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Kaieteur News Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL-TEL: 624-6456 Editor: Sharmain Grainger Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
Paralympics There is something going on that doesn’t attract as much interest as it’s more honoured and glorified by bigger siblings. The breathless television coverage is not as free flowing and well visited, not as grandly received. Similarly, newspapers share the occasional reports, but they are noticeable for less space and prominence given, still less magnetic in the pull and power that are a compulsory part of the excited action. We speak of what is there, but matters not as much: athletes in fierce rivalries at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Whether they win, draw, or come up short, Paralympians are inspiring stories of individual struggle and rising above the hand that fate has dealt. They are of great heroic stories of trial and triumph in the fires of competition; the wonderful results of overachieving against the odds, when it just should not be. It is sad, but true that these occasions are like planes passing at distant heights overnight. It is the lot of those left behind, except that competing Paralympians, as well as those who did not make the cut, refuse to be left behind. Their circumstances usually incur sympathy, but the last thing that these male and female fighters want is pity from anyone. They are simply not made that way, their inner fires will not be stilled, but burn still more brightly. There is almost arrogant disdain for the downside of life assigned to them by the luck of the draw. It can be brutal, and there are lessons for us Guyanese, when we quarrel with our limitations, dismal leadership, dreary politics. Our road towards a national destiny, which should be straight and piled high with prosperity, is littered with the carnage of the crookedness of leaders and comrades. We write today, not of potential, but of the rich reality that should be Guyana’s, if only we would struggle hard, and fight ferociously for a better grasp on a place higher up on the ladder of progress and reward. Just like what Paralympians struggle tirelessly for, while managing what they must live with, but never lamenting about where life has left them. Speak or listen to a Paralympian and, almost without fail, what others would damn as a curse, they embrace as a blessing to be lived with, while making the best of it. We here in Guyana have been given the best of it, yet we are the worse off for what we have got. It is because we lack the spunk to stand up and fight through the horrible challenges that are, sometimes, a part of life. We want others to do it for us, for the rewarding things to be given to us on a platter. Look at us in this country, and our politics has paralyzed us, our divisions have damned us to a degrading existence. We have a world of treasure, yet our world is a dark one, because we like it so. In the Paralympics, an outstanding breed of men and women will not accept placidly the negatives of their birth, or later circumstances, which would weigh down others. Instead, they find ways to overcome. Such is the unconquerable spirit and will of Paralympians that the ravages of polio and poverty cannot keep them down. The crippling effects of car accidents and birth defects are not given space or chance to dominate them. They rise and shine before an awed world. When we think of the exploits of Paralympians, we note how much they stand in contrast to, tower over, cowering Guyanese, who are content to deal in lazy guile, rather than the kind of character that our society needs us to manifest, not even when leaders kick us down, make a mockery of us, save for a favoured few. We, the cleanlimbed and the bright-minded, are happy to let a few dozen dirty politicians make rings around us, and run us into the ground. We are not handicapped in any way, but carry ourselves, as if we are, when we bow to the dictates of thieving, deceiving leaders. Paralympians run the race of life proudly and powerfully, we Guyanese run away from the challenges of it, and of that we are proud.
LGE in its present mode is taking strife instead of democracy to the grassroots DEAR EDITOR, Minister Dharamlall’s decision to give two weeks’ notice to vendors to relocate from the roadside at Anna Regina seems very strange. One would have expected the Mayor of the Anna Regina Town Council to issue those orders. For a PPP Minister of Local Government to override the Mayor in a locality where the PPP won the last Local Government Election and installed a mayor of their choice questions the system and authority of the concept of Local Government on a national scale. Have the Mayor and Town Council of the Anna Regina municipality gone missing in action? It is of little wonder that the general consensus amongst the residents is that the minister should install an
interim committee to manage the affairs of the Anna Regina municipality, despite fresh LGE looming on the immediate horizon. There is a general belief that the council is corrupt. A recent confrontation between vendors and what seems as the Minister ’s henchmen in a Facebook video gives the impression that the vendors want what is illegal (vending on the roadway) to be made legal and it is believed that the vendors, judging from their vociferousness, were paying the council for maintaining that illegality (the privilege of vending on the road). This is essentially the reason the council could not face them to tell them to move, the minister had to do their dirty job, evicting the vendors
from the road. The subject minister overriding the council where the council fails to enforce the national bylaws is understandable. The concept of Local Government is for people to decide what is the best or immediate interest of their communities and working together to achieve it whilst adhering to the national bylaws. Sadly! The powers that be PPP/ PNC had superimposed themselves on this concept in destructive ways. They have reduced Local Government elections to nothing more than a litmus test to ascertain a head count of their political support amongst the masses - the result was to politicise the country right down to the grassroot level, making an already divisive country more
divisive. LGE should be about people vying for a chance to represent and uplift their communities. The names of political parties should not appear on the ballots for LGE, it should have the names of people that people within the communities can reckon with, even though they may be politically affiliated. The present PPP/PNC councillors’ dispensation has taken strife instead of democracy to the grassroots. The result is that the ruling party’s people in the municipalities and NDC’s become emboldened and behave like satraps or little presidents. This is the quintessential undoing of the Anna Regina Town Council. Yours respectfully, Rudolph Singh
Slain pandit Rishi Bharat - a tribute amidst shock DEAR EDITOR, We are still in shock after reading about the violent death meted out to a dear brother, Buddhi Yoga Dasa, also known as Pandit Rishi Bharat. Those who knew him know how much he loved his Lord Krishna. His was a life of pure Bhakti and Sewa to Lord Krishna. He was an intelligent, extremely kind and pious Bhaka (devotee) who was also fearless. He taught Bhagavad Gita and lived his life according to the teachings of his Lord. Many years ago, I was fighting against the abuse of the sacred festival of Diwali by mercenaries who were hosting Diwali Pageants. They were parading young girls to the lecherous eyes of the public, which would judge them based on their appearances. This was all blasphemous to the sanctity of an occasion that worshipped the Divine as Ma, Mother, Female. I had called upon all Hindu
leaders to denounce this blasphemy, especially those who had programmes on TV and radio. Buddhi Yoga Dasa, without hesitation, was the first to speak out in support on his TV programme. He came down to our store in Georgetown and insisted on accompanying me when he heard that I was going to the Brickdam Police Station. I had wanted to picket the pageant and went to discuss this with the respective Officer-in-Charge. Buddhi Yoga Dasa and the Officer both dissuaded me from doing so, as they both feared for my safety. Buddhi Yoga Dasa said he was unafraid about his own safety, but was fearful about mine and the other females who wanted to accompany us to picket on the night of the pageant. Throughout the years our family has known him, we had some wonderful discussions on Lord Krishna and His teachings. He was always very pragmatic and accepted the Will of our Lord. He was
never afraid of death and was always ready whenever His Lord wanted him. When we lost our youngest sibling suddenly, he said that Junior is lucky that he is with the Blessed Lord now. His quiet manner and kindness meant a lot to a family in shock and grief. It took 11 men to kill Buddhi Yoga Dasa and they only got to him when he was down on the ground. ELEVEN men against ONE Buddhi Yoga Dasa. One remembers the Warrior son of Arjuna, Abhimanu. How so many cowards had to surround just one person. All day, which incidentally was Janam Astmi, the appearance date of The Blessed Lord Krishna, our thoughts were on Buddhi Yoga Dasa and the savage way he was killed; at the inhumanity of those beasts who did this to this pious man. Who are the mothers of these demons? What society has borne fruit to such beasts? So many questions, yet one still cannot bear to think of 11 men battering to death one human being.
This is to pay homage and celebrate the life of one of the good souls that traversed this earthly plain. Many talk and preach alone. Buddhi Yoga Dasa spent his life doing the preaching and educating but he went beyond words, he was a fearless man of action. He lived as per the instructions of the Blessed Lord. We will never forget this great soul, who quietly went about doing as per Dharma and never sought accolades and adulation. Our family has in our puja room here in the U.S., a photo of Bhagwan that Buddhi Yoga Dasa had framed and presented to us many years ago. It is a reminder of this wonderful Bhakta. He will live forever in the hearts of the many whose lives he touched. Our love and prayers are with his wife and children. Buddhi Yoga Dasa is with his beloved Lord Krishna now and Guyana has lost a great Bhakta and son. Yours sincerely, Nanda Sahadeo
Media should assume a different role in promoting men’s involvement in the home DEAR EDITOR, As much as families, community members and leaders play a significant role in a child’s development, mainstream media representation of the genders has a large impact on the ways in which they are socialised. Young people are very vulnerable to the messages they consume through the media and, unfortunately, media tends to promote harmful gender norms and stereo-
types. In examining media representations of men, often they are portrayed as utilising aggression and violence as a means to end conflict. They are also regularly portrayed as being associated with the public sphere of work, while women are represented in the home. These portrayals play into harmful stereotypes concerning things such as masculinity and power, and the place of
women. As a result, young boys continue to be raised with the idea that they can solve problems through violence and that housework is the realm of women and, as such, not something that they can or should do. The skills of managing a home are valuable for any person regardless of gender, and aggression is not the best way to solve conflict; but rather tends to cause even more interpersonal disagree-
ments and harm. It is also important for boys and men to be taught that involvement in the home does not begin and end with financial support, but also with the emotional support that they are able to provide for their children and partners. There needs to be a significant shift away from the way that men are portrayed in the media, as it impacts the (Continued on page 5)
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Procrastinated Discrimination DEAR EDITOR, Who on either side of the charismatic divide would recall the legislation of 1997 titled the Prevention of Discrimination Act? Apart from the Preliminary Part I, the Act is constituted of the following parts: II - Protection Against Unlawful Discrimination III - Protection Against Discrimination in Employment IV - Promotion of Equal Remuneration V - Protection Against Discrimination by other bodies VI- Protection Against Discrimination in other areas VII- General Exceptions VIII - Offences Relating To Discrimination IX - Burden of Proof X- Penalties and Remedies XI- Miscellaneous But to stir the pot, the following text of Part II and paragraphs 5(1) and 5(2) of Part III, which follow, should be inciteful enough for concerned parties to explore the full content of the Act. “PART II PROTECTION AGAINST UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION Prohibited grounds of discrimination. 4. (1) For the purposes of this Act, a person discriminates against another person if the first mentioned person makes, on any of the grounds mentioned in subsection (2), any distinction, exclusion or preference the intent or effect of which is to nullify or impair equality of opportunity or treatment in any employment or occupation. 4. (2) The grounds referred
to in subsection (1) are – a)race, sex, religion, colour, ethnic origin, indigenous population, national extraction, social origin, economic status, political opinion, disability, family responsibilities, pregnancy, marital status or age except for purposes of retirement and restrictions on work and employment of minors; b) any characteristic which appertains generally or is generally imputed to persons of a particular race, sex, religion, colour, ethnic origin, indigenous population, national extraction, social origin, political opinion, disability, family responsibility, pregnant state, marital status, or age except for purposes of retirement and restriction on work and employment of minors. 4. (3) Any act or omission or any practice or policy that directly or indirectly results in discrimination against a person on the grounds referred to in subsection (2), is an act of discrimination regardless of whether the person responsible for the act or omission or the practice or policy intended to discriminate. PART III PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT Unlawful discrimination in employment 5. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person who is an employer or any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of a person who is an employer, in relation to recruitment, selection or employment or any oth er
person for purposes of train-
ing, apprenticeship or employment, to discriminate
Media should assume... From page 4 way that they operate in relationships, the home environment, and other social spaces. In increasing positive representations of men in the media, particularly as it relates to their involvement in the home and their interpersonal relationships, there can be progress in diluting some of
the harmful notions that have been embraced by many males and which contribute to high levels of family violence within our society. Akola Thompson Blue Umbrella Consultant, ChildLinK To report or seek counseling, please call 914/2270979/227-2023/233-3500
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against that other person on the grounds listed in section 4 (2) – a) in the advertisement of the job; b) in the arrangements made for the purpose of determining who should be offered that employment; c) in determining who should be offered employment; d) in the terms or conditions on which employment is offered; e) the creation, classification or abolition of jobs. 5. (2) It shall be unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the grounds listed in section 4 (2) a) in terms or conditions or employment afforded to that employee by this employer; b) in conditions or work or occupational safety and health measures; c) in the provision or facilities related to or connected with employment; d) by denying access, or limiting access to opportunities for advancement, promotion, transfer or training, or to any other benefits, facilities or services associated with employment; e) by retrenching or dismissing the employee; f) by subjecting the employee to any other disadvantage.” Yours faithfully E.B. John
No urgency and passion in using oil revenues for the people DEAR EDITOR, The national conversation on the best use of oil revenues has been sporadic. Dr. Tara Singh’s letter in SN August 30 (Public education on oil revenue is essential) is therefore a welcome sighting. Disappointingly, however, Dr. Singh brought no urgency, passion nor imagination to the matter. His letter, therefore, likely exacerbated, what one editorial recently described as, the “disconnect between the gushing headlines and the lived experience of average Guyanese”. Let’s start with his stance that Guyana must “avoid the creation of an entitlement society. In stark contrast, our very constitution and key international covenants to which Guyana is a signatory call for the creation of just such a society by guaranteeing several social and economic rights and benefits to citizens. Our constitution enshrines, for instance, the rights to housing, leisure, free
health, education, and social care for the elderly and disabled. Additionally, Article 40 mandates that “every person in Guyana is entitled to the basic right to a happy, creative and productive life, free from hunger, ignorance, and want.” More specific are Guyana’s commitments under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. As pointed out by Dr. Betrand Ramcharran in his letter in SN May 27, the covenant enumerates a number of rights that Guyana should now strive to implement. It speaks, for instance, about protection and assistance of families, mothers, children, and young persons. It speaks of food security (ensuring all can eat a proper diet daily) and the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living. No country has achieved or tries to achieve these goals without social programmes based on entitlements as citizen rights. Con-
stitution and covenants aside, we as a people should embrace these ideals as a matter of national ethos. Secondly, Dr. Singh misrepresented and underestimated projected oil revenues. In his misrepresentation, he wrongly compared oil revenues to annual remittances. The difference is that government directly collects and controls all oil revenues. Remittances, in contrast, are held by a multitude of private citizens and entities from which government collects a trickle through taxes. He underestimated projected oil revenues by ignoring the fact that by 2025, production is likely to reach 750,000 b/d. By then, Guyana would be receiving more royalties and oil profits. Therefore, both the pie and our share of it will increase significantly. We must not treat these sizeable and growing sums of money as peanuts or pennies. Sure, some of this money should be locked away in the (Continued on page 6)
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Problems in the judiciary since independence DEAR EDITOR, Ever since Guyana gained independence in 1966 there has been dissatisfaction in the appointment of judges especially the head of the judiciary and other senior judges and it seems that after 55 years the wrangling goes on. It is even worse now since the Constitution was amended for the leader of the opposition to agree to the appointment of these two top judges. Prior to the amendment the Head of Government merely had to consult with the leader of the Opposition, and because the failure to get the greenlight, the acting Chancellor, Carl Singh, and acting Chief Justice, Ian Chang, were not confirmed and they have retired without being confirmed. Chang has since died. Now Yonette CummingsEdwards and Roxanne George-Wiltshire are acting in the two top positions. These two females were nominated by the PNC/APNU/AFC administration more than three years ago. The question now is, would the PPP/C administration accept these two nominees who have been doing a very good job in these positions, and request the Leader of the Opposition to agree to them; or they have other persons earmarked? I read with much concern that Opposition Leader, Joseph Harmon, said that he would not consult with President, Irfaan Ali, because he does not recognise him as President, such a bizarre statement from a man who is supposed to be a lawyer. The CCJ, the highest court in the Region, ruled that the election was fairly conducted and
CARICOM leaders who oversaw the election and investigated allegations by APNU+AFC, confirmed that there was no flaw in the polling or the count...this is yet another time wasting move to delay the confirmation. Guyana is the only country in the Commonwealth that has been without a confirmed Head of Judiciary for such a long time...16 years. Guyana is known for manipulating the system to have persons of their choice in the judiciary. When Guyana gained independence in 1966 Sir Joseph Luckhoo was Chief Justice, and he should have been appointed Chancellor, but Forbes Burnham, the first Prime Minister did not favour Luckhoo and he brought Sir Kenneth Stoby who was in Barbados to be Chancellor which was/is senior to the Chief Justice and Sir Joseph quite rightly quit and went to Jamaica and took up the position as President of the Appellate Court. There have been a few judicial and senior legal appointments, which raised eyebrows including the appointment of Keith Massiah, S.C., as Attorney General, hours after he resigned as Chancellor of the Judiciary...moving from the judicial branch to the executive branch. This was criticised, but several years later Charles Ramson, S.C., moved from acting Attorney General an Appellate Court Judge, and shortly after returned as confirmed Attorney General. This was not keeping with the doctrine of separation of powers. A Guyanese jurist based in London, who it was said was not experienced enough, was named as an Appellate Court
No urgency and passion... From page 5 SWF for future generations. However, the portion available must be leveraged to prudently borrow and invest, thereby multiplying its impact now (Money management 101). Thirdly, Dr. Singh asked us to be impressed that recent government grants and tax relief measures have put into the economy disposable income of $GY28.6 billion (7.5 percent of national budget). One quick question here: what sustained impact will this income have on poverty reduction, the liberation of deprived families, and the economic empowerment of
women? None. The people deserve more. In conclusion, oil revenues belong to the people of Guyana—not to the government, nor to the profitseeking class, nor to the already comfortable. Yes, we don’t want to encourage idle hands and minds. But we also must not adopt the white colonial mentality in asking the ordinary folks to fetch buckets of water uphill to, using Dr. Singh’s words, disabuse them of “exaggerated expectations” and to instill in them “dignity and self-worth.” Yours faithfully, Sherwood Lowe
judge; he was asked to resign after he was disbarred, but on appeal his disbarment was removed. Guya Persaud resigned as Appellate Court Judge and took up an appointment as Head of the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad. He never returned to Guyana and decades later he died and Justice Horace Mitchell left Guyana after he was not appointed as the first President, the top post promised to him by Forbes Burnham. Mitchell never returned to his homeland and like Guya Persaud died overseas. Chief Magistrate, William Alexander, left Guyana for Trinidad because he was bypassed for judgeship. He served in two jurisdictions, but I do not think he was appointed a High Court or Appellate Court Judge. During the past five and a half decades there have been several missteps in the appointment of judges, attorneys general and other senior legal personnel. In conclusion I wish to state unless the President and the Opposition agree on the appointment of the two top judicial officers, steps should be taken to amend the Constitution and revert to “consultation” rather than “agreement” but this cannot be done without agreement of both sides in the National Assembly...a mere majority is definitely not enough...either two thirds or some feel only by a referendum. Yours faithfully Oscar Ramjeet
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CRISIS IN GEORGETOWN DEAR EDITOR, I would be grateful if my concerns and disappointment with the crisis after crisis, which Georgetown has been experiencing for the past decades, under continuous PNC management, can be afforded space in your publication. I spent the first 11 years of my life in Regent Street, between Bourda and Alexander Streets, in the yard of the store of my uncle, S B Nawbatt, the first to be burnt in the disturbances of the 60’s. The next 30 years plus were spent in Wortmanville, so I am a product of Georgetown. I remember the days when Georgetown was proudly and legitimately described as the Garden City. Sadly, that description was damaged savagely by the continuous political MISMANAGEMENT of the City. It is inconceivable and baffles one’s imagination as to how such incompetence could be rewarded by being voted into office election after election. I’m convinced that therein lies the basis for the deplorable situation and condition of Georgetown and is exactly the reason for me, a few weeks ago, advocating for the installation of an Interim Management Committee for the City, as a previous Government had to successfully do some years ago. I was prompted to write again, following a recent letter, in which a “Senior Citizen,” raised among other items, the condition of the Le Repentir Cemetery. My brother and grandfather are
Though she did the risky, robbery victim must be commended DEAR EDITOR, The female robbery victim must be commended for her bravery and presence of mind in going after the bandits in her vehicle, at personal risk, which resulted in the injury and capture of one of the trio. It is hoped that the victim would recover from her ordeal and the two elusive bandits soon captured. Sincerely, Shamshun Mohamed
buried there and many attempts to locate their graves have been impossible due to inaccessibility to get anywhere near to where their final resting places are. I often wonder if such a situation exists anywhere else in the world. For those who like to take to the streets protesting (as recently as the unimaginable anti-vaccine protests) I suggest their efforts can be very well appreciated by protesting against the conditions of this cemetery. I am sure THEIR loved ones are similarly inaccessible. However, I have a suggestion, which I know is going to raise a firestorm. The Bourda Cemetery, which has not been a burial site for decades (maybe for plus or minus a hundred years?) is also in a deplorable condition, resembling a jungle, in the heart of Georgetown. I remember a suggestion to convert this area into usable space was raised before and since consensus could not be reached, was abandoned. I am throwing out a suggestion for this cemetery, with all the necessary precautions taken to preserve the sanctity of the deceased, to be converted into a parking lot. The City Council, with efficient management, can garner much needed revenue. Another suggestion, also made previously, is for the canals along South Road/Croal Street/Avenue of the Republic and other such spaces, be covered (to permit removal of the covers, to allow cleaning) and for vehicles to park, for fees.
I am impressed by the owner of Sleep-in Hotel, for his initiative in converting a part of Merriman’s Mall for parking. The voice ‘in the wilderness,’ in this case, being that of the now irrelevant former mayor, Hamilton Green. It is obvious that his motives for opposing this arrangement were motivated by reasons only such a relic can contemplate. Many more businesses need to follow this example, if only to ease the problem of finding safe parking spaces in Georgetown and for financial gains, both for the Council and the businesses. I am well aware that both these suggestions would rightfully generate much discussion, but am convinced that there is much room for improvement of the City, and therefore any suggestion for ending the CRISIS being engendered by the clique headed for a few years now by the “travelling pandit,” must be open for public discussion. I have stayed away at this time, at least, to mention other matters, which I’m sure the majority of citizens of Georgetown are fed up with, including the now ongoing attempts by those at City Hall to oppose the acting appointment of a Town Clerk. My hope is that sensible judgment would prevail, and should this not be forthcoming, an NCM may need to be considered for this Council as well. “Tek” warning “wid” the NCM now engaging the Region Four administration… Yours faithfully, H N Nawbatt
A VICIOUS AND VILE ATTACK DEAR EDITOR, The police didn’t come when summoned, which may have prevented a murder, but came to offer condolences in the brutal murder of the Hindu priest of CWC. Why, it must be queried such a vicious and vile attack on a man of God? Was it a
case of vengeance for spurned affections? And why couldn’t the police respond? This must be investigated. My condolences to the grieving family. Sincerely Shamshun Mohamed
Guyanese observed Janmashtami in America DEAR EDITOR, Guyanese American Hindus observed Krishna Janmashtami or the birth of Lord Krishan on Sunday and Monday August 29 and 30th. Hindus fasted and made offerings (with puja) on Sunday morning and evening to commemorate the occasion. Janmashtami was observed on Monday August 30, in the East; it is a public holiday in India. Puja was conducted at home and at the Mandir Hindus of Guyanese in the USA.
Some mandirs held service throughout the day and thru Sunday midnight as well as Monday morning. Oblations and offerings were made. Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which generally falls in August. It is celebrated with great gaiety and splendor and with elaborate ceremonies including oblations, singing, offerings, and rocking of a hammock with a murthi of Lord
Krishna. Mandirs held congregational worshipping and kirtan singing.Lord Krishna lived approximately 5,225 years ago, appearing on earth to live among Hindus. His life is recorded in the Bhagavad Gita and his name is associated with the famous Mahabharata War that saw the Pandavas and Kauravas, two sets of families, engage in battle with each other. As well-known Hindu leader Dr. Satish Prakash points out, “a deep study of
the Gita will lead thinkers to understand that this historical Mahabharata War points to another kind of battle, a psychological one, between forces of virtue and those of vice.” Lord Krishna advised Arjuna to fight on the side of justice. Naturally, those supporting virtue won. Worshippers congregated at various mandirs for puja with COVID-19 protocols observed. Yours truly, Vishnu Bisram
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Arguments over Presidential immunity... From page 14 prohibited by common law or case laws from other jurisdiction,” he said. The lawyer contended that some of the case laws relied on by the AG were “not properly decided” and, therefore, urged the Court not to take guidance from them. The PSC’s lawyer was ada-
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From page 11 could not be trusted given that she had issues with the law. Additionally, they held that the duo should have been given separate trials, given that De Nobrega testimony was based solely an alleged confession Gopaul made to her while they were in the lockups together. However, the Chancellor disagreed with this contention. Instead, she noted that the circumstances of the case were interwoven and the sev-
ering of the indictment would not have been possible or necessary. “We believe that the trial judge gave the appropriate directions as it regards the evidence of Ms. De Nobrega … the trial judge has the discretion whether to warn the jury of the tainted evidence of a witness…” Justice Cummings-Edwards said. Further, as it relates to fairness, the Chancellor said that the evidence against the duo was admissible; noting that the Appeal Court did not find that there was a substantial
miscarriage of justice in the case. However, in relation the severity of the sentence, the Appeal Court found that the trial judge did err in his consideration when he imposed the jail sentences. Considering that the sentence was excessive, the Chancellor said that the trial judge should have at least given a reason for lengthy prison terms. In this regard, the judge noted that Appeal Court will accede to the request for a reduction.
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OSAKA THE ENTERTAINER KICKS OFF US OPEN TITLE DEFENCE WITH STRAIGHT SETS WIN NEW YORK, (Reuters) Naomi Osaka came to Flushing Meadows to entertain and did not disappoint on Monday, overcoming a slow start to beat Czech Marie Bouzkova 6-4 6-1 and get her U.S. Open title defence under way in front of a roaring capacity crowd.Unseeded Bouzkova held her own through much of the first set but failed to convert on four break point opportunities against the Japanese fourtime Grand Slam winner.Osaka, who fired 21 winners but committed 13 unforced errors in the first set, broke Bouzkova’s serve at 54 to win the opener and never looked back, winning the first five games of the second despite struggling with her first serve.The world number three closed out the match with a forehand winner, offering a smile and a wave to the
stands that were empty a year ago.“I’m the type of player that wants to entertain a crowd as well. I think last year I was just really business,” she said.“I wouldn’t try to hit a crazy serve or anything like that. Of course, I’m only one match in here and I don’t think I’ve gotten that distracted yet.”Osaka’s only previous meeting with Bouzkova came at the first round of the Australian Open in 2020, where she also won in straight sets. “I thought today’s match was really tough. I haven’t played her in a while. I guess just to be able to be the first night match and to win in two sets was really important to me,” she told reporters. In the run-up to the year’s final major, much of the talk around Osaka focused on her inconsistent play and relative lack of time on court as she crashed out in the third round
of the Tokyo Olympics and the Western & Southern Open.But the match marked a reassuring return to form for the 23-year-old, who looks the likeliest candidate to upset world number one Ash Barty on the New York hardcourts.Osaka, who had her powerful forehand dialled in and held Bouzkova to just 10 winners in the entire match, said she felt at home at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she won her first major title three years ago.“I’m always nervous during the first round in a Slam,” said Osaka.“It felt kind of surreal to walk onto the court and to hear an actual audience this time. To see people and to hear their energy, because last year the automated crowd noise was kind of the same all the time. “But here, people are reacting in real time, so it was cool.”
Wednesday September 01, 2021 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Your mind gives you a great deal of security, Aries, which allows you to explore other worlds. You have your satellite outpost operating smoothly, and you can now take trips into the frontier. TAURUS(Apr.20–May20) This is a good time to get more serious about your art, Taurus. You were probably born with talent, but perhaps you don't treat it with as much respect as someone endowed with only a fraction of your natural ability. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Don't assume that the person you're trying to reach is getting your messages, Gemini. Perhaps you've been waiting for a reply, thinking that this person has blown you off. CANCER (June 21–July 22) You feel reprimanded because of the way you reacted to a situation that came out differently than you'd hoped. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Something unusual could put a smile on your face today, Leo. Look for beauty and love in the simplest things. If you can't see it, then work on adjusting your attitude.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) The warm, loving feeling that you've been happily nurturing is calling for a bit of practicality in order to make your romantic life work out the way you want it to. Remember that less is more, Libra. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) You might feel a bit reserved when it comes to issues of love and romance, Scorpio. Other people might consider this rather strange when they see that suddenly your courageous forward motion comes to a dramatic halt SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) Things are apt to remain quite orderly for you, Sagittarius. Even though your heart may want to soar into the clouds, you'll find that there's a stable side to the equation that's working to keep things in perspective. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) The engagements in your social calendar are likely stacking up to the point of absurdity, Capricorn. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Just because your heart is feeling extra generous now doesn't mean that you need to send flowers to everyone you know, Aquarius. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20)
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) It's time to step up to the plate and take responsibility for the things you want to have happen, Virgo. It's one thing to talk about great visions and dreams,.
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You may be confused by your heart, Pisces. It may be extremely frustrating when
you can't keep a tight rein on your emotions. This internal conflict is a signal that there's a lesson to learn.
From page 32 with a number of the more matured teachers beginning with its world class master 7th Degree Black Belt Shihan Jeffrey Wong who are very hands on at the various dojos comingled with younger instructors who are also very experienced and knowledgeable and who are world champions and gold medalists at several international tournaments. IKO Guyana has discovered that with a large percent of its student population being the younger generation that significant success is being achieved by its younger instructors with whom the young students identify with, feel more comfortable discussing things with and look to as role models. The International Karate Organization is headquartered in Florida, USA and is headed by Shihan Adrian Ellis 8th Dan Black Belt, a seven-time United States National Champion, World Champion, Gold Medalist in the Goodwill Games, and an inductee into the Hall of Fame who has been involved in martial arts for over forty years. It is an authentic traditional world karate organization, and they are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Karate-Do around world with members in more than 100 countries and for which they are paying special interest in Guyana.
RHT Namilco Thunderbolt Flour... From page 31 wife is a type two diabetes patient who is unable to walk and is in deteriorating health, while his daughter has type one diabetes and also suffers from pneumonia. All of the family savings has been exhausted on medical expenses and the youth has to use insulin twice a day in an ongoing battle to stay alive. With his wife unable to work due to her physical condition, the family only financial income is Sonaroo meagre pension from Guysuco and the National Insurance Scheme, which are used mainly for medical purposes. Foster using his social media account appealed to the general public on behalf of the teams and the response has been unbelievable. Construction of the new home is expected to start shortly with the support of overseas based Guyanese Raj Bharrat, the Crabwood Creek Relief group, Florida - Guyana Hope organisation and Regal Stationery. Contractor Navin Deokissoon of Navin and Sons Construction would also play a major role in the setting up of the home, which is expected to be completed by the end of September. Regal Stationery has also committed to supplying two beds, a fridge and stove for the new home
which would include two bedrooms, a living room, complete kitchen, toilet and bathroom. Plans are also there for a concrete sidewalk to cater for a wheel chair. The teams are also coordinating assistance in the form of grocery supplies, medical items, clothing, footwear and educational materials from numerous overseas and local donors who have responded to the club’s plea. Foster, stated that the club would just oversee the proper use of the funds as the donors and the family would be spending the funds themselves. He expressed gratitude to Mr Bharrat of the Guyana- Florida Hope group for his support and also to Regal Stationery along with the management of Navin and Sons Construction. Thanks were also expressed to the many overseas and local donors who have contributed cash, medical items, food hampers and clothing to the family. All funds received have been deposited into a Republic Bank account in the name of the family and would be used for expenses in the future. The long serving RHTYSC Secretary/CEO who is also the President of the Berbice Cricket Board, Vice President of the Guyana Cricket Board and a Director of Cricket West Indies stated that the club was delighted to assist the family as they deserved it. The club has undertaken thousands of projects to make a positive difference but Foster said that this was a very special one as the Sonaroo family was totally committed to improving their lives. Persons who wish to assist the family can contact them on 663 1981. The RHT Namilco Thunderbolt Flour under 21 and First Division teams are sponsored by the National Milling Company of Guyana, located at Agricola, East Bank Demerara. The teams are led by national players Kevlon Anderson, Eon Hooper respectively and includes players like Clinton Pestano, Kevin Sinclair, Shawn Perriera, Jonathan Rampersaud, Slyus Tyndall, Junior Sinclair, Delbert Hicks, Jason Sinclair, Khemraj Mahadeo, Shemaine Campbelle and others.
EBFA ATC scouting... From page 28 disciplined in our approach. It must be top down and bottom up and this will lead to us all being more strengthened and successful at our level and ultimately, Guyana. I would like to express gratitude to the GFF, TD Greenwood and all those who are responsible for this move as it would ultimately benefit Guyana and place us amongst the best in the region.”