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EDITORIAL

Nagamootoo’s SKELETONS

One should not read too much into the promised expose of Moses Nagamootoo’s skeletons by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Clement Rohee. That is the nature of politics and by now all and sundry know that desperate times require desperate measures. So there! Nagamootoo, a former PPP strongman, was unceremoniously booted out of the party in which he (like his biblical namesake) played a seminal role in the struggle for democracy during its years in the political wilderness. It is to be expected that as an opposition politician, he would have had knowledge of many of the acts peculiar to that phase of the country’s political evolution. Without belabouring the point Moses would have been privy to the plots and sub-plots which might not have borne rigorous legal scrutiny. Be that as it may, he would not have been the only Jagan sycophant to have committed acts which were all part of the struggle to remove an ‘undemocratic regime’. The PPP has variously been accused of engaging in economic sabotage principally the burning of sugar cane in an effort to achieve its objectives. If there was ever a case of cutting ones nose to spite one’s face those actions were excellent examples, bearing in mind that the sugar belt consisted mainly of PPP supporters. But the truth is that the PPP was mobilized and could subsidise its supporters due in part to aid coming from the Soviet Union. So what can Rohee say about his erstwhile colleague that would negatively impact the Nagamootoo votes from thousands of his admirers across the political landscape? Will we be regaled with tales that the PPP has knowledge that he committed acts that are worse than those by which its present crop of leaders are guilty of? If yes, what was the reason for keeping these secrets all through the years? There are more questions than Mr. Rohee can possibly answer because if he makes allegations of criminal behaviour since his comrade’s expulsion, then he will have to explain what action as Minister of Home Affairs he took to ensure that Moses faced the full brunt of the law. Notwithstanding the anticipated rhetoric, to suddenly wake up to the realization that a serious challenge suddenly confronts the mindset of some divine right to govern, is enough to send even the hardiest of souls into a state of panic. Basically what the Guyanese electorate is witnessing at this juncture is a situation of mindless confusion characterized by statements from all who would like to impress the populace with their contradictory views. Furthermore, the departure of the party’s in house agent who could have guaranteed similar outcomes to elections prior to 2011 has thrown the proverbial cat among the pigeons. Voters would want to know what party sanctions were recommended if Moses Nagamootoo broke any ethical rules of conduct while still a member of the PPP. If sanctions were recommended, and were not applied people would want to know the reason why this was so. On the other hand Mr. Nagamootoo does not have to disprove anything coming from Robb Street. If anything he is in a better position to cause grievous harm to the reputation of individuals who will be on the hustings. The more prescient among us would have recognized that this new development may be a ploy to get Moses Nagamootoo to descend into the gutter reminiscent of the vulgarity displayed by PPP principals during the last general and regional elections campaign. When all is said and done Moses Nagamootoo paid his dues. He did not defect from the party which nurtured him and which he served faithfully, in the manner of the political chameleons who have now found a home there. His ouster was among the first signs of an encroaching strategy to rid the party of the more principled actors and a significant part of a wider plan to co-opt with the lure of untold wealth or compromise those of less resilience and

Tuesday September 16, 2014

Letters... Where your views make the news

It is difficult in this environment to push for a serious discussion on an interim govt. of national unity DEAR EDITOR, I refer to Dr. David Hinds’ letter to the editor in your Monday September 15 edition entitled “Unimaginative politics”. I have noted Dr. Hinds’ reference to the paucity of information on the basis for the No Confidence (NC) motion. Might I start with an apology for the inadequacies in fully articulating the events and underlying considerations which led to the NC motion. In addition to the basis which Dr. Hinds has set out for political parties’ interest in elections, I would like to offer for his consideration an additional element. There comes a time in the life of the Republic where the plunder of the State’s assets and resources by those in whose care they have been entrusted has reached such astronomical levels that to permit it to continue without the registration of the strongest possible constitutional protest is a neglect of one’s responsibility to the electorate. The Minister of Finance by his most

recent unauthorized and specifically opposed expenditure displayed the ultimate sign of contempt and disregard for the National Assembly. He effectively demonstrated that he was not and had no intention of being constrained by the National Assembly in his management of the State’s resources. In a word, he not so subtly said to the National Assembly that they were a dentally challenged canine, incapable of restraining his excesses. To have permitted this to continue for another two years would have been a sign of either resignation or worse surrender by the elected majority in the house. I have noted Dr. Hinds’ agreement that the NC motion was not inappropriate, but has suggested that it should be used as a basis for a national front government. Nothing would please me more than to secure such an objective, but any suggestion by the movers of a NC vote that interim national Government was the objective would have exposed us to

ridicule and allegations of hubris. You may recall that before we laid the motion we wrote to His Excellency setting out our view on the critical state of our nation and our willingness to discuss these events. Despite its discourteous and contemptuous treatment by the addressee, we again wrote to His Excellency describing the critical state in which the nation had found itself. I believe not uninspired by the lead actor in “Dirty Harry”, His Excellency’s response was “Make my day”. It is difficult in an environment in which the lives of the nation and its citizenry are treated with such scant disregard to push for a serious discussion on an interim government of national unity. I support the concept, but the power lies not in the hands of the apparent powerless. The tone of the conversation is invariably always dictated by those who are clothed with the instruments of power. C.A. Nigel Hughes

I NEED A REFUND OF MY TAXES

DEAR EDITOR, I am absolutely frustrated and angry at the utter disregard shown by my fellow Guyanese for the welfare of others and the environment. For many years I have been plagued by a host of respiratory problems caused by inhaling toxic fumes from the burning of plastic items, Styrofoam boxes etc. My immediate neighbour has chosen to callously dispose the garbage from his bar by burning it daily in a concrete structure which was built on the ‘government’s reserve’ with the blessings of the local NDC. My complaints to the EPA, Police, Local Govt. Ministry, RDC and NDC have been met with apathy and ridicule. By publicizing my plight I have only added more fuel to the fire.

Officials of the Local Govt. Ministry and RDC (Region 4) informed me that this problem falls within the jurisdiction of the NDC in my neighbourhood. The NDC was notified in my presence to remedy the situation but refuses to act. I was left astounded on numerous occasions by the partiality and indifference shown by these people who are tasked with serving the community. Why am I paying taxes when I am treated as a second class citizen in my own country? What makes my neighbour different from me and gives him the right to brazenly poison me and my family without consequence? I wonder if these educated officials know that the burning of certain materials release cancerous chemicals

and hormone-altering toxins into the air, which has been proven to greatly increase the risk of cancer and other debilitating illnesses. Have you ever wondered why Guyanese respect and conform to the laws of foreign countries? I don’t believe that they will brazenly litter and sexually harass women on the streets of New York City because they know that there are consequences to certain actions and they cannot pay or ignore their way out of it. Guyana is a lawless land where rules and regulations are just decoration on paper. People, especially the dumb and rich, do as they please because they know that there are two sets of people here, and first class citizens derive all the benefits of being Guyanese.

I need a refund of my taxes for legal fees to remedy my predicament. These entities that exist on taxpayers’ money are just white elephants for the poor and voiceless. If I won’t be around to enjoy the benefits of paying taxes then why should I pay? Let the people who really benefit pay. I have no intention of martyring myself for selfishness and filth. Do the sanitation workers that are tasked with maintaining the environmental health of communities know the meaning of the word ‘pollution’ and the serious health complications of it? I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t, since we all know how far the tentacles of nepotism and political loyalty have embedded themselves in society. Narissa Deokarran

The police must stop and search these suspicious elements DEAR EDITOR, Armed robbery is an everyday occurrence in Guyana today. One has to just tune into the various media fora and you get the morbid report of another fatal armed robbery. It never ends, because the bandits are

always one step ahead of the police. One sure tactic used in these successful attacks is their mode of transport, that is, the use of the CG Motorcycles as well as these expensive motor cars. The criminals’ main targets are businessmen and business

strength of character. The die is cast that and the Guyanese people await the startling revelations as promised by the General Secretary, who must also be prepared to provide definitive answers to the many questions sure to come his way.

places, where to date many successful heists have been made. Law enforcement is often caught flat-footed, always turning up at the scene minutes later when the bandits have already made good their getaway. When these things happen, criminals get even more brazen in their nefarious activities as more and more businesses are targeted. We cannot allow this to happen, we cannot

allow the bandit to believe that he is getting the better of u s w i t h h i s b a n d i t r y. Successful bandits hurt honest, hard-working achievers in business while stifling investment. No one would want to invest in a society where bandits roam free and their hard-earned money and their lives are at stake. This is the worst case scenario confronting us. The point I am making, (Continued on page 5)

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Making the Caribbean ECHO supports Granger’s tourism Chinese-ready call for local govt. elections DEAR EDITOR, In a KN Article of Sept 7 on the above referenced subject, Guyanese born Sir Ronald Sanders who lives and works in the Caribbean seems to be out of touch with reality, as he is of the opinion that in order to stem the decline of the tourism industry in the Englishspeaking Caribbean, there is a new opportunity for growth which lies in attracting large numbers of visitors from what he considers a lucrative Chinese tourism market, particularly at the higher end, which is just waiting to be tapped. Therefore, in consideration of this promising bonanza for Caribbean tourism, Governments of the region should start mobilizing and pooling their scarce resources to make fundamental development changes to their infrastructures and facilities, which he considers necessary to attract Chinese visitors who would like to see the place spruced-up before considering the region a worthwhile tourist destination. The tourist industry in the English-speaking Caribbean is in a slow downward spiral because of the lack of investment, high operating costs, limited attractions and indifferent service. In addition, most of the tourists coming to the region are from Europe and North America and in recent years they have suffered from loss in their discretionary incomes, high air fares and burdensome taxes on overseas travel, which together have put a damper on their dreams for a C a r i b b e a n h o l i d a y. Therefore it is unlikely that the golden years of Caribbean tourism will bounce back any time soon with or without an influx of Chinese tourists.

The Chinese have no historic or cultural affiliation with the Caribbean nor is there anything unique in the region that will particularly attract them. The 2013 World Tourism Cities Federation Report gives some useful information which indicates the spending habits of Chinese tourists at the lower to mid-income levels, although it is reasonable to assume that the upper-end Chinese tourists will have more sophisticated tastes and needs, and therefore their expectations and spending will differ somewhat. Nevertheless, the statistics show that the most important spending by Chinese Tourists was on things they love to have at reasonable prices to take back home - 58% on shopping. Accommodation takes about 18% of their spending while 13% was devoted to food and entertainment. Air travel accounts for only 11%. New York, London, Paris and Zurich among other cities in Europe and North America have been popular destinations for well-to-do Chinese because they have excellent infrastructures, diverse state-of-the-art shopping malls, unique and historic artifacts they want to see and explore. What does the Caribbean have to attract and entice Chinese to travel half-way round the world to visit and spend their holiday when there are other popular and cheaper destinations such as Hawaii, Phuket, Bali and Korea nearer home? Caribbean duty-free outlets usually have limited and over-priced merchandise to offer tourists, and even such locally produced products as Mount Gay and Appleton rums sold at their airports are more expensive than at some retail liquor stores in New York. The Chinese tourist is a savvy traveller and it will

take more than cheap air lifts to allure hordes of them to spend their leisure time on Caribbean shores. Therefore Caribbean governments should not be led to believe that Chinese tourists are only waiting to full regional hotels if such fundamental facilities as beefing-up of security to protect their electronic devices, enhanced Chinese cuisine and elimination of visa requirements are met by hoteliers/governments. To save the Caribbean tourism industry from decline, governments will have to make it attractive for investors to come to the region and build 5-star hotels with good facilities, provide services at affordable prices, and put in place an aggressive marketing strategy to attract those tourists only waiting to explore the sand and sunshine of the once glorious Caribbean which is showing signs of tiredness everywhere. To get some insight as to what could be done to achieve the desired objectives, a visit should be made to the Persian Gulf to see how the desert countries there have transformed their barren lands into attractive and interesting destinations for tourists from all over the world, including Guyana. Guyana as part of the Caribbean community has attracted large inflows of Chinese who have been coming to the country not as visitors to Kaieteur Falls nor as guests to the Pegasus Hotel, but as traders and workers in the construction, extractive and catering industries. Therefore Sir Ronald Sanders has to be more constructive and innovative in his suggested strategy to rescue the tourism industry in the region where he lives and works from its slow decline before it’s too late. Charles Sohan

The police must stop and search these suspicious... From page 4 had those very policemen stopped the CG Motorcyclists or stopped and searched the suspicious vehicle, then it would have been a stitch in time. A very serious robbery would have been foiled and the suspects placed before the courts and

given the punishment they rightly deserve. My call to law enforcement is to be more on the alert for these “vehicles”. Be more vigilant. Stop and search suspicious elements in the aforementioned mode of transport. Stop and search them at different times, late

at nights or early morning, during rush hour, the police must always be on top of their game. Don’t let the criminals off the hook. When criminals realize that a dragnet is out there for them, then certainly the crime rate would see a downward spiral. Neil Adams

DEAR EDITOR, The Environmental Community Health Organization (Echo) supports the call by Leader of the opposition Mr. David Granger for local government elections. This call, we believe, is not only timely but very urgent, particularly in circumstances where vital municipal systems and facilities in municipalities, towns and villages have been degraded and in some cases are nonexistent. This situation has facilitated the rise of many environmental, community and public health problems, including the destruction of our forest and export of raw logs, by certain companies, including Bai Shan Lin (a Chinese Company, whose country (China) has banned the export of raw logs) crude mining operations, pollution of our rivers, creeks and other waterways, an unmanaged national solid waste problem, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and glaring architectural indiscipline resulting in traffic congestion and the degradation of urban areas. Further, there are strong and distinct linkages between local government

elections, democratically elected local authorities and the security and integrity of the natural environment. Local government elections encourage political rights, and freedom of information. This will promote the cause of environmental interest groups, which in turn raises public awareness and encourages environmental legislation. This will stem the tide of environmental degradation by promoting environmental groups and public opinion at large. I n f o r m a t i o n o n environmental issues flows more freely, and political rights are more numerous and better protected in a local democracy. Environmental groups, therefore, are often more successful at informing people and organizing them to act on environmental problems in a situation where there is good local governance. Second, local government elections will allow the authorities to be more responsive to the environmental needs of the public. This will be facilitated through electoral accountability and the ability of groups to mobilize socially, achieve political representation, and influence

public policy making. Third, there are institutional and ideational features to local democracy: properly elected local government bodies are more likely to comply with environmental agreements because they are expected to respect the rule of law. This in turn raises environmental quality. Fourth, local government polls could facilitate local bodies that are proenvironment. They are more likely to be compliant with environmental regulations that curtail pollution and waste. Therefore, we call on all residents in all local communities, to do all to encourage the powers that be to fix a date for local government elections; to hold local government elections to correct the numerous anomalies in all municipal systems across Guyana. Royston King Executive Director Environmental Community Health Organization

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Ban Ki-Moon calls on youths to lead a major push for inclusive democracy As international Day of Democracy was observed yesterday under the theme, “Engaging Young People on Democracy,” United Nations Secretary General, Ban KiMoon called on youths to “lead a major push for inclusive democracy around the world.” In analyzing Guyana’s own shortcomings in achieving a full democratic reality, Chairman of the United Nations Association of Guyana (UNAG), Justice Donald Trotman has posited that Guyana would be better off should local youths take up Ban Ki-Moon’s challenge. He said that young people in Guyana should no longer see it fit to be silent on matters of democracy. Democracy is a universal value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of their lives. The UN General Assembly, in resolution A/ 62/7 (2007) encouraged Governments to strengthen national programmes devoted to the promotion and consolidation of democracy, and also decided that September 15 of each year should be observed as the International Day of Democracy. Activities carried out by the United Nations in support

of efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate democracy are undertaken in accordance with the UN Charter, and only at the specific request of the Member States concerned. This year’s theme Engaging Young People on Democracy - highlights the challenges and opportunities of young people engaging in democratic processes. The United Nations yesterday declared that people between the ages of 15 and 25 constitute a fifth of the world’s population. It is said that, in many developing countries, the proportion is even higher – with the majority of young people today living in low - and middle-income countries. Yet, according to the United Nations, “study after study shows declining faith among young people in politics as we know it, with decreasing levels of participation in elections, political parties and traditional social organizations across the world. This applies to both established and emerging democracies. At the same time, informal, youth-led movements for democratic change are on the rise in a number of countries – including in fragile states. Using new communication channels in social networks, young people are making their mark on democracy-building in

untraditional ways.” In his message to the world yesterday, Ki-Moon said that even as International Day of Democracy is being observed, “the world seems more turbulent than ever. In many regions and in many ways, the values of the United Nations, including some of the most fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the UN Charter, are being tested and challenged.” The Secretary General said that recent outbreaks of violence reinforces a truth seen time and time again that where societies are not inclusive, and where governments are not responsive and accountable, peace, equality and shared prosperity cannot take hold. He said that more needs to be done to empower individuals and the focus should be on the billions of people who are underprivileged, marginalized, jobless, hopeless and understandably frustrated. “We need to ensure they are heard and can take an active part in their future.” “That is why my message today goes out to those who will be at the forefront of the world beyond 2015, and who by nature are at a turning point in their own lives: young people.” Acknowledging that one person out of five today is between the ages of 15 and 24, Ki-Moon said that never before has the transition from youth to

Guyana’s 19th Trade and Investment Exposition (GuyExpo) which began in 1995 will take place from October 2 to 5, 2014. Under the theme “Transformation: Partnering for a better Guyana’, the event will showcase locally produced goods and services. The venue for the exhibition will be the Sophia Exhibition Site and will host an estimated 110,000 visitors, and 400 exhibitors, among them participants from eight countries. What began as an activity that attracted close to 200 exhibitors is today Guyana’s biggest expo with over 460 businesses, both local and international participating annually, all given the occasion to present their locally produced goods and services. GuyExpo became an annual event in 2004, under the Chairmanship of Keith Burrowes, and is now the longest sustained exhibition in the Caribbean. In 2004, the organisers took cognisance of the growth and interdependence of international trade and

opened the exhibition to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and other regional exhibitors. With its genesis as a biennial activity, GuyExpo has now morphed into a national event which offers business associates the opportunity to meet, network, and negotiate with international companies and establishments, as well as showcase their skills, talents and creative work, on an annual basis. From its inception, the focus has remained on the development of small and medium sized enterprises, thereby ensuring that local businesses enjoy the level of growth and expansion that is needed for them to remain competitive at the regional and international levels. Several businesses to have grown along with the expo from its genesis include A.H and L Kissoon, Toolsie Persaud Limited, Banks DIH, Demerara Distillers Limited, Geddes Grant and Gafoors. Since its humble beginnings GuyExpo has come a long way and takes a permanent place on the Ministry of Tourism, Industry

and Commerce’s Annual Calendar of Events. This premier exposition and trade fair offers business associates the opportunity to meet, network and negotiate with international companies and establishments, as well as showcase their skills, talents and creative works. This annual event provides a platform for both local and foreign businesses: importers, exporters, retailers, wholesalers. It fuses together a wide cross section of producers of handicraft, furniture, garments, jewellery, and horticulture, pharmaceuticals, tourism, information technology and most of all culture. This ideal setting provides the opportunity for businesses to increase their competitiveness efficiency and foster growth. GuyExpo is undertaken as a partnership among the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, GO-Invest and the private sector; while exhibitors, franchise holders, game operators and entertainers play a major role in the overall success of the event. (GINA)

- Justice Trotman wants Guyana to take up challenge

From left: Chairman of UNAG, Justice Donald Trotman, Kaieteur News reporter. Abena Rockcliffe and Pastor Remington Nelson adulthood been so weighed by challenges, yet so blessed by opportunities. “You have powers to network that would have been unimaginable when the United Nations was founded nearly 70 years ago. You are connecting about issues that matter: injustice, discrimination, human rights abuses; the discourse of hate and the need for human solidarity.” With that being said, KiMoon called on members of the largest generation of youth in history to confront challenges and consider what can be done to resolve them. He asked that young people also take control of their destiny

and translate their dreams into a “better future for all; to contribute to building stronger and better democratic societies; to work together, to use your creative thinking, to become architects of a future that leaves no one behind. To help set our world on course for a better future. On this International Day of Democracy, I call on young people everywhere to lead a major push for inclusive democracy a r o u n d t h e world.” Chairman of the

United Nations Association of Guyana (UNAG), Justice Donald Trotman expressed disappointment that Guyana

didn’tmakeabigdealoftheday. As a matter of fact, the former Judgelamentedthefactthatthe daywasn’tevenacknowledged bymostsectionsoftheGuyanese society. He told Kaieteur News, that the levels of Democracy in Guyana are still to catch up with some parts of the world. Justice Trotman reminded that one’s democratic right is also one’s constitutional right. He touched on the fact that the absence of Local Government elections in Guyana in over 20 years is robbing Guyanese of their rights. Trotman explained that his organization in not aligned politically but finds it necessary to see that democracy in Guyana is maintained and more importantly, developed. Yesterday Trotman joined Talk Show host, Patricia Wilson on a programmed that was hosted in acknowledgment of International Day of Democracy. Kaieteur News reporter, Abena Rockcliffe and Pastor Remington Nelson also appeared on that programme. During the programme, panelists spoke on the basic concept of democracy, Guyana’s journey on the democratic road; the interest of Guyanese youth in maintaining and developing democracy locally; democracy in Christianity and the work of the UNAG.

PI gets underway for woman GuyExpo 2014 to field 400 exhibitors killed in bucket of water The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) of a 31-year-old man charged with killing his reputed wife by strangling and suffocating her in a bucket of water, got underway before Chief Magistrate Priya SewnarineBeharry yesterday. Vindra Siriram also known as ‘Krishna’ is charged with murdering the mother of three, Shelly Ann Persaud between June 9 and June 10, last at their ``Lot 34 Friendship, East Bank Demerara residence. Persaud, a housewife, was on June 10, last found at the bottom of the back stairs of the couple’s Friendship residence. Her head was partly submerged in a fivegallon bucket of water. According to reports, the couple’s eight-year-old daughter had told relatives that she heard her parents arguing some time before the murder. The child reportedly also claimed to have seen her father beating her mother and pulling her hair while saying to her, “Tonight is the last night you will see your

Victim: Shelly Ann Persaud mother.” Following the discovery of the woman’s body a report was made by the family to the police. Subsequent investigations led to Seeram being taken into custody and charged for his wife’s murder. On June 13, he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He has been in custody ever since. Siriram is being represented by Defence Attorney, Keavon Bess. As the PI started yesterday morning, Sherry Persaud, the sister of the

Accused: Vindra Siriram deceased, was the first to take the stand. Next to give evidence in the matter was the couple’s neighbour, Iris Dillon. Her testimony was followed by that of Detective Constable, Rohan Baksh, who related the role he played in taking a caution statement from Siriram. Bess cross examined Baksh and Dillon. The PI is scheduled to continue today. Two more police detectives are expected to take the stand and offer sworn testimonies on behalf the state.

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Onderneeming man brutalized by cops

Forty-seven-year-old, Deon G h e r o w, of Onderneeming Sand Pit, the taxi driver who was severely beaten by two plainclothes policemen, early August, says he is still in pain. He fears that his life can be snuffed out if senior police officers do not investigate the matter immediately. Gherow’s relatives have said that no action has been taken by the police to date. According to Gherow, on August 1, he was standing on the Affiance Public Road when a silvercoloured Jeep with four occupants pulled alongside him. Gherow added that two of the men who were later identified as plainclothes policemen from outside of the Region (Georgetown) ordered him to go into the Jeep. Gherow said the men brandished handguns. At first Gherow said he attempted to resist the men but the men proceeded to forcefully hold him by his pants and placed him into the jeep. The policemen then started to beat Gherow with their hands while they proceeded to transport him to his Onderneeming home. “ B u d d a y, w h a t y o u beating me for?” Gherow questioned. Instead, he said the men responded by saying, “Talk, talk.” The men who were transporting Gherow to his Onderneeming Sand pit home proceeded to search his home. After the search, the men who came up empty-handed transported Gherow to the Anna Regina

Tuesday September 16, 2014

Addressing of corruption a priority, says Jamaica’s finance minister

…Police say file with Police Complaints Authority, Kennard says not so

Deon Gherow police station, where he received more blows at the hands of the two policemen. Gherow, who said he did not recognise the men or hadn’t any previous problems with either of them, said the men proceeded to put him in a r o o m i n t h e C riminal Investigation Department at the Anna Regina Police Station where the beating continued. Gherow said the beating only stopped after a teenager who also was apprehended by the police, told the police that Gherow was going home and saw him standing at a restaurant at Suddie with two food boxes in his hand. Gherow had told the police that he had never seen the young man, but he had earlier transported him to Anna Regina. While in the lock-ups he cried out for severe pain

and begged for medical attention. Gherow was then transported to the Suddie Public Hospital where he was hospitalized for one week under police guard. An X-ray showed that he sustained three broken ribs. That was not all. Gherow said that while in the hospital the businessman who was in the jeep offered him $100,000. He apologized for having made a very serious mistake. He said that another civilian offered him a s i m i l a r a mount as a settlement but he rejected that offer, too. He was then forced to seek further medical treatment at the Woodlands Hospital in Georgetown. There he spent another two weeks and absorbed the cost. Gherow is calling for a thorough investigation into the matter and justice. Police in a statement yesterday said that the matter has been investigated by the Police Office of Professional Responsibility and the file has been submitted to the Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) for his review. But when contacted yesterday afternoon, the PCA Chairman Cecil Kennard told this newspaper that he was not in possession of any file. “Take it from the horse’s mouth, I don’t have the file and I don’t know where it is,” Justice Kennard stated. He said that he never got it.

CARPHA denies ending tests for Chikungunya The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says it has not stopped conducting tests for the Chikungunya virus. A statement from the agency said that contrary to media reports the agency has stepped up its activities in light of the evolving epidemic. CARPHA executive director Executive Director, Dr C. James Hospedales, says the agency has scaled up its capability to meet the increased demand for testing in the Caribbean. He says the Caribbean Public Health Agency adheres to public health surveillance principles. Hospedales says once several people with Chikungunya have had their diagnoses confirmed through laboratory testing in an area within a country, then testing is only carried out for certain groups of people based on clinical symptoms. He adds that tests are also carried out in newly affected areas to confirm whether or

not the virus is present and circulating in that community. Additionally, the regional health official says if a dengue test is positive, it is unlikely that the person would be tested for Chikungunya. Given this policy, Hospedales said it is not necessary to test every single case, but reiterated that the agency continues testing for the region. Last week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urged Caribbean countries to eradicate the breeding sites of mosquitoes that transmit dengue and the Chikungunya virus even as it warned of a possible increase in patients suffering from these diseases. Since the start of the year, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have reported nearly 850,000 cases of dengue and 470 deaths from severe dengue. PAHO says between December 2013 and September 5, this year, 650,000 cases of Chikungunya, including 37 deaths, have been reported.

Finance and Planning Minister Peter Phillips (right) converses with Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves (centre), and former Prime Minister Bruce Golding (Jamaica Observer) Minister of Finance and Planning Peter Phillips says addressing the issue of corruption remains a priority for the Government. According to the finance minister, the public perception of corruption continues to mar the political process in Jamaica, despite the passage of various pieces of legislation and strengthening of extensive requirements for the reporting of incomes by public officials. “There is perhaps no single issue which saps public confidence in Government than this spectre of corruption and which impedes our capacity for collective action,” said Dr Phillips. He was delivering the opening address at a conference on the Westminster system of

Government, held last Thursday at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters on the Mona campus. Dr Phillips said the speedy passage of legislation to establish a single anticorruption agency in Jamaica is key to tackling corruption, arguing that the creation of such a body with the requisite powers of investigation and prosecution would ensure even greater transparency and accountability among public officials and result in a reduction in corrupt practices in Government. Establishment of the anti-corruption agency will fall under the provisions of the Integrity Commission Bill, which was tabled in Parliament earlier this year. The agency will be mandated to promote and

strengthen measures for the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of acts of corruption, and to monitor and investigate the award of government contracts and prescribed licences, and to provide for other related matters. In addition, the commission will receive declarations from all parliamentarians and public officials relating to their assets, liabilities, and incomes. The conference was organised by the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies and the University College of London, and held over two days under the theme: ‘Beyond Westminster in the Caribbean: Critiques, Challenges and Reform’.

Unease on soldiers’ callout - Rowley wants President, PM to explain why Defence Force reserves called to duty

Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley has called on the Prime Minister and President to explain why Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) reserves were called out to lend security support recently. In an immediate response on Sunday, National Security Minister Gary Griffith accused Rowley of creating instability and panic in the country as he stressed that calling out reserves was nothing new and has been done for the past several years, including under the former PNM regime. Rowley, in a release, stated that it came to his attention that, on August 29, 2014, President Anthony Carmona issued a proclamation which deemed it necessary to call out to duty members of the TTDF to serve

Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley “as a reserve corps to assist the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force for parades during the months of August and September 2014 as well as to assist the civil authority in providing security support for law enforcement activities

throughout Trinidad and Tobago leading into and including the Christmas period — for the period 29 August, 2014 to 7 January, 2015”. Rowley noted the Defence Force Act stated that the President may call out the Volunteer Defence Force or any portion of it for actual military service with their arms and ammunition in aid of the civil power in any case in which a riot, disturbance of the peace, or other emergency requiring such service occurs. Rowley stated that based on this, it was clear that this move should only be invoked in the specific situations where there is a riot, disturbance of the peace or other emergency situation taking place.

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The Working Class President You cannot please the Guyanese people. Each afternoon, hundreds of Guyanese are left stranded for hours at our bus parks and along the bus routes. Workers for example, who work in the center of the city, walk as far as Carifesta Avenue at the northern extremity of the city in order to catch the East Coast buses before they enter in the city. All along Camp Street, snaking into North Road and right to the East Coast Bus Park, hundreds line up each afternoon waiting for hours to get home. It is the same for commuters to areas along the West Bank of Demerara. They line up for hours along Lombard Street waiting for transportation to get across the bridge and get home. One year ago, the government signaled its concern about this state of affairs. One year ago the government gave notice that it intended to offer concessions to the private sector to bring in large buses

to address this situation. Nothing has happened. The private bus owners did not take up the offer. The mini bus operators continued with their merry old ways. Some of them made one trip from 4.30 and went home. They were not concerned by the fact that the very persons whom their livelihood and profits depended on were being left stranded on the road. This was selfish capitalism at its best. There are of course some challenges faced by the mini bus operators. For example, the heavy traffic leading to the Harbour Bridge and the slow pace of this traffic in the afternoons, mean that it is extremely difficult for some of these buses headed to as far as Parika to make two trips after 4. 30 pm. That is a situation over which some mini bus operators have no control. But those aside, gross insensitivity towards the plight of workers were

shown by the private transportation operators. They had more than a year to organize themselves to come up with a solution and do something about this problem. After all, the President himself has signaled that he was prepared to intervene in the interests of the workers. He has now. The government has announced that contracted big buses will be deployed, no doubt as sweepers, to pick up those commuters who are left stranded for hours at the car park. The service will be free. This is wonderful news which shows the working class credentials of Donald Ramotar. It is a measure that will attract opposition. Already persons are hinting that it is a service that will destroy the mini bus operations. It will not because all that is being done is to fill a gap which is not being filled at the moment by the mini bus operators. The new service is not taking away business

from the private mini buses. It is only picking up those who would be left behind by these very mini buses. There will be attempts to destroy this initiative by the government. As part of this campaign, all manner of motives will be attributed to the government. There has already been the suggestion that this is all part of its preparation for elections. It may well be, but guess what? This service is a response to the needs of the people and if the government wishes to milk some political currency from it, what can be so obscene about that. Donald Ramotar must be commended for this move. It is a working class measure because those who line up for hours each afternoon waiting for transportation to get home are those from the working class who do not own their own cars or buses. Many of them are young people now joining the workforce. Many of them are nurses. Many of them are mothers

with families. This measure will be a God-send for them. They should support Donald Ramotar on this one and tell the critics where to put their objections. Even if he secures a second term and a parliamentary majority in that second term, Donald Ramotar is not going to see during his presidential tenure the completion of the Amalia Falls Hydroelectric Power Station. The construction of that facility will take more than five years and therefore even if government is able to secure the financing from the Consolidated Fund or even if it is able to acquire one hundred per cent private sector funding for the venture, something that it is believed Ramotar is pursuing vigorously, this flagship project will not be completed under Ramotar’s presidency. But that project was always going to be about the legacy of Bharrat Jagdeo. It was a project conceived under Jagdeo and therefore it

was always going to be about him. The transportation problem also existed under Jagdeo but what did he do about it? Donald Ramotar on the other hand has other priorities. They are not about building hotels and specialty hospitals. They are about ensuring that workers are not robbed and exploited. He has ensured that the weakest of workers are protected by passing legislation for a forty hour work week. All work done in excess of that attracts overtime. Now he has moved towards helping workers to get home earlier by providing this free service to aid the overall transportation sector. By these two measures alone, he has shown his commitment to the workers.

Vandals desecrate tomb, Ah big one look like a remove murdered man’s skull Dem boys seh...

mad man in Trinidad

Brazzy, the fat crook, and de man who resemble de devil bring a Chinee contractor fuh build de Marriott. That same Chinee contractor build de National Academy of Performing Arts in Trinidad. De building start fuh collapse and Kamla, de woman of dem boys heart in Trinidad, order de building be closed for shabby works. But we government ain’t tek note of wha happen in Trinidad; dem done backing de same people who building de Marriott. Dem boys don’t like fuh wish harm or death pun people but dem hope and pray that de Marriott don’t fall down when Jagdeo, Brazzy, Bobby, Shaatie and dem rest of scamps deh inside. De other one who hold a high, high job but walking overseas like a vagrant deh cussing people in he office. He seh that dem leaking information how he went to Trinidad, request money and didn’t get it. Dem boys got news fuh he. Is not only that dem know. Dem see all he action when he didn’t get de money he request fuh got to Spain. De same man who hard a top and soft a bottom, de in de line boarding de aircraft at Piarco airport wid he head down. A passenger behind him thought that he was a vagrant. Everybody in front of him already enter de aircraft and he hold up de line. De passenger behind him tapped him – bang, bang. “Sir are you travelling?’ When he realize he was holding up de line he respond, “Yes. Yes.” De passenger see this man wid he belt knot round he waist like a cow catcher and one side pants foot has a fold. Is when dem come off de plane in Guyana de passenger see two Customs man run up to this man and seh, “Boss, everything okay?” De passenger seeing and hearing this decide to enquire who is this man who he think was a vagrant. Somebody whisper, “That man is a wicked and spiteful man who happens to be dem boss.” Dem boys seh that he accuse he staff of talking, dem want to know which officer been in Trinidad fuh give dem boys all this information. Dem boys got a message fuh all of dem. Life is only travelled once; today’s moment becomes tomorrow’s memory. Enjoy every moment, good or bad, because the GIFT of LIFE is LIFE itself. Talk half and continue the witch hunt while dem boys enjoying life.

Ursulla Allicock and her family were preparing to commemorate the first death anniversary of her son Chris’s death, but vandals beat them to the punch and desecrated his tomb and removed his skull in what has been seen as a ritualistic act. The shocking discovery was made early Sunday morning at the Mabaruma Cemetery in the North West District and police have launched an investigation. So far, relatives say they have no clue about who would commit such an act but they are convinced that it is the work of spiritualists. “Somebody went into the burial ground and chop off he head. This is a new thing in this area and people becoming scared because they feel people wukkin’ iniquity,” a resident of the Mabaruma area told this newspaper. The 30-year-old Chris Allicock was murdered on

October 6, last year, when he was struck in his back during an altercation with another resident, Rawle Khan, at Mabaruma Settlement. According to his mother Ursula Allicock, on Sunday the police at Mabaruma contacted her brother Alan and invited him to the cemetery after receiving a report that his nephew’s tomb had been desecrated. When Alan arrived at the scene, he was greeted with the shocking sight of Allicock’s broken tomb which exposed his skeletal remains, with the skull missing. Although the discovery was made on Sunday afternoon, investigators believe that the act was committed the

previous night. An axe and a pair of gloves were found at the scene. “It hurt me bad to get news like this,” said Ursula Allicock who is visually impaired. For her it was a double blow within a single year. “It hurt just like when they killed him,” she added. She too cannot suggest who might have been

responsible but she believes that whoever committed the act knows the family. “Just imagine he and he cousin bury near one another and it had to be somebody who knows Chris because the two tombs don’t have names,” Ursula Allicock said. The family was planning to paint her son’s tomb on the anniversary of his death.

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=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===

The time a donkey rigged a country’s national election Opposition Leader, David Granger, said last week that Donald Ramotar is the weakest President Guyana has produced since Independence. You don’t need a high school education to understand what he meant. Mr. Granger didn’t include nature of rule. That was not what he wanted to convey. There are deep conceptual differences between a bad ruler and a weak one. Hitler was maniacal but he was one of the strongest head of government history

produced. Jimmy Carter is one of my favourite American politicians but he was a weak president. Ramotar as person will never be as terrible a president as the Caribbean’s worst head of government – Bharrat Jagdeo. It would be unfair to label Mr. Ramotar as a sadistic ruler as people say of the man who Guyanese refer to as the Champion of Dirt. But Ramotar is definitely a shockingly weak governor. Long before Granger publicly stated that Ramotar has been Guyana’s weakest president,

I observed in several columns that he will end up being an ordinary, inane, barren president. Here are two extracts. In my November 21, 2012 column, I wrote, “Ramotar is the type of politician who lived his entire political life in the shadows of people inside the PPP. He felt and still feels (that these people) are the creme de la crème of the PPP. He worships these people and accepts their superior thinking. “It is not that he is afraid to make changes and be his own man. He does not think he should be his own man when there are others in the PPP that can take the PPP and the government to heights he cannot move them into. In other words, Donald Ramotar

is not interested in a legacy, has no dream of surpassing the two historical icons (Burnham and Jagan) and has no intention of coveting a historical page for himself.” In my May 7, 2013 piece, I stated; “I never thought Ramotar was of admirable political material though as a person he was sociable and likeable. I believe he still is. I believe he is still one of the less arrogant persons in politics (he is not arrogant at all) Ramotar as a political animal is another kettle of fish. He is not a politician with leadership qualities. He never has such abilities.” He will be like this until the PPP replaces him in the forthcoming elections. And there will be more emanations from him that will highlight what an empty, weak politician he is. In fact one can say that he started out his presidency on a note of high foolishness. Days after the PPP won back executive power in the 2011 poll, Ramotar publicly accused the opposition of rigging the elections. Whichever person in the opposition fixed the elections; he had to be a donkey. Only a donkey (I’m not sure cause even a donkey

might do better) will rig an election and lose it. The opposition votes were just one and a half percent more than the PPP’s. The PPP won the plurality and is in power continuing where Jagdeo left off. It was really silly for Ramotar to have said that but from November 2011 he has demonstrated a total lack of intellectual finesse. Coupled with his weakness, he will certainly help in the inevitable defeat of the PPP next year. The presidency is in the hands of about seven persons – Jagdeo, Rohee, Luncheon, Teixeira, Irfaan Alli, Ashni Singh and Nandlall. Each one in this cabal makes policies and embarks on directions that he/she wants to with the exception of Jagdeo who goes through a third party in the Cabinet or the PPP when he wants the adoption of a certain course of action. In this scenario which began as early as the beginning of 2012, Ramotar’s shadow is not even present. It may sound far-fetched and unbelievable but so uninterested in stately matters is Ramotar that he is

Frederick Kissoon overjoyed to be saturated with ceremonies, country visits and foreign trips. This is the way the man sees the presidency. Those seven names mentioned above know this and this is why they give themselves the latitude to pursue interest-areas without Ramotar’s input. Political observers feel that Priya Manickchand didn’t even consult Ramotar on her politically disastrous trip in the house of the American Ambassador. Luncheon took it on himself to support Manickchand with his ‘feral blast’ comment. And the story goes on. One could well imagine, Ramotar, on hearing and seeing these things, probably says to himself, “Let dem try deh. I got a foreign visit to look after.”

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Chikungunya Virus will continue to spread - says CARPHA Director - reveals plans to improve Regional preparedness with ‘expert consultation’ By Sharmain Grainger The sustained transmission of dengue fever with more frequency and severity over the years should have long been a warning sign that enough was not being done in the Caribbean to tackle viral diseases. It was therefore no surprise when the Chikungunya virus, which is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue fever – the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, was detected last year in the Caribbean. The foregoing was a summation vocalised by Director of the Trinidadbased Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr. James Hospedales, about the Chikungunya virus outbreak during an interview with this publication. In fact he informed in no uncertain terms that “the virus will continue to spread. CARPHA has been offering expert service to the affected Caribbean territories by testing for the virus and, according to Dr. Hospedales, an estimated 600, 000 cases of the virus

are believed to be in the Caribbean and some 9,000 of these have already been confirmed. He pointed out that CARPHA has been working in close collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and have together been advising all countries of the Caribbean of the major elements of preparedness including the importance of educating the population about the virus. Dr. Hospedales also emphasised the need for a high index of suspicion which would enable doctors to be aware of what to expect and therefore ask the right questions when they attend to patients. He also alluded to the need for laboratory capacity to test for the virus but however, noted that “we (CARPHA) provide a very rapid (laboratory) service. The airlines cooperate well (Caribbean Airlines and LIAT) and usually we turn around the results within 48 hours....so that is part of the regional service we are providing,” said the CARPHA Director. “To fly to Port of Spain

(Trinidad) is hardly any further than coming out from Lethem or Aishalton; so that’s not such a big barrier,” Dr. Hospedales asserted. And since the Caricom Caribbean countries are home to in excess of 17 m i l l i o n p e o p l e , D r. Hospedales said that he is of the firm belief that the Region must brace for the full impact of the virus. According to him, since the virus first entered the Caribbean six months ago it has been spreading to, at least, one territory per week with bigger territories the likes of Guyana, Haiti, Trinidad, and the Dominica Republic being among the last to be hit. And in light of the fact that the Region’s preparedness may not be where it should be, Dr. Hospedales spoke of plans to strengthen the response through a strategic move. This, according to him, will be characterised by an expert consultation which will see the coming together of experts who study insects, insecticides and those involved in social communication. “We need

t h e m e d i a a n d communication authorities to be much more partners in the efforts to educate and inform people,” asserted Dr. Hospedales. He noted too that besides the general message about cleaning the environment, the most common cause of breeding of the transmitting vector is still by means of water tanks. “People don’t throw that away so what is important is to cover and secure barrels and drums...what is important is to check the yard; discipline (is also important) – twice a week go outside with a checklist then if anybody has fever and the pains typical of Chikungunya or the dengue it is very important to take steps to prevent transmission from one person to the rest of the family or to the neighbours,” said the CARPHA Director. A c c o r d i n g t o D r. Hospedales, once an individual is infected he/she should be allowed to rest indoors and efforts must be made to spray those confinements with insecticide. “Spraying all the corners where you know

mosquitoes like to hide, is a good tactic and it is a good idea to put on insect repellent so that the mosquitoes don’t bite you and your loved ones.” “So those are some of the measures that should be intensified to be better prepared and to slow down the transmission of the virus,” said Dr. Hospedales. And even as the CARPHA Director stressed his belief that the virus will continue to spread, he pointed out that “what we can do is to hope to slow it down to avoid a large number of cases in a very short time because that can disrupt economies.” The potential disruption Dr. Hospedales linked to the inability of persons to

CARPHA Director, Dr. James Hospedales present themselves to work because of the symptoms of the virus that manifest, similarly to dengue fever but include distinct symptoms such as joint and muscles pains that can prove to be very debilitating. Although the local Ministry of Health has been able to confirm a total of 81 cases, there have been many clinical cases seen on a daily basis at health facilities throughout the country

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Guyana reissuing civil aviation Emphasis to be placed on the legislation and regulations importance of breastfeeding National Breastfeeding Week commences…

By: Zena Henry

and a mother’s intake

Some of the foods a mother should take

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reastfeeding Coordinator at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Marjorie Arjune, says that during this week, the health institution will be intensifying its focus on educating mothers on the importance of breast feeding and “eating right”. She made this statement yesterday, during a mini health fair at the GPHC. The event showcased a variety of foods that a pregnant woman should eat. Arjune said that under the theme, “Breast feeding, a winning goal for life,” she and other health workers will be advising mothers on a number of issues that affect pregnancy and aids in a safe delivery. She explained that on a daily basis, doctors and nurses would see patients who are anemic and are unaware of what types of food they should consume. “When you are anemic

and you go into the delivery room, you bleed a lot but when you eat the right food, everything will be okay. During our daily clinic, we advise the mothers a lot… only some of them do listen,” Arjune said. She added that once a mother eats healthy, the possibility of delivering a healthy baby increases. “Once she delivers the baby, it is time to breastfeed the child. Through exclusive breastfeeding, at least 20 percent of our babies born can be saved globally,” the Breastfeeding Coordinator said. She added that numerous studies from around the world have shown that stomach viruses, lower respiratory illnesses and ear infections occur less often in breastfed babies and are less severe when it happens. According to Arjune, breastfeeding protect babies from a long list of illnesses, boost the child’s

intelligence, may protect from obesity, can reduce the mother’s stress level and her risk of postpartum depression and may reduce her risk of some types of cancer. She said that the (breast) milk changes in volume and composition according to the time of day, nursing frequency, and age of baby to promote healthy growth. It is the perfect food for babies. Breastfeeding may also help children avoid a host of diseases that strike later in life, such as types 1 and 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and inflammatory bowel disease. Babies who are fed a formula based on cow’s milk or soy tend to have more allergic reactions than breastfed babies. The hospital is calling on members of the public to come on board and assist in educating “our mothers so that we can have a healthy population.”

Officers of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) are currently working on a new draft to replace the current Civil Aviation Act of 2000 and its attendant regulations. The Authority is seeking to become compliant with the International Civil Av i a t i o n O rg a n i z a t i o n (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices as outlined in its Annexes and guidance materials. Chairman of the GCAA, Mr. Hugh Denbow, said last week that the project commenced in March of this year and is being spearheaded by the authority’s General Counsel, Ms. Amanza Walton-Desir. Denbow explained that while there will be further evaluation of the draft legislation and regulations, the project team which comprises officials from Aviation Safety Regulations, Air Transport Management and Aviation Security Sections are currently at an advanced stage of the project. He explained that the draft documents address ‘inter alia’ oversight regulations regarding both local and International aircraft operations, qualifications and experience of staff and training issues. Compliance with ICAO S t a n d a r d s a n d Recommended Practices will also enable the GCAA to

Courtesy Guyana Aviation.com be eligible for the attainment of US Federal Aviation A d m i n i s t r a t i o n ( FA A ) Category 1 status, which will allow Guyanese registered aircraft to fly to the United States. The enforcement of aviation regulations is also being addressed since it was noted that while some additional laws are needed and some are being reviewed, the current regulations are silent on other ICAO requirements. Recently, the Chairman had cause to identify charter carriers which were not in confirmation with the Public Charter Licenses under which their State of Registry had granted their approval. This and other issues currently exist in the aviation sector, and the proposed regulations will attempt to address these discrepancies, Denbow stated.

The issues of security and safety are of major concern with respect to achieving Category 1 status and the GCAA is seeking to boost its capacity in these areas. The GCAA Chairman explained that a comprehensive review of the regulations governing domestic operations has not been attempted since the Colonial Air Navigation Order of 1961 was repealed by the Guyana Civil Aviation Act of 1996 which itself has since been repealed. Since Guyana became independent in 1966, no attempt was made to implement new legislation regulations to govern either domestic or international aviation operations until 1996, exactly 30 years later. Denbow concluded by stating that the development of Guyana’s civil aviation sector is a work-in-progress.

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Commuters stranded as Parika Stelling priority system is misused

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o m m u t e r s seeking to transport goods from the Parika Stelling to Bartica, Wakenam and Leguan are feeling the brunt of a priority/ booking system which they allege is being misused for financial gain. The system has caused passengers and cargo to be stranded for weeks. The passengers told Kaieteur News that they usually take supplies to persons in the various locations but that they have not transported anything for weeks because of the manner in which operators at the stelling is conducting the system. Commuters say that there is a special booking system in place. Passengers have to reserve a space on the boat in advance. Since the boat has limited space, there is also a priority system where certain vehicles that have to be transported across the river are given precedence over others once they have a letter from Transport and Habours head office in the city. The commuters claim, however, that ferry operators are collecting money from persons to eliminate commuters who would have already made advanced

bookings for the ferry. Ordinary persons are also turning up with priority letters and are given precedence. The bookings are made in advance, but payments are not made until the day the passenger is ready to travel, the affected commuters said. According to the irate commuters which were mostly businessmen, the MV Makouria which travels to Bartica on a daily basis is now plying the route to Wakenam and Leguan on Mondays since the Malali which previously operated the route is no longer in operation. The commuters would usually make a booking to access the boat, “but what is h a p p e n i n g n o w, ” o n e passenger explained, “is that when you go to make the booking they are telling you that the book is filled, but if you pay them so much money there are names on the list that could be removed and we would get the space.” “If you don’t pay the money you are left behind.” The passenger explained that about 20 trucks are placed on the boat with 10 to 12 of them being priority vehicles including those for government transportation. The document authorising

A truck being loaded at the Parika Stelling

priority crossing comes from the Georgetown Transport a n d H a r b o u r s Tr a ff i c Manager’s office and is addressed to the Superintendent of the Parika Stelling, Clerk-in charge. The document includes the vehicle license plate number, date of travel, location etc. and directs that the holder of the priority document to report to the Officer-in-charge of the Stelling four hours ahead of their travelling time. The document also gives other directions for use of the

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - a crucial aspect of Health Care - Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Social Worker, Ms Nicole Cole displays one of her posters

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hile Social Work may be seen as a simple enough task that many persons may opt to embrace, Clinical Social Work on the other hand is viewed as an advanced level of social work that incorporates tactics intended to help further cater to the health and wellbeing of an individual. And this crucial task is one that is readily offered at the Campbellville Health Centre, one of the country’s leading health facilities that falls under the purview of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation

(GPHC). And the resident Clinical Social Worker at the Health Centre is Ms Nicole Cole. Cole, during a recent interview with this publication, shared the wide scope of her mandated role which entails counselling at the health facility in the areas of suicide, domestic violence, family planning, positive parenting and teenage pregnancy. But these are just some of the issues to which Cole is expected to offer her counselling expertise. Another interesting issue that often grabs the undivided attention of the Clinical Social (Continued on page 24)

ferry. It is signed by the Traffic Manager. The passengers say however, that the document does not carry a letterhead or sequence number. It is a typed out letter which more or less passes as a ticket for priority on the boat. They

believe this could easily be reproduced and persons seeking to pay could have priority access, while it would be difficult to trace who would have had access to these priority documents. There are some letters, the passenger’s claim, which

gives ordinary commuters priority to access the boat on specific days so on these particular days the vessel is off limits. One passenger claimed that it has been more than a week since he has been trying to access a priority letter from the Transport and Habours head office but is unable to do so. The man alleg ed th at w h en h e requested information about the booking-priority system at the stelling, he was told by a gentleman that he is swamped with the number of priority letters previously given out by the other person who is now on leave. He said he has been unable to use the ferry for some three weeks now. After several calls to the Transport and Harbours office, the newspaper was told that the person to deal with the matter was unavailable. Kaieteur News was also unable to make contact with the agency’s General Manager via cell phone.

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Linden water rehabilitation prog. 90% completed

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he Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has announced that the Linden Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme (LWSRP) is progressing as planned. This project is funded by the Government of Guyana and the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) to the tune of US$12.3 million. Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh was recently updated on the status of the civil works being undertaken, during a recent visit to the facility. It was observed that the major structures of the new A m e l i a ’s Wa r d Wa t e r Treatment Plant are 90% completed, including the construction of seven (7) tanks and a high capacity reservoir which is capable of producing 57liters per second of water. Civil works for the construction of the Wisroc

Water Treatment Plant are also at 90% completion including booster stations and the installation of transmission mains. The reservoir, which is capable of holding 3,500 cubic meters of water, is at 60% completion. Additional works, including the installation of electro-mechanical components and pipe-line installation are currently being executed at both water treatment facilities. The Chief Executive Officer noted that while wells are the primary source of water for the Amelia’s Ward Plant, the facility at Wisroc will utilize fresh water from the Dakoura Creek. ‘In 2013, GWI appealed to residents and stakeholders to protect the Dakoura Creek from pollution,” stated the CEO. “We facilitated several articles in the local press and issued a television broadcast

- GWI

CEO Shaik Baksh inspecting LWSRP civil works

urging residents of Linden to protect this valuable freshwater resource. Again, we are appealing for all stakeholders to protect the Dakoura Creek from

pollution as this will be the major source of water for the Wisroc Plant’. According to the utility company, the installation of water service meters forms a

significant component of the LWSRP and is currently being executed. This is pivotal for the overall success of the programme since it will encourage

conservation of the treated water provided by the new facilities. The CEO further commented on the successful employment of staff from Linden within the LWSRP. “Over 70% of the staff employed under the LW S R P i s f r o m Linden…this was a priority since it was our intention that the programme benefit from the skills and talent available in Linden and that the people of Linden reap benefits in the form of employment from such a large-scale programme”. It is expected that substantial completion of civil works at both water treatment facilities will be achieved in December 2014. Upon completion, the water treatment facilities at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc will significantly improve the water service provided to the people of Linden and enhance the overall quality of life.

Greenhouse gas levels hit record high - Calls being made for international action A surge in the level of carbon dioxide drove greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere to a record high last year, a recent study claims. Scientists say that carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations grew at the fastest year-toyear rate since reliable global records began in 1984 and have called for international action to combat climate change. The volume of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse

gas emitted by human activities, was 396 parts per million (ppm) in 2013 - a 2.9 ppm increase over 2012. The second most important greenhouse gas, methane, reached a global average of 1824 parts per billion (ppb), increasing at a similar rate as the last five years, while nitrous oxide, the other principal contributor, reached 325.9 ppb, growing at a rate comparable to the average

over the past decade. According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), greenhouse gas emissions are rising mainly due to industrial growth in China, India and other emerging economy nations. The rise in CO2 levels is now outpacing fossil fuel use, moreover, which suggests that the planet’s natural ability to absorb emissions of the gas may be slowing. The biosphere, which

includes plants, soil, and the oceans, absorbs around a quarter of man-made CO2 emissions. If the absorption level drops, more of the planetwarming gas will stay in the atmosphere, where it can remain for centuries. “We know without any doubt that our climate is changing and our weather is becoming more extreme due to human activities such as

the burning of fossil fuels,” WMO Secretary General Michel Jarraud told a news conference. “It may be due to the reduced uptake of CO2 by the biosphere. If that is confirmed, it is of significant concern.” WMO experts noted that the ocean is getting rapidly more acidic, impairing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and the rate of ocean acidification is unprecedented at least over the past 300 million years. According to WMO scientific officer Oksana Tarasova: “The total change of ocean acidity since preindustrial (times) is 25 percent, and six percent was done within the last 10 years.” The longer fossil fuel use grows, the harder it will be to reverse the warming effect, so even if human-made carbon emissions fall by 80

percent by 2050, the total warming effect of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will have barely receded by 2100 the WMO said. As Jarraud explained: “Past, present and future CO2 emissions, will have a cumulative impact on both global warming and ocean acidification. The laws of physics are non-negotiable. We are running out of time.” Representatives of about 200 governments will meet at a summit in Paris next year to work out a deal to limit global warming. The aim is to keep global warming within two Celsius degrees above pre-industrial times, a goal that was set by the UN in 2010. If this could be achieved, it would “give our planet a chance and our children and grandchildren a future,” said Jarraud.

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FOR SALE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HIGH PURITY MERCURY (QUICK SILVER) 99.99995% PURITY$19,000 PER POUND CALL: 592-227-4754. Spare for washing machine, microwaves, fridges, stoves, timers, gearbox, pumps, etc call:225-9032,647-2943 Used electrical motor, 60HZ, 440Volts, 30HP, 6 0 H P, 7 5 H P, 1 2 5 H P, 150HP,200HP (in excellent condition) contact: 601-3194 or 266-2207 Metal filing cabinets (2, 3 &4 draws, Panasonic copier, fax, printer & scanner imported in excellent condition – Call: 623-3183, 625-5353, 227-1135 Games for PS2, PS3, XBOX360, WII, consoles also available - Call: 6722566, 265-3232 Yamaha outboard engines, various sizes, tundra wheels, boat trailer – Tel:220-1981, 690-1945 Pitbull & German shepherd mix puppies – At Eccles $40,000 – Call:687-6072, 6941900 1 Lincoln generator welder 250 amp, 1 Lister Welder, 2 Cylinder - Tel: 609-3028 American bully purely bred pups razors edge bloodline Contact: 6674845, 220-7933 Dressed and mill cut lumber: Kabukalli, silverballi, greenheart, crab wood etc – Call: 688-6579 Auto transmission from 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser with transfer box, torque c o n v e r t e r, s h i f t e r, computer - $250,000 OBO Tel: 626-0018 One Thread Mill, almost new Call: 680-6211 Snorkels for 1996-2013 Nissan Patrol. Snorkels for 1996-2002 Prado - $75,000 each - Tel: 626-0018 Pork $300 LB in 25Lbs, Salted Pork - $300LB, George & Hadfield Streets – Tel:6094594, 266-2711 Deck Facing/ radio molding for when changing original deck for Allion, Premio, Titan, Tacoma . Tel: 626-0018 Used office furniture in excellent condition i m p o r t e d from North America, office, secretary & executive chairs Call: 6233183, 625-5353, 627-1135 Bearings 32228, 23224, etc Tel: 662-9889

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FOR SALE TV 47", 50", 55", 60" Jet Ski Yamaha 1200 XL Generator 20KVA, Generator- 200KVA – Tel:641-8682, 601-1138 Brand New wedding dress for sale! Never used, price negotiable – Tel:609-9372, 689-6293 One 1200lbs ice machine $200,000 negotiable – Call: 231-0655, 683-8734

VEHICLE FOR SALE We buy & sell vehicles for cash, also parts available & 30 seater buses; Extra Cab pickups; 2006 TacomaCall:680-3154 AT192, 212, Allion, unregistered Premio, Hilux Surf, BNN, RZ & Pit-bull, 7 seater super custom. Cash / terms- Call: 680-3154 SALE! SALE! SALE! New model 212 - $1.9M, fully loaded & unregistered – Call: 642-7295 Noah Spacio, Premio, Rav4, Reverse Camera, TV registered and unregistered Tel: 697-0294 Smart Choice Auto unregistered Spacio (old & model) Allex, Voxy, Bluebird, Premio-Call:652-3820,665-4529

VACANCY 24 Hour East Coast Guyoil needs night pump attendants, salesgirl, office assistant & handyman- Call: 669-4755/ 695-9880 Experienced female accounts clerk, apply in person with application at Alabama Trading Georgetown Ferry Stelling Stabroek. International Cruiseline Purser officer, waitresses, waiters, cooks, receptionist, storekeeper, cleaners, electrician, carpenter, plumber, musicians etc – Tel: 231-6296, 650-9880 Need one auto body work man Experience in Welding, Spray Painting & Filing. Call Trini 617-8757 LORRY DRIVER and Factory Assistant living on E.B.D, GUARD for Land of Canaan, accommodation available. 266 4427 Work from home & earn $5,000-$20,000 daily Contact Jobfairworld - Tel: 233-6517/ 622-1957, www. jobfairworldwide.com, free training available

One Hilux 4 door pick up off Road Wheels, Off Road Suspension, A/C - $2.5M Negotiable - Tel: 699-1300 Mercedes Benz 1986 original “Baby Benz” air locks, automatic, good condition $2.5M Neg – Call:614-6655 Expat Driven Madza Axela Call: 664-5114 Toyota Raum, FunCargo, AT212, AT192, EP71 Starlet, L-Touring Wagon, Hilux Surf 4 - Runner & Vigo - Tel:6445096, 697-1453 2001 Toyota RAV4 PMM, DVD, Chrome rims - $3M, 2005 Toyota Avensis PSS, Alloy rims, TV/CD - $3.4M Call: 609-1218 First Class Auto: Allion, Premio, Spacio, Fielder, Sienta, Runx, Bluebird – Tel:609-8188, 602-6307 One Toyota NZE Fielder for sale – Call: 600-2050, 646-2050 Toyota Glanza - $900,000 negotiable - Tel: 650-3327, 670-7206 Unregistered Premio $2.3M Negotiable, fully loaded – Tel: 226-5473 Toyota RAV 4 PKK Series, lady driven, good offer – Call: 609-8425

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Over edge and straight stitch operator to work at garment factory-Call 222-2541Monday to Friday.

Make Up Courses, Artist Trained & Certified in Trinidad. Call: 660-5257, 647-1773

PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 216-1043; 677-6620

Experienced hire car driver & dispatcher @ Princess Hotel Providence - Tel:265-7076, 616-5419 Sales girl and live in maid. Contact: 264-3355, 683-7936, 668-3985 Porters, One general domestic - Apply Lot 10 Vlissingen Road Survival Wholesale Bond. One office clerk & Secretary Call: 265-3586 Bartenders to work at an out of Town Hotel - Call: 6427963, 226-9768 Cashiers, salesgirl, porters and a domestic maid, Apply to 1E Dennis & Middleton Streets Campbellville Waitresses to work at an out of Town Hotel - Call: 6427963, 226-9768 One Chef/Cook to work at Out of town Hotel - Contact: 642-7963, 226-9768 Barber position at Top Salon, top salary minimum, 1 year experienced needed Contact: 614-6655 General Live in domestic to work out of town – Tel:6142464, 225-1276 Experienced cashier, counter clerks, pastry makers, cleaners, apply @ Hacks Halaal, 5 Commerce Street. Someone to work a grass cutting machine - Tel: 6690366

Repairs, sales & spares air conditioning, microwaves, washer, fridges & stoves. Ultra Cool, call :225-9032, 647-2943 For the best in landscaping, the most reliable & trustworthy landscapers call us @ 648-1821 Design Team Neher.

We repair fridge, freezer, AC, washer, dryer Call Omar: 2310655,683-8734

Couple or small family to live and work at New hope E.B.D Tel: 266-2711, 609-4594

Ladies want to lose weight in 6 weeks & gain muscles on your butt & legs- Contact Personal Trainer @ 679-8388

Jet and Marack men - Tel: 694-2310

Urgently needed a driver between the age 30-50 to drive an East Coast bus & to work whole day – Contact: 688-4388/675-3514

GT TOOL RENTALS: PUMPS; CHIPPING HAMMER RANSOM; SANDING MACHINE 30% OFF, SAWS & DRILLS (FOR SALE) – CALL: 6750767, 667-2535 One two bedroom apartment @ Lot 72 Samatha Point Grove, Two months security, one month rent of $35,000 Call: 613-7596 Bar & Restaurant - Contact: 669-0366 for more information

Repairs & spare, fridge, freezer, A/C, washers, stoves. Contact Nick: 683-1312, 6273206

One housekeeper to clean house, wash & iron clothes Call: 225-6492

Bartenders, male Supervisors, caretaker/ Security – 25yrs & older for Restaurant – Contact: 2311908/231-1912

Soman Son & Outar Driving School at Maraj BuildingTel: 644-5166; 622-2872; 6150964; 689-5997

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Counter attendants, Roti/ puri cooks, apply @ Shanta’s, 255 Camp + New Market Street

Two 20" containers-Call: 6481821.

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Permanent & Visitors Visa Applications, Professional Immigration Consultant Room D5 Maraj Building Call Sabita: 225-6496, 662-6045

FOR LOW COST: REPAIRS TO FRIDGE, FREEZER, A/C UNIT, MICROWAVES, TV & WASHING MACHINE CALL: 629-4946 OR 2254822

Maid / Receptionist, shift work - 25yrs & older - Tel: 223-6284

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SERVICES PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. – CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 216-1043; 677-6620

One 40X30 lower flat @ Agriculture Road, Block ‘8’ with 3 bedrooms, toilet & bath - $60,000 – Tel:687-1050 One 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment for overseas rental only Contact: 682-9021

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EDUCATION IAE (Secondary Educational) 194 Camp Street, register for Forms 1-5, Lessons, CXC Adult Classes for repeaters & beginners - Tel: 223-0604; 683-5742 Institute of Academic Supremacy Forms 1-5, CXC Adults Classes for repeaters / beginners $1200, Grade 6, 9 Lessons - Call: 231-5678, 690-5008 Foundations of home nursing, child care & care for the elderly courses - Call: 692-2063, 613-0803, between 7am to 3pm and 8pm to 10pm FOR SALE/FOR RENT American pool table – 2770578 Located @ Lot 5 Block ‘K’ Waller’s Delight W.C.D - 4 bedrooms all self contain. Price $2500000 / per month $100,000 - Tel: 674-4929/ 6620187

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DRESSMAKING Jean offers courses for dress making, curtains, floral arrangements, cake decoration - Lot 153 Barr Street -Tel: 618-1706, 670-2653 (Continued on page 24)

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Taxi driver turns gunman, robs woman - court hears (From page 23)

PROPERTY FOR SALE 1- 2storey wooden & Concrete house with 5 bedrooms upper flat & lower flat 4 apartments located@ Shell Road, kitty - $34M - Tel: 642-7898 3 Storey business property @ Middle Street G/Town opposite GPHC, 2 business property @ Whim Public Road Corentyne – Call:2315171, 619-7134 Two storey concrete house (26X45 ft), 4 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, grilled with electronic security @ Granville Park, Beterverwagting - Tel: 6726169 Property at New Road Vreed-En-Hoop - Contact: 617-9230, 269-1406 2 Storey wooden & concrete with 3 bedrooms situated in Canal #2 W.B.D– Tel: 6868173 3 Bedrooms, large kitchen, big balcony, land space (can hold 4 houses). @ East Canje, Berbice. GYD$15 M neg. Tel: 917-622-0934, 305964-5389, 333-6386. Parfaite Harmony, Corner Lot, house with business (Salon, Grocery, Boutique) $19M - Tel:695-2268 2 Storey concrete house fully furnished, 3 large bedroom, grilled, 2½ bath, concrete yard with large front - $26M – Tel:669-1028 One 25X50 2 storey building - $15M & One house lot $1.2M @ La Parfaite Harmony W.B.D - Contact: 622-1782, 687-7553

LAND FOR SALE At Eccles Housing Scheme - price $5.5M - negotiable Call: 616-6000 Prime Land @ Corriverton, 1.3 Acres, roadside land suitable for gas station/ hotel/ shopping mall, etcCall: 626-6245 ACCOMMODATION Harmony Inn Furnished apartments for local & overseas visitors - $5,000$8,000- Tel:668-0306, 6947817, 218-1400 Aracari Resort W.B.D. One mile from harbor Bridge – Rates $40USD, Double occupancy, breakfast included – Tel: 264-2946

A taxi driver, charged with barging into a woman’s home in the wee hours of the morning, holding her at gunpoint and demanding cash and jewellery, was remanded to prison when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Jesse Knight, 29, of Lot 311 Independence Boulevard, Georgetown was taken before Chief Magistrate, Priya SewnarineBeharry on a robbery under arms charge.

It is alleged that on September 12, last at Robb Street, Georgetown, while being in the company of another and armed with a gun, Knight robbed Desiree Fredericks of $10,000 cash. He pleaded not guilty to the allegations and submitted a bail application through his lawyer, Kayreen Stephenson. In a bid to secure reasonable bail for the accused, Stephenson stated that Knight, a single man, has never been charged before

and does not pose a flight risk. Her application was objected to by Police Prosecutor, Inspector Michael Grant who cited the nature, gravity and prevalence of the offence. He said that a firearm was used and explained that around 02:00 hours on the day in question, Fredericks was in her apartment when Knight and an accomplice entered through an open door, held her at gunpoint and demanded that she hand over

cash and jewelry. The frightened woman reportedly told the duo that she only had $10,000 and handed it over. They took the cash and fled the scene. She immediately called the Alberttown Police Station and reported the matter. The Police who responded chased after the suspected bandits. The chase, Grant said, led them to the defendant and he was arrested in a taxi. He was taken to the Police Station and Fredericks fingered him as

one of the persons who had robbed her. The Prosecutor explained that there was light in the house at the time of the robbery and the victim had known Knight as a taxi driver before the incident. The defence attorney, however, claimed that no identification parade was conducted. Bail was refused and the case was transferred to Magistrate Judy Latchman. It is set to be called for report and fixtures on September 30.

Govt. providing free transportation in face of minibus... From page 17 position that once gas or diesel prices did not exceed $1000, it will not accept an increase in bus fares. It is therefore the government's job to immediately address the problem so that the hand of the public is not forced. Minister Benn said he does not see the rise in bus fares as a result of market force, but rather it is “bullyism” for passengers to be forced to pay higher prices. “We have to respond; markets have to be regulated and the public transport network has to be regulated by actions of the government either by leveraging the situation or sitting down to discuss issues and arrive at a resolution that suits both sides.” Minister Benn was unable to give a cost of the project. He said that the sum has not yet been worked out. He

One of the buses that will operate the West Bank route noted, however, that it is not an exorbitant cost and that additional sums are being sought to aid in financing. Some buses will transport as much as 44 persons while

some will transport 30 with space for standing. Operator for one of the contracted bus services, Salim Twahir, said that the buses are operating more or less as a

volunteer service to the government since the bus services have their own customers. Twahir who operators Knight Rider bus service said the buses are only receiving

fuel allowance and a small amount to pay drivers. He also stated that the buses are insured and covers every seat in his vehicle. “A” Division Police Commander Clifton Hicken told the media that the new bus system is welcomed, since commuters will no longer have to wait long hours for buses, thus making them vulnerable to robberies etc. The few bus drivers who Kaieteur News spoke with were not at all happy about the new arrangements. Many of them said they were not aware of the new system, but are looking to see the outcome. Minister Benn refuted any insinuations that the free bus system is a political gimmick given the much anticipated general elections. He said that the government is still in talks about getting its own fleet of public buses.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - a crucial aspect of Health... From page 19 Worker is that of child sexual abuse. In alluding to Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Cole quoted that “every child has a right to protection from violence and abuse.” And abuse, she related, could be as simple as telling a child “you are stupid.” With such verbal abuse Cole intimated that “mentally you have already killed that child’s

self-esteem. They may not be able to excel at school...so I encourage parents not to do this, and some of them don’t even understand that this is abuse,” added Cole. Cole also has in place a strategic teenager-counselling programme that caters specifically to making teenagers aware of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Pointing to a poster in her modest office, Cole noted that through such means she is

able to “bring home lots of persons to the reality that it (STIs among teenagers) exists.” But according to Cole, “the mental health component cannot be stressed enough...there are many persons who are faced with many stressful situations and I have helped to mitigate them from suicidal ideation.” “Just by having someone to talk to,” can make a great difference in some persons lives, said Cole, as she pointed out “we must never downplay the importance of talk; talk is vital.” “Many people do the things that they do because they have nobody to talk to...I am here and I go beyond the call of duty just to ensure that things are addressed...whether it is elderly abuse to see what is going on...whether it is a child who is malnourished and I am being called upon because the parent is ill and is perhaps in hospital just to intervene and ensure that family members pay attention,” said Cole. Moreover, her task at the Campbellville Health Centre is a rather extensive one as it not

only entails Clinical Social Work but the general aspects of Social Work as well, which includes mentoring young people or even giving talks to school children. Ms Cole, a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Guyana, was placed at the Health Centre under a National AIDS Programme Secretariat project funded by Global Fund. She has been stationed at the Health Centre for the past seven years because of the recognised need for the mental health component of health delivery. Since the primary initial focus of the project was intended to help encourage adherence among persons infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Cole said that her role was to ensure that “they stayed on their medications to make the ARVs effective.” She also has a role to promote measures that can be taken if a person is raped to ensure that they are treated for possible HIV infection using Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). And according to Cole, “a very important part

of what I do here is to have patients understand that if you are raped you can come and get PEP within 72 hours.” In dealing with HIV/AIDS related issues too, Cole utilises information Education Communication (IEC) coupled with Behavioural Change Communication as part of her process of catering to her many clients. In fact, since her placement at the facility, Cole has been able to introduce three non-medicinal techniques to treat depression – Play, Art and Music therapies. Moreover, she has been collaborating with the Burrowes School of Art where authentic art courses have been offered to some clients thus far who were certified upon completing courses. The offering of the courses also gained support from the Guyana Red Cross and the Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints. Through this venture Cole said, “21 women are better able to help themselves because part of HIV/ AIDS is the stigma and discrimination they face and some of them cannot get jobs because of their illness.”

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U.S. wins support for Iraq strikes, silent on Syria A US fighter plane prepares to take off to target Islamic State militants in Iraq. (Reuters)

(Reuters) - World powers backed military measures yesterday to help defeat Islamic State fighters in Iraq, boosting Washington’s efforts to set up a coalition, but made no mention of the tougher diplomatic challenge next door in Syria. France sent fighter jets on a reconnaissance mission over Iraq, a step closer to becoming the first ally to join the United States in new bombing there since President Barack Obama declared his plans to establish a broad coalition last week. Paris also hosted an international conference, attended by the five U.N. Security Council permanent members, European and Arab states, and representatives of the EU, Arab League and United Nations. All pledged to help the government in Baghdad fight against Islamic

State militants. But a statement after Monday’s conference made no mention at all of Syria - the other country where Islamic State fighters hold a wide swathe of territory. Iraq attended yesterday’s meeting but Syria did not, nor did its main regional ally, Iran. Obama pledged last week to establish a coalition to defeat Islamic State fighters in both Iraq and Syria, plunging the United States into two separate civil wars in which nearly every country in the Middle East has a stake. “All participants underscored the urgent need to remove Daesh from the regions in which it has established itself in Iraq,” said a statement after yesterday’s talks, using an Arabic acronym for the group which now calls itself Islamic State. “To that end, they

committed to supporting the new Iraqi Government in its fight against Daesh, by any means necessary, including appropriate military assistance....” it said. Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said French aircraft would begin reconnaissance flights over Iraq. A French official said two Rafale fighter jets and a refueling aircraft had taken off on Monday for Iraq. “The throat-slitters of Daesh - that’s what I’m calling them - tell the whole world ‘Either you’re with us or we kill you’. And when one is faced with such a group there is no other attitude than to defend yourself,” Fabius told a news conference at the end of the talks. Iraqi President Fouad Massoum told Monday’s conference he hoped the Paris meeting would bring a “quick response”.

On last visit before vote, PM Cameron appeals to Scots to keep Britain intact (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron used his last visit to Scotland before a historic independence referendum this week to implore Scots to remain part of the United Kingdom, warning yesterday that a breakaway vote would be irreversible. With opinion polls suggesting the referendum remains too close to call, Cameron, the leader of the ruling Conservative party, which draws most of its support from England, pleaded with voters not to use the referendum as a protest vote. “There’s no going back from this. No rerun. If Scotland votes ‘yes’ the UK will split and we will go our separate ways forever,” he told an audience packed with Conservative party supporters in

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a speech in Aberdeen, Scotland.CREDIT: REUTERS/DYLAN MARTINEZ Aberdeen, the center of Scotland’s oil industry. “Don’t think: I’m frustrated with politics right now, so I’ll walk

out the door. If you don’t like me I won’t be here forever. If you don’t like this government it won’t last forever. But if you leave the UK that will be forever.” Cameron’s trip was a lastditch effort to try to persuade Scotland’s many undecided voters to reject independence. Up to 500,000 people out of more than 4 million registered voters are estimated to be unsure how they will vote. Campaigning in Scotland is fraught with difficulty for Cameron, whose rightleaning party is unpopular with S c o t s w h o h a v e traditionally voted for the l e f t - l e a n i n g o p p o sition Labour party and harbor bitter memories of former Conservative prime minister Margaret Thatcher’s 19791990 stint in power.

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Iran supreme leader spurns U.S. overture to fight Islamic State

Kurdish Peshmerga fighters check the direction before launching rockets towards Zummar, controlled by Islamic State (IS), near Mosul yesterdayCREDIT: REUTERS/AHMED JADALLAH (Reuters) - Iran’s supreme leader said yesterday he had personally rejected an offer from the United States for talks to fight Islamic State, an apparent blow to Washington’s efforts to build a military coalition to fight militants in both Iraq and Syria. World powers meeting in Paris yesterday gave public backing to military action to fight Islamic State fighters in Iraq. France sent jets on a reconnaissance mission to Iraq, a step towards becoming the first ally to join the U.S.led air campaign there. But Iran, the principal ally of Islamic State’s main foes in both Iraq and Syria, was not invited to the Paris meeting. The countries that did attend - while supporting action in Iraq - made no mention at all of Syria, where U.S. diplomats face a far tougher task building an alliance for action. Washington has been trying to build a coalition to fight Islamic State since last week when President Barack Obama pledged to destroy the militant group on both sides of the Iraqi-Syrian border. That means plunging into two civil wars in which nearly every country in the Middle East already has a stake. And it also puts Washington on the same side as Tehran, its bitter enemy since the Islamic revolution of 1979. In a rare direct intervention into diplomacy, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Washington had reached out through the Iranian embassy in Baghdad, requesting a meeting to discuss cooperation against Islamic State. Khamenei said that some Iranian officials had welcomed the contacts, but he had personally vetoed

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei them. “HANDS ARE DIRTY” “I saw no point in cooperating with a country whose hands are dirty and intentions murky,” the Iranian leader said in quotes carried on state news agency IRNA. He accused Washington of “lying” by saying it had excluded Iran from its coalition, saying it was Iran that had refused to participate. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Washington was “not cooperating with Iran”, but declined to be drawn on whether it had reached out through the embassy in Baghdad for talks. “I am not going to get into a back and forth,” he said. “I don’t think that’s constructive, frankly.” Islamic State fighters set off alarms across the Middle East since June when they swept across northern Iraq, seizing cities, slaughtering prisoners, proclaiming a caliphate to rule over all Muslims and ordering nonSunnis to convert or die. IS fighters, known for beheading their enemies or captives, raised the stakes for the West by cutting off the heads of two Americans and a Briton in videos posted on the Internet which showed

the prisoners bound in orange jumpsuits. French officials said they had hoped to invite Iran to Monday’s conference but Arab countries had blocked the move. “We wanted a consensus among countries over Iran’s attendance, but in the end it was more important to have certain Arab states than Iran,” a French diplomat said. Calling the decision regrettable, Iraq’s Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said Baghdad had wanted Iran to attend. Iran sponsors the governments of both Iraq and Syria and has been at the center of defenses against Islamic State in both countries. The United States reached out to Iran last year when secret talks led to a preliminary deal on nuclear issues. Iran has occasionally played down its conflicts with the West since President Hassan Rouhani, a relative moderate, was elected last year. Khamenei’s intervention, including his statement that some Iranian officials welcomed the U.S. overture, was a rare public acknowledgment of division but also a reminder that powerful interests in Iran oppose a wider thaw.

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Fresh shelling in Ukraine’s Donetsk puts ceasefire under more strain (Reuters) - Fighting broke out again in Ukraine’s rebelheld city of Donetsk yesterday as President Petro Poroshenko prepared to unveil a risky plan to give the separatist-minded east “special status” in a bid to end a conflict that has killed over 3,000 people. The renewed fighting in the east’s main industrial hub, following a weekend in which at least six people were killed and a team of international monitors was shelled, put fresh strain on a 10-day-old ceasefire between government forces and Russian-backed separatists. The truce started on Sept. 5 and had been broadly holding up before this weekend, despite sporadic violations. But on Saturday there was particularly heavy fighting around Donetsk airport, which remains under government control, and shells hit a marketplace in the city, killing at least one woman, according to the OSCE. By yesterday evening, shelling and missile fire could be heard from the airport area, the railway station and Leninsky district near the center, a Reuters correspondent in Donetsk reported. The rebels’ main leader in Donetsk, which had a pre-war population of about one million, accused Ukrainian forces yesterday of violating the truce repeatedly and suggested it could not hold much longer. “I do not see the sense in (further) consultations. There have to be measures which must first be undertaken and then consultations can take place,” Alexander Zakharchenko told reporters in Donetsk. TEMPORARY SELFRULE

The fresh fighting flared as Poroshenko prepared to submit to parliament a draft law that local media said would grant temporary selfrule status to the “people’s republics” proclaimed by the separatists. Poroshenko reluctantly agreed to the ceasefire after battlefield losses and heavy Ukrainian casualties which Kiev said were caused by Russian troops entering the fray on behalf of the rebels. He hopes the law will counter criticism from Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is failing to address the grievances of the pro-Russian east - something which the Kremlin uses to justify its support for the rebels. But Poroshenko risks falling foul of Kiev’s proWestern establishment if he is perceived as laying the ground for a new “frozen conflict” on Ukrainian territory, governed by a separatist leadership under Russian protection, similar to those in other ex-Soviet states such as Moldova and Georgia. The draft, whose contents were leaked yesterday to local media, would grant self-rule to

separatist-minded regions for a three-year period and allow them to “strengthen and deepen” relations w i t h neighboring Russian regions. Commentators say this last point risks impinging on Kiev’s declared policy of European integration and may stir opposition w i t h i n K i e v ’s p o l i t i c a l establishment. The draft would allow the heavily-armed rebels to set up their own police forces and hold their own local elections in November. It would also offer freedom from prosecution to “participants in the events” in the east — an apparent offer of an amnesty to separatist fighters, until now demonized in Kiev. But Poroshenko on Monday denied this would be an amnesty for those guilty of serious crimes. Poroshenko, in comments on his website, referred to what he described as a “program for giving roots to peace”, adding: “Over this period (three years) we will be able to implement deep

decentralizations which should require amendments to the constitution.” There was no formal reaction from separatist leaders, who have attended peace talks with Ukrainian, Russian and OSCE officials who also negotiated the ceasefire deal. But the Russian news agency RIA quoted one leader, Andrei Purgin, as saying: “This is a draft law for Ukraine. Perhaps this will be a point of discussion at future negotiations but no more than that.” OSCE TEAM UNDER FIRE Ukrainian government forces last month had been tightening their grip o n Donetsk. But they then suffered serious losses east of the city and in the southeast, with Kiev accusing Russia of directly intervening to support the rebels. Russia denies charges it has sent troops into Ukraine and has been arming the rebels.

Donetsk city council said two northern districts of the city were shelled on Sunday, damaging homes and public buildings. “As a result of the shelling, six civilians were killed and 15 people were wounded by shrapnel to varying degrees,” it said. S e p a r a t e l y, m i l i t a r y spokesman Andriy Lysenko said in Kiev there had been some deaths among Ukrainian troops over the weekend, although he did not provide details, and said 73 soldiers had been freed in an exchange with the rebels. A statement by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said meanwhile that vehicles carrying a sixperson monitoring team had been hit by artillery fragments on the outskirts of Kirovske, to the east of Donetsk, and then shelled again later. None of the OSCE team was injured, though a statement said other monitors

in Donetsk had seen the body of a woman lying in the street. “All six colleagues were able to get back to base, but both vehicles were badly damaged,” spokesman Michael Bociurkiw said. “We regard this as a very serious incident. It’s the first time our vehicles have taken fire,” he told Reuters. Bociurkiw could not say who was responsible and there was nothing to suggest the monitors had been deliberately targeted. “It all points to the fragility of the ceasefire,” he said. The rebel leader, Zakharchenko, said the OSCE team had been caught in crossfire between separatists and government forces. “We didn’t even know they were there. The OSCE mission decided to go there on its own. I have explained that this is not Europe in which war can run according to a timetable ... It is a real civil war in which there are no rules, no timeframe,” he told journalists in Donetsk.

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Who is next for Floyd... From page 33 for Mayweather to fight Canelo again. That’s the total of PPV buys when Mayweather dominated him last year. Canelo has a gauntlet to run before he gets to Mayweather, since he is likely to face the dangerous James Kirkland and then maybe Cotto. By then Canelo might be better equipped to compete. – Danny Garcia, 26: The unbeaten Garcia might be headed to a Manny Pacquiao fight. If those negotiations break down, he looks light and innocuous enough for Mayweather to get interested.

In truth Garcia is a sophisticated, fearless boxer who has beaten Khan, Lucas Matthysse, Zab Judah and Erik Morales twice. And Garcia’s unpredictable dad, Angel, will do his best to razz Floyd and pump up the subscribers. – Keith Thurman, 24: The top young American welterweight has 24 victories and 21 knockouts, and has wins over tough veterans Diego Chaves, Jesus Soto Karass and Carlos Quintana. He’s well-known to boxing fans but not to the buyers at home. He also might be inexperienced

enough to intrigue Mayweather. – Manny Pacquiao, 35: There has been smoke before. Is there fire this time? Rumors of secret talks between Showtime and HBO have been fanned by Top Rank chief Bob Arum. “He has an active imagination,” said Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza. But at some point Mayweather and Pacquiao will have no viable options except each other. After all these years, it is hoped they won’t need hearing aids to hear the referee’s instructions.

Tuesday September 16 2014 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) You could encounter a potential romantic partner today, Aries. You'll probably meet this person at a group event and hit it off immediately. This person is likely to be bright, physically attractive, kindhearted, and sensitive. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) A lot of changes could be taking place in your life now, Taurus. Even though most of them are positive, the upheaval can be unsettling right now. Don't give in to panic. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) New beginnings and promising new opportunities may appear from a distant state or foreign country, Gemini. Your adventurous side is excited and enthusiastic, but the side of you that wants to stay settled could put up some resistance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Have you been thinking about relocating, Libra? The siren song of distant states or exotic lands may play constantly in your ears. Foreign cultures could inspire you artistically, spiritually, and personally. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Expect something new to take place regarding your home today, Scorpio. Someone could come for a visit or even move in. You could be redecorating, landscaping, or buying new furniture. SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) Some wonderful news could come to you, Sagittarius, possibly from a sibling or neighbor. It might involve money or a new opportunity that's opening up nearby.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) A financial windfall might open new doors for you, Cancer, and you could consider making some major changes in your life. You might think about moving to a nicer home.

CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) An opportunity to bring in extra income might arrive today, Capricorn, possibly through a female friend. Another Capricorn might be involved. This probably involves a special, temporary project, but it could prove enjoyable and profitable.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Expect some positive changes in a current partnership, Leo. If this is a business partnership, a new agreement between you shows promise of success and good fortune.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) This is a day of fresh beginnings for you, Aquarius. Accomplishments in the past foster a new sense of selfconfidence, along with optimism and enthusiasm for the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Have you been working out, following a new dietary program, or both, Virgo? If so, today you could look in the mirror and for the first time see some tangible and positive results.

PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) If f you've never tried your hand at the arts, Pisces, this is the day to do it. Your imagination and ingenuity are flying high, and your aesthetic sense is acute right now.

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Depth and unselfish nature carry Team USA NEW YORK (Reuters) - A spate of late withdrawals, a serious injury to Paul George and several marquee names missing appeared to put Team USA under a cloud for the 2014 Basketball World Cup and for future international competition. Instead, a group of sharpshooting NBA regulars were unbeaten in Spain and produced a 129-92 victory over Serbia in the final to underline the depth the U.S. have at their disposal. Stalwarts LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul were missing from the initial training camp, with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love and Blake Griffin bowing out late in the process before Indiana forward George broke his leg in training and could now miss the NBA season. Instead, James Harden, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and Kenneth Faried, who along with dynamic guards Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving, were blended into a band of brothers by coach Mike Krzyzewski and his staff. Krzyzewski, however, did not see it as an onerous task to customise and then build a team for the competition. “There’s always a different team,” he said of USA Basketball’s strategic plan to pick from an enlarged

Sir Hunte honoured... From page 32 said.“His unwavering commitment to the development and advancement of the game is known and recognized throughout the length and breadth of West Indies cricket. His legacy is one of selfless dedication to West Indies cricket being the force it ought to be on the world stage.” Cameron added: “We take this occasion to salute and honour Sir Julian for his untiring and unrelenting services to our regional sport.” Also in attendance were legends Sir Curtly Ambrose, Sir Richie Richardson and Courtney Walsh, as well as veteran West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Test captain Denesh Ramdin. Acting Prime Minister of St Lucia, Philip J Pierre along with Sports Minister Shaun Edwards, were also in attendance.

roster for international competitions. “We had a different team in Beijing. We had 12 different players in Istanbul, we had five guys from the Olympics and five from the world championships in London. “Here we have four guys who have been at least on one of the teams and the rest are new. That’s just what’s going to happen in our programme.” UNSELFISH NATURE Bereft of iconic scorers, the team had to share the ball with Harden, the top U.S. scorer with an average of 14.2 points, the 18th best in the competition. Thompson averaged 12.7, Faried 12.4 and Davis 12.3, while the backcourt of Irving and Curry contributed 12.1 and 10.7, respectively, for a well balanced, unselfish team that also shared minutes to stay fresh and aggressive. The U.S. still averaged more than 104 points in an unbeaten 9-0 run to gold, topping the team scoring by

more than 21 points per game. Krzyzewski said they needed to be team focused given how competitive their opposition was - pointing to Olympic silver medallists Spain, who boasted NBA players Pau and Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka and Ricky Rubio yet did not make the semifinals - to illustrate the point. “We know how good everyone is,” he said after the final. “I don’t think any gap has been widened. I don’t think there’s a gap. “Spain is a magnificent team and it just takes one bad day, so what we’re trying to do is make sure we don’t have bad days.” The team could have experienced bad days given their tumultuous run-up to the tournament, which had observers questioning the commitment of U.S. players to the World Cup, while even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that to Americans, the Olympics were far more important.

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Mercedes: Teenager Pascal Kudos for Orin Davidson Wehrlein named reserve driver Letter to the Sports Editor

DEAR EDITOR, In extending my profound gratitude to Messr: Orin Davidson, former Sports Editor, Stabroek News, for his masterpiece which was well constructed with qualitative research, an article captioned Matthias must explain his “Toothless Jaguars” S.N. 09.09.14. Editor, with no offence meant to sports journalist Duncan Saul, on a pertinent point, can the individual explain publicly, what he meant in the opening paragraph of his article? “Golden Jaguars in last ditch attempt to qualify in a must win match against hosts St. Kitts & Nevis”; S.N: 07.09.14. Wherein, “With only a mathematical chance of qualifying for the second round of the CFU Caribbean Cup Guyana required a win against host nation St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) in their final matchup at the Warner Park Sporting Complex to keep their hopes alive.” And from a mathematical perspective, albeit equation/ formula did Duncan know that Guyana’s chance of qualifying, apart winning had to secure a victory by at least a 6 goals clear margin! Since the hosts had already beaten Dominica 5-0, so in actuality the hosts goal difference would have been -1, had Guyana succeeded and the Jaguars +4 having previously lost 0-2 to St. Lucia. As a consequence I must express my disappointment that Saul’s unprofessional calculative approach had

escaped “proof reading and editing” by the Sports Editor, along with a word of caution. However, I await with bated breath the publication of a Sports Scope - Or Opinion, since it’s time for hard questions to be asked on the “continuous maladministration and underdevelopment of local football”. Meanwhile, Davidson’s no-nonsense approach in his article, compounded by explicit terms of reference i.e. “Toothless Jaguars, A hodgepodge collection of players; due to a combination of petty politics and lack of will, compliments of a dysfunctional GFF, Guyana is now in the doldrums. Rather the buck stops squarely at the feet of Guyana Football Federation President Christopher Matthias and his cohorts, who made an unholy mess in assembling and equipping the squad for a vital competition; Debt increase, nothing to be ashamed of for small countries, especially in Guyana’s case because the Jaguars could not have reached as far in those 2014 WC qualifiers without a costly bill”. While space and time constraints will not allow me to elaborate more upon Orin’s meritous quotes and references. Once again Orin Davidson, a hearty thank you for providing the public with a meaningful, professional and journalistic insight towards disseminating information, in a well constructed manner. That in the past was compromised

with unprofessionalism, which hid incompetence, ineptitude and nepotism. Editor, with it being common knowledge that the inherent debt was in the vicinity of $30,000,000, did Matthias upon his election prioritize the reduction by way of fundraising ventures? Or, did he expect it to be serviced by the Horse Racing Authority! By the way what is the current debt now? From all indications Matthias loves to do things his own way that is why there would always be a clarion call for a “Vote of no Confidence” since constitutionality, protocol and parliamentary procedures are continuously over looked. In this aspect can he explain why the respective clubs and associations were not attached to the various players selected for public knowledge? As one could have easily ascertained how many players from GDF i.e. were selected, and if some of the selectees can actually be selected for representation of an Association team! With Matthias not having any clout financially, to secure sponsorship/funding for competitions, international matches, seminars, workshops et al. As his paid advertisement in S.N. 2013 “Expression of Interest” had indicated. The next best option would be to resign rather than continuously “stifle the development of the sport”! Respectfully yours, Lester Sealey.

BBC Sport - Mercedes have named German teenager Pascal Wehrlein as their reserve driver. The 19-year-old, who has covered 12,000km in the team’s simulator this year, had a first Formula 1 test last week at Portugal’s Portimao track. The team were “impressed with his progress and feedback”. “Pascal has a bright future ahead of him and we are excited to have him on board for the intense conclusion to the F1 season,” team boss Toto Wolff said. Mercedes have dominated F1 this season and their drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton are effectively disputing a private fight for the title, although Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo is not completely out of touch yet. As reserve driver, Wehrlein, who is 20 next month, would likely step in if Hamilton or Rosberg were unable to race.

Pascal Wehrlein “Pascal has worked hard behind the scenes this year in our simulator, playing a very important role in our prerace preparations,” Wolff said. “He took an important step last week when he drove an F1 car for the first time and we were pleased to see him

deliver a composed and impressive test, in line with our expectations.” Wehrlein took his maiden win in the DTM German Touring Car championship at the Lausitzring on Sunday and was runner-up in the Formula Three Euroseries in 2012.

Dom Republic retains U-23 volleyball title Dominican Republic’s captain Brayelin Martinez leads the celebrations after her team won the Pan Am Under 23 volleyball championships on Saturday.

Chicago comeback crashes San Francisco’s housewarming party (Reuters) The Chicago Bears scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to stun San Francisco 28-20 on Sunday, which spoiled the 49ers first game in their new billion-dollar stadium. Jay Cutler tossed four touchdown passes, including three in the fourth, to help the Bears get their first win of the season. “Jay kept telling us we were still in it,” Bears tight end Martellus Bennett, who caught one of Cutler’s touchdown passes, told reporters. “He did a great job of controlling the emotions of each player on offence. “He did a great job with the coaches, worrying about the next drive and not what just happened.

When your quarterback does that, then everyone does.” After being down 17-0 in the second quarter and 20-7 in the third, Cutler found Brandon Marshall on a fiveyard toss early in the final quarter to pull Chicago to 2014. Bears defensive back Kyle Fuller then intercepted a pass on San Francisco’s next possession and Cutler put the visitors ahead 2120 on a three-yard throw to Martellus Bennett. Chicago capitalized on yet another interception from Colin Kaepernick when Cutler drove the team 42 yards and connected with Marshall again for the final score. San Francisco drove down to Chicago’s 17-yard line on their final possession but Kaepernick

threw an incomplete pass on fourth down. The 49ers quarterback passed for 248 yards and a touchdown, and ran for another 66 yards, but gave up three interceptions. It was San Francisco’s first game in their new stadium in Santa Clara after ending a long and successful tenure at Candlestick Park last season. “It’s very disappointing in the sense that knowing the first home game here at the new stadium, all of the events and stuff that was going on and then us needing the win, that’s what we wanted,” 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis said. “It doesn’t feel good.” Chicago picked up just 216 yards of total offence.

Trinidad Guardian Dominican Republic kept hold of its title when it secured a come-from-behind 24-26, 2725, 25-23, 25-11 victory over Colombia in the final of the second Women’s Under-23 Pan American Cup at Jose Oliva Razzeto Coliseum in the City of Ica, Peru on Saturday night.The match was well disputed in the first three sets a strong performance from both sides, longer rallies, strong kills and similar errors; it was up to the fourth period when the champions’ blocking crushed Colombia’s offensive line over the net. The outstanding Dominican blocking once again was their weapon, surpassing Colombia with a huge 22-6 advantage. Colombia did better in attacks by 52-47 and

both scored 4 points via aces. Dominicans made 23 unforced errors against 23 from Colombia.Captain Brayelin Martinez, the eventual “Most Valuable Player” of the tournament scored a matchhigh of 26 points, with 20 kills, four blocks and one ace, while opposite Gaila Gonzalez contributed to the winning cause with 23 points and outside-hitter Yonkaira Peña, 13.Colombia’s double-digit scorers were Amanda Caneo (14), Ivonee Montaño (13), Diana Arrechea (12) and Maria Martinez (10). In the round-robin phase, the Colombians had beaten Dominican Republic 20-25, 25-19, 22-25, 27-25, 15-6. In the bronze medal match, 14-year-old sensation Melissa Vargas had 31 points, including

three blocks and four aces as Cuba prevailed over hosts Peru 25-21, 25-16, 19-25, 25-17.Cuba showed superiority with a 50-38 margin in attacks and in the blocking category with 12-7; their serves weren’t that significant over Peru (7-6) nor did the unforced errors by each team, Cuba have 28 and Peru 25.Joining opposite player Vargas, were outside hitters Regla Garcia and Sulian Matienzo with 10 tallies apiece. Captain Angela Leyva led Peru with 16 points, followed by Katherine Regalado with 12 points. And in the fifth placed playoff, Mexico outclassed Argentina 25-20, 16-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13 at Mauro Mina Coliseum in Chincha, in the process avenging a 9-22, 2225, 18-25 round-robin loss.

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Dwyer clocks PB 19.98 Slashed sport budget shocks TTOC head for second in Marrakesh J amaica O bs erver A pers onal bes t 19.98 s econds in the 200m by Commonw ealth G ames champion Rasheed Dwyer highlighted the performances by Jamaicans on Sunday’s second and final day of the IAAF Intercontinental Cup in Marrakesh, Morocco. D w yer added to his grow ing reputation of rising to the big occasions by placing s e c ond to Americas teammate Alonso Edward of Panama, who was given the same time as both men hit the line almost in a dead heat. J as on M organ w as t h i r d i n t h e m e n ’s discus throw with 6 2 . 7 0 m a s t h e A mericas team finished second in the overall standings on 390 points, well behind Europe who retained their title with 447.5 points. Africa were third with 339 points, while Asia-Pacific finished fourth with 257.5 points. D w yer, w ho s aved his bes t for the final meet of the s eas on, had s ignalled his coming of age earlier in the year when he won the event at the Jamaica International Invitational in May, then beat Olympic and World Championships medallist Wa r r e n We i r a t t h e JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Trials before winning at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in August. He is the eighth J amaican man to run

Trinidad Guardian Brian Lewis, president of the T&T Olympic Committee (TTOC), is uncomfortable with the Government’s decision to slash almost $200 million from the Sport Ministry’s budget for fiscal 2015.

Rasheed Dwyer... ran personal best for second in 200m.

under 20.00 seconds and the time w as the j o i n t seventh best this season. Femi Ogunode representing Asia-Pacific was third in 20.17 seconds. M organ, w ho along with shot-putter O’Dayne Richards, created his tory for the c o u n t r y as the first throwers from the island to compete at the two-day meet held every four years, was consistent with all four throws going over 59.00m. Estonia’s Gerd K anter w on the event for Europe with 64.46m with another A mericas athlete, Cuba’s Jorge Fernandez second with 62.97m. Meanwhile, the A m e r i c a s w o m e n ’s

4x400m team with three Jamaicans — Novlene WilliamsMills, Commonwealth Games champion Stephenie McPherson and Christine Day — along with American Francena McCorory ran a World-leading 3:20.93 minutes to win the event. J amaicans had w on t w o e v e n t s o n Saturday: Kaliese Spencer won the w omen’s 400m hurdles, while Veronica Campbell Brown won the 100m, then anchored the America’s team to victory in the 4x100m relay. Richards was s econd in the s hot put and K imberly Williams fourth in the triple jump.

Serie A thriller: Nine goals, two red cards & a comical own goal BBC Sport - AC Milan edged a nine-goal thriller with Parma in a match that saw two sendings off, an outrageous own goal and a sublime back-heel finish. Earlier in the day, their city rivals, Inter, beat Sassuolo 7-0, but Milan went above them to joint top of Serie A as they maintained their winning start. New signing Jeremy Menez was on target twice, once from the penalty spot, in a game which saw both sides reduced to 10 men, with Daniele Bonera and Felipe both sent off. Milan were never behind, but Parma

refused to give up as they left the visitors hanging on to the victory by the end. Former Chelsea striker Fernando Torres was made to wait for his Milan debut after injuring his ankle in training. Giacomo Bonaventura gave the visitors the lead with a low strike before former Milan striker Antonio Cassano levelled two minutes later with a header. Keisuke Honda’s header restored Milan’s lead before Menez’s penalty extended their advantage before the break. Felipe’s close-range finish gave Parma hope soon after and Milan’s Daniele

Bonera saw red to boost their hopes further. Nigel de Jong’s cool finish restored the visitor ’s two-goal cushion but Alessandro Lucarelli’s header again brought Parma back into the game. Parma’s Felipe then saw red to even up the n u m b e r s a s M e n e z ’s audacious back heel looked to have made the game safe for Milan. But Mattia De Sciglio’s bizarre own goal from outside the penalty area, after goalkeeper Diego Lopez missed the ball and injured himself in the process, made for a frantic finale.

The ministry’s budget for fiscal 20132014 was estimated $620 million. Draft e s t i m a t e s o f expenditure from the 2014-2015 budget statement by Finance Minister Larry Howai showed a drop in that allocation. Lewis expressed surprise by this adjustment citing the critical on-going strides made in this country’s athlete development, as well as t h e international podium p l a c e s t h i s c o u n t r y ’s sportsmen continue to enjoy. “I would be looking forward with keen interest to hearing about, some specifics, some clarity on the fact, when I looked at the draft estimates and

TTOC head. ”That is an area I am concerned about. But I wait to hear the debate, when they really get into the numbers, because on the s u r f a c e o f i t , notwithstanding w h atever positive there would have been as set out in the budget statement, that reduction is a figure that has caught my attention. Lewis added: “On the surface of it, it is troubling in the context of a reduction for sports allocation, against a backdrop of an increase in the overall budget to $64 billion.”

Brian Lewis, president of the T&T Olympic Committee some of the numbers, sport would have received just about 600 million or so in 2014. In 2015, based on the draft estimates of expenditure sport is receiving just about 460 million or so, which represents a cut or a drop in allocation of $200 million,” said the

He also expressed disappointment that no provisions for sport entrepreneurship, as done for the arts, entertainment and yachting, were made. It is Lewis’ view that sport can be developed as a centre, with elements that include sport tourism to generate both high quality and sustainable employment for young people and young sport entrepreneurs.

Brazil’s Corinthians football club tell fans to end abuse BBC Sport - Brazilian football club, Corinthians, have appealed to fans not to shout insults at arch-rivals, Sao Paulo. The fans have previously targeted the goalkeeper of Sao Paulo, who they play on 21 September, with homophobic abuse as he takes goal kicks. Earlier this month Brazil’s sports tribunal threw the southern club, Gremio, out of the Brazil Cup because of racist abuse shouted by fans. The tribunal has said it will no longer tolerate abusive language. On its website, Corinthians published what it described as a club “manifesto” which called for the end of racist and homophobic abusive language. “Homophobia as well as going against the principle of equality which lies deep in Corinthians’ DNA, can also damage the club.” The secretary general of Brazil’s sports justice tribunal, Paulo Schmitt, said: “I hope all clubs will pay more attention to this

Corinthians fans celebrate against arch rivals Sao Paulo. Corinthians have 25 million fans in Sao Paulo state, Sao Paulo have 16 million. (Getty Images) issue from now on. I will be. Abusive chants can end in clubs being punished.” Monkey chants The punishment of G r e m i o w a s unprecedented. The Porto Alegre club was barred from competing i n B r a z i l ’s m a i n c u p competition and was fined 50,000 reais ($20,000) after monkey chants at Santos goalkeeper, Aranha. The incident was the latest in a series of similar events at matches across Brazil. On Friday, the house of one of the Gremio fans caught on camera during

the Santos match making monkey noises was burnt down by arsonists. The fan, 23-year-old Patricia Moreira, was not at home at the time. She lost her job after the incident and was heavily criticised on social media sites. Correspondents say Corinthians’ officials are concerned they could be targeted next by the sports tribunal if their fans do not behave. Corinthians have the second largest fan base in Brazil with around 25 million supporters across the country.

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Jerome Champagne to challenge Umpire Sang Hue hailed as ‘gentle giant’ Indies Cricket Board Sepp Blatter for Fifa presidency K i nJ agms taoinc,a JGa lme aa ni cear -president Dave Cameron and BBC Sport - Frenchman Jerome Champagne has confirmed he plans to challenge Sepp Blatter for the Fifa presidency. Blatter announced his intention to seek a fifth term in charge last week. Former diplomat Champagne, 56, worked for Fifa for 11 years as an executive before leaving in 2010. “I have just written to the Fifa Ad-hoc Electoral Committee and its president, Mr Domenico

Scala, to confirm my intention to run for Fifa president,” he wrote on his website. Champagne needs the backing of five Fifa member Football Associations but does not have to disclose who they are until official declarations are made in January. The election will take place at the Fifa congress in June next year. Champagne added: “We have to take clear and informed decisions on

whether we want to continue with the current economic polarisation, and the sporting imbalances it brings in its wake, or be willing to rebalance the game in our globalised 21st century. “The next 10 years will be crucial for football and very particularly for Fifa, which is at a crossroads and in need of sweeping changes that must take it further than what has been accomplished to date.”

San Marino MotoGP: Valentino Rossi takes first win of the season Rossi’s (right) victory took his career MotoGP points tally beyond 5,000. (Getty Images)

BBC Sport - Valentino Rossi won his first MotoGP in 15 months with victory at his home track in San Marino. T h e Ya m a h a r i d e r finished ahead of team-mate Jorge Lorenzo with Honda’s Dani Pedrosa in third. Championship leader Marc Marquez suffered an early crash and finished down the field in 15th. His overall lead was reduced to 74 points from 89. Rossi’s win at Misano was the Italian’s 81st career victory and took his MotoGP points total beyond 5,000. British riders Bradley Smith and Cal Crutchlow finished seventh and ninth respectively. The Misano circuit is located near nine-times world champion Rossi’s home town of Tavullia.

His last win came at Assen in the Netherlands in June last year and the victory saw an end to Honda’s 100% winning record this season. “It’s a really great win and with Marquez in such amazing form it’s not like it happens often,” said Rossi. “It was the right moment and I took advantage of it, thanks to a Yamaha which was better than the Honda.” Rossi, 35, had qualified third on the grid, behind Spain’s Lorenzo and Italy’s Andrea Iannone, with Marquez starting from the second row for the first time this season as he looked for his 12th win in 13 races. Marquez and Rossi battled from the start, until the young Spaniard fell on lap 10. He lost control of his bike with 19 laps to go with the machine slipping out from

beneath him under braking. “Winning was the main aim of the season and I did,” Rossi added. “I knew I could do it and I continued to push and believe in it always, regardless of everything. “I kept telling myself that it would happen one day that Marquez wouldn’t be at 100% and I had to be ready.” The next race is in Aragon, Spain, on 28 September. MotoGP championship standings Marc Marquez (Spa) Repsol Honda - 289 points Dani Pedrosa (Spa) Repsol Honda - 215 points Valentino Rossi (Ita) Yamaha - 214 points Jorge Lorenzo (Spa) Yamaha - 177 points Andrea Dovizioso (Ita) Ducati - 142 points

Remembered as having an immense knowledge about the laws of cricket, as well as being a “gentle giant” of the profession, former West Indies umpire Douglas Sang Hue was immortalised in tribute during a thanksgiving s e r v i c e a t S t P a u l ’s Methodist Church, Port Royal on Saturday. “Sang Hue possessed an abundance of knowledge on the rules and laws of the game, so much so that whenever he made a decision, it was respected,” said former president of the Jamaica Cricket Umpire Association (JCUA) Johnny Gayle, who gave the eulogy at the service, which was attended by several regional and national cricket personalities. “His work was so admired that his experiences even led to the change of a number of cricket laws and rules, including batsmen playing on the front-foot legbefore-wicket rule,” he declared.

Douglas Sang Hue (Jamaica Gleaner) Gayle’s Tribute A former West Indies umpire himself, Gayle, a close friend of Sang Hue, was the first of several individuals who paid tribute to Sang Hue, hailing him as one of the best ever umpires in the game. “He was fair and balanced, irrespective of the team or opposition, and always aimed to deliver justice,” said Fritz Harris, secretary of the JCA, who spoke on behalf of West

Jamaica Cricket Association president Billy Heaven, who were both absent. West Indies Cricket Umpires Association President Cecil Fletcher and Vi c e - p r e s i d e n t B i l l y Doctrove also hailed Sang Hue. “Never boastful or show-off, but quiet and unassuming, Sang Hue was a star in his own right, a dynamo. May his soul rest in peace,” Fletcher said. Doctrove, who read the second lesson, described Sang Hue as a “trailblazer”, and, “one who set the stage for other regional umpires like himself”. “He applied the laws as they should, and was a stickler for details,” said Doctrove, who recently retired from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. Sang Hue, who umpired at the international level in the 1970s and 1980s, and was the first West Indies umpire to officiate at county cricket level in England, died on August 22. He was 82.

Sir Hunte honoured for Windies service CMC - GROS ISLET, St Lucia – The West Indies Cricket Board on Saturday honoured former president Sir Julian Hunte, for his contribution to the game across the region. Sir Julian, served as president from 2007 to 2013 and also served as a Director of the International Cricket Council. The function which was hosted by the WICB and attended by several local and regional dignitaries as well as West Indies cricket legends, was held at the Beausejour Cricket Ground. Sir Julian was hailed as a “St Lucian hero” and also praised for his calm guidance and leadership during a challenging period in West Indies cricket. The 74-yearold, who is a former St Lucia Foreign Minister, said his greatest joy was being on hand to see the West Indies team win the ICC World T20 trophy in Sri Lanka in October, 2012. “I have a love for cricket – cricket at all levels from the grassroots level to the international level. I have a special love for West Indies cricket and I am happy to make a contribution to the game at all levels,” Sir Julian told the audience.

Dave Cameron (left) presents the award to Sir Julian Hunte. (WICB) “I served because of the love of the game and I was happy to contribute in any capacity, in any way I can. “One of my greatest privileges was to be there on that night when the West Indies team won the ICC World T20 tournament. The outpouring of emotions and the celebrations we saw filled my heart with great joy. It was a wonderful triumph and a true outpouring of West Indian joy.” Sir Julian was presented with two special awards by Dave Cameron, president of

the WICB and Clive Lloyd, the most successful captain in the history of West Indies cricket and who now serves as convenor of selectors. “His service to cricket in St Lucia and in leading the growth and transformation of cricket in the Windward Islands is legendary. At the regional level he has given yeoman and dedicated service to the West Indies cricket board for 33 years, seven of which were as president of the WICB,” Cameron (Continued on page 25)

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Tuesday September 16, 2014

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GCA/Noble House Sea Foods 2nd division tourney

Kevin Mullings - a special Massiah slams 98, Husbands, Spooner bag 5 as TSC, GNIC draw talent that should be nurtured

Christian Husbands Transport Sports Club (TSC) and GNIC played to a tame draw when the latest action of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/Noble House Sea Foods second division twoday tournament concluded yesterday with one game. Led by a fighting unbeaten 90 from Shawn Massiah, TSC posted 222 before they were bowled out in 50 overs, batting first at Gandhi Youth Organisation. Massiah slammed eight fours and thee sixes and got valuable support from Waqar Bacchus 29, Kurt Booker 26 and Allwayne Primo 22. Pacer Christian Husbands grabbed 5-58. GNIC were bowled out for 194 in 48 overs in reply. Kurt Lovell stroked 57, Orlando Fraser 26 and Mohamed Khan 22. Joel Spooner bagged 5-31, Primo 2-52 and Azeem Azeez 2-64.

Joel Spooner

Shawn Massiah

Orlando Kirton (left) and Orlando Fraser Leading by 28, TSC scored 173 all out in 39 overs, batting a second time. Mark Ramsammy cracked 62 (8x4,1x6), Azeez 31, Mark Baptiste 25 not out and Chemroy Kendall 21. Fraser and Orlando Kirton captured

four wickets each. Set 202 for victory, GNIC were 49-2 in nine overs when stumps were drawn on the second and final day. Lovell made 26, while Joshua Persaud was on 17 not out.

Who is next for Floyd Mayweather? USA Today - Who will be the 48th and 49th fish in Floyd Mayweather’s barrel? Even though Mayweather seemed weary and subdued after his unanimous decision over Marcos Maidana Saturday, he was sharp and commanding when it counted. At 47-0 he has two fights left on his Showtime contract. The line of applicants to get a Mayweather paycheck, and maybe to make history, is already out the door: – Amir Khan, 27: The Englishman was at Saturday fight and began campaigning for a Mayweather fight immediately afterward. “I don’t see the speed anymore with him,” Khan said. “Maidana was able to hit him and I’ve got a lot more speed.” Khan also has lost to

Mayweather connects with a right to the face of Maidana. (Getty Images) Danny Garcia and Lamont Peterson, although he looked sharp in knocking out Luis Collazo in his previous fight. Now trained by Virgil Hunter, Khan will lure hordes of Brits to Vegas. Whether he’ll rock the PPV market is a question. Because he isn’t much of a threat to Mayweather, he is the logical first choice. – Miguel Cotto, 33: He lost to Mayweather two years

ago, then lost to Austin Trout, and his career was floundering. Then Freddie Roach took over his training, and Cotto dismantled Sergio Martinez in June. CottoMayweather is PPV candy, but Cotto might be headed for a battle with Canelo Alvarez first. – Canelo Alvarez, 24: There are 2.2 million reasons (Continued on page 29)

By Michael Benjamin The debate has been intense and many are questioning at what period is t h e p r o v e r b i a l ‘impressionable age?’ Some have labeled this period during adolescence when they believe that youths can best be molded. Kevin Mullings is a typical example of this theory and is at that time of his life when the proverbial ‘tree could be bent;’ at ten years old he seems set to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the ‘square jungle.’ Kevin lives in Albouystown, an area that is unfairly stigmatized as a community of bad folks. Contrary to this belief, ‘Almantown,’ as the area is commonly known, has produced top sportsmen, academics and notable citizens the likes of Mayor Hamilton Green, former WBA welterweight champion, Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis and Professor at the University of Guyana, Sociologist, Andrew Hicks among other notables. Maybe Lewis’ feat a decade ago has inspired the youths of the ghetto to the extent that several gyms have since mushroomed in Albouystown and resulted in the discovery of worthwhile talent in the fistic sport. The Andrew Lewis Boxing Gym is a gift to that community in recognition of Lewis’ world title feat, while head of the P e o p l e ’s S y n d i c a t e Promotions, Keith ‘Buckilo’ Bazilio had bought a building and converted it into t h e F o r g o t t e n Yo u t h Foundation Boxing Gym. Further down, to the western end of the community, is the Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym, where Kevin hones his skills under the tutelage of James Walcott. The youngster exists under very humble circumstances, as had Lewis before he found his destiny in

Kevin Mullings the fistic sport, and believes that boxing could be the catalyst to his personal and eventually professional development. Therefore, it was a blessing when the Demerara Distillers Ltd responded to a call from the executives of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) and sponsored an U-16 Boxing tournament with the aim of providing a platform for young pugilists to expel stored up energies even as they pursue what could possibly be a lifetime vocation. The first edition occurred some two years ago and many of the boxers in the advanced stage of their amateur careers could attest to the effectiveness of the initiative. Over the past weekend the nation’s Simon Pures were once again in action and it was really a joy to behold as those pugilists engaged in fistic competition. Amongst the many boxers, Kevin Mullings stood out with a thrilling display that earned him a well deserved minority decision over Shaquancy Wright (EBG).

It was a display of guts, determination and skill and Mullings was justly rewarded with the Best Boxer award and a few prizes to go with it. Welterweight Contender champion, Jamaican, Sakima Mullings viewed the bout and was truly impressed to the point that he handed over a special prize to his namesake. Indeed, one must tip their hat to the DDL and the GBA for the sterling initiative but naturally the question of progression arises. Here is where I wish to encourage those businessmen and women with a nationalistic verve to support initiatives of a similar nature and reach out to the less fortunate youths bent on law abiding lives but challenged by the absence of the most basic requirements to do so. Kevin is another firm example of the talent nestling in the ghetto in need of that extra support to realize their dreams. He is truly an exceptional talent and deserves support to achieve lofty goals. He is talent to watch!

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Kaieteur News

Tuesday September 16, 2014

2nd Dhaka Bank Test

Windies tighten screws as Shiv scores 66th fifty By Sean Devers in St Lucia In Association with Mike’s Pharmacy, Raj Singh Insurance, Universal Sports Store Carib Beer & Rex Resorts St Lucia Bangladesh is ranked last on ICC list of Test teams and yesterday at the Beauséjour Stadium on the third day of second Dhaka Bank Test match, West Indies never really exhorted complete dominance over the visitors although they finished the day in the driver’s seat enjoying a lead of 427 going into today’s penultimate day. By the close West Indies were 208-4 in their second innings as Kraigg Brathwaite (44) and Leon Johnson (41) were never allowed to take the bowling apart on an easy paced track as they put together 76 for the first wicket before the hosts slipped to 100-4. Shiv Chanderpaul is on 63 not out from 98 balls with five fours, and Jermaine Blackwood (43) revived the position with an unfinished 108-run partnership as Mahmudullah has picked up two wickets so far. This was after Bangladesh resumed the

day on 104-7 in reply to West Indies’ 380, still 76 away from avoiding the follow-on and were dismissed for 161. Mahmudullah (53) and Tamin Iqbal (48) were the only batsmen to offer resistance to Kemar Roach (5-42), Jermaine Taylor (241), Suleiman Benn (2-19) and Shannon Gabriel (1-49) who did the damage for the home team, who opted to bat again although Bangladesh fell 19 short of follow-on target. Mahmudullah and Shafiul batted solidly in sultry conditions on a pitch which seemed to get better for batting as the match progressed. A small crowd of mostly school children watched as West Indies struggled to separate the eighth wicket pair which hung around for 50 minutes with little worries before the 45-run stand was finally broken when Gabriel had Shafiul caught behind for 10 at 134-8. Mahmudullah got into the 40s with a pulled six off Gabriel and was aided by some unimaginative Captaincy from Ramdin. He soon lofted Gabriel for four to reach his eighth fifty at

this level and second in successive innings. Mahmudullah provided Ramdin with his fifth catch to give Benn his first wicket and leave the score on 154-9 with Bangladesh still 24 away from avoiding the follow-on. His 53 lasted 101 minutes, 161 balls with two four and a six. The innings ended 20 minutes before Lunch when Rubiul was LBW to Benn for a duck. With a lead of 219, West Indies reached 12-0 at Lunch with Braithwaite, who got going with a boundary off Al Amim with his favored cut, on six and Johnson, who used his feet nicely to Taijul, who opened the bowling, and clipped him for four, on six. After Lunch Johnson hammered Rubiul for four behind point for the first boundary after the interval before pivoting and pulling the pacer disdainfully to the square leg boundary as the left hander again looked very accomplished and outscored Braithwaite who played with a tight defence. Braithwaite was beaten by Rubiul with consecutive balls that left him, but soon broke the shackles and lofted Taijul over long-on

for his first six in Test cricket and followed it up with a four through midwicket. Johnson then climbed into a bouncer from Rubiul and brutally hooked it for four before Braithwaite laid back and elegantly slapped Rubiul past point in the same over as the openers played with refreshing urgency in their second innings. Johnson then worked Shafiul off his hips for four and swept Taijul to the boundary as he played with plenty of flair before a short, sharp shower halted play with the score on 67 without loss with Johnson on 36 and Braithwaite on 30. When play resumed the openers carried the score 76 before Johnson was beaten in the flight and bowled by Taijul after hitting eight four in 41. He faced 59 balls and batted for 77 minutes. Kirk Edwards (2) survived a confident LBW appeal first ball from Taijul with TV replays overturning the Umpire’s verdict, but he n e ver suggested permanence and steered Shafiul to gully to bring Darren Bravo to the crease.

Braithwaite slowed down in the second session in which he only scored 38 runs and by Tea West Indies were 90-2 enjoying a lead of 309. Braithwaite was on 44 and Bravo on two and just nine runs were scored in the 40 minutes prior to Tea. After Tea Braithwaite and Bravo continued to poke and prod and facing 27 balls for three runs against an ordinary attack he chipped into off-spinner Mahmudullah and hit him for four but he was bowled next ball to leave the host on 97-3. B r a i t h w a i t e ’s v i g i l ended when he was taken at slip pushing forward to Mahmudullah for 45 from 112 balls, 139 minutes with three fours and a six as the host stumbled badly. C h a n d e r p a u l ’s l a s t seven innings against Bangladesh has produced scores of 59, 203, 1, 150, 85, 83 & 63 and only time the 40-year-old Guyanese was dismissed in those innings was when he was ill and batted at number X1 and made one. His average in his last seven innings against Bangladesh is an astounding 645. Y e s t e r d a y

Chanderpaul made a consorted effort to score quicker than he has done in the recent past and actually outscored Jermaine Blackwood, who dumped Mahmudullah onto the sightscreen while Chanderpaul, who was willing to use his feet to the spinners as he reached his 66th fifty and his second in the game, just before the close. Only Tendulkar, Kallis, Ponting and Dravid have more scores of 50 and over in Test cricket than the Unity run machine. Both batsmen stepped on the gas in the last five overs yesterday and how fast West Indies score today will decide how long they bat before declaring. With two days remaining West Indies should win easily but with tougher opposition to be faced in India and South Africa over the next few months they will hope for an emphatic win here in a series they were always expected to win. Scores: West Indies 380 and 208 for 4 (Chanderpaul 63*, Blackwood 43*) lead Bangladesh 161 (Mahmudullah 53, Roach 5-42) by 427 runs.

Roshandin confident, but new GCB 4-Day Senior Interrules make playing field level County bowl off Sept 18 Currently lying fourth in the Seaboard Marine 2014 /15 Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC), Group 2 driver Shairaz Roshandin (46 points) speaking with this newspaper yesterday at his TOTAL Lubricants Head Office in Eccles said that he will be using the upcoming local Race Meet scheduled for September 28 as a test run for the regional showdown in November. Roshandin, who has performing creditably to date at the CMRC events in Barbados, before suffering a setback in the Trinidad and Tobago leg expressed optimism of doing well at the Meet which will be staged in less than two weeks time at the South Dakota Circuit. The reigning Group 2 champion, who drives a Honda Civic said that while he has not received his

machine back as yet following his participation in T&T hwre he suffered gearbox issues, he is confident that he will be ready in time to setup and test the machine ahead of the local event. According to the local speedster, the Meet will see the introduction for the first time the new rules that was implemented to be used in the respective territories, making them general among the participating countries within the Caribbean Motor Racing Association (CMRA) configuration. He pointed out that with the new rules, the door is now open for a lot more drivers to come in and this according to him makes the playing field a lot more level than before. “It now opens the door for the Groups to be far more competitive and now you

have to pay attention to everyone rather than a few that was the established norm as recent as lat year,” Roshandin stated. Commenting on his m i s f o r t u n e i n T & T, Roshandin said he was enjoying a handy lead, before the gearbox snapped and he just had to nurse the car until the race ended with him occupying the second spot. Asked to identify a few competitors who could present stiff opposition to him, he mentioned the names of Chet Singh, John Joseph, Raj Singh and Andre D’ Andrade as those who on the day could pose a real threat. Roshandin expressed thanks to his sponsors Rubis, M.S Roshandin Professional S e r v i c e s a n d To t a l Lubricants for their support over the years.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) 4-Day Senior men Inter-County Competition is set to bowl off with the first round on 18th September, 2014 at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground and the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground. In the first round, the 50Over champions, Berbice, will clash with Demerara at GCC, while Essequibo will meet the GCB Development Squad at DCC. The second round will begin on 24th September, 2014 when Essequibo take on Berbice at DCC, and the GCB Development Squad go up against Demerara at the Everest Cricket Club ground. The third round will get underway on 30th September, 2014 as the GCB Development Squad will do battle with Berbice at the Wales Community Centre ground, and Demerara and Essequibo will meet at GCC.

The squads are as follows: D e m e r a r a : Tr e v o n Griffith, Rajendra Chandrika, Shemroy Barrington, Christopher Barnwell (V. Captain), Raj Nanan, Zaheer Mohamed, Ameer Khan, Rudolph Knights, Paul Wintz, Seon Daniels, Vishal Singh (Captain), Gavin Moriah, Joseph Perry, and Robin Bacchus. The Coach is Garvin Nedd and the Manager is Clive Grimmond. Berbice: Kandasammy Surujnarine, Seon Hetmyer, Narsingh Deonarine (captain), Devon Clements, Royston Crandon, Jonathan Foo, Anthony Bramble, Jason Sinclair, Veerasammy Permaul (v/captain), Steve Latcha, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Raun Johnson, and Keon Joseph. The Coach is Hubern Evans and the Manager is Albert Smith Essequibo: Anthony Adams (Captain), Ricardo

Adams (V-captain), Royan Fredricks, Kevon Boodie, Royston Alkins Hemchand Persaud, Parmesh Parsotam, Tu l s i e r a m P r e m n a u t h , Shivindra Hemraj, Keon Davis, Brian Herbert, Mark Gonsalves, Mark Terryll, and Ricardo Peters. The Coach is Vibert Johnson and the Manager is Leroy Hall. GCB Development Squad: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Chanderpaul Hemraj, Shimron Hetmyer, Kemo Paul, Sheraz Ramcharran, Akshay Homraj, David Latchaya, Damion Waldron, Steven Sankar, Daniel Basdeo, Nial Smith, Keon Morris, Steven Jacobs (Captain), Kemol Savory, Yatesh Dhanpaul, Brian Sattuar, Balchand Baldeo, Renaldo Alimohamed. The Coach is Adrian Amsterdam, Assistant Coaches are Julian Moore and Michael Hyles, and the Manager is David Black.

Kaieteur News

Tuesday September 16, 2014

West Demerara 40-over cricket

Wales, Independence SC 2 chalk wins Thakur, Persaud slam centuries, Benjamin grabs 5 W a l e s A a n d Independence Sports Club recorded victories when the West Demerara 40-over cricket competition commenced on Sunday last. At Wales Community Development Centre ground, Wales A defeated Wales B by a mammoth 272 runs. Batting first Wales A piled up an imposing 407-7

off their allocation of overs. Ramesh Thakur stroked 114; Chandrika Persaud slammed 100 and Ramdial Yankhana chipped in with 66. Azad Ali snared 4-53. Wales B were sent packing for 135 in 27.2 overs. Neil McLean made 26 and Floyd Bovell 22. Vishuu Sue grabbed 4-28 and Persaud 3-19.

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DCC thump TSC, GDF, GCC, Everest grab first innings points

At Joe Vieira Park, Independence SC posted 202 all out in 34.3 overs. Eon Samuels led with 56 while Devon Mohabir scored 30. Naresh Persaud claimed 2-24. Canal No. 2 SC were skittled for 88 in 30.3 overs. Paul Parsram scored 28; Roy Benjamin bagged 5-24 and Mahase Dhanpaul 4-16.

Double win for D’Andrade in Trinidad Trinidad and Tobagobased Guyanese distancerunning athlete, Lionel D’Andrade won the One Lap and Relay Duathlon events on Sunday when Rainbow Warriors hosted their Flow Energy Mini-Duathlon and Savannah One-Lap Run/Walk. D’Andrade won the One Lap race at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, in 12:16 while Trinidadians, Sherwyn Stapleton and Elvis Turner were second and third respectively in 12:17 and 12:30. “I ran the One Lap playing catch-up, because I got delayed at the start-line and when I looked up I saw the race going in

front without me. So I took off with some speed and didn’t look back until I crossed the finish line,” D’Andrade told Kaieteur Sport yesterday. “The relay Duathlon wasn’t that tough. I ran first, then my teammate and then I ran the anchor. I felt great because I am still working on my speed for two upcoming 5Km Road Races scheduled for next Wednesday, which will be Trinidad’s Republic,” he continued. D’Andrade ran the first and final legs of the relay Duathlon, which saw his Guyanese teammate, Kelvin Johnson running the middle leg. He will compete in the Annual St. Joseph

Lionel D’Andrade Road Race at 6:00am and the Newsday 5Km Classic at 4:00pm next week.

DeFreitas, Welch lead Rage to Sargeant Dominoes title Cargail DeFreitas and Mark Welch turned in commendable performances to guide Rage to victory in the final of the William Sargeant Dominoes competition on Sunday night last at Faye Joseph residence Gaulding Place, South Ruimveldt. DeFreitas marked 17 and Welch 16 games as Rage

edged TNT on sixes after they had tied on 78 games. Sonia Goodluck scored 16 and Trevor Smith 14 for TNT, while Mix Up placed third on 62 games with Gilbert Mendonca and Colin Thomas making 16 games each. Rage won the semifinal encounter contested earlier with 80 games. TNT placed

second on 74 and Thunder third on 61. Ronald Beharry and DeFreitas made 17 each for Rage while Goodluck registered 16 and Smith 15 for TNT. Gillian Hyman top scored for Thunder with 16 games while Faye Joseph contributed 16. Rage took home a trophy and $60,000 and TNT $30,000.

Past, present Policemen contest for bragging rights in football encounter The debate over which is the better team has prompted organizers of the Guyana Police Force to plan a football match between the two factions, the Ex-Police Players and those of the current crop, to settle once and for all, this troubling issue. Consequently, the two teams are scheduled to face off at the Police Sports Club Ground, Friday September 19 at 16:30hrs to settle the issue. One of the players of the Ex-Police team, also an integral part of the organizing committee, Joel Gibson, explained that the encounter

was birthed after a heated discussion that failed to definitively determine which team was the better. “So this match will finally put the issue to rest,” he said. Gibson will also double as a player and among some of the other names to be featured are Commander of ‘A’ Division, Clifton Hicken, Ivelaw Bascom, Nigel Messiah, Jolly Lewis, Owen McGarrell, John Punch, Deon Barnwell, James Fordyce, Gladstone Hyman, Delon Josiah, John Bruce, Linden Wilson, Ewart Greenville, Adrian Forde,

Joel Gibson Conrad Ambrose and Vincent Humphrey.

Darian Best

Shawn De Souza

By Zaheer Mohamed Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) defeated Transport Sports Club (TSC) by an innings and 62 runs, while Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and Everest grabbed first innings points w h e n t h e G e o rg e t o w n Cricket Association (GCA)/Hadi’s World City Mall Inc first division 2-day tournament continued last weekend. At DCC, the visitors batted first and were bowled out for 103 in 28 overs with Steven Alves scoring 32. Dexter George captured 5-24, Carlton Jacques 3-16 and Antonell Atwell 2-21. The host replied with 344 all out in 74.2 overs. Ronaldo Renee slammed 97 with eight fours and one six, Atwell scored 55 (3x4,3x6), Kemol Savory 50 (6x4), George 39, Jahon Byron 25, Tevin Imlack and Cleon Mc Ewan 20 each. Kevin Ross was the pick of the bowlers with 7-113 and Jonathan Alphonso 2-18. Trailing by 241, TSC were scored 179 before they were bowled out in 41 overs in their second innings. Ryan Hemraj top scored with 59 (7x4,2x6), Devon Nandan made 39, Charwayne McPherson 28 and Sunil Singh 23. Atwell snared 4-36 and Keano Harry took 3-41. At Malteenoes SC, GDF scored 155 all out in 45 overs, batting first. Steven Harris led with 33, Dale De Mendonca 24 and Isaiah Brijaddar 20. Darian

Best bagged 5-21 and Steven Sankar 4-21. MSC declared on 100-9 off 31 overs in reply. Steven Jacobs made 21 and Kareem Naughton 18; Gilford Moore and Jeremiah Harris captured three wickets apiece while Andrea Mc Farlene had two. GDF were sent packing for 99 in 28.2 overs, batting a second time. Steven Harris cracked 48 (3x4,4x6) and Marcus Watkins 24. Sankar claimed 5-22 to end the game with figures of 9-43; Cordel Mars had 3-3 and Best 2-18. Chasing 154, the home team closed the final day on 60-4 after 15 overs to ensure the game ended as a drawn encounter. Jeremiah Harris took two wickets. At Bourda, GNIC posted 274 all out in 83.2 overs, batting first. Shawn De Souza scored 68 (9x4), Rawl Merell made 33, Quincy OvidRichardson 31, David Dick and Ronale Bourne 25 each and Dexter Solomon 23. Left arm spinner Devon Lord picked up three wickets while Joshua Wade and Daniel Seegobin had two each. Vishal Singh stroked 92 as GCC in reply reached 303-8 after 77 overs when stumps were drawn on the final day. Jeetendra Sookdeo supported with 69, Martin Pestano- Belle 43 and Gewan Singh 25. Ryan Shun and Merell captured two wickets while Royston Simon, Anthony Ifill and Richardson had one each. At Everest, the home team scored 268-8 declared off 84 overs,

Vishal Singh

Kevin Ross taking first strike a g a i n s t G Y O . T a g e n a r i n e Chanderpaul and Mandrekar Bhola added 70 for the first wicket to lay the foundation before the latter went for 31. Chanderpaul was dismissed for 54, while Raphael Singh top scored with 67 and Joseph Perry made 65; Leon Scott grabbed 4-71 and Anthony Ifill 2-49. GYO who surprisingly omitted batsman Wazeer Mohamed from their line-up responded with 207 all out in 74.2 overs. Chris Deonarine cracked 76, Ifill 51 and Kwame Crosse 47. Troy Gonsalves bagged 4-16, Riyad Sattaur 2-29 and Javed Rasheed 2-47. At stumps on the final day Everest were 112-3 in their second turn at the crease. Chaderpaul scored an unbeaten 62 while Perry made 21. Devesh Ramjattan had 2-25.

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