Page 04
Kaieteur News
Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
Staff turnover and the job market One columnist commented recently on the high turnover of staff at two establishments which he patronises and pondered on the reasons for this anomaly in those businesses’ employment practices. First of all it might be interesting to know exactly what is the rate of attrition at those places. Since that data is not available maybe some reasons may be adduced to arrive at an understanding of this phenomenon in a contracted job market. At the outset it should be recognized that with the emergent large scale retail stores and malls employers might be recruiting staff to meet increased demand during peak shopping seasons then release them when customer needs subside. One school of thought suggests that employee separation at certain work places is a function of poor employer work ethic; another claim is that some employers have the habit of separating their employees after only a short period of engagement to avoid fulfilling certain basic employer obligations in terms of employee benefits. Both views have credibility since it is virtually inconceivable that after expending time and effort to hire and train people that they would be let go at three-month intervals in a manner reminiscent of a revolving door. The fact remains that a company stands to lose time, money and other resources associated with replacing those employees who have departed. And depending on the nature of the company’s business it is likely to lose clients through mistakes by new employees. It may be also be argued that the lower the job satisfaction the higher will be the collective employee turnover particularly in a negative work environment. One does not get the impression that the frequent turnover is linked to ambitious and high potential employees actually being driven away because those qualities are being stifled. Low paying jobs in what could be considered modern versions of sweatshops would be attractive to poor performers, poorly trained employees or those possessed of obsolete skills which render them unemployable. Employees lacking in ambition and drive will persist in these types of employ precisely because the level of effort is too much to seek other avenues of gainful employment. Some may be tolerant of bureaucracy which means that they do not get frustrated and leave as a result of slow internal movement and bad management practices. Among those occupations with high turnover which a casual observer would not fail to note are gas stations; customer service and call centers; and retail sales. Some call centers would give raises to try to retain employees while others indulge in immediate reward schemes like weekend outings at recreational resorts. One drawback is that those outings can never be a substitute for structured employee self-development programmes. One peculiar observation is that unskilled jobs in this country do not suffer the level of turnover seen in other places probably because the unemployment pool is so large and the available employment of this nature are not competitive in terms of wages. However, when some of these workers satisfy their immediate material needs they tend to move on to other unskilled occupations which in most cases are low paying. Another anomaly seen locally is within the public service which unarguably is not a high paying sector, but again because of the limited alternatives public servants are seemingly content to remain focused on advancing their career options. The possibility that employers in high turnover businesses are gaining through not fulfilling their statutory obligations with respect to employees’ national insurance payments on behalf of the National Insurance Scheme, not to mention ensuring that income tax deductions are made for onward transmission to the Guyana Revenue Authority. The silence on the part of the relevant authorities on the
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Letters... Where your views make the news
The people must restrain the PPP from doing further damage to Guyana DEAR EDITOR, A wise government knows how to enforce with temper, or to conciliate with dignity, but an unwise government is odious in the former, and contemptible in the latter. The PPP government fits the latter explanation, in that it is wicked and unrighteous. It is a rapacious and unconscionable imposer of false claims on those who criticize and expose its corrupt practices and spiteful actions. It is principally a predatory beast, especially against the publisher and editor-in-chief of Kaieteur News. For years, hundreds of Guyanese have been maimed, killed and/or otherwise emotionally and physically ruined by the Police. The vast majority of them are Afro-Guyanese youths who have been easy prey for the police in their quest to solve crimes. Many
are convicted of criminal acts because they were beaten by the police to confess to crimes they did not commit. Like some elements of the police, many in the ruling cabal have placed themselves above the law - evidently situated themselves with the imprimatur of government on untouchable, unreachable pedestals as barons, gods, knights and kings. The minority PPP regime has not only challenged but has also rejected every statement, bill and motion put forth by the majority opposition in Parliament. It has usurped the Constitution, compromised the judiciary and ignored the wishes of the people. In short, it is a contemptuous group. These manifestations are clear reminders that this government has no shame and quite frankly cares not about the people. What is
even more disgraceful is that it is robbing the taxpayers and is taking from the poor and giving to the rich. Not only that, it has abused the human rights of those who criticized it and has continued to marginalize the second largest ethnic group in the country and has permanently destroyed the lives of many innocent citizens. This kind of treatment is a regular occurrence. It is cruel. However, its hierarchy is busy protecting the party’s members and supporters and preserving the status quo. The question is when will ordinary Guyanese realize that this type of cruel treatment meted out to critics of the regime today, in all probability, will happen to them tomorrow if they do not stand up and defend the human rights abuses by the ruling cabal. Justice is the last bastion of protection for
the poor and oppressed people in any country, and Guyana is no exception. In a self-respecting, decent society, government would hold its head in shame if it does something wrong; but no, not this shameless, boorish and rotten regime. If the behaviour of the PPP cabal is not reprehensible, then what is? Anyone who is not mortified by the cruel and barbaric actions of the PPP regime should be reminded of what would happen to Guyana if they continue to remain silent when their neighbours are being victimized, only to realize later that their silence was the cause of it. The problem in Guyana is the acceptance of ghetto standards from the wretched administration and the concomitant acceptance of (Continued on page 24)
A disturbing and unwholesome state of affairs at Fairs Rust DEAR EDITOR, For 42 years, Lot 6 Fairs Rust has been the residence of Nelson “Natty” Bakker and still is. Fairs Rust was/is one of the designated residential areas south of Mackenzie in the mining Town of Linden, Region #10. For almost all those years the residents lived comfortable in a zone of relative peace and quiet which they cherished dearly. Sadly, not so anymore. As it is today, Mr “Natty” Bakker and neighbours are all peeved and riled-up against what they consider as “noise invasion”, unfriendly environmental behaviour and other reckless practices. According to the
residents, it all started about two years ago when a Chinese Lumber Company, PING, a dealer in the exportation of lumber, rented the house at Lot 7 belonging to a Lindener, for what they thought would have been normal dwelling, only to later realise that it would be used as the base for a mechanical workshop and for the servicing/ maintenance of a fleet of heavy duty machinery, as is required for the harvesting and the transport of lumber, rather than the reason for which it was rented. Reminiscence of the days of the Bauxite Company Heavy Earth Moving Equipment Department (HEED) that
was located in the mines. One doesn’t have to stretch the imagination too much for an understanding of the kind of noise and damage to roads these massive machines are capable of. (Please note that except in odd situations special roads were prepared /built for these vehicles to ply). And this is exactly what the residents are upset about, especially the two immediate neighbours on the right and left: Mr “Natty” Bakker and Mr Denzil Parris, who have been living there for the past 23 years, are complaining bitterly of being “hammered” daily – the constant banging from
Sunday to Sunday, twenty four-seven around the clock without respite, as such is the nature of the logging business. But there is a law against noise nuisance. Mr Parris says sometimes he is pushed over the brink and is forced to accost them with harsh, caustic words. Sometimes he works at night, thus he has much difficulty having proper rest. They talk about arc-welding that goes on without having protective welding screens to shut out the hazardous arc-rays. The residents’ bone of contention here is that this kind of work going on in this area, apart from being a nuisance in many ways, is (Continued on page 24)
The PM’s ideals and attitude should be emulated DEAR EDITOR, I wish to publicly acknowledge the presence of the Honourable Prime Minister of Guyana, Mr. Samuel Hinds, who paid me a surprise visit yesterday (Monday) at my home in
Cumberland, East Canje. Mr. Hinds, along with Member of Parliament, Mr. Faizal M. Jaffarally, stopped by to offer their deepest sympathies for the passing of my father Lloyd Suseran, who died on Sunday evening
issue of high employee turnover in certain businesses indicates an unconcern of the implications associated with non-compliance with local industrial practices. Furthermore the seeming nonchalance by employers in the affected entities suggests that losses which might be occasioned elsewhere by high turnover factor are not applicable in the local context. It might also be argued that employee departure either voluntary or involuntary, benefits the employers who do not have to worry about developing strategies to attract, recruit and retain specific skill sets and competencies.
at the N/A Hospital. A more humble man you would not find in our Prime Minister, who sat in my home and waited over 10 minutes, since I was caught up running errands in New Amsterdam. I could not believe turning up at my home and seeing the police vehicles as well as the Prime Minister’s vehicle on the road. He was sitting upstairs and awaiting my arrival. He shook my hand and offered his condolences while telling me that he lost his mom, too, a few years back. His father is alive, he added. Mr. Hinds has been
visiting Berbice frequently over the past weeks. I have covered his numerous outreaches and events of which he has hosted for the media over the past weeks. I must also take this time to compliment him for the interest he has shown to Berbicians over the past week. As he left my house yesterday, he was greeted by several villagers and even took time to talk to some of them. I believe our Prime Minister is like no other in the Government. His ideals and attitude should therefore be emulated. Leon Suseran
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Kaieteur News
Page 05
Letters... Where your views make the news Letters... Where your views make the news
This injunction sets such a dangerous precedent DEAR EDITOR, The struggle for women’s and children’s rights began in the late 1940s in the then British Guiana. First amongst these rights was the right to have a voice, to be able to participate equally in the right to vote, regardless of gender and whether one owned property or not. This was achieved in 1952. It was not until the late 1980s after years of calling for the end to sexual and domestic violence that several women’s organizations - the Women’s Progressive Organization, the Guyana Association of Women Lawyers and the Red Thread came together calling for the revisions of the antiquated sexual offences statutes and the introduction of statutes criminalizing domestic violence. The legacy of the ninth Parliament, particularly 2009-2011, is the enactment of a compendium of five
progressive laws to protect and promote children’s rights and protect victims of sexual violence in the new Sexual Offences Act. The latter statute was gender neutral, thereby giving for the first time, protection to males in general, and male children in particular, in cases of sexual offences. These statutes came to fruition after long and consistent consultations stretching over years, involvement of grass roots organizations and communities, inputs from non–governmental organizations, and several parliamentary special select committees which received submissions and revised the original bills to incorporate expert advice and further strengthened the objective of protecting victims of sexual violence and protecting children, in particular. The overriding understanding by all, was and still is, that children are powerless as victims of child
abuse and sexual violence, and therefore the responsibility of all citizens and the executive, legislature and judiciary must be the “best interests of the child” in accordance with the constitution. After these long and hard fought for gains, it is therefore with utter disbelief and alarm that l read that an injunction has been issued against a young man who alleges that when he was a child, he was sexually abused by an attorney–at–law who is also the Speaker of the National Assembly and a known politician in Guyana. I also note with even more alarm that the rights groups, or those who have held themselves out to be rights groups, have been deafeningly silent on the issuance of the injunction. THE INJUNCTION No allegation of sexual abuse, whether made by a male or female, and whether current or going back to their childhood, should be
Agatha Christie would be envious of such fiction DEAR EDITOR, I am almost certain that Mr. Ralph Ramkarran is having a migraine over the headline in the Kaieteur News of September 22 “Elections in Guyana cannot be rigged” (attributed to his deductions). The PPP has rigged every election from 1992 onwards. What about shifting names of known PNC voters to areas they could not access on voting day? What about the OTHER voters’ lists prepared with the assistance of a certain BIG company? What about the Computer technician/specialist who had himself locked (alone) in the computer room where the results were tabulated?
What about the far-flung areas where ballot boxes were opened the day before elections and ballots were marked by the Polling Day staff who were all PPP supporters and who boasted of their misdeeds? What about the Returning Officer for a certain Region being so sure that all rigging bases were covered that he drank himself into a drunken stupor from the day before elections and only stopped imbibing the alcohol in time to accompany the ballot
boxes to Georgetown? What about the time when voters’ names were on the list outside the place of Poll and not on the Presiding Officers’ list inside and they were disenfranchised? What about? What about? I do hope that it is a case of some wicked person hacking into Mr. Ramkarran’s blog and writing that which is so far from the truth that it would have made Agatha Christie envious. Harry Persaud
muzzled. One expects that the accusation will be subjected to the scrutiny of the justice system where the accuser and accused will be heard and a judgment made by a jury. A young man has made an allegation of sexual abuse claiming that this was done when he was a child. His complaint should always be taken seriously and be heard and our facilities, institutions, services and environment must always be ones that promote and facilitate such a complaint being made. This should never be an occasion or an opportunity to gag the accuser. From reading the injunction it seems as though it was granted because there was a claim that the complainant was depressed and suffering from other mental health problems and because the accused, the politician, claims that the accusation was politically motivated. The accused claimed that it was causing him to lose his reputation and be embarrassed. A complaint of sexual abuse by a child or an adult against another will always cause that other to lose his/her reputation, assuming there was one to lose. It will always be something embarrassing. It will always be harmful to the accused. It is after all a criminal offence to rape or sexually assault someone. In no other accusation of a criminal offence is the issue
of the reputation of the accused put under the microscope. Additionally, according to worldwide research, almost every person who is raped or abused will suffer some form of depression and other mental health issues. The claim by the accused that it is a political set up is easily something that can be determined by the police and/or a jury. It would be a matter of fact that should not, according to our laws, be determined by a judge alone. This injunction sets such a dangerous precedent. It opens a door where any and every person who is accused of rape can go to the court, claim that his/her reputation is being damaged, that the person making the allegations is sick, and that it was a plot or ploy by another person/persons and secure an injunction against the person who is making the claim! Considering the abysmal state of our rate of prosecutions and convictions in sexual offences cases as exposed by the Guyana Human Rights Association and the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, we can ill afford as a country to have any more obstacles placed in the way of securing justice for our victims of rape and sex assault, where the victims are predominantly women and children. A court ought to be aware of these dimensions of rape and sexual assault and the research on these issues should be what informs the
court’s decision. Anything less would be to shortchange the people of Guyana. In a long and countrywide campaign to “stamp out sexual violence” in 2007-2008 (prior to the enactment of the new Sexual Offences Act), the people of Guyana spoke on the issues that were affecting them relating to the reporting, investigation and prosecution of sexual offences. They detailed how they thought men with power and/or money got away with rape and other sex crimes, they complained against the sloth of the system, they expressed frustration at the then laws being impractical in securing a conviction, particularly where children were the complainants. The lawmakers listened, heard and drafted laws that saw Guyana passing revolutionary and new legislation to cater for those weaknesses in our system, including making provisions modern and real, such as removing the need for corroboration of a complainant’s account, (Continued on page 24)
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Kaieteur News
No bail for shopkeeper charged for illegal gun, ammo A 21-year-old mother of one accused of having an illegal gun loaded and live rounds of matching ammunition, was remanded to prison when she appeared in court yesterday. Elisabeth Wynter, a shopkeeper of Lot 46 Silvercity, Linden, was taken before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to respond to a charge of unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. It is alleged that last Thursday (September 25) at 14 Miles Backdam in the Mazaruni Mining District, Wynter had a .22 revolver and five live rounds of matching ammunition, while she was not the holder of a firearm licence. To the allegations, the 21year-old pleaded not guilty and submitted an application for bail through her lawyer, Kimberly Yearwood. According to the police, on that day, a party of tipped off police ranks went to her apartment where they met Wynter and asked to conduct a search.
Accused: Elisabeth Wynter Police Prosecutor, Inspector Michael Grant explained that during the search they found the weapon and ammunition hidden under a mattress. He said that the woman admitted to the police that she used the gun for protection. She was arrested and further investigations led to her being charged. The Prosecution made a request for her to remain in custody citing the nature and gravity of the charge. Grant argued too that no special reason had been raised for her
to be granted bail. Her lawyer contended, however, that her client had never admitted to having knowledge of the weapon. Yearwood said that the weapon was not found on Wynter’s person but rather at the shop where she had been working for the past month. According to Yearwood, the police came and asked to conduct a search and her client cooperated. She insisted that the 21-year-old had no knowledge of the firearm and the ammunition. In her bail petition, she said that Wynter had never been charged before and is the mother of a one-year-old child. The Magistrate noted that the facts of the police were contrary to that presented by the Prosecution and said that the trial will determine whether she indeed had the items. Notwithstanding the application by defence, bail was refused and the case is set to be called before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on October 9.
At least 36 feared dead on Japanese volcano, search called off (Reuters) - At least 36 people are feared to have died after a Japanese volcano erupted without warning at the weekend, raining ash and stones on hikers, but the search for victims was abandoned on Monday because of fears of toxic gases. Rescuers at the peak of Mount Ontake, now an eerie moonscape under a thick layer of grey ash, on Monday found five more v i c t i m s o f S a t u r d a y ’s eruption at J a p a n ’s second-highest active volcano but authorities did not immediately confirm them as dead. The eruption of the 3,067-metre (10,062-foot) peak, 200 km (125 miles) west of Tokyo, took place as the hiking site was packed with climbers, including children, admiring autumn foliage under a brilliant blue sky. Tw e l v e p e o p l e h a v e been confirmed dead in Japan’s first fatal volcanic eruption since 1991, and 63 have been injured, some with broken bones. Eight were missing, but officials said some of them could possibly be among those who perished. “It’s my son, my second son. We’ve had absolutely no contact at all,” a grey-haired man tol d Japanese television, adding that his
26-year-old son had gone to the mountain with his girlfriend. “We’re utterly exhausted.” More than 500 rescuers had been combing the summit, ploughing through knee-deep ash and passing mountain lodges with holes punched in their roofs by rocks shot out of the volcano. Helicopters lifted laden stretchers one by one from the summit on Monday, before rescue efforts were abandoned. As on Sunday, the smell of sulphur strengthened at the peak, fanning fears of toxic fumes and forcing rescuers off the mountain. Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active nations. In 1991, 43 people died in a pyroclastic flow, a superheated current of gas and rock, at Mount Unzen in the southwest. Ontake, Japan’s secondhighest active volcano, last had a minor eruption seven years ago. Its last major eruption, the first on record, was in 1979. Hikers said there was no warning of Saturday’s eruption just before noon and hundreds were trapped for hours before descent became possible later in the day. “I felt a hot wind blast against my back and crouched down to the
ground,” a man told NTV. “I was sure I was going to die.” It was natural that Japan’s Meteorological Agency, which monitors volcanic activity, might reconsider its surveillance system, said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga. “However, I believe that, given current levels of knowledge, they made the only judgment they could,” he told a news conference. Suga also said the eruption would have no impact on the restart of the Sendai nuclear plant in southwestern Japan, an area of active volcanic sites. The plant was just cleared to restart in early September. Experts said it was hard to have predicted the eruption, despite tremors in the area this month, since there were no other changes in the mountain. Also, the eruption appears to have resulted from a steam-driven explosion of a kind that is especially hard to forecast, said Toshitsugu Fujii, a volcano expert. “They often occur quite suddenly and there is absolutely no guarantee that the earthquakes earlier this month were connected,” he told a news conference on Sunday. “There is no guarantee of total safety when you’re dealing with nature.”
Page 7
Page 8
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago Chikungunya virus outbreak in Jamaica nationals shortlisted for ACP top post takes toll on education system Suriname had also named we have opposed to the idea
(CMC) — Three candidates from Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica have been short listed for the post of secretary general of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) grouping. Informed sources said Guyana’s Brussels-based ambassador to the ACP, Dr PI, Gomes, Jamaica’s Patricia Francis, the former executive director of the International Trade Centre (ITC) and Dr Hamid Ghany, a political scientist and senior lecturer at the St Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) have been shortlisted for the post. St Vincent and the Grenadines, Haiti and
candidates for the top ACP post. Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn RodriguesBirkett is quoted by the DemeraraWaves website as saying she is “happy that the process has advanced for selecting the Secretary General of the ACP”. The website also quoted Suriname’s candidate Rabin Parmessar as saying the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country would have preferred just one candidate named for the post. “It’s time for the Caribbean region to show their teeth. It is our term to appoint a SG for the ACP, and
to name three candidates for the ACP ministerial council to vote on, instead of just present one candidate,” he told the website. Caribbean leaders are yet to publicly confirm the names of the shortlisted candidates, keeping the matter as a very closely guarded secret. Caricom have until September 30 to present three final candidates for the position and Caricom Secretary General Irwin La Rocque, speaking at the end of the summit of regional leaders in Antigua in July, noted that a process is being led by the ACP with regards to the selection of a candidate.
Supporters of former Haitian president, Aristide, rally at his home to prevent arrest PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti– Approximately 200 supporters of former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide protested outside his home as police officers stood guard on the outskirts of the compound on Saturday. The new unit of police officers was posted amid fears that the former president faces arrest for failing to heed a court summons. Police spokesman Frantz Lerebours said the officers are members of a special unit assigned to monitor Aristide, although there are no immediate plans to carry out an arrest warrant issued by a judge investigating a corruption case. Last month a judge issued
Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide a warrant when Aristide failed to show up in court to testify in an investigation into money laundering and corruption during his presidency. The former president’s lawyer said the summons was not properly issued and
asked the judge to reconsider the arrest warrant. Lerebours said the judge asked police to place Aristide under house arrest but there is no provision for house arrest under Haitian law. He said officers would instead monitor Aristide, who has rarely left his home since returning from exile in 2011. Aristide, a former Roman Catholic priest who championed the poor and led the opposition to a brutal dictatorship, was Haiti’s first democratically elected president in 1990. He was toppled in a coup, then returned to power with U.S. assistance, but he was ousted again in 2004 during a violent rebellion.
Colognes named after Che Guevara and Hugo Chavez cause a stink in Cuba HAVANA, Cuba- What started out as a fragrant celebration of the memories of Ernesto Che Guevara and Hugo Chavez deteriorated into a stink overnight after it got up the noses of supporters of the Cuban Revolution. The odious affair began on Thursday with the unveiling of two new colognes – “Ernesto” and “Hugo” – by Labiofam, a state laboratory in the Cuban capital. According to the pharmaceutical company, “Ernesto,” the cologne named after the Argentine-born revolutionary who fought alongside Fidel Castro in the 1959 Cuban Revolution, would be a woodsy and refreshing citrus scent with notes of talc. “Hugo,” named after the
late Venezuelan president, who was a close ally of the comm u n i s t C a r i b b e a n country and a friend of its former leader Fidel Castro, would offer a softer, fruitier fragrance with hints of mango and papaya. During the launch, Isabel Gonzalez, vicepresident for research and development at Labiofam, said the colognes would be “very attractive,” but stressed that “the names also mean a lot to us.” The pharmaceutical company had been in the process of developing stylised bottles and labels for the fragrances before marketing them in Cuba and overseas. “ We d i d n ’t w a n t t o create propaganda, but rather pay homage to them [Guevara and Chavez) and
help their names endure,” Cuban biochemist Mario Va l d e s , w h o l e d t h e perfume design team, said on Thursday. Labiofam also stated t h a t i t had obtained the agreement of the families of Guevara and Chavez to use their names for the colognes. All appea r e d t o b e smelling like a rose until the project was derided in the social networks and lambasted by supporters of the Cuban Revolution, who deemed it disrespectful. Enter the Cuban government, which, in a statement in the official Granma newspaper, described the project as “a serious error” and denied that the families of the two late revolutionary leaders had been consulted over the use of the names.
KINGSTON, Jamaica– The Jamaica government has acknowledged that the outbreak of the mosquitoborne Chikungunya virus is taking a toll on the country’s education system with reports of a significant increase in student and teacher absenteeism. While unable to give exact figures, Education Minister Ronald Thwaites, said schools in the Corporate Area and eastern parishes were the most affected. “There have been significant absences from schools. We encourage schools to give as much information to students on how they should react to symptoms. And that schools should join in national cleanup efforts to ensure that breeding spaces for mosquitoes are all curtailed,” Thwaites said. He said individual schools will have to put measures in place to prevent any major fallout in the administering of classes due to the outbreak. Health Minister Dr. Fenton Ferguson in a nationwide radio and television address on Sunday night called for a national response to efforts to tackle the outbreak the virus spread by the aedes aegypti mosquito and with the telltale signs of the illness, including
joint pain so severe it can be hard to walk. He said whole scale support is needed as the authorities fine-tune strategies to destroy mosquito breeding sites. “I urge you to take at least 10 minutes each week and look around your home, workplace, to ensure that there is no uncovered containers that can breed mosquitoes. I implore every citizen to join us when we declare a national cleanup day. The health minister also expressed concern about the impact the disease is having on productivity. “We ask employers to be compassionate and assist their staff through this difficult period. We expect that the health workforce will also be impacted and so we are putting in place an emergency response plan to
ensure that we can continue to provide care to the population. Ferguson added that Chikungunya cases are expected to spike. “It is important to note that the expectation is for chikungunya cases to spike and then trend down as persons begin to build immunity to this new disease.” He said the spread of the virus was expected and that it was “normal” for new diseases. This was the Health Minister’s first address to the nation since the virus hit Jamaica. The address was comes amid criticism of the Government’s handling of the outbreak. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) spokesman on Health, Dr Kenneth Baugh, said he welcomes the admission by the government that there is a Chikungunya epidemic.
Cuba calls for “profound reform” of United Nations CMC – Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has called for “profound reform” of the United Nations, starting with the 15-member Security Council, saying that the Secretary-General should be “an advocator and guarantor of international peace and security.” In addressing the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly Debate on Saturday, Rodríguez also said the UN needs to defend its principles. “The Security Council should b e r e b u i l t u p o n democracy, transparency, a fair representation of the countries of the South that are discriminated against among Permanent and Non-Permanent Members, c r e d i b i l i t y, strict observance of the United Nations Charter, without double standards, obscure p r o c e d u r es or the anachronistic veto,” he said. “The General Assembly is
to exercise the prerogatives entrusted to it by the Charter given the currently dangerous and unstable international situation, which is full of threats and challenges,” he added. Rodríguez also called on the international community to “respond vigorously” to the UN appeal for help to fight the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. “It is urgent to consider Sub-Saharan Africa a priority. It is necessary to jointly and resolutely confront, through a sufficient and genuine cooperation, the Ebola epidemic that is affecting some countries of the continent,” he declared, stating that Cuba decided to maintain its medical cooperation in all the 32 African countries, where more than 4 000 Cuban specialists are working, and expand it, under the leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO), to the other most affected countries.
“We call upon the international community, particularly the industrialized countries with abundant resources, to vigorously respond to the appeal launched by the United Nations and the WHO, so that it could be possible to immediately count on the financial, health and scientific resources required to eradicate that scourge and prevent it from taking a higher toll on human lives,” he added. Likewise, the Cuban foreign minister said “all the necessary resources should be contributed” in support of the Agenda 2063 of the African Union, which has established the roadmap for the development of that region. In five decades, he said 325, 000 Cuban health workers have assisted 158 nations of the South, including 39 African countries, where 76, 000 cooperation workers have served.
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Kaieteur News
Page 9
That The PPP Has Misread The Mood Of The Population Is Speculative Allegations of corruption have always bedeviled the PPP, as they did the PNC when the latter was in power for twenty-eight years. But these allegations have never seriously fractured the support base of the PPP or for that matter the PNC. It is therefore not a plausible theory that the emergence of a kleptocracy under the PPP administration is likely to witness an erosion of support within its electoral base. This erosion did not happen after the Stone Scam, the Gold Scam or the Sea Defense Scam. It did not happen after the conservancy broke away after hundreds of millions of dollars were spent on it. It did not happen after the failures of the Skeldon Sugar Factor and the controversies over the Berbice River Bridge, the Marriott Hotel or the fifty or more bogus duty free letters that were signed in a certain Ministry. It will not happen because of the termination of the contract for the Specialty Hospital. The corruption, in other words, is not a critical determinant as to how the
supporters of the ruling party vote. It is however an important component as to whether these supporters will stay away from the polls. Corruption also galvanizes support for the opposition parties. A great many supporters of the PPP stayed away from the polls because of their perceptions of corruption under the Jagdeo regime. And when supporters of the opposition parties saw the size of a certain palace constructed by a big one in the government, this angered them and they turned out in their numbers to vote against the government. But it was not this turnout that allowed the opposition their one seat majority. The factor most influencing how people vote in Guyana is ethnic insecurity. And this insecurity remains. Both of the main political parties know how to massage the insecurities of their constituents. As such, it will continue to strongly influence the voting patterns in Guyana. This fact has led to the emphasis on voter turnout. Both of the main political parties have stressed the importance of all their
Dem boys seh... Somebody playing wid Donald election “They got a snitch in GRA. If I fart de people at Kaieteur News know.” That is wha Khurshid Sattaur seh when a reporter call and ask he bout de charge wha he get some lawyer to file gainst de owner of de Waterfalls paper. He is he own snitch; that is wha dem boys seh. Bright and early Sunday morning dem boys hear how de Waterfalls boss man get charge fuh tax fraud. The headline sound powerful suh dem boys contact dem lawyer to find out wha really happen. One lawyer still laughing and de other one get lock jaw. “What fraud? Who commit de fraud?” Dem boys decide fuh check de law and is then dem realize how wicked people can get. De law seh that if a man entitle to duty free concession and he apply and get it he ain’t commit no fraud. De law also seh that de man ain’t got to buy de vehicle that he importing. In fact, de lawyer show nuff thing. Dem boys seh that somebody run to talk bout criminal charge because de government want to hold on to the vehicle. De Chief Justice was going to release de vehicles on Monday suh GRA run and file de criminal charge de Sunday. Is wickedness and since dem people got friends and family somebody mekking sure that Donald lose political support. Friends and family does stand together and wid GRA spiting people dem same people gun get vex wid de government. Dem boys can’t talk bout Khurshid Sattaur because he sue in he own right as a private individual but dem can talk bout GRA and de head of GRA. De head of GRA ain’t sue nobody. Of course, dem boys seh that de case gun be like de one wha Jagdeo run and sue Freddie. Nobody can’t remember de last day de case call. Fuh sure, Jagdeo never go to court fuh represent heself. De same thing gun happen in this case because Anil seh that he ain’t got nutten to do wid this. Khurshid will not even go near de witness box because he is a man who does get confuse quick and dem lawyers waiting fuh he. And same way how dem lawyers waiting dem reporters waiting. Hospital people gun be waiting too, some of dem wid a straight jacket. Talk half and watch how de wickedness gun play out.
supporters turning out to vote. However, voter turnout, while important, is an overrated factor in the overall outcome of Guyana’s elections. This is better understood by an example. Assuming there are 300,000 eligible voters and assuming also that voting is strictly along ethnic lines. It would mean that based on the last published census which put East Indians at 44 per cent and Africans at 33 per cent of the population, the PPP should have a constituency of 132,000 and the PNCR a constituency of 99,000. If the voter turnout of the PNCR supporters is 70 per cent and those of the PPP a mere 60 per cent, the PNC would end up with a total of 69,300 votes and the PPP with
79,200. The PPP therefore would still win with a plurality even though the turnout of PNC voters is 10 per cent more than the PPP. Even if the PPP turnout dipped to 55 per cent, the PPP would still enjoy a greater number of votes than the PNCR. Both the PPP and the PNC have seen the number of votes cast in their favour decline over the years. In fact, over the course of three elections, the total number of votes earned by the PPP has declined by 40,000. The PNCR, now in a partnership with APNU, has also suffered massive losses in terms of the total number of votes cast. This has led to the conclusion that there has been a change in the
demographics of the country. In other words, what is being said is that the losses the PPP suffered, particularly in Region Six is due to a decline in the number of East Indians. There is however no empirical evidence to assess just how the overall decline in the population of Region Six is apportioned. But there are two issues to consider here. The first is that this decline may be due to rural-urban migration. This would mean that the reduction in population gain in Region Six would have been some other Regions’ gain. The second issue is that there is no evidence that the overall reduction in the population of Region Six has been restricted only to the
East Indian communities. There has equally also been a reduction in the population of Georgetown, a predominant stronghold of the PNCR but the same argument is not being made. The idea therefore that the PPP has misread the mood of the population by not appreciating changes in the country’s demography is at best speculative. The PPP of course has the results of the latest census and when this is made public, only then we would be in a better position to judge how much the demographics may have shifted against the PPP.
Rohee unfazed by Opposition opinions - ‘I survived under tougher times and tougher leaders in the PNC than Granger and Felix, Harmon and this bunch of Johnny come lately.” By Abena Rockcliffe General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Clement Rohee, said yesterday, that he will not be bothered by moves made by the Opposition, particularly A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), because he feels that his political status surpasses that of most of the “Johnny just comes” in APNU. Rohee was at the time responding to a question to ascertain whether the General Secretary would have allowed the publicized position of the Opposition— with regards to him being an astute political leader—to influence his acceptance of a nomination to be PPP presidential candidate. Just recently, at an APNU press conference, Member of Parliament and former Commissioner of Police, Winston Felix, described Rohee as a “blunderer.” Felix told that media that Rohee is a well known blunderer and that his latest analysis of the opposition which brought him to the conclusion that it is “divided” is yet another blunder added to the list of many blunders Rohee has made in the past. In 2012 the Parliamentary Opposition voted in favour of a No-Confidence Motion against Rohee with the contention that he is unfit to be Minister of Home Affairs. That Motion, taken to the National Assembly by APNU, was unsuccessful after Speaker of the National Assembly; Raphael Trotman ruled that the House cannot
express no-confidence in a government Minister but only in a government. Even though that Motion died, APNU had on many other occasions called for Rohee’s removal. Time and time again the opposition insisted said that Rohee has no leadership qualities. But in response to the question as to whether he would allow these positions to influence his acceptance of nomination for Presidential candidate, Rohee said that it would take much more than that to faze him. The General Secretary said, “Mr. Felix would be the last man on earth for me to pay attention to; the man is a Johnny come lately in politics. There is nothing Felix can teach me about politics. I have been in it too long I suffered in politics and grew in politics.” “I would not bat an eye lid on anything that Felix says. He should look himself in the mirror when he is talking about blunders. I also noted that he said that his party is taking what I said seriously (Rohee said that that he would show Granger who is too weak to fight should protests for the holding of Local Government Election get out of line.) Well I am happy for that. I am very happy for that… he better had (take it serious).” Asked whether the noconfidence Motion would be a consideration, Rohee said that the Motion was merely a political ploy. He said, “I have no time in my political life for the likes of (APNU leader, David)
PPP General Secretary, Clement Rohee
APNU shadow Minister of Home Affairs, Winston Felix
Granger or Felix. I survived under tougher times and tougher leaders in the PNC
then Granger and Felix and Harmon and this bunch of Johnny come lately.”
Page 10
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
=== The Freddie Kissoon column ===
‘Death and the Maiden’ and Donald Ramotar My preferred movie director is Roman Polanski. I think he is way ahead of any other director (but certainly not in the league of the brilliant, exceptional Italian trio – Bernardo Bertolucci of “Last Tango in Paris”; Michelangelo Antonio of “Zabriskie Point”; Federico Fellini of “La Dolce Vita” – three exceptional directors of three exceptional films). One of the best movies I cherish is made by Roman Polanski, “Death and the Maiden.” The title is taken from one of the compositions of Schubert. It tells the story
of torture under a South America fascist regime in the seventies (Chile is implied). While this medical doctor tortured his victim, he played, “Death and the Maiden.” For him it was the appropriate symphony for his victims to listen to. They were his maids who he was sending to their death. The story is about the postdictatorship government whose president did the unthinkable by implementing a commission to investigate atrocities under the previous regime. The nation was unsure if it would happen.
They wondered if the president could be that bold. There is a lesson to be learnt here. A leader who comes into power in the midst of an authoritarian system c a n only extirpate the tyrannical foundations of dictatorship if he is independent of the people whom he succeeded in power. You don’t have to look further for examples. Guyana stands out brilliantly with Desmond Hoyte. Hoyte was not facilitated by the seniors in the PNC when Forbes Burnham died. He didn’t owe his presidency to them. So
he virtually dissolved the Burnhamites in the government and instituted a totally new Cabinet and created new bureaucracy heads. What Hoyte did is that he gave himself room to manoeuvre. Another example was Tony Blair. When Blair took over the leadership of the Labour Party in the UK, he demobilized the Left in the party. When he won power, there was a completely new set of Labour leaders in Government and Blair singlehandedly turned Labour into a Thatcherite entity. There was no one from the Left in the Labour Party to confront Blair on his neoliberal direction. Blair had room to manoeuvre. Labour lost the election under the Blairites, the Blairites are gone and interestingly the Left in Labour is now at the top of the pyramid. Labour is led by an avowed leftist politician, Ed Miliband, the son of the respected Marxist academic, Ralph Miliband, whose seminal work, “The State in a Capitalist Society” is on the reading list in most universities in a course on
politics in advanced societies. If Labour wins, Miliband has space to manouvre. He is not indebted to the Blairites. We can go back to Guyana with Bharrat Jagdeo. Mr. Jagdeo used the 2001 election to overthrow Mrs. Janet Jagan and his controllers in the PPP hierarchy. As soon as this was done, the Cabinet and bureaucracy heads became creations of Jagdeo. After 2001, Mr. Jagdeo had enormous space to manoeuvre. The origins of the Ramotar presidency have nothing in common with the Hoyte, Blair, Miliband and Jagdeo situations. In this context, Mr. Ralph Ramkarran’s adumbration that Ramotar can create spectacular history by moving away from the long, long political poison of British Guiana and Independent Guyana is a weak thesis. Donald Ramotar hasn’t got even a tiny room of space to manouevre to create this history. Mr. Ramotar belongs to a formation that he didn’t create, that was created for him, and he remains an underling in that formation. With each passing day, as the main players in the PPP hierarchy takes more latitude, Ramotar’s stature in the PPP’s power structure wanes. It was no accident that the man who gave Ramotar the presidency went behind his back and told the
Frederick Kissoon President of the West Indies Cricket Board that he will see that the signing of the Cricket Bill is delayed. Mr. Ramotar is so powerless and comfortable with his own mediocrity that those within the State but not in the PPP hierarchy are emboldened to pursue directions independent of Ramotar. Two examples will suffice – Robeson Benn and Charles Ramson. Much to Mr. Ramkarran’s chagrin, there will be no phenomenal creation of historical magic under Ramotar. If it does happen, it will come from the acceptance of Rohee, Teixeira, Luncheon and others. What Ramkarran keeps doing is to deny the obfuscation of Mr. Ramotar in the power structure. Mr. Ramkarran writes as if Ramotar is his own man and will do what the postdictatorship president did in “Death and the Maiden.” I repeat - there is going to be a big fight to replace Mr. Ramotar in the next general election.
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Kaieteur News
Page 13
Chinese eye Guyana’s fishing zone, to approach Govt. Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says that it is possible that Chinese fishing operators on a visit to Guyana will make a proposal to operate in the local sector. He said that interested Chinese operators are still in the country. While the Minister is unable to say when the Chinese would leave, he has confirmed their interest in the local fishing industry, so much so, that the foreigners hope to make their proposal to the government soon. Dr. Ramsammy told Kaieteur News that there has been no discourse on the type of equipment, or boats to be used. When asked about the type of vessels and equipment being proposed, he said, “We are not there
yet.” The Minister said, however, that the Chinese team has conveyed interest in fishing and processing. The Minister has noted however, that as part of the discussions that commenced some time last week, he has provided the Chinese with all the laws and regulations that pertain to the industry. The Minister had told Kaieteur News last week that discussions had commenced with Chinese nationals who are here scouting the local fishing industry. He said, “They want to submit a proposal before they leave.” This is not the first time that the Chinese are expressing interest in the sector. Stakeholders who say that the country should exercise caution when
Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy dealing with the fishing resources, panicked when it was alleged that several licences were being given
AFC should brace for major political fallout - Rohee warns By Abena Rockcliffe “The AFC should prepare for a major fallout, politically, because I do not get the impression that APNU is moving in the direction of supporting the No-Confidence Motion. And if the APNU withdraws support for the AFC Motion then you know what we heading for.” General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Clement Rohee, made this comment yesterday at Freedom House as he hosted a PPP press conference. Rohee seemed almost willing to put his head on the proverbial block that A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) will not be supporting the NoConfidence Motion laid against the government by the Alliance For Change (AFC). He said that as he monitors what is being reported to him about the public meetings being held by the APNU for the holding
of Local Government Elections he has gathered that APNU is hardly interested in General Elections. “They not pushing for the Motion. I understand that they are saying it is not their Motion, that it is the AFC Motion, so the AFC would have to decide at some point whether it will withdraw or whether it will be pushing for it even in a situation where APNU seems to be looking in another direction,” said Rohee. He said that the handwriting is on the wall in this regard. The General Secretary said that PPP supporters are prepared for one election and that would be “whichever one we say we are going for; they will follow us. We can influence our supporters and we can influence beyond our supporters.” Asked if the PPP would only be contesting one election, Rohee said that he was ignorant of the constitution facilitating the holding of two elections in
one year. He said that even though he was not sure, he knows that it has never happened in the history of Guyana. Therefore, said Rohee, the PPP will just be focusing on one election and will ignore the political gaffs and gimmicks suggesting otherwise. Rohee told the media that the PPP is prepared for any of the two elections but it would seem that APNU is more geared for Local Government Election rather than General Elections. Rohee said that the question must be asked, “Why is the AFC pushing for General Elections? Do they hope they would win it?” In August AFC tabled a No-Confidence Motion which, if passed, would see the premature holding of General Elections. Before tabling the Motion, AFC equipped itself with the verbal support of APNU but APNU subsequently renewed calls for the holding of Local Government.
out to Chinese fishing operators whose vessels and equipment scare local operators, particularly in the area of competition. Minister Ramsammy said, yesterday, that he has already met with some fishing groups and should be meeting with others. President of the Guyana Association of Trawler Owners and Seafood P r o c e s s o r s ( G ATO S P ) Leslie Romalho, said that he expects to meet with the Minister soon. Last week Friday he received correspondence for a meeting with the Ministry, but given the hour, he could not gather all the representatives at the time. Romalho said that he is anxiously awaiting the meeting so that the organization could be up-todate with any developments. He added, “We have a commitment from the Minister that if ever a proposal is submitted by the Chinese it would be discussed with the relevant stakeholders – that is both industrial and artisanal – before any decision is made.” The last time local
Chinese fishing came up, G ATO S P i m m e d i a t e l y dispatched a letter to the Agriculture Ministry seeking clarity on some 40 licences allegedly being issued to the foreigners. The Minister quickly clarified that no licences were slated for the Chinese and declared that it was a “false alarm”. He said the Chinese were merely making enquires about the local industry. Local fishermen were concerned that they were being asked to reduce boats and catches because of depleting resources, while reports were that Chinese nationals were being added to the industry. Outside of that, local operators fear that they would not be able to compete with the Chinese operators whose boats are sometimes as long as 130 feet, while local operators maneuver with 70-foot long vessels. Operators also spoke of fish processing vessels that have extensive
on-board facilities for processing and freezing fish. The Agriculture Ministry clamped down on the number of fishing trawlers and it was said that licences are no longer being issued. The newspaper was told that to prevent overfishing no more than 100 vessels were being allowed in this regard. It was denied that Chinese vessels would operate in waters either in the 12-mile Guyana territorial limit or in the 200mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Locals are concerned also about job opportunities if licences are granted to the Chinese. The low Guyanese employment in local Chinese contracted projects has been evident.
Page 14
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Man attacks, Father of six fined for pelting stabs brothers faeces at police ranks …claims he
A
Arlo Layne Alex Layne
P
olice have arrested a man, who is believed to be of unsound mind, after he attacked and stabbed two brothers around 16:30 hrs yesterday on Water Street, Georgetown. The brothers, Alex Layne, 37, and Arlo Layne, 33, of Lot 544 Good Hope, East Coast Demerara were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) by public spirited people. Arlo Layne sustained one stab wound to his forehead, one to his right side shoulder and another to his right palm. His sibling was stabbed once to his left abdomen and once to his left hand. Up to press time both men were being treated in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit. According to information received, both men who are vendors on Water Street were selling when the mentally ill man attacked the older Layne. There are reports that the younger sibling intervened and he was also attacked. Investigations are ongoing.
father of five was ordered to post a fine by C h i e f Magistrate Priya SewnarineBeharry after he admitted to pelting a box of human faeces that was sitting in the station lockups at two police Constables. Peter Graham, a carpenter and part-time gold miner who appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, claimed that he was being beaten by the two ranks in the cell at the Lethem Police Station lockups so he picked up the box of faces and hurled it at them so they could stop. Graham faced five charges before the Chief Magistrate yesterday. The first charge read to him alleged that last Friday (September 26) at St. Ignatius Village Community Centre in Lethem he stole a Blu cellular phone valued $70,000 from Marvin Peters. Responding to that charge, Graham said “I not guilty really but I see Anderson (a person released on bail on a larceny from the person charge before his arraignment) get $50,000 bail but me ain’t get that sort of money…I gun stay in jail please.” The other charges read to him alleged that on the same day at the Lethem Police Station lockups, he unlawfully assaulted Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rooplall and Constables Sobers and Browne. He was also charged with behaving disorderly at the Police Station. While he denied assaulting the ASP, Graham admitted to behaving disorderly and assaulting the
two Constables. P o l i c e P r o s e c u t o r, Inspector Michael Grant explained that about 10:45 hours last Friday, Peters was on his way home after attending a village function at the community centre when Graham snatched his cellular phone and ran away. He said that the matter was reported to the police who later received a tip and managed to arrest Graham. According to the Prosecution, Graham, while in custody, was speaking loudly and was heard using a series of “fs and ss.” Grant said that he was spoken to by the ASP and as the Police Constables were about to enter the cell, Graham armed himself with human faeces and threw it at them. In his defence, Graham said “In the lockup they beat me in my stomach…Yes I throw the sh*t at the officers. I made several complaints at the station that people wrong me but they don’t do nothing.” He explained that he was once stabbed to the neck and he went to the Lethem Public Hospital to do a medical. He claimed that he had been informed that the police had received it but he was never called for a court date. Graham claimed that another time 15 pennyweight of gold was stolen by a “Rasta man” and the police had taken a bribe and swept the story under the mat. “They lock me up now but I didn’t steal anything,” the man lamented. “I pick up the shit – that lockup full of shit and I pick up the box it been in and throw it at them. They was beating me so I pick it up and throw it at them,” Graham told the court.
After explaining that he had contacted Kaieteur N e w s ’ L e t h e m correspondent who assisted him with contacting the police, Graham said “Your honour, me ain’t get money to go through all these things…I got six children just let me go. See wah you gun do.” He further added that the ASP was outside standing by the cell while the ranks trashed him. He alleged that the rank who brought the charge before the court was the one who told him “to shut up” about the story involving the gold. After listening to his story, the Magistrate advised him to visit the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) and Police Complaints Authority (PCA) to lodge his complaints. The Prosecution was also instructed to launch an investigation into the man’s claims.
did so to defer severe trashing Despite his insistence to be entered into guilty pleas, the Magistrate told him that she could not do that since he said he had neither assaulted the ASP nor stole the cellular phone. Graham told the court that he had faced the court before on wounding, assault and a simple larceny charge. Prosecutor Grant objected to bail for the charges he denied and added that Graham had been convicted on a simple larceny charge in 2012 but the accused insisted that it was in 2005. For behaving disorderly, he was fined $10,000 with an (Continued on page 20)
Region Two gears for Essequibo Nite While members of the planning committee are fine tuning preparations to host the annual Essequibo Night, Exhibition and Fair 2014, on October 17 and October 18, next, a senior member within the Region Two Administration has said. The event is slated to feature 130 booths this year. According to reports, additional booths will be constructed to accommodate gigantic cows, bulls, sheep, goats and pigs which would be on display to the viewing public. Several weeks ago, the planning committee met in the Region’s boardroom where discussions were had on the slated two-night events. The theme would be “Fostering Agricultural and Manufacturing Development,
promoting our trade potential.” And in keeping with the traditional activity in the Region, focus would be on showcasing both the Agricultural and manufacturing sectors emerging from Region Two. Farmers who are able to produce huge bunches of plantains, bananas, the largest cassava , best water coconuts, pumpkin, watermelon, including the vine and fruit crops that are grown in the Region would be presented with monetary rewards. The Essequibo Nite Exhibition and Fair was started by the late Minister of Agriculture, Satyadeow Sawh, who thought it wise that Essequibians should be given an opportunity to showcase produce grown locally.
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Kaieteur News
Page 19
Woman hospitalized after setting self ablaze
A
40-year-old woman is nursing third degree burns about her body in the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)’s Burn Care Unit. This was after she set herself on fire in her brother ’s one bedroom house at D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown around 14:30 hrs on Sunday. The injured woman has been identified as Dianne Speede. She sustained burns to both arms, abdomen, back, neck and other parts of her body. Neighbours claimed that the woman is mentally ill and only moved in with her brother, Lanceford Speede at D’Urban Backlands, two weeks ago. Kaieteur News was told that Lanceford Speede is a gold miner. He left his
The injured woman
sibling in his house last week and went into the interior to work. Neighbours said that the injured Speede went to a nearby shop on Sunday to purchase five boxes of
matches. She reportedly told the vendor that she wanted to burn her finger. “The shop man sold her one box of matches after she told him she wanted to burn
Berbice Shines holds climate march in NA The Berbice Shines team with their banner after the march and rally on Sunday
The Global Youth Movement Guyana, Berbice Shines, held a People’s Climate March for Global Day of Action in New Amsterdam last weekend. The day of action is observed annually and globally in September. The Berbice Shines team marched through the streets of New Amsterdam then hosted a rally at State House, New Amsterdam. This stemmed from the urgent need for countries in the world to highlight the ongoing threat of global warming and climate change. The People’s Climate Mobilization/Global Day of Action is an opportunity for people to take action on climate change everywhere and amplify each other’s voices. This month, Heads of State are all present in New York City (NYC) for an historic summit on climate change and in New York City there will be an unprecedented climate mobilization – in size, beauty and impact. According to Berbice Shines, the meeting will not be just about New York or the United States, “this moment will be about us – the people who are standing up in our communities, to organize and confront issues
that affect climate change for a just, safe, peaceful world.” The group marched and proudly waved banners. The group added that one common message that will bombard the world leaders in NYC is that the time for words is long gone. Media Coordinator for Berbice Shines, Sarah Rambarran, addressed the gathering upon their arrival at State House Lawns. She talked about the ongoing problem of littering in Guyana. “Not only does littering make our lands, roads, and towns/villages look disgusting but it contributes to Global Warming and it’s a problem we can solve on our own by changing our outlook and habits. “Sure the Government plays a part in maintaining a healthy environment by enforcing stricter legislations and being more active in ensuring that its citizens do not litter but the bottom line is “People cause our litter problem and People can solve it,” she added. Berbice Shines was also supported that day by the Ebenezer Lutheran Church and Rotaract Club of New Amsterdam. After the march, the group planted trees on the lawns of State House. (Leon Suseran)
her finger,” a neighbour said. She continued, “It seems like as soon as she went home she started the fire…we had to break one of the windows to go in and save her because we were calling and she didn’t answer. She was on the burning mattress enjoying the fire.” A c c o r d i n g t o neighbours, “She does go and come. She is strange, she does stare at you and doesn’t say anything.”
“The two of them (Speede and his sister) used to live together before and they had some problem and she left his house and she went and live with her mother… Before she moved in back with Lanceford, he tell me that he will try to help her,” a neighbour said. Meanwhile, at the GPHC yesterday, the injured Speede said that she is tired of the problems she is experiencing in her life; hence, she decided to
commit suicide. She recalled that she soaked a shirt in kerosene and lit it afire after which she placed it on her abdomen while she lay on her brother’s bed. She was saved by neighbours who wrapped her in a sheet and rushed her to the hospital where she remains a patient. Luckily, neighbours were able to save the house. Only the bedroom walls were scorched.
Page 20
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Demerara Bank brings relief to Food security should be our first Rose Hall Town Primary pupils concern - FAO Director General
“
Demerara Bank employees, teachers and PTA Members after the project
T
he staff of Demerara Bank Rose Hall Town has made life much easier for staff and pupils of the Rose Hall Town Primary School on the Corentyne. Last Saturday, the bank, supported by the school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and teachers undertook to
rehabilitate the playfield and schoolyard. Pupils suffered much in the past whenever it rained. The yard became very muddy and slushy. Bank Manager, Ms. Earlene Dawson, said that the bank has chosen to execute the project for the school in collaboration with the town of Rose Hall, which is currently celebrating its
44th anniversary. “They needed this to be done for a while now, so we stepped in and we had it done for the kids, parents and teachers and we hope it will benefit them. She noted that the filling and leveling of the playfield was one of the many ventures the bank has been involved in for 2014 and they hope to continue along the same line in giving back to the community in 2015. Donations were also made to the Canaan Children’s Home and New Amsterdam Dharm Shala by Demerara Bank. Demerara Bank has other locations around the country and has been involved in similar generous contributions. Head teacher of the school, Mrs. Dean expressed her satisfaction after the project was completed and thanked the financial institution for the undertaking. (Leon Suseran)
Food security might not always be our first concern, but it should be,” said Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director General José Graziano da Silva. Global peace and sustainable development cannot be achieved without ending hunger, the FAO chief said, highlighting the link between hunger and conflicts recently at a highlevel United Nations (UN) meeting in New York. He was speaking at “Delivering Zero Hunger – Demonstrating Impact”, a UN General Assembly side event, co-hosted by the Governments of the Netherlands, Ireland and M e x i c o ; FA O ; t h e International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the UN World Food Programme (WFP). “While world hunger figures have declined, there are still 805 million people who are chronically undernourished,” Graziano da Silva said, citing figures from the recently released UN State of Food Insecurity in the World (SOFI 2014) report. He noted that globally, the proportion of chronically undernourished people has fallen by around 40 per cent since 1990 and that 63 developing countries have already reached the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) hunger target of reducing by half the proportion of hungry people by the end of 2015. “With less than 500 days left to achieve the MDGs, there is a sense of urgency and, therefore, requires a stepping up of efforts,” the FAO Director General said,
referring to the hunger target’s looming deadline. He also urged countries to take the “extra step” and take up the UN Secretary General’s Zero Hunger Challenge which seeks to eradicate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide. This “should not remain a dream. It is a vision that is within our reach,” the FAO chief said. Winning the war against hunger requires “political will” as a “starting point”, and must be followed up with coordinated actions at a global, regional and national level, which promote food security through social protection programmes and other measures, Graziano da Silva said. He said, “Brazil´s
victory over hunger” by bringing undernourishment rates from over 10 per cent to below five per cent between 2002 and 2007 and how success in that country has had a positive impact which helps to explain the progress made in Latin America and the Caribbean as a whole. The Region was the first to adopt a zero hunger target back in 2005 and to date is the only one to have reached the MDG hunger target. The FAO Director General praised efforts in other countries such as Timor Leste, which has embraced the UN Secretary General’s Zero Hunger Challenge by launching initiatives on food security and nutrition at a national level.
Father of six fined for pelting faeces... From page 14 alternative of two weeks imprisonment while for assaulting the Constables he was fined $20,000 with the option of spending one month in jail. For the other three charges, Graham was remanded to prison until October 1 offering the Prosecution a chance to check his records to see when he was convicted.
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Kaieteur News
VEHICLE FOR SALE Smart Choice Auto unregistered Spacio (old & model) Allex, Voxy, Bluebird, Premio-Call:652-3820,665-4529
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, 60HP, 75HP,125HP, 150HP,200HP (in excellent condition) contact: 601-3194 or 266-2207
TO LET One house to rent in Parfaite Harmonie – Call: 622-1782, 658-5803 Whole bottom flat in Kitty, 2 bedrooms $45,000 monthly. Preferably working couple. No parking available- Call: 668-1661/694-9942 Alberttown (2 bedrooms air condition) $90,000, Short term rental from US40 per day – Contact Diana: 227-2256, 6269382 Rooms / Office space in Alberttown – Call:225-3234
Dressed and mill cut lumber: Kabukalli, silverballi, greenheart, crab wood etc – Call: 688-6579 one(1) house lot in Peter street Parika -Contact:650-0402 One 2009 Tacoma, 2-3406 Caterpillar for mining/marine purposes - Call: 216-1184, 684-2708 1-LG Smart 3D TV with DVD player - $280,000, 1-PS VITA $60,000, 1-Xbox 360 - $30,000 Tel: 603-8643, 621-7497 Brand new 6500 WATT power fist gasoline generator on wheels – 110220 Volts – Price: $150,000 – Tel:617-2205, 681-1032 Games for PS2, PS3, XBOX360, WII, consoles also available - Call: 6722566, 265-3232 One 14" Dredge/Draga in working condition – Contact: 694-4828, 663-0742 Fully equipped 5 Acre Poultry farm with trees at Pearl E.B.D- Contact Pearl Realty: 689-9991 DELL/HP Computer complete with LCD’s - $59,000, laptops from $55,000, Blackberrys $15,000 @ FutureTech – Tel: 231-2206
PROPERTY FOR SALE One unfinished house @ Parfaite Harmonie - $4.3M – Call: 601-3469, 600-1062 Apartment building Located Lot 68 William Street Kitty, Price - $35M negotiable – Contact: 6749266 1 – 2storey wooden & Concrete house with 5 bedrooms upper flat & lower flat 4 apartments located@ Shell Road, kitty - $34M – Tel:642-7898 1 Two Flat wooden and concrete building, situated in Alberttown, price negotiable – Tel:231-6278, 628-7680 House & land @ Supply Public Road, Riverside, East Bank Demerara, suitable for business – Call: 698-8100 Diamond – three bedrooms, flat concrete house, Price $10.5M – Call: 623-3348, 2660548
One 1200lbs ice machine $200,000 negotiable - Call: 231-0655, 683-8734 TV 47", 50", 55", 60" Jet Ski Yamaha 1200 XL Generator 20KVA, Generator- 200KVA Tel: 641-8682, 601-1138 FOR SALE/FOR RENT Located @ Lot 5 Block ‘K’ Waller’s Delight W.C.D - 4 bedrooms all self contain. Price $25M / per month $100,000 Tel: 674-4929/ 662-0187
1 Toyota land cruiser Prado PMM Series – Call: 219-5354, Monday to Friday – 8:154:15PM, Saturday 8:15-1:15PM 1-Dodge Ram 4x4, model 2002, 4 wheel drive $2.6M. 1F150 model 1999 $2.2M- Call: 674-4929 Black Mercedes Benz C200, new Altezza (sports look) & AE100 (loud music, average 6m- Call:679-3140 Star Cars Auto:- In stock: Allions, Premio, Spacio, Fielder, new Raum - Call: 6793140 Toyota Noah /Voxy, unregistered - $1.9M - Call: 603-9700 Toyota Rav-4, Fun Cargo, AT212, AT192, Tacoma (GRR Series), Hilux Surf – 4 runner, Raum, Ceres – Tel:644-5096, 697-1453 Toyota Premio PNN Series, Clean condition, owner leaving country – Call Laverne: 223-0213 Unregistered Premio with Rims - $2.250 – Call: 6571796 Model M Truck KK Series, Caterpillar Bulldozer – Tel:670-4293, 600-7620, serious enquiries only! Hiace super custom bus TV, CD, AC, Mags, BSS – Price to go – Tel: 677-8359 One Toyota RAV4, PMM series, perfect condition, price negotiable – Tel:2316278, 628-7680 1- AA60 Carina, in good condition, going cheap – Tel:689-5254, 256-0504 2007 Mazda Axela, 2003 Toyota Verossa, fully loaded (unregistered) Tel:615-4114 2006 BMW 320i PRR series, 2008 Toyota Tacoma, GLL Series – Tel: 615-4114
Great Dane, Boxer, Pit bull, Rottweiler for sale! – Contact Frank: 664-5401 Pure bred German Shepherd puppies – Contact:220-2277, 220-8904, 629-1471
First Class Auto: Allion, Premio, Spacio, Fielder, Sienta, Runx, Bluebird – Tel:609-8188, 602-6307
CAR RENTAL DOLLY’S CAR RENTAL CALL: 225-7126/ 2263693 DOLLYSAUTO RENTAL@YAHOO.COM/ WWW.DOLLYSAUTO RENTAL.COM PROGRESSIVE AUTO RENTAL:CARS&SUV FOR RENTAL- $4,000 & UP PER DAY- CALL: 643-5122, 2193900, EMAIL: PRO_AUTO RENTAL@YAHOO.COM Aidan’s Car & Pickup rental, cheap rate, low security – Tel: 698-7807/ 690-6494
Page 23
SERVICES PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY,ETC.–CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 2161043; 677-6620 Permanent & Visitors Visa Applications, Professional Immigration Consultant Room D5 Maraj Building Call Sabita: 225-6496, 662-6045 Guyana Passport & Visa Forms Application, USA, Canada and England. Tel: 626-7040; 265-4535. Repairs & spare, fridge, freezer, A/C, washers, stoves. Contact Nick: 683-1312, 627-3206 Repairs, sales & spares air conditioning, microwaves, washer, fridges & stoves. Ultra Cool, call :225-9032, 647-2943 FOR LOW COST: REPAIRS TO FRIDGE, FREEZER,A/C UNIT, MICROWAVES, TV & WASHINGMACHINE -CALL: 629-4946 OR 225-4822 Services Done to any kind of satellite dishes / program FTA Boxes – Call: 683-7167, 655-6031 Offering care giving service direct to patience home, USA Trained & certified, service fee negotiable, no agent – Call: 692-7599, 628-4027 Managing, renting or Selling then contact the professionals Pearl Realty – Call: 689-9991 Professional grill works, razor wired, installations, fabrication and maintenance, repairs – Call:661-6793 or 677-2482 We repair fridge, freezer, AC, washer, dryer Call Omar:2310655,683-8734 Need unique housing designs? Call: 618-7848, 6953408, we also specialize in commercial designs, estimates, structural designs & consultancy service. HOUSE PLAN DRAFTING AND ESTIMATES FOR ONLY $15,000- CALL:6949843/227-2766
One Toyota Raum with double sunroof automatic, mags, CD, AC, excellent condition - $975,000 – Tel:618-1047 LAND FOR SALE
MASSAGE Happy Touch Day Spa: Come & Experienced heavens touch, visit us today! - 6684554 American Style massage services- Call:678-7499
Diamond/Grove New Scheme, First Bridge, Corner lot with foundation and post - $7M - Tel:6039700 Land for sale in Stone Avenue Contact: 628-7953 One land for sale in Parfaite Harmonie - $1.1M – Call:6221782, 658-5803
SALON
WANTED
Make Up Courses, Artist Trained & Certified in Trinidad. Call: 660-5257, 647-1773
Over edge and straight stitch operator to work at garment factory-Call 2222541- Monday to Friday. One male or female to work in the interior in a shop – Tel: 669-6030 One cook to work in a kitchen in the interior - Tel: 681-6044
EDUCATION Starting on 4th October 2014: Maths Lessons Forms 2, 3,4,5,6 & private CXC, contact Sir Das on Tel:6543159 A.S.A.P at 44 Delph St Campbellville G/Town Institute of Academic Supremacy Forms 1-5, CXC Adults Classes for repeaters/ beginners $1200, Grade 6, 9 Lessons - Call: 231-5678, 6905008 FREE! FREE! FREE! Sessions of one week: Phonics, reading and spelling classes for all ages Tel: 675-4379 Physics lessons from 3rd - 6th forms - Call: 679-1679, Educational Trust College.
Female worker needed, 3 CXC subject or sound secondary school education. Call: 612-1607 One part time or full time gardener/handyman – Call between Monday to Saturday: 219-5354 Live in babysitter & live out domestic babysitter Call Monday – Saturday 2195354 (8:15-4:15Pm) Experienced counter server, roti/puri cook, pastry maker, cleaner, apply @ Hacks Halaal, 5 Commerce Street. Attractive waitress, salary $20,000 weekly – Contact: 698-0083, 687-8783 One female I.T Teacher & English ‘B’ Teacher for 5th Form Student – Kindly Call: 648-3817 Carpenters, masons, painters – Contact: 6157526, 602-9469
VACANCY Vacancy Exist for one experienced bodywork man in Aruba, accommodation provided- Call: Jiwan on 6849600 One welder and fabricator of mining parts - Tel: 642-7898 International Cruiseline Purser officer, waitresses, waiters, cooks, receptionist, storekeeper, cleaners, electrician, carpenter, plumber, musicians etc – Tel: 231-6296, 650-9880
Cashiers, salesgirl, porters and a domestic maid, Apply to 1E Dennis & Middleton Streets Campbellville Two 20" Containers – Tel: 219-0468 1 Company Secretaryattractive salary offered; 1 filing clerk; 1 computer literate clerk. Send applications via Whatsapp / Messenger: 592-696-5603 Large amount of any dry cow mould to purchase – Call: 219-0468 between 08:00am – 16:00hrs
Visiting officers @ NM Security Solutions Inc, Lot “O” Ruimveldt, must be a licensed Motorcyclist – Tel: 225-5773/76 Exist for female cleaner – apply in person at Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling. Secretary: 20-30 years, literate in word (internet/ spreadsheet, leadership skills, ability to complete task efficiently) Office in Sheriff Street. Tel: 219-0468 Exists for a maid to work Monday- Friday, 9am- 4pm. Attractive salary offeredCall:226-1324 FOR RENT One business space in Duncan street,One bedroom apartment in Austin street with parking space- Contact 628-7953
LEARN TO DRIVE Soman Son & Outar Driving School at Maraj BuildingTel: 644-5166; 622-2872; 6150964; 689-5997 ACCOMMODATION Aracari Resort W.B.D. One mile from harbor Bridge Rates $40USD, Double occupancy, breakfast included - Tel: 264-2946 Harmony Inn: Furnished apartments and rooms $5,000-$8,000 - Tel:668-0306, 218-1400, 694-7817, your luxury hideaway. (Continued on page 24)
Page 24
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Letters... Where your views make the news Letters... Where your views
This injunction sets such a dangerous... (From page 23)
FOR RENT PLANNING AN EVENT? BIRTHDAY PARTY, GRADUATION,WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. CALL DIAMOND TENTS: 216-1043; 677-6620 GT TOOL RENTALS: 30% OFF COMPACTOR; CHIPPING HAMMER RANSOM & FLOOR SANDER, (SALE) SAWS & DRILLS -$10,000 - CALL: 675-0767, 667-2535 Salon Stations @ 51 Robb & Albert Streets to rent, must have clients – Call:2314010, 627-8277, 669-6110 One 2 bedrooms flat house for rental @ La Parfaite Harmonie, fully tile inside, parking space, over head tank - Call: 652-9024 Spacious 2 bedrooms upper flat - $30,000 monthly @ Meeten-Meer-Zorg- Contact Basant: 626-0150, 277-3743 Furnished 3 bedrooms lower flat @ Uitvlugt - $US300 Monthly - Contact Basant: 626-0150, 277-3743 Two bedrooms apartment for rent at Lot 7 Durban Street Lodge - Call: 687-5324 1-3 bedrooms top flat secure with all conveniences, suitable for working couple, no pets @ Public Road Mc Doom – Call:233-0570. One two bedroom apartment for rental at Stewartville W.C.D – Call: 613-5261 Two bedroom apartment in Austin street with AC accommodation & parking space. Contact 628-7953
From page 5 allowing for special measures that remove the aura of heavy formality in the courtroom, allowing a witness to be shielded from an accused, etc. This injunction now negates the work of the women’s rights movement over the last thirty years and the work of the Ninth Parliament which drafted the laws and more importantly the thousands of Guyanese who contributed to that process. All the work that has been expended to foster an environment to encourage victims of sexual violence to trust the system (police, social workers, prosecutors, and judges) and report these cases has been severely eroded. This injunction sends a dangerous but clear message that accused persons can use their money and might to go to court and secure an injunction against a complainant from talking about or “publishing” the ordeal that the victim suffered. It places more burdens on an already traumatised and very confused, depressed person whose very dignity and sense of safety was snatched from them by the very person being protected by the court. A victim could now legitimately form the impression that a politician can rape and get away with it and that it makes little sense complaining as that person will use his/her power and money to get an injunction. A victim can now easily decide not to complain against a lawyer for rape, because the accused will go to the court where they will reign amongst their friends and make the victim into the bad person and use the heavy hand of justice to gag them. Regrettably, the injunction validates once again public opinion of the judicial system. And can one blame
people for that viewpoint?? After all, the case against CN Sharma, another politician, on charges of pedophilia is still not concluded after five years, and, now the accusation against another politician, the Speaker of the National Assembly. Can one blame onlookers coming to the conclusion that wealthier persons are more likely to have easier access to the court? The injunction reverses the even-handed role and function of the court where victims expect to be protected and expect to get justice, to one of facilitating the accused. Justice no longer appears to be blind and evenhanded. This is why this injunction is so terribly dangerous; it has undermined the entire tenets of justice for victims of sexual violence. This terrible precedent victimises the accuser all over again. In my opinion, this injunction should never have been granted. I am not judging whether the accused Trotman is guilty or not, that, l believe, is for the court and a jury, if it ever reaches there. The point is that an injunction can now be issued against every single complainant from making or “publishing” such complaints to the police, a social worker, a family member, the church, etc. Surely this must cause profound concern for human rights and democracy in our nation. RIGHTS GROUPS This is why the deafening silence in response to this unprecedented injunction of the rights groups who have been known to comment and champion the cause of victims and children of rape and sexual assault deeply worries me. That, if nothing else, should have been noisily protested against. Nobody is asking rights groups at this
A disturbing and unwholesome... From page 4 highly disrespectful and a total a violation of their residential status, since they pay higher taxes than other areas/ communities. Thus they ponder why they, after all the years, should be now subjected to the vulgar lawless behaviour of a foreign company without any regards for their well-be-
ing. Why can’t they find another more appropriate location which is not difficult to come-by? They are also concerned about the regular littering by the workers, where food boxes, bottles, cans and plastic bags and such like are scattered all around; of garbage bins not being properly secured, allowing for stray animals foraging for food making a filthy and ugly mess by dragging the garbage wherever they choose. Also of vehicles being washed on the roads by one contractor trucking bauxite for Bosai and the Chinese causing the stuff from the road to silt up the drains, and giant containers bringing in equipment damaging the road, making them
more deplorable. According to Mr Bakker, several times reports were made to the Town Council, and in 2012, when the workshop was set up, the Linden NCN was called in, and video footage was made and shown on National Television, all to no avail. The aggrieved residents are further upset that the owner of the rented property, who has never lived there, does not understand their situation and neither seems to be bothered. They are hoping that by way of this letter this disturbing and unwholesome state of affairs will finally attract some attention whereby this matter can be addressed and rectified forthwith. Frank Fyffe
point to determine the vexed issues as to whether the accused is innocent or guilty. That is not the point. In the same way that these groups were justifiably adamant that the order should not have been made by the High Court in the Commissioner of Police Henry Greene matter (he too was innocent until proven guilty ), so too, one would expect that they would now be out in full force condemning the grant of this injunction. Recall Henry Greene had gone to the court to secure an order stopping the Director of Public Prosecutions from charging him, because he said the evidence was weak. The complaint at the time by many, including a Minister of the Cabinet, was that the order was setting a terrible precedent in that every person could so claim and a judge (without a jury) could decide on facts … which is usually supposed to be done by a jury…and that a judge could determine the matter. The same applies here. Every person accused of rape/sexual assault can now go to a court and claim that their reputation is being damaged or that they are being set up (which incidentally is an overwhelming claim by accused persons) or that the complainant is sick (which incidentally, the complainant is likely to be if the complainant was forced to suffer the indignity and crime of being abused sexually) and on those grounds, the accused could now obtain an injunction preventing the victim from speaking out. That the rights groups are silent in the face of this horrific development is very, very sad and worrying. Surely their silence on this matter -unlike otherscannot be based on who the accused is??!! If that is so, then this is a terrible indictment of our times. In retrospect, l cannot re-
member any call for CN Sharma to submit to justice from some of these same groups when he was charged with rape of a little girl, and would check himself into hospital etc., causing then and even now untold delays in the hearing of the case. So maybe the rights groups have their little affinities too? One has to wonder if they would have been so silent if it was a government or a “PPP-affiliated” person being accused or charged with rape and sexual assault? It cannot go without notice that Nigel Hughes, leader of the AFC and recently proposed prime ministerial candidate, is the lawyer for the accused. PLOTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS Expectedly the AFC has jumped to defend its founding leader; however, their defence appears to be one of “smoke and mirrors”. The first thing they did was to counter the accusation of the young man by saying that it is politically motivated! Nothing substantial, but unmistakably a diversionary tactic! And to keep the illusion going they have tossed several PPP/C names into the fray from the Attorney General and mine to a young female lawyer. More recent is the AFC’s announcement that this is all part of a plot to make the Speaker resign and create a constitutional crisis. This is utter poppycock! Their objective is to create fear and confusion and intimidate the general population, especially investors and the business community…again another diversion! To set the record straight, were a Speaker of the National Assembly to resign for whatever reasons, there is a Deputy Speaker who can act as Speaker until the Assembly votes for a new Speaker. The new Speaker can be nomi-
nated and elected from among the sitting Members of Parliament or from someone who would have been eligible to be a Member of Parliament as provided for in the Constitution, as was the case with former Speakers Derek Jagan and Ralph Ramkarran, and, present Speaker Raphael Trotman. When Speaker Derek Jagan died, the Deputy Speaker Mr. Martin Zephyr became the Speaker by election and a new Deputy Speaker from the PNC was also elected. Has the AFC forgotten that APNU MP Basil Williams holds the Deputy Speakership? There is no constitutional crisis in the making. Rather it appears that the AFC is afraid that were Trotman to resign as he has publicly said recently that he would if charged - then the AFC would lose control of the Speakership of the National Assembly. All MPs know that many APNU MPs have been unhappy with giving this critical position to the smallest party in the National Assembly. The crisis would not be constitutional; rather, it would be one of a power struggle within the opposition forces for the speakership. A struggle the AFC would most likely lose. The crux of this matter is that a very serious accusation of a sexual offence of a minor has been made against the fourth highest ranking person in the hierarchy of Guyana. The AFC cannot wish this away and miniaturize the accusation by deflection and illusions of smoke and mirrors! How Guyanese society treats with this issue will depend on how fair and evenhanded the scale of justice is for the accuser and the accused. At this stage, the scale seems tilted in favour of the accused! Gail Teixeira, M.P., Chief Whip
The people must restrain... From page 4 such low standards of the people. This is the curse facing the country. Billions of dollars in debt, increasing crime and violence, gut-wrenching poverty spreading throughout the country, runaway corruption, skullduggery, abuse of the rule of law, contempt for the Constitution, disrespect for the people, anemic economic growth and the people’s collective willingness to accept gutter standards from this unrighteous regime is pathetic. Unless the people get to the point where they realize that they need to practically concern themselves with the
injustice and unfairness that is meted out to the poor and oppressed on a daily basis those who are not on firstname basis with ministers of government and politicians, those who cannot afford high-priced lawyers, those who generally do not have the social, economic and power connections that typically decide who gets what, where, when and how in Guyana - then they must continue to expect higher levels of crime and violence, rampant corruption, higher personal security costs and greater diminution in their collective standards of life. Thomas Jefferson said, “No man has a natural right
to commit aggression on the equal rights of another, and this is all from which the laws ought to restrain him.” The people must restrain the PPP from doing further damage to Guyana. Derrick Arjune Asha Balbachan Rohit Misir Harish Singh Chandra Deolall Asquith Rose Vincent Nauth Allison Rutherford Devita Khan Dr. Reginald Watkins Donna Mathoo Noel Moses Vicki Rampersaud Dr. Merle SpenserMarks
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Kaieteur News
Brazil’s Rousseff extends lead over Silva in election poll BRASILIA (Reuters) President Dilma Rousseff’s expected victory margin over closest rival Marina Silva has surged to 9 percentage points in a second-round runoff in Brazil’s presidential election, an opinion poll showed on Monday, causing stocks and the real currency to tumble. Rousseff would win the runoff with 47.7 percent of the votes against 38.7 percent for Silva, polling firm MDA said, widening her lead from the one-point advantage she had in the previous survey
by the firm last week. MDA polls are not as closely watched by analysts as the surveys by bigger research firms Datafolha and Ibope, which use larger samples of voters and conduct polls more frequently. The first round of Brazil’s presidential election is on Sunday. No candidate is expected to win more than 50 percent of the valid votes, which would trigger a runoff round between the top two vote-getters on Oct. 26. The election is being
closely watched by many investors who would like to see Silva, a popular environmentalist who has embraced pro-market policies, unseat leftist Rousseff and end 12 years of Workers’ Party rule. Some investors blame Rousseff’s policies for the stagnation of Latin America’s largest economy, and markets were weighed down by a Datafolha poll on Friday that was confirmed by Monday’s MDA survey showing the president consolidating her re-election chances.
U.S., Kurds strike at Islamic State in Syria
Militant Islamist fighters on a tank take part in a military parade along the streets of northern Raqqa province (Reuters) - U.S. warplanes attacked Islamic State targets in Syria overnight, in raids that a group monitoring the war said killed civilians as well as jihadist fighters. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strikes hit mills and grain storage areas in the northern Syrian town of Manbij, in an area controlled by Islamic State, killing at least two civilian workers. Strikes on a building on a road leading out of the town also killed a number of Islamic State fighters, said Rami Abdulrahman, who runs the Observatory which gathers information from sources in Syria. The U.S. military said on Monday an American air strike overnight targeted Islamic State vehicles in a staging area adjacent to a grain storage facility near Manbij, but it had no evidence so far of civilian casualties. While raids in Iraq and Syria have taken a toll on
Islamic State equipment and fighters on the ground, there is no sign yet that the tide is being turned against the group, which controls large areas of both countries. A U.S. Air Force general said Islamic State militants are changing their tactics in the face of American air strikes in Iraq and Syria, abandoning
large formations such as convoys that had been easier for the U.S. military to target. “They are a smart adversary, and they have seen that that’s not effective for their survival, so they are now dispersing themselves,” said Air Force Major General Jeffrey Harrigian at a Pentagon news conference.
Page 25
Page 26
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Kaieteur News
Letter to the Sports Editor
Never acted on behalf of the Upper Demerara Cricket Association DEAREDITOR, Attention is drawn to cricket umpire, Mr. Henry Farnum’s letter, “Sharma Solomon must support the genuine cricket officials in Upper Demerara” Kaieteur News 24/9/2014 and “Sharma Solomon should not have accepted money, bats on behalf of unheard of Upper Demerara Cricket Committee” Stabroek News26/9/2014. I wish to categorically state, that at no time in my personal capacity, constitutional capacity or political capacity, have I ever engaged in transacting business on behalf of the Upper Demerara Cricket Association (UDCA). I also wish to categorically state that items given represent contributions to the Bayrock Community Centre and Mr. Lance Easton president of the centre. I do not subscribe to the action of imposing my will on others. As a person involved in cricket and the Bayrock community centre Mr. Lance Easton was the person identified for matters in relation to cricket
development of the centre. This stance is informed by my guiding principle that the people who are administering sport or any non-governmental activity must be engaged and the decision-making must be theirs. There is no ill will against Mr. Farnum for expressing his concern for what took place with the Bayroc Community Centre receiving assistance and he is assured that my political principle for people’s involvement/consultation also extends to sports and every spectrum of my public life. This letter seeks to clarify issues that are misrepresented or otherwise perceived. Cricket is important to Guyanese and I am confident cricketing fans, players and administrators in Region 10 will do what is best for the sport, the community and country. Sharma Solomon Regional Chairman Region 10.
Tuesday September 30 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) Alotofchangescouldbetaking 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Page 27
Serena and Cilic advance in... From page 29 Croatian Cilic, playing his first ATP tournament since winning a maiden grand slam at Flushing Meadows in early September, who brushed aside local wildcard Bai Yan 6-3 6-4 on Monday. The Chinese world number 464 pushed the fourth seed for long periods on an empty stadium court but wasted his four break point opportunities on the Cilic serve. By contrast, Cilic was able to capitalize on his unheralded opponent’s mistakes with Bai’s forehand faltering as the match progressed, allowing the Croatian to secure a break in each set to advance to the second round. “It’s important for me to keep focusing on the improvement of my game and try to recreate the game I was playing at the U.S. Open,” Cilic said. Serbia’s Viktor Troicki also advance after beating Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny 63 6-4 with either the third seeded Berdych or Spain’s Feliciano Lopez awaiting him in the next round. Troicki’s compatriot, former world number one Ana Ivanovic, had a far easier day by swatting aside Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic 6-2 6-1 to advance to the second round
P&P Insurance donates to... From page 32 basketball on a court with the requisite equipment in the compound. However, the backboards were made of inferior material and following constant banging of the ball has been shattered and in need of repair. Otherwise, the children engage in jump rope exercises and Sir Profitt related that the school has earlier benefitted from a donation of football gear from Scotia Bank. He also said that the school has excelled in an earlier edition of the Scotia Bank Kiddies football competition, finishing among the top ten places. Assessing the general performance of the students, Mr. Profitt feels that their efforts should be lauded especially when the minimal level of support is taken into consideration. “This in not for the want of trying,” he said while explaining that the school administration has unsuccessfully solicited support from many business firms. “It is a tough job devoid of the requisite financial support but the school administration remains optimistic that the situation will change for the better,” he philosophized.
of the women’s draw. Ivanovic currently holds the eighth and final spot on the WTA’s Race to Singapore standings with four places still up for grabs for next month’s season-ending event. THE RACE TO LONDON: 1 Novak Djokovic 8150-qualified 2 Roger Federer 7020qualified 3 Rafa Nadal 6645qualified 4 Stanislas Wawrinka 4795 5 Marin Cilic 3935 6 Kei Nishikori 3845 7 David Ferrer 3535 8 Tomas Berdych 3510 9 Milos Raonic 3440 10 Andy Murray 3405 11 Grigor Dimitrov 3335 12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
2650 THE RACE TO SINGAPORE 1 Serena Williams 6932-qualified 2 Maria Sharapova 5680-qualified 3 Simona Halep 5189-qualified 4 Petra Kvitova 4948qualified 5 Eugenie Bouchard 4485 6 Agnieszka Radwanska 4377 7 Caroline Wozniacki 4090 8 Ana Ivanovic 4060 9 Angelique Kerber 3460 10 Dominika Cibulkova 2909 11 Ekaterina Makarova 2905 12 Sara Errani 2825
Page 28
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Letter to the Sports Editor
Why is the GFF continuing to mislead? DEAR EDITOR, The Administration and Administrators of football really amaze me daily how they go about chores. The Honorable President of the GFF Mr Christopher Matthias was at it again. Trying to mislead and deceive some fairly intelligent young men and women who are referred to as Referees. The occasion was at the closing of the FIFA RAP training seminar held at the Ministry of Culture Youth & Sport Resource Center, Woolford Avenue during the period 10th to 14th September 2014. Mr Matthias announced to the Referees in front of the FIFA Instructors and other GFF Staff that the GFF is in receipt of funds from Digicel that was paid in 3 parts, Lie #1. Digicel paid in the money in 2 parts. He said that they are waiting for Mr Roy Mc Arthur to return to Guyana so he can prepare the breakdown of the referees who worked so that payment could be made, Lie
#2. The final was played on 3rd August 2014 and McArthur prepared the documents since then and handed it into the GFF. To crown it off all of the Referees he addressed are aware of the facts because they were informed by Mr McArthur and the Digicel Representatives that GFF got all the money before the final was played. The GFF is in receipt of the information reference who are to be paid what. After the gathering the referees started gossiping amongst themselves saying that they now believe what is being peddled around about the GFF President’s continuous lies and deceit. Anyhow, Mr McArthur returned approximately 2 weeks ago and yet the referees have not received their funds. Can Mr President defend that, the Referees are waiting with much eagerness. Quite recently the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs held its Heritage
Football Tournament and the GFF received payment for the referees before the actual event, can someone say if the referees have received their payment as yet? The finals were played more than 1 week now. If Mr Matthias knows that he can’t run the GFF and manage the people’s money professionally he should do the most decent thing and that is to demit office gracefully and keep some of his dignity. Everywhere you go is the same cry; what is going on with football in Guyana. It is evident that it is getting worse and yet this man has the temerity to go on National Television, smiling and telling the world that football is improving in Guyana and the administration is putting things in place to make it better. Come on man, get real. I think this President is suffering from some form of ism. He needs help. Raul Thorn.
EBDCA/Sarjoo Memorial T20 tourney
Ali, Dhanram guide Ruimveldt to victory O u t s t a n d i n g performances by Ershad Ali and Omesh Dhanram guided Ruimveldt to a 20-run victory over Uprising in the second semi final of the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association (EBDCA)/Neville Sarjoo Memorial T20 tournament on Sunday last. Ali slammed nine fours and three sixes in a top score of 57, while Dhanram smashed an unbeaten 53 (4x4,3x6) and Tony Mootoo 25 not out (3x4) as Ruimveldt posted a challenging 175-6 off their allotted overs, batting first at Everest Cricket Club. Steven Jowahir claimed 3-37. In reply, Christopher Radnandan fashioned an attacking 62 at the top of the order to set his team on their way, but Ali kept Ruimveldt hopes alive with a few quick wickets. Roopnarine Ramsundaar hit a robust 37
Almando Doman (left) and Ershad Ali (3x4,3x6) and Jowahir chipped in with 16, but Ali kept the pressure on with steady bowling as Uprising finished on 155-8 in 20 overs. Ali
bagged 6-16. Ruimveldt will now take on North Soesdyke, who gained a walk over from Diamond, in the final on a date and venue to be announced.
McKenzie, Linden is a Part of EBDCA
DEAR EDITOR, I am not in the habit of responding to ghost writers but I make an exception herein as everyone is aware that Mr. Henry Farnum seems to be another one of someone’s inventions. Mr. Sharma Solomon has also quite competently replied to “Mr. Farnum” clarifying his position which I fully support. Mr. Farnum (if he exists) contended in a letter to the media, on the 24th Sept 2014, that “Mr. Sharma Solomon should not be involved in Linden Cricket” and that “Linden is an independent cricket entity”. He further insinuated that a “Mr. Fredericks” and company is a legitimate cricket entity while Mr. Lancelot Easton’s committee is not. I must firstly state that the body purportedly led by Fredericks is also an invention of some and Linden has never been an Association in Demerara: The DCB consists of four associations, namely, GCA, WDCA, ECCB and EBDCA. Mackenzie Sports
Club has always been a part of the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association. If and when the Cricket Bill becomes Law, the new DCB (Government of Guyana) Constitution, inserted into the Bill will then give Upper Demerara association status within the DCB, bringing its membership to five (5). At that point in time, the only legitimate cricket entity in Linden will gain Association Status. That body is the Upper Demerara Cricket Committee led by Mr. Lancelot Easton, who has been involved in Bayroc and Upper Demerara Cricket for over thirty five years. I would like to make it pellucidly clear that no fly by night group will be able to run Linden’s cricket so Mr. Fredericks and company would be best served by joining forces with Mr. Easton to develop Linden’s cricket. Anyone passing the Bayroc ground can see development going on and cricket being played. Mr. Sharma Solomon
has been doing a great job to unite his people with this facility and I urge him to continue to do so. The DCB will continue to work with any entity or group that is interested in the game’s development. Bayroc is about to receive four truckloads of special clay to rebuild their wicket and a quantity of cricket gears to promote their 10 teams competition. The only ground suitable for cricket in Linden currently is Bayroc and we intend to help them develop. We are preparing Linden to develop a structure so that when the status of Association is achieved they will be on par with the other established DCB members. Mr. Sanasie and the GCB will carry on creating unity through cricket. The GCB will continue to assist clubs, committees, associations and Counties across the country. Yours faithfully, Rajendra Singh, President Demerara Cricket Board.
Ashraful’s ban reduced to five years ESPNcricinfo - Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has had his eight-year ban for involvement in corruption reduced to a five-year penalty, with two years suspended, by the BCB’s disciplinary panel chairman. Ashraful had appealed to the disciplinary panel chief, Justice Mohammad Abdur Rashid, in July, asking that the ban he received a month earlier, for his involvement in match and spot-fixing in the 2013 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, be reduced. The five-year ban is dated from 13 August, 2013. The last two years are suspended subject to his participation in a BCB or ICC anti-corruption education and training programme. “Upon production of a certificate of good conduct from ICC”, a BCB release said, he will be eligible to return to cricket “on or about 13 August, 2016”. Ashraful, who had admitted to his guilt before being banned, said he was pleased with the result of his appeal. “I had wanted a reduction in the ban similar to what has been given to me, when I had appealed,” he told ESPNcricinfo. “I’m very happy, now I can play [sooner]. I should have been punished, yes, but
Mohammad Ashraful I think this is good for me.” In other decisions taken by the disciplinary panel chief, Sri Lanka slow-bowling allrounder Kaushal Lokuarachchi’s 18-month ban, for failing to report an approach, was reduced to one year. One of the owners of Dhaka Gladiators, Shihab Jishan Chowdhury, who had been found guilty of “being party to an effort to fix” a match in the BPL and handed a ten-year ban, had also appealed. His ban was upheld by the disciplinary panel chief, but the fine of BDT 2 million that went with it was quashed. However, Salim Chowdhury, the franchise’s chairman, who was acquitted of all charges after the anti-
corruption tribunal concluded its hearing into the matter, was slapped with a ten-year ban by the disciplinary panel chief. Salim Chowdhury’s ban will be dated from 13 August, 2013. Responding to the disciplinary chief’s rulings, the ICC and BCB said in a joint statement: “The ICC and the BCB have received the determination and are pleased to note that Shihab Jishan Chowdury’s 10-year ban has been upheld, while Salim Chowdhury has now also been found guilty and banned for 10 years. “In respect of the other findings, the ICC and the BCB are in the process of carefully reviewing the determination, following which they will decide on their next steps, including whether or not to appeal any aspect(s) of the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.” Following the BCB anticorruption tribunal’s ruling on the corruption allegations earlier this year, the ICC and BCB had expressed displeasure at some of the results. The BCB had set up the tribunal after the ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit had brought to its attention the instances of possible corruption in the BPL.
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Page 29
Shariff Stable takes charge as California Strike whips field at Alness
California Strike of the Shariff stable with Colin Ross astride, strikes the winning $1M prize in the feature ‘A’ class event ahead of Score’s Even amidst foolhardy displays of fans encroaching the track. It was an excellent day for Horseracing with the sun out in all its glory and what a day it was for California Strike of the Mohammed “Nankoo” Shariff racing stable and ridden by top jockey Colin Ross to hit top form and strike gold as it defied the odds and defeated Guyana’s number one racehorse Score’s Even. The occasion was the Alness Turf Club grand one day meet at Alness Corentyne, Berbice. California Strike, imported from the famous Kentucky, USA and carrying a weight of 111 pounds with a classification of D2, ran an
excellent race to create the biggest upset of the year so far to win the feature A and lower 1600M event, the $1M and Richmond Trophy. Both the Shariff and Simple Royal stables entered the event with two animals each. In the main event, which started in an even break, Church House, known for its speed, took the early lead and was joined by stable mate Score’s Even with Richmond in the saddle. Into the back stretch pace was frenetic, the experienced Ross guided California Strike into position. California Strike made ground into the far turn
urged on by Ross. Into the final straight, California Strike closed the gap and when called upon by Ross the racehorse ‘changed gear’ and cantered home to wins by about six lengths. Score’s Even moved away from Church House for second with Bridal Stone Corner storming in fourth. Incidentally, California Strike, which had previously beaten Score’s Even, was imported from the same farm by Dennis DeRoop. Speaking with the media, Shariff said that notwithstanding Score’s Even acclamations, he had all confidence that
California Strike would win the race. “It was well trained, it had some good work outs and looked good at practice. Add to that, Ross is a good jockey,” he stated. He is looking forward to more duels with the two horses. DeRoop was graceful in defeat, “I am a bit disappointed yes. But it’s good for the sport and the horses that won I also imported. I brought both of them the same time,” he noted. It was a good day for the Shariff stable as they took charge of the G3 and lower 1400M event. Shooting Star with Colin Ross on the
hunch shot out of the starting box early and never looked back as it romped away with the $275,000 top prize and trophy ahead of Bridal Stone Corner, Marathon man and Another Jet. P a r t y Ti m e o f t h e Parmanand Stable ridden by Ajai won the ‘I’ and Lower 1400M event worth $200,000 and trophy from Affinity and Lady Secret. The J class 5 furlongs winner was Road is mine of the Gray Stable and ridden by Ramnauth as it won from Slim Shady, Famous Pride and Red Jet. The K class 1000M race saw Speed Vision ridden by
Rad Drepaul of the Khan Stable speeding away from Iron Man and Fit to Fight. Porridge of the Jagnanan stable with Richmond riding won the L and lower event from Fit to fight, Brown Boy and Sweet man. Six of the eight planned races were held. The champion Jockey on show was Colin Ross. The Sheriff stable raced away with the champion stable accolade. Crowd control was a problem as turfites encroached the track during races in a dangerous, unruly and foolhardy display due to the absence of police at the venue. (Samuel Whyte)
Serena and Cilic advance in China, Nadal loses on return BEIJING (Reuters) U.S. Open champions Marin Cilic and Serena Williams kicked off their China Open campaigns with straight sets victories against battling underdogs on Monday, but Rafa Nadal suffered defeat in a rare doubles outing on his return from injury. Williams, who won her 18th grand slam singles title in New York earlier this month, started sluggishly and found herself 5-0 and 40-15 down to Spanish qualifier Silvia Soler
Espinosa. However, the world number one saved four set points in a brilliant fightback before taking the match 7-5 6-2 to set up a second round clash with another qualifier, B u l g a r i a n Ts v e t a n a Pironkova. It was the American’s first outing since retiring in the first set of her opening match against Alize Cornet at the Wuhan Open last week because of illness. Also returning after an absence, albeit a longer one,
was 14 times grand slam singles champion Nadal, who had been sidelined for over three months with a wrist injury. The world number two teamed up with compatriot Pablo Andujar in the men’s doubles but they lost 5-7 6-4 10-4 to Czech Tomas Berdych and American John Isner in his first match since losing in the last 16 at Wimbledon. The Spaniard is the second seed in the men’s singles draw and will face
Richard Gasquet of France in first round action on the Beijing blue courts later in the week. The 28-year-old has picked a tough tournament to mark his return with eight of the world’s top 15 taking part in t h e AT P 5 0 0 o u t d o o r hardcourt event with five spots still up for grabs at the season-ending World Tour Finals in November. CILIC CRUISES One of those hoping to join Nadal in London is (Continued on page 27)
Serena Williams of the U.S. returns the ball during her women’s singles match against Silvia Soler-Espinosa of Spain . REUTERS/Petar Kujundzic
Page 30
Kaieteur News
Gavin Nedd’s Birthday T20 Bash
Sattaur, Griffith slaughter bowlers as DCC crush Rest team by 88 runs
Trevon Griffith Trevon Griffith and Brian Sattaur led a Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) XI to an emphatic 88-run win against a Rest XI in a specially arranged T20 exhibition match played under lights at the DCC ground on Sunday evening to celebrate the birth anniversary of former National off-spinner Garvin Nedd. The 42-year-old Nedd played the first of his 14 FirstClass matches in 1994 and captured 29 wickets between then and 2000 after playing at the National youth level in 1991 in Jamaica, when he took the most wickets for Guyana & 1992 when the tournament was played at home. Nedd is the DCC and Demerara Head Coach. In Sunday night’s encounter which was played before a large and raucous crowd with the ‘One Man Band’ providing musical e n t e r t a i n m e n t beyond the Boundary, lefthanders Griffith, who has played five First-Class matches and under-19 Skipper Sattaur, the only person to lead Guyana to the Regional youth ‘Double’ this year, played some brutal shots in their 162-run
Gavin Nedd partnership to spur DCC to a mammoth 271 in 20 overs. The burly Sattaur smashed four fours and seven colossal sixes in his explosive 15-ball 59, while his more senior partner Griffith deposited five sixes and six fours in his top score of 86 on the small ground. Skipper Chris Barnwell reached the boundary five times and cleared it twice in his cameo 40 as no bowler was spared with off-spinner Toralva Scipio (4-48-3) being the most successful of the lot. Kemo Paul (4-59-0), Jermaine Neblett (1-14-0), skipper Robin Bacchus (3-34-0), Raj Nanan (333-0), Dexter “Skip” Williams (3-62-1) and Quincy Richardson (2-24-1), were pounded mercilessly. In reply the Bacchus led Rest team could only muster 183 when their overs expired with Williams hammering a quickfire 37 with six fours and a six, while Bacchus scored an aggressive 36 at the top of the order. Bowling for the DCC XI Antonell Atwell picked up 224, Griffith 2-25, former Test payer Travis Dowlin 225 and a wicket apiece for Sherfane Rutherford and
Brian Sattaur Kemol Savory completed a good bowling performance for the home team. Earlier, Sattaur took 19 off Paul’s first over as he and Griffith brought up the team’s 50 in 3.4 overs. The massacre continued with the two batsmen matching each other shot-for- shot to the delight of the fans who soon got over the disappointment of the no-show of prolific Te s t b a t s m a n S h i v Chanderpaul and a few other former national players. The century came in eight overs and the 150-run in 11 overs as the onslaught continued unabated. Sattaur was bowled by Williams before Barnwell and Griffith joined forces to add to carnage at DCC. During the Rest XI chase, Shemroy Barrington (18) and Bacchus came out with all guns blazing before Barrington was trapped LBW. Kemo Paul struck two sixes in his 18, while former West Indies -19 left-hander Kwame Crosse clouted three fours and a six in a rapid seven-ball 21. Nedd was delighted with the interest shown for the game and expressed satisfaction with the night’s event. (Sean Devers)
Sammy named in St Lucia training squad for Windward Islands championship CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — West Indies Twenty20 captain Darren Sammy heads a list of 34 players called up by national selectors here to prepare for next month’s Windward Islands senior two-day championship. Sammy is a member of the West Indies one-day team which left the Caribbean Saturday for India for a five-match tour, which also includes one Twenty20 International, and which runs from October 822. The Windward Islands
championship runs from October 30 to November 5 here. Johnson Charles, who has represented the West Indies in T20 and One-Day International formats, along with orthodox left-arm spinner Garey Mathurin, who has represented the Windies in T20Is, have also been named. Also included are a number of players who have represented the Wi n d w a r d I s l a n d s i n different formats of the game like Dalton Polius, Keddy Lesporis, Sergio Fedee, and
Craig Emmanuel. Central Castries’ opening batsman Stephen Naitram, who scored four centuries in this year’s Division One competition, has also been called up. Meanwhile, left-arm, orthodox spinner Marlon O’Brien has earned a recall following a three-year layoff from national cricket. He had a consistent and successful season with the ball that helped the defending champions Central Castries into their second straight final.
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Gayle confident of making India Tests Jamaica Gleaner Kingston, Jamaica - Opener Chris Gayle is expressing confidence that he will be fit and ready in time to be considered for the West Indies’ upcoming Test series against India. Gayle, who has been nursing a lower back injury in recent times, was last week left out the West Indies oneday squad for their tour of the Asian country. The Test series, however, which features three matches, is set to follow the five-match one-day series, which is set to bowl off on October 8. “My recovery has been coming on nicely, and I expect to be fully fit and ready in time for the Test series,” said Gayle. “The injury is the same one that has been affecting my back in recent times, but so far it has been coming on well,” added Gayle. “I have been able to give it some rest and as each day progresses, it keeps getting better and better.” The explosive Gayle, who in the summer passed the 100 appearances in Test matches mark, has been struggling with the injury since the start of the year and has seen his performances take a dip as a result.
Chris Gayle (WICB)
It began in the Indian Premier League in April, where after a series of low scores, he ended up with an average in the 20s. This was followed by average returns against touring New Zealand in three Test matches in June. Gayle scored two halfcenturies in six innings at an average of 41.60 with his highest being 80 not out in the second Test. He was not selected for the ensuing two-match Twenty20 international series against the New Zealand. The Caribbean Premier League followed in August,
however, despite scoring a century early on, he followed with less-than-ideal scores thereafter for the Jamaica Tallawahs. Bangladesh’s subsequent tour of the West Indies in August saw the 35-year-old making scores of three, 58 and six in the one-dayers, and 64 and nine not out in the first of Two Tests. He did not participate in the second Test. Gayle, in 103 Tests, averages 42.18, while in onedayers he has an average of 37.33 from 258 matches. He also has an average of 32.60 f r o m 4 3 Tw e n t y 2 0 international appearances.
Rossi ignores doctor, checks himself out of hospital (Reuters) - Valentino Rossi has checked himself out of hospital in defiance of doctor’s advice to continue his recovery from concussion in his own motorhome. The 35-year-old Yamaha rider, nine-times a world champion in all categories, was taken to hospital after falling heavily early in S u n d a y ’s r a c e a t t h e Motorland Aragon circuit won by Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo. Rossi tweeted a picture of himself saying he was fine apart from the “head ache”. “Valentino is progressing very well. In Alcaniz the CT scan was negative and although the local doctor wanted to keep him at the hospital overnight, Valentino discharged himself,” MotoGP medical director Michele Zasa said in a statement issued by his Yamaha team. “ N o w h e ’s i n h i s motorhome relaxing, and in any case the Clinica Mobile is keeping him under
Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy cups his ears in the box during the second free practice of the Aragon Motorcycling Grand Prix at Motorland race track in Alcaniz September 26, 2014. (Reuters/Albert Gea) observation for the whole night.“From a neurological point of view he has fully recovered and at the moment he’s fine so we’ll keep on taking care of him overnight and hopefully by tomorrow morning everything is going to be ok.”
With four races remaining, Rossi is battling Honda’s Dani Pedrosa for second in the championship led by runaway leader Marc Marquez. The next stop in the championship is in Japan in two weeks.
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Guyana women’s hockey team moves into final stage of preparation for CAC Games In their preparation for the Central American & Caribbean (CAC) Games being held in Vera Cruz, Mexico from November 15 to 23, 2014, the Guyana National Women’s Hockey Team played its final selection match on Saturday 27th September at Bourda. Following the match the national selectors met to shortlist the final team of 16 players who will be making the journey to represent the Golden Arrowhead at the prestigious games. The Guyana women competed in the last CAC Games four years ago in Mayguez, Puerto Rico where they entered as the 8th and final seed in the rankings but came out in 5th position. As a result of their international success over the past few years, the Guyanese ladies now find themselves ranked a much more respectable 3rd. A
final placement of 3rd or higher will qualify Guyana for a position in the Pan American Games of 2015 being held in Toronto, Canada. In this year’s CAC Games, Guyana has been placed in Pool B along with defending champions Trinidad, the Dominican Republic and Bermuda. Pool A comprises of hosts Mexico, Cuba, Barbados and Jamaica. Guyana will open its bid for a medal on November 15th against the Dominican Republic. The two sides have never met in previous competitions but the Dominican Republic made the semi-finals at the last CAC Games four years ago and is likely to give the Guyanese a tough challenge. Guyana is then scheduled to face the highly regarded Trinidadian side, fresh off their Glasgow Commonwealth Games
appearance in July. Guyana complete its pool round against Bermuda against whom they have one victory and one draw in the past four years.After Saturday’s match, the national selectors have narrowed the field to 23 players and will bring that down to the final 16 in one week’s time. Those selected to the squad are: Alysa Xavier (GK), Jonelle Webster (GK), Briawna Gordon (GK), Sarafina Phillips(GK), Ulrica Sutherland, Ashley DeGroot, Tiffany Solomon, Maria Munroe, Trisha Woodroffe, Aliyah Gordon, Marzana Fiedtkou, Janella Munroe, Leigh Sandison, Gabriella Xavier, Rebecca Xavier, Latacia Chung, Kerensa Fernandes, Chantelle Fernandes, Dacia Woodroffe, Samantha Fernandes, Shebiki Baptiste, Tekeisha
Joint Service T20 cricket
Benn stars as Police overcome Prison Service
Page 31
Legend Classic Basketball competition in Berbice
Smythfield Rockers squeeze past New Amsterdam Warriors By Samuel Whyte As is anticipated on most occasions when Smythfield Rockers and New Amsterdam Warriors clash, the encounter most times goes down to the wire. Their latest meeting was no exception as they locked horns in the final of the Legend Classic Basketball Competition which was held last Sunday at the Port Mourant GuySuCo Training School Court. In the end after an epic battle the Rockers straightened up enough to squeeze out a tight 47-44 victory. For the Rockers it was sweet revenge as the Warriors had gotten the better of them in another nail biter 50-49, in the final of the Inaugural Anamaya Memorial Interclub Basketball Competition. The Warriors started fast and surprised the Rockers who took some time to steady themselves as they led at the end of the first quarter
9-8. By the second session it was the Rockers who were in control as they established an eight point lead to take the half time whistle at 28-20. The encounter was more intense in the third s t a n z a w i t h Wa r r i o r s fighting to regain control and Rockers keeping their composure to hold them off and the session ended at 36-33. The encounter continued with the game wide open. The final two minutes was as intense as it could be with the Warriors prepared for the fight, with former National selectee Carlos Crandon scoring from down town to see them just one point behind at that stage. With one minute to go, Warriors took the lead for the first time since the first segment when Shemroy McKenzie dumped in a two pointer. However, within that final minute, Rockers were not to be denied as Trevor Loo scored a three
pointer to take his team back in front. Both sides fought for control, however, Jamal Felix was able to put the situation beyond reach as he scored another two pointer for The Rockers. Jason Fraser led the way for Rockers with 11 points with support coming from Michael Bowen 10 and Tyrone Dey 7 points. Jevaun Enoch Vanderstoop had a game high of 12 points for the Warriors with Crandon and Kevin Thom supporting with 10 points each. Jason Fraser was named most valuable player. Six teams took part in the competition which was played on a round robin basis in two groups. The competition was s p o n s o r e d b y P o n a i ’s Pharmacy, MPG Packaging, A. Ally and Sons and Nand Persaud and Company Limited and Digicel. The coordinator was Vibert Garrett.
Ramchand/Rohan Auto spares softball
Regal thump 4R Masters by two wkts Regal got the better of 4R Masters by two wickets when the Ramchand/Rohan Auto Spares softball tournament continued on Sunday at Demerara Cricket Club. 4R Masters took first strike and scored 173 all out in 20 o v e r s . Wa y n e J o n e s slammed 78 and Ricky Deonarine 43. The pair
resurrected the innings after their team was reduced to 292 with a third wicket stand of 99. Mahendra Arjune claimed 2-17, Troy Kippins 2-18 and Clyde Butts 2-41. Regal replied with 179-6 in 16.3 overs. Eric Thomas led with 62; Seeraj Satro scored 47 and Eon Abel 38. Clyde Canterbury picked up 3-24.
Eric Thomas
Cowboys dominate Saints for 38-17 victory
From left Martin Rajmangal, Quain Proctor and Selbourne Mc Allister A fine all-round performance by Trevor Benn propelled Police to 34-run win over Prison Service when the Joint Service all ranks T20 tournament continued on Sunday last at Police Sports Club ground Eve Leary. Benn slammed three fours and a similar number
of sixes in a top score of 63 as Police rattled up 163 all out in 20 overs, taking first strike. Seon Daniels supported with 26 (3x6) and Troy Benn made 18. Selbourne Mc Allister snared 4-29, Martin Rajmangal 3-25 and Carlton Cameron 2-18. Prison Service replied with 129-7 in
20 overs. Rajmangal cracked 80 with nine fours and one six. Quain Proctor, who effected five dismissals behind the stumps, was the only other batsman to manage double figures with 10 as Benn showed his ability with ball, picking up 4-20.
( R e u t e r s ) Quarterback Tony Romo was back near to his best following back surgery as the Dallas Cowboys dominated the New Orleans Saints to record a 38-17 victory in Arlington, Texas on Sunday. Romo threw three touchdown passes, two to wide receiver Terrance Williams, and completed 22 of 29 passes for 262 yards. Dallas went 8-8 last season, but Romo said this year ’s team has a strong work ethic that is reaping dividends. “ We ’ r e a d i ff e r e n t
team this year,” he told NBC television. “Not everyone know a lot of the guys’ names but they play hard, play aggressive and they work their butts off every day, as hard as I’ve ever s e e n i t . I t h i n k i t ’s showing up in the games.” A week after coming back from a 21-0 deficit to beat the St. Louis Rams, the Cowboys made a sizzling start and never gave the Saints a chance. Dallas set the tone with their opening possession, when they made an 80-yard drive in
12 plays that culminated in a touchdown throw by Romo to Williams. It only got worse for the Saints in the second quarter as the Cowboys scored two more touchdowns and piled on 17 more points to take a 24-0 lead at halftime. New Orleans got on the board with a field goal early in the third quarter, but did not score again until the final quarter, with two quick touchdowns but Romo and Dez Bryant connected on an 18-yard pass to snuff out any hopes of a late fightback.
Page 32
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
Courts staff takes on 3km Health Walk/Run challenge - corporate, civil society also participate
Courts’ Marketing Manager, Pernell Cummings (right) joins staffers, who won prizes from the 3 km Health Walk/Jog Sunday morning. Courts Guyana Inc. staff took on the in-house challenge of the 3km Health Walk/Jog aspect of the annual Courts 10km Road Race Sunday morning with Marketing Manager, Pernell Cummings in the midst, but unfortunately failing to earn a podium place. Notwithstanding his performance in the race, Cummings was heartened with the turnout so much so that he committed to hosting a fifth edition next year. The entries for this year’s race exceeded all previous years.
“Courts is encouraged to do this again next year, we hope it will be bigger than this year, and this year was huge. I want to thank you for supporting us these 21 years,” Cummings said, as the race is held annually in September, Courts’ anniversary month in Guyana. Courts awarded the ‘First Place Courts Finisher’ in the 3km ‘Health Run’, which was set for staff and the corporate and civil society. The top finisher pocketed $20,000 while the second and third place finishers received $15,000 and
$10,000 respectively. In the female category of the Courts 3k race, Mark Hilliman won ahead of Kheon Evana and Joel Hunte respectively while last year’s winner, Kevon Cummings placed fourth. Faith Ward topped the females with Ayean Roberts second and Kayeanne Hall-More third. The 3km Health Run included Participants from a wide-cross section of society, which included the corporate community and diplomatic corps.
P&P Insurance donates to South Ruimveldt Park Primary for Petra Pee Wee football A paucity of adequate gear is of primary concern but administrators of the South Ruimveldt Park Primary School fully understand the need for sports activities in the curriculum and improvise while battling assiduously to develop this area in their quest to promote the development of those students. The students are contesting for honours in the Petra Pee Wee football championships set for the Banks DIH Sports Club, Thirst Park and yesterday morning, administrators of the school received a timely donation from Bish Panday’s Insurance Brokers to offset the cost of uniforms. Physical Education teacher, Roy Profitt, visited P&P Insurance, King Street Georgetown, where he
collected the requisite cheque from a member of staff, Ms Sandra Innis. Mr. Profitt expressed gratitude to his benefactor while assuring that the donation would go a far way in offsetting their expenses. Ms Innis said that her company is always delighted to assist the youngsters of the various sports disciplines in their quest to realize their potential. CEO of the firm, Bish Panday said that his firm places a premium on the development of young people and since sports is the most singular vocation to foster such development, he readily agreed to help. Mr. Profit said that the students are also in need of football boots and the cost is somewhat prohibitive for the administrators. He is appealing to members of the business community to assist
Sports Master Roydon Profitt (r) gratefully accepts the donation from P&P Insurance representative, Milena Embleton at the North Road office so that the children may receive an opportunity to develop. The school is now preparing for the athletics season which starts off with the Inter House Athletic Championships this
Thursday at the Banks DIH Thirst Park and Mr. Profitt said that he would be grateful for added corporate assistance for trophies, medals and other gifts for the children. “We are not seeking expensive prizes;
just a token to encourage the children and give them the impetus to pursue their dreams,” said Mr. Profitt. He is adamant that much untapped talent could be d i s c o v e r e d a n d consequently developed if the youngsters receive the necessary support. Headmistress of the school, Sandra Innis, admits that efforts to acquire adequate funding to offset sports activities are tedious, but nevertheless her administrators have done commendably in this department. She expressed the hope that the situation would improve over time since sports has indeed served as the catalyst to the children’s development. M e a n w h i l e , administrators are eyeing an expansive area to the southern end of the school to
convert into a cricket and football venue. The plot of land is in a bushy state and Mr. Profitt said that they are trying to secure the services of the corporate community to have it cleared. The Physical Education teacher said that despite the limited resources, the students have turned in exemplary performances in the sports department and have distinguished themselves after carting off the spoils in the South Georgetown Zone of the Inter Schools’ Athletic championships for three successive years. Students of the school have also gone on to excel at the National School Championships and their teacher proudly stated that four of them qualified for the finals last year. The students can also enjoy a good game of (Continued on page 27)
Kaieteur News
Tuesday September 30, 2014
EBFA Div. 1 League – RD 2
Page 33
GKF hosts successful Senior Nationals
Warriors edge Timehri 2-1; ASK-G cops the team Herstelling and Diamond draw Kata and Kumite titles Competing at the Grove Playfield on Sunday last, Kuru Kururu Warriors continued their fine form in this the second round of the Stag Beer sponsored East Bank Football Association (EBFA) division-one league with a 2-1 win over the high ranking Timehri Panthers. Herstelling Raiders came from behind to hold Diamond United to a 1-1 draw in the day’s other encounter as the league draws to an end. Kazeem Cains got on the score sheets for Herstelling in the 70th minute to draw even, Diamond had taken the lead in the 56th minute through a Tybert Muir goal. The Warriors were in fine form yet again as they powered to their sixth win of the season led by the consistent, Cordell Johnson w i t h d o u b l e . Ti m e h r i Panthers it was who took the early lead when their most prolific scorer Collis
Cordell Johnson Johnson hit the network in the 4th minute. It took some time for the Warriors to find their footing but when they did, the Panthers were more or less a tamed unit. Johnson fired in the equalizer one minute to half time and he did not wait too late to seal up full points, the winning goal was fired in the 52nd minute, compliments of Captain
Johnson.Meanwhile, the EBFA only received the Referees report on Sunday in relation to the abandoned game between Agricola Red Triangle and Kuru Kururu Warriors. The Executive will meet later this week to deliberate on the report before deciding the fate of the players at the centre of the fracas, Agricola’s Gordon Grant and Joseph Walker of the Warriors. When the game was unceremoniously ended in the 60th minute on Sunday September 21, Agricola had come from a 2-1 deficit to be leading 3-2.
The Guyana Karate Federation (GKF) successfully hosted their Senior National Karate Championships on Sunday last at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall which saw some sterling individual performances. Winning the Male Team Kata and Kumite titles was Association do Shotokan Karate - Guyana (ASK-G) with the Guyana Karate College (GKC) second and National Martial Arts Association (NMAA) third in the Kata. NMAA was the runner-up in the Kumite followed by GKC. Following is the full individual results: GKA President, Amir Khouri (6th Dan) has expressed gratitude to the National Sports Commission, Guyana Red Cross, Mr. Nicholas Hing, Rent-A-Tent, Ms. Kim, Woodpecker Products, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Khan, judges, competitors and spectators for making the competition a success.
Elite Caribbean Cycling Championships
National cycling champ Geron Williams believes the Guyana team is balanced By Franklin Wilson Just a few weeks before Guyana’s five-man team takes aim at the podium positions at this year’s Elite Caribbean Cycling Championships slated for October 11-12 in Puerto Rico, National Road Race champion Geron believes that the Guyana team is balanced and one of the strongest at this level in a number of years. Riding on the Pro Circuit as a member of Stans NoTubes team, Williams, a member of the Continental Cycle Club in Guyana informed Kaieteur Sport that he is currently back home to put in final preparations for t h e C a r i b b e a n championships. He noted that preparations are taking shape having returned home on Wednesday last from the USA where he is based. “Returning home last Wednesday from my season in the USA wasn’t what I had initially planned. CRCA/Foundation NYC which I rode for last year and the first half of this year’s season in the USA asked me to be a Guest rider with them at the Tobago Cycling
Classic, but after having a chat with my Coach, Aubrey Bryce and a couple others of my many experienced supporters, I opted to skip this event since it may have been a bit too taxing leading up to t h i s y e a r ’s C a r i b b e a n Championships, which is the following weekend after the Tobago Classic.” The only Pro rider on the local scene at the moment stated that he took this past weekend off having been racing for the previous four weekends consistently. Coupled with the regular traveling and the constant change in temperatures, Williams said it began to take a toll on is immune system which caused him to catch a cold and flu. “Having rested, I am ready to start building up for the rest of the season with my major goal being the Caribbean Championships in Puerto Rico. Next weekend I am hoping to use the races as part of my training to be able to build up towards the following weekend in Puerto Rico.” The aim in Puerto Rico is to finish on the podium and even while
acknowledging that it will be a lot of pressure; Williams noted that this is part of professional sports. “It is a lot of pressure but I am ready to go out there and give everything I have. My season has been tedious, but I would like to think I managed my body well enough throughout the season to be able to save something for this time of the year. It will be hard and extremely testing but that’s what competition is about and I am aiming towards it.” Williams shared a bit on what the strategy of Team Guyana would be: “In terms of strategy for our Guyana National Cycling Team, we are still to sit down as a team and discuss this, but whatever decisions are made it will be done so as a unit. Personally I think that this year we have a well balanced team and probably the best team to represent Guyana for the past couple of years.” The rest of the Guyana side is Raynauth ‘Obeah Man’ Jeffrey, Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams, Alanzo Greaves and Hamza Eastman who is the least experienced but has been enjoying a rewarding
season so far. Except for Eastman, the other riders were part of the Guyana team to the recently concluded Commonwealth Games. Back in Jamaica in 2011, Geron Williams placed 10th overall and one year later in Antigua and Barbuda, he placed 13th. Whilst he was selected for last year’s championships, he was forced to drop off the team the day before departing for Curacao due to illness. This time around, the senior riders will be going all out to emulate their junior counterparts who have been blazing the trail and finishing on the podium. Last year Guyana copped silver and bronze at the junior level and the strong team that will be led by National Road Race Champion Stephano Husbands this year in Suriname, will be going for a clean sweep. The other members of the team are Akeem Arthur (silver - 2103), Michael Anthony (bronze – 2013) and Alanzo Ambrose. Competing in the juvenile category will be National juvenile champion Andrew Hicks and Raphael Leung.
t r o Sp Elite Caribbean Cycling Championships Guyana women’s hockey team National cycling champ moves into final stage of preparation for CAC Games Geron Williams believes the Guyana team is balanced P.31
P.33
Flashback of Guyana contingent, including the women’s hockey team, at the last CAC games four years ago in Puerto Rico.
Geron Williams competing in the USA for Stans NoTubes in his custom made Guyana uniform.
GKF hosts successful Senior Nationals
ASK-G cops the team Kata and Kumite titles P.33
GKF National Championships pose with President Amir Khouri (centre with tie) following the conclusion of their nationals. Printed and published by National Media & Publishing Company Limited, 24 Saffon St.Charlestown, Georgetown.Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491 or Fax: 225-8473/ 226-8210