyana that’s up for grabs. Yours truly, Eddie DaSilva
Civil society has a vital role to play DEAR EDITOR, Civil Society has a vital role to play, not only in terms of influencing policies and programmes but also in holding government and politicians accountable to the tenets of good governance and the rule of law. In this regard, it is good to see the local private sector organizations interfacing with Government agencies and the Guyana Elections Commission in an attempt to offer advice on the way forward on issues pertaining to the upcoming General and Regional elections. According to media reports, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has requested observer status from GECOM in the forthcoming elections. This is a commendable initiative which could help in terms of voter confidence and credibility in the electoral processes.
More organizations must come on board including representatives from organized labour, religious bodies, the Guyana Bar Association, Transparency International (Guyana), the Guyana Human Rights Association, the Media Association of Guyana, among others. The preservation and consolidation of democracy is a collective responsibility involving all stakeholders
and should not be left to political parties. Politics touch the lives of all citizens in a fundamental way. It permeates the entire fabric of our society. In the words of our late national poet Martin Carter, it is a case where ‘all are involved, all are consumed.’ Democracy and good governance rests on the foundation of strong national institutions of which civil society is an integral part. Hydar Ally
The whole world is watching at this foolishness DEAR EDITOR, The concept of a new voters’ list is utter nonsense since the existing list is still valid and is supposed to be kept up to date by GECOM.
Who authorized the H2H registration? James Patterson, who was pronounced to be illegally appointed by David Granger by the CCJ. Yet after (Continued on page 6)
DEAR EDITOR, Please permit me a space in your newspaper to respond to a letter that was published in another newspaper on August 27, 2019. Annie Baliram’s letter titled, “Demanding that Mr. Granger call elections now”, where she declares that, “The House-to-House Registration only serves the purpose of enabling Government to disrespect our Constitution and to trample our democracy in the most lawless and vulgar way to remain in power”. I would like to commence by stating that the government is not facilitating the House to House registration, it is the GECOM which is an independent, autonomous and constitutional body conducting the house to house registration legally. In the August 14, High Court judgement, the acting Chief Justice, Roxanne George ruled that the on-going houseto-house registration, being undertaken by GECOM, was within the confines of the Constitution and was therefore legal. Justice George ruled that the constitution and the
laws of Guyana provide for the conduct of house-tohouse registration as a form of verification – a position that was argued by both the government and GECOM. It is so disgraceful to read Ms. Baliram’s letter in the newspapers accusing the APNU/AFC government of lawlessness and vulgarity, surely this has to be a figment of her imagination because it can easily be verified which leaders display such behaviour, surely not President Granger! How can the President be accused of delaying the holding of elections despite both the PPP/C and the APNU+AFC coalition have utilized the court’s due process to validate their legal positions? How can we respect one aspect of the law and disregard the other? The NCM is being respected however, we need to respect also that the voter list has expired since April 30, 2019. Hence GECOM had started the house to house registration process, because elections cannot be held with an expired list. Ms. Baliram and the PPP/
Interesting and informative DEAR EDITOR, Just from reading Peeping Tom’s ”The Poor have little to get”, I wonder whether a huge cost not mentioned will be the interest cost on the incurred oil infrastructure cost ($2 billion plus). If Guyana is to get some share of the oil revenue, then the exploration company(ies) will want some repayment on the sunk costs plus related interest on a periodic basis -
daily/weekly/etc. Always find your comments interesting and informative. Thanks Faizul from Winnipeg
C should know that elections cannot be held if there is not a valid voters list. If they are so concerned about Guyanese and the rule of law, they will understand that the voter’s list is expired. So, it is the PPP/C’s duty as the parliamentary opposition to return to parliament and support the government with the two thirds majority to extend the time for the holding of elections with a credible voters list. In closing, my fellow young Guyanese we are the majority in this country and what we need to know that in my lifetime (I’m under 25) there has never been so many vocational training and youth empowerment programmes, and scholarships. This speaks to President Granger’s heavy focus and investment in educating youths. I can go on to say that many improvements are happening under this fouryear-old government that could not have happened in twenty-three years under the PPP/C. Therefore, I am calling on all my Guyanese brothers and sisters to open their eyes and see the vast difference under this government. Sincerely Yours, Ceion Rollox
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The CCJ has done its part to elucidate the law DEAR EDITOR, It is with considerable dismay that I read Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran’s recent lamentation in another section of the media, as reproduced from his blog Conversation Tree – CCJ HAS FAILED GUYANA – IT’S NOW UP TO GECOM CHAIR. Mr. Ramkarran declares in most regrettable language – “The timid, indecisive and ineffectual decisionmaking of the CCJ has brought elections no closer, has left the Guyanese people
defenceless in the face of an egregious assault on their constitutional rights, and has left open its decision to more than one interpretation. The Caribbean Court of Justice has failed Guyana.” This is a most unfortunate utterance, especially from one who ought to (and I am sure does) know better. The CCJ is our highest Court and as such, it should be given the utmost respect, especially by a member of the Inner Bar. To address Mr. Ramkarran’s allegations
themselves, what was “timid”, or “ineffectual” about the orders pronounced on 12 July, 2019? The official release by the Court said that the CCJ noted that there is clear guidance in Article 106 of Guyana’s Constitution on what should happen next. The Court stated – “Upon the passage of a vote of no confidence, the Article requires the resignation of the Cabinet including the President. The Article goes on to state, among other things, that
Why this unfair fare... From page 4 Mini Bus Union, indicates that the fare from Supenaam to Suddie and the villages immediate before and after is now Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), a distance of not more than eleven (11) miles. This kind of increase is unprecedented and must be revised. And I will also ask the signatories to the agreed new fare structure to identify any route or any region apart from the interior regions where commuters are demanded to pay Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for a distance of less than eleven (11) miles. From Aurora and villages about one mile before and after, what use to be $140.00
and in some cases $160.00 is now $200.00. I think this new structure is because of the speed boat passengers, and persons that use the steamer Parika/Adventure, but it is unfair. It must also be noted that the Suddie Public Hospital, the Suddie Magistrate Court, the Essequibo Assizes is atSuddie, the Land registry is housed in the High Court Building, the Pre and P o s t N a t a l C l i nic is at Suddie, there are two Private Laboratories at Suddie, the oldest and well stocked drug store and Neighbourhood Democratic Council (N.D.C.) Market is at Suddie and last but certainly not least the only
Funeral Parlour is also at Suddie. Apparently the authorities of this new fare structure did not see it fitting to consider the negative impact that decision would have on the people living and would have to visit the aforementioned building and institutions. Something is confusing here, if we are phasing out an eighteen year old fare structure, it would certainly mean that for eighteen years persons travelling from South Essequibo to Suddie were paying $260.00, then this injustice was unleased on us all the time. The question is, why? Archis W. Cordis
The whole world is watching... From page 5 he was forced to resign his illegal order was still carried out by someone whose excuse was that he was “following (James Patterson’s) orders”. Anyway the h2h registration started and should have been stopped immediately by the new chairperson after her appointment. She has all authority to do so. I am sure that like every Guyanese citizen, Madam chairperson is keeping abreast with the critical political situation and
there was no need for her to be advised on the way forward after her appointment as was stated in the media. The h2h registration ended on Saturday, August 31, 2019. There are still thousands of persons who have not been registered. Why was there so much speed to allow the illegal registration to continue four days after it was called off? This whole h2h registration is a waste of precious time and money.
The big question is HOW CAN THEY ADD AN INCOMPLETE LIST that is one-sided and unverified to the existing list? Have educated people become dunces? There will be mass confusion, deliberate omissions and illegal entries to suit their purpose. They can never emerge with a credible and authentic list. The whole world is watching at this foolishness. Sincerely, Kenneth Seepaul
notwithstanding its defeat, the Government shall remain in office and that an election shall be held “within three months, or such longer period as the National Assembly shall by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the votes of all the elected members of the National Assembly determine”. The Court noted that the filing of the court proceedings in January, challenging the validity of the no confidence vote, effectively placed matters on pause. The Court reminded, however, that it had rendered its decision on 18 June 2019. As to the precise orders it should make, the CCJ cautioned, however, that it is not, “the role of the Court to establish a date on, or by which, the elections must be held”. Article 106 is clear and it should be followed. The CCJ did express the view that it is expected that the Government will continue as a caretaker for the affairs of the county but that in light
of its caretaker role it should be restrained in the use of its legal authority.” (see http:// www.ccj.org/wp-content/ uploads/2019/07/PressRelease-CCJ-IssuesDefinitive-Orders-in-GuyanaCases.pdf). What more would Mr. Ramkarran wish the CCJ to have ruled? To have set a date for elections itself? Guyana’s Constitution is predicated on a separation of powers, these being shared between the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary, as Senior Counsel is well aware. The CCJ as a final appellate court unequivocally stated that it was not going to enter upon what is exclusively a function of the Executive (i.e. political) arm and to set a date for elections. The Constitution is pellucid as to who must do that: The President. No one else. Had the CCJ been so rash as to embark upon the course being urged by Senior Counsel, it would have been trespassing upon one of the functions reserved to the
Executive, and would have exposed itself to accusations of entering the political realm. Courts must always be very careful to guard their authority and not to expose it to disrespect and ridicule. The CCJ interpreted the constitutional and legal issues brought before it, ruled definitively on these issues, and then stated that it was now up to the other two branches of the State to perform their Constitutionally demarcated duties. In the present situation, the political actors must all display a certain level of maturity and undertake their respective functions. They have their own clearly Constitutionally defined responsibilities and functions. Mr. Ramkarran cannot expect the Court to blithely assume these, and it is manifestly unfair for him to pillory it for not doing so when the Court has done its own part which is to elucidate the law. Yours sincerely, Andrew M.F. Pollard, SC.
Karate is more than you think DEAR EDITOR, I am a karateka of the Wales branch of the Guyana International Kyokushin-kai Martial Arts Academy (GIKMAA). My colleagues and I are guided by Shihan Abdool Nazim Yassim (7th Dan black belt in Kyokushin Kai Karate). Our organization also has a branch that operates out of the Enmore Community Centre ground. However, with that being said my letter is not for promotion. My letter is to allow readers to understand what karate really is and what benefits it could offer. Recently I overheard many rumours and speculations by parents and senior members of many communities refusing to send their children to Karate classes because they are afraid of the consequences, fearing that their children will become more delinquent in the process. However, my organizations aim is to change that view and personally I advise on the benefits karate has to offer. I will begin by saying that when you hear
the term karate, please do not think it is one form of fighting. Karate is a Martial Art and as such it has various styles. Similarly as dancing is an art and it has styles like, the waltz, tango, the merengue and the ever so popular, “passa passa”. Karate has many styles practiced in Guyana. There is the Shotokan Style, the Kyokushin style, the WadoRyu style, The Tang-soo-do Style (Korean) and the Hapkido Style (Korean). All of these are internationally recognized styles of karate and are taught by qualified professionals. While the Kyokushin style and the Shotokan style are currently the lead runners in Guyana I would like to implore some of the benefits Karate has to offer. Firstly, due to the goal setting, positive encouragement and respect for values that are part of all martial arts programmes, the greatest benefit usually reported by Karate students is greater self-confidence. You become more comfortable in all situations – whether you’re in danger or simply doing a task that takes you beyond your comfort zone — and you’ll discover you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Secondly, Karate is a high-aerobic workout that uses every muscle group in the body. Your stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, balance and strength will all improve through martial arts. Thirdly, as Bruce Lee
pointed out, behind the punches, kicks and knees, a true martial artist learns to sit with himself and see where his weaknesses are. As a Karate student, you will learn what it is to be still, challenged and focused. Fourthly, Karate wisdom has it that after consistent practice, one becomes less impulsive and aggressive towards others. Patience, insight, and calmness are considered pre-requisites of good Karate. This reminds students of the right attitude, frame of mind, and virtues to strive for inside and outside the dojo. Fifth and lastly, it gives us as Guyanese to explore an art that was brought to us from various other countries. And as such we should take pride in learning something that is worth our time and will benefit us in the future. If you would have noted, out of the five benefits I have listed, not one of them highlighted fighting and violence as being an advantage. This is because fighting is the end product that is produced after pursuing the Martial way of “Karate”. I hope my article would have served to encourage many parents and even you as adults to become part of the Karate era in the Guyana. Two hours a day for a far less fee than the gym for much more benefits is something to consider. Don’t you think? Yours Respectfully, Ganesh Persaud Karateka
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Walk safe and hope for the best! Every day people are being robbed in Guyana. Despite all the claims about a reduction in crime, Guyana is simply not a safe place. Yesterday morning a w o m a n w as stabbed in Meten-Meer-Zorg. She was fortunate that the wound only required stitches; it could have been more serious. In another incident on Saturday, a bandit attempted to burgle a house in Industry. He was apprehended by residents and given a sound thrashing. On Saturday, also, there was an attack on a family in Republic Park. Fortunately one of the alleged attackers was caught and another suspect apprehended. On Saturday, it was also reported that a poultry enterprise in Campbellville was robbed by two armed men. They reportedly escaped with a quantity of cash. A video surfaced last week about men on bicycles, armed with machetes, robbing persons in the city in broad daylight. On Tuesday last, another video surfaced of persons being robbed in a washroom of a highly popular shopping centre. There has been no effective crime-fighting s t r a t e g y. The government’s theory was t h a t G u y a n a was a criminalized state and that once the government was changed there would be a dramatic reduction in crime. This was w i s h f u l a n d foolish thinking. T h e g o vernment has found itself flatfooted and clueless in addressing the crime problem. It has tried a mini-shakeup in the Police Force but this has done more harm than good. It has demoralized the police because of the suppression involved. The government will be hard-pressed to find a s i n gle initiative in the security sector which has worked. In fact, it has not launched a single new anticrime initiative. Even the much vaunted Smart City initiative – which has seen high definition cameras being erected at strategic points around the city – is not an APNU+AFC project. It
forms part of the Citizens Security Strengthening Programme which was signed by former Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and Lusi Aleberto Moreno of the InterAmerican Development Bank. The government has had no effective crime- fighting measures. If anything, the government has established a massive security bureaucracy which is providing jobs for former army officers. There has been more show than substance. The Minister of Public Security has come in for flak for his failure to rein in personal crime. But the Minister has been shackled by the PNCR. The public security portfolio was degutted of the immigration function which would have allowed greater controls over possible people smuggling. The security agreement between Guyana and the United Kingdom which is supposed to provide resources for the police to fight crime is being mysteriously administered by Ministry of the Presidency. The Minister of Public Security has effectively been given a basket to fetch water. It is not likely therefore that his Ministry can perform effectively in reducing crime. You cannot combat people smuggling when the security Ministry has no control over who enters, leaves or is permitted to remain in the c o u n t r y. It is incomprehensible that security reform is being directed from outside the Ministry responsible for p u b l i c s e c u r i t y. T h e government is playing marbles with security. Under such conditions, the criminals are having a f i e l d d a y. T h e y s e n s e ambivalence and cluelessness in the g o v e r n m e n t ’s a p p r o a c h towards crime. The public, who are living in constant foreboding over the threat of criminal attacks, want to see strong-handed measures against crime. On the other hand, the criminals are of the view that the police are afraid to use lethal force because they have been told to
make more arrests. The police are therefore confused as whether they should be firm or soft on crime. When you are dealing with hardened criminals, you cannot be soft. When citizens are being robbed, and sometimes killed in the process of being robbed, you cannot be sending a signal of being weak and
indecisive. The government has not only been soft on crime. It has also be impractical. The police cannot be expected by themselves to rein in crime. Crime has always been beyond the capabilities of the police force. The society is too riddled with crime for the police to succeed without extra help.
Unfortunately, not only is there no crime-fighting strategy, there is also no plan to widen the crime fight to involve other agencies, groups and citizens. Citizens are the ultimate losers in all of this. All they can hope for is luck that they are not going to be the next victim of a gun-toting or machete-wielding bandit.
Walk safe and hope for the best! Neither the police nor the government can protect you.
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Alleged Stabroek Square chain snatcher shot in butt A 24-year-old man was shot in the buttocks after reportedly snatching a woman’s chain, assaulting a police rank, and attempting to escape another. The incident occurred at around 10.00 hrs yesterday in the vicinity of the Stabroek Square, where there has been an apparent escalation of brazen robberies. Kaieteur News understands that ranks
spotted the alleged robber running, while holding a gold chain in one hand. One rank attempted to apprehend the suspect, who assaulted the policeman and continued to flee. He was reportedly then shot in the rear while attempting to evade another rank. The suspect is under guard at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
He is well known to the police. In 2014, while just 18, the alleged robber and another teen were remanded for allegedly robbing a fast food delivery driver at knifepoint. Last march, he was charged for assaulting and resisting a peace officer. He was fined $10,000, and placed on a bond to be on good behaviour for 12 months.
Extra lessons at ‘Sir Morgan’s’ paid off…
Third and fourth formers shine at CSEC
First at Left standing, Orin Morgan and a group of his best performing students this year. Ronaldo DeAbreu, Azela Jordan, Devatri Motiram , Yogmattie Suknandan , Vickram Singh, Alesha Hinds, Gem Gomes ,Tonique Henry, Lorann Londen, , Akel Barrington, Tereza Arthur, Naomi Patokie , Jazymn Duke, Amya Luke , Trevor Isaacs, Aaliyah Ault, and Latonya Brummel – are all names of third and
fourth formers, who have earned Grade One and Straight ‘A’ profiles (distinction) passes at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, (CSEC). The students, who sat the exams via Morgan’s Learning Centre,(MLC) —a private (Continued on page 22)
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week. From all appearances, the children are much like any group of teenagers, except for the fact that their teacher and founder of the institution “Sir Orin Morgan” pushes them to achieve above average grades. In fact, students of Morgan’s as young as 12 years have been known for achieving high scores at the exams set by the Caribbean Examinations Council. In 2016, Chirag Chandwani, 12, was among MLC performers. He obtained a straight ‘A’ profile in Principles of Accounts, (POA). The teacher told Kaieteur News, nonetheless that he is proud of all his students – those past and present. This year, Morgan told Kaieteur News that MLC recorded a 93 percent pass rate at CSEC. “I believe that we performed well for a fairly new school on the block,” Morgan said He noted that the Centre only established a school (edifice) at Durban Street Lodge, a few years ago. “Our top student Ameer Ishmael passed 16 subjects with straight ‘A ‘profiles, Grade ones, twos and threes.” Ishmael is followed by Leah Fay Farley who gained 11 subjects— including seven Grade Ones, three Grade twos, and one Grade three; Kelly-Ann James 10 subjects—6 Grade ones and 4 Grade Twos; Nyah Hoppie 9 subjects—6 Grade ones and 3 Twos; Deron Roberts 10 subjects —5 Grade Ones, 4 Grade Twos and 1 Grade three; and Isaiah Morris 10 subjects –3 Grade Ones, 4 Grade twos and 3 Grade threes. Morgan noted that overall, the students scored passes in 22 subjects. He explained pass rates included 100 percent passes in English A; 86.7 percent passes in Mathematics; 100 percent passes include Physical Education and Religious Education and
above 90 % passes in Portuguese. Morgan explained both MLC school and lessons students performed exemplary at the exams. Yet, he disclosed the school is looking to raise the standard once more. “We are known for performing well in the business subjects but the focus is now on the sciences.” With the school‘s science department fully up and running, Morgan said MLC is poised to take on the new challenge. “With the assistance of Ms Yonette Chichester former Deputy of President’s College as Head of our Science Department, our students did us proud this year. The students performed exemplary in Chemistry, Physics and Human and Social Biology.” The objective, Morgan said is to allow student as wide a scope as possible. “We are preparing our students for the future and in life you always have a plan B, so if their plans for the business field don’t work out, they always have the science field to fall back on.” Added to that, the teacher said that the fact Guyana is moving in the direction of oil production, “we want to ensure that our students have the base for a career in the area of environmental science and the like…” Morgan noted that his vision is always to see his students reach their fullest potential. “We want them to have a balanced lifestyle so we have a number of extracurricular activities on our curriculum.” For this reason, Yolanda Adams —Blair, a parent and head teacher at a public school noted she enrolled her twins Daryn and Daryl Blair, 15, for extra classes at MLC. “I must say, it is money well spent because the teachers here are helping my boys not only with school work but how to be more sociable.”
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Bale sees red after brace as Real draw at Villarreal
Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale during the warm up before the match. (REUTERS/Juan Medina)
VILA-REAL, Spain (Reuters) - Gareth Bale twice came to Real Madrid’s rescue to salvage a 2-2 draw at Villarreal in La Liga yesterday but the Wales forward ended the night in despair as he was sent off in added time for receiving two yellow cards. Real were severely weakened by six injuries to attacking players and fell behind in the 11th minute when captain Sergio Ramos lost the ball in his own half and Villarreal broke quickly, with Gerard Moreno scoring on the rebound. Bale equalised in stoppage time of the first half by tapping in a cross from Dani Carvajal from close range but Villarreal restored their lead in the 74th minute through Moi Gomez, after Karim Benzema had a goal ruled out for offside.
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Bale has a long and successful record playing at Villarreal, scoring there on his Real debut in 2013 after completing his 100 millioneuro move from Tottenham Hotspur and netting in a 3-2 win in 2017 and a 2-2 draw in 2018. He again pulled Madrid out of trouble with a powerful low strike in the 88th minute but somehow contrived to get himself sent off by earning two yellow cards for fouls in stoppage time. Real have picked up five points from their opening three games, one more than champions Barcelona, but Zinedine Zidane’s side are four points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, who have won all three matches. Zidane criticised his side for their lacklustre start but was pleased with how they reacted to going behind. “We began the game without any intensity, we were barely in the game for the first 15 minutes, it’s always important to make a strong start,” he told a news conference. “But we reacted well and we deserved to score more goals. We were up against a good opponent and we have to improve in defence because we know what we are capable of in attack. “But I’m focusing on the positive things we did today, above all our reaction, because it was very important that we didn’t lose today.”
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Avinash, ‘Jacks’ Harry and... From page 30 In operation since 1987 and with more than 300 employees in the company, Puran Brothers Inc. of Lot 7 Bella Street, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, Guyana, pioneered private garbage collection in the rural areas and today thousands of households and businesses such as fast food restaurants, hotels, stores and other commercial entities benefit from their high quality yet affordable service. They are the only Waste Management company in Guyana that hold an Operations Permit from the Environmental Protection Agency.They have also earned a respectable and recognized name in both the construction and ready-mix concrete sectors, and currently have other services in a number of various industries, including road sweeping, tyre-recycling, paper shredding, party rentals and others. Mr Satesh Puran – Director Top Mix Cement Division – who is himself a member of the LGC and
participated in the tournament, and Ms Sarah Dass – Administrative Assistant, of Puran Brothers Inc. were on hand to congratulate and distribute prizes to the winners. Mr Puran, expressed his delight at the support of the golfers at this inaugural tournament, admitted that he followed protocol not to win back any of the prizes, and indicated a commitment to continued support of the LGC and future sponsorships. Note-worthy scores for a tremendous day’s tournament were as follows. In the 0-10 Flight: Avinash Persaud 71/2; Patrick Prashad 71/9; Aleem Hussain 76/9. In the 11-19 Flight: Jacks Harry 69/16; William Walker 70/12; Rabindranath Tewari 73/17; Ravindra Harry 74/12; Joaan Deo 74/14;Kalyan Tiwari 74/ 16; Rakesh Harry 76/12; Aasrodeen Shaw 76/ 12;Shanella London 78/15. In the 20-36 Flight: Lloyd FungA-Fat 71/28; Maxim Mangra 74/21;Pope-Emanuel London 76/21;Eureka Giddings 77/28; Troy Cadogan 79/26; Guillermo Escarraga 82/21.
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Kyrgios sent packing as Rublev reaches last 16 NEW YORK (Reuters) Nick Kyrgios’ eventful U.S. Open ended in the third round as Russian Andrey Rublev turned aside the fiery Australian 7-6(5) 7-6(5) 6-3 in a battle of big servers on Saturday. Rublev looked up to the task from the start and proved to be unflappable against Kyrgios, who complained to his team in the box several times about not being able to see and later said he took time adjusting to the massive Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Australian seemed to have no issues with his vision on serve, however, at one point firing four consecutive aces in a 40-second game to force a first-set tiebreak. He saved two set points before sending a backhand just wide to lose the opener. Kyrgios got his only two break point chances while leading 3-2 in the second set but Rublev beat them both back. The pair remained on serve to bring up another tiebreak and while Kyrgios jumped out to a 4-0 lead a determined Rublev took seven of the next eight points to snatch the set and grab control of the match. “I had chances. I just didn’t take them,” said Kyrgios. “Nowhere near my best tennis, but it is what it is.” The final set was on serve
Sri Lanka’s Malinga sets T20 record with 99 wickets
Andrey Rublev of Russia serves against Nick Kyrgios of Australia in a third round match on day six of the 2019 U.S. Open. (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) until Rublev got the only break of the match and immediately consolidated for a 5-2 lead that sent him on his way. Kyrgios lost despite powering down 30 aces to Rublev’s 12 and winning almost 90% of his first-serve points while saving three of the four break points he faced. “His serve is the best on tour. I was just trying to focus on me to serve also well to keep my serve and see if I win tiebreaks or not,” said Rublev. “Today was my day and I am happy.” Rublev came into the year’s final Grand Slam with
plenty of confidence after he earned the biggest win of his career when he beat Roger Federer in the third round at Cincinnati. After making headlines this week for both his comments and on-court behaviour, Kyrgios avoided controversy on Saturday but did shout “whistleblower” in the direction of a line judge who had gone to the chair umpire to report foul language. Rublev, who reached the New York quarter-final two years ago, will face Italian Matteo Berrettini in the fourth round today.
Nick Kyrgios of Australia returns a shot against Andrey Rublev of Russia in a third round match on day six of the 2019 U.S. Open. (Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports)
Federer crushes Goffin to reach last eight NEW YORK (Reuters) Roger Federer destroyed David Goffin 6-2 6-2 6-0 yesterday to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals and keep his bid for a record-extending 21st Grand Slam title alive. The Swiss third seed fired 35 winners and 10 aces to see
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off the outclassed Belgian in a speedy 80 minutes on a sunny day at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 38-year-old Federer was at his best when it mattered most, converting nine of his 10 break point opportunities to set up a meeting with Grigor Dimitrov or Alex de Minaur, who were playing their round of 16
match on the Grandstand court. The only drama came early when Goffin, seeded 15th, broke Federer to take a 2-1 lead in the first set but the Swiss broke back in the next game and cruised to the finish line. “I’m very happy with the level of play and the atmosphere,” Federer said in an on-court interview.
Lasith Malinga in action yesterday. (AFP/Lakruwan Wanniarachchi) AFP - Sri Lanka paceman Lasith Malinga yesterday became the highest wickettaker in Twenty20 internationals with his 99th scalp in the first match against New Zealand, surpassing Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi. Malinga, who retired from Test cricket in 2011 and played his farewell one-day international in July, bowled Colin Munro in the first over of the New Zealand chase to equal Afridi’s record of 98 wickets.
The 36-year-old then cleaned up Colin de Grandhomme, for 44, to achieve the feat in his 74th T20 match of his illustrious career. Afridi, a leg-spinner who also captained Pakistan, played 99 T20 matches. But Malinga’s effort was not enough as Ross Taylor struck 48 off 29 deliveries to help New Zealand win by five wickets and lead the threematch series 1-0. Malinga returned figures
of 2-23 from his four overs. The veteran speedster gave away just eight runs from his first three overs but his fourth and the 19th of the innings cost 15 runs to let the Black Caps slip away with the game. Malinga, known for bowling yorkers with his slinging action, made his T20 debut against England in 2006. He has 101 wickets from 30 Tests and 338 scalps in 226 ODI games.
Taylor fires New Zealand to T20 win over Sri Lanka AFP - Ross Taylor hit a quickfire 48 to set up New Zealand’s five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Kandy yesterday. Taylor lifted the Black Caps from a precarious 39 for three in their chase of 175 to complete the win in 19.3 overs and lead the three-match series 1-0. Sri Lanka skipper Lasith Malinga became the highest wicket-taker in the shortest format after his two scalps took his tally to 99 in 74 matches, s u r p a s s i n g P a k i s t a n ’s Shahid Afridi. But his effort was not enough as Taylor put on 79 runs for the fourth wicket with Colin de Grandhomme, who scored 44, to take the attack to the opposition bowlers. Taylor, who survived a dropped catch on 31 by Dasun Shanaka at deep midwicket off Akila Dananjaya, made the most of the
reprieve to hit three fours and two sixes in his 29-ball blitz. He was finally trapped lbw off debutant leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga who returned figures of 2-21 from his four overs. Daryl Mitchell, who made 25 off 19 deliveries, and Mitchell Santner, scoring 14, then put on an unbeaten 31run stand to steer the Black Caps home. Malinga, who retired from Test cricket in 2011 and played his farewell one-day international in July, bowled Colin Munro in the first over of the New Zealand chase to equal Afridi’s record of 98 wickets. The 36-year-old then cleaned up de Grandhomme, for 44, to achieve the feat in his 74th T20 match of his illustrious career. Earlier Kusal Mendis smashed 79 toff 53 balls to help Sri Lanka post 174 for four. Mendis built crucial partnerships including a 63run stand for the third wicket
with Niroshan Dickwella, who made 33. Opener Kusal Perera made 11 before falling to Kiwi skipper Tim Southee and number-three batsman Av i s h k a Fernando was out for 10 as Sri Lanka slipped to 68 for two. Mendis held firm to complete his fifth T20 fifty and also went past his previous best of 70 after surviving a dropped catch on 55. Mendis was finally holed out at deep mid-wicket off Southee, who returned figures of 2-20 from his four overs of pace. The second T20 is scheduled for tomorrow at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. Scores: New Zealand 175 for 5 (Taylor 48, de Grandhomme 44, Hasaranga 2-21, Malinga 2-23) beat Sri Lanka 174 for 4 (Mendis 79, Dickwella 33, Southee 2-20, Santner 1-22) by five wickets.
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Lukaku sends Inter Gauff loses match but learns lessons from Osaka top after racist abuse at Cagliari AFP - Italian football was involved in another racism storm yesterday as Romelu Lukaku was targeted by monkey chants before putting Inter Milan top of Serie A with the winning penalty in their 2-1 triumph at Cagliari. Lukaku — a 65 million euros ($73 million) summer signing from Manchester United— was preparing to take the spot-kick in the 71st minute in Sardinia when the racist chants came from the crowd that continued for several seconds. The 26-year-old Belgian international angrily looked towards the stands before confidently converting his second goal in as many games, which came after Lautaro Martinez’s 28th minute opener for the Antonio Conte’s side and Joao Pedro’s leveller for the hosts four minutes after the break. Lukaku was quickly surrounded by his teammates as Inter won their second from two league matches to sit ahead of champions Juventus, who also are on maximum points following their thrilling 4-3 win over Napoli on Saturday. Racist chanting has dogged Italian stadia in recent years, with Italy striker Moise Kean also the victim of similar abuse — alongside teammate Blaise Matuidi — at Cagliari after he scored a goal there for his former team Juventus last April. Kalidou Koulibaly was showered with monkey chants last season by Lukaku’s new fans at the San Siro, while several other black players have been targeted. “I didn’t hear (the chants),” said Conte. “I can speak however in general: I think we need to improve in Italy, respect everyone. “When I was working abroad, the fans would cheer on their own team, not spend their entire time insulting the opponent. I was fine here, noone insulted me.” Torino are right alongside Inter and local rivals Juve after shocking Atalanta 3-2, while Lazio missed the chance to keep the pace with that trio after drawing an eventful Rome derby 1-1. Aleksandar Kolarov put
Roma ahead in the 17th minute against the run of play with a well-taken penalty, but Luis Alberto grabbed the equaliser just before the hour mark to leave Paulo Fonseca without a win as new Roma boss. - ‘Extraordinary show’ Lazio missed several chances to seal a second win from their two opening games, hitting the woodwork four times with Roma rattling the frame of the goal twice. The hosts’ biggest regret was Manuel Lazzari’s 92ndminute strike being ruled out for offside. “There’s a bit of bitterness. We had 21 shots on goal, hit the woodwork four times and a goal ruled out,” said Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi. “We had so many chances and you have to win games like that.” “We offered an extraordinary show for the public, and a great thrill for me as a coach, at my first Rome derby,” said Fonseca. The derby took place amid heightened security after the murder of former Lazio ultras chiefs Fabrizio Piscitelli, nicknamed “Diabolik”, who was shot dead in the capital last month. Piscitelli was for almost 30 years the boss of Lazio’s hardcore Irriducibili (“Die Hards”) fan group, which is notorious for its far-right politics. Lazio fans unfurled a banner in his honour before the match with “Rest in peace Fabrizio”. Torino are also on maximum points after their comeback win at Atalanta, who qualified for this season’s Champions League by finishing third last season. Kevin Bonifazi had put Torino ahead after 24 minutes before Duvan Zapata’s double either side of the break for Atalanta. But Alex Berenguer got Torino back level on 57 minutes with Armando Izzo nodding in the winner on 66 minutes. Fiorentina fell to their second straight defeat 2-1 at Genoa, as did Sampdoria who were hammered 4-1 at Sassuolo thanks to a Domenico Berardi hat-trick scored in 14 first-half minutes.
NEW YORK (Reuters) Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open came to an abrupt end under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday but the 15-year-old said she would leave New York a better player after falling to world number one Naomi Osaka. Backed by lively support from the packed home crowd, the young American was clearly overmatched against the defending champion, who needed just over an hour to book her ticket to the fourth round. Osaka, 21, showed impressive sportsmanship by giving Gauff the opportunity to thank her fans in the postmatch interview on the showcase court. “It was amazing. I’m going to learn a lot from this match,” a tearful Gauff said after the 6-3 6-0 defeat. “She’s the number one player in the world right now, so I know what I need to do to get to that level. “After the match, I think she just proved that she’s a true athlete. For me, the definition of an athlete is someone who on the court treats you like your worst enemy but off the court can be your best friend. “I think that’s what she did tonight,” added Gauff, who trained at the same Florida tennis center as Osaka when they were younger. Osaka said she had the
Naomi Osaka of Japan (right) talks with Coco Gauff of the United States after their match at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the third round on day six of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament. (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) idea to invite Gauff into the interview when they were shaking hands at the net. “The thing that people don’t see is that we go into the locker room and just cry and do press after,” she said. “I thought it would be nice if she addressed the people who came and obviously cheered so hard for her. “She’s had an incredible week so I thought I’d just make a positive statement out of it.” While she was full of compassion after the match Osaka was all business on the
court, avoiding Gauff ’s dangerous backhand and taking advantage of her shaky serving on a warm night in Flushing Meadows. Osaka predicted Gauff would become a threat to the game’s top players when she builds some more power. Gauff took the tennis world by storm at Wimbledon this year where she reached the fourth round and was given a wildcard to play at Flushing Meadows. After a memorable battle in the second round with Tina
Babos on Thursday Gauff was unable to make much inroads against Osaka’s powerful serve, converting two of five break point opportunities and issuing seven double faults. Gauff’s U.S. Open was not quite over, as she was to team up with Catherine McNally to take on Kveta Peschke and Nicole Melichar in the second round of the women’s doubles yesterday. For Osaka, a meeting with 13th seed Belinda Bencic awaits.
Electric Everton edge Wolves 3-2 (Reuters) - Richarlison scored twice and Alex Iwobi netted his first league goal to hand Everton a 3-2 win over Wo l v e r h a m p t o n Wa n d e r e r s in an electrifying Premier League encounter at Goodison Park yesterday. Wolves gifted the home side the opening goal in the fifth minute, a defensive mix-up between defender Conor Coady and goalkeeper Rui Patricio presenting the ball to Richarlison, who thumped a bouncing shot into the net. Everton were equally generous four minutes later as Adama Traore sent a low ball into the box and defender Seamus Coleman stopped it in front of the goal, teeing it up for Romain Saiss to poke home the equaliser. Iwobi put his side ahead again three minutes later, rising to send Gylfi Sigursson’s header flying past Patricio. Having successfully qualified for the group
stages of the Europa League on Thursday by completing a 5-3 aggregate win over Torino, Wolves looked to be running out of steam in the second half until Raul Jimenez stooped to head home a flick-on from a long throw to put them level again. Richarlison secured all three points for the home side in the 80th minute, outjumping Willy Boly to give his side the lead for the third time. Boly was sent off in stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Richarlison as Everton hung on to win, and Wo l v e s c o a c h N u n o Espirito Santos expressed his disappointment with his rearguard. “ We s h o u l d d e f e n d better and we must do that. We played on Thursday night which was high on emotions, we recovered and settled down but coming to Goodison Park is always tough. The Premier League has high standards,” he told Sky
Everton’s Richarlison in action with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Ruben Vinagre and Diogo Jota at Goodison Park, Liverpool. (REUTERS/Andrew Yates) Sports. With Everton moving up into sixth place in the table ahead of the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham later yesterday, Everton boss Marco Silva praised his side’s resilience.
“It was a good competitive match and we deserved the three points. We started well and I didn’t like the way we conceded, but we always showed a fantastic reaction,” he said.
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Leclerc claims bittersweet first F1 win in Belgium S P A FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) - Charles Leclerc claimed a bittersweet first Formula One win yesterday, the Monegasque’s joy at fulfilling a long-held dream tempered by the death of French racer Anthoine Hubert. Leclerc crossed the line 0.9 seconds ahead of a hardcharging Lewis Hamilton, who still extended his overall championship lead to 65 points over Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas who finished third. Hubert, 22, lost his life on Saturday after sustaining injuries in a high-speed accident during a Formula Two race at the same SpaFrancorchamps track that hosts Formula One. The first driver fatality at a Formula One race w e e k e n d s i n c e Ay r t o n Senna and Roland Ratzenberger were killed at Imola in 1994 plunged the sport into mourning. Formula One held a minute’s silence in memory of Hubert on the grid before the race and a sombre mood hung over the paddock.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates with trophy on the podium after winning the race as he is applauded by Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and third placed Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas. (REUTERS/Francois Lenoir) Leclerc, who raced with Hubert early in his career, was among those most affected and dedicated the win to him. “My first ever race I did it with Anthoine, Esteban (Ocon), Pierre (Gasly),” said the Ferrari driver, who looked up to the sky when he got out of his car, after scoring the Italian team’s
first win of the season. “I can’t fully enjoy my first victory, but it will definitely be a memory I will keep forever.” The Monegasque made a good start, leading unchallenged into the tight La Source hairpin. Team mate Sebastian Vettel, second on the grid,
went wheel to wheel with Hamilton who was third. The Briton briefly got ahead but Vettel used the straightline speed of his Ferrari to sail past on the run up to Les Combes. Hamilton finally got past Vettel on the 32nd lap, with the German a sitting duck on fading tyres, and set off in
pursuit of Leclerc. TENSE LAPS For a few nail-biting laps it looked like Leclerc, denied victory by an engine problem in Bahrain and passed for the lead by Max Verstappen two laps from the end in Austria, might miss out again. But he soaked up the pressure from the faster Mercedes, not putting a foot wrong until the laps ran out. “The Ferraris were just too fast on the straights and very hard to keep up to keep up with them,” said Hamilton. “He’s had it coming all year so I’m really happy for him,” he added of Leclerc’s victory. Vettel, hunting for his first win since last year’s Belgian race, finished fourth. The German was tricked into pitting early by Mercedes. While the early stop initially gave him an advantage that put the fourtimes champion in the lead, he eventually began to run out of grip. He was ordered to make way for Leclerc, who was clearly faster, before stopping for a second time on the 33rd lap.
His only consolation was scoring the single point on offer for setting the fastest lap. “I couldn’t stay with the pace that I had to,” said Vettel.”Then we covered for Lewis and at that point we pitted way earlier than everyone else and that determined the race result.” Alexander Albon was an impressive fifth on his Red Bull debut. The Thai rookie, promoted from Toro Rosso to the former champions in a swap with Frenchman Gasly, had started 17th due to an engine-related grid penalty. His team mate Max Verstappen collided with Kimi Raikkonen at the start before retiring on the opening lap in an incident that brought out the safety car. Antonio Giovinazzi crashed his Alfa Romeo on the exit of the Pouhon corner as the leaders came through on their final lap. McLaren’s Carlos Sainz retired with a loss of power on the second lap. His team mate Lando Norris was running a strong fifth but stopped on the final lap and was classified 11th.
Coco takes doubles win after Barty thrashed by Wang at U.S. Open tearful US Open singles exit AFP - Coco Gauff was back at the US Open with a smile on her face yesterday, hours after her tearful singles exit at the hands of defending champion Naomi Osaka. The 15-year-old US sensation who made the fourth round at Wimbledon in July was routed 6-3, 6-0 by 21-year-old Japanese world number one Osaka on Saturday, her tears after the loss prompting Osaka to entice her to stay on court and speak to the crowd. Gauff was back yesterday in a jam-packed Louis Armstrong Stadium to join 17-year-old doubles partner Caty McNally in ousting American Nicole Melichar and Czech Kveta Peschke 6-3, 7-6 (11/9). “I didn’t think all these people would be here,” Gauff said. “They were sold out and so supportive. I think that definitely helped us, especially when the pressure moments came.” Gauff admitted she was still upset about the loss to Osaka in her hotel room Saturday night. “I was still a little bit mad at the match,” she said. “I was still crying.” But she was bolstered by
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Second seed Ash Barty’s U.S. Open bid came crashing down when she lost 6-2 6-4 to China’s Wang Qiang in the fourth round yesterday. Wang had never taken a set off the former world number one in two previous matches and looked to be in trouble after Australian Barty started with a dominant performance on
serve. But 18th seed Wang kept her composure and took advantage of 25 more unforced errors by Barty to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. The 27-year-old will next face Serena Williams who heat Petra Marci, in their fourthround match later yesterday.
Coco Gauff, right, was consoled by Japan’s Naomi Osaka after a US Open singles loss Saturday but the American was smiling again after a doubles victory with partner Caty McNally. (AFP / Don Emmert) checking her messages on social media and finding unanimous solidarity and sympathy. “This is one of the few times it was 100 percent positive,” Gauff said. “It made me feel positive.” Gauff and McNally, last year ’s US Open junior champions who won their first WTA title last month in
Washington, next face Australian Ashleigh Barty, half of last year’s US Open women’s doubles champions pairing, and new partner Victoria Azarenka. “We’re just both mentally strong and positive on the court,” Gauff said of her chemistry with McNally. “We’re out there having fun and enjoying it.”
Qiang Wang of China (right) shakes hands with Ashleigh Barty of Australia after their match in the fourth round on day seven of the 2019 US Open. (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)
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Guyana Table Tennis Association receives equipment from STAG International
The Table Tennis equipment being unloaded at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The Guyana Table Tennis Association was the recipient of a quantity of high quality table tennis equipment when the association cleared a twenty 20"ft container on Wednesday 28thAugust 2019 from the Demerara Shipping Company Limited wharf containing the first shipment of sponsorship equipment from STAG International. In what was a ground breaking historical agreement signed between Stag International Co Chairman Mr. Vivek Kholi and Guyana Table Tennis Association President Godfrey Munroe earlier this year, which saw Guyana becoming the 41st independently sponsored country by Stag International amongst a group of 57 countries sponsored worldwide by the brand,
paved the way for the GTTA to receive the equipment on Wednesday. The GTTA on Wednesday received equipment sponsorship support and national team kits which included: 10 Americas 16 Elite Tables 1 Americas Elite 16 Show Court Table complete set 12 Umpire tables 12 Scoreboards 60 Dozens 3 Star Balls 60 Dozen Training Balls 60 Surrounds (Barriers) National Team kits Tracksuits Playing shirts Shorts Kit bags Towels Socks Under the terms of the agreement, which resulted from a proposal by the GTTA,
Team Guyana pose with Director of Sport Christopher Jones (right) and Sydney Christophe (left). Stag will serve as the exclusive equipment provider for Guyana for the next four (4) years, which will see the association receiving an equipment grant every two years. The agreement will also see the GTTA benefitting from the provision of competitive discounted prices on future purchases of equipment in addition to sponsorship and provision of equipment support for any international events being hosted by the GTTA within the period of the agreement. “The executive committee of the GTTA is truly elated by this development, we’re enthused that we have one
US Open 2019: Serena Williams beats Petra Martic despite medical timeout BBC Sport - Serena Williams remains on course for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title despite needing medical attention in a win over Petra Martic at the US Open yesterday. The American, 37, reached the quarter-finals in New York with a 6-3 6-4 victory against the 22nd seed. The six-time champion needed her ankle restrapping in a medical timeout after turning awkwardly during the final set. Williams was able to return to the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium to see off the Croat in dominant fashion. Speaking about the injury, Williams said: “I just rolled it, I don’t know why. I was volleying and it just went over - that was frustrating but I wanted to get it compressed really fast. “It affected me a little mentally because I’ve had a rough year with injuries.” Williams faces China’s Wang Qiang next after the
of the world’s elite table tennis equipment on our shores and available to our players. A big part of what we’re trying to do strategically within the GTTA is to develop new relationships with table tennis leaders throughout the world. To assist our association efforts in providing the environment infrastructure equity and accessibility for more players to play the sport in Guyana, decentralize the competitions and training programmes, build the table tennis Guyana brand and to improve our performance. These are the pillars we believe that are needed in order to establish the framework for the capitalization growth and development thrust of the sport of table tennis in Guyana, in view of assisting the association efforts in raising the profile of the sport, enhancing the presentation of our domestic international tournaments in addition to
improving the national team brand,” a release from the GTTA stated. Stag, which is based in Meerut, India, began as a family run business in 1922 is an India-based manufacturer and distributor of table tennis equipment known for producing high quality and durable sports equipment, their table tennis equipment is used in junior Olympic, European continental championships, World Cup ITTF circuit events and key championships worldwide. With a global foot print in over 200 countries long-time partner with the International Table Tennis Federation as well as a Supplier Pool Member of the European Table Tennis Union, the company currently serves as a sponsor for 57 separate national teams throughout the world. Guyana national team utilized Stag uniforms and Stag equipment was used by Guyana when the
Association recently held the Pan American Games qualification event and Senior Caribbean championships March 23rd to 31st 2019 @ the Cliff Andersons Sports Hall, Guyana Mini and Pre Cadet teams were recently outfitted with the stag brand equipment when the team participated in the Caribbean Mini and Pre Cadet Table Tennis Championships held 19th to 27th August 2019 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic. THE GTTA would like to express its gratitude to the management of Mediterranean Shipping Company Ms. Vidya Reddy, MSc Rep Demerara Shipping Company Limited, Dr. George Norton Minister of Cohesion Youth Culture and sports, Mr. Vivek Kholi and Mehul Dutt Stag International and the Guyana Revenue for facilitating the clearance of the equipment.
Horseracing action set for Port Mourant on September 29
Williams needed a medical timeout after injuring her ankle in the second set. (Reuters) 18th seed beat world number two Ashleigh Barty in the last 16. She will move level with
Margaret Court on the most Open era Grand Slam titles if she wins at Flushing Meadows.
Horseracing action is set to return to the Port Mourant Turf Cub, Corentyne, Berbice, on Sunday September 29 when the Port Mourant Turf Club in collaboration with the MMP Foundation holds a grand one day horserace meet. Six races are listed for the day’s card with over $3.5M in cash, trophies and other incentives up for the taking. The feature event for the day will be for horses classified B and lower over 1300meters for a winning take of $600,000 and trophy. The other three placers will receive
$300,000, $150,000 and $75,000 respectively. There is an event for 3 Years Old Guyana Bred horses (Winner of less than four races) also over 1300 meters for a first place taking of $300,000 and trophy. The race for H and lower animals is another 1300 meters event which has a winner’s purse of $300,000 and trophy. The 2 Years Old Guyana bred animals will be running a distance of 1000meters with the winner set to collect $260,000 and trophy. Animals classified J and K and lower will be battling over
1300meters for the winning reward of $200,000 and trophy. All the L and lower animals will have their chance to show who is boss when they compete over 1000 metres for the pole position taking of $160,000 and trophy. The day’s event will be held using the Guyana Horse Racing Rules. Interesting persons can contact Kris Jagdeo on 6246123, C. Ramnauth on 6971979, R. Gajnabi on 643-9696 or Turbo Jagdeo on 618-7278 for further information.
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GFF hosts appreciation reception for youth teams The Guyana Football Federation last Friday afternoon held an appreciation reception to recognize the efforts of the National Under-17 and 20 Women’s Teams, as well as the National Under-15 Boys Team at their Dadanawa Street, Section ‘K’ Campbellville Headquarters. The respective teams had represented the nation well in three Concacaf Qualifying tournaments. The Under-20’s swept the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship in Group A that was hosted here by defeating Saint Lucia, Suriname, Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda. The Under-17s won the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifying Championship in Group ‘D’ played in Curacao when they defeated the host, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
and Bahamas and qualified for the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship scheduled to be played from March 21 to April 5th, 2020. In the Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship 2019 played in Florida, Guyana, after losing to Nicaragua 3-0 in their first match, went on to win against Bahamas, Cayman Islands and ended with a 1-1 draw against French Guiana. In feature remarks, Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Dr. George Norton said that he was proud to be able to celebrate the players for their wonderful achievements and accomplishments. Pointing out that football is the most popular sport in the world with over three
billion fans, Minister Norton told the players, “We are sincerely proud of each of you and the way you have performed outside these shores as true ambassadors of Guyana.” Norton said that he was quite excited when the U-20 Lady Jags managed to create history by remaining undefeated during the group stage of the Concacaf Under20 championships in July last. He also expressed delight with the U15s performance and, most recently, that of the U-17 Girls: “As the minister responsible for sport, I am truly impressed by each of you and I am further motivated to continue my fight, my struggle, my support to develop and upgrade our country’s sports infrastructure. I’m also quite satisfied by the fact that our
national football teams have been attracting increased participation from youths and particularly from the hinterland regions.” Reflecting on a recent tournament held in Kamana Region 8, Minister Norton said he is truly convinced that football is going forward and is in the right hands and the right persons are associated with the sport: “At those games, there was the participation of FIFA and there was a banner which said, ‘living football.’ The F I FA r e p r e s e n t a t i v e a t those games and I want to congratulate the GFF for having FIFA so intimately involved at that level and in those areas.’’ He further added that looking at the situation in Kamana, he saw exactly what it is to be living football.
GDA assists students for new school year
Norton said that he is looking forward to the players helping to make the game popular here in Guyana and take their rightful places in the fraternity. He encouraged the players to remain focused: “I want to end by saying that Guyana salutes you and we wish you every success as you continue your journey to all that is good.” President Wayne Forde in congratulating his players and staff said that it takes years of deliberate work to reap rewards, citing that the women’s achievement is nothing shor t o f b e i n g historic; winning both the Under-20 and Under-17 Concacaf Qualifying Groups undefeated. He noted that they are still far away from where they would like to be: “The youth development programme that was launched way back in early 2016 is still being adjusted from every single corner. We believe that we are on the right path; we now have the evidence to support, we have the indicators that are clear, and we are on the right path. How do we sustain this and how do we repeat it over the next couple of years is going to be the greatest challenge for us.” The GFF boss encouraged the young players to see their achievements as motivation towards accomplishing even greater things: “Could you understand or even think for a second what it would mean for Guyana when you guys qualify for the FIFA
Under-17 World Cup? Is there anyone here who doubts that you would qualify for the FIFA Under17 World Cup? I don’t think so. So we have to keep knocking down goal after goal.” The president informed that he would have received numerous warm phones calls from his colleagues around the region and he stated that Guyana is being taken seriously within the CFU as a football nation. “As a Federation we require a lot more investment from corporate Guyana to really realise the true potential of the nation. I want to thank the government of Guyana for all the support that they have given to us; there isn’t an occasion that I’ve called on Minister Norton and he hasn’t come true.” GFF’s Technical Director, Ian Greenwood, told the youths and coaching staff that they have done a fantastic job for the nation and themselves, pointing out that what was achieved by the two women’s teams is unprecedented. “This has come from hard work from yourselves, from your coaching staff, from your clubs and schools.” The TD noted the boy’s Under-15 team has been together for some time now and the hard work that they have been putting in is paying rewards now. The votes of thanks were delivered by Lady Jaguar Jalade Trim, who presented a short overview of their sojourn in Curacao, and Junior Jaguar Rajan Ramdeholl respectively.
Guyana Amazon Warriors set for practice match today Members of the GDA and the recipients share a photo. The Georgetown Dominoes Association (GDA) has made a timely donation to students of the Tucville community to ensure they are well prepared for the new school year which starts today. At a simple ceremony held on Saturday at Turning Point, South
Georgetown, the executive members of the GDA presented several items including bags, books, pencils, rulers and erasers to the students as part of their corporate responsibility. President of the GDA Colin McEwan told Kaieteur Sport that this is their first such venture and
they hope to expand in the future, adding that assisting the youths is one of the priorities of the GDA. He said they are always willing to assist the needy and another drive is set for December for the youths and they also want to render assistance to an orphanage. He expressed gratitude to their sponsors
and he is looking forward to their continued support. Those from the GDA that attended the ceremony were; McEwan (President), Rawl Cameron (junior organising secretary), Richard Mittleholzer (PRO), Claire Benjamin, Colin Mc Ewan Jr. (Asst. Sect. trea.) and Mark Wiltshire (senior organising secretary).
The Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on a select team in their 1st practice match today September 2 from 6:00pm at the Providence Stadium. Kemo Paul and Shimron Hetmyer will be absent from the Warriors line up due to West Indies commitments. The Select team for today’s match will come from: Leon Johnson
Trevon Griffith Raymond Perez Ricardo Adams Akshaya Persaud Kemol Savory Tevin Imlach Kevon Sinclair Clinton Pestano Romain Muniram Robin Bacchus Ronaldo Ali Mohamed Anthony Adams Gudakesh Motie Keon Joseph
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India close in on series sweep of West Indies (Reuters) - West Indies batsman Darren Bravo was struck on the helmet in the final over on day three as India turned the screw against West Indies in the second test in Jamaica yesterday, closing in on victory and a 2-0 sweep of the short series. Bravo appeared to be unharmed after being hit by a Jasprit Bumrah short ball, and was unbeaten on 18 at stumps at Sabina Park in Kingston. West Indies were 45 for two in their second innings after being set an unlikely target of 468 for victory. Pace bowlers Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami picked up one wicket each as Saturday hat-trick man Bumrah was kept wicketless in his five overs. West Indies openers Kraigg Brathwaite (three) and John Campbell (16) completed a miserable series as the home team’s top order was exposed yet again by the formidable India bowling attack. Brathwaite was caught behind off Sharma a n d Campbell was taken at third slip off Shami. E a r l i e r, We s t I n d i e s resumed at 87 for seven in their first innings, and were all out for 117 as India took just over an hour to mop up the tail.
Kemar Roach was again impressive for the West Indies. (AFP / Randy Brooks) Bumrah bowled only four more overs and did not add to his wicket tally, finishing with 6-27 as Sharma, Shami and spinner Ravindra Jadeja took a wicket apiece. Middle-order batsman Shimron Hetmyer topscored for West Indies with 34. India captain Virat Kohli decided against enforcing the follow on, and West Indies’ pace attack was up
for the fight early, with Kemar Roach particularly impressive. He picked up 3-28, including a first-ball dismissal of Kohli caught behind, the ninth duck of the captain’s career. Kohli’s swift departure set up the possibility of a second hat-trick of the match and Roach came perilously close to pulling off the feat when Ajinkya Rahane got an inside edge,
only for the ball to whistle past the stumps on its way to the fine leg boundary. But having survived that scare, Rahane settled in and compiled 64 in an unbeaten 111-run partnership with Hanuma Vihari (53) before Kohli declared at 168 for four. Roach took his career tally to 193 wickets, passing Wes Hall to be alone in ninth of the all-time West Indies list and within sight of catching Andy Roberts (202).
Inaugural Puran Bros. Golf Classic
Avinash, ‘Jacks’ Harry and Lloyd Fung-A-Fat flight champions
Winners and the sponsors: From left, Ms Sarah Dass; Patrick Prashad, William Walker, Maxim Mangra, Jacks Harry, Club President Aleem Hussain, Avinash Persaud, Lloyd Fung-A-Fat, Mr Satesh Persaud and Captain Chatterpaul Deo. With great weather and over 50 enthusiastic players registered for the Puran Bros inaugural Golf classic on Saturday last, the atmosphere was set for great competitiveness and superb golfing. Reigning Guyana Open Champion Avinash Persaud delivered well on this
occasion, his 1st place being fiercely contested by former Captain, now always in the winner’s Row, the veteran Patrick Prashad. They both tied for 1st place in the 0-10 Flight but Avinash won out on the “back 9” better score. President Aleem Hussain was a few strokes behind with 76. Then there was even more
outstanding net performances in the 11-19 Flight from Bridgelall ‘Jacks’ Harry, who pulled all the stops to produce a net of 69, displacing by 1 stroke veteran William Walker who has himself been producing some superb performances in recent weeks. Net performances in the
20-36 Flight were more evidence of the tournament’s keenness as Lloyd Fung-AFat delivered a splendid 71, followed by Maxim Mangra with 74. Lloyd’s great performance was enhanced with him winning the Nearest The Pin prize, while Avinash won the Longest Drive prize. (Continued on page 24)
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Limacol Football tournament
Dynamic & Black Pearl off to winning starts
Play between Dynamic FC that won 1-0 on Saturday and Police FC B (in possession) on Saturday evening at the MOE ground in the Limacol football tourney 2019 opening match. The fourth annual Limacol Football tournament, which is sponsored by the New GPC Inc. and supported by W.J. Enterprise, got underway on Saturday Evening at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground on Carifesta Avenue with a double header. The opening match of the group round-robin phase was preceded by a ceremonial kickoff by Zulfikar Ali of New GPC. An own goal from Amuniki Buntin (1st minute) from the first attacking set piece of the match saw Dynamic Football Club (FC) hold on for a needling victory despite many attacking ploys from the B t e a m o f l a s t y e a r ’s champions. The feature clash was
more eventful with Black Pearl being blanked 3-0 by Santos FC under-20. Scoring for Santos FC were Brandon Solomon in the 27th minute, Beveney McGarrel (46th minute) and Rondel Peters (75th minute), all with one goal each. The tournament resumes tomorrow evening with a double header at the same venue from 19:00hrs. In the first match Mahaica Determinators will match skills with Pele FC, while Beacons FC will be pitted against Pouderoyen in the feature clash. The 2019 champions will pocket $400,000 while the runners up will walk away with $200,000. The winner of the third place playoff will receive $100,000 and the fourth place finishers will enjoy $50,000.
Williams Industries International Race meet
Persaud takes lone win for Guyanese The Williams Industries International Race meet sped off yesterday in Barbados at the Bushy Park International Raceway and the event was dominated majorly by the home team with Barbados carting off the majority of the podium finishes. Guyana finished on the podium thrice but Danny Persaud was the only driver to win a race for the Guyanese. Persaud in his blue Mazda Miata collected the chequered flag in the third and final Groups 3 & 4 combined race for finishing ahead of his respective group
three competitors. Guyana’s Andrew King was second in the third Group-4 race, his only completed race, finishing behind Jamaican Kyle Greg that won all three of the Groups 4 & 3 combined showdowns. Danny Persaud finished second in his other completed race. In the SR3 radicals class, Guyana’s Kristian Jeffrey had a tough time after failing to reach the podium. Barbadian teenage sensation, Zane Maloney, swept the class with wins in all three of the races.
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Hanuma Vihari topped up his first-innings hundred with a half-century in the second innings. (Getty Images)
Danny Persaud (blue Mazda Miata) during last year’s CMRC Guyana leg.
Williams Industries International Race meet
Persaud takes lone win for Guyanese
GFF hosts appreciation reception for youth teams
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